Systems and methods for a helideck approach path tool. One example system includes an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to determine a helideck identifier and retrieve, from a database storing data on a plurality of helidecks, helideck data corresponding to the helideck identifier. The helideck data includes a helideck azimuth and at least one obstacle characteristic. The electronic processor is configured to generate a graphical user interface including a helideck approach indicator object, which includes a compass ring, a graphical representation of the helideck aligned to the compass ring based on the helideck azimuth, and an obstacle indicator overlaid on the compass ring based on the at least one obstacle characteristic. The electronic processor is configured to present the graphical user interface on a display within the aircraft.
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an adjustable diameter step pin apparatus. The adjustable diameter step pin apparatus includes a body element and a head element having a thumb screw portion and a threaded portion. The body element includes a plurality of threaded finish structures. The body element may be configured to receive a collet along a longitudinal slot of the adjustable diameter step pin apparatus. The thumb screw portion may be configured to rotate to alter the collet and the threaded portion may be configured to engage with the plurality of threaded finish structures when assembled with the body element. In an embodiment, the head element may be rotatable to engage the threaded portion of the head element into the plurality of threaded finish structures to alter the collet while keeping the body element sturdy.
G01B 3/48 - Calibres à tampon pour les dimensions intérieures avec des surfaces de contact dont l'écartement est fixe, mais peut être réglé à l'avance pour filetage intérieur
G01B 3/52 - Calibres à tampon pour les dimensions intérieures avec des surfaces de contact dont l'écartement est fixe, mais peut être réglé à l'avance du type calibre à limitation, c.-à-d. calibre à tolérances maxima et minima réglables à l'avance en ce qui concerne l'usure ou les tolérances
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42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer software platform for managing, analyzing and executing enterprise training operations in aircraft training, joint domain war planning, material maintenance and supply, and operational tactics and procedures in the fields of air, land, maritime, space, and cyber military operations Providing an online non-downloadable computer software platform for managing, analyzing and executing enterprise training operations in aircraft training, joint domain war planning, material maintenance and supply, and operational tactics and procedures in the fields of air, land, maritime, space, and cyber military operations
An aircraft includes a body having a fuselage and a wing assembly, a main shaft supported for rotation with respect to the body about a rotor axis, and a blade assembly coupled to the main shaft for corotation therewith. The blade assembly includes a rotor hub and a plurality of blades circumferentially spaced about the rotor hub. Each blade is coupled to the rotor hub for rotation about a respective blade axis. The aircraft includes a pitch control system coupled to the blade assembly to rotate each blade about the respective blade axis. The pitch control system includes a slider, a swashplate, a first actuator coupled to the slider, and a second actuator operable to rotate the swashplate assembly with respect to the slider.
B64C 27/605 - Transmissions, p. ex. en liaison avec les moyens déclenchant ou agissant sur les pales mécaniques comportant un plateau oscillant, des mécanismes à tringlerie ou à came
B64C 11/32 - Mécanismes de changement de pas des pales mécaniques
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]
According to an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for operating a system for uncertainty quantification (UQ) of imperial data, a simulation of a mathematical model or for testing a technical system includes the following steps: (i) defining simulation output parameters and an accuracy range; (ii) uploading simulation output data and configuration file; (iii) searching for and applying a variety of surrogate models via automation; (iv) determining the reliability of the selected model; (v) providing a report; and (vi) using the validated model to generate new data points.
According to an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for operating a system for uncertainty quantification (UQ) of imperial data, a simulation of a mathematical model or for testing a technical system includes the following steps: (i) defining simulation output parameters and an accuracy range; (ii) uploading simulation output data and configuration file; (iii) searching for and applying a variety of surrogate models via automation; (iv) determining the reliability of the selected model; (v) providing a report; and (vi) using the validated model to generate new data points.
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Scalable counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solution consisting of multiple sensors and multiple effectors, integrated through an open, artificial intelligence-enabled software architecture, to detect, track, and neutralize targets.
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Computer hardware in the nature of servers, workstations, and computer peripherals; Downloadable computer software platforms for for battle management command and control, situational awareness, and decision support Technical support services, namely advice related to computer software for battle management command and control, situational awareness, and decision support; Maintenance and repair of computer hardware and software platforms Providing training in the field of battle management systems and software applications Research, development, and engineering services in the field of software platforms used for battle management command and control, situational awareness, and decision support
14.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE SANDING AND POLISHING
A method for removing a defect from a surface includes performing a first sanding procedure using an apparatus and a first sanding pad. The apparatus cools the surface during sanding and polishing operations. The method further includes performing a second sanding procedure if the defect is removed by the first sanding procedure. The second sanding procedure utilizes a second sanding pad that has a higher grit value than the first sanding pad. The method further includes performing a first polishing procedure in order to remove sanding marks from a previous sanding procedure. The first polishing procedure utilizes a first polishing pad and a first polishing paste. The method further includes performing a second polishing procedure if the first polishing procedure removes sanding marks from the previous sanding procedure. The second polishing procedure utilizes a second polishing paste that has a lower micron value than the first polishing paste.
B24B 7/24 - Machines ou dispositifs pour meuler les surfaces planes des pièces, y compris ceux pour le polissage des surfaces planes en verreAccessoires à cet effet caractérisés par le fait qu'ils sont spécialement étudiés en fonction des propriétés de la matière des objets non métalliques à meuler pour meuler de la matière inorganique, p. ex. de la pierre, des céramiques, de la porcelaine pour meuler ou polir le verre
B24B 23/02 - Machines de meulage portatives, p. ex. à guidage manuelAccessoires à cet effet comportant des outils de meulage rotatifsAccessoires à cet effet
A convertible aircraft is configured to fly in a hover mode and a forward flight mode, the aircraft including a body defining a longitudinal axis and a thruster system coupled to the body and configured to apply forces to the body to fly the aircraft. The thruster system includes a first thruster configured to create a first thrust profile having a fixed direction and a variable amount. The thruster system includes a second thruster configured to create a second thrust profile having a variable direction and a variable amount. The thruster system is configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the first thrust profile and the second thrust profile are positive, and in the second mode, the first thrust profile is minimized and the second thrust profile is positive.
B64C 11/32 - Mécanismes de changement de pas des pales mécaniques
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]
16.
Phase correction for optical interferometric imaging
Provided herein are various enhancements for processing interference fringe data produced by optical interferometry and producing images from such interference fringe data. One example implementation includes a method comprising producing an interference fringe image by interfering multispectral optical signals of a scene supplied by optical collection devices. The method includes transforming the interference fringe image into a frequency domain representation comprising spectral channels corresponding to interfered combinations among the multispectral optical signals, determining pathlength errors of beam paths associated with the optical collection devices by concurrently processing the spectral channels of the frequency domain representation, and removing the pathlength errors in the frequency domain representation to produce a corrected frequency domain representation. The method also includes constructing a corrected image of the scene from visibility samples arising from the corrected frequency domain representation.
G01J 9/02 - Mesure du déphasage des rayons lumineuxRecherche du degré de cohérenceMesure de la longueur d'onde des rayons lumineux par des méthodes interférométriques
Aerial navigation is disclosed. A system can detect a difference between forces applied to a plurality of ground contact points of an aerial vehicle taxiing on a ground surface. The system can determine an adjustment to a vertical component of a thrust. The thrust can be produced by at least one of a rotor or a propeller of the aerial vehicle to reduce the difference between the forces applied to the plurality of ground contact points of the aerial vehicle. The system can generate a control output to cause the at least one of the rotor or the propeller to adjust the vertical component of the thrust to reduce the difference between the forces.
B64C 27/57 - Mécanismes pour la commande du réglage ou du mouvement de la pale par rapport à la tête du rotor, p. ex. mouvement de traînée caractérisés par les dispositifs de déclenchement de la commande, p. ex. à commande manuelle automatiques ou sensibles à certains facteurs, p. ex. sensibles à la vitesse du rotor, au couple ou à la poussée
G01P 5/00 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides
G05D 1/437 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions pour les aéronefs lors de leur déplacement au sol
G05D 1/495 - Commande de l’attitude, c.-à-d. commande du roulis, du tangage ou des embardées pour assurer la stabilité
A rotor assembly for a rotary wing aircraft includes a rotor hub, a rotor blade coupling coupled to the rotor hub, a hub extender coupled to the rotor hub, and a first bearing assembly. The first bearing assembly includes a clevis coupled to the hub extender and including two arms, each arm including a clevis opening, two cylindrical bearings, each cylindrical bearing extending through one of the clevis openings, a spherical bearing positioned between the two arms and coupled to the rotor blade coupling, and a first pin extending through the two cylindrical bearings and the spherical bearing.
Provided herein are various enhancements for antenna systems and directed radio frequency energy structures. In one example, an apparatus includes an antenna array comprising a plurality of Vivaldi antenna elements arranged about an axis perpendicular to a baseplate. Feed elements are coupled to each of the Vivaldi antenna elements through the baseplate. First alternating ones of the Vivaldi antenna elements are configured to transmit radio frequency (RF) energy at a first RF band, and second alternating ones of the Vivaldi antenna elements are configured to receive RF energy at a second RF band.
H01Q 13/08 - Terminaisons rayonnantes de lignes de transmission micro-ondes à deux conducteurs, p. ex. lignes coaxiales ou lignes micro-rayées
H01Q 21/20 - Réseaux d'unités d'antennes, de même polarisation, excitées individuellement et espacées entre elles les unités étant espacées le long d'un trajet curviligne ou adjacent à celui-ci
A coaxial rotary-wing aircraft including a first rotor rotatable about a first axis in a first direction, a second rotor rotatable about the first axis in a second direction to provide lift, and a gearbox. The gearbox includes a first gear oriented to rotate about an axis, a second gear spaced from the first gear and oriented to rotate about the axis, and a shaft assembly extending between the first gear and the second gear. The shaft assembly includes a shaft, a lock mechanism, and a retaining extension. The shaft has a first end coupled with the first gear and a second end coupled with the second gear, the second end including at least one recess formed on an end face. The lock mechanism is removably coupled to the second end of the shaft.
F16H 1/20 - Transmissions à engrenages pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif sans engrenages à mouvement orbital comportant plus de deux organes engrenés
F16H 57/00 - Parties constitutives générales des transmissions
21.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING A TUMBLING STATE OF A MOVING OBJECT
A system for classifying an unclassified object includes an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive, from a radar system, measurement data associated with the unclassified object, determine a set of characteristics of the unclassified object based on the measurement data, determine an object classification for the unclassified object based on the set of characteristics, and control a tracking system based on the object classification of the unclassified object.
G01S 13/72 - Systèmes radar de poursuiteSystèmes analogues pour la poursuite en deux dimensions, p. ex. combinaison de la poursuite en angle et de celle en distance, radar de poursuite pendant l'exploration
G01S 13/58 - Systèmes de détermination de la vitesse ou de la trajectoireSystèmes de détermination du sens d'un mouvement
A rotor blade configured to be installed on a rotary wing aircraft includes a spar including an inboard portion extending from a root of the rotor blade to a first spanwise position of the rotor blade and an outboard portion meeting the inboard portion at the first spanwise position. The rotor blade further includes an upper skin coupled to the outboard portion of the spar, a lower skin coupled to the outboard portion of the spar, and a blade extender surrounding and extending inboard of the root of the rotor blade.
Provided herein are various enhancements for antenna systems and directed radio frequency energy structures. In one example, an apparatus includes an antenna array comprising a plurality of antenna elements formed by waveguide structures embedded within a substrate and positioned about a longitudinal axis of the substrate to form at least two concentric ring arrangements of antenna elements. Apertures of the waveguide structures are configured to emit or receive radio frequency (RF) energy generally along the longitudinal axis. Feed elements are coupled to each of the waveguide structures on an end opposite of the apertures, and configured to couple the RF energy for the antenna array.
H01Q 1/52 - Moyens pour réduire le couplage entre les antennesMoyens pour réduire le couplage entre une antenne et une autre structure
H01Q 3/22 - Dispositifs pour changer ou faire varier l'orientation ou la forme du diagramme de directivité des ondes rayonnées par une antenne ou un système d'antenne faisant varier l'orientation suivant la variation de fréquence de l'onde rayonnée
H01Q 21/20 - Réseaux d'unités d'antennes, de même polarisation, excitées individuellement et espacées entre elles les unités étant espacées le long d'un trajet curviligne ou adjacent à celui-ci
H01Q 21/30 - Combinaisons d'unités d'antennes séparées, fonctionnant sur des bandes d'ondes différentes et connectées à un système d'alimentation commun
24.
OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM TO LAND AN AERIAL VEHICLE
Aerial navigation is disclosed. A system can receive, via a camera coupled to the aerial vehicle, image frames of a platform. The system can generate, via a first model trained with machine learning on reference patterns, a feature map that identifies a predetermined pattern. The system can input, responsive to recognition of the predetermined pattern, a feature map generated by the first model into a second model trained with machine learning on slope-intercept functions. The system can determine, based on an offset of the zone in the image frame and the orientation of the aerial vehicle relative to the zone, a vector between the aerial vehicle and the zone. The system can provide for display, via a display device communicatively coupled to the computing system, an indication of the vector overlayed on a digital representation of the image frame.
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 20/17 - Scènes terrestres transmises par des avions ou des drones
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
Provided herein are various enhancements for establishing dynamic mesh networking across a constellation of satellites and ground stations. An example method includes obtaining a request to generate a communication network for a time interval among a constellation of satellites. The method also includes identifying one or more connectivity graphs for the constellation based on a state of the constellation during at least the time interval and applying a selected routing algorithm against the one or more connectivity graphs to generate a communication route among the constellation during the time interval. The method further includes producing a set of parameters to configure routing of the communication route among the constellation to establish the communication network for the time interval.
H04W 40/24 - Gestion d'informations sur la connectabilité, p. ex. exploration de connectabilité ou mise à jour de connectabilité
H04W 40/12 - Sélection d'itinéraire ou de voie de communication, p. ex. routage basé sur l'énergie disponible ou le chemin le plus court sur la base de la qualité d'émission ou de la qualité des canaux
The present disclosure is directed, in certain embodiments, a component of a mechanical apparatus. The component includes a cast body with an initial structure formed by a mold and at least one feature deposited on the cast body using a solid state additive manufacturing process, such that in combination the initial structure and the at least one feature form a complete structure of the component.
B22F 7/08 - Fabrication de couches composites, de pièces ou d'objets à base de poudres métalliques, par frittage avec ou sans compactage de pièces ou objets composés de parties différentes, p. ex. pour former des outils à embouts rapportés avec une ou plusieurs parties non faites à partir de poudre
B22F 5/10 - Fabrication de pièces ou d'objets à partir de poudres métalliques caractérisée par la forme particulière du produit à réaliser d'articles avec des cavités ou des trous, non prévue dans les sous-groupes précédents
Provided herein are various enhancements for establishing dynamic mesh networking across a constellation of satellites and ground stations. An example method includes obtaining a request to generate a communication network for a time interval among a constellation of satellites. The method also includes identifying one or more connectivity graphs for the constellation based on a state of the constellation during at least the time interval and applying a selected routing algorithm against the one or more connectivity graphs to generate a communication route among the constellation during the time interval. The method further includes producing a set of parameters to configure routing of the communication route among the constellation to establish the communication network for the time interval.
A rotor blade configured to couple to a rotor assembly having an axis of rotation includes a blade radius R between the axis of rotation and an outboard end of the rotor blade when coupled to the rotor assembly. When an inboard end of the rotor blade is coupled to the rotor assembly at about x/R=0.10, between about 18 percent and about 22 percent of the total mass of the rotor blade is located between about x/R=0.88 and about x/R=0.93, x corresponding to a radial location of the rotor blade measured from the axis of rotation.
