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13-01-2017 дата публикации

Гиперзвуковая ударная аэродинамическая установка

Номер: RU0000167985U1

Полезная модель относится к области экспериментальной аэродинамики, в частности к вакуумным аэродинамическим установкам, обеспечивающим моделирование условий полета летательных аппаратов (ЛА) в верхних слоях атмосферы и в космическом пространстве и может быть использована для получения гиперзвукового потока газа с большими числами Маха в лабораторных условиях. Гиперзвуковая ударная аэродинамическая установка содержит образующие общий канал, последовательно между собой соединенные камеру высокого давления, цилиндрический канал и гиперзвуковое сопло, выходящее в вакуумную камеру, средства перекрытия канала, установленные между камерой высокого давления и цилиндрическим каналом и между цилиндрическим каналом и входом в сопло, и регистрирующую аппаратуру. При этом концевая часть сопла снабжена закрепляемым на нем съемным раструбом с внутренней поверхностью, являющейся продолжением поверхности сопла, при этом раструб выполнен в виде соединяемых между собой кольцевым уплотняемым элементом двух колец с образованием между их скошенными торцами кольцевой наклонной щели с регулируемым зазором, объем которой изолирован снаружи сопла кольцевым уплотняемым элементом от объема вакуумной камеры и соединен через управляемый клапан с источником вакуума, более высоким, чем в вакуумной камере. При этом ось кольцевой щели составляет угол α=20…70° с осью сопла. Технический результат заключается в повышении достоверности данных, получаемых при исследовании моделей гиперзвуковых летательных аппаратов в лабораторных исследованиях. 1 з.п.ф., 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 167 985 U1 (51) МПК G01M 9/02 (2006.01) G01M 7/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016138414, 28.09.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 28.09.2016 Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение науки Институт проблем механики им. А.Ю. ...

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09-06-2017 дата публикации

Устройство измерения виброперемещений

Номер: RU0000171692U1

Полезная модель относится к области машиностроения, а более конкретно к устройствам измерения виброперемещений.Устройство измерения виброперемещений содержит неподвижное основание, пьезопривод и подложкодержатель для крепления подложки, согласно предложенной полезной модели, включает поглотитель и счетчик, закрепленные на неподвижном основании, источник гамма-квантов, жестко закрепленный на подвижном торце пьезопривода с возможностью взаимодействия с поглотителем и счетчиком, регистрирующую электронную схему, при этом источник гамма-квантов и поглотитель выполнены идентичными по химическому состоянию мессбауэровских атомов и структуре, а счетчик связан с регистрирующей электронной схемой.Применение предлагаемого устройства измерения виброперемещений обеспечивает возможность измерения амплитуды виброперемещений. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 171 692 U1 (51) МПК G01M 7/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016116331, 26.04.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 26.04.2016 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 26.04.2016 (45) Опубликовано: 09.06.2017 Бюл. № 16 Адрес для переписки: 101000, Москва, ул. Мясницкая, 20, НИУ ВШЭ, отдел правового сопровождения научной деятельности и вопросов интеллектуальной собственности, Федулкину Д.П. (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: SU 1185072 A2, 15.10.1985. RU 2087876 C1, 20.08.1997. RU 130705 U1, 27.07.2013. US 4086808 A, 02.05.1978. 1 7 1 6 9 2 (73) Патентообладатель(и): федеральное государственное автономное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Национальный исследовательский университет "Высшая школа экономики" (RU) 09.06.2017 R U Дата регистрации: (72) Автор(ы): Ивашов Евгений Николаевич (RU), Федотов Константин Дмитриевич (RU), Яговцев Владимир Олегович (RU) 1 7 1 6 9 2 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Устройство измерения виброперемещений, содержащее неподвижное ...

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21-07-2017 дата публикации

Электродинамический вибростенд

Номер: RU0000172723U1

Полезная модель относится к электродинамическим вибростендам и может быть использована для возбуждения механических колебаний для испытания оборудования и в других технологиях, где используется вибрация. Электродинамический вибростенд содержит станину, на которой посредством боковых опор закреплен магнитопровод, образованный корпусом вибростенда, верхним и нижним фланцами и керном, подвижную систему, включающую звуковую катушку, размещенную в рабочем зазоре и жестко соединенную со столом вибростенда, при этом в качестве подвески подвижной системы использованы ролики, установленные на кронштейнах, закрепленных на верхнем фланце, и ролики нижней опоры, кроме того, магнитопровод включает катушки возбуждения, встречно-последовательно соединенные между собой, при этом звуковая катушка выполнена в виде трубчатой обмотки для прокачивания жидкости, а катушки возбуждения выполнены в виде обмоточного провода и охлаждаются потоком воздуха, создаваемым вентилятором. Катушки возбуждения выполнены из нескольких секций. Звуковая катушка выполнена двухслойной для обеспечения подвода жидкости в каждый слой и ее прохождения параллельными потоками. Технический результат заключается в увеличении надежности работы электродинамических вибростендов с выталкивающей силой более 80000 Н. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил. Ц 172723 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ х <“ $ < 8 а к (50) МПК СОМ 700 (2006.01) С05р 1902 (2006.01) ВОбВ 1/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2017111629, 06.04.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 06.04.2017 Дата регистрации: 21.07.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 06.04.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 21.07.2017 Бюл. № 21 Адрес для переписки: 129110, Москва, а/я 165, Зуйкову С.А. (72) Автор(ы): Макаревич Андрей Владимирович (КО), Сиволап Виктор Владимирович (КП) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Непубличное акционерное общество Специальное конструкторское бюро "Точрадиомаш" (КО) (56) Список ...

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30-11-2017 дата публикации

Многоплатформенный динамический моделирующий стенд

Номер: RU0000175329U1

Полезная модель относится к испытательной технике и может быть использована для моделирования динамических режимов эксплуатации объектов, состоящих из одного или двух конструктивно замкнутых модулей. Устройство содержит две механически синхронизированные испытательные платформы устройства канала крена, каждая из которых установлена на двух соосных полуосях в первой и второй каретках устройства канала тангажа, в свою очередь, также установленные на соосных полуосях на каретке устройства канала курса, установленной на неподвижном основании, причем одна или две полуоси одной или обеих кареток канала тангажа выполнены в виде кольца большого диаметра. Технический результат, достигаемый при использовании предлагаемого Устройства, заключается в расширении функциональных возможностей динамического моделирующего стенда, а также упрощении состава аппаратуры, необходимой для проведения испытаний многомодульных систем. Ц 1 175329 ко РОССИИСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) РО (11) С РО © < = $03) Ц Я а у а (51) МПК ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ СОМ 700 (2006.01) (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2017125479, 17.07.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 17.07.2017 Дата регистрации: 30.11.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 17.07.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 30.11.2017 Бюл. № 34 Адрес для переписки: 125319, Москва, ул. Викторенко, 7, ФГУП "ГосНИИАС", Патентное подразделение, Протасенко Г.А. (72) Автор(ы): Гагарин Сергей Алексеевич (КО), Захаров Андрей Григорьевич (КО), Буйновец Нина Викторовна (КО), Буслаев Алексей Васильевич (КО), Викторов Николай Григорьевич (КО), Груздев Юрий Алексеевич (КО), Логвинов Игорь Владимирович (КО), Лысиков Юрий Семенович (КП), Морозов Александр Сергеевич (КО), Хазанов Анатолий Вигдорович (КП) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное унитарное предприятие "Государственный научно-исследовательский институт авиационных систем" (ФГУП "ГосНИИАС") (ВУ) (56) Список документов, цитированных в ...

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31-05-2018 дата публикации

Стенд для измерения моментов инерции автомобилей

Номер: RU0000180035U1

Полезная модель относится к испытательной технике, а именно к стендам, предназначенным для определения моментов инерции автомобилей. Устройство имеет грузовую платформу, устанавливаемую на шарнирные опоры и пружины, которые имеют возможность перестановки, дополнительно содержит радиальные опорные подшипники с возможностью регулировки их положения. При этом грузовая платформа стенда меняет свою структуру в зависимости от выбранной оси колебаний и состоит из балок, соединяющихся друг с другом с помощью стандартных крепежных элементов. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении возможности кроме измерения моментов инерции относительно продольной и поперечной осей транспортного средства, также и измерения момента инерции относительно вертикальной оси транспортного средства. 4 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 180 035 U1 (51) МПК G01M 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01M 7/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2016136200, 08.09.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 31.05.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 31.05.2018 Бюл. № 16 Адрес для переписки: 603950, Нижегородская обл., г. Нижний Новгород, ул. Минина, 24, НГТУ, ОТТиИС (73) Патентообладатель(и): федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Нижегородский государственный технический университет им. Р.Е. Алексеева" (НГТУ) (RU) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: SU 868424 A1, 30.09.1981. SU U 1 1 8 0 0 3 5 R U (54) Стенд для измерения моментов инерции автомобилей (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к испытательной структуру в зависимости от выбранной оси технике, а именно к стендам, предназначенным колебаний и состоит из балок, соединяющихся для определения моментов инерции автомобилей. друг с другом с помощью стандартных Устройство имеет грузовую платформу, крепежных элементов. Технический результат устанавливаемую на шарнирные опоры и ...

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26-07-2018 дата публикации

Пневматический стенд для испытаний аппаратуры на прочность при воздействии вертикальных нагрузок

Номер: RU0000181812U1

Полезная модель относится к испытательной технике, в частности к устройствам для испытаний на ударные воздействия, характерные при транспортировке различных приборов и оборудования. Пневматический стенд содержит опорное основание с закрепленным на нем средством воздействия на подвижную платформу, предназначенную для закрепления испытуемого объекта, направляющие, жестко связанные с опорным основанием, нижний демпфер, расположенный между подвижной платформой и средством воздействия на нее. В качестве средства воздействия стенд снабжен управляемым пневмоцилиндром двухстороннего действия, обеспечивающим движение подвижной платформы вдоль цилиндрических направляющих посредством штока, связанного с подвижной платформой. На цилиндрических направляющих установлены линейные подшипники, снабженные фланцами для крепления к подвижной платформе. Стенд дополнительно содержит управляющий блок пневмоцилиндра, верхние демпферы заданной жесткости, размещенные на цилиндрических направляющих над подвижной платформой, ограничивающие движение подвижной платформы. Технический результат: получение заданных положительных и отрицательных ударных нагрузок за один цикл работы стенда, работа стенда в автоматическом режиме, сокращение времени испытаний, более точное воспроизведение ударной нагрузки. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 181 812 U1 (51) МПК G01M 7/08 (2006.01) G01N 3/307 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01M 7/08 (2006.01); G01N 3/307 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018115486, 24.04.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 26.07.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 26.07.2018 Бюл. № 21 Адрес для переписки: 630090, г. Новосибирск, ул. Пирогова, 2, Новосибирский государственный университет, отдел защиты и управления ИС (73) Патентообладатель(и): федеральное государственное автономное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Новосибирский национальный ...

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03-03-2020 дата публикации

Стенд технологический для сборки и регулировки соосного несущего винта

Номер: RU0000196515U1

Полезная модель относится к испытательной технике для проведения комплекса сборочно-доводочных и регулировочных работ на соосном несущем винте. Стенд содержит неподвижное опорное основание в виде подредукторной рамы, установленной на железобетонном основании, и имитатора главного редуктора с выходными соосными валами и смонтированным на них соосным несущим винтом. Стенд оснащен технологическими тендерными тягами, посредством которых выполняется статическая регулировка перемещения управляющих рычагов и соответственно ответное положение рукавов втулок несущих винтов, а сами втулки монтируются на соосных валах с использованием маркерной разметки, обеспечивающей расчетной угол фазового сдвига положения втулок между собой. Технический результат - снижение вертикальных вибраций вертолета и сближения концевых частей лопастей при их маховом движении. 8 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 196 515 U1 (51) МПК G01M 7/00 (2006.01) G01N 3/32 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01M 7/00 (2019.08); G01N 3/32 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019131775, 09.10.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Губарев Денис Борисович (RU) Дата регистрации: 03.03.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 03.03.2020 Бюл. № 7 1 9 6 5 1 5 R U (54) СТЕНД ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ ДЛЯ СБОРКИ И РЕГУЛИРОВКИ СООСНОГО НЕСУЩЕГО ВИНТА (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к испытательной регулировка перемещения управляющих рычагов технике для проведения комплекса сборочнои соответственно ответное положение рукавов доводочных и регулировочных работ на соосном втулок несущих винтов, а сами втулки несущем винте. Стенд содержит неподвижное монтируются на соосных валах с использованием опорное основание в виде подредукторной рамы, маркерной разметки, обеспечивающей расчетной установленной на железобетонном основании, и угол фазового сдвига положения втулок между имитатора главного редуктора с выходными собой. ...

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29-01-2021 дата публикации

Двухплоскостной стенд для испытаний на качку и способ его применения для испытания теплогидравлических моделей

Номер: RU0000202079U1

Заявленное техническое решение относится к области динамических испытаний, в частности к испытательному оборудованию теплогидравлических моделей, и может быть использовано для оценки динамических воздействий на теплогидравлические процессы и параметры их характеризующие (температура, расход, степень перемешивания и т.д.). Заявленный стенд содержит раскачивающуюся в двух плоскостях платформу, установленную на крестообразном подвесе, оснащен двумя взаимонезависимыми ортогональными плоскостями подвеса, двумя мотор-редукторами, состоящими из асинхронных двигателей, оснащенных преобразователями частоты, для регулирования числа оборотов, и червячными редукторами, оснащенными энкодерами угла поворота, кривошипно-шатунные механизмы с возможностью регулирования, преобразующие вращательное движение двигателей в колебания качающейся платформы, оснащенной 3-осевым акселерометром (датчик положения или ускорения), на которую помещается исследуемый объект. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении надежности передачи колебательного движения от заявленного устройства на теплогидравлическую модель, а также повышение точности в задании, а также отслеживании этих колебаний. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 202 079 U1 (51) МПК G01M 7/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01M 7/06 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020136082, 03.11.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 29.01.2021 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 03.11.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 29.01.2021 Бюл. № 4 2 0 2 0 7 9 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2554631 C2, 27.06.2015. RU 2367921 C2, 20.09.2009. RU 53416 U1, 10.05.2006. (54) Двухплоскостной стенд для испытаний на качку и способ его применения для испытания теплогидравлических моделей (57) Реферат: Заявленное техническое решение относится к регулирования числа оборотов, и червячными области динамических испытаний, в частности к редукторами ...

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for determining static and/or dynamic, loads using inverse dynamic calibration

Номер: US20120048026A1
Принадлежит: LMS International NV

Methods and systems are described for the identification and determination of loads by inverse analysis. A new combination of instrumentation and measurements is provided which allows accurate identification/measurement of static and/or dynamic forces, or loads, working on arbitrary test-objects or systems (i.e. test objects), through measurements of the results of the loads on the test object, signals like pressures, electrical potential, magnet flux displacement, strain, etc. This procedure allows the measurement/identification of arbitrary single or multiple loads, in arbitrary combinations, and multiple directions. The procedure also allows the measurement/identification of loads with arbitrary evolution in time, including static and dynamic loads.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Nondestructive Test For Flexible Composites

Номер: US20120151989A1
Принадлежит: Gates Corp

A method for testing internal differences in reinforced flexible composites including placing a flexible composite on a rigid support structure, tapping the composite with a tapper of predetermined mass, determining a value representative of the impact duration of the tap and/or computing a value representative of the local stiffness of the composite. The composite may be a power transmission belt or portion thereof with tensile cord reinforcement. The method is useful for comparing the degree of penetration of elastomer into the tensile cord, for example in a cast polyurethane toothed belt.

