A system and a method or testing a painted surface of a structure include a frame, and a window coupled to the frame. An internal chamber is defined between the frame and the window. The internal chamber is configured to receive a testing medium and sealingly secure the testing medium against the painted surface.
Disclosed herein is an apparatus and associated system and method for managing non-conformance anomalies in a structure. The apparatus generates a digital representation of the structure, maps anomalies, defines dynamically adjustable zones, and associates anomalies with corresponding zones. Each zone is linked to an inspection plan, which outlines anomaly evaluation criteria and corrective actions. The system automatically executes the inspection plan and generates instructions to guide corrective actions on the real structure. This dynamic, zone-based approach improves anomaly tracking, assessment, and resolution, to enable structured and adaptable anomaly management for manufacturing, maintenance, and repair applications.
A system and a method restrain a galley cart within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The system and method include a mounting frame configured to be secured to a wall within the internal cabin. A shelf is pivotally coupled to the mounting frame. The shelf is configured to be moved between a first stowed position against one or both of the wall or the mounting frame, and a first deployed position that is configured to allow items to be supported on the shelf. The shelf includes a main body having a first surface, a first end, and a second end opposite from the first end. The second end is pivotally coupled to the mounting frame. One or more cart holding arms are pivotally coupled to the main body. The cart holding arm(s) are moveable between a second stowed position and a second deployed position.
An aircraft includes a plurality of sensors. The aircraft also includes a computer system. The computer system is configured to obtain an altitude of the aircraft based on first output of one or more sensors of the plurality of sensors. The computer system is configured to obtain aircraft speed of the aircraft based on second output of one or more sensors of the plurality of sensors. The computer system is configured to compute an estimated true airspeed for the aircraft based on a static temperature estimate, the altitude, and the aircraft speed. The computer system is also configured to provide the estimated true airspeed to one or more flight systems of the aircraft to enable control of the aircraft.
In some implementations, a system within a flight deck of an aircraft determines, based on line-of-sight data associated with an aircraft operator stationed within the flight deck of the aircraft, a field of view (FOV) of the aircraft operator. The system determines display configuration information based on a set of one or more visual references derived from the FOV of the aircraft operator. The system updates a projection display component that is positioned within the flight deck and within the FOV of the aircraft operator to display at least visual representation information associated with the set of one or more visual references based on the display configuration information.
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06F 3/14 - Sortie numérique vers un dispositif de visualisation
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G09G 3/00 - Dispositions ou circuits de commande présentant un intérêt uniquement pour l'affichage utilisant des moyens de visualisation autres que les tubes à rayons cathodiques
A vertiport system is disclosed that includes a plurality of touchdown and lift-off (TLOF) platforms and a driver configured to move the plurality of TLOF platforms with respect to a plurality of final approach and take-off (FATO) areas.
Methods of maintaining part stability for side milling are presented. Stock to leave is modeled for a roughing operation of a part based on material properties of the material of the raw stock and a design of the part. A finishing toolpath for the side milling is generated based on the stock to leave, minimum wall thickness of the part, maximum stock height, and a number of machining levels.
B23Q 15/12 - Commande auto-adaptative, c.-à-d. s'ajustant elle-même de façon à procurer le meilleur rendement en fonction de critères fixés au préalable
8.
METHOD FOR VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION OF NON-CONFORMANCE ANOMALIES IN A STRUCTURE
An anomaly artifact and associated methods for generating and using the anomaly artifact to support inspection activities of an anomaly in a structure are disclosed. The anomaly artifact includes anomaly identification information, anomaly description information, anomaly inspection information, and anomaly location information consolidated into a single, structured reference usable during inspection activities of the anomaly. The anomaly location information may include map-based localization information mapped to a digital representation of the structure, which may be subdivided into zones such that the anomaly is represented by zone-specific anomaly artifacts.
A structured inspection management system, method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium are disclosed for managing anomalies. The system organizes a plurality of inspection orders, each associated with an anomaly and defining inspection criteria for performing an inspection. The system presents inspection criteria for a selected inspection order and enforces restriction of allowable input to a predefined set of structured inspection responses associated with performance of the inspection. Based on at least one structured inspection response, the system automatically determines and stores an inspection status for the selected inspection order. When the inspection status indicates that the anomaly remains unresolved, the inspection order is maintained in an incomplete state for subsequent inspection or corrective action.
Shim layers with a seal groove are disclosed. An example fuel containment apparatus constructed with the teachings herein includes a skin defining an outer surface of the apparatus, a substructure to which the skin is coupled, a shim between the skin and the substructure wherein the shim includes a groove, and a sealant located within the groove.
A method for directing a laser beam. A laser beam generator is controlled to direct the laser beam to scan an initial uncertainty area for a receiving terminal. The laser beam generator is controlled to direct the laser beam at a focused uncertainty area within the initial uncertainty area in response to receiving a wireless transmission containing a timestamp identifying a detection time for a detection of the laser beam by the receiving terminal.
H04B 10/118 - Dispositions spécifiques à la transmission en espace libre, c.-à-d. dans l’air ou le vide spécialement adaptées aux communications par satellite
Methods of performing and recording completion of an operation are presented. A location of a tool is determined within a work environment. The operation on a part in the work environment is performed using the tool. The tool records performed parameters of the operation including the location of the tool during performance of the operation. A digital record of the operation is generated using the performed parameters of the operation.
An aircraft apparatus comprising two spars and a panel. The two spars separated by a distance. The panel comprising an outer face sheet, an inner face sheet, a plurality of foam pieces, and a plurality of planks. The panel connected to the two spars and extending the distance between the two spars. The outer face sheet forming an outer exterior surface of the panel and the outer face sheet comprising a plurality of first composite materials. The inner face sheet forming an inner exterior surface of the panel and the inner face sheet comprising a plurality of second composite materials. The plurality of foam pieces disposed between the outer face sheet and the inner face sheet, and the plurality of foam pieces are disposed in the distance between the two spars. The plurality of planks arranged between the plurality of foam pieces.
B64C 3/26 - Construction, forme ou fixation des revêtements distincts, p. ex. panneaux
B29C 70/34 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau et façonnage ou imprégnation par compression
A system and a method include a control unit configured to receive a work instruction, detect technical documentation within the work instruction, automatically find the technical documentation, as detected within the work instruction, within technical documentation data stored within one or more computerized technical sub-systems, and automatically generate a hyperlinked work instruction including one or more hyperlinks to the technical documentation stored within the one or more computerized technical sub-systems.
An air conditioning system is configured to provide conditioned air to an internal cabin of an aircraft. The air conditioning system includes a first fluid circuit configured to receive bleed air, a second fluid circuit configured to receive ambient air, and a turbo-compressor including a turbine within the first fluid circuit and a compressor within the second fluid circuit. The turbine is coupled to the compressor by a shaft.
B64D 13/08 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret l'air étant climatisé l'air étant réchauffé ou refroidi
B64D 13/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des appareils de conditionnement d'air pour équipages d'aéronefs, passagers ou pour emplacements réservés au fret l'air étant climatisé
16.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COGNITIVE STATE ESTIMATION
A system for automatically assigning tasks includes a plurality of sensors configured to monitor an operator and generate physiological data associated with the operator. The system also includes one or more processors configured to determine a cognitive state estimate for the operator based on the physiological data associated with the operator, identify a task list associated with a set of tasks assigned to the operator, and identify one or more user metrics associated with the operator. The one or more processors are also configured to, based on the cognitive state estimate, the task list, and the one or more user metrics, assign a task from a set of assignable tasks to the operator. The one or more processors are also configured to and send, to an interface device associated with the operator, a task assignment indicator that indicates the task is assigned to the operator.
