A device comprising: a housing; a plurality of fingers mounted to the housing and configured to adjustably move along a longitudinal axis relative to the housing; and a clamping bolt mounted transversely through the plurality of fingers, wherein the clamping bolt is configured to press the plurality of fingers in a transverse direction, thereby securing the fingers in a locked position upon positioning the fingers longitudinally at a desired position, wherein a finger of the plurality of fingers comprises: a finger body, a finger tip coupled to the finger body, a stud removably mounted, at least partially, within the finger tip, and a compliant member that is mounted to at least a portion of the stud.
An example method includes receiving task identification information indicative of a manufacturing task to be performed on a workpiece, wherein the workpiece transfer system comprises a rail and a plurality of arms coupled to the rail, wherein each arm comprises (i) a plurality of arm linkages coupled at respective joints, (ii) an arm controller in communication with the supervisory controller, and (iii) respective joint controllers in communication with the arm controller and configured to actuate respective rotary actuators at the respective joints to move the plurality of arm linkages relative to each other: retrieving a motion plan corresponding to the manufacturing task and the workpiece: sending command signals to respective arm controllers to communicate respective command signals to the respective joint controllers and execute the motion plan; and once the final desired configuration is achieved, commanding the respective arm controllers to lock the respective joints.
An example joint includes: an electric motor having an output shaft; a clamp having a clamp shaft that is rotatably coupled to the output shaft of the electric motor; a gear that is rotatably coupled to the clamp shaft; a locking module comprising a piston and a lock spring applying a biasing force on the piston; and at least one pawl movable by the piston, wherein (i) as the piston is actuated, the piston moves against the lock spring, allowing the at least one pawl to move away from the gear, and allowing the gear and the clamp shaft to rotate with the output shaft of the electric motor, and (ii) as the piston is unactuated, the lock spring biases the piston, causing the at least one pawl to move toward and engage the gear to lock the gear in position, thereby preventing the clamp shaft from rotating.
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B25J 1/02 - Manipulators positioned in space by hand articulated or flexible
An example finger includes: a finger body comprising (i) a hole disposed at an angle in the finger body, and (ii) a recess that is bounded by a recess upper surface; a finger tip configured to be removably coupled to the finger body, wherein the finger tip comprises a boss configured to be received in the recess of the finger body, wherein the boss comprises (i) a boss upper surface, and (ii) a threaded hole aligned with, and disposed at the angle of, the hole of the finger body; and a clamp screw disposed through the hole of the finger body and the threaded hole of the boss of the finger tip, such that as the clamp screw threadedly engages the threaded hole of the boss, the finger tip is pulled upward and proximally toward the finger body.
An example assembly includes an adapter configured to be coupled to a tooling arm, wherein the adapter comprises a tapered proximal end; a receiver configured to receive the adapter therein, a split ring bushing disposed within the receiver, wherein the split ring bushing has a tapered interior surface; and a spring that biases the split ring bushing in a distal direction, wherein as the adapter is pushed in a proximal direction within the receiver, the tapered proximal end of the adapter is received within the split ring bushing and interfaces with the tapered interior surface of the split ring bushing, causing the split ring bushing to expand against an interior surface of the receiver, thereby securing the split ring bushing in-position and reducing looseness between the adapter and receiver.
An example finger includes a finger body and a finger tip. The finger tip is configured to be removably mounted to the finger body. The finger includes a locking mechanism configured to secure or couple the finger tip to the finger body.
An automated transforming tooling system apparatus and method for shuttling a workpiece to and from an industrial operation. The system includes a workstation for complementarily engaging and securing the workpiece, and at least one holder removably secures at least on end effector tool to the workstation. At least one transfer bar is movably positioned with respect to the workstation. At least one automated transforming tooling assembly is connected to the transfer bar and has a plurality of links adjustably connected by motorized joints to automatically position the automated transforming tooling assembly. An automated tool changer is connected to the automated transforming tooling assembly and releasably engages the end effector tool between a disengaged position, wherein the end effector tool is disengaged from the automated tool changer, and an engaged position, wherein the end effector tool is engaged by the automated tool changer.
An example device includes fingers that are adjustable longitudinally and configured to grip a workpiece. A clamping or locking mechanism can be used to secure the fingers at desired longitudinal positions. In examples, a retaining component is disposed through the fingers and is configured to retain the fingers in lateral directions.
