Abstract

The invention relates to a monitoring arrangement (12) for monitoring the clamping quality of a workpiece carrier clamped in a clamping device (3, 40, 49) as well as a clamping system with clamping device (3, 40, 49) and such a monitoring arrangement (12). The monitoring arrangement comprises at least two sensors (A1-A4) for the independent detection of the clamping quality of a clamped workpiece carrier or workpiece. The monitoring arrangement also comprises a transmitting device (14) and a receiving device (21), wherein the transmitting device (14) is constituted such that it transmits the determined or calculated parameter or parameters redundantly to the receiving device (21).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges

Abstract

A clamping chuck is provided for clamping palettes having a clamping spigot. The clamping chuck includes a receiving opening for the clamping spigot and a clamping device that includes an actuating piston displaceable between an initial position and a locking position for actuating clamping members for clamping the clamping spigot in the receiving opening. The clamping chuck includes a monitoring line that is acted upon pneumatically and leads from an inlet to an outlet. the receiving opening includes a conical insertion region, into which at least one control hole connected to the monitoring line emerges, the control hole being closed by the clamping spigot. A valve device is arranged between the inlet and the outlet of the monitoring line to vary the flow of a fluid through the monitoring line depending on the position of the actuating piston.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23B 31/30 - Chucks characterised by features relating primarily to remote control of the gripping means using fluid-pressure means in the chuck
• B23B 31/107 - Retention by laterally-acting detents, e.g. pins, screws, wedgesRetention by loose elements, e.g. balls
• B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
• B23Q 17/00 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools

Abstract

A clamping arrangement has a clamping device is fastened fastenable on a clamping base, and a clamping element able to be tightened thereon. The clamping device has a clamping module with clamping members that can be fixed by a fixing element on the clamping base, wherein the fixing element is configured such that the clamping module is fixed in the X-Y plane in a floating manner. The clamping module is displaceable in the fixed state of the fixing element with respect to the fixing element in the X-Y plane, but is non-displaceable in the Z-direction. The fixing element is provided with Z-support surfaces for the clamping element. The clamping arrangement is particularly suitable for a large clamping system, so that thermally caused dimension changes of the workpiece carrier with respect to the clamping base can be equalized with repeatable accuracy, without the clamping system being over-constrained geometrically/mechanically in the X-Y plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 3/00 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine
• B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated
• B23Q 3/10 - Auxiliary devices, e.g. bolsters, extension members
• B23Q 16/00 - Equipment for precise positioning of tool or work into particular locations not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamping arrangement with a clamping device (1) which is able to be fastened on a clamping base, and with a clamping element (26) able to be tightened thereon. The clamping device (1) has a clamping module (2), provided with clamping members (15), which is able to be fixed by means of a fixing element (3) on the clamping base, wherein the fixing element (3) is configured such that the clamping module (2) is thus fixed in the X-Y plane in a floating manner on the clamping base. The clamping module (2) is displaceable in the fixed state of the fixing element (3) with respect to the fixing element (3) in the X-Y plane, but is non-displaceable in Z-direction, wherein the fixing element (3) is provided with Z-support surfaces (24) for the clamping element (26). Such a clamping arrangement is suitable in a particularly advantageous manner as a module for constructing a large clamping system, with which thermally caused dimension changes of the workpiece carrier with respect to the clamping base can be equalized with high repeat accuracy, without the clamping system being overconstrained geometrically/mechanically in the X-Y plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 3/00 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine
• B23Q 7/14 - Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting co-ordinated in production lines
• B23Q 16/00 - Equipment for precise positioning of tool or work into particular locations not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The invention relates to a monitoring arrangement (12) for monitoring the clamping quality of a workpiece carrier clamped in a clamping device (3, 40, 49) as well as a clamping system with clamping device (3, 40, 49) and such a monitoring arrangement (12). The monitoring arrangement comprises at least two sensors (A1-A4) for the independent detection of the clamping quality of a clamped workpiece carrier or workpiece. The monitoring arrangement also comprises a transmitting device (14) and a receiving device (21), wherein the transmitting device (14) is constituted such that it transmits the determined or calculated parameter or parameters redundantly to the receiving device (21).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 17/00 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01M 13/00 - Testing of machine parts

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamping chuck (1) for clamping palettes (46) provided with a clamping spigot (47). The clamping chuck (1) is provided with a receiving opening (5) for the clamping spigot (47) and a clamping device. The clamping device comprises an actuating piston displaceable between an initial position and a locking position for actuating clamping members, by means of which the clamping spigot (47) is clamped in the receiving opening (5). The clamping chuck (1) is provided with a monitoring line which can be acted upon pneumatically and leads from an inlet to an outlet and the receiving opening (5) comprises a conical insertion region (6), into which at least one control hole (7) connected to the monitoring line emerges, said control hole being able to be closed by means of the clamping spigot (47). A valve device is arranged between the inlet and the outlet of the monitoring line, by means of which the flow of a fluid through the monitoring line can be varied depending on the position of the actuating piston.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 3/06 - Work-clamping means

Goods & Services

Automatic changers for tools and workpieces; tool and workpiece handling robots and tool holders and workpiece holders, clips for workpieces and tools, included in this class; shops (loaders) of tools and workpieces (parts of machines); fastening devices for clamping tools and workpieces on machine tools, especially clamping chucks, tool holders, electrode holders, adapters for tool holders and workpiece holdersand (parts of machines) and pallets (pieces for clamping of workpieces, vices and gauges (parts of machines); straightening and preadjustment stations for tools and workpieces (parts of machines); parts and accessories for tools and machine tools; all the aforesaid goods are of Swiss origin.

