Patents by Inventor Faycal Namoun
Faycal Namoun has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10508934Abstract: A device comprises a fixed element, a mobile element, a physical measurement sensor secured to the mobile element and a link allowing a transmission of information between the sensor and the fixed element, the sensor generating a primary signal representative of the physical measurement. The device further comprises a converter of the primary signal into a light signal. The converter is secured to the mobile element. The link is an optical path. The light signal is propagated freely between the fixed element and the mobile element along the optical path. The sensor comprises a power supply module receiving energy from the fixed element without contact.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: BIAInventor: Fayçal Namoun
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Patent number: 10377036Abstract: A motorized articulated module comprises two elements that move with respect to one another, a linear actuator permitting motorization of the module and comprising a body and a stem able to move in translation with respect to the body along an axis, the body of the actuator connected to the elements by a connection having at least one degree of freedom in rotation, and two articulated rods associated with the actuator, connected to the stem of the actuator by a connection having one degree of freedom in rotation, the first articulated rod connected to the first element by a connection having at least one degree of freedom in rotation, the second articulated rod connected to the second element by a connection having at least one degree of freedom in rotation. An articulation comprising multiple modules and an exoskeleton comprising multiple articulations are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: ASSISTIVE ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Fayçal Namoun, Ramzi Sellaouti, Laurent Pistiaux
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Publication number: 20180172482Abstract: A device comprises a fixed element, a mobile element, a physical measurement sensor secured to the mobile element and a link allowing a transmission of information between the sensor and the fixed element, the sensor generating a primary signal representative of the physical measurement. The device further comprises a converter of the primary signal into a light signal. The converter is secured to the mobile element. The link is an optical path. The light signal is propagated freely between the fixed element and the mobile element along the optical path. The sensor comprises a power supply module receiving energy from the fixed element without contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Fayçal NAMOUN
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Publication number: 20170080559Abstract: A motorized articulated module comprises two elements that move with respect to one another, a linear actuator permitting motorization of the module and comprising a body and a stem able to move in translation with respect to the body along an axis, the body of the actuator connected to the elements by a connection having at least one degree of freedom in rotation, and two articulated rods associated with the actuator, connected to the stem of the actuator by a connection having one degree of freedom in rotation, the first articulated rod connected to the first element by a connection having at least one degree of freedom in rotation, the second articulated rod connected to the second element by a connection having at least one degree of freedom in rotation. An articulation comprising multiple modules and an exoskeleton comprising multiple articulations are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2014Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Fayçal NAMOUN, Ramzi SELLAOUTI, Laurent PISTIAUX
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Patent number: 9327785Abstract: The invention relates to a humanoid robot comprising two elements connected by a spherical joint with three degrees of freedom in rotation, the joint being moved by three actuators each acting in one of the three degrees of freedom. The invention is of particular use in the production of humanoid robots coming as close as possible to the human anatomy. According to the invention, the first and the second of the actuators act in parallel and the third of the actuators acts in series with the first and the second of the actuators.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: BIAInventors: Samer Alfayad, Fathi Ben Ouezdou, Fayçal Namoun
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Patent number: 8875594Abstract: A humanoid robot includes a spherical joint with three degrees of freedom in rotation about three axes, the spherical joint connecting a first element and a second element of the robot, and three actuators for moving the spherical joint. The three actuators include a first actuator coupled to the first element, a second actuator coupled to the second element and the first actuator, and a third actuator coupled to the second element and the first actuator. The second actuator and the third actuator act in parallel and coupled together. The first actuator acts in series with the second actuator and the third actuator about a first axis of the three axes. An angular range of movement about the first axis is greater than an angular range of movement about either a second axis or a third axis of the three axes.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: BIAInventors: Samer Alfayad, Fathi Ben Ouezdou, Fayçal Namoun
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Patent number: 8734123Abstract: A converter for converting mechanical energy into hydraulic energy and a robot implementing the converter are disclosed. The converter includes a shaft rotated about a first axis relative to a casing, a hub defining a bore about a second axis, the shaft rotating in the bore. The first axis is parallel to the second axis, and a distance between the first axis and second axis defines an eccentricity. At least two pistons are movably disposed in radial housings of the shaft with the at least two pistons bearing against the bore. Movement of the pistons feed a hydraulic fluid into one of two annular grooves of the casing arranged in an arc of a circle about the first axis, and the hub is configured to translate along a third axis to modify the value of the eccentricity between two extreme values.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: BIAInventors: Samer Alfayad, Fathi Ben Ouezdou, Fayçal Namoun
