Patents by Inventor Lin XIANG
Lin XIANG 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: 11971726Abstract: A method of constructing an indoor wall corner two-dimensional semantic map based on a robot platform includes controlling, by the master control computer, the robot platform to move indoors, collecting, by the lidar sensor, a distance between an indoor object and the robot platform and a direction angle between the indoor object and the robot platform in real time and transmitting the distance and the direction angle to the master control computer, and obtaining, by the master control computer, an environment grid map and a real-time pose of the robot platform by processing the distance between the indoor object and the robot platform and the direction angle between the indoor object and the robot platform based on Gmapping algorithm; constructing a semantic segmentation data set as a training set on the master control computer and obtaining a predicted non-wall corner semantic label.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Wuhan University of Science and TechnologyInventors: Lin Jiang, Dongjun Fang, Wenkang Nie, Chao Xiang, Shengxi Jin, Jianpeng Zuo
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Publication number: 20240135497Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide an image enhancement method, a chip, and an image acquisition device. The method comprises: storing, by a main processor, a preset number of Raw image frames to be processed currently acquired from a sensor in a first off-chip memory, into the on-chip memory; performing, by a first neural network processor, image fusion on a preset number of Raw image frames to be fused currently obtained based on the preset number of Raw image frames to be processed currently in the on-chip memory based on a preset image fusion network, to obtain a fused Raw image frame, and storing it into the on-chip memory; sending, by the main processor to an ISP chip, a target Raw image frame to be sent currently obtained based on the fused Raw image frame in the on-chip memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Zaichu YANG, Caizhi ZHU, Shengning XIANG, Lin WANG
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Publication number: 20240107495Abstract: During operation, a computer system may provide instructions to access points in an indoor environment to measure relative distances between the access points. Then, the computer system may receive the measured relative distances. Moreover, the computer system may calculate geographic locations of the access points based at least in part on the measured relative distances. Next, the computer system may select potential anchor access points in the access points, and may provide, to an electronic device, information specifying the potential anchor access points. Furthermore, the computer system may receive, from the electronic device, second information specifying anchor access points in the potential access points and defined locations of the anchor access points. Additionally, the computer system may update the geographic locations based at least in part on the defined of the anchor access points, and may provide, to the access points, the updated geographic locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventors: See Ho Ting, Cheng-Ming Chien, Kuan-Chih Chou, Lin Zeng, Chih-Ming Lam, Wei Xiang Ng, Arsalan Habib, Anand Krishnamachari
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Publication number: 20230392836Abstract: A refrigerant compressor according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a cooling jacket including a plurality of perforations configured to cause refrigerant flowing through the perforations to form impingement jets and further configured to direct the impingement jets onto a surface adjacent a stator. The refrigerant compressor may be used in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) chiller system, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2021Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Tadeu Mendonca FAGUNDES, Jin Yan, Lin Xiang Sun
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Publication number: 20230279865Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a refrigerant compressor, including: a stator; a rotor configured to rotate with respect to the stator; and at least one step seal between the rotor and the stator, wherein the step seal includes a first tooth and a second tooth extending from the rotor toward the stator, wherein a downstream surface of the first tooth and an upstream surface of the second tooth are arranged at an angle relative to one another, wherein the angle is less than 90°.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: James Wilson, Jin Yan, Lin Xiang Sun, Ruiguo Gao, Brenden Richman
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Patent number: 11739654Abstract: A compressor according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a rotor configured to rotate with respect to a stator, the stator having an abradable portion. At least one labyrinth seal is between the rotor and the stator, wherein the labyrinth seal comprises a plurality of teeth extending from the rotor toward the abradable portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventors: Alonso Perez, Lin Xiang Sun, Jin Yan, Tianlei Li
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Patent number: 11726110Abstract: A connecting device for electrically connecting signal contact portions of an electrical device under test includes a lower modular unit and an upper modular unit. The lower modular unit includes a port substrate and a plurality of lower connecting terminals electrically connected with the port substrate. The upper modular unit is disposed above the lower modular unit and includes a plurality of upper connecting terminals movable relative to an upper wall. The upper connecting terminals are movable as a result of a downward pressing of the electrical device to the upper modular unit to project outwardly of the upper wall and to electrically connect with the signal contact portions. The upper connecting terminals are electrically connected with the lower connecting terminals.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Jabil Circuit (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Xiang-Lin Xiang, Fang Chen, Shan-Huai Lan