Goods & Services

Automatic changers for tools for machining workpieces and workpieces being machined; industrial robots, namely, tool and workpiece handling robots; machine tool holders for tools for machining workpieces; machine tool holders for workpieces being machined; machine tool clamps for precision clamping workpieces being machined and for engaging tools for machining workpieces; loaders for loading tools for machining workpieces and for loading workpieces being machined; power operated, machine driven tools being fastening devices for clamping tools and workpieces on machine tools, namely, clamping chucks for tools for machining workpieces, clamping chucks for workpieces being machined, machine tool holders, electrode holders for EDM machines; machine parts, namely, adapters for tool holders and workpiece holders, pallets for clamping of workpieces being machined, and vices for clamping workpieces being machined; gauges for use in precision clamping workpieces being machined; machine parts, namely, straightening and preadjustment stations for tools and workpieces; all the aforesaid goods are of Swiss origin

Goods & Services

(1) Automatic changers for tools and workpieces, robots for the handling of tools and workpieces as well as of holders of tools and workpieces, grippers for tools and workpieces, covered by this class, clamping devices for fixing tools and workpieces on machine tools, namely clamping chucks, tool holders, electrode holders, adapters as well as pallets for workpieces, parts and fittings for all aforementioned goods.

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamping chuck for clamping pallets furnished with a clamping spigot. The clamping chuck has a locating opening for the clamping spigot and a clamping device for clamping the clamping spigot in the locating opening. A plurality of sensors are arranged on the clamping chuck, by means of which the clamping force actions on the clamping spigot may be determined as well as other values. The clamping chuck is equipped with a transmitter for wireless transmission of parameters detected by means of the one or more sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 17/00 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools
• B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
• B23B 31/107 - Retention by laterally-acting detents, e.g. pins, screws, wedgesRetention by loose elements, e.g. balls

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for data and information processing; electronic identification and measuring devices; magnetic and electronic data storage devices; electronic apparatus for data recording and data readers; optical apparatus for use in industry; electronic and optical sensors; interfaces (for computers); industrial process control software; apparatus for the input, storage, transmission, monitoring and extraction of data; computer workstations [hardware]; software. Development of programs for data processing; development of products and electronic components of all kinds; data and information system development; design and development of systems for the input, extraction, processing, display, monitoring and storage of data; technical consultancy, research and development in the field of construction, operation, use and automation of industrial machines, tools, apparatus and installations for manufacture of all types in industry; technical advice relating to solutions for industrial automation.

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for data and information processing; electronic identification and measuring devices; magnetic and electronic data storage devices; electronic apparatus for data recording and data readers; optical apparatus for use in industry; electronic and optical sensors; interfaces (for computers); industrial process control software; apparatus for the input, storage, transmission, monitoring and extraction of data; computer workstations [hardware]; software. Development of programs for data processing; development of products and electronic components of all kinds; data and information system development; design and development of systems for the input, extraction, processing, display, monitoring and storage of data; technical consultancy, research and development in the field of construction, operation, use and automation of industrial machines, tools, apparatus and installations for manufacture of all types in industry; technical advice relating to solutions for industrial automation.

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for data and information processing; electronic identification and measuring devices; magnetic and electronic data storage devices; electronic apparatus for data recording and data readers; optical apparatus for use in industry; electronic and optical sensors; interfaces (for computers); industrial process control software; apparatus for the input, storage, transmission, monitoring and extraction of data; computer workstations; software. Development of programs for data processing; development of products and electronic components of all kinds; data and information system development; design and development of systems for the input, extraction, processing, display, monitoring and storage of data; technical consultancy, research and development in the field of construction, operation, use and automation of industrial machines, tools, apparatus and installations for manufacture of all types in industry; technical advice relating to solutions for industrial automation.

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic identification devices, namely, identification cards with embedded chips and identification card readers; measuring devices, namely, pressure gauges, temperature gauges, liquid level gauges, protractor gauges; blank electronic and magnetic data storage devices, namely, hard disks, CDs, DVDs, plastic identifying cards with a magnetic strip; electronic data recorders and data readers namely, digital audio tape recorders, DVD recorders, magnetic tape recorders, video tape recorders, bar code readers for magnetically encoded cards, electronic card readers, magnetically encoded card readers, for sensing, monitoring, measuring and recording handling and environment information of manufacturing operations in the metalworking industry; optical apparatus for industrial use, namely optical scanners and optical disk drives for use in the metalworking industry; optical and electronic sensors for measuring, adjusting, aligning and presetting tools and workpieces for the metalworking industry; computer interface cards and boards; computer software for computer interface cards and boards; industrial process control software for control of metal manufacturing operations in the metalworking industry; computer working stations consisting of computer hardware; computer software for use in automated production management and manufacturing operations in the metalworking industry. (1) Development and production of computer programs for data processing for use in the metalworking industry; development and production of electronic controllers and parts therefor, for controlling metal bending, boring, cutting, grinding, and milling machines, for use in the metalworking industry; development and creation of computer hardware and software for input, output, processing, display, monitoring and storage of metalworking data for use in the metalworking industry; technical advice, research and development in connection with the construction, operation, use and the automation of industrial machines, tools and manufacturing equipment for use in the metalworking industry; providing technical advice relating to industrial automation in the metalworking industry.