Techniques for automatically implementing a mode of autonomy for an uncrewed vehicle and a remote controller are presented. The techniques can include: obtaining contextual input data regarding the uncrewed vehicle; predicting future statuses of operational parameters for the uncrewed vehicle, where the operational parameters are in a plurality of operational categories; determining a future mode of autonomy for a function that allocates authority over the function between the uncrewed vehicle and the remote controller, where the determining is based on the future statuses of the operational parameters, and wherein the future mode of autonomy is for a time corresponding to the future statuses of the operational parameters; implementing the future mode of autonomy for the function, where the future mode of autonomy: allocates a level of control for the function, and allocates a level of override authority for the function; and executing, in accordance with the implementing, the function.
A nose-tip assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a nose tip having a forward aerodynamic portion and a rearward shaft portion. The rearward shaft portion includes an exterior conical surface and an enlarged end region. An insert is formed from multiple pieces that are securable together to define an internal bore receiving the rearward shaft portion of the nose tip. The internal bore includes a throat sized smaller than the enlarged end region so that the enlarged end region is retained within the insert. An adapter defines a cavity having an interior conical surface that engages the exterior conical surface of the nose tip, and a receptacle that receives the insert.
Payload lift apparatus for vehicles are disclosed. A lift vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of rotors supported by the frame, and a plurality of first pulleys coupled to the frame. Pairs of pulleys from the plurality of first pulleys are coupled underneath respective ones of the rotors. A plurality of second pulleys is spaced from the frame, where respective ones of the second pulleys are associated with the pairs of first pulleys. A tension line is coupled to the first pulleys and the second pulleys, where the tension line suspends the second pulleys from the frame.
Aircraft cabin fluid diverting assemblies positioned in an aircraft cabin to divert, redirect, cause a directed fluid flow and selected fluid flow evacuation away from, and facilitate a directed fluid flow and selected evacuation of fluid away from a moisture-sensitive compartment, elimination of fluids from an aircraft cabin floor, and methods of installing aircraft cabin fluid diverting assemblies are disclosed.
A system and method of forming a composite layered assembly includes arranging a first fiberglass layer between a non-woven carbon fiber layer and a decorative layer. The decorative layer, the first fiberglass layer, and the non-woven carbon fiber layer are exposed to one or more curing conditions to form a composite layered assembly.
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
B29C 70/08 - 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 des renforcements fibreux uniquement comprenant des combinaisons de différentes formes de renforcements fibreux incorporés dans une matrice, formant une ou plusieurs couches, avec ou sans couches non renforcées
B29L 31/30 - Véhicules, p. ex. bateaux ou avions, ou éléments de leur carrosserie
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
A vehicle includes an internal cabin and a system for illuminating a surface. The system includes the surface within the internal cabin. The surface includes one or more translucent materials having one or both of a variable thickness, or one or more channels configured to receive one or more inserts. A lighting assembly is configured to illuminate the surface.
A vehicle includes an internal cabin, a lavatory within the internal cabin, and a system within the lavatory. The system includes a waste flap. A motor is operatively coupled to the waste flap. The motor is configured to move the waste flap between an open position and a closed position. A sensor is configured to detect motion within a detection zone. An image emitter is configured to project one or more images into the detection zone. A control unit is configured to operate the motor to open the waste flap when the sensor detects the motion within the detection zone.
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 one or more components. The control unit is further configured to classify a status of an operative portion of the tool based on the one or more forces. The control unit can be further configured predict a remaining life of the operative portion based on the one or more forces.
One aspect is directed to a method of monitoring cargo that is moving within a work area. The method comprises: capturing images of the cargo with cameras as the cargo moves through the work area; detecting the cargo in the images; generating an approximation of the cargo in the images with a three-dimensional bounding box that extends around the cargo; tracking a position of the cargo and movement of the cargo through the work area based on a location within a three-dimensional Cartesian frame of the bounding box in the images; and generating a three-dimensional mesh model of the cargo.
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p. ex. des objets vidéo
B64D 9/00 - Appareillage pour manutention du fretAppareillage pour faciliter l'embarquement des passagers ou autres
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G06T 17/20 - Description filaire, p. ex. polygonalisation ou tessellation
26.
ADHESIVE APPLICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE WITH ADHESIVES
An adhesive application system and method includes a dispensing device disposed within a gap between a first mating component and a second mating component. The dispensing device includes a body having one or more interior surfaces that define an interior cavity. The body includes an inlet passage and one or more outlet passages. The interior cavity of the body receives an adhesive via the inlet passage. The dispensing device moves within the gap between the first and second mating components. The adhesive is dispensed from the one or more outlet passages and into the gap between the first and second mating components while the dispensing device moves within the gap.
A design system comprises a computer system, a machine learning model system and a design generator. The design generator is configured to perform operations. The operations include identifying a reference image of a design of an interior of an aircraft; identifying engineering data for the design; receiving an element selection of elements in the reference image of the design for modification; generating an enhanced image of the design using the elements, the element selection, and the machine learning model system, wherein the elements in the enhanced image are enhanced elements; receiving an element modification for modifying the enhanced elements; modifying the enhanced elements using the element modification that takes into account the engineering data using the machine learning model system to form a customized image of the design with modified elements in place of enhanced elements; and displaying the customized image on a display system.
G06T 11/60 - Édition de figures et de texteCombinaison de figures ou de texte
G06F 30/15 - Conception de véhicules, d’aéronefs ou d’embarcations
G06F 30/27 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant l’apprentissage automatique, p. ex. l’intelligence artificielle, les réseaux neuronaux, les machines à support de vecteur [MSV] ou l’apprentissage d’un modèle
A device to remove an object from a storage position. The device includes a surface and a suction device. The suction device includes a manifold and arms that extend outward from the manifold. An air pump moves the air from the manifold thereby causing air flow inward along the arms and into the manifold to create a suction force in the arms.
An integrated system-wide contingency management system (ISCMS) detects a contingency event associated with aircraft traffic. The ISCMS determines, using a contingency state model, contingency management actions for one or more flights in a contingency state in connection with the detected contingency event. The ISCMS determines, using a tactical state model, tactical management actions for flights in a tactical state based on the contingency management actions. The ISCMS determines, using a strategic state model, strategic management actions for flights in a strategic state based on the contingency management actions and the tactical management actions. The ISCMS transmits information to trigger the tactical management actions determined for the flights in the tactical state. The ISCMS transmits information to trigger the strategic management actions determined for the flights in the strategic state.
G08G 5/265 - Transmission d’informations relatives au trafic entre les aéronefs et les stations au sol pour la gestion des autorisations du contrôle du trafic aérien [ATC]
G08G 5/34 - Gestion des plans de vol pour la modification des plans de vol
G08G 5/54 - Aides à la navigation ou au guidage pour l’approche ou l’atterrissage
G08G 5/58 - Aides à la navigation ou au guidage pour les situations d’urgence, p. ex. en cas de détournement ou de collisions avec des oiseaux
An adhesion promoter composition includes a species that may include BHx and a solvent. Implementations of the adhesion promoter composition may include a method of providing a stable, surface-modified substrate. The adhesion promoter composition may include a surfactant such as an anionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, or a nonionic surfactant, such as polyethylene glycol p-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)-phenyl ether, a crown ether, a polysorbate, or a combination thereof. The adhesion promoter composition may include an activator such as ferric chloride, trimethyl borate, titanium tetrachloride, or a combination thereof. The species including BHx or may include ammonia borane, dimethylamine borane, trimethylamine borane, triethylamine borane, dicyclohexylamine borane, ethylenediamine bis-borane, tert-butylamine borane, diphenylphosphine borane, pyridine borane, borohydrides, or a combination thereof.
C09D 5/00 - Compositions de revêtement, p. ex. peintures, vernis ou vernis-laques, caractérisées par leur nature physique ou par les effets produitsApprêts en pâte
Examples are disclosed that relate to a machine learning-based approach for determining a quantity of fuel available in an aircraft with enhanced accuracy under normal and abnormal operating conditions. In one example, fuel data is received from a plurality of fuel sensor probes distributed throughout the aircraft. Flight data is received from a plurality of flight sensors of the aircraft. A machine learning model is configured to receive the fuel data and the flight data as input and output a fuel quantity measurement based at least on the fuel data and the flight data. The machine learning model is trained using synthetic training data that is generated by a computer simulation environment program that is configured to model operation of the aircraft during a range of environmental conditions.
