公开(公告)号：US20120242550A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US12719841

申请日：2010-03-08

Applicant: Carl J. Snyder ,  John Thomas Vaughan, JR. ,  Charles A. Lemaire

Inventor： Carl J. Snyder ,  John Thomas Vaughan, JR. ,  Charles A. Lemaire

IPC: H01Q1/00 ,  H02N2/00

CPC classification number: H01L41/042 ,  G01R33/34092 ,  G01R33/3628 ,  H01Q1/103 ,  H01Q3/02 ,  H01Q3/44 ,  H02N2/0075 ,  H02N2/046

Abstract: Apparatus and method that includes providing a variable-parameter electrical component in a high-field environment and based on an electrical signal, automatically moving a movable portion of the electrical component in relation to another portion of the electrical component to vary at least one of its parameters. In some embodiments, the moving uses a mechanical movement device (e.g., a linear positioner, rotary motor, or pump). In some embodiments of the method, the electrical component has a variable inductance, capacitance, and/or resistance. Some embodiments include using a computer that controls the moving of the movable portion of the electrical component in order to vary an electrical parameter of the electrical component. Some embodiments include using a feedback signal to provide feedback control in order to adjust and/or maintain the electrical parameter. Some embodiments include a non-magnetic positioner connected to an electrical component configured to have its RLC parameters varied by the positioner.

Abstract translation: 一种装置和方法，包括在高场环境中提供可变参数电气部件并且基于电信号，相对于所述电气部件的另一部分自动地移动所述电气部件的可移动部分以改变其中的至少一个 参数。 在一些实施例中，移动使用机械移动装置（例如，线性定位器，旋转马达或泵）。 在该方法的一些实施例中，电气部件具有可变的电感，电容和/或电阻。 一些实施例包括使用控制电气部件的可移动部分的移动的计算机，以便改变电气部件的电参数。 一些实施例包括使用反馈信号来提供反馈控制以便调整和/或维持电参数。 一些实施例包括连接到电气部件的非磁性定位器，其被配置为使其RLC参数由定位器变化。

公开(公告)号：US07888846B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US12821473

申请日：2010-06-23

Applicant: Shozo Ohtera ,  Yoshiaki Kohono

Inventor： Shozo Ohtera ,  Yoshiaki Kohono

IPC: H02N2/02 ,  H02N2/04 ,  H02K41/03 ,  A61F2/62

CPC classification number: H02N2/02 ,  H01L41/0926 ,  H01L41/094 ,  H02N2/046

Abstract: When an actuator is driven, a stationary element continuously generates a pressing force for spreading in a radial direction such that the stationary element is relatively retracted into movable elements positioned at both ends of the stationary element. As a result, a distance between the movable elements adjacent to each other is reduced, and a contracting operation is performed. When the actuator is not driven, only a relatively low frictional force is generated between the moving elements and the stationary element. Hence, the movable elements and the stationary element can change relative position by small external force.

Abstract translation: 当致动器被驱动时，静止元件连续地产生用于沿径向扩展的按压力，使得固定元件相对缩回到位于固定元件两端的可动元件中。 结果，彼此相邻的可动元件之间的距离减小，并且进行收缩操作。 当致动器未被驱动时，在移动元件和固定元件之间仅产生相对低的摩擦力。 因此，可移动元件和固定元件可以通过小的外力来改变相对位置。

公开(公告)号：US07679267B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US12426856

申请日：2009-04-20

Applicant: Jonathan R. Heim

Inventor： Jonathan R. Heim

IPC: H01L41/00

CPC classification number: F04B43/0054 ,  F04B43/04 ,  H01L41/0986 ,  H02N2/046 ,  H04R17/025 ,  Y10S310/80

Abstract: A transducer employing at least two electroactive polymer layers stretched to join each central portion of the electroactive polymer layers to each form a concave shape wherein the central portions of the electroactive polymer layers actuate in at least two component directions upon application of a voltage across the electroactive polymer material.