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic identification devices, namely, identification cards with embedded chips and identification card readers; measuring devices, namely, pressure gauges, temperature gauges, liquid level gauges, protractor gauges; blank electronic and magnetic data storage devices, namely, hard disks, CDs, DVDs, plastic identifying cards with a magnetic strip; electronic data recorders and data readers namely, digital audio tape recorders, DVD recorders, magnetic tape recorders, video tape recorders, bar code readers for magnetically encoded cards, electronic card readers, magnetically encoded card readers, for sensing, monitoring, measuring and recording handling and environment information of manufacturing operations in the metalworking industry; optical apparatus for industrial use, namely optical scanners and optical disk drives for use in the metalworking industry; optical and electronic sensors for measuring, adjusting, aligning and presetting tools and workpieces for the metalworking industry; computer interface cards and boards; computer software for computer interface cards and boards; industrial process control software for control of metal manufacturing operations in the metalworking industry; computer working stations consisting of computer hardware; computer software for use in automated production management and manufacturing operations in the metalworking industry. (1) Development and production of computer programs for data processing for use in the metalworking industry; development and production of electronic controllers and parts therefor, for controlling metal bending, boring, cutting, grinding, and milling machines, for use in the metalworking industry; development and creation of computer hardware and software for input, output, processing, display, monitoring and storage of metalworking data for use in the metalworking industry; technical advice, research and development in connection with the construction, operation, use and the automation of industrial machines, tools and manufacturing equipment for use in the metalworking industry; providing technical advice relating to industrial automation in the metalworking industry.

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic identification devices, namely, identification cards with embedded chips and identification card readers; measuring devices, namely, pressure gauges, temperature gauges, liquid level gauges, protractor gauges; blank electronic and magnetic data storage devices, namely, hard disks, CDs, DVDs, plastic identifying cards with a magnetic strip; electronic data recorders and data readers namely, digital audio tape recorders, DVD recorders, magnetic tape recorders, video tape recorders, bar code readers for magnetically encoded cards, electronic card readers, magnetically encoded card readers, for sensing, monitoring, measuring and recording handling and environment information of manufacturing operations in the metalworking industry; optical apparatus for industrial use, namely optical scanners and optical disk drives for use in the metalworking industry; optical and electronic sensors for measuring, adjusting, aligning and presetting tools and workpieces for the metalworking industry; computer interface cards and boards; computer software for computer interface cards and boards; industrial process control software for control of metal manufacturing operations in the metalworking industry; computer working stations consisting of computer hardware; computer software for use in automated production management and manufacturing operations in the metalworking industry. (1) Development and production of computer programs for data processing for use in the metalworking industry; development and production of electronic controllers and parts therefor, for controlling metal bending, boring, cutting, grinding, and milling machines, for use in the metalworking industry; development and creation of computer hardware and software for input, output, processing, display, monitoring and storage of metalworking data for use in the metalworking industry; technical advice, research and development in connection with the construction, operation, use and the automation of industrial machines, tools and manufacturing equipment for use in the metalworking industry; providing technical advice relating to industrial automation in the metalworking industry.

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for data and information processing, namely, data processing equipment; electronic identification and measuring devices, namely, machine tool and workpiece measuring instruments for identifying and measuring tools, workpieces, tool or workpiece stores, tool or workpiece holders, tool or workpiece handling apparatus and machine tools; testing equipment for measuring, processing data, and storing data specific to characteristics of machine tools and workpieces, tool or workpiece stores, tool or workpiece holders, and tool or workpiece handling apparatus and machine tools; magnetic and electronic data storage devices, namely, data processors, computer memory devices, computer disk drives, and computer graphical card adapters for storage of computer data; electronic apparatus for data recording and data readers, namely, data processors, computer memory devices, computer disk drives, computer graphical card adapters, optical sensors, and electronic data loggers; optical measurement and identification apparatus, namely, electronic and electromechanical instruments for use in inspection and measurement of industrial components for use in industry; electronic and optical sensors for measuring machines, machine tool life, tool breakage, tool position, quality measurement of machine tools, and comparison of planned and actual machine tool utilization; interfaces for computers; industrial process control software; apparatus for input, storage, transmission, monitoring and extraction of data, namely, computers and computer workstations comprising data processors, computer memory devices, computer disk drives, and computer graphical card adapters; software, namely, computer operating software for production process control systems and manufacturing process control systems Development of process control computer programs for data processing; development of new products and electronic components of all kinds; electronic and electromechanical production process control, process control, and production data and information system development; design and development of process control computer and software systems for input, extraction, processing, display, monitoring and storage of data; technical consultancy, research and development in the field of construction, namely, new product design, operation, use and automation of industrial machines, tools, apparatus and installations for manufacture of all types in industry; technical advice relating to solutions for industrial automation, namely, computer technology consultancy relating to industrial process control systems and centralized data management

