摘要:
A system for reeving bilge blocks mounted on tracks or guides in a dry-dock arrangement is described having an unique cable system allowing for the single, simultaneous power source driving of complemental bilge blocks toward a ship''s hull, away from a ship''s hull and in the same direction relative to each other.
摘要:
A laser velocimeter system for measuring the relative velocity between a carrier and a light scattering source illuminated by laser light. Light energy reflected from the laser illuminated scattering source is utilized to derive a signal indicative of the relative velocity. The reflected energy passes through a moving optical grating and is received by a light sensitive detector. The output signal of the detector is modulated by the effect of the grating moving across the speckle field of the reflected laser light, with the motion of the grating providing a velocity bias to the system.
摘要:
An improved removal tool is shown for removing contacts from an insulated housing in which the contacts are mounted to form an electrical connector. The ring-shaped tool is conveniently worn upon a finger of the user for freeing the wearer''s hands and thereby simplifying his or her task. The removal tool includes a shoulder that abuts the insulated housing to locate a tab with respect to the housing. The tab is then inserted to engage a contact latch and allow the removal of that contact.
摘要:
A digital direction finder system for radio waves in which the individual bits of the code indicating direction are obtained by comparing and successively partially resolving errors in the digitized phase angle displacement indicated by plural pairs of antennas having progressively different spacing between the respective pairs. The spacing between the closest pair of antennas is more than one-half of the wavelength so that larger and higher gain antennas may be employed. The system may be operated over a wide range of frequencies where the highest frequency may be many times greater than the lowest frequency.
摘要:
A microwave cooking oven door assembly is disclosed in which the entire door assembly is made of a bonded laminar construction which is self-supporting and shatterproof. The door assembly comprises a relatively thin sheet of metal having an array of closely spaced perforations formed therein. The array of perforations functions as a viewing window to the inside of the oven cavity. In one embodiment, the sheet of metal is sandwiched between a pair of glass panels and bonded thereto by layers of adhesive material. In another embodiment, the metal sheet is positioned between a glass panel and a thin film of polycarbonate, and bonded thereto by layers of adhesive material. The layers of adhesive material can be either coextensive with the laminar sheets and panels, or they can extend only around the borders thereof. In both embodiments the laminated construction is subjected to thermal compression to enable the various layers to adhere to each other.
摘要:
The disclosed invention includes a transistor having a predetermined Beta characteristic, a first resistance means coupled between a first voltage source and the collector and a second resistance means connected between a second voltage source and the emitter and an operational amplifier having its input connected to the emitter and an output connected to the base of the transistor wherein a constant voltage is automatically maintained at the emitter. By varying the magnitude of one of the voltage sources, such as the first voltage source, while maintaining the other essentially constant the output voltage obtained at the collector remains at a constant level over a predetermined range of magnitudes of the input voltage source up to an input voltage denoted the ''''breakpoint voltage,'''' and for greater magnitudes of input voltage provides an output voltage which is directly proportional to the amount by which the input voltage exceeds such breakpoint voltage. And in a novel function generator circuit which employs a plurality of such nonlinear elements adjusted to different breakpoint voltage levels the operational amplifier output is connected in parallel to each of the base electrodes of the plurality of transistors and the output of each transistor is taken from the collector and summed together in a suitable summing network to provide the function generator output voltage. In another aspect of the function generator, a linear resistor network which forms a voltage divider is coupled to the source of variable voltage to provide an output that is directly proportional to the magnitude of the input source over the entire range; this output is summed together with the output of the nonlinear circuits to provide a more general output characteristic.
摘要:
A control circuit for a microwave oven is disclosed which functions to automatically control the running time of the microwave generator to enable it to run continuously, during its cooking cycle, or intermittently, during its defrosting cycle. The control circuit includes a timer control switch operatively coupled to a timer motor. The timer control switch functions to control the current flow from the source of electrical power to the microwave generator. The circuit also includes a defrost control switch which functions to cyclically open and close a series current path to the microwave generator. A bypass circuit is also provided across the defrost control switch to shortcircuit the defrost switch and provide a bypass current path to the microwave generator. A ''''cook-defrost'''' switch is provided to connect the circuit to the bypass circuit for the cooking mode, or to disconnect the bypass circuit to enable the current path to be governed by the defrost control switch for the defrosting mode. In one embodiment, the defrost control switch is coupled to a second timer motor which, in turn, is adapted to be cut into and out of the circuit by the ''''cook-defrost'''' switch. In a second embodiment, the defrost control switch is coupled to the first timer motor and is continuously operated thereby.
摘要:
A switchable communications system utilizing frequency division multiplexing is shown for providing communication between a plurality of stations, each including a synthesizer and each operated from a single reference frequency. Each station is assigned a fixed home frequency at which it transmits information. When calling, the synthesizer within the calling station adjusts the transmit frequency of that station to correspond to the receive frequency of the called station, which automatically adjusts the receive frequency of the calling station to correspond to the transmit frequency of the called station. Full duplex transmission is thus permitted between any and all stations within the communications system through the utilization of a wide range acquisition synthesizer within each station.
摘要:
A spindle mounted personnel protector provides a barrier for a rotating drill chuck which prevents an operator''s hair or other objects from becoming entangled with such a rotating part, while permitting full view of the work. This includes a hollow elongated cylinder of transparent plastic material which fits over and ensleeves the drill chuck. The cylinder contains a groove in its outer surface proximate the upper end of the cylinder and such groove extends about the circumference of the cylinder. A set of three mounting brackets are evenly spaced about and are attached to the drill housing, a non-rotating element of a drill press. The brackets each extend to beneath the housing and each includes a radially inwardly projecting prong. The prongs engage the groove in the plastic cylinder to thereby support the cylinder in place. The plastic cylinder is easily removed by downwardly pulling upon an end of same, as would be done when it is desired to change drill bits, and is easily reinserted into place by simply pushing upward on the bottom end until the bracket prongs re-engage in the groove of the plastic cylinder.
摘要:
A microwave oven power supply includes a synchronous switch and a phase control circuit. The switch is electrically connected in series with the supply lines which, until actuated, maintains normally open the path for current flow to the transformers and other electrical components found within the oven power supply. An On-Off switch and interlocks are in series with the power line and an electrical circuit completed through the phase control circuit inhibits the operation of the power circuit until it is desired to commence cooking operations. The phase control circuit determines the proper phase of the applied line voltage for which the synchronous switch should be initiated. By design, this phase control circuit is matched to the transformer characteristics and senses the magnitude of the applied line voltage so that initial conduction of the synchronous switch falls within a preselected range which has been determined to minimize transient voltage spikes and/or in-rush current transients. In this way, the initiation of current flow in the high voltage transformer and filament transformer and other oven elements is delayed until the sinusoidal voltages of the power line are in the phase relationship that I have determined to be proper.