Honeywell Patente

A self-locking mechanism for a removable component includes a base structure, at least one detent ball, a lock ring, and a detent button. The base structure has a detent ball recess, which has a detent ball disposed therein. The lock ring surrounds the base structure and rotates, relative to the base structure, between a locked position and an unlocked position. The detent button extends through lock ring, surrounds the base structure, and has an outer surface that engages the lock ring and the inner surface that has axial ball grooves and a radial ball groove formed therein. The detent button selectively rotates with the lock ring and translates, relative to the lock ring, between at least a first position, in which the detent ball is partially disposed within the axial ball groove, and a second position, in which the detent ball is partially disposed within the radial ball groove.

A LiDAR system comprises: laser source(s) to transmit laser light having first polarization toward measurement location(s); detector(s) to receive and determine intensity of backscattered light having second polarization from measurement location(s); polarization adjustment device(s) to control first polarization and thereby second polarization of backscattered light; polarization filtering device(s) to control third polarization of light received at detector(s); and processing circuitry to: identify positions of and determine orientation of detector(s) relative to Sun; determine fourth polarization of solar light received from Sun based on orientation; determine, based on fourth polarization: desired configuration for polarization adjustment device(s) to cause first polarization and fourth polarization to approach perpendicular; and desired configuration for polarization filtering device(s) to cause third polarization to approach parallel with second polarization; and control polarization adjustment device(s) and polarization filtering device(s) to desired configurations to maximize transmission of backscattered light and minimize transmission of solar light to detector(s).

A method includes receiving data of an automation index factoring non-real time feasibility factors and including individual tasks to operate a vehicle and assignments of the individual tasks each to one of multiple available automation levels. Each automation level is associated with a different involvement of a user to perform the individual task to operate the vehicle. The method includes generating a first checklist of the tasks including factoring vehicle real-time context factors including a current state of the vehicle, a workload of at least one vehicle operator, a current phase of a mission of the vehicle, and an environment near the vehicle or to be near the vehicle. The method includes displaying the first checklist and at least one graphical user interface (GUI), and providing options of selectable automation levels including fully automated, semi-automated, and manual to be selected by a vehicle operator for tasks on the first checklist.

A system and method includes receiving message instructions to operate a vehicle and originating externally from the vehicle, and generating message instruction tasks to be performed to operate the vehicle and by using the message instructions. The method also includes generating operational tasks to be performed to operate the vehicle originating from other than the message instructions, and determining a workload of at least one vehicle operator of the vehicle comprising factoring characteristics of the message instruction tasks or operational tasks or both to be performed. The method includes generating at least one task list and depends on the workload of the vehicle operator. Each task list provides one or more message instruction tasks and one or more operational tasks. The method includes transmitting data of at least one of the task lists from the vehicle to a location remote from the vehicle receive a responding task message.

A system comprises a controller onboard a vehicle, and including a processor and memory. Onboard optical sensors communicate with the processor, and include look-forward and look-down optical sensors. An onboard bidirectional radio communicates with the processor and receives ATC clearance information. The processor hosts data processing modules comprising an ATC clearance processing module that receives the clearance information from the radio; an image processing module that receives image data from the optical sensors, the image processing module configured to provide object detection and image interpretation functions; a noncompliance determination module in communication with the image processing module, and operative to produce an alert signal upon determining a noncompliance event; and an alert generation module that receives the alert signal from the noncompliance determination module, the alert generation module configured to output a visual or audio alert. A database stores translated clearances, and communicates with the noncompliance determination module.

An aircraft monitoring and control system includes a plurality of actuator controllers and a plurality of accelerometer. Each actuator controller is configured to receive actuator position control commands from at least one flight control computer and to supply accelerometer data it receives to the at least one flight control computer. Each actuator controller is further configured, in response to the actuator position control commands, to generate and supply actuator commands. Each accelerometer is associated with a different one of the actuator controllers. Each accelerometer is configured to sense vibrations and supply the accelerometer data, indicative of the sensed vibrations, to its associated actuator controller.

A computer-implemented method for providing feedback notifications to a pilot in an aircraft includes: receiving an input command from a pilot of an aircraft; generating a feedback notification comprising the input command; and rendering the feedback notification in the aircraft.

A resettable mechanical disconnect (100) comprises: first and second shafts (102, 104) having coupling features to engage each other such that first and second shafts rotate together around first axis; axial surface of ramp (202) increasing in height around outer surface (200) of second shaft around first axis; pawl (108) and spring (116) to rotate toward radial surface of ramp of second shaft; movable pin (118) to retain pawl (108) in place away from ramp when extended; control mechanism (120) to retract movable pin; when control mechanism causes movable pin to retract, spring causes pawl to rotate about second axis to contact radial surface of ramp; pawl applies pressure against ramp as it rotates and pressure of pawl against increase in height of axial surface of ramp causes second shaft to move away from first shaft axially along first axis such that coupling features shafts disengage to cause first shaft and second shaft to no longer rotate together.

A method and system for determining estimated energy savings from an ON/OFF schedule of a connected power system. The system includes smart sockets with measurement units and ON/OFF switches connected to appliances in a building. A controller enters a baseline energy mode for a predetermined time period where all smart sockets switches remain ON while monitoring energy usage. The controller determines an estimated energy savings of the ON/OFF schedule based on the baseline energy usage and the OFF periods of the ON/OFF schedule.

Techniques are disclosed that enable a circuit to perform one or both of: splitting a first RF signal into a second RF signal and a third RF signal in response to one or more RF switches having a first on-off configuration and a phase shifter applying a first phase shift, wherein the second RF signal and the third RF signal are substantially equal in power, wherein the second RF signal is routed to a first output port, and wherein the third RF signal is routed to a second output port; and passing the first RF signal to the second output port in response to the one or more RF switches having a second on-off configuration and the phase shifter applying a second phase shift, wherein the first on-off configuration is different than the second on-off configuration and the first phase shift is different than the second phase shift.

A cause and effect programming model for fire control panels (102) is described herein. An example fire control panel (102) includes a memory (106), and a processor (104) configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to receive information associated with a fire event occurring in a facility, detect a pattern in the received information associated with the fire event, and adjust an output of the fire control panel (102) during the fire event based on the detected pattern in the received information associated with the fire event.

SHROUD SYSTEM WITH TWO-STAGE SPRING AND RETAINER SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE SHROUD A shroud system (150) for a gas turbine engine. The shroud system includes a support structure (204) defining two stages. One shroud is disposed at one stage and another shroud is disposed at the other stage. A retention and positioning assembly (222) is disposed on the support structure and positions and holds both shrouds relative to the support structure. A load transfer pin (232, 234) is located radially outward from each of the shrouds. A spring (230) is coupled to the support structure and engages both load transfer pins. The spring applies forces on the load transfer pins toward their respective shroud. A retainer is coupled with the support structure and extends over both stages.

Embodiments of the disclosure provide for improving electronically steerable antenna configurations. In the context of an antenna, the antenna includes a diplexer comprising a first port connected to a transceiver path configured to operate in a first mode of operation corresponding to a first set of frequencies and a second port connected to a receiver path configured to operate in a second mode of operation corresponding to a second set of frequencies. The antenna further includes a set of switches configured to manage operation between modes of operation. The transceiver path comprises a switching matrix operably connected to a set of transmitters configured for (i) transmitting signals via a first network, (ii) receiving signals via the first network, and (iii) transmitting signals via a second network. The receiver path comprises a receiver configured for receiving signals via the second network.

Examples of the present application provide pressure sensor calibration valves for improving zeroing calibration of pressure sensors. For example, an example pressure sensor calibration valve includes a valve body having a vent port, a rotatable handle connected to a pinion gear positioned in the valve body, and a sealing component connected to a linear rack that engages with the pinion gear. When the rotatable handle is at a sensing position, the sealing component is biased to seal a vent port opening of the vent port. When the rotatable handle is rotated from the sensing position to a venting position, the sealing component is displaced away from the vent port, and an electrical signal is triggered to initiate the zeroing calibration of the pressure sensor.

Systems and methods are provided for producing and machining an article produced by an additive manufacturing process. The systems include a tool, a fluid supply device configured to supply an electrolyte fluid through the tool to be dispensed adjacent thereto, a power supply device configured to provide a voltage to a circuit that includes the tool, the electrolyte fluid, and interior supports of the article, and a movement device configured to move the tool through an internal channel of the article. The tool, the fluid supply device, the power supply device, and the movement device are configured to operate, in combination, to perform an electrochemical machining (ECM) process to remove the interior supports when in sufficient proximity to the tool with the electrolyte fluid therebetween.

A window cleaning system for the optical head of an optical air-data sensor is provided. The window cleaning system includes a cover, an actuator, and a controller. The cover is configured to selectively cover the window of the optical head of the optical air-data sensor. The actuator is configured to move the cover to selectively cover and uncover the window. The controller controls the actuator. The controller is configured to selectively position the cover to cover the window when the window is being cleaned.

Traffic aircraft data including an aircraft identifier and a traffic aircraft location is received for a plurality of traffic aircraft. A traffic aircraft display including graphical representations of an aircraft at an aircraft location, the plurality of traffic aircraft at the associated traffic aircraft locations, and a preview element is generated for display on a display device. Clearance messages including the aircraft identifier, a time stamp, and clearance data associated with the traffic aircraft is received and stored in a traffic aircraft clearance table. Upon selection of a traffic aircraft and the preview element from the traffic aircraft display, clearance data corresponding to the aircraft identifier associated with the selected aircraft having a first time-stamp and a second time-stamp is retrieved from the traffic clearance table. The traffic aircraft display is regenerated to include the clearance data as a tag associated with the graphical representation of the selected traffic aircraft.

An optical air-data sensor window cleaning system is provided. At least one cleaning supply nozzle is configured to direct a cleaning solution on an outside surface of a window of the optical head of an optical air data sensor. At least one fluid pump is in fluid communication with the at least one cleaning supply nozzle. At least one drying nozzle is configured to direct an air flow on the outside surface of the window to the optical head of the optical air data sensor. At least one pneumatic pump in pneumatic communication with the at least one drying nozzle. A monitoring system is configured to sense the condition of the window. At least one controller is configured to control operations of the at least one fluid pump and the at least one pneumatic pump based on an output of the monitoring system.

A brake heat shield may include a heat shield body and at least one louver. The at least one louver may include a louver opening defined by the heat shield body and a louver body extending from the heat shield body. An assembly may include the brake heat shield between a brake piston housing and a brake stack. A technique may include additively depositing the heat-resistant material to form the brake heat shield.

A system to cover a window to an optical head of an optical air data system is provided. The system includes a cover, actuator, and controller. The cover includes an inside surface that is configured to at least direct reflected light beams to a desired location of the optical head. The cover is configured to selectively cover the window to the optical head to the optical air data system. The actuator is engaged to move the cover to selectively cover and uncover the window. The controller controls the actuator. The controller is configured to selectively position the cover to cover at least part of the window during one of a calibration of the optical air data system as well as when a vehicle that includes the optical head is within a safety concern zone.

Systems and methods for robust GNSS spoofing detection are described herein. In certain embodiments, a system includes multiple global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers. A system also includes circuitry configured to receive GNSS data from the multiple GNSS receivers, wherein the circuitry is configured to perform multiple spoofing sub-monitor processes for at least two GNSS receivers in the multiple GNSS receivers using information received from the multiple GNSS receivers. The circuitry is further configured to determine whether a GNSS receiver in the multiple GNSS receivers is receiving a spoofed GNSS signal based on a combination of outputs from the multiple spoofing sub-monitor processes.

Techniques are provided for reducing variation of a difference between a frequency of a sense mode and a frequency of a drive mode in a split mode microelectromechanical system (MEMS) gyroscope. Circuitry monitors each such frequencies. In response to such frequencies, the circuitry injects a control signal, into one or more quadrature force rebalance combs of a proof mass system of the MEMS gyroscope, to facilitate such variation reduction.

A system comprises a processor hosting a program module including a laser temperature control algorithm; a laser device in communication with the processor, and operative to emit a laser beam; and a laser heating/cooling unit coupled to the laser device, and in communication with the processor. At least one first temperature sensor communicates with the processor, and is configured to measure a temperature of the laser device. Optionally, one or more second temperature sensors communicate with the processor and are configured to measure a temperature of the laser heating/cooling unit. At least one third temperature sensor communicates with the processor, and is configured to measure a temperature of an ambient environment external to the laser device. The laser temperature control algorithm is operative to perform a warm-up process during a start-up of the laser device, and a cooling process during operation of the laser device.

Devices, methods, and systems for event monitoring and detection device testing are described herein. One device includes a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to operate a sensor of the event monitoring and detection device at a first sensitivity level, operate the sensor of the event monitoring and detection device at a second sensitivity level, and return the sensor of the event monitoring and detection device to the first sensitivity level.

Examples techniques to manage workflow executed by product recall management system PRMS are described. Correlation information associated with a first step of the workflow for recall of a product is retrieved. The first step comprises first action item to be executed by a first user and correlation information identifies second action item, associated with a second step of workflow, initiation of execution of which depends upon completion of execution of first action item. A visual indicator depicting logical association of pendency of second action item with pendency of first action item is presented to first user based on correlation information. Status of first and second step is determined based on execution of respective action items. If status of first step is pending, a schedule for completion of execution of first action item is generated based on scheduled date of completion of recall and depicted to first user through visual indicator.

Heat resistant systems provide a self-activating insulative solution. A seal system (18) includes a case defining a joining line where two sections (70, 72) of the case join together. The case envelops an internal space (90) and separates the internal space from an external space. A seal (84) is disposed at the joining line (68) and a case extension (66) defines a cavity (116) on an outside of the seal. The case extension has an opening (114; 126; 128) that extends between the cavity and the external space. A lining (130) of a heat responsive material is provided in the case extension. The material expands to an activated state when exposed to heat above a threshold temperature and passes through the opening encapsulating the case extension and insulating the seal from the external space.

A bleed system including control circuitry and one or more jet pump assemblies. The control circuitry is configured to receive a signal indicative of a fluid parameter in the bleed system and cause the one or more jet pump assemblies to alter a mixing ratio of a higher pressure gas and a lower pressure gas based on the signal. The one or more jet pump assemblies are configured to combine the lower pressure gas and the higher pressure gas to generate a supply gas. The one or more jet pump assemblies are configured to provide the supply gas to one or more gas loads in the bleed system. In examples, the control circuitry is configured to establish a system setpoint for the fluid parameter based on an operating status of the one or more gas loads.

Example pressure sensing apparatuses are provided. For example, an example pressure sensing apparatus may include a spacer and a sensing die. As an example, the spacer is secured between a header and a diaphragm while the sensing die is attached to the header. In such an example, a spacer opening extends through the spacer and the sensing die is positioned in the spacer opening.

Techniques are disclosed for shielding a device or a region external to the device from fire or heat generated by one or more batteries. For example, such shielding may prevent the device or the region from exposure to temperatures more than a first threshold level. Optionally, thermal insulating material can be disposed on or around portions of the device, including each battery. Optionally, different techniques may be combined.

A method and system for managing increases in electrical loads in an aircraft engine has been developed. First, demand for an increased electrical load for an electrical generator of the aircraft engine is detected. Notification of the demand for the increased electrical load is transmitted to the aircraft engine full authority digital engine control system (FADEC). The FADEC calculates the necessary power management adjustments to maintain aircraft engine turbine temperature and adjustments to the compressor variable vane and surge bleed valve schedules. The FADEC then commands the adjustment in the aircraft engine power setting parameter, compressor variable vane position, and surge bleed valve position.

Turbine components having cooling slots and methods of producing the same are provided. The turbine components include an airfoil (144) having a pressure side and a suction side (156,158), passages within the airfoil, and slots (160) open to the pressure side adjacent the trailing edge (147). The slots are in fluidic communication with the passages and configured to discharge a cooling fluid therefrom. The slots are defined by a slot upper side wall, a slot lower side wall, a pressure side surface, and a slot bottom. The pressure side surface includes a pressure side upper wall fillet coupled to the slot upper side wall and a pressure side lower wall fillet coupled to the slot lower side wall. Edges of the pressure side upper and lower wall fillets have a combined dimension equal to or greater than 30 percent of a total dimension of the pressure side surface.

Devices, systems, and methods for generating a safety score for a facility are described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to receive building equipment inputs from a number of devices of an event system in a facility, determine a status of the number of devices based on the received building equipment inputs, and generate a safety score based on the determined status of the number of devices.

