公开(公告)号：US08262479B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-11

申请号：US12141566

申请日：2008-06-18

Applicant: Pablo Bandera ,  Paul Buchele

Inventor： Pablo Bandera ,  Paul Buchele

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05G9/047 ,  B64C13/04 ,  F16D3/10 ,  F16D3/64 ,  G05G2009/04766 ,  Y10T29/53 ,  Y10T74/20201 ,  Y10T74/20396

Abstract: A rotational joint assembly and a method for constructing a rotational joint assembly are provided. The rotational joint assembly includes a first rotational component, a second rotational component coupled to the first rotational component such that the second rotational component is rotatable relative to the first rotational component in first and second rotational directions about an axis, and a flexure member, being deflectable in first and second deflection directions, coupled to at least one of the first and second rotational components such that when the second rotational component is rotated relative to the first rotational component in each of the first and second rotational directions about the axis, the flexure member is deflected in the first deflection direction and exerts a force on the second rotational component opposing the rotation.

Abstract translation: 提供旋转接头组件和用于构造旋转接头组件的方法。 所述旋转接头组件包括第一旋转部件，联接到所述第一旋转部件的第二旋转部件，使得所述第二旋转部件相对于所述第一旋转部件在第一和第二旋转方向围绕轴线旋转;以及挠曲部件， 可在第一和第二偏转方向上偏转，联接到第一和第二旋转部件中的至少一个，使得当第二旋转部件相对于围绕轴线的第一和第二旋转方向中的每一个相对于第一旋转部件旋转时， 构件在第一偏转方向上偏转并且在与旋转相对的第二旋转部件上施加力。

公开(公告)号：US07997157B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12029090

申请日：2008-02-11

Applicant: Dennis Wayne Smith ,  Paul Buchele ,  Carlos J. Stevens ,  Stephen Edward Fiske

Inventor： Dennis Wayne Smith ,  Paul Buchele ,  Carlos J. Stevens ,  Stephen Edward Fiske

IPC: G01C19/30

CPC classification number: B64G1/286 ,  Y10T74/1254

Abstract: A control moment gyroscope (CMG) is provided for deployment on a spacecraft. The CMG includes an inner gimbal assembly (IGA), which, in turn, includes an IGA housing, a rotor rotatably coupled to the IGA housing, and a spin motor coupled to the IGA housing and configured to rotate the rotor about a spin axis. The CMG further comprises a stator assembly, which includes: (i) a stator assembly housing rotatably coupled to the IGA housing, and (ii) a torque module assembly coupled to the stator assembly housing and configured to rotate the IGA about a gimbal axis. A gimbal bearing is disposed between the IGA housing and the stator assembly housing. The gimbal bearing resides between the spin axis and the torque module assembly such that the distance between the gimbal bearing and the spin axis is less than the distance between the gimbal bearing and the torque module assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供控制力矩陀螺仪（CMG）用于部署在航天器上。 CMG包括内部万向节组件（IGA），内部万向节组件（IGA）又包括IGA壳体，可旋转地联接到IGA壳体上的转子以及耦合到IGA壳体并被配置成围绕旋转轴旋转转子的旋转电动机。 CMG还包括定子组件，其包括：（i）可旋转地联接到IGA壳体的定子组件壳体，以及（ii）联接到定子组件壳体并且构造成围绕万向节轴线旋转IGA的扭矩模块组件。 在IGA壳体和定子组件壳体之间设置有万向轴承。 万向节轴承位于旋转轴和扭矩模块组件之间，使得万向架轴承和旋转轴之间的距离小于万向节轴承和扭矩模块组件之间的距离。

公开(公告)号：US20090314116A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12141566

申请日：2008-06-18

Applicant: Pablo Bandera ,  Paul Buchele

Inventor： Pablo Bandera ,  Paul Buchele

IPC: G05G9/047

CPC classification number: G05G9/047 ,  B64C13/04 ,  F16D3/10 ,  F16D3/64 ,  G05G2009/04766 ,  Y10T29/53 ,  Y10T74/20201 ,  Y10T74/20396

Abstract: A rotational joint assembly and a method for constructing a rotational joint assembly are provided. The rotational joint assembly includes a first rotational component, a second rotational component coupled to the first rotational component such that the second rotational component is rotatable relative to the first rotational component in first and second rotational directions about an axis, and a flexure member, being deflectable in first and second deflection directions, coupled to at least one of the first and second rotational components such that when the second rotational component is rotated relative to the first rotational component in each of the first and second rotational directions about the axis, the flexure member is deflected in the first deflection direction and exerts a force on the second rotational component opposing the rotation.