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16-08-2012 дата публикации

Method for analyzing structure safety

Номер: US20120204646A1

The present invention discloses a method for analyzing structure safety, and the method uses valid vibration measurement signals to obtain mutual feedbacks for a structural model analysis and a calibrated structural model to simulate a disaster situation to obtain the critical force exertion and deformation scale of a structure. The method is applied to capture the stability index of the structure to analyze the structure safety or applied for a structure safety evaluation or a health monitoring, or even for a structure multi-hazards safety determination.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Device for detecting shocks on a structure

Номер: US20120234110A1
Автор: Jerome Dubost
Принадлежит: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS

A detection device ( 10 ) for shocks on a part ( 20 ) comprises a base ( 11 ) intended to be fixed by a lower face ( 111 ) onto a surface of the part ( 20 ) where the occurrence of a shock is to be detected and comprises one or more detectors ( 12 ) fixed at the base ( 11 ) and protruding with respect to the base, a detector ( 12 ) being deformed in a persistent way with a magnitude equal to or greater than a threshold magnitude As when it is subjected to a shock with an energy equal to or greater than a threshold energy Es. Under the effect of such a shock with energy Es or greater, a detector ( 12 ) is simply deformed or broken such that the visual inspection allows the occurrence of the shock to be detected.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Method for evaluating hit feeling

Номер: US20120266652A1
Принадлежит: Dunlop Sports Co Ltd

An evaluation method for hit feeling of a sport implement according to the present invention includes an acceleration measurement step for measuring acceleration of a sport hitting tool 4 and a data analysis step for analyzing data obtained in the measurement. In the data analysis step, an amount of change in acceleration in a first cycle of vibration after hitting is calculated. The evaluation method evaluates hit feeling to be felt by a person, using the amount of change in the acceleration. Preferably, in the data analysis step, an amount of change in acceleration in the first cycle of predetermined time is calculated. The predetermined time is within 1.5 msec from the time of hitting. Preferably, the sport hitting tool 4 has the hitting section detachably attached to a shaft section.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Detecting system for host vibration test and related method

Номер: US20120310554A1
Автор: Yi-Jiun Lin
Принадлежит: Wistron Corp

A method for host vibration test is disclosed in the present invention. The method includes outputting an initial power spectrum density to a testing platform by a data acquisition device so as to vibrate the testing platform according to the initial power spectrum density. A host is disposed on a supporter, and the supporter is set on the testing platform. The method further includes installing a first accelerometer on the supporter, generating a first power spectrum density according to data detected by the first accelerometer, installing a second accelerometer on the testing platform, generating a second power spectrum density according to data detected by the second accelerometer, and the data acquisition device executing the vibration test of a host according to the first power spectrum density and the second power spectrum density.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Shock and impact testing device and method

Номер: US20130014558A1

A shock and impact testing device includes a shock and impact module and a control module. The shock and impact module includes a base, a platform, an elastic cushion positioned on the base, an elastic impact pad positioned on the platform facing the cushion, and a lifting structure connected to the platform to drive the platform to rise and then release the platform to allow the platform to fall down until the impact pad hits the cushion. The control module includes an interface configured for inputting impact parameters, a converting unit and a control unit. The converting unit calculates corresponding testing parameters according to the impact parameters. The control module controls the lifting structure to drive the platform to rise according to the testing parameters.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Pile testing system

Номер: US20130086974A1
Автор: Frank Rausche
Принадлежит: Pile Dynamics Inc

A pile testing system for determining the load capacity of an in place pile and the system including a transducer assembly having a top extent and a bottom extent, the transducer assembly being generally fixed relative the pile top when in use and having a side wall transverse to the pile top and extending about a transducer axis, the transducer assembly further including at least one strain transducer joined to the wall of the transducer assembly, the at least one strain transducer configured to measure the applied load, the system further including at least one accelerometer fixed relative to the associated pile, the at least one accelerometer configured to calculate the movement of the associated pile when subjected to the applied load wherein the load capacity of the associated in place pile can be calculated based on the comparison between the applied load and the movement of the pile.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

High Frequency Vibration System

Номер: US20130104662A1
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A method and apparatus for testing an object. A testing unit comprises a base structure, a contact structure, and piezoelectric transducers. The piezoelectric transducers are located between the base structure and the contact structure. A preload is present on the piezoelectric transducers.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

System and method for obtaining and de-noising vibratory data

Номер: US20130110476A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

In one aspect, a method for de-noising vibratory data of a test component is disclosed. The method may generally include obtaining data related to a plurality of modeled mode shapes of a finite element model of a test component, obtaining data related to a plurality of experimental mode shapes of the test component from a plurality of non-contact vibration measurement devices and de-noising with a computing device the plurality of experimental mode shapes using the plurality of modeled mode shapes to create a plurality of de-noised mode shapes for the test component.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for evaluating dynamic forces

Номер: US20130111973A1
Принадлежит: Texas Instruments Inc

In a method and apparatus for determining the level of dynamic force required to cause damage to an electronic device, the electronic device may be placed beneath a ram assembly of a dynamic impact testing device. Thereafter, the ram assembly may be used to impact the electronic device to determine a threshold level of dynamic force that will cause damage to the electronic device. The ram assembly may then be used to impact a load cell with the threshold level of dynamic force so that the load cell generates a data output.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING METAL SURFACE TREATMENT

Номер: US20130133398A1
Принадлежит: HYDRO HONING LABORATORIES, INC.

A method for measuring a metal surface treatment of a metal component includes creating a solid model of the metal component, identifying surface locations on the metal component at which a set of structural properties is specified by design, and identifying a simulated location on the solid model corresponding to the identified surface location on the metal component. The method includes preparing a simulation fixture plan for fabricating a simulation fixture having an element for supporting a test strip holder thereon at the identified simulated location, and then fabricating the simulation fixture. A test strip holder is positioned at the identified simulated location on the simulation fixture, and a test strip is positioned in the test strip holder. The simulation fixture is subjected to the metal surface treatment wherein the simulation fixture has the test strip holder positioned thereon and the test strip holder has the test strip positioned thereon. 1. A method for measuring a metal surface treatment of a metal component comprising:creating a solid model of the metal component;identifying at least one surface location on the metal component at which a set of structural properties is specified by design;identifying a simulated location on the solid model corresponding to the at least one identified surface location on the metal component;preparing a simulation fixture plan for fabricating a simulation fixture having an element for supporting a test strip holder thereon at the identified simulated location;fabricating the simulation fixture;positioning at least one test strip holder at the identified simulated location on the simulation fixture;positioning a test strip in the test strip holder; andsubjecting the simulation fixture to the metal surface treatment wherein the simulation fixture has the test strip holder positioned thereon and the test strip holder has the test strip positioned thereon.2. The method for measuring a metal surface treatment of a ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Methods and devices for testing blow-out panels

Номер: US20130133414A1
Принадлежит: ALENIA AERMACCHI SPA

Blow-out testing devices which include a box-like housing defining two contiguous inner chambers communicating directly with one another through an inner aperture which is closable by applying a blow-out panel thereupon are provided. In such devices at least one of the two chambers is provided with a hermetically closable door. Both chambers are pressurized and sealed. Opening the door, an instant pressure drop is caused in one of the two chambers. The pressure within the other chamber causes the panel to break. Methods for blow-out testing are also provided.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR IN-FLIGHT ASSESSMENT OF FREEDOM FROM FLUTTER OF AN AIRPLANE

Номер: US20130158891A1
Принадлежит: INSTYTUT LOTNICTWA W WARSZAWIE

A computer-implemented method for in-flight assessment of freedom from flutter of an airplane, involving analyzing the airplane structure vibrations based on signals indicated by sensors located on the airplane structure. The computations are performed in real-time based on current measurement data collected from the sensors. For measurement data from individual sensors there are determined mode shapes of vibrations. The relevancy of modes of vibrations is determined by subtracting from the vibrations signal the particular mode of vibrations and calculating the value of decrease in the rest sum of squares. 3. The method according to claim 2 , characterized in that the sampled segment of a signal having the length of N samples is zero-padded in order to obtain an output sequence having the length of N=2 claim 2 , wherein i is a natural number and the Fast Fourier Transform is calculated for the output sequence.4. The method according to claim 2 , characterized in that the Fast Fourier Transform is calculated by using tables of values of sine and cosine functions for angles dependent on the number of samples and on the sampling frequency claim 2 , prepared after the start of the system.5101111. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that an image visualizing the vibrations measured by the sensors is generated as the image comprising an image of the airplane structure () and its deviations () resulting from the vibrations claim 1 , whereas the deviations with parameters above threshold values are marked with a color different than the color of the deviations with parameters below threshold values.6. The method according to claim 5 , characterized in that the vibrations are visualized by using a method involving calculation of a phase shift or a method involving calculation of a movement phase at specified points in time.7. A measurement system for in-flight assessment of freedom from flutter of an airplane equipped with vibrations sensors located on the ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

IMPACTING HEAD AND IMPACT TESTING DEVICE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130160519A1
Принадлежит:

An impacting head using in an impact testing device comprises a substrate made of aluminum or aluminum alloy and a rubber head made of polyurethane resin, the substrate and the rubber head are bonded together by adhesive layer mainly containing epoxy resin. The impacting head has low cost and a long service life. Furthermore, the impacting head produces a display of trapezoidal waves following impact tests which meets the requirements of the IEC 60068-2-27 2008 standard. 1. An impacting head used in an impact testing device , the impacting head comprising:a substrate made of aluminum or aluminum alloy;a rubber head made of polyurethane resin; andan adhesive layer between the substrate and the rubber head, the adhesive layer mainly containing epoxy resin.2. The impacting head as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane resin comprises elements of carbon claim 1 , oxygen claim 1 , and chlorine claim 1 , wherein the atomic percentage of the carbon is about 75% to about 77% claim 1 , the atomic percentage of the oxygen is about 19% to about 21% claim 1 , and the atomic percentage of the chlorine is about 4% to about 4.3%.3. The impacting head as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rubber head has a density of about 1.12 to about 1.14 g/cm.4. The impacting head as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rubber head has a shore A hardness of about 25 to about 27.5. The impacting head as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate defines a circular groove for receiving the rubber head.6. The impacting head as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the rubber head comprises a distal surface claim 5 , an intermediate portion claim 5 , and an engaging portion claim 5 , the engaging portion is cylindrical and partially receives in the groove claim 5 , the intermediate portion extends from the engaging portion claim 5 , and the cross-sectional diameter of the intermediate portion decreases from the engaging portion to the distal surface claim 5 , the distal surface extends from the ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

System and method for determining structural characteristics of an object

Номер: US20130174639A1
Принадлежит: Perimetrics LLC

The present invention relates generally to a system and method for measuring the structural characteristics of an object. The object is subjected to an energy application processes and provides an objective, quantitative measurement of structural characteristics of an object. The system may include a device, for example, a percussion instrument, capable of being reproducibly placed against the object undergoing such measurement for reproducible positioning. The structural characteristics as defined herein may include vibration damping capacities, acoustic damping capacities, structural integrity or structural stability.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

SIGNAL PROCESSING OF LAMB WAVE DATA FOR PIPE INSPECTION

Номер: US20130180337A1
Принадлежит: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC

The invention relates to systems and methods for conducting an ultrasonic, nondestructive evaluation and inspection of a pipe using Lamb-type wave transducers to detect the presence of defects, flaws, discontinuities and the like. The transducers are positioned within the interior space of the pipe. Two transducers are positioned facing each other such that the ultrasonic beam emitted from each of the transducers is directed toward the other transducer and the portion of pipe to be inspected. The coverage of the transducers is verified and the results are processed using a combination of a cross correlation filter and a signal processing tool. 1. An ultrasonic , nondestructive evaluation system to inspect a pipe for the presence of a defect , comprising:a first transducer and a second transducer which are Lamb-type wave transducers and structured to be positioned within an interior space of the pipe, the first transducer is positioned at a first location to emit an ultrasonic beam in a clockwise direction from the first location toward the portion of the pipe which is to be examined and toward the second transducer, and a second transducer is positioned at a second location to emit an ultrasonic beam in a counter-clockwise direction from the second location toward the portion of the pipe which is to be examined and toward the first transducer, the first and second transducers are spaced a distance apart from each other, the distance is at least twice the distance of a dead zone;a verification component for confirming a distance of propagation of the ultrasonic beam for each of the first and second transducers; anda processing component comprising a combination of a cross correlation filter and a signal processing tool.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a control component adapted to control the emission of the beam from the first and second transducers claim 1 , and to steer and focus the beam in order to conduct a non-destructive examination of the ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR SIMULATING EXPLOSIVE BLAST AND IMAGING BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN

Номер: US20130186173A1

A device and method for simulating a blast shock wave of the type produced by explosive devices such as bombs. A pneumatic charge releases a blast shock wave along a conduit which terminates in a first outlet that communicates with the atmosphere and a second outlet that is sealed to a specimen chamber. The first outlet has a quick release valve that prevents venting of the pneumatic charge to the atmosphere until the pressure at the valve reaches a predetermined level that opens the valve. The pneumatic charge therefore initially flows through the second outlet to direct the blast into the specimen chamber, until subsequent opening of the quick release valve redirects the gas flow out of the first outlet and rapidly reduces pressure in the chamber. The blast wave closely simulates the Friedlander curve, and its effects are viewed during instead of only after the blast is completed. 1. A device for simulating an explosive blast shock wave , comprising:a source of compressed gas;a primary conduit for conveying gas from the source of compressed gas along a primary axis of gas flow, wherein the primary conduit comprises a release valve that opens when gas pressure at the release valve reaches a predetermined pressure;a secondary conduit extending at an angle to the primary conduit axis of gas flow, wherein the secondary conduit terminates in an outlet orifice that directs gas from the primary conduit toward a target region, and the secondary conduit exits the primary conduit between the source of compressed gas and the release valve;a trigger for releasing the compressed gas into the primary conduit toward the release valve to generate a simulated blast shock wave flow of gas through the outlet orifice, wherein a pressure amplitude of the blast shock wave increases until the release valve in the primary conduit opens and reduces pressure in the secondary conduit and at the outlet orifice.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the secondary conduit is substantially ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE DEVICE

Номер: US20130192336A1
Автор: OConnor Sean James
Принадлежит: Delloch Limited

There is provided a protective device, and in particular a device to assist in minimising injury to a person's hips caused by a fall. The device includes a plurality of guards, and a securing portion to hold the guards in position adjacent to and over top of a person's hip joints. The guards are formed from rigid material so as to transfer the force of an impact into soft tissue and muscle surrounding the person's hip joints. Community assembly alerts is configured to alert a monitoring service upon detection that a fall has occurred. 120-. (canceled)21. A protective device , includinga guard formed from a rigid body,a securing portion configured to position the guard against a person's body so as to facilitate the guard protecting the person's hip joint against an impact,an impact sensor to determine when an impact has occurred, anda communication assembly,characterised in thatthe communication assembly is configured to alert a monitoring service when the impact sensor detects that a fall has occurred.2221. The protective device as claimed in , wherein the guard includes a recess in an inner surface to receive the greater trocanter of the person's hip joint.23. The protective device as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the guard is configured to transfer the force of an impact into soft tissue surrounding the person's hip joint.24. The protective device as claimed in claim 23 , wherein the guard includes a bearing surface that sits against the soft tissue around the person's hip joint so as to transfer the force of an impact to the soft tissue.25. The protective device as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the securing portion is a holster formed from a belt and a plurality of pockets.26. The device as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the pockets are movable along the belt's length.27. The protective device as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the belt is a lifting belt to facilitate lifting of the person after an impact occurs.28. The protective device as claimed in claim 21 , ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus for measuring impact absorption rate of impact absorption member

