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.).
Claims25
A lid actuation system comprising:
- an actuation subsystem having a motor, a gearbox coupled with the motor, a lever arm coupled with the gearbox, and a linkage coupled with the lever arm;
- wherein the actuation subsystem is configured to couple with a base;
- a lid subsystem having a lid bracket coupled with the linkage;
- and
- wherein the lid bracket is configured to couple with the lid that is hingedly coupled with the base.
A lid actuation system comprising:
- an actuation subsystem having a lever arm coupled with a linkage, a linkage coupled with a lid bracket configured to couple with the lid, and a linear actuator coupled to the lever arm at a first end and coupled to the linkage at a second end;
- wherein the actuation subsystem is configured to couple with a base;
- a lid subsystem having a lid bracket coupled with the linkage;
- and
- wherein the lid bracket is configured to couple with the lid that is hingedly coupled with the base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.