公开(公告)号：US20110144812A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US13058059

申请日：2009-08-10

申请人： Stephen Charles Davis ,  Michael Nigel Hunter

发明人： Stephen Charles Davis ,  Michael Nigel Hunter

IPC分类号： A01G27/00 ,  G05D9/12

CPC分类号： A01G27/003 ,  G01F23/24

摘要： A horticultural system which consists of a container for a plant which sits within a reservoir for irrigation liquid to allow flow of irrigation liquid between the container and reservoir. Irrigation liquid may be to said container and/or said reservoir. Sensor means are located in said reservoir to measure the volume of liquid in said reservoir and a second sensor means in said reservoir measures the electrical conductivity of liquid in said reservoir. A controller is programmed to control the supply of irrigation liquid to the container and/or reservoir using the measurement of liquid height and electrical conductivity in said reservoir. The height sensor consists of a set of electrodes with length equal to the depth to be measured and appropriate electronic circuitry for measuring conductivity between said electrodes and the electrical conductivity sensor consists of a second set of electrodes of short length relative to said first set of electrodes with appropriate electronic circuitry for measuring conductivity between said electrodes.

摘要翻译： 一种园艺系统，其由用于植物的容器组成，该容器位于用于冲洗液体的储存器内，以允许冲洗液体在容器和储存器之间流动。 灌溉液体可以是所述容器和/或所述贮存器。 传感器装置位于所述储存器中以测量所述储存器中的液体的体积，并且所述储存器中的第二传感器装置测量所述储存器中的液体的电导率。 控制器被编程为使用所述储存器中的液体高度和电导率的测量来控制向容器和/或储存器供应冲洗液体。 高度传感器由一组长度等于要测量的电极的电极组成，用于测量所述电极和电导率传感器之间的导电性的合适的电子电路由相对于所述第一组电极的短长度的第二组电极组成 具有用于测量所述电极之间的导电性的合适的电子电路。

公开(公告)号：US20100318228A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12865156

申请日：2009-01-30

申请人： Donald James Clancy

发明人： Donald James Clancy

IPC分类号： G05B13/04 ,  G06G7/57 ,  G05D9/12 ,  G05D7/06

CPC分类号： B01J2/10

摘要： A method and system for estimating, predicting, and/or controlling a granulation process are disclosed. The method may account for changes in input water amount, how material responds to the water amount, batch size, power input, and particle size, specific surface area, or dynamic cohesion of the materials being granulated. The method may also account for an impeller load, relative impeller efficiency, and water content. The method may measure point where material being granulated is responding to the water addition. The method may predict tap density of the granules exiting a mill downstream of granulation, after a drying process. The method may predict tablet dissolution. The system may include a controller having a computer executable program embodied in a computer readable medium and configured to perform one or more steps of the method. The system may also control various processing equipment in response to estimates and/or predictions.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于估计，预测和/或控制造粒过程的方法和系统。 该方法可以解释输入水量的变化，材料对水的量，批量大小，功率输入以及被粒化材料的粒径，比表面积或动态凝聚力的响应。 该方法还可以考虑叶轮负载，相对叶轮效率和含水量。 该方法可以测量颗粒物料对添加水的响应。 该方法可以预测在干燥过程之后离开造粒下游的研磨机的颗粒的振实密度。 该方法可预测片剂溶出。 该系统可以包括具有包含在计算机可读介质中并被配置为执行该方法的一个或多个步骤的计算机可执行程序的控制器。 该系统还可以响应于估计和/或预测来控制各种处理设备。

公开(公告)号：US20100185334A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12575934

申请日：2009-10-08

申请人： Robert R. Trottier ,  Kenneth L. Langlais

发明人： Robert R. Trottier ,  Kenneth L. Langlais

IPC分类号： G05D9/12 ,  G05D7/06

CPC分类号： B67D7/3209 ,  B67D7/362 ,  G01F23/2925 ,  G01F23/2927 ,  G01F25/0076 ,  Y10T137/7287 ,  Y10T137/7306

摘要： A fluid overfill detection and control system for controlling the transfer of fluid into a transport vehicle having multiple fluid compartments includes a plurality of overfill sensors that are connected in series with one another and that each produces an output pulse when the fluid level in its associated compartment is below a threshold level. A diagnostic line connected to each of the overfill sensors provides a diagnostic signal indicative of the number of overfill sensors that generate an output pulse, while a module on the vehicle provides an indication of the total number of overfill sensors located in the vehicle. To prevent a hazard due to the possible bypass of a overfill sensor, the controller compares the overfill sensor count signal to the diagnostic signal and inhibits the transfer of fluid into the vehicle if the values do not match.

