Abrégé

A locking device (10, 70, 80) for a gripping or clamping apparatus (12) having two basic jaws (14) that can be moved closer to and away from one another, with a coupling member (26) which is movably coupled or can be movably coupled to the basic jaws (14) and is arranged so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation (24). The coupling member (26) has a brake portion (30) on its lateral surface, and with at least one brake element (34) which can be displaced along a locking direction (38) running perpendicular to the axis of rotation (24) from a release position into a locking position in order to fix the coupling member (26). The brake element (34) engages tangentially on the brake portion (30) during displacement into the locking position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées

Abrégé

The invention relates to a clamping or gripping apparatus (10) having: a main housing (12); at least one jaw guide (16) located in the main housing (12) and extending along a guide axis (14, 14a, 14b); at least one gripping jaw (18, 18a, 18b) which is movable in the jaw guide (16) between a gripping position and a release position; a drive device (20) for moving the at least one gripping jaw (18, 18a, 18b), wherein the drive device (20) comprises a rotary drive (22) and a drive shaft (26) for connecting the rotary drive (22) and the at least one gripping jaw (18, 18a, 18b), which drive shaft extends perpendicularly to the guide axis (14, 14a, 14b), is rotatably mounted in the main housing (12), has the at least one gripping jaw (18, 18a, 18b) and has a transmission device (32) and/or a clutch device (34); a position measuring device (80) for ascertaining the position of the at least one gripping jaw (18, 18a, 18b). The main housing (12) has a partition (90) which divides the main housing (12) into a transmission and/or clutch portion (98) and into an electronic portion (100), wherein the drive shaft (26) extends into the electronic portion (100).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 9/10 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée caractérisés par des moyens pour régler la position des éléments manipulateurs
• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B25J 19/00 - Accessoires adaptés aux manipulateurs, p. ex. pour contrôler, pour observerDispositifs de sécurité combinés avec les manipulateurs ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en association avec ces manipulateurs
• B25J 19/02 - Dispositifs sensibles
• B25J 19/06 - Dispositifs de sécurité

Abrégé

The invention relates to magnetic grippers, a system consisting of a magnetic gripper receiving device and magnetic grippers, and a handling device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/06 - Têtes de préhension avec moyens de retenue magnétiques ou fonctionnant par succion
• B25J 19/02 - Dispositifs sensibles
• B25J 15/00 - Têtes de préhension

Abrégé

A clamping device includes a zero-point clamping system, which can be actuated by a working medium; a machine vice, which can be coupled to the system; and a gripping and positioning device for transporting and positioning the machine vice on the zero-point clamping system. The zero-point clamping system contains at least one coupling element and the gripping and positioning device contains a docking device having at least one docking element, which can be coupled to the coupling element, for supplying the working medium to the system. To facilitate coupling, the at least one coupling element of the system is offset parallel to a receiving opening for a clamping element on the machine vice, and the at least one docking element is positioned in such a way that it is coupled to the coupling element by retraction of the clamping element located on the machine vice into the receiving opening.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 1/00 - Éléments composant la structure générale d'un type de machine, et plus spécialement gros éléments fixes
• B23Q 3/06 - Moyens de fixation de la pièce

Abrégé

A sensor apparatus for a gripping system, wherein the gripping system comprises a robot with a gripping device for handling objects and a robot or machine control for controlling the robot and/or the gripping device, and a method and associated gripping system.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Commandes à programme

Abrégé

The invention relates to a clamping device (1) for clamping a component, more particularly for fastening a tool to a machine tool, comprising: - a main body (2), which defines a clamping axis (X) and in the front end region of which a clamping region (3) for a component to be clamped, more particularly for a tool shaft, is located; - a sensor module (10), which is in the form of a construction unit; wherein the sensor module (10) is inserted into the receiving space (9) and is retained therein.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 17/09 - Agencements sur les machines-outils pour indiquer ou mesurer pour indiquer ou mesurer la pression de coupe ou l'état de l'outil de coupe, p. ex. aptitude à la coupe, charge sur l'outil
• B23B 25/06 - Équipement de mesure, de calibrage ou de réglage sur les machines à tourner pour la mise en place, l'avance, la commande ou le contrôle des outils de coupe ou de la pièce à usiner

Abrégé

The invention relates to a clamping or gripping device (10) comprising a housing (12), a clamping guide (14) which is arranged in the housing (12), at least one clamping means (18) which can be moved in the clamping guide (14) along a clamping direction (16), and at least one position sensor (64) for detecting the position of the clamping means (18). The invention is characterized in that at least one inclined measuring surface (54) is provided in or on at least one clamping means (18), wherein the inclined measuring surface (54) is arranged at an angle (α) of more than 0° and/or less than 90°, in particular between 1° and 40°, preferably between 2° and 15°, relative to the clamping direction (16), and the at least one position sensor (64) is designed such that the position sensor detects the position of the at least one clamping means (18) along the clamping guide (14) on the basis of the distance (A) between the at least one position sensor (64) and the at least one inclined measuring surface (54), said distance running perpendicularly to the clamping direction (16).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• G01D 5/20 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension en faisant varier l'inductance, p. ex. une armature mobile

Abrégé

An intermediate sleeve (1) for inserting into the central receptacle of a chuck, having a cylindrical sleeve body (2) which has a central clamping bore (3), wherein a plurality of longitudinal slots (13), which pass through the wall from the outer circumference to the inner circumference, are formed in the sleeve body (2) so as to be distributed over the circumference thereof, wherein a front group of longitudinal slots (13a) extends from a front outer portion into a central portion of the sleeve body (2), and a rear group of longitudinal slots (13b) extends from a rear outer portion of the sleeve body (2) into a central portion of the sleeve body (2), wherein each longitudinal slot (13) of at least one of the two groups is assigned at least one weakening slot structure (15, 15a, 15b) which passes through the wall of the sleeve body (2) from the outer circumference to the inner circumference and comprises a transverse slot which, starting from the associated longitudinal slot (13), extends transversely thereto, in particular in the circumferential direction of the sleeve body (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/20 - Manchons fendus longitudinalement, p. ex. mandrins à pinces

Abrégé

A reclamping device for reclamping a workpiece between two vices has a handling device for positioning and actuating the two vices and a reclamping station which contains a carrier for holding a first vice in an accurate position. The reclamping station contains a pressure device with a pressure plunger movable relative to the carrier by an actuator for pressing the workpiece against the first vice positioned on the carrier.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 7/14 - Agencements pour la manipulation des pièces, spécialement combinés aux machines-outils ou disposés dans ces machines ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en relation avec ces machines, p. ex. pour le transport, le chargement, le positionnement, le déchargement, le triage coordonnés pour permettre un travail en chaîne
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulateurs non prévus ailleurs

Abrégé

Modular gripping finger for arrangement on a movable gripper jaw of a gripping device, having at least two rigidly interconnected finger modules, the finger modules including one or more base modules for forming a geometric shape of the gripping finger and including an end module having a gripping surface, the end module including an electrical end module interface and at least one sensor which is or can be connected to the end module interface.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Têtes de préhension avec possibilité pour l'enlèvement ou l'échange à distance de la tête ou de parties de celle-ci

Abrégé

Compensating unit for an automation system, in particular for arranging between a handling apparatus and a tool, having a main part and having a fastening part, wherein the fastening part is arranged such that it can be moved in relation to the main part along at least one compensating direction from a basic position into a compensating position, and having spring means for returning the fastening part from the compensating position into the basic position, characterized in that drive means are provided within the compensating unit for the purpose of adjusting the basic position of the fastening part along the at least one compensating direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Commandes à programme
• B25J 17/02 - Joints articulés

Abrégé

Disclosed are a locking device for a gripping or clamping apparatus having two basic jaws which can be moved closer to and away from one another, and a gripping or clamping apparatus comprising a locking device of said kind.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 1/02 - Étaux à mâchoires coulissantes
• B25B 1/18 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires à moteur, p. ex. à commande hydraulique, avec ou sans possibilité de commande manuelle
• B25B 5/02 - Presses ou serre-joints à mâchoires coulissantes
• B25B 5/06 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires
• B25B 5/16 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires, fixations des mâchoires
• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B25J 15/08 - Têtes de préhension avec des éléments en forme de doigts

Abrégé

The invention relates to a clamping device comprising: a zero point clamping system (1) which can be actuated by a working medium; a machine vise (2) which can be coupled to the zero point clamping system (1); and a gripping and positioning device (3) for transporting and positioning the machine vise (2) on the zero point clamping system (1), the zero point clamping system (1) comprising at least one coupling element (26) and the gripping and positioning device (3) comprising a docking device (27) having at least one docking element (28), which can be coupled to the coupling element (26), for supplying the working medium to the zero point clamping system (1). In order to enable an easy coupling process, the at least one coupling element (26) on the zero point clamping system (1) is offset parallel to a receiving opening (19) for a clamping element (18) located on the machine vise (2), and the at least one docking element (28) is positioned in such a way that it is coupled to the coupling element (26) by a retracting movement of the clamping element (18) located on the machine vise (2) into the receiving opening (19).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 1/10 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires utilisant des vis
• B23Q 1/00 - Éléments composant la structure générale d'un type de machine, et plus spécialement gros éléments fixes
• B23Q 3/06 - Moyens de fixation de la pièce
• B23Q 7/04 - Agencements pour la manipulation des pièces, spécialement combinés aux machines-outils ou disposés dans ces machines ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en relation avec ces machines, p. ex. pour le transport, le chargement, le positionnement, le déchargement, le triage au moyen de pinces
• B23Q 7/14 - Agencements pour la manipulation des pièces, spécialement combinés aux machines-outils ou disposés dans ces machines ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en relation avec ces machines, p. ex. pour le transport, le chargement, le positionnement, le déchargement, le triage coordonnés pour permettre un travail en chaîne
• B25J 15/00 - Têtes de préhension
• B25J 15/04 - Têtes de préhension avec possibilité pour l'enlèvement ou l'échange à distance de la tête ou de parties de celle-ci

Abrégé

The invention relates to a tool changer for a robot, including a base unit, a changing unit, which can be locked on the base unit, movable locking elements, which are provided on the base unit, receptacles, which are provided on the changing unit, the locking elements interacting, in a locking position, with the receptacles in order to lock the changing unit on the base unit and releasing, in an unlocking position, the receptacles, and a rotary element, which is provided on the base unit and is mounted for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the rotary element, the locking elements being movement-coupled to the rotary element in such a way that the locking elements are moved when the rotary element is rotated.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Têtes de préhension avec possibilité pour l'enlèvement ou l'échange à distance de la tête ou de parties de celle-ci

Abrégé

Clamping or gripping device with a main body, with guide portions provided on the main body, with jaws which are movable along the guide portions in a direction of movement, which can be moved between an inner stroke position and an outer end-of-stroke position, the jaws each having a row-of-teeth portion with, in each case, a length extending in the direction of movement, and with multiple pinions, the axes of rotation of which lie in a plane lying parallel to the respective row-of-teeth portions, the pinions interacting with the respective row-of-teeth portion to drive the jaws.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 5/00 - Presses ou serre-joints
• B25B 5/02 - Presses ou serre-joints à mâchoires coulissantes
• B25B 5/06 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires
• F16H 19/04 - Transmissions comportant essentiellement et uniquement des engrenages ou des organes de friction et qui ne peuvent transmettre un mouvement rotatif indéfini pour convertir un mouvement rotatif en mouvement alternatif et vice versa comportant une crémaillère et pignon