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for data and information processing, namely, data processing equipment; electronic identification and measuring devices, namely, machine tool and workpiece measuring instruments for identifying and measuring tools, workpieces, tool or workpiece stores, tool or workpiece holders, tool or workpiece handling apparatus and machine tools; testing equipment for measuring, processing data, and storing data specific to characteristics of machine tools and workpieces, tool or workpiece stores, tool or workpiece holders, and tool or workpiece handling apparatus and machine tools; magnetic and electronic data storage devices, namely, data processors, computer memory devices, computer disk drives, and computer graphical card adapters for storage of computer data; electronic apparatus for data recording and data readers, namely, data processors, computer memory devices, computer disk drives, computer graphical card adapters, optical sensors, and electronic data loggers; optical measurement and identification apparatus, namely, electronic and electromechanical instruments for use in inspection and measurement of industrial components for use in industry; electronic and optical sensors for measuring machines, machine tool life, tool breakage, tool position, quality measurement of machine tools, and comparison of planned and actual machine tool utilization; interfaces for computers; industrial process control software; apparatus for input, storage, transmission, monitoring and extraction of data, namely, computers and computer workstations comprising data processors, computer memory devices, computer disk drives, and computer graphical card adapters; software, namely, computer operating software for production process control systems and manufacturing process control systems Development of process control computer programs for data processing; development of new products and electronic components of all kinds; electronic and electromechanical production process control, process control, and production data and information system development; design and development of process control computer and software systems for input, extraction, processing, display, monitoring and storage of data; technical consultancy, research and development in the field of construction, namely, new product design, operation, use and automation of industrial machines, tools, apparatus and installations for manufacture of all types in industry; technical advice relating to solutions for industrial automation, namely, computer technology consultancy relating to industrial process control systems and centralized data management

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for data and information processing, namely, data processing equipment; electronic identification and measuring devices, namely, machine tool and workpiece measuring instruments for identifying and measuring tools, workpieces, tool or workpiece holders, tool or workpiece handling apparatus and machine tools; testing equipment for measuring, processing data, and storing data specific to characteristics of machine tools and workpieces, tool or workpiece stores, tool or workpiece holders, and tool or workpiece handling apparatus and machine tools; magnetic and electronic data storage devices, namely, data processors, computer memory devices, computer disk drives, and computer graphical card adapters for storage of computer data; electronic apparatus for data recording and data readers, namely, data processors, computer memory devices, computer disk drives, computer graphical card adapters, optical sensors, and electronic data loggers; optical measurement and identification apparatus, namely, electronic and electromechanical instruments for use in inspection and measurement of industrial components for use in industry; electronic and optical sensors for measuring machines, machine tool life, tool breakage, tool position, quality measurement of machine tools, and comparison of planned and actual machine tool utilization; interfaces for computers including integrated interfaces; industrial production process control software and process control software; apparatus for input, storage, transmission, monitoring and extraction of data, namely, computers and computer workstations comprising data processors, computer memory devices, computer disk drives, and computer graphical card adapters; software, namely, computer operating software for production process control systems and manufacturing process control systems Development of production process control computer programs and process control computer programs for data processing; development of new products and electronic components of all kinds; electronic and electromechanical production process control, process control, and production data and information system development; design and development of production process control computer and software systems and process control systems for input, extraction, processing, display, monitoring and storage of data; technical consultancy, research and development in the field of construction, namely, new product design, operation, use and automation of industrial machines, tools, apparatus and installations for manufacture of all types in industry; technical advice relating to solutions for industrial automation, namely, computer technology consultancy relating to industrial production process control systems, industrial process control systems and centralized data management

Abstract

A clamping device includes a clamping chuck and a clamping element, which can be clamped thereto. The clamping chuck has a receiving opening for the clamping element and clamping members for clamping the clamping element in the receiving opening. The clamping element is elongated, while the clamping chuck is provided with an elongated receiving opening for the clamping element. A resiliently flexible centering element, which aligns the clamping element in response to the insertion into the receiving opening at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the receiving opening, is arranged on the clamping chuck in the insertion area of the receiving opening. Such a clamping device is suitable in clamping systems by means of which large to very large workpiece carriers can be clamped in the work area of a machine tool in a repeatably accurate manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 3/10 - Auxiliary devices, e.g. bolsters, extension members
• B23B 31/107 - Retention by laterally-acting detents, e.g. pins, screws, wedgesRetention by loose elements, e.g. balls
• B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members

Abstract

b) into a predetermined angular position relative to the second coupling element (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B30B 11/02 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses using a ram exerting pressure on the material in a moulding space
• B30B 15/06 - Platens or press rams
• B30B 15/02 - DiesInserts therefor or mountings thereofMoulds
• B30B 11/04 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses using a ram exerting pressure on the material in a moulding space co-operating with a fixed mould
• F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts

Abstract

a) being measured.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• B23Q 7/10 - Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting by means of magazines
• 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 7/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

The coupling device (1) comprises a clamping fixture (2) fixable to a manipulator and an adapter (40) securely clampable thereto. Both the clamping fixture (2) and the adapter (40) are configured substantially rectangular. The clamping fixture (2) comprises a locking mechanism (5) consisting of two laterally shiftable locking elements (6, 7) and an actuating member (8) disposed inbetween. For fixedly securing the adapter (40) to the clamping fixture (2) the locking elements (6, 7) are urged by means of the actuating member into the side widenings (45, 46) of the locking opening (44). In addition, the clamping fixture (2) is provided with a slotted recess (4) and the adapter (40) with an elongated base (41), the latter being insertable into the slotted recess (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
• B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof
• B25J 17/00 - Joints