B64D 37/00 - Aménagements relatifs à l'alimentation des groupes moteurs en carburant
G01F 23/00 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme
There is provided a portable conduction welding apparatus for conduction welding of thermoplastic composite parts. The welding apparatus includes a support frame assembly, an air pressure assembly, a heating system, and controller(s) having power supply(ies). The air pressure assembly includes a linear pneumatic actuator assembly, a directional air valve assembly, and an air regulator assembly. The heating system includes a first heater assembly with first machined insulation plates, a first machined heater block, first heater element(s), and first thermocouple(s). The second heater assembly includes second machined insulation plates, a second machined heater block, a dovetail connector plate, an air cylinder isolator plate, second heater element(s), and second thermocouple(s). The welding apparatus welds together at a weldline, a first thermoplastic composite part aligned to the first heater assembly and a second thermoplastic composite part aligned to the second heater assembly, by applying force, and conducting heat during a thermal welding cycle.
B29C 65/20 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet par chauffage, avec ou sans pressage avec un outil chauffé à contact direct, p. ex. avec un "miroir"
B29C 65/00 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet
33.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS COMPRISING A TANK, AND METHODS COMPRISING A TANK
An apparatus comprises a tank and the tank comprises an inner wall configured to hold liquid, an outer wall surrounding the inner wall, and a gap separating the inner wall and the outer wall. The exemplary apparatus further comprises a flow component configured to, in a first mode, flow fluid into the gap and, in a second mode, flow the fluid out of the gap. A system includes the tank, the flow component, and a reservoir. In the first mode, the flow component is configured to flow the fluid from the reservoir into the gap. In the second mode, the flow component is configured to flow the fluid from the gap into the reservoir. A method comprises flowing the fluid into the gap of the tank and flowing the fluid out of the gap.
An apparatus comprises a first wall including a first orifice, a first seal component, a second wall including a second orifice, a second seal component, and an interstitial space between the first wall and the second wall. In a sealed configuration, the first seal component extends across the first orifice and the second seal component extends across the second orifice. In a vented configuration, the first seal component and second seal component do not extend across the respective orifices, a passage is defined between the first orifice and the second orifice, and an interior of the passage is fluidically isolated from the interstitial space. A method comprises rupturing a part of a first seal component of an apparatus, forming a passage between a first orifice and a second orifice to fluidically isolate an interior of the passage from an interstitial space, and rupturing a second seal component.
A non-powered thermal transfer blanket, including a flexible container with a thermally insulating material and a thermally transparent layer; and a thermal energy storage media disposed within the flexible container and in thermal communication with the thermally transparent layer. The thermal energy storage media comprises a heat sink material for storing and releasing thermal energy with no electrical power and is configured to be charged with thermal energy from a high temperature heat source from 120° F. to 1700° F., and wherein the thermal energy storage media releases thermal energy stored in the thermal energy storage media through the thermally transparent layer.
F28D 20/02 - Appareils ou ensembles fonctionnels d'accumulation de chaleur en généralAppareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération non couverts par les groupes ou utilisant la chaleur latente
F28D 20/00 - Appareils ou ensembles fonctionnels d'accumulation de chaleur en généralAppareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération non couverts par les groupes ou
36.
AERIAL VEHICLE TRACKING USING DYNAMIC ALEATORIC UNCERTAINTY
Techniques for aerial vehicle tracking using dynamic aleatoric uncertainty covariance estimation are presented. The techniques include: obtaining an image depicting at least one aerial vehicle of interest; passing the image to a first machine learning subsystem, which provides at least one feature vector; inputting the at least one feature vector to a second machine learning subsystem, where the second machine learning subsystem is trained to provide detected aerial vehicle identification data sets (including respective aerial vehicle coordinates, respective aerial vehicle bounding box dimensions, and respective dynamic aleatoric uncertainty covariance values) corresponding to input feature vectors; providing at least one detected aerial vehicle identification data set to a recursive Bayesian estimator subsystem, from which at least one filtered set of aerial vehicle coordinates, representing a real-time location of a respective aerial vehicle of interest, is obtained; and outputting the at least one filtered set of aerial vehicle coordinates.
An example blade assembly includes a blade extending along a longitudinal axis between a root end and a tip end spaced from the root end, wherein: the blade is configured to rotate concurrently with a hub and rotation of the blade generates vibrations in the blade, and the blade defines a cavity spaced from the tip end; and a tunable control assembly including a mass adjustable inside of the cavity of the blade to reduce the vibrations in the blade.
A method of operating an aerial refueling aircraft includes an aircraft controller receiving a time-series of images of a receiver aircraft from an aircraft camera system and, using these images, determines an aircraft type and predefined keypoint locations for the receiver aircraft. Using a position estimation machine learning algorithm, the controller modifies each aircraft image to place keypoints at the aircraft keypoints on the receiver aircraft. The controller determines a rate of change for each keypoint in each image and, using these keypoint rates of change, predicts keypoint locations for the keypoints in each image. The controller determines a system confidence value by comparing the keypoints in each image with its corresponding predicted keypoint location. Responsive to determining that the system confidence value exceeds a threshold confidence value, the controller controls movement of the aircraft's refueling boom in accordance with a predefined boom control protocol.
G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
G06V 10/62 - Extraction de caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos relative à une dimension temporelle, p. ex. extraction de caractéristiques axées sur le tempsSuivi de modèle
G06V 10/70 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique
G06V 20/56 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’extérieur d’un véhicule à partir de capteurs embarqués
Methods of selecting and qualifying measurement equipment are presented. A layup of adjacent strips of material is repeatedly measured along a material interface by measurement equipment to form measurement data. A deadband of gaps and overlaps is identified for the measurement equipment within the measurement data.
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 37/00 - Éléments constitutifs, détails, accessoires ou opérations auxiliaires non couverts par le groupe ou
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
B29L 31/30 - Véhicules, p. ex. bateaux ou avions, ou éléments de leur carrosserie
40.
WIRE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, JIG BOARDS FOR WIRE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS
A wire automation system includes a jig board, a pre-processing cell, a wire automation cell, a post-processing cell, and a transportation platform. The jig board is configured for routing of wires of a wire raceway along a linear path and a non-linear path. The pre-processing cell is configured for placement of wire raceway hardware and wire routing hardware on the jig board. The wire automation cell is configured for automated placement of the wires on the jig board. The wire automation cell is linked in series with the pre-processing cell. The post-processing cell is configured for removal of the wire raceway from the jig board. The post-processing cell is linked in series with the wire automation cell. The transportation platform is configured for moving the jig board sequentially through the pre-processing cell, the wire automation cell, and the post-processing cell.
A system for processing a workpiece includes a constraining container, a pressure-triggered coupling, and an expandable medium. The constraining container includes an interior volume and is configured to enclose at least a portion of the workpiece to be processed. The pressure-triggered coupling is configured to secure the constraining container in a closed configuration and is configured to release the constraining container upon an interior pressure of the interior volume of the constraining container reaching a trigger pressure. The expandable medium is configured to be disposed within the interior volume between at least a portion of the constraining container and at least a portion of the workpiece and is configured to expand such that the expandable medium applies a positive pressure to the constraining container and the workpiece.
H02G 1/06 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques pour poser les câbles, p. ex. appareils de pose sur véhicule
A system and a method include a positioner, such as one or more arms. An end effector is coupled to the positioner. A tool is coupled to the end effector. The tool includes an operative portion coupled to one or more motors. A control unit is configured to automatically control the positioner and the tool. The control unit is configured to automatically move the positioner to automatically secure the tool to a jig, and automatically operate the tool to move the operative portion into a hole of the jig and perform a tooling operation in relation to a surface of a component on which the jig is positioned.
A resin infusion tool and methods of resin infusion are presented. A resin infusion tool comprises a first tool portion of the resin infusion tool comprising a rigid material with a part infusion region and resin wells formed in the rigid material adjacent the part infusion region, and a second tool portion of the resin infusion tool comprising a rigid material and configured to seal to the first tool portion to form a part infusion chamber comprising the part infusion region.
