公开(公告)号：US20090165571A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12345148

申请日：2008-12-29

Applicant: Kayvan Hedayat ,  Norman Poirier

Inventor： Kayvan Hedayat ,  Norman Poirier

IPC: G01L3/00

CPC classification number: G01L3/102 ,  G01L3/104

Abstract: A sensor includes a shaft and a magnetic sensor. The shaft may have at least one magnetized active region. The magnetic sensor may be configured to sense a magnetic field about the shaft, and may provide an output representative of torque applied to the shaft, shaft rotational speed and shaft rotational position.

Abstract translation: 传感器包括轴和磁传感器。 轴可以具有至少一个磁化活性区域。 磁传感器可以被配置为感测围绕轴的磁场，并且可以提供代表施加到轴的转矩，轴转速和轴旋转位置的输出。

公开(公告)号：US20090160529A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12397605

申请日：2009-03-04

Applicant: Louis R. Lamborghini ,  Benjamin K. Yuen ,  Thomas E. Babington

Inventor： Louis R. Lamborghini ,  Benjamin K. Yuen ,  Thomas E. Babington

IPC: H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H03K17/962 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/1036 ,  B60K2350/2039 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H03K2017/9606 ,  H03K2217/94052 ,  H03K2217/96015 ,  H03K2217/96042 ,  H03K2217/960725

Abstract: A touch sensor assembly. The touch sensor assembly may include a housing, at least one touch sensor and a sensor cover. The sensor cover may identify a touch area associated with each touch sensor. The housing may form a water tight cavity for the sensor cover and the touch sensor when coupled to an housing cover. A raised dome may be provided, e.g. on the sensor cover or another element, to provided tactile feed back. LEDs may be provided for illuminating the touch areas and/or sensing ambient light. A controller may control the illumination level of the LEDs in response to sensed ambient light. Adjacent key suppression algorithms are also provided.

Abstract translation: 触摸传感器组件。 触摸传感器组件可以包括壳体，至少一个触摸传感器和传感器盖。 传感器盖可以识别与每个触摸传感器相关联的触摸区域。 壳体可以在耦合到壳体盖时形成用于传感器盖和触摸传感器的防水腔。 可以提供凸起的圆顶，例如。 在传感器盖或其他元件上，提供触觉反馈。 可以提供LED来照亮触摸区域和/或感测环境光。 控制器可以响应于感测到的环境光来控制LED的照明水平。 还提供了相邻的关键抑制算法。

公开(公告)号：US20080250796A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US11816243

申请日：2006-02-15

Applicant: P. Edward Clugston ,  Kevin Damian ,  Michael F. Ehman ,  Kenneth M. Cyll

Inventor： P. Edward Clugston ,  Kevin Damian ,  Michael F. Ehman ,  Kenneth M. Cyll

IPC: F25C1/00 ,  F25B39/02 ,  F25D21/06

CPC classification number: B60S1/0822 ,  B60S1/0829 ,  G01N27/226

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for making and sensing ice. Also, apparatus and methods for sensing the change of phase of a substance. In one embodiment, a fringe-effect capacitor is placed proximate to a substance, such as water, which is undergoing a phase change, such as the change of phase from the liquid state to the solid state. During this change, the dielectric constant of the substance changes, and thereby changes the electrical flux between conductors of the fringe-effect capacitor. Also, apparatus and methods as described above, and using a capacitor but not a fringe-effect capacitor.

Abstract translation: 冰的制作和感应的方法和装置。 而且，用于感测物质相变的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，边缘效应电容器靠近诸如水的物质，其正在经历相变，例如从液态到固态的相位变化。 在该变化期间，物质的介电常数发生变化，从而改变条纹效应电容器的导体之间的电通量。 而且，如上所述的装置和方法，以及使用电容器而不是边缘效应电容器。

公开(公告)号：US07375509B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US11366215

申请日：2006-03-02

Applicant: Todd Meaney

Inventor： Todd Meaney

IPC: G01B7/14

CPC classification number: G01D5/145

Abstract: A position sensor includes a magnet and a sensor element that are movable relative to one another. The sensor element is capable of providing an output in response to a position of the magnet relative to the sensor element. Relative position sensing between the sensor element, such as a Hall Effect sensor, and the magnet may be determined by way of circuitry for detection of an approximate inflection point in the output of the sensor.