An example method includes receiving task identification information indicative of a manufacturing task to be performed on a workpiece, wherein the workpiece transfer system comprises a rail and a plurality of arms coupled to the rail, wherein each arm comprises (i) a plurality of arm linkages coupled at respective joints, (ii) an arm controller in communication with the supervisory controller, and (iii) respective joint controllers in communication with the arm controller and configured to actuate respective rotary actuators at the respective joints to move the plurality of arm linkages relative to each other; retrieving a motion plan corresponding to the manufacturing task and the workpiece; sending command signals to respective arm controllers to communicate respective command signals to the respective joint controllers and execute the motion plan; and once the final desired configuration is achieved, commanding the respective arm controllers to lock the respective joints.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
10.
Dual direction vacuum apparatus having a vacuum mode and purge mode
A dual direction vacuum apparatus for creating vacuum and purging obstructions from a vacuum port of the apparatus. The apparatus provides a housing having an air passageway, wherein the air passageway has a first end and a second end. A vacuum pressure inlet is formed in the housing and is adaptable to receive pressurized air from a pressurized air source to create vacuum in the vacuum port and establish a vacuum mode. A purge pressure inlet is formed in the housing and adaptable to receive pressurized air from a pressurized air source to direct pressurized air toward the vacuum port to establish a purge mode and dislodge any obstructions from the vacuum port.
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 5/16 - 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
An example finger includes a finger body and a finger tip. The finger tip is configured to be removably mounted to the finger body. The finger includes a locking mechanism configured to secure or couple the finger tip to the finger body.
An example finger includes a finger body and a finger tip. The finger tip is configured to be removably mounted to the finger body. The finger includes a locking mechanism configured to secure or couple the finger tip to the finger body.
An example device includes fingers that are adjustable longitudinally and configured to grip a workpiece. A clamping or locking mechanism can be used to secure the fingers at desired longitudinal positions. In examples, a retaining component is disposed through the fingers and is configured to retain the fingers in lateral directions.
An example device includes fingers that are adjustable longitudinally and configured to grip a workpiece. A clamping or locking mechanism can be used to secure the fingers at desired longitudinal positions. In examples, a retaining component is disposed through the fingers and is configured to retain the fingers in lateral directions.
An automated transforming tooling system apparatus and method for shuttling a workpiece to and from an industrial operation. The system includes a workstation for complementarily engaging and securing the workpiece, and at least one holder removably secures at least on end effector tool to the workstation. At least one transfer bar is movably positioned with respect to the workstation. At least one automated transforming tooling assembly is connected to the transfer bar and has a plurality of links adjustably connected by motorized joints to automatically position the automated transforming tooling assembly. An automated tool changer is connected to the automated transforming tooling assembly and releasably engages the end effector tool between a disengaged position, wherein the end effector tool is disengaged from the automated tool changer, and an engaged position, wherein the end effector tool is engaged by the automated tool changer.
B21D 43/05 - Advancing work in relation to the stroke of the die or tool by means in mechanical engagement with the work specially adapted for multi-stage presses
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Method and apparatus for automated transforming tooling systems
An automated transforming tooling system apparatus and method for shuttling a workpiece to and from an industrial operation. The system includes a workstation for complementarily engaging and securing the workpiece, and at least one holder removably secures at least on end effector tool to the workstation. At least one transfer bar is movably positioned with respect to the workstation. At least one automated transforming tooling assembly is connected to the transfer bar and has a plurality of links adjustably connected by motorized joints to automatically position the automated transforming tooling assembly. An automated tool changer is connected to the automated transforming tooling assembly and releasably engages the end effector tool between a disengaged position, wherein the end effector tool is disengaged from the automated tool changer, and an engaged position, wherein the end effector tool is engaged by the automated tool changer.
A manufacturing includes a template support and a plurality of template members. The template support comprises a structural member, a first rail, and a second rail. The first rail is coupled to the structural member, and is positioned outward of the first side of the structural member and extends parallel with the structural member. The second rail is movably coupled to the structural member and is normally biased outward to an outward position in which second rail is parallel with the structural member. Each template member is coupled to the template support when the first rail is positioned in a first recess thereof and the second rail is in the outward position in a second recess thereof, and is removable from the template support when the second rail is in an inward position and out of the second recess.