Abstract translation: 提供旋转接头组件和用于构造旋转接头组件的方法。 所述旋转接头组件包括第一旋转部件，联接到所述第一旋转部件的第二旋转部件，使得所述第二旋转部件相对于所述第一旋转部件在第一和第二旋转方向围绕轴线旋转;以及挠曲部件， 可在第一和第二偏转方向上偏转，联接到第一和第二旋转部件中的至少一个，使得当第二旋转部件相对于围绕轴线的第一和第二旋转方向中的每一个相对于第一旋转部件旋转时， 构件在第一偏转方向上偏转并且在与旋转相对的第二旋转部件上施加力。

公开(公告)号：US08444121B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US12059933

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Steven Hadden ,  Paul Buchele ,  Jim Boyd

Inventor： Steven Hadden ,  Paul Buchele ,  Jim Boyd

IPC: F16F9/43 ,  F16M1/00

CPC classification number: F16F15/0232

Abstract: Systems are provided for damping vibrations from a payload. In an embodiment, and by way of example only, the system includes an isolation strut and a gas line. The isolation strut includes a bellows and a piston. The bellows has a first end and a second end, the first end being enclosed, and the second end attached to the piston to define a chamber. The piston includes a damping annulus therethrough having a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The gas inlet provides flow communication to the chamber of the bellows. The gas line is coupled to the isolation strut and is in fluid communication with the gas outlet thereof. The system is hermetically sealed to contain a gas therein.

Abstract translation: 提供系统用于阻尼来自有效载荷的振动。 在一个实施例中，仅作为示例，该系统包括隔离支柱和气体管线。 隔离支柱包括波纹管和活塞。 波纹管具有第一端和第二端，第一端被封闭，第二端连接到活塞以限定腔室。 活塞包括通过其的阻尼环，其具有气体入口和气体出口。 气体入口提供与波纹管的腔室的流动连通。 气体管线与隔离支柱相连，并与气体出口流体连通。 该系统被密封以在其中容纳气体。

公开(公告)号：US20100320330A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12639647

申请日：2009-12-16

Applicant: Brett McMickell ,  Paul Buchele ,  Gary Lynwood Gisler ,  James Andrus

Inventor： Brett McMickell ,  Paul Buchele ,  Gary Lynwood Gisler ,  James Andrus

IPC: B64G1/28 ,  H02K3/04 ,  G01C19/04

CPC classification number: B64G1/286 ,  Y10T74/1225 ,  Y10T74/1229 ,  Y10T74/1282

Abstract: A self-contained momentum control system (MCS) for a spacecraft is provided for small satellites. The MCS features a miniaturized gyroscopic rotor with a rotational speed in excess of 20,000 RPM. The MCS includes at least three control moment gyroscopic mechanical assemblies (CMAs) rigidly mounted within a single enclosure, where each CMA mounted in an orientation whereby the longitudinal axis of each CMA is either orthogonal to every other CMA or is parallel to another CMA but in the opposite orientation. In order to further reduce the size of the MCS, an electronics package that is configured to interface command and control signals with and to provide power to the CMAs is included within the MCS enclosure. A plurality of shock isolation devices are used to secure each of the CMAs to the enclosure in order to reduce the launch load upon the CMAs thereby allowing the use of smaller rotor spin bearings. The MCS enclosure surrounding the CMAs and support structure is hermetically sealed.

