Techniques for vehicle control are disclosed. These techniques include a collision trajectory prediction of an air vehicle and identifying an object below the UAV using one or more sensors. The techniques further include determining a risk that the air vehicle will collide with the object should the vehicle later lose propulsion, and protecting against the air vehicle colliding with the object, based on the determined risk
Techniques for aircraft flight management are disclosed. These techniques include receiving, at a flight management system (FMS) of an aircraft, a target value, the target value including at least one of: (i) an altitude target value or (ii) a time target value. The techniques further include determining a target aircraft position relating to the target value, based on a trajectory for the aircraft. The techniques further include calculating a distance for the aircraft to travel from a current aircraft position to the target aircraft position and displaying the calculated distance in a user interface of the aircraft. The techniques further include providing coordinates for the target aircraft position to the FMS for use in flight management of the aircraft.
The present application is directed for use with a printhead assembly that is mounted to a robot. One application provides a system for inkjet printing on large objects such as commercial aircraft surfaces. The application provides for calibrating a camera with relation to the motion of the robot. The calibration occurs is achieved using one or more calibration artifacts printed by the inkjet system.
The present disclosure includes a split ring wire bundle seal sleeve and an assembly technology for pressurized electrical feedthroughs. A kit of parts is also described.
H02G 3/22 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes à travers les murs, les sols ou les plafonds, p.ex. dans les immeubles
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleurs; Agencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
6.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATHS FOR AIRCRAFT
A system (for determining one or more emergency escape paths for one or more emergencies that can occur during a flight of an aircraft) includes a control unit configured to automatically determine the one or more emergency escape paths for the one or more emergencies based on performance capabilities of the aircraft, terrain within at least a portion of an original flight path or the one or more emergency escape paths, and obstacles within at least a portion of the original flight path or the one or more emergency escape paths.
G05D 1/06 - Régime de modification de l'altitude ou de la profondeur
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p.ex. pilote automatique
7.
CURING TOOL ASSEMBLIES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING
A curing tool assembly for composite manufacturing includes a curing tool and a cover plate. The curing tool includes a tool surface that defines a resin channel. The cover plate overlays the resin channel. The cover plate defines openings in fluidic communication with the resin channel. The openings are arranged to provide different flow capacity through different portions of the cover plate along the channel axis. Methods for composite manufacturing with the curing tool assembly are also disclosed. A system for composite manufacturing includes the curing tool, the cover plate, a fluid impervious layer and a differential pressure generator.
B29C 70/48 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.à d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p.ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs" avec une imprégnation des renforcements dans le moule fermé, p.ex. moulage par transfert de résine [RTM]
B29C 70/44 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.à d. d'objets distincts utilisant une pression isostatique, p.ex. moulage par différence de pression, avec un sac à vide, dans un autoclave ou avec un caoutchouc expansible
8.
SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING BURN TESTS
A system and method for evaluating a burn test includes using an optical sensor system to detect an infrared reflection of a flame on a test piece and using a computer to capture initiation of fire damage to the test piece using the infrared reflection and to capture the fire damage though cessation of the fire damage using the infrared reflection.
An example method executed by a controller onboard a spacecraft generates a mission plan in real-time that guides the spacecraft along a space autonomous mission to rendezvous with two or more orbiting target objects. The method includes establishing potential permutations for all possible unique maneuver sequences in which to visit the two or more orbiting target objects, and for each potential permutation, determining a collision-free maneuver plan for defining orbit trajectories to intercept each of the two or more orbiting target objects for each of the possible unique maneuver sequences. An optimal permutation is determined that meets viewing constraints of the two or more orbiting target objects, a viewing priority, and fuel constraints of the spacecraft. A mission visit plan is generated using the optimal permutation, and the spacecraft executes the plan to rendezvous with and inspect the two or more orbiting target objects.
B64G 1/24 - Appareils de guidage ou de commande, p.ex. de commande d'assiette
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p.ex. pilote automatique
G05D 1/10 - Commande de la position ou du cap dans les trois dimensions simultanément
A method of tool and parameter selection is presented. Tap test data is generated for a machine by performing tap testing on the machine with a plurality of tools. Geometric features of a part to be machined in a workpiece by the machine are extracted. The plurality of tools is filtered by applying a series of rules based on the geometric features of the part to identify a selected tool for a machining operation to form the part. In some illustrative examples, cutting parameters are set for the machining operation using the tap test data for the machine with the selected tool.
A method for joining structures includes steps of: (1) fabricating a splice based on measurements of a first-structure surface of a first structure and a second-structure surface of a second structure along a joint formed between the first structure and the second structure; (2) installing the splice using a plurality of verification holes formed in the first structure, the second structure, and the splice; and (3) self-verifying that a gap between a splice surface of the splice and each one of the first-structure surface and the second-structure surface is less than or equal to a maximum allowable dimension of the gap by installing the splice.
A method of optimizing flights of a fleet of aircraft is provided. The method includes accessing flight plans for flights of a fleet of aircraft through an air transportation network, tracking positions and trajectories of one or more aircraft of the fleet that are currently in-flight, and applying the flight plans and the positions and trajectories to a reinforcement learning model configured to determine maneuvers that achieves a respective maximum cumulative value of an operational efficiency metric across the flights of the fleet of aircraft, one or more of the maneuvers constituting a deviation from a respective flight plan. A comparison of respective maximum cumulative values of the operational efficiency metric is performed for the aircraft of the fleet of aircraft, one of the aircraft is selected based on the comparison, and a notification of the deviation from the respective flight plan is sent to the one of the aircraft.
An aircraft is disclosed, including a fuselage having a compartment configured to house refueling apparatus. An auxiliary power unit is mounted in the compartment.
B64D 41/00 - Installations génératrices de puissance pour servitudes auxiliaires
B64C 1/16 - Fuselages; Caractéristiques structurales communes aux fuselages, voilures, surfaces stabilisatrices ou organes apparentés spécialement adaptés pour le montage du groupe propulseur
B64D 27/40 - Aménagements pour le montage de groupes moteurs sur aéronefs
14.
BATTERY REAL-TIME INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT DETECTION
A system may include a battery and a processor configured to continuously record a voltage and current as a function of time. A time window may be determined based on the current as a function of time. During the time window, an accumulated electric charge may be substantially zero and an accumulated absolute value of the electric charge may substantially equal a stored comparison value. The processor may calculate an energy loss of the battery and a charge loss rate of the battery within the time window. The processor may further determine whether an internal short circuit exists within the battery based on the charge loss rate and a predetermined threshold value. In response to determining that the internal short circuit exists, the processor may generate an indication that the internal short circuit exists.
G01R 31/367 - Logiciels à cet effet, p.ex. pour le test des batteries en utilisant une modélisation ou des tables de correspondance
G01R 31/3828 - Dispositions pour la surveillance de variables des batteries ou des accumulateurs, p.ex. état de charge utilisant l’intégration du courant
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour le test ou la surveillance d’éléments particuliers ou de groupes particuliers d’éléments dans une batterie
15.
REUSABLE EXPANDABLE MEDIA WITH FLEXIBLE SKIN FOR COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING AND METHODS THEREOF
A material system including a plurality of expandable pellets or a monolithic flexible carrier is disclosed, each of which may include a polymer matrix configured to hold an expandable core, and a flexible skin configured to encapsulate the polymer matrix, and where the flexible skin is at least partially permeable with respect to the expandable core or a gas released by the expandable core. Implementations of the material system may include where the polymer matrix may include a thermoplastic polymer. The material system may include a charging source configured to introduce blowing agent. A method of curing a composite part is also described.
