Active surge control
    1.
    发明授权
    Active surge control 有权
    有源浪涌控制

    公开(公告)号:US08342793B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-01

    申请号:US12196845

    申请日:2008-08-22

    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system for preventing surges in turbine engines and/or rotating compressors. Furthermore, some embodiments comprise sensors for monitoring engine operating characteristics and detecting surge and pre-surge conditions. Some embodiments also include means for adjusting engine operation in response to sensor data. Still other embodiments relate to methods of preventing surges in turbine engines and/or rotating compressors.

    Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于防止涡轮发动机和/或旋转压缩机中的浪涌的系统。 此外,一些实施例包括用于监测发动机操作特性并检测浪涌和预喘振情况的传感器。 一些实施例还包括用于响应于传感器数据调整发动机操作的装置。 其它实施例涉及防止涡轮发动机和/或旋转压缩机中的浪涌的方法。

    Thermocouple transition body apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US10429249B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-01

    申请号:US15593967

    申请日:2017-05-12

    Abstract: Provided is a thermocouple transition body apparatus comprising: a transition body, having at least one recess; a positive electrical terminal; a negative electrical terminal; and, at least one cap; wherein the transition body, positive terminal, and negative terminal are configured to attach to conductors without the use of epoxy or crimping. The thermocouple transition body apparatus is able to withstand temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Method and apparatus for measuring physical displacement

    公开(公告)号:US10041856B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-07

    申请号:US15446800

    申请日:2017-03-01

    Abstract: Provided is a displacement sensor assembly which includes a cantilever beam, a reaction block, a strain sensor, and a temperature sensor. The cantilever beam is physically oriented such that the longitudinal axis of the cantilever beam is perpendicular to the direction of displacement. A first end of the cantilever beam is fixably mounted to a fixed reference and a first end of the reaction block is fixably mounted to a moving reference. A second end of the cantilever beam is joined to a second end of the reaction block. The strain sensor is mounted and calibrated to detect displacement between the fixed and moving reference by measuring strain on the second end of the cantilever beam, and the temperature sensor is mounted and calibrated to counteract the effect of thermal strain on the sensor assembly and a method of use therefore.

    Thermocouple transition body apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US11262249B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-01

    申请号:US16547111

    申请日:2019-08-21

    Abstract: Provided is a thermocouple transition body apparatus comprising: a transition body, having at least one recess; a positive electrical terminal; a negative electrical terminal; and, at least one cap; wherein the transition body, positive terminal, and negative terminal are configured to attach to conductors without the use of epoxy or crimping. The thermocouple transition body apparatus is able to withstand temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

    THERMOCOUPLE TRANSITION BODY APPARATUS
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200033199A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-30

    申请号:US16547111

    申请日:2019-08-21

    Abstract: Provided is a thermocouple transition body apparatus comprising: a transition body, having at least one recess; a positive electrical terminal; a negative electrical terminal; and, at least one cap; wherein the transition body, positive terminal, and negative terminal are configured to attach to conductors without the use of epoxy or crimping. The thermocouple transition body apparatus is able to withstand temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Sagnac interferometer event sensing and locating device
    6.
    发明授权
    Sagnac interferometer event sensing and locating device 有权
    Sagnac干涉仪事件检测和定位装置

    公开(公告)号:US09356691B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-31

    申请号:US13967300

    申请日:2013-08-14

    Abstract: A Sagnac interferometer event sensing device is disclosed. The device includes first and second light sources respectively emitting first and second light beams at first and second, different wavelengths. The device includes an optical fiber path, a first portion along which only the first light beam travels, a second portion along which only the second light beam travels, and a third portion along which both the first and second light beams travel. The device includes a first detector at an end of the first portion of the optical path to receive the first light beam, and a second detector at an end of the second portion of the optical path to receive the second light beam. The device includes a first plurality of depolarizers disposed along the first portion of the optical fiber path, and a second plurality of depolarizers disposed along the second portion of the optical fiber path.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种Sagnac干涉仪事件感测装置。 该装置包括分别以第一和第二不同波长发射第一和第二光束的第一和第二光源。 该装置包括光纤路径,仅第一光束沿其移动的第一部分,仅第二光束沿着其移动的第二部分和第一和第二光束沿着该第三部分行进的第三部分。 该装置包括在光路的第一部分的端部处以接收第一光束的第一检测器,以及在光路的第二部分的端部处的第二检测器,用于接收第二光束。 该装置包括沿着光纤路径的第一部分设置的第一多个去偏振器,以及沿着光纤路径的第二部分设置的第二多个去偏振器。

    Mass sensing platform
    7.
    发明授权
    Mass sensing platform 有权
    质量感测平台

    公开(公告)号:US09207133B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-08

    申请号:US13284845

    申请日:2011-10-28

    CPC classification number: G01L5/105

    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a platform operable to support a human. The apparatus also includes at least one cable suspending the platform. The apparatus also includes an elongation sensor engaged with the at least one cable. The elongation sensor is operable to emit a signal in response to elongation of the at least one cable. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed. The method includes the step of positioning the platform adjacent to one of a machine and a path along which the machine moves. The method also includes the step of detecting a mass on the platform by emitting the signal from the elongation sensor in response to elongation of the at least one cable. The method also includes the step of disengaging the machine in response to the detecting step.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括可操作以支持人的平台的装置。 该装置还包括悬挂该平台的至少一个电缆。 该装置还包括与该至少一根电缆接合的伸长传感器。 延伸传感器可操作以响应于至少一根电缆的伸长而发出信号。 还公开了使用该装置的方法。 该方法包括将平台定位成邻近机器和机器移动的路径之一的步骤。 该方法还包括通过响应于至少一根电缆的伸长而从伸长传感器发出信号来检测平台上的质量的步骤。 该方法还包括响应于检测步骤使机器脱离的步骤。

    SAGNAC INTERFEROMETER EVENT SENSING AND LOCATING DEVICE
    8.
    发明申请
    SAGNAC INTERFEROMETER EVENT SENSING AND LOCATING DEVICE 有权
    SAGNAC干扰仪事件传感和定位装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140050473A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-20

    申请号:US13967300

    申请日:2013-08-14

    Abstract: A Sagnac interferometer event sensing device is disclosed herein. The device includes a first light source operable to emit a first light beam. The device also includes a second light source operable to emit a second light beam. The device also includes an optical fiber path including a first portion along which only the first light beam travels, a second portion along which only the second light beam from the second light source travels, and a third portion along which both of the first and second light beams travel. The device also includes a first detector disposed at an end of the first portion of the optical fiber path to receive the first light beam. The device also includes a second detector disposed at an end of the second portion of the optical fiber path to receive the second light beam. The device also includes a first plurality of depolarizers disposed along the first portion of the optical fiber path. The device also includes a second plurality of depolarizers disposed along the second portion of the optical fiber path. The first and second light beams are at first and second, different characteristic wavelengths.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了Sagnac干涉仪事件感测装置。 该装置包括可操作以发射第一光束的第一光源。 该装置还包括可操作以发射第二光束的第二光源。 该装置还包括光纤路径,该光纤路径包括仅第一光束沿其移动的第一部分,仅来自第二光源的第二光束沿着第二部分行进的第二部分,以及第三部分, 光束行进。 该装置还包括设置在光纤路径的第一部分的端部处以接收第一光束的第一检测器。 该装置还包括设置在光纤路径的第二部分的端部处以接收第二光束的第二检测器。 该装置还包括沿着光纤路径的第一部分设置的第一多个去偏振器。 该装置还包括沿着光纤路径的第二部分设置的第二多个去偏振器。 第一和第二光束处于第一和第二不同的特征波长。

    Smart fastener and smart insert for a fastener using fiber Bragg gratings to measure strain and temperature
    9.
    发明授权
    Smart fastener and smart insert for a fastener using fiber Bragg gratings to measure strain and temperature 有权
    智能紧固件和智能插件,用于使用光纤布拉格光栅来测量应变和温度的紧固件

    公开(公告)号:US08433160B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-30

    申请号:US12693663

    申请日:2010-01-26

    CPC classification number: G02B6/022 G01D5/35303 G01L5/24 G02B6/3825

    Abstract: A measurement device including a fastener for use in attaching a first member to a second member, in which the fastener has an aperture extending through a length of the fastener, and a first optical fiber located within the aperture, in which the first optical fiber includes at least one fiber Bragg grating sensor. At least a portion of the first optical fiber can be secured within the aperture. A first end of the first optical fiber can be connected to an associated first optical connector and a second end of the first optical fiber can be connected to an associated second optical connector.

    Abstract translation: 一种测量装置,包括用于将第一构件附接到第二构件的紧固件,其中所述紧固件具有延伸穿过所述紧固件的长度的孔,以及位于所述孔内的第一光纤,所述第一光纤包括 至少一个光纤布拉格光栅传感器。 第一光纤的至少一部分可以固定在孔内。 第一光纤的第一端可以连接到相关联的第一光学连接器,并且第一光纤的第二端可以连接到相关联的第二光学连接器。

    Fiber optic rotation/position sensor
    10.
    发明授权
    Fiber optic rotation/position sensor 有权
    光纤旋转/位置传感器

    公开(公告)号:US08359935B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-29

    申请号:US12837650

    申请日:2010-07-16

    Applicant: Mike McNeilly

    Inventor: Mike McNeilly

    CPC classification number: G01B11/18 G01B11/26

    Abstract: A sensor apparatus includes a resilient member positioned near a rod member and a strain sensor operatively connected to the resilient member. The rod member includes an eccentric member, which causes the resilient member to deflect as the rod member rotates. The strain sensor measures the strain in the resilient member due to the deflections caused by the eccentric member. The amount of strain relates to a rotational position of the rod member.

    Abstract translation: 传感器装置包括位于杆构件附近的弹性构件和可操作地连接到弹性构件的应变传感器。 杆构件包括偏心构件,其使得弹性构件随着杆构件旋转而偏转。 应变传感器由于由偏心构件引起的挠曲而测量弹性构件中的应变。 应变量与杆构件的旋转位置有关。

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