Abstract

The coupling device (1) comprises a clamping fixture (2) fixable to a manipulator and an adapter (40) securely clampable thereto. Both the clamping fixture (2) and the adapter (40) are configured substantially rectangular. The clamping fixture (2) comprises a locking mechanism (5) consisting of two laterally shiftable locking elements (6, 7) and an actuating member (8) disposed inbetween. For fixedly securing the adapter (40) to the clamping fixture (2) the locking elements (6, 7) are urged by means of the actuating member into the side widenings (45, 46) of the locking opening (44). In addition, the clamping fixture (2) is provided with a slotted recess (4) and the adapter (40) with an elongated base (41), the latter being insertable into the slotted recess (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamping fixture comprising a chuck (1) and for locking thereto a workpiece pallet (2). The chuck (1) comprises first centering members in the form of centering spigots (5) whilst said workpiece pallet (2) is provided with a main body (20) and secured thereto a centering disk (23). The centering disk (23) is provided with second centering members in the form of centering openings (24). The centering spigots (5) of the workpiece pallet (2) are adapted to the centering openings (24) of the workpiece pallet (2) that the latter is alignable in the X-direction and Y-direction on clamping to the chuck (1). Provided topping the chuck (1) is a sealing member assembly (7). Disposed between the centering disk (23) and the main body (20) of the workpiece pallet (2) is a sealing disk (21) which overhangs the centering disk (23) radially. The portion of the sealing disk (21) overhanging the centering disk (23) radially is configured such that said portion sealingly comes into contact with a sealing member of the sealing member assembly (7) when clamping the workpiece pallet (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23B 31/00 - ChucksExpansion mandrelsAdaptations thereof for remote control
• B23Q 3/18 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for positioning only
• B23B 31/107 - Retention by laterally-acting detents, e.g. pins, screws, wedgesRetention by loose elements, e.g. balls
• B23Q 3/06 - Work-clamping means
• B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamping fixture comprising a chuck (1) and for locking thereto a workpiece pallet (2). The chuck (1) comprises first centering members in the form of centering spigots (5) whilst said workpiece pallet (2) is provided with a main body (20) and secured thereto a centering disk (23). The centering disk (23) is provided with second centering members in the form of centering openings (24). The centering spigots (5) of the workpiece pallet (2) are adapted to the centering openings (24) of the workpiece pallet (2) that the latter is alignable in the X-direction and Y- direction on clamping to the chuck (1). Provided topping the chuck (1) is a sealing member assembly (7). Disposed between the centering disk (23) and the main body (20) of the workpiece pallet (2) is a sealing disk (21) which overhangs the centering disk (23) radially. The portion of the sealing disk (21) overhanging the centering disk (23) radially is configured such that said portion sealingly comes into contact with a sealing member of the sealing member assembly (7) when clamping the workpiece pallet (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 3/06 - Work-clamping means

Abstract

A clamping fixture comprises a clamping base member (1) and a workpiece pallet (2) for fixedly clamping thereto. The clamping base member (1) features a number of clamping spigots (43) corresponding in number to that of the clamping devices (5) for fixedly clamping in place in each clamping device (5). Arranged on the clamping base member (1) are first centering members (4) which cooperate with the further centering members (38) arranged on the workpiece pallet (2) such that the workpiece pallet (2) is aligned in place when fixedly clamping to the clamping base member in the X-direction and Y-direction. Each clamping device (5) features a clamping socket (6), the top side of which forms the Z-mount for the workpiece pallet (2). The Z-mount of the clamping base member (1) is formed by a plurality of face portions (11) topping each clamping socket (6), and wherein each face portion (11) is provided with at least one outflow port (12) for a cleaning medium. Each clamping socket (6) is provided with a hollow protuberance (10) extending down to the underside of the clamping base member (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 3/06 - Work-clamping means
• B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members

Goods & Services

Machine tools; machines for machining of metals; machine tools for electrical discharge machining; automatic changers for tools and workpieces; robots for handling tools and workpieces as well as holders for tools and workpieces, included in this class; automatic devices for transporting workpieces, tools, holders of workpieces and holders of tools and magazines of tools or workpieces, namely transport tracks, conveyor belts, mobile elevator platforms included in this class; clamping devices for fixing tools and workpieces on machine tools, particularly clamping chucks, tool holders, electrode holders, adapters as well as pallets for workpieces; adjustment and pre-adjustment stations for tools and workpieces; injection molding tools; punching tools; rotating and indexing spindles; accessories for all these goods included in this class. Electronic apparatus; apparatus and installations for data and information processing; electronic identification devices; magnetic and electronic data storage devices; electronic apparatus for data recording and data readers; optical apparatus for use in industry; computer programs; electric and electronic identification equipment for tools, workpieces, tool or workpiece stores, tool or workpiece holders, tool or workpiece depots, devices for transport, handling apparatus and machines tools for memorizing data specific to workpieces or tools and data concerning machining, handling, transport and storage; measuring stations for tools and workpieces; mechanical measuring machines; jigs. Development of programs for data processing; development of products and electronic components of all kinds; data and information system development; technical consultancy, research and development in the field of construction, operation, use and automation of industrial machines, tools, apparatus and installations for manufacture of all types in industry; technical consultancy in the field of industrial automation.

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for data and information processing; electronic identification devices; magnetic and electronic data storage devices; electronic apparatus for data recording and data readers; optical apparatus for use in industry; computer programs. Development and production of data processing programs; development and production of electronic components and products of all kinds; development and production of data and information systems; technical consultancy, research and development in the field of construction, operation, use and automation of industrial machines, tools, apparatus and installations for manufacture of all types in industry; technical consultancy in the field of industrial automation.