An apparatus and method for suppressing free play chatter of a control surface of an aircraft. The free play chatter suppression apparatus includes a containment vessel connected to a control surface of an aircraft. A lossy material is contained within the containment vessel. A body is positioned within the lossy material. The deceleration of the body by the lossy fluid is transmitted to the control surface to dampen vibrations of the control surface.
Systems, apparatus, and methods for calibration of satellite communication antennas are disclosed. An example aerial vehicle includes an antenna; an attitude sensor; machine-readable instructions; and programmable circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to at least identify a first angular position of the antenna associated with a peak power of a signal received by the antenna when the aerial vehicle is at a first heading; identify a second angular position of the antenna associated with a peak power of a signal received by the antenna when the aerial vehicle is at a second heading, the second heading different than the first heading; determine an offset between the attitude sensor and the antenna based on the first angular position and the second angular position; and cause a pointing angle of the antenna relative to an external source to be adjusted based on the offset.
H01Q 3/08 - Dispositifs pour changer ou faire varier l'orientation ou la forme du diagramme de directivité des ondes rayonnées par une antenne ou un système d'antenne utilisant un mouvement mécanique de l'ensemble d'antenne ou du système d'antenne pour faire varier deux coordonnées de l'orientation
H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les avions, les missiles, les satellites ou les ballons
A method for producing a planar semiconductor surface includes forming a workpiece that has a carrier substrate, one or more insulating layers, a semiconductor layer, a first etch stop layer, and a second etch stop layer; forming a contact on the workpiece; biasing the workpiece to a second voltage through the contact; etching the second etch stop layer and part of the first etch stop layer with a photo-electrochemical etching and the second voltage that selectively removes the second etch stop layer faster than the first etch stop layer; biasing the workpiece to a first voltage through the contact; and etching the first etch stop layer and part of the semiconductor layer with the photo-electrochemical etching and the first voltage that selectively removes the first etch stop layer faster than the semiconductor layer to produce a semiconductor device with a planar surface on the semiconductor layer.
A system and a method for operating an aircraft during a descent phase of flight include a control unit configured to receive data regarding one or both of a current flight or one or more previous flights of the aircraft from one or more sensors of the aircraft. The control unit is further configured to determine efficient descent phase parameters for the aircraft based on the data. The aircraft is operated during the descent phase of one or both of the current flight or one or more future flights according to the efficient descent phase parameters.
Vision-based vehicle guidance is disclosed. An example landing pad for vision-based guidance of a vehicle includes a first perimeter of a landing area defined by the landing pad, the first perimeter having a first array of first light sources, and a second perimeter having a second array of second light sources, the second perimeter around the first perimeter, at least two of the first or second light sources having a different light characteristic to define a pattern to be detected by an image sensor of the vehicle for guiding the vehicle toward or away from the landing area.
G05D 1/04 - Commande de l'altitude ou de la profondeur
G08G 5/02 - Aides pour l'atterrissage automatique, c. à d. systèmes dans lesquels les données des vols d'avions arrivant sont traitées de façon à fournir les données d'atterrissage
A method for hardening select portions of a metal article includes establishing a non-reactive atmosphere within a build chamber of an additive manufacturing system, melting a metal material using an energy source to deposit molten material in layers to build the metal article and establishing a reactive atmosphere within the build chamber that causes a chemical reaction to harden a portion of multiple select layers. An additive manufacturing system for hardening select portions of a metal article includes a build chamber, a material handling assembly, a substrate, an energy source assembly, a translational assembly and a system control assembly. A metal article includes layers of a metal material deposited via an additive manufacturing process. A portion of select layers being hardened via a chemical reaction caused by a reactive atmosphere established during periods of the additive manufacturing process.
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Zee, Malia
Davis, Angela Christine Faith
Schultz, Karen Ann
Blohowiak, Kay Youngdahl
Seebergh, Jill Elisabeth
Bruton, Eric Alan
Yang, Weidong
Li, Sheng
Simons, Ranya
Rigopoulos, Nick
Abrégé
An adhesion promoter composition is including one or more reactive silanes, one or more swelling agents, and one or more organic solvents, where the one or more reactive silanes forms a complex with the one or more swelling agents is disclosed. The one or more reactive silanes may include an amine functional group, an epoxy functional group, a mercapto functional group, an isocyanate functional group, or a combination thereof. The one or more swelling agents is selected from a group which may include phenol or naphthol derivatives. A composite part including the adhesion promoter composition and a method for applying the adhesion promoter composition is also disclosed.
C09D 5/00 - Compositions de revêtement, p.ex. peintures, vernis ou vernis-laques, caractérisées par leur nature physique ou par les effets produits; Apprêts en pâte
C09D 7/61 - Adjuvants non macromoléculaires inorganiques
C09D 7/63 - Adjuvants non macromoléculaires organiques
C09D 183/08 - Polysiloxanes contenant du silicium lié à des groupes organiques contenant des atomes autres que le carbone, l'hydrogène et l'oxygène
C09J 5/02 - Procédés de collage en général; Procédés de collage non prévus ailleurs, p.ex. relatifs aux amorces comprenant un traitement préalable des surfaces à joindre
C09J 5/06 - Procédés de collage en général; Procédés de collage non prévus ailleurs, p.ex. relatifs aux amorces comprenant un chauffage de l'adhésif appliqué
C09J 5/10 - Assemblage de matériaux par soudure des bords se chevauchant avec insertion de matière plastique
25.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A DETECTOR FOR PROCESS MONITORING
A method of generating a detector is disclosed herein. The method includes obtaining a first training dataset including a first set of tagged images identifying a first object and obtaining a second training dataset including a second set of tagged images identifying a second object. A first parts-level detector is trained based on the first training dataset and a second parts-level detector is trained based on the second training dataset. A unified detector is trained based on the first training dataset and the second training dataset.
G06V 10/774 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p.ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]; Séparation aveugle de source méthodes de Bootstrap, p.ex. "bagging” ou “boosting”
G06V 10/776 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p.ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]; Séparation aveugle de source Évaluation des performances
A method of monitoring an assembly process is disclosed herein. The method includes obtaining an event model for each of a plurality of objects in the assembly process with the event model for each of the plurality of objects including a predetermined time frame for a change in presence to occur. The method includes collecting an image sequence of the assembly process for monitoring and identifying if a change in presence for each of the plurality of objects occurred with a detector model. The method further includes reviewing the event model for each of the plurality of objects to determine if the predetermined time frame lapsed without the change in presence of a corresponding one of the plurality of objects being identified and issuing an alert if the predetermined time frame lapsed without the presence of a corresponding one of the plurality of objects being identified.
Methods of operating radio frequency identification (RFID) devices on a vehicle. The methods include determining a geographic location of the vehicle. Based on the geographic location of the vehicle, determining an operational requirement for the RFID devices. After determining the operational requirement, operating the RFID devices according to the operational requirement. The methods provide for operating the RFID devices within compliance for the operational requirements that are required in the different geographic locations where the vehicle travels.
A vacuum bag sealing system comprises a bagging sheet comprising a sealing surface; a first interlocking strip connected to the sealing surface of the bagging sheet and forming a continuous perimeter connected to the sealing surface; a second interlocking strip between the first interlocking strip and the sealing surface of the bagging sheet in one portion of the perimeter, the second interlocking strip forming a continuous bladder perimeter.
B29C 70/44 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.à d. d'objets distincts utilisant une pression isostatique, p.ex. moulage par différence de pression, avec un sac à vide, dans un autoclave ou avec un caoutchouc expansible
B29C 70/54 - Façonnage de matières composites, c. à d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p.ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p.ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes opération de façonnage des matières composites comprenant uniquement des renforcements - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires
29.