Abstract translation: 使用至少两个电活性聚合物层的传感器，其被拉伸以连接电活性聚合物层的每个中心部分，以形成凹形，其中电活性聚合物层的中心部分在至少两个分量方向上致动时， 聚合物材料。

公开(公告)号：US20070200457A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：US11361703

申请日：2006-02-24

Applicant: Jonathan Heim ,  Ronald Pelrine ,  Roy Kornbluh ,  Jonathan Smith

Inventor： Jonathan Heim ,  Ronald Pelrine ,  Roy Kornbluh ,  Jonathan Smith

IPC: H02N2/00

CPC classification number: H01L41/0986 ,  H01L41/193 ,  H02N2/046

Abstract: Devices employing electroactive polymer actuators are disclosed. Acrylic dielectric material based actuators are optionally provided in which architectures are presented that allow for improved power output as compared with other known acrylic dielectric material based transducers. Such technology may be applied in motor-driven applications, lightweight flight applications and lighting applications among others.

Abstract translation: 公开了采用电活性聚合物致动器的装置。 可选地提供基于丙烯酸类介电材料的致动器，其中提出了与其它已知的基于丙烯酸介电材料的换能器相比，能够提供更好的功率输出的结构。 这种技术可以应用于电动机应用，轻型飞行应用和照明应用等。

公开(公告)号：US20070096600A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11264643

申请日：2005-11-01

Applicant: Anil Mavanur ,  Jordan Cormier

Inventor： Anil Mavanur ,  Jordan Cormier

IPC: H01L41/08

CPC classification number: H02N2/026 ,  H02N2/046 ,  H02N2/108

Abstract: Hybrid actuator. The actuator includes a piezoelectric actuator spaced apart from a magnetostrictive actuator. A linkage is in contact with the piezoelectric and magnetostrictive actuator, the linkage having an end including microgrooves. A rotatable shaft includes microgrooves mating with the microgrooves in the linkage end. Electronic circuitry is provided to drive the piezoelectric actuator and the magnetostrictive actuator resulting in the piezoelectric and the magnetostrictive actuators moving 180° out of phase thereby moving the linkage to rotate the shaft. It is preferred that the actuators be driven at resonance. In one embodiment, the actuator includes three actuators to provide motion about three axes. In another embodiment the actuator is a linear actuator.

Abstract translation: 混合执行器。 致动器包括与磁致伸缩致动器隔开的压电致动器。 连杆与压电和磁致伸缩致动器接触，连杆具有包括微槽的端部。 可旋转轴包括与连接端中的微槽配合的微槽。 提供电子电路以驱动压电致动器和磁致伸缩致动器，导致压电致动器和磁致伸缩致动器相移180°，从而移动连杆以使轴旋转。 优选地，致动器以共振方式被驱动。 在一个实施例中，致动器包括三个致动器以围绕三个轴提供运动。 在另一个实施例中，致动器是线性致动器。

公开(公告)号：US06806621B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-19

申请号：US10090430

申请日：2002-02-28

Applicant: Jon Heim ,  Ronald E. Pelrine ,  Roy D. Kornbluh ,  Joseph Stephen Eckerle

Inventor： Jon Heim ,  Ronald E. Pelrine ,  Roy D. Kornbluh ,  Joseph Stephen Eckerle

IPC: H01L4108

CPC classification number: H02N2/046 ,  H02N2/10 ,  Y10S310/80

Abstract: The present invention relates to mechanical-electrical power conversion systems. The systems comprise one or more electroactive polymers that convert between electrical and mechanical energy. When a voltage is applied to electrodes contacting an electroactive polymer, the polymer deflects. This deflection may be converted into rotation of a power shaft included in a motor. Repeated deflection of the polymer may then produce continuous rotation of the power shaft.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及机电电力转换系统。 该系统包括一种或多种在电和机械能之间转化的电活性聚合物。 当电压施加到与电活性聚合物接触的电极时，聚合物偏转。 该偏转可以转换为包括在电动机中的动力轴的旋转。 聚合物的重复偏转然后可以产生动力轴的连续旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5159225A

公开(公告)日：1992-10-27

申请号：US779346

申请日：1991-10-18

Applicant: Gregory Um

Inventor： Gregory Um

IPC: G02B7/198 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G09F9/37 ,  H01L41/04 ,  H01L41/09

CPC classification number: H01L41/0993 ,  G02B26/0858 ,  G09F9/372 ,  H02N2/046

Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator includes a pair of piezoelectric members which are oriented to shear laterally toward each other in the presence of an applied voltage. A hinge having translational members (which act similarly to a rack) and a rotating member (which acts similarly to a pinion) is attached to the top of the piezoelectric members with one translational attached to a respective one of the piezoelectric members. A driven member attached radially outward from the rotating member will then move through an arc when the piezoelectric members laterally shear. An object, such as a mirror, when carried by the distal end of the driven member, will then be actuated.