摘要翻译： 用于控制流体进入具有多个流体隔间的运输车辆的流体溢出检测和控制系统包括彼此串联连接的多个过满的传感器，并且当其相关隔室中的流体液位 低于阈值水平。 连接到每个过满量传感器的诊断线提供指示产生输出脉冲的过满量传感器的数量的诊断信号，同时车辆上的模块提供位于车辆中的过满量传感器总数的指示。 为了防止由于溢出传感器可能的旁路引起的危险，控制器将过量传感器计数信号与诊断信号进行比较，如果值不匹配，则禁止流体进入车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20100127476A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12657396

申请日：2010-01-19

申请人： Henry Gembala

发明人： Henry Gembala

IPC分类号： B62D53/00 ,  G05D11/13 ,  G05D7/06 ,  G05D9/12

CPC分类号： B28C9/04 ,  B01F3/04446 ,  B01F5/0696 ,  B01F7/047 ,  B01F15/005 ,  B01F15/00545 ,  B28C5/1269 ,  B28C7/02 ,  G05D11/134 ,  Y10S261/26

摘要： An apparatus for on-site manufacturing of lightweight concrete used for insulation in roof decks and roof systems of building structures. The apparatus is supported on a transportable trailer frame and includes a mixer, a concrete pump, and one or more tanks for holding a mixture of water and chemical products, such as foaming agents. The chemical agents/water solution is mixed with pressurized air according to a desired foam density and volume and is pumped through a foam cylinder ejector. The air/solution mixture exiting the ejector is directed into a carburetor which generates a foam product by mechanical impact of the air/solution mixture with beads contained in the carburetor. Concrete and the foam product are combined in the mixer, in accordance with a predetermined mixture ratio, and released into the concrete pump for forced discharge from the apparatus and application to a roof structure. A programmable logic controller controls the discharge rate and the amount of cement and foam product needed per batch according to the desired mixture ratio.

公开(公告)号：US20100038913A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12524629

申请日：2008-01-24

申请人： Ernst Johnny Svelund

发明人： Ernst Johnny Svelund

IPC分类号： F03B13/20 ,  B63B21/00 ,  B63B21/50 ,  G05D9/12 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： F03B13/1815 ,  F03B13/20 ,  F05B2260/406 ,  Y02E10/38

摘要： According to the invention, the device for utilising ocean-wave energy functions through appropriate pontoons (1) and an intermediate floating central unit (2) located just beyond them. These are interconnected by appropriate arms (3) using suitable hinges (4) and have suitable cylindrical, hydraulic power jacks (7) which alternately pump a liquid (10) under high static pressure to a turbine (11), preferably a constant pressure (Pelton) turbine. This converts the potential energy in the liquid into, for example, electric power when the arms are raised by the pontoons and the central unit sinks into the wave troughs, whereupon the pistons (12) on the opposite side of the power jacks again suck in the continually circulating, energy-bearing liquid as the arms sink when the pontoons enter the troughs and the central unit rises on the wave crests.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明，通过适当的浮筒（1）和位于其外的中间浮动中心单元（2）利用海洋波能量功能的装置。 这些通过适当的臂（3）使用合适的铰链（4）相互连接并且具有合适的圆柱形液压动力千斤顶（7），其将高静态压力下的液体（10）交替地泵送到涡轮机（11），优选恒定压力 佩尔顿）涡轮机。 这样当把手臂由浮筒升高并且中央单元下沉到波谷中时，这将液体中的势能转换为例如电力，于是在电源插座的相对侧的活塞（12）再次吸入 当浮筒进入槽并且中央单元在波峰上升时，臂的持续循环的能量轴承液体。

公开(公告)号：US20100030185A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12587222