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
B29L 31/30 - Véhicules, p. ex. bateaux ou avions, ou éléments de leur carrosserie
44.
SYNTACTIC FOAM CONTAINING REINFORCED LARGE INCLUSIONS
A syntactic foam is comprised of a polymer infusing matrix, a plurality of polymer beads or matrix cavities, and a plurality of interstitial microspheres. The polymer beads and matrix cavities have a width of 0.5-50 mm and are distributed throughout the infusing matrix. Each of the polymer beads or matrix cavities is surrounded by a polymer reinforcing binder containing bead-covering microspheres, and each of the matrix cavities is partially occupied by a polymer particle. The interstitial microspheres are distributed within the infusing matrix amongst the polymer beads or matrix cavities. The bead-covering microspheres have a size distribution of ±20 um or less.
C08J 9/32 - Mise en œuvre de substances macromoléculaires pour produire des matériaux ou objets poreux ou alvéolairesLeur post-traitement à partir de compositions contenant des microbilles, p. ex. mousses syntactiques
C08J 9/24 - Mise en œuvre de substances macromoléculaires pour produire des matériaux ou objets poreux ou alvéolairesLeur post-traitement par fusion de surface et liaison des particules pour former des vides, p. ex. par frittage
C08J 9/42 - Imprégnation avec des composés macromoléculaires
A surface inspection system for inspecting a surface of a structure and methods for inspecting the surface of a structure are disclosed. In some examples, the surface inspection system includes one or more image sensors having two or more image sensor lines, one or more light sources, and one or more controllers. The one or more controllers are configured to selectively control the one or more image sensors and the one or more light sources to perform an image capture cycle. Performing the image capture cycle comprises sequentially triggering each image sensor line to capture a respective image segment of the surface using each image sensor line, and when triggering each image sensor line, simultaneously triggering a corresponding configuration of the one or more light sources to illuminate the surface when capturing the respective image segment.
G01N 21/3563 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge pour l'analyse de solidesPréparation des échantillons à cet effet
G01N 21/3581 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge en utilisant la lumière de l'infrarouge lointainCouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge en utilisant un rayonnement térahertz
G01N 21/95 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures caractérisée par le matériau ou la forme de l'objet à analyser
46.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMBINED CONTROL MOMENT GYROSCOPE AND THRUSTER CONTROL
Systems and methods disclosed provide for attitude control of a body, the body including a plurality of thrusters and a plurality of gimballed rotors. Operations performed include: receiving a command vector representing a desired torque on the body, generating a Jacobian matrix that, when applied to a combined gimbal rate and thrust command vector, generates the command vector, generating components of a weighted pseudo inverse of the Jacobian matrix and using the components with the command vector in order to generate the combined gimbal rate and thrust command vector. Generating components of the weighted pseudo inverse of the Jacobian matrix can include generating a weighting matrix including a plurality of diagonal elements, the plurality of diagonal elements representing at least the plurality of gimballed rotors and the plurality of thrusters.
One example provides a method for measuring a part. The method comprises obtaining depth data of one or more features on the part as scanned by a plurality of depth imaging devices, and establishing an origin of a three-dimensional coordinate system in the depth data. The method further comprises determining a measured distance for at least one feature of the one or more features from the depth data, and based at least upon the inspection plan and the origin of the three-dimensional coordinate system. The method additionally comprises outputting a result including the measured distance for the at least one feature.
Multi-walled storage tanks may include a pressure vessel having an inner volume surrounded by an inner shell. An outer shell may surround the inner shell, and a vacuum chamber may be present between the inner shell and the outer shell. The inner shell may have at least one concave surface, and/or the outer shell may have at least one concave surface. The concave surfaces may be locally and/or globally concave. The inner shell may include one or more lobes formed in the inner shell. Such multi-walled storage tanks may provide more weight-, drag-, and/or space-efficient storage, such as storage of alternative fuels such as cryogenic fuels.
Method and apparatus for real-time kinetic (RTK) positioning with a mobile base station are disclosed. An example apparatus to generate virtual reference station (VRS) observations includes interface circuitry communicatively coupled to a receiver of a mobile base station, machine-readable instructions, and at least one processor circuit to be programmed by the machine-readable instructions to determine a variation in reception of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals between the mobile base station and a VRS, generate the VRS observations based on the determined variation, and cause transmission of the VRS observations to a rover platform for RTK navigation thereof.
G01S 19/07 - Éléments coopérantsInteraction ou communication entre les différents éléments coopérants ou entre les éléments coopérants et les récepteurs fournissant des données pour corriger les données de positionnement mesurées, p. ex. DGPS [GPS différentiel] ou corrections ionosphériques
G01S 19/46 - Détermination de position en combinant les mesures des signaux provenant du système de positionnement satellitaire à radiophares avec une mesure supplémentaire la mesure supplémentaire étant du type signal d'onde radioélectrique
50.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS FOR CREATING VERTICAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN WINGS OF ADJACENT AIRCRAFT
Height adjustment devices can temporarily and selectively adjust a height of at least a first portion of a first aircraft while the first aircraft is engaged with the height adjustment device by tilting, lifting, and/or lowering the first aircraft and/or a second, adjacent aircraft. The height adjustment device is at least partially integrated into an apron of an airport where the aircraft are located, and the height adjustment device is configured to guide the first aircraft to transition the first aircraft from an entering position to a final position. The height adjustment device may be configured to position the first aircraft in a level orientation in the final position and prevent interference with the adjacent aircraft while the first aircraft travels such that a wing of the first aircraft passes by an adjacent wing of the adjacent aircraft.
A system for cleaning a workpiece comprises: a vaporization zone containing a first solvent and a second solvent, wherein the first and second solvents are at least partially immiscible with each other such that they form a liquid with at least two phases; a heating element configured to facilitate the vaporization of the first and second solvents, producing vaporized solvents; a condensing zone configured to receive the vaporized solvents from the vaporization zone; and a support configured to retain the workpiece in a position to receive the vaporized solvents for condensation on a surface of the workpiece.
B08B 3/10 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide avec traitement supplémentaire du liquide ou de l'objet en cours de nettoyage, p. ex. par la chaleur, par l'électricité ou par des vibrations
B08B 3/08 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide le liquide ayant un effet chimique ou dissolvant
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CONVERTIBLE OVERHEAD CREW REST SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL CABIN OF AN AIRCRAFT
A crew rest system is configured for an internal cabin of a vehicle, such as a commercial aircraft. The crew rest system includes steps moveable between a stairway deployed position and a stairway stowed position. The crew rest system also includes a seat moveable between a seating stowed position and a seating deployed position.
A device includes a first interface, a second interface, and one or more processors configured to: obtain, via the first interface, a command from an automation system and evaluate the command to generate a determination of whether the command complies with a plurality of validation criteria; when the determination indicates that the command complies with the plurality of validation criteria, generate data associated with the command, the data operable to cause a vehicle management system to generate vehicle control signals based on the command and communicate the data to the vehicle management system via the second interface; and when the determination indicates that the command does not comply with at least one validation criteria of the plurality of validation criteria, generate data associated with a failure to comply with the at least one validation criteria and communicate the data to the automation system via the first interface.
A scanner system for parts, the scanner system comprising a plurality of scanners mounted to a measurement head, a part support, a conveyor mechanism to change a relative location of the part support and the measurement head along a scan path during scanning, and an alignment artifact located along the scan path.
Height adjustment devices can temporarily and selectively adjust a height of at least a first portion of a first aircraft while the first aircraft is engaged with the height adjustment device. Height adjustment devices may include a ramp configured to engage at least a first main landing gear on at least one side of the first aircraft. The ramp may include a first angled portion, a second angled portion, and a level portion positioned between the first angled portion and the second angled portion. A width of the ramp may be sufficient to receive the first main landing gear, and the height adjustment device may be configured to guide the first aircraft to transition the first aircraft from an entering position to a final position to enable large wingspan aircraft to be parked next to each other in narrower airport gates.
A temporal multi-configuration model dataset system comprises a computer system configured to: receive a request to visualize a group of one or more parts of a vehicle with associated motion data in a sequence; assemble a display list of part instances based on the received request in a model dataset present for a selected point in time associated with a frame of the sequence in which the display list of part instances is assembled using a set of subtraction lists determined based on the frame; display a visualization of the vehicle using the assembled display list of part instances on a display system; and repeat the assembling and displaying the visualization for a subsequent frame in the sequence until an end of the sequence is reached.
A method for predicting anomalies. An input image of a location on a platform at a reference time frame, a future time frame, and platform data from the reference time frame to the future time frame are identified. An output image of the location with a number of parameters for an anomaly at the location on the platform is generated using the input image, the reference time frame, the future time frame, the platform data, and the anomaly analysis system in response to identifying the input image, the future time frame, and the platform data. The anomaly analysis system comprises a machine learning model system configured to output images of locations on platforms with parameters predicted for anomalies on platforms for future time frames. A number of actions is performed based on the output image output image of the location with the number of parameters for the anomaly.
B64F 5/60 - Test ou inspection des composants ou des systèmes d'aéronefs
G06V 10/774 - Génération d'ensembles de motifs de formationTraitement des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos dans les espaces de caractéristiquesDispositions 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 - ValidationÉvaluation des performances
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation de formes dans le champ d’imageDécoupage ou fusion d’éléments d’image visant à établir la région de motif, p. ex. techniques de regroupementDétection d’occlusion
An anomaly prediction system comprises a computer system, an anomaly analysis system, and an anomaly predictor. The anomaly analysis system comprises a machine learning model system configured to output images with a number of parameters predicted for anomalies at locations on platforms at future time frames using inputs comprising input images of the platforms and the future time frames. The anomaly predictor is configured to perform operations. The operations comprise identifying an input image of a location at a reference time on a platform selected for inspection. The operations comprise generating an output image with the number of parameters for an anomaly at the location that predicts a change in the anomaly on the platform at the future time frame from the reference time frame using the input image of the platform and the anomaly analysis system. The operations comprise performing a number of actions based on the output image.
A landing gear assembly for rotorcraft includes a shock absorber, a ground support assembly and an airframe linkage assembly. The shock absorber includes a force sensor to detect a pressure of an incompressible fluid within the shock absorber and a temperature sensor to detect a temperature of the fluid. The ground support assembly is linked to the shock absorber and includes an axle and a ground contact element movable in relation to the axle. The linkage assembly is linked to the shock absorber and/or the ground support assembly and includes a position sensor to detect movement of the axle between compressed and uncompressed conditions of the shock absorber. Various rotorcraft include one, two, three or more landing gear assemblies and an attitude control system. Various rotorcraft methods process sensor signals from one, two, three or more landing gear assemblies at the attitude control system to provide various rotorcraft functions.
A compact bevel gear split torque gearbox is disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a first pinion to receive an input torque, a second pinion operatively coupled to the first pinion, an output gear operatively coupled to the first and second pinions, and a continuously variable (CV) adapter operatively coupled between the first and second pinions, the CV adapter having a helical spline.
F16H 1/20 - Transmissions à engrenages pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif sans engrenages à mouvement orbital comportant plus de deux organes engrenés
F16D 3/06 - Accouplements extensibles, c.-à-d. avec moyens permettant le mouvement entre parties accouplées durant leur entraînement adaptés à des fonctions particulières spécialement adaptés pour permettre un déplacement axial
F16H 57/038 - Boîtes de vitesses pour engrenages coniques
61.
ALERTING SYSTEM FOR HIGHLY AUTOMATED m:N AERIAL VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Techniques for operating a plurality of autonomous aerial vehicles are presented. The techniques may include: receiving, by a computer, a plurality of trigger event indications, where the trigger event indications represent a plurality of trigger events concerning the autonomous aerial vehicles, where a respective trigger event indication is associated with a respective task; retrieving, from an electronic database, for each trigger event indication, respective priority data, from which priority data for the trigger event indications is obtained, where respective priority data for a respective trigger event indication includes respective task time data and respective severity data; ranking, by the computer, and in real time, a plurality of tasks associated with the trigger event indications, from which a ranked task list is obtained, where the ranking is based on at least the priority data for the trigger event indications; and providing the ranked task list.
Method and apparatus to measure hole normality are disclosed. An example apparatus for measuring a normality of an aperture relative to a surface includes a shaft to be inserted into the aperture of the surface, a body carrying the shaft, a carriage pivotable relative to the body, the carriage supporting a probe to contact the surface, and displacement indicator supported by the body, the displacement indicator to be moved by the carriage to measure a displacement of the probe as the body and the carriage are rotated about the shaft.
G01B 5/245 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer des angles ou des cônesDispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour tester l'alignement des axes pour tester la perpendicularité
G01B 3/46 - Calibres à tampon pour les dimensions intérieures avec des surfaces de contact dont l'écartement est fixe, mais peut être réglé à l'avance
G01B 5/14 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer une distance ou une marge entre des objets ou des ouvertures espacés
A method for manufacturing a workpiece. A job is created as part of a workflow to manufacture the workpiece using a numeric control machine. The job identifies tasks in the workflow to manufacture the workpiece. A standardized computer-aided design model is created in a standardized format from a computer-aided design model and stored in a digital thread. Simulations are performed using information in the digital thread used as inputs to obtain simulation results. The information is in a simulator format used by each of the simulators. The simulation results are stored in the standardized format in the digital thread. A numeric control program in a numeric control machine format utilized by the numeric control machine is created using product manufacturing information and geometry for the workpiece in the standardized computer-aided design model in the digital thread. The workpiece is manufactured using the numeric control program and the numeric control machine.
G05B 19/4097 - 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'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'utilisation de données de conception pour commander des machines à commande numérique [CN], p. ex. conception et fabrication assistées par ordinateur CFAO
Example implementations are directed to a method and system for collision avoidance for an aircraft traversing a flight path. The method and system described herein provides an architecture to address the full gamut of complexity that arises when dealing with possible conflicts during aircraft flight. The collision avoidance method and system disclosed herein first receives multiple streams of potential conflict information that not only considers direct obstacles on the flight path of the aircraft, but also considers contextual obstacles that are within a perimeter of the flight path. Once the possible objects are considered, a plurality of alternate flight paths are calculated and the alternate flight path with an acceptable miss distance with a possible obstacle (and minimized deviation from the original flight path) is selected and the aircraft traversing the flight path deviates from the original flight path to the alternate flight path to avoid the collision(s).
A method predicts an anomaly. An input image of a platform selected for inspection is identified. An output image with a number of parameters predicted for the anomaly on the platform at a future time frame is generated using the input image of the platform, the future time frame, and an anomaly analysis system in response to identifying the input image. The anomaly analysis system comprises a machine learning model system configured to output images with the number of parameters predicted for anomalies on platforms at future time frames using inputs comprising input images of the platforms and the future time frames. A number of actions is performed based on the output image.
G06V 10/77 - Traitement des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos dans les espaces de caractéristiquesDispositions 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
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
66.
ONBOARD WEIGHT AND BALANCE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT
A method includes obtaining pressure data and temperature data for gas in shock struts of a plurality of landing gear of an aircraft. The method includes obtaining load data for each landing gear from one or more load sensors associated with the landing gear. The method includes determining a gross weight, a center of gravity, or both, of the aircraft based on a pitch of the aircraft, the pressure data, the temperature data, the load data, model parameters, or combinations thereof. The method includes accumulating pressure data, temperature data, load data, and the pitch of the aircraft as calibration data for transitions of shock struts from dynamic states to static states. The method includes obtaining updated model parameters based on the calibration data. The method also includes replacing one or more of the model parameters with corresponding updated model parameters in response to satisfaction of a threshold.
G01G 19/07 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes pour peser des objets à roues ou roulants, p. ex. des véhicules pour peser des avions
A tracking unit configured to connect to a robotic device and move across a surface of an object. The tracking unit includes a body, one or more distance sensors mounted to a first side of the body and configured to detect a distance from the object, and one or more peripheral sensors mounted to a second side of the body and configured to detect a peripheral feature. A controller is configured to receive signals from the one or more distance sensors and the one or more peripheral sensors. The controller is configured to position the body a fixed distance away from the object and to prevent contact between the body and the peripheral feature.
In one example, a method for drilling holes in a substrate is presented. The method comprises focusing a laser relative to a surface of the substrate at a first drilling location in the substrate. The laser is applied to the surface of the substrate for a first drilling round, the first drilling round comprising one or more drilling passes wherein the laser is moved in x and y dimensions in a predetermined pattern. A focal plane of the laser is adjusted relative to the surface of the substrate in the z dimension. The laser is applied to the surface of the substrate at the first drilling location for a second drilling round, the second drilling round comprising one or more drilling passes wherein the laser is moved in x and y dimensions in the predetermined pattern.
B23K 26/382 - Enlèvement de matière par perçage ou découpage par perçage
B23K 26/402 - Enlèvement de matière en tenant compte des propriétés du matériau à enlever en faisant intervenir des matériaux non métalliques, p. ex. des isolants
A device including an outer shell having a first longitudinal axis and a first arcuate shape. The outer shell is opaque to ultraviolet light and to visible light. The device also includes an inner shell having a second longitudinal axis. The inner shell is connected longitudinally to the outer shell along a first longitudinal length and a second longitudinal length. The inner shell has a second arcuate shape different than the first arcuate shape. A chamber is disposed between the outer shell and the inner shell. The chamber is defined by a difference between the first arcuate shape and the second arcuate shape. The device also includes an ultraviolet light source disposed along the second longitudinal axis.
A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
Method and system for reducing a temperature differential across a flight vehicle. The system includes an exterior of the flight vehicle. The exterior of the flight vehicle includes a first exterior panel being at a first initial temperature and a second exterior panel being at a second initial temperature to define an initial temperature differential. A fluid loop, containing a working fluid, is coupled to the first exterior panel and the second exterior panel such that heat is transferred from the first exterior panel to the working fluid to decrease the first initial temperature of the first exterior panel to a first altered temperature, and to heat the working fluid. The heated working fluid is circulated from the first exterior panel and used to heat the second exterior panel to a second altered temperature greater than the second initial temperature.
A device includes a housing, a first interface on a first side of the housing, a second interface on a second side of the housing opposite the first side, and circuitry within the housing. The first interface is configured to couple to a multimode receiver (MMR) rack. The second interface is configured to couple to a MMR external to the housing. The circuitry is configured to receive, via the first interface, digital data representing navigation signals received at an antenna. The circuitry is configured to perform time, space and frequency filtering operations using the digital data to generate modified digital data. The circuitry is configured to output modified analog navigation signals, based on the modified digital data, to the MMR via the second interface.
72.
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-LAYERED INTEGRITY VALIDATION OF VISION-BASED GUIDANCE
Methods and apparatus for multi-layered integrity validation of vision-based vehicle guidance are disclosed. A disclosed example system includes an image sensor carried by a vehicle, the image sensor to identify light sources of a ground-based pattern display, wherein a spatial arrangement of varying distances between the light sources defines a light pattern array, and at least one processor circuitry to perform a multi-layer integrity validation corresponding to the light pattern array based on the identified light sources for guidance of the vehicle via the light pattern array.
B60Q 11/00 - Agencement des dispositifs témoin pour les dispositifs prévus dans les groupes
G05D 1/247 - Dispositions pour déterminer la position ou l’orientation utilisant des signaux fournis par des sources artificielles extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. balises de navigation
G05D 1/46 - Commande de la position ou du cap dans les trois dimensions
G05D 1/86 - Surveillance des performances du système, p. ex. modules d’alarme ou de diagnostic
G06V 10/60 - Extraction de caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos relative aux propriétés luminescentes, p. ex. utilisant un modèle de réflectance ou d’éclairage
H04N 23/11 - Caméras ou modules de caméras comprenant des capteurs d'images électroniquesLeur commande pour générer des signaux d'image à partir de différentes longueurs d'onde pour générer des signaux d'image à partir de longueurs d'onde de lumière visible et infrarouge
H04N 23/12 - Caméras ou modules de caméras comprenant des capteurs d'images électroniquesLeur commande pour générer des signaux d'image à partir de différentes longueurs d'onde avec un seul capteur
73.
Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface
A computer-implemented method for assessing sustainability impacts of an alternative option. The method includes accessing a sustainability assessment tool which includes pre-defined templates to guide users through structured sustainability questions. The method includes receiving input data for an alternative option related to a plurality of sustainability categories and integrating the input data into a framework comprising a plurality of sustainability sub-categories. The method includes analyzing the input data and identifying relative risks and benefits associated with the alternative option in comparison with a baseline option. The method includes generating comparative visual outputs to visually represent the relative sustainability risks and benefits of the alternative option.
A coupling system is configured to removably connect to a cart. The coupling system includes a connecting arm, and an adapter coupled to the connecting arm. The adapter is configured to removably secure the connecting arm to one or more stanchions of the cart. One or more securing clamps can be coupled to the connecting arm. The one or more securing clamps are configured to removably secure the coupling system in a stowed position to a beam of the cart.
A toggle clamp tool system includes a pair of toggle clamps and a tool. Each toggle clamp includes a clamp base and a clamp arm. The clamp base is configured to be pivotably coupled to a mounting point on a structure. The clamp arm is pivotably coupled at one end to the clamp base at an arm-base pivot point, and has a clamp foot on an opposite end for bearing against a surface of the structure. The clamp arm is movable from a disengaged position into an over-center position from which the clamp arm is unable to pivot away from the surface and back toward the disengaged position. The tool is configured to be removably mounted on the clamp base of each of the toggle clamps when coupled to the structure.
F16B 2/18 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif utilisant des cames, des leviers, des excentriques ou des rotules
B64F 5/10 - Fabrication ou assemblage d’aéronefs, p. ex. gabarits à cet effet
78.
High Efficiency Directional Stabilization of Lasers
A laser directional stabilization system corrects pointing errors in a laser used to transmit data in free space optical links. The system includes a nutator that nutates a laser beam over the face of an optical fiber at a receiver. Light entering the fiber is used as a sensor to achieve for stabilization. The laser beam is nutated at a single, relatively high frequency using resonant amplifiers driving linear actuators. Knowledge of the nutation command and the time varying intensity of light received at the center of the fiber permits generation an error that is used in a feedback loop to reduce laser pointing error.
G02B 26/08 - Dispositifs ou dispositions optiques pour la commande de la lumière utilisant des éléments optiques mobiles ou déformables pour commander la direction de la lumière
F16M 11/12 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareilsMoyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation dans plus d'une direction
G01J 1/42 - Photométrie, p. ex. posemètres photographiques en utilisant des détecteurs électriques de radiations
H04B 10/079 - Dispositions pour la surveillance ou le test de systèmes de transmissionDispositions pour la mesure des défauts de systèmes de transmission utilisant un signal en service utilisant des mesures du signal de données
H04B 10/118 - Dispositions spécifiques à la transmission en espace libre, c.-à-d. dans l’air ou le vide spécialement adaptées aux communications par satellite
79.
CONSTRAINT BASED INFERENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEM
A method including receiving a pre-determined constraint on user actions. A constraint vector is generated based on the pre-determined constraint. The constraint vector is input into a machine learning model. A first output is generated from the machine learning model by executing the machine learning model using the constraint vector as a first input to the machine learning model. The constraint vector is converted into a legal action mask. A probability vector is generated by executing a masked softmax operator. The masked softmax operator takes, as a second input, the first output. The masked softmax operator takes, as a third input, the legal action mask. The masked softmax operator generates, as a second output, the probabilities vector. Action outputs are generated by applying a sampling system to the probability vector. The action outputs include a subset of the user actions, and wherein the subset includes only allowed user actions.
