公开(公告)号：AU2003225913A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-08

申请号：AU2003225913

申请日：2003-03-18

Applicant: STANFORD RES INST INT ,  PELRINE RONALD E ,  KORNBLUH ROY DAVID ,  STANFORD SCOTT E ,  PEI QIBING

Inventor： ECKERLE JOSPEH S ,  HEIM JONATHAN R ,  PELRINE RONALD E ,  KORNBLUH ROY DAVID ,  STANFORD SCOTT E ,  PEI QIBING ,  HEYDT RICHARD

IPC: F04B9/00 ,  A61M1/10 ,  A61M5/142 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A63H3/36 ,  F01L1/46 ,  F01L7/02 ,  F01L9/04 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F04B17/00 ,  F04B35/00 ,  F04B35/04 ,  F04B43/04 ,  F04B43/08 ,  F04B43/09 ,  F04B43/12 ,  F15C5/00 ,  F16F15/00 ,  F25B9/14 ,  H01L41/04 ,  H01L41/08 ,  H01L41/09 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H01L41/193 ,  H02N11/00 ,  H04R19/02 ,  H04R23/00 ,  H02N1/00 ,  H01L41/16

Abstract: The invention describes devices for performing thermodynamic work on a fluid, such as pumps (340), compressors and fans. The thermodynamic work may be used to provide a driving force for moving the fluid. Work performed on the fluid may be transmitted to other devices, such as a piston in a hydraulic actuation device. The devices may include one or more electroactive polymer transducers (341) with an electroactive polymer (341) that deflects in response to an application of an electric field. The electroactive polymer (341) may be used to perform thermodynamic work on the fluid. The devices may be designed to efficiently operate at a plurality of operating conditions, such as operating conditions that produce an acoustic signal above or below the human hearing range. The devices may be used in thermal control systems, such as refrigeration system, cooling systems and heating systems.

公开(公告)号：WO2007130253A3

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：PCT/US2007/008573

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: SRI INTERNATIONAL ,  KORNBLUH, Roy, D. ,  PELRINE, Ronald, E. ,  PRAHLAD, Harsha ,  CHIBA, Seiki ,  ECKERLE, Joseph, S. ,  CHAVEZ, Bryan ,  STANFORD, Scott, E. ,  LOW, Thomas

Inventor： KORNBLUH, Roy, D. ,  PELRINE, Ronald, E. ,  PRAHLAD, Harsha ,  CHIBA, Seiki ,  ECKERLE, Joseph, S. ,  CHAVEZ, Bryan ,  STANFORD, Scott, E. ,  LOW, Thomas

IPC: F03B13/12

Abstract: Described herein are marine devices and methods that convert mechanical energy in one or more waves to mechanical energy that is better suited for conversion into electrical energy. The marine devices employ a mechanical energy conversion system that harnesses wave energy and converts it into limited motion that is suitable for input to an electrical energy generator.

公开(公告)号：WO2007130253A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：PCT/US2007008573

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: STANFORD RES INST INT ,  KORNBLUH ROY D ,  PELRINE RONALD E ,  PRAHLAD HARSHA ,  CHIBA SEIKI ,  ECKERLE JOSEPH S ,  CHAVEZ BRYAN ,  STANFORD SCOTT E ,  LOW THOMAS

Inventor： KORNBLUH ROY D ,  PELRINE RONALD E ,  PRAHLAD HARSHA ,  CHIBA SEIKI ,  ECKERLE JOSEPH S ,  CHAVEZ BRYAN ,  STANFORD SCOTT E ,  LOW THOMAS

IPC: F03B13/10

CPC classification number: F03B13/20 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2260/50 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: Described herein are marine devices and methods that convert mechanical energy in one or more waves to mechanical energy that is better suited for conversion into electrical energy. The marine devices employ a mechanical energy conversion system that harnesses wave energy and converts it into limited motion that is suitable for input to an electrical energy generator.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是将一个或多个波中的机械能转换成更适合于转换成电能的机械能的船用装置和方法。 海洋装置采用机械能量转换系统，其利用波能并将其转换成适合于输入到电能发生器的有限运动。

公开(公告)号：WO2007008188A2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：PCT/US2005018109

申请日：2005-05-20

Applicant: STANFORD RES INST INT ,  PELRINE RONALD E ,  STANFORD SCOTT E ,  PRAHLAD HARSHA ,  OH SEAJIN ,  HEIM JON

Inventor： PELRINE RONALD E ,  STANFORD SCOTT E ,  PRAHLAD HARSHA ,  OH SEAJIN ,  HEIM JON

IPC: F01K27/00

CPC classification number: F01K27/00 ,  F02B75/36 ,  F23M5/00 ,  F23M2900/05004

Abstract: Combustion devices described herein comprise a compliant combustion chamber wall or segment. The compliant segment deforms during combustion in the combustion chamber. Some devices may include a compliant wall configured to stretch responsive to pressure generated by combustion of a fuel in the combustion chamber. A coupling portion translates deformation of the compliant segment or wall into mechanical output. One or more ports are configured to inlet an oxygen source and fuel into the combustion chamber and to outlet exhaust gases from the combustion chamber.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的燃烧装置包括顺应性燃烧室壁或段。 在燃烧室内的燃烧过程中，柔性段变形。 一些装置可以包括被配置为响应于燃烧室中的燃料燃烧产生的压力而拉伸的柔性壁。 联接部分将柔性段或壁的变形转换成机械输出。 一个或多个端口被配置为将氧源和燃料引入燃烧室并排出来自燃烧室的废气。

公开(公告)号：WO2007130252A3

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：PCT/US2007008572

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: STANFORD RES INST INT ,  KORNBLUH ROY D ,  PELRINE RONALD E ,  PRAHLAD HARSHA ,  CHIBA SEIKI ,  ECKERLE JOSEPH S ,  CHAVEZ BRYAN ,  STANFORD SCOTT E ,  LOW THOMAS

Inventor： KORNBLUH ROY D ,  PELRINE RONALD E ,  PRAHLAD HARSHA ,  CHIBA SEIKI ,  ECKERLE JOSEPH S ,  CHAVEZ BRYAN ,  STANFORD SCOTT E ,  LOW THOMAS

IPC: F03B13/12

CPC classification number: F03B13/20 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2260/50 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H02N2/181 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods that use an electroactive polymer transducer to convert mechanical energy, originally contained in one or more waves, to electrical energy. Marine devices described herein may employ a mechanical energy conversion system that transfers mechanical energy in a wave into mechanical energy suitable for input to the electroactive polymer transducer.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的是使用电活性聚合物换能器将最初包含在一个或多个波中的机械能转换成电能的系统和方法。 本文描述的船用装置可以采用机械能转换系统，其将波中的机械能转换成适于输入到电活性聚合物换能器的机械能。

公开(公告)号：WO2007130252A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：PCT/US2007/008572

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: SRI INTERNATIONAL ,  KORNBLUH, Roy, D. ,  PELRINE, Ronald, E. ,  PRAHLAD, Harsha ,  CHIBA, Seiki ,  ECKERLE, Joseph, S. ,  CHAVEZ, Bryan ,  STANFORD, Scott, E. ,  LOW, Thomas

Inventor： KORNBLUH, Roy, D. ,  PELRINE, Ronald, E. ,  PRAHLAD, Harsha ,  CHIBA, Seiki ,  ECKERLE, Joseph, S. ,  CHAVEZ, Bryan ,  STANFORD, Scott, E. ,  LOW, Thomas

IPC: F03B13/12 ,  F03B13/10 ,  H02P9/04

CPC classification number: F03B13/20 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2260/50 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H02N2/181 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods that use an electroactive polymer transducer to convert mechanical energy, originally contained in one or more waves, to electrical energy. Marine devices described herein may employ a mechanical energy conversion system that transfers mechanical energy in a wave into mechanical energy suitable for input to the electroactive polymer transducer.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是使用电活性聚合物换能器将最初包含在一个或多个波浪中的机械能转换成电能的系统和方法。 本文描述的船用设备可以采用机械能转换系统，其将波中的机械能转换成适于输入到电活性聚合物换能器的机械能。

公开(公告)号：WO2005089176A3

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：PCT/US2005007830

申请日：2005-03-11

Applicant: STANFORD RES INST INT ,  KORNBLUH ROY D ,  PELRINE RONALD E ,  PRAHLAD HARSHA ,  STANFORD SCOTT E

Inventor： KORNBLUH ROY D ,  PELRINE RONALD E ,  PRAHLAD HARSHA ,  STANFORD SCOTT E

IPC: H02N1/00 ,  H02N2/00 ,  H02N2/12 ,  H02N13/00

CPC classification number: H02N1/00 ,  A61F2002/5003 ,  A61M2025/0058 ,  A61M2025/0063 ,  B64C3/48 ,  H02N1/006 ,  Y02T50/145 ,  Y10T428/24752

Abstract: The present invention provides meta-materials 60 with an actively controllable mechanical property. The meta-material includes a deformable structure 65 and a set of activation elements 66. The activation elements are controllable between multiple states. The meta- material 60 includes a first value for a mechanical property when one or more of the activation elements is in the first activation state and includes a second value for the mechanical property when the activation elements have been activated to the second activation state. In one aspect, the meta-material 60 resembles a composite material where the connectivity between the component materials or shape and arrangement of the component materials is dynamically controllable so as to affect a mechanical property of the meta-material 60.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供具有可主动控制的机械特性的超临界材料60。 超常材料包括可变形结构65和一组激活元件66.激活元件可在多个状态之间控制。 元件材料60包括当一个或多个激活元件处于第一激活状态时的机械特性的第一值，并且当激活元件已经被激活到第二激活状态时，元件材料60包括用于机械特性的第二值。 一方面，超常材料60类似于复合材料，其中部件材料之间的连接性或部件材料的形状和布置是动态可控的，以便影响超临界材料60的机械性能。

公开(公告)号：WO2008115825A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2008/057121

申请日：2008-03-14

Applicant: SRI INTERNATIONAL ,  PELRINE, Ronald E. ,  KORNBLUH, Roy D. ,  PRAHLAD, Harsha ,  SHARMA, Sunity K. ,  CHAVEZ, Bryan ,  CZYZYK, Donald E. ,  WONG-FOY, Annjoe ,  STANFORD, Scott E.

Inventor： PELRINE, Ronald E. ,  KORNBLUH, Roy D. ,  PRAHLAD, Harsha ,  SHARMA, Sunity K. ,  CHAVEZ, Bryan ,  CZYZYK, Donald E. ,  WONG-FOY, Annjoe ,  STANFORD, Scott E.

IPC: H01L41/00

CPC classification number: H02N1/006 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C09J175/04 ,  H01L41/0533 ,  H01L41/0986 ,  H01L41/193 ,  Y10S310/80

Abstract: Described herein are several solutions that increase transducer lifetime by reducing or preventing tear propagation in a compliant electroactive polymer. One solution couples a compliant tear resistant treatment to a transducer proximate to an edge portion of the electroactive polymer. Another solution uses a tear resistant layer that couples to and covers a large surface area of the transducer. Another suitable tear resistant solution provides added material outside an active area; the added material reduces stress or strain variations in polymer material outside the active area when the electroactive polymer transducer is deflected or pre-strained.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了通过减少或防止顺应性电活性聚合物中的撕裂传播来增加换能器寿命的若干解决方案。 一种解决方案将柔顺的抗撕裂处理与靠近电活性聚合物的边缘部分的换能器相结合。 另一种解决方案使用连接到并覆盖换能器的大表面积的抗撕裂层。 另一种合适的抗撕裂溶液在活性区域外提供添加的材料; 当电活性聚合物转换器偏转或预应变时，添加的材料减少有源区域外的聚合物材料中的应力或应变变化。

公开(公告)号：WO2005089176A2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：PCT/US2005/007830

申请日：2005-03-11

Applicant: SRI INTERNATIONAL ,  KORNBLUH, Roy, D. ,  PELRINE, Ronald, E. ,  PRAHLAD, Harsha ,  STANFORD, Scott, E.

Inventor： KORNBLUH, Roy, D. ,  PELRINE, Ronald, E. ,  PRAHLAD, Harsha ,  STANFORD, Scott, E.

IPC: H02N1/00

CPC classification number: H02N1/00 ,  A61F2002/5003 ,  A61M2025/0058 ,  A61M2025/0063 ,  B64C3/48 ,  H02N1/006 ,  Y02T50/14 ,  Y10T428/24752

Abstract: The present invention provides meta-materials with an actively controllable mechanical property. The meta-material includes a deformable structure and a set of activation elements. The activation elements are controllable between multiple states. The meta-material includes a first value for a mechanical property when one or more of the activation elements is in the first activation state and includes a second value for the mechanical property when the activation elements have been activated to the second activation state. In one aspect, the meta-material resembles a composite material where the connectivity between the component materials or shape and arrangement of the component materials is dynamically controllable so as to affect a mechanical property of the meta-material.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供具有主动可控的机械特性的超临界材料。 超材料包括可变形结构和一组激活元件。 激活元件在多个状态之间是可控的。 当一个或多个激活元件处于第一激活状态并且当激活元件已被激活到第二激活状态时，该元材料包括用于机械特性的第一值。 在一个方面，超材料类似于复合材料，其中组分材料之间的连接性或组分材料的形状和排列是动态可控的，以便影响超临界材料的机械性能。

公开(公告)号：WO2003081762A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2003/008703

申请日：2003-03-18

Applicant: SRI INTERNATIONAL ,  PELRINE, Ronald, E. ,  KORNBLUH, Roy, David ,  STANFORD, Scott, E. ,  PEI, Qibing ,  HEYDT, Richard ,  ECKERLE, Jospeh, S. ,  HEIM, Jonathan, R.

Inventor： PELRINE, Ronald, E. ,  KORNBLUH, Roy, David ,  STANFORD, Scott, E. ,  PEI, Qibing ,  HEYDT, Richard ,  ECKERLE, Jospeh, S. ,  HEIM, Jonathan, R.

IPC: H02N1/00

CPC classification number: A61M5/142 ,  A61M5/14212 ,  A61M5/14216 ,  A61M5/14224 ,  A61M5/14236 ,  A61M5/14276 ,  A61M2205/0283 ,  A63H3/365 ,  B60G2400/60 ,  B60G2401/11 ,  B60G2401/23 ,  B60G2500/20 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G2243/52 ,  F04B17/00 ,  F04B35/00 ,  F04B35/04 ,  F04B35/045 ,  F04B43/04 ,  F04B43/043 ,  F04B43/08 ,  F04B43/084 ,  F04B43/09 ,  F04B43/095 ,  F04D33/00 ,  F05C2225/08 ,  F15C5/00 ,  F16F15/005 ,  F25B9/14 ,  H02N11/006 ,  H04R19/02 ,  H04R23/00 ,  Y10S310/80

Abstract: The invention describes devices for performing thermodynamic work on a fluid, such as pumps (340), compressors and fans. The thermodynamic work may be used to provide a driving force for moving the fluid. Work performed on the fluid may be transmitted to other devices, such as a piston in a hydraulic actuation device. The devices may include one or more electroactive polymer transducers (341) with an electroactive polymer (341) that deflects in response to an application of an electric field. The electroactive polymer (341) may be used to perform thermodynamic work on the fluid. The devices may be designed to efficiently operate at a plurality of operating conditions, such as operating conditions that produce an acoustic signal above or below the human hearing range. The devices may be used in thermal control systems, such as refrigeration system, cooling systems and heating systems.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了用于对诸如泵（340），压缩机和风扇等流体进行热力学作用的装置。 热力学工作可用于提供用于移动流体的驱动力。 在流体上进行的工作可以传送到其它装置，例如液压致动装置中的活塞。 装置可以包括一个或多个电活性聚合物换能器（341），其中电活性聚合物（341）响应于电场的应用而偏转。 电活性聚合物（341）可用于对流体进行热力学作用。 这些装置可被设计成在诸如在人类听觉范围之上或之下产生声学信号的操作条件的多个操作条件下有效地操作。 这些装置可用于热控制系统，例如制冷系统，冷却系统和加热系统。