公开(公告)号：USD347266S

公开(公告)日：1994-05-24

申请号：US912637

申请日：1992-07-13

Applicant: Robert D. Giese ,  Bruce E. Kierstead ,  Thomas O. Kautz ,  Robin D. Shaffer ,  Kirk P. Henderson ,  Bruce R. Schultz

Designer： Robert D. Giese ,  Bruce E. Kierstead ,  Thomas O. Kautz ,  Robin D. Shaffer ,  Kirk P. Henderson ,  Bruce R. Schultz

公开(公告)号：US4965475A

公开(公告)日：1990-10-23

申请号：US381812

申请日：1989-07-19

Applicant: Thomas O. Kautz

Inventor： Thomas O. Kautz

IPC: F15B5/00

CPC classification number: F15B5/006 ,  Y10T137/2278

Abstract: In an electropneumatic transducer, an adjustment spring is used for offsetting the coil in relation to a pneumatic system leakport simply and without hysteresis. One end of the spring supports the suspension element on which the coil is positioned. The offset adjusting spring includes a folded region near the end mounted to the transducer body. A screw mechanism is positioned to compress the sides of the fold toward each other when turned in one direction and allow the sides of the fold to open when turned in the opposite direction. Movements of the sides of the fold flex the adjustment spring, causing the offset to vary adjustably.

Abstract translation: 在电动气动传感器中，调节弹簧用于相对于气动系统泄漏口简单地且没有滞后地抵消线圈。 弹簧的一端支撑线圈所在的悬挂元件。 偏移调节弹簧包括靠近安装到换能器主体的端部处的折叠区域。 螺钉机构被定位成当沿一个方向转动时将折叠物的两侧朝向彼此压缩，并且当沿相反方向转动时允许褶皱的侧面打开。 折叠侧面的移动使调节弹簧弯曲，导致偏移可变地变化。

公开(公告)号：US4481451A

公开(公告)日：1984-11-06

申请号：US410085

申请日：1982-08-20

Applicant: Thomas O. Kautz ,  Gerald A. Duenkel

Inventor： Thomas O. Kautz ,  Gerald A. Duenkel

IPC: G05D3/14 ,  G05B11/44

CPC classification number: G05D3/14

Abstract: An electronically controlled apparatus for controllably positioning pneumatic actuators includes, in a first embodiment, first means for selectively flowing compressed fluid to the actuator and valve means for selectively exhausting compressed fluid from the actuator. An electronic control panel is adapted to receive digital command signals from a computerized controller and is coupled to the first means and to the valve means for actuation thereof in response to the command signals. Means are included for isolating electrical switching transients from the controller.In a second preferred embodiment, the positioner also includes transducer means for generating a feedback signal representative of the position of the actuator piston assembly. A third preferred embodiment is similar to that of the second embodiment and incorporates a control adapted to receive analog rather than digital command signals. An optional high limit pressure switch may be used with any embodiment.

Abstract translation: 用于可控地定位气动致动器的电子控制装置在第一实施例中包括用于选择性地将压缩流体流动到致动器的第一装置和用于选择性地从致动器排出压缩流体的阀装置。 电子控制面板适于从计算机化控制器接收数字命令信号，并且响应于命令信号耦合到第一装置和阀装置以致动它们。 包括用于隔离控制器的电开关瞬变的手段。 在第二优选实施例中，定位器还包括用于产生代表致动器活塞组件的位置的反馈信号的换能器装置。 第三优选实施例类似于第二实施例，并且包括适于接收模拟而不是数字命令信号的控制。 任何实施例都可以使用可选的上限压力开关。

公开(公告)号：US07785004B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US12143618

申请日：2008-06-20

Applicant: Thomas O. Kautz ,  Dominic B. Ticali ,  Robert R. Freimuth, II ,  Kirk H. Drees

Inventor： Thomas O. Kautz ,  Dominic B. Ticali ,  Robert R. Freimuth, II ,  Kirk H. Drees

IPC: G01K1/00 ,  G01K13/00

CPC classification number: H05K1/147 ,  G01K7/427 ,  G01K17/20 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K3/366 ,  H05K2201/048 ,  H05K2201/10151 ,  H05K2201/10598

Abstract: A temperature sensing device is mounted to a structure of a building and senses temperature within a building space of the building. The temperature sensing device includes a housing. The housing includes a front surface that faces the building space when the temperature sensing device is mounted to the structure. The housing further includes a protrusion that protrudes from the front surface into the building space. The temperature sensing device further includes a mounting device within the housing and a temperature sensor mounted to the mounting device, the mounting device holding the temperature sensor within the protrusion.

