公开(公告)号：US06684794B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US10140729

申请日：2002-05-07

Applicant: Orlo James Fiske ,  Chen Chen ,  Michael Richard Ricci ,  Bradley Evan Paden

Inventor： Orlo James Fiske ,  Chen Chen ,  Michael Richard Ricci ,  Bradley Evan Paden

IPC: B61B1300

CPC classification number: B60L13/04 ,  B60L2200/26

Abstract: A magnetically levitated transportation system employs permanent magnet rails along a guideway that interact with permanent magnets on a vehicle. The rails are optimized to reduce magnetic mass, while maximizing lift force. In one example, the arrays are composed of arrays of magnets having rotating magnetizations, such as Halbach arrays. In another example, the arrays are cup-shaped to provide stronger magnetic field forces in the central portion of the array, relative to the lateral portion of the array. The vehicle may be stabilized in the lateral and yaw directions with feedback controlled lateral control coils that interact with the permanent magnet rails on the guideway. Vertical, pitch and roll motions may be controlled or damped with eddy-current damper coils or plates or with active feedback control to control the coils.

Abstract translation: 磁悬浮运输系统采用永久磁铁轨道，沿导轨与车辆上的永久磁铁相互作用。 轨道被优化以减少磁性质量，同时最大化提升力。 在一个示例中，阵列由具有旋转磁化的磁体阵列组成，例如Halbach阵列。 在另一个示例中，阵列是杯形的，以在阵列的中心部分相对于阵列的侧向部分提供更强的磁场力。 车辆可以在横向和偏航方向上稳定，其中反馈控制的横向控制线圈与导轨上的永磁轨道相互作用。 可以使用涡流阻尼线圈或板或主动反馈控制来控制或阻尼垂直，俯仰和滚动运动来控制线圈。

公开(公告)号：US06873235B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-29

申请号：US10412082

申请日：2003-04-10

Applicant: Orlo James Fiske ,  Chen Chen ,  Michael Richard Ricci ,  Bradley Evan Paden

Inventor： Orlo James Fiske ,  Chen Chen ,  Michael Richard Ricci ,  Bradley Evan Paden

IPC: H02K7/02 ,  H02K7/09

CPC classification number: F16C32/0408 ,  F16C32/0438 ,  F16C2361/55 ,  H02K7/025 ,  H02K7/09 ,  Y02E60/16

Abstract: One or more permanent magnets, or one or more permanent magnet arrays are used to produce shear force levitation. A primary application of shear force levitators is a levitated ring energy storage device. Such a levitated ring energy storage device includes a round support structure having a first magnetic levitator or levitator array encircling its outer periphery, and a ring encircling the support structure and having a second magnetic levitator or levitator array encircling its inner periphery, such that the first and second magnetic levitators (or levitator arrays) interact to produce a vertical force that levitates the ring.

Abstract translation: 使用一个或多个永磁体或一个或多个永磁体阵列来产生剪切力悬浮。 剪力升降机的主要应用是悬浮式环形储能装置。 这种悬浮式环形储能装置包括圆形支撑结构，该圆形支撑结构具有围绕其外周的第一磁悬浮器或悬浮器阵列，以及环绕支撑结构的环，并且具有围绕其内周的第二磁悬浮器或升降器阵列，使得第一 和第二磁悬浮器（或悬浮器阵列）相互作用以产生使该环悬垂的垂直力。

公开(公告)号：US20080303355A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US12077087

申请日：2008-03-13

Applicant: Orlo James Fiske ,  Michael Richard Ricci

Inventor： Orlo James Fiske ,  Michael Richard Ricci

IPC: H02K41/02

CPC classification number: H02K41/06 ,  B61C9/46 ,  B61C11/00 ,  H02K7/14 ,  Y02T30/10

Abstract: A variable reluctance electric motor employs motor coils installed adjacent to or integral with railroad rails and uses the steel wheels of railroad locomotives and cars as its moving elements. This “rail motor” electrically propels unmodified conventional railroad trains or individual railroad cars, without the use of diesel engines and with no mechanical connection to the vehicles, and is electronically controlled. Electric operation eliminates the production of air pollution by any locomotive traveling through rail motor-equipped zones, improves system capacity by providing boost power on ascending grades, and can be used to brake trains, recovering and storing the energy.

Abstract translation: 可变磁阻电动机采用与铁路轨道相邻或与轨道轨道一体化安装的电机线圈，并使用铁路机车和汽车的钢轮作为其移动元件。 这种“轨道电机”电动推进未经修改的常规铁路列车或单个铁路车辆，而不使用柴油发动机，并且没有与车辆的机械连接，并且是电子控制的。 电动操作消除了任何通过轨道电机配备区域行驶的机车产生的空气污染，通过提升升级功率提高系统容量，可用于制动列车，回收和储存能源。

公开(公告)号：US06374746B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-23

申请号：US09499604

申请日：2000-02-07

Applicant: Orlo James Fiske

Inventor： Orlo James Fiske

IPC: B61B1300

CPC classification number: B61B13/08 ,  B61B13/10

Abstract: A ground-based capsule pipeline with greatly improved speed, energy efficiency, and cost for transportation of freight and/or people. Passive magnetic levitation is used to suspend inert, rugged capsules within an air-evacuated pipeline, where they are propelled by a linear motor. Permanent magnet pole arrays incorporated in the capsules interact with inductively-enhanced conductive loops on the interior of the pipeline to produce a low “take-off” speed, high lift, and a high lift-drag ratio.

Abstract translation: 一种地面胶囊管道，运输速度快，能源效率高，运输费用高。 被动磁悬浮用于在空气抽真空的管道中悬挂惰性，坚固的胶囊，在那里它们被线性电机推动。 并入胶囊内的永磁体磁极阵列与管道内部的感应增强型导电回路相互作用，产生较低的“起飞”速度，高升程和高提升阻力比。

公开(公告)号：US6078471A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-20

申请号：US4819

申请日：1998-01-09

Applicant: Orlo James Fiske

Inventor： Orlo James Fiske

IPC: G11B5/48 ,  G11B7/09 ,  G11B7/12 ,  G11B7/14 ,  G11B17/20 ,  G11B21/08 ,  G11B25/04 ,  G11B5/54 ,  G11B21/16

CPC classification number: G11B7/122 ,  G11B17/20 ,  G11B21/083 ,  G11B25/043 ,  G11B5/4886 ,  G11B7/0937 ,  G11B7/14

Abstract: A data storage and retrieval system reads and/or writes data onto a data storage disk defining a recording surface having a radial dimension and at least one data track directed generally transverse to the radial dimension. The system includes a housing having an interior for receiving the one data storage disk. The disk is rotated upon being received in the housing interior. A head array having a plurality of read and/or write heads is arranged in a longitudinal dimension, for communicating with the recording surface of the data storage disk. A head array support arm is disposed within the housing interior, for supporting the head array adjacent the recording surface of the storage disk, with the longitudinal dimension of the arrangement of heads extending in a cross-track direction of the disk recording surface and spanning more than one half of the radial dimension of the recording surface. An actuator is coupled to selectively move the head array support arm and head array in a cross-track direction.

Abstract translation: 数据存储和检索系统将数据读取和/或写入到数据存储盘上，该数据存储盘定义具有径向尺寸的记录表面和至少一个数据轨道，该数据轨道大致横向于径向尺寸。 该系统包括具有用于接收一个数据存储盘的内部的壳体。 盘被容纳在壳体内部时旋转。 具有多个读取头和/或写头的头阵列被布置成纵向尺寸，用于与数据存储盘的记录表面通信。 头阵列支撑臂设置在壳体内部，用于支撑靠近存储盘的记录表面的头阵列，其中磁头布置的纵向尺寸沿盘记录表面的横向方向延伸并跨越 超过记录表面的径向尺寸的一半。 致动器被联接以选择性地沿横向方向移动头阵列支撑臂和头阵列。

公开(公告)号：US20170242225A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15591534

申请日：2017-05-10

Applicant: Orlo James Fiske

Inventor： Orlo James Fiske

IPC: G02B13/00 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G02B7/182

CPC classification number: G02B13/0055 ,  G02B7/021 ,  G02B7/1821 ,  G02B13/001 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/105 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/23296

Abstract: A camera module (170) includes a miniature scanning mirror (120), lens elements (163a to 163d) corresponding to thin lateral lens slices, and a short, wide imaging sensor (165). As the scanning mirror (120) pivots to scan a scene, the imaging sensor (165) captures successive image segments. Multiple image segments are stitched together by software running on a digital processor to provide a complete image. The assembly of lens elements (163a to 163d) may include moveable elements to allow variable focus, variable magnification and image stabilization, and may utilize refraction, reflection, diffraction and/or planar optical elements. The camera module (170) may be less than 5 millimeters thick while allowing long focal length lenses and increased light collecting area. Other embodiments include a switchable scan mirror with two apertures and a dual-camera system that provides binocular images and video.

公开(公告)号：US07757609B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11868438

申请日：2007-10-05

Applicant: Orlo James Fiske ,  Chen Chen ,  Michael Ricci ,  Bradley Evan Paden

Inventor： Orlo James Fiske ,  Chen Chen ,  Michael Ricci ,  Bradley Evan Paden

IPC: B60L13/08 ,  B60L13/04 ,  B61B13/08

CPC classification number: B60L13/003 ,  B60L13/06 ,  B60L2200/26

Abstract: A magnetically levitated transportation system employs permanent magnet rails along a guideway that interact with permanent magnets on a vehicle. The rails are optimized to reduce magnetic mass and cost of materials, while maximizing lift force. The vehicle is stabilized in the lateral and yaw directions with feedback controlled lateral control coils that interact with the permanent magnet rails on the guideway. A track switching structure employs permanent magnet rails that gradually widen along a segment of track and separate into two identical diverging rails. Feedback controlled lateral control coils in a moving vehicle stabilize that vehicle over one or the other pairs of diverging rails, as directed by a control computer, thereby causing the vehicle to continue along one path or the other, with no moving or active elements required in the track.

Abstract translation: 磁悬浮运输系统采用永久磁铁轨道，沿导轨与车辆上的永久磁铁相互作用。 优化轨道以减少材料的磁性质量和成本，同时最大化提升力。 车辆在横向和偏航方向上稳定，反馈控制的横向控制线圈与导轨上的永磁铁轨相互作用。 轨道切换结构采用沿轨道段逐渐变宽并分成两个相同发散轨道的永磁轨道。 移动车辆中的反馈控制的横向控制线圈，如由控制计算机所指示的那样，将车辆稳定在一对或另一对发散轨道上，从而使车辆沿着一个路径或另一个路径继续行驶，而不需要移动或有源元件 轨道。

公开(公告)号：US07265470B1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US11034258

申请日：2005-01-13

Applicant: Bradley Evan Paden ,  Chen Chen ,  Orlo James Fiske

Inventor： Bradley Evan Paden ,  Chen Chen ,  Orlo James Fiske

IPC: H02K21/00 ,  H02K41/02 ,  H02K35/02 ,  H02K1/17

CPC classification number: H02K26/00 ,  F16F6/005 ,  H02K49/106

Abstract: Arrays of magnets configured to create linear or rotary magnetic springs with multiple equilibrium points. Some of the equilibrium points are stable, while others are unstable. No mechanical contact is required between moving and stationary elements of the magnetic springs, resulting in a virtually unlimited lifetime. The magnetic springs can be utilized in conjunction with low force electromagnetic actuators to implement multi-step linear or rotary actuators with high force, very short movement time between unstable equilibrium points, and with near-zero holding power required to maintain actuator position at any unstable equilibrium point. Specific applications that embody the present invention may include, but are not limited to, optical filters, linear valves, or any mechanism that would benefit from an efficient magnetic spring.

Abstract translation: 磁体阵列被配置为创建具有多个平衡点的线性或旋转磁性弹簧。 一些平衡点是稳定的，而另一些是不稳定的。 在磁性弹簧的移动和静止元件之间不需要机械接触，导致几乎无限的使用寿命。 磁力弹簧可与低力电磁执行机构一起使用，以实现多级线性或旋转式致动器，具有强力非常短的不稳定平衡点之间的非常短的运动时间，以及保持致动器位置处于不稳定所需的近零保持力 平衡点 本发明的具体应用可以包括但不限于光学滤波器，线性阀或可从有效的磁性弹簧中受益的任何机构。

公开(公告)号：US6078468A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-20

申请号：US850401

申请日：1997-05-02

Applicant: Orlo James Fiske

Inventor： Orlo James Fiske

IPC: G11B5/48 ,  G11B7/09 ,  G11B7/12 ,  G11B7/14 ,  G11B17/20 ,  G11B21/08 ,  G11B25/04 ,  G11B21/20 ,  G11B5/58

CPC classification number: G11B7/122 ,  G11B17/20 ,  G11B21/083 ,  G11B25/043 ,  G11B5/4886 ,  G11B7/0937 ,  G11B7/14

Abstract: A disk drive system and method employs sheet lift effect to suspend a data storage disk during high speed rotation. The system includes a data storage disk composed, at least partially, of an electrically conductive, nonmagnetic material and having at least one disk surface through which data communication may occur. The disk is rotated within an air-evacuated housing adjacent at least one magnet member. The interaction of the magnet member and the conductive, nonmagnetic material on the disk provides a sheet lift force suitable to suspend the disk during high speed rotation, such that the disk makes no physical contact with the housing or any structure fixed relative the housing. A read/write head assembly may also be provided with at least one magnet member which interacts with the conductive, nonmagnetic material on the disk to support the head assembly in a spaced relation to the disk surface.

Abstract translation: 磁盘驱动器系统和方法在高速旋转期间采用片材提升效应来暂停数据存储盘。 该系统包括数据存储盘，该数据存储盘至少部分地由导电的非磁性材料组成，并且具有至少一个盘表面，通过该盘表面可以进行数据通信。 磁盘在与至少一个磁体构件相邻的空气抽真空壳体内旋转。 磁体构件和导电的非磁性材料在盘上的相互作用提供了适于在高速旋转期间悬挂盘的片提升力，使得盘不与壳体物理接触或相对于壳体固定的任何结构。 读/写头组件还可以设置有至少一个磁体构件，其与盘上的导电非磁性材料相互作用，以与磁盘表面间隔开的关系支撑磁头组件。