Abstract translation: 压电致动器包括一对压电元件，它们在存在施加的电压的情况下被朝向彼此侧向剪切。 具有平移构件（其作用类似于齿条）和旋转构件（其类似于小齿轮的作用）的铰链被附接到压电构件的顶部，其中一个平移附接到相应的一个压电构件。 当压电构件横向剪切时，从旋转构件径向向外附接的从动构件将移动通过弧。 然后，当被驱动构件的远端承载时，诸如反射镜的物体将被致动。

公开(公告)号：US20230268850A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-24

申请号：US18172033

申请日：2023-02-21

Applicant: New Shicoh Motor Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Tatsuki WADE

IPC: H02N2/16 ,  H02N2/02 ,  H02N2/04

CPC classification number: H02N2/163 ,  H02N2/026 ,  H02N2/046

Abstract: A piezoelectric ultrasonic motor including: a columnar body having two opposite bottom surface portions and a plurality of side surface portions surrounding a region between the two bottom surface portions, and having a through hole that penetrates between the two bottom surface portions; a driving shaft inserted through the through hole of the columnar body; and a flexible printed circuits (FPC) on which a plurality of sheet-like piezoelectric elements are mounted, wherein the FPC has an FPC main body bringing the plurality of piezoelectric elements into contact respectively with the plurality of side surface portions of the columnar body and wound around the columnar body, and can supply driving electric power to the plurality of piezoelectric elements.

公开(公告)号：US20160322558A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15107601

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: VIKING AT, LLC

Inventor： Jeffery B. Moler ,  Ben Boor

IPC: H01L41/09 ,  H02N2/04 ,  H01L41/083

CPC classification number: H01L41/09 ,  H01L41/083 ,  H02N2/043 ,  H02N2/046

Abstract: A smart material actuator comprising a layered web assembly, compensator, smart material device and at least one actuating arm. The web assembly comprises a first surface in operable contact with the smart material device and having at least one resilient member in operable connection with the compensator and the actuating arm. Upon activation of the smart material device, the resilient member flexes and the actuating arm moves. The web assembly is formed of joined layers of inner and outer plates.

Abstract translation: 一种智能材料致动器，包括分层卷材组件，补偿器，智能材料装置和至少一个致动臂。 腹板组件包括与智能材料装置可操作地接触的第一表面，并具有与补偿器和致动臂可操作连接的至少一个弹性构件。 在启动智能材料装置时，弹性构件弯曲并且致动臂移动。 纸幅组件由内板和外板的接合层形成。

公开(公告)号：US09069109B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13320486

申请日：2010-03-30

Applicant: Dong Hyun Hwang ,  Moon Gu Lee ,  Yong Hwan Yoo ,  Jae Hwa Jeong

Inventor： Dong Hyun Hwang ,  Moon Gu Lee ,  Yong Hwan Yoo ,  Jae Hwa Jeong

IPC: G02B7/00 ,  H02N2/02 ,  H02N2/04 ,  G02B21/26

CPC classification number: G02B7/005 ,  G02B21/26 ,  H02N2/0095 ,  H02N2/028 ,  H02N2/043 ,  H02N2/046 ,  Y10T74/20348

Abstract: The present invention relates to a planar 3-DOF (degree of freedom) stage, which includes: a transitional manipulator section having parallel 2-DOF; a rotation manipulator section having rotation 1-DOF so as to carry out motion independently from the transitional manipulator section; and a stage base mounted with the transitional manipulator section and the rotation manipulator section and having a fixing section inside and a driving section outside. According to the planar 3-DOF stage, transitional motion and rotational motion are independently carried out so that it is possible to reduce motion errors and simplify control and design.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种平面3自由度（自由度）级，其包括：具有平行2-DOF的过渡机械手部分; 具有旋转1-DOF的旋转操纵器部分，以独立于过渡机械手部分执行运动; 以及安装有过渡机械手部分和旋转操纵器部分并且在内部具有固定部分和驱动部分的台架基座。 根据平面3自由度阶段，可以独立进行过渡运动和旋转运动，从而可以减少运动误差，简化控制和设计。