公开(公告)号：US08696033B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US13183494

申请日：2011-07-15

Applicant: Dale O. Cipra

Inventor： Dale O. Cipra

IPC: F16L27/00

CPC classification number: F16L27/111 ,  F02K9/84 ,  F05D2250/611 ,  F05D2260/50 ,  F05D2260/52 ,  F05D2260/96

Abstract: A flex joint assembly includes a damper mounted to a first scissors linkage and a second scissors linkage.

Abstract translation: 柔性接头组件包括安装到第一剪刀连杆和第二剪刀连杆的阻尼器。

公开(公告)号：US20100001874A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-07

申请号：US12165695

申请日：2008-07-01

Applicant: Dale O. Cipra

Inventor： Dale O. Cipra

IPC: G08B21/02

CPC classification number: G01N3/34 ,  G01N29/12 ,  G01N2291/0258 ,  G01N2291/042

Abstract: A method for monitoring a structure subject to a mechanical load comprises measuring physical parameters associated with natural oscillations of the structure, transforming the physical parameters into normal mode spectra, and broadcasting an alarm as a function of a change in the normal mode spectra near a critical point. The normal mode spectra represent the natural oscillations of the structure.

Abstract translation: 用于监测承受机械负载的结构的方法包括测量与结构的自然振荡相关联的物理参数，将物理参数转换成正常模式光谱，并将报警作为临界附近正常模式光谱变化的函数进行广播 点。 正常模式光谱表示结构的自然振荡。

公开(公告)号：US07604259B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11838912

申请日：2007-08-15

Applicant: Dale O. Cipra

Inventor： Dale O. Cipra

IPC: F16L51/02

CPC classification number: F16L55/035 ,  F16L55/0335 ,  Y10T29/49877 ,  Y10T137/0391

Abstract: A damper that provides damping to the motion caused by flow induced vibration of a bellows type expansion joint. The damper is at least partially filled with a damping medium and located at a root region of the bellows type expansion joint convolutions. The damper is manufactured in segments which have an attachment structure therebetween to facilitate retrofitting of the damper to various conduits that are experiencing or are expected to experience flow induced vibration.

Abstract translation: 阻尼器，其由波纹管式膨胀节的流动引起的振动提供阻尼。 阻尼器至少部分地填充有阻尼介质并且位于波纹管式膨胀接头回圈的根部区域。 阻尼器制造成具有它们之间的连接结构的段，以便于将阻尼器改装成经历或预期经历流动引起的振动的各种导管。

公开(公告)号：US07690265B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-06

申请号：US11683078

申请日：2007-03-07

Applicant: Dale O. Cipra

Inventor： Dale O. Cipra

IPC: G01N3/00

CPC classification number: G01N3/20

Abstract: A testing device applies a load controlled bending moment which is constant along a length of an elongated member. The testing device also includes a drive system which rotates the elongated member while the bending load is applied to rapidly find defects which may only appear at a particular rotational position to determine whether the bending stiffness is uniform about the entire diameter of the elongated member.

Abstract translation: 测试装置施加沿着细长构件的长度恒定的负载控制弯矩。 测试装置还包括驱动系统，其在施加弯曲载荷的同时旋转细长构件，以快速发现可能仅出现在特定旋转位置处的缺陷，以确定围绕细长构件的整个直径的弯曲刚度是否均匀。

公开(公告)号：US20080067044A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11523854

申请日：2006-09-20

Applicant: Aaron Schwartzbart ,  Dale O. Cipra

Inventor： Aaron Schwartzbart ,  Dale O. Cipra

IPC: H01H35/02

CPC classification number: H01R11/30 ,  H01R13/025

Abstract: An electrical interconnection comprises a first magnetic conductor and a second magnetic conductor. The second magnetic conductor is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic conductor to establish an electrical conductive path between the first and second magnetic conductors.

Abstract translation: 电互连包括第一磁性导体和第二磁性导体。 第二磁性导体被磁性地吸引到第一磁性导体，以在第一和第二磁性导体之间建立导电路径。

公开(公告)号：US20130015653A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：US13183494

申请日：2011-07-15

Applicant: Dale O. Cipra

Inventor： Dale O. Cipra

IPC: F16L51/03 ,  F16L51/00

CPC classification number: F16L27/111 ,  F02K9/84 ,  F05D2250/611 ,  F05D2260/50 ,  F05D2260/52 ,  F05D2260/96

Abstract: A flex joint assembly includes a damper mounted to a first scissors linkage and a second scissors linkage.

