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1.

RUNOUT MONITORING MODULES AND RUNOUT MONITORING METHOD FOR A TOOL TO BE ROTATED DURING OPERATION

      
Application Number 18704284
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-26
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Moersch, Norbert
  • Haefele, Stefan
  • Klugger, Martin
  • Stern, Oliver

Abstract

A monitoring module comprises a tool interface for holding the tool and a tool holding interface for insertion into a tool holder. The monitoring module has a sensor unit, whereby the axis of rotation of the monitoring module runs through the sensor unit. The sensor unit detects a variable representative of an acceleration in a plane normal to the axis of rotation of the monitoring module when the monitoring module rotates together with the tool/tool holder. A computing unit of the monitoring module receives the variables representative of the acceleration recorded by the sensor unit, determines a total acceleration from this, compares the total acceleration with a threshold value and determines that there is a concentricity error of the tool to be rotated, the monitoring module and/or the tool holder if the total acceleration is greater than the threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 17/09 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring cutting pressure or cutting-tool condition, e.g. cutting ability, load on tool

2.

CONCENTRICITY MONITORING MODULES AND CONCENTRICITY MONITORING METHOD FOR A TOOL TO BE ROTATED DURING OPERATION

      
Application Number EP2022079892
Publication Number 2023/072995
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-26
Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Moersch, Norbert
  • Haefele, Stefan
  • Klugger, Martin
  • Stern, Oliver

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods for monitoring the concentricity of a tool rotating during operation are described. A monitoring module (10) comprises a tool interface (12) for receiving the tool and a tool holder interface (14) for introduction into a tool holder. The monitoring module has a sensor unit (16), wherein the axis of rotation of the monitoring module runs through the sensor unit. The sensor unit captures a variable representative of an acceleration in a plane normal to the axis of rotation of the monitoring module if the monitoring module rotates together with the tool/the tool holder. A computing unit (22) of the monitoring module receives the variables representative of the acceleration that are captured by the sensor unit, uses said variables to determine an overall acceleration, compares the overall acceleration with a threshold value and determines that there is a concentricity error of the tool to be rotated, of the monitoring module and/or of the tool holder if the overall acceleration is greater than the threshold value. A communication unit (24) of the monitoring module is connected to the computing unit and signals to the machine tool/machining centre whether there is a concentricity error.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 1/22 - Determining imbalance by oscillating or rotating the body to be tested and converting vibrations due to imbalance into electric variables

3.

TOOL CUTTING EDGE ADJUSTING HEAD, METHOD OF OPERATING SAME AND CORRECTING TOOL CUTTING EDGE WEAR

      
Application Number 17642226
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-01
First Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner
  • BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
  • CERATIZIT BESIGHEIM GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Maier, Gregor
  • Harscher, Christian
  • Vujica, Thomas
  • Renz, Michael
  • Boos, Martin

Abstract

The adjustment head is intended for use in the working space of a CNC machine which has a base station set up and intended for the exchange of information with a measuring probe or bore measuring mandrel, which base station is connected to a control of the CNC machine, and comprises a first function module and a second function module, wherein the first function module is divided into a power supply module and a data transmission module, wherein the second function module comprises a machining module for receiving at least one tool, wherein the machining module comprises a tool adjustment device for adjustment the tool in a radial and/or an axial direction and/or in an angular orientation of the tool based on specifications of the control, and wherein the power supply module supplies components of the adjustment head, including the data transmission module and the tool adjustment device, with electrical power, and wherein the data transmission module is arranged and intended for exchanging information concerning at least the adjustment of tool accommodated in the adjustment head with the base station of the measuring probe or bore gauge in the working space of the CNC machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 29/034 - Boring heads with tools moving radially, e.g. for making chamfers or undercuttings
  • B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
  • B23Q 17/20 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring workpiece characteristics, e.g. contour, dimension, hardness

4.

ITH

      
Application Number 018699872
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-05-09
Registration Date 2023-02-02
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

die clamp; Tool holding fixtures; Tool holders. Electric and electronic clamping and measuring devices, namely Die clamp, Tool holding fixtures, Tool holders having electric or electronic sensors for determining the operating status.

5.

