УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЗАЖИМА В ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОМ ПОЛОЖЕНИИ ОБРАБАТЫВАЕМОЙ ДЕТАЛИ И СТАНОК, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ ТАКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

... 1. Устройство для зажима в центральном положении деталей, подлежащих механической обработке, содержащее устройство центрирования детали на рабочем столе (7), содержащее, по меньшей мере, три центрирующих элемента (11) на равных угловых расстояниях, выполненных с возможностью сведения в контакт с деталью для смещения ее в центральное положение, при этом каждый из центрирующих элементов (11) выполнен с возможностью перемещения по заданному радиальному направлению (Y), при этом радиальное направление (Y) пересекает геометрическую центральную ось (Х) детали, и приводное средство, связанное с каждым из соответствующих центрирующих элементов (11), для оперативного привода его в поступательное движение в соответствующем радиальном направлении (Y), отличающееся тем, что приводное средство содержит для каждого центрирующего элемента (11) соответствующий приводной элемент (15), выполненный с возможностью привода во вращательное движение, и соответствующее первое средство (16, 17) передачи движения ...

ПЛИТА ПОЗИЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ ЗАЖИМНОГО ПАТРОНА

... 1. Плита позиционирования зажима патрона, содержащая:элемент плиты, который имеет первую сторону и вторую сторону, противоположную первой стороне, имеющий позиционирующее отверстие и позиционирующий паз, оба открыты на первой стороне и на второй стороне,отличающаяся тем, что позиционирующий паз имеет основной паз и первый дополнительный паз, соединенный с концом основного паза, и дополнительный паз не параллелен основному пазу.2. Плита позиционирования по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что первый дополнительный паз перпендикулярен основному пазу.3. Плита позиционирования по п. 2, отличающаяся тем, что основной паз соединяется с серединой первого дополнительного паза, и основной паз имеет конец, противоположный концу основного паза, который соединяется с первым дополнительным пазом, проходящий до кромки элемента плиты, так что на противоположных сторонах основного паза образуются два упругих язычка.4. Плита позиционирования по п. 3, отличающаяся тем, что каждый упругий язычок имеет одинаковую толщину ...

РАБОЧЕЕ ОБОРУДОВАНИЕ

... 1. Рабочее оборудование, содержащеестол,установочную станцию для крепления обрабатываемой детали на столе в заданном положении, истанцию обработки для осуществления процесса обработки обрабатываемой детали на столе, причемстол включает в себястопор, выполненный с возможностью выступать из стола для соприкосновения с обрабатываемой деталью,прижимной элемент для прижимания и, посредством этого, приведения обрабатываемой детали в соприкосновение со стопором, икрепежное устройство для прикрепления обрабатываемой детали к столу, иустановочная станция включает в себяприжимной привод для зацепления с прижимным элементом и перемещения прижимного элемента в направлении прижимания обрабатываемой детали.2. Рабочее оборудование по п.1, в которомстопор выполнен сдвигаемым между «рабочим» положением, в котором он выступает из верхней поверхности стола, и положением «покоя», в котором он не выступает за верхнюю поверхность стола, иустановочная станция дополнительно включает в себя привод стопора для зацепления ...

Устройство для центрирования изделий

Устройство для закрепления деталей

Устройство для базирования деталей на столе станка

Изобретение относится к обработке материалов резанием, а именно к устройствам для базирования деталей на металлорежущих станках с ЧПУ. Изобретение позволяет повысить производительность настройки станка с ЧПУ для обработки деталей путем обеспечения возможности размещения базирующего элемента-угольника в различных положениях на столе станка. Базирукщий элемент-угольник 5 имеет крепежные отверстия 4, рабочую 6 и дополнительную 7 шпонки, установленные симметрично относительно опорных поверхностей Б. Точка Б, пересечения осей I и II шпонок 6 и 7 расположена на биссектрисе III угла базирующего элемента-угольника и совпадает с центром крепежного отверстия 4. 5 ил. S сл 00 ф1/г.2 ...

Aufnahmeelement

Aufnahmeelement, enthaltend einen Bolzen (2), welcher eine zu einer Längsachse (20) im wesentlichen parallele, insbesondere koaxiale Außenfläche (18) aufweist und welcher in eine Bohrung eines Bauteils bevorzugt wenigstens zweier Bauteile einführbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Bolzen (2) aus verschleißfestem Sinterwerkstoff besteht oder solchen enthält, dass am vorderen Ende des Bolzens (2) eine Spitze (4) aus Metall angeordnet ist, deren Endteil (6) in eine Ausnehmung (8) des Bolzens (2) eingreift, und dass in dem am vorderen Ende des Bolzens (2) vorgesehenen Verbindungsbereich eine direkte Verbindung zwischen dem Endteil (6) und der Ausnehmung (8) besteht.

Ausrichtstange und Zentriervorrichtung für Behälterdeckel, wobei derartige Stangen Verwendung finden.

ZWISCHENPLATTE N 200

POSITIONIEREINRICHTUNG FÜR SPAN ABHEBENDE WERKZEUGE IN WERKZEUGFUTTERALEN

VORRICHTUNG ZUR PARALLELEN BEWEGUNG VON WERKZEUGHALTERN

Verfahren zur Bearbeitung und Behandlung eines Werkstückes

Lagerichtige Ein-Nippel-Einspannung

Verfahren zum zentrierten Aufnehmen und Halten eines aus Kunststoff gespritzten Kastens, insbesondere Flaschenkastens, während eines Bearbeitungsvorgangs sowie zur Durchführung des Verfahrens bestimmte Aufnahmevorrichtung

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Positioning device

FIXTURE DEVICE

Positioning system with adjustable clamping force and milling equipment for rail transit honeycomb workpiece

The positioning system II is for a rail transit honeycomb workpiece V. The system includes a positioning apparatus with a positioning table (II-1, Figure 3) to support the workpiece, and a clamping apparatus III including a turntable (III-1, Figure 4). The turntable is fixedly disposed on a periphery of the positioning table. A top of the turntable is connected to a mechanical arm (III-20, Figure 8). A pressure plate (III-43, Figure 11) is disposed at an end of the mechanical arm. The pressure plate is capable of cooperating with the positioning table to clamp the workpiece. The system has multiple clamping apparatuses, working regions of adjacent clamping apparatuses have an intersection, and working regions of all the clamping apparatuses are capable of covering a machining surface of the workpiece. When machining is performed in an intersection region, a clamping apparatus corresponding to the region clamps the workpiece. When machining is performed in a non-intersection region, a clamping ...

KOLBEN FUR KRAFTSTOFF-EINSPRITZPUMPEN AN BRENNKRAFTMASCHINEN

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR CENTERING A WORKPIECE ON THE AXLE CENTER OF A CYLINDRICAL DRILLING

FLEXIBLE CONNECTION OF A GRINDING MACHINE SPINDLE TO A PLATFORM

TIGHTENER FOR CLAMPING WORKPIECES

VORRICHTUNG ZUM SELBSTTAETIGEN AUSRICHTEN VON GLASTAFELN

Spannvorrichtung

The invention relates to a prism clamp (1) having a main part (2) on which two prism jaws (3) are arranged in an adjustable manner. The angle between the contact surfaces (4) of the prism jaws (3) can be adapted to the round body to be clamped. The prism jaws (3) are guided on the main part (2) through T-shape profiled sliding blocks (8), which engage into undercut grooves (7) in the main part (2), said grooves having a correspondingly mirror-inverted profile. By tightening clamping bolts (9) which engage through the prism jaws (3) and are screwed into the sliding blocks (8), the prism jaws (3) are pressed against the main part (2), wherein teeth on the concave prism jaw (3) surface (6) facing the main part (2) mesh with teeth on the convex main part (2) surface (5) facing the prism jaws (3).

PISTON FUR FUEL INJECTION PUMPS AT INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES

Spanneinrichtung

Die Spanneinrichtung umfasst ein Spannunterteil (1) und einen daran festspannbaren Werkstückträger (2). Das Spannunterteil (1) weist mehrere Spannvorrichtungen (5) auf und der Werkstückträger (2) ist mit einer zu der Anzahl der Spannvorrichtungen (5) korrespondierenden Anzahl Spannzapfen (43) zum Festspannen in der jeweiligen Spannvorrichtung (5) versehen. Am Spannunterteil (1) sind erste Zentrierelemente (4) angeordnet sind, welche mit am Werkstückträger (2) angeordneten weiteren Zentrierelementen (38) derart zusammenarbeiten, dass der Werkstückträger (2) beim Festspannen am Spannunterteil (1) in X- und Y-Richtung ausgerichtet wird. Die jeweilige Spannvorrichtung (5) weist eine Spannhülse (6) auf, deren Oberseite die Z-Auflage für den Werkstückträger (2) bildet. Die Z-Auflage des Spannunterteils (1) wird durch mehrere, auf der Oberseite der jeweiligen Spannhülse (6) angeordnete Flächenabschnitte (11) gebildet. Jeder dieser Flächenabschnitte (11) ist mit einer Austrittsöffnung zum Ausblasen ...

STAND FOR CENTERING CYLINDERS.

TOOL EXPENSIVE PLANT CONSISTING OF WELDING TONGS FOR THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN WORK ON WORKPIECES AND OF AN AUTOMATIC POSITIONIERUNGSYSTEM FOR THE CONTROLLING OF THE RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF THE WELDING TONGS IN RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS WORKPIECE

PROCEDURE FOR POSITIONING A WORKPIECE CARRIER IN A PROCESSING MACHINE AS WELL AS ASSOCIATED WORKPIECE CARRIER

PISTON FUR FUEL INJECTION PUMPS AT INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES

HIGH-SPEED PASSPORT PASS

PROCEDURE FOR SHARPENING EDGES

A jaw support for a pouch filler

A jaw support and a sealing jaw for form, fill and seal machines are provided. In alternative embodiments, the form, fill and seal machines may include a fitment applicator station, a fitment applicator, a fitment heater assembly and a sealing jaw constructed and arranged to form a container and transfer and apply a fitment to the container.

Clamping assembly

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DUPLICATING KEYS USING TIP-REFERENCED ALIGNMENT BETWEEN KEY BLANK AND MASTER KEY

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING AND CUTTING SINGLE-SIDED AND DOUBLE-SIDED KEYS

First and second cutter head assemblies each include a key follower positioned at a first elevation and a spaced apart cutting wheel positioned at a second elevation. The key followers trace the bitted surfaces of a master key while the cutting wheels move with the key followers and duplicate bitted surfaces of the master key onto a key blank. A linear displacement bearing assembly is coupled to the first and second cutter heads to permit the key followers and cutting wheels to be laterally displaced with respect to the master key and key blank. A key positioning cassette system holds and aligns the master key and key blank relative to the first and second cutter head assemblies. Another linear displacement device is coupled to the base of the key cutting machine and to the cassette system for longitudinally displacing the key blank and the master key with respect to the longitudinally fixed key followers and cutting wheels. The various elements of the key cutting machine thus trace or ...

AUTOMATIC FILLET WELD TRACING MECHANISM

Disclosed is an automatic fillet weld tracing mechanism for two materials to be welded which are arranged stepwise and parallel to each other. A first motor driving mechanism is positioned at a fixed height and vertically receiprocates a first driven member having secured thereto a first sensor, said first sensor being positioned adjacent a first material to be welded with a given gap therebetween. A second driving mechanism is fixed to the first driven member and vertically reciprocates a second driven member to which is attached a second sensor held adjacent a second material to be welded with a given gap therebetween. The second driving mechanism also drives a third driving mechanism via a differential having a predetermined gear ratio. The third driving mechanism vertically reciprocates a third driven member having a welding torch attached thereto, the welding torch being positioned to weld at the gap between the materials. Control means are provided for actuating each of the first ...

METHOD OF ALIGNING A BOARD ON A SUPPORT

This invention relates to a method of locating a rectangular board including a printed circuit board on a support for correctly positioning the board relative to an electrical component inserting machine which inserts terminals of the components into pre-drilled holes in the printed circuit board. The board is provided with one V-shaped notch in the centre of each of its end edges and in one of its side edges. The board is disposed roughly in position on the support which has three rectractable spring loaded locators thereon in positions corresponding to the notches, and retractable spring loaded abutment pad. Rough positioning of the board on the support is assisted by a pair of diagonally opposed right angle guides on the support. The board is mounted on the support with the locators and the pad retracted. Then the locator at the end edges of the board are released so that V-shaped wedges thereon engage in the respective notches in the end edges of the board. Finally, the other locater ...

GRINDING MACHINE

MACHINING WORKPIECES

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HOLDING A METALLIC COMPONENT TO BE CONNECTED, ESPECIALLY A GAS TURBINE BLADE

The invention relates to a method and a device for holding a metallic component to be connected, especially a gas turbine. The inventive method is characterised by the following steps: a metallic component (1) having a surface (2) and at least one working or joint surface (3) is provided; a case (5) comprising a recess which is used to receive the component (1) and has an inner surface (6) is provided; the component (1) is positioned in the case (5) in such a way that its surface (2) is surrounded by the inner surface (6) of the case (5), at a distance, forming a closed volume (8), and the working or joint surface (3) of the component does not face the volume (8); the volume (8) is filled with a foamable material (11); and the material (11) is foamed and cooled, forming a dimensionally stable foam structure. The invention also relates to a method for connecting a metallic component, especially a gas turbine, to another component.

APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE ANGULAR POSITION OF A WORKPIECE

Apparatus for monitoring or tracking the angular position of a rotating camshaft during grinding or milling of cams on the camshaft. The cams may be milled, but in the apparatus shown, they are ground by abrasive belts which are guided by actuators driven by CNC controlled motors, to obtain the desired cam contours. Monitoring is carried out by a pickup member engageable with a locating pin on the camshaft. The pick-up member has a slot for receiving the locating pin between a locator pad and a leaf spring. The leaf spring clamps the pin against the locator pad. The pick-up member will closely follow the rotation of the camshaft despite variations in pin size, and feed back the exact rotative position of the camshaft to the CNC controlled motors consistently and accurately.

Spannstock mit Längenanschlag für stangenförmigen Werkstoff.

Support de porte-outil ou de porte-pièce pour mécanicien

Dispositif de support de pièce d'usinage

Einrichtung zur genauen Einstellung eines Werkstückes bezüglich eines vorbestimmten Bezugspunktes an einer Bearbeitungsmaschine

Portapezzo per macchine fresatrici, utilizzabile per l'esecuzione di fresature longitudinali in grossi rotori

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Machine tool for grinding or milling - has a tool carrier head fixed to a vertical column with a drive motor for a tool shaft

Grinding or milling machine, has a table and a vertical column, which can move horizontally and vertically, and with a tool carrier head on the column, which can move through 360 deg. about a horizontal axis and has a drive motor for a shaft with a tool at each end. A removable and rotatable tool carrier head is fixed to the column and has two fixing faces on both sides of the head, which can move parallel to the shaft which carries the tools. There are different distances between each end of the tool shaft and the intersection point of the shaft with the vertical plane through the horizontal pivot axis of the tool support head.

Verfahren zum Festhalten eines hohlen oder rohrförmigen Gussstückes

Vorrichtung zum einstellbaren Abstützen eines Werkstückes

Vorrichtung zur gegenseitigen Ausrichtung von einander zugeordneten Maschinenteilen

Clamping part for accommodating and clamping in a clamping device

Machine tool workpiece reversing transporter

Machine tool workpiece reversing transporter has retainer with two sets of positioning pins and grip arm ...

BESAEUMEINRICHTUNG FOR PLATTENFOERMIGE WORKPIECES WITH SUPERNATANT SURFACE LAYERS.

DEVICE FOR STRETCHING WORKPIECES.

Device for positioning a workpiece support comprises a positioning rod which moves in the conveying direction of the support

Device for positioning a workpiece support (1) comprises a positioning rod (33) which moves in the conveying direction (5) of the support. Preferred Features: The positioning rod is fixed on a support (25) which slides in a side plate (12) arrange on the transport section (2). The side plate has a section (24) for the support which is formed as a sliding plate. The sliding plate is guided in rods within recesses of the side plate and the rods are arranged in longitudinal bearings.

Clamping device.

Die Spanneinrichtung umfasst ein Spannunterteil (1) und einen daran festspannbaren Werkstückträger (2). Das Spannunterteil (1) weist mehrere Spannvorrichtungen (5) auf und der Werkstückträger (2) ist mit einer zu der Anzahl der Spannvorrichtungen (5) korrespondierenden Anzahl Spannzapfen (43) zum Festspannen in der jeweiligen Spannvorrichtung (5) versehen. Am Spannunterteil (1) sind erste Zentrierelemente (4) angeordnet, welche mit am Werkstückträger (2) angeordneten weiteren Zentrierelementen (38) derart zusammenarbeiten, dass der Werkstückträger (2) beim Festspannen am Spannunterteil (1) in X- und Y-Richtung ausgerichtet wird. Die jeweilige Spannvorrichtung (5) weist eine Spannhülse (6) auf, deren Oberseite die Z-Auflage für den Werkstückträger (2) bildet. Die Z-Auflage des Spannunterteils (1) wird durch mehrere, auf der Oberseite der jeweiligen Spannhülse (6) angeordnete Flächenabschnitte (11) gebildet. Jeder dieser Flächenabschnitte (11) ist mit einer Austrittsöffnung zum Ausblasen ...

Clamping Device.

Die Spanneinrichtung umfasst ein Spannunterteil (1) und einen daran festspannbaren Werkstückträger (2). Das Spannunterteil (1) weist mehrere Spannvorrichtungen (5) auf, und der Werkstückträger (2) ist mit einer zu der Anzahl der Spannvorrichtungen (5) korrespondierenden Anzahl Spannzapfen (43) zum Festspannen in der jeweiligen Spannvorrichtung (5) versehen. Am Spannunterteil (1) sind erste Zentrierelemente (4) angeordnet, welche mit am Werkstückträger (2) angeordneten weiteren Zentrierelementen (38) derart zusammenarbeiten, dass der Werkstückträger (2) beim Festspannen am Spannunterteil (1) in X- und Y-Richtung ausgerichtet wird. Die jeweilige Spannvorrichtung (5) weist eine Spannhülse (6) auf, deren Oberseite die Z-Auflage für den Werkstückträger (2) bildet. Die Z-Auflage des Spannunterteils (1) wird durch mehrere, auf der Oberseite der jeweiligen Spannhülse (6) angeordnete Flächenabschnitte (11) gebildet. Jeder dieser Flächenabschnitte (11) ist mit einer Austrittsöffnung zum Ausblasen ...

Template for sheet metal edging in edging machine

The template has a top (3) and a lower jaw and at least one slit (1) extending obliquely to one surface of the sheet metal, for clamping the latter. At least one template end has a chamfer (2) of 95 to 120 deg. to the sheet metal surface. During the template closing the top jaw slides over the chamfer to bring the sheet metal in position. By turning the template lower edge into the horizontal, the sheet metal is slightly bent and held in the slit by wedging. The bending edge (4) of the top jaw slides over the chamfer.

PROCEDURE FOR THE POSITIONING AND ADJUSTMENT OF SCHALTUNGSPLATTEN IN A PACKAGE AS WELL AS A SLIDING BODY AND A DEVICE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE PROCEDURE.

Grinding machine and procedure for the setting-up of a workpiece carrier at a grinding machine.

Die erfindungsgemässe Schleifmaschine (10) dient insbesondere zur Bearbeitung bzw. Herstellung von Werkzeugen. Sie weist ein Maschinenbett (11) und eine an diesem angeordnete, das zu bearbeitende Werkstück (13) aufnehmende Werkstückspindel (14) sowie eine neben dem Werkstück angeordnete Schleifstation (19) mit einer Schleifspindel zur Aufnahme eines Schleifwerkzeugs (20) auf und ist mit einem am Maschinenbett zur Unterstützung des Werkstücks an der Schleifstelle (21) angeordneten Werkstückführungssystem (23) versehen. Um das Werkstück im Bereich der Schleifstelle (21) binnen kurzer Zeit in exakt die gewünschte Horizontal- und Vertikallage relativ zur Werkstückspindelachse (22) auszurichten und während der Bearbeitung in dieser Lage zu halten, weist das Werkstückführungssystem (23) eine Werkstückaufnahme (24) und eine Einstellvorrichtung (35, 36) auf, mