IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0531298
(2008-03-12)
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등록번호 |
US-8827189
(2014-09-09)
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우선권정보 |
NZ-553838 (2007-03-14) |
국제출원번호 |
PCT/NZ2008/000050
(2008-03-12)
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§371/§102 date |
20100301
(20100301)
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국제공개번호 |
WO2008/111859
(2008-09-18)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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The invention provides an actuator apparatus which may be used to adjust flow of fluid or air in conjunction with a rack and pinion system. The device is able to rotate both vertically and horizontally via a mechanism that transforms axial movement into rotary movement. The device is useful in a ran
The invention provides an actuator apparatus which may be used to adjust flow of fluid or air in conjunction with a rack and pinion system. The device is able to rotate both vertically and horizontally via a mechanism that transforms axial movement into rotary movement. The device is useful in a range of circumstances where required specific and controllable rotary motion is required.
대표청구항
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1. A system for manipulating a fluid cannon, the system comprising: (a) a base element comprising a first hollow conduit formed therethrough, said first conduit further comprising a first end and a second end, said first end adapted to be connected to a source of fluid;(b) a rotatable body mounted t
1. A system for manipulating a fluid cannon, the system comprising: (a) a base element comprising a first hollow conduit formed therethrough, said first conduit further comprising a first end and a second end, said first end adapted to be connected to a source of fluid;(b) a rotatable body mounted to the base element, the rotatable body comprising a second hollow conduit formed through it, the second conduit further comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the second conduit communicating with the second end of the first hollow conduit, the rotatable body capable of rotation about a horizontal axis through an infinite arc;(c) a discharge elbow rotatably mounted to the rotatable body, the discharge elbow comprising a third hollow conduit formed through it, the third conduit further comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the third conduit communicating with the second end of the second conduit to form a continuous flow path from the first hollow conduit to the third hollow conduit, the second end of the third conduit terminating at a discharge opening which directs discharge of the fluid in a desired direction;(d) a horizontal drive apparatus operably engaged with the rotatable body, the horizontal drive apparatus being operable to rotate the rotatable body in response to control signals, the horizontal drive apparatus comprising a first inlet port for receiving hydraulic oil or air, a first piston located within a first cylinder in communication with the first inlet port, a first rack having a plurality of teeth, the first rack being in operative engagement with the first piston, the horizontal drive apparatus further comprising a first pinion having a plurality of teeth that mesh with the teeth of the first rack so that linear movement of the first piston, as a result of pressure from hydraulic oil or air via the first inlet port, translates to linear movement of the first rack and rotational movement of the first pinion, and wherein the first pinion is in operable engagement with the rotatable body for rotating the rotatable body about a horizontal plane when the first pinion is rotated;(e) a vertical drive apparatus operably engaged with the discharge elbow, the vertical drive apparatus comprising a second inlet port for receiving hydraulic oil or air, a second piston located within a second cylinder in communication with the second inlet port, a second rack having a plurality of teeth, the second rack being in operative engagement with the second piston, the vertical drive apparatus further comprising a second pinion having a plurality of teeth that mesh with the teeth of the second rack so that linear movement of the second piston, as a result of pressure from hydraulic oil or air via the second inlet port, translates to linear movement of the second rack and rotational movement of the second pinion, and wherein the second pinion is in operable engagement with the discharge elbow for rotating the discharge elbow about a vertical plane when the second pinion is rotated; and(f) a first needle valve in fluid communication with the first cylinder to meter fluid on either side of the first piston to dampen a first piston movement. 2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a first actuator apparatus including a first drive train that transforms axial movement into a rotary output. 3. The system according to claim 2 further comprising a second actuator apparatus including a second drive train that transforms axial movement into a rotary output. 4. The system of claim 2, wherein the first drive train comprises a rack and pinion mechanism and a cylinder and reduction set. 5. The system according to claim 4, wherein the cylinder and reduction set is made from steel and brass components. 6. The system accordingly to claim 4 or 5, wherein the cannon includes a base attached to a fixed surface and the cannon rotates horizontally on the base. 7. The system according to claim 6, wherein the cannon is further configured to rotate vertically. 8. The system according to claim 7, further comprising a first tubular body and a second tubular body, wherein the first tubular body is configured to bend at an angle of 180 degrees and is affixed to the second tubular body which rotates vertically to thus control the direction of aim of a fluid from the cannon. 9. The system according to claim 8, in which the horizontal and vertical rotations of the cannon are powered either hydraulically or pneumatically via adjustable flow cylinders through a use of the first rack and first pinion or the second rack and second pinion. 10. The system according to claim 9, wherein the first actuator apparatus is operable by an electronic joystick which actuates a solenoid valve to direct oil or air to at least one of the adjustable flow cylinders to provide the rotary output. 11. The system according to claim 2 or 4, wherein the first actuator apparatus is pneumatically or hydraulically powered. 12. The system according to claim 2, 4 or 5, wherein the first actuator apparatus includes an integral control valve to allow for flow adjustment of a fluid from the cannon. 13. The system according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the horizontal drive apparatus or the vertical drive apparatus includes the first actuator apparatus. 14. The system of claim 1, wherein the discharge elbow is capable of rotation about a horizontal axis through an arc of 280 degrees. 15. The system according to claim 1 or 14, in which the horizontal drive apparatus and the vertical drive apparatus are pneumatically or hydraulically powered. 16. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first cylinder, the second cylinder, or both the first and the second cylinders comprise corrosion resistant stainless steel and brass components. 17. The system according to claim 1, in which the the vertical drive apparatus further includes an integral control valve to allow for flow adjustment of the fluid from the discharge opening. 18. The system according to claim 17, wherein the horizontal and vertical rotations of the rotatable body and discharge elbow respectively are powered hydraulically. 19. The system according to claim 18, operable by an electric joystick which actuates a solenoid valve to direct oil to the first piston, the second piston, or both the first and the second piston to provide the rotational movement of the first or second pinion. 20. The system according to claim 17, wherein the horizontal and vertical rotations of the rotatable body and discharge elbow respectively are powered pneumatically. 21. The system according to claim 20, operable by an electric joystick which actuates a solenoid valve to direct air to the first piston, the second piston, or both the first and the second piston to provide the rotational movement of the first or second pinion. 22. The system according to claim 17, further comprising a second needle valve in fluid communication with the second cylinder to meter fluid on either side of the piston to dampen a second piston movement. 23. The system according to claim 1, wherein the source of fluid is water.
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