Номер: US20130205868A1
Автор: Daihan CHO, Kyoungwoo PARK
Принадлежит: Samsung Display Co Ltd

An impact absorption rate measuring apparatus includes a measuring unit configured to support an impact absorption member and to measure an impact absorption rate of the impact absorption member, an impact conversion member on the impact absorption member, the impact absorption member being stacked between the measuring unit and the impact conversion member, and a fall member configured to fall on an upper surface of the impact conversion member, the upper surface of the impact conversion member facing away from the impact absorption member.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

FREQUENCY-ADAPTABLE STRUCTURAL HEALTH AND USAGE MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130211737A1
Принадлежит:

A structural health monitoring system comprising intelligent sensors, wherein the intelligent sensors are individually programmable and can be tuned to listen to specific frequencies based on a scaling factor based on the sensor's location in the system being monitored, a set of pre-known frequencies based on the sensor's location in the system being monitored, and the output of a central frequency-based system sensor. 1. A health and usage monitoring system on a dynamic mechanical system , comprising at least a first intelligent sensor , a central control module , and a communication network connecting the at least a first intelligent sensor and the central control module , wherein the at least a first intelligent sensor comprises:a signal processing circuit,software executing on said signal processing circuit,a sensor capable of sensing vibrations in at least one axis of motion,a communications device for transmitting data to and receiving data from a remote location, anda mount,wherein the intelligent sensor is mounted near a first component on the dynamic mechanical system and monitors the operation of the first component.2. The health and usage monitoring system of wherein the dynamic mechanical system is selected from the group: aircraft claim 1 , land vehicle claim 1 , assembly line claim 1 , and manufacturing facility.3. The health and usage monitoring system of wherein said remote location is a second intelligent sensor mounted near a second component on the dynamic mechanical system claim 1 , wherein data received from the second intelligent sensor is used by the software means to configure the operation of the at least a first sensor.4. The health and usage monitoring system of wherein data received from the second intelligent sensor comprises a digital representation of an operating frequency of the second component on the vehicle claim 3 , and the digital representation is used to derive key system frequencies to which the at least a first intelligent ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

IMPACT TESTING DEVICE

Номер: US20130213113A1
Принадлежит:

An impact testing device used for testing impact resistance of electronic devices is provided. The impact testing device includes a supporting assembly for supporting the electronic device, a falling assembly for an impact head to fall through to hit the testing points of the electronic device on the supporting assembly, and a controller box, electrically connected to the supporting assembly. The controller box controls the supporting assembly to adjust the positions of the electronic device for the impact head to hit different testing points of the electronic device. 1. An impact testing device used for testing impact resistance of electronic devices , the impact testing device comprising:a falling assembly for an impact head to fall through to hit the testing points of the electronic device at a desired height;a supporting assembly for supporting the electronic device; anda controller box electrically connected to the falling assembly and the supporting assembly, the controller box controlling the falling assembly to adjust the falling height of the impact head, and controlling the supporting assembly to adjust the positions of the electronic device for the impact head to hit different testing points of the electronic device.2. The impact testing device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the supporting assembly comprises a first adjusting module and a second adjusting module located on the first adjusting module for supporting the electronic device thereon claim 1 , the first adjusting module drives the second adjusting module and the electronic device to remove along a first direction claim 1 , the second adjusting module drives the electronic device to remove along a second direction which is vertically to the first direction.3. The impact testing device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first adjusting module comprises a first cylinder claim 2 , two first sliding rails claim 2 , and a connecting board claim 2 , the two first sliding rails are arranged in ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

Fatigue testing device for wind turbine blade testing, a method of testing wind turbine blades and a control system for a blade testing actuator

Номер: US20130213136A1
Автор: Stuart Guy
Принадлежит: Vestas Wind Systems AS

The invention provides a fatigue exciter for wind turbine blades. Wind turbine blades require excitation at or near their natural frequency to induce bending moments that simulate in service loadings and must be easily controllable and with the minimum of unnecessary added mass or force. The invention provides a device and a method by which force controlled feedback is used for finding an optimal excitation frequency. This force could be provided e.g. by a digital signal generator.

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLUSTER VALIDATION

Номер: US20130228017A1
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A seismic vibrator has a baseplate composed at least partially of a composite material. The baseplate has a body composed of the composite material and has top and bottom plates composed of a metallic material. The top plate supports isolators for isolating the vibrator's mass and frame from the baseplate. Internally, the composite body has a central structure to which couple stilts for supporting the mass and a piston for the vibrator's actuator. A lattice structure surrounds the central structure. This lattice structure has radial ribs extending from the central structure and has radial ribs interconnecting the radial ribs. 1. A seismic vibrator , comprising:a baseplate at least partially composed of a composite material;a mass movably disposed relative to the baseplate and imparting vibrational energy thereto;an actuator coupled to the mass and moving the mass relative to the baseplate; anda controller communicatively coupled to the actuator and controlling operation of the actuator.2. The vibrator of claim 1 , wherein the composite material comprises carbon fiber.3. The vibrator of claim 1 , wherein the baseplate comprises a core body composed of the composite material.4. The vibrator of claim 3 , wherein the core body comprises:a bottom surface having a round perimeter, anda top surface having a rectangular perimeter with shelves extending beyond the round perimeter of the bottom surface.5. The vibrator of claim 3 , wherein the baseplate comprises a top plate disposed on a top surface of the core body.6. The vibrator of claim 5 , wherein the top plate is composed of a metallic material.7. The vibrator of claim 5 , comprising first isolators disposed on the top plate and isolating the mass and the baseplate.8. The vibrator of claim 5 , further comprising:a frame supporting the baseplate; andsecond isolators disposed on the top plate and isolating the frame and the baseplate.9. The vibrator of claim 8 , further comprising piston members disposed on the top plate ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Seat belt test apparatus

Номер: US20130233050A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A test apparatus collects performance data for a seat belt system having components providing operating stages of pre-tensioning, locking, and load limiting of the seat belt. A bench plate mounts the components of the seat belt system and includes first and second pulleys spaced apart on the bench plate and having the seat belt extending horizontally therebetween. At least one load sensor senses the load experienced by the seat belt. A resistor engages the seat belt between the first and second pulleys and pulls downwardly to introduce slack in the seat belt. An impactor mass is suspended above the seat belt and is released to free-fall onto the seat belt and impose a load on the seat belt simulating the load of a seated occupant being imposed on the seat belt. A control module energizes the pre-tensioning stage and a plotter records force versus time performance data.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

VARIABLE FREQUENCY IMPACT TEST

Номер: US20130239652A1
Принадлежит: Varel Europe S.A.S

A target cylinder, a method for testing a superhard component thereon, and a method for selecting an untested component for use in field applications. The target cylinder includes a first end, a second end, and a side wall extending from the first end to the second end. At least one of the second end and the sidewall is an exposed portion that makes contact with the superhard component to determine at least one property of the superhard component. The target cylinder is formed from a first material evenly distributed throughout a second material. Upon testing superhard components at one or more impact frequencies, untested superhard components are selected based upon field anticipated impact frequencies. 1. A target cylinder , comprising:a first material component; and a first end;', 'a second end; and', 'a sidewall extending circumferentially from the first end to the second end,, 'a second material component comprising a matrix material cementing the first material component therein, the first and second material components forming a shape comprisingwherein at least one of the first end, the second end, and the sidewall is an exposed portion, the first material being distributed substantially evenly throughout the second material, andwherein the exposed portion makes contact with a superhard component to facilitate determination of at least one property of the superhard component.2. The target cylinder of claim 1 , wherein the at least one property comprises abrasive wear resistance.3. The target cylinder of claim 1 , wherein the at least one property comprises impact resistance.4. The target cylinder of claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises silica.5. The target cylinder of claim 1 , wherein the first material is spherically shaped.6. The target cylinder of claim 1 , wherein the second material comprises cement.7. A method for testing a superhard component on a target cylinder claim 1 , comprising:obtaining a first superhard component; a first material ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR DETECTING DEFECTS ON AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE IMPELLER WHEEL

Номер: US20130239653A1
Принадлежит: SNECMA

A method and an on-board system for detecting impact on an impeller wheel of an aircraft engine. Deflection signals representative of the deflections on the blades of the impeller wheel are acquired. Each of the deflection signals is correlated with a pulse signal typical of an impact on a sound blade at the rotation frequency of the engine, in order to identify impacts on the impeller wheel. The impact signals are extracted from among the deflection signals. The impact signals are transmitted to the ground in order that the signals are analysed to detect defects on the blades of the impeller wheel. 1. A method for detecting defects on an impeller wheel of an engine for an aircraft , said method comprising:acquiring deflection signals representative of deflections on blades of said impeller wheel,identifying impact by correlating each of said deflection signals with a detection pulse signal typical of an impact on a sound blade at a rotation frequency of the engine,extracting impact signals from among said deflection signals,applying a modal analysis to each of said impact signals to identify modal parameters relative to each impacted blade, andmonitoring an evolution of said modal parameters in order to detect defects on said blades.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said acquiring claim 1 , said identifying and said extracting are carried out on-board the aircraft whereas applying said modal analysis and said monitoring of the modal parameters are carried out on the ground.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said impact signals are transmitted to the ground and/or saved in a storage device.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said identifying comprises a first correlation carried out in an independent manner on each blade to identify the blade impacted first and a second correlation to identify successive blade impacts.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising validating the modal parameters identified for each impacted ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Golf shaft assembly oscillation analyzer

Номер: US20130247670A1
Автор: Barry Lyn Holtzman
Принадлежит: Individual

An analyzer that can provide information concerning a golf shaft assembly's oscillation properties, its natural frequency and its flat line oscillation planes. In the embodiments presented, a clamping assembly holds both the golf shaft assembly and an oscillator. Oscillation of the golf shaft assembly and that of the oscillator with known oscillation properties provides information about the golf shaft assembly's oscillation properties. Some of the test procedures presented are made possible by oscillation coupling between the golf shaft assembly and the oscillator. Oscillator assemblies are presented which have adjustable natural frequencies and one has a preferred oscillation deflection plane.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for testing and calibrating an accelerometer of an electronic device

Номер: US20130263642A1
Принадлежит: BlackBerry Ltd

A method and system for testing and calibrating an accelerometer of an electronic device are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is a test system for an electronic device having an accelerometer with three mutually orthogonal sensing axes, the test system comprising: a test fixture having: a nest defining a cavity for receiving an electronic device; wherein the nest is configured so that, when the test fixture is substantially horizontal, a two-dimensional sensing plane defined by two of the sensing axes of the accelerometer is substantially horizontal and the third sensing axis is perpendicular to the two-dimensional sensing plane and substantially parallel to the force of gravity.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

COLLISION TEST APPARATUS, VEHICLE DESIGN METHOD, AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20130283902A1
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A collision test apparatus includes actuators that move a vehicle structural member toward the side of a carrying unit on which a dummy is carried. The actuators can be driven independently of each other. Therefore, the actuators move the vehicle structural member at respectively different driving speeds. In other words, the collision test apparatus does not simply move the vehicle structural member such that the vehicle structural member collides with the dummy, but also causes the vehicle structural member to collide with the dummy while moving the vehicle structural member at different speeds in different positions. 1. A collision test apparatus that simulates a vehicle collision by causing a collision between a dummy and a vehicle structural member , comprising:a carrying unit on which the dummy is carried;an input unit that moves the vehicle structural member toward the carrying unit side;a fixing unit that fixes the vehicle structural member; anda ball joint that is provided on a movement direction side end portion of the input unit and connects the input unit to the fixing unit,wherein the input unit is provided in a plurality, and the plurality of input units are driven independently of each other.2. The collision test apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga sled carriage that moves in a predetermined direction,wherein the carrying unit is provided on the sled carriage,the input unit is constituted by an actuator that is driven in the predetermined direction,the input unit is provided on the sled carriage, andthe fixing unit is supported by the plurality of input units.3. The collision test apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of input units include input units that are set in vehicle up-down direction positions at least at a height of a waist portion of the dummy and a height of a chest portion of the dummy.4. A collision test apparatus that simulates a vehicle side-on collision by causing a collision between a dummy and a ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Entropy-based impact load identification

Номер: US20130298690A1
Автор: Douglas E. Adams, Ray Bond
Принадлежит: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Methods and apparatus for identifying the location of the load on a structure. Various embodiments include calculating a plurality of potential loading sites, assessing the statistical order of each of those predictions, and selecting regions of the structure where the load most likely occurred based on the orderliness (or randomness) of the assessments.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

System Force-Deformation Modeling Apparatuses and Methods

Номер: US20130311126A1
Принадлежит: Biodynamic Research Corporation

System force-deformation measuring apparatuses (e.g., an apparatus that applies a quasi-static force), such as those, for example, configured to generate data (e.g., non-generic or accident-specific data) that assists in the reconstruction of vehicle collisions. 170-. (canceled)71. An apparatus comprising:a frame;a mount movably coupled to the frame, the mount configured to be coupled to a vehicle bumper or a vehicle component; andan actuator configured to move the mount relative to the frame;72. The apparatus of claim 71 , further comprising a second mount coupled in fixed relation to the frame claim 71 , the second mount configured to be coupled to a vehicle bumper or vehicle component claim 71 , where the apparatus is configured to be actuated to compress the vehicle bumper or vehicle component on the first movable mount into the vehicle bumper or vehicle component on the second fixed mount.73. The apparatus of claim 71 , further comprising at least one sensor configured to measure the force applied to the movable mount by the actuator.74. The apparatus of claim 71 , where the movable mount comprises load-bearing rollers configured to roll in contact with the frame when the mount moves relative to the frame.75. The apparatus of claim 71 , where the actuator comprises one or more items selected from the group consisting of: a motor claim 71 , a screw jack claim 71 , a ball screw claim 71 , roller screw claim 71 , a hoist claim 71 , a winch claim 71 , a rack and pinion claim 71 , a chain drive claim 71 , a belt drive claim 71 , a rigid chain claim 71 , a hydraulic piston claim 71 , and a rigid belt.76. The apparatus of claim 71 , further comprising at least one displacement sensor configured to measure displacement of the movable mount relative to the frame.77. The apparatus of claim 71 , where at least one image sensor is configured to record images of the apparatus.78. The apparatus of claim 71 , where at least one audio sensor is configured to detect sounds ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Electronic apparatus, a method for estimating a break, and a method for estimating a fatigue life