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Patent number: 11698076Abstract: A refrigerant compressor includes a magnetic bearing assembly including insulation for the coils and lamination stack of the assembly. The lamination stack includes coil apertures extending axially between opposed axial faces. An insert partially extends into a first coil aperture to prevent direct contact between first and second coils. The insert includes a first leg extending into a slot formed in the lamination stack and a second leg radially spaced-apart from the first leg with the second leg extending axially into the first coil aperture. An annular cover having first and second legs extends into respective slots and apertures of the lamination stack. A second annular cover is provided on the opposite face of the coils that is connected to free ends of the second legs. The lamination stack and coils are coated with an insulative material such as epoxy.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Inventors: Delvis Anibal Gonzalez, Lin Xiang Sun
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Patent number: 11692557Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a refrigerant compressor, including: a stator; a rotor configured to rotate with respect to the stator; and at least one step seal between the rotor and the stator, wherein the step seal includes a first tooth and a second tooth extending from the rotor toward the stator, wherein a downstream surface of the first tooth and an upstream surface of the second tooth are arranged at an angle relative to one another, wherein the angle is less than 90°.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Inventors: James Wilson, Jin Yan, Lin Xiang Sun, Ruiguo Gao, Brenden Richman
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Patent number: 11682944Abstract: This disclosure relates to an axial magnetic bearing for a centrifugal refrigerant compressor, and a corresponding system and method. A centrifugal refrigerant compressor system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an impeller connected to a shaft, and a magnetic bearing system supporting the shaft. The magnetic bearing system includes an axial magnetic bearing, which itself includes a first permanent magnet configured to generate a first bias flux, a second permanent magnet axially spaced-apart from the first permanent magnet and configured to generate a second bias flux, and an electromagnet. The electromagnet includes a coil arranged radially outward of the first and second permanent magnets, and the electromagnet is configured to selectively generate either a first control flux or a second control flux to apply a force to the shaft in a first axial direction or second axial direction opposite the first axial direction, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: DANFOSS A/SInventors: Delvis Anibal Gonzalez, Lin Xiang Sun
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Publication number: 20230138996Abstract: A connecting device for electrically connecting signal contact portions of an electrical device under test includes a lower modular unit and an upper modular unit. The lower modular unit includes a port substrate and a plurality of lower connecting terminals electrically connected with the port substrate. The upper modular unit is disposed above the lower modular unit and includes a plurality of upper connecting terminals movable relative to an upper wall. The upper connecting terminals are movable as a result of a downward pressing of the electrical device to the upper modular unit to project outwardly of the upper wall and to electrically connect with the signal contact portions. The upper connecting terminals are electrically connected with the lower connecting terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: Jabil Circuit (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Xiang-Lin Xiang, Fang Chen, Shan-Huai Lan
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Publication number: 20230087561Abstract: This disclosure relates to refrigerant compressors, and, in particular, relates to cooling for the power electronics of such compressors. An example refrigerant system includes a main refrigerant loop in communication with a condenser, an evaporator, and a compressor. The refrigerant system further includes at least one cooling line configured to direct refrigerant from the main refrigerant loop to cool a chamber containing electronic components. A method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Lin Xiang SUN, Tianlei LI, Brandon Keith PRITCHARD
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Publication number: 20220385138Abstract: This disclosure relates to an axial magnetic bearing for a centrifugal refrigerant compressor, and a corresponding system and method. A centrifugal refrigerant compressor system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an impeller connected to a shaft, and a magnetic bearing system supporting the shaft. The magnetic bearing system includes an axial magnetic bearing, which itself includes a first permanent magnet configured to generate a first bias flux, a second permanent magnet axially spaced-apart from the first permanent magnet and configured to generate a second bias flux, and an electromagnet. The electromagnet includes a coil arranged radially outward of the first and second permanent magnets, and the electromagnet is configured to selectively generate either a first control flux or a second control flux to apply a force to the shaft in a first axial direction or second axial direction opposite the first axial direction, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Delvis Anibal GONZALEZ, Lin Xiang SUN
