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.).
Claims20
A lid actuation system comprising:
- an actuation subsystem having a motor, a first linkage fixedly coupled with an output from the motor, 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, and the lid is hingedly coupled with the base;
- wherein the lid comprises a surface that is sized and dimensioned to cover an opening in the base;
- wherein the lid bracket couples with an interior surface of the lid;
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- wherein an axis of rotation of the output from the motor is parallel to an axis of rotation of the lid.
A lid actuation system comprising:
- an actuation subsystem having a first linkage and a second linkage, wherein the second linkage is 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, and the lid is hingedly coupled with the base;
- wherein the lid comprises a surface that is sized and dimensioned to cover an opening in the base;
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- wherein the lid bracket couples with an interior surface of the lid.
A lid actuation system comprising:
- a first linkage and a second linkage, wherein the second linkage is coupled with the first linkage by a pin joint;
- wherein the first linkage couples with a base;
- wherein the second linkage couples to a lid bracket;
- wherein the lid bracket is configured to couple with a lid that is hingedly coupled with the base;
- wherein the lid is sized and dimensioned to cover an opening in the base;
- wherein the lid creates an interior space when fit over the opening that is formed at least in part by the base;
- wherein the first linkage couples to the base in the interior space;
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- wherein the lid bracket couples with an interior surface of the lid.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.