Номер: US20130312523A1
Принадлежит: Individual

According to one embodiment, a first joint unit and a second joint unit are disposed with space on a heat radiation substrate. A joint area of the second joint unit is larger than that of the first joint unit. An insulated substrate is disposed on the first joint unit and the second joint unit. A corner region of the insulated substrate contacts the first joint unit. A first sensor to measure an acceleration of vibration applied to the insulated substrate is disposed thereon. The first sensor is more adjacent to the first joint unit than the second joint unit. A response spectrum of the acceleration is calculated. An extension status of joint failure of the first joint unit is decided by comparing a frequency of a maximum peak of the response spectrum with a reference frequency. A break of the second joint unit is estimated based on the extension status

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

TEST SPECIMEN WITH IMPACT DETECTION MEANS

Номер: US20130333442A1
Принадлежит: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

The present invention relates to a test specimen for visualizing mechanical impact in a mass production process, wherein the specimen comprises of a body, at least one impact detection means at least partially covering a carrier structure of the body and adapted to visualize mechanical impact impinging on the body. A protective coating or layer covers the impact detection means entirely. 111-. (canceled)12. A test specimen for visualizing mechanical impact in a mass production process , the specimen comprises:a body,at least one impact detection means at least partially covering a carrier structure of the body and being adapted to visualize mechanical impact impinging on the body characterized in that the impact detection means is entirely covered with a protective coating or layer.1315. The test specimen according to claim 12 , wherein the impact detection means () plastically deforms in response to a mechanical impact.14. The test specimen according to claim 12 , wherein the impact detection means comprises an impact- or pressure-sensitive coloring agent.15. The test specimen according to claim 14 , wherein the coloring agent comprises dye-doped micro-capsules claim 14 , adapted to release a dye in response to a mechanical impact above a pre-defined threshold.16. The test specimen according to claim 12 , wherein the carrier structure comprises an aluminum hollow body.17. The test specimen according to claim 12 , wherein the impact detection means comprises a layer of wax adhesively attached to the carrier structure.18. The test specimen according to claim 12 , wherein the impact detection means comprises a tubular shaped polymeric body frictionally engaged with the carrier structure.19. The test specimen according to claim 18 , wherein the polymeric body is attached to the carrier structure by means of an O-ring disposed between an outside wall of the carrier structure and an inside facing wall of the polymeric body.20. The test specimen according to claim 12 , ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Device for exciting a landing gear of an aircraft while on the ground

Номер: US20130340528A1
Принадлежит: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS

A device for exciting a landing gear of an aircraft while it is on the ground. The device includes an oblong bracing foot, a movable support on which the oblong foot is mounted and an arrangement for setting the gear into vibration.

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

FIELD TESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE DYNAMIC ELASTIC MODULUS OF ASPHALT

Номер: US20140026635A1
Автор: Zorn Bernd
Принадлежит:

Field testing apparatus includes load device with drop weight for generating force impact and load stamp for introducing the force impact into asphalt. Load stamp is guided in a guide element. The load stamp is guided with its stamp face resting flat on the asphalt surface for testing. Time dependence of acceleration of load stamp is measured with acceleration sensor and movement of the load stamp is measured with displacement sensor. When impact force generated by the device is applied, the load stamp penetrates into the asphalt for testing. This penetration has a dynamic and a static depth (s, s). Load stamp is subjected to force impacts: For each force impact, time dependence of acceleration of load stamp and movement of load stamp are measured and temporarily stored, until static penetration depth (s) is smaller than or equal to the predetermined minimum static penetration depth (s). 2. The field testing apparatus according to claim 1 ,{'b': 17', '3, 'wherein a support plate () is arranged on one end of the guide element (),'}{'b': 17', '18', '17', '3, 'wherein the support plate () includes a support surface () and the support plate () is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the guide element ().'}33152914915. The field testing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the guide element () comprises a circular-cylindrical guide sleeve () and the load stamp () comprises a circular-cylindrical stamp shaft () with a circular stamp face () claim 1 , and the stamp shaft () is inserted into the guide sleeve () so as to freely move in the longitudinal direction.4. The field testing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein{'b': 14', '2', '8, 'the stamp face () of the load stamp () has a diameter of 10 mm to 60 mm, the drop weight () has a mass of about 8 kg to about 20 kg, and'}{'b': 8', '4', '5', '4', '8', '2, 'the drop height of the drop weight () determined by the length of the guide rod () and the position of the release device () on the guide rod () ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

CASE FOR IMPACT DETECTOR, IMPACT DETECTOR, AND PACKAGE

Номер: US20140047897A1
Автор: NARUISHI Moku
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a case for an impact detector, including: a front case; a weight to move from an initial position when a detection target of the impact detector inclines more than a predetermined angle; a first rear case to be covered by the front case, including a guide member set at a first inclination angle, through which the weight moves; a second rear case to be covered by the front case, including a guide member set at a second inclination angle different from the first inclination angle, through which the weight moves; and a resistance reducer to reduce moving resistance of the weight. In the optimal case for the impact detector, the front case is used in common for the first rear case and the second rear case, the weight can move smoothly in either case, and the impact can be easily detected. 1. A case for an impact detector having a weight to move from an initial position when a detection target of the impact detector inclines more than a predetermined angle , comprising:a first case to cover a second case including a first guide to guide the weight, or a third case including a second guide to guide the weight and to form a different angle from the first guide; anda resistance reducer to reduce moving resistance of the weight, including a first resistance reducer disposed at a same angle as the first guide and a second resistance reducer disposed apart from the first resistance reducer;wherein the weight contacts the second resistance reducer when the first case is attached to the second case; and the weight contacts the first resistance reducer and the second resistance reducer when the first case is attached to the third case.2. The case for the impact detector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second resistance reducer is disposed parallel to the first resistance reducer.3. The case for the impact detector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the first resistance reducer and the second resistance reducer includes:rails extending from ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Mount assembly for compression testing of protective articles of apparel

Номер: US20140060202A1
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A mount assembly for compression testing of an article of apparel on a compression testing machine. The machine has a head and a sensor. The mount assembly includes a substantially rigid core member and a resilient member that is supported on and that at least partially covers the cover member. The resilient member is configured to support the article of apparel thereon. The resilient member is configured to resiliently deform in response to a compression applied to the article of apparel from the head of the impact testing machine. As such, the sensor detects an effect of the compression on at least one of the resilient member and the core member.

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF IMPACT TESTING USING MOUNT ASSEMBLY WITH DEFORMABLE MEMBER

Номер: US20140083165A1
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A method of impact testing an article of protective equipment includes mounting the article of protective equipment on a deformable member. The method also includes impacting the article of protective equipment with an impact object. Moreover, the method includes detecting an effect of impact on the deformable member due to impacting the article of protective equipment with the impact object. 1. A method of impact testing an article of protective equipment comprising:mounting the article of protective equipment on a deformable member;impacting the article of protective equipment with an impact object; anddetecting an effect of impact on the deformable member due to impacting the article of protective equipment with the impact object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein mounting the article of protective equipment includes nesting the article of protective equipment to a convexly curved outer surface of the deformable member.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the deformable member has a resilience that substantially matches a resilience of a natural thigh tissue.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the effect of impact includes detecting a distribution of impact load across an area of the deformable member.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein detecting the distribution of impact load includes detecting a distribution of impact load across an outer surface of the deformable member.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising providing a pressure sensor between the article of protective equipment and the outer surface of the deformable member claim 5 , and wherein detecting the distribution of load across the outer surface of the deformable member includes correlating a distribution of load across the pressure sensor to the distribution of load across the outer surface of the deformable member.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein impacting the article of protective equipment includes impacting the article of protective equipment with the impact object repeatedly ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

VIBRO-ACOUSTIC ANALYSIS METHOD AND DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT-ABNORMALITY-LOCATION ESTIMATION METHOD AND DEVICE

Номер: US20220003630A1
Автор: Fujii Takashi
Принадлежит:

In feature value extraction processing step, feature values are extracted from time-series vibroacoustic data in equipment in operation. In machine learning diagnosis step, accumulated are feature values corresponding to normal equipment-operation-state and general measurement data on equipment. Probability distribution model related to correlation between general measurement data and feature values corresponding to normal equipment-operation-state and constructed through machine learning is fed with general-measurement data and feature values extracted in feature value extraction processing step to calculate degree of anomaly based on probability distribution model. In anomalous location estimation step, precalculated damaged-case dataset of degrees of anomaly is compared with actual-measurement dataset of degrees of anomaly calculated from general-measurement data in equipment to obtain degree of similarity for each location in the equipment and output the locations, in order ranked by degrees of similarity for each location in equipment, as locations having high likelihoods of being damaged. 1. A method for vibroacoustic analysis which includes:a feature value extraction processing step for extracting feature values from time-series vibroacoustic data measured in equipment in operation; anda machine learning diagnosis step for accumulating the feature values extracted in the feature value extraction processing step and corresponding to a state in which the equipment operates normally and general measurement data on the equipment, constructing through machine learning a probability distribution model related to a correlation between the feature values corresponding to the state in which the equipment operates normally and the general measurement data, feeding the probability distribution model with the general measurement data on the equipment and with the feature values extracted in the feature value extraction processing step and calculating a degree of anomaly ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Testing Stand with Thumping Assembly

Номер: US20170003193A1
Принадлежит:

A testing device is provided which can provide a testing force to smoking articles of various types, in order to determine if ash breakage is appropriate or if the heating element of a heat not burn smoking article becomes loose under normal working conditions. 1. A smoking article testing assembly , comprising:a frame;at least one smoking article holder which holds one or more cigarettes;at least one valve which is in vacuum communication with said smoking article holder;an actuator to thump a smoking article; and,a thumper bar operably connected to said actuator, said thumper bar movable to tap said one or more smoking articles in said at least one smoking article holder.2. The smoking article testing assembly of claim 1 , said actuator being a linear actuator.3. The smoking article assembly of claim 1 , said actuator being a rotary actuator which produces linear motion.4. The smoking article testing assembly of claim 1 , said actuator being a single acting actuator.5. The smoking article testing assembly of claim 1 , said actuator being a dual acting actuator.6. The smoking article testing assembly of claim 1 , said thumper moving at an angle of between 45 degrees and 135 degrees to the smoking articles.7. The smoking article testing assembly of claim 1 , said actuator disposed adjacent to said at least one holder.8. The smoking article testing assembly of claim 7 , further comprising a seat for the smoking article claim 7 , said seat having a spring for said one or more smoking articles.9. The smoking article testing assembly of claim 1 , said frame having an actuator support.10. The smoking article testing assembly of claim 9 , said actuator support disposed adjacent to said smoking article holder.11. The smoking article testing assembly of claim 10 , said actuator disposed on said actuator support.12. The smoking article testing assembly of claim 11 , said thumper bar moving with movement of said actuator.13. The smoking article testing assembly of wherein ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

FIXTURE AND METHOD OF TESTING VEHICLE WHEEL VIBRATION

Номер: US20180003591A1
Принадлежит:

A fixture for testing stiffness of a vehicle wheel by measuring vibration of the wheel includes a base and a retention member. The retention member is integral to the base. The retention member defines a distal end including a distal diameter and a proximal end being proximate to the base and including a proximal diameter. The proximal end includes a plurality of studs extending upwardly therefrom for being received by lug apertures defined by the vehicle wheel thereby securing the vehicle wheel to the retention member. The distal diameter includes a ratio to the proximal diameter of between 0.6 to 0.8 to one. 1. A fixture for testing stiffness of a vehicle wheel by measuring vibration of the wheel , comprising:a base;a retention member being integral to said base for retaining the wheel to said fixture; said retention member defining a distal end including a distal diameter and a proximal end being proximate to said base and including a proximal diameter;said proximal end including a plurality of studs extending upwardly therefrom for being received by lug apertures defined by the vehicle wheel thereby securing the vehicle wheel to said retention member; andsaid distal diameter including a ratio to said proximal diameter of between 0.6 to 0.8 to one.2. The fixture set forth in claim 1 , wherein each of said studs extending upwardly from said proximal end includes helical threads for threadably receiving a lug nut for securing the wheel to said fixture.3. The fixture set forth in claim 1 , wherein said ratio of said distal diameter of said distal end to said proximal diameter of said proximal end is 0.77 to one.4. The fixture set forth in claim 1 , wherein said retention member presents a frustoconical wall circumscribing an axis defined by said retention member and said frustoconical wall defines an angle to said axis of between six and eight degrees.5. The fixture set forth in claim 1 , wherein said retention member presents a frustoconical wall circumscribing an ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Analyzing device, diagnosing device, analysis method, and computer-readable recording medium

Номер: US20200003653A1
Принадлежит: NEC Corp

Provided is an analysis device which enables highly accurate diagnosis of a structure state. An analysis device includes a system identification unit, an input modeling unit, an input generation unit, and a response calculation unit. The system identification unit identifies a model representing time evolution of a structure using a non-Gaussian random process, based on a distribution of response of the structure. The input modeling unit generates a probability model representing a distribution of an input, based on data indicating fluctuation of the input to the structure. The input generation unit generates an input signal for the structure based on the probability model. The response calculation unit random response of vibration occurring in the structure in response to the input signal, based on the model and the input signal.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Systems and methods for modal testing of turbine blades

Номер: US20200003654A1
Принадлежит: Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corp

Systems and methods for modal testing of blades. A method for modal testing of a blade comprises providing a generally spherical fixture for retaining the blade in a fixed-free configuration. The method includes using an excitation device for exciting the blade while the blade is retained within a blade retaining portion of the fixture. The method comprises using a measurement device to measure a response of the blade to the excitation. The fixture includes an attachment portion configured for the securement of the excitation device to the fixture.