Provided herein are various enhancements for solar panels and photovoltaic array assemblies. In one example, a system includes solar panel assemblies each comprising a frame defining a mounting area formed from modular segments having receiving features configured to accept spline elements that mount a perimeter of a flexible photovoltaic panel into the mounting area and apply a radial tension to the flexible photovoltaic panel. A stowage mechanism is configured to hold the solar panel assemblies in a stacked configuration and comprising a rod assembly disposed through apertures in the frames of each of the solar panel assemblies. A deployment mechanism is configured to deploy the solar panel assemblies from the stacked configuration into a deployed configuration and comprising self-opening hinges attached between selected pairs of the frames.
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41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
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Computer hardware; data center infrastructure comprised of computer servers supporting artificial intelligence applications; computer software in the nature of artificial intelligence tools to support national security applications Simulation-based training services in the field of artificial intelligence for use in national security applications Cloud-based software in the nature of artificial intelligence tools to support national security applications
Provided herein are various enhancements for solar panels and photovoltaic array assemblies. In one example, a system includes solar panel assemblies each comprising a frame defining a mounting area formed from modular segments having receiving features configured to accept spline elements that mount a perimeter of a flexible photovoltaic panel into the mounting area and apply a radial tension to the flexible photovoltaic panel. A stowage mechanism is configured to hold the solar panel assemblies in a stacked configuration and comprising a rod assembly disposed through apertures in the frames of each of the solar panel assemblies. A deployment mechanism is configured to deploy the solar panel assemblies from the stacked configuration into a deployed configuration and comprising self-opening hinges attached between selected pairs of the frames.
Provided herein are various enhancements for validating mission plans related to controlling operations of satellites from multiple sources. An example method includes obtaining an operational plan relating to logistical operations of one or more devices and performing a feasibility check for the operational plan based on logical rules implemented by a blockchain to determine a feasibility of an implementation of the logistical operations via the one or more devices. In response to satisfying the feasibility check, the method includes publishing the plan to the blockchain for subsequent execution.
Provided herein are various enhancements for validating mission plans related to controlling operations of satellites from multiple sources. An example method includes obtaining an operational plan relating to logistical operations of one or more devices and performing a feasibility check for the operational plan based on logical rules implemented by a blockchain to determine a feasibility of an implementation of the logistical operations via the one or more devices. In response to satisfying the feasibility check, the method includes publishing the plan to the blockchain for subsequent execution.
A method for identifying a precise localization and mapping of an altitudinal system with respect to dynamic surfaces is presented. The method includes receiving a time-dependent map of a patch of a dynamic surface. The time-dependent map is captured by a first altitudinal system having a known location with respect to the dynamic surface. The method includes receiving a terrain map of a first set of terrain features of the patch of the dynamic surface. The terrain map is captured by a second altitudinal system having an approximate location with respect to the dynamic surface. The method includes comparing the first set of terrain features to a second set of terrain features stored in a database, and identifying, based on the comparison of the first set of terrain features and the second set of terrain features, a precise location of the second altitudinal system with respect to the dynamic surface.
Collective control using vertical velocity is provided. A system can include a data processing system comprising one or more processors, coupled with memory. The data processing system can receive, from a sensor, a velocity of an aerial vehicle along a vertical axis of a body of the aerial vehicle. The data processing system can generate a command for collective control of a pitch of blades of a rotor of the aerial vehicle based on a comparison of the velocity with a reference. The data processing system can control, via an actuator, the pitch of the blades of the rotor in accordance with the command.
In an embodiment, a method includes producing a mixed feedstock of at least three halogenated monomer feedstocks. A first of the at least three halogenated monomer feedstocks includes an SP3 carbon, a second of the at least three halogenated monomer feedstocks includes an SP2 carbon, and a third of the at least three halogenated monomer feedstocks includes at least two SP1 carbons. The method further includes producing a polyorbital-hybrid pre-ceramic polymer comprising the SP1 carbons, the SP2 carbon, and the SP3 carbon. The polyorbital-hybrid pre-ceramic polymer is produced by reducing the mixed feedstock such that one or more halogen atoms are removed from the mixed feedstock. The method also includes fabricating the polyorbital-hybrid pre-ceramic polymer into a greenware form and producing a polyorbital-hybrid ceramic carbon comprising the SP1 carbons, the SP2 carbon, and the SP3 carbon. The polyorbital-hybrid ceramic carbon is produced by thermolyzing the polyorbital pre-ceramic polymer.
A method of coupling a first structure to a second structure includes providing a first bushing within an opening in an upper surface of the first structure, without the first bushing extending into a second opening in the second structure. The method further includes providing an inner opening of the first bushing which defines an inner diameter, and providing a fastener at least partially within the first bushing and at least partially within the second opening. An outer surface of the fastener defines an outer diameter. The first bushing and the fastener are configured such that a space between the outer surface of the fastener and the inner opening of the first bushing defines a gap dimensioned to increase in a direction away from the upper surface of the first structure.
F16B 5/02 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par organes de fixation utilisant un filetage
F16C 17/02 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement pour charges radiales uniquement
Embodiments provide a system for managing traffic packets of application components. The system includes a security controller. The security controller may be coupled to a plurality of application components. The security controller includes one or more memories and a plurality of processors. The one or more memories are operable to store a set of application components features of each application component of the plurality of application components. The processors may be coupled with the memories and a processor may be configured to perform one or more steps. The processor receives traffic packets from a set of the plurality of application components coupled to the security controller. The processor receives traffic packets from a set of the plurality of application components coupled to the security controller. The processor inspects the traffic packets of the set of the plurality of application components to determine an application component feature of each of the application components in the set of the plurality of application components. The processor compares the application component feature of each of the application components with the set of application components features. The processor performs one or more operations to manage the traffic packets of each of the set of the plurality of application components based on comparing the application component feature of each of the set of the plurality of application components with the set of application components features.
G06F 21/85 - Protection des dispositifs de saisie, d’affichage de données ou d’interconnexion dispositifs d’interconnexion, p. ex. les dispositifs connectés à un bus ou les dispositifs en ligne
An artificial intelligence (AI) system includes an agent to learn a policy and provide an action; the agent can be a neural network. The AI system further includes a processor to process information associated with the action and provide a state and a reward to the agent. The state is based on a number of state variables, and the agent further updates the policy based on multiple updates of the state variables to achieve the highest reward.
A cable management drive system for extending and retracting cable bundles is provided. The cable management drive system includes a cable bundle configured to provide power signals or data signals to an industrial robot configured to perform a service. The cable bundle is configured to couple to the industrial robot. The cable management drive system includes a plurality of drive wheels coupled to a drive mechanism and configured to cause the cable bundle to be extended to facilitate a deployment of the industrial robot to perform the service and to be retracted to facilitate a withdrawal of the industrial robot upon performance of the service, and a driver system coupled to the plurality of drive wheels and the drive mechanism. The driver system is configured to power the drive wheels and the drive mechanism to cause the cable bundle to be extended and retracted.
B65H 75/36 - Noyaux, gabarits, supports ou pièces de tenue pour matériau bobiné, enroulé ou plié, p. ex. tourets, broches, bobines, tubes à cannette, boîtes spécialement adaptés ou montés pour stocker, dérouler de façon répétée et stocker à nouveau des longueurs de matériau prévues pour des buts particuliers, p. ex. tuyaux souples à poste fixe, câbles de force n'impliquant pas l'utilisation d'un noyau ou d'un gabarit à l'intérieur du paquet de matériau stocké, p. ex. dans lequel le matériau stocké est logé dans une enveloppe ou un logement, ou engagé de manière intermittente sur une série de supports d'une façon sinueuse ou en serpentins
Provided herein are various enhancements for aperture antenna arrays and electronically steered arrays (ESAs). A modular subarray is provided that includes horn apertures coupled to corresponding waveguide polarizers coupled to transmit waveguide filters and receive waveguide filters that establish transmit ports and receive ports. The transmit ports and the receive ports are coupled through a waveguide adapter plate to individual isolation cavities each formed in a body of an amplifier-filter module that houses amplifier/filter elements and couple transmit radio frequency signaling and receive radio frequency signaling to coaxial connections penetrating the isolation cavities. The subarray also includes a circuit card assembly comprising the coaxial connections coupled to stripline links formed by a printed circuit board, wherein the stripline links couple to beamforming circuitry, and a high-density digital connector mounted to the circuit card assembly and configured to carry input/output radio frequency signaling for the subarray to/from the beamforming circuitry.
Provided herein are various enhancements for solar panels and associated solar arrays. In one example, a method of manufacturing includes forming, by an additive manufacturing process, a stackup of half-panels comprising connected pairs of the half-panels each having an integrated construction comprising a webbing structure connected to a skin layer substantially covering a face. The method also includes separating the stackup into detached pairs of the half-panels, assembling a selected detached pair of the half-panels into a full panel, and attaching photovoltaic cells to a selected face of the full panel.
H02S 40/36 - Composants électriques caractérisés par des moyens d'interconnexions électriques spéciaux entre plusieurs modules PV, p. ex. connexion électrique module à module
Provided herein are various enhancements for solar panels and associated solar arrays. In one example, a method of manufacturing includes forming, by an additive manufacturing process, a stackup of half-panels comprising connected pairs of the half-panels each having an integrated construction comprising a webbing structure connected to a skin layer substantially covering a face. The method also includes separating the stackup into detached pairs of the half-panels, assembling a selected detached pair of the half-panels into a full panel, and attaching photovoltaic cells to a selected face of the full panel.
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Downloadable cloud-based software for detecting falsified media assets, deep fakes, and disinformation campaigns Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for detecting falsified media assets, deep fakes, and disinformation campaigns
Systems and methods are disclosed for using a pressure relief shipping adapter to reduce the internal pressure of a container. A pressure relief shipping adapter includes a body comprising a first portion, a transitional portion, and a second portion. The first portion comprises a set of protrusions and a hole disposed through the set of protrusions. The second portion comprises an outlet disposed at a second end of the body. The outlet is concentric with an inlet disposed at the first end of the body. The transitional section is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The pressure relief shipping adapter also includes an internal chamber within the body.
A lighting device for foreign object debris (FOD) detection is included. The lighting device includes a light source configured to emit light onto a surface, and a diffuser coupled to the light source and configured to cause the emitted light to impinge the surface in at least a partially planar pattern, so as to create a darkfield lighting effect with respect to the surface. The lighting device further includes a cylindrical rod including a first end portion and a second end portion, in which the first end portion is configured to couple to the light source and the diffuser and the second end portion is configured to be manually held by a user of the portable lighting device.
B64F 5/60 - Test ou inspection des composants ou des systèmes d'aéronefs
F21L 4/02 - Dispositifs d'éclairage électriques avec des accumulateurs ou des piles électriques incorporés caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs sources lumineuses
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
F21Y 107/30 - Sources lumineuses comprenant des éléments générateurs de lumière disposés en trois dimensions sur la surface extérieure de surfaces cylindriques, p. ex. de supports en forme de barre ayant une section circulaire ou polygonale
F21Y 113/13 - Combinaison de sources lumineuses de couleurs différentes comprenant un ensemble de sources lumineuses ponctuelles
A marking end effector for a robotic system is disclosed for marking a target surface. The end effector includes a housing including a cylindrical cavity and guide slots. The end effector also includes a marker holder assembly including a cylindrical marker holder and guide bearings. A biasing member is provided between the marker holder assembly and a base of the cavity. The marker holder rotates and translates when the end effector is advanced toward the target surface, and a pattern is correspondingly marked on the surface.
An active optical compressive sensing system includes an optical source to generate light for illuminating a target and a pattern generator to generate a pattern. A pattern controller controls an operation of the pattern generator to cause generation of a desired pattern. The pattern is a spatial filtering pattern that enables data compression by generating sparse scattered data. Applying the pattern allows a logarithmic resource scaling.
G01B 11/25 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer des contours ou des courbes en projetant un motif, p. ex. des franges de moiré, sur l'objet
F21V 8/00 - Utilisation de guides de lumière, p. ex. dispositifs à fibres optiques, dans les dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage
An apparatus for sanding or polishing a surface includes a sanding housing having an inlet and an outlet, where the inlet and the outlet are fluidly connected. The apparatus also includes a sander attached to the sanding housing. The apparatus also includes sanding head removably attached to the outlet of the sanding housing. The sanding head is used to sand or polish the surface. The sander actuates the sanding head. The apparatus also includes a fluid supply line connecting the inlet of the sanding housing to a fluid supply source. The apparatus also includes a handle attached to at least one of the sander and the fluid supply source. The fluid supply source provides a fluid through the fluid supply line and the sanding head to cool the surface.
B24B 55/02 - Équipement pour refroidir les surfaces abrasives, p. ex. dispositifs d'alimentation en agent de refroidissement
B24B 23/02 - Machines de meulage portatives, p. ex. à guidage manuelAccessoires à cet effet comportant des outils de meulage rotatifsAccessoires à cet effet
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53.
Transparent Coating Removal Through Laser Ablation
A system includes a robotic arm, a rotisserie control linkage, and a computer system. The robotic arm includes a touch probe and laser head. The rotisserie control linkage is configured to couple to a transport cart. The computer system is communicatively coupled to the robotic arm and the rotisserie control linkage and is configured to control the system to probe, using the touch probe of the robotic arm, a transparent outer layer of an aircraft canopy located on the transport cart in order to determine surface measurements of the aircraft canopy. The computer system also controls the system to ablate, using a plurality of predetermined parameters and the laser head of the robotic arm, an interface layer located between the transparent outer layer and the aircraft canopy, wherein movements of the robotic arm during the ablation are based on the surface measurements.
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
B23K 26/50 - Travail par transmission du faisceau laser à travers ou dans la pièce à travailler
B23K 26/57 - Travail par transmission du faisceau laser à travers ou dans la pièce à travailler le faisceau laser entrant dans une face de la pièce à travailler d’où il est transmis à travers le matériau de la pièce à travailler pour opérer sur une face différente de la pièce à travailler, p. ex. pour effectuer un enlèvement de matière, pour raccorder par fusion, pour modifier ou pour reformer le matériau
B64F 5/50 - Manipulation ou transport des composants d'aéronefs
G01B 5/012 - Têtes de contact de palpeurs pour de telles machines
G01B 11/00 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques
G05B 19/42 - Systèmes d'enregistrement et de reproduction, c.-à-d. dans lesquels le programme est enregistré à partir d'un cycle d'opérations, p. ex. le cycle d'opérations étant commandé à la main, après quoi cet enregistrement est reproduit sur la même machine
Provided herein are various enhancements for radio frequency (RF) horn antenna systems and arrays. An example apparatus includes a horn antenna array formed in a single workpiece of material comprising horn antenna elements with integrated feed networks. Each of the integrated feed networks comprise a waveguide interface flange having a port, and a filter element having a serpentine cavity coupled to the port that is at least partially formed by a base section, where a separation interface is established between the base section and an attachable cap that forms a remainder of the serpentine cavity. Each of the integrated feed networks also comprise a polarizer element having a waveguide cavity that couples between the serpentine cavity of the filter element and an associated horn antenna element that forms a signal aperture.
H01Q 21/06 - Réseaux d'unités d'antennes, de même polarisation, excitées individuellement et espacées entre elles
H01P 1/161 - Sélecteurs de mode, p. ex. pour empêcher ou favoriser la propagation suivant un mode donnéConvertisseurs de mode fonctionnant selon deux modes orthogonaux indépendants, p. ex. transducteurs orthomodes
According to some embodiments, a computer-implemented method accesses, using a computer server, a plurality of electrical wiring harnesses, testing criteria, and a wireless harness automated measurement system (WHAMS). The computer-implemented method generates a test plan for the plurality of electrical wiring harnesses based on the testing criteria. The computer-implemented method selects a plurality of wireless test modules (WTMs) using the test plan and the WHAMS. The computer-implemented method generates a plurality of test instructions based on the test plan and the plurality of WTMs. The computer-implemented method performs, using the plurality of WTMs, one or more tests on the plurality of electrical wiring harnesses according to the plurality of test instructions. The computer-implemented method wirelessly communicates, using the plurality of WTMs, test results to the computer server for display.
According to some embodiments, a system includes a wireless transceiver, an electrical wiring harness, and a wireless test module (WTM) operable to physically couple to the electrical wiring harness. The WTM comprising a chassis and a variable front end connected to the chassis using hot-swap connectors. The WTM wirelessly receives, using the wireless transceiver, a plurality of test instructions according to an automated test plan from a computer system. The WTM performs, using the variable front end, one or more tests on the electrical wiring harness according to the plurality of test instructions. The WTM wirelessly communicates, using the wireless transceiver, test results to the computer system.
G01R 31/28 - Test de circuits électroniques, p. ex. à l'aide d'un traceur de signaux
G01R 27/02 - Mesure de résistances, de réactances, d'impédances réelles ou complexes, ou autres caractéristiques bipolaires qui en dérivent, p. ex. constante de temps
According to some embodiments, an apparatus for charging a wireless harness automated measurement system (WHAMS) includes a charging cart, a mobile frame, a plurality of light-emitting diode (LED) indicators, and a plurality of charging slots. The charging cart may charge a plurality of wireless test modules (WTMs) of the WHAMS. The mobile aluminum frame may support the charging cart. The plurality of light-emitting diode (LED) indicators may identify a status of the plurality of the WTMs during testing of the WHAMS. The plurality of charging slots may charge the plurality of WTMs. Each of the plurality of charging slots is associated with a respective one of the plurality of LED indicators.
B62B 3/00 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacementDispositifs de direction à cet effetAppareillage à cet effet
G01R 31/52 - Test pour déceler la présence de courts-circuits, de fuites de courant ou de défauts à la terre
G01R 31/58 - Test de lignes, de câbles ou de conducteurs
G01R 31/67 - Test de connexions dans des appareils ou des circuits pour s’assurer qu’elles ont été établies correctement
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p. ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseauCircuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p. ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
H02J 50/00 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique
H02J 50/30 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant de la lumière, p. ex. des lasers
H02J 50/40 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant plusieurs dispositifs de transmission ou de réception
59.
Systems and Methods for Calibrating a Wireless Harness Automated Measurement System
According to some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is applied to calibrate a wireless test module (WTM) of a wireless harness automated measurement system (WHAMS) using a computer server and a calibration fixture. The WTM includes a plurality of field effect transistors (FETs). The calibration fixture includes a plurality of resistors. The method measures, using the calibration fixture, a first/second resistance value of the plurality of FETs from a first/second internal measurement test for the WTM. The method determines a resistance calibration value by subtracting the first resistance value from the second resistance value. The method measures a plurality of calibration factors to determine a measured resistor value for a target resistor value for a respective resistor of the calibration fixture.
G01R 1/20 - Modifications des éléments électriques fondamentaux en vue de leur utilisation dans des appareils de mesures électriquesCombinaisons structurelles de ces éléments avec ces appareils
G01R 1/28 - Disposition prévue dans des appareils de mesure pour des valeurs de référence, p. ex. tension étalon, forme d'ondes étalon
G01R 15/14 - Adaptations fournissant une isolation en tension ou en courant, p. ex. adaptations pour les réseaux à haute tension ou à courant fort
G01R 31/00 - Dispositions pour tester les propriétés électriquesDispositions pour la localisation des pannes électriquesDispositions pour tests électriques caractérisées par ce qui est testé, non prévues ailleurs
G01R 31/26 - Test de dispositifs individuels à semi-conducteurs
60.
Systems and Methods for a Battery Pack of a Wireless Harness Automation Measurement System
According to some embodiments, a system includes a wireless charging battery, a wireless battery pack holder, an injected molded pogo pin holder comprising a plurality of pogo pins, and a wireless charging receiver. The wireless battery pack holder is operable to contain the wireless charging battery. The injected molded pogo pin holder is coupled to the wireless battery pack holder using a set of screws. The injected molded pogo pin holder is operable to couple to a wireless test module (WTM). The wireless charging receiver is operable to wirelessly charge the wireless charging battery.
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p. ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseauCircuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p. ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
61.
Systems and Methods for Hot-Swap Connectors of a Wireless Harness Automated Measurement System
According to some embodiments, a system includes a wireless test module (WTM) side hot-swap connector located between a chassis of a first WTM and a variable front end of the first WTM. The variable front end of the first WTM may mate to an aircraft connector. The WTM side hot-swap connector may mate to a front end side hot-swap connector of the variable front end of the first WTM. The WTM side hot-swap connector includes a female connector, an alignment peg configured to couple to the variable front end of the first WTM, a slip ring configured to secure the first WTM in place, and an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) read/write wire integrated on a circuit board operable to read/write data of the aircraft connector.
H01R 13/66 - Association structurelle avec des composants électriques incorporés
B64F 5/60 - Test ou inspection des composants ou des systèmes d'aéronefs
H01R 13/631 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz pour l'engagement uniquement
According to some embodiments, a system includes a computer system and a plurality of wireless test modules. Each wireless test module includes a wireless transceiver and physically couples to an electrical wiring harness. The computer system sends test instructions to the plurality of wireless test modules according to an automated test plan. Each wireless test module wirelessly receives one or more of the plurality of test instructions from the computer system using the wireless transceiver and performs one or more tests on the electrical wiring harness according to received one or more test instructions from the computer system. Each wireless test module wirelessly communicates test results to the computer system using the wireless transceiver.
G01R 31/00 - Dispositions pour tester les propriétés électriquesDispositions pour la localisation des pannes électriquesDispositions pour tests électriques caractérisées par ce qui est testé, non prévues ailleurs
G01R 31/50 - Test d’appareils, de lignes, de câbles ou de composants électriques pour y déceler la présence de courts-circuits, de continuité, de fuites de courant ou de connexions incorrectes de lignes
A rotor system of a rotary wing aircraft includes a rotor hub including a hub arm, a rotor blade rotatably coupled to the hub arm about a longitudinal axis of the hub arm, and a first brake assembly. The first brake assembly includes a rod coupled to the rotor blade coupling and a brake shoe coupled to the rod. The brake shoe is configured to apply a force on the hub arm. An axial position of the rod is adjustable to vary the force of the brake shoe on the hub arm.
Provided herein are various techniques and equipment for establishing secure non-classical communications between distant nodes. In one example, a method includes introducing, by at least one photon source, source photons into corresponding waveguides configured to convert the source photons into randomly timed pairs of resultant non-classical photons having corresponding polarization states. The method also includes providing first photons of each of the pairs for measurement of the corresponding polarization states and timing, and providing second photons of each of the pairs for combination into a beam for transfer to a distant node and establishment of a cryptographic key, where the second photons from one of the waveguides is presented in an orthogonal polarization before combination.
Embodiments provide a universal bushing system that includes a base plate, vertical plates, and universal vector bushing apparatuses. The vertical plates are mounted to base plate and are separated by predetermined distance on base plate to position a workpiece. The bushing apparatuses are coupled to vertical plates. Each apparatus includes first knob, second knob, bushing element, and pivoting portion. The first knob includes threaded structures. The second knob is coupled to first knob via the threaded structures. The bushing element includes a recess with threaded tracks to allow the second knob to be placed. The pivoting portion includes a first end coupled to bushing element and a second end to pivotally connect to a vertical plate. Each of the first knob, the second knob, the bushing element, and the pivoting portion forms a hollow portion concentric at longitudinal axis that forms a slotted path to receive a threaded shaft.
A rotor assembly for a rotary wing aircraft includes a rotor hub including a hub arm and a central opening. The rotor assembly further includes a hydraulic actuation cylinder positioned in the central opening, a pitch change shaft assembly including a pitch change shaft positioned partially within the hydraulic actuation cylinder, a pitch beam coupled to a distal end of the pitch change shaft and configured to be coupled to a rotor blade rotatably mounted to the hub arm. The rotor assembly additionally includes at least one guide rod coupled to the rotor hub and slidably coupled to an opening in the pitch change shaft.
