Stirling cycle transducer for converting between thermal energy and mechanical energy

    公开(公告)号:US09394851B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US13382245

    申请日:2010-07-12

    CPC classification number: F02G1/043 F02G1/053 F02G2243/52

    Abstract: The apparatus includes a housing, a compression chamber disposed in the housing and having at least a first interface operable to vary a volume of the compression chamber, an expansion chamber disposed in the housing and having a second interface operable to vary a volume of at least the expansion chamber, and a thermal regenerator in fluid communication with each of the compression chamber and the expansion chamber. The thermal regenerator is operable to alternatively receive thermal energy from gas flowing in a first direction through the regenerator and to deliver the thermal energy to gas flowing in a direction opposite to the first direction through the regenerator. The compression chamber, the expansion chamber, and the regenerator together define a working volume for containing a pressurized working gas. Each of the first and second interfaces are configured for reciprocating motion in a direction aligned with a transducer axis, the reciprocating motion being operable to cause a periodic exchange of working gas between the expansion and the compression chambers. In one aspect, at least one of the first and second interfaces includes a resilient diaphragm, and a cylindrical tube spring coupled between the diaphragm and the housing, the tube spring being configured to elastically deform in a direction generally aligned with the transducer axis in response to forces imparted on the tube spring by the diaphragm to cause the at least one of the first and second interfaces to have a desired natural frequency. In another aspect the apparatus includes a first heat exchanger in communication with the expansion chamber, a second heat exchanger in communication with the compression chamber, the thermal regenerator is disposed between the first and second heat exchangers, and each of the first and second heat exchangers are peripherally disposed within the housing with respect to the transducer axis and configured to receive working gas flowing to or from the respective chambers and to redirect the working gas flow through the regenerator.

    Optical cable exit trough
    74.
    发明授权
    Optical cable exit trough 有权
    光缆出口槽

    公开(公告)号:US08886004B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-11

    申请号:US11636373

    申请日:2006-12-07

    CPC classification number: G02B6/4459 H02G3/0437 H02G3/0608 Y10T29/49826

    Abstract: A cable exit trough is mountable to a lateral trough section either during initial assembly of the cable routing system, or at a later date. The exit trough includes a bracket portion mountable to the top edge of one of the sides of the lateral trough section. Two lead-ins are provided to lead the cable in an upward direction from the lateral trough section to the exit trough. The exit trough includes an exit trough portion extending from the bracket portion upwardly away from the lateral trough section. The exit trough portion includes a convexly curved bottom trough surface, and two convexly curved upstanding sides. The exit trough portion and the lead-ins define a cable pathway from the lateral trough section to an exit point of the exit trough portion which can either lead downwardly relative to the lateral trough section or horizontally.

    Abstract translation: 在电缆布线系统的初始组装期间或稍后的日期,电缆出口槽可安装到侧槽部分。 出口槽包括可安装到侧槽部分的一侧的顶边缘上的托架部分。 提供两个引线以将电缆从侧向槽部分向上方向引导到出口槽。 出口槽包括从支架部分向上远离侧向槽部分延伸的出口槽部分。 出口槽部分包括凸形弯曲的底槽表面和两个凸起弯曲的直立侧面。 出口槽部分和引线限定了从横向槽部分到出口槽部分的出口点的电缆通道,其可以相对于侧向槽部分水平地向下引导。

    Methods and systems for monitoring stator winding vibration
    75.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for monitoring stator winding vibration 有权
    定子绕组振动监测方法及系统

    公开(公告)号:US08812254B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-19

    申请号:US12388088

    申请日:2009-02-18

    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for monitoring stator winding vibration of a rotating electric machine are provided. According to one example embodiment, a system includes at least one sensor including at least one conductive sensor antenna deposited on a first side of at least one layer of a printed circuit board substrate and positioned to substantially face a stator winding, and a non-conductive shield mounted to an opposing side of the printed circuit board substrate and positioned to substantially face away from the stator winding. The system further includes an alternating current power source in communication with the sensor and operable to deliver current to the conductive sensor antenna. A signal processing unit may be in communication with the sensor, operable to measure a load on the sensor antenna and to transmit vibration data to a controller responsive to the load on the sensor antenna.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于监测旋转电机的定子绕组振动的方法和系统的实施例。 根据一个示例性实施例,一种系统包括至少一个传感器,其包括至少一个导电传感器天线,其沉积在印刷电路板基板的至少一层的第一侧上并且被定位成基本上面对定子绕组,并且非导电 屏蔽件安装到印刷电路板基板的相对侧并且基本上远离定子绕组定位。 该系统还包括与传感器通信并可操作以将电流传递到导电传感器天线的交流电源。 信号处理单元可以与传感器通信,可操作以测量传感器天线上的负载,并且响应于传感器天线上的负载将振动数据发送到控制器。

    Travel passenger check-in
    76.
    发明授权
    Travel passenger check-in 有权
    旅行旅客入住

    公开(公告)号:US08706533B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-22

    申请号:US12550755

    申请日:2009-08-31

    CPC classification number: G06Q50/14 G06Q10/02 G06Q10/06

    Abstract: This document describes a computer-implemented method for guiding a user through a travel check-in procedure. The method includes receiving passenger identification information associated with a passenger checking in for a travel segment, and determining a check-in status of the passenger using the passenger identification information. The method also includes generating a check-in workflow based on the check-in status of the passenger. The method further includes providing for display on a user interface a current step in the check-in workflow, the current step corresponding to a current action in the check-in workflow to be completed by a user, and upon request of the user to continue to a next step in the workflow, providing for display on the user interface the next step in the check-in workflow, the next step corresponding to a next action in the check-in workflow to be completed by the user.

    Abstract translation: 本文档描述了一种用于引导用户通过旅行登记过程的计算机实现的方法。 该方法包括接收与旅客相关联的乘客识别信息,以检查旅行段,以及使用乘客识别信息确定乘客的登记状态。 该方法还包括基于乘客的登记状态生成登记工作流程。 该方法还包括提供在用户界面上显示登记工作流程中的当前步骤,当前步骤对应于由用户完成的登记工作流程中的当前动作,以及用户请求继续 在工作流程中的下一步骤中,提供在用户界面上显示登记工作流程中的下一步骤,下一步对应于用户要完成的签入工作流程中的下一个操作。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING TIME-SENSITIVE, EVENT-RELEVANT INTERACTIVE DIGITAL CONTENT TO A USER DURING A SEPARATE EVENT BEING EXPERIENCED BY THE USER
    77.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING TIME-SENSITIVE, EVENT-RELEVANT INTERACTIVE DIGITAL CONTENT TO A USER DURING A SEPARATE EVENT BEING EXPERIENCED BY THE USER 审中-公开
    用户在用户经历的单独事件中向用户传递时间敏感,事件相关的交互式数字内容的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140108602A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-17

    申请号:US14050889

    申请日:2013-10-10

    CPC classification number: H04L67/10 H04L67/18 H04W4/029

    Abstract: In a method of delivering time-sensitive, event-relevant digital content during a separate event being experienced by a user, content associated with the separate event is uploaded to a network, a sequence list is created from the newly uploaded content associated the event, and the sequence list is packaged in a mobile software application. The mobile application is delivered from the network to a mobile device of the user, and a setup for an event start time associated with the separate event is initiated so that a plurality of sequence events of event-relevant digital content, contained in the sequence list, are run in the user's mobile device in synchronization with the event start time of the separate event.

