CELLULAR MATERIALS BASED MOLDS WITH LOWER CYCLE TIME
    32.
    发明申请
    CELLULAR MATERIALS BASED MOLDS WITH LOWER CYCLE TIME 有权
    细胞材料基于较低的循环时间

    公开(公告)号:US20160089825A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-31

    申请号:US14497081

    申请日:2014-09-25

    CPC classification number: B29C45/7312 B29K2905/00 B29L2031/30

    Abstract: A mold comprising a scaffolding support structure including a base member, a top member and side members defining an enclosure. The scaffolding structure further includes a plurality of interconnected and elongated support members interspersed within the enclosure between the base member and the top member so as to define open space within the enclosure for ease of heating and cooling fluid flow, and a plurality of flow partitions within the enclosure. An intermediate layer is formed on the top member and a working surface layer is formed on the intermediate layer.

    Abstract translation: 一种模具,其包括脚手架支撑结构,其包括基部构件,顶部构件和限定外壳的侧构件。 脚手架结构还包括多个相互连接并且细长的支撑构件,散布在基座构件和顶部构件之间的外壳内,以便限定外壳内的开放空间,以便于加热和冷却流体流动;以及多个流动隔板 外壳。 在顶部构件上形成中间层,在中间层上形成工作面层。

    Intrinsic monitoring of shape memory alloy actuated devices
    33.
    发明授权
    Intrinsic monitoring of shape memory alloy actuated devices 有权
    形状记忆合金致动装置的内在监控

    公开(公告)号:US09267493B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-23

    申请号:US13648307

    申请日:2012-10-10

    CPC classification number: F03G7/06

    Abstract: Some on-vehicle devices, such as air dams, air spoilers, and HVAC system baffles, may have movable components that are pulled from one position to another by shrinkage of a linear shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator. Upon an activation signal, the shrinkage of the SMA actuator occurs when it is resistance heated by an electrical current. It is found that useful information concerning the overall intended operation of the on-vehicle device may be obtained by computer analysis of the temporal variation of both current flow through the actuator and its electrical resistance as it is heated to perform its function in the device. A comparison of present current flow and variation of resistance, during activation of the device, with prescribed stored values can reveal malfunction of components of the device as it is being used, in place, on the vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 一些车载设备,例如空气坝,空气扰流器和HVAC系统挡板,可以具有通过线性形状记忆合金(SMA)致动器的收缩从一个位置拉动到另一个位置的可移动部件。 在激活信号时,当SMA电阻被电流加热时,​​SMA致动器的收缩发生。 发现关于车载设备的总体预期操作的有用信息可以通过对通过致动器的电流的时间变化及其被加热以在其中执行其功能的电阻的计算机分析来获得。 在设备激活期间,当前电流和电阻变化与规定的存储值进行比较可以显示设备在组件被部署在车辆上时的故障。

    LOW ENERGY PROCESS FOR MAKING CURVED SANDWICH STRUCTURES WITH LITTLE OR NO RESIDUAL STRESS
    35.
    发明申请
    LOW ENERGY PROCESS FOR MAKING CURVED SANDWICH STRUCTURES WITH LITTLE OR NO RESIDUAL STRESS 有权
    用于制造具有小的或无残余应力的弯曲的三维结构的低能量过程

    公开(公告)号:US20150298443A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-22

    申请号:US14255389

    申请日:2014-04-17

    Abstract: A process for fabricating a curved beam including a micro-truss structure. In one embodiment, the process includes fabricating the micro-truss structure on a bottom facesheet, where the micro-truss structure is only partially cured so that it is readily bendable, and then forming the partially cured micro-truss structure and bottom facesheet over a curved fixture, where the partially cured micro-truss structure is then fully cured and hardened to its final curved state. A top facesheet is then adhered to a top surface of the micro-truss structure. In an alternate embodiment, a curved bottom facesheet is forced flat against a fixture and the micro-truss structure is formed while the bottom facesheet is secured to the fixture to a partially cured state. The bottom facesheet is then released from the fixture, which causes it to return to its curved configuration causing the micro-truss structure to bend.

    Abstract translation: 一种制造包括微型桁架结构的弯曲梁的方法。 在一个实施例中,该方法包括在底面板上制造微型桁架结构,其中微桁架结构仅部分固化,使得其易于弯曲,然后在部分固化的微桁架结构和底面板上形成 弯曲夹具,其中部分固化的微型桁架结构然后完全固化并硬化至其最终弯曲状态。 然后将顶部面板粘附到微型桁架结构的顶部表面。 在替代实施例中,弯曲的底部面板被迫使平台抵靠固定装置,并且形成微型桁架结构,同时底部面板被固定到固定装置以达到部分固化状态。 底部面板然后从固定装置中释放,这使其返回到其弯曲构造,导致微型桁架结构弯曲。

    USING RESTING LOAD TO AUGMENT ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATOR DEMAND IN POWER SEATS
    36.
    发明申请
    USING RESTING LOAD TO AUGMENT ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATOR DEMAND IN POWER SEATS 审中-公开
    在电力座椅上使用负载负载活动材料执行器需求

    公开(公告)号:US20150202993A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-23

    申请号:US14672939

    申请日:2015-03-30

    Abstract: A power adjusted seat assembly includes a seat, and is adapted for use when a resting load is present within the seat. The assembly further includes at least one reconfigurable seat structure shiftable between first and second permanent dimensions, orientations, positions, or conditions. An active material actuator is drivenly coupled to the structure. A mechanical transmission is drivenly coupled to the structure, so as to act in concert with the actuator, and is configured to receive and modify at least a portion of the load. The actuator and transmission are cooperatively configured to cause the structure to shift between the first and second permanent dimensions, orientations, positions, or conditions, when the resting load is present and the actuator is activated.

    Abstract translation: 功率调节的座椅组件包括座椅,并且适于在座椅内存在静止负载时使用。 组件还包括可在第一和第二永久尺寸,取向,位置或条件之间移动的至少一个可重构座椅结构。 活动材料致动器被驱动地联接到结构。 机械传动装置被驱动地联接到结构上,以便与致动器一致地起作用,并且构造成接收和修改至少一部分负载。 致动器和变速器协同地构造成使得当存在静止负载并且致动器被激活时,结构在第一和第二永久尺寸,取向,位置或条件之间移动。

    ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATION UTILIZING BI-STABLE MECHANICAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION
    37.
    发明申请
    ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATION UTILIZING BI-STABLE MECHANICAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION 有权
    使用双稳态机械过载保护的活性材料实施

    公开(公告)号:US20140230572A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-21

    申请号:US13770340

    申请日:2013-02-19

    CPC classification number: G01L1/04 F03G7/065

    Abstract: An actuation assembly adapted for driving a load, and protecting against overload conditions, includes an actuator defining a stroke, and an overload protection device including at least one elastic member having a nonlinear force-deflection characteristic defining a limit point and negative stiffness region, drivenly coupled to the actuator opposite the load, and operable to provide a secondary work output path when an overload condition exists.

    Abstract translation: 适于驱动负载并防止过载状况的致动组件包括限定行程的致动器以及过载保护装置,该过载保护装置包括具有限定极限点和负刚度区域的非线性力 - 偏转特性的至少一个弹性构件, 耦合到致动器与负载相对,并且可操作以在存在过载条件时提供次级工作输出路径。

    JOINING OR FASTENING COMPONENTS CONTAINING A SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER
    38.
    发明申请
    JOINING OR FASTENING COMPONENTS CONTAINING A SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER 有权
    加工或加工组件包含形状记忆聚合物

    公开(公告)号:US20130223918A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-29

    申请号:US13859003

    申请日:2013-04-09

    Abstract: A releasable connection connects a first component to a second component. The second component includes and is manufactured from a Shape Memory Polymer (SMP), and defines a pocket. The first component includes a portion disposed within the pocket. The pocket is deformed from an initial shape permitting insertion of the portion into the pocket to assembly the releasable connection into a connected shape wherein the pocket is deformed to secure the first component relative to the second component. The pocket is transformed from the initial shape into the connected shape by heating the SMP material of the second component to a switching temperature. Re-heating the SMP second component to the switching temperature returns the pocket back to the initial shape from the connected shape to disassembly the releasable connection.

    Abstract translation: 可释放的连接将第一部件连接到第二部件。 第二组件包括并由形状记忆聚合物(SMP)制成,并且定义了一个口袋。 第一部件包括设置在口袋内的部分。 口袋从初始形状变形,允许将该部分插入口袋中以将可释放连接件组装成连接形状,其中口袋变形以相对于第二部件固定第一部件。 通过将第二组分的SMP材料加热到开关温度,将口袋从初始形状转变为连接形状。 将SMP第二部件重新加热至开关温度,将口袋从连接形状返回到初始形状,以拆卸可拆卸连接。

    Eddy current damper with asymmetrical forces

    公开(公告)号:US12257873B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-25

    申请号:US17863514

    申请日:2022-07-13

    Abstract: A vehicle, suspension system and method of dampening a force on the suspension system is disclosed. The suspension system includes a damper having a first damping element and a second damping element configured to rotate relative to each other in response to a force received at the suspension system. The second damping element induces an eddy current in the first damping element during relative rotation. A feature of one at least one of the first damping element and the second damping element provides a first electrical resistance to the eddy current during relative rotation in a first direction and a second electrical resistance to the eddy current during relative rotation in a second direction. The first electrical resistance generates a first damping force and the second electrical resistance generates a second damping force.

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