Rigoberto J Rodriguez

US Patent:

20110018273, Jan 27, 2011

Filed:

Jul 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/509887

Inventors:

Philip Burkholder - Pittsboro IN, US
Rigoberto J. Rodriguez - Avon IN, US
Steven Gagne - Avon IN, US
Kenneth M. Pesyna - Carmel IN, US

Assignee:

Rolls-Royce Corporation - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

H02K 7/18
F02C 6/04

US Classification:

290 52, 60784

Abstract:

A turbine engine compressor has a rotor including rotating compressor discs. Magnets are positioned on the rotating compressor discs. Electrical coils are positioned in a stationary guide vane internal ring so as to create an electric machine providing starting torque to a rotor, and/or generating electrical energy once the rotor is rotating.

US Patent:

20120079830, Apr 5, 2012

Filed:

Jun 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/153223

Inventors:

Rigoberto Rodriguez - Avon IN, US
Mark Blackwelder - Plainfield IN, US

International Classification:

F01B 25/00
G01M 15/00

US Classification:

60772, 60722, 60 3908, 7311201

Abstract:

A sensor communication system includes an electromagnetic waveguide disposed adjacent to at least one component of a machine. The electromagnetic waveguide can be configured to convey a fluid within the machine. The sensor communication system can also include a sensor assembly, which includes a sensor operable to sense at least one condition and a transmitter at least partially positioned in the electromagnetic waveguide. The transmitter can be operatively coupled to the sensor and be operable to emit a signal corresponding to the at least one condition sensed by the sensor. The sensor communication system can also include a receiver at least partially positioned in the electromagnetic waveguide and operable to wirelessly receive the signal emitted by the transmitter.

US Patent:

20120247117, Oct 4, 2012

Filed:

Mar 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/432590

Inventors:

Steven Gagne - Avon IN, US
Rigoberto Rodriguez - Avon IN, US
William L. Siegel - Woodbridge VA, US
John R. Arvin - Panama City Beach FL, US

International Classification:

F02C 6/08
F02C 6/20
F02C 6/00

US Classification:

60772, 60714, 60785, 60801

Abstract:

A system is disclosed one form of which is an aircraft that includes a pod capable of housing a work providing device. The pod can also include a thermal conditioning system and a power generation device that can be powered from the work providing device. The pod can provide thermal conditioning services and power services to a payload aboard the aircraft. In one non-limiting form the payload is a directed energy member that can be cooled using the thermal conditioning system and powered using the power generation device.

US Patent:

20120248242, Oct 4, 2012

Filed:

Mar 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/432842

Inventors:

Steven Gagne - Avon IN, US
Rigoberto Rodriguez - Avon IN, US
William L. Siegel - Woodbridge VA, US
John R. Arvin - Panama City Beach FL, US

International Classification:

B64D 41/00

US Classification:

244 58

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention is a unique airborne electrical power and thermal management system. Another embodiment is a unique aircraft. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for aircraft and electrical power and thermal management systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.

US Patent:

20120266612, Oct 25, 2012

Filed:

Apr 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/451643

Inventors:

Rigoberto Rodriguez - Avon IN, US
Steven Gagne - Avon IN, US
Donald W. Burns - Avon IN, US

International Classification:

F25D 31/00
H05K 7/20
H02K 9/00

US Classification:

62 62, 310 58, 361689, 361700

Abstract:

A thermal system is disclosed in thermal communication with an electrical device. In one form the thermal system is a refrigeration system having a compressor, condenser, and evaporator. The electrical device can be disposed within the thermal system such that a working fluid of the thermal system exchanges heat with the electrical device. In one embodiment the thermal system includes a container in which the electrical device is disposed. The working fluid in the container can, but need not, remain in substantially the same physical state when transferring heat with the electrical device.

US Patent:

20120266613, Oct 25, 2012

Filed:

Apr 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/451663

Inventors:

Rigoberto Rodriguez - Avon IN, US
Steven Gagne - Avon IN, US
Donald W. Burns - Avon IN, US

International Classification:

F25D 31/00
H02K 9/00

US Classification:

62 62, 310 52

Abstract:

A thermal system is disclosed in thermal communication with an electrical device. In one form the thermal system is a refrigeration system. The electrical device can be disposed within the refrigeration system such that a working fluid of the refrigeration system exchanges heat with the electrical device. In one embodiment the refrigeration system includes a container in which the electrical device is disposed. The electrical device can be an electrical motor, but other forms are contemplated. The container can be located anywhere in the thermal system. In one non-limiting embodiment the working fluid of the refrigeration system wets a stator of the motor. A partition can be used to separate the stator from the motor to keep the motor free from working fluid.

US Patent:

20130169078, Jul 4, 2013

Filed:

Dec 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/731049

Inventors:

Rigoberto J. Rodriguez - Avon IN, US
Mark J. Blackwelder - Plainfield IN, US

International Classification:

H05K 7/20
H02K 9/22

US Classification:

310 54, 361707

Abstract:

An electric device is disclosed capable of generating heat during operation. The electric device can be in thermal communication to dissipate the heat through the use of carbon nanotubes and/or a phase change material. In one form the electric device includes a housing that has the carbon nanotubes. The housing, furthermore, can be a composite that in some embodiments does not provide as effective heat transfer as the carbon nanotubes. The electric device can take the form of a power electronic device in some embodiments and a device having a rotor and stator in others. Such embodiments include motors and/or generators.

US Patent:

20100127496, May 27, 2010

Filed:

Jan 27, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/694786

Inventors:

PHILIP BURKHOLDER - Pittsboro IN, US
RIGOBERTO J. RODRIGUEZ - Avon IN, US
STEVEN GAGNE - Avon IN, US
KENNETH M. PESYNA - Carmel IN, US

Assignee:

ROLLS-ROYCE CORPORATION - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

F02N 11/04
F02C 6/08
H02K 1/32

US Classification:

290 46, 60782, 310 61

Abstract:

An electrical machine is embedded into the compressor assembly of a gas turbine engine. An electrical system interface module distributes electrical current to and from the embedded electrical machine for starting the gas turbine engine and for operating accessory components. Accordingly, the gas turbine engine and accessory components can be started and operated without a power-takeoff shaftline and without an external accessory gearbox.