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B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder 12
B21D 11/00 - Bending not restricted to forms of material mentioned in only one of groups , , Bending not provided for in groups Twisting 3
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B21D 43/00 - Feeding, positioning or storing devices combined with, or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, apparatus for working or processing sheet metal, metal tubes or metal profilesAssociations therewith of cutting devices 3
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07 - Machines and machine tools 3
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37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services 3

1.

AUTOMOBILE DOOR

      
Application Number JP2023044810
Publication Number 2024/154497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-14
Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Ueno Shinya

Abstract

This automobile door, in which an outer panel and an inner panel are joined together to form a door body, has a clearance section that is provided near a section where a door component is assembled to the door body, and that communicates with an internal space partitioned by the outer panel and the inner panel. When the vehicle is in motion, an outside pressure at the clearance section becomes positive or negative relative to a pressure in the internal space, thereby producing air that flows in from the outside to the internal space or out from the internal space to the outside through the clearance section. In the internal space near the clearance section, a rectification wall that suppresses the inflow or outflow of air is arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides

2.

RESIN MATERIAL FOR JOINING, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AND JOINING METHOD USING RESIN MATERIAL FOR JOINING

      
Application Number JP2023003621
Publication Number 2023/153332
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-03
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner
  • HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • KIGUCHI TECHNICS INC. (Japan)
  • AKITA UNIVERSITY (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamada Nagisa
  • Washika Kiminori
  • Ishikawa Naomoto
  • Miyamoto Nobuki
  • Yamaguchi Makoto

Abstract

Provided are: a resin material for joining that can be suitably used to join resin materials together or a resin material and a metal material without using rivet fastening or other mechanical joining; a method for manufacturing the resin material for joining simply and efficiently; and a joining method using the resin material for joining. Further provided are: a resin material for joining that can be applied to both thermoplastic resins and thermosetting resins and that can improve the joining strength and the joint reliability of both direct joining of materials to be joined and joining using an adhesive; a method for manufacturing the resin material for joining simply and efficiently; and a joining method using the resin material for joining. This resin material for joining is characterized in that at least part of a surface of the resin material comprises an unsaturated graphitized region that has C=C bonds and/or C–C bonds. It is preferable for the graphitized region to be amorphous carbon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09J 5/02 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving pretreatment of the surfaces to be joined
  • B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
  • C08J 7/00 - Chemical treatment or coating of shaped articles made of macromolecular substances

3.

Method of bonding thermoplastic resin and metal

      
Application Number 17924053
Grant Number 11826964
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-21
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Grant Date 2023-11-28
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Washika, Kiminori
  • Kawafuchi, Tatsumi

Abstract

The method of metal-thermoplastic resin direct bonding is characterized by comprising a first step for irradiating a surface of the metal material with a pulse laser under an oxidizing atmosphere to form a surface modification region, a second step for causing the thermoplastic resin material to abut against the surface modification region to form a bonding interface, and a third step for heating up the bonding interface by laser irradiation to achieve bonding, the first step including forming metal oxide particle clusters obtained when metal oxide particles having a particle diameter of 5-500 nm to be continuously bonded at the surface modification region, so that the maximum height (Sz) of a surface of the metal oxide particle clusters is 50 nm-3 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 65/16 - Laser beam
  • B23K 26/324 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved involving non-metallic parts
  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor

4.

METHOD OF BONDING THERMOPLASTIC RESIN AND METAL

      
Application Number JP2021016120
Publication Number 2021/230025
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-21
Publication Date 2021-11-18
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Washika Kiminori
  • Kawafuchi Tatsumi

Abstract

Provided is a simple method for directly bonding thermoplastic resin materials together or directly bonding a thermoplastic resin material and a metal material without using an adhesive, rivet fastening, or the like, wherein the method of directly bonding a metal and a thermoplastic resin can be applied without restriction to the size and shape of the materials being bonded, and makes it possible to efficiently produce large quantities of homogeneous, high-strength bondings without including any wet steps. This method of metal–thermoplastic resin direct bonding is a method of directly bonding a metal material and a thermoplastic resin material, wherein the method is characterized by comprising a first step for irradiating a surface of the metal material with a pulse laser under an oxidizing atmosphere to form a surface modification region, a second step for causing the thermoplastic resin material to abut against the surface modification region to form a bonding interface, and a third step for heating up the bonding interface by laser irradiation to achieve bonding, the first step including forming metal oxide particle clusters obtained when metal oxide particles having a particle diameter of 5-500 nm to be continuously bonded at the surface modification region, so that the maximum height (Sz) of a surface of the metal oxide particle clusters is 50 nm-3 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 26/324 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved involving non-metallic parts
  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
  • B29C 65/16 - Laser beam

5.

