Goods & Services

Vacuumizing machines and apparatus; vacuum generator; pilot-controlled vacuum generator; electronically controlled vacuum generator; vacuum generator with an electropneumatic control and an electronic automation system; pilot-controlled vacuum generator with an electropneumatic control and an electronic automation system; vacuum pump; venturi (machines or machine parts). Software for control of vacuum handling installations; software for control of vacuumizing apparatus and machines; automaton for controlling vacuum-handling installations; automaton for controlling vacuumizing apparatus and machines.

Abstract

A vacuum production device includes at least a first ejector having an inlet port and a suction port. The device includes a control member that includes a body having at least one pressure inlet and one suction inlet intended to be connected respectively to a pressurised air circuit and to a vacuum circuit, and a first spool mounted so as to be able to move in the body between a connection position in which the inlet port of the first ejector is connected to the pressure inlet and the suction port of the first ejector is connected to the suction inlet, and a disconnection position in which the inlet port of the first ejector is disconnected from the pressure inlet and the suction port of the first ejector is disconnected from the suction inlet. A handling device includes such a vacuum production device.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 13/04 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor
• F15B 13/043 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by fluid pressure with electrically-controlled pilot valves

Abstract

A grip member for a vacuum box includes a tubular body having a first section delimiting a cavity in which a hollow piston is slidingly mounted, a first chamber of variable volume, into which a compressed air conduit opens, the piston being provided with a tubular extension having a free end section projecting from the first cavity and provided with a suction cup, the piston and the tubular extension defining a suction channel having an end which opens into the suction cup and an opposite end which slidingly, sealingly receives a rod, the tubular extension including a suction orifice to connect the suction channel to a second chamber under negative pressure, and the piston being movably mounted in translation with respect to the rod between a rest position in which the rod blocks the suction orifice and a gripping position in which the rod is recessed from the suction orifice.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means

Abstract

A vacuum generator including a cluster of multi-stage venturi cells, each having a nozzle which is sealingly secured in an inlet orifice of a first mixer provided with a first suction orifice, and a second mixer fixed to the first mixer in such a manner that the second mixer extends coaxially to the first mixer and is spaced apart from an outlet orifice of said first mixer in order to form with the same a second suction orifice, characterized in that the first mixers are firmly interconnected by a first frame extending between the first suction orifices and the outlet orifices of the first mixers to form a first sealing surface surrounding said first mixers, and the second mixers are firmly interconnected by a second frame extending between the inlet orifices and the outlet orifices of the second mixers to form a second sealing surface surrounding said second mixers.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04F 5/22 - Jet pumps, i.e. devices in which fluid flow is induced by pressure drop caused by velocity of another fluid flow the inducing fluid being elastic fluid displacing elastic fluids for evacuating of multi-stage type

Abstract

Motorized finger (100) comprising a base (110) for fastening to a plate (51) connecting to a robotic arm (1), a first phalanx (111) connected to the base (110) by at least one first articulation (121), a second phalanx (112) connected to the first phalanx (111) by at least one second articulation (122), and a first actuator (101) fastened to the base (110) and connected at least to the first phalanx (111) in order to move the phalanges (111, 112) between two end positions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• B25J 15/02 - Gripping heads servo-actuated

Abstract

The invention relates to a vacuum generator (1, 1'') comprising a cluster (40, 40', 40'') of multi-stage venturi cells, each having a nozzle (41) which is sealingly secured in an inlet orifice (42.3) of a first mixer (42) provided with a first suction orifice (42.5, and a second mixer (43) fixed to the first mixer in such a manner that the second mixer extends coaxially to the first mixer and is spaced apart from an outlet orifice (42.4) of said first mixer in order to form with the same a second suction orifice (46), characterized in that the first mixers are firmly interconnected by a first frame (42.6) extending between the first suction orifices and the outlet orifices of the first mixers in order to form a first sealing surface surrounding said first mixers, and the second mixers are firmly interconnected by a second frame (43.6) extending between the inlet orifices and the outlet orifices of the second mixers in order to form a second sealing surface surrounding said second mixers.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04F 5/22 - Jet pumps, i.e. devices in which fluid flow is induced by pressure drop caused by velocity of another fluid flow the inducing fluid being elastic fluid displacing elastic fluids for evacuating of multi-stage type
• F04F 5/46 - Arrangements of nozzles

Abstract

A fluid flow device including a plurality of fluid flow functional modules each fastened on a respective individual base includes: two parallel lateral faces via which the bases are adapted to be placed against one another; a primary channel passing through the base to open out in its two lateral faces; a front face along which the module extends so as to couple an inlet channel of said module with a secondary channel extending in the base; a check valve closing the secondary channel when the base is not provided with a module; and a top face in which there extends a tertiary channel opening out in the primary channel. The device further includes a fastener for fastening the bases to one another, leaktight couplers for coupling the primary channel and the tertiary channel to a source of fluid under pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
• F16K 27/00 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor
• F04F 5/36 - Jet pumps, i.e. devices in which fluid flow is induced by pressure drop caused by velocity of another fluid flow the inducing fluid being elastic fluid characterised by using specific inducing fluid

Abstract

A control device for controlling a pneumatic component includes a compressed air supply circuit for connecting to an inlet of the pneumatic component. The circuit includes a normally closed monostable valve having an inlet for connecting to a compressed air source and an outlet for connecting to the pneumatic component, and a bistable directional valve having both a first port for connecting to the compressed air source and also a second port connected to a first port of a normally passing monostable directional valve, the monostable directional valve having a second port connected to a pneumatic control port of the monostable valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means

Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid device comprising a plurality of functional fluid modules each fixed on an individual base comprising: - two parallel lateral faces, by which the bases are able to be attached to one another in such a way that when the bases are attached, two of the bases have a free lateral face; - a primary fluid conveyance channel passing through the base so as to emerge on the two lateral faces in identical positions; and - a front face, along which the module extends so as to connect an input channel of said module to a secondary channel extending in the base from the front face and emerging in the primary channel. According to the invention, the device comprises means for fixing the bases together and means for sealably connecting the end of the primary channel emerging on one of the free lateral faces to a pressurised fluid source for supplying the modules.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
• F04F 5/54 - Installations characterised by use of jet pumps, e.g. combinations of two or more jet pumps of different type
• F04F 5/20 - Jet pumps, i.e. devices in which fluid flow is induced by pressure drop caused by velocity of another fluid flow the inducing fluid being elastic fluid displacing elastic fluids for evacuating
• F04F 5/44 - Component parts, details, or accessories not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups

Abstract

A Venturi type ejector having a feed duct for feeding fluid under pressure with the duct extending along a central axis. A first expansion chamber is connected to the feed duct; a first mixing chamber is connected to the expansion chamber; a first suction chamber is connected to the mixing chamber; and an exhaust chamber is connected to the first mixing chamber. The ejector where the fluid under pressure penetrates into the first expansion chamber along a plurality of directions extends in a plane that is substantially orthogonal to the central axis. A vacuum generator includes such an ejector.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04F 5/20 - Jet pumps, i.e. devices in which fluid flow is induced by pressure drop caused by velocity of another fluid flow the inducing fluid being elastic fluid displacing elastic fluids for evacuating
• F04F 5/46 - Arrangements of nozzles

Abstract

A vacuum gripper device including at least one suction cup including a fastener body from which there extends an elastically deformable skirt having a free annular edge for coming into contact with an object to be grasped. The suction cup includes at least one electrically conductive track secured at least to the skirt. The conductive track is made of a material that is electrically conductive and elastically deformable so as to deform together with the skirt. The device includes an electronic processor circuit that is connected electrically to two connection pads belonging to the conductive track and that is arranged to monitor an electrical property of the conductive track, which electrical property varies with the deformation of the conductive track, and to compare that property with reference data so as to anticipate a failure of the suction cup.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
• G01R 27/02 - Measuring real or complex resistance, reactance, impedance, or other two-pole characteristics derived therefrom, e.g. time constant
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
• G06F 11/00 - Error detectionError correctionMonitoring

Abstract

A vacuum chamber for a gripper including at least one fastener plate and at least one pneumatic accessory fastened in a perforation in the fastener plate. The pneumatic accessory is held in the perforation by an elastically deformable tubular interface including an external groove in which the periphery of the perforation is received so as to provide sealing between the plate and the interface, the interface defining a channel extending between a first end of the interface extending inside the chamber and a second end extending outside the chamber, at least a portion of the pneumatic accessory being inserted in the channel of the interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means

Abstract

The invention concerns a device (1) for controlling a pneumatic component (E), comprising a compressed-air supply circuit (2) intended to be connected to an inlet of the pneumatic component. The circuit comprises a monostable normally-closed valve (V) having an inlet intended to be connected to a compressed-air source (P) and an outlet intended to be connected to the pneumatic component, and a bistable distributor (D1) having a first port intended to be connected to the compressed-air source and a second port connected to a first port of a monostable normally-open distributor (D2), the monostable distributor (D2) having a second port connected to a pneumatic control port of the monostable valve, the bistable distributor (D1) can adopt an open state in which a connection is created between the first port and the second port of said distributor, and a non-open state in which the first port and the second port are disconnected from each other, and the monostable distributor (D2) can adopt a rest state in which a connection is created between the first port and the second port of the distributor and an exhaust state in which the second port of said distributor is connected to an exhaust outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
• F04B 37/10 - Pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and having pertinent characteristics not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups for special use
• F04B 37/14 - Pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and having pertinent characteristics not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups for special use to obtain high vacuum

Goods & Services

Vacuum production machinery and apparatus excluding pumps for creating a vacuum in food boxes, containers and food bags; vacuum generators; controlled vacuum generators; electronically controlled vacuum generators; vacuum generators with pneumatic and electric regulating electronic intelligence; controlled vacuum generators with pneumatic and electric regulating electronic intelligence; vacuum pump; venturi (vacuum generator); filters (parts of machines); mufflers (parts of machines); air amplifier (compressed air machine); machines, apparatus and installations for vacuum handling; apparatus and machines for vacuum production for handling; industrial vacuum generators; lifting beam (machines); vacuum handling hoist (machines); pipes and tubes for vacuum production machines and apparatus; pipes and tubes for vacuum production machines and apparatus; pipes and tubes for vacuum handling machines and apparatus; seals for vacuum production apparatus and machines, seals for vacuum handling apparatus and machines; suction cup for vacuum pumps in natural plastic or synthetic material; Suction cup handle for vacuum pumps in natural plastic or synthetic material. Software for the control, of vacuum-handling plants appliances and machines; software for controlling apparatus and machines for vacuum production; automaton for controlling handling of vacuum installations; automaton for controlling apparatus and machines for the production of vacuum; vacuostats (detection apparatus); pressure switches (detection apparatus). Non-metallic hoses and flexible pipes, non-metallic sealing joints.

Abstract

Venturi ejector (1) comprising: - a duct (2) for supplying pressurized fluid extending along a central axis (Oy); - a first expansion chamber (3) connected to the supply duct (2); - a first mixing chamber (4) connected to the expansion chamber (3); - a first suction chamber (5) connected to the mixing chamber (4); - an exhaust chamber (6) connected to the first mixing chamber (4); characterized in that the pressurized fluid penetrates the first expansion chamber in a plurality of directions extending along a plane that is substantially orthogonal to the central axis (Oy). Vacuum generator comprising such an ejector.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04F 5/20 - Jet pumps, i.e. devices in which fluid flow is induced by pressure drop caused by velocity of another fluid flow the inducing fluid being elastic fluid displacing elastic fluids for evacuating
• F04F 5/46 - Arrangements of nozzles

Abstract

A vacuum gripping device comprising at least one suction cup (100) comprising a fixing body (110), from which an elastically deformable skirt (120) extends with a free annular edge (122) intended to come into contact with an object to be grasped. The suction cup comprises at least one electrically conductive track (200) rigidly connected at least to the skirt. The conductive track is made of an elastically conductive and elastically deformable material in order to deform with the skirt. The device comprises an electronic processing circuit (300), which is electrically connected to two connection areas (210) forming part of the electrically conductive track, and which is arranged to monitor an electrical property of the conductive track, the electrical property varying with the deformation of the conductive track, and to compare the electrical property with reference data in order to anticipate a failure of the suction cup.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
• B25J 19/06 - Safety devices

Abstract

Vacuum chamber for a gripper, comprising at least one fixing plate and at least one pneumatic accessory fixed in an opening in the fixing plate, characterized in that the pneumatic accessory is held in the opening by an elastically deformable tubular interface comprising an external groove in which the periphery of the opening is housed so as to provide sealing between the plate and the interface, the interface delimiting a passage extending between a first end of the interface extending into the chamber and a second end extending to outside the chamber, at least part of the pneumatic accessory being inserted in the passage of the interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means

Abstract

A fluid circulation device having at least one fluid circulation tube, a first coupling sealingly coupled to a first end of the tube and a second coupling sealingly coupled to a second end of the tube in such a way as to allow the circulation of fluid between said two couplings via the tube. The device further has separate electronic elements. The tube has at least one conductor track extending along an outer surface of the tube. The track is suitable for transmitting at least one signal and arranged to engage with the abovementioned electronic elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
• F16L 25/01 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups specially adapted for realising electrical conduction between the two pipe ends of the joint or between parts thereof
• F16L 11/127 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting electrically conducting
• G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
• H01B 7/28 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by moisture, corrosion, chemical attack or weather
• F16L 33/22 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses with means not mentioned in the preceding groups for gripping the hose between inner and outer parts
• G01M 3/40 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using electric means, e.g. by observing electric discharges
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H01B 7/18 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by wear, mechanical force or pressure
• F16L 9/12 - Rigid pipes of plastics with or without reinforcement

Goods & Services

Unprocessed plastics; synthetic resins; elastomers; unprocessed plastics for the manufacture of accessories for machines and apparatus for production of vacuum and handling by vacuum. Vacuum production apparatus and machines; vacuum generators; controlled vacuum generators; electronically controlled vacuum generators; vacuum generators incorporating electro-pneumatic regulation and electronic intelligence; controlled vacuum generators incorporating electro-pneumatic regulation and electronic intelligence; vacuum pumps; venturi tubes; filters, machine parts; silencers for motors and engines; air amplifiers; apparatus, installations and machines for vacuum handling; apparatus and machines for vacuum production for handling; vacuum generators for handling; handling beams; vacuum handling beams; pipes and tubes for vacuum production machines and apparatus; pipes and tubes for vacuum production machines and apparatus; pipes and tubes for vacuum handling machines and apparatus; seals for vacuum production apparatus and machines, seals for vacuum handling apparatus and machines. Suction cups made of natural or synthetic plastic materials; suction cups for handling made of natural or synthetic plastic materials, non-metallic flexible tubes and pipes, non-metallic seals.

Abstract

A modular vacuum gripper having a first plate, a second plate provided with at least one downstream orifice, framework members, assembly device for assembling the first plate, the second plate and the framework members, at least one upstream orifice situated on one of the walls of the vacuum gripper, sealing device, vacuum generation device adapted to suck out the air contained inside the vacuum gripper via the upstream orifice, and at least one deformable element extending over the second plate so as to form a sealed contact surface with the part when the air contained inside the vacuum gripper is sucked out.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47B 97/00 - Furniture or accessories for furniture, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• B66C 1/02 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by suction means
• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means

Abstract

A fluid circulation device (1) comprising at least one fluid circulation tube (2), a first coupling (10a) sealingly coupled to a first end (2a) of the tube (2) and a second coupling (10b) sealingly coupled to a second end (2b) of the tube (2) in such a way as to allow the circulation of fluid between said two couplings via the tube. According to the invention, the device further comprises separate electronic means (20), and the tube (2) is provided with at least one conductor track (3) extending along an outer surface of the tube (2), said track (3) being suitable for transmitting at least one signal and arranged to engage with the abovementioned electronic means (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 3/40 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using electric means, e.g. by observing electric discharges
• F16L 11/127 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting electrically conducting
• F16L 25/01 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups specially adapted for realising electrical conduction between the two pipe ends of the joint or between parts thereof
• F16L 33/22 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses with means not mentioned in the preceding groups for gripping the hose between inner and outer parts
• H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or

Goods & Services

[ Unprocessed plastics; unprocessed synthetic resins; elastomers in the nature of unprocessed thermoplastic compounds; elastomers in the nature of unprocessed vulcanized plastic compounds; unprocessed thermoplastic elastomer resins for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; unprocessed plastics for the manufacture of accessories for machines and apparatus for production of vacuum and handling by vacuum ] [ Machines, apparatus and machine parts thereof for the production of vacuums, namely, vacuum generators, vacuum pumps, venturi tubes, suction pneumatic control circuits sold as an integral component of vacuum production machines; filters for vacuum production machines as machine parts; silencers for motors and engines; air amplifiers in the nature of air compressors, air suction machines; apparatus and machines for vacuum production for handling, namely, vacuum grippers; machine parts, namely, vacuum generators for handling; machine parts, namely, handling beams; machine parts, namely, vacuum handling beams; machine parts, namely, pipes and tubes sold as integral components of vacuum production machines and apparatus; machine parts, namely, pipes and tubes sold as integral components of vacuum handling machines and apparatus; mechanical seals for vacuum production apparatus and machines; mechanical seals for vacuum handling apparatus and machines ] Suction cups made of natural or synthetic plastic materials; suction cups for handling made of natural or synthetic plastic materials; non-metallic flexible tubes and pipes; non-metallic seals for use in the field of pneumatic installations, not being machines and pneumatic control circuits

Goods & Services

Machines, apparatus and parts thereof for the production of vacuum, in particular motors, pumps, valves, regulators, switches, distributors, valves, relief valves, venturi tubes, suction cups, suction pneumatic control circuits; compressors [machines]; pressure reducers [parts of machines]; vacuum pumps [machines]; pump diaphragms; pumps [parts of machines, engines or motors]; pressure regulators [parts of machines]; pressure valves [parts of machines]; valves [parts of machines]; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling pressure. Computer software, recorded, data processing equipment, computers, computer memories, monitors [computer programs], computer programs [downloadable software], computer peripheral devices, processors [central processing units], recorded computer operating programs, vacuum gauges, vacuostats, pressure indicator plugs for valves, vacuum gauges, measuring instruments, measuring apparatus and pressure recorders.

Goods & Services

Machines, apparatus and parts thereof for the production of vacuums, namely, vacuum pumps, venturi tubes, suction cups, suction pneumatic control circuits; compressors, namely, compressed air pumps, pressure reducers as parts of machines; pumps as parts of machines; pressure regulators being parts of machines; back pressure valves as parts of machines; valves being parts of machines; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling pressure, namely, pressure switches as parts of machines Computer software, recorded, for setting vacuum parameters of a vacuum installation, for setting communication parameters between equipment of a vacuum installation, for monitoring vacuum in a vacuum installation, for adding, removing or replacing slave electronic modules of a vacuum installation; data processing equipment, namely, data processors, memory in the nature electronic memories, computer memories, analog converters, digital converters, connectors in the nature insulated electrical connectors, fiber optic connectors, BUS in the nature of electric or electronic components being cables, optic fibers, electric or electronic connectors for cables or optic fibers, electronic circuits for treating communication signals, antennas and software for transferring data between electronic apparatuses; computers; computer memories; computer monitors; computer programs, downloadable computer programs for user interface design, network configuration; downloadable computer software for updating and operating system programs; computer peripheral devices; processors, namely, data processors; computer central processing units; recorded computer operating programs; vacuum gauges; pressure indicator plugs for valves; measuring instruments, namely, vacuum gauges; measuring apparatus, namely, pressure measuring apparatus; pressure recorders

Abstract

The invention relates to a casing that has a modular vacuum and comprises: a first plate (3); a second plate (4) having at least one downstream opening bored therein; framework members (5); assembly means for assembling the first plate (3), the second plate (4), and the framework members (5); at least one upstream opening located on one of the walls of the casing (1); sealing means; vacuum generation means (8) capable of suctioning the air contained inside the casing via the upstream opening; and at least one deformable element (13) extending onto the second plate (4) such as to form a surface making sealing contact with the part (2) when the air contained inside the casing (1) is suctioned in.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means

Abstract

Cartridge comprising a tubular body (2) having a cylindrical surface allowing it to be inserted into a cylindrical housing in an axial direction (X), the cartridge being such that the following are integrated coaxially inside one another within said tubular body: - electrical-connection means (4); - control means; a first chamber (6) comprising a first compressed-air intake lateral orifice (12); - at least a second chamber (8) situated at a second end of the tubular body and comprising an air outlet orifice (16; 15); the control means being suited to selectively placing the first chamber and the second chamber in pneumatic communication so as to allow air to pass toward the second chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04F 5/20 - Jet pumps, i.e. devices in which fluid flow is induced by pressure drop caused by velocity of another fluid flow the inducing fluid being elastic fluid displacing elastic fluids for evacuating

Abstract

A vacuum generator module having a substantially rectangular box housing electronic controls for controlling and monitoring the operation of pneumatic vacuum generators and their electrical connections with an electrical power supply and external control members, including an input connector and an output connector installed in one of the faces of the box. The first module is a master module that includes a microcontroller adapted to the communications protocol first of a fieldbus present in a vacuum handling machine incorporating the first module, and secondly of a bus that is dedicated to the other modules. Each of the other modules is a slave module including a microcontroller adapted to the communications protocol of the dedicated bus.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04F 5/20 - Jet pumps, i.e. devices in which fluid flow is induced by pressure drop caused by velocity of another fluid flow the inducing fluid being elastic fluid displacing elastic fluids for evacuating
• F04F 5/52 - Control of evacuating pumps
• F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
• B66C 1/02 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by suction means
• H04L 12/413 - Bus networks with decentralised control with random access, e.g. carrier-sense multiple-access with collision detection [CSMA-CD]

Abstract

The invention relates to a vacuum generator module, which comprises a substantially box-shaped housing (1) in which the following elements are housed: the pneumatic vacuum generating means (2,3,4,5,6,7,8) and the channels for connecting same to a port (14) for taking in a pressurized gas, to a gas exhaust port (16), and to a suction port (15), each port communicating with the outside through one (1b, 1c) of the surfaces of the case (1); and electronic means (12) for controlling and monitoring the operation of the pneumatic means and the electrical connections thereof to an electrical power source and external members for control according to a defined program, comprising two connectors, one (17) for input and the other (18) for output also embedded into one (1b) of the surfaces of the case, characterized in that the electronic means consists of a multi-network microcontroller (20) for managing inputs/outputs, capable of assigning the module a master or slave function depending on whether or not the module is directly connected to a fieldbus in a vacuum handling machine incorporating the module.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04F 5/20 - Jet pumps, i.e. devices in which fluid flow is induced by pressure drop caused by velocity of another fluid flow the inducing fluid being elastic fluid displacing elastic fluids for evacuating
• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
• B66C 1/02 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by suction means
• G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
• H04L 12/403 - Bus networks with centralised control, e.g. polling

Goods & Services

Venturi effect vacuum generators.

Goods & Services

Electricity powered venturi effect vacuum generators for creating suction for industrial use in handling goods

Abstract

a, 22) and the seat (9), and a second channel (10) forming a calibrated bypass in parallel with the first channel and bypassing the seat (9), being of section that is smaller than the section (S) of the clearance that exists in the chamber (5) between its inside surface and the outside surface of the valve member (6) that can move therein, wherein the second channel (10) is formed through the center of the valve member (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means

Goods & Services

Generators of Venturi effect vacuumizers (machines).

Goods & Services

Electricity powered Venturi effect vacuum generators for creating vacuum suction for industrial use in handling goods

Goods & Services

Vacuum gripper, suction cup manipulator.

Goods & Services

[ Vacuum gripper and Vacuum-based suction cup manipulator comprised of suction cups, vacuum controls, pressure regulators, vacuum switches and ] vacuum generators for use in transporting, lifting and handling goods and loads

Goods & Services

Vacuumizing machines and apparatus; vacuum generator; pilot-controlled vacuum generator; electronically controlled vacuum generator; vacuum generator with an electropneumatic control and an electronic automation system; pilot-controlled vacuum generator with an electropneumatic control and an electronic automation system; vacuum pump; venturi (machines or machine parts). Software for control of vacuum handling installations; software for control of vacuumizing apparatus and machines; automaton for controlling vacuum-handling installations; automaton for controlling vacuumizing apparatus and machines.