Abstract translation: 位置传感器包括可相对于彼此移动的磁体和传感器元件。 传感器元件能够响应于磁体相对于传感器元件的位置而提供输出。 传感器元件（例如霍尔效应传感器）和磁体之间的相对位置感测可以通过用于检测传感器的输出中的近似拐点的电路来确定。

公开(公告)号：US07289041B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-30

申请号：US11375708

申请日：2006-03-14

Applicant: Bruce Dalton

Inventor： Bruce Dalton

IPC: H03M1/22

CPC classification number: G01D5/2497

Abstract: An absolute position encoder for identifying which of a plurality of loci a moveable member occupies comprises a plurality of data tracks in which binary data is encoded to form a series of n-bit words, each of the plurality of loci being associated with one of the n-bit words. A plurality of the n-bit words is required to uniquely determine which of the loci the moveable member occupies. The absolute position encoder does not use a clock track to resolve the problem of asynchronous bit transitions.

Abstract translation: 用于识别可移动部件占据的多个轨迹中的哪一个的绝对位置编码器包括其中二进制数据被编码以形成一系列n位字的多个数据轨道，所述多个轨迹中的每个轨迹与 n位词。 需要多个n位字以唯一地确定可移动构件占据哪个位置。 绝对位置编码器不使用时钟轨来解决异步位转换的问题。

公开(公告)号：US20070175694A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11564236

申请日：2006-11-28

Applicant: William Fort ,  William Farmer ,  Eric Beishline

Inventor： William Fort ,  William Farmer ,  Eric Beishline

IPC: B60K17/00

CPC classification number: B60G21/0555 ,  B60K17/352 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16D27/108 ,  F16D27/118 ,  F16D2011/006

Abstract: An actuator for selectively coupling first and second shafts for transmitting torque between the first and second shafts and a system incorporating the same. The actuator includes a sleeve movable between engaged and disengaged positions. An armature is configured to move the sleeve into an engaged position in response to energization of a coil. A latching mechanism may hold the sleeve in the engaged position when the coil is deenergized.

Abstract translation: 用于选择性地联接用于在第一和第二轴之间传递扭矩的第一和第二轴的致动器以及包括其的系统。 致动器包括可在接合位置和脱离位置之间移动的套筒。 衔铁被配置成响应于线圈的通电而将套筒移动到接合位置。 当线圈断电时，闩锁机构可以将套筒保持在接合位置。

公开(公告)号：US20070012118A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11419632

申请日：2006-05-22

Applicant: Ronald Frank ,  Matthew Laplaca ,  Thomas Kemper ,  Tom Tran ,  Steve Strobel

Inventor： Ronald Frank ,  Matthew Laplaca ,  Thomas Kemper ,  Tom Tran ,  Steve Strobel

IPC: G01B7/14

CPC classification number: G01D5/145

Abstract: A load sensor includes a housing and a magnet carrier axially movable within the housing. A first and a second magnet are coupled to the magnet carrier in an axially spaced apart arrangement and oriented to provide repelling magnetic fields. The magnet carrier and the first and second magnets are axially movable relative to the magnetic field sensor, and the magnetic field sensor is configured to provide an output that is indicative of the position of the magnetic filed sensor relative to the first and second magnets.

Abstract translation: 负载传感器包括壳体和可在壳体内轴向移动的磁体载体。 第一和第二磁体以轴向间隔开的布置联接到磁体载体并且被定向成提供排斥磁场。 磁体载体和第一和第二磁体相对于磁场传感器可轴向移动，并且磁场传感器被配置为提供指示磁场传感器相对于第一和第二磁体的位置的输出。

公开(公告)号：US07159797B1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US11425248

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: Daniel A. Lammers

Inventor： Daniel A. Lammers

IPC: A62C31/02 ,  B05B3/04

CPC classification number: B05B1/16 ,  A62C31/03 ,  B05B1/12 ,  B05B15/65

Abstract: A spray head for discharging fluid includes a turret assembly in which a nozzle carrier is rotatable relative to a housing about an axis, and a plurality of nozzles mounted on the carrier radially outward from the axis. The carrier is mounted for linear movement relative to the housing along the carrier axis from a retracted position in which one of the nozzles is mated with an outlet in the housing for discharging fluid, to an extended position in which the carrier is rotatable about the carrier axis to align a different nozzle with the outlet, and back to the retracted position in which the different nozzle is mated with the outlet. A latch on the housing is moveable radially with respect to the carrier axis between a latching position holding the carrier in the retracted position and a release position allowing the carrier to move to the extended position.