An automatically positionable joint for a modular tooling assembly includes a first joint member; a second joint member that is rotatably connected to the first joint member; a motor for causing rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member; and a first clutch that is movable between an engaged position in which the first clutch restrains rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member and a disengaged position in which the first clutch permits rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member.
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
F16D 7/02 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the friction type
F16D 25/0638 - Fluid-actuated clutches in which the fluid actuates a piston incorporated in the clutch the clutch having friction surfaces with clutch members exclusively moving axially with flat friction surfaces, e.g. discs with more than two discs, e.g. multiple lamellae
B25J 9/02 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type
B25J 9/08 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by modular constructions
B25J 9/12 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements electric
A modular tooling receiver that includes a wall having a port that extends through it, an engaging member that is movably disposed in the port, and a lock actuator that is disposed on a first side of the wall. The lock actuator is moveable between a first position in which the lock actuator urges the engaging member in a first direction defined from the first side of the wall to a second side of the wall and a second position wherein the lock actuator permits the engaging member to move in a second direction defined from the second side of the wall to the first side of the wall. A first biasing element biases the lock actuator toward the first position. A damper controls a rate of motion of the lock actuator from the second position toward the first position.
B23B 31/10 - Chucks characterised by the retaining or gripping devices or their immediate operating means
B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof
F16D 1/04 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for connecting two abutting shafts or the like with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for connecting two abutting shafts or the like with hub and longitudinal key
B23B 31/107 - Retention by laterally-acting detents, e.g. pins, screws, wedgesRetention by loose elements, e.g. balls
A modular tooling receiver (110) includes a housing (130) having a wall (138) and a port (144), and an engaging member (160) movably disposed in the port. A lock actuator (150) is moveable between a first position and a second position. The release lever (116) is connected to the housing and is engageable with the lock actuator for causing movement of the lock actuator from the first position toward the second position. An anti-release mechanism (417) is connected to the release lever and is movable between an engaged position, in which the anti-release mechanism engages the housing to restrain movement of the release lever to prevent movement of the lock actuator from the first position to the second position, and a disengaged position, in which the anti-release mechanism disengages the housing to allow movement of the release lever.
A manufacturing includes a template support and a plurality of template members. The template support comprises a structrual member, a first rail, and a second rail. The first rail is coupled to the structural member, and is positioned outward of the first side of the structural member and extends parallel with the structural member. The second rail is movably coupled to the structural member and is normally biased outward to an outward position in which second rail is parallel with the structural member. Each template member is coupled to the template support when the first rail is positioned in a first recess thereof and the second rail is in the outward position in a second recess thereof, and is removable from the template support when the second rail is in an inward position and out of the second recess.
A modular tooling receiver includes a housing having a wall and a port, and an engaging member movably disposed in the port. A lock actuator is moveable between a first position and a second position. The release lever is connected to the housing and is engageable with the lock actuator for causing movement of the lock actuator from the first position toward the second position. An anti-release mechanism is connected to the release lever and is movable between an engaged position, in which the anti-release mechanism engages the housing to restrain movement of the release lever to prevent movement of the lock actuator from the first position to the second position, and a disengaged position, in which the anti-release mechanism disengages the housing to allow movement of the release lever.
An assembly comprising a first member, a second member, and a clutch plate. The second member is maintained in a spaced apart relationship from the first member. The clutch plate has radially extending engagement structures and is disposed between the first member and the second member. The clutch plate has a first half and a second half that tare slidably rotatable with respect to one another. The first half and the second half of the clutch plate rotate in opposite directions when axial pressure is applied to the first member.
An assembly comprising a first member, a second member, and a clutch plate. The second member is maintained in a spaced apart relationship from the first member. The clutch plate has radially extending engagement structures and is disposed between the first member and the second member. The clutch plate has a first half and a second half that are slidably rotatable with respect to one another. The first half and the second half of the clutch plate rotate in opposite directions when axial pressure is applied to the first member.
A method for accurately assembling and positioning a modular tooling structure for manipulating a workpiece includes receiving, at one or more computers, three-dimensional model information describing the workpiece; generating, at the one or more computers, three dimensional design information representing a configuration for the modular tooling structure, wherein the three dimensional design information includes position data describing a position for at least one engaging member of the modular tooling structure with respect to the workpiece; positioning a multi-dimensional gauge with respect to a base structure based on the position data; and assembling the modular tooling structure using the design information such that a first end of the modular tooling structure is connected to the base structure and the at least one engagement member is positioned at a second end of the modular tooling structure and is in engagement with the multi-dimensional gauge.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for
A modular tooling receiver (110) that includes a wall (138) having a port that extends through it, an engaging member (160) that is movably disposed in the port, and a lock actuator (150) that is disposed on a first side of the wall. The lock actuator (150) is moveable between a first position in which the lock actuator (150) urges the engaging member (160) in a first direction defined from the first side of the wall to a second side of the wall and a second position wherein the lock actuator (150) permits the engaging member (160) to move in a second direction defined from the second side of the wall to the first side of the wall. A first biasing element (152) biases the lock actuator (150) toward the first position. A damper (210) controls a rate of motion of the lock actuator (150) from the second position toward the first position.
A modular tooling receiver that includes a wall having a port that extends through it, an engaging member that is movably disposed in the port, and a lock actuator that is disposed on a first side of the wall. The lock actuator is moveable between a first position in which the lock actuator urges the engaging member in a first direction defined from the first side of the wall to a second side of the wall and a second position wherein the lock actuator permits the engaging member to move in a second direction defined from the second side of the wall to the first side of the wall. A first biasing element biases the lock actuator toward the first position. A damper controls a rate of motion of the lock actuator from the second position toward the first position.
An apparatus and method is provided for detecting multiple workpieces. The present invention provides a mount adaptor connected to a workpiece engaging device for engaging and manipulating a workpiece. A cell body is connected to the mount adaptor, and the cell body has an accelerometer disposed therein for measuring and signaling an acceleration value of the workpiece. A load cell is connected to the cell body and is connectable to a manipulator, wherein the load cell measures and signals a load value of the workpiece. A computer processor receives the acceleration value and the load value of the workpiece for determining the mass of the workpiece and determining whether there are multiple workpieces engaged by the workpiece-engaging device.
G01G 3/14 - Weighing apparatus characterised by the use of elastically-deformable members, e.g. spring balances wherein the weighing element is in the form of a solid body stressed by pressure or tension during weighing measuring variations of electrical resistance
An apparatus and method is provided for detecting multiple workpieces. The present invention provides a mount adaptor connected to a workpiece engaging device for engaging and manipulating a workpiece. A cell body is connected to the mount adaptor, and the cell body has an accelerometer disposed therein for measuring and signaling an acceleration value of the workpiece. A load cell is connected to the cell body and is connectable to a manipulator, wherein the load cell measures and signals a load value of the workpiece. A computer processor receives the acceleration value and the load value of the workpiece for determining the mass of the workpiece and determining whether there are multiple workpieces engaged by the workpiece-engaging device.
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
G01G 19/52 - Weighing apparatus combined with other objects, e.g. with furniture
G01G 3/14 - Weighing apparatus characterised by the use of elastically-deformable members, e.g. spring balances wherein the weighing element is in the form of a solid body stressed by pressure or tension during weighing measuring variations of electrical resistance
G01G 23/10 - Means for damping oscillations, e.g. of weigh-beams by electric or magnetic means
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
33.
Locking support assembly for bar mounted tool adaptors
A tool support structure includes a base; a tool rail that extends in an axial direction; a first mounting portion that is connected to the base; a second mounting portion that is connected to a first end of the tool rail and releasably connectable to the first mounting portion; a support receiver that is connected to the base, the support receiver has a housing, a clamp member, and a locking member; and a support member that has a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion and at least part of the first portion are configured to enter an axial open end of the housing of the support receiver and a clamp member of the support receiver is pivoted into engagement with the support member by a locking member of the support to restrain motion of the support member with respect to the support receiver.
B23Q 1/64 - Movable or adjustable work or tool supports characterised by the purpose of the movement
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
An apparatus includes a mechanical coupler portion and a pneumatic detection valve that is connected to the mechanical coupler portion, connectable to a source of pressurized air, and is moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein the pneumatic detection valve prevents communication of the pressurized air with atmosphere in the first position, prevents communication of the pressurized air with atmosphere in the second position, and leaks the pressurized air to atmosphere when in an intermediate position between the first position and the second position.
B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
F16L 37/413 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied the lift valve being of the sleeve type, i.e. a sleeve being telescoped over an inner cylindrical wall
An automatically positionable joint for a modular tooling assembly includes a first joint member; a second joint member that is rotatably connected to the first joint member; a motor for causing rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member; and a first clutch that is movable between an engaged position in which the first clutch restrains rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member and a disengaged position in which the first clutch permits rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member.
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
F16D 7/02 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the friction type
F16D 25/0638 - Fluid-actuated clutches in which the fluid actuates a piston incorporated in the clutch the clutch having friction surfaces with clutch members exclusively moving axially with flat friction surfaces, e.g. discs with more than two discs, e.g. multiple lamellae
37.
AUTOMATICALLY POSITIONABLE JOINTS AND TRANSFER TOOLING ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING AUTOMATICALLY POSITIONABLE JOINTS
An automatically positionable joint for a modular tooling assembly includes a first joint member; a second joint member that is rotatably connected to the first joint member; a motor for causing rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member; and a first clutch that is movable between an engaged position in which the first clutch restrains rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member and a disengaged position in which the first clutch permits rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member.
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
F16D 7/02 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the friction type
F16D 25/0638 - Fluid-actuated clutches in which the fluid actuates a piston incorporated in the clutch the clutch having friction surfaces with clutch members exclusively moving axially with flat friction surfaces, e.g. discs with more than two discs, e.g. multiple lamellae
38.
Modular tooling apparatus having serrated teeth for orbital and linear adjustment
A modular tooling apparatus includes a first coupler portion and a second coupler portion that are rotationally adjustable with respect to one another. A locking member has a bore that extends through the locking member, a third contoured surface, a widened portion of the bore that is located behind the third contoured surface and has a larger diameter than the third contoured surface, and a fourth contoured surface. The locking member is moveable to a locked position in which the third contoured surface of the locking member engages a first contoured surface of the first coupler portion and the fourth contoured surface of the locking member engages a second contoured surface of the second coupler portion to restrain the first coupler portion from rotating with respect to the second coupler portion.
F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
B23Q 1/26 - Movable or adjustable work or tool supports characterised by constructional features relating to the co-operation of relatively movable membersMeans for preventing relative movement of such members
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
An apparatus includes a backing surface that is operable to support a workpiece, and a mounting structure that is operable to move linearly between a first position and a second position. Movement from the first position to the second position is in a direction toward the backing surface. A first engaging part is fixedly connected to the mounting structure for movement in unison with the mounting structure, wherein the first engaging part is operable to engage a first portion of the workpiece. A second engaging part is rotatably connected to the mounting structure such that the second engaging part rotates with respect to the first engaging part in response to movement of the mounting structure from the first position to the second position, wherein the first engaging part is operable to engage a second portion of the workpiece.
B21D 5/01 - Bending sheet metal along straight lines, e.g. to form simple curves between rams and anvils or abutments
B21D 5/04 - Bending sheet metal along straight lines, e.g. to form simple curves on brakes making use of clamping means on one side of the work
B21D 37/06 - Pivotally-arranged tools, e.g. disengageable
B21D 37/08 - Dies with different parts for several steps in a process
B21D 19/08 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes by single or successive action of pressing tools, e.g. vice jaws
B21D 22/08 - Stamping using rigid devices or tools with die parts on rotating carriers
B21D 19/02 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes by continuously-acting tools moving along the edge
B21D 7/024 - Bending rods, profiles, or tubes over a stationary forming memberBending rods, profiles, or tubes by use of a swinging forming member or abutment by a swinging forming member
A tool support structure includes a tool rail that extends in an axial direction, a first mounting portion that is connected to the tool rail, and a second mounting portion that is connected to the tool rail at a location along the tool rail that is spaced from the first mounting portion in the axial direction. The second mounting portion includes a lug and an aperture. The lug has a shaft portion and a head portion that is located outward from the shaft portion. The shaft portion is receivable within a slot on the base and the head portion restrains transverse removal of the lug from the slot when the shaft portion is disposed within the slot. The aperture is adapted to receive a pin on the base to resist rotation of the tool rail with respect to the base.