ACOUSTIC DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD AND ASSOCIATED KINETIC ENERGY HARVESTER
An acoustic detection system and method and associated kinetic energy harvester is disclosed. The acoustic detection system comprises a vibration-generating object, a kinetic-energy harvester, and an acoustic sensor. The kinetic-energy harvester is embedded within a first location of the vibration-generation object and is configured to wirelessly transmit electrical power to the acoustic sensor, which is embedded within a second location of the vibration-generating object. The acoustic sensor is configured to receive the electrical power, detect acoustic signals, and convert the detected acoustic signals into acoustic data. The kinetic energy harvester may be an electromagnetic harvester that comprises a magnet array and a coil array comprising at least one conductive coil. By inducing a current in the at least one conductive coil through the relative motion between the magnet array and the coil array, the kinetic-energy harvester produces electrical power.
H02N 2/18 - Machines électriques en général utilisant l'effet piézo-électrique, l'électrostriction ou la magnétostriction fournissant une sortie électrique à partir d'une entrée mécanique, p.ex. générateurs
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
B81B 3/00 - Dispositifs comportant des éléments flexibles ou déformables, p.ex. comportant des membranes ou des lamelles élastiques
H02J 50/00 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique
H02K 35/02 - Génératrices avec système de bobines, aimant, induit, ou autre partie du circuit magnétique à mouvement alternatif, oscillant ou vibrant avec des aimants mobiles et des systèmes de bobines fixes
A diagnostic circuit includes a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) configured to be coupled to a test circuit such that an electronic noise present in the test circuit induces a first current that flows through the SQUID. The diagnostic circuit also includes a current path configured to receive a second current that flows through the SQUID. The SQUID is configured to generate an output in a form of: a first voltage in response to a sum of the first current and the second current being less than a threshold current and a second voltage in response to the sum of the first current and the second current being greater than the threshold current.
A diagnostic apparatus includes a first array of superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs). Each SQUID of the first array is configured to be coupled respectively to a test circuit of a second array of test circuits such that an electronic noise present in the test circuit induces a first current that flows through the SQUID. The diagnostic apparatus also includes a current source configured to provide a second current for each SQUID of the first array such that the second current flows through the SQUID. Each SQUID of the first array is configured to generate an output in a form of: a first voltage in response to a sum of the first current and the second current being less than a threshold current, and a second voltage in response to the sum of the first current and the second current being greater than the threshold current.
A barrier door to control movement of persons through an opening within a cabin area of an aircraft. The barrier door includes a body comprising an upper side, a lower side, and lateral sides. A lock is connected to the body and includes an elongated member and a pin. The pin is movable between a disengaged position with a distal end retracted and an engaged position with the distal end extending outward beyond the elongated member. A release mechanism is threaded on the elongated member and is rotatable relative to the elongated member to adjust a position of the elongated member and pin relative to the body.
A barrier door configured to be mounted in an opening in a cabin area of an aircraft. The barrier door is movable between an open position to allow persons to pass through the opening and a closed position to prevent passengers from moving through the opening. The barrier door is configured to be locked in the closed position.
Techniques for maneuvering a space vehicle are presented. The techniques can include: obtaining a representation, in a computer, of a multi-segment planned position, planned velocity, and planned acceleration of the space vehicle along a planned continuous trajectory; tracking, using at least one navigation sensor, an indication of an actual position, actual velocity, and actual acceleration of the space vehicle; and maneuvering the space vehicle, using a closed-loop controller, and based on the tracking, to return to the planned position, planned velocity, and planned acceleration.
A drill template includes a tooling plate defining a first aperture extending through the plate along a first axis. The template also includes an adjustable bushing assembly having an outer eccentric element arranged rotatably inside the first aperture and defining a second aperture disposed along a second axis. The template additionally includes an inner eccentric element arranged rotatably inside the second aperture and defining a third aperture disposed along a third axis. The first, second, and third axes are spaced apart from each other. The template also includes a drill bushing arranged inside the third aperture and defining a fourth aperture disposed along a fourth axis. The bushing is configured to swivel relative to the inner eccentric element to orient the fourth aperture relative to the tooling plate. The template further includes a system of fasteners for setting the bushing position relative to the plate for guiding a drill bit.
Techniques for accounting for rotational bias of an inertial measurement unit in a setting where momentum is conserved are presented. The techniques include: obtaining, from an inertial measurement unit, an initial magnitude of momentum and initial directional rotational rates; iteratively updating an estimate of bias of magnitude of momentum and estimates of bias of directional rotational rates based at least on the obtaining and based at least on readings from the inertial measurement unit; adjusting directional rotational rates obtained from the inertial measurement unit to account for the estimates of bias of directional rotational rates, where bias adjusted directional rotational rates are determined; and providing the bias adjusted directional rotation rates.
B64G 1/28 - Appareils de guidage ou de commande, p.ex. de commande d'assiette par inertie ou par effet gyroscopique
B64G 1/24 - Appareils de guidage ou de commande, p.ex. de commande d'assiette
B64G 1/26 - Appareils de guidage ou de commande, p.ex. de commande d'assiette par jets
B64G 1/36 - Appareils de guidage ou de commande, p.ex. de commande d'assiette par des capteurs, p.ex. par des capteurs solaires, des capteurs d'horizon
G01P 21/02 - Essai ou étalonnage d'appareils ou de dispositifs couverts par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe de tachymètres
A reusable composite curing system comprising a reusable bladder; an end fitting sealed to the reusable bladder, the end fitting containing a passage in communication with an interior of the reusable bladder and a first half of the pneumatic connector secured within the end fitting and in communication with the passage; and a cure tool having a venting channel extending from a supporting surface of the cure tool and exiting through one of an underside or a side of the cure tool, and a second half of a pneumatic connector secured within the venting channel; the first half of the pneumatic connector releasable from the second half of the pneumatic connector while maintaining the second half of the pneumatic connector in the cure tool and while maintaining the first half of the pneumatic connector in the end fitting.
B29C 70/44 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.à d. d'objets distincts utilisant une pression isostatique, p.ex. moulage par différence de pression, avec un sac à vide, dans un autoclave ou avec un caoutchouc expansible
B29C 70/54 - Façonnage de matières composites, c. à d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p.ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p.ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes opération de façonnage des matières composites comprenant uniquement des renforcements - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires
38.
SEGMENTED VACUUM JACKETED TANK SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
There is provided a segmented vacuum jacketed tank system. The system includes a segmented structurally integrated vacuum tank having a vacuum tank main portion between vacuum tank end portions. The vacuum tank main portion includes a vacuum tank skin having an outer surface and an inner surface, vacuum tank skin segments, and a longitudinal cross section with a profile geometry configured for buckling prevention for the vacuum tank skin under external pressure loads. The vacuum tank main portion includes multipurpose stiffener member(s) configured to carry one or more of system transport line(s), a liquid fuel, or a nitrogen gas in an interior. The system includes a pressure tank within the segmented structurally integrated vacuum tank. The pressure tank is configured to store a cryogenic fluid and includes a pressure tank main portion between pressure tank end portions. The system further includes a vacuum cavity.
F17C 1/12 - Récipients sous pression, p.ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables avec des moyens pour assurer une isolation thermique
B64D 37/30 - Circuits de carburant pour carburants particuliers
F17C 13/00 - RÉCIPIENTS POUR CONTENIR OU EMMAGASINER DES GAZ COMPRIMÉS, LIQUÉFIÉS OU SOLIDIFIÉS; GAZOMÈTRES À CAPACITÉ FIXE; REMPLISSAGE OU VIDAGE DE RÉCIPIENTS DE GAZ COMPRIMÉS, LIQUÉFIÉS OU SOLIDIFIÉS - Détails des récipients ou bien du remplissage ou du vidage des récipients
39.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE DEFLECTIONS OF A PRESSURE TANK MOUNTED WITHIN A VACUUM TANK
A tank system includes a vacuum tank and a pressure tank. The vacuum tank has a vacuum tank main portion extending between vacuum tank end portions. The pressure tank is mounted within the vacuum tank, and has a pressure tank main portion extending between pressure tank end portions. The tank system includes a deflection control system comprising at least one elongate support member extending from a vacuum tank first side of the vacuum tank main portion, and passing through an opening in a pressure tank first side of the pressure tank main portion, and coupled to a pressure tank second side opposite the pressure tank first side. The elongate support member is configured to support the pressure tank main portion and reduce deflections of the pressure tank main portion relative to the vacuum tank main portion when the tank system is subjected to a load.