Abrégé

The invention relates to a sensor device for a gripping system, wherein the gripping system comprises a robot with a gripping device for handling objects and a robot control or machine control for controlling the robot and/or the gripping device. The invention also relates to a method and associated gripping system.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Commandes à programme

Abrégé

Modular gripping finger (10) for arranging on a movable gripper jaw (102) of a gripping device (100), having at least two finger modules (12a, 12b, 14, 14a, 14b) that are connected rigidly together, wherein the finger modules (12a, 12b, 14, 14a, 14b) comprise one or more base modules (12a, 12b) for forming a geometric shape of the gripping finger (10) and an end module (14, 14a, 14b) having a gripping surface (30), wherein the end module (14, 14a, 14b) comprises an electric end-module interface (22b) and at least one sensor (24) that is connected or connectable to the end-module interface (22b).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Têtes de préhension avec possibilité pour l'enlèvement ou l'échange à distance de la tête ou de parties de celle-ci
• B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
• B25J 19/02 - Dispositifs sensibles

Abrégé

The invention relates to a jig device (1) for positioning a workpiece (2) between two vices (3a, 3b) having a handling device (4) for positioning and operating the two vices (3a, 3b) and a jig station (5) which includes a support (15) for holding a first vice (3a) in a precise position. According to the invention, the jig station (5) contains a pressure device (16) having a pressing piston (17) which can be moved by means of drive (25) relative to the support (15) to press the workpiece (2) against the first vice (3a) which is positioned on the support (15).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 7/14 - Agencements pour la manipulation des pièces, spécialement combinés aux machines-outils ou disposés dans ces machines ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en relation avec ces machines, p. ex. pour le transport, le chargement, le positionnement, le déchargement, le triage coordonnés pour permettre un travail en chaîne
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulateurs non prévus ailleurs

Abrégé

The invention relates to an expansion chucking device having a main body (2) and an expansion bushing (5) which is inserted into the main body (2) or surrounds said body, forming a pressure chamber (8), the pressure chamber (8) being capable of being acted upon by a hydraulic medium with resilient deformation of the expansion bushing (5). The expansion bushing (5) is integrally fixed to the main body (2) at the front axial end region (16) and/or at the rear axial end region (17) of the pressure chamber (8) via a friction-welded connection (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin
• B23K 20/12 - Soudage non électrique par percussion ou par une autre forme de pression, avec ou sans chauffage, p. ex. revêtement ou placage la chaleur étant produite par frictionSoudage par friction
• B23K 20/227 - Soudage non électrique par percussion ou par une autre forme de pression, avec ou sans chauffage, p. ex. revêtement ou placage tenant compte des propriétés des matériaux à souder avec une couche ferreuse
• B23K 20/24 - Traitement préalable
• B23K 101/20 - Outils
• B23K 103/04 - Alliages d'acier
• B23P 15/00 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

Compensating unit (12) for an automation system (10), in particular for arranging between a handling apparatus (14) and a tool (16), having a main part (18) and having a fastening part (20), wherein the fastening part (20) is arranged such that it can be moved in relation to the main part (10) along at least one compensating direction from a basic position into a compensating position, and having spring means (36, 38, 42) for returning the fastening part (20) from the compensating position into the basic position, characterized in that drive means (56, 58) are provided within the compensating unit (12) for the purpose of adjusting the basic position of the fastening part (20) along the at least one compensating direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 17/02 - Joints articulés
• B23P 19/10 - Alignement de pièces qui doivent être assemblées entre elles

Abrégé

The invention relates to a tool changer (10) for a robot, comprising: a base unit (12), a changing unit (14), which can be locked on the base unit (12), movable locking elements (60, 62), which are provided on the base unit (12), receptacles (80), which are provided on the changing unit (14), the locking elements (60, 62) cooperating, in a locking position, with the receptacles (80) in order to lock the changing unit (14) on the base unit (12) and releasing, in an unlocking position, the receptacles (80), and a rotary element (24), which is provided on the base unit (12) and is mounted for rotation about the longitudinal axis (25) of the rotary element, the locking elements (60, 62) being coupled, with respect to motion, to the rotary element (24) in such a way that the locking elements (60, 62) are moved when the rotary element (24) is rotated, characterized in that the rotary element (24) is coupled, with respect to motion, to a rotationally fixed and axially movable actuation element (42) such that, when the rotary element (24) is rotated, the actuation element (42) changes its position in the axial direction (41), in that the actuation element (42) is coupled, with respect to motion, to a pivot pin (50), which extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (25) of the actuation element (42), or forms said pivot pin, in that respective joint pins (58) are provided on the locking elements (60, 62), and in that, between the pivot pin (50) and each joint pin (58), at least one lever arm (54, 56) is provided such that, when the pivot pin (50) is moved in the axial direction (41), the joint pins (58) and thus the locking elements (60, 62) are moved in a perpendicular direction (68) running perpendicularly to the axial direction (41).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Têtes de préhension avec possibilité pour l'enlèvement ou l'échange à distance de la tête ou de parties de celle-ci

Abrégé

A gripping and positioning assembly for transporting a holding device between different positions includes a coupling arrangement for separably coupling the gripping and positioning assembly to the holding device and holding the holding device securely during transport. The gripping and positioning assembly has an integrated drive for moving the holding device between a hold and a release position to allow the operation of the holding device between a holding and a release position as well as a transporting of the holding device. The coupling arrangement has one or more aligning elements to provide an interlocking connection to the holding device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 7/14 - Agencements pour la manipulation des pièces, spécialement combinés aux machines-outils ou disposés dans ces machines ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en relation avec ces machines, p. ex. pour le transport, le chargement, le positionnement, le déchargement, le triage coordonnés pour permettre un travail en chaîne
• B25J 15/04 - Têtes de préhension avec possibilité pour l'enlèvement ou l'échange à distance de la tête ou de parties de celle-ci

Abrégé

A clamping or gripping device (10) has a main body (12), with guiding portions (14), which are provided on the main body (12), and with jaws (16, 17), which are movable in a direction of movement (19) along the guiding portions (14) and can be moved between an inner stroke position and an outer end-of-stroke position. The jaws (16, 17) each have a row-of-teeth portion (20), with in each case a length l extending in the direction of movement (19). Multiple pinions (21, 22, 23; 51, 52) are provided, the axes of rotation (24) of which lie in a plane (E) lying parallel to the respective row-of-teeth portions (20). The pinions (21, 22, 23; 51, 52) interact with the respective row-of-teeth portion (20) to drive the jaws (16, 17), the axes of rotation of the pinions (21, 22, 23; 51, 52) being spaced apart at a distance a from one another. The lengths s of the guiding portions (14), the lengths l of the row-of-teeth portions (20) and the distance a between the adjacent pinions (21, 22, 23; 51, 52) are chosen such that, in the outer end-of-stroke position, one pinion (21 or 23; 51 or 52) interacts with only one row-of-teeth portion (20) and another pinion (22 or 21; 52 or 51) interacts with only the other row-of-teeth portion (20).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B25B 5/02 - Presses ou serre-joints à mâchoires coulissantes
• B25B 5/06 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires
• B25B 5/16 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires, fixations des mâchoires

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping or clamping fixture (10), having: a housing body (12); at least one jaw guide (14) provided in the housing body (12), which jaw guide has two side walls (22); and at least one jaw (16, 8), which is displaceable in the jaw guide (14) along a traversing direction (26), wherein guide faces (24) are provided on the side walls (22), and the jaw (16, 18) has sliding surfaces (26) interacting to form a sliding guide with the guide faces (24), characterised in that at least one race portion (30) and rolling elements (32) are provided in the jaw guide (14), the jaw (16, 18) and the race portion (30) each having a race (34, 36) for bearing against the rolling elements (32) to form a roller guide, and in that preloading means (38) are provided to generate a preload force (F), the preload force (F) acting on the race portion (30) so that the rolling elements (32) are forced against the jaw-mounted races (34).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B25J 9/10 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée caractérisés par des moyens pour régler la position des éléments manipulateurs
• F16C 21/00 - Combinaisons de paliers à contact lisse avec des roulements à billes ou à rouleaux pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement

Abrégé

A clamping jaw for the clamping of a workpiece, with a body and several clamping inserts arranged in mounting openings of the body made of a sintered material. The clamping inserts are designed in the form of cylindrical pins projecting relative to an end surface of the body and inclined relative to a lower base surface of the body with a clamping edge for forcing the clamping inserts into the workpiece.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 1/24 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires de forme particulière, coulisses
• B25B 5/16 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires, fixations des mâchoires
• B23Q 3/10 - Dispositifs auxiliaires, p. ex. collets, allonges

Abrégé

Drive unit of an automation component, in particular a gripping, clamping, changing, linear or pivoting unit, whereby the drive unit includes a drive for driving the movable parts of the automation component and a control unit which controls the drive, whereby the control unit includes at least one computing device, and the drive unit together with the drive, control unit and computing device is arranged in or on a base housing of the automation component.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 13/02 - Moyens de commande à préhension manuelle
• B25J 9/16 - Commandes à programme
• B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
• B25J 19/02 - Dispositifs sensibles
• B25J 19/06 - Dispositifs de sécurité

Abrégé

The invention relates to a linear, gripping, clamping, rotary or swiveling device having a microprocessor and a basic housing, wherein at least two sensors are arranged on the basic housing, wherein the microprocessor is designed to merge output signals of the at least two sensors to form a merged signal, and wherein the microprocessor is designed to determine an operating status of the linear, gripping, clamping, rotary or swiveling device depending on the merged signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Commandes à programme

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method for identifying a component (10) of an automation system or a tensioning system and associated component (10).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Têtes de préhension avec possibilité pour l'enlèvement ou l'échange à distance de la tête ou de parties de celle-ci
• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B25J 19/02 - Dispositifs sensibles
• B23Q 3/155 - Agencements pour insérer ou retirer automatiquement les outils

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping and positioning assembly (2) for transporting a holding device (1) between different positions, having a coupling arrangement (28, 35) for separably coupling the gripping and positioning assembly (2) to the holding device (1) and holding the holding device (1) securely during transport. The gripping and positioning assembly (2) has an integrated drive (31) for moving the holding device (1) between a hold and a release position to allow the operation of the holding device between a holding and a release position as well as a transporting of the holding device. The coupling arrangement (28, 35) has one or more aligning elements (28) to provide an interlocking connection to the holding device (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Têtes de préhension avec possibilité pour l'enlèvement ou l'échange à distance de la tête ou de parties de celle-ci
• B25J 9/12 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée caractérisés par des moyens pour régler la position des éléments manipulateurs électriques
• B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B23Q 3/06 - Moyens de fixation de la pièce

