A system for automatically handling components to be assembled onto a product on an assembly line includes a carriage that is movable to and between a first, retracted position spaced from the assembly line, and a second position displaced from the retracted position in a direction toward the assembly line. A manipulator on the carriage supports a component mounting tool configured to receive and support at least one component for assembly to the product. The manipulator may be arranged in a first orientation when the carriage is in the first position, and may be pivoted to a second orientation when the carriage is in the second position, such that a component on the component mounting tool is supported in a pose for processing when the carriage is in the first position, and is supported in a pose for joining to the product when the carriage is in the second position.
B65G 47/91 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux comportant des pinces pneumatiques, p. ex. aspirantes
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APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FORMING AN ATTACHMENT PAD IN HIGH STRENGTH STEEL MATERIALS
A tool (12) and associated method for forming an attachment pad on a sheet material S, made from high strength steel. The tool (12) includes a housing (18), an anvil (20) supported on the housing (18) and defining a working axis (24) for forming the pad, and a slide block (26) supported on the housing (18) for movement at least along the working axis (24) of the anvil (2). A die block (22) is supported on the housing (18) opposite the slide block (26), and is movable in directions along the working axis (24). The die block (22) cooperates with anvil (20) to form the pad at a target location defined along the working axis (24). The tool further includes a heating device (40) supported for movement to and between first and second positions relative to the target location. The first position is adjacent to and aligned with the target location, while the second position is displaced from the first position and away from the target location.
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B21D 26/02 - Mise en forme sans coupage, autrement qu'en utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides, des masses souples ou élastiques, p. ex. mise en forme en appliquant une pression de fluide ou des forces magnétiques en appliquant une pression de fluide
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APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FORMING AN ATTACHMENT PAD IN HIGH STRENGTH STEEL MATERIALS
A tool (12) and associated method for forming an attachment pad on a sheet material S, made from high strength steel. The tool (12) includes a housing (18), an anvil (20) supported on the housing (18) and defining a working axis (24) for forming the pad, and a slide block (26) supported on the housing (18) for movement at least along the working axis (24) of the anvil (2). A die block (22) is supported on the housing (18) opposite the slide block (26), and is movable in directions along the working axis (24). The die block (22) cooperates with anvil (20) to form the pad at a target location defined along the working axis (24). The tool further includes a heating device (40) supported for movement to and between first and second positions relative to the target location. The first position is adjacent to and aligned with the target location, while the second position is displaced from the first position and away from the target location.
B21D 22/02 - Estampage utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides
B21D 22/04 - Estampage utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides pour effectuer un estampage ponctuel
B21D 26/00 - Mise en forme sans coupage, autrement qu'en utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides, des masses souples ou élastiques, p. ex. mise en forme en appliquant une pression de fluide ou des forces magnétiques
B21D 26/02 - Mise en forme sans coupage, autrement qu'en utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides, des masses souples ou élastiques, p. ex. mise en forme en appliquant une pression de fluide ou des forces magnétiques en appliquant une pression de fluide
B21D 22/06 - Estampage utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides comportant des pièces de matrices mobiles les unes par rapport aux autres
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Apparatus and methods for forming an attachment pad in high strength steel materials
A tool and associated method for forming an attachment pad on a sheet material made from high strength steel. The tool includes a housing, an anvil supported on the housing and defining a working axis for forming the pad, and a slide block supported on the housing for movement at least along the working axis of the anvil. A die block is supported on the housing opposite the slide block, and is movable in directions along the working axis. The die block cooperates with anvil to form the pad at a target location defined along the working axis. The tool further includes a heating device supported for movement to and between first and second positions relative to the target location. The first position is adjacent to and aligned with the target location, while the second position is displaced from the first position and away from the target location.
A tool for forming an attachment pad on a sheet material includes an anvil supported on a housing and defining a working axis for forming the pad. A slide block is supported on the housing for movement at least along the working axis, and a die block is supported opposite the slide block and is movable in directions along the working axis to cooperate with anvil to form the pad. At least one actuator on the housing biases the slide block in a direction toward the die block. The actuator is operable in a first mode wherein the slide block is movable toward and away from the die block, and a second mode wherein the slide block is locked against movement in a direction away from the die block. A selectively adjustable counterbalance device cooperates with the actuator to counterbalance a force applied to the slide block by the actuator.