An inspection system includes a scanner and a computing device. The scanner is configured to scan an inner surface of a hole in an object. The scanner is configured to generate a plurality of images. Each one of the images represents one of a plurality of sections of the inner surface of the hole. The computing device is coupled to the scanner to receive the plurality of images. The computing device is programmed to combine the plurality of images to form an image. The image represents the inner surface of the hole. The computing device is programmed to evaluate a surface characteristic of the inner surface based on pixel-intensity values of the image.
Manufacturing analysis is provided. The method comprises identifying a feature of a product model defined by geometric, physical, and systems elements with semantic labels, names or title descriptions. Machine readable semantic links are created that connect the feature to elements in an enterprise knowledge library according to a machine readable ontological knowledge model. A producibility risk or opportunity for the product model is identified according to semantic relationships of the elements in the enterprise knowledge library linked to the feature. A user is alerted of the producibility risk or opportunity, and a note is added to a manufacturing design specification for the product model. The note provides a number of solutions for the producibility risk or opportunity, wherein the solutions are identified in the enterprise knowledge library according to the semantic relationships.
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to Schiff base oligomers and uses thereof. In at least one aspect, an oligomer is represented by Formula (IV) wherein each instance of R9 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and ether. Each instance of R28 and R29 of Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, and aryl. Each instance of R33 of Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and a bond. Each instance of R41 of Formula (IV) is independently —NH— or a bond and each instance of R40 is independently —NH— or —NH—NH—. Each instance of R42 of Formula (IV) is independently —NH— or a bond and each instance of R43 is independently —NH— or —NH—NH—.
C08G 75/00 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions créant dans la chaîne principale de la macromolécule une liaison contenant du soufre, avec ou sans azote, oxygène ou carbone
43.
ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED CHANNELS FOR MOLD DIE CASTINGS
A method for manufacturing a tool having one or more internal channels includes forming one or more channel cores by additive manufacturing, coating a metal onto the one or more channel cores to form a metal tube on each of the one or more channel cores, positioning the one or more metal tubes into a casting mold having a shape of a tool, and casting a molten metal into the casting mold to form the tool having the one or more internal channels corresponding to the one or more channel cores.
A computer vision method performed by a computing system includes: receiving an image; identifying a light intensity value for each pixel of a set of pixels of the image; defining a light intensity band formed by an upper light intensity threshold and a lower light intensity threshold based on a light intensity distribution of the light intensity values of the set of pixels; for each pixel of the set of pixels, identifying whether that pixel has a light intensity value that is within the light intensity band or outside of the intensity band; and generating a modified image by increasing a light intensity contrast between a first subset of pixels identified as having light intensity values within the light intensity band and a second subset of pixels identified as having light intensity values outside of the light intensity band.
B64U 101/30 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques à l’imagerie, à la photographie ou à la vidéographie
G06T 5/40 - Amélioration ou restauration d'image en utilisant des techniques d'histogrammes
G06T 5/50 - Amélioration ou restauration d'image en utilisant plusieurs images, p.ex. moyenne, soustraction
G06V 10/50 - Extraction de caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos en utilisant l’addition des valeurs d’intensité d’image; Analyse de projection
H04N 23/71 - Circuits d'évaluation de la variation de luminosité
H04N 23/76 - Circuits de compensation de la variation de luminosité dans la scène en agissant sur le signal d'image
45.
DYNAMIC SELECTION OF AN AERONAUTICAL DATA PROVIDER
Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for dynamic selection of an aeronautical data provider. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor to receive streams of aeronautical data from a plurality of aeronautical data providers streaming aeronautical data from different geographic locations, determine a quality of each of the received streams of aeronautical data by checking the aeronautical data against data provided by at least one secondary data source that has a known quality, select an aeronautical data provider of the plurality of aeronautical data providers that provides a stream of aeronautical data that is closest to the data provided by the at least one secondary data source, and expose aeronautical data from the stream of aeronautical data of the selected aeronautical data provider to an end user according to one or more parameters.
G06F 16/215 - Amélioration de la qualité des données; Nettoyage des données, p.ex. déduplication, suppression des entrées non valides ou correction des erreurs typographiques
The present disclosure relates to a device for live animal transport, comprising: a bottom plate, comprising a liquid guide plate and a non-liquid guide plate, wherein the liquid guide plate has a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a plurality of support members, symmetrically provided at predetermined intervals on the bottom plate at the first end and the second end of the liquid guide plate, and extending in a first direction perpendicular to the bottom plate; a plurality of pillars, one end of each pillar being nested in a corresponding one support member, and the plurality of pillars being capable of telescoping in the first direction; a plurality of beams, extending in a second direction from the first end of the liquid guide plate to the second end of the liquid guide plate, each beam being supported by the other end of the pillar at the first end of the liquid guide plate and the other end of the pillar at the second end of the liquid guide plate; side plates, provided on the bottom plate and extending in the first direction around edges of the bottom plate; and a top portion, supported by the plurality of beams to cover an interior space formed by the bottom plate and the side plates, wherein the plurality of pillars are configured to telescope in the first direction so as to adjust a contour of the top portion
Systems and methods are provided for graphically presenting aviation-focused weather information. One exemplary method comprises receiving weather information for a select geographic location and a select time period, the select time period comprising a plurality of consecutive days, each day comprising a plurality of consecutive hours, and the weather information comprising aviation-specific weather conditions associated with the select time period; and displaying a graphical user interface configured to graphically present the aviation-specific weather conditions using a plurality of graphical elements in a first region of the graphical user interface, each graphical element corresponding to a respective one of the consecutive calendar days and each aviation-specific weather condition having an assigned color-coding or shading, wherein each graphical element is configured to graphically depict the aviation-specific weather condition for each hour of the corresponding calendar day using the assigned color-coding or shading.
A fabricating method is provided for a multilayered, nanoparticle-coated fiber material using a layer-by-layer nanoparticle-deposition system. Fabrication includes coating a fiber substrate with a first type of nanoparticle to provide a first coated layer of the multilayered, nanoparticle-coated fiber material. Fabrication also includes coating the first coated layer with a second type of nanoparticle to provide a second coated layer of the multilayered, nanoparticle-coated fiber material.
D06M 11/74 - Traitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou des articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des substances inorganiques ou leurs complexes; Un tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique, p.ex. mercerisage avec du carbone ou ses composés avec des acides graphitiques ou leurs sels
D06B 3/10 - Passage des matières textiles à travers des liquides, gaz ou vapeurs en vue d'effectuer un traitement, p.ex. lavage, teinture, blanchiment, encollage, imprégnation de tissus
D06M 11/46 - Oxydes ou hydroxydes d'éléments des groupes 4 ou 14 de la classification périodique; Titanates; Zirconates; Stannates; Plombates
D06M 11/77 - Traitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou des articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des substances inorganiques ou leurs complexes; Un tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique, p.ex. mercerisage avec du silicium ou ses composés
D06M 11/80 - Traitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou des articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des substances inorganiques ou leurs complexes; Un tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique, p.ex. mercerisage avec du bore ou ses composés, p.ex. borures
D06M 23/08 - Procédés dans lesquels l'agent traitant est appliqué en poudre ou sous forme granulaire
A wheel speed transducer test adapter and method for wheel speed transducer testing. The wheel speed transducer test adapter includes a socket for engagement with a wheel hub. A clevis is rotatable within the socket and with respect to the socket and the wheel hub. The clevis is engaged with a wheel speed transducer attached to the wheel hub. A collar secures the clevis to the socket. A torque supplying device rotates the clevis at a consistent speed which in turn rotates the wheel speed transducer to test the wheel speed transducer after repair or replacement. The entire assembly ensures stability and alignment while the clevis and wheel speed transducer rotate.
