System and method for determining operating deflection shapes of a structure using optical techniques

    公开(公告)号:US11763476B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-19

    申请号:US17857279

    申请日:2022-07-05

    Inventor: Javad Baqersad

    Abstract: A system for measuring total operating deflection shapes of a structure includes one or more imagers, each including two cameras spaced apart from one another and each oriented and positioned to have corresponding fields of view of a different corresponding section of the structure, with the corresponding sections that may include overlap area of the structure within each of the different sections of the structure. Each of the cameras generates a corresponding data stream, which is communicated to a controller, which is configured to measure the response of the structure to an excitation, such as a vibration or an impulse. The system is configured to convert time-domain data from each of the data streams to the frequency-domain data using a Fourier Transform algorithm and stitching the shapes to obtain the total operating deflection shapes of the structure by scaling and stitching together the frequency-domain data.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING OPERATING DEFLECTION SHAPES OF A STRUCTURE USING OPTICAL TECHNIQUES

    公开(公告)号:US20190385326A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-19

    申请号:US16426218

    申请日:2019-05-30

    Inventor: Javad BAQERSAD

    Abstract: A system for measuring total operating deflection shapes of a structure includes one or more imagers, each including two cameras spaced apart from one another and each oriented and positioned to have corresponding fields of view of a different corresponding section of the structure, with the corresponding sections that may include overlap area of the structure within each of the different sections of the structure. Each of the cameras generates a corresponding data stream, which is communicated to a controller, which is configured to measure the response of the structure to an excitation, such as a vibration or an impulse. The system is configured to convert time-domain data from each of the data streams to the frequency-domain data using a Fourier Transform algorithm and stitching the shapes to obtain the total operating deflection shapes of the structure by scaling and stitching together the frequency-domain data.

    Fiber-optic sensor assembly
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09976919B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-22

    申请号:US15076286

    申请日:2016-03-21

    CPC classification number: G01L1/242 G01P15/093

    Abstract: A fiber-optic force and displacement sensor includes a mirror comprising a plurality of sectors extending from a center point to a peripheral edge. Each of the sectors has a high reflectance corresponding to only one of a plurality of single wavelength light beams having different wavelengths transmitted from a laser light source. A method of measuring force and displacement includes measuring the radiant flux between each of a plurality of reflected single wavelength light beams that change as the area of the sectors are displaced towards and away from a center of projection of a combination light beam that comprises the plurality of single wavelength light beams projected towards the center point of the mirror when the mirror is in a rested position. Forces acting upon the mirror are measured as a function of the displacement of the mirror and the transverse and the axial stiffness of a connector.

    COATED FIBERS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS REINFORCED WITH COATED FIBERS
    5.
    发明申请
    COATED FIBERS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS REINFORCED WITH COATED FIBERS 审中-公开
    涂布纤维,制造方法以及用涂布纤维增强的复合材料

    公开(公告)号:US20160355646A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-08

    申请号:US15172421

    申请日:2016-06-03

    Inventor: Mary Gilliam

    Abstract: In general, coated fibers, methods of bonding a coating to fibers, and composite materials prepared from coated fibers are provided. The coated fiber is created with a surface that is compatible with and bonds to the polymer resin used in composite materials. In another aspect, the coating may exhibit additional functionality, such as water repellency, fire resistance, or odor control. More specifically an atmospheric pressure plasma process is applied to the fibers to bond coating materials to the fiber surface and to cure the coating surrounding the fiber surface. Optionally, radiation is used in the process to cure the coating. Finally, composite materials and parts may be made from the coated fibers that exhibit high strength and improved mechanical properties over composites made with uncoated fibers. Alternatively, a natural fiber reinforced composite material is made from coated natural fibers that has improved mechanical properties and decreased water absorption.

    Abstract translation: 通常,提供涂覆纤维,将涂层粘合到纤维上的方法,以及由涂覆的纤维制备的复合材料。 涂覆的纤维产生与复合材料中使用的聚合物树脂相容并粘合的表面。 在另一方面,涂层可以表现出附加的功能,例如防水性,耐火性或气味控制。 更具体地,将大气压等离子体工艺施加到纤维上以将涂料粘合到纤维表面并固化纤维表面周围的涂层。 任选地,在该方法中使用辐射来固化涂层。 最后,复合材料和部件可以由涂覆的纤维制成,其表现出与未涂布的纤维制成的复合材料相比具有高强度和改善的机械性能。 或者,天然纤维增强复合材料由具有改善的机械性能和降低的吸水率的涂覆天然纤维制成。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING OPERATING DEFLECTION SHAPES OF A STRUCTURE USING OPTICAL TECHNIQUES

    公开(公告)号:US20220343526A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-27

    申请号:US17857279

    申请日:2022-07-05

    Inventor: Javad BAQERSAD

    Abstract: A system for measuring total operating deflection shapes of a structure includes one or more imagers, each including two cameras spaced apart from one another and each oriented and positioned to have corresponding fields of view of a different corresponding section of the structure, with the corresponding sections that may include overlap area of the structure within each of the different sections of the structure. Each of the cameras generates a corresponding data stream, which is communicated to a controller, which is configured to measure the response of the structure to an excitation, such as a vibration or an impulse. The system is configured to convert time-domain data from each of the data streams to the frequency-domain data using a Fourier Transform algorithm and stitching the shapes to obtain the total operating deflection shapes of the structure by scaling and stitching together the frequency-domain data.

    Power transfer system
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09929585B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-27

    申请号:US14844275

    申请日:2015-09-03

    Inventor: Hua Bai Xuan Zhou

    CPC classification number: H02J7/025 H02J17/00 H02J50/12

    Abstract: A power transfer system and method are provided for transferring power from an AC supply outputting a first AC voltage. The system includes a controller and a matrix converter coupled to the AC supply for converting the first AC voltage to a second AC voltage. A primary coil is connected to the matrix converter and a secondary coil is in communication with the primary coil for producing an induced AC voltage. A secondary rectifier is connected to the secondary coil for rectifying the induced AC voltage to produce a secondary DC voltage. A sensor is coupled to the secondary rectifier and to the controller for monitoring the secondary DC voltage and outputting a proportional signal. The controller is configured to control the matrix converter producing a desired second AC voltage at a desired operating frequency and maintain a predetermined secondary DC voltage in response to the signal from the sensor.

    Wear Resistant and Biocompatible Coatings for Medical Devices and Method of Fabrication
    8.
    发明申请
    Wear Resistant and Biocompatible Coatings for Medical Devices and Method of Fabrication 审中-公开
    医疗器械的耐磨性和生物相容性涂层及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160023240A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-28

    申请号:US14774318

    申请日:2014-03-10

    Abstract: A method of forming a biocompatible or biologically inert article for use in an application in which the article will make contact with at least one tissue, organ, or fluid within a human or animal body is provided. The method generally comprises providing an article having an external surface; selecting chemical precursors; using a means to direct one or more chemical precursors towards or to apply such chemical precursors to the external surface; activating the chemical precursors by exposing said precursors to atmospheric pressure plasma; and grafting and/or cross-linking the chemical precursors to form a solid coating adjacent to the external surface of the article.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种形成用于制品将与人或动物体内的至少一种组织,器官或流体接触的应用中的生物相容性或生物惰性制品的方法。 该方法通常包括提供具有外表面的制品; 选择化学前体; 使用一种方法将一种或多种化学前体引导到或将这种化学前体施用于外表面; 通过将所述前体暴露于大气压等离子体来活化化学前体; 和接枝和/或交联化学前体以形成邻近制品外表面的固体涂层。

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