Systems, apparatuses, and methods provide for a tool to support components on a common hinge line axis. The tool includes a first pin and a second pin coupled in coaxial alignment with each other, defining the common hinge line axis. A first shouldered hinge pin is slidably disposed on the first pin and a second shouldered hinge pin is slidably disposed on the second pin. The first and second shouldered hinge pins allow translation along the common hinge line axis of the supported components when coupled to the first and second shouldered hinge pins. The first and second pins are disposed within a ball and socket joint, which enables pivotal adjustment of the common hinge line axis while maintaining the first and second pins co-axial to each other during adjustment of the common hinge line axis, to aid fit and assembly of the supported components to a mating structure.
A manufacturing system including a manufacturing device that includes one or more integrated sensors. The manufacturing system further includes an edge computing device including an edge device processor configured to receive integrated sensor data measured during production of a manufactured part using the manufacturing device. The edge device processor transmits the integrated sensor data to a remote computing device. During the production of the manufactured part, the edge device processor receives a remote processing result from the remote computing device. The remote processing result includes a quality control result notification. The edge device processor, in response to receiving the quality control result notification, programmatically performs one or more auxiliary measurements of the manufactured part and/or manufacturing device to obtain auxiliary sensor data. The edge device processor outputs the quality control result notification and the auxiliary sensor data to a graphical user interface (GUI) displayed at the edge computing device.
An elastomer component comprised of an elastomer material having an air volume fraction (AVF) of greater than 5%, and the elastomer component is a three-dimensional solid. An assembly comprises an outer barrier, at least one elastomer component, and a curable material. A method comprises inserting an elastomer component and a curable material into an outer barrier to form an assembly and heating the assembly.
Methods of peeling a protective film from the composite material are presented. A second protective film on a second face of the composite material sheet is held against a plurality of gripping points of an end effector. The composite material sheet is positioned at an angle relative to the manufacturing floor using the end effector. A first protective film on a first face of the composite material sheet is gripped by a film removal end effector. The first protective film is peeled away from the first face of the composite material sheet by movement of the film removal end effector.
A method includes comparing a first field of a first data record to a first field of a second data record to determine a first similarity metric based on a number of single character changes used to convert a value of the first field of the first data record to a value of the first field of the second data record and comparing a second field of the first data record to a second field of the second data record to determine a second similarity metric based on whether the second field of the first data record is identical to a value of the second field of the second data record. The method includes determining an aggregate similarity metric based on at least the first similarity metric and the second similarity metric and assigning the second data record to a calibration reliability group based on the aggregate similarity metric.
A fluid reservoir comprises a reservoir body and a passage. The reservoir body is configured to be arranged within an aerodynamic component. The passage is configured to operatively couple the reservoir body to an exterior surface of the aerodynamic component. The passage is further configured to flow fluid from the reservoir body to the exterior surface when a pressure differential exceeds a threshold pressure differential. The threshold pressure differential is a difference between a pressure at a terminal end of the passage and a pressure of an interior of the reservoir body. An apparatus comprises an aerodynamic component and a reservoir. The passage is configured to flow fluid from the reservoir body to the exterior surface when a pressure differential exceeds a threshold pressure differential. A method comprises flowing fluid from a reservoir to an exterior surface of an aerodynamic component at a threshold pressure differential.
A system includes one or more processors configured to obtain navigation system quality information from multiple data sources. The one or more processors are further configured to generate navigation signal interference map information based on the navigation system quality information. For example, the one more processors may be configured to aggregate, based on one or more parameters, first data from a first data source of the multiple data sources, and identify one or more areas associated with low quality navigation signals based on second data from a second data source of the multiple data sources. A portion of the aggregated first data may be discarded based on the one or more areas to generate the navigation signal interference map information. The one or more processors may also be configured to output the navigation signal interference map information.
A method includes obtaining first humidity data indicative of a first humidity value at an origin airport of a flight. The method also includes obtaining second humidity data indicative of a second humidity value at a destination airport. The method also includes determining, based on the first humidity data, a first fuel flow rate adjustment for a first phase of flight from a first altitude of the origin airport to a threshold altitude. The method also includes determining, based on the second humidity data, a second fuel flow rate adjustment for a second phase of flight from the threshold altitude to a second altitude of the destination airport. The method also includes estimating total fuel flow for the flight based on the first fuel flow rate adjustment and the second fuel flow rate adjustment.
A method includes determining, based on historical data associated with a reliability group, a model fit metric for each reliability model of a plurality of reliability models. The method also includes selecting a particular reliability model based on the model fit metrics. The method also includes estimating calibration interval parameters for the reliability group based on the particular reliability model. The method also includes generating a calibration interval recommendation for the reliability group based on the calibration interval parameters and a reliability target associated with the reliability group.
C08L 71/00 - Compositions contenant des polyéthers obtenus par des réactions créant une liaison éther dans la chaîne principaleCompositions contenant des dérivés de tels polymères
A ceramic matrix composite part and methods of locating a composite ply on a layup tool are presented. A composite ply comprising a fiducial is placed onto the layup tool. A position of the fiducial of the composite ply is determined relative to the layup tool. An actual position of the composite ply on the layup tool is determined. A difference between the actual position of the composite ply and a designed position for the composite ply is determined.
A method is presented for determining a likelihood of an ignition hazard. The method comprises receiving a current waveform for a lightning strike event at a conductive member that forms an interface with a decomposable member. Material parameter inputs for the conductive member and the decomposable member are received. Based at least on one or more of the received material parameter inputs and an energy from the current waveform, a heating of the decomposable member is resolved, and a quantity of volatiles within the interface volume are determined. A total pressure generation within the interface volume is determined. A probability of ignition hazard by the lightning strike event is output based on a comparison of the total pressure generation and a containment pressure threshold for the interface volume.
Rapidly generated tooling and methods for rapidly generating tooling for composite layup and cure are presented. A foam block is formed into a tool body with a forming surface having a near net shape. A low CTE material is additively deposited onto the forming surface to form a metal cover
A forming area for automated composite processing and methods of maintaining workability of a ceramic matrix composite material in a forming area are presented. It is determined if a humidity within the forming area is in a desired range. In response to a determination that the humidity is not in the desired range, at least one of a heater or a humidifier is activated by an environmental controller to maintain a desired humidity for forming the ceramic matrix composite material within the forming area.
There is provided an airflow system for a building. The airflow system includes at least one air purification system providing purified air and receiving recirculated air; at least one air supply assembly supplying the purified air from the air purification system to at least one interior airflow space including one or more of, an office cubicle, a conference room, and an auditorium; at least one air return assembly returning the recirculated air from the at least one interior airflow space to the at least one air purification system; directional airstream(s) formed between the air supply assembly and the air return assembly, including first directional airstream(s) forming one or more air barriers between occupants, to provide respiratory isolation, and second directional airstream(s) forming an airflow field around each occupant; and at least one control system controlling the airflow system. The airflow system provides a contamination mitigation for each occupant.
A system for removing a cap seal from a fastener, includes a seal remover including fingers outwardly extending from a base. The fingers include one or more first fingers and one or more second fingers. The one or more first fingers are sized, shaped, or configured differently than the one or more second fingers. Passages are defined between the fingers. The seal remover is configured to be coupled to a distal end of an operative portion of a tool. The tool is configured to be operated to rotate the seal remover in relation to the cap seal so that the fingers remove the cap seal from the fastener. Removed portions of the cap seal are discharged through and out of the passages.
B23P 19/04 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour assembler ou séparer des pièces
F16B 41/00 - Dispositions contre la perte des boulons, écrous, broches ou goupillesDispositions empêchant toute action non autorisée sur les boulons, écrous, broches ou goupilles
17.