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

Avalanche Slide Detection System and Method

Номер: US20220009534A1
Автор: Mitchell Beard
Принадлежит: BNSF Railway Co

An impact detection tower is disclosed that can facilitate a reliable method of avalanche detection, related to the maintenance and monitoring a railway system. The avalanche detection system can include a plurality of impact detection towers comprising sensors in operable communication with a gateway configured to utilize data transmitted from the sensors to determine if an avalanche has occurred. The gateway can be in operable connection with a human-machine interface to facilitate monitoring of the system by a railroad engineer.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

High-Power, Weather Resistant Platform for a Test System for Testing Collision or Near-Collision Situations

Номер: US20200003658A1
Принадлежит: 4ACTIVESYSTEMS GMBH

The present invention relates to a platform for testing collisions or near-collision situations between a collision body, in particular a vehicle, and a test object. The platform has a base body, which has a bottom surface and an attachment surface formed opposite to the bottom surface, wherein an attachment device is formed on the attachment surface for attaching the test object. Furthermore, the platform has at least one roller element, which is arranged at the bottom surface, wherein the roller element configured such that the base body is displaceable along a ground by the roller element. An installation box having an installation volume is arranged in a receiving opening of the base body, wherein the installation box is conceived in the receiving opening of the base body such that a temperature control region of the installation box is in contact with a surroundings of the base body. The temperature control region is formed of a material, which has a greater heat conductivity coefficient than a material of the base body. 127-. (canceled)29. Platform according to claim 28 ,wherein the installation box has an installation opening, through which the installation volume is accessible from the surroundings, and has a lid,wherein the lid forms in particular at least partially the temperature control region,wherein the lid is removable such that an access to the installation volume is providable.30. Platform according to claim 28 ,wherein the installation box has a sealing element, in particular a sealing ring,wherein the sealing element is arranged at the lid such that the installation volume is sealed from the surroundings.31. Platform according to claim 28 ,wherein the installation box protrudes from the attachment surface with a region of the attachment surface and/or the bottom surface, wherein the region forms in particular a dome shape.32. Platform according to claim 28 ,wherein the installation box is formed of a material, which is stiffer than the material of ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

Modal Impact Testing Assembly, System and Method

Номер: US20150007634A1
Автор: Wallace Steven G.
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

There is disclosed an assembly, a system and a method for modal impart testing. The assembly has a first set of components. The first set of components include an impact assembly, a cycle control element coupled to the impact assembly, and a signal response measuring device positioned opposite the impact assembly. The assembly further has a second set of components separate from the first set of components. The second set of components include a first controller coupled to the cycle control element and a second controller coupled to the signal response measuring device. The first set of components and the second set of components form a modal impact testing assembly for modal impact testing. The impact assembly of the modal impact testing assembly is configured to impact a test element rotating at operational speeds. 1. An assembly for modal impart testing , the assembly comprising: an impact assembly;', 'a cycle control element coupled to the impact assembly; and,', 'a signal response measuring device positioned opposite the impact assembly; and,, 'a first set of components comprising a first controller coupled to the cycle control element; and,', 'a second controller coupled to the signal response measuring device,, 'a second set of components separate from the first set of components, the second set of components comprisingthe first set of components and the second set of components comprising a modal impact testing assembly for modal impact testing, the impact assembly of the modal impact testing assembly being configured to impact a test element rotating at operational speeds.2. The assembly of wherein the modal impact testing assembly is a stationary modal impact testing assembly claim 1 , and the first set of components and the test element are contained within a housing structure.3. The assembly of wherein the modal impact testing assembly is a portable modal impact testing assembly claim 1 , and the first set of components are substantially contained within ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

PHASED ARRAY TURBOMACHINE MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150007641A1
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Various embodiments of the invention include a system having: at least one computing device connected with an array of ultrasonic probes on a gas turbomachine component, the at least one computing device configured to: instruct a first probe in the array of ultrasonic probes to transmit an ultrasonic beam to at least one additional probe in the array of ultrasonic probes; and determine a property of a medium between the first probe and the at least one additional probe based upon a time between transmission of the ultrasonic beam from the first probe and reception of the ultrasonic beam at the at least one additional probe. 1. A system comprising: a first set of probes each having an ultrasonic transducer and an ultrasonic receiver; and', 'a second set of probes including an ultrasonic receiver,', 'wherein the ultrasonic transducer of at least one probe in the first set of probes is configured to communicate with the ultrasonic receiver of at least one probe in the second set of probes; and, 'an array of ultrasonic probes for affixing proximate a gas turbomachine component, the array of ultrasonic probes including instruct the at least one probe in the first set of probes to transmit an ultrasonic beam to the at least one probe in the second set of probes; and', 'determine a property of a medium between the at least one probe in the first set of probes and the at least one probe in the second set of probes based upon a time between transmission of the ultrasonic beam from the at least one probe in the first set of probes and reception of the ultrasonic beam by the at least one probe in the second set of probes., 'a control system connected with the array of ultrasonic probes, the control system configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the array of ultrasonic probes are configured to mount on the gas turbomachine component circumferentially about the medium.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the array of ultrasonic probes are configured to mount in a parallel ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

FIXTURE FOR TEST CIRCUIT BOARD RELIABILITY TESTING

Номер: US20150007662A1
Принадлежит:

A fixture for securing at least one test printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) including a PCB having semiconductor devices mounted thereon during vibration or mechanical shock testing. A top plate includes top features including a continuous top outer ring, at least one inner top aperture within the top outer ring, and a plurality of outer top apertures positioned beyond the top outer ring including a top probe access aperture and a threaded aperture. A bottom plate includes bottom features including a bottom continuous outer ring, at least one inner bottom aperture, and plurality of outer bottom apertures including a bottom probe access aperture and table mounting aperture. The threaded apertures accept a fastener that clamps the top plate to the bottom plate for the outer rings to secure a full periphery of the PCB between the top plate and bottom plate. 1. A fixture for securing at least one test printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) including a printed circuit board (PCB) having semiconductor devices mounted thereon during vibration or mechanical shock testing , comprising:a top plate including top features including a continuous top outer ring, at least one inner top aperture within said top outer ring, and a plurality of outer top apertures positioned beyond said top outer ring including a top probe access aperture, and a threaded aperture, anda bottom plate including bottom features including a continuous bottom outer ring, at least one inner bottom aperture, and a plurality of outer bottom apertures including a bottom probe access aperture and table mounting aperture,wherein said threaded aperture accepts a fastener that clamps said top plate to said bottom plate for said top and said bottom outer rings to secure a full periphery of said PCB between said top plate and said bottom plate.2. The fixture of claim 1 , wherein said top outer ring and inner top aperture match said bottom outer ring and inner bottom aperture in both size and position upon alignment ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

ABNORMALITY DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS, ABNORMALITY DIAGNOSIS METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20210010897A1
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

An abnormality diagnosis apparatus including: a feature amount calculation unit 2 configured to perform, on mode vectors generated based on vibration of a structure 20 measured by sensors 21, normalization of amplitude components and normalization for removing an initial phase from phase components, and calculate amplitude feature amounts corresponding to the amplitude components and phase feature amounts corresponding to the phase components; and an abnormality detection unit 3 configured to specify an abnormality in the structure 20 based on the amplitude feature amounts and the phase feature amounts. 1. An abnormality diagnosis apparatus comprising:a feature amount calculation unit configured to perform, on mode vectors generated based on vibration of a structure measured by sensors, normalization of amplitude components and normalization for removing an initial phase from phase components, and calculate amplitude feature amounts corresponding to the amplitude components and phase feature amounts corresponding to the phase components; andan abnormality detection unit configured to specify an abnormality in the structure based on the amplitude feature amounts and the phase feature amounts.2. The abnormality diagnosis apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe abnormality detection unit calculates amplitude information entropies based on amplitude probability density ratios between the amplitude feature amounts calculated during an abnormality diagnosis period of the structure and reference amplitude feature amounts serving as references that have been calculated during a period for which it can be regarded that there is no abnormality in the structure.3. The abnormality diagnosis apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe abnormality detection unit specifies the sensors for which the frequency of occurrence of amplitude information entropies greater than or equal to a predetermined value is higher than or equal to a predetermined frequency.4. The abnormality ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING DEGREE OF INJURY TO RIDER'S HEAD COLLIDING WITH PAVEMENT, AND METHOD FOR TESTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210010904A1
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The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for evaluating a degree of injury of a rider's head colliding with a pavement and a test method for testing the apparatus. An impact acceleration of a head model falling from a certain height and hitting the pavement is obtained through a self-made test apparatus, a TBS value is calculated after processing the obtained impact acceleration, and a possibility of the degree of the injury to the rider's head colliding on a test pavement after falling is obtained by inquiring a look-up table of possibility of injury degree of the head of the rider corresponding to the TBS provided by the present disclosure, for evaluating safety hazard when falling on the pavement. Compared with the related art, the method and the apparatus provided by the present disclosure for evaluating the degree of the injury of the rider's head colliding with the pavement is of great significance for quantitatively describing whether the pavement can guarantee safety of a bicycle rider to the greatest extent, so as to provide effective methods and tools for construction of urban bicycle lanes and evaluation of urban bicycle lanes. 2. The method for evaluating the degree of injury to the rider's head colliding with the pavement according to claim 1 , wherein the pavement comprises an asphalt pavement claim 1 , a concrete pavement claim 1 , a sidewalk pavement claim 1 , a bicycle lane elastic pavement claim 1 , a bridge deck pavement claim 1 , a sports ground or a safety floor.3. An apparatus for evaluating a degree of injury to a rider's head colliding with a pavement claim 1 , comprising:a collision impact system configured to test acceleration;a data acquisition system configured to acquire the tested acceleration and store or transmit the tested acceleration; anda data analysis system configured to receive and analyze the acceleration transmitted from the data acquisition system.4. The apparatus for evaluating the degree of injury to the ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20210010980A1
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

A system identification device includes an analysis unit that calculates a self-frequency response function on the basis of an input signal and an output signal measured by a measurement unit at a position where a subject physical system has been excited by a vibrating unit . The analysis unit performs system identification of the subject physical system by using an impulse response function obtained from the calculated self-frequency response function and an impulse response function of a virtual two-degrees-of-freedom model modeling the subject physical system that is the subject of analysis. This makes it possible to perform system identification of systems with close eigenvalues.

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Vibration exciter having load compensation

Номер: US20170016802A1

A vibration exciter with load compensation for the dynamic excitation of test specimens includes a base, an actuator, an armature which can be moved by the actuator in an excitation direction relative to the base and guided by a linear guiding element parallel to the excitation direction, and a pneumatic load compensator which compensates for the gravity force of at least the armature and the test specimen being excited. A high-quality low-perturbation exciter signal is generated by minimizing friction and other nonlinearities occurring during the load compensation. The linear guiding element of the vibration exciter with load compensation includes an air bearing, and the load compensator includes the linear guiding element.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

RESONANCE GENERATING DEVICE FOR TESTING FATIGUE OF BLADE THAT MAXIMIZES MOVING MASS RATIO AND FATIGUE TESTING METHOD USING SAME

Номер: US20160018284A1

The present invention relates to a resonance generating apparatus with maximized moving mass ratio for a blade's fatigue testing, which includes a light-weighted mounting portion provided in contact with an external surface of the blade, a plurality of actuators provided on an external side of the mounting portion, and a resonance generator configured to generate bending loads in association with displacement of rods of the actuators, and to reciprocate in parallel relationship with a moving direction of the actuator rod and simultaneously to prevent the resonance generator's motions in all directions except for a direction of testing, and a fatigue testing method using the same.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR STUDYING THE EVOLUTION OF DAMAGE IN CYLINDERS SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL RADIAL EXPLOSION

Номер: US20160018285A1
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A method for extracting material and mechanical properties of a cylinder subject to expansion cause by an explosion so as to better understand the evolution of damage. The method is directed towards obtaining material and mechanical properties of the cylinder between an undeformed state and a state of deformation prior to total fracture. The method includes the steps of providing: (1) a plurality of cylinders, each of which have the same physical dimensions; (2) a plurality of charges, each of the plurality of charges having a different diameter and hence explosive force; and (3) a fluid having a shock impedance less than a shock impedance of any of the plurality of charges. The method further includes the step of placing the charges in a respective cylinders, tilling the cylinder with the fluid and detonating the charge, and recording the cylinder radial velocity during radial expansion and post-mortem material properties.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Wireless Transmission Module, Diagnostic System of an Industrial Machine and Method of Supplying the Transmission Module

Номер: US20160018820A1
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A wireless signal transmission module for a diagnostic system of an industrial machine is provided including a case, an independent power source, a sensor arranged to take measurements, in particular vibration measurements, a connector having a first end connected to the case and a second end connected to the sensor, a fixing system connected to the sensor and arranged so as to fix the wireless signal transmission module to the industrial machine, an electronic card provided with means of control arranged so as to control the supply cycle of the sensor in a sleep phase, a first stabilisation phase and an operating phase. 1. A wireless signal transmission module for a diagnostic system of an industrial machine comprising:a. a case, comprising a cover and a body;b. an independent power source, such as a battery or limited energy reserve, arranged to supply the module;c. a sensor arranged to take measurements, in particular vibration measurements;d. a connector, having a first end connected to the case and a second end connected to the sensor; i. during the leep phase, the sensor is not supplied with energy;', 'ii. during the first stabilisation phase, the sensor is supplied discontinuously with energy and during which the means of control supply the sensor in such a way that the mean power applied is less than 90% of the average power applied in the operating phase, and', 'iii. during the operating phase, the sensor is supplied at its rated voltage and takes measurements., 'e. an electronic card, housed inside the body, the electronic card being provided with means of control arranged so as to control the supply cycle of the sensor in a sleep phase, a first stabilisation phase and an operating phase, wherein2. The wireless signal transmission module according to further comprising a fixing system connected to the sensor and arranged so as to fix the wireless signal transmission module to the industrial machine.3. The wireless signal transmission module according to ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

NONDESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION TOOLS FOR TIMBER DISTRIBUTION POLES, AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20190017896A1
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Electronic nondestructive inspection tools for timber distribution poles are provided herein. An electronic nondestructive inspection tool includes a vibration sensor configured to perform a vibration measurement of a timber distribution pole. In some embodiments, the electronic nondestructive inspection tool includes a processor configured to perform operations including estimating decay of the timber distribution pole, using the vibration measurement and a physics model of the timber distribution pole; and outputting an indication of the decay of the timber distribution pole. Related methods are also provided. 1. A first electronic device configured to perform vibration-based condition assessment of a timber distribution pole , the first electronic device comprising:a vibration sensor configured to perform a vibration measurement of the timber distribution pole;wireless communications circuitry configured to provide wireless communications with a second electronic device that is spaced apart from the timber distribution pole;a processor;a storage medium coupled to the processor and comprising computer readable program code that when executed by the processor causes the processor to perform operations comprising estimating decay of the timber distribution pole, using the vibration measurement and a physics model of the timber distribution pole; andan output interface configured to output an indication of the decay of the timber distribution pole to a user of the first electronic device.2. The first electronic device of claim 1 ,wherein the indication of the decay comprises an indication of whether it is safe for the user to climb the timber distribution pole, andwherein the output interface comprises an indicator light, a speaker, and/or a display screen of the first electronic device that is configured to output the indication of whether it is safe for the user to climb the timber distribution pole.3. The first electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the vibration ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

ACCELERATED POWDER SEGREGATION TESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20150020597A1
Автор: Kalidindi Sanyasi R.
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An accelerated powder segregation testing apparatus and method are disclosed. The apparatus consists of an angularly oriented ramp mounted on a vibration device The powder to be tested is fed into an origin portion of the ramp and when the vibrator is activated, the powder moves along the ramp As the powder exits after the test, unit-dose powder samples are collected, compacted and analyzed for differential in content uniformity. By comparing the results from several formulations, the formulation that is most resistant to segregation can be selected for production. 1. An apparatus for accelerated powder segregation testing , comprising:{'b': 10', '10', '14', '18, 'a. a ramp oriented at an angle X, the ramp having an origin and an output ; and'}{'b': 22', '10', '10', '22, 'b. an agitator connected to the ramp in a manner to cause the ramp to vibrate when the agitator is activated.'}2101012. The apparatus described in claim 1 , wherein the ramp is in the form of a helix and the ramp is supported on a column .31028. The apparatus described in claim 1 , wherein the ramp is formed with a “V” shape in cross section.42422. The apparatus described in claim 1 , further comprising a control connected to the agitator .51814. The apparatus described in claim 1 , wherein the output is higher than the origin .6. The apparatus described in claim 1 , wherein angle X is between approximately 5.0° and 10.0°.7. The apparatus described in claim 6 , wherein angle X is approximately 7.5°.82224. The apparatus described in claim 1 , wherein the agitator is capable of being varied by the control for amplitude and frequency.9. A method for accelerated segregation testing of powder blends claim 1 , comprising the steps of:{'b': 10', '22', '10', '14', '18, 'a. providing a testing apparatus having an angled ramp and an agitator , the ramp having an origin and an output ;'}{'b': 10', '14, 'b. placing a quantity of a powder blend on the ramp at the origin ;'}{'b': 22', '10, 'c. activating the ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHODS FOR PERFORMING TASKS IN A TANK CONTAINING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Номер: US20210018396A1
Принадлежит: TANKBOTS, INC.