Abstract translation: 温度感测装置安装到建筑物的结构并且感测建筑物的建筑物空间内的温度。 温度感测装置包括壳体。 当温度感测装置安装到结构时，壳体包括面向建筑物空间的前表面。 壳体还包括从前表面突出到建筑空间中的突起。 温度感测装置还包括在壳体内的安装装置和安装到安装装置的温度传感器，该安装装置将温度传感器保持在突出部内。

公开(公告)号：US5950811A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-14

申请号：US99795

申请日：1998-06-18

Applicant: Thomas O. Kautz ,  Frank J. Stier

Inventor： Thomas O. Kautz ,  Frank J. Stier

IPC: H01H5/18 ,  H01H71/10 ,  H01H73/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/10 ,  H01H2071/109 ,  H01H5/18

Abstract: An electrical switch has a snap action blade with a contact pad. The snap action blade toggles between a first configuration at which the contact pad abuts a stationary contact and a second configuration at which the contact pad is remote from the stationary contact. An actuator moves the snap action blade between the first and second configurations. A reset spring has a first position which biases the movable contact into one of the first and second configurations, and has a second position at which that biasing does not occur. A reset selector acts to determine whether the reset spring is in the first or second position. A manual reset actuator is provided to move the snap action blade into the one of the first and second configurations when the reset spring is in the second position. Operation of the reset selector selects whether the switch is in an automatic reset mode or a manual reset mode.

Abstract translation: 电气开关具有带接触垫的快动式叶片。 快动动叶片在接触垫邻接固定触点的第一配置和接触垫远离固定触点的第二配置之间切换。 致动器在第一和第二配置之间移动快动作刀片。 复位弹簧具有将可动触头偏压成第一和第二构造中的一个的第一位置，并且具有不发生偏置的第二位置。 复位选择器用于确定复位弹簧是否处于第一或第二位置。 当复位弹簧处于第二位置时，提供手动复位致动器以将快动作刀片移动到第一和第二构造中的一个中。 复位选择器的操作选择开关是处于自动复位模式还是手动复位模式。

公开(公告)号：US5565666A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-15

申请号：US414766

申请日：1995-03-31

Applicant: Thomas O. Kautz

Inventor： Thomas O. Kautz

IPC: H01H5/18 ,  H01H35/24 ,  H01H35/34 ,  H01H13/36

CPC classification number: H01H5/18 ,  H01H35/24 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: A switch for interrupting an electrical circuit in response to a mechanical interaction, such as an overpressure or underpressure condition. The switch includes an actuation arm electrically connected to a common terminal. The actuation arm is moveable between a first position and a second position in response to the mechanical condition. The switch further includes an M-blade operatively connected to the actuation arm. The M-blade levers from a first configuration to a second configuration when the actuation arm moves from the first position to the second position. The M-blade completes the electrical circuit in the first configuration and interrupts the electrical circuit in the second configuration. The switch further includes a reset actuator disposed to engage the M-blade in response to a reset actuation. The M-blade levers from the second configuration to the first configuration when the reset actuator engages the M-blade and the actuation arm is not in the second position.

Abstract translation: 用于响应机械相互作用（例如超压或欠压状况）中断电路的开关。 开关包括电连接到公共端子的致动臂。 致动臂可响应于机械状态在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 开关还包括可操作地连接到致动臂的M形叶片。 当所述致动臂从所述第一位置移动到所述第二位置时，所述M形刀片从第一配置杠杆到第二配置。 M刀片在第一配置中完成电路并在第二配置中中断电路。 开关还包括复位致动器，其被设置为响应于复位致动而接合M形刀片。 当复位致动器接合M形刀片并且致动臂不处于第二位置时，M形刀片从第二配置到第一配置。

公开(公告)号：US5549272A

公开(公告)日：1996-08-27

申请号：US289282

申请日：1994-08-11

Applicant: Thomas O. Kautz

Inventor： Thomas O. Kautz

IPC: F16L55/04 ,  F16L29/00

CPC classification number: F16L55/04

Abstract: An apparatus for coupling a fluid-responsive device with a valve which includes an actuator. The valve responds to actuation of the actuator by opening a fluid path within the valve in response to the actuator being in a first position and by closing the fluid path in response to the actuator being in a second position. The apparatus comprises a coupler having a first engagement structure for fixedly engaging the fluid-responsive device at a first end, a second engagement structure for fixedly engaging the valve at a second end, and a passage between the first end and the second end. The apparatus further comprises a damper fixedly situated substantially blocking the passage. The damper is generally capillarized to establish a network of capillary vias through the damper. Still further, the apparatus comprises an extension formed integrally with the damper and proportioned to move the actuator when the valve is fixedly engaged at the second end.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将流体响应装置与包括致动器的阀连接的装置。 响应于致动器处于第一位置并且响应于致动器处于第二位置而关闭流体路径，阀响应致动器的致动，打开阀内的流体路径。 该装置包括具有用于在第一端处固定地接合流体响应装置的第一接合结构的联接器，用于在第二端处固定地接合阀的第二接合结构以及在第一端和第二端之间的通道。 该装置还包括固定地基本上阻挡通道的阻尼器。 阻尼器通常被毛细管化以建立通过阻尼器的毛细管通孔网络。 此外，该装置包括与阻尼器一体形成的延伸部，并且当阀在第二端处固定地接合时成比例地移动致动器。