Abstract translation: 为小型卫星提供了一种用于航天器的独立动量控制系统（MCS）。 MCS具有转速超过20,000RPM的小型化陀螺转子。 MCS包括刚性地安装在单个外壳内的至少三个控制力矩陀螺机械组件（CMA），其中每个CMA以取向安装，由此每个CMA的纵向轴线与每隔一个CMA正交或者平行于另一个CMA， 相反的方向。 为了进一步减小MCS的尺寸，被配置为将命令和控制信号与CMA接口并向其提供电力的电子装置包括在MCS机箱内。 使用多个防震隔离装置将每个CMA固定到外壳，以便减少CMA上的发射载荷，从而允许使用较小的转子旋转轴承。 围绕CMA和支撑结构的MCS外壳是密封的。

公开(公告)号：US09045219B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US12141601

申请日：2008-06-18

Applicant: Pablo Bandera ,  Paul Buchele

Inventor： Pablo Bandera ,  Paul Buchele

IPC: B64C13/04 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D9/00 ,  H01H25/00 ,  G05G9/047

CPC classification number: B64C13/04 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G9/04792 ,  G05G2009/04718 ,  Y10T74/20201

Abstract: A user input device for a vehicular electrical system is provided. The user input device includes a handle sized and shaped to be gripped by a human hand and a gimbal assembly within the handle. The gimbal assembly includes a first gimbal component, a second gimbal component coupled to the first gimbal component such that the second gimbal component is rotatable relative to the first gimbal component about a first axis, and a third gimbal component coupled to the second gimbal component such that the third gimbal component is rotatable relative to the second gimbal component about a second axis.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于车载电气系统的用户输入装置。 用户输入装置包括尺寸和形状被人手握持的手柄和手柄内的万向节组件。 万向节组件包括第一万向架组件，耦合到第一万向架组件的第二万向节组件，使得第二万向节组件可围绕第一轴线相对于第一万向架组件旋转，以及耦合到第二万向架组件的第三万向架组件 所述第三万向节部件相对于所述第二万向节部件绕第二轴线旋转。

公开(公告)号：US09046001B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US13220081

申请日：2011-08-29

Applicant: Timothy Hindle ,  Tim Daniel Barber ,  Paul Buchele

Inventor： Timothy Hindle ,  Tim Daniel Barber ,  Paul Buchele

IPC: F01D25/16 ,  F02C7/06 ,  F16F15/023

CPC classification number: F01D25/164 ,  F02C7/06 ,  F16C27/04 ,  F16C2360/23 ,  F16F15/023 ,  Y02T50/671

Abstract: Embodiments of a gas turbine engine are provided, as are embodiments of an annular bearing support damper and embodiments of a method for manufacturing an annular bearing support damper. In one embodiment, the gas turbine engine includes engine housing and a rotor assembly disposed within the engine housing. A rotor bearing supports the rotor assembly within the engine housing, and an annular bearing support damper is positioned between the rotor bearing and the engine housing. The support damper includes an annular housing assembly having a damping fluid annulus. An array of circumferentially-spaced damper pistons is movably coupled to the annular housing assembly and fluidly communicates with the damping fluid annulus. The damper pistons are fixedly coupled to the rotor bearing and moves in conjunction therewith to force the flow of damping fluid around the annulus during engine operation to reduce the transmissions of vibrations to the engine housing.

Abstract translation: 提供燃气涡轮发动机的实施例，如环形轴承支撑阻尼器的实施例和用于制造环形轴承支撑阻尼器的方法的实施例。 在一个实施例中，燃气涡轮发动机包括发动机壳体和设置在发动机壳体内的转子组件。 转子轴承支撑发动机壳体内的转子组件，并且环形轴承支撑阻尼器定位在转子轴承和发动机壳体之间。 支撑阻尼器包括具有阻尼流体环的环形壳体组件。 周向间隔的阻尼活塞的阵列可移动地联接到环形壳体组件并且与阻尼流体环空间流体连通。 减震器活塞固定地联接到转子轴承并与其一起运动，以在发动机操作期间迫使阻尼流体在环空周围流动，以减少发动机壳体的振动传递。

公开(公告)号：US08312782B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12639647

申请日：2009-12-16

Applicant: Brett McMickell ,  Paul Buchele ,  Gary Lynwood Gisler ,  James Andrus

Inventor： Brett McMickell ,  Paul Buchele ,  Gary Lynwood Gisler ,  James Andrus

IPC: G01C19/06

CPC classification number: B64G1/286 ,  Y10T74/1225 ,  Y10T74/1229 ,  Y10T74/1282