Goods & Services

Machines for machining of metals; machine tools for electrical discharge machining; machine parts, namely, automatic changers for tools and workpieces; industrial robots for handling tools and workpieces as well as holders for tools and workpieces; automatic devices for transporting workpieces, tools, holders of workpieces and holders of tools and magazines of tools or workpieces, namely, transport tracks, conveyor belts, mobile elevator platforms; clamping devices for fixing tools and workpieces on machine tools, particularly clamping chucks, tool holders, electrode holders, adapters as well as pallets for workpieces; machine parts, namely, adjustment and pre-adjustment stations for tools and workpieces; injection molding tools; punching tools for punching presses; machine parts, namely, rotating and indexing spindles Apparatus and installations for data and information processing; electronic identification devices, namely, electronically readable chips; magnetic and electronic data storage devices; electronic apparatus for data recording and data readers; electric and electronic identification equipment for identifying tools, workpieces, tool or workpiece stores, tool or workpiece holders, tool or workpiece depots, devices for transport, handling apparatus and machines tools for memorizing data specific to workpieces or tools and data concerning machining, handling, transport and storage; measuring stations for tools and workpieces; mechanical measuring machines Development of computer programs for data processing; data and information system development; technical consultancy, industrial research and development in the field of the construction, operation, use and automation of industrial machines, tools, apparatus and installations for manufacture of all types in industry; technical consultancy in the field of industrial automation

Goods & Services

(1) Machine tools for the metalworking industry; metal-working machines; electrical discharge machines for the metalworking industry; automatic tool and workpiece changing machines for the metalworking industry; robots for the handling of tools and workpieces as well as tool holders and workpiece holders; tool and workpiece magazines; automatic transport equipment and robots for transporting workpieces, tools, tool holders, work piece holders and workpiece or tool magazines, namely conveyors, automatic conveyors, mobile lifting platforms and forklift trucks; clamping and palletization devices for the clamping of workpieces and tools on machine tools, namely chucks, tool holders, electrode holders, adapters and workpiece pallets; measuring and set up stations for measuring, adjusting, aligning and presetting tools and workpieces for the metalworking industry; injection molding tools for use in the metalworking industry; punching tools; tools for drop forging and die stamping; lathe and index spindles; parts for all the foregoing goods; computers; electronic identification devices, namely identification cards with embedded chips and identification card readers; blank electronic and magnetic data carriers, namely, hard disks, CDs, DVDs, hard disk drives, plastic cards with a magnetic strip; electronic data recorders and data readers for sensing, monitoring, measuring and recording handling and environment information of manufacturing operations in the metalworking industry; optical scanners and optical disk drives for use in the metalworking industry; computer programs for use in automated production management and manufacturing operations in the metalworking industry; electrical and electronic identification equipment, namely, an electronic workplace identification and inventory tracking system comprised of magnetically and optically coded labeling for tools, work pieces, magazines, holders, stocks, conveyors and automatic conveyors; gauges, namely, pressure gauges, temperature gauges, liquid level gauges, protractor gauges. (1) Development of programs (software) for data processing; development of electronic products and components of all kinds; development of data and information systems; technical advice, research and development in the field of the manufacture, operation, use and the automation of industrial machines, tools, equipment and manufacturing equipment of all kinds; technical consulting in the field of industrial automation.

Goods & Services

Clamping devices for fixing tools and workpieces on machine tools, particularly clamping chucks, tool holders, electrode holders, adapters as well as workpiece-holder pallets.

Goods & Services

Clamping devices for fixing tools and workpieces on machine tools, particularly clamping chucks, tool holders, electrode holders, adapters as well as workpiece-holder pallets.

Goods & Services

Clamping devices for fixing tools and workpieces on machine tools, particularly clamping chucks, tool holders, electrode holders, adapters as well as workpiece-holder pallets.

Goods & Services

Machines and mechanical apparatus for the securing, intermediate storage and transport of workpieces, tools and raw materials, mechanical storage systems for the storage and warehousing of workpieces, tools and raw materials; Mechanically operated tool magazines, circular storage units and pallet storage devices; Mechanical transport systems for transporting workpieces, tools and raw material. Scientific, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), and teaching apparatus and instruments; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; Apparatus for recording, transmission, output or reproduction of sound and/or images and/or other data and/or signals; Electric and/or electronic components; Electronic assemblies and circuit boards; Electric and/or electronic measuring, control and regulating apparatus; Electric and/or electronic and/or optical sensors; Devices for displaying data; Devices for inputting data and commands; Apparatus for data output; Data-processing equipment and computers; Programs; Computer programs; Machine-readable data carriers equipped with programs; Control programs for controlling and/or visualising processes in machines and mechanical apparatus for the securing, intermediate storage and transport of workpieces, tools and raw material; Control programs for transport control in mechanical transport systems for transporting workpieces, tools and raw material, control apparatus for machines; all the aforementioned goods not for nautical purposes, shipping industry and port facilities. Design and development of computer hardware and software; Services in the field of the development and design of machines and mechanical apparatus for the securing, intermediate storage and transport of workpieces, tools and raw material; all the aforementioned services not for nautical purposes, shipping industry and port facilities.