申请日：2009-10-01

申请人： Leroy E. Hood ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Robert Langer ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

发明人： Leroy E. Hood ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Robert Langer ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC分类号： A61M31/00 ,  H04Q5/22 ,  G05D7/06 ,  G05D9/12 ,  G05D23/19

CPC分类号： A61M5/14276 ,  A61M2005/14513 ,  A61M2205/0244 ,  A61M2205/3523 ,  A61M2205/3569 ,  G05D7/0623 ,  G05D23/1917

摘要： Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled substance delivery device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to some embodiments, a delivery device or related device may be placed in an environment in order to pump a material into the environment or into an additional fluid handling structure within the device. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. The concentration of a substance in the fluid to be delivered may be modified by a remote control signal. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.

摘要翻译： 描述了包括远程控制物质输送装置和相关控制器的系统的实施例。 还公开了装置的使用和控制方法。 根据一些实施例，输送装置或相关装置可以放置在环境中，以便将材料泵入环境或装置内的附加流体处理结构。 示例性环境包括生物体，水体或封闭体积的流体。 被输送流体中物质的浓度可以通过遥控信号来改变。 在所选择的实施例中，可以使用磁场，电场或电磁控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US07416706B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US11128542

申请日：2005-05-13

申请人： Markus Brunner ,  Jürg Dual ,  Olivier Elsenhans ,  Frank May ,  Vuk Siljegovic

发明人： Markus Brunner ,  Jürg Dual ,  Olivier Elsenhans ,  Frank May ,  Vuk Siljegovic

IPC分类号： G05D9/12 ,  B01L3/02

CPC分类号： G01N35/1011 ,  B01L3/021 ,  G01F23/2965 ,  G01F23/2966 ,  G01N2035/1025

摘要： A level sensor apparatus is disclosed for detecting contact of a pipetting needle with a liquid contained in a vessel. The apparatus includes a sensor head made up of a pipetting needle, a needle holder, and an electromechanical transducer. The sensor head also has an associated mechanical resonance frequency. An electrical signal generator is used to generate a driving signal which when applied to the electromechanical transducer causes vibration of the pipetting needle at the resonance frequency. A measurement device is used to measure a parameter of a vibration signal indicative of the mechanical vibration of the pipetting needle when it is driven by the driving signal. An electronic circuit and associated computer software is provided to evaluate variation of the vibration signal with time and thus detect contact of the pipetting needle with a liquid contained in the vessel.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种液位传感器装置，用于检测移液针与容纳在容器中的液体的接触。 该装置包括由移液针，针保持器和机电换能器构成的传感器头。 传感器头还具有相关的机械共振频率。 电信号发生器用于产生一个驱动信号，当驱动信号被施加到机电换能器时，会使谐振频率下的移液针振动。 测量装置用于测量当由驱动信号驱动时指示移液针的机械振动的振动信号的参数。 提供电子电路和相关联的计算机软件以评估振动信号随时间的变化，从而检测移液针与容纳在容器中的液体的接触。

公开(公告)号：US07300196B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-27

申请号：US11078213

申请日：2005-03-09

申请人： John Fleig

发明人： John Fleig

IPC分类号： B01F15/02 ,  G05D9/12

CPC分类号： B01F1/0022 ,  B01F15/00155 ,  B01F15/00344 ,  Y10T137/27

摘要： A chemical solution dispensing apparatus uses a dissolving tank to hold a solid chemical cake. The dissolving tank delivers the chemical solution into a holding tank by gravitational flow and then to a receiving system. A liquid level sensor in the holding tank senses the liquid level of the solution and calls for water delivery through a conduit into the dissolving tank. When the level reaches a low point a circuit opens a inlet flow valve to deliver water into the dissolving tank. When the level reaches a high point, the circuit closes a safety shutoff valve in the conduit line. A pressure regulator and control relay enable the conduit line to be properly pressurized by an inlet source of water through a shutoff valve that is normally open. When the level in the holding tank rises above the high point, an alarm signal is released to initiate an audible alarm.