HIROTEC

      
Application Number 018227001
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-04-16
Registration Date 2020-09-11
Owner Hirotec Corporation (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services

Goods & Services

Vehicle assembly line material handling equipment; robotic welding equipment; closure panel making machines and dies; Metalworking machines and tools; Mechanical presses for metalworking; Press dies for metal forming; Exhaust manifold for engines; Mufflers for motors and engines; Silencers for motors and engines; Anti-pollution devices for motors and engines. Vehicle closure panels; Parts and fittings for vehicles. Installation, start-up and repair of vehicle assembly line material handling equipment and closure panel making machines.

6.

METHOD FOR JOINING METAL MATERIALS, AND METAL JOINING BODY

      
Application Number JP2019037295
Publication Number 2020/067022
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-24
Publication Date 2020-04-02
Owner
  • HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • CHARMANT INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Washika Kiminori
  • Nakamura Hiroshi

Abstract

Provided is a simple method for firmly joining metal materials in various combinations of similar types of metals and different types of metals, wherein the joining method makes it possible to suppress electrolytic corrosion of a joining part in a case where metals of different types are joined. Also provided is a metal joining body having a joining part that has high joining strength such that a joint extends to a metal part in a tension test, the metal joining body being such that electrolytic corrosion of the joining part is very effectively suppressed. This method for joining metal materials is characterized by having: a first step in which one metal material and another metal material are brought into contact with a resin layer interposed therebetween, thus forming a joining interface; and a second step in which the surface of the one metal material and/or the other metal material is irradiated with a laser, the one metal material is joined to the resin layer at the joining interface, and the other metal is joined to the resin layer, thus forming the joining part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the heating method
  • B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin

7.

ELECTRODE FOR RESISTANCE SPOT WELDING AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR, AND WELDING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2019037467
Publication Number 2020/067094
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-25
Publication Date 2020-04-02
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Washika Kiminori

Abstract

Provided are: an inexpensive electrode for resistance spot welding, which exhibits excellent continuous spotting properties with respect to various types of to-be-welded materials and which assures a longer service life in relation to resistance spot welding of, in particular, aluminum sheets and aluminum alloy sheets; an easy-to-use method for producing such an electrode; and a resistance spot welding method using said resistance spot welding electrode. The resistance spot welding electrode according to the present invention comprises Cu or Cu alloy, and is characterized by having at least a portion of the leading end surface of the electrode covered with a cluster of oxide particles containing copper oxide as the main component. It is preferable for the oxide particles to have an average size of at most 100 nm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 11/30 - Features relating to electrodes
  • B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
  • B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape

8.

QUICK CONNECT PIVOT JOINTS

      
Application Number US2019020645
Publication Number 2020/060584
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-05
Publication Date 2020-03-26
Owner HIROTEC AMERICA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Karras, Christopher J.
  • Erker, Gerald F.

Abstract

A quick connect assembly includes a first leg, a second leg, a pivot pin, and a pivot arm. The first and second legs defined a gap therebetween. The first leg defines a pin hole and the second leg defines a key hole and a keyway. The pin hole and the key hole are coaxially aligned with one another and the keyway is in communication with the key hole. The pivot arm includes a pivot head sized and dimensioned to pass through the key hole and a neck sized and dimensioned to pass through the keyway as the pivot head passes through the key hole. The pivot arm is pivotal about the pivot pin within the gap between an unlocked position in which the neck is aligned with the keyway and a locked position in which the neck is misaligned with the keyway.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 11/04 - Pivotal connections
  • E05D 7/10 - Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation of the parts at the hinge axis

9.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING GLASS BULK BODY

      
Application Number JP2019027715
Publication Number 2020/026766
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-12
Publication Date 2020-02-06
Owner
  • JAPAN AGENCY FOR MARINE-EARTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Japan)
  • HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakaguchi Hide
  • Kawahito Yousuke
  • Yamamoto Yuzuru
  • Kuwano Osamu
  • Washika Kiminori
  • Kawafuchi Tatsumi

Abstract

222) component, and a second step of shifting the position of the irradiation with the laser at such a scanning speed that the molten part can be enlarged continuously to form a glass layer, wherein the first step and the second step are carried out sequentially.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 41/50 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
  • B23K 26/354 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment by melting
  • C04B 41/68 - Silicic acidSilicates
  • E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
  • E21D 9/10 - Making by using boring or cutting machines
  • G21F 9/16 - Processing by fixation in stable solid media

10.