Abstract

a) running essentially along its shell surface (26) for surface contacting the plungers (10) by its front part (12) provided with a compression surface (13) during clamping.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 3/00 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine

Abstract

A handling manipulator assembly comprises a vertical extending main support (2) arranged on a rotary plate (3). Arranged on the main support (2) is a vertically travelling vertical carriage (9) to which a horizontal extension arm (12) is secured. Mounted on the horizontal extension arm (12) is an articulated arm (14) provided at the end with a manipulator gripper (18). Such a handling manipulator assembly (1) is suitable to advantage to feed/remove tools or workpieces to/from a machine tool provided with a front portal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 18/00 - Arms

Goods & Services

(1) Automated tooling and molding production machinery and integrated parts therefor, namely machine tools; metal processing machines; electrical discharge machines; industrial robots for handling tools, work pieces, tool holders and work piece holders; machine parts, namely, magazines for tools and work pieces; clamping, chucking fixing and mounting devices for mounting tools and work pieces on machine tools, namely chucks, tool clamping machines, electrode holders, adapters as well as work piece pallets; injection molding tools; punching tools; turning and indexing spindles; automatically operated transporting apparatus for transporting tools, work pieces, tool holders, work piece holders and magazines for tools and work pieces, namely conveyors, conveying belts, mobile elevators. (2) Measuring, adjusting, aligning and presetting stations for tools and work pieces; electronic workplace identification and inventory tracking system comprised of magnetically and optically coded labeling for tools, work pieces, magazines, holders and stocks; infrared reading devices for use with such labeling; computerized data storage and recording units, namely disk drives, tape drives, microprocessors; components of mechanical or automated assembly line machinery for mechanically measuring work pieces, namely gauges and calipers; computer programs for use in automated production management and manufacturing operations. (3) Automatically operated transporting apparatus for transporting tools, work pieces, tool holders, work piece holders and magazines for tools and work pieces, namely floor bound vehicles and stacker trucks.

Goods & Services

Machine tools for metal working, namely, tools for milling, EDM (electrical discharge machine), wire-EDM and grinding machines; metal machining machines, namely, milling, lathe, EDM, wire-EDM and grinding machines; automatic tool changing devices and tool loading devices for metal working machine tools, EDM electrodes, pallets and work pieces; robots for automatically changing and replacing machine tools and work pieces on a metal working machine; robots for automatically conveying machine tools and work pieces to a metal working machine; clamping and palletization devices, namely, material handling machines, namely, metal clamps used for holding piece parts on metal working tools and palletizers; tools for drop forging and die stamping, namely, press dies for metal forming Measuring machines for measuring the position of machine tools and work pieces relative to metal working machines and pallets; calipers included in tool and work piece measuring stations; electric and electronic measuring instruments and apparatus for measuring metal working machine tools and work pieces, electronic identification devices for identifying machine tools and work pieces, namely, magnetically and optically encoded labeling therefor, namely, magneto-optical pens; optical apparatus, namely optical character recognition apparatus, for reading optically encoded labeling on machine tools and work pieces; computer programs for controlling machines to load and unload tools and work pieces from a metal working machine for job management of metal working machines, and tool and work piece measuring stations

Abstract

The clamping apparatus comprises a first coupling element and a second coupling element that can be releasably attached thereto. The first coupling element is provided with four at least partially conical centering pins that are adapted to engage four grooves correspondingly arranged on the second coupling element. Both coupling elements have stop surfaces serving as Z references, cooperating upon clamping together the two coupling elements to determine the position of the second coupling element with regard to the first coupling element in Z-direction once they are clamped together. Tree centering pins are, in relation to the grooves, designed such that each centering pin rests only on one flank of the associated groove. Thus, a gap remains between the centering pin and the other flank of the groove. Out of the overall eight groove flanks of the four grooves, the centering pins rest on in each case two pairs of diametrically opposite flanks, while they do not rest on the two further pairs of oppositely located flanks.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23H 7/26 - Apparatus for moving or positioning electrode relatively to workpieceMounting of electrode
• B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
• B23Q 16/08 - Indexing equipment having means for clamping the relatively movable parts together in the indexed position

Goods & Services

(1) Computer software for use in automated production management and manufacturing operations in the tool and die industry.

Goods & Services

Logiciels. Programmation pour ordinateurs; conseils en matière de logiciels.

Goods & Services

computer software for use in automated production management and manufacturing operations computer software consulting services and computer software programming services for others, all in the field of software used in the automated production management and manufacturing operations of others

Goods & Services

Computer programs. Production of computer programs; advice on computer programs.

Goods & Services

Machines-outils; machines pour l'usinage des métaux; machines-outils à électro-écrosion; changeurs automatiques d'outils et de pièces d'usinage; robots de manipulation d'outils et de pièces d'usinage ainsi que de porte-outils et de porte-pièces d'usinage, compris dans cette classe, magasins d'outils ou de pièces d'usinage; dispositifs automatiques de transport de pièces d'usinage, d'outils, de porte-pièces et porte-outils, de magasins d'outils ou de pièces d'usinage, à savoir chemins de transport, bandes transporteuses, plates-formes de manutention, chemins de transport, bandes transporteuses, plates-formes d'élévateurs compris dans cette classe; dispositifs de serrage pour la fixation des outils et des pièces d'usinage sur les machines-outils, notamment mandrins de serrage, porte-outils ainsi que palettes pour pièces d'usinage; moules pour injection; outils de poinçonnage; broches de pivotement et d'indexage; accessoires de tous ces produits compris dans cette classe. Porte-électrodes, adaptateurs pour matériel d'électricité; dispositifs d'identification sur les outils, les pièces d'usinage, les magasins à outils ou pièces d'usinage, les porte-outils ou porte-pièces, les dépôts d'outils ou de pièces d'usinage, les dispositifs de transport, les appareils de manipulation et les machines-outils pour la mémorisation de données spécifiques aux pièces d'usinage ou aux outils et de données concernant l'usinage, la manipulation, le transport et le stockage; stations de mesure, d'ajustage et de préréglage pour outils et pièces d'usinage; machines de mesurage mécaniques; gabarits; accessoires de tous ces produits compris dans cette classe; appareils et instruments électriques et électroniques compris dans cette classe; dispositifs d'identification électroniques; mémoires électroniques et magnétiques pour données: appareils électroniques d'enregistrement et de lecture de données; appareils optiques pour l'industrie; programmes d'ordinateurs enregistrés. Chariots de manutention, chariots élévateurs. Conseils, planifications, recherche et développement en matière de construction, d'exploitation, de mise en oeuvre et d'automatisation de machines industrielles, d'outils, d'appareils et d'installations de fabrication de toutes sortes dans l'industrie.

Goods & Services

Machines-outils; machines pour l'usinage des métaux; machines-outils à électro-érosion; changeurs automatiques d'outils et de pièces d'usinage; robots de manipulation d'outils et de pièces d'usinage ainsi que de porte-outils et de porte-pièces d'usinage, compris dans cette classe; magasins d'outils ou de pièces d'usinage; dispositifs automatiques de transport de pièces d'usinage, d'outils, de porte-pièces et porte-outils, de magasins d'outils ou de pièces d'usinage, à savoir chemins de transport, bandes transporteuses, plates-formes de manutention, chemins de transport, bandes transporteuses, plates-formes d'élévateurs compris dans cette classe; dispositifs de serrage pour la fixation des outils et des pièces d'usinage sur les machines-outils, notamment mandrins de serrage, porte-outils ainsi que palettes pour pièces d'usinage; moules pour injection; outils de poinçonnage; broches de pivotement et d'indexage; accessoires de tous ces produits compris dans cette classe. Porte-électrodes, adapteurs; dispositifs d'identification sur les outils, les pièces d'usinage, les magasins à outils ou pièces d'usinage, les porte-outils ou porte-pièces, les dépôts d'outils ou de pièces d'usinage, les dispositifs de transport, les appareils de manipulation et les machines-outils pour la mémorisation de données spécifiques aux pièces d'usinage ou aux outils et de données concernant l'usinage, la manipulation, le transport et le stockage; stations de mesure, d'ajustage et de préréglage pour outils et pièces d'usinage; machines de mesurage mécaniques; gabarits; accessoires de tous ces produits compris dans cette classe; appareils et instruments électriques et électroniques compris dans cette classe; dispositifs d'identification électroniques; mémoires électroniques et magnétiques pour données; appareils électroniques d'enregistrement et de lecture de données; appareils optiques pour l'industrie; programmes d'ordinateurs enregistrés. Chariots de manutention, chariots élévateurs.

Goods & Services

automated tooling and molding production machinery and integrated parts therefor, namely machine tools; metal processing machines; electrical discharge machines; machines for automatically changing tools and work pieces; industrial robots for handling tools, work pieces, tool holders and work piece holders; machine parts in the nature of magazines for tools and work pieces; automatically operated transporting apparatus for transporting tools, work pieces, tool holders, work piece holders and magazines for tools and work pieces, namely floor bound vehicles, conveyors, conveying belts, mobile elevators and stacker trucks; clamping, chucking fixing and mounting devices for mounting tools and work pieces on machine tools, namely chucks, tool clamping machines, electrode holders, adapters as well as work piece pallets; identification machines on tools, work pieces, tool magazines, work piece magazines, tool holders, work piece holders, tool stocks, work piece stocks; transporting machines, handling machines and machine tools for the storage of data which are related specifically to the tool and work piece, respectively, and which refer to the machining, handling, transporting and storing of the tools and work pieces, respectively; measuring, adjusting, aligning and presetting stations for tools and work pieces; injection molding tools; punching tools; turning and indexing spindles electronic workplace identification and inventory tracking system comprised of magnetically and optically coded labeling for tools, work pieces, magazines, holders and stocks; infrared reading devices for use with such labeling; computerized data storage and recording units, namely disk drives, tape drives, microprocessors; components of mechanical or automated assembly line machinery for mechanically measuring work pieces, namely gauges and calipers; computer programs for use in automated production management and manufacturing operations

Goods & Services

Machine tools, metal machining machines, electro-erosion machine tools, automatic changers for tools and work pieces, robots included in this class, automatic conveying devices included in this class, clamping and palletization devices, identification devices included in this class, injection moulds, tools for drop forging and die stamping, lathe and indexing spindles, as well as accessories for all the above goods included in this class. Tool measuring and pre-adjustment station, measuring machines, calipers as well as accessories for all these products; electric and electronic apparatus and instruments included in this class, measuring instruments and apparatus, electronic identification devices included in this class, optical apparatus for industrial use, computer programs (software).

Goods & Services

Machines-outils, machines à travailler le métal, machines-outils pour électro-érosion. Appareils électriques et électroniques pour l'industrie des outils.

Goods & Services

(1) Machine tools, metal hobbing and drilling machines, and spark erosion machines either electric or electronically operated.

Goods & Services

D.C. MOTORS AND ELECTRO-DISCHARGE MACHINES PARTS FOR SAID MOTORS AND MACHINES, OPERATION AMPLIFIERS, TRANSFORMERS, INTEGRATED CIRCUITS, ELECTRICAL PLUGS, CABLES, AND SWITCHES, AND MEASURING GAUGES