Embodiments of the disclosure provide for improving operating procedure compliance management. In the context of a method, the method includes receiving a video feed of passengers boarding a vehicle; executing facial recognition with respect to captured frames of the video feed to identify passengers; associating the identified passengers with vehicle seats based on a set of assigned location information; obtaining passenger data for the vehicle from sensors for corresponding passengers; determining whether the passenger data satisfies an adherence condition stored in a data store; identifying sensor which does not comply with the adherence condition and a corresponding passenger associated with the sensor based on the set of assigned location information; and transmitting a subject frame of the received video feed depicting the corresponding passenger associated with the at least one sensor.

A video recording system and method for archiving surveillance videos from multiple cameras includes storing video clips in files on a storage medium. The system segments incoming videos into time-ordered clips and stores them in a hierarchical directory structure organized by camera and time period. When storage capacity reaches a threshold, the system identifies older video clips based on age or retention policies, designates their files as recycled files, and moves the recycled files to a recycle directory. As new video clips are captured, they are stored in the recycled files rather than deleting the old files and creating new files. The system supports different retention periods for different cameras.

Systems and methods are provided for promoting accurate data entry into flight systems during flight of an aircraft. The systems include a communication system configured to receive external information including user enterable information from at least one external source separate from the aircraft, an audio system configured to broadcast audible messages, and a controller configured to, by one or more processors, extract the user enterable information from the external information, generate and store expected data indicative of the user enterable information and an association with one or more avionics through which a user is able to input the user enterable information, detect a user interface interaction wherein the user is inputting information via the one or more avionics, and read aloud, via the audio system, the user enterable information in response to detecting the user interface interaction.

The apparatus and method guides a web (120) of material to move in a first direction and a second direction. Sensor signals are transmitted from a source module (210) slidably attached to a first rail (220b) and located at an angle to and between the web (120) of material moving in the first direction and the second direction. First and second receiver modules (212, 214) are each slidably attached to second and third rails (220a, 220c) positioned in alignment with the first rail (220b). The sensor module (210) cooperates with the first receiver module (212) to slidably travel along the first and second rails to capture measurements associated with the web (120) of material in the first direction and the sensor module (210) cooperates with the second receiver module (214) to slidably travel along the first and third rails to capture measurements associated with the web (120) of material in the second direction.

Devices, systems, and methods for distributed logic operations for building automation systems are described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a building automation system, comprising a mobile device and a plurality of system devices installed in a building and configured to operate according to a set of logic operations, wherein the plurality of system devices includes a plurality of input devices and a plurality of output devices, wherein the plurality of system devices form a wireless mesh network, and wherein each of the plurality of system devices stores the set of logic operations.

Devices (102, 106, 302, 306), methods (210), and systems (100) for designing a fire alarm system are described herein. An example device (106, 306) is configured to receive information about a facility (212), determine a type of the facility based on the received information, determine a type of control panel (218) to include in a fire alarm system of the facility based on the determined type of the facility, retrieve information about fire alarm systems of additional facilities (216) that are a same type of facility as the determined type of the facility, determine, based on the received information about the facility and the retrieved information about the fire alarm systems of the additional facilities, information about fire sensing devices (220) to include in the fire alarm system of the facility, and provide, to a user, the determined type of control panel and the determined information about the fire sensing devices to include in the fire alarm system of the facility.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods relate generally to multi-constellation satellite communication terminal antennas, particularly to antenna arrays for vehicles. Such antenna arrays may be configured to support multi-band, multi-constellation operations in one terminal. For example, an antenna array may comprise a receive antenna and a transmit antenna, where both antennas are configured to communicate via a first frequency band and a second frequency band. Example embodiments provide for antenna arrays configured to support interelement spacing, interlaced elements, transmit/receive isolation, and/or simultaneous transmission and reception operations.

Techniques are provided for symmetrically positioning lines of sights of a pair of emitting optics and receiving optics on and/or in a surface of a body of a vehicle. Such symmetrical positioning aides in determining whether at least one measured free stream air velocity is in error. Upon determining that at least one measured free stream air velocity is in error, then a velocity correction factor for each measured free stream air velocity determined to be in error is determined and/or an alert about each error is transmitted to an operator of the vehicle and/or to at least one other system.