A nanowire photodetection system comprising an optical waveguide and superconducting nanowires. The optical waveguide is located on a substrate. The superconducting nanowires are electrically connected in parallel to connector wires located on both sides of the optical waveguide. A set of the superconducting nanowires cross a width of the optical waveguide and absorb a photon in the optical waveguide.
An automated fiber placement system is provided. The automated fiber placement system comprises a plurality of spools of composite material having a plurality of material widths, each spool of the plurality of spools having a respective material width of the plurality of material widths; and an automated fiber placement head configured to lay up composite tape from any desired spools of the plurality of spools simultaneously.
A diagnostic device includes a probe, a motor configured to scan the probe over a test circuit, a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) attached to the probe and configured to be coupled to the test circuit such that an electronic noise present in the test circuit induces a first current that flows through the SQUID, and a current path configured to receive a second current that flows through the SQUID. The SQUID is configured to generate an output in a form of a first voltage in response to a sum of the first current and the second current being less than a threshold current, and a second voltage in response to the sum of the first current and the second current being greater than the threshold current.
A system and a method include a control unit configured to determine situational information regarding a plurality of aircraft within an airspace. The control unit is configured to determine the situational information based on automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) signals output by the plurality of aircraft and received by an ADS-B receiver of a tracking sub-system.
A deployable attendant seat assembly that is configured to deploy in a vehicle cabin from a stowed position as an attendant seat into a deployed position configuring the deployable attendant seat assembly into a lockable barrier to prevent passengers from moving along an aisle in a vehicle cabin into a vehicle area forward of the lockable barrier.
A dual purpose aircraft lavatory component that can be a dual purpose aircraft lavatory door that is configured to deploy in a vehicle cabin from an initial position as an aircraft lavatory monument component into a deployed position converting aircraft lavatory monument component into an aircraft cabin lockable barrier to prevent passengers from moving along an aisle in a vehicle cabin into a vehicle area forward of the lockable barrier.
A hybrid aircraft barrier that is configured to deploy in a vehicle cabin from an initial stowed position as an aircraft cabin monument component into a deployed position converting the aircraft cabin monument component into an aircraft cabin lockable barrier to prevent passengers from moving along an aisle in a vehicle cabin into a vehicle area forward of the lockable barrier.
There is provided a one-piece co-molded snap-on apparatus for supporting one or more elongate elements. The apparatus includes a ring post and a snap-on attachment base co-molded to the ring post for a snap-on attachment to an elongate bar structure. The snap-on attachment base includes a top support portion integral with the ring post, and a bottom attachment portion with side arms opposite each other and designed to snap fit against opposing sides of the elongate bar structure. Each side arm has a snap-fit edge portion formed at a bottom end. Each snap-fit edge portion has a topmost surface designed to fit against a bottommost surface of the elongate bar structure, and each snap-fit edge portion has a triangular shape and has at least two through openings. At least one centering element projects from an interior surface of the snap-on attachment base into a channel formed between the side arms.
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleurs; Agencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
H02G 3/32 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes sur les murs, les sols ou les plafonds utilisant des colliers de fixation
58.
STRUCTURALLY INTEGRATED VACUUM TANK AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
There is provided a structurally integrated vacuum tank that includes a vacuum tank main portion extending between vacuum tank end portions. The vacuum tank main portion includes a vacuum tank skin forming a cylinder. The vacuum tank skin has a longitudinal cross section with a profile geometry configured for buckling prevention for the vacuum tank skin under external pressure loads. The vacuum tank skin is configured to provide a pressure barrier between an outside ambient pressure and a vacuum in an interior of the vacuum tank main portion. The vacuum tank main portion further includes a plurality of stiffener members coupled to surface portions of the vacuum tank skin. The vacuum tank skin and the plurality of stiffener members are configured to carry structural loads.
There is provided a tank system having a removable plug assembly. The tank system has a vacuum tank with a vacuum tank main portion, a pressure tank mounted within the vacuum tank, and a vacuum cavity formed between the pressure tank and the vacuum tank. The pressure tank has the removable plug assembly with removable plug element(s), each configured to plug and to unplug opening(s) in the pressure tank, and a retraction mechanism within the pressure tank coupled to the removable plug element(s). When an emergency condition occurs, the retraction mechanism is activated to pull the removable plug element(s) away from the opening(s) and into the interior of the pressure tank, to allow a cryogenic fluid to exit from the pressure tank, through the opening(s), and into the vacuum cavity, and when the vacuum tank has a breach, to allow the cryogenic fluid to further exit out into air.
F17C 13/12 - Aménagements ou montage de dispositifs pour prévenir ou atténuer les effets d'explosion
F17C 1/12 - Récipients sous pression, p.ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables avec des moyens pour assurer une isolation thermique
60.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF A PRESSURE TANK MOUNTED WITHIN A VACUUM TANK
A tank system includes a vacuum tank having a vacuum tank skin, and a pressure tank mounted within the vacuum tank having one or more pressure tank skin segments having a total circumference that is less than that of a complete circle, resulting in one or more longitudinal gaps respectively between the one or more pressure tank skin segments. The tank system includes one or more gap control mechanisms configured to control a width of the one or more longitudinal gaps in a manner facilitating movement of the one or more pressure tank skin segments between at least the following positions: a retracted position in which there is a radial gap between each pressure tank skin segment and the vacuum tank skin, and a fully extended position in which at least a portion of each pressure tank skin segments is in contact with the vacuum tank skin.
F17C 1/12 - Récipients sous pression, p.ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables avec des moyens pour assurer une isolation thermique
B64D 37/04 - Disposition de ceux-ci à l'intérieur ou sur les aéronefs
F17C 13/00 - RÉCIPIENTS POUR CONTENIR OU EMMAGASINER DES GAZ COMPRIMÉS, LIQUÉFIÉS OU SOLIDIFIÉS; GAZOMÈTRES À CAPACITÉ FIXE; REMPLISSAGE OU VIDAGE DE RÉCIPIENTS DE GAZ COMPRIMÉS, LIQUÉFIÉS OU SOLIDIFIÉS - Détails des récipients ou bien du remplissage ou du vidage des récipients
61.
KINETIC ENERGY HARVESTER AND ASSOCIATED ACOUSTIC DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
A kinetic-energy harvester and associated acoustic detection system and method are disclosed. The kinetic-energy harvester includes a magnet with a coil-facing surface and a coil array including a plurality of conductive coils. The coil array is offset from the magnet in a first direction, such that an air gap is defined between the coil-facing surface of the magnet and the coil array. A cantilever beam spring couples the magnet to the coil array and is configured to enable movement of the coil array, relative to the magnet, about a vibration axis that is perpendicular to the first direction. The kinetic-energy harvester is configured to harvest electrical power from vibrations of a vibration-generating object and transmit the electrical power to a system, such as an acoustic detection system which is configured to detect acoustic signals in the vibration-generating object and convert into acoustic data.