Hemming apparatus

      
Application Number 16178141
Grant Number 11253902
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-01
First Publication Date 2019-05-09
Grant Date 2022-02-22
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shibata, Takehiro
  • Takai, Sho

Abstract

A hem punch is floating-supported to a slide cam by a floating-support mechanism. After the hem punch is moved to be positioned at a pre-hemming start position by a driver cam, preliminary hemming is performed. Subsequently, the hem punch is moved to be positioned at a final-hemming start position by the driver cam, and then the hem punch is moved downward by the floating-support mechanism to perform final hemming.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder
  • B21D 19/08 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes by single or successive action of pressing tools, e.g. vice jaws

11.

Hemming device and hemming method

      
Application Number 15745259
Grant Number 10792720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-16
First Publication Date 2018-12-20
Grant Date 2020-10-06
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Horike, Kohei
  • Tominaga, Makoto

Abstract

A hemming device includes an anvil for placing a work, a presser material handling portion, a conveyance robot, and a roller hemming robot. The anvil includes an anvil main body portion, a positioning device, a gripping device, and a device-side ATC device to be attached to and detached from a conveyance-robot side ATC device. The presser material handling portion includes a frame portion having a shape corresponding to a shape of the work, a positioning device, a gripping device, a presser provided to press the inner panel at a position at which the presser does not interfere with a final shape, and a device-side ATC device to be attached to and detached from the conveyance-robot side ATC device. With this configuration, processing time is reduced and replacement operation of the anvil is simplified, and therefore productivity is improved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 39/00 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders
  • B21D 19/04 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes by continuously-acting tools moving along the edge shaped as rollers
  • B21D 43/00 - Feeding, positioning or storing devices combined with, or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, apparatus for working or processing sheet metal, metal tubes or metal profilesAssociations therewith of cutting devices
  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder

12.

HEMMING DEVICE AND HEMMING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2017022269
Publication Number 2018/229963
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-16
Publication Date 2018-12-20
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Horike Kohei
  • Tominaga Makoto

Abstract

A hemming device comprising an anvil on which a workpiece is placed, a presser/material handler for holding the workpiece, a transfer robot for gripping/transferring the presser/material handler and transferring the workpiece into and out of the anvil, and a roller hemming robot. The anvil comprises an anvil main body, a positioning device 1, a gripping device 1 for sucking and gripping an outer panel, and a device-side ATC device for attaching/releasing with a transfer-robot-side ATC device. The presser/material handler comprises a frame section corresponding to the shape of the workpiece, a positioning device 2, a gripping device 2 for sucking and gripping the outer panel through an opening in an inner panel, a presser provided so as to press the inner panel at a position that does not interfere with the final shape, and a device-side ATC device for attaching/releasing with the transfer-robot-side ATC device. According to this configuration, processing time is reduced and anvil exchange work is simplified, thereby improving productivity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder
  • B21D 43/10 - Advancing work in relation to the stroke of the die or tool by means in mechanical engagement with the work by grippers

13.

DRAWING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2018005291
Publication Number 2018/168311
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-15
Publication Date 2018-09-20
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasaki Koichi
  • Kadowaki Tetsuya

Abstract

This drawing device is configured to allow different operations to be performed on a blank holder 32 and a pad 34, wherein the blank holder 32 is formed to enter a second molding surface 31c having a shallow drawing depth from a first molding surface 31b having a deep drawing depth at an outer periphery of a mold 31. An inner edge portion 32c of a workpiece-contacting contact surface 32a of the blank holder 32 has a shape that conforms to a curved molding surface 31d of the mold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 24/04 - Blank holdersMounting means therefor
  • B21D 24/10 - Devices controlling or operating blank holders independently, or in conjunction with dies

14.