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping or clamping device (10) comprising a base housing, at least one base jaw and preferably two base jaws (16) that can be moved towards one another and away from one another, wherein the at least one base jaw (16) is coupled for movement to at least one working piston (14) limiting a working pressure chamber (50, 52), characterised in that the working piston (14) has a coupling section (26), and in that a coupling member (30), having a connection section (36) for connecting to a functional mechanism (60), is provided, which is coupled for movement to the coupling section (26) and arranged such that it can rotate about an axis of rotation (22).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping or clamping device (10) comprising a base housing (12), at least one base jaw (16) and preferably two base jaws (16) that can be moved towards one another and away from one another, wherein the at least one base jaw (16) is coupled for movement to at least one working piston (14) limiting a working pressure chamber (50, 52), wherein the working piston (14) has a coupling section (26) and wherein a coupling member (30) is provided which is coupled for movement to the coupling section (26) and arranged such that it can rotate about an axis of rotation (34), wherein the coupling member (30) has a brake member with a brake surface (93) or forms a brake member of this type, and comprising a braking and/or securing unit (66) having at least one brake element (94), at least one spring element (92) and at least one brake piston, wherein the spring force of the spring element (92) presses the brake surface of the brake member against the brake element (94), and wherein the brake piston limits a pressure chamber (90) in such a way that, with the application of pressure to the pressure chamber (90), the brake surface is released from the brake element (94) against the spring force, characterised in that the brake member is designed as a brake disc (80) lying in a plane running perpendicular to the axis of rotation (34), which brake disc is arranged on the coupling member such that it is rotationally fixed and axially moveable, and which forms the brake piston.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B25J 19/00 - Accessoires adaptés aux manipulateurs, p. ex. pour contrôler, pour observerDispositifs de sécurité combinés avec les manipulateurs ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en association avec ces manipulateurs

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method for determining the recoil of a movable component (14) against a stop (20) of a manipulation unit (10), the manipulation unit (10) having a damping element (18) for damping the movement of the component (14) before it reaches the stop (20), and an end position switch (22) with a sensor (24), the end position switch (22) generating an end position signal (A1=1) when the sensor (24) detects the component (14) at the stop (20), characterised in that the end position switch (22) then generates a bounce signal (A2=1) when, after an initial impact (EA) of the component (14) against the stop (20), the sensor (24) detects a return movement (a) and then a second impact (ZA) of the component (14) against the stop (20) owing to recoil of the component (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• F16F 9/32 - Ressorts, amortisseurs de vibrations, amortisseurs de chocs ou amortisseurs de mouvement de structure similaire, utilisant un fluide ou moyen équivalent comme agent d'amortissement Parties constitutives
• B25J 19/00 - Accessoires adaptés aux manipulateurs, p. ex. pour contrôler, pour observerDispositifs de sécurité combinés avec les manipulateurs ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en association avec ces manipulateurs

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping or clamping device having an actuator, including a drive driving the actuator, and at least one jaw that is motion-coupled with the actuator. The actuator includes a spindle having a threaded portion, wherein for the purpose of motion coupling, an active portion meshing the threaded portion is arranged on the jaw side.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 1/10 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires utilisant des vis
• B25B 1/18 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires à moteur, p. ex. à commande hydraulique, avec ou sans possibilité de commande manuelle
• B25B 1/24 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires de forme particulière, coulisses

Abrégé

The invention relates to a rotary feedthrough (10) for arrangement on a handling unit between an actuator and a rotary drive, comprising a base part (12) and a rotary part (16) that can be rotated with respect to the base part (12) about a rotational axis (14), wherein the rotating part comprises an actuator flange, a drive flange and a shaft portion (18) arranged between the actuator flange and the drive flange, and further comprising base part-side media connections (28), rotating part-side media connections (30), media lines (32, 38) provided between the media connections (28, 30), and rotational bearings (40, 42) provided between the base part (12) and the rotary part (16). The invention is characterized in that an actuator rotational bearing (42) is arranged on the actuator flange (24) in such a way that forces acting in the axial and radial direction on the actuator flange (24) are introduced into the base part (12) via the actuator rotational bearing (42), and that a drive rotational bearing (40) is arranged on the drive flange (22) in such a way that the forces introduced by the actuator flange (24) into the base part (12) are guided via the drive rotational bearing (40) into the drive flange (22).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 19/00 - Accessoires adaptés aux manipulateurs, p. ex. pour contrôler, pour observerDispositifs de sécurité combinés avec les manipulateurs ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en association avec ces manipulateurs
• F16L 39/04 - Raccords ou accessoires de raccordement pour tuyaux à double paroi ou à canaux multiples ou pour assemblages de tuyaux permettant réglage ou déplacement
• F16L 27/08 - Raccords réglablesRaccords permettant un déplacement des parties raccordées permettant un réglage ou déplacement uniquement autour de l'axe de l'un des tuyaux

Abrégé

Disclosed is a swiveling unit for swiveling objects, comprising a housing and at least one piston which delimits at least two chambers, further comprising an adjustable element which can be moved in different movement phases according to the distance traveled by the piston; the deceleration phase of the adjustable element includes a fluidic deceleration phase and a mechanical deceleration phase, and the mechanical deceleration phase is followed by a pressing phase.

Classes IPC  ?

• F15B 11/048 - Systèmes comportant essentiellement des moyens particuliers pour commander la vitesse ou la puissance d'un organe de sortie pour commander la vitesse en fonction de la position de l'élément de travail avec commande de la décélération
• F15B 11/12 - Systèmes de servomoteurs dépourvus d'asservissement avec un seul servomoteur avec positions intermédiaires distinctesSystèmes de servomoteurs dépourvus d'asservissement avec un seul servomoteur avec action échelonnée
• F15B 15/06 - Schéma mécanique de montage caractérisé par les moyens transformant le mouvement de l'élément entraîné par le fluide en mouvement de l'organe terminal qui est actionné pour la transformation mécanique d'un mouvement rectiligne en un mouvement non rectiligne

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method for mounting a workpiece, wherein multiple mutually spaced aid elements are attached to the workpiece, and the workpiece is held by clamping the aid elements in a formfitting manner. The invention further relates to a device for carrying out the method, comprising multiple clamping jaws which are mutually spaced in the circumferential direction and, between two mutually facing lateral surfaces, delimit a clamping gap with a width that can be modified by moving the clamping jaws for receiving and clamping the aid elements arranged on the workpiece in a formfitting manner.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 1/14 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires utilisant des leviers articulés
• B23Q 3/10 - Dispositifs auxiliaires, p. ex. collets, allonges
• B25B 1/18 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires à moteur, p. ex. à commande hydraulique, avec ou sans possibilité de commande manuelle
• B25B 1/24 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires de forme particulière, coulisses
• B25B 5/02 - Presses ou serre-joints à mâchoires coulissantes
• B25B 5/06 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires
• B25B 5/12 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires utilisant des leviers articulés
• B25B 5/16 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires, fixations des mâchoires
• B23Q 1/00 - Éléments composant la structure générale d'un type de machine, et plus spécialement gros éléments fixes

Abrégé

The invention relates to a drive unit of an automation component, in particular a gripping, clamping, changing, linear or pivoting unit. The drive unit comprises a drive for driving the movable parts of the automation component and a control unit which controls the drive. The control unit comprises at least one computing device, and the drive unit together with the drive, control unit, and computing device is arranged in or on a base housing of the automation component. The invention is characterized in that the control unit comprises at least one computing device provided with an operating system, by means of which programs that are written in a higher programming language or programs that are translated from a higher programming language are ran on the computing device during the operation of the drive unit.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Commandes à programme
• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• G05B 23/02 - Test ou contrôle électrique

Abrégé

The invention relates to a linear, gripping, clamping, rotary or swivelling device (100) having a microprocessor (102) and a basic housing (104), characterised in that at least two sensors (106, 108, 110) are arranged on the basic housing (104), wherein the microprocessor (102) is designed to merge output signals of the at least two sensors to form a merged signal, and wherein the microprocessor (102) is designed to determined an operating status of the linear, gripping, clamping, rotary or swivelling device (100) depending on the merged signal. The invention also relates to a method and unit for evaluating or adjusting an operating status of the linear, gripping, clamping, rotary or swivelling device (100).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/00 - Têtes de préhension
• B25J 19/02 - Dispositifs sensibles
• B25J 9/16 - Commandes à programme

Abrégé

The invention relates to an automation component or clamping device including a basic housing, at least one jaw movably guided in a jaw guide of the basic housing, and a piston movably guided in the basic housing, wherein the piston has a piston surface, wherein the piston is coupled in terms of movement to the jaw, and wherein a piston rod extending on the piston transversely with respect to the piston surface, wherein the centroid of the piston surface is spaced apart from the central longitudinal axis of the piston rod (22).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 5/10 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires utilisant des vis
• B23B 31/177 - Mandrins avec mors à action simultanée, qu'ils soient ou non réglables individuellement déplaçables radialement actionnés par les surfaces obliques d'une tige de commande coaxiale
• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B25B 5/02 - Presses ou serre-joints à mâchoires coulissantes

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping device, including a base part and gripping fingers for gripping gripping components, which gripping fingers are movably arranged on the base part, characterized in that a clamping device is additionally provided on the base part, which clamping device interacts with at least one holding segment provided on a clamping component in order to fasten the clamping component to the base part.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/00 - Têtes de préhension
• B25J 15/10 - Têtes de préhension avec des éléments en forme de doigts avec au moins trois éléments en forme de doigts
• B25J 15/06 - Têtes de préhension avec moyens de retenue magnétiques ou fonctionnant par succion
• B25J 15/08 - Têtes de préhension avec des éléments en forme de doigts

Abrégé

An automation component or clamping device includes a basic housing, at least one jaw movably guided in a jaw guide of the basic housing, and a piston movably guided in the basic housing, wherein the piston has a piston surface, wherein the piston is coupled in terms of movement to the jaw, and wherein a piston rod extending on the piston transversely with respect to the piston surface, wherein the centroid of the piston surface is spaced apart from the central longitudinal axis of the piston rod.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B23Q 7/04 - Agencements pour la manipulation des pièces, spécialement combinés aux machines-outils ou disposés dans ces machines ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en relation avec ces machines, p. ex. pour le transport, le chargement, le positionnement, le déchargement, le triage au moyen de pinces
• F15B 15/14 - Dispositifs actionnés par fluides pour déplacer un organe d'une position à une autreTransmission associée à ces dispositifs caractérisés par la structure de l'ensemble moteur le moteur étant du type à cylindre droit

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method for actuating a hydraulic expansion chuck device (3) having a main-body arrangement (4) in which a pressure-chamber system which is fillable with hydraulic medium is formed, said pressure-chamber system comprising a pressure chamber (15) having a wall (18), which defines a clamping face (19) on a side facing away from the pressure chamber (15), and a threaded bore (8) that has been introduced into the main-body arrangement (4) from the outside and is connected to the pressure chamber (15) via connecting ducts, wherein a clamping bolt (9) has been screwed into the threaded bore (8), said clamping bolt (9) being axially adjusted as a result of being screwed into the threaded bore (8), such that the hydraulic medium is pushed in the direction of the pressure chamber (15) and the wall (18) is elastically deformed in order to clamp a tool (20) or workpiece, wherein, in the method, the clamping bolt (9) is turned by means of a turning tool (22), the torque applied to the hydraulic expansion chuck device (3) is supported in particular by the hydraulic expansion chuck device (3) being fixed in a stationary holder (2), values indicating the hydraulic-medium pressure are measured by means of a measuring device (23) at predefined, equal measuring intervals and/or continuously during the turning of the clamping bolt (9), a clamped state of the hydraulic expansion chuck device (3) is determined by evaluating the measured values indicating the hydraulic-medium pressure by means of an evaluation and control device (25), and the determined clamped state of the hydraulic expansion chuck device (3) is signalled to a user by means of a signalling device (26). The invention also relates to a device (1) for actuating a hydraulic expansion chuck device (3).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin
• B23Q 17/00 - Agencements sur les machines-outils pour indiquer ou mesurer

Abrégé

The invention relates to a battery gripper, to an associated method and to the use of a battery gripper for gripping and moving individual battery cells (30), having a flange portion (12) for arranging the battery gripper (10) on a robot arm and having a suction unit (26), having a suction side (28), for gripping the battery cell (30), wherein a lifting device (34) is provided, with which, during operation of the battery gripper (10), the suction side (28) is movable out of a gripping position, in which the battery cell (30) is gripped, relative to the flange portion (12) into a measuring position, in which tests and/or measurements are able to be carried out on the gripped battery cell (30).