Tool-checking device in a workpiece processing machine

      
Application Number 17269904
Grant Number 12030152
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-19
First Publication Date 2021-10-21
Grant Date 2024-07-09
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stauber, Steffen
  • Riedter, Bruno

Abstract

A method for checking a tool uses a device with a light emitter for beam emission for tool scanning and with a beam receiver for beam reception and for outputting a shadow signal; and an evaluation unit for processing the shadow signal; rotation of the tool; moving the tool until it reaches a starting position in which the blade dips into the beam and shades this such that a threshold of a range of the evaluation unit is reached or undershot; moving the tool, starting from the starting position, out of the beam and registering the shadow signal; ascertaining that the shadow signal for a cutting edge does not fall below the lower switching threshold or exceed the upper switching threshold such that a shadow signal lies above the lower and below the upper switching threshold; wherein the feed is determined in proportion to a measurement range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/4065 - Monitoring tool breakage, life or condition
  • B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics
  • B23Q 17/00 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools
  • B23Q 17/22 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring existing or desired position of tool or work
  • G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
  • G01B 11/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters
  • G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
  • G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form

6.

ADJUSTING DEVICE AND MACHINING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2020074269
Publication Number 2021/047942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-01
Publication Date 2021-03-18
Owner
  • BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
  • KOMET DEUTSCHLAND GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Maier, Gregor
  • Rittler, Wolfgang
  • Hoerl, Roland

Abstract

In order to provide an adjusting device (1) - which is for adjusting a machining too, can be rotationally driven about a longitudinal axis (2) and comprises a machining tool carrier element (3) mounted for executing an adjusting movement (6), a drive unit (13, 13b) for driving the machining tool carrier element (3), and a circuit carrier element (200) which has a surface region facing the drive unit (13, 13b) and which is for forming at least one electronic control circuit (500, 510, 520, 530) provided for controlling the drive unit (13, 13b) - which allows for an improved compact design, such that instabilities of the main drive element, in particular a tool spindle, can be better prevented and the processing installation space is better utilised, it is proposed that two surface points (600, 610) of the surface region (220) can be connected outside the circuit carrier element (200) by a connecting line (620), wherein the end points thereof are the surface points (600, 610).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 29/034 - Boring heads with tools moving radially, e.g. for making chamfers or undercuttings
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components

7.

TOOL BLADE ADJUSTMENT HEAD AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME AND FOR CORRECTING THE TOOL BLADE WEAR

      
Application Number EP2020074261
Publication Number 2021/047940
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-01
Publication Date 2021-03-18
Owner
  • BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
  • KOMET DEUTSCHLAND GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Maier, Gregor
  • Harscher, Christian
  • Vujica, Thomas
  • Renz, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustment head that is provided for use in the working space of a CNC machine having a base station designed and intended for exchanging information with a touch probe or bore gauge, which base station is connected to a controller of the CNC machine. The adjustment head comprises a first functional module and a second functional module. The first functional module is divided into an energy supply module and a data transfer module. The second functional module comprises a machining module for holding at least one tool. The machining module comprises a tool adjustment device for adjusting the tool in a radial direction and/or in an axial direction and/or in an angular orientation of the tool on the basis of specifications of the controller. The energy supply module supplies electrical energy to components of the adjustment head, including the data transfer module and the tool adjustment device. The data transfer module is designed and intended to exchange information concerning at least the adjustment of the tool held in the adjustment head with the base station of the touch probe or of the bore gauge in the working space of the CNC machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 29/034 - Boring heads with tools moving radially, e.g. for making chamfers or undercuttings
  • B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
  • B23Q 17/20 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring workpiece characteristics, e.g. contour, dimension, hardness

8.

LC-VISION

      
Application Number 018322665
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-10-19
Registration Date 2021-03-05
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Software for measuring, inspecting apparatus and instruments, laser-powered measuring instruments and apparatus, Machines, Machines tools and Mechanical tools; Downloadable software for measuring, inspecting apparatus and instruments, laser-powered measuring instruments and apparatus, Machines, Machines tools and Mechanical tools; Mobile apps for use with measuring, inspecting apparatus and instruments, laser-powered measuring instruments and apparatus, Machines, Machines tools and Mechanical tools.

9.

