公开(公告)号：US20140290486A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US13854591

申请日：2013-04-01

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International, Inc.

Inventor： Charles H. Todd, IV ,  Jonathan G. VanBuskirk

IPC: B01D19/00

CPC classification number: B01D19/0052 ,  B64G1/60 ,  F04D1/12 ,  F04D15/0005

Abstract: A liquid depth-operated valve assembly for use in a zero gravity environment includes a Pitot pump disposed within a centrifugal separator configured to separate an air and a liquid from one another. Also included is a Pitot opening disposed at a first radial location relative to a substantially central location of the centrifugal separator. Further included is a depth-sensing port disposed at a second radial location along the Pitot pump, the second radial location disposed radially inwardly of the first radial location, the depth-sensing port in operative communication with a valve.

Abstract translation: 在零重力环境中使用的液体深度操作阀组件包括设置在离心分离器内的皮托泵，该离心分离器构造成将空气和液体彼此分开。 还包括皮托开口，其设置在相对于离心分离器的基本中心位置的第一径向位置处。 进一步包括沿着皮托泵设置在第二径向位置处的深度感测端口，第二径向位置设置在第一径向位置的径向内侧，深度感测端口与阀可操作地连通。

公开(公告)号：US10994869B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-04

申请号：US16190351

申请日：2018-11-14

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas J. Stapleton ,  Charles H. Todd, IV ,  Terrell Lee Morrison

IPC: B64G1/60 ,  E03D13/00

Abstract: A waste handling system includes a urinal having a urinal outlet and first and second urine storage containers. Each of the first and second urine storage containers includes a cavity having a bag. A distribution system fluidly interconnects the urinal to the first and second urine storage containers. The distribution system includes a switching system selectively fluidly connecting the urinal outlet to at least one of the first and second urinal storage containers in response to an input. The switching system includes a flow diverter valve. The input corresponds to a command signal to the flow diverter valve. The command signal commands the flow diverter valve between first and second positions. The first position corresponds to a fluid connection between the first urine storage container and the urinal while blocking a fluid connection between the second urine storage container and the urinal. The second position corresponds to a fluid connection between the second urine storage container and the urinal while blocking a fluid connection between the first urine storage container and the urinal. The switching system includes a plurality of switches configured to provide the command signal. A switch is arranged in each of the first and second urine storage containers. Each switch includes first and second contact elements biased apart from one another in a first condition corresponding to a first volume and electrically engages one another in a second condition corresponding to the second volume. A water processing unit is configured to produce potable water. The bag is configured to be coupled to the water processing unit by the quick disconnect to generate potable water from the urine.

公开(公告)号：US20190084697A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16190351

申请日：2018-11-14

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas J. Stapleton ,  Charles H. Todd, IV ,  Terrell Lee Morrison

IPC: B64G1/60

Abstract: A waste handling system includes a urinal having a urinal outlet and first and second urine storage containers. Each of the first and second urine storage containers includes a cavity having a bag. A distribution system fluidly interconnects the urinal to the first and second urine storage containers. The distribution system includes a switching system selectively fluidly connecting the urinal outlet to at least one of the first and second urinal storage containers in response to an input. The switching system includes a flow diverter valve. The input corresponds to a command signal to the flow diverter valve. The command signal commands the flow diverter valve between first and second positions. The first position corresponds to a fluid connection between the first urine storage container and the urinal while blocking a fluid connection between the second urine storage container and the urinal. The second position corresponds to a fluid connection between the second urine storage container and the urinal while blocking a fluid connection between the first urine storage container and the urinal. The switching system includes a plurality of switches configured to provide the command signal. A switch is arranged in each of the first and second urine storage containers. Each switch includes first and second contact elements biased apart from one another in a first condition corresponding to a first volume and electrically engages one another in a second condition corresponding to the second volume. A water processing unit is configured to produce potable water. The bag is configured to be coupled to the water processing unit by the quick disconnect to generate potable water from the urine.

公开(公告)号：US10173793B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-08

申请号：US15140932

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas J. Stapleton ,  Charles H. Todd, IV ,  Terrell Lee Morrison

IPC: B64G1/60 ,  E03D13/00

Abstract: A waste handling system includes a urinal and first and second urine storage containers. A distribution system fluidly interconnects the urinal to the first and second urine storage containers. The distribution system includes a switching system that selectively fluidly connects the urinal outlet to at least one of the first and second urinal storage containers in response to an input.

公开(公告)号：US20160236802A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15140932

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas J. Stapleton ,  Charles H. Todd, IV ,  Terrell Lee Morrison

IPC: B64G1/60 ,  A47K11/12

CPC classification number: B64G1/60 ,  E03D13/007

Abstract: A waste handling system includes a urinal and first and second urine storage containers. A distribution system fluidly interconnects the urinal to the first and second urine storage containers. The distribution system includes a switching system that selectively fluidly connects the urinal outlet to at least one of the first and second urinal storage containers in response to an input.

Abstract translation: 废物处理系统包括小便池和第一和第二尿液储存容器。 分配系统将小便池与第一和第二尿液储存容器流体地相互连接。 分配系统包括切换系统，其响应于输入选择性地将小便器出口与第一和第二小便器存储容器中的至少一个流体连接。