DETERMINATION OF ONE OR MORE MAXIMAL CLIQUES IN AN UPDATED CONNECTIVITY GRAPH
A computing device may determine, based on first information identifying one or more maximal cliques in a first connectivity graph, a set of potential cliques in a second connectivity graph that is an updated version of the first connectivity graph. The computing device may determine a set of valid cliques, of the set of potential cliques, in the second connectivity graph and may determine, based on the set of valid cliques, a first set of maximal cliques in the second connectivity graph. The computing device may determine, based on a set of nodes of the second connectivity graph that are not included in the first set of maximal cliques, a second set of maximal cliques in the second connectivity graph. The computing device may determine second information identifying the first set of maximal cliques and the second set of maximal cliques.
H04L 41/12 - Découverte ou gestion des topologies de réseau
H04L 41/082 - Réglages de configuration caractérisés par les conditions déclenchant un changement de paramètres la condition étant des mises à jour ou des mises à niveau des fonctionnalités réseau
A bushing configured to receive a connector to connect engine components within an aircraft to absorb forces during a fan blade out. The bushing includes an outer ring, an inner ring that is positioned within and spaced inward from the outer ring with the inner ring having a central opening sized to receive the connector, and spokes that extend between and connect together the outer ring and the inner ring. One or more of the spokes have a linear shape and one or more of the spokes have a non-linear shape.
B64D 33/02 - Aménagement sur les aéronefs des éléments ou des auxiliaires des ensembles fonctionnels de propulsion, non prévu ailleurs des entrées d'air de combustion
B64D 29/06 - Fixation des nacelles, carénages ou capotages
19.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A LEADING EDGE OF A WING OF AN AIRCRAFT
A support system is configured to couple a leading edge of a wing to a main body of the wing. The support system includes an extender configured to secure to the leading edge and the main body. The extender is configured to extend and retract. The support system is in a retracted position when the extender is retracted. The support system is in a forward extended position when the extender is extended. The leading edge abuts the main body when the support system is in the retracted position. The leading edge is spaced apart from the main body when the support system is in the forward extended position.
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.
B64C 1/36 - FuselagesCaractéristiques structurales communes aux fuselages, voilures, surfaces stabilisatrices ou organes apparentés adaptés pour recevoir des antennes ou des radômes
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les avions, les missiles, les satellites ou les ballons
21.
HYBRID TURBOSHAFT AND SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL PROPULSION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
Hybrid propulsion systems that utilize liquid natural gas solid oxide fuel cells in a manner practical for use in aircraft that avoid the use of heavy batteries, provide transient response times suitable for use in aircraft, and/or simplify reactant pre-conditioning systems using a compressor and turbine pair operatively coupled to the solid oxide fuel cell. Such hybrid propulsion systems for an aircraft may include a liquid natural gas turboshaft engine, a turbo generator operatively coupled to the turboshaft engine, a liquid natural gas solid oxide fuel cell, and an electric fan. The electric fan may be configured to generate thrust for the aircraft and may be powered by the turbo generator and/or the solid oxide fuel cell. Fuel cell reactants may be pre-conditioned using turboshaft bleed air, and the liquid natural gas may be pre-heated by fuel exhaust from the solid oxide fuel cell.
B64D 27/31 - Aéronefs caractérisés par des groupes moteurs électriques à l'intérieur des ailes ou fixés à celles-ci
B64D 27/355 - Aménagements pour la production, la distribution, la récupération ou le stockage d'énergie électrique à bord utilisant des piles à combustible
H01M 8/1009 - Éléments à combustible avec électrolytes solides avec un des réactifs liquide, solide ou chargé en liquide
H01M 8/12 - Éléments à combustible avec électrolytes solides fonctionnant à haute température, p. ex. avec un électrolyte en ZrO2 stabilisé
22.
PANELS FOR AIRCRAFT FUSELAGES, AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS FOR PANELS AND AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLIES
A panel comprises a panel interior surface, a foam layer, and a composite layer. A first end of the panel is oriented at a first end angle relative to a foam layer interior surface, wherein the first end angle is not 90 degrees. A foam layer interior surface is operatively arranged at the panel interior surface. The composite layer comprises a composite layer interior surface operatively engaged with the foam layer exterior surface. An aircraft assembly comprises a fuselage and at least a first panel and a second panel. A first end angle of a first panel first end corresponds to a second end angle of a second panel second end, and the first panel first end operatively engages the second panel second end. A method comprising operatively engaging a first panel interior surface of a first panel with a fuselage exterior surface of a fuselage.
A microforge system for additive metallic manufacturing includes a forge barrel with a forge head configured to move in opposite directions within the forge barrel. A metal supply device supplies metal powder into the forge barrel, and one or more inductive heaters inductively heat the metal powder within the forge barrel. The forge head oscillates within the forge barrel while the metal powder is heated and sintered onto a substrate to form a solid metal additive layer. The system may include an inert gas supply device to load inert gas into the forge barrel, allowing the metal powder to be heated and forged without a vacuum chamber. The forge head compacts the metal powder to produce a solid metal additive layer with a wrought microstructure. A translation system moves the forge barrel and inductive heaters transversely relative to the forge head's oscillation.
A panel assembly includes a plurality of panels. Each one of the panels includes a first face sheet, a second face sheet, a truss structure connecting the first face sheet and the second face sheet, and a perimeter edge. The panel assembly also includes a primary splice connector that is connected to the first face sheet and the second face sheet along at least a portion of the perimeter edge of directly adjacent ones of the panels. The primary splice connector includes a heat exchanger.
F28D 15/02 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur dans lesquels l'agent intermédiaire de transfert de chaleur en tubes fermés passe dans ou à travers les parois des canalisations dans lesquels l'agent se condense et s'évapore, p. ex. tubes caloporteurs
B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
A fiber laser machine tool includes a mounting plate, a fiber laser probe and a rotary actuator. The mounting plate for mounting the tool to a manufacturing system for vertical and horizontal movement in relation to a honeycomb core structure. The fiber laser probe includes an inner core with a fiber optic conductor. The inner core is installed on the mounting plate to prevent rotation of the center. The probe also includes a rotational outer sheath with a mirror for reflecting laser energy from the fiber optic conductor toward walls of cells in the honeycomb core structure to perforate the walls. The rotary actuator is installed on the mounting plate and includes a shaft linked to the rotational outer sheath to enable rotation of the mirror. Various manufacturing systems and methods for modifying walls of cells in honeycomb core structures are also disclosed.
There is provided a portable conduction welding apparatus for conduction welding of thermoplastic composite parts. The apparatus has a heating system with a first heater assembly and a second heater assembly each having a machined insulation block, a machined heater block, heater element(s), and a thermocouple. The apparatus has a force application and monitoring system with a clamp assembly and a load cell. The apparatus has an indexing assembly to index the first heater assembly and the second heater assembly to the clamp assembly. The apparatus has one or more controllers having one or more power supplies. The apparatus is portable and is configured to weld 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 at the weldline during a thermal welding cycle.
B29C 65/34 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet par chauffage, avec ou sans pressage avec des éléments chauffés qui restent dans le joint, p. ex. un "élément de soudage perdu"
B29C 65/00 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet
B29C 65/78 - Moyens pour la manipulation des éléments à assembler, p. ex. pour la fabrication de récipients ou d'objets creux
Door latching systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed. An example door latch includes a worm gear including a worm wheel and a worm screw, the worm wheel rotatable upon rotation of the worm screw; a lever operatively coupled to the worm wheel, the lever to rotate based on rotation of the worm wheel; a cam surface, the lever to contact the cam surface between a first rotational position and a second rotational position, the second rotational position different from the first rotational position; and a pin to enable rotation of the worm gear.