F16D 1/00 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements
B21D 43/05 - Advancing work in relation to the stroke of the die or tool by means in mechanical engagement with the work specially adapted for multi-stage presses
B23Q 3/00 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine
B23Q 7/00 - 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
B23Q 7/04 - 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 grippers
B23Q 1/54 - Movable or adjustable work or tool supports using particular mechanisms with rotating pairs only two rotating pairs only
A gripper assembly includes an actuator, at least one gripper jaw, a sensor member and at least one position sensing device. The actuator has a first actuator portion, a second actuator portion, and a fixed portion. The first actuator portion and the second actuator portion are moveable in unison between a first position and a second position. The at least one gripper jaw is disposed forward of the fixed portion of the actuator and is moveable with respect to the fixed portion of the actuator in response to movement of the first actuator portion. The sensor member is disposed rearward of the fixed portion of the actuator and is coupled to the second actuator portion for movement therewith. The position sensing device is disposed rearward of the fixed portion of the actuator and is operable to detect proximity of the sensor member.
A tool mounting system having at least one support tool structure with at least one tool connected to each of the at least one tool support. A first and second mounting portion is connected to each of the at least one tool support structure and is connectable to a first and second mount on a base, respectively. At least one of the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion has a particular mounting characteristic such that the first and second mounting portions are only correspondable to the first and second mounts of the base to ensure the proper position of the at least one tool support structure relative to the base.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
B23Q 7/00 - 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
An apparatus for supporting a workpiece includes a master template, a locking assembly and a plurality of substantially planar gauge slice templates. The master template includes a plurality of positioning features. The locking assembly is connected to the master template and is movable with respect to the master template between a locked position and an unlocked position. The gauge slice templates are each associated with a workpiece engaging structure that is engageable with the workpiece for supporting the workpiece. Each gauge slice template releasably engages at least one positioning feature of the master template. Each gauge slice template engages the locking assembly, wherein the gauge slice templates are not moveable with respect to the master template when the locking assembly is in the locked position, and the gauge slice templates are moveable with respect to the master template when the locking assembly is in the unlocked position.
B23K 37/04 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work
B25B 11/00 - Work holders or positioners not covered by groups , e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
An apparatus for supporting a workpiece includes a master template, a locking assembly and a plurality of substantially planar gauge slice templates. The master template that includes a plurality of positioning features. The locking assembly is connected to the master template and is movable with respect to the master template between a locked position and an unlocked position. The gauge slice templates are each associated with a workpiece engaging structure that is engageable with the workpiece for supporting the workpiece. Each gauge slice template releasably engages at least one positioning feature of the master template. Each gauge slice template engages the locking assembly, wherein the gauge slice templates are not moveable with respect to the master template when the locking assembly is in the locked position, and the gauge slice templates are moveable with respect to the master template when the locking assembly is in the unlocked position.
B21D 37/02 - Die constructions enabling assembly of the die parts in different ways
B23K 37/04 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work
B64F 5/00 - Designing, manufacturing, assembling, cleaning, maintaining or repairing aircraft, not otherwise provided forHandling, transporting, testing or inspecting aircraft components, not otherwise provided for
A tool mounting system having at least one support tool structure with at least one tool connected to each of the at least one tool support. A first and second mounting portion is connected to each of the at least one tool support structure and is connectable to a first and second mount on a base, respectively. The first and second mounting portions have particular mounting characteristics for each of the at least one support tool structure such that the first and second mounting portions are only correspondable to the first and second mounts of the base to ensure the proper position of the at least one tool support structure relative to the base.
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
B65G 1/133 - Storage devices mechanical with article supports or holders movable in a closed circuit to facilitate insertion or removal of articles the circuit being confined in a horizontal plane
47.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY DRYING WET FLOORS
An apparatus for automatically drying wet floors includes a controller, a moisture detector that is operable to detect the presence of moisture at a first location and transmit a moisture detection signal to the controller in response to detecting the presence of moisture at the first location, and a blower. The blower is operative to turn on and off for drying the wet floors by directing moving air toward the first location in response to an operating signal from the controller. The controller outputs the operating signal to the blower based on the moisture detection signal.
A modular tooling apparatus includes a first coupler portion, a second coupler portion, a locking member, and a friction member. The first coupler portion and the second coupler portion are rotationally adjustable with respect to one another. The locking member is moveable to a locked position wherein the locking member engages the first coupler portion and the second coupler portion to restrain the first coupler portion from rotating with respect to the second coupler portion. The friction member engages the first coupler portion and the second coupler portion to resist rotation of the first coupler portion with respect to the second coupler portion when the locking member is not in the locked position.