B64C 27/80 - Mécanismes pour la commande du réglage ou du mouvement de la pale par rapport à la tête du rotor, p. ex. mouvement de traînée pour le réglage différentiel du pas des pales entre plusieurs rotors de sustentation
B64C 27/10 - Hélicoptères à plusieurs rotors disposés coaxialement
B64C 27/64 - Transmissions, p. ex. en liaison avec les moyens déclenchant ou agissant sur les pales utilisant la pression d'un fluide, p. ex. avec un amplificateur de puissance à fluide
67.
AN IMPLANT FOR ELECTRIC RESISTANCE WELDING OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES AND A METHOD OF WELDING BY MEANS OF THE IMPLANT
POLSKIE ZAKLADY LOTNICZE SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA (Pologne)
Inventeur(s)
Sienicki, Jaroslaw
Banas, Aleksander
Glodzik, Marcin
Farbaniec, Konrad
Abrégé
An implant for electric resistance welding of elements made of composites, with a frame of thermoplastic materials, reinforced with conductive fibres, in a flat multilayered structure with an upper and lower surface, and includes an electrically resistant layer of a flat sheet with openings, made of a conductive material, additional layers made of the frame material, one of which covers the electrically resistant layer from the top, and the other one from the bottom. The implant includes porous insulating layers made of an electrically nonconductive material, one covers the implant from the top, contacting the upper layer of the frame material, and the other covers the implant from the bottom, contacting the lower layer of the frame material. The layers are merged with each other in a flat, multilayered inset placed between the welded elements, and the electrically resistant layer has electrical connections for connecting a source of electrical current.
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
68.
INTEGRATED STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT
Systems and methods for structural integrity management system for an aircraft. The system includes an electronic processor configured to receive information regarding damage to a component of the aircraft, update a digital twin model associated with the aircraft based on the received information, and perform a rapid structural analysis using the updated digital twin model. The electronic processor is further configured to determine, based on the results of the rapid structural analysis and either or both of a historic use of the aircraft and a current future usage profile of the aircraft, an actionable direction, and perform the actionable direction.
Provided herein are various enhancements for waveguide structures used in radio frequency feed components. In one example, an apparatus includes a septum polarizer having first feed ports and a common port, a high-pass filter coupled to the common port of the septum polarizer, and a multi-port orthomode transducer (OMT) coupled to the high-pass filter and providing an antenna port. The apparatus also includes hybrid couplers coupled to low-pass filters fed from the multi-port OMT, and magic tee elements cross-coupled to the hybrid couplers and providing second feed ports.
H01Q 1/50 - Association structurale d'antennes avec commutateurs de terre, dispositions de descente d'antennes ou parafoudres
H01P 1/161 - Sélecteurs de mode, p. ex. pour empêcher ou favoriser la propagation suivant un mode donnéConvertisseurs de mode fonctionnant selon deux modes orthogonaux indépendants, p. ex. transducteurs orthomodes
H01P 1/207 - Filtres en forme de guides d'ondes creux
Provided herein are various enhanced systems, apparatuses, and techniques for optical communication among a constellation of satellites. One example includes establishing an initial cross-connect configuration comprising optical communication links among a constellation of satellites. In the initial cross-connect configuration, the satellites can optically communicate with both adjacently positioned and non-adjacently positioned satellites in the constellation. The satellites obtain angular states of the optical communication links resultant from orbital motion of the satellites. When angular states of a portion of the optical communication links reach an exclusion range, the satellites establish a subsequent cross-connect configuration to avoid optically communicating within the exclusion range.
H04B 10/00 - Systèmes de transmission utilisant des ondes électromagnétiques autres que les ondes hertziennes, p. ex. les infrarouges, la lumière visible ou ultraviolette, ou utilisant des radiations corpusculaires, p. ex. les communications quantiques
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
Systems and methods for controlling an aircraft to hold altitude using GPS altitude readings. One example system includes a GPS inertial navigation system, an altimeter, a human machine interface, and one or more electronic processors coupled to the GPS inertial navigation system, the altimeter, and the human machine interface. The one or more electronic processors configured to receive, from the human machine interface, a user input selecting a reference altitude. The one or more electronic processors configured to receive, from the altimeter, a current altitude for the aircraft. The one or more electronic processors configured to: when the current altitude does not exceed an altitude threshold, operate the aircraft in an altimeter altitude hold mode based on the reference altitude; and when the current altitude exceeds the altitude threshold, operate the aircraft in a GPS altitude hold mode based on the reference altitude using the GPS inertial navigation system.
Systems and methods for an overheating control system for an electrical power harness disposed within an enclosure of an aircraft. The system includes a temperature sensor disposed within the enclosure and communicatively coupled to an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to monitor, via the temperature sensor, a temperature within the enclosure, compare the temperature to a predetermined threshold, and adjust a power output provided to one or more supply lines of the harness based on an amount in which the temperature exceeds the predetermined threshold.
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75.
SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING IGNITION POTENTIAL OF LIGHTNING EVENTS
Technology is disclosed herein to generate an indication of a potential that a lightning event will result in ignition based on satellite data. In an implementation, a computing system obtains data associated with a lightning event. The data includes a location of the lightning event and one or more measurements of the lightning event captured by a sensor. The computing system identifies characteristics of the lightning event based at least on the one or more measurements. The computing system predicts the ignition potential of the lightning event based at least on the lightning characteristics and the fuels characteristics.
G01W 1/10 - Dispositifs pour la prévision des conditions météorologiques
A62C 3/02 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers pour des zones d'embrasement, p. ex. des incendies de forêts, des feux souterrains
76.
SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING IGNITION POTENTIAL OF LIGHTNING EVENTS
Technology is disclosed herein to generate an indication of a potential that a lightning event will result in ignition based on satellite data. In an implementation, a computing system obtains data associated with a lightning event. The data includes a location of the lightning event and one or more measurements of the lightning event captured by a sensor. The computing system identifies characteristics of the lightning event based at least on the one or more measurements. The computing system predicts the ignition potential of the lightning event based at least on the lightning characteristics and the fuels characteristics.
G01W 1/16 - Mesures du gradient de potentiel électrique de l'atmosphère, p. ex. dû aux charges électriques dans les nuages
G08B 17/00 - Alarmes d'incendieAlarmes réagissant à une explosion
G08B 21/10 - Alarmes pour assurer la sécurité des personnes réagissant aux événements désastreux, p. ex. les tornades ou les tremblements de terre
G08B 31/00 - Systèmes d'alarme à prédiction caractérisés par une extrapolation ou un autre type de calcul utilisant des données historiques mises à jour
A clutch having an inner ring, an outer ring, a plurality of sprags positioned between the inner ring and the outer ring, and a spring biasing each of the plurality of sprags towards the outer ring. Each of the plurality of sprags are movable between a disengaged position spaced from the inner ring and an engaged position contacting both the inner ring and the outer ring to rotationally unitize the inner ring and the outer ring.
F16D 43/18 - Embrayages automatiques à commande interne actionnés entièrement mécaniquement commandés par la vitesse angulaire avec masses centrifuges actionnant directement les organes d'embrayage dans une direction qui a au moins une composante radialeEmbrayages automatiques à commande interne actionnés entièrement mécaniquement commandés par la vitesse angulaire avec masses centrifuges constituant elles-mêmes les organes d'embrayage les organes d'embrayages étant à friction
B64D 41/00 - Installations génératrices de puissance pour servitudes auxiliaires
F16D 41/07 - Roues libres ou embrayages à roue libre avec organes d'accouplement intermédiaires d'arrêt entre une surface intérieure et une surface extérieure les organes intermédiaires d'arrêt agissant en pivotant ou basculant, p. ex. cales entre deux surfaces cylindriques
F16D 45/00 - Roues libres ou embrayages à roue libre combinés avec des embrayages automatiques
F16D 41/06 - Roues libres ou embrayages à roue libre avec organes d'accouplement intermédiaires d'arrêt entre une surface intérieure et une surface extérieure
F16D 43/14 - Embrayages automatiques à commande interne actionnés entièrement mécaniquement commandés par la vitesse angulaire avec masses centrifuges actionnant directement les organes d'embrayage dans une direction qui a au moins une composante radialeEmbrayages automatiques à commande interne actionnés entièrement mécaniquement commandés par la vitesse angulaire avec masses centrifuges constituant elles-mêmes les organes d'embrayage
78.
Quantum Neural Network Systems and Methods Using Quantum Embedding
According to an embodiment, a method includes removing a last feed forward layer from a pre-trained neural network. The method further includes appending the pre-trained neural network with a secondary last feed forward layer configured to output a plurality of parameters. The method further includes updating each one of the plurality of parameters by: 1) multiplying each one of the plurality of parameters by a first factor to produce a plurality of resultant parameters; and 2) adding a second term to each one of the plurality of resultant parameters, wherein both the first factor and the second term vary due to backpropagation. The method further includes using a loss function to determine the distance between a known class embedding and an input from an input dataset. Lastly, the method includes updating one or more weights associated with the number of variables in the pre-trained neural network.
According to an embodiment, a method includes receiving a pre-trained neural network and removing a last feed forward layer from the pre-trained neural network. The method further includes appending the pre-trained neural network with a secondary last feed forward layer, a quantum circuit, and another feed forward layer, and determining a number of measurements from the quantum circuit based on a plurality of qubits and a plurality of parameters output from the secondary last feed forward layer. The method further includes using a cross-entropy loss function to determine the difference between a probability distribution, output from the last feed forward layer, for a number of variables and a true value for each of the number of variables. Lastly, the method includes updating one or more weights associated with the number of variables in the pre-trained neural network through an optimizer.
A phased array antenna is provided that includes a plurality of antenna elements arranged in a plurality of subarrays. A plurality of first beamformers is coupled to respective elements of the plurality of antenna elements, and a plurality of second beamformers is coupled to respective subarrays of the plurality of subarrays. A controller is configured to steer a phase center for each of the plurality of subarrays using the plurality of first beamformers so that the phase centers for the plurality of subarrays are irregularly spaced.
H01Q 3/38 - Dispositifs pour changer ou faire varier l'orientation ou la forme du diagramme de directivité des ondes rayonnées par une antenne ou un système d'antenne faisant varier la phase relative ou l’amplitude relative et l’énergie d’excitation entre plusieurs éléments rayonnants actifsDispositifs pour changer ou faire varier l'orientation ou la forme du diagramme de directivité des ondes rayonnées par une antenne ou un système d'antenne faisant varier la distribution de l’énergie à travers une ouverture rayonnante faisant varier la phase par des moyens électriques avec des déphaseurs variables les déphaseurs étant numériques
H04B 7/06 - Systèmes de diversitéSystèmes à plusieurs antennes, c.-à-d. émission ou réception utilisant plusieurs antennes utilisant plusieurs antennes indépendantes espacées à la station d'émission
In one embodiment, a method of automated missile launcher reloading includes aligning one or more collars of a shelving system with a path of a canister and activating one or more rollers of the shelving system to translate the canister into the one or more collars. The method also includes coupling a first collar of the one or more collars to the canister and adjusting the one or more collars to align the canister with a path of a launcher cell. The method further includes translating the one or more collars into the path of the launcher cell to feed the canister into the launcher cell.
A rotor blade includes a spar with forward end, an aft end, and a substantially oval cross-section. The cross-section includes an upper portion tapering from a first thickness to a smaller, second thickness beginning between about 55% and about 65% of the distance to the aft end from the forward end and ending between about 65% and about 75% of the distance to the aft end measured from the forward end, and a lower portion tapering from a third thickness to a smaller, fourth thickness beginning between about 55% and about 65% of the distance to the aft end from the forward end and ending between about 65% and about 75% of the distance to the aft end measured from the forward end. The rotor blade further includes an upper blade skin, a lower blade skin, and a leading edge sheath.
LEO satellites of orbital planes are configured to communicate with at least one GEO satellite based at least on present line of sight. GEO satellites are configured to communicate with ground gateways and convert among uplink communications and optical communications of GEO-to-LEO optical links established with selected LEO satellites and comprising optical beams within a wavelength multiplexed arrangement individually assigned to corresponding LEO satellites in each orbital plane. Selected LEO satellites are configured to optically demultiplex a GEO-to-LEO optical link into local optical beams on optical fibers, direct a demultiplexed assigned optical beam of an incoming LEO optical link from a previous in-plane LEO satellite to an onboard destination with an optical splitter on a corresponding optical fiber, and multiplex the local optical beams on the optical fibers for an outgoing free space LEO optical link directed to a subsequent in-plane LEO satellite.
H04B 10/112 - Transmission dans la ligne de visée sur une distance étendue
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
H04Q 11/00 - Dispositifs de sélection pour systèmes multiplex
A bearing anti-creep interface having a drive shaft, a bearing race, and a hub. The drive shaft extends along a rotational axis. The bearing race has an inner surface press-fit onto the drive shaft and an axial end surface defining a bearing race interface surface. The hub has an inner surface rotationally coupled to the drive shaft and an axial end surface defining a hub interface surface. The hub interface surface is in contact with the bearing race interface surface to form an interlockingjoint. The interlocking joint is configured to transfer rotational creep force of the bearing race about the rotational axis and relative to the drive shaft into an axial pressure force applied to the hub in a direction parallel with the rotational axis.
F16C 19/26 - Paliers à contact de roulement pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement avec roulements à rouleaux essentiellement du même gabarit, disposés dans une ou plusieurs rangées circulaires, p. ex. roulements à aiguilles pour charges radiales principalement avec une seule rangée de rouleaux
A temporary fastener actuation tool includes a protrusion, multiple spring clips, and a bearing shaft. The protrusion includes a groove that matches a shape of an indentation of a temporary fastener. Each spring clip includes an end that is aligned with an end of the protrusion. The spring clips are configured to hold the indentation of the temporary fastener secure against the protrusion. The temporary fastener actuation tool further includes a first bearing that is coupled to the bearing shaft and is configured to contact a cylindrical body of the temporary fastener and hold the cylindrical body stationary. The temporary fastener actuation tool further includes a second bearing coupled to the bearing shaft that is configured to contact a stem of the temporary fastener and to rotate the stem. The temporary fastener actuation tool further includes a motor shaft coupled to the bearing shaft.
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 19/10 - Rivets creuxRivets en plusieurs morceaux fixés par action mécanique
86.
BROADBAND PHASED ARRAY WITH INTRA-ELEMENT MONOLITHS
An intra-element monolith has a plurality of impedance matching elements extending from a base. Shorting posts can be provided to couple the base to an inner portion of the respective impedance matching elements, each having a tapered section extending from a leg section spaced laterally from the base. Capacitive coupling structures can also be provided. The impedance matching elements are configured to define radiator, receiver or transmitter sites between similar, opposing impedance matching elements on adjacent instances of the monolithic element. The leg sections extending from a first adjacent pair of the impedance matching elements can be configured for coupling to a signal connector, and operable to be actively driven. The leg sections extending from a second adjacent pair of the impedance matching elements can be configured for coupling to ground, and operable to be excited by the opposing impedance matching elements.
H01Q 5/335 - Éléments rayonnants individuels ou couplés, chaque élément étant alimenté d’une façon non précisée utilisant des circuits ou des composants dont la réponse dépend de la fréquence, p. ex. des circuits bouchon ou des condensateurs au point d’alimentation, p. ex. aux fins d’adaptation d’impédance
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.
Automated Temporary Fastener Actuation Apparatus and System
A temporary fastener actuation tool includes a protrusion, multiple spring clips, and a bearing shaft. The protrusion includes a groove that matches a shape of an indentation of a temporary fastener. Each spring clip includes an end that is aligned with an end of the protrusion. The spring clips are configured to hold the indentation of the temporary fastener secure against the protrusion. The temporary fastener actuation tool further includes a first bearing that is coupled to the bearing shaft and is configured to contact a cylindrical body of the temporary fastener and rotate the cylindrical body of the temporary fastener in a first direction. The temporary fastener actuation tool further includes a second bearing coupled to the bearing shaft that is configured to contact a stem of the temporary fastener and to rotate the stem in a second direction. A motor shaft is coupled to the bearing shaft.
