公开(公告)号：US5421694A

公开(公告)日：1995-06-06

申请号：US64301

申请日：1993-05-20

Applicant: Thomas M. Baker ,  George Codina ,  Larry H. Franzen ,  John F. Szentes

Inventor： Thomas M. Baker ,  George Codina ,  Larry H. Franzen ,  John F. Szentes

IPC: B25J13/02 ,  B66C13/40 ,  G05D3/12 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/033 ,  H01H9/16 ,  E02F9/20

CPC classification number: G05G9/04788 ,  G05G9/047 ,  H01H9/161 ,  G05G2009/0474 ,  G05G2009/04766 ,  G05G2009/04777 ,  G05G2009/04781 ,  H01H2003/008 ,  Y10T74/20201

Abstract: A non-contacting joystick includes a control shaft being universally movable about a Z-axis. A spherical conducting body is attached to an end of the control shaft. A plurality of conducting plates are disposed circumjacent to the spherical body. A charging power supply supplies electrical energy of a first polarity to the spherical body and electrical energy of a second polarity to the plurality of conducting plates. Each conducting plate forms a variable capacitor with the spherical body. The capacitance value of each variable capacitor is a function of the displacement of the spherical body relative to the Z-axis. A circuit produces a plurality of position signals, each position signal being responsive to a capacitance value of a respective variable capacitor. The position signals indicate the relative position of the spherical body.

Abstract translation: 非接触式操纵杆包括可围绕Z轴通用的控制轴。 球形导电体附接到控制轴的端部。 多个导电板设置在球体的周围。 充电电源向球体提供第一极性的电能和向多个导电板提供第二极性的电能。 每个导电板与球体形成可变电容器。 每个可变电容器的电容值是球体相对于Z轴的位移的函数。 电路产生多个位置信号，每个位置信号响应相应可变电容器的电容值。 位置信号表示球体的相对位置。

公开(公告)号：US5598090A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-28

申请号：US507134

申请日：1995-07-31

Applicant: Thomas M. Baker ,  George Codina ,  Larry H. Franzen

Inventor： Thomas M. Baker ,  George Codina ,  Larry H. Franzen

IPC: G05G9/047 ,  H02K35/00

CPC classification number: G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/04755

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a joystick is disclosed. The joystick includes a control shaft and a pivotal mount for the control shaft. A plurality of centering springs bias the control shaft to a neutral position, and extend and contract in response to pivotal movement of the control shaft. An oscillator circuit is coupled to the centering springs and produces an output signal having a frequency responsive to the inductance of the centering springs.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面，公开了一种操纵杆。 操纵杆包括控制轴和用于控制轴的枢转安装座。 多个定心弹簧将控制轴偏置到中立位置，并且响应于控制轴的枢转运动而延伸和收缩。 振荡器电路耦合到定心弹簧并产生具有响应于定心弹簧的电感的频率的输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US5528928A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-25

申请号：US380894

申请日：1995-01-30

Applicant: Thomas M. Baker ,  George Codina ,  John W. Crayton

Inventor： Thomas M. Baker ,  George Codina ,  John W. Crayton

IPC: G01M15/04 ,  G01M15/06 ,  G01M15/00

CPC classification number: G01M15/042 ,  G01M15/06

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus for sensing a plurality of operating parameters of an internal combustion engine is disclosed. An energy source supplies electrical energy to the pistons, whereby each piston forms a variable capacitor with the engine housing. The capacitance value of each variable capacitor changes as a function of the relative position of the piston to the housing. An oscillator circuit produces a capacitive signal that is indicative of the capacitance value of each variable capacitor. A microprocessor receives the capacitive signal and responsively determines one of a plurality of operating parameters of the engine.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面，公开了一种用于感测内燃机的多个操作参数的装置。 能量源向活塞提供电能，由此每个活塞与发动机壳体形成可变电容器。 每个可变电容器的电容值作为活塞与壳体的相对位置的函数而变化。 振荡器电路产生表示每个可变电容器的电容值的电容信号。 微处理器接收电容信号并且响应地确定发动机的多个操作参数之一。

公开(公告)号：US5438261A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-01

申请号：US197624

申请日：1994-02-16

Applicant: George Codina ,  Thomas M. Baker ,  Lisa A. Creger ,  J. Thomas Vachon

Inventor： George Codina ,  Thomas M. Baker ,  Lisa A. Creger ,  J. Thomas Vachon

IPC: G01B7/00 ,  F15B15/28 ,  G01D5/20 ,  G01B7/14 ,  F01B25/04 ,  G01P3/50 ,  H01F21/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/2006 ,  F15B15/28

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for determining an extended length of a hydraulic cylinder is disclosed. A piston and rod are contained within a cylindrical housing of the hydraulic cylinder. A coil is wound about the rod and is attached to the piston and an end of the cylindrical housing. The coil extends and retracts with the reciprocating movement of the piston. An oscillator is coupled to the coil and produces a position signal in response to the inductance of the coil. A circuit receives the position signal, and determines the incremental linear position and velocity of the piston and rod relative to the housing in response to the frequency of the position signal.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面，公开了一种用于确定液压缸延伸长度的装置。 活塞和杆被容纳在液压缸的圆柱形壳体内。 线圈围绕杆缠绕并附接到活塞和圆柱形壳体的端部。 线圈随着活塞的往复运动而伸缩。 振荡器耦合到线圈并响应于线圈的电感产生位置信号。 电路接收位置信号，并响应于位置信号的频率确定活塞和杆相对于壳体的增量线性位置和速度。

公开(公告)号：US5418468A

公开(公告)日：1995-05-23

申请号：US83414

申请日：1993-06-28

Applicant: Thomas M. Baker ,  George Codina ,  John F. Szentes

Inventor： Thomas M. Baker ,  George Codina ,  John F. Szentes

IPC: G01D5/24 ,  G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01D5/24

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the position of a movable object is disclosed. A pair of fixed elements having spaced electrically conductive surfaces form a capacitor. A movable element having an electrically nonconductive composition is connected to the movable object. The movable element is disposed between the fixed element pair. In response to the movement of the movable element, the capacitance value of the variable capacitor changes. A circuit detects the change in capacitance and determines the relative position of the movable object.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定可移动物体的位置的装置。 具有间隔的导电表面的一对固定元件形成电容器。 具有非导电组合物的可移动元件连接到可移动物体。 可移动元件设置在固定元件对之间。 响应于可移动元件的移动，可变电容器的电容值发生变化。 电路检测电容的变化并确定可移动物体的相对位置。

公开(公告)号：US06698974B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-02

申请号：US10015100

申请日：2001-12-11

Applicant: George Codina ,  Dean R. Potts ,  Thomas J. Richards

Inventor： George Codina ,  Dean R. Potts ,  Thomas J. Richards

IPC: E01C1938

CPC classification number: H02K7/14 ,  B06B1/04 ,  E01C19/286 ,  H02K7/09 ,  H02K19/103 ,  H02K33/12

Abstract: A system for variably powering and vibrating a compaction roller on a compacting machine for use in compacting surfaces. The system includes a chassis and at least one compaction roller rotatably journaled to the chassis. The compaction roller forms the rotor of a variable reluctance motor for driving the roller in a rotational manner and for vibrating the roller.