F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
B23Q 1/26 - Movable or adjustable work or tool supports characterised by constructional features relating to the co-operation of relatively movable membersMeans for preventing relative movement of such members
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
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Modular tooling apparatus having serrated teeth for orbital and linear adjustment
A modular tooling apparatus having serrated teeth for providing orbital and linear adjustment of a modular tool. The modular tooling apparatus includes a mounting member and a base coupling having mating contoured surfaces for providing linear adjustment of the base coupling relative to the mounting member. A spacer is provided having contoured surfaces wherein the contoured surfaces matingly and adjustably connect to a contoured surface of the base coupling for rotational adjustment of the modular tool about a longitudinal axis. The modular tool has a contoured surface that matingly and adjustably connects to the contoured surface of the spacer for rotational adjustment about the longitudinal axis. A biasing member engages the spacer and the modular tool for biasing the spacer toward the base member and away from the modular tool.
F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
A bending die having a first bending surface (124) and a second bending surface (136) that is rotatable with respect to the first bending surface (124). The second bending surface (136) rotates with respect to the first bending surface (124) during a bending operation. The first bending surface (136) is engagable with a workpiece (10) during the bending operation to bend a first portion (24) of the workpiece (10). The second bending surface (136) is engagable with the workpiece (10) during the bending operation to bend a second portion (26) of the workpiece (10). The first portion (24) of the workpiece (10) and the second portion (26) of the workpiece (10) are disposed on a first side of a bend line (22) formed by the bending operation.
A gripper assembly including at least one gripper jaw and an actuator head linked with the at least one gripper jaw. An actuator selectively operates to move the actuator head between a plurality of positions. A support is fixed relative to the actuator and includes a guide slot that guides the actuator head. One of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a channel and the other of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a guide member extending there from at least partially into the channel.
A gripper assembly including at least one gripper jaw and an actuator operative for moving the at least one gripper jaw. A support is fixed relative to the actuator for supporting the at least one gripper jaw, wherein the support has at least one mount location formed in the support. A stop member is removably affixable to the support at the at least one mount location for limiting movement of the at least one gripper jaw wherein the size of the stop member corresponds to a discrete maximum degree of opening of the at least one gripper jaw.
A gripper assembly includes at least one gripper jaw, a fluid driven actuator for moving the at least one gripper jaw, and a valve located adjacent the fluid driven actuator for selectively delivering a fluid to the fluid driven actuator.
An adapter assembly (28) for use in an automated handling equipment system includes a first component and a second component that is selectively mountable to the first component. At least one first code member (82) is associated with the first component and at least one second code member (84) is associated with a second component. The at least one first code member and the at least one second code member have a variable orientation relative to each other that controls whether the second component can be mounted to the first component.
A multi-axis coupling apparatus for adjustably mounting modular tooling members. The multi-axis coupling apparatus provides a first coupling member connectable to a substantially cylindrical boom for providing linear and rotational adjustment along and about a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical boom. A second coupling member is connected to the first coupling member and is connectable to a modular tooling member for providing adjustment to the modular tooling member about and along an axis extending at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical boom.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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[Metal Manually Operated Fluid Line Clamps and Hoist Rings for Machine Tools] Machines and Tools-Namely, Compound Action Power and Pull Back Action Clamps; Fluid Powered Power Wedge Clamps; Industrial Shock Absorbers for Machines; Modular Automation Transfer Units for Screw Machines, Automotive Production Lines and Dish Manufacturing Production Lines; Machines Parts-Namely, Workpiece Gripper Heads Clamps and Vacuum Heads, and Parts Therefor; Jaw Activating Units for Workpiece Gripping Tools; Pancake and Straight Lifters for Workpieces; Rotate and Turnover Units for Workpieces; Linear Shuttle Units for Workpieces and Workpiece Grippers; Vacuum Cups for Workpiece Lifters; Air Flow Guns for Machine Tools, Robots, Vertical Positioning Units, and Press Bracket for Workpiece Transfer Apparatus; Brakes for Machine Tools; Nadir Sound Silencers for Air Exhausts; Venturi Vacuum Producers for Workpiece Lifters; Automation Rollers for Workpiece Coveyors [Electrical Switches; Controls and Computer Numerical Controls for Precise Positioning and Controls of Industrial Robots]