Method for bonding metal and resin and metal resin bonded body

      
Application Number 15854051
Grant Number 10744719
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-26
First Publication Date 2018-06-28
Grant Date 2020-08-18
Owner
  • HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • OSAKA UNIVERSITY (Japan)
Inventor
  • Washika, Kiminori
  • Kawahito, Yousuke

Abstract

A direct bonding method of metal and resin comprises a first step where the metal material is subjected to electrolytic treatment by using a carboxylic acid to form a new surface, which is then coated with the carboxylic acid to obtain a carboxylic acid-coated metal material; a second step where the resin material and the carboxylic acid-coated metal material are laminated to form an interface to be bonded; a third step where the interface is heated to Tg of the resin material or higher by heating means to remove water from the interface, the decomposition of the resin material generates a carboxyl group, and the new surface is exposed on the surface of the carboxylic acid-coated metal material by removal of the carboxylic acid; and a fourth step where the interface is cooled below the Tg to form a bonded part by bonding the carboxyl group and the new surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 65/16 - Laser beam
  • B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
  • B29C 65/82 - Testing the joint
  • B29C 65/44 - Joining a heated non-plastics element to a plastics element

15.

MOLDED PRODUCT EXAMINATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2016004850
Publication Number 2017/134710
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-09
Publication Date 2017-08-10
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Harada, Yuji
  • Koyakumaru, Shoji
  • Takahashi, Kazuyoshi

Abstract

The present invention includes the following: light projecting devices 11-15 disposed so that examination light is projected onto a molded product; a projection screen 16 on which the molded product is projected using the examination light; an image pickup device 17 that picks up an image of the shadow of the molded product projected onto the projection screen 16; and a light blocking member 18. The present invention determines whether there is a defect in the molded product by comparing the image data picked up by the image pickup device 17 and the image data of the shadow of a defect-free molded product.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

16.

METHOD FOR JOINING METAL/RESIN AND METAL/RESIN JOINED BODY

      
Application Number JP2016004936
Publication Number 2017/090245
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-21
Publication Date 2017-06-01
Owner
  • HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • OSAKA UNIVERSITY (Japan)
Inventor
  • Washika, Kiminori
  • Kawahito, Yousuke

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a method for firmly and directly joining a metal material and a resin material by using a generally used inexpensive heat source and a metal/resin joined body having a firm joined part. [Solution] The present invention is a method for joining metal/resin in which a metal material and a resin material are directly joined, the method being characterized by: having a heating step for forming a heating area in at least a part of the metal material by using an arc heat source; and forming a joined part by increasing the temperature of at least a part of the resin material to be equal to or higher than the melting temperature of the resin material through heat input from the heating area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
  • B29C 65/44 - Joining a heated non-plastics element to a plastics element

17.

SPOT WELDING METHOD FOR THIN STEEL PLATE AND SPOT WELDING JOINT

      
Application Number JP2016059447
Publication Number 2016/158688
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-24
Publication Date 2016-10-06
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsumoto Koji
  • Kono Takanori

Abstract

Provided is a spot welding method for thin steel plates, said method capable of being used suitably with object for which the external visual quality of the welded portion is regarded as important, such as with automobile parts, and said method being superior in terms of positioning performance, welding strength, and formability of paired or engaging recesses and protrusions (engaging protrusions). In this spot welding method, in which a stacked thin steel plate upper material and lower material are sandwiched between electrodes and welded, and in which protrusions, which are used for mutually positioning the upper material and the lower material and used in the welding are provided, the protrusions are provided on the upper material and the lower material and engage each other, and are formed by drawing so as to have a truncated cone shape with an inclination of 45-75°, and to open at their bottom surface, with the outer diameter of that opening portion being smaller than the outer diameter of the electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

18.

STEERABLE ROLLER HEMMING HEAD

      
Application Number US2016022529
Publication Number 2016/153862
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-16
Publication Date 2016-09-29
Owner HIROTEC AMERICA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Erker, Gerald F.
  • Hester, Justin T.
  • Krus, Gary T.

Abstract

A steering roller head for hemming or seaming metal sheets includes a mounting flange that couples to an arm of a robot. The mounting flange is offset from a longitudinal axis of the steering roller head to reduce an operating envelope of the robot arm during a roller hemming process. The mounting flange can also be offset by a mounting angle from the longitudinal axis which allows for a further reduction in an operating envelope of the robot arm during a roller hemming process. Reducing the operating envelope of the robot arm can allow for additional robots or automated tooling to access the work piece during a roller hemming process. In addition, reducing the operating envelope of the robot arm allows for improved access to the work piece during a roller hemming process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder

19.