A method of performing a selected task in a tank containing an energetic substance uses an inherently safe mobile platform that includes a marker detector, a control unit, a power supply, a propulsion system, and an inherently safe enclosure. The inherently safe enclosure prevents a spark occurring inside the inherently safe enclosure from passing to an exterior of the inherently safe enclosure. All spark-generating components of the mobile platform are positioned inside the inherently safe enclosure. The method includes lowering the mobile platform into the tank, at least partially submerging the mobile platform in the energetic substance, and detecting a marker using the marker detector. No active physical carrier connects the mobile platform to an object exterior of the tank while the mobile platform is in the tank. 112-. (canceled)14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising: configuring the at least one inherently safe enclosure to not exhibit plastic deformation that forms a path allowing a spark occurring inside the at least one inherently safe enclosure from passing to an exterior of the at least one inherently safe enclosure after an interior of the at least one inherently safe enclosure is subjected to at least three and one-half bar for at least ten seconds.15. The method of claim 13 , further comprising: configuring the mobile platform to have at least two different degrees of freedom in the tank; and moving the mobile platform along the at least two different degrees of freedom using the propulsion system.16. The method of claim 13 , further comprising: configuring the mobile platform to weigh less than 10 claim 13 ,000 pounds.17. The method of claim 13 , further comprising: programming the at least one control unit to determine a heading for the mobile platform based on the at least one detected marker claim 13 , the heading being used to generate the at least one control signal.18. The method of claim 13 , further comprising:configuring the at ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

IMPACT TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN IMPACT TESTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210018397A1
Автор: Xin Xin
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An impact testing system includes an impact testing device with a head and a handle to which the head is affixed. The impact testing system also includes at least one vibration sensor. A method of using the impact testing device for automatically assessing impacts applied with the impact testing device to an object is also provided. 1. An impact testing system comprising:a processor;an impact testing device comprising a head and a handle to which the head is affixed; andat least one vibration sensor communicatively coupled to the processor, process data received from the at least one vibration sensor;', 'compare data obtained from the at least one vibration sensor with reference data; and', 'employ a result of the comparison for automatic assessment of an impact applied with the impact testing device, such that whether the impact is acceptable or inadequate is determined., 'wherein the processor is configured to2. The impact testing system of claim 1 , wherein one or more sensors of the at least one vibration sensor is attached to the head.3. The impact testing system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more sensors are attached to a back of the head.4. The impact testing system of claim 3 , wherein the one or more sensors are attached to the back of the head via a hole in the back of the head.5. The impact testing system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one vibration sensor or at least one sensor of a number of vibration sensors applied to the impact testing device is an accelerometer.6. The impact testing system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one vibration sensor or at least one sensor of a number of vibration sensors is configured to obtain vibration data resulting from the impact applied with the impact testing device.7. A method for operating an impact testing system claim 1 , the method comprising:comparing data obtained from at least one vibration sensor with reference data;comparing accelerometer data with the reference data; andautomatically assessing an ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE PLATFORM WITH SACRIFICIAL BODY

Номер: US20210018401A1
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A mobile platform structured for mounting a soft target thereon is provided. The mobile platform includes a self-propelled drive unit configured to move along a ground surface responsive to a control signal. The mobile platform also includes a hardened mobile platform control module coupled to the drive unit so as to move with the drive unit. The mobile platform also includes a sacrificial body structured and coupled to the drive unit so as to move along the ground surface with the drive unit. 1. A mobile platform comprising:a self-propelled drive unit configured to move along a ground surface responsive to a control signal;a hardened mobile platform control module coupled to the drive unit so as to move with the drive unit; anda sacrificial body structured and coupled to the drive unit so as to move along the ground surface with the drive unit.2. The mobile platform of wherein the drive unit comprises a self-balancing scooter.3. The mobile platform of wherein the body is attached to a frame of the self-balancing scooter.4. The mobile platform of wherein the drive unit is configured to be remotely controllable.5. The mobile platform of wherein the control module is attached to the body.6. The mobile platform of wherein the control module includes a hemispherically-shaped housing.7. The mobile platform of wherein the control module is configured to generate commands directed to controlling movement of the drive unit claim 1 , wherein the drive unit is configured to be controllable to move responsive to commands received from the control module claim 1 , and wherein the control module is in operable communication with the drive unit.8. The mobile platform of wherein the body comprises a body first portion coupled to the drive unit so as to move along the ground surface with the drive unit claim 1 , and a body second portion separate from the body first portion and structured to enable the body second portion to move along the ground surface separately from the body ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Methodology for Assessing the Biomechanical Performance of Helmets

Номер: US20160021964A1
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The present invention provides a method for testing a helmet that uses a risk function that incorporates both linear and rotational acceleration to predict the helmet's ability to prevent a concussion. In certain embodiments, the testing matrix includes 3 impact energy levels and 4 impact locations, for a total of 12 testing conditions per helmet. 2. The method of wherein the risk function incorporates both linear (a) and angular (α) head acceleration components and is defined as:{'br': None, 'i': R', 'a', 'e, 'sup': '−(−10.2+0.0433*a+0.000873*α−0.000000920*aα)', '(,α)=1/1+.'}3. The method of wherein the method includes providing a headform for receiving a helmet to be tested claim 1 , an adaptor for mounting said headform and helmet to a neck and said adapter and headform locate the center of gravity of the headform relative to the occipital condyle pin of the neck.4. The method of wherein the impact locations are at the front claim 3 , side claim 3 , top claim 3 , and back of the helmet.5. The method of wherein the side and top impact locations on the helmet are non-centric such that the direction of force is not aligned with the center of gravity of the headform.6. The method of wherein the front and back impact locations on the helmet are centric such that the direction of force is aligned with the center of gravity of the headform.7. The method of wherein the side and top impact locations on the helmet are non-centric such that the direction of force is not aligned with the center of gravity of the headform and the front and back impact locations on the helmet are centric such that the direction of force is aligned with the center of gravity of the headform.8. The method of including a testing matrix that includes three impact energy levels and four impact locations claim 1 , for a total of twelve testing conditions per helmet.9. The method of wherein the side claim 8 , top claim 8 , front and back of the helmet are the four impacts locations.10. The method of ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING VIBRATIONS OF A ROTOR

Номер: US20160025552A1
Автор: Spiridon Michel
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The present disclosure relates to a measuring device for measuring vibrations of a rotor and to a method for measuring the vibrations of a rotor. Disclosed is a measuring device for measuring vibrations of a rotor of an electric machine having a guiding rod with a plate at one end of the guiding rod, the plate to abut at the rotor in operation, an actuator for inducing a shock to the rotor via the guiding rod and via the plate, and a monitor device for measuring the vibrations at the rotor caused by the induced shock. 1. A measuring device for measuring vibrations of a rotor of an electric machine comprising a guiding rod with a plate at one end of the guiding rod , the plate to abut at the rotor in operation of the measuring device , an actuator for inducing a shock to the rotor via the guiding rod and via the plate , and a monitor device for measuring the vibrations at the rotor caused by the induced shock.2. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises a piston at the guiding rod claim 1 , whereas the actuator is held by a locking system comprising a spring for providing a retaining force to the actuator.3. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein the monitor device comprises a frequency detector for determining the eigenfrequency of the rotor from the induced vibrations and a calculator for calculating a critical speed of the rotor from the determined eigenfrequency.4. The measuring device according to claim 3 , wherein the monitor device is attached to the bearing of the rotor.5. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein the guiding rod has a holding plate abut to a wall at the other end of the plate to support and align the guiding rod.6. A method for measuring the vibrations of a rotor of an electric machine comprising applying a shock to the rotor by an actuator and measuring the vibrations at the rotor induced by the shock.7. A method according to claim 6 , further comprising determining the eigenfrequency ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING REMAINING LIFE OF AN OPERATIVE SUB-SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20160025590A1
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A vehicle may include an operative sub-system positioned within a body of the vehicle, and a sensor assembly secured to the operative sub-system. The sensor assembly may include at least one sensor configured to detect vibration or shock energy, directed into the operative sub-system; and a processing unit configured to determine damage to the operative sub-system as damage data that is based on one or both of a magnitude and duration of the vibration or shock energy detected by the sensor(s). The sensor assembly may be self-powered. 1. A vehicle comprising:an operative sub-system positioned within a body of the vehicle; anda sensor assembly secured to the operative sub-system, wherein the sensor assembly includes: (a) at least one sensor configured to detect vibration or shock energy directed into the operative sub-system; and (b) a processing unit configured to determine damage to the operative sub-system as damage data that is based on one or both of a magnitude and duration of the vibration or shock energy detected by the at least one sensor.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the sensor assembly further comprises a memory in communication with the processing unit claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to determine a remaining life of the operative sub-system as a function of the damage data and full life data stored in the memory.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the full life data is empirically determined and stored in the memory.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the full life data is pre-set and stored in the memory.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a piezo ceramic sensor that is configured to generate an electrical signal in response to the vibration or shock energy claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is powered through the electrical signal claim 1 , and wherein the processing unit analyzes the electrical signal to determine the damage data.6. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the sensor assembly ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC TESTING OF GROUND SUPPORT BOLTS, ANCHOR BOLTS OR ROCK BOLTS

Номер: US20160025608A1
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A connector, an associated dynamic testing system and method for testing rock bolts or rock anchors in situ. The connector is attached to a rock bolt/anchor and supports a hanging load via a shaft. The connector has a body of two halves retaining upper first and lower second connectors having respective curved surfaces. Each of the two halves has a curved inner surface allowing limited relative rotational movement of the first and second connectors relative to the two halves when a load is applied. A load cell and accelerometer register the load applied to the rock bolt/anchor through the connector and any resulting movement of the rock bolt/anchor. 1. A connector to attach a loading device to an in situ rock bolt or anchor bolt in a rock or concrete substrate , the connector comprising:a body including multiple portions that are releasably connectable together by one or more integral or detachable fastening means;a first attachment means arranged to attach the body to an in situ rock bolt or anchor bolt; anda loading device connection, wherein the loading device connection includes a second attachment means arranged to releasably attach the loading device to the body.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the connector includes at least one first curved surface within a cavity in the body claim 1 , and a corresponding second curved surface associated with the first attachment means.5. The connector according to claim 1 , further comprising a third curved surface within a cavity of the body claim 1 , and a fourth curved surface to contact the third curved surface to allow relative movement of the loading device and the body.6. The connector according to claim 4 , wherein the cooperating first and second curved surfaces includes complimentary part spherical surfaces.7. The connector according to claim 5 , wherein the cooperating third and fourth surfaces includes complimentary part spherical surfaces.8. The connector according to ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

ARTICLE SORTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200023410A1
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An article sorting apparatus, comprising a sorting mechanism () that performs sorting operation to convey an inspected articles (W) in one of a plurality of sorting directions (D D and D); and a control unit that receives a sorting control signal (RJ) and controls operation of the sorting mechanism (), wherein the sorting mechanism () includes rejection arms () that change posture between a rejection posture that the rejection arms contact with the article (W) to change the conveyance direction to a specific sorting direction (D or D) and a pass allowance posture that the rejection arms allow the article (W) to pass without contacting with the article, and air cylinders (A, B) that operate the rejection arms to change the posture thereof, and an acceleration sensor () and a detection unit () and a deterioration determination circuit () that determine the deterioration of the movable portion (M). 1. An article sorting apparatus , comprising:a sorting mechanism that performs sorting operation so as to convey articles to be conveyed after a predetermined inspection in one of a plurality of sorting directions; anda control unit that receives a sorting control signal corresponding to a result of the inspection and controls operation of the sorting mechanism, whereinthe sorting mechanism includes a sorting member that changes posture between a first sorting posture that the sorting member contacts with the article being conveyed to change a conveyance direction of the article to a specific sorting direction and a second sorting posture that the sorting member allows the article to pass in the conveyance direction without contacting with the article, and an actuator that operates the sorting member to change the posture thereof,the article sorting apparatus is provided with a vibration detection unit that detects vibration of a movable portion from the actuator of the sorting mechanism to the sorting member, andthe control unit determines a deterioration state of the ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

Neck Bracket Design For Anthropomorphic Test Device In Multiple Reclined Seating Postures

Номер: US20220042880A1
Принадлежит: Humanetics Innovative Solutions, inc.

An anthropomorphic test device includes a spine assembly defining a spinal axis; a neck assembly coupled to a head assembly; and a neck bracket assembly coupling the neck assembly to the spine assembly. The neck bracket assembly has a base secured to the spine assembly with a base plane transverse to the spinal axis and a mount secured to the neck assembly and coupled to the base with the spinal axis passing through said mount. A pivot mechanism is secured to the base and mount with the neck and head assemblies pivoting relative to the base and spine assembly in a plurality of head positions. The mount has upper and lower surfaces angled to each other with one of the upper and lower surfaces being positioned at an angle relative to the base plane in all of the plurality of head positions. 1. An anthropomorphic test device comprising:a spine assembly with a length of said spine assembly defining a spinal axis;a neck assembly coupled to said spine assembly at one end;a head assembly coupled to said neck assembly at another end of said neck assembly; and a base secured to said spine assembly with said base defining a base plane transverse to said spinal axis,', 'a mount secured to said neck assembly and coupled to said base with said spinal axis passing through said mount, and', 'a pivot mechanism having a first portion secured to said base and a second portion secured to said mount with said neck and head assemblies pivoting relative to said base and said spine assembly in a plurality of head positions,', 'wherein said mount has an upper surface angled relative to a lower surface to define a wedge-shaped configuration with one of said upper and lower surfaces being positioned at an angle relative to said base plane in all of said plurality of head positions., 'a neck bracket assembly coupling said neck assembly to said spine assembly, said neck bracket assembly comprising2. The anthropomorphic test device of claim 1 , wherein said lower surface of said mount defines a ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Life cycle pallet tester and associated methods

Номер: US20190025170A1
Принадлежит: Chep Technology Pty Ltd

A pallet tester includes a pallet positioning station for positioning a pallet on a conveyor, and a pallet impact station adjacent the conveyor and aligned with the pallet positioning station. The pallet positioning station includes a pallet push arm movable between a retracted position and a pallet positioning position. The pallet impact station includes a carriage assembly to impact the pallet, and a latching mechanism coupled to the carriage assembly. A controller moves the pallet push arm to the retracted position to receive the pallet for positioning, and moves the pallet push arm to the pallet positioning position to move the pallet towards the pallet impact station until an impact side of the pallet is aligned with an impact reference plane. The controller also operates the latching mechanism to raise the carriage assembly, and to release the carriage assembly when a height of the carriage assembly corresponds to a desired release height so that a predetermined impact force strikes the pallet at the impact reference plane.