Abstract: A self-contained momentum control system (MCS) for a spacecraft is provided for small satellites. The MCS features a miniaturized gyroscopic rotor with a rotational speed in excess of 20,000 RPM. The MCS includes at least three control moment gyroscopic mechanical assemblies (CMAs) rigidly mounted within a single enclosure, where each CMA mounted in an orientation whereby the longitudinal axis of each CMA is either orthogonal to every other CMA or is parallel to another CMA but in the opposite orientation. In order to further reduce the size of the MCS, an electronics package that is configured to interface command and control signals with and to provide power to the CMAs is included within the MCS enclosure. A plurality of shock isolation devices are used to secure each of the CMAs to the enclosure in order to reduce the launch load upon the CMAs thereby allowing the use of smaller rotor spin bearings. The MCS enclosure surrounding the CMAs and support structure is hermetically sealed.

Abstract translation: 为小型卫星提供了一种用于航天器的独立动量控制系统（MCS）。 MCS具有转速超过20,000RPM的小型化陀螺转子。 MCS包括刚性地安装在单个外壳内的至少三个控制力矩陀螺机械组件（CMA），其中每个CMA以取向安装，由此每个CMA的纵向轴线与每隔一个CMA正交或者平行于另一个CMA， 相反的方向。 为了进一步减小MCS的尺寸，被配置为将命令和控制信号与CMA接口并向其提供电力的电子装置包括在MCS机箱内。 使用多个防震隔离装置将每个CMA固定到外壳，以便减少CMA上的发射载荷，从而允许使用较小的转子旋转轴承。 围绕CMA和支撑结构的MCS外壳是密封的。

公开(公告)号：US07985162B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-26

申请号：US12051585

申请日：2008-03-19

Applicant: Paul Buchele ,  Torey Davis

Inventor： Paul Buchele ,  Torey Davis

IPC: F16H37/06 ,  F16H38/40 ,  G01C19/06

CPC classification number: B64G1/286 ,  F16H1/46 ,  Y10T74/1254 ,  Y10T74/1282

Abstract: A signal torque module assembly (STMA) is provided for use within a control moment gyroscope of the type that includes a rotor assembly. The STMA comprises a torque module assembly (TMA), which includes: (i) a TMA housing, (ii) a torque motor coupled to the TMA housing, and (iii) a gear train coupled to the TMA housing and mechanically coupling the torque motor to the rotor assembly. A signal module assembly is coupled to the TMA housing, and an elongated connector electrically couples the signal module assembly and the rotor assembly. The elongated connector extends through the gear train.

Abstract translation: 提供信号扭矩模块组件（STMA）以在包括转子组件的类型的控制力矩陀螺仪内使用。 STMA包括扭矩模块组件（TMA），其包括：（i）TMA壳体，（ii）联接到TMA壳体的扭矩电动机，和（iii）联接到TMA壳体的齿轮系，并机械地联接扭矩 电机到转子总成。 信号模块组件耦合到TMA壳体，并且细长连接器将信号模块组件和转子组件电耦合。 细长连接器延伸穿过齿轮系。

公开(公告)号：US20090319097A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12141601

申请日：2008-06-18

Applicant: Pablo Bandera ,  Paul Buchele

Inventor： Pablo Bandera ,  Paul Buchele

IPC: G05G9/047

CPC classification number: B64C13/04 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G9/04792 ,  G05G2009/04718 ,  Y10T74/20201

Abstract: A user input device for a vehicular electrical system is provided. The user input device includes a handle sized and shaped to be gripped by a human hand and a gimbal assembly within the handle. The gimbal assembly includes a first gimbal component, a second gimbal component coupled to the first gimbal component such that the second gimbal component is rotatable relative to the first gimbal component about a first axis, and a third gimbal component coupled to the second gimbal component such that the third gimbal component is rotatable relative to the second gimbal component about a second axis.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于车载电气系统的用户输入装置。 用户输入装置包括尺寸和形状被人手握持的手柄和手柄内的万向节组件。 万向节组件包括第一万向架组件，耦合到第一万向架组件的第二万向节组件，使得第二万向节组件可围绕第一轴线相对于第一万向架组件旋转，以及耦合到第二万向架组件的第三万向架组件 所述第三万向节部件相对于所述第二万向节部件绕第二轴线旋转。