H02K 35/02 - Génératrices avec système de bobines, aimant, induit, ou autre partie du circuit magnétique à mouvement alternatif, oscillant ou vibrant avec des aimants mobiles et des systèmes de bobines fixes
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
An inflatable fall protection pad comprises a deformable body defining an inflatable three-dimensional volume. The deformable body has a base wall, an upper wall, and sidewalls spanning the base wall and the upper wall. The inflatable fall protection pad further comprises a set of roller units mounted to the base wall along an exterior-facing surface of the base wall. The set of roller units is arranged in a multi-dimensional array. Tw or more roller units of the set are spaced apart from each other in a first dimension of the multi-dimensional array. Two or more roller units of the set are spaced apart from each other in a second dimension of the multi-dimensional array that is orthogonal to the first dimension.
A62B 1/22 - Dispositifs pour faire descendre des personnes hors des bâtiments ou dans des situations analogues faisant usage de dispositifs pour sauter, p.ex. toiles de sauvetage, matelas de sauvetage
63.
FASTENING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED ASSEMBLED STRUCTURES AND METHODS
A fastening system includes a plurality of groups of fasteners. Each group includes a plurality of identical fasteners. Each fastener includes a fastener body and a coating applied to at least a portion of the fastener body. The coating includes a binder and a colorant. Each group of fasteners has a specific structural characteristic that differs between the groups, and each group of fasteners has a distinct color represented by a set of CIE Lab coordinates (L, a, b).
An aircraft data collection system comprising a set of removable data collection units and a computer system. The set of removable data collection units is loadable into a compartment in a commercial aircraft. The computer system is configured to control operation of the set of removable data collection units to collect data during a flight of the commercial aircraft on a flight path. A third party can use a smart phone or other electronic device to control the data collection unit during a commercial aircraft flight. The third party is different from the airline operating the commercial aircraft.
Nacelle inlet structures comprise an inlet inner barrel, an inlet outer barrel at least substantially enclosing the inlet inner barrel, an aft bulkhead extending between and operatively coupled to each of the inlet inner barrel and the inlet outer barrel, and an annular load absorber that is operatively coupled to each of the aft bulkhead and the inlet inner barrel. The aft bulkhead is operatively coupled to the inlet inner barrel via the annular load absorber, and the annular load absorber has a U-shaped cross-section that is open toward the inlet outer barrel.
F02C 7/045 - Entrées d'air pour ensembles fonctionnels de turbines à gaz ou de propulsion par réaction comportant des dispositifs destinés à supprimer le bruit
F01D 25/24 - Carcasses d'enveloppe; Eléments de la carcasse, p.ex. diaphragmes, fixations
F02C 7/04 - Entrées d'air pour ensembles fonctionnels de turbines à gaz ou de propulsion par réaction
66.
Hybrid Drone Enabled Communications System For Underwater Platforms
A method, apparatus, and method for facilitating communications with an underwater platform. A communications system comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle, a radio frequency communications system, a laser communications system, and a controller. The unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a first section and a second section. The first section is moveably connected to the second section. The radio frequency communications system is connected to the first section of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The radio frequency communications system comprises a first parabolic antenna. The laser communications system is connected to the second section of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The laser communications system comprises a second parabolic antenna. The controller is configured to control the laser communications system to transmit incoming information in a transmit laser beam to the underwater platform submerged in a body of water. The incoming information is from a receive radio frequency signal received by the radio frequency communications system.
G06V 20/17 - Scènes terrestres transmises par des avions ou des drones
B64U 10/14 - Plates-formes volantes comportant quatre axes distincts de rotors, p. ex. quadcoptères
B64U 101/20 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques à l’utilisation en tant que relais de communication, p. ex. plates-formes de haute altitude
B64U 101/30 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques à l’imagerie, à la photographie ou à la vidéographie
67.
Sound Reducing Enclosure and Enclosure Wall with Integral Tunable Resonator for Manufacturing Environment
Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for reducing sound level, by providing enclosures comprising enclosure walls having integral tunable resonator cavities, and reducing sound levels within the enclosure in response to detected sound levels outside of the enclosure.
G10K 11/172 - Procédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général utilisant des effets de résonance
G10K 11/178 - Procédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général utilisant des effets d'interférence; Masquage du son par régénération électro-acoustique en opposition de phase des ondes acoustiques originales
A drive shaft assembly includes an outer shaft, an inner shaft, and an interface medium. The outer shaft defines a central channel. The inner shaft extends into the central channel and defines a clearance gap between an interior surface of the outer shaft and an exterior surface of the inner shaft. The interface medium is disposed in the clearance gap and rotationally couples the outer shaft and the inner shaft in an operational state of the drive shaft assembly. In response to a temperature of the drive shaft assembly exceeding a threshold temperature, the interface medium at least partially melts and rotationally uncouples the outer shaft and the inner shaft in a fault state of the drive shaft assembly.
F16D 1/027 - Accouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour liaison bout à bout de deux arbres ou de deux pièces analogues non démontables, p.ex. faisant intervenir le collage, le soudage ou un procédé similaire
F16D 9/02 - Accouplements avec organe de sécurité pour le désaccouplement par des moyens thermiques, p.ex. un élément fusible
Techniques for aircraft manufacture and product support are described disclosed. These techniques include providing a three-dimensional (3D) user interface for an aircraft and identifying a component relating to an area of concern for the aircraft, based on input to the 3D user interface. The techniques further include generating structured text for a service request relating to the area of concern based on the identified component, and submitting the service request to facilitate resolving the area of concern for the aircraft.
G06Q 10/20 - Administration de la réparation ou de la maintenance des produits
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction s’effectuant dans un environnement basé sur des métaphores ou des objets avec un affichage tridimensionnel, p.ex. modification du point de vue de l’utilisateur par rapport à l’environnement ou l’objet
The present disclosure provides techniques for automated tool path planning for machining complex workpieces. Other aspects including related systems are also provided. An example method includes obtaining an indication of one or more parameters associated with the workpiece. A down and out (DnO) tool path plan for machining the workpiece is determined. A material removal component is selected for machining the workpiece, based on the one or more parameters and the DnO tool path plan. Extraneous material is removed from the workpiece according to the DnO tool path plan with the selected material removal component.
G05B 19/4093 - Commande numérique (CN), c.à d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p.ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'u caractérisée par la programmation de pièce, p.ex. introduction d'une information géométrique dérivée d'un dessin technique, combinaison de cette information avec l'information d'usinage et de matériau pour obtenir une information de commande, appelée
The present disclosure provides for alternate destination selection and management onboard a vehicle. The alternate destination selection includes receiving, at a vehicle management system (VMS) an alternate destination request selecting and determining a plurality of navigation estimates based on the request and updating the VMS according to the alternate destination and the plurality of navigation estimates.
Methods and systems for airfoil prognostics using physics-informed machine learning introduce perturbations to a nominal airfoil geometry, simulating potential faults. The perturbed airfoil geometries are processed by physics-informed neural network (PINN) models, trained on geometric and physics-based features, to predict lift coefficients, thereby predicting the health status of the airfoil. A fault probing strategy is applied to assess health status under mission-specific requirements, predicting a remaining useful life and confidence bounds for each mission-specific requirement. Efficient airfoil health prediction, including precise fault simulation, allow for proactive maintenance planning based on the predicted health status of the airfoil.
A system for launching a payload from an aircraft includes a magazine and a conveying mechanism. The magazine has a payload chamber at a first end of the magazine for retaining the payload and an exit port through which the payload may be launched, with the magazine configured to be disposed at or below an outer skin surface of the aircraft. The conveying mechanism includes a rotatable conveying member for contacting an outer surface of the payload when the payload is loaded into the payload chamber and for selectably rotating so as to cause the payload to be launched out of the magazine through the exit port. The system may optionally include a pivoting mechanism for pivoting the magazine between a stowed orientation and a deployed orientation, wherein the first end extends outside the outer skin surface in the deployed orientation.
