Abstract:
Systems and methods can control a pumping system (120, 200, 300, 400, 710, 810, 900, 1000, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500 ). Operating characteristics of a driving apparatus (210, 310, 410, 510, 920, 1030, 1120, 1220, 1510 ) are obtained. The driving apparatus is operatively coupled to a pump (220, 320, 420, 520, 910, 1010, 1520) and operates to effect operation of the pump ( 220, 320, 420, 520, 910, 1010, 1520 ). Additionally,instructions are provided to an electronic speed controller (305, 405, 515 ). In particular, the instructions direct the electronic speed controller (305, 405, 515 ) to control activity of the driving apparatus.
Abstract:
A system and kit for dissipating heat generated by a motor assembly and methods for manufacturing and using same. The motor assembly includes a housing that defines an internal chamber. The internal chamber communicates with an air inlet and an air outlet each being formed in the housing, and can at least partially receive motor inner workings. A pump assembly can be included in the internal chamber for generating an air flow during operation of the motor assembly. The pump assembly can draw air into the internal chamber via the air inlet, generating an air flow within the internal chamber. The air drawn into the internal chamber is applied to the motor inner workings, and the air heated by the motor inner workings is expelled from the internal chamber via the air outlet. Thereby, the air flow advantageously can cool the motor assembly as the air traverses the internal chamber.
Abstract:
Systems (100, 400, 600a) and methods are provided for providing stability support. The system may include a movable foundation (101, 501, 601) that moves on a surface, and a base (103, 401, 603) rotatably mounted to the movable foundation. A leveling platform (106) may be adjustably mounted to the base (103) and can pivot around a pivoting axis intersecting the base. A control arm (108) connects the leveling platform (106) and the base (103), and can effect the pivoting of the leveling platform by adjusting the length of the control arm. An alternative system may include a supporting scaffold that is adjustably connected to a movable foundation (501, 601) by at least three control arms (404, 606). The at least three control arms can change length such that an angle of the supporting scaffold from the movable foundation changes.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for transporting an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (110) and data acquisition are provided. The method may comprise determining whether the UAV (110) is in a ground mode or a flight mode. The method may also comprise automatically adjust a state of the camera (118) to have a first state when the UAV (110) is in the ground mode and a second state when the UAV (110) is in the flight mode. The UAV (110) may be in the ground mode when the weight of the UAV is borne by an unmanned carrier (130) which is configured to carry the UAV (110). The UAV (110) may be in the flight mode when the UAV (110) is released from the unmanned carrier (130). The method may further comprise controlling the camera (118) to capture images using the camera (118) in the first state when the UAV (110) is in the ground mode and the second state when the UAV (110) is in the flight mode.
Abstract:
A component protection apparatus (100), said apparatus (100) comprising: a chamber (102) configured to enclose a component (104) that is to be protected, and contain a liquid (106) that surrounds the component (104), wherein the liquid (106) is configured to reduce an amount of an impact on the chamber (102) that is transferred to the component (104); and a temperature control system (212) configured to permit heating and cooling of the liquid (106). Can protect the components from vibration or impact.