Abstract translation: 柔性接头组件包括安装到第一剪刀连杆和第二剪刀连杆的阻尼器。

公开(公告)号：US07623974B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11699945

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: Dale O. Cipra

Inventor： Dale O. Cipra

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G01N3/32 ,  G01M5/0025 ,  G01M5/0033 ,  G01N3/34 ,  G01N29/12 ,  G01N29/46 ,  G01N2203/0007 ,  G01N2203/001 ,  G01N2203/0039 ,  G01N2203/0055 ,  G01N2203/0062 ,  G01N2203/0067 ,  G01N2203/0073 ,  G01N2203/0075 ,  G01N2203/0244 ,  G01N2203/0658 ,  G01N2291/0258 ,  G01N2291/0427 ,  G01N2291/048

Abstract: A system for detecting the onset of structural failure in a structural element subject to a mechanical load comprises a metering array, a signal processor, and an output processor. The metering array measures physical quantities associated with the structural element. The signal processor transforms the measured physical quantities into a series of sample mode spectra, and the output processor generates output as a function of the series of sample mode spectra. Methods are also disclosed for detecting the onset of failure in a structural element subject to a mechanical load, for structural testing, and for structural health monitoring.

Abstract translation: 用于检测受到机械负载的结构元件中的结构故障的开始的系统包括计量阵列，信号处理器和输出处理器。 计量阵列测量与结构元件相关的物理量。 信号处理器将测量的物理量转换成一系列样本模式光谱，并且输出处理器根据一系列采样模式谱产生输出。 还公开了用于检测受到机械载荷的结构元件，结构测试和结构健康监测中的故障发生的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080216585A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US11683078

申请日：2007-03-07

Applicant: Dale O. Cipra

Inventor： Dale O. Cipra

IPC: G01N3/00

CPC classification number: G01N3/20

Abstract: A testing device applies a load controlled bending moment which is constant along a length of an elongated member. The testing device also includes a drive system which rotates the elongated member while the bending load is applied to rapidly find defects which may only appear at a particular rotational position to determine whether the bending stiffness is uniform about the entire diameter of the elongated member.

Abstract translation: 测试装置施加沿着细长构件的长度恒定的负载控制弯矩。 测试装置还包括驱动系统，其在施加弯曲载荷的同时旋转细长构件，以快速发现可能仅出现在特定旋转位置处的缺陷，以确定围绕细长构件的整个直径的弯曲刚度是否均匀。

公开(公告)号：US20130175394A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13346837

申请日：2012-01-10

Applicant: Dale O. Cipra

Inventor： Dale O. Cipra

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  F16F1/13 ,  F16F1/06

CPC classification number: F16F1/041 ,  F16F1/13 ,  F16F15/067

Abstract: An adjustable spring system includes an adjustment member adjustable relative to a coil spring to provide a desired number of unsupported coils. A method of adjusting the spring rate of the spring includes detecting a condition, and driving the adjustment member with an actuator in response to the detected condition. An effective length of the spring is changed with the adjustment member.

Abstract translation: 可调弹簧系统包括可相对于螺旋弹簧调节的调节构件，以提供期望数量的未支撑线圈。 一种调节弹簧弹簧速率的方法包括检测状态，并响应于检测到的状况，用致动器驱动调节构件。 弹簧的有效长度随着调节构件而改变。

公开(公告)号：US20090045620A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US11838912

申请日：2007-08-15

Applicant: Dale O. Cipra

Inventor： Dale O. Cipra

IPC: F16L27/11 ,  F17D1/16

CPC classification number: F16L55/035 ,  F16L55/0335 ,  Y10T29/49877 ,  Y10T137/0391

Abstract: A damper that provides damping to the motion caused by flow induced vibration of a bellows type expansion joint. The damper is at least partially filled with a damping medium and located at a root region of the bellows type expansion joint convolutions. The damper is manufactured in segments which have an attachment structure therebetween to facilitate retrofitting of the damper to various conduits that are experiencing or are expected to experience flow induced vibration.

Abstract translation: 阻尼器，其由波纹管式膨胀节的流动引起的振动提供阻尼。 阻尼器至少部分地填充有阻尼介质并且位于波纹管式膨胀接头回圈的根部区域。 阻尼器制造成具有它们之间的连接结构的段，以便于将阻尼器改装成经历或预期经历流动引起的振动的各种导管。