Patents by Inventor Samuel BOUCHARD
Samuel BOUCHARD 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: 11573140Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Inventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Simon Lefrançois, David Castonguay, Louis-Alexis Allen Demers, Jean-François Duval, Yan Drolet Mihelic, Pierre Olivier Proulx, Rachid Bekhti, Philippe Cardou, Vincent Duchaine, Samuel Bouchard, Jean-Philippe Jobin
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Publication number: 20210055170Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Nicolas LAUZIER, Simon LEFRANÇOIS, David CASTONGUAY, Louis-Alexis ALLEN DEMERS, Jean-François DUVAL, Yan DROLET MIHELIC, Pierre Olivier PROULX, Rachid BEKHTI, Philippe CARDOU, Vincent DUCHAINE, Samuel BOUCHARD, Jean-Philippe JOBIN
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Patent number: 10866150Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: ROBOTIQ INC.Inventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Simon Lefrançois, David Castonguay, Louis-Alexis Allen Demers, Jean-François Duval, Yan Drolet Mihelic, Pierre Olivier Proulx, Rachid Bekhti, Philippe Cardou, Vincent Duchaine, Samuel Bouchard, Jean-Philippe Jobin
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Patent number: 10711759Abstract: A system and method for electrically controlling a submersible hydro-electric production system for avoiding leakage of oil and contaminants used in the existing hydraulic systems. The system comprises one or more submersible electrical actuators operably connected to a gate operating ring which in turn is connected to a plurality of wicket gates in the turbine. Each submersible electrical actuator comprises an electrical motor connected to a push-pull rod which is configured to transform the rotation movement received at a first end thereof to a linear movement at a telescoping end opposite the first end for rotating the gate operating ring to a desired position. The electrical actuator includes a waterproof structure which houses the electrical motor and the push-pull rod and at the same time allows for a telescoping movement of the push-pull rod for rotating the gate operating ring.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: FRANKLIN EMPIREInventors: Daniel St-Laurent, Thomas Ferland, Samuel Bouchard, Denis Otth, Donat Picron
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Patent number: 10605225Abstract: System and method for controlling operation of a hydroelectric production system comprising electrical actuators operably connected at opposite positions of a gate operating ring for rotating the wicket gates to a desired position. The system receives a single control signal designed for a hydraulic system comprising hydraulic actuators operably connected to a single fluid reservoir and configured to work in tandem to produce simultaneous and opposite axial movements. The system comprises a control interface adapted to produce new control signals, each new signal being intended to a different electrical actuator to cause the electrical actuators to have axial movements which are identical in speed and in opposite directions to substantially imitate the exact movement of the hydraulic actuators onto the gate operating ring. The system is configured to introduce a dampening effect to reduce sudden acceleration and deceleration which is purposely used in hydraulic systems to overcome friction and static effects.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Inventors: Daniel St-Laurent, Thomas Ferland, Samuel Bouchard, Denis Otth, Donat Picron
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Publication number: 20190195702Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Nicolas LAUZIER, Simon LEFRANÇOIS, David CASTONGUAY, Louis-Alexis ALLEN DEMERS, Jean-François DUVAL, Yan DROLET MIHELIC, Pierre Olivier PROULX, Rachid BEKHTI, Philippe CARDOU, Vincent DUCHAINE, Samuel BOUCHARD, Jean-Philippe JOBIN
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Patent number: 10260970Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: ROBOTIQ INC.Inventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Simon Lefrançois, David Castonguay, Louis-Alexis Allen Demers, Jean-François Duval, Yan Drolet Mihelic, Pierre Olivier Proulx, Rachid Bekhti, Philippe Cardou, Vincent Duchaine, Samuel Bouchard, Jean-Philippe Jobin
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Publication number: 20180245565Abstract: System and method for controlling operation of a hydroelectric production system comprising electrical actuators operably connected at opposite positions of a gate operating ring for rotating the wicket gates to a desired position. The system receives a single control signal designed for a hydraulic system comprising hydraulic actuators operably connected to a single fluid reservoir and configured to work in tandem to produce simultaneous and opposite axial movements. The system comprises a control interface adapted to produce new control signals, each new signal being intended to a different electrical actuator to cause the electrical actuators to have axial movements which are identical in speed and in opposite directions to substantially imitate the exact movement of the hydraulic actuators onto the gate operating ring. The system is configured to introduce a dampening effect to reduce sudden acceleration and deceleration which is purposely used in hydraulic systems to overcome friction and static effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Daniel ST-LAURENT, Thomas FERLAND, Samuel BOUCHARD, Denis OTTH, Donat PICRON
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Publication number: 20170254709Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Nicolas LAUZIER, Simon LEFRANÇOIS, David CASTONGUAY, Louis-Alexis ALLEN DEMERS, Jean-François DUVAL, Yan DROLET MIHELIC, Pierre Olivier PROULX, Rachid BEKHTI, Philippe CARDOU, Vincent DUCHAINE, Samuel BOUCHARD, Jean-Philippe JOBIN
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Patent number: 9696221Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: ROBOTIQ INC.Inventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Simon Lefrançois, David Castonguay, Louis-Alexis Allen Demers, Jean-François Duval, Yan Drolet Mihelic, Pierre Olivier Proulx, Rachid Bekhti, Philippe Cardou, Vincent Duchaine, Samuel Bouchard, Jean-Philippe Jobin
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Publication number: 20170030324Abstract: A system and method for electrically controlling a submersible hydro-electric production system for avoiding leakage of oil and contaminants used in the existing hydraulic systems. The system comprises one or more submersible electrical actuators operably connected to a gate operating ring which in turn is connected to a plurality of wicket gates in the turbine. Each submersible electrical actuator comprises an electrical motor connected to a push-pull rod which is configured to transform the rotation movement received at a first end thereof to a linear movement at a telescoping end opposite the first end for rotating the gate operating ring to a desired position. The electrical actuator includes a waterproof structure which houses the electrical motor and the push-pull rod and at the same time allows for a telescoping movement of the push-pull rod for rotating the gate operating ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Daniel ST-LAURENT, Thomas FERLAND, Samuel BOUCHARD, Denis OTTH, Donat PICRON
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Publication number: 20150323398Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Nicolas LAUZIER, Simon LEFRANÇOIS, David CASTONGUAY, Louis-Alexis ALLEN DEMERS, Jean-François DUVAL, Yan DROLET MIHELIC, Pierre Olivier PROULX, Rachid BEKHTI, Philippe CARDOU, Vincent DUCHAINE, Samuel BOUCHARD, Jean-Philippe JOBIN