EXTENSILE FLUIDIC MUSCLE ACTUATOR
    1.
    发明申请
    EXTENSILE FLUIDIC MUSCLE ACTUATOR 有权
    超声流体肌肉执行器

    公开(公告)号:US20110067563A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-24

    申请号:US12955242

    申请日:2010-11-29

    IPC分类号: F15B15/10

    摘要: An Extensile Fluidic Muscle Actuator (FMA) that changes the normal direction of force and motion, achieving compressive force generation and extensile motion output with just a small increase in friction, weight, and cost is disclosed. The motion conversion is accomplished by a pushrod that is attached to the inside end of one of the actuator's end fittings, and extends through the actuator body and slidably out through the other end fitting. The other end fitting is held stationary by a seal housing that contains a sealing element to retain internal fluid pressure as the actuator moves. A linear bearing may also be installed to keep the rod aligned and centered properly in the seal. Upon pressurization of the actuator, the flexible body of the actuator will expand radially, causing relative contractile motion between the two end fittings. However, as the two end fittings are drawn towards each other, the pushrod is extended.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种通过改变法向方向和运动的拉伸流体肌肉致动器(FMA),实现压缩力产生和伸展运动输出,同时摩擦,重量和成本仅有小幅增加。 运动转换是通过一个推杆来实现的,该推杆连接到致动器端部配件中的一个的内端,并且延伸穿过致动器本体并且可滑动地穿过另一端配件。 另一端配件通过密封壳体固定,该密封壳体包含密封元件,以在致动器移动时保持内部流体压力。 还可以安装线性轴承,以使杆保持对准并适当地居中在密封中。 在致动器加压时,致动器的柔性体将径向膨胀,引起两个端部配件之间的相对收缩运动。 然而,由于两端配件相互牵引,推杆延伸。

    Adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat
    2.
    发明授权
    Adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat 有权
    汽车座椅自适应能量吸收系统

    公开(公告)号:US07878312B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-01

    申请号:US11819875

    申请日:2007-06-29

    IPC分类号: F16F7/12

    摘要: An adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat is disclosed, utilizing an adaptive energy absorber or variable profile energy absorber (VPEA) for mitigating occupant injury due to extreme vehicle movement (e.g., during a vehicle shock event), and/or for mitigating vibration experienced by an occupant of the vehicle seat during normal vehicle operating conditions. Various configurations of dual-goal energy absorption apparatuses using both VPEA and fixed load energy absorbers (FLEAs) that enable both shock mitigation and vibration isolation are disclosed. A semi-active control absorption system, comprising a VPEA and FPEA configured to work in series, is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于车辆座椅的自适应能量吸收系统,其利用自适应能量吸收器或可变轮廓能量吸收器(VPEA)来减轻由极端车辆运动(例如,在车辆冲击事件期间)引起的乘员伤害和/或减轻振动 在正常的车辆操作条件期间由车辆座椅的乘客经历。 公开了使用能够实现减震和隔振的VPEA和固定负载能量吸收器(FLEA)的双目标能量吸收装置的各种配置。 还公开了一种半主动控制吸收系统,其包括被配置为串联工作的VPEA和FPEA。

    System and method for magnetorheological-fluid damping utilizing porous media
    3.
    发明授权
    System and method for magnetorheological-fluid damping utilizing porous media 有权
    利用多孔介质进行磁流变流体阻尼的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07874407B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-25

    申请号:US11818582

    申请日:2007-06-15

    IPC分类号: F16F9/53 F16F15/03

    CPC分类号: F16F9/537 F16F9/3415

    摘要: A magnetorheological fluid damping system includes a hydraulic cylinder, a piston head, a piston rod, and a porous valve. The hydraulic cylinder is configured for disposing magnetorheological fluid therein. The piston head is disposed within the hydraulic cylinder and has first and second sides defining first and second chambers within the hydraulic cylinder. The piston head is configured to be in sliding engagement with the hydraulic cylinder. The piston rod is connected to the piston head. The porous valve includes a magnetorheological fluid pathway, has first and second fluid connections, and is configured to dampen the flow of the magnetorheological fluid between the first and second fluid connections in accordance with a magnetic field. The first fluid connection is fluidly connected to the first chamber and the second fluid connection is fluidly connected to the second chamber. The magnetorheological fluid pathway at least partially directs magnetorheological fluid flow through a porous media.