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Patent number: 8495927Abstract: A hexapod platform and a jack that can be used in the hexapod platform are provided. The jack includes a body, a piston capable of translational movement with respect to the body and a rod connected to the piston to follow its translational movement and by means of which the jack applies load. The rod is connected to the piston by means of a ball joint. The hexapod platform comprises six jacks according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: BIAInventors: Fayçal Namoun, Ramzi Sellaouti, Fathi Ben Ouezdou
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Patent number: 8403081Abstract: A foot for a humanoid robot includes a sole having an upright secured thereto, toes, a motorized connection, independent of the ankle, in rotation between the sole and the toes, wherein the toes are able to move on an angular travel about an axis of the connection, an actuator formed of a linear jack coupled to the upright and the toes, allowing the connection to be motorized, and means for controlling the actuator in a standalone manner. The foot is of particular utility in the production of humanoid robots coming as close as possible to the human morphology.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: BIAInventors: Samer Alfayad, Fathi Ben Ouezdou, Fayçal Namoun
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Publication number: 20110247446Abstract: A hexapod platform and a jack that can be used in the hexapod platform are provided. The jack includes a body, a piston capable of translational movement with respect to the body and a rod connected to the piston to follow its translational movement and by means of which the jack applies load. The rod is connected to the piston by means of a ball joint. The hexapod platform comprises six jacks according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: BIAInventors: Fayçal Namoun, Ramzi Sellaouti, Fathi Ben Ouezdou
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Publication number: 20110186362Abstract: The invention relates to a foot and a humanoid robot having the foot. The invention is of particular utility in the production of humanoid robots coming as close as possible to the human morphology. According to the invention, the foot includes: a sole, toes, a motorized connection, independent of the ankle, in rotation between the sole and the toes, the toes being able to move on an angular travel about an axis of the connection, an actuator allowing the connection to be motorized, and means for controlling the actuator in a standalone manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: BIAInventors: Samer Alfayad, Fathi Ben Ouezdou, Faycal Namoun
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Publication number: 20110185837Abstract: The invention relates to a humanoid robot using a spherical joint with coupled actuators and a method using the spherical articulation. The invention is of particular utility in the production of humanoid robots coming closest to human anthropomorphism. The joint connects two elements of the robot. The joint is moved by three actuators of which a first joint and a second joint act in parallel and are coupled together, and of which a third actuator acts in series with the first two actuators about an axis. According to the invention, the axis of the third actuator is the axis of which the angular range of movement must be the greatest in order to come close to human anthropomorphism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: BIAInventors: Samer Alfayad, Fathi Ben Ouezdou, Faycal Namoun
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Publication number: 20110147103Abstract: The invention relates to a humanoid robot comprising two elements connected by a spherical joint with three degrees of freedom in rotation, the joint being moved by three actuators each acting in one of the three degrees of freedom. The invention is of particular use in the production of humanoid robots coming as close as possible to the human anatomy. According to the invention, the first and the second of the actuators act in parallel and the third of the actuators acts in series with the first and the second of the actuators.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: BIAInventors: Samer Alfayad, Fathi Ben Ouezdou, Faycal Namoun
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Publication number: 20110085922Abstract: The invention relates to a converter for converting mechanical energy into hydraulic energy and to a robot implementing said converter. The invention can particularly be used in the production of humanoid robots in which autonomy is to be improved. The converter includes a shaft rotated by mechanical energy about a first axis relative to a casing, a hub comprising a bore formed about a second axis, the shaft rotating in the bore, the two axes being parallel and a distance between the axes forming an excentricity, at least two pistons capable of movement in a radial housing of the shaft, the piston bearing against the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: BIAInventors: Samer Alfayad, Fathi Ben Ouezdou, Fayçal Namoun
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Patent number: 7689395Abstract: A 6-axis road simulator test system is disclosed which allows for dynamic simulation of vehicles on road surfaces in a controlled environment for development or production testing conditions. The system turns the vehicle wheels, or provides resistance to turning of the wheels while subjecting each of the vehicle's wheel in up to 6-axis of displacement, based on road profile simulation.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Inventor: Faycal Namoun
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Publication number: 20050120783Abstract: A 6-axis road simulator test system is disclosed which allows for dynamic simulation of vehicles on road surfaces in a controlled environment for development or production testing conditions. The system turns the vehicle wheels, or provides resistance to turning of the wheels while subjecting each of the vehicle's wheel in up to 6-axis of displacement, based on road profile simulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventor: Faycal Namoun