PROCESSING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2016059359
Publication Number 2016/152968
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-24
Publication Date 2016-09-29
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tominaga Makoto
  • Murakami Yuichi
  • Yamanaka Takayuki
  • Nakata Keiichi

Abstract

A processing device (1) having an anvil (2) on which a workpiece (W) is placed, a presser hand (4) for holding the workpiece (W), a transport device (5) for transporting the presser hand (4), a restraining means (6) for pressing the workpiece (W) placed on the anvil (2) against the anvil (2), thereby restraining the workpiece, and a processing means (11) for performing a prescribed process while the workpiece (W) is restrained by the restraining means (6). The restraining means (6) is equipped with a coupling device (61), which couples first coupling devices (61a) and second coupling devices (61b), thereby restraining the presser hand (4) and the anvil (2) as one body, and presser pads (62), which press the workpiece (W) installed in a presser hand frame (41) against the anvil (2), thereby restraining the workpiece. With this configuration, processing time is reduced and the work involved in replacing the anvil (2) is simplified, thereby improving productivity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder
  • B21D 19/04 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes by continuously-acting tools moving along the edge shaped as rollers
  • B21D 37/04 - Movable or exchangeable mountings for tools
  • B21D 37/14 - Particular arrangements for handling and holding in place complete dies
  • B21D 43/00 - Feeding, positioning or storing devices combined with, or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, apparatus for working or processing sheet metal, metal tubes or metal profilesAssociations therewith of cutting devices
  • B21D 43/04 - Advancing work in relation to the stroke of the die or tool by means in mechanical engagement with the work

20.

Steerable roller hemming head

      
Application Number 15070159
Grant Number 10105741
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-15
First Publication Date 2016-09-29
Grant Date 2018-10-23
Owner HIROTEC AMERICA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Erker, Gerald F.
  • Hester, Justin T.
  • Krus, Gary T.

Abstract

A steering roller head for hemming or seaming metal sheets includes a mounting flange that couples to an arm of a robot. The mounting flange is offset from a longitudinal axis of the steering roller head to reduce an operating envelope of the robot arm during a roller hemming process. The mounting flange can also be offset by a mounting angle from the longitudinal axis which allows for a further reduction in an operating envelope of the robot arm during a roller hemming process. Reducing the operating envelope of the robot arm can allow for additional robots or automated tooling to access the work piece during a roller hemming process. In addition, reducing the operating envelope of the robot arm allows for improved access to the work piece during a roller hemming process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 19/04 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes by continuously-acting tools moving along the edge shaped as rollers
  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder

21.

PRESSURE BONDING DEVICE AND PRESSURE BONDING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2015002409
Publication Number 2015/174080
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-12
Publication Date 2015-11-19
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tominaga, Makoto
  • Yamanaka, Takayuki
  • Murakami, Yuichi

Abstract

Servo guns (11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61) are moved by robots (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60), and while an inner panel (P) is held by welding electrodes (11a, 11b) of the servo guns (11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61), pressure bonding is performed on at least one location.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

TRIMMING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2012003233
Publication Number 2013/171795
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-17
Publication Date 2013-11-21
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kosaka, Etsuo

Abstract

The present invention makes it possible to switch the position of a movable blade (31) between a trimming position and a scrap-cutting position. The trimming device (1) is provided with a stopper member (33), which is obtained from a rigid member and which, when the movable blade (31) is in the trimming position, is interposed between the movable blade (31) and constituent members of an upper die (10) and prevents the movement of the movable blade (31) to the scrap-cutting position. When the upper die (10) and a lower die (20) have drawn close to the scrap-cutting configuration, the stopper member (33) is moved to allow the movable blade (31) to move to the scrap-cutting position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 28/00 - Shaping by press-cuttingPerforating
  • B21D 24/16 - Additional equipment in association with the tools, e.g. for shearing, for trimming
  • B21D 28/14 - Dies

23.