G06N 3/047 - Réseaux probabilistes ou stochastiques
G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
A cryogenic fuel tank system for an aircraft and method for forming. The cryogenic fuel tank system includes a first outer sheet, an inner sheet, a second outer sheet, and a space between the first outer sheet and the second outer sheet. The inner sheet is bonded to the first outer sheet at a first set of bond locations. The inner sheet is bonded to the second outer sheet at a second set of bond locations. The first set of bond locations are offset from the second set of bond locations. The space comprises a vacuum. The inner sheet extends between the first outer sheet and the second outer sheet and forms an integrally formed support structure between the first outer sheet and the second outer sheet.
A holding system is configured to hold a bucket. The bucket is configured to receive adhesive fluid from an adhesive meter mix machine. The holding system includes a base including a main body, and a stem extending from the main. The stem includes an extension beam and a bent arm that is angled in relation to the extension beam. A holder is rotationally coupled to the bent arm. The holder is configured to retain the bucket.
F16M 11/22 - Infrastructure avec ou sans roues à hauteur sensiblement constante, p. ex. avec colonne ou pieds de longueur constante
F16M 11/08 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareilsMoyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation autour d'un axe vertical
B67D 7/02 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour transférer des liquides à partir de récipients ou de réservoirs de stockage en vrac vers des véhicules ou des récipients portables, p. ex. pour la vente au détail pour transférer des liquides autres que des carburants ou des lubrifiants
82.
FORMING A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE USING PRE-KITTED PLY SETS
A composite structure and methods of forming a composite structure are presented. The composite structure comprises a plurality of pre-kitted ply sets with a same ply layup positioned to form continuous plies. Each pre-kitted ply set of the plurality of pre-kitted ply sets comprises a first ply having a first shape and an overhang on a first side of the ply layup; and a second ply overlying the first ply, the second ply having a second shape.
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29L 31/30 - Véhicules, p. ex. bateaux ou avions, ou éléments de leur carrosserie
A beacon detection system includes a camera, a motion detection device associated with the camera, and one or more processors. The one or more processors process, using a motion compensation technique, a video feed captured by the camera and determine light flickering frequency information associated with a plurality of regions of the video feed. The one or more processors determine, using a filtering technique associated with a beacon frequency, and based on the light flickering frequency information, a set of one or more regions, of the plurality of regions of the video feed, that are associated with the beacon frequency. The one or more processors provide a filtered video feed that includes video content of the video feed that is only associated with the set of one or more regions of the video feed.
H04N 23/68 - Commande des caméras ou des modules de caméras pour une prise de vue stable de la scène, p. ex. en compensant les vibrations du boîtier de l'appareil photo
H04N 23/71 - Circuits d'évaluation de la variation de luminosité
H04N 23/745 - Détection de la fréquence de scintillement ou suppression du scintillement, le scintillement étant causé par l'éclairage, p. ex. par l'éclairage d'un tube fluorescent ou d'une LED pulsée
84.
REFERENCE STANDARD FOR EVALUATION OF A NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND METHOD
Disclosed herein is a reference standard for evaluation of a non-destructive inspection (NDI) device and associated system and method. The reference standard includes an elongated tool with an outer surface having an outer inspection surface defining a constant radius and an outer testing surface contiguous with the outer inspection surface. The reference standard incorporates various features designed to evaluate different performance parameters of the NDI system into a single device. The features may include a plurality of alignment mark, first inset parallel surfaces, a pair of parallel inspection lines, an angled distortion line, a plurality of radial index marks, and a plurality of lateral index marks.
G01N 29/22 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi d'ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonoresVisualisation de l'intérieur d'objets par transmission d'ondes ultrasonores ou sonores à travers l'objet Détails
Systems and methods of aircraft modal suppression informed by an underlying non-uniform vertical turbulence model and uniform lateral turbulence model. The systems and methods include receiving a plurality of signals from on-board inertial sensors of an aircraft, utilizing the plurality of signals to generate a plurality of observers, utilizing the observers to determine a control law command for controlling one or more control surfaces of the aircraft, and moving the one or more control surfaces of the aircraft in accordance with the determined control law command such that lateral mode vibrations of the aircraft are diminished.
B64C 13/16 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés automatiquement, p. ex. répondant aux détecteurs de rafales
F16F 15/00 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmesMoyens ou dispositions pour éviter ou réduire les forces de déséquilibre, p. ex. dues au mouvement
Examples are disclosed that relate to an electric machine that achieves independent speed, variable frequency power generation and has increased power density, efficiency, reliability, and reduced complexity relative to conventional electric machines. In one example, an electric machine includes a stator, a first stationary winding coupled to the stator, a second stationary winding coupled to the stator, and a rotor. The second stationary winding includes a plurality of winding segments corresponding to a number of phases of power of the electric machine. The rotor extends through the stator and the second stationary winding. The rotor includes a plurality of rotor segments. Each rotor segment of the plurality of rotor segments includes a plurality of pole lobes that extend radially from the rotor segment. Two or more pole lobes of each rotor segment are located on opposing sides of a corresponding winding segment of the second stationary winding.
A composite structure is presented. The composite structure comprises a plurality of cured composite plies with a void creating a separation within the plurality of cured composite plies. The composite structure comprises a number of injection holes connecting the void to an exterior of the plurality of cured composite plies. The composite structure comprises a cured resin with a plurality of electromagnetically steerable fibers within the separation forming the composite repair and configured to transmit forces to composite plies in contact with the composite repair, wherein mechanical properties of the composite repair are improved in the direction of a set of the plurality of electromagnetically steerable fibers with less knock-down.
B29C 73/02 - Réparation d'articles faits de matières plastiques ou de substances à l'état plastique, p. ex. d'objets façonnés ou fabriqués par utilisation de techniques couvertes par la présente sous-classe ou la sous-classe utilisant un liquide ou un matériau pâteux
B29C 70/88 - 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 caractérisées principalement par des propriétés spécifiques, p. ex. électriquement conductrices ou renforcées localement
A substrate for solar cells is fabricated such that an area of the substrate remains exposed when at least one solar cell having at least one cropped corner that defines a corner region is attached to the substrate; the area of the substrate that remains exposed includes one or more conductors printed on the substrate; and electrical connections between the solar cell and the conductors are made in the corner region resulting from the cropped corner of the solar cell. The substrate may also include buried conductors for making series connections that determine a flow of power through a plurality of solar cells, including corner-to-corner and column-to-column connections for the plurality of solar cells that are attached to the substrate in a two-dimensional (2-D) grid of an array. The substrate may also be covered by a polyimide overlay for preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD).
H10F 19/00 - Dispositifs intégrés, ou ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, comprenant au moins une cellule photovoltaïque couverte par le groupe , p. ex. modules photovoltaïques
H02S 40/34 - Composants électriques comprenant une connexion électrique structurellement associée au module PV, p. ex. boîtes de jonction
H10F 10/142 - Cellules photovoltaïques ayant uniquement des barrières de potentiel du type à homojonction PN comportant plusieurs homojonctions PN, p. ex. cellules dites "tandem"
H10F 19/50 - Dispositifs intégrés comportant au moins une cellule photovoltaïque et d’autres types de composants semi-conducteurs ou à l’état solide
H10F 19/70 - Dispositifs intégrés, ou ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, comprenant au moins une cellule photovoltaïque couverte par le groupe , p. ex. modules photovoltaïques comportant des diodes de dérivation
H10F 19/75 - Dispositifs intégrés, ou ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, comprenant au moins une cellule photovoltaïque couverte par le groupe , p. ex. modules photovoltaïques comportant des diodes de dérivation les diodes de dérivation étant intégrées ou directement associées aux cellules photovoltaïques, p. ex. formées dans ou sur le même substrat
H10F 19/80 - Encapsulations ou conteneurs pour des dispositifs intégrés, ou des ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, comportant des cellules photovoltaïques
H10F 19/90 - Structures pour la connexion des cellules photovoltaïques, p. ex. interconnexions ou espaceurs isolants
H10F 77/00 - Détails de structure des dispositifs couverts par la présente sous-classe
H10F 77/14 - Forme des corps semi-conducteursFormes, dimensions relatives ou dispositions des régions semi-conductrices au sein des corps semi-conducteurs
H10F 77/169 - Films minces semi-conducteurs sur des substrats métalliques ou isolants
In some implementations, a system within a flight deck of an aircraft determines, based on line-of-sight data associated with an aircraft operator stationed within the flight deck of the aircraft, a field of view (FOV) of the aircraft operator. The system determines display configuration information based on a set of one or more visual references derived from the FOV of the aircraft operator. The system updates a projection display component that is positioned within the flight deck and within the FOV of the aircraft operator to display at least visual representation information associated with the set of one or more visual references based on the display configuration information.