Abstract translation: 一种用于可变地对压实机上的压实辊供电和振动的系统，用于压实表面。 该系统包括一个底盘和至少一个可旋转地轴颈支撑在底盘上的压实辊。 压实辊形成可变磁阻电动机的转子，用于以旋转方式驱动辊并使辊振动。

公开(公告)号：US4653697A

公开(公告)日：1987-03-31

申请号：US730183

申请日：1985-05-03

Applicant: George Codina

Inventor： George Codina

IPC: E21C37/18 ,  B02C19/18

CPC classification number: B02C19/18 ,  B02C2019/183

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fragmenting a substance by discharging pulsed electrical energy through the substance is disclosed wherein electrodes are placed in contact with the substance and a series of measuring pulses are discharged into the substance to determine the characteristic pulse and the characteristic impedance of the substance. Based upon the series of measuring pulses at least one fragmenting pulse is discharged into the substance through the electrodes to cause the substance to fragment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过将脉冲电能通过物质放电来分解物质的方法和装置，其中电极与物质接触放置，并且一系列测量脉冲被排放到物质中以确定物质的特征脉冲和特征阻抗 。 基于一系列测量脉冲，至少一个分段脉冲通过电极被排放到物质中，导致物质碎裂。

公开(公告)号：US6163088A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-19

申请号：US408632

申请日：1999-09-30

Applicant: George Codina ,  Thomas J. Richards

Inventor： George Codina ,  Thomas J. Richards

IPC: H02J9/08 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J9/08 ,  Y10T307/615

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing standby power from a generator. The method and apparatus includes determining a power failure condition of a primary power source, disconnecting the primary power source from a load, connecting the generator to the load, connecting a first capacitor supplied voltage to a starter system, activating the starter system to start the generator, and providing a second capacitor supplied voltage to a capacitor monitor/diagnostics controller during a transition period between the primary power source and the generator standby power.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从发电机提供待机功率的方法和装置。 该方法和装置包括确定主电源的电源故障状态，将主电源与负载断开，将发电机连接到负载，将第一电容器提供的电压连接到起动器系统，启动起动器系统以启动 并且在主电源和发电机待机功率之间的转换期间，向电容器监视器/诊断控制器提供第二电容器提供的电压。

公开(公告)号：US5532529A

公开(公告)日：1996-07-02

申请号：US338925

申请日：1994-11-14

Applicant: George Codina ,  Donald L. Copple ,  Kevin G. Yakes

Inventor： George Codina ,  Donald L. Copple ,  Kevin G. Yakes

IPC: G05G9/047 ,  H03K17/965 ,  H01H35/38

CPC classification number: G05G9/047 ,  H03K17/965 ,  G05G2009/04755 ,  G05G2009/04774 ,  Y10T307/852

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a contactless inductance switch is disclosed for use with a joystick. The switch is mechanically connected to a mass which is movable between a first and second position. When an operator presses the switch, the mass moves to the second position adjacent to an electrical circuitry. Sensing circuitry measures the change in inductance in the coil and produces a control signal indicating that the switch was pressed.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面，公开了一种与操纵杆一起使用的非接触电感开关。 开关机械地连接到可在第一和第二位置之间移动的质量块。 当操作者按下开关时，质量块移动到与电路相邻的第二位置。 感应电路测量线圈中电感的变化，并产生一个控制信号，指示开关被按下。

公开(公告)号：US06742960B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US10191921

申请日：2002-07-09

Applicant: Paul T. Corcoran ,  Thomas J. Richards ,  George Codina

Inventor： Paul T. Corcoran ,  Thomas J. Richards ,  George Codina

IPC: E01C1938

CPC classification number: E01C19/286 ,  E01C19/288 ,  E01C19/38 ,  E02D3/026

Abstract: Vehicular and/or walk behind vibratory compactors utilize a vibrated roller or plate to impose compaction forces on a densifiable strata, such as ground soil, a roadway base material or pavement. Utilizing a rotating energy source, such as a engine or hydraulic motor, to create the vibration appears to have reached its limit in the ability to provide a wide range of vibration frequencies and amplitudes to satisfy the ever increasing demands placed on vibratory compactors. Instead of relying upon rotational energy, the present invention contemplates the use of a linear oscillator to produce the vibrations, and preferably utilizes at least one electromagnet to control the frequency(s) and amplitude(s) of a compacting vibration. The present invention finds potential application in a wide range of vibratory compactors, including walk behind models that utilize a plate and larger vehicular models that include one or more vibrating rollers.