摘要翻译： 化学溶液分配装置使用溶解罐保持固体化学饼。 溶解槽通过重力流将化学溶液输送到储罐中，然后送至接收系统。 储液罐中的液位传感器感测溶液的液位，并要求通过导管将水输送到溶解槽中。 当电平达到低点时，电路打开入口流量阀以将水输送到溶解槽中。 当电平达到高点时，电路将封闭管道中的安全截止阀。 压力调节器和控制继电器使导管管路能够通过一个通常断开的截止阀由入口水源适当地加压。 当储罐中的液位高于高点时，释放报警信号以发出声音报警。

公开(公告)号：US07028700B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US10408006

申请日：2003-04-04

申请人： W. Spencer Wheat ,  Vesna R. Mirkovic ,  David H. Melton ,  David W. Harrison

发明人： W. Spencer Wheat ,  Vesna R. Mirkovic ,  David H. Melton ,  David W. Harrison

IPC分类号： G05D9/12

CPC分类号： H01M8/04776 ,  G05D9/12 ,  H01M8/04186 ,  H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/04828 ,  Y10T137/0324 ,  Y10T137/7303 ,  Y10T137/731

摘要： The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling a level in a receptacle capable of storing a fluid. The apparatus includes a first valve governing ingress of the fluid to the receptacle, a second valve governing egress of fluid from the receptacle, wherein the second valve is positioned below the first valve. The apparatus also includes a first switch deployed between the first valve and the second valve, wherein the first switch is capable of providing a first signal indicative of fluid at the first switch and a second switch deployed between the first switch and the second valve, wherein the second switch is capable of providing a second signal indicative of an absence of fluid at the second switch. The apparatus also includes a controller capable of controlling a fluid level in the receptacle by opening and closing the first and second valves responsive to the first and second signals.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种用于控制能够存储流体的容器中的液位的方法和装置。 该设备包括：第一阀，其控制流体进入容器的入口;第二阀，其控制从容器流出的流体，其中第二阀位于第一阀的下方。 所述设备还包括部署在第一阀和第二阀之间的第一开关，其中第一开关能够提供指示在第一开关处的流体的第一信号和布置在第一开关和第二阀之间的第二开关，其中 第二开关能够提供指示在第二开关处不存在流体的第二信号。 该装置还包括能够通过响应于第一和第二信号打开和​​关闭第一和第二阀来控制容器中的液位的控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20050217728A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：US11141594

申请日：2005-05-31

申请人： Christopher Murray ,  Richard Lyons

发明人： Christopher Murray ,  Richard Lyons

IPC分类号： G05D9/12

CPC分类号： G05D9/12 ,  Y10T137/0324 ,  Y10T137/7306 ,  Y10T137/8342 ,  Y10T137/86389 ,  Y10T137/86413 ,  Y10T307/779 ,  Y10T307/957

摘要： A water feeder controller for a boiler monitors a low water cutoff sensor in a boiler and uses a feed timer to feed water to the boiler for a predetermined feed period of time. The feed timer brings the water level in the boiler well above the low water cutoff sensor. The feed timer supplies water to the boiler only if the low water cutoff sensor continues to indicate a low water level for a delay period of time measured by a delay timer. A resettable display indicates the quantity of water supplied by the water feeder to the boiler based on a feed counter incremented during water feeding. A manual feed button allows water to be manually fed to the boiler. The quantity of water manually supplied to the boiler is also shown on the display. The feed timer and delay timer are preferably implemented in software in a microcontroller in the water feeder controller. A lockout loop in the software prevents overfeeding of water to the boiler in the event of a failure of the low water cutoff sensor.

摘要翻译： 用于锅炉的给水器控制器监测锅炉中的低水分截止传感器，并且使用进料定时器将水供给到锅炉预定的进料周期。 进料定时器使锅炉中的水位高于低水位截止传感器。 只有当低水位截止传感器在延迟定时器测量的延迟时间内继续显示低水位时，进给计时器才向锅炉供水。 可复位的显示器表示供水给供水到锅炉的供水量是基于在给水期间递增的送料计数器。 手动进给按钮可以将水手动进给锅炉。 手动供应给锅炉的水量也显示在显示屏上。 馈送定时器和延迟定时器优选地在供水控制器中的微控制器中以软件实现。 如果低水位截止传感器发生故障，软件中的闭锁回路可防止水过量进入锅炉。