Smart hatch autonomous actuation systems for hatches windows and doors
OwnerJames Stranger, Brittany Stoneinventors
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Abstract
Systems and methods described in this application are directed to hatch lid actuation systems. Actuation systems of the inventive subject matter are configured to effect the opening and closing of lids that are hingedly coupled with an opening. An embodiment featuring a rotational actuator, e.g., a motor, as well as an embodiment featuring a linear actuator are described. Embodiments having rotational actuators can additionally feature a gearbox. Embodiments of the inventive subject matter can also include sensor packages that can determine various hatch lid conditions (e.g., whether a lid is open, closed, wet, etc.).
Claims12
A lid actuation system comprising:
- an actuation subsystem having a motor, a gearbox coupled with the motor, a first linkage fixedly coupled with an output from the gearbox, and a second linkage coupled with the first linkage by a pin joint;
- wherein the actuation subsystem is configured to couple with a base;
- a lid subsystem having a lid bracket coupled with the second linkage by a second pin joint;
- wherein the lid bracket is configured to couple with a lid that is hingedly coupled with the base;
- wherein the lid comprises a surface that is sized and dimensioned to cover an opening;
- wherein the lid bracket couples with the surface of the lid and a sensor package couples with the lid bracket on an exterior side of the surface of the lid, where the lid bracket and the sensor package are co-located on the surface of the lid;
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- wherein an axis of rotation of the output from the gearbox is parallel to an axis of rotation of the lid.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.