METAL PIPE, AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING METAL PIPE

      
Application Number JP2010007385
Publication Number 2012/085961
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-12-20
Publication Date 2012-06-28
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobayashi, Naoyuki
  • Torioka, Nobuo

Abstract

A metal pipe processing method whereby a metal pipe (1) is processed so as to change a portion of the metal pipe (1) in the axial direction into a thick part (10) that is thicker than the other parts, wherein the method is equipped with: a concentrated-stress part formation step, wherein a stepped part is formed in the middle part of the metal pipe (1) in the axial direction, for the purpose of concentrating stress when the metal pipe (1) incurs pressure applied in the axial direction; a pipe-setting step wherein the metal pipe (1) is placed in an outer mold (20); and a thick part formation step wherein, after the concentrated-stress part formation step and the pipe-setting step have been performed, an inner mold (25) is inserted into the metal pipe (1) and a space (S) for forming the thick part (10) is provided between the inner mold (25) and the outer mold (20), and pressure in the axial direction is applied to the ends of the metal pipe (1), concentrating stress at and deforming the stepped part, and forming the thick part (10) as a result of this deformation.

IPC Classes  ?

24.

HEMMING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2011003821
Publication Number 2012/011231
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-04
Publication Date 2012-01-26
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tominaga, Makoto
  • Morishita, Kei

Abstract

A hemming device (10) configured in such a manner that pressing rollers (2b, 2c) which are mounted to a robot (1) are pressed against a workpiece (W), which is placed on an anvil (8), to hem the workpiece (W). The hemming device (10) is provided with: a welding section (60) having a movable electrode (64) for welding the workpiece (W); a support member (3) for rotatably supporting the pressing rollers (2b, 2c) and supporting the movable electrode (64); and a drive device (4) mounted to the robot (1) and rotating the support member (3). A portion of the support member (3), the portion being separated from the portions at which the support member (3) supports the pressing rollers (2b, 2c) and the movable electrode (64), is affixed to the rotation shaft of the drive device (4). The torque generated by the drive device (4) rotates the support member (3) to press the pressing rollers (2b, 2c) and the movable electrode (64) against the workpiece (W).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder
  • B23K 11/11 - Spot welding

25.

METAL PIPE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number JP2010003318
Publication Number 2011/145136
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-05-17
Publication Date 2011-11-24
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Taira, Masao

Abstract

Disclosed is a metal pipe (1) provided with a pipe main body (10), and a flange (20) which is provided on an end of the pipe main body (10) and which is to be fastened to another component. The pipe main body (10) is composed of a pipe member that is seamless in the axial direction. The central axis of one end of the pipe main body (10) is substantially perpendicular to the central axis of the other end when viewed from the side surface. The dimension of the pipe main body (10) in the longitudinal direction is less than five times the diameter of the pipe main body (10). A minimal curve portion (11) wherein the central axis is curved into an arc having a radius not larger than the diameter of the pipe main body (10), is provided in a part of the pipe main body (10). A large-diameter portion (13) is provided on one end of the pipe main body (10), so as to be eccentric with respect to the central axis of the intermediate portion of the pipe main body (10), said large-diameter portion having a larger diameter than the diameter of the other end.

IPC Classes  ?

26.

MACHINING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2010003026
Publication Number 2011/135619
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-04-27
Publication Date 2011-11-03
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tominaga, Makoto
  • Yamanaka, Takayuki

Abstract

Disclosed is a machining device (1) which comprises a first mold (12) and a second mold (11) which is disposed so as to face the first mold (12). The first mold (12) is configured to enable at least two states thereof, which are: a machining force action state wherein the first mold (12) approaches the second mold (11) to make a machining force act on a workpiece; and a machining preparation state wherein the first mold (12) is separated from the second mold (11) further than during the machining force action state. The machining device (1) comprises: a machining force generation device (13) for driving the first mold (12), which is in the machining force action state, in a direction approaching the second mold (11) to make the machining force act on the workpiece; and a mold travel device (14) for moving the first mold (12) from the machining preparation state until the first mold (12) reaches the machining force action state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 7/04 - Bending rods, profiles, or tubes over a movably-arranged forming member
  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder

27.

PROCESSING APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2010003027
Publication Number 2011/135620
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-04-27
Publication Date 2011-11-03
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tominaga, Makoto
  • Yamanaka, Takayuki

Abstract

Provided is a processing apparatus (1) which includes a hemming punch and a lower die (11). The hemming punch and the lower die (11) are allowed to sandwich a workpiece (A) therebetween and then brought closer to each other, thereby processing the workpiece (A). The processing apparatus (1) also includes a transfer unit (R) for transferring the workpiece (A). The transfer unit (R) is provided with the hemming punch. The hemming punch is integrated with a suction unit for retaining the workpiece (A).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder
  • B21D 43/00 - Feeding, positioning or storing devices combined with, or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, apparatus for working or processing sheet metal, metal tubes or metal profilesAssociations therewith of cutting devices

28.