Classes IPC  ?

• G01R 31/36 - Dispositions pour le test, la mesure ou la surveillance de l’état électrique d’accumulateurs ou de batteries, p. ex. de la capacité ou de l’état de charge

Abrégé

The invention relates to an hydraulic expansion chuck device in the form of an expansion chuck, especially for securing a component or tool to a machine tool or a workbench. The device has a main part (2) which defines a clamping axis (X) and at the front end region of which a central recess (5) is provided, which is open towards the front end face (4) of the main part (2) and into which a component (B) to be clamped can be axially inserted. The recess (5) is surrounded by multiple pressure chambers (6) to which hydraulic pressure can be applied and which are evenly distributed across the circumference of the clamping portion and in particular are concentric to the clamping axis. In the regions between the clamping surface and the pressure chambers (6), the side (7) of the recess (5) in the main part (2) is elastic in such a way that when the hydraulic pressure in the pressure chambers (6) rises said side is elastically deformable towards the inside in order to frictionally secure a component inserted into the recess (5).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin
• B23P 11/02 - Assemblage ou désassemblage de pièces ou d'objets métalliques par des processus du travail du métal non prévus ailleurs en dilatant une pièce et en l'emmanchant ensuite sur une autre pièce par retrait, ou en rétractant une pièce et en l'emmanchant ensuite par dilatation, p. ex. en employant la pression de fluidesAssemblage ou désassemblage de pièces ou d'objets métalliques par des processus du travail du métal non prévus ailleurs par assemblage à force
• F16B 4/00 - Assemblage par retrait, p. ex. en portant les pièces à assembler à des températures différentesMontage à forceAttaches à serrage par friction non largables
• F16D 1/08 - Accouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu de serrageAccouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu et clavette longitudinale
• B23B 31/20 - Manchons fendus longitudinalement, p. ex. mandrins à pinces

Abrégé

The invention relates to a hydraulic expansion chuck (1) having a main body (2) in which a receptacle (4) is formed which is surrounded by a pressure chamber (5). Formed in the front end face (3) of the main body is an annular groove (8) which extends around the receptacle (4) and is open radially inwardly towards the receptacle (4) and in which a clamping ring is provided which is connected in a force-fitting manner to the circumferential face of the annular groove (8) at connecting points arranged in a manner distributed around the circumference, but is spaced apart radially from the circumferential face of the annular groove (8) in the regions located between the connecting points, wherein, in the event of a pressure increase in the pressure chamber (5), the clamping ring (9) is deformed elastically outwards at the connecting points and elastically inwards in the circumferential regions located between the contact points, and, in a pressure-relieved state of the pressure chamber (5), has a circular inner contour with a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the receptacle (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/00 - Mandrins de serrageMandrins extensiblesLeurs adaptations à la commande à distance
• B23B 31/117 - Caractérisés par les dispositifs de maintien ou de serrage ou par leurs moyens d'action directe le maintien étant assurée uniquement par friction, p. ex. en utilisant des ressorts, des manchons élastiques, des cônes
• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin

Abrégé

The invention relates to a holder for a component comprising a base body (2), in the front end face of which a central receiving means is formed defining a clamping section (3) with a central clamping axis (X) (Fig. 11 to 13), or on the outer surface of which a clamping section (3) with a clamping axis (X) is formed (Fig. 1 to 10). A wall defining the clamping section (3) is segmented by longitudinal slots, via the formation of multiple clamping regions (5) arranged next to one another in the peripheral direction. In order to form the clamping regions (5), each of the two receiving means (4a, 4b) defining a clamping region (5) is assigned a peripheral slot (6a, 6b) which extends from the assigned receiving means (4a, 4b) along the wall of the clamping section (3) in the direction of the other receiving means (4a, 4b), but ends before same, such that the clamping regions (5) each have a meandering wall structure with two wall sections (3a, 3b) extending along the clamping section (3), which are separated from one another via the inner peripheral slot, but are connected to one another at the ends via web-like connection regions (3c), said ends being positioned adjacent to the receiving means assigned to the other peripheral slot.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/117 - Caractérisés par les dispositifs de maintien ou de serrage ou par leurs moyens d'action directe le maintien étant assurée uniquement par friction, p. ex. en utilisant des ressorts, des manchons élastiques, des cônes
• B23B 31/02 - Mandrins de serrage
• B23B 31/40 - Mandrins extensibles
• F16D 1/08 - Accouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu de serrageAccouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu et clavette longitudinale
• F16D 1/10 - Accouplements à action rapide dans lesquels les pièces sont simplement présentées dans l'axe
• F16D 1/104 - Accouplements à action rapide dans lesquels les pièces sont simplement présentées dans l'axe dont les moyens de retenue tournent avec l'accouplement et agissent uniquement par friction

Abrégé

The invention relates to a clamping device (1) for securing a non-rotatable tool, in particular a turning tool, to a tool machine, comprising a main body (2) defining a clamping axis (X), on the machine-side rear-end region (3) of which positioning means are formed in order to position the clamping device (1) on the tool holder of a tool machine in a predetermined angular position in relation to the clamping axis (X), and on the front end region (6) of which a clamping region (7) is formed having a central recess (9), opening towards the front end surface (8) of the main body (2), for a tool shaft. The invention also relates to a method for securing a non-rotatable tool by means of said clamping device (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 25/06 - Équipement de mesure, de calibrage ou de réglage sur les machines à tourner pour la mise en place, l'avance, la commande ou le contrôle des outils de coupe ou de la pièce à usiner
• B23B 29/04 - Porte-outils pour un seul outil de coupe
• B23B 31/00 - Mandrins de serrageMandrins extensiblesLeurs adaptations à la commande à distance
• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin

Abrégé

The invention relates to an expansion chuck comprising a main part (2), on the front end region of which a central receiving area (4) that is open towards the front end surface (3) of the main part (2) is formed for a tool (W) shaft to be clamped. An axial sub-section (4a) of the receiving area (4) is annularly surrounded by a pressure chamber (5), and the wall (6) between the receiving area (4) and the pressure chamber (5) is designed such that the wall can be elastically deformed inwards by means of a pressure increase in the pressure chamber (5). The inner face of the wall (6) is provided with a thread (11) in the axial receiving area (4) sub-section (4a) surrounded by the pressure chamber (5) and has a smooth surface in an axial front sub-section (4b) extending between the thread (11) and the axial front end of the receiving area (4). The external diameter of the thread (11) is less than or equal to the diameter of the receiving area (4) in the front axial sub-section (4b) with a smooth surface.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/00 - Mandrins de serrageMandrins extensiblesLeurs adaptations à la commande à distance
• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin
• B23B 31/11 - Caractérisés par les dispositifs de maintien ou de serrage ou par leurs moyens d'action directe le maintien étant assuré par liaison filetée
• B23B 31/117 - Caractérisés par les dispositifs de maintien ou de serrage ou par leurs moyens d'action directe le maintien étant assurée uniquement par friction, p. ex. en utilisant des ressorts, des manchons élastiques, des cônes
• B23B 31/40 - Mandrins extensibles

Abrégé

The invention relates to a hydraulic expanding chuck device (1), in particular for fixing a tool to a machine tool, having a main body (2) which defines a clamping axis (X) and in the front end region of which a clamping region having a central receptacle (4), open towards the front end face (3) of the main body (2), for a tool shank is formed, wherein the receptacle (4) is annularly surrounded by a pressure chamber (5) that is able to be subjected to a hydraulic medium, wherein the wall (6) between the receptacle (4) and the pressure chamber (5) is configured so as to be deformable elastically inwards by an increase in pressure in the pressure chamber (5) in order to fix a tool shank, inserted into the receptacle (4), in a force-fitting manner, wherein, in an axial front end region of the main body (2), said axial front end region being located between the pressure chamber (5) and the front end face (3) of the main body (2), an annular groove (8) at an axial distance from the front end face (3) is formed in the wall (6) of the central receptacle (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin

Abrégé

The invention relates to a damping device for connecting a handling unit, in particular of a robot, to a manipulator, in particular a clamping or gripping device, comprising a first coupling section for arranging the handling unit or the manipulator and a second coupling section for arranging the manipulator or the handling unit. The coupling sections are clamped against each other in the base position on the basis of a restoring force generated by a restoring element, and the restoring force acts on the coupling sections such that the coupling sections can be moved against the restoring force out of the base position relative to each other when a threshold acceleration force is exceeded and can be moved back into the base position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 11/00 - Manipulateurs non prévus ailleurs
• B25J 17/02 - Joints articulés
• B25J 19/00 - Accessoires adaptés aux manipulateurs, p. ex. pour contrôler, pour observerDispositifs de sécurité combinés avec les manipulateurs ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en association avec ces manipulateurs

Abrégé

The invention relates to an hydraulic chuck for securing a tool to a machine tool, comprising a main part (2) at the front end region of which a central seat (6) for a component to be clamped is provided. The seat (6) is surrounded ring-like by a pressure chamber (7) to which a hydraulic medium can be admitted, and between the seat and the pressure chamber (7) a wall that is closed on the side of the pressure chamber (7) and takes the form of a clamping portion (5a) is configured such that it is elastically deformable towards the inside when a pressure in the pressure chamber (7) increases. An intermediate sleeve (11) is inserted into the seat (6) and defines a central clamping bushing (13). The clamping portion (5a) and the intermediate sleeve (11) are of a single piece or integrally bonded together, although in the axially frontal end portion of the seat (6) there is no such connection between the component (5) defining the seat (6), and the intermediate sleeve (11).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/117 - Caractérisés par les dispositifs de maintien ou de serrage ou par leurs moyens d'action directe le maintien étant assurée uniquement par friction, p. ex. en utilisant des ressorts, des manchons élastiques, des cônes
• B23B 31/20 - Manchons fendus longitudinalement, p. ex. mandrins à pinces
• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin
• B23B 31/00 - Mandrins de serrageMandrins extensiblesLeurs adaptations à la commande à distance

Abrégé

The invention relates to a hydraulic expanding chuck device, having a main body (2) in which a central receptacle (5) is formed, which is annularly surrounded by a pressure chamber. Formed between the receptacle (5) and the pressure chamber is a wall (6) that is closed towards the pressure chamber and is deformable elastically inwards by an increase in pressure in the pressure chamber, in order to secure a tool shank inserted into the receptacle (5) in a force-fitting manner. The wall (6) bears a plurality of axially extending clamping elements (7) which protrude inwards in a radial direction from an external circumferential region of the wall and are arranged in a manner spaced apart from one another in a circumferential direction of the wall (6) such that elastically deformable thin wall sections (6a, 6b) are formed between the clamping elements (7). Furthermore, the present invention relates to an expansion sleeve for a hydraulic expansion chuck device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin

Abrégé

The invention relates to a clamping device (1) for fixing a tool in a machine tool, having a main body (2) that defines a clamping axis (X), said main body (2) comprising a machine interface (3), which has a fastening cone (4) and a ring flange (5) and is formed in the rear axial end region of the main body (2), and a clamping region (6), which defines a receptacle (7) for a tool shank and is formed in the front axial end region, located opposite the machine interface (3), of the main body (2), wherein the main body (2) has an external contour which is formed in a manner corresponding to that of a heat shrink chuck, wherein the receptacle (7) is surrounded annularly by a pressure chamber (9) that is chargeable with a hydraulic medium, wherein a thin wall (8) is provided between the receptacle (7) and the pressure chamber (9), said wall being elastically deformable inwards by an increase in the pressure in the pressure chamber (9), in order to fix, in a force-fitting manner, a tool shank inserted into the receptacle (7).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin

Abrégé

The invention relates to a connection system (1) comprising a clamping component (2) having a holder (4), and an intermediate sleeve (6) inserted into the holder (4), said intermediate sleeve having a central shaft holder (7) in which a cylindrical shaft (8) can be securely clamped. A straight channel (12) is formed in the intermediate sleeve (6), which channel extends obliquely with respect to an axial direction (X) of the intermediate sleeve (6) and is open for the shaft holder (7). A locking pin (18) can be inserted into the channel (12) and positioned in a locking position, in which a middle section (20) of the locking pin (18) projects over part of the circumference thereof from the wall of the intermediate sleeve (6) into the shaft holder (7) of the intermediate sleeve (6) in order to secure a shaft (8) of the component (9) to be clamped, which has been inserted into the shaft holder (7), via an engagement of the middle section (20) of the locking pin (18) into the recess (10) of the shaft (8) within the shaft holder (7). The channel (12) is formed in an elongated manner in the radial direction (R) of the intermediate sleeve (6) so that the locking pin (18) can be moved within the channel (12) between the locking position and an outer release position in which the middle section (20) of the locking pin (18) is fully outside the shaft holder (7).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/20 - Manchons fendus longitudinalement, p. ex. mandrins à pinces
• B23B 31/00 - Mandrins de serrageMandrins extensiblesLeurs adaptations à la commande à distance
• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping or clamping device (2) having an actuator (16), comprising a drive (27) driving the actuator, and at least one jaw (10, 12) that is motion-coupled with the actuator (16). The actuator comprises a spindle (18) having a threaded portion (20, 22), wherein for the purpose of motion coupling, an active portion (24, 26, 240) meshing the threaded portion (20, 22) is arranged on the jaw side.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 1/10 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires utilisant des vis
• B25B 1/18 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires à moteur, p. ex. à commande hydraulique, avec ou sans possibilité de commande manuelle
• B25B 1/24 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires de forme particulière, coulisses

Abrégé

The invention relates to an automation component or clamping device (2) comprising a basic housing (4), at least one jaw (10) movably guided in a jaw guide (8) of the basic housing (4), and a piston (18) movably guided in the basic housing (4), wherein the piston (18) has a piston surface (20), wherein the piston (18) is coupled in terms of movement to the jaw (10), and wherein a piston rod (22) extending on the piston (18) transversely with respect to the piston surface (20), wherein the centroid (24) of the piston surface (20) is spaced apart from the central longitudinal axis (26) of the piston rod (22).

Classes IPC  ?

• F15B 15/14 - Dispositifs actionnés par fluides pour déplacer un organe d'une position à une autreTransmission associée à ces dispositifs caractérisés par la structure de l'ensemble moteur le moteur étant du type à cylindre droit

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping device (10, 40, 50), comprising a base part (12, 52) and gripping fingers (4) for gripping gripping components, which gripping fingers are movably arranged on the base part (12, 52), characterized in that a clamping device (22, 54) is additionally provided on the base part (12, 52), which clamping device interacts with at least one holding segment (30) provided on a clamping component (28) in order to fasten the clamping component (28) to the base part (12, 52).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/00 - Têtes de préhension
• B25J 15/10 - Têtes de préhension avec des éléments en forme de doigts avec au moins trois éléments en forme de doigts
• B25J 15/08 - Têtes de préhension avec des éléments en forme de doigts
• B25J 15/06 - Têtes de préhension avec moyens de retenue magnétiques ou fonctionnant par succion

Abrégé

Gripping or clamping device (2) having a main housing (4), having at least one main jaw (10, 12) that is extendable and retractable in a clamping direction (6) in the main housing (4), having a wedge hook (22) that is drivable transversely to the clamping direction (6) along a guide axis (20), wherein the wedge hook (22) has at least one hook (29) and a web (35), located between the hook (29) and the guide axis (20), with a web portion (31), wherein the hook (29) has guide surfaces (26, 33) that extend obliquely with respect to the clamping direction (6) and to the guide axis (20) and are arranged parallel to one another, said guide surfaces (26, 33) being coupled in terms of movement to a main-jaw-side guide groove (30) that extends parallel thereto, such that a movement of the wedge hook (22) along the guide axis (20) results in a movement of the main jaw (10, 12) in the clamping direction (6), characterized in that the hook (29) has a vertical extent (43) in the guide-axis direction (21) that is greater than the vertical extent (23) of the web portion (31), such that the hook (29) forms an extension portion (44) that extends in the guide-axis direction (21).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B23B 31/177 - Mandrins avec mors à action simultanée, qu'ils soient ou non réglables individuellement déplaçables radialement actionnés par les surfaces obliques d'une tige de commande coaxiale

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping device (2), in particular parallel or centric grippers, having at least one jaw (10, 12) guided in a movable manner in a jaw guide (8), wherein the jaw (10, 12) or the jaw guide (8) has at least one respective guide strip (16) on both sides extending in the movement direction (6), and wherein the jaw guide (8) or the jaw (10, 12) have guide grooves cooperating with the guide strips (16), characterised in that at least one guide strip (16) has a first sliding section (20), a second sliding section (22) and a recess section (24) located between the sliding sections (20, 22), wherein the recess section (24) has a recess (26) extending in the movement direction (6) and in the transverse direction (28) for forming a lubricant reservoir, wherein the recess (26) has a first section (30) and a second section (32), wherein the respective sections (30, 32) are bordered in the transverse direction (28) by a first free end side section (52) and a second free end side section (54) of the recess section (24), and wherein the respective free end side sections (52, 54) include a respective angle (γ) between 0.01° and 10° with the movement direction (6).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B23B 31/12 - Mandrins avec mors à action simultanée, qu'ils soient ou non réglables individuellement

Abrégé

The invention relates to a clamping device, comprising a main body (1), in which a hydraulic-medium channel (2) is formed, which passes through the main body (1) axially between a front end face (1a) and a rear end face (1b), a switching piston (3), which is inserted into the hydraulic-medium channel (2) in such a way that the switching piston can be axially displaced, and securing means for securing the switching piston (3) in a front actuation position, wherein the securing means comprise a securing sleeve (4), which is retained in a rear segment of the hydraulic-medium channel (2) in such a way that the securing sleeve is axially fixed but can be rotated about the longitudinal axis (X) of the hydraulic-medium channel (2), wherein the securing sleeve (4) bears two guide webs (4a, 4b) at the front end of the securing sleeve, which guide webs are positioned on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis (X) and extend in the axial direction, the switching piston (3) axially extends through the securing sleeve (4) and has a radially protruding guide projection (3b), which is guided between the guide webs (4a, 4b) of the securing sleeve in an axially displaceable manner in a guiding position of the securing sleeve (4), wherein the axial length of the guide webs (4a, 4b) is dimensioned in such a way that the guide projection (3b) protrudes from the front end of the securing sleeve (4) in the actuation position of the switching piston such that the securing sleeve (4) can be rotated, and switching means are associated with the securing sleeve (4) for rotating the securing sleeve (4) in the actuation position of the switching piston (3) about the longitudinal axis (X) into a securing position, in which the guide webs (4a, 4b) reach behind the guide projection (3b) of the switching piston (3) and thus secure the switching piston (3) in the actuation position of the switching piston.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin
• B23Q 1/00 - Éléments composant la structure générale d'un type de machine, et plus spécialement gros éléments fixes

Abrégé

A gripping/clamping device for gripping/clamping objects includes a drive that drives an actuator, and a jaw movably coupled to the actuator. An elastically deformable spring element is provided between the actuator and the jaw. A braking unit is provided, by either the actuator, or a movably coupled component provided between the actuator and the drive, that is fixed when an object is gripped. The elastically deformable spring element is elastically deformed. The drive has a rotating drive shaft. The braking unit fixes the rotating drive shaft. A drive transmission with an output shaft is downstream of the drive shaft. The drive transmission is provided between the drive and the actuator. The actuator is a pinion that rotates about a rotational axis. The elastically deformable spring element is provided between the jaw and a gear rack section disposed on the jaw meshing with the pinion.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B25J 15/00 - Têtes de préhension
• B25J 15/08 - Têtes de préhension avec des éléments en forme de doigts

Abrégé

A method for optimizing the operation of a handling unit (2), in particular a linear or pivot unit, wherein the unit comprises a base part (2), a movement part (10) arranged on the base part (2) to be moveable between two end positions (6, 8), a drive unit (11) for moving the movement part (10), and an adjustable braking unit (12, 14) for braking the movement part (10), wherein the drive unit (11) and/or the braking unit (12, 14) can be adjusted in that the following steps are carried out: a. arranging of a smartphone or tablet on the movement part; b. moving of the movement part between the end positions and measuring of the acceleration by means of at least one acceleration sensor and/or gyro sensor of the smartphone or tablet; c. using an application software to compare the measured values or the temporal acceleration curves resulting therefrom with reliable characteristic values stored in the smartphone or in the tablet; d. outputting of a handling recommendation for the braking unit and/or the drive unit (11) by the application software. The invention also relates to an associated arrangement.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 9/10 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée caractérisés par des moyens pour régler la position des éléments manipulateurs
• F15B 15/22 - Autres parties constitutives pour accélérer ou ralentir le mouvement
• B25J 9/16 - Commandes à programme
• B25J 19/00 - Accessoires adaptés aux manipulateurs, p. ex. pour contrôler, pour observerDispositifs de sécurité combinés avec les manipulateurs ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en association avec ces manipulateurs

Abrégé

The invention relates to a chuck comprising a chuck body (1), a number of guide points for chuck jaws running radially in relation to the chuck axis, a wedge bar mechanism for actuating the chuck jaws having a number of wedge bars (5) which are guided in wedge bar pockets (6) of the chuck body (1) running transversely in relation to the guide grooves (3), and which can be adjusted by a drive in a working region between an inner working position, corresponding to an inner chuck position of the chuck jaws (4), and an outer working position, corresponding to an outer chuck position of the chuck jaws (4). One safety mechanism is assigned to each wedge bar (5). This comprises a release bolt (9) which is rotatably arranged about its longitudinal axis, in a holding borehole (11) of the chuck body (1) that extends in the longitudinal direction of the corresponding wedge bar (5). An end section (9a) of the release bolt (9) leading into the chuck body (1) rotatably engages in a receiving borehole (13) of the associated wedge bar (5), wherein a control groove is formed in the peripheral surface of the end section (9a), said control groove (14) being engaged with a control pin (15), which is held in the wedge bar (5) and projects into the receiving borehole (13), in such a way that a rotation of the release bolt (9) from its starting position into its release position causes the wedge bar (5) to be pulled away beyond the outer working position into a jaw change position to such an extent that a row of teeth (7) of the wedge bar (5) are positioned outside the region of the guide groove (3), thereby permitting a chuck jaw (4) to be removed from the guide groove (3). The safety mechanism comprises locking means which prevent the wedge bar (5) from being moved from its jaw change position back into its outer working position by rotating the release bolt, without a chuck jaw (4) being inserted into the guide groove (3).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/167 - Mandrins avec mors à action simultanée, qu'ils soient ou non réglables individuellement déplaçables radialement actionnés par des crémaillères inclinées

Abrégé

Disclosed herein is a wind turbine rotor which includes a plurality of blades and a hub root, wherein at least one blade is provided with at least one electrostatic noise grounding system. The electrostatic noise grounding system includes an insulated rod having a first end and a second end, a conductive core passing through the insulated rod, a first conductive element connected to the conductive core at the first end of the insulated rod, and a second conductive element connected to the conductive core at the second end of the insulated rod. The electrostatic noise grounding system is secured to a portion of the rotor (e.g., blade bearing housing or blade bearing housing bolted connection) such that the first conductive element is in direct physical contact with at least a portion of the surface of at least one blade and the second conductive element is in direct physical contact with at least a portion of the surface of the hub root.

Classes IPC  ?

• F03D 11/00 - Détails, parties constitutives ou accessoires non couverts par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
• H05F 3/02 - Enlèvement des charges électrostatiques au moyen de connexions à la terre

Abrégé

A centric clamping device, which contains a main body, two clamping jaws, guided so they can be displaced on the main body, and an adjusting spindle, supported by a spindle bearing so that it can rotate on the main body for the opposing adjustment of the two clamping jaws. A high-precision spindle bearing, optimally protected against soiling, is attained in that the spindle bearing is located in a bearing block and two bearing sleeves, which can be adjusted axially within the bearing block.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 1/24 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires de forme particulière, coulisses
• B25B 1/10 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires utilisant des vis

Abrégé

A gripping or tensioning device (10) for gripping or tensioning articles, has an electric drive (2), the drive driving a pinion (28) mounted on an output shaft (26) and jaws (12,14) which are coupled for movement with the pinion (28) and can be displaced along a base (18) by means of a jaw guide (80). The jaw guide (80) has bearing rollers (42) in the region between the jaws (12, 14) in such a manner that the rotational axes of the bearing rollers run parallel to the pinion rotational axis (84).

Classes IPC  ?

• B66C 1/42 - Organes de saisie engageant uniquement les faces externes ou internes des objets
• B25J 15/00 - Têtes de préhension

Abrégé

Disclosed herein is an interlocking structure. Method(s) of making, assembling and/or using the structure are also disclosed. In accordance with least some embodiments, the structure includes: a frame; a plurality of first members arranged approximately parallel to each other and secured to the frame, each first member comprising a body, a plurality of slots and a plurality of raised teeth; a plurality of second members arranged approximately parallel to each other and secured to the frame, each second member comprising a body, a plurality of slots and, optionally, a plurality of raised teeth, wherein the slots of the first members correspond to and interlock with the slots of the second members such that the first and second members intersect; and a plurality of securing regions, each securing region comprising a raised tooth. The frame, at least one first member and/or at least one second member can comprise a carbon fiber composite material.

Classes IPC  ?

• F27D 5/00 - Supports, grilles ou appareillage analogue pour la charge à l'intérieur du four
• B29C 70/16 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues
• C21D 9/00 - Traitement thermique, p. ex. recuit, durcissement, trempe ou revenu, adapté à des objets particuliersFours à cet effet

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping or clamping device for gripping or clamping objects, comprising at least one actuator that can be driven by a drive, at least one jaw, and a transmission provided between the actuator and the jaw, wherein the force produced by the drive is transmitted to the object at least by means of a force transmission element provided on or formed by the transmission and/or the clamping means, wherein the force transmission element has a force conducting section, wherein a clamping element that permits an elastic flexibility in the force transmission direction is provided between the force conducting section and the force transmission element.

Classes IPC  ?

• B66C 1/42 - Organes de saisie engageant uniquement les faces externes ou internes des objets
• B25J 15/00 - Têtes de préhension
• F16F 1/36 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping or clamping device (10) for gripping or clamping objects (56), comprising an actuator (26), a drive (12) that drives the actuator (26), and at least one jaw (28, 30) that is coupled to the actuator (26) in regard to movement, a spring element (38) that permits elastic resilience being provided between the actuator (26) and the jaw (28, 30), characterised in that a braking unit (40) is provided, by means of which the actuator (26), or a component (42) that is coupled to the actuator (26) in regard to movement and provided between the actuator (26) and the drive (40), can be fixed when the object (56) is gripped and the spring element (38) is elastically deformed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/08 - Têtes de préhension avec des éléments en forme de doigts
• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B25J 15/12 - Têtes de préhension avec des éléments en forme de doigts avec des éléments en forme de doigts flexibles

Abrégé

Gripper-swivel unit (10), having a swivelling unit (22) which comprises a base part (24) and a rotary part (26) which is arranged such that it can be rotated about a rotational axis (28) with respect to the base part (24), and having a gripping unit (12) which is arranged on the rotary part (26) and has two jaws (14) which can be moved towards one another and away from one another, characterized in that a gear mechanism (36) for driving the gripping unit (12) is provided on the rotary part (26), which gear mechanism (36) can be driven via a drive pinion (34) which lies in the rotational axis, in that a first electric motor (30) which drives the drive pinion (34) is provided in the base part (24), and in that a second electric motor (38) which is rotationally coupled to the rotary part (26) in order to rotate the rotary part (26) is provided in the base part (24).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/00 - Têtes de préhension
• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping device (10, 100, 210, 250) comprising a base body (12, 212) and having at least one jaw (16, 216) that can travel in the base body in one direction of travel (14, 214). Said base body has an upper side (20, 220) beyond which the mounting section (18, 218) of the jaw projects.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Têtes de préhension avec possibilité pour l'enlèvement ou l'échange à distance de la tête ou de parties de celle-ci

Abrégé

An electro permanent magnetic system (10) for anchoring ferromagnetic material, with magnetic state indicator (14), comprising: an electro permanent magnetic module (12), a control unit (11) for said electro permanent magnetic module (12), an electrical connection system (13) between said control unit (11) and said electro permanent magnetic module (12); a magnetization indicator (14) for said electro permanent magnetic module (12) associated with the electro permanent magnetic module (12); characterized in that said magnetization indicator (14) is a bistable indicator having two stable states; said magnetization indicator (14) not requiring electrical power to remain in one of said stable states; said magnetization indicator (14) being electrically fed only in association with the magnetization or demagnetization of said electro permanent magnetic module (12), to pass from one stable state to the other of said two stable states.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarmes réagissant à une seule condition particulière, indésirable ou anormale, et non prévues ailleurs
• G01R 33/028 - Magnétomètres électrodynamiques
• G01R 33/00 - Dispositions ou appareils pour la mesure des grandeurs magnétiques
• H01F 13/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour l'aimantation ou pour la désaimantation

Abrégé

Swivelling-changing system with a main housing, with a swivelling part, which is pivotably mounted in the main housing and can be swivelled from a first pivoting position into at least a second pivoting position, with a changing system, which is arranged on the swivelling part and comprises a changing receptacle for receiving a changing element and locking elements for locking the changing element in the changing receptacle, with a first, in particular pneumatic drive, provided in the main housing, for pivoting the swivelling part and a second, in particular pneumatic drive for moving the locking elements, wherein at least one swivelling connection for the first drive is provided on the main housing and wherein at least one changing connection for the second drive is provided on the main housing or on the swivelling part, wherein the second drive is connected to the changing connection by way of at least one tensioning line running through the swivelling part.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 1/00 - Éléments composant la structure générale d'un type de machine, et plus spécialement gros éléments fixes
• B23Q 1/52 - Supports mobiles ou réglables d'outils ou de pièces utilisant des mécanismes particuliers avec des guidages en rotation uniquement avec un seul guidage en rotation
• B23Q 3/08 - Moyens de fixation de la pièce autres que les moyens actionnés mécaniquement

Abrégé

Method for designing and producing a customer-specific component for clamping and/or gripping an object, in particular in the framework of an Internet-based access portal, said method comprising the following steps: CAD data of the object to be gripped and/or clamped is provided by the user; CAD data of the customer-specific component is generated from the CAD data of a CAD blank of the customer-specific component and the CAD data of the object to be clamped and/or gripped in such a way that the CAD data of the customer-specific component have, at least in regions, a negative surface of the object to be clamped and/or gripped; the customer-specific component is produced using the CAD data of the customer-specific component by a generative manufacturing process.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 17/50 - Conception assistée par ordinateur

Abrégé

The invention relates to a pivot unit (10) that has a pivot part (12) that can pivot from a first rotational end position into a second rotational end position and has a drive (16), which is provided in a housing (14), for pivoting said pivot part (12). A retaining element (50) that can be moved transversely to the direction of rotation of the pivot part (12) is provided in such a way that, when a rotational end position has been reached, said retaining element (50) is moved from a releasing position into a retaining position and the pivot part (12) is thereby held in the rotational end position.

Classes IPC  ?

• F15B 15/06 - Schéma mécanique de montage caractérisé par les moyens transformant le mouvement de l'élément entraîné par le fluide en mouvement de l'organe terminal qui est actionné pour la transformation mécanique d'un mouvement rectiligne en un mouvement non rectiligne
• F15B 15/26 - Mécanismes de blocage
• F15B 15/24 - Autres parties constitutives pour limiter la course

Abrégé

The invention relates to a clamping apparatus (1) for the positionally accurate clamping of a component on a machine tool, comprising at least one zero-point clamping device (3). The at least one zero-point clamping device has a main body (4) having an upper end surface (5) facing the component to be clamped, an accommodating opening (16) for the positionally accurate accommodation of a clamping pin arranged on the component to be clamped, and a clamping mechanism (17) for drawing the clamping pin into the accommodating opening (16), wherein the at least one zero-point clamping device (3) is integrated in a clamping plate (2) in such a way that the upper end surface (5) of the main body (4) is flush with or lowered in relation to the surface (6) of the clamping plate (2) facing the component. According to the invention, the at least one zero-point clamping device (3) is inserted into the clamping plate (2) from below.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 1/00 - Éléments composant la structure générale d'un type de machine, et plus spécialement gros éléments fixes
• B23Q 3/02 - Dispositifs permettant de maintenir, supporter ou positionner les pièces ou les outils, ces dispositifs pouvant normalement être démontés de la machine destinés à être montés sur une table, un chariot porte-outil ou des organes analogues

Abrégé

The invention concerns a centring device for centring a chuck on a securing portion in particular of a rotating spindle of a machine, wherein a tapered portion corresponding to a mating tapered portion on the chuck side is provided on the securing portion in such a way that the tapered portion and/or the mating tapered portion is/are formed so as to yield elastically in the axial direction such that, after the tapered portion comes into contact with the mating tapered portion, the chuck can be moved further in the axial direction, at least to a limited extent, as a result of an axial pulling-in force until the chuck comes to lie against a stop on the securing portion side. The invention likewise concerns an associated locking device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 3/18 - Dispositifs permettant de maintenir, supporter ou positionner les pièces ou les outils, ces dispositifs pouvant normalement être démontés de la machine pour positionner uniquement
• B23B 31/163 - Mandrins avec mors à action simultanée, qu'ils soient ou non réglables individuellement déplaçables radialement actionnés par au moins une rainure hélicoïdale
• B23Q 3/12 - Dispositifs permettant de maintenir, supporter ou positionner les pièces ou les outils, ces dispositifs pouvant normalement être démontés de la machine destinés à être fixés à une broche en général
• B23B 31/36 - Mandrins de serrage avec des moyens pour régler le mandrin par rapport à la broche de travail

Produits et services

(1) Metal, plastics, wood and ceramic working machines for workpiece machining and for factory and industrial automation, straining and gripping namely machines and machine tools for cutting and forming of materials, as well as parts and fittings therefor; machine clamping devices for workpieces and tools, namely machine tool holders and machine workpiece holders in particular electrical, magnetic, pneumatic, hydraulic, spring-activated, with negative pressure operating clamps as well as parts thereof; jaw chucks, expansion jaw chucks, clamping blocks, clamping vices, steady rests for clamping and/or for holding a workpiece on a machine tool, vices, clamping cylinders, clamping pincers, clamping tools for use in industrial automation, zero point clamping devices namely zero-point clamps for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; clamping plates and clamping tables, clamping towers; machine gripping devices for workpieces and tools, namely operating electrically, magnetically, pneumatically, hydraulically, spring-activated, with negative pressure operating clamps for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation as well as parts and fittings thereof; parallel grippers, central grippers, angular grippers, radial grippers, the aforementioned goods as machine parts; clamping and gripping jaws, namely top part jaws, pendulum jaws, pincer jaws for machine clamping devices and gripping devices, the aforementioned goods as parts of machines; machine tools namely machine jaw changers for clamping and gripping as well as parts and fittings thereof for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; power-operated machines, namely machine lifters and holders for workpieces and tools for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation and parts and fittings therefor; machine manipulation devices for workpieces and tools for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation as well as structural parts and fittings thereof; robots (machines), in particular for industrial purposes, service robots, robots with hinged brackets for the manipulation of workpieces and tools as well as parts thereof; machines for vacuum technology, namely vacuum suction grippers and clamps, vacuum suction valves, pads and ejectors as well as parts and fittings thereof for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; sliders, pivoters, lifters, elevators and turners and parts and fittings thereof for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; electromotive, pneumatic, hydraulic actuators for straining, gripping, lifting, manipulating, sliding, pivoting, lifting, elevating and turning devices as well as parts and fittings thereof for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; linear actuators and linear modules consisting thereof for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; machine tilting devices for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; turning passage guides for machines for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; mandrels for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; modular clutches for machines; quick change systems for tools and automation components, robotic tool changers and robotic collision sensors, automatic positioning systems and zero point mounting systems for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation valves as parts of machines, namely pressure valves, pressure maintaining valves, check valves; valve blocks as parts of machines for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; laser machining machines, laser welding machines as well as parts and fittings thereof for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; accessories for the aforementioned goods, namely springs, jaws, switches, namely optical and pneumatic switches, sensors, gripper fingers, dust cover, grease, mounting elements, data carrier, cleaning brushes and magnets all for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; manually operated clamps, grippers, tool holders, tool chargers, vices, pivoting and material handling machines for workpieces and tools for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; manually operated jaw chucks, expansion chucks, power chucks, power clamping blocks and zero point manual positioning system and zero point mounting systems, zero point referencing clamping devices for use in clamping workpieces, pallets, modules for stationary use and/or tombstones to hold the same during a manufacturing process for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; manually operated clamps, jacks, chucks, collets, grippers, lifting jacks and holding equipment in the nature of vices as well as structural parts thereof for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; manually operated hand tools, namely pincers and wrenches (tools); hand tools; straining and gripping jaws, namely top piece jaws, pendulum jaws, pincer jaws for manually operated straining and gripping devices; manually operated jaw changers for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation as well as parts and fittings thereof; electronic control systems for machines, namely electrical and/or electronic control and adjustment devices for machines for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; sensors for the measurement of pressure, force, contact, magnetic field, and displacement, sensors for control and/or adjustment of the drive of machines for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; collision sensors, power sensors, magnet sensors, pressure sensors, displacement sensors, force-torque sensors, position sensors, wireless sensors for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; computer operating software to operate equipment in industrial manufacturing plants and industrial factories; factory automation software for integrating manufacturing machine operations, tracking problems and generating production reports; software for the control and/or adjustment of the operation of machines for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; laser measuring sensors for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; magnetic, electric switches for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; electric cables, electrical plugs, electrical cable bushings, electrical cable connectors; training manuals in electronic form pertaining to operating equipment for industrial manufacturing and factory automation. (1) Installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery for use in industrial manufacturing and factory automation; services of an engineer namely industrial and mechanical engineering services; services of a physicist namely, research in the field of physics; technical advice, analysis, configuration of computer networks as well as software-assisted facilities and technical management of projects, also via telephone and via internet in the field of industrial manufacturing and factory automation; elaboration of technical expert opinions in the field of industrial manufacturing and factory automation planning, designing and technical advice concerning the application and operation of automated straining and gripping facilities in the field of industrial manufacturing and factory automation; inspection and technical supervising of machines and equipment in the field of industrial manufacturing and factory automation; designing and development of computer programs for data processing in the field of industrial manufacturing and factory automation; maintenance of computer programs in the field of industrial manufacturing and factory automation; material testing services; laboratory testing of materials; conducting technical measurements in the field of industrial manufacturing and factory automation.

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping or clamping device for gripping or clamping objects, comprising at least one actuator that can be driven by a drive, at least one jaw, and a transmission provided between the actuator and the jaw, wherein the force produced by the drive is transmitted to the object at least by means of a force transmission element provided on or formed by the transmission and/or the clamping means, wherein the force transmission element has a force conducting section, wherein a damping element that permits an elastic flexibility in the force transmission direction is provided between the force conducting section and the force transmission element.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripping or tensioning device (10) for gripping or tensioning articles, comprising an electric drive (20), said drive (2) driving a pinion (28) mounted on an output shaft (26), jaws (12, 14) which are coupled for movement with the pinion (28) and can be displaced along a base (18) by means of a jaw guide (80), said jaw guide (80) having bearing rollers (42) in the region between the jaws (12, 14) in such a manner that the rotational axes of the bearing rollers run parallel to the pinion rotational axis (84).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées

Abrégé

The invention concerns a securing device for securing a chuck, in particular a power-operated chuck, on a rotating spindle of a machine, wherein a rotating element and at least one chucking-slide assembly are provided in a main body in such a way that, when the rotating element turns, the chucking-slide assemblies change their radial position such that, in a chucking position, they force the chuck against the securing device in the axial direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/36 - Mandrins de serrage avec des moyens pour régler le mandrin par rapport à la broche de travail
• B23Q 3/12 - Dispositifs permettant de maintenir, supporter ou positionner les pièces ou les outils, ces dispositifs pouvant normalement être démontés de la machine destinés à être fixés à une broche en général
• B23B 31/163 - Mandrins avec mors à action simultanée, qu'ils soient ou non réglables individuellement déplaçables radialement actionnés par au moins une rainure hélicoïdale
• B23Q 3/18 - Dispositifs permettant de maintenir, supporter ou positionner les pièces ou les outils, ces dispositifs pouvant normalement être démontés de la machine pour positionner uniquement

Abrégé

An electro permanent magnetic system (10) for anchoring ferromagnetic material, with magnetic state indicator (14), comprising: an electro permanent magnetic module ( 12), a control unit ( 1 1 ) for said electro permanent magnetic module (12), an electrical connection system (13) between said control unit (1 1 ) and said electro permanent magnetic module (12); a magnetization indicator ( 14) for said electro permanent magnetic module ( 12) associated with the electro permanent magnetic module (12); characterised in that said magnetization indicator (14) is a bistable indicator having two stable states; said magnetization indicator (14) not requiring electrical power to remain in one of said stable states; said magnetization indicator (14) being electrically fed only in association with the magnetization or demagnetization of said electro permanent magnetic module ( 12), to pass from one stable state to the other of said two stable states.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01R 33/028 - Magnétomètres électrodynamiques
• G01R 33/00 - Dispositions ou appareils pour la mesure des grandeurs magnétiques

Abrégé

The invention relates to a zero point clamping device for clamping a first component (1) to a second component (2) at a precise position, wherein the first component (1) comprises at least one draw-in bolt (3) and the second component (2) comprises a receiving opening (4) for the draw-in bolt (3) and a clamping mechanism (5) for drawing in the draw-in bolt (3) into the receiving opening (4). According to the invention, the receiving opening (4) comprises an insertion area (12) having larger outer dimensions than the draw-in bolt (3) and a contact area (13) radially offset relative to the insertion area (12) and having at least one contact surface (14) having a circular shape in top view.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 1/00 - Éléments composant la structure générale d'un type de machine, et plus spécialement gros éléments fixes

Abrégé

A handling unit for relocating parts, comprises a base part and a handling arm, wherein the handling arm is guided in a linear direction along a first axis of movement and along a second axis of movement which extends transversely with respect to the first axis of movement such that it can be adjusted with respect to the base part, and wherein for guiding the handling arm, a guiding cam is provided on the base part and at least one cam follower is provided on the handling arm, wherein a first drive is provided for adjusting the handling arm along the first axis of movement and a second drive is provided for adjusting the handling arm along the second axis of movement.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
• B25J 9/10 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée caractérisés par des moyens pour régler la position des éléments manipulateurs

Abrégé

The invention concerns a securing device (16) for securing a chuck, in particular a power-operated chuck (14; figure 1), on a rotating spindle (12; figure 1) of a machine, wherein a rotating element (46) and at least one chucking-slide assembly (66) are provided in a main body (42) in such a way that, when the rotating element (46) turns, the chucking-slide assemblies (66) change their radial position such that, in a chucking position, they force the chuck (14) against the securing device (16) in the axial direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 3/12 - Dispositifs permettant de maintenir, supporter ou positionner les pièces ou les outils, ces dispositifs pouvant normalement être démontés de la machine destinés à être fixés à une broche en général
• B23Q 3/18 - Dispositifs permettant de maintenir, supporter ou positionner les pièces ou les outils, ces dispositifs pouvant normalement être démontés de la machine pour positionner uniquement

Abrégé

The invention concerns a centring device for centring a chuck (14) on a securing portion (16) in particular of a rotating spindle (12) of a machine, wherein a tapered portion (33) corresponding to a mating tapered portion (35) on the chuck side is provided on the securing portion (16) in such a way that the tapered portion (33) and/or the mating tapered portion (35) is/are formed so as to yield elastically in the axial direction such that, after the tapered portion (33) comes into contact with the mating tapered portion (35), the chuck (14) can be moved further in the axial direction, at least to a limited extent, as a result of an axial pulling-in force until the chuck (14) comes to lie against a stop on the securing portion side (114; figure 13a). The invention likewise concerns an associated locking device (10).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 3/12 - Dispositifs permettant de maintenir, supporter ou positionner les pièces ou les outils, ces dispositifs pouvant normalement être démontés de la machine destinés à être fixés à une broche en général
• B23Q 3/18 - Dispositifs permettant de maintenir, supporter ou positionner les pièces ou les outils, ces dispositifs pouvant normalement être démontés de la machine pour positionner uniquement

Abrégé

The invention relates to a welding device for machining a workpiece (6) having a manipulator (1), a welding device (2) arranged on the manipulator (1), a control device (11), which is connected to the manipulator (1) and the welding device (2), and connected to the control device (11) a generator (13) for predetermining points (7), wherein the control device (2) is designed to determine a first welding line (3) on the basis of the points (7). According to the invention, coordinates of points (7) of the welding line (3) on the workpiece (6) are determinable by means of the generator (13) and transmittable to the control device (11).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23K 26/20 - Assemblage
• B23K 31/02 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs au brasage ou au soudage
• B23K 31/12 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs à la recherche des propriétés, p. ex. de soudabilité, des matériaux
• B25J 9/16 - Commandes à programme
• G05B 19/41 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'interpolation, p. ex. par le calcul de points intermédiaires entre les points extrêmes programmés pour définir le parcours à suivre et la vitesse du déplacement le long de ce parcours
• G05B 19/423 - Apprentissage de positions successives par guidage, c.-à-d. la tête porte-outil ou l'effecteur de bout de bras étant saisis et guidés, avec ou sans assistance par servo-moteur, pour suivre un contour
• G05B 19/427 - Apprentissage de positions successives en poursuivant la position d'un manche à balai, d'une manette pour commander l'asservissement en position de la tête porte-outil, commande meneuse-suiveuse