There is provided an airflow system for a building. The airflow system includes at least one air purification system providing purified air and receiving recirculated air; at least one air supply assembly supplying the purified air from the air purification system to at least one interior airflow space including one or more of, an aisleway, a cafeteria, a restroom, and an elevator; at least one air return assembly returning the recirculated air from the at least one interior airflow space to the at least one air purification system; directional airstream(s) formed between the air supply assembly and the air return assembly, and comprising at least one or more of, a directed airflow field around each occupant, air barrier(s) between each occupant, and an airflow field around each occupant; and at least one control system controlling the airflow system. The airflow system provides a contamination mitigation for each occupant.
F24F 11/72 - Systèmes de commande caractérisés par leurs grandeurs de sortieDétails de construction de tels systèmes pour la commande de l’apport en air traité, p. ex. commande de la pression
F24F 11/30 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité en relation avec le fonctionnement du système, p. ex. pour la sécurité ou la surveillance
F24F 13/08 - Organes de réglage de l'écoulement d'air, p. ex. persiennes, grilles, volets ou plaques directrices
F24F 110/65 - Teneur en substances spécifiques ou en contaminants
A dimmable window system includes a reveal retaining a window, a dimmable member, and an energy harvester configured to harvest energy to provide power to the dimmable member and other components of the dimmable window system. The dimmable window system can be configured for a vehicle, such as an aircraft.
Heat exchangers with integrally formed flow turbulators are disclosed. An example heat exchanger includes a plurality of fluid passages forming a fluid flow path through the heat exchanger and a plurality of flow turbulators within the fluid passages, the flow turbulators within the fluid flow path and being integrally formed with a body of the heat exchanger.
F28F 1/40 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements les moyens étant uniquement à l'intérieur de l'élément tubulaire
31.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING BORE CHARACTERISTICS OF A HOLE
A system for determining bore characteristics of a hole includes a measuring tool and a controller. The measuring tool is configured to measure a hole and generate data representing the hole. The controller is in communication with the measuring tool and is configured to determine at least one of the bore characteristics based on the data from the measuring tool.
G01B 11/00 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques
G01B 11/03 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur en mesurant les coordonnées de points
G01B 11/12 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer des diamètres des diamètres intérieurs
G01B 11/22 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la profondeur
G01B 11/26 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer des angles ou des cônesDispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour tester l'alignement des axes
G01B 11/30 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la rugosité ou l'irrégularité des surfaces
G01D 5/00 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière
G01D 5/26 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens optiques, c.-à-d. utilisant de la lumière infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolette
G01D 5/28 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens optiques, c.-à-d. utilisant de la lumière infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolette avec déviation des rayons lumineux, p. ex. pour une indication optique directe
G01N 21/954 - Inspection de la surface intérieure de corps creux, p. ex. d'alésages
B64F 5/00 - Tracé, fabrication, assemblage, nettoyage, entretien ou réparation des aéronefs, non prévus ailleursManipulation, transport, test ou inspection de composants d’aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING NON-CRIMP FABRIC AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURES COMPRISING NON-CRIMP FABRIC WITH BINDER, AND PREFORM COMPRISING NON-CRIMP FABRIC WITH BINDER
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/06 - 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 caractérisés par une couche fibreuse imbriquée ou cousue avec une autre couche, p. ex. de fibres, de papier
B32B 5/22 - 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
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
A device includes one or more processors configured to generate an operational congestion metric associated with a particular airport, wherein the operational congestion metric is based at least on one or more usage metrics for the particular airport. The one or more processors are configured to generate an impact congestion metric non-linearly based at least on the operational congestion metric. The one or more processors are configured to determine based on the impact congestion metric, a congestion prediction for the particular airport. The one or more processors are configured to communicate a congestion alert for the particular airport, wherein the congestion alert is based at least on the congestion prediction
A method of forming a dry fiber stack, a carrier encapsulated composite, and a flexible consolidation and forming carrier are presented. The flexible consolidation and forming carrier comprises an integrated heating element arranged in a material support region, a flexible base material encompassing the integrated heating element, and a seal portion around a perimeter of the flexible consolidation and forming carrier.
B29C 35/02 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p. ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation
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
A computing system is provided, including one or more processing devices configured to receive a manufacturing change specification of a proposed change to a manufacturing system. At a first trained machine learning model, the one or more processing devices are further configured to compute one or more predicted change categories of the proposed change. At a second trained machine learning model, the one or more processing devices are further configured to compute a change magnitude classification associated with the proposed change. The second trained machine learning model is configured to compute the change magnitude classification based at least in part on the one or more predicted change categories. The one or more processing devices are further configured to output the one or more predicted change categories and the change magnitude classification to a user interface.
A system and a method included a control unit configured to receive wind characteristics for locations at and between a current location of an aircraft and an arrival location, and revise a flight plan at one or more of the locations based on the wind characteristics to provide a revised flight plan. The aircraft is configured to be operated to fly from the current location to the arrival location according to the revised flight plan.
Apparatus and methods for installation of optical solar reflectors are disclosed. An example method includes coupling a first side of a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) substrate to a polyester film; coupling a first side of an optical solar reflector to a second side of the PSA substrate; applying an adhesive material to a surface of a vehicle; coupling a second side of the optical solar reflector to the adhesive material; and after curing of the adhesive material, separating the first side of the optical solar reflector from the second side of the PSA substrate, the second side of the optical solar reflector remaining coupled to the surface of the vehicle via the cured adhesive material.
Examples are disclosed that relate to a weight detection and management system for an aircraft. In one example, the system includes a plurality of weight sensors, a communication network connected to the plurality of weight sensors, and a computing system. The plurality of weight sensors is distributed throughout the aircraft. Each weight sensor of the plurality of weight sensors is configured to output weight data that indicates a weight of a load detected by the weight sensor. The computing system includes a logic subsystem and a storage subsystem holding instructions executable by the logic subsystem to receive, via the communication network, the weight data output by the plurality of weight sensors, calculate a center of gravity of the aircraft based at least on the weight data output by the plurality of weight sensors, and output the center of gravity of the aircraft.
G01M 1/12 - Équilibrage statiqueDétermination de la position du centre de gravité
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
Methods of resin transfer infusion and maintaining a clean resin infusion tool, a seal, and a resin infusion tool are presented. A resin infusion tool comprises a first mold; a second mold configured to form a resin infusion chamber with the first mold, wherein the second mold comprises at least one channel around a perimeter of the second mold; and at least one seal seated within the at least one channel of the second mold, the at least one seal is seated so as to maintain a vacuum seal between the first mold and the second mold in both a infusion position and a closed position of the resin infusion tool, wherein the seal is in contact with the first mold in the infusion position, and wherein the seal is compressed in the closed position.
