Abstract

A system for supporting workpieces during machining. The system comprises one or more adjustable workpiece support assemblies and a robotic unit. Each workpiece support assembly comprises a pedestal and a rotatable fixture element. The robotic assembly comprises a hydraulic means of mobilizing and immobilizing each support assembly, so that the workpiece may be supported by an array of workpiece supports in a particular orientation. The robotic unit moves along a frame, and manipulates and fixes the position of the fixture elements to match the contour of a workpiece. An umbilical contains hydraulic lines which pair with hydraulic lines within the workpiece support, and hydraulic pressure to particular lines allows the release of clamps within the workpiece support.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 1/03 - Stationary work or tool supports
• B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
• B25J 9/14 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements fluid

Abstract

A system for supporting workpieces during machining. The system comprises one or more adjustable workpiece support assemblies and a robotic unit. Each workpiece support assembly comprises a pedestal and a rotatable fixture element. The robotic assembly comprises means of mobilizing and immobilizing each support assembly, so that the fixture element may be secured in a particular orientation. The robotic unit moves along a frame, and manipulates and fixes the position of the fixture elements to match the contour of a workpiece. Vacuum forces may be applied through the workpiece support assemblies to secure the workpiece against the fixture elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 1/03 - Stationary work or tool supports
• B25B 5/14 - Clamps for work of special profile
• B25B 11/00 - Work holders or positioners not covered by groups , e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
• B28B 7/02 - Moulds with adjustable parts

Abstract

A system for supporting workpieces during machining. The system comprises one or more adjustable workpiece support assemblies and a robotic unit. Each workpiece support assembly comprises a pedestal and a rotatable fixture element. The robotic assembly comprises means of mobilizing and immobilizing each support assembly, so that the fixture element may be secured in a particular orientation. The robotic unit moves along a frame, and manipulates and fixes the position of the fixture elements to match the contour of a workpiece. Vacuum forces may be applied through the workpiece support assemblies to secure the workpiece against the fixture elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 1/03 - Stationary work or tool supports
• B25B 5/14 - Clamps for work of special profile
• B25B 11/00 - Work holders or positioners not covered by groups , e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
• B28B 7/02 - Moulds with adjustable parts

Abstract

A system for supporting workpieces during machining. The system comprises one or more adjustable workpiece support assemblies and a robotic unit. Each workpiece support assembly comprises a pedestal and a rotatable fixture element. The robotic assembly comprises means of mobilizing and immobilizing each support assembly, so that the fixture element may be secured in a particular orientation. The robotic unit moves along a frame, and manipulates and fixes the position of the fixture elements to match the contour of a workpiece. Vacuum forces may be applied through the workpiece support assemblies to secure the workpiece against the fixture elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 1/03 - Stationary work or tool supports
• B25B 11/00 - Work holders or positioners not covered by groups , e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
• B25B 5/14 - Clamps for work of special profile
• B28B 7/02 - Moulds with adjustable parts

Abstract

A system for supporting workpieces during machining. The system comprises one or more adjustable workpiece support assemblies and a robotic unit. Each workpiece support assembly comprises a pedestal and a rotatable fixture element. The robotic assembly comprises means of mobilizing and immobilizing each support assembly, so that the fixture element may be secured in a particular orientation. The robotic unit moves along a frame, and manipulates and fixes the position of the fixture elements to match the contour of a workpiece. Vacuum forces may be applied through the workpiece support assemblies to secure the workpiece against the fixture elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated
• B25B 11/00 - Work holders or positioners not covered by groups , e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
• B23Q 1/03 - Stationary work or tool supports