B21D 22/06 - Estampage utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides comportant des pièces de matrices mobiles les unes par rapport aux autres
B21D 28/00 - Mise en forme par découpage à la pressePerforation
B21D 28/04 - Centrage du matériauPositionnement des outils
B21D 28/24 - Perforation, c.-à-d. découpage de trous
B21D 28/34 - Outils à perforerSupports de matrices
B21D 37/12 - Équipements particuliers de guidageAménagements particuliers pour l'interconnexion ou la coopération des matrices
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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
A tool for forming an attachment pad on a sheet material includes an anvil supported on a housing and defining a working axis for forming the pad. A slide block is supported on the housing for movement at least along the working axis, and a die block is supported opposite the slide block and is movable in directions along the working axis to cooperate with anvil to form the pad. At least one actuator on the housing biases the slide block in a direction toward the die block. The actuator is operable in a first mode wherein the slide block is movable toward and away from the die block, and a second mode wherein the slide block is locked against movement in a direction away from the die block. A selectively adjustable counterbalance device cooperates with the actuator to counterbalance a force applied to the slide block by the actuator.
B21D 39/03 - Utilisation de procédés permettant d'assembler des objets ou des parties d'objets, p. ex. revêtement par des tôles, autrement que par placageDispositifs de mandrinage des tubes des tôles autrement que par pliage
B21D 37/12 - Équipements particuliers de guidageAménagements particuliers pour l'interconnexion ou la coopération des matrices
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
A tool for forming an attachment pad on a sheet material includes an anvil supported on a housing and defining a working axis for forming the pad. A slide block is supported on the housing for movement at least along the working axis, and a die block is supported opposite the slide block and is movable in directions along the working axis to cooperate with anvil to form the pad. At least one actuator on the housing biases the slide block in a direction toward the die block. The actuator is operable in a first mode wherein the slide block is movable toward and away from the die block, and a second mode wherein the slide block is locked against movement in a direction away from the die block. A selectively adjustable counterbalance device cooperates with the actuator to counterbalance a force applied to the slide block by the actuator.
A tool for forming an attachment pad on a sheet material includes an anvil supported on a housing and defining a working axis for forming the pad. A slide block is supported on the housing for movement at least along the working axis, and a die block is supported opposite the slide block and is movable in directions along the working axis to cooperate with anvil to form the pad. At least one actuator on the housing biases the slide block in a direction toward the die block. The actuator is operable in a first mode wherein the slide block is movable toward and away from the die block, and a second mode wherein the slide block is locked against movement in a direction away from the die block. A selectively adjustable counterbalance device cooperates with the actuator to counterbalance a force applied to the slide block by the actuator.
A fastener feeding system (16) and method for automatically delivering fasteners (24) to a plurality of different manufacturing cells (14b) in a manufacturing line (10) from a single load point. The fastener feeding system (16) includes a fastener distribution assembly (20) and a transport assembly (22) for selecting and delivering fasteners (24) to the manufacturing cells (14b). Individual fasteners (24) are selected from a fastener reservoir (26a, 26b) by a robotic manipulator (30) of the fastener distribution assembly (20), and are placed on a fastener carrier (34) supported on conveying structure (32) extending between the fastener distribution assembly (20) and the manufacturing cells (14b) for movement therealong. The fastener carrier (34) is controlled to move along the track (32) to deliver one or more fasteners (24) to a manufacturing cell (14b).
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B65G 47/74 - Dispositifs d'alimentation, de transfert ou de déchargement de genres ou types particuliers
A fastener feeding system and method for automatically delivering fasteners to a plurality of different manufacturing cells in a manufacturing line from a single load point. The fastener feeding system includes a fastener distribution assembly and a transport assembly for selecting and delivering fasteners to the manufacturing cells. Individual fasteners are selected from a fastener reservoir by a robotic manipulator of the fastener distribution assembly, and are placed on a fastener carrier supported on conveying structure extending between the fastener distribution assembly and the manufacturing cells for movement therealong. The fastener carrier is controlled to move along the track to deliver one or more fasteners to a manufacturing cell.
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A fastener feeding system (16) and method for automatically delivering fasteners (24) to a plurality of different manufacturing cells (14b) in a manufacturing line (10) from a single load point. The fastener feeding system (16) includes a fastener distribution assembly (20) and a transport assembly (22) for selecting and delivering fasteners (24) to the manufacturing cells (14b). Individual fasteners (24) are selected from a fastener reservoir (26a, 26b) by a robotic manipulator (30) of the fastener distribution assembly (20), and are placed on a fastener carrier (34) supported on conveying structure (32) extending between the fastener distribution assembly (20) and the manufacturing cells (14b) for movement therealong. The fastener carrier (34) is controlled to move along the track (32) to deliver one or more fasteners (24) to a manufacturing cell (14b).
B23P 19/00 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes
B65G 47/24 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS
A system (12) for automatically handling components (38) to be assembled onto a product (14) on an assembly line (16) includes a carriage (34) that is movable to and between a first, retracted position spaced from the assembly line (16), and a second position displaced from the retracted position in a direction toward the assembly line (16). A manipulator (32) on the carriage (34) supports a component mounting tool (36) configured to receive and support at least one component (38) for assembly to the product (14). The manipulator (32) may be arranged in a first orientation when the carriage (34) is in the first position, and may be pivoted to a second orientation when the carriage (34) is in the second position, such that a component (38) on the component mounting tool (36) is supported in a pose for processing when the carriage (34) is in the first position, and is supported in a pose for joining to the product (14) when the carriage (34) is in the second position.
A system (12) for automatically handling components (38) to be assembled onto a product (14) on an assembly line (16) includes a carriage (34) that is movable to and between a first, retracted position spaced from the assembly line (16), and a second position displaced from the retracted position in a direction toward the assembly line (16). A manipulator (32) on the carriage (34) supports a component mounting tool (36) configured to receive and support at least one component (38) for assembly to the product (14). The manipulator (32) may be arranged in a first orientation when the carriage (34) is in the first position, and may be pivoted to a second orientation when the carriage (34) is in the second position, such that a component (38) on the component mounting tool (36) is supported in a pose for processing when the carriage (34) is in the first position, and is supported in a pose for joining to the product (14) when the carriage (34) is in the second position.
A system for automatically handling components to be assembled onto a product on an assembly line includes a carriage that is movable to and between a first, retracted position spaced from the assembly line, and a second position displaced from the retracted position in a direction toward the assembly line. A manipulator on the carriage supports a component mounting tool configured to receive and support at least one component for assembly to the product. The manipulator may be arranged in a first orientation when the carriage is in the first position, and may be pivoted to a second orientation when the carriage is in the second position, such that a component on the component mounting tool is supported in a pose for processing when the carriage is in the first position, and is supported in a pose for joining to the product when the carriage is in the second position.
B65G 47/91 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux comportant des pinces pneumatiques, p. ex. aspirantes
B62D 65/06 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants les sous-ensembles ou composants étant des portes, des fenêtres, des toits ouvrants, des couvercles, des capots ou leurs garnitures ou leurs bandes d'étanchéité
B25J 15/06 - Têtes de préhension avec moyens de retenue magnétiques ou fonctionnant par succion
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Process control using deep learning training model
Systems, methods, and computer program products for programming a controller to control a process. A training module is trained to provide predicted responses of the process to control signals using a generic simulator to model the process. Once the training module has been trained, the controller is programmed to control the process by coupling the controller to the training module and using the training module to generate predicted responses of the process to the reception of control signals from the controller. As part of the programming process, one or more parameters of a control program resident on the controller may be adjusted to reduce errors between the responses predicted by the training module and the desired responses intended to be caused by the control signals.
A conveyance system includes a plurality of feed-forward track segments aligned end-to end, each having an upwardly facing channel and at least one carrier drive member disposed in the channel. At least one carrier is supported for movement along the feed-forward track segments. Each carrier includes at least one drive engagement member that cooperates with the at least one carrier drive member to move the carrier along the respective feed-forward track segments. The conveyance system may further include a plurality of return track segments spaced from the plurality of feed-forward track segments.
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A conveyance system includes a plurality of feed-forward track segments aligned end-to end, each having an upwardly facing channel and at least one carrier drive member disposed in the channel. At least one carrier is supported for movement along the feed-forward track segments. Each carrier includes at least one drive engagement member that cooperates with the at least one carrier drive member to move the carrier along the respective feed-forward track segments. The conveyance system may further include a plurality of return track segments spaced from the plurality of feed-forward track segments.
B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants
B65G 35/06 - Transporteurs mécaniques non prévus ailleurs comportant un porte-charges se déplaçant le long d'un circuit, p. ex. d'un circuit fermé, et adapté pour venir en prise avec l'un quelconque des éléments de traction espacés le long du circuit
A system and method for mounting a vehicle closure member (62) on a vehicle body (40) utilizes vision sensing of a master gauge location (42) of the vehicle body, of coordination formations (48) on the vehicle body, and of opening extremities of a closure member opening of the vehicle body, and the sensing is used by a controller (34) to provide mounting of a hinge at a proper location.
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Method and apparatus for storing robotic tooling for vehicle body sheet metal robotic assembly
Apparatus (12) for storing robotic tooling for vehicle body sheet metal robotic assembly operates a robot to transfer robotic tooling between an assembly station and a rotary storage rack (56) of a storage rack assembly (28). The storage rack (56) has vertically spaced storage locations and is rotated about a vertical axis to provide circumferentially spaced storage locations.
a) of a pair of clamp members (64, 66) of a clamp (62) where a second feed actuator (80) subsequently moves the clamped clinch nut downwardly to an opening (78) in a delivery member (76) where a robot end effector (32) receives the clinch nut in preparation for a clinching operation. An alignment mount (58) supports the dispensing head (54) on a support (56) for a horizontal movement in perpendicular horizontal directions to insure alignment of the robot end effector (32) with the clinch nut (26) to be received.
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