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 33/00 - Moules ou noyauxLeurs détails ou accessoires
41.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE PATH PLANNING
Systems and methods for autonomous vehicle path planning are described herein. An example vehicle includes an image sensor to obtain an image of a scene of an area surrounding the vehicle. The vehicle also includes navigation system circuitry to: analyze the image and generate a semantically segmented image that identifies one or more types of features in the image; project the semantically segmented image to a two-dimensional (2D) map projection; convert the 2D map projection into a cost map; and determine a path for the vehicle based on the cost map.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 1/243 - Moyens de capture de signaux provenant naturellement de l’environnement, p. ex. signaux optiques, acoustiques, gravitationnels ou magnétiques ambiants
G05D 1/246 - Dispositions pour déterminer la position ou l’orientation utilisant des cartes d’environnement, p. ex. localisation et cartographie simultanées [SLAM]
G05D 1/644 - Optimisation des paramètres de parcours, p. ex. consommation d’énergie, réduction du temps de parcours ou de la distance
G05D 101/20 - Détails des architectures logicielles ou matérielles utilisées pour la commande de la position utilisant la reconnaissance d’objets externes
G05D 105/80 - Applications spécifiques des véhicules commandés pour la collecte d’informations, p. ex. recherche universitaire
G05D 107/00 - Environnements spécifiques des véhicules commandés
G05D 111/50 - Signaux internes, c.-à-d. provenant de capteurs situés à l’intérieur du véhicule, p. ex. boussoles ou capteurs angulaires
G05D 111/63 - Combinaison de plusieurs signaux du même type, p. ex. stéréovision ou flux optique
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
G06V 20/56 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’extérieur d’un véhicule à partir de capteurs embarqués
Resilient elongated tubular seals that are flexible and that can absorb compressive forces and compress to seal gaps between adjacently positioned aircraft cabin structures and that can further expand outwardly from a compressed condition as compressive forces change or abate and methods of installation of such elongated tubular seals are disclosed.
An extended diol composition is disclosed, which includes a first component that includes α-ω hydroxyl terminated diol oligomer having a number average molecular weight Mn of from about 500 Da to about 100,000 Da, a multifunctional isocyanate species, and a multifunctional alcohol or amine species. Another extended diol composition is disclosed, which includes a first component that includes an α-ω hydroxyl terminated diol oligomer having a number average molecular weight Mn of from about 500 Da to about 100,000 Da, a multifunctional isocyanate species, and a multifunctional species including an alcohol-functional group and an epoxy-functional group.
C08G 18/64 - Composés macromoléculaires non prévus dans les groupes
C08G 18/09 - Procédés de préparation comprenant l'oligomérisation d'isocyanates ou d'isothiocyanates, impliquant la réaction entre eux d'une partie des groupes isocyanate ou isothiocyanate dans le mélange réactionnel
C08G 18/10 - Procédés mettant en œuvre un prépolymère impliquant la réaction d'isocyanates ou d'isothiocyanates avec des composés contenant des hydrogènes actifs, dans une première étape réactionnelle
C08G 18/24 - Catalyseurs contenant des composés métalliques de l'étain
45.
WATER LEAK DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN INTERNAL CABIN OF AN AIRCRAFT
A vehicle includes one or more areas, one or more water-drawing components within the one or more areas, a water supply system configured to provide water to the one or more water-drawing components, and a water leak detection system including one or more sensing devices, one or more shut-off valves, and a control unit in communication with the one or more sensing devices, the one or more shut-off valves, and the one or more water-drawing components. The control unit is configured to operate the one or more shut-off valves to stop a supply of water to the one or more water-drawing components in response to the one or more sensing devices detecting (a) a water leak within the one or more areas when the one or more water-drawing components are not in use, or (b) the water leak within the one or more areas when the water-drawing components are in use.
G01M 3/26 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit
B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
B64D 47/02 - Aménagements ou adaptations des dispositifs de signalisation ou d'éclairage
B64F 5/60 - Test ou inspection des composants ou des systèmes d'aéronefs
46.
SECURE COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH FRIEND-AWARE INTELLIGENT JAMMING IN CONTESTED ENVIRONMENTS
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Kim, Jae H.
Eckhardt, Josh D.
Caesar, Matthew C.
Abrégé
The present disclosure provides a method of wireless communications in the presence of one or more neighboring signals on a wireless channel. The method includes receiving a first wireless signal by a receiver of an operator, the first wireless signal being influenced by a second wireless signal and a jamming signal that are transmitted on the wireless channel by the operator. The method further includes receiving, at the receiver, a key indicating one or more transmission properties of the jamming signal; generating an estimate of the jamming signal based on the one or more transmission properties; and reconstituting the second wireless signal, which comprises subtracting the estimate from the first wireless signal.
A thermoplastic part with a thermoplastic repair patch and methods of repairing a thermoplastic part are presented. The thermoplastic part with a thermoplastic repair patch comprises a composite material with a cut-out forming a repair area, and the thermoplastic repair patch in the cut-out. The composite material has a first melting temperature. The thermoplastic repair patch comprises a plurality of consolidated thermoplastic stacks, each consolidated thermoplastic stack comprising thermoplastic composite plies between low melt thermoplastic surfaces having a second melting temperature lower than the first melting temperature.
B29C 73/10 - 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 des éléments préformés utilisant des pastilles d'obturation appliquées à la surface de l'objet
A method includes, during an initial approach for an approach to landing phase, determining, based on a target path and aircraft data, a state for each monitored condition of a first set of monitored conditions and a region of the monitored condition that includes the state. The method includes, during a final approach for the approach to landing phase, determining, based on the target path and the aircraft data, a state for each monitored condition of a second set of monitored conditions and a region of the monitored condition that includes the state. The method includes accessing notification content for a region of a particular monitored condition, where the state for the particular monitored condition is outside of a target region for the particular monitored condition. The method also includes sending notification signals based on the notification content from a computing system to one or more output systems.
A method for monitoring and optimizing a sealing process in situ includes sealing a surface of an anodized substrate, providing a test anodized substrate corresponding to the anodized substrate into the same sealing process as the anodized substrate, measuring an electrochemical surface potential of a test anodized substrate that represents the surface of an anodized part, collecting electrochemical surface potential measurement data, analyzing the electrochemical surface potential measurement data, and identifying one or more performance indicators related to seal quality and processing parameters. The method may include optimizing the sealing process using information obtained from analyzing the electrochemical surface potential measurement data, measuring the electrochemical surface potential using a potentiostat and a reference electrode, and measuring an electrochemical surface potential of a test anodized substrate that represents the surface of an anodized part.
METHODS FOR MONITORING FABRICATION OF WORKPIECES, ANALYTICAL COMPUTING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TRAINING NEURAL NETWORKS TO ANALYZE ROBOT-ASSISTED DRILLING OPERATIONS
Methods for monitoring fabrication of a workpiece includes receiving a thrust force signal from a robotic manipulator during a robot-assisted drilling operation on the workpiece, filtering noise data points and filtering outlier data points from the thrust force signal to form a filtered thrust force signal, extracting a thrust feature from the filtered thrust force signal, processing the thrust feature using a neural network trained to analyze the robot-assisted drilling operation and predicting a stiffness value for the workpiece based on a regression analysis of the thrust feature by the neural network during the processing of the one or more thrust feature. Analytical computing devices associated with the methods includes a network interface, a processor, an application program storage device, a neural network and a data storage device. Methods for training the neural network to analyze the robot-assisted drilling operation are also disclosed.
G16C 60/00 - Science informatique des matériaux, c.-à-d. TIC spécialement adaptées à la recherche des propriétés physiques ou chimiques de matériaux ou de phénomènes associés à leur conception, synthèse, traitement, caractérisation ou utilisation
B23B 49/00 - Systèmes de mesure ou de calibrage des machines à aléser, pour le positionnement ou le guidage du foretDispositif pour indiquer les défauts des forets pendant l'alésageDispositifs à centrer les trous à aléser
A diagnostic device includes a probe, a motor configured to scan the probe over a test circuit, a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) attached to the probe and configured to be coupled to the test circuit such that an electronic noise present in the test circuit induces a first current that flows through the SQUID, and a current path configured to receive a second current that flows through the SQUID. The SQUID is configured to generate an output in a form of a first voltage in response to a sum of the first current and the second current being less than a threshold current, and a second voltage in response to the sum of the first current and the second current being greater than the threshold current.
A system for testing control surface actuators of an aerial refueling boom includes a rudder test apparatus and an elevator test apparatus. The rudder test apparatus is configured to be coupled to at least one of a first rudder and second rudder. The elevator test apparatus is configured to be coupled to at least one of a first elevator and second elevator. With the rudder test apparatus coupled to at least one of the first rudder and second rudder, a constant rudder test force applied to the rudder test apparatus drives actuation of one of the first rudder or second rudder against a rudder actuator. With the elevator test apparatus coupled to at least one of the first elevator and second elevator, a constant elevator test force applied to the elevator test apparatus drives actuation of the first elevator and second elevator against an elevator actuator.
An electrical power system includes a battery system that includes multiple battery modules, and an electrical distribution network. The battery system further includes, for each battery module of the battery system, a respective module interface device having a switching circuit that is operable to connect and disconnect that battery module with respect to the electrical distribution network independent of other battery modules of the battery system. The electrical power system further includes a control system operatively coupled to each module interface device. The control system is configured to command the module interface devices of a first subset of battery modules to connect the first subset of battery modules to the electrical distribution network, and to command the module interface devices of a second subset of battery modules to disconnect the battery modules of the second subset from electrical distribution network.
One example provides a method for operating a verdict retriever module configured to programmatically interface with a product lifecycle management (PLM) system. The method comprises receiving a change data request for a part reference object in the PLM system. The method further comprises sending a verdict request based at least upon the change data request to the PLM system and in response, receiving a verdict response. The method also comprises sending a request to publish data to a control gate module and in response, receiving a pointer to a storage location in a data warehouse. The method additionally comprises transferring the pointer to the PLM system to record the pointer in relation to the part reference object, and sending at least the verdict response to a source of the change data request.
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
55.
COMPOSITE FUSELAGE FRAMES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING FRAME FILLERS AND COMPOSITE FUSELAGE FRAMES FOR AIRCRAFT
A composite fuselage frame for an aircraft includes a web and a shear tie foot. The web includes a width and a first thickness. The web forms an arc between first and second ends in relation to the fuselage. The width extends from the outer side in relation to a skin on the fuselage to an inner side. The shear tie foot is disposed on the outer side of the web between first and second mouse holes and projects from the first thickness of the web. The shear tie foot has a second thickness that extends along the skin between first and second stringers. The second thickness of the shear tie foot is defined by the first thickness and second polymer matrix composite layers formed by first material polymer matrix composite plies that provide a frame filler integrated with second material polymer matrix composite plies of the first thickness.
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 70/20 - 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 caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues orientées dans une seule direction, p. ex. mèches ou autres fibres parallèles
B29C 70/22 - 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 caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues orientées dans au moins deux directions formant une structure bidimensionnelle
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29K 105/08 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils
B29L 31/30 - Véhicules, p. ex. bateaux ou avions, ou éléments de leur carrosserie
A method for software function scheduling includes, at a computing system, executing a scheduling service to coordinate function execution for a plurality of software functions of the computing system. The scheduling service receives registration information for a software function of the plurality of software functions, the registration information including a periodic execution rate for the software function. The software function is assigned to a rate group that includes one or more other software functions each having the periodic execution rate, wherein each software function in the rate group is executed in a group-specific processing thread. The software function is executed at the periodic execution rate using the group-specific processing thread.
A plurality of fiber tows are laid down by an automated lamination machine (e.g., an automated fiber placement (AFP) machine or a contoured tape laying machine (CTLM)), each fiber tow having a cut end. At least one marking is automatically applied within at least one marked region of each respective fiber tow. Each marking is configured to provide location information about the respective fiber tow on which the respective marking is placed. The markings are applied using a contrasting color on each respective fiber tow, with the contrasting color being chosen to contrast with a color of the fiber tows such that the markings are configured to enable visual inspection of the plurality of fiber tows. The markings may be designed for human visual inspection, or automated inspection by a machine, and individual fiber tows or plies of fiber tows may be inspected as the tows are being laid down.
B29C 70/38 - Empilage automatisé, p. ex. utilisant des robots, par application de filaments selon des modèles prédéterminés
B29C 37/00 - Éléments constitutifs, détails, accessoires ou opérations auxiliaires non couverts par le groupe ou
B29K 105/08 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils
58.
LASER-BASED SYSTEM FOR MEASURING FLUID DATA OF A VEHICLE
Examples are disclosed relating to a laser-based system for measuring fluid data of a vehicle. In one example, the system includes a laser, a sensor system, and a computing system. The computing system is configured to send control signals to the laser causing the laser to emit laser light into a medium outside of the vehicle to induce a one or more plasma sparks in the medium. The computing system is further configured to receive, from the sensor system, sensor data indicating one or more properties of the one or more plasma sparks, including an orientation of the one or more plasma sparks relative to the vehicle. The computing system is further configured to calculate the fluid data of the vehicle based at least on the sensor data including the orientation of the one or more plasma sparks relative to the vehicle and output the fluid data of the vehicle.
G01N 21/71 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau analysé est excité de façon à ce qu'il émette de la lumière ou qu'il produise un changement de la longueur d'onde de la lumière incidente excité thermiquement
B64D 43/00 - Aménagements ou adaptations des instruments
G01N 21/85 - Analyse des fluides ou solides granulés en mouvement
59.
Locking system for a thrust reverser of an aircraft
A locking system to secure a trans cowl to a frame of a thrust reverser on an engine of an aircraft. The locking system includes an arm that is connected to the trans cowl with the arm having a receptacle. A lock includes a body and a pin with the pin movable relative to the body and with the lock positionable between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the pin is in an extended position relative to the body that extends into the receptacle to secure the trans cowl in a stowed position. In the unlocked position, the pin is in a retracted position relative to the body that is away from the arm to enable the trans cowl to move to a deployed position.
Methods and system of transporting cargo in a vehicle. A method includes after first cargo has been loaded into a cargo hold of a vehicle at a first location, determining available space within the cargo hold of the vehicle with the available space being unoccupied by the first cargo. After the vehicle leaves the first location, determining second cargo that is sized to fit in the available space. Loading the second cargo into the available space of the vehicle at a second location. The method also includes transporting the first cargo and the second cargo to a third location.
A drill clamp tool that includes a body sized and configured to extend along a first side and a second side of a workpiece. The tool includes a sleeve at a first section of the body for positioning at the first side. The tool also includes a clamping member on a second section of the body for positioning at the second side. An opening extends through the sleeve and a corresponding opening extends into the face of the clamping member. When the tool is connected to the workpiece, the openings are colinearly aligned on opposing sides of the workpiece. During the drilling process, a user inserts a drill bit into the opening in the sleeve and then drills a hole in the workpiece. At least a tip of the drill bit moves through the workpiece and is inserted into the opening in the contact pad.
A computer-implemented method for distributed mission planning and media management for aircraft. The method includes providing a web-based architecture that allows multiple remote users to interact with a networked media station through a web interface. The networked media station contains multiple memory bays holding removable memories configured for insertion into different control systems of the aircraft. The method involves receiving user inputs via the web interface to create and manage pre-planned mission packages stored in the removable memories. The networked media station preemptively validates mission media to identify and report issues preventing successful implementation of the pre-planned mission packages. The removable memories are then loaded into the aircraft's control systems for mission execution. The method also includes simultaneous offloading of mission data post-mission, automatic report generation, and cloud-based storage for data redundancy. An artificial intelligence system analyzes mission media and pre-planned packages to provide recommendations for future missions.
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
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
G08G 5/32 - Gestion des plans de vol pour la préparation des plans de vol
63.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR CORRELATING LOCATIONS OF REAL-WORLD OBJECTS TO THE DIGITAL WORLD
A portable electronic device for obtaining information about an area of interest of an object is disclosed. The portable electronic device may include a display, an image capture device, a measurement device, and a processor. The processor may be configured to determine one or more positions of a portable electronic device relative to a location of one or more items of the object and determine a location of the area of interest of the object relative to the one or more positions of the portable electronic device. The processor may also be configured to identify electronic or digital information associated with the location of the area of interest of the object and send the electronic or digital information or the location of the area of interest to a remote computing device.
G06F 16/587 - Recherche caractérisée par l’utilisation de métadonnées, p. ex. de métadonnées ne provenant pas du contenu ou de métadonnées générées manuellement utilisant des informations géographiques ou spatiales, p. ex. la localisation
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
G06T 19/00 - Transformation de modèles ou d'images tridimensionnels [3D] pour infographie
An aerospace physical component inspection system comprises a mobile personal computing device; a camera system connected to the mobile personal computing device, a machine learning model running in the mobile personal computing device; and a controller. The machine learning model is trained to detect anomalies in a set of images of a physical component in an aerospace vehicle. The controller configured to control the camera system to generate a set of images of the physical component; send the set of images of the physical component to the machine learning model; and receive a result from the machine learning model indicating whether an anomaly is present in the physical component.
Disclosed herein is an acoustic array and associated system and method for acoustic source localization. The acoustic array includes a plurality of microphones, each positioned along at least one of a first axis, a second axis angled relative to the first axis, or a third axis, angled relative to the first axis and the second axis. The acoustic array further includes a support assembly having a central mount and a plurality of support arms that extend outward from the central mount. Each one of the plurality of microphones are coupled to either the central mount or one of the plurality of support arms, enabling precise localization of acoustic sources within an acoustic-testing space.
A quantitative flight test data gathering system is configured to, during flight test operation of an aircraft, obtain, from one or more flight data sensors, from a flight control system, or both, one or more feedback signals indicative of a state of the aircraft. The quantitative flight test data gathering system is configured to generate, based at least in part on the feedback signals, one or more signals associated with a flight test maneuver. The quantitative flight test data gathering system is configured to provide the one or more signals as input to the flight control system to cause one or more control laws of the flight control system to generate control signals to cause the aircraft to operate according to the flight test maneuver.
A system for determining pilot cognitive states, includes one or more processors coupled to a memory configured to receive physiological data and aircraft state data, determine mental workload and mental fatigue of a pilot based on the physiological data, determine available attention resources of the pilot based on the mental workload and mental fatigue, determine attention allocation of the pilot based on the available attention resources and gaze patterns derived from the physiological data, determine situational awareness of the pilot based on the attention allocation and the aircraft state data, and generate a visualization of the available attentional resources of the pilot, the attention allocation of the pilot, the situational awareness of the pilot, and aircraft state data.
Examples of the present disclosure provide a systema and a method for testing an aircraft within a wind tunnel. The method includes integrally forming roughness components with a substrate to provide an artificial ice layer.
B33Y 50/00 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
69.
REMNANT EXTRACTION TOOLS, ROBOTIC MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTRACTING REMNANTS DURING DRILLING OPERATIONS AT ROBOTIC MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
A remnant extraction tool includes a nosepiece assembly and a vacuum assembly. The nosepiece assembly engages with a robotic manipulator to adjustably align with an exit side of a workpiece during a drilling operation through the workpiece at a predetermined location. The drilling operation includes drilling performed by another robotic manipulator from a drilling side of the workpiece. The vacuum assembly is in fluidic communication with the nosepiece assembly and engages with the robotic manipulator to selectively apply a vacuum to the exit side of the workpiece via the nosepiece assembly and to collect remnants from the drilling operation. A robotic manufacturing system includes a machine drill tool and the remnant extraction tool. The machine drill tool engages with a first robotic manipulator. The remnant extraction tool engages with a second robotic manipulator. Methods for extracting remnants during drilling operations at robotic manufacturing systems are also disclosed.
B23Q 11/00 - Accessoires montés sur les machines-outils pour maintenir les outils ou les organes de la machine dans de bonnes conditions de travail ou pour refroidir les pièces travailléesDispositifs de sécurité spécialement combinés aux machines-outils, disposés dans ces machines ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en relation avec ces machines
Methods and apparatus for moisture characterization are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus to determine a characteristic of moisture corresponding to a vehicle includes a moisture sensor including first and second insulative layers, first and second electrodes between the first and second insulative layers, and a liquid transport material, wherein at least a portion of the liquid transport material is positioned between the first and second electrodes, and a resonance circuit electrically coupled to the first and second electrodes, the resonance circuit to measure a capacitance of the moisture sensor.
G01N 27/22 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la capacité
71.
SYMMETRIC CASCADE THRUST REVERSERS AND RELATED METHODS
Symmetric cascade thrust reversers and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a plurality of first cascades spaced circumferentially along a first portion of an aircraft engine with respect to a first plane and a second plane passing through a longitudinal axis of the aircraft engine extending in a fore-aft direction. The first plane is orthogonal relative to the second plane. The first cascades are positioned between a first side of the first plane and a first side of the second plane. Respective ones of the first cascades provide corresponding respective ones of first exhaust vectors. At least a first one of the first exhaust vectors is oriented toward the second plane and at least a second one of the first exhaust vectors is oriented in a direction away from the second plane.
F02K 1/72 - Inversion du flux de la soufflante utilisant des volets inverseurs de poussée ou des portes montées sur le carter de la soufflante la partie arrière du carter de la soufflante étant mobile pour découvrir des ouvertures d'inversion de poussée dans le carter de la soufflante
72.
Methods for Manufacturing Composite Structures with Carbon-Reinforced Composites and Glass-Reinforced Composites
A method for manufacturing a composite structure that has a carbon-reinforced composite component and a glass-reinforced composite component, the method including contacting a glass-reinforced composite material with a carbon-reinforced composite material to yield a composite layup, the glass-reinforced composite material having a glass reinforcement material and a polymeric matrix material, wherein the glass reinforcement material has a silica content of at least 60 percent, and co-curing the composite layup.
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
A method for restoring a pseudo random noise from a received binary offset carrier pseudo random noise signal. The received binary offset carrier pseudo random noise signal is filtered using a filter system to form a filtered binary offset carrier pseudo random noise signal that comprises a range of frequencies in the received binary offset carrier pseudo random noise signal. A binary offset carrier is removed from the filtered binary offset carrier pseudo random noise signal to obtain a restored pseudo random noise. The restored pseudo random noise is correlated with a local replica of the pseudo random noise.
A system and a method include a seat system including a frame, a mobile platform, and a seat configured to removably secure to both the frame of the seat system and the mobile platform. The seat secured to the frame provides a passenger seating location. The seat secured to the mobile platform provides a transfer wheelchair.
A device includes one or more processors configured to obtain, at a primary orchestrator of a system, a notification of a change event from an authoritative source of the system and identify, based on an evaluation precedence network at the primary orchestrator, one or more evaluations to perform in response to the change event. For each identified evaluation, the processor(s) are configured to send, from the primary orchestrator, an evaluation request to a secondary orchestrator of the system to request performance of the evaluation, and receive, from the secondary orchestrator, an evaluation result based on performance of the evaluation. The processor(s) are configured to update the evaluation precedence network to indicate an updated state of evaluation executions based on one or more of the evaluation results. The processor(s) are configured to determine, at the primary orchestrator, whether to generate an additional evaluation request after the evaluation precedence network is updated.
H04L 41/069 - Gestion des fautes, des événements, des alarmes ou des notifications en utilisant des journaux de notificationsPost-traitement des notifications
76.
Aircraft Flight Control Using Subpixel Localization
A method for controlling a movement of a vehicle is provided. An input image is received in which stars are present from a camera system for the vehicle. A subpixel probability image is generated by a machine learning model system from the input image in which the stars are present. The input image is comprised of pixels and the subpixel probability image is comprised of subpixel coordinates describing subpixel locations having probabilities of a presence of the stars. The subpixel coordinates for the subpixel locations of the stars is generated from the subpixel probability image. An orientation of the vehicle is determined using the subpixel coordinates for the subpixel locations of the stars. The movement of the vehicle is controlled using the orientation of the vehicle.
An example locking assembly includes a first wall; an arm having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to a pivot extending from the first wall, the second end having a magnet; and a component attached to a second wall, the arm movable about the pivot to align the magnet with the component to lock the first wall and a propeller rotor in a stationary position based on a magnetic attraction between the magnet and the component.
H02K 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
B64C 27/30 - Giravions complexes, c.-à-d. aéronefs utilisant en vol à la fois les caractéristiques de l'avion et celles du giravion avec moyens permettant de réduire la traînée du rotor en période de non fonctionnement
B64C 29/00 - Aéronefs capables d'atterrir ou de décoller à la verticale, p. ex. aéronefs à décollage et atterrissage verticaux [ADAV, en anglais VTOL]
H02K 1/06 - Détails du circuit magnétique caractérisés par la configuration, la forme ou le genre de structure
H02K 7/00 - Dispositions pour la mise en œuvre d'énergie mécanique associées structurellement aux machines dynamo-électriques, p. ex. association structurelle avec des moteurs mécaniques d'entraînement ou des machines dynamo-électriques auxiliaires
H02K 7/14 - Association structurelle à des charges mécaniques, p. ex. à des machines-outils portatives ou des ventilateurs
78.
SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETECT ANOMALOUS WINGTIP EXTENSION FOR A FOLDING WING TIP AIRCRAFT
An aircraft including one or more sensors configured to obtain sensor data, a wing that includes a primary portion and a wingtip, and a folding wingtip system that includes a latch pin system, a first electronic controller, and a second electronic controller. The first electronic controller configured to receive a fold command, send instructions to use the latch pin system according to the fold command, and make a first determination that a wingtip position of the wingtip is not in a folded position. The aircraft further including a flight control computer that is configured to send the fold command to the first electronic controller, in response to the first determination, set first error codes for the folding wingtip system, change a setting to indicate that the aircraft is grounded based on the first error codes, and schedule maintenance of the aircraft based on the first error codes.
Aircraft cabin substrates comprising, in combination, visually detectable printed indicia and tactilely detectable printed indicia, with both indicia types configured to convey messaging to a both “sighted” populations of users (the visually detectable printed indicia) and a visually-challenged populations of users (the tactilely detectable printed indicia), and wherein both conveyed messaging types can be related to directional and/or instructional information wherein both conveyed messaging types can be configured to convey to a particular population an equivalent conveyed printed message.
A coffee making system includes a housing. A base is coupled to the housing. An internal chamber is defined between the housing and the base. The internal chamber is configured to receive a carafe. The coffee making system also includes a carafe restraining plate, and a shower head assembly coupled to the carafe restraining plate. A lever is operatively coupled to the carafe restraining plate. Movement of the lever causes synchronous motion of the carafe restraining plate and the shower head assembly.
A method for bonding materials includes steps of: (1) enclosing at least a portion of a first material and a second material within an interior volume of a constraining container; (2) expanding an expandable medium disposed within the interior volume; (3) applying a positive pressure to the constraining container and at least one of the first material and the second material in response to expanding the expandable medium; and (4) bonding the first material and the second material together.
B32B 37/10 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par la technique de pressage, p. ex. faisant usage de l'action directe du vide ou d'un fluide sous pression
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
B32B 27/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique d'une résine synthétique d'une sorte différente
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
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CONTINGENCY PLANNING WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL VOLUMES
A device includes a memory configured to store data that indicates, for a region associated with a mission, a plurality of partitions in the region and, for each of the partitions, a contingency route. The device includes one or more processors and configured to, based on detection of a first contingency event, locate a particular airspace in the region corresponding to a current location of the autonomous aerial vehicle; determine a path for the autonomous aerial vehicle to travel from the current location to the contingency route for the particular airspace; and generate one or more commands to cause the autonomous aerial vehicle to travel to the contingency route.
Methods and apparatus to dispense high viscosity fluid with a forming end effector are disclosed. An example an applicator includes a tool interface couplable to an arm of a robot, and an end effector supported by the tool interface, the end effector including a contoured surface and an outlet proximate or on the contoured surface, the outlet to dispense fluid therefrom as the end effector is moved such that contact of the contoured surface with the dispensed fluid is to shape the dispensed fluid.
B05C 5/02 - Appareillages dans lesquels un liquide ou autre matériau fluide est projeté, versé ou répandu sur la surface de l'ouvrage à partir d'un dispositif de sortie en contact, ou presque en contact, avec l'ouvrage
Jack stand support vehicles are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus for transporting a jack stand includes a base for supporting the jack stand, sidewalls extending from the base, the sidewalls supporting wheels by which the apparatus is moved, and a gate positioned on or proximate an opening defined by the sidewalls, the gate movable between (i) an open position for loading or unloading the jack stand and (ii) a closed position for retaining the jack stand.
A terminal block module includes terminal fittings, first and second terminal blocks, and an electrically conductive element. The terminal fittings are electrically conductive and have a cylindrically shaped sleeve and a lip. The first and second terminal blocks are electrically non-conductive and have terminal recesses, each having a sleeve-receiving section and a lip-receiving section. Each cavity is configured to receive a terminal fitting in any rotational orientation, and prevent axial movement of the terminal fitting via the lip. The electrically conductive element is locatable at an interface of the mating surfaces of the block assembly and is configured to electrically couple at least two terminal fittings to each other and/or electrically couple at least one terminal fitting to an external electrical component that is separate from the block assembly.
H01R 11/12 - Pièces d'extrémité se terminant par un œillet, un crochet ou une fourchette
H01R 43/26 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour engager ou séparer les deux pièces d'un dispositif de couplage
Antennas having selective material loading are disclosed. An example antenna includes a ground plane, a radiator layer, and a loading layer including discrete loading portions located adjacent to the periphery of the radiator layer.
H01Q 25/00 - Antennes ou systèmes d'antennes fournissant au moins deux diagrammes de rayonnement
H01Q 21/24 - Combinaisons d'unités d'antennes polarisées dans des directions différentes pour émettre ou recevoir des ondes polarisées circulairement ou elliptiquement ou des ondes polarisées linéairement dans n'importe quelle direction
87.
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN AIRCRAFT
A system and a method include detecting signals from the operator that are motion signals and/or audio signals. A coded datalink message is created by a first control unit by converting the signals to coded signals. Each of the signals is associated with a coded signal based on a reference table. The coded datalink message is communicated with a second control unit. The second control unit decodes the coded datalink message by converting the coded signals to the signals based on the reference table and executes the datalink message.
A conduit system and method includes a mounting bar that extends between a first end and a second end. The mounting bar includes a mating surface that extends between the first end and the second end. The mating surface includes one or more mating features. The conduit system includes one or more conduits each including an outer surface that is operably coupled with at least one of the mating features of the mounting bar. The conduits are operably coupled with the mating surface of the mounting bar via a thermal bond or an adhesive bond.
F16L 3/22 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers spécialement adaptés pour supporter un certain nombre de tuyaux parallèles séparés par un espace
B64D 33/04 - Aménagement sur les aéronefs des éléments ou des auxiliaires des ensembles fonctionnels de propulsion, non prévu ailleurs des sorties d'échappement ou des tuyères
A method of modeling sustainability strategies for an aviation industry is presented. The method comprises receiving, at one or more processors, flight traffic information for a plurality of flights over a select time period. A traffic growth model is applied to the flight traffic information to generate projected flight traffic information over a future time period. Baseline calculations are performed on the projected flight information to generate forecasted aviation emissions information over the future time period. User input is received at one or more processors indicating one or more parameters for each of one or more of a plurality of sustainability strategies. The one or more of the plurality of sustainability strategies are applied to the forecasted aviation emissions information to generate adjusted forecasted aviation emissions information. An emissions reduction potential is indicated over the future time period based on the adjusted forecasted aviation emissions information.
The present disclosure provides an inflation system for inflating inflatable objects, such as aircraft tires. The inflation system includes a flow sensor arranged to sense a flow rate of pressurized air supplied to an inflatable object by way of a supply path. The inflation system also includes a computing system. The computing system is configured to inflate, using feedback from the flow sensor, the inflatable object with a learned volume of pressurized air specific to the inflatable object.
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
91.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING WEATHER CONDITIONS WITHIN AN AIRSPACE
A system and a method include a control unit configured to determine a position of an aircraft within an airspace from tracking information received from a tracking sub-system. The control unit is further configured to associate weather conditions with the position within the airspace. The weather conditions are detected by one or more sensors of the aircraft.
Polymer matrix composite joints include a first contact area of a first polymer matrix composite structure, a second contact area of a second polymer matrix composite structure and a resistive film heating element. The resistive film heating element includes a lignin-based carbonaceous material. The resistive film heating element defines a longitudinal form and is disposed between the first contact area and the second contact area. The resistive film heating element sized and shaped based on the first contact area and the second contact area. The resistive film heating element for joining the first polymer matrix composite structure and the second polymer matrix composite structure at the first contact area and the second contact area using a resistive welding process. Systems for processing polymer matrix composite joints and methods for processing polymer matrix composite joints are also disclosed.
B29C 65/34 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet par chauffage, avec ou sans pressage avec des éléments chauffés qui restent dans le joint, p. ex. un "élément de soudage perdu"
B29C 65/00 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet
93.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TRAFFIC INFORMATION TO AN AIRCRAFT AT AN AIRPORT
A system and a method include an aircraft including one or more lighting devices. A control unit is in communication with the one or more lighting devices. The control unit is configured to operate the one or more lighting devices to provide illuminated messages regarding traffic in relation to one or more ground paths at an airport on one or more surfaces.
A clip system includes a base, a first cantilevered arm extending from the base, and a second cantilevered arm extending from the base. The base, the first cantilevered arm, and the second cantilevered arm are configured to cooperate to secure to an edge portion of a panel. A wire retainer outwardly extends from one of the base, the first cantilevered arm, or the second cantilevered arm. The wire retainer is configured to retain a portion of a wire.
H02G 3/32 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes sur les murs, les sols ou les plafonds utilisant des colliers de fixation
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
95.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVELY INSPECTING COMPONENTS
A system and a method include a housing, an ultrasonic transducer secured within the housing, and one or more barriers secured within the housing. The one or more barriers are formed of a solid material. A liquid retention chamber is within the housing between the ultrasonic transducer and the one or more barriers. The liquid retention chamber retains a liquid.
G01N 29/28 - 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 pour établir le couplage acoustique
A support system is configured to couple to a radio frequency identification device (RFID) printer. The support system includes a tray having a support ledge configured to abut against the RFID printer below a media outlet of the RFID printer. The support ledge is configured to support a portion of an RFID component configured to be output by the RFID printer through the media outlet. The tray also includes a guide ramp connected to the support ledge at an angle. The guide ramp is configured to slidably support the RFID component after the RFID component pivots off the support ledge.
B41J 13/10 - Supports de feuilles, taquets d'arrêt ou guides fixes
B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers
B41J 29/00 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires pour machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective non prévus ailleurs
97.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING AN INDIVIDUAL DURING MANUAL LABOR OPERATIONS
A system includes a base. A platform is coupled to the base. A staircase is coupled to the base and the platform. The staircase includes one or more steps leading up to the platform. A head support includes a front cross beam connected to a first arm and a second arm. The first arm and the second arm are pivotally coupled to the platform. The head support is selectively moveable between an upright position in which the front cross beam is above the platform, and a deployed position in which the front cross beam is forward from a front end of the platform.
E04G 1/24 - Échafaudages reposant principalement sur le sol comprenant essentiellement une structure de base particulièreÉchafaudages reposant principalement sur le sol comprenant essentiellement des parties particulières de liaison avec le sol, p. ex. des étais inclinés, des roues
B64F 5/10 - Fabrication ou assemblage d’aéronefs, p. ex. gabarits à cet effet
E04G 5/00 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des échafaudages
E04G 5/10 - Marchepieds ou échelles spécialement adaptés pour les échafaudages
A slat support apparatus and a slat track for an aerodynamic surface of an aircraft. The slat support apparatus includes at least one support rib member fixedly coupled in the aircraft wing, a slat track body to advance the slat relative to the aerodynamic surface between a stowed position and a deployed position, a slat track body including a pair of spaced-apart slot openings; and a pair of support rollers fixedly coupled to the at least one support rib member and arranged in the pair of spaced-apart slot openings to support the slat track body for movement along an arcuate path of travel along a longitudinal axis of the slat track body between a retracted position that maintains the slat in the stowed position and an extended position that advances the slat away from the aerodynamic surface.
B64C 13/32 - Dispositifs de transmission sans amplification de puissance ou dans les cas où l'amplification de puissance est sans objet mécaniques utilisant des mécanismes à cames
99.
RADIO FREQUENCY REFLECTOR, ANTENNA SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A RADIO FREQUENCY REFLECTOR
A radio frequency (RF) reflector (100) includes a non-metallic substrate (102) shaped to reflect RF energy in a specific direction and a cold-sprayed RF-reflective layer (104) on the non-metallic substrate (102). A method (400) for manufacturing an RF reflector includes providing the non-metallic substrate (402) and cold spraying the RF-reflective layer onto the substrate (406). An antenna system (10) includes an antenna (200) for transmitting and receiving RF energy (300) and a radio frequency reflector (100) positioned to direct RF energy (300) towards or away from the antenna (200).
H01Q 19/19 - Combinaisons d'éléments actifs primaires d'antennes avec des dispositifs secondaires, p. ex. avec des dispositifs quasi optiques, pour donner à une antenne une caractéristique directionnelle désirée utilisant des surfaces réfléchissantes comportant plusieurs surfaces réfléchissantes comprenant une surface réfléchissante principale concave associée à une surface réfléchissante auxiliaire
A method of transmitting data from a first BLE device that has a failed Internet connection. Upon determining that Internet connectivity has failed at the first BLE device, the method includes transmitting, from the first BLE device to a second BLE device detected by the first BLE device, data via a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signal with the second BLE device being within a threshold distance from the first BLE device. The method further includes determining that an Internet connection is available to the second BLE device and transmitting the data to a gateway from the second BLE device.