Horizontally stacked hemming press

      
Application Number 12858551
Grant Number 08839651
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-08-18
First Publication Date 2011-03-03
Grant Date 2014-09-23
Owner Hirotec America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Toeniskoetter, James B.

Abstract

A horizontally stacked hemming press includes a horizontally disposed base. A first vertical support is mounted on the base and disposed generally perpendicular to the base. A linear track is mounted on the base. A horizontally disposed die stack including a plurality of cooperably operable die sets are horizontally arranged in series and moveable along the linear track. Each die set includes a pair of vertically disposed die shoes. A guided press platen is horizontally moveable along the linear track. A second vertical support is mounted on the base distal from the first vertical support and disposed generally perpendicular to the base. A drive mechanism is supported by one of the supports and connected to the press platen for opening and closing the die sets. Actuation of the drive mechanism horizontally moves the press platen and thereby horizontally opens one of the die sets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 11/00 - Bending not restricted to forms of material mentioned in only one of groups , , Bending not provided for in groups Twisting
  • B30B 7/00 - Presses characterised by a particular arrangement of the pressing members
  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder

29.

HORIZONTALLY STACKED HEMMING PRESS

      
Application Number US2010045851
Publication Number 2011/025697
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-08-18
Publication Date 2011-03-03
Owner HIROTEC AMERICA, INC. (USA)
Inventor Toeniskoetter, James, B.

Abstract

A horizontally stacked hemming press includes a horizontally disposed base. A first vertical support is mounted on the base and disposed generally perpendicular to the base. A linear track is mounted on the base. A horizontally disposed die stack including a plurality of cooperably operable die sets are horizontally arranged in series and moveable along the linear track. Each die set includes a pair of vertically disposed die shoes. A guided press platen is horizontally moveable along the linear track. A second vertical support is mounted on the base distal from the first vertical support and disposed generally perpendicular to the base. A drive mechanism is supported by one of the supports and connected to the press platen for opening and closing the die sets. Actuation of the drive mechanism horizontally moves the press platen and thereby horizontally opens one of the die sets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder

30.

Hemming apparatus

      
Application Number 12273319
Grant Number 08065902
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-11-18
First Publication Date 2009-06-04
Grant Date 2011-11-29
Owner Hirotec Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kono, Masaru
  • Takemoto, Satoshi

Abstract

A lower platen of the hemming apparatus is provided with a hem punch capable of being pressed against an inner periphery bent portion of a workpiece having a frame and a cam follower. The cam follower is disposed on the lower platen to come outside the frame of the workpiece. The cam follower and the hem punch are connected through a connecting member. An upper platen of the hemming apparatus is provided with a driver cam engageable against the cam follower. The driver cam moves the cam follower, whereby the hem punch is pressed against the inner periphery bent portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 11/00 - Bending not restricted to forms of material mentioned in only one of groups , , Bending not provided for in groups Twisting

31.

ROLLER HEMMING SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2008011496
Publication Number 2009/045531
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-03
Publication Date 2009-04-09
Owner HIROTEC AMERICA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Toeniskoetter, James
  • Lavely, Jamie

Abstract

A roller hemming system for hemming nested panels includes a single hemming workstation providing for tooling exchange operations simultaneous with hemming operations. A plurality of robots that perform tooling exchange at the hemming workstation, movement of nested panels through the system, and hemming operations on nested panels at the hemming workstation. Nested panels are inputted into the system and hemmed nested panel assemblies are outputted from the system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21F 11/00 - Cutting wire
  • B21D 31/00 - Other methods for working sheet metal, metal tubes, metal profiles

32.