公开(公告)号：US5236144A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-17

申请号：US867989

申请日：1992-04-13

Applicant: Thomas O. Kautz

Inventor： Thomas O. Kautz

IPC: B65H75/48 ,  G01B3/11 ,  G01B5/04

CPC classification number: G01B5/043 ,  B65H75/48 ,  G01B3/11

Abstract: The present invention provides a cable extension linear position transducer which according to one aspect of the invention, has an integrated support structure including a base and a housing. A potentiometer is attached to the housing and includes a shaft which extends into the housing. A drum is affixed to the shaft and to a spring which is connected to the housing. As the drum is turned, the spring is wound tighter to provide the retraction torgue necessary to return the drum to its initial position.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种电缆延伸线性位置传感器，其根据本发明的一个方面具有包括基座和壳体的集成支撑结构。 电位器附接到壳体并且包括延伸到壳体中的轴。 鼓被固定到轴和连接到壳体的弹簧。 当滚筒转动时，弹簧被卷起得更紧，以提供使滚筒返回其初始位置所需的退回扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US20080298431A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US12143618

申请日：2008-06-20

Applicant: Thomas O. Kautz ,  Dominic B. Ticali ,  Robert R. Freimuth, II ,  Kirk H. Drees

Inventor： Thomas O. Kautz ,  Dominic B. Ticali ,  Robert R. Freimuth, II ,  Kirk H. Drees

IPC: G01K1/14 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: H05K1/147 ,  G01K7/427 ,  G01K17/20 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K3/366 ,  H05K2201/048 ,  H05K2201/10151 ,  H05K2201/10598

Abstract: A temperature sensing device is mounted to a structure of a building and senses temperature within a building space of the building. The temperature sensing device includes a housing. The housing includes a front surface that faces the building space when the temperature sensing device is mounted to the structure. The housing further includes a protrusion that protrudes from the front surface into the building space. The temperature sensing device further includes a mounting device within the housing and a temperature sensor mounted to the mounting device, the mounting device holding the temperature sensor within the protrusion.

Abstract translation: 温度感测装置安装到建筑物的结构并且感测建筑物的建筑物空间内的温度。 温度感测装置包括壳体。 当温度感测装置安装到结构时，壳体包括面向建筑物空间的前表面。 壳体还包括从前表面突出到建筑空间中的突起。 温度感测装置还包括在壳体内的安装装置和安装到安装装置的温度传感器，该安装装置将温度传感器保持在突出部内。

公开(公告)号：US07395173B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-01

申请号：US11241846

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Thomas O. Kautz ,  Dominic Ticali ,  Robert R. Freimuth, II

Inventor： Thomas O. Kautz ,  Dominic Ticali ,  Robert R. Freimuth, II

IPC: G01K13/00 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: H05K1/147 ,  G01K7/427 ,  G01K17/20 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K3/366 ,  H05K2201/048 ,  H05K2201/10151 ,  H05K2201/10598

Abstract: The present invention relates to a temperature sensing device with a first temperature sensor mounted to a housing at a first location proximate a first surface of the housing. The first temperature sensor senses a first temperature while a second temperature sensor senses a second temperature. A processor circuit is coupled to the first and second temperature sensors and a mounting device is coupled to either the housing or the processor circuit. The mounting device mounts the second temperature sensor at a second location proximate a second surface of the housing which is spaced apart from the first surface. The processor circuit is configured to estimate a third temperature based on the first and second temperatures and a distance between the first and second locations which is an estimate of a temperature at a third location.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有第一温度传感器的温度感测装置，该第一温度传感器在邻近壳体的第一表面的第一位置处安装到壳体。 第一温度传感器感测第一温度，而第二温度传感器感测第二温度。 处理器电路耦合到第一和第二温度传感器，并且安装装置耦合到壳体或处理器电路。 安装装置将第二温度传感器安装在靠近壳体的与第一表面间隔开的第二表面的第二位置处。 处理器电路被配置为基于第一和第二温度估计第三温度，以及第一和第二位置之间的距离，其是在第三位置处的温度的估计。