TOOL-CHECKING DEVICE IN A WORKPIECE PROCESSING MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2019072156
Publication Number 2020/038894
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-19
Publication Date 2020-02-27
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stauber, Steffen
  • Riedter, Bruno

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for checking a tool using a device with a light emitter for emitting a beam in order to scan the tool and with a beam receiver for receiving the beam and for outputting a shadow signal and using an analysis device for processing the shadow signal. The method has the steps of rotating the tool; moving the tool until a starting position is reached in which the blade is immersed into the beam and produces a shadow such that a threshold of a range of the analysis device is reached or undershot; moving the tool out of the beam starting from the starting position and detecting the shadow signal; and ascertaining that the shadow signal does not fall short of the lower switching threshold or exceed the upper switching threshold for a blade such that a shadow signal lies above the lower switching threshold and below the upper switching threshold; wherein the feed is determined in proportion to a measurement range depending on a transverse measurement such that a blade produces a shadow signal at different positions during a rotation, and during each rotation, the shadow signals are offset to one another in a manner corresponding to the delay and spatial change of the tool and are superimposed in order to form one shadow signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics

10.

Measuring instrument

      
Application Number 29636229
Grant Number D0869299
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-07
First Publication Date 2019-12-10
Grant Date 2019-12-10
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mörsch, Norbert

11.

Measuring instrument

      
Application Number 29636272
Grant Number D0867177
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-07
First Publication Date 2019-11-19
Grant Date 2019-11-19
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mörsch, Norbert

12.

Measuring instrument

      
Application Number 29636221
Grant Number D0853866
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-07
First Publication Date 2019-07-16
Grant Date 2019-07-16
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mörsch, Norbert

13.

Measuring instrument

      
Application Number 29636252
Grant Number D0853257
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-07
First Publication Date 2019-07-09
Grant Date 2019-07-09
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mörsch, Norbert
  • Klugger, Martin

14.

Device and method for measuring and controlling a rotary-driven tool in a machine tool

      
Application Number 16003181
Grant Number 10775765
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-08
First Publication Date 2018-12-13
Grant Date 2020-09-15
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Moersch, Norbert
  • Riedter, Bruno
  • Haefele, Stefan
  • Maier, Gregor

Abstract

A processing unit for measuring and controlling a rotary-driven tool, wherein the processing unit is connectable to a light barrier arrangement, which comprises a light-transmitting unit and a light-receiving unit, wherein the processing unit is configured to receive from the light-receiving unit signals that are at least approximately proportional to shading generated by the rotary-driven tool and/or at least one cutting edge of the rotary-driven tool at a first measuring position. The processing unit is further configured to evaluate the signals received and to transmit control signals to the light barrier arrangement, wherein the evaluation of the signals received by the processing unit comprises the following steps: determination of an interference signal component and/or a useful signal component of the received signal; and provision of information about the useful signal component, the interference signal component and/or the received signal for forwarding to a numerical controller of a machine tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics
  • G05B 19/4065 - Monitoring tool breakage, life or condition
  • B23Q 17/09 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring cutting pressure or cutting-tool condition, e.g. cutting ability, load on tool
  • G01B 11/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
  • G01B 11/27 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
  • G05B 19/406 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by monitoring or safety
  • G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
  • G05B 19/402 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for positioning, e.g. centring a tool relative to a hole in the workpiece, additional detection means to correct position

15.

Measuring system for measurement on tools in a machine tool

      
Application Number 15790683
Grant Number 10466034
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-23
First Publication Date 2018-04-26
Grant Date 2019-11-05
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bucher, Heribert
  • Klugger, Martin
  • Moersch, Norbert

Abstract

A contactlessly or tactilely measuring measuring system having a multipurpose interface socket for accommodating and for connecting a contactlessly or tactilely measuring measuring device having a light transmitter and a light receiver, for determining the position of a tool or for determining the longest cutting edge of a rotating tool in a machine tool. The multipurpose interface socket has the following features: at least one mechanical stop, corresponding to a counterstop on the measuring device, for accommodating and repeatably placing the measuring device on the multipurpose interface socket; and at least one second fluid transfer point on the multipurpose interface socket, which corresponds to a first fluid transfer point on the measuring device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
  • B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
  • B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics
  • G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
  • G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
  • B23Q 11/08 - Protective coverings for parts of machine toolsSplash guards

16.

Measuring system for measurement on tools in a machine tool

      
Application Number 15790728
Grant Number 10330464
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-23
First Publication Date 2018-04-26
Grant Date 2019-06-25
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dilger, Roland
  • Moersch, Norbert
  • Maier, Gregor

Abstract

A contactlessly measuring measuring system having a contactlessly measuring measuring device with a light transmitter portion and a light receiver portion, for determining the position of a tool or for determining the longest cutting edge of a rotating tool, wherein an optical lens arrangement for shaping and focusing a light beam from the light transmitter portion to the light receiver portion is associated with the light transmitter portion and/or the light receiver portion, the optical lens arrangement being accommodated in a lens mount, and the lens mount having an inner and an outer sleeve which in each case is cylindrical, at least in sections, and the lens arrangement is inserted into the inner sleeve, which is at least partially enclosed by the outer sleeve, and the lens mount together with the lens arrangement is accommodated in a wall of the light transmitter portion and/or of the light receiver portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • B23Q 17/22 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring existing or desired position of tool or work
  • G01V 8/12 - Detecting, e.g. by using light barriers using one transmitter and one receiver
  • G02B 5/00 - Optical elements other than lenses
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics

17.

Measuring system for measurement on tools in a machine tool

      
Application Number 15790754
Grant Number 10337854
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-23
First Publication Date 2018-04-26
Grant Date 2019-07-02
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bucher, Heribert
  • Klugger, Martin
  • Moersch, Norbert

Abstract

A contactlessly or tactilely measuring measuring system having a multipurpose interface socket for accommodating and for connecting a contactlessly or tactilely measuring measuring device having a light transmitter and a light receiver, for determining the position of a tool or for determining the longest cutting edge of a rotating tool in a machine tool. The multipurpose interface socket has the following features: at least one mechanical stop, corresponding to a counterstop on the measuring device, for accommodating and repeatably placing the measuring device on the multipurpose interface socket; at least one second signal transfer point on the multipurpose interface socket, which corresponds to a first signal transfer point on the measuring device; and at least one second fluid transfer point on the multipurpose interface socket, which corresponds to a first fluid transfer point on the measuring device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
  • G01B 5/004 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points
  • G01B 5/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01V 8/12 - Detecting, e.g. by using light barriers using one transmitter and one receiver
  • B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
  • B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics

18.

Measuring system for measurement on tools in a machine tool

      
Application Number 15790791
Grant Number 10259091
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-23
First Publication Date 2018-04-26
Grant Date 2019-04-16
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klugger, Martin
  • Hildebrand, Andreas
  • Moersch, Norbert

Abstract

A contactlessly measuring system having a contactlessly measuring device, with a light transmitter portion and a light receiver portion, for determining the position of a tool or for determining the longest cutting edge of a rotating tool in a tool machine. A light barrier system is formed by the light transmitter portion and the light receiver portion, each being associated with a leg of an essentially U-shaped support structure of the measuring device. A fluid blowing device, associated with the measuring device, is provided for cleaning a tool to be measured, and/or a sealing air feed is provided in the area of a measuring beam of the measuring device designed as a light barrier measuring system, and/or a protective/closing device is provided at the light transmitter portion and/or the light receiver portion of the measuring device designed as a light barrier measuring system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics
  • G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
  • G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures

19.

smartDock

      
Application Number 016473886
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-03-15
Registration Date 2018-05-30
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Measuring, signalling, checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; Electric connection modules for measuring apparatus, in particular laser measuring apparatus; Connecting modules for electric controls; Electric connection units.

20.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A WORKPIECE CONTOUR AND FOR CORRECTING A TARGET PATH FOR MACHINING A WORKPIECE IN A MACHINE TOOL

      
Application Number EP2016061226
Publication Number 2016/188842
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-19
Publication Date 2016-12-01
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berg, Peter
  • Blum, Alexander

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for machining a workpiece, comprising the following steps: providing, in a receiving portion of a numerically-controlled machine tool, a measuring probe that comprises a stylus, said measuring probe being configured to emit an output signal that is at least partially and at least approximately proportional to a deflection of its stylus, and the progression of said output signal at least approximately reproducing a contour of a workpiece; determining, in a preparation phase, at least one correction function for at least one section of the output signals relating to the associated deflection of the measurement probe stylus; storing characteristic variables of said at least one correction function in the measurement probe or a machine control unit associated with the machine tool; at least partially continuously tracing the contour, in a tracing phase, of a workpiece clamped in the machine tool but not yet fully machined, using the stylus of the measurement probe provided in the receiving portion of the machine tool; correcting the output signal of the measurement probe using the characteristic variables of the correction function; supplying the corrected output data to the machine control unit associated with the machine tool; calculating the corrected output data with machine coordinates of the contour to be produced, for machining the workpiece clamped in the machine tool, such that control commands for the machine tool are received; and machining the workpiece clamped in the machine tool using a tool that is provided in the receiving portion of the machine tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
  • G05B 19/408 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by data handling or data format, e.g. reading, buffering or conversion of data
  • G01B 5/20 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
  • G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures

21.

Roughness measuring instrument for use in a machine tool and method for measuring roughness in a machine tool

      
Application Number 15021914
Grant Number 09874439
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-09-03
First Publication Date 2016-08-11
Grant Date 2018-01-23
Owner Blum-Novotest GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bucher, Heribert
  • Reiser, Wolfgang
  • Moersch, Norbert

Abstract

Multidirectional roughness measurement insert for determining a measured variable that is characteristic of the roughness of a surface, having a carrier body on which a stylus holder is arranged for holding a stylus, an analog sensor, which converts the movements of the carrier body into measurement signals that are characteristic of the roughness of a surface of workpiece, a stylus to be coupled to the carrier body, comprising a rod-shaped shaft and a scanning head mounted on the shaft, wherein the scanning head is at least one section of a test body, which is essentially rotationally symmetrical to at least one section of the rod-shaped shaft, or wherein the scanning head is at least one section of an essentially rotationally symmetrical test body, which is arranged on a distal end of at least one section of the rod-shaped shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 5/28 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
  • G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces

22.

ROUGHNESS MEASURING INSTRUMENT FOR USE IN A MACHINE TOOL AND METHOD FOR MEASURING ROUGHNESS IN A MACHINE TOOL

      
Application Number EP2014068717
Publication Number 2015/036299
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-09-03
Publication Date 2015-03-19
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bucher, Heribert
  • Reiser, Wolfgang
  • Moersch, Norbert

Abstract

Multidirectional roughness measuring insert for determining a measurement variable characteristic of the roughness of a surface, comprising a carrier body, on which a stylus holder for holding a stylus is arranged, an analogue sensor which converts movements of the carrier body into measurement signals characteristic of the roughness of a surface of a workpiece, a stylus which can be coupled to the carrier body and which comprises a rod-shaped shaft and a stylus head attached to the shaft, wherein the stylus head is at least a portion of a substantially disc-shaped test body that is substantially rotationally symmetrical at least in relation to a portion of the rod-shaped shaft, or wherein the stylus head is at least a portion of a substantially rotationally symmetrical and substantially disc-shaped test body which is arranged at a distal end of at least of a portion of the rod-shaped shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
  • G01B 5/28 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces

23.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING A TOOL RECEIVED IN A WORKPIECE PROCESSING MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2013069426
Publication Number 2014/048821
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-09-19
Publication Date 2014-04-03
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reiser, Wolfgang
  • Riedter, Bruno

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for measuring a tool received in a workpiece processing machine, the method having the following steps: providing a contact or noncontact tool sensing device for detecting positional data on the tool and for outputting signals representative of the positional data; providing an evaluation device for receiving and processing the signals and for outputting a tool geometry determined from the processed signals; detecting a sequence of a first number of positional data on the tool and outputting signals representative of said positional data to the evaluation device; processing the signals representative of the first number of positional data in order to obtain a first approximation of the tool geometry; comparing the first number of positional data to said first approximation of the tool geometry and excluding a subset of the first number of positional data depending on a predetermined criterion, in order to obtain a second number of positional data; processing the second number of positional data in order to obtain a second approximation of the tool geometry; and outputting said second approximation of the tool geometry as the tool geometry determined for the tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
  • B23Q 17/22 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring existing or desired position of tool or work
  • B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics

24.

DIGILOG

      
Application Number 011116076
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-08-13
Registration Date 2012-12-28
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Measuring and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments, included in class 9, including as parts or accessories for machine tools and mechanical tools; Software for manufacturing and metrology, in particular for workpiece metrology, manufacturing metrology, testing technology and tool monitoring; Machines and mechanical apparatus for metrology in manufacturing, in particular for measuring workpieces and as accessories for machine tools and mechanical tools; Electronic apparatus and instruments and data processing apparatus and installations constructed from the aforesaid goods for checking (supervision) and monitoring manufacturing, in particular of machine tools and mechanical tools and of workpieces; Machines and mechanical apparatus for testing technology in manufacturing, in particular for workpieces and as accessories for machine tools and mechanical tools; Non-electric checking (supervision), testing and measuring apparatus for manufacturing and metrology, in particular for workpiece metrology, manufacturing metrology, testing technology and tool monitoring. Creating computer programs for the installation and operation of measuring and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments, machine tools and mechanical tools, and consultancy relating thereto; Creating software for manufacturing and metrology, in particular for workpiece metrology, manufacturing metrology, testing technology and tool monitoring; Creating software for operating machines and mechanical apparatus for metrology in manufacturing, in particular for the purpose of measuring workpieces; Creating software for operating data processing apparatus and installations for checking (supervision) and monitoring manufacturing, in particular of machine tools and mechanical tools and of workpieces; Creating software for operating machines and mechanical apparatus for testing technology in manufacturing.

25.

DIGILOG

      
Serial Number 85702130
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-08-13
Registration Date 2014-06-10
Owner Blum-Novotest GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Measuring and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments, including as parts or accessories for machine tools and mechanical tools, in particular for metrology, in particular for workpiece metrology, manufacturing metrology, testing technology and tool monitoring, namely, an optical metrology inspection system comprised of a light source, one or more cameras or sensors in communication with computer software and hardware or touch probes, probes for workpiece measuring, measuring heads, machine tool probes, in communication with computer software and hardware; Software for metrology, in particular for workpiece metrology, manufacturing metrology, testing technology and tool monitoring; Machines and mechanical apparatus for metrology in manufacturing, namely, for measuring the size and shape of workpieces and as accessories for machine tools and mechanical tools, namely, an optical metrology inspection system comprised of a light source, one or more cameras or sensors in communication with computer software and hardware or touch probes, probes for workpiece measuring, measuring heads, machine tool probes, in communication with computer software and hardware; Electronic apparatus and instruments and data processing apparatus and installations constructed from the aforesaid goods for checking (supervision) and monitoring manufacturing, namely, for measuring, checking and monitoring the size, shape and roughness of machine tools and mechanical tools and of workpieces; Machines and mechanical apparatus for testing technology in manufacturing, namely, for workpieces and as accessories for machine tools and mechanical tools, namely, an optical metrology inspection system comprised of a light source, one or more cameras or sensors in communication with computer software and hardware or touch probes, probes for workpiece measuring, measuring heads, machine tool probes, in communication with computer software and hardware; Non-electric checking (supervision), testing and measuring apparatus for metrology, in particular for workpiece metrology, manufacturing metrology, testing technology and tool monitoring, namely, for tool setting, tool identification and tool monitoring as well as tool measuring using an optical metrology inspection system comprised of a light source, one or more cameras or sensors in communication with computer software and hardware or touch probes, probes for workpiece measuring, measuring heads, machine tool probes, in communication with computer software and hardware Creating computer programs for the installation and operation of measuring and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments, machine tools and mechanical tools, and consultancy relating thereto; Creating software for manufacturing and metrology, in particular for workpiece metrology, manufacturing metrology, testing technology and tool monitoring; Creating software for operating machines and mechanical apparatus for metrology in manufacturing, in particular for the purpose of measuring workpieces; Creating software for operating data processing apparatus and installations for checking (supervision) and monitoring manufacturing, in particular of machine tools and mechanical tools and of workpieces; Creating software for operating machines and mechanical apparatus for testing technology in manufacturing

26.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE TRANSMITTER POWER OF A TRANSMISSION/RECEPTION DEVICE IN A POSITION MEASURING SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE AND TRANSMISSION/RECEPTION DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2008009430
Publication Number 2009/059790
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-11-07
Publication Date 2009-05-14
Owner BLUM-NOVOTEST GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reiser, Wolfgang
  • Häfele, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling the transmitter power of a transmission/reception device (T) for a position measuring system of a machine. Said transmission/reception device (T) is connected to a base station (B) and carries out the following steps: a first transmitter power message is transmitted to a first transmitter power (Pout), and a second transmitter power message is sent to a second transmitter power (Pout). The second transmitter power is lower than the first transmitter power if a transmitter power acknowledgement message (ACK) has been captured as the response to the sent first transmitter power message, and the second transmitter power is higher than the first transmitter power if no transmitter power acknowledgement message (ACK) has been captured as the response to the sent first transmitter power message.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
  • G08C 17/00 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
  • B23Q 17/22 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring existing or desired position of tool or work
  • H04W 52/00 - Power management

27.

shark360

      
Application Number 966206
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-02-21
Registration Date 2008-02-21
Owner Blum-Novotest GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Measuring and control apparatus and instruments, included in this class, also in the form of parts or accessories of machine tools and mechanic tools; software for production technology and measuring technology, particularly for work piece measuring technology, production metrology, testing technology and tool monitoring; machines and mechanic devices for use in the measuring technology in the production, particularly for measuring work pieces as well as in the form of accessories for machine tools and mechanic tools; electronic apparatus and instruments as well as data processing devices and equipment combined of the aforesaid goods for controlling and monitoring the production, particularly that of machine tools and of mechanic tools as well as of work pieces; machines and mechanic devices for the testing technology in the production, particularly for work pieces as well as in the form of accessories of machine tools and mechanic tools; non-electric control devices, testing devices and measuring devices for the production technology and measuring technology, particularly for work piece measuring technology, production metrology, testing technology and tool monitoring.

28.

SHARK360

      
Serial Number 79054558
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-02-21
Registration Date 2010-02-09
Owner Blum-Novotest GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Measuring and control apparatus and instruments, namely, electronic measuring sensors for work piece measurement tool setting and monitoring and electronic sensors for measuring work pieces [; computer software for controlling of electronic measuring sensors for work piece measurement tool setting and monitoring; computer software for evaluation of measurement results of electronic measuring sensors for work piece measurement tool setting and monitoring; computer software for use in production technology and measuring technology, particularly for work piece measuring technology, production metrology, testing technology and tool setting and monitoring ]

29.

BLUM

      
Application Number 806791
Status Registered
Filing Date 2003-02-20
Registration Date 2003-02-20
Owner Blum-Novotest GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Machines and mechanical apparatus for metrology in manufacturing, in particular for work pieces, machine tools and tools; machines and mechanical apparatus for control and monitoring in manufacturing, in particular for work pieces, machine tools and tools; machines and mechanical apparatus for technical testing in manufacturing, in particular for work pieces, machine tools and tools. Non-electric instruments for manufacturing, in particular for the manufacture of work pieces. Non-electric instruments for metrology, in particular for measuring work pieces, applied metrology, testing and the monitoring of tools; apparatus and instruments for measuring and control included in this class; software for manufacturing and metrology, in particular for measuring work pieces, applied metrology, testing and the control of tools.

30.

BLUM

      
Serial Number 78136745
Status Registered
Filing Date 2002-06-18
Registration Date 2003-11-18
Owner Blum-Novotest GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

ELECTRICAL, NON-ELECTRICAL AND MANUALLY OPERATED MACHINES, NAMELY, GEAR AND HOSE TEST STANDS, LASERS AND LASER MICROMETERS, TOOL SETTERS, TOOL PROBES,TOUCH PROBES, TEST BENCHES, MEASURING HEADS, AND METROLOGY INSTRUMENTS FOR THE INSPECTION, TESTING,MEASURING, CALIBRATION, RADIUS MEASUREMENT, TOOL SETTING, WEAR CONTROL, BREAKAGE, CRACK DETECTION,PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, MEASURING TECHNOLOGY,MONITORING AND CONTROL PRODUCTION IN MACHINE TOOLS, WORK PIECES AND TOOLS; SOFTWARE FOR THE PRODUCTION ENGINEERING AND MEASURING TECHNIQUE, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE TESTING, MEASURING, CALIBRATION, RADIUS MEASUREMENT, TOOL SETTING, WEAR CONTROL, BREAKAGE, CRACK DETECTION, MONITORING AND CONTROL PRODUCTION IN MACHINE TOOLS, WORK PIECES AND TOOLS