Systems and methods for terminal procedure prediction for flight planning include obtaining, at a processor, input data corresponding to an upcoming flight of an aircraft; obtaining, at the processor, predicted data corresponding to the upcoming flight; and processing, at the processor, the input data and the predicted data to obtain a terminal procedure prediction associated with the upcoming flight, the terminal procedure prediction at least partially based on flight plans of historical flights having conditions similar to the input data and the predicted data.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer software; computer hardware; computer programs all featuring information about aircraft, aircraft parts, aviation, avionics, and/or maintenance, operation, repair and/or training associated with aircraft, aircraft parts, aviation, avionics, and/or support equipment; compact discs featuring information about aircraft, aircraft parts, aviation, avionics, and/or maintenance, operation, repair and/or training associated with aircraft, aviation, avionics, products, parts, and/or support equipment; electronic publication all featuring information about aircraft, aircraft parts, aviation, avionics, and/or maintenance, operation, repair and/or training associated with aircraft, products, parts, and/or support equipment; manuals in electronic format; computer game cartridges; metric converters, digital calculators, time zone calculators and tape measures, computer screen savers, binoculars, telephones, survival kits consisting of whistles and compasses; electronic travel planners; personal safety alarms; pedometers; tape measurers; decorative magnets; computer mouse pads; computer software programs for flight simulation. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; aircraft; parts of aircraft. Clothing, namely shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hoodies, headwear, hats, jackets, vests, beanies. Building construction; repair; installation services; repair and maintenance of aircraft and parts of aircraft; providing of information and advice in the field of aircraft inspection, repair, maintenance or modification. Education services in the nature of providing training and conferences in the field of the operation, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification of aircraft and aircraft parts, and providing course material in connection therewith; providing on-line publications in the nature of books, manuals, magazines, forms, illustrations and technical data package specification sheets in the field of the operation, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification of aircraft and aircraft parts, and associated training. Technical support services; technical advice in relation to repair, operation, maintenance, or modification of aircraft; computerized analysis and processing of data; technical computer services relating to aircraft operation and maintenance; aircraft maintenance services, namely technical support in relation to repair, operation, maintenance, or modification of aircraft.
An aircraft includes actuators coupled to a lift device. The aircraft also includes a lift device control interface disposed on a flight deck of the aircraft. The lift device control interface is configured to receive a pilot input. The aircraft further includes a flight control system configured to generate a command corresponding to a target lift device position. The flight control system is also configured to send the command to the lift device control interface to cause the lift device control interface to indicate the target lift device position. The flight control system is further configured to send a control signal to the actuators to set the lift device to the target lift device position.
A method for inserting a wire. An image of a connector is generated using a camera system connected to an end effector. The end effector is at a connector pose facing the connector. A region in the image encompassing the connector is selected. An initial mask is created using the image and the region. The initial mask comprises a background region and a connector region. A segmentation mask is created using the initial mask and the image, wherein the segmentation mask includes edges for the connector. Thresholding is applied to the segmentation mask to recover pixels for the connector and generate a final mask. The final mask is used to insert the wire into the connector.
A coated fastener includes a core body comprising conductive material and including a first portion and a second portion. The coated fastener also includes a first coating comprising dielectric material and disposed on the first portion of the core body. The coated fastener further includes a second coating comprising a conductive friction modifier material and disposed on the second portion of the core body to provide the fastener with a desired transition hold fit, improved lubricity, and improved electromagnetic effects protection.
Systems, apparatuses, and methods provide for a window including a window main body, a moisture sealant rim, and an indicator desiccant. The window main body including an interior portion. The moisture sealant rim is coupled to an outer edge area of the window main body to limit moisture penetration into the interior portion. The indicator desiccant is coupled to the moisture sealant rim and located between the moisture sealant rim and the interior portion of the window main body. The indicator desiccant is to absorb penetrating fluid over time and provide a visual indication of an amount of fluid absorbed.
A dauber assembly may comprise a manifold body comprising a first end configured to receive a nozzle, and a collar extending at least partially around the manifold body. The collar may comprise an inlet port. The manifold body may have one or more holes providing fluid communication between the inlet port of the collar and an outlet of a nozzle received by the first end of the manifold body.
B05C 7/06 - Appareillages spécialement agencés pour appliquer un liquide ou autre matériau fluide à l'intérieur d'une pièce creuse par des dispositifs se déplaçant en restant en contact avec l'ouvrage
B05D 1/26 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par application de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à partir d'un orifice en contact ou presque en contact avec la surface
82.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INDICATING TAMPERING OF A CONTAINER
A container, such as a life vest box secured to a seat within an internal cabin of an aircraft, includes a housing defining an internal compartment for storing one or more items, such as a life vest. A door is moveably coupled to the housing. The door is moveable between a closed position in which the internal compartment is closed, and an open position in which the internal compartment is accessible. A system for indicating tampering includes a tamper indicator coupled to one or both of the housing or the door. The tamper indicator is moveable between a stowed position and a tamper-indicating position.
A system for indicating tampering of a container (such as a life vest box within an internal cabin of a vehicle) includes a base configured to be secured to a door of the container. A retainer is configured to be secured to a portion of a housing of the container. A tamper indicator includes a flag coupled to the base, and a tether extending from the flag. The tether is coupled to the retainer. The tether includes a weakened area that is configured to break to separate the flag from the base in response to the door of the container being opened.
Techniques for assessing an operational condition of an uncrewed air transport platform are presented. The techniques include: arranging the uncrewed air transport platform and at least one external sensor in proximity to each other, where the at least one external sensor includes a vibration sensor; executing a sequence of operations of the uncrewed air transport platform; acquiring sensor data of the uncrewed air transport platform from the at least one external sensor; automatically analyzing the sensor data to detect at least one non-normal health signature of the uncrewed air transport platform; automatically diagnosing one or more degradation condition in the uncrewed air transport platform based on the at least one non-normal health signature; and providing an indication of the one or more degradation condition.
Disclosed techniques for performing a process can include: analyzing for a presence of soft tissue disorganization or partially torn soft tissue in each of a plurality of subjects in performing a first repetitive movement; generating an association, based on the analyzing, that relates stress or strain to a number of cycles that cause: a transition to subrupture damaged tissue, or a transition to incomplete tear damaged tissue; measuring stress or a strain for a second repetitive movement comprising the process; determining, based on the association, a limit on a number of cycles of the second repetitive movement to avoid: a transition to subrupture damaged soft tissue, or a transition to incomplete tear damage tissue; and performing the second repetitive movement as part of the process, while ensuring that the limit on the number of cycles of the second repetitive movement is not exceeded.
A61B 8/08 - Détection de mouvements ou de changements organiques, p.ex. tumeurs, kystes, gonflements
A61B 5/055 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiques; Mesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio faisant intervenir la résonance magnétique nucléaire [RMN] ou électronique [RME], p.ex. formation d'images par résonance magnétique
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Personal Navigation Device Operable in GNSS-Denied Environment
A personal navigation device comprising a body, a star tracker, an inclinometer, a clock, a GNSS receiver, and first and second position calculation modules. The first position calculation module is configured to calculate latitude and longitude of the body based on respective outputs from the star tracker, inclinometer, and clock. The second position calculation module is configured to calculate latitude and longitude of the body based on satellite signals received by the GNSS receiver. In one implementation, the star tracker includes a short-wave infrared camera and the inclinometer includes three accelerometers having non-coplanar axes. The personal navigation device may further include a display device, a display engine, and a user interface configured to enable selection of a particular method of calculating latitude and longitude depending on whether GNSS is available or not.
Decision making support is provided. The method comprises receiving input of a current data file, wherein the current data file includes a valid time for features within the current data file. The valid time of the current data file is compared with Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle effective dates. Responsive to a discrepancy between the valid time of the current data file and the AIRAC cycle effective dates, the system determines if a feature change resulting from the discrepancy is flight critical. The feature change and a proposed solution with suggested text are displayed to a user in a dashboard. Responsive to input of agreement from the user to the proposed solution, the system automatically creates a change notice with the suggested text, a business process management ticket, and a data entry into a database.
An augmented reality (AR) system for use by a user in a surrounding environment includes a head-mounted display (HMD), a handheld computing device (HCD) and a control module operatively connected with one or both of the HMD and the HCD. The system is configured to enable digital content to be displayed simultaneously on the HMD and on the HCD, and/or to use one of the HMD and the HCD to modify digital content or to execute an action on the other of the HMD and the HCD, with the HCD being positionable by the user outside of the HMD's lens field of view, thereby providing an enhanced or extended user field of view.
In one aspect, optoelectronic devices are described herein. In some implementations, an optoelectronic device comprises a photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell comprises a space-charge region, a quasi-neutral region, and a low bandgap absorber region (LBAR) layer or an improved transport (IT) layer at least partially positioned in the quasi-neutral region of the cell.
H01L 31/0725 - Cellules solaires à jonctions multiples ou dites "tandem"
H01L 31/0352 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails caractérisés par leurs corps semi-conducteurs caractérisés par leur forme ou par les formes, les dimensions relatives ou la disposition des régions semi-conductrices
H01L 31/0687 - Cellules solaires à jonctions multiples ou dites "tandem"
H01L 31/0735 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails adaptés comme dispositifs de conversion photovoltaïque [PV] caractérisés par au moins une barrière de potentiel ou une barrière de surface les barrières de potentiel étant uniquement du type PN à hétérojonction comprenant uniquement des composés semiconducteurs AIIIBV, p.ex. cellules solaires en GaAs/AlGaAs ou InP/GaInAs
Aspects of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for evaluating a flight plan with respect to an executed route of an aircraft. An example method includes obtaining data associated with a route of a vehicle. The method further includes determining a first cost index associated with the route based at least in part on a segment of the data. The method further includes comparing the first cost index to a second cost index associated with a plan for the route. The method further includes determining a cost penalty associated with the route based at least in part on the comparison between the first cost index and the second cost index. The method further includes performing one or more actions associated with the vehicle in response to determining the cost penalty.
A method for measuring performance of a film coated onto a substrate is disclosed, including exposing a coated substrate to a corrosive environment, evaluating the coated substrate using colorimetric analysis, quantifying the colorimetric analysis. The method also includes determining a coating performance attributes, corrosion resistance and bond strength, based on the colorimetric analysis. Also disclosed is a method of applying a coating to a substrate, including applying a primer to a surface of a substrate, curing the primer at an elevated temperature, and measuring a surface of the primer coated substrate with a spectrometer.
A gripper for a fastener installation assembly includes a body having a passage extending from a first end of the body to a second end of the body. The gripper includes an inlet of the passage disposed at the second end of the body and an outlet of the passage disposed at the first end of the body. The first end of the body includes a lip configured to engage a fastener and the lip includes the outlet of the passage. The inlet is configured to couple to a sealant source to receive sealant into the passage. The gripper is configured such that sealant received at the inlet passes through the passage and is dispensed through the outlet onto the fastener engaged by the lip of the body.
B05C 5/02 - Appareillages dans lesquels un liquide ou autre matériau fluide est projeté, versé ou répandu sur la surface de l'ouvrage à partir d'un dispositif de sortie en contact, ou presque en contact, avec l'ouvrage
B05D 1/26 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par application de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à partir d'un orifice en contact ou presque en contact avec la surface
B23P 19/06 - Machines pour mettre ou retirer les vis ou les écrous
93.
METHODS, MIXED RESIN RETENTION ASSEMBLIES, VALVE ASSEMBLIES, AND SYSTEMS FOR INLINE RESIN MIXING
A method for inline resin mixing includes establishing a flow of a mixed resin, initially directing the mixed resin to a first intermediate volume and subsequently directing the mixed resin to a second intermediate volume after a predetermined triggering event relating to a continuing flow of the mixed resin. A mixed resin retention assembly for inline resin mixing includes an inlet spout and an intermediate vessel. The inlet spout receives a flow of the mixed resin. The intermediate vessel includes the first and second intermediate volumes. A valve assembly for inline resin mixing includes an exterior body, an interior body and a cover. The exterior body includes three input ports and an output port. The interior body is disposed within an interior cavity of the exterior body and defines five flow paths extending from a periphery and intersecting at a central portion of the interior body.
A countersink tool includes a shank having a shank longitudinal axis. The countersink tool also includes a neck coupled to or integral with the shank. The countersink tool also includes an insert housing coupled to or integral with the neck. The insert housing has an insert housing longitudinal axis. The insert housing longitudinal axis is parallel to and offset from the shank longitudinal axis.
Examples for detection of defects in an additively manufactured object are provided. In one aspect, a method is provided. The method comprises receiving in-situ spectral data measured from the additively manufactured object during an additive manufacturing process, constructing a graph data structure using the in-situ spectral data, and outputting a predicted defect region using the graph data structure and a trained graph-learning neural network.
Co-curable and co-cured UV/visible light-resistant composite material assembly precursors used to make composite material assemblies comprise a compatible co-curable and co-cured peel ply protective layer to impart selected surface characteristics to the co-curable and co-cured composite material assembly precursor prior to peel ply removal and composite material precursor incorporation into a larger assembly are disclosed.
B29C 70/78 - Moulage de matière sur un seul côté de la partie préformée
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
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ENTRY WAY SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL CABIN OF AN AIRCRAFT
An aircraft including an internal cabin having an egress path connecting to one or more entry doors, and an entry way system within the internal cabin. The entry way system includes a first monument and a second monument. The egress path extends between the first monument and the second monument.
Systems and methods of depositing a nanostructure including a compound, or salt thereof. The compound includes a plurality of N-alkylacrylamide units. The compound includes a moiety represented by the formula (I), wherein R112020 alkyl. The compound includes a moiety represented by the formula (II), wherein R2, R3, and R412020 alkyl. The compound includes a plurality of moieties represented by the formula (III): R5wherein R541012020 alkyl, R6, R7, and R8166 alkyl or hydrogen and R9116166 alkylyne, azole, guanidine, an oligomer of guanidine such as diguanidine, polysaccharide, chromophore, and combination(s) thereof, q is an integer of 0 or 1. In at least one instance of the plurality, R9 is present and is diguanidine.
A system and a method include a control unit configured to receive one or more force signals from one or more force sensors coupled to one or both of a tool or an end effector. The one or more force signals are indicative of one or more forces exerted in relation to the tool or the end effector as the tool operates on a first component and a second component. The control unit is further configured to detect a difference in the one or more forces as an operative portion of the tool passes through a gap between the first component and the second component. The control unit is further configured to determine a distance of the gap based on the difference in the one or more forces.
G01B 21/16 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la distance ou le jeu entre des objets espacés
B23B 49/00 - Systèmes de mesure ou de calibrage des machines à aléser, pour le positionnement ou le guidage du foret; Dispositif pour indiquer les défauts des forets pendant l'alésage; Dispositifs à centrer les trous à aléser
Systems and methods for tail-specific aircraft fuel consumption model generation include receiving a plurality of ACARS data packages that include a gross weight value for an aircraft; generating a first fuel flow estimate based at least on a comparison of a plurality of gross weight values for the aircraft; generating training data based on the plurality of ACARS data packages; providing the training data as input to a machine learning model to generate a second fuel flow estimate; comparing the first and second fuel flow estimates to generate a fuel flow error value; and modifying the machine learning model to reduce the fuel flow error value.