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 19/10 - Rivets creuxRivets en plusieurs morceaux fixés par action mécanique
88.
Wide angle phased array fed reflector for radio frequency antennas
Provided herein are various enhancements for radio frequency antennas and antenna arrangements. In one example, an apparatus comprises a reflector for radio frequency energy having a reflector surface comprising a paraboloid of revolution that establishes an inverted truncated conical shape with a concave nappe. The reflector surface is configured to interact with the radio frequency energy to direct at least a portion of the radio frequency energy towards a feed array mounted about a perimeter of the inverted truncated conical shape.
H01Q 9/28 - Éléments coniques, cylindriques, en cage, en ruban, en treillis ou éléments analogues ayant une surface de rayonnement étendueÉléments comportant deux surfaces coniques ayant le même axe et opposées par leurs sommets et alimentés par des lignes de transmission à deux conducteurs
H01Q 19/10 - 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
Provided herein are various enhanced assemblies and techniques for forming high-power radio frequency coaxial splitters. In one example, an apparatus includes an input coaxial port having a center conductor coupled to a first longitudinal end of a generally cylindrical conductor member formed along a longitudinal axis within a housing forming a cavity about the conductor member. Output coaxial ports are included having center conductors coupled to generally square output branches arrayed at a second longitudinal end about the conductor member in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A thermal shunt is included comprising a thermal connection between the housing and a recess formed into the conductor member along the longitudinal axis at the second longitudinal end.
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
H01R 13/6597 - Caractéristiques ou dispositions spécifiques de raccordement du blindage aux organes conducteurs l'organe conducteur étant un contact du connecteur
H01R 31/02 - Pièces intermédiaires pour la distribution d'énergie vers plusieurs circuits en parallèle, p. ex. fiche de dérivation
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable software to monitor, detect, and audit system data integrity compromises to determine how secure a system is against a cyber-attack, namely, software to maintain a computer system Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software to monitor, detect, and audit system data integrity compromises and determine how secure a system is against a cyber-attack, namely, software to maintain a computer system
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable software to monitor, detect, and audit system data integrity compromises to determine how secure a system is against a cyber-attack, namely, software to maintain a computer system Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software to monitor, detect, and audit system data integrity compromises and determine how secure a system is against a cyber-attack, namely, software to maintain a computer system
92.
GEOLOCATION METHOD FOR DETECTION AND TRACKING OF MANEUVERING EMITTERS
A method includes receiving, using radio frequency (RF) collectors, RF signals from a target object. The RF signals of target object may be converted to In-phase and Quadrature (I/Q) data. Navigation data of each RF collector may be determined and I/Q data of each of RF collectors are paired. Processing functions may be applied on paired I/Q data. Using paired I/Q data, one or more of time difference of arrival (TDOA) measurement data and frequency difference of arrival (FDOA) measurement data between each pair of the RF collectors are determined. One or more of TDOA measurement data, FDOA measurement data and navigation data of each RF collector are converted to message data. A trajectory of target object may be estimated based on confidence measure of one or more of TDOA and FDOA measurement data. Using estimated trajectory of target object for displaying on a display device of a computing device.
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
G01S 11/02 - Systèmes pour déterminer la distance ou la vitesse sans utiliser la réflexion ou la reradiation utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
G01S 19/39 - Détermination d'une solution de navigation au moyen des signaux émis par un système de positionnement satellitaire à radiophares le système de positionnement satellitaire à radiophares transmettant des messages horodatés, p. ex. GPS [Système de positionnement global], GLONASS [Système mondial de satellites de navigation] ou GALILEO
Provided herein are various enhancements for solar arrays and photovoltaic systems for spacecraft, vehicles, and other applications. In one example, an assembly includes a base layer having a generally circular shape and comprising a plurality of gores interspersed by radial folds. The assembly includes a photovoltaic array coupled to the gores, and a tensioning element configured to apply circumferential tension about a central node of the base layer. The assembly includes a structural element disposed about an outer perimeter of the base layer against which the circumferential tension is conveyed for deployment of the base layer from a stowed configuration into a deployed configuration.
Provided herein are various enhancements for antenna systems and directed radio frequency energy structures. In one example, an apparatus includes a baseplate, an antenna array comprising a plurality of Vivaldi antenna elements arranged about an axis perpendicular to the baseplate, and feed elements coupled to each of the Vivaldi antenna elements through the baseplate.
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
H01Q 13/08 - Terminaisons rayonnantes de lignes de transmission micro-ondes à deux conducteurs, p. ex. lignes coaxiales ou lignes micro-rayées
In one embodiment, systems and methods include an aircraft vehicle comprising a body, a first wing coupled to the body, and a second wing coupled to the body, wherein the second wing has a length greater than the first wing, wherein each of the first wing and the second wing comprises a plurality of segments, wherein the second wing comprises a wing pylon system. The wing pylon system comprises one of the plurality of segments of the second wing, a payload, and a pylon coupling the payload to the one of the plurality of segments, the pylon being disposed underneath the one of the plurality of segments, and the payload being disposed underneath the pylon. A center of lift and a center of gravity for the aircraft vehicle are aligned and each is offset from a central axis of the body.
B64C 3/26 - Construction, forme ou fixation des revêtements distincts, p. ex. panneaux
B64C 3/28 - Bords d'attaque ou de fuite fixés aux structures primaires, p. ex. formant des fentes fixes
B64U 101/60 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes
96.
Automated Pre-Weld Tube Cleaning Using Laser Ablation
A system includes a laser drive assembly and a computer system. The laser drive assembly includes a laser that emits a laser beam to clean an end of a tube, a first motor that changes an angle of the laser beam with respect to the end of the tube, a second motor that moves the laser laterally, and a third motor that rotates the laser drive assembly around the end of the tube. The computer system is configured to clean the end of the tube by operating the laser to emit the laser beam, adjusting the angle of the laser beam with respect to the end of the tube by operating the first motor, adjusting the distance between the laser and the end of the tube by operating the second motor, and rotating the laser drive assembly around the end of the tube by operating the third motor.
According to some embodiments, a method includes determining test predictions by performing an inference process using a checkpointed learning model and test vectors. The checkpointed learning model includes hyperparameters and weights. The method further includes determining an attribution map by performing one or more attribution processes using the test predictions and the test vectors. The method further includes determining a score for each particular hyperparameter by analyzing the attribution map using an association classifier. The method further includes determining, based on the analysis by the association classifier, whether each particular hyperparameter should be frozen or tuned again. The method further includes updating the hyperparameters and weights of the neural network when it is determined that at least one particular hyperparameter should be tuned again.
G06N 3/0985 - Optimisation d’hyperparamètresMeta-apprentissageApprendre à apprendre
G06V 10/776 - ValidationÉvaluation des performances
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
A system including an apparatus for determining the presence of ice on an external surface of a structure is provided. The apparatus includes a sensor that includes first and second parallel ink or paint conductive traces separated by a gap. The apparatus also includes a circuit configured to measure the impedance or change in impedance between the first and second parallel ink or paint conductive traces.
A capacitive quantum information engine that includes a first quantum anomalous Hall insulator (QAHI) having spin-up electrons propagating in a first direction. The first QAHI includes a first edge that contains first spin-momentum locked electron channels that prohibit backscattering of spin-down electrons. The engine includes a second QAHI having the spin- down electrons propagating in a second direction. The second QAHI includes a second edge that contains second spin-momentum locked electron channels that prohibit backscattering of the spin-up electrons. The first direction can be one of a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction.
G06N 10/40 - Réalisations ou architectures physiques de processeurs ou de composants quantiques pour la manipulation de qubits, p. ex. couplage ou commande de qubit
B82Y 10/00 - Nanotechnologie pour le traitement, le stockage ou la transmission d’informations, p. ex. calcul quantique ou logique à un électron
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Missiles in the nature of air vehicles capable of housing payloads in the nature of sensors, warheads, and decoys for launching air to air, air to ground, or ground to air Unmanned aircraft; drones
