Foldable Machines
    1.
    发明申请
    Foldable Machines 有权
    折叠机

    公开(公告)号:US20140078699A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US13723364

    申请日:2012-12-21

    Abstract: Methods to systematize the development of machines using inexpensive, fast, and convenient fabrication processes are disclosed. In an embodiment, a folding pattern and corresponding circuit design can provide the blueprints for fabrication. The folding pattern may be provided (e.g. laser machined) on a flat sheet of substrate material, such as a polymer. The circuit pattern may be generated by etching or applying (e.g. sputtering) a copper foil layer onto the substrate. Circuit components and actuators may then be added at specified locations. The flat substrate may then be folded along the predefined locations to form the final machine. The machine may operate autonomously to perform a task.

    Abstract translation: 公开了使用便宜,快速和方便的制造工艺来使机器开发系统化的方法。 在一个实施例中,折叠图案和相应的电路设计可以提供用于制造的蓝图。 折叠图案可以在诸如聚合物的基片材料的平板上提供(例如激光加工)。 可以通过将铜箔层蚀刻或施加(例如溅射)到衬底上来产生电路图案。 然后可以在指定位置添加电路部件和致动器。 然后可以沿着预定位置折叠平面基板以形成最终机器。 机器可以自主操作来执行任务。

    Self-regulating pressure source
    3.
    发明授权
    Self-regulating pressure source 有权
    自调压源

    公开(公告)号:US09027336B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-12

    申请号:US13420886

    申请日:2012-03-15

    CPC classification number: G05D16/0636 F15B21/06

    Abstract: Self-regulating pressure source. The pressure source includes a chamber enclosing a chemical monopropellant. A moveable boss is attached to a deformable membrane sealing an air chamber, the moveable boss and air chamber being disposed within the chamber. A catalyst is disposed around the membrane so as to be covered by the boss in a retracted position so that the monopropellant is broken down by the catalyst to produce a gas. The gas pressure will increase within the chamber causing air in the air chamber to compress thereby to pull the boss into the retracted position to cover the catalyst thereby to regulate the pressure within the chamber. The self-regulating pressure source is particularly suited to power fluidic elastomeric actuators.

    Abstract translation: 自调压源。 压力源包括封闭化学单元推进剂的室。 可移动的凸台连接到密封空气室的可变形膜,可移动的凸台和空气室设置在室内。 催化剂设置在膜周围,以便被凸起覆盖在缩回位置,使得单组分推进剂被催化剂分解以产生气体。 在室内气体压力将增加,导致空气室中的空气压缩,从而将凸台拉到缩回位置以覆盖催化剂,从而调节室内的压力。 自调节压力源特别适用于流体弹性致动器。

    SELF-REGULATING PRESSURE SOURCE
    4.
    发明申请
    SELF-REGULATING PRESSURE SOURCE 有权
    自调压源

    公开(公告)号:US20120272642A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-01

    申请号:US13420886

    申请日:2012-03-15

    CPC classification number: G05D16/0636 F15B21/06

    Abstract: Self-regulating pressure source. The pressure source includes a chamber enclosing a chemical monopropellant. A moveable boss is attached to a deformable membrane sealing an air chamber, the moveable boss and air chamber being disposed within the chamber. A catalyst is disposed around the membrane so as to be covered by the boss in a retracted position so that the monopropellant is broken down by the catalyst to produce a gas. The gas pressure will increase within the chamber causing air in the air chamber to compress thereby to pull the boss into the retracted position to cover the catalyst thereby to regulate the pressure within the chamber. The self-regulating pressure source is particularly suited to power fluidic elastomeric actuators.

    Abstract translation: 自调压源。 压力源包括封闭化学单元推进剂的室。 可移动的凸台连接到密封空气室的可变形膜,可移动的凸台和空气室设置在室内。 催化剂设置在膜周围,以便被凸起覆盖在缩回位置,使得单组分推进剂被催化剂分解以产生气体。 在室内气体压力将增加,导致空气室中的空气压缩,从而将凸台拉到缩回位置以覆盖催化剂,从而调节室内的压力。 自调节压力源特别适用于流体弹性致动器。

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