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

REMOTE TOWER MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200025644A1
Автор: Brinker David G.
Принадлежит: Smart Tower Systems LLC

A tower monitoring system for monitoring a remote tower for structural evaluation and analysis. The tower monitoring system includes a sensor unit that takes tower data readings that include displacement readings. The sensor unit provides the tower data readings to a ground control unit near the tower. A remote server is in communication with the ground control unit and includes a secondary source of data, such as historical data of the tower, current data or historic data from nearby towers, and nearby weather and geological data. The monitoring system implements a modal analysis to determine contributions to the displacement readings and alarms an operator if the modal readings indicate structural stress beyond a predetermined threshold. Data is saved and can be used in a trend analysis to review any changes in the tower displacement readings over a period of time. 1. A tower monitoring system , comprising:a sensor unit for attachment to a tower and having at least one displacement sensor to obtain displacement readings reference to the principle axes of the structure;a remote server in communication with the sensor unit for receiving and saving the displacement readings; anda processor configured to review the displacement readings and perform a modal analysis that separates mean displacement from the displacement readings due to at least one mode of oscillation of the tower.2. The tower monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the processor converts the displacement readings into the at least one mode as a frequency representation.3. The tower monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one mode includes a first mode and a second mode claim 2 , the first mode including the natural frequency.4. The tower monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the remote server includes predetermined threshold values and the processor is further configured to compare the at least one mode to the predetermined threshold values and generate an alarm if the predetermined ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

High-G Shock Testing Machine

Номер: US20200025645A1
Принадлежит: OMNITEK PARTNERS LLC

A shock testing machine including: a test platform upon which one or more objects to be tested are mounted; one or more rails upon which the test platform is movable in a longitudinal direction; and a braking station for retarding a relative motion between the test platform and the braking station, wherein the test platform and the braking station include at least one portion interfering with the relative motion of the test platform and the braking station such that relative movement of the test platform and the braking station past the at least one portion produces a shock lateral to the longitudinal direction 1. A shock testing machine comprising:a test platform upon which one or more objects to be tested are mounted;one or more rails upon which the test platform is movable in a longitudinal direction; anda braking station for retarding a relative motion between the test platform and the braking station,wherein the test platform and the braking station include at least one portion interfering with the relative motion of the test platform and the braking station such that relative movement of the test platform and the braking station past the at least one portion produces a shock lateral to the longitudinal direction.2. The shock testing machine of claim 1 , wherein the at least one portion comprises one or more protuberances on the test platform and one or more protuberances on the braking station claim 1 , wherein the one or more protuberances on the test platform overlap with the one or more protuberances on the braking station in a direction lateral to the longitudinal direction.3. The shock testing machine of claim 2 , further comprising one or more actuators for varying an amount of the overlap in the direction lateral to the longitudinal direction.4. The shock testing machine of claim 3 , wherein the one or more actuators comprise one or more piezoelectric actuators.5. The shock testing machine of claim 1 , wherein the test platform is rotatable about a ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Condition monitoring of anti-vibration mounts

Номер: US20150032392A1
Автор: Stuart Ian Bradley

Monitoring the condition of an anti-vibration mount, e.g. a sandwich mount in which a plurality of elastomeric layers are interleaved with rigid plates. A set of effectiveness data is determined using input and output data measured or derived over a period of time. The effectiveness data is indicative of the effectiveness of the anti-vibration mount, in particular is dynamic stiffness. The input data is indicative of the amplitude of input vibrations that are applied to the anti-vibration mount and the output data is indicative of the amplitude of corresponding output vibrations of the anti-vibration mount (e.g. the vibrations that are transferred into an external support frame of the associated apparatus or equipment). The operating condition of the anti-vibration mount is monitored using the set of effectiveness data, e.g. by comparing successive sets of effectiveness data determined using input and output data collected over different time periods.

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

FATIGUE TESTING DEVICE

Номер: US20160033357A1
Принадлежит: NISSHIN STEEL CO., LTD.

A fatigue testing device comprises a fixing member constituted by a lower jig and an upper jig The lower jig and the upper jig are fixed with a bolt and a sheet or plate-shaped metal plate is fixed in a cantilever state such that it is interposed between the lower jig and the upper jig The lower jig has a fixing surface to which the metal sheet or plate is fixed, and the fixing surface has a curved shape such that the space between the fixing surface and the metal sheet or plate increases with increasing distance from the location where the metal sheet or plate is fixed to the fixing surface . The upper jig also has a fixing surface to which the metal sheet or plate is fixed, and the fixing surface has a curved shape such that the space between the fixing surface and the metal sheet or plate increases with increasing distance from the location where the metal sheet or plate is fixed to the fixing surface 1. A fatigue testing device for testing fatigue life of a test piece by having the test piece vibrate , the fatigue testing device comprising:a first fixing jig which has a first fixing surface to which the test piece is fixed in a cantilever state;a vibrator which causes the test piece to vibrate by blowing compressed gas in a pulse form onto the test piece; anda displacement detector which detects a vibration displacement of the test piece,wherein the test piece is fixed to the first fixing surface such that a space is present between the test piece and the first fixing surface at least at a location that is other than the location where the test piece is fixed.2. The fatigue testing device according to claim 1 , wherein the first fixing surface has a curved shape such that the space between the first fixing surface and the test piece increases with increasing distance from the location where the test piece is fixed.3. The fatigue testing device according to claim 1 , wherein a first through hole that opens at the first fixing surface is provided in the first ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

COLLISION SENSOR

Номер: US20180031441A1
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A collision sensor, including a hollow housing having an accommodation space; a collision information generator arranged in the space and adapted to produce an output indicating a directional and/or positioning information of the collision when being triggered during the collision; a collision detecting member arranged over and adapted to trigger the collision information generator upon being driven by the obstacle during the collision; wherein the collision detecting member and the collision information generator are spaced apart from or in contact with each other by one or more resilient members, by which the collision detecting member is switchable between a normal position at which the collision detecting member is spaced apart from the collision information generator, and a working position at which at least a portion of the collision detecting member trigger the collision information generator by a compressive/collision force from the obstacle during the collision. 1. A collision sensor for detecting a collision with an obstacle , comprising:a hollow housing, preferably made of plastic and formed by injection, having a base plate and one or more lateral walls defining an accommodation space;a collision information generator arranged in the space and adapted to produce an output indicating a directional and/or positioning information of the collision when being triggered during the collision;a collision detecting member arranged over and adapted to trigger the collision information generator upon being actuated and driven by the obstacle during the collision;wherein the collision detecting member and the collision information generator are spaced apart from or in contact with each other by one or more resilient members arranged in the space, by which the collision detecting member is switchable between a normal position at which the collision detecting member is spaced apart from or in contact with the collision information generator, and a working position at ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

COLLISION PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TEST METHOD AND COLLISION PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TEST APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOBILE BODY PART

Номер: US20220050021A1
Принадлежит: JFE STEEL CORPORATION

An object of the present invention is to provide a collision performance evaluation test method and apparatus that achieve a part collision test that satisfactorily reproduces the state of an actual automobile body collision, allow the test to be performed in a high-speed region, and increase the economic rationality of the test. A motion control mechanism formed of a translation control mechanism or a rotation control mechanism is provided in at least one of a support jig that supports one end portion of an automobile body part and a support jig that supports the other end portion of the automobile body part. The motion control mechanism includes a fixed member fixed to a motion restriction member in the support jig and a movable member so connected to the fixed member as to be movable and fixed to the one end portion or the other end portion of the automobile body part. A compression member protruding from one of the fixed member and the movable member toward the other is fit into a guide portion formed in the other one of the fixed member and the movable member so as to extend in the movable direction of the movable member and disposed with an energy-absorbing member therein. The motion of the movable member with respect to the fixed member deforms the energy-absorbing member to apply reaction force in the direction opposite the direction of the motion to the movable member. 1. A collision performance evaluation test method for an automobile body part for conducting a collision performance evaluation test for an automobile body part , characterized bysupporting one end portion and the other end portion of the automobile body part with a support jig, respectively, anddisposing a motion control mechanism on at least one of the support jig that supports one end portion of the automobile body part and the support jig that supports the other end portion of the automobile body part, in which:the motion control mechanism has a fixed member that is fixed to a motion ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

Equipment For Fatigue Testing At Ultrasonic Frequencies In The Multiaxial Regime-Axial And Torsional Directions

Номер: US20190033264A1
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The present invention refers to an equipment that allows the performance of fatigue testing at ultrasonic frequencies in a multiaxial loading, more specifically biaxial. The equipment is formed by two components, the horn () and the specimen (), which are coupled with each other. The horn () and the specimen () possess such geometry that their resonant frequency which, is relevant for the testing, is synchronized with the excitation frequency of the exciter, so that the whole equipment vibrates in free regime. Through its vibration mode, the horn () transforms the pure axial cyclic movement which it receives from the exciter into a mixed movement comprised of axial and torsional cyclic and in-phase movements. The specimen () possesses, synchronized at the same frequency, its first axial vibration mode and its third torsional vibration mode. 11315578915. Equipment for multiaxial fatigue testing at ultrasonic frequencies using an axial ultrasonic exciter , characterized in that the said axial ultrasonic exciter is coupled to a horn. () , containing a plurality of oblique slits () in the conical revolution surface , inclined at a certain angle with respect to the axis of the horn () , being in turn coupled to a cylindrical shaped specimen () by means of mechanical joint , wherein the specimen () has an upper throat () , a central throat () and a lower throat () , thus the equipment operates in the resonant mode of the exciter , horn () and specimen ().211. Equipment for multiaxial fatigue testing claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized in that the horn () has dimensions dependent on the material from which the horn () is formed.355. Equipment for multiaxial fatigue testing claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized claim 1 , in that the specimen () has overall dimensions dependent on the material from which the specimen () is formed. The present invention refers to an equipment that allows the performance of fatigue testing at ultrasonic frequencies in a ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

AMPLITUDE-MODULATING VIBRATOR FOR PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE MODELING

Номер: US20200032874A1
Автор: AMRUTHNATH Nagdev
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A vibration device for generating various vibration signatures or characteristics is provided. This various vibration signatures or characteristics allow a single vibration device to be used to test and replicate failures in a subject device across a broad range of vibration signatures or characteristics transferring to the subject device. The vibration devices includes a pair of spaced-apart plates, each defining a slot therein. An adjustable fastener connects the upper and lower plates and extends through the upper and lower elongated slots. A vibrator is fastened to the upper plate via the upper elongated slot. To enable the vibration signatures or characteristics to be varied, the fastener is adjustable in a vertical direction to alter the distance between the lower plate and the upper plate, and is adjustable in a horizontal direction along the upper and lower slots. The motor can also translate along the upper elongated slot. 1. A vibration device for generating various vibration signatures , the vibration device comprising:a lower plate having a lower elongated slot defined therein;an upper plate spaced from the lower plate by a distance and having an upper elongated slot defined therein;a fastener connecting the upper and lower plates and extending through the upper and lower elongated slots, wherein the fastener is adjustable in a vertical direction to alter the distance between the lower plate and the upper plate, and wherein the fastener is adjustable in a horizontal direction along the upper and lower slots; anda vibrator fastened to the upper plate via the upper elongated slot.2. The vibration device of claim 1 , wherein adjustment of at least one of the following alters the vibration signature of the vibration device:an adjustment of the vibrator along the upper elongated slot,an adjustment of the fastener in the vertical direction, andan adjustment of the fastener in the horizontal direction.3. The vibration device of claim 1 , wherein the lower plate ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING IMPACT

Номер: US20210033488A1
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An impact test device includes a control rail and a carriage assembly moveable along the control rail in a plurality of directions including a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The carriage assembly includes a catch configured to engage the control rail to control movement of the carriage assembly. Movement of the carriage assembly in the first direction urges the catch to disengage from the control rail, and movement of the carriage assembly in the second direction urges the catch to engage the control rail. 1. An impact test device comprising:a control rail; anda carriage assembly moveable along the control rail in a plurality of directions including a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction, the carriage assembly including a catch configured to engage the control rail to control movement of the carriage assembly, wherein movement of the carriage assembly in the first direction urges the catch to disengage from the control rail and movement of the carriage assembly in the second direction urges the catch to engage the control rail.2. The impact test device of claim 1 , wherein the carriage assembly includes a carriage plate and an impactor extending from the carriage plate claim 1 , the control rail extending through an opening defined through the carriage plate.3. The impact test device of claim 1 , wherein the catch is moveable between an engaged configuration and a disengaged configuration claim 1 , the carriage assembly restricted from moving in the first direction when the catch is in the engaged configuration and allowed to move in the first direction when the catch is in the disengaged configuration.4. The impact test device of claim 1 , wherein the carriage assembly includes a carriage plate and a hinge coupling the catch to the carriage plate.5. The impact test device of claim 4 , wherein the catch includes a stop configured to limit a rotation of the catch.6. The impact test device of claim 1 ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

EXCITATION DEVICE

Номер: US20210033495A1
Автор: Akutsu Susumu
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co.,Ltd.

The disclosure provides an excitation device capable of suppressing resonance during excitation and reducing the size in a vertical direction. An excitation device () includes front and rear mounting plates ( and ) having openings (and ); a base plate () arranged below the mounting plates ( and ), slope parts () to which the mounting plates ( and ) and the base plate () are fixed; a first roller () and a second roller () located below the openings (and ); a hydraulic actuator () having a hydraulic cylinder () that excites the second roller () in a front-rear direction of a wheel (W); and a bracket () having a lower end fixed to the base plate () and an upper end fixed to the mounting plates ( and ), and supporting the hydraulic cylinder (). 1. An excitation device exciting each of a plurality of wheels of a vehicle to be excited , the excitation device comprising:a mounting plate mounting each of the wheels;a bottom plate arranged below the mounting plate to keep an interval between the mounting plate and the bottom plate in a vertical direction;a first fixing part extending between the mounting plate and the bottom plate, and fixed to the bottom plate and fixed to the mounting plate in a state of supporting the mounting plate;a wheel supporting part supporting a lower side of each of the wheels;an actuator comprising an excitation part connected to the wheel supporting part and exciting the wheel supporting part in a front-rear direction of each of the wheels; anda supporting part having a lower end fixed to the bottom plate and an upper end fixed to the mounting plate, and supporting the excitation part of the actuator.2. The excitation device according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate comprises an opening that has a size larger than a size of a tread of each of the wheels in the front-rear direction and a left-right direction claim 1 ,the wheel supporting part is provided on the bottom plate and is located below the opening of the mounting plate, and ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

EXCITATION DEVICE

Номер: US20210033496A1
Автор: Akutsu Susumu
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co.,Ltd.

The disclosure provides an excitation device capable of reproducing an excited state during traveling of a vehicle, reducing the cost, and realizing vehicle maintenance during excitation. An excitation device () holds a wheel (W) of a vehicle (V) between a first roller () and a second roller (), and drives the second roller () in a front-rear direction with a hydraulic actuator () to excite the wheel (W). A ground base () is arranged between the first roller () and the second roller (), and an interval between an upper end of the ground base () and the upper ends of front and rear mounting plates () and () which are the highest is set to a value smaller than a minimum ground clearance of the vehicle (V). 1. An excitation device , comprising:a plurality of components respectively exciting a plurality of wheels of a vehicle to be excited, and located below a minimum ground clearance portion of the vehicle during excitation,wherein the plurality of components comprise:a first contact part arranged to come into contact with each of the wheels from one direction in a front-rear direction of the vehicle and restrict movement of each of the wheels to the one direction in the front-rear direction of the vehicle;a second contact part arranged to be movable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and to come into contact with each of the wheels from an other direction in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and hold a lower side of each of the wheels between the first contact part and the second contact part;an actuator driving the second contact part in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and exciting each of the wheels via the second contact part; anda grounding part arranged between the first contact part and the second contact part and grounding each of the wheels,wherein an interval between an upper end of the grounding part and an upper end of a highest component among the plurality of components other than the grounding part is set to a value smaller than a ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A PARAMETER RELEVANT FOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO A STRUCTURE

Номер: US20150039248A1
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A method for determining a parameter relevant for the damage to a structure, such as machines, machine components and individual assemblies that are subject to vibration stresses is disclosed. A method for active or passive vibration damping that makes use of this method, and a structure having a device configured to perform the above methods is also disclosed. 1. A method for determining a parameter relevant for causing damage to a structure , the method comprising:a) measuring a local stress on at least one point of the structure as a function of time;b) generating a stress-time function;c) breaking down of the stress-time function into individual stress cycles;d) determining a frequency of the stress cycles and at least one additional classification parameter of the stress cycles;e) assigning the stress cycles to different frequency classes as a function of the frequency of the stress cycles;f) generating a collective for the stress cycles in each frequency class by carrying out a single-parameter or a multi-parameter classification method;g) determining a relevance of the collective of each frequency class for causing damage to the structure; andh) determining the particular frequency class that is most relevant for causing damage to the structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the relevance of the collective is determined in step (g) by determining a value for the collective representing the damage to the structure.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the value representing the damage to the structure is determined by including a reference Wöhler curve associated with the structure.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the reference Wöhler curve comprises a measured or synthetically-created reference Wöhler curve.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the value representing the damage to the structure is determined by executing a damage accumulation method based on a rule selected from an original Miner rule claim 3 , a modified Miner rule claim 3 , a consequent ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

Hybrid Servo Actuator for Crash Test

Номер: US20160041067A1
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Provided is a hybrid servo actuator for a crash test, and more particularly, a hybrid servo actuator for a crash test in which an operating part including a piston and a rod, a chamber supplying an air pressure to the operating part, and a controller controlling a movement of the operating part are integrally formed, thereby increasing a moving speed in a stroke direction of the operating part more than in a general hydraulic cylinder and pneumatic cylinder. The actuator includes an oil pressure cushion type cushion part provided therein to absorb a shock generated by a shock of an operating part even at the time of a malfunction of the operating part and discharge an oil pressure generated by the shock to the outside and thus is used semi-permanently. 1. A hybrid servo actuator for a test crash as a stroke driving actuator including a body and a means , comprising:an operating part configured to include a piston which is provided to move in a hollow formed in a stroke direction inside the body and a rod which is connected to the piston to protrude in one direction of the body;a chamber configured to be formed at the other side of the body and supply an air pressure to the operating part; anda controller configured to be formed at one side of the body to enclose the hollow and control a movement of the operating part.2. The hybrid servo actuator of claim 1 , wherein the controller includes:a control pad configured to be formed to contact an outer circumferential surface of the rod and control an operation of the operating part;a fixed controller configured to be formed at one side of the control pad and fix the control pad by an oil pressure;an operation controller configured to be formed at the other side of the control pad and control an operation of the control pad by the oil pressure; anda braking release controller configured to supply the oil pressure to control an operation of the controller.3. The hybrid servo actuator of claim 2 , wherein the braking ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

Automatic Rotating-Machine Fault Diagnosis With Confidence Level Indication

Номер: US20160041070A1

Automatic fault diagnosis is performed on vibration data sensed from a machine. A set of faults to screen for is identified from the machine configuration. For each fault there are characteristic symptoms. For each characteristic symptom, there is a corresponding indication used to diagnose the symptom. The indications are based on analyses of the current vibration data. The diagnosed symptoms have weights assigned according to a Bayesian network, and are used to derive a Bayesian probability for the fault. A fault having a Bayesian probability exceeding a threshold value is identified as being present in the machine. For each fault a confidence level is derived. The confidence level for a first fault is based on a similarity between characteristic symptoms for the first fault and characteristic symptoms for each one of the other faults being screened.

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF HELMET PERFORMANCE

Номер: US20210048359A1
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A system provided herein may be configured to evaluate helmet performance. The system may include an impact assembly that includes a stationary post operably coupled to one or more stationary load cells and a plurality of modular headforms. Each modular headform may include a first side and a second side configured to lock together around the impact assembly and receive a helmet. The modular headform may determine a position of the helmet relative to the one or more stationary load cells. Furthermore, the one or more stationary load cells may be configured to measure impact force at a position where one of the plurality of the modular headforms are operably coupled to the impact assembly. Additionally, each of the plurality of modular headforms correspond to a position in relation to the impact assembly to measure the impact force to the one or more load cells at a predefined number of impact locations on the helmet to evaluate the performance of the helmet. 11010. A system () configured to evaluate helmet performance , the system () comprising:{'b': 60', '70', '62, 'an impact assembly () comprising a stationary post () operably coupled to one or more stationary load cells (); and'}{'b': 200', '200', '300', '350', '60', '22, 'a plurality of modular headforms (), each modular headform () comprising a first side () and a second side () configured to lock together around the impact assembly () and receive a helmet (),'}{'b': 200', '22', '62, 'wherein the modular headform () determines a position of the helmet () relative to the one or more stationary load cells (),'}{'b': 62', '200', '60, 'wherein the one or more stationary load cells () are configured to measure impact force at a position where one of the plurality of the modular headforms () are operably coupled to the impact assembly (), and'}{'b': 200', '60', '62', '22', '22, 'wherein each of the plurality of modular headforms () correspond to a position in relation to the impact assembly () to measure the impact ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

COUPLING DESIGN FOR COUPLING SIMULATED FLESH TO A SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF AN ANTHROPOMORPHIC TEST DEVICE

Номер: US20210048373A1
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An anthropomorphic test device utilizes a mounting mechanism for coupling a hollow member including a simulated flesh to a support structure, with the simulated flesh including a foam core portion covered with a skin portion. The mounting mechanism includes inserts, such as plastic or metal inserts having a flange portion and an elongated tubular member, which are introduced in multiple places within the simulated flesh with the flange portion within the foam core portion and the elongated tubular member extending through the skin portion. A fastening member is inserted through an elongated opening in the insert and within a receiving cavity portion of the support structure to secure the hollow member to the support structure. The hollow member may be a hollow pelvic member, and the support structure may be a pelvic support structure, with the hollow pelvic member secured to the pelvic support structure via the mounting mechanism. 1. An anthropomorphic test device configured for use in crash test simulations , said anthropomorphic test device comprising:a hollow member comprising a simulated flesh having an inner foam core portion and with said hollow member defining an inner cavity;a support structure received within said inner cavity; and a flange portion positioned within said inner foam core portion;', 'an elongated portion extending from said flange portion towards said support structure; and', 'a fastening member passing through said flange portion, extending along said elongated portion, and secured to said support structure., 'one or more inserts each respectively coupled within said simulated flesh, wherein each of said one or more inserts comprises, 'a mounting mechanism coupled to each of said hollow member and said support structure for maintaining the positioning of said simulated flesh relative to said hollow member during the crash test simulations, wherein said mounting mechanism comprises2. The anthropomorphic test device of claim 1 , wherein said ...

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF TESTING

Номер: US20160047709A1
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The present invention provides processes by which fatigue testing can be carried out by altering the vibrational characteristics of a component, but without physically altering the component itself. In particular the invention provides a method of performing high-cycle fatigue testing on a component, the method including the steps of: attaching one or more masses to the component to alter the stress distribution of the component under vibration; and carrying out high-cycle fatigue testing by exciting the component at a low fundamental frequency of the component. The component can then be tested at a low frequency, which is easier to excite, but fail in a position of the component characteristic of a more complex modeshape. 1. A method of performing high-cycle fatigue testing on a component , the method including the steps of:attaching one or more masses to the component to alter the stress distribution of the component under vibration; andcarrying out high-cycle fatigue testing by exciting the component at a low fundamental frequency of the component.2. A method according to wherein the low fundamental frequency is a frequency giving rise to the first flap or first torsion mode of vibration of the component.3. A method according to claim 1 , further including the step of determining the vibration characteristic of the component with said masses attached using a finite element model. The present invention relates to a method of component testing. The invention is particularly, but not exclusively, concerned with a method for failure-testing components in complex vibration modes.In complex products, such as gas turbine engines, it is common to test components extensively prior to manufacture.For many components a major form of testing is high cycle fatigue (“HCF”) testing. This generally relates to situations where more than 10cycles are required before failure, the stress is low and the deformation experienced is primarily elastic.Until now, HCF fatigue testing has ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

Vibration Test-Cell with Axial Load and In-Situ Microscopy

Номер: US20220065739A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

A new vibration test-cell that allows a static load to be applied simultaneously with lateral vibration coupled with in-situ microscopy that allows for the ability to open a fatigue crack up to a desired gap, as well as generate acoustic emission (AE) from vibration excitation, micro-fracture events are captured by the AE measurement while the physical observation of the crack faying surfaces is performed in-situ with an optical microscope embedded in the test cell.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MONITORING THE SERVICE LIFE OF AN INSTALLED ROLLING BEARING

Номер: US20220065747A1
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Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices and methods for monitoring service life of an installed rolling bearing. In one example embodiment, a methods is disclosed wherein measurements are recorded in a region around the bearing using at least two sensors, and remaining service life is calculated. The step of calculating remaining service life includes determining at least one transfer function, and determining, using the at least one transfer function and the recorded measurements of the at least two sensors, at least dynamic loads on the rolling bearing.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

COLLISION SIMULATION TEST APPARATUS AND IMPACT TEST APPARATUS

Номер: US20220065754A1
Принадлежит: KOKUSAI KEISOKUKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A collision simulation test apparatus including a table to which a test piece is to be attached, the table being movable in a predetermined direction, a toothed belt for transmitting power to drive the table, a drive module capable of driving the toothed belt, and a control part capable of controlling the drive module. The control part is capable of controlling the drive module to generate an impact to be applied to the test piece, and the impact generated by the drive module is transmitted to the table by the toothed belt. 1. A collision simulation test apparatus , comprising:a table to which a test piece is to be attached, the table being movable in a predetermined direction;a pusher for pushing the table in the predetermined direction;a linear guide for supporting the table and the pusher movably in the predetermined direction;an impact generating part for generating an impact to be applied to the test piece by a collision with the table;a toothed belt for transmitting power to drive the table or the pusher, the toothed belt being fixable to the table and the pusher and being releasably fixed to one of the table and the pusher;a drive module capable of driving the toothed belt; anda control part capable of controlling the drive module,wherein the control part is capable of controlling the drive module to generate an impact to be applied to the test piece,wherein when the toothed belt is fixed to the table, the drive module generates an impact to be applied to the test piece and the impact is transmitted to the table by the toothed belt, andwherein when the toothed belt is fixed to the pusher, an impact to be applied to the test piece is generated as the table pushed by the pusher collides to the impact generating part.2. The collision simulation test apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising:a pair of toothed pulleys around which the toothed belt is wound; andbelt clamps for releasably fixing the toothed belt to the table or the pusher,wherein the toothed belt ...

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

Impact Tester

Номер: US20150052972A1
Принадлежит: Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Co

An impact tester includes a pendulum rotatable about a first axis from a latched position to an impact position. The pendulum is configured to impact a test specimen in the impact position. A safety return arm is rotatable about a second axis generally parallel to the first axis. The safety return arm is configured to lift the pendulum to the latched position, allow the pendulum to swing from the latched position toward the impact position, and selectively stop the pendulum between the latched position and the impact position.

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25-02-2016 дата публикации

Portable extrication device and method of use

Номер: US20160054199A1
Принадлежит: 4ACTIVESYSTEMS GMBH

Embodiments of the invention relate to a system for producing collisions or near-collision situations between a collision body, in particular a vehicle, and a test object. The system comprises a fastening plate having a coupling mechanism, by means of which coupling mechanism the test object can be detachably coupled to the fastening plate, a drive belt which is fastened to the fastening plate, and a drive unit having a drive body for driving the drive belt. The drive unit, the drive belt, and the fastening plate can be placed directly on a floor in such a way that the drive body moves the drive belt and the fastening plate along the floor. The coupling mechanism can be controlled in such a way that the test object is coupled to the fastening plate and can be actively decoupled from the fastening plate from a predetermined operating paint before a collision between the collision body and the test object such that the test object is decoupled from the fastening plate during the collision between the collision body and the test object.

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

FATIGUE TEST ASSESSMENT METHOD

Номер: US20210055181A1
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A fatigue test assessment method for assessing a suspension point of a cylinder block by means of a fatigue test includes: fixing a suspension point of a cylinder block test piece by using a power assembly installation approach; applying a load to the suspension point of the cylinder block test piece in a preset direction; and determining whether the suspension point of the cylinder block fails. The method can ascertain, by means of assessment during a stage of parts testing, whether the structural strength of a suspension point of a cylinder block meets user requirements, so as to predict and prevent breakage of and faults in the suspension point of the cylinder block, thereby enhancing overall test validity. 1. A method for a fatigue test assessment for carrying out a fatigue test assessment on a suspension point of a cylinder block , comprising:in step a, fixing the suspension point of a cylinder block sample according to an installation mode of power assembly;in step b, applying a load on the suspension point in a preset direction; andin step c, determining whether the suspension point damages or not.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:in step d, if the suspension point damages, determining a damage position, a bolt elongation and torque, and recording a final test data; andin step e, if the suspension point passes the loading assessment, terminating the fatigue test assessment, measuring the bolt elongation and recording the final test data.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , a fluorescence flaw detection method is used to determine the damage position and the damage position comprises a crack part.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in step b claim 1 , the preset direction comprises:an X direction, wherein the X direction is a front-back horizontal direction that the suspension point of the cylinder block is impacted by a front-back movement of an engine under a working condition of simulating an ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

ONE-PIECE TEST APPARATUS FOR STEEL FURRINGS AND ACCESSORIES FOR BUILDING

Номер: US20180052073A1

The invention provides a one-piece test apparatus for steel furrings and accessories for building. The apparatus comprises support legs, a rectangular frame on the support legs, and a first hoisting motor, a load-carrying hoisting motor, a second and a third hoisting motor sequentially arranged above the rectangular frame. One side-edge beam is provided on the rectangular frame. Locking holes are opened on the first short edge and the side-edge beam respectively. The side-edge beam is connected with a long edge of the rectangular frame through a adjustment fixing hole. At least two parallel bearing crossbeams are arranged on the rectangular frame. A hanging plate is provided on a side surface of the bearing crossbeam, and an erection hole is formed in the middle of the hanging plate. The apparatus of the invention is simple in structure and convenient to operate, and has relatively accurate detection data. 1. A one-piece test apparatus for steel furrings and accessories for building , comprising:a plurality of support legs;a rectangular frame disposed on the tops of the support legs;a first hoisting motor, a load-carrying hoisting motor, a second hoisting motor and a third hoisting motor which are sequentially arranged above the rectangular frame;wherein one side-edge beam parallel to a first short edge of the rectangular frame is provided on the rectangular frame, a plurality of locking holes being opened on the first short edge and the side-edge beam respectively, and the side-edge beam being connected with a long edge of the rectangular frame by a adjustment fixing hole, the adjustment fixing hole comprising a first slotted hole, a second slotted hole and a third slotted hole which are sequentially formed at the long edge;Wherein the rectangular frame is also provided with at least two bearing crossbeams arranged in parallel, a hanging plate being provided on a side surface of the bearing crossbeam, and an erection hole being formed in the middle of the hanging ...

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