Abstract translation: 用于排出流体的喷头包括转塔组件，其中喷嘴托架相对于壳体围绕轴线可旋转，并且多个喷嘴从轴线径向向外安装在载体上。 托架被安装成相对于壳体沿着托架轴线从缩回位置线性移动，其中一个喷嘴与用于排出流体的壳体中的出口配合到延伸位置，在该延伸位置托架可围绕托架旋转 轴线将不同的喷嘴与出口对准，并且返回到不同喷嘴与出口配合的缩回位置。 壳体上的闩锁可相对于托架轴线在保持托架在缩回位置的闩锁位置和允许托架移动到伸出位置的释放位置之间径向移动。

公开(公告)号：US20060288968A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11119087

申请日：2005-06-27

Applicant: Kevin Damian ,  Eric Shute

Inventor： Kevin Damian ,  Eric Shute

IPC: F01P5/14 ,  F01P7/10 ,  F28F13/18

CPC classification number: F01P11/00 ,  F01P11/14

Abstract: The present invention includes a system and method for providing assurance and evidence that a particular part has been installed and properly maintained. In particular, automotive sensing systems may be incorporated into two-part sensor assemblies that are disposable within a vehicle. The sensor assemblies are adapted to provide evidence of tampering via mechanical, electrical and temperature-based means. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor assembly is disposed about an automotive heat exchanger and a plurality of thermal sensors measure the temperature of the heat exchanger. Any alteration in the orientation or placement of the sensor assembly causes a variance between the temperatures measured by the thermal sensors, which in turn provides clear indication of tampering to the driver.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一种系统和方法，用于提供特定部件已被安装和适当维护的保证和证据。 特别地，汽车传感系统可以并入两部分的传感器组件中，这些组件是一次性的在车辆内。 传感器组件适用于通过机械，电气和温度方式提供篡改的证据。 在优选实施例中，传感器组件围绕汽车热交换器设置，并且多个热传感器测量热交换器的温度。 传感器组件的方位或位置的任何改变都会导致由热传感器测量的温度之间的差异，这又提供了对驾驶员的篡改的明确指示。

公开(公告)号：US07140151B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-28

申请号：US10995712

申请日：2004-11-23

Applicant: Phillip Spaziani ,  John Murray ,  Irving Laskin ,  Macram Bishai ,  Eric Beishline ,  John Holloway ,  Bill Farmer

Inventor： Phillip Spaziani ,  John Murray ,  Irving Laskin ,  Macram Bishai ,  Eric Beishline ,  John Holloway ,  Bill Farmer

IPC: E05F15/16 ,  F16H29/20

CPC classification number: H02K7/1166 ,  E05F11/405 ,  E05F11/423 ,  E05F11/505 ,  E05F15/697 ,  E05Y2201/72 ,  E05Y2800/242 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  F16H37/065 ,  F16H2035/005 ,  H02K7/10 ,  H02K7/1163 ,  H02K16/00 ,  Y10T74/18792 ,  Y10T74/18808 ,  Y10T74/19014 ,  Y10T74/19828 ,  Y10T477/23

Abstract: An electro-mechanical actuator for a window lift mechanism including a plurality of motors for driving an output shaft. The actuator may be incorporated into a window lift mechanism including a dual rack and pinion assembly, for driving the pinions along the racks. According to another aspect of the invention there is provided a variety of anti-back-drive mechanisms, e.g. clutches. A clutch according to one embodiment includes locking pawls that resist back-drive. In another embodiment, locking cams rotate relative to a carrier to resist back-drive. An actuator consistent with the invention may incorporate an impact mechanism including a flexible carrier. The carrier flexes to prevent impact forces at an output gear train from coupling to an input gear train.

Abstract translation: 一种用于窗升降机构的机电致动器，包括用于驱动输出轴的多个马达。 致动器可以结合到包括双齿条和小齿轮组件的窗升降机构中，用于沿着机架驱动小齿轮。 根据本发明的另一方面，提供了各种反向驱动机构，例如， 离合器 根据一个实施例的离合器包括阻止反向驱动的锁定爪。 在另一个实施例中，锁定凸轮相对于载体旋转以抵抗背驱。 符合本发明的致动器可以包括包括柔性载体的冲击机构。 载体弯曲以防止输出齿轮系处的冲击力联接到输入齿轮系。