    摘要翻译: 磁流变流体阻尼系统包括液压缸,活塞头,活塞杆和多孔阀。 液压缸被配置为在其中设置磁流变流体。 活塞头设置在液压缸内,并且具有在液压缸内限定第一和第二室的第一和第二侧。 活塞头构造成与液压缸滑动接合。 活塞杆连接到活塞头。 多孔阀包括磁流变流体通道,具有第一和第二流体连接,并且被配置为根据磁场抑制第一和第二流体连接之间的磁流变流体的流动。 第一流体连接件流体地连接到第一腔室,而第二流体连接件流体连接到第二腔室。 磁流变流体通路至少部分地引导磁流变流体流过多孔介质。

    FAILSAFE MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL (MR) ENERGY ABSORBER
    4.
    发明申请
    FAILSAFE MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL (MR) ENERGY ABSORBER 有权
    FAILSAFE磁流变(MR)能量吸收器

    公开(公告)号:US20140152066A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-05

    申请号:US13916227

    申请日:2013-06-12

    IPC分类号: F16F9/53 B60N2/52 B60N2/50

    摘要: A compact and failsafe magnetorheological energy absorber design including both a light weight piston (LWP) embodiment in which linear motion is subjected to a linear damping force, and a light weight rotary vane (LWRV)embodiment in which linear motion is converted into rotary motion and is subjected to a rotary damping force. Both embodiments allow increased damper stroke within a compact mechanical profile. A new lightweight Magnetorheological energy attenuation system (LMEAS) for a vehicle seat is also disclosed using the new LMRW MREA.

    摘要翻译: 包括直线运动受到线性阻尼力的轻量级活塞(LWP)实施例和将直线运动转换成旋转运动的轻质旋转叶片(LWRV)实施例的致密和故障安全的磁流变能量吸收器设计, 受到旋转阻尼力的影响。 两个实施例允许在紧凑的机械轮廓内增加阻尼器行程。 还使用新的LMRW MREA公开了一种用于车辆座椅的新型轻量级磁流变能量衰减系统(LMEAS)。

    Fluidic artificial muscle actuation system for trailing-edge flap
    5.
    发明授权
    Fluidic artificial muscle actuation system for trailing-edge flap 失效
    用于后缘皮瓣的流体人造肌肉致动系统

    公开(公告)号:US08573534B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-05

    申请号:US13097623

    申请日:2011-04-29

    IPC分类号: B64C3/38

    摘要: An actuation system for trailing-edge flap control suitable for use in reducing vibration in rotorcraft blades as well as primary flight control and noise mitigation employing an antagonistic pair of fluidic artificial muscles (FAMs) located and operated inside the rotor blade. The FAMs are connected to a force transfer mechanism such as an inboard bellcrank and engaged to an outboard bellcrank by one or more linkages running spanwise out through the spar. The outboard mechanism translates the spanwise linkage motion into chordwise motion of a flap control rod which is connected to the trailing-edge flap. A torsion rod flexure (TRF) device is included connecting the trailing-edge flap to the blade. The actuation system can produce large flap deflections at relatively high operating frequencies for vibration reduction and noise cancellation and is capable of larger flap deflections at lower operating frequencies for embedded primary control of the rotorcraft.

    摘要翻译: 用于后缘翼片控制的致动系统,其适用于减少旋翼飞行器叶片中的振动,以及使用位于和操作在转子叶片内的对流的一对流体人造肌(FAM)进行主飞行控制和噪声减轻。 FAM连接到力传递机构,例如内侧曲拐,并且通过一个或多个连接件通过翼梁向外伸出而与外侧的曲拐接合。 外侧机构将翼展方向联动运动转换成连接到后缘翼片的翼片控制杆的弦向运动。 扭转杆弯曲(TRF)装置包括将后缘翼片连接到叶片上。 致动系统可以在较高的工作频率下产生较大的襟翼偏转,用于降低振动和消除噪声,并且能够在较低的工作频率下对旋翼飞机的嵌入式主控制进行较大的襟翼偏转。

    Adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat
    6.
    发明授权
    Adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat 有权
    汽车座椅自适应能量吸收系统

    公开(公告)号:US08401740B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-19

    申请号:US12661435

    申请日:2010-03-17

    IPC分类号: B60R21/015

    摘要: An adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat that functions in dual-modes, including a primary mode during severe (shock event) operation and a secondary mode during normal (non-shock event) operation. When operating in primary mode, the present system automatically adjusts a VPEA in real-time to keep loads transmitted to the occupant's body below acceptable injury threshold levels, and can recover to perform said function for multiple shock events. When operating in secondary mode the system reduces vehicle vibration transmitted to the occupant, thereby reducing fatigue and increasing situational awareness.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于车辆座椅的自适应能量吸收系统,其在双重模式下工作,包括在严重(休克事件)操作期间的主模式和正常(非冲击事件)操作期间的次模式。 当在主模式下工作时,本系统实时自动调整VPEA,以将负载传输给乘客的身体低于可接受的伤害阈值水平,并可恢复执行多次冲击事件的所述功能。 当在二次模式下操作时,系统减少传递给乘员的车辆振动,从而减少疲劳和增加情境意识。

    Adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat
    8.
    发明申请
    Adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat 有权
    汽车座椅自适应能量吸收系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080156602A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-03

    申请号:US11819875

    申请日:2007-06-29

    IPC分类号: F16F9/53 F16F9/504 B60N2/42

    摘要: An adaptive energy absorption system for a vehicle seat is disclosed, utilizing an adaptive energy absorber or variable profile energy absorber (VPEA) for mitigating occupant injury due to extreme vehicle movement (e.g., during a vehicle shock event), and/or for mitigating vibration experienced by an occupant of the vehicle seat during normal vehicle operating conditions. Various configurations of dual-goal energy absorption apparatuses using both VPEA and fixed load energy absorbers (FLEAs) that enable both shock mitigation and vibration isolation are disclosed. A semi-active control absorption system, comprising a VPEA and FPEA configured to work in series, is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于车辆座椅的自适应能量吸收系统,其利用自适应能量吸收器或可变轮廓能量吸收器(VPEA)来减轻由极端车辆运动(例如,在车辆冲击事件期间)引起的乘员伤害和/或减轻振动 在正常的车辆操作条件期间由车辆座椅的乘客经历。 公开了使用能够实现减震和隔振的VPEA和固定负载能量吸收器(FLEA)的双目标能量吸收装置的各种配置。 还公开了一种半主动控制吸收系统,其包括被配置为串联工作的VPEA和FPEA。

    Extensile fluidic muscle actuator
    9.
    发明授权
    Extensile fluidic muscle actuator 有权
    延伸流体肌肉执行器

    公开(公告)号:US08904919B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-09

    申请号:US12955242

    申请日:2010-11-29

    IPC分类号: F15B15/10 A61F2/08 A61F2/50

    摘要: An Extensile Fluidic Muscle Actuator (FMA) that changes the normal direction of force and motion, achieving compressive force generation and extensile motion output with just a small increase in friction, weight, and cost is disclosed. The motion conversion is accomplished by a pushrod that is attached to the inside end of one of the actuator's end fittings, and extends through the actuator body and slidably out through the other end fitting. The other end fitting is held stationary by a seal housing that contains a sealing element to retain internal fluid pressure as the actuator moves. A linear bearing may also be installed to keep the rod aligned and centered properly in the seal. Upon pressurization of the actuator, the flexible body of the actuator will expand radially, causing relative contractile motion between the two end fittings. However, as the two end fittings are drawn towards each other, the pushrod is extended.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种通过改变法向方向和运动的拉伸流体肌肉致动器(FMA),实现压缩力产生和伸展运动输出,同时摩擦,重量和成本仅有小幅增加。 运动转换是通过一个推杆来实现的,该推杆连接到致动器端部配件中的一个的内端,并且延伸穿过致动器本体并且可滑动地穿过另一端配件。 另一端配件通过密封壳体固定,该密封壳体包含密封元件,以在致动器移动时保持内部流体压力。 还可以安装线性轴承,以使杆保持对准并适当地居中在密封中。 在致动器加压时,致动器的柔性体将径向膨胀,引起两个端部配件之间的相对收缩运动。 然而,由于两端配件相互牵引,推杆延伸。

    Fluidic artificial muscle actuator and swaging process therefor
    10.
    发明授权
    Fluidic artificial muscle actuator and swaging process therefor 有权
    流体人造肌肉执行器及其锻造工艺

    公开(公告)号:US08307753B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-13

    申请号:US12456139

    申请日:2009-06-11

    IPC分类号: F01B19/04

    摘要: A fluidic artificial muscle actuator consisting of an inner elastic bladder surrounded by a braided filament sleeve and sealed off on either end with end fittings. Pressurization of the actuator produces force and/or motion through radial movement of the bladder and sleeve which forces the sleeve to move axially. Both contractile and extensile motions are possible depending on the geometry of the braided sleeve. The fluidic artificial muscle actuator is manufactured using a swaging process which plastically deforms swage tubes around the end fittings, braided sleeve, and pressure bladder, creating a strong mechanical clamping action that may be augmented with adhesive bonding of the components. The swaging system includes the swaging die and associated components which are used to plastically deform the swage tube during assembly of the actuator.

    摘要翻译: 流体人造肌肉致动器由内部弹性囊包围,其由编织的丝束套管包围,并在两端用末端配件密封。 致动器的加压通过使套筒轴向移动的囊和套筒的径向运动产生力和/或运动。 取决于编织套管的几何形状,收缩和伸展运动都是可能的。 流体人造肌肉致动器使用模锻工艺制造,该锻造工艺使模具管围绕端部配件,编织套筒和压力囊塑性变形,产生强大的机械夹紧动作,其可以通过部件的粘合剂粘合来增强。 模锻系统包括型锻模具和相关联的部件,其用于在组装致动器期间使挤压管道塑性变形。