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Patent number: 11498110Abstract: A fine blanking device and method for forming a friction plate with friction material layers. The fine blanking device includes an upper die, a lower die, a guide mechanism, a punch and a counter punch. Upper and lower blank holders are respectively provided at outer circumferences of the punch and the counter punch. The upper and lower blank holders are respectively provided with a buffer mechanism. Friction material powders are sintered on both sides of the base sheet. The friction material layers are trimmed and planished by hot pressing. The base sheet with the friction material layers is fixed by the upper blank holder and the lower blank holder. A tooth profile with an absolute shear fractural surface is formed. The fixing indentation of the V-shaped structure of the friction material layers is cut off for obtaining a finished friction plate product with the friction material layers.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignees: Southwest Technology and Engineering Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology at WeihaiInventors: Qiang Chen, Gang Chen, Xusheng Chang, Hongming Zhang, Dayu Shu, Hong Zhan, Lin Xiang, Yunliang Xiang, Yan Tang
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Publication number: 20220331814Abstract: An energy-saving preparation system for a silicon-carbon anode material of a lithium battery includes a pulverizing box and a feed port. The feed port is formed in the top of the pulverizing box; a pulverizing roller is rotatably mounted inside the pulverizing box; the inner wall of the pulverizing box is symmetrically fixedly connected with mounting plates; fixed plates are symmetrically fixedly connected between the two mounting plates; the surfaces of the two mounting plates are fixedly connected with rotating devices; the two fixed plates are fixedly connected with the rotating devices; the rotating devices are slidably connected with the pulverizing roller; the upper parts of the two mounting plates are fixedly connected with transverse plates; the rotating devices and the transverse plates are rotatably installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Tengshi Wang, Lin XIANG
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Publication number: 20220325720Abstract: A refrigerant compressor according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an impeller configured to rotate about an axis, and a shroud. The impeller has a plurality of blades. The shroud is secured to the impeller with an adhesive at tips of the plurality of blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Tianlei Li, Lin Xiang Sun, Kevin Lohman
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Publication number: 20220260082Abstract: This disclosure relates to a refrigerant compressor including a magnetic bearing assembly, and more particularly, to insulation for use in connection with the magnetic bearing assembly. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a refrigerant compressor including an electric motor configured to rotationally drive an impeller via a shaft, and a radial magnetic bearing assembly including a lamination stack coated with an epoxy material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Delvis Anibal Gonzalez, Lin Xiang Sun
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Publication number: 20220252073Abstract: A refrigerant compressor according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first stage and a second stage downstream of the first stage, and a cooling line configured to cool power electronics. The cooling line is configured to be switched between a first mode and a second mode. The first mode is configured to dump refrigerant between the first stage and the second stage, and the second mode is configured to dump refrigerant upstream of the first stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Lin Xiang Sun, Brandon Keith Pritchard
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Publication number: 20220213896Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a refrigerant compressor, including: a stator; a rotor configured to rotate with respect to the stator; and at least one step seal between the rotor and the stator, wherein the step seal includes a first tooth and a second tooth extending from the rotor toward the stator, wherein a downstream surface of the first tooth and an upstream surface of the second tooth are arranged at an angle relative to one another, wherein the angle is less than 90°.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: James Wilson, Jin Yan, Lin Xiang Sun, Ruiguo Gao, Brenden Richman
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Publication number: 20220183225Abstract: A kit for converting trimmer to lawnmower is disclosed. The kit comprises blade stand, edge support and variety of blades and strings. The kit is compatible with all the existing grass trimmers present in market. In an embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily adjust the cutting height by adjusting the height of blade stand on the edge support. In an embodiment of the present invention, the blade stand comprise of edge support that is an aluminum or steel loop structure to provide wide variety of height levels to blade stand for cutting brushes. The blade stand and edge support comprise of holes drilled in them such that blade stand can be screwed to edge support at variety of height levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventor: Wu Lin Xiang