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06F 3/14 - Sortie numérique vers un dispositif de visualisation
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G09G 3/00 - Dispositions ou circuits de commande présentant un intérêt uniquement pour l'affichage utilisant des moyens de visualisation autres que les tubes à rayons cathodiques
90.
Fast Acquisition Laser Communications using a Minimum Average Distance Shift Process
A method converges a laser beam. A sequence of shifts is identified from a simulation of sequences of shifts that move an average distance of test points from a center of a test quad cell sensor to reach a convergence on the test quad cell sensor, wherein the sequence of shifts moves the average distance of the test points to converge on the center with at least one of a lowest number of shifts or a lowest average number of shifts. A position of a mirror receiving the laser beam is changed using the sequence of shifts to shift the laser beam towards the convergence on a quad cell sensor.
A system for processing a workpiece includes a constraining container, a pressure-triggered coupling, and an expandable medium. The constraining container includes an interior volume and is configured to enclose at least a portion of the workpiece to be processed. The pressure-triggered coupling is configured to secure the constraining container in a closed configuration and is configured to release the constraining container upon an interior pressure of the interior volume of the constraining container reaching a trigger pressure. The expandable medium is configured to be disposed within the interior volume between at least a portion of the constraining container and at least a portion of the workpiece and is configured to expand such that the expandable medium applies a positive pressure to the constraining container and the workpiece.
A system for fabricating a workpiece includes a case that includes an interior volume. The case is configured to enclose at least a portion of the workpiece to be fabricated. The system includes an expandable medium disposed within the interior volume between the case and at least the portion of the workpiece. The expandable medium is configured to expand within the case such that the expandable medium applies positive pressure to at least the portion of the workpiece enclosed by the case.
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 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
93.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING ENGINE POWERSETTING FOR MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST DISPATCH
An aircraft includes one or more processors configured to receive input identifying a first equipment item as inoperative. The one or more processors are configured to select, based on the input identifying the first equipment item as inoperative, an adjustment factor to be applied during engine performance calculations for a particular planned flight of the aircraft. The one or more processors are configured to determine, based on the adjustment factor and ambient condition data associated with the aircraft, a set of engine performance planning metrics for the particular planned flight. The one or more processors are configured to determine, based on the set of engine performance planning metrics, a weight penalty, a fuel penalty, or both, for the particular planned flight.
Methods of performing gap resin infusion are presented. A resin is injected into a resin infusion chamber of a resin infusion mold comprising a first portion and a second portion while maintaining a temperature differential between the first portion and the second portion. An infused preform is formed by forcing the resin into a dry fiber preform located in the resin infusion chamber while maintaining the temperature differential between the first portion and the second portion of the resin infusion mold.
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 35/04 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p. ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation avec des liquides, des gaz ou de la vapeur d'eau
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29L 31/30 - Véhicules, p. ex. bateaux ou avions, ou éléments de leur carrosserie
95.
LOCKING A BANK ANGLE PARAMETER AND A GROUND SPEED PARAMETER
A flight management system (FMS) of an aircraft may determine that a leg of a lateral trajectory profile, of a flight plan for the aircraft, is active. The FMS may determine, based on determining that the leg of the lateral trajectory profile is active, that a lateral distance between the aircraft and an end waypoint associated with the leg satisfies a lateral distance threshold and may therefore perform an update to the lateral trajectory profile to lock a bank angle parameter to a particular bank angle value. The FMS may determine that a transition, which is associated with the end waypoint and another leg of the lateral trajectory profile, is active and may therefore perform an update to the lateral trajectory profile to lock a ground speed parameter to a particular ground speed value.
A friction damper includes a central axis, a damper housing, a bearing assembly, and a loading assembly. The damper housing includes a bore extending along the central axis. The bearing assembly is situated in the bore and is configured to rotate in a load direction about the central axis relative to the damper housing in response to a torsional load applied to the bearing assembly. The loading assembly is situated in the bore and is configured to apply an axial load to the bearing assembly along the central axis.
F16F 7/04 - Amortisseurs de vibrationsAmortisseurs de chocs avec surfaces de friction à rotation relative qui sont pressées l'une contre l'autre dans la direction de l'axe de rotation
97.
Fast Acquisition Laser Communications using a Variable Binary Shift Process
A method converges a laser beam. A sequence of shifts having a first shift is identified from first shifts in a simulation of sequences of shifts performed for test points to reach a convergence on a test quad cell sensor in which sequence of shifts having the first shift has at least one of a lowest number of shifts or a lowest average number of shifts to reach the convergence for the test points in the simulation, wherein each shift after the first shift is one half of a prior shift. A position of a mirror receiving the laser beam is changed using the first shift in the sequence of shifts. The position of the mirror is changed such that each shift after the first shift in the sequence of shifts is one half of the prior shift to shift the laser beam towards convergence on a quad cell sensor.
G02B 26/08 - Dispositifs ou dispositions optiques pour la commande de la lumière utilisant des éléments optiques mobiles ou déformables pour commander la direction de la lumière
H04B 10/11 - Dispositions spécifiques à la transmission en espace libre, c.-à-d. dans l’air ou le vide
98.
Fast Acquisition Laser Communications using a Split Variable Shift Process
A method converges a laser beam A sequence of shifts is identified from a simulation of shifts for test points to reach a convergence on a test quad cell sensor in which the sequence of shifts has at least one of a lowest number of shifts or a lowest average number of shifts to reach the convergence for the test points in the simulation. A shift after a prior shift in the sequence of shifts is based on a starting quad from which the prior shift occurs and a subsequent quad in which a detection occurs in a quad cell sensor in response to the prior shift. A position of a mirror receiving the laser beam is changed using the sequence of shifts to shift the laser beam towards the convergence on the quad cell sensor.
A method converges a laser beam. A sequence of shifts is identified from a simulation of sequences of shifts that move an average distance of test points from a center of a test quad cell sensor to reach a convergence on the test quad cell sensor, wherein a shift in the sequence of shifts after a prior shift in the sequence of shifts is based on a starting quad from which the prior shift occurs and a subsequent quad in which a detection occurs in a quad cell sensor in response to the prior shift. A position of a mirror receiving the laser beam is changed using the sequence of shifts to converge on the center of the quad cell sensor.
H04B 10/118 - Dispositions spécifiques à la transmission en espace libre, c.-à-d. dans l’air ou le vide spécialement adaptées aux communications par satellite
Composite structures and methods of forming composite structures are presented. A composite structure comprises a first plurality of prepreg plies, a second plurality of prepreg plies, and an infused functional structure between the first plurality of prepreg plies and the second plurality of prepreg plies. The infused functional structure comprises a first number of insulative layers, a second number of insulative layers, a functional ply comprising a number of functional components between the first number of insulative layers and the second number of insulative layers, and a resin infused into the first number of insulative layers and the second number of insulative layers.
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B29C 70/68 - 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 en incorporant ou en surmoulant des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts ou des couches
B29K 105/24 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée réticulée ou vulcanisée
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 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
B32B 27/18 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique caractérisée par l'emploi d'additifs particuliers
B32B 37/12 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par l'usage d'adhésifs
B32B 38/00 - Opérations auxiliaires liées aux procédés de stratification
