公开(公告)号：US20150217788A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14172885

申请日：2014-02-04

Applicant: John S. Camp ,  Benjamin D. Sumers ,  Ryan P. Feeley ,  Kevin T. Mori ,  Daniel I. Fukuba ,  Wasiq Bokhari ,  Vayardo L. Ruiz

Inventor： John S. Camp ,  Benjamin D. Sumers ,  Ryan P. Feeley ,  Kevin T. Mori ,  Daniel I. Fukuba ,  Wasiq Bokhari ,  Vayardo L. Ruiz

IPC: B61F5/38 ,  B61B13/04

CPC classification number: B61B13/04

Abstract: The present invention teaches a monorail vehicle apparatus and method for controlling roll attitude, lateral location, and loading of a monorail vehicle traveling on a non-featured rail exhibiting substantial profile variation by the placement of the vehicle's center of gravity and without the use of additional mechanisms such as springs or suspensions. The design is especially well adapted for travelling along curves by using at least two trucks connected by a linkage mechanism.

Abstract translation: 本发明教导了一种单轨车辆装置和方法，用于控制在非特征轨道上行驶的单轨车辆的侧倾姿势，侧向位置和负载，该单轨车辆通过放置车辆的重心而显示出显着的轮廓变化，并且不使用额外的 诸如弹簧或悬架的机构。 该设计特别适用于沿着曲线行进，通过使用至少两辆通过连杆机构连接的卡车。

公开(公告)号：US08878113B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13506998

申请日：2012-05-29

Applicant: Jos C. Goble ,  Salomon J. Trujillo ,  Benjamin D. Sumers ,  Christopher O. Perkins

Inventor： Jos C. Goble ,  Salomon J. Trujillo ,  Benjamin D. Sumers ,  Christopher O. Perkins

IPC: G01J1/20

CPC classification number: G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0418 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J2001/4266

Abstract: A solar tracking system and method that use a shielding tube that admits solar radiation and has an absorptive inner surface for absorbing the solar radiation that is incident on it. The system has a photodetector for generating a signal related to an intensity of solar radiation at a distal end of the shielding tube and a scan unit for periodically executing a certain scan pattern in an elevation angle El and in an azimuth angle Az of the shielding tube. A processing unit in communication with the photodetector determines an on-sun orientation of the shielding tube based on a convolution of the signal obtained while executing the scan pattern with a trained convolution kernel. The on-sun orientation thus found can be used to update the orientation of one or more solar surfaces, e.g., reflective or photovoltaic surfaces.

Abstract translation: 太阳跟踪系统和方法，其使用允许太阳辐射并具有吸收内表面以吸收入射到其上的太阳辐射的屏蔽管。 该系统具有用于产生与屏蔽管的远端处的太阳辐射强度有关的信号的光电检测器，以及用于周期性地以仰角E1和屏蔽管的方位角Az中的某一扫描图案执行的扫描单元 。 与光电检测器通信的处理单元基于在执行扫描图案时获得的信号与训练的卷积核心的卷积来确定屏蔽管的日晒方位。 这样找到的太阳朝向可以用于更新一个或多个太阳能表面的取向，例如反射或光伏表面。

公开(公告)号：US20130320189A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13506998

申请日：2012-05-29

Applicant: Jos C. Goble ,  Salomon J. Trujillo ,  Benjamin D. Sumers ,  Christopher O. Perkins

Inventor： Jos C. Goble ,  Salomon J. Trujillo ,  Benjamin D. Sumers ,  Christopher O. Perkins

IPC: G01J1/20

CPC classification number: G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0418 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J2001/4266

Abstract: A solar tracking system and method that use a shielding tube that admits solar radiation and has an absorptive inner surface for absorbing the solar radiation that is incident on it. The system has a photodetector for generating a signal related to an intensity of solar radiation at a distal end of the shielding tube and a scan unit for periodically executing a certain scan pattern in an elevation angle El and in an azimuth angle Az of the shielding tube. A processing unit in communication with the photodetector determines an on-sun orientation of the shielding tube based on a convolution of the signal obtained while executing the scan pattern with a trained convolution kernel. The on-sun orientation thus found can be used to update the orientation of one or more solar surfaces, e.g., reflective or photovoltaic surfaces.

Abstract translation: 太阳跟踪系统和方法，其使用允许太阳辐射并具有吸收内表面以吸收入射到其上的太阳辐射的屏蔽管。 该系统具有用于产生与屏蔽管的远端处的太阳辐射强度有关的信号的光电检测器，以及用于周期性地以仰角E1和屏蔽管的方位角Az中的某一扫描图案执行的扫描单元 。 与光电检测器通信的处理单元基于在执行扫描图案时获得的信号与训练的卷积核心的卷积来确定屏蔽管的日晒方位。 这样找到的太阳朝向可以用于更新一个或多个太阳能表面的取向，例如反射或光伏表面。