Wheelhouse hemming apparatus and method

      
Application Number 12157050
Grant Number 07987689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-06-06
First Publication Date 2008-12-11
Grant Date 2011-08-02
Owner Hirotec America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Toeniskoetter, James
  • Padmanabhan, Ranganathan
  • Steed, James
  • Hopkins, Brian

Abstract

A robotic wheelhouse hemming apparatus includes a base. A multi-axis robot is mounted on the base. The robot includes an arm. A roller hemming head is mounted on an end of the arm for roller hemming. A slide mechanism is mounted for multi-directional movement on the base. A support is mounted on the slide mechanism. An anvil is supported on the support. A registration member is integral with the support and is engagable by the roller hemming head. The robot arm is operable to manipulate the roller hemming head into engagement with the registration member, and subsequent movement of the robot arm moves the support on the slide mechanism, thereby adjusting the position of the anvil relative to a workpiece to be hemmed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder
  • B21D 7/02 - Bending rods, profiles, or tubes over a stationary forming memberBending rods, profiles, or tubes by use of a swinging forming member or abutment
  • B21D 11/00 - Bending not restricted to forms of material mentioned in only one of groups , , Bending not provided for in groups Twisting

33.

WORK HAND APPARATUS AND WORK TRANSFER METHOD

      
Application Number JP2007072820
Publication Number 2008/066023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-11-27
Publication Date 2008-06-05
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Unemoto, Naoya
  • Horiyama, Takahiro
  • Kumasaki, Michisada

Abstract

A work hand apparatus (1) is connected to the leading end of an arm (21) of a robot (20) and transfers a work (W) by turns and retraction of the arm (21). The work hand apparatus is provided with a frame (2); reference pins (3a, 4a, 5a) for aligning the work (W) with the frame (2); clampers (3b, 4b, 5b) incorporated with the reference pins (3a-5a) for holding the work (W); and first, second third pin clamper units (3, 4, 5) having the reference pins (3a-5a) and clampers (3b-5b), respectively. The work hand apparatus is further provided with a first driving means (6) for aligning the first pin clamper unit (3) to be freely moved in an X axis direction; a second driving means (7), which aligns the second pin clamper unit (4) and the third pin clamper unit (5) to be freely moved in a Y axis direction that orthogonally intersects with the X axis; and a third driving means (8) for aligning the second pin clamper unit (4) and the third pin clamper unit (5) in a Z axis direction that orthogonally intersects with the X axis and the Y axis. Thus, versatility of the work hand apparatus is improved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/08 - Gripping heads having finger members

34.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING DOOR SASH FOR AUTOMOBILE

      
Application Number JP2007053143
Publication Number 2008/018192
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-02-21
Publication Date 2008-02-14
Owner HIROTEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tominaga, Makoto
  • Horiyama, Takahiro
  • Unemoto, Naoya

Abstract

A correction part (67) with a correction head is fitted to the robot arm (20a, 21a) of a correction robot (20, 21). Sash-mounting position measurement sensors (50, 51) for measuring the mounting position of the sash (S) of a door (D1) fixed to a jig device (15) are fitted to the jig device (15). The sash mounting position measurement sensors (50, 51) are connected to a robot control device. When the mounting position of the sash (S) provided by the sash mounting position measurement sensors (50, 51) is out of a predetermined tolerance range, the robot control device moves the robot arms (20a, 21a) to move the correction part (67).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 1/12 - Straightening vehicle body parts or bodies

35.

Integrated sheet metal forming, assembly and inspection system

      
Application Number 11725611
Grant Number 07721585
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-03-20
First Publication Date 2007-09-27
Grant Date 2010-05-25
Owner Hirotec America, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Toeniskoetter, James B.

Abstract

An integrated forming, assembly and inspection system includes a plurality of robotic material conveyors. The integrated system also includes a forming subsystem including sheet metal drawing apparatus, a roller hemming subsystem, and an inspection subsystem. The plurality of robotic material conveyors are operable to convey assembly workpieces to and from the subsystems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21J 11/00 - Forging hammers combined with forging pressesForging machines with provision for hammering and pressing

36.

HIROTEC

      
Application Number 002133320
Status Registered
Filing Date 2001-03-02
Registration Date 2002-07-03
Owner Hirotec Corporation (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services

Goods & Services

Vehicle assembly line material handling equipment, robotic welding equipment, and closure panel making machines and dies. Vehicle closure panels. Installation, start-up and repair of vehicle assembly line material handling equipment and closure panel making machines.

37.

HIROTEC

      
Serial Number 76213133
Status Registered
Filing Date 2001-02-21
Registration Date 2002-10-22
Owner Hirotec Corporation (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services

Goods & Services

Vehicle assembly line material handling machines, robotic welding machines, and closure panel making machines and dies Vehicle closure panels Installation, start-up, and repair of vehicle assembly line material handling machines and closure panel making machines