Torque overload detection and control systems

    公开(公告)号:US11892365B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-06

    申请号:US17668095

    申请日:2022-02-09

    Inventor: David Charles

    CPC classification number: G01L5/0071 G01L5/0042 G01L5/24

    Abstract: A system that includes a driving component, such as a motor, and a driven component. The system also includes a torque limiter positioned between the driving component and the driven component. The driving component is coupled to a driving end of the torque limiter and the driven component is coupled to a driven end of the torque limiter. The torque limiter is configured to assume a normal operating state with no slippage between the driving and driven ends of the torque limiter and an over-torque operating state with slippage occurring between the driving and driven ends of the torque limiter. The torque limiter includes a metal moving part that assumes a first position when the torque limiter is in the normal operating state and a second position different than the first position when the torque limiter assumes the over-torque operating state. An inductive proximity sensor monitors the position of the metal moving part.

    Torque Overload Detection and Control Systems

    公开(公告)号:US20230251153A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-10

    申请号:US17668095

    申请日:2022-02-09

    Inventor: David CHARLES

    CPC classification number: G01L5/0071

    Abstract: A system that includes a driving component, such as a motor, and a driven component. The system also includes a torque limiter positioned between the driving component and the driven component. The driving component is coupled to a driving end of the torque limiter and the driven component is coupled to a driven end of the torque limiter. The torque limiter is configured to assume a normal operating state with no slippage between the driving and driven ends of the torque limiter and an over-torque operating state with slippage occurring between the driving and driven ends of the torque limiter. The torque limiter includes a metal moving part that assumes a first position when the torque limiter is in the normal operating state and a second position different than the first position when the torque limiter assumes the over-torque operating state. An inductive proximity sensor monitors the position of the metal moving part.

    LINEAR ACTUATOR
    7.
    发明申请
    LINEAR ACTUATOR 有权
    线性执行器

    公开(公告)号:US20150115774A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-30

    申请号:US14396227

    申请日:2013-04-23

    Applicant: LINAK A/S

    Abstract: A linear actuator especially for adjustable furniture comprises a spindle (16) with a spindle nut (16a) for bringing about the adjustment of the article of furniture. At the end of the spindle (16) there is a bearing (17) for mounting of this in the actuator. The spindle/spindle nut (16,16a) is driven by an electric motor (27) through a transmission (28). For preventing accidents and/or damage during the adjustment of the article of furniture the actuator is equipped with a squeeze protection based on a piezo element (22). This piezo element (22) is arranged in connection with the bearing (17) for registering the forces or deflections of the forces affecting the spindle (16). In that the piezo element (22) has a through-going hole for the spindle the mounting of the piezo element (22) is simplified and further it has turned out that a particularly good signal/noise ratio is obtained.

    Abstract translation: 特别是用于可调节家具的线性致动器包括具有主轴螺母(16a)的主轴(16),用于实现家具制品的调节。 在主轴(16)的端部有一个用于将其安装在致动器中的轴承(17)。 主轴/主轴螺母(16,16a)由电动机(27)通过变速器(28)驱动。 为了防止在家具调节期间的事故和/或损坏,致动器配备有基于压电元件(22)的挤压保护。 该压电元件(22)与轴承(17)连接设置,用于配准影响主轴(16)的力的力或偏转。 因为压电元件(22)具有用于主轴的通孔,所以压电元件(22)的安装被简化,并且还证明获得了特别好的信号/噪声比。

    Load indicator
    8.
    发明授权
    Load indicator 有权
    负载指示灯

    公开(公告)号:US08539843B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-24

    申请号:US12678970

    申请日:2008-09-19

    Abstract: A load indicator comprises a load bearing assembly of first and second load bearing members (23, 22) connected together to bear a lateral load applied to the first member (23), the first load bearing member defining a cavity (25) with the second load bearing member such that it is frangible above an indicator load, and the cavity (25) containing an indicator liquid which escapes from the cavity once the first load bearing member is fractured by said load. The load bearing members (22, 23) comprise cylindrical members arranged concentrically with the outer member (23) having a portion of reduced thickness to render it frangible and to define the cavity (25). The cavity (25) includes an internal volume within the second load bearing member (22). The load indicator may be configured as a load bearing pin to connect two components.

    Abstract translation: 负载指示器包括连接在一起以承受施加到第一构件(23)的横向载荷的第一和第二承载构件(23,22)的承载组件,第一承载构件限定空腔(25),第二承载构件 承载构件使得其在指示器负载之上是易碎的,并且所述空腔(25)包含指示液体,一旦所述第一承载构件被所述负载断裂,所述指示器液体从所述空腔逸出。 承载构件(22,23)包括与外部构件(23)同心地布置的圆柱形构件,所述外部构件具有减小的厚度的一部分以使其易碎并限定空腔(25)。 空腔(25)包括第二承载构件(22)内的内部容积。 负载指示器可以配置为承载销以连接两个部件。

    PASSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    9.
    发明申请
    PASSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS 失效
    被动检测系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100269597A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-28

    申请号:US12428380

    申请日:2009-04-22

    CPC classification number: G01L5/0071 G01P15/06 H01H35/146

    Abstract: Systems and methods for passively determining when a threshold force has been exceeded. An example apparatus includes a housing and a substrate that is attached at one end to an interior portion of the housing. The substrate includes at least one conductive trace, each having two ends. The substrate is configured to fail when the threshold force has been experienced. The metal trace ends are electrically accessible from an exterior side of the housing. Prior to delivery, the housing is connected to a package that includes one or more force sensitive devices. Upon arrival of the package, the at least one conductive trace is electrically tested to determined if the substrate has failed. If the substrate has failed the package has experienced a force greater than the threshold force.

    Abstract translation: 被动地确定何时超过阈值力的系统和方法。 示例性装置包括壳体和衬底,其一端连接到壳体的内部。 衬底包括至少一个导电迹线,每个具有两个端部。 当经历了阈值力时,衬底被配置为失效。 金属轨迹端部可从壳体的外侧电接触。 在分发之前,壳体连接到包括一个或多个强力敏感装置的包装。 在包装到达时,电测试至少一个导电迹线以确定衬底是否失效。 如果衬底发生故障,则封装件经受大于阈值力的力。

    Clamping element with an integrated force sensor
    10.
    发明申请
    Clamping element with an integrated force sensor 失效
    具有集成力传感器的夹紧元件

    公开(公告)号:US20040025605A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-12

    申请号:US10606146

    申请日:2003-06-24

    Abstract: A clamping element for the transport of a substrate in a predefined transport direction comprises a first and a second leg with a first and second clamping jaw for clamping a substrate. Each of the two clamping jaws has a clamping plate which is movable in transport direction relative to the corresponding leg. A sensor measures the deflection of the first clamping plate relative to the first leg. As soon as the measured deflection exceeds a predefined threshold value, the clamping element is opened.

    Abstract translation: 用于在预定的输送方向上输送基板的夹持元件包括具有第一和第二夹持爪以夹持基底的第一和第二支腿。 两个夹爪中的每一个都具有可相对于相应的腿在运输方向上移动的夹板。 传感器测量第一夹板相对于第一支腿的挠曲。 一旦测量的偏转超过预定义的阈值,则夹紧元件打开。

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