    Abstract translation: 在用户经历的单独事件期间传递时间敏感的与事件相关的数字内容的方法中,将与该单独事件相关联的内容上传到网络,从与该事件关联的新上传内容创建序列表, 序列表被包装在移动软件应用中。 移动应用从网络传送到用户的移动设备,并且发起与分离事件相关联的事件开始时间的设置,使得包含在序列表中的事件相关数字内容的多个序列事件 ,与单独事件的事件开始时间同步地在用户的移动设备中运行。

    Non-contact current and voltage sensor
    78.
    发明授权
    Non-contact current and voltage sensor 有权
    非接触式电流和电压传感器

    公开(公告)号:US08680845B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-25

    申请号:US13024181

    申请日:2011-02-09

    CPC classification number: G01R21/06 G01R1/22 G01R15/142 G01R33/02 G01R33/072

    Abstract: A detachable current and voltage sensor provides an isolated and convenient device to measure current passing through a conductor such as an AC branch circuit wire, as well as providing an indication of an electrostatic potential on the wire, which can be used to indicate the phase of the voltage on the wire, and optionally a magnitude of the voltage. The device includes a housing that contains the current and voltage sensors, which may be a ferrite cylinder with a hall effect sensor disposed in a gap along the circumference to measure current, or alternative a winding provided through the cylinder along its axis and a capacitive plate or wire disposed adjacent to, or within, the ferrite cylinder to provide the indication of the voltage.

    Abstract translation: 可拆卸的电流和电压传感器提供隔离和方便的装置来测量通过诸如AC分支电路线的导体的电流,并且提供线上的静电电位的指示,其可以用于指示相位 导线上的电压,以及可选的电压幅度。 该装置包括壳体,其包含电流和电压传感器,其可以是具有设置在沿着圆周的间隙中的霍尔效应传感器以测量电流的铁氧体磁体,或者替代地,沿着其轴线提供通过气缸的绕组和电容板 或配置在铁氧体磁体附近或内部,以提供电压的指示。

    EXTENSIONS TO BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MESSAGES FOR EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION
    79.
    发明申请
    EXTENSIONS TO BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MESSAGES FOR EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION 审中-公开
    扩展业务外部通信业务信息

    公开(公告)号:US20140013338A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-09

    申请号:US13542383

    申请日:2012-07-05

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/067

    Abstract: An integrated development environment may be displayed on a display device. The integrated development environment may include functionality to add extension field(s) to business objects included in a business scenario. One or more of the business objects may be in a first system. In response to input indicating extension field(s), the extension field(s) may be added to business object(s) in the first system. A message may be sent from the first system to a second system. The message may include information associated with the extension field(s).

    Abstract translation: 集成开发环境可以显示在显示装置上。 集成开发环境可以包括将扩展字段添加到业务场景中包括的业务对象的功能。 一个或多个业务对象可以在第一系统中。 响应于指示扩展字段的输入,扩展字段可以被添加到第一系统中的业务对象。 消息可以从第一系统发送到第二系统。 消息可以包括与扩展字段相关联的信息。

    EXTENSION OF BUSINESS SCENARIOS
    80.
    发明申请
    EXTENSION OF BUSINESS SCENARIOS 审中-公开
    扩展业务场景

    公开(公告)号:US20140012632A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-09

    申请号:US13542352

    申请日:2012-07-05

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/06

    Abstract: A search area to search business scenarios may be displayed on a display device. Business data flow(s) may be displayed on the display device based on a search criteria specified in the search area. Each business scenario defined for extension purposes may include a plurality of business objects. In response to identification of a business scenario from the business scenario(s), an integrated development environment may be displayed on the display device. The integrated development environment may include functionality to add extension field(s) to business object(s) included in the business scenario. In response to input indicating extension field(s), the extension field(s) may be added to the business object(s) included in the business scenario.

    Abstract translation: 搜索业务场景的搜索区域可以显示在显示设备上。 业务数据流可以基于搜索区域中指定的搜索条件显示在显示设备上。 为了扩展目的定义的每个业务场景可以包括多个业务对象。 响应于从业务场景识别业务场景,可以在显示设备上显示集成开发环境。 集成开发环境可以包括将扩展字段添加到业务场景中包括的业务对象的功能。 响应于指示扩展字段的输入,可以将扩展字段添加到业务场景中包括的业务对象。

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