Abrégé

The invention relates to a steady rest for clamping and/or for holding a workpiece (W) on a machine tool, comprising three holding members (3, 4, 5) mounted in a housing (2) and displaceable in a common plane, two of which are designed as two-armed levers pivotably supported in the housing (2), and the central holding member (5) is guided in a straight line. The two outer holding members (3, 4) are kinematically connected respectively to the central holding member (5) via an angle lever (10, 11) so that with an opening movement of the central holding member (5) the outer holding members (3, 4) are pivoted apart from one another. The angle levers (10, 11) are linked rotatably onto the central holding member (5), respectively the one leg of the angle levers (10, 11) being connected to the associated outer holding member (3, 4), and the other leg being connected to the housing (2) by means of gate/pin arrangements.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 5/12 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires utilisant des leviers articulés

Abrégé

The invention relates to a swiveling unit (1) comprising a carrier (5) that is guided in a housing (3) in a damping direction (7), comprising a drive device (28) for moving the carrier (5), comprising a swiveling part (20) that is rotationally driven by the carrier (5) by means of a rotary coupling (18), and comprising an impact module (48) on the housing side for slowing the motion of the carrier (5) in the damping direction (7) before the carrier reaches an end position, wherein a first stop (39) on the carrier side and a first counter-stop (60) on the impact module side are provided in such a way that when the carrier (5) moves in the damping direction (7), a damping element (34) is acted upon after the first stop (39) hits the first counter-stop (60), wherein a second stop (41) on the carrier side and a second counter-stop (62) on the impact module side are provided in such a way that when the carrier (5) moves in the damping direction (7), the second stop (41) hits the second counter-stop (62) after the first stop (39) hits the first counter-stop (60), and that as a result of the second stop (41) hitting the second counter-stop (62), an elastomer element (70) is deformed. The invention further relates to an impact module (48) for a swiveling unit (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• F15B 15/22 - Autres parties constitutives pour accélérer ou ralentir le mouvement
• F15B 15/06 - Schéma mécanique de montage caractérisé par les moyens transformant le mouvement de l'élément entraîné par le fluide en mouvement de l'organe terminal qui est actionné pour la transformation mécanique d'un mouvement rectiligne en un mouvement non rectiligne

Abrégé

The invention relates to a damping system for impact damping, comprising a body (3) that can be moved in a damping direction (7), the motion of said body being damped before the body reaches an end position, wherein by moving the body (3) from the starting position thereof in the damping direction (7) over a first travel (30), an impact element (12) is first acted upon, and by further moving the body over a second travel, an elastomer element (17) is deformed, and wherein a dimensionally stable positive guiding means (18) is provided, in which the elastomer element (17) is arranged in such a way that deformation of the elastomer element in the radial direction during the second travel is prevented at least in some sections.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16F 9/58 - Butées pour limiter la course, p. ex. disposées sur la tige de piston à l'extérieur du cylindre

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a hydraulic expanding clamp device having a base body (2), an expanding bushing (5), and a pressure chamber (7) into which a hydraulic medium channel (8) opens, a cylinder chamber (9) being formed at the side thereof away from the pressure chamber (7), said chamber being closed by a clamp screw (10) threaded into an insert element (13) held in the cylinder chamber (9) and that can be adjusted inward by turning. A central coolant feed channel (17) is provided in the base body (2), said channel opening into the receptacle (6), in order to feed a coolant and/or lubricant to a tool during operation. The cylinder chamber (9) is formed radially in the base body (2), and the cylinder chamber (9) and the insertion element (13) form a ring chamber (17c) between each other. Hole segments (17a, 17b) of the coolant feed channel (17), connected to each other by the ring space (17c) open particularly at diametrically opposite positions.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/30 - Mandrins de serrage caractérisés par le système de commande à distance des moyens de serrage utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques dans le mandrin

Abrégé

The invention relates to a multiple tensioner for tensioning a number of workpieces, comprising a main element (1), a basic fixed jaw (6), arranged on the main element (1) and a number of adjusting jaws (8), which comprise an adjusting jaw body (27), which can be adjusted with respect to the main element (1) and can be positioned in a desired position, and a clamping jaw (29), which can be adjusted with respect to the adjusting jaw body (27).  According to the invention, a number of spaced-apart fixed jaws (7) with a fixed bearing surface (41) are fastened on the main element (1), and the adjusting jaw bodies (27) are arranged such that they can be adjusted together on a basic slide (15), which can be moved in the main element (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 1/24 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires de forme particulière, coulisses

Abrégé

The invention relates to a steady rest for clamping and/or for holding a workpiece (W) on a machine tool, comprising three holding members (3, 4, 5) that are supported in a housing (2) and are displaceable in a common plane. Two thereof are designed as two-arm levers that are pivotally supported in the housing (2) and the center holding member (5) is guided in a straight manner. The two outer holding members (3, 4) are each kinematically connected to the center holding member (5) via an angle lever (10, 11) such that the outer holding members (3, 4) pivot apart during an opening motion of the center holding member (5). The angle levers (10, 11) are rotationally coupled to the center holding member (10, 11), wherein one leg of the angle lever (10, 11) is connected to the associated outer holding member (3, 4) and the other leg to the housing (2) via a gate-pin-arrangement.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 1/76 - LunettesAppuis

Abrégé

The invention relates to a rapid clamping system (50), comprising a clamping housing (12), with a piston (18) acted on from one side by springs (15) and which may be pressurised from the other side, with an actuator (60) arranged on the piston (18) to follow the piston movement, with at least one clamping bolt (32) arranged to be displaced perpendicular to the piston axis (28), in a working coupling acting in both directions of displacement with the actuator (60) by means of an inclined guide (52), whereby, with the springs (16) extended, the clamping bolt (32) takes up a locking position for locking a clamping pin (14) which may be introduced in the clamping housing (12) and which adopts an unlocking position for removal of the clamping pin (14) on corresponding pressurization of the piston (18). The invention is characterized in that the inclined guide (52) has an irregular guide contour (54) with varying angles of inclination (α, β, γ, δ) relative to the piston axis (28) to achieve varying translation ratios.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/177 - Mandrins avec mors à action simultanée, qu'ils soient ou non réglables individuellement déplaçables radialement actionnés par les surfaces obliques d'une tige de commande coaxiale

Abrégé

The invention relates to a clamping device which contains a structure (1), two carriers (2, 3) which are disposed in the structure (1) and have at least one clamping jaw (5, 6) each, and an adjusting spindle (4) for adjusting at least one carrier (2). In order to make possible a compact, relatively inexpensive construction which is protected against contamination, the carriers (2, 3) are constructed as half shells surrounding the adjusting spindle (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• B25B 1/10 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires utilisant des vis
• B25B 1/24 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires de forme particulière, coulisses

Abrégé

The invention relates to a motorized joint-link unit (10, 10a) for robot fingers or robot arms, comprising a joint (12, 12a) having a pivot axis, comprising a link arranged on the joint and comprising a motor (22, 22a) for pivoting the link about the pivot axis. The invention is characterized in that the joint has a first joint portion and a second joint portion, which is coupled in terms of movement with the first joint portion (20, 2a) by means of a gear mechanism and can be pivoted about the pivot axis, in that the motor driving the gear mechanism is arranged transversely in relation to the pivot axis on the first joint portion, and in that the link is formed as a hollow body which is open on at least one side and in which the motor is accommodated in the assembled state.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 18/00 - Bras
• B25J 9/00 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée
• B25J 15/00 - Têtes de préhension

Abrégé

The invention relates to a quick chucking unit with a chuck receptacle formed by a basic body, with at least one chucking element that can move relative to the basic body between an unlatched and latched position, with a cylinder and a piston element situated within the cylinder, which together with the cylinder, borders at least one pressure region, wherein pressurizing the pressure region moves the chucking element into the latched or unlatched position, wherein the piston element is designed as a piston element fixed in place relative to the basic body, and the cylinder is designed as a cylinder element that can move relative to the basic body and piston element. The invention also relates to a sealing unit for such a quick chucking unit, as well as to a quick chucking system.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/107 - Caractérisés par les dispositifs de maintien ou de serrage ou par leurs moyens d'action directe le maintien étant assuré par des éléments d'arrêt agissant latéralement, p. ex. doigts, écrous, clavettesCaractérisés par les dispositifs de maintien ou de serrage ou par leurs moyens d'action directe le maintien étant assuré par éléments mobiles, p. ex. des billes

Abrégé

The invention relates to a rapid clamping unit, more particularly for the locking of tool parts of moulding tools or of forming tools or of moulding tools or forming tools on associated moulding machines or forming machines, where the rapid clamping unit is lockable with a retainer part corresponding to the rapid clamping unit, where the rapid clamping unit encompasses a sheath element intended for axial engagement into the retainer part and a piston element axially engaging into the sheath element or engaging through the sheath element, and axially movable with respect to the sheath element between a locking position and an unlocking position, and also encompassing locking elements engaging at least to some extent through the sheath element in a radial direction, in such a way that the locking elements in the locking position are in contact with the piston element radially outwardly in order to engage from behind to lock the retainer part, and in the unlocking position can be shifted radially inwardly, in order to release the retainer part. The invention further relates to a rapid clamping system, a moulding tool or forming tool and a moulding machine or forming machine.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 33/30 - Montage, échange ou centrage
• B29C 45/17 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
• B23Q 1/00 - Éléments composant la structure générale d'un type de machine, et plus spécialement gros éléments fixes
• B30B 15/02 - MatricesGarnitures ou montures appropriéesMoules

Abrégé

The invention relates to a clamping device which comprises a base, having a center holding fixture for a structural component to be clamped and a plurality of cavities arranged around the holding fixture. The base can be elastically deformed in such a manner by radial compressive forces applied from the outside in the area of the cavities that a structural component to be clamped can be inserted in the holding fixture and can be elastically returned to its former shape by reducing or releasing the radial forces, thereby establishing a pressure connection with the structural component to be clamped. The invention is characterized in that centrifugal counterweights are provided inside the cavities.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23B 31/14 - Mandrins avec mors à action simultanée, qu'ils soient ou non réglables individuellement impliquant l'emploi de la force centrifuge

Abrégé

A gripper device (10) is provided for mounting rubber elastic rings (5) on the inner wall (62) of a workpiece opening and/or on the exterior of a workpiece. The device includes a basic housing (12), forming jaws (14) that are displaced in relation to the basic housing (12) and bearing jaws (16). To displace the plate element together with the jaws that are located on the element in an axial direction, the element is provided with a piston (20) which engages in a piston cylinder (22) in the basic housing. The displacement of the jaws that are located on the plate element (18) is mechanically coupled by a common actuator (24) and the actuator (24) is driven by an actuator piston (25) that is located in the piston (20).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23P 13/00 - Fabrication d'objets métalliques par des opérations impliquant un usinage à la machine, mais non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe