Three-dimensional isolator with adaptive stiffness property

    公开(公告)号:US11339849B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-24

    申请号:US16317977

    申请日:2018-02-01

    Inventor: Ying Zhou Peng Chen

    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a three-dimensional seismic and vibration isolator with adaptive stiffness property in both vertical and horizontal directions. The isolator comprises an upper connection plate, a middle plate, an lower connection plate, a disc spring, a pre-compressed helical springs, a laminated lead rubber bearing, and viscous dampers. The upper connection plate, the middle plate and lower connection plate are made of high strength low carbon steel. The upper connection plate and middle plate are tightly contacted by the occlusive design, to guide the vertical motion. The vertical isolation system is made up of the disc spring, pre-compressed helical spring, and viscous damper. The horizontal isolation system comprises the laminated lead rubber bearing, pre-compressed helical spring and viscous damper. The disclosure adopts the theory of nonlinear adaptive vibration control technology and can be used to protect building structures or instruments from the seismic strikes or other environmental vibrations.

    Anti-sprain and shock-absorbing balance sole and footgear

    公开(公告)号:US10524537B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-07

    申请号:US15559059

    申请日:2016-11-22

    Inventor: Shufu Li

    Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-sprain and shock-absorbing balance sole and a footgear including the same, the anti-sprain and shock-absorbing balance sole includes an upper sole and a lower sole, a cavity is sandwiched between the upper sole and the lower sole, multiple compressible and reboundable shock-absorbing elements are embedded in the cavity. The shock-absorbing elements in the sole can buffer the impacts from the ground to the feet, and has good shock-absorbing effect. Second, the balance beams connecting the two shock-absorbing elements in each row can provide opposite roll torque when the road is uneven or the user stamps on stones. Third, the opposite roll torque above can prevent the sole from further rolling over, therefore improves the balance stability when walking. This can further effectively prevent the occurrence of spraining, and avoid sports injury during exercises.

    Tension spring mount
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09689451B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-27

    申请号:US12710899

    申请日:2010-02-23

    Inventor: Charles F. Pepka

    CPC classification number: F16F3/04 F16F1/125 F16F2226/04 F16F2236/06

    Abstract: End mounts are used to secure a helical tension spring to end fixtures with various shapes and sizes. These end mounts contain an inner hole to encase the inner spring end mount and secure the end mount making it like a cap. There is also a keyhole created in the top surface that goes through the end mount allowing it to fit over the fixtures but not over the inner end mount, holding it in place. Grooves are machined in a helical pattern on the cylindrical side wall of the end mount. The spring is wound onto the grooves of the end mount.

    Apparatus for Absorbing Shocks
    7.
    发明申请
    Apparatus for Absorbing Shocks 审中-公开
    吸收冲击装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150219174A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-06

    申请号:US14668509

    申请日:2015-03-25

    Abstract: Apparatus for absorbing shock, particularly repetitive shocks, comprises a frame and a shock-absorbing component comprising a shape memory alloy (SMA). In one type of apparatus, one or more SMA rings (65) are mounted on brackets (64) on a frame (62, 63) so that shock received by the frame from one direction changes the shape of the rings into ellipses with major chords in a first direction, and shock received by the frame from the opposite direction changes the shape of the rings into ellipses with major chords in a second direction which is at right angles to the first direction. In other types of apparatus, SMA shock-absorbing components (16, 27, 37, 46, 89) are mounted in a frame (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17; 21, 22, 24, 25, 26; 31, 32, 34, 35; 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47) so that the way in which the shock-absorbing component is deformed is independent of the direction of the shock received by the frame. The shock-absorbing components preferably include a superelastic SMA, optionally in combination with a martensitic SMA. The apparatus is useful for a wide variety of purposes, including the protection from shock of medical devices, electronic assemblies, vehicles, bridges and buildings.

    Abstract translation: 用于吸收冲击,特别是重复冲击的装置包括框架和包括形状记忆合金(SMA)的减震部件。 在一种类型的装置中,一个或多个SMA环(65)安装在框架(62,63)上的支架(64)上,使得框架从一个方向接收到的冲击将环的形状改变成具有主弦的椭圆 在第一方向上,并且框架从相反方向接收的冲击将环的形状在与第一方向成直角的第二方向上将主弦变成椭圆形。 在其他类型的装置中,SMA缓冲部件(16,27,37,46,89)安装在框架(11,12,13,14,15,17,17,22,24,25,26; 31,32,34,35,41,42,43,44,45,47),使得减震部件变形的方式与框架接收到的冲击方向无关。 减震组分优选包括超弹性SMA,任选地与马氏体SMA组合。 该设备可用于各种目的,包括防止医疗设备,电子组件,车辆,桥梁和建筑物的冲击。

    Induction heating of springs
    8.
    发明授权
    Induction heating of springs 有权
    感应加热的弹簧

    公开(公告)号:US08912472B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-16

    申请号:US13185977

    申请日:2011-07-19

    CPC classification number: F16F1/00 C21D1/10 C21D9/02 H05B6/101 H05B6/36

    Abstract: An apparatus for hardening a spring having a helical or beehive shape. The apparatus has a rotation support system and an induction heating system. The rotation support system is designed to support the spring while the spring is heated by the induction heating system. The induction heating system has an induction coil system having a coil system. The coil system has a spaced region designed to receive the spring and to heat the spring while the spring is supported on the rotation support system.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于硬化具有螺旋或蜂巢形状的弹簧的装置。 该装置具有旋转支撑系统和感应加热系统。 旋转支撑系统设计成在弹簧被感应加热系统加热时支撑弹簧。 感应加热系统具有线圈系统的感应线圈系统。 线圈系统具有设计成接收弹簧并且在弹簧被支撑在旋转支撑系统上时加热弹簧的间隔区域。

    Adjustable Compression, Adjustable Tension Rod Indicator, and Adjustable Extension Rod
    9.
    发明申请
    Adjustable Compression, Adjustable Tension Rod Indicator, and Adjustable Extension Rod 有权
    可调节压缩,可调张力杆指示器和可调延伸杆

    公开(公告)号:US20140346793A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-27

    申请号:US13899005

    申请日:2013-05-21

    CPC classification number: F16F1/00 B25B5/04 B25B5/12 B25B5/16 B25J15/0028

    Abstract: A biasing device that returns to a rest position when the biasing device is subjected to one of a first compression by a first object and a first tension by a second object in which the first tension causes a second compression of a third object, in which the first compression causes a second tension of the third object, in which elongation of the rod assembly simultaneously occurs with the first tension and the second compression, and in which elongation of the rod assembly simultaneously occurs with the second tension and the first compression.

    Abstract translation: 偏置装置,当偏置装置经受第一物体的第一压缩和第一对张力的第一张力的第一张力受到第一物体的第一张力的作用时,返回到静止位置,在第二物体中第一张力引起第三物体的第二压缩, 第一压缩导致第三物体的第二张力,其中杆组件的伸长同时发生在第一张力和第二压缩下,并且杆组件的伸长同时伴随第二张力和第一压缩而发生。

    Adaptive spring, damping or hinge system
    10.
    发明授权
    Adaptive spring, damping or hinge system 有权
    自适应弹簧,阻尼或铰链系统

    公开(公告)号:US08833071B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-16

    申请号:US13200702

    申请日:2011-09-28

    CPC classification number: F16F1/00 F16F15/06 F16F2224/0258 Y10T16/52

    Abstract: The invention relates to an adaptive spring, damping or hinge system having functional characteristics that are adaptable to various operating conditions, with provision being made for at least one adaptive spring system or a damping or hinge system formed of shape memory material to be activatable in such a manner that by subjecting it to heating or to an annealing treatment, the spring, damping or hinge characteristics may be modified in operation condition, and/or that at least one variable actuator element formed of a shape memory material is provided and is capable of changing the spring, damping or hinge characteristics of the adaptive system.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有适用于各种操作条件的功能特性的自适应弹簧,阻尼或铰链系统,其中提供了至少一个自适应弹簧系统或由形状记忆材料形成的阻尼或铰链系统,以在其中可激活 通过使其进行加热或退火处理,可以在操作条件下修改弹簧,阻尼或铰链特性,和/或由形状记忆材料形成的至少一个可变致动器元件,并且能够 改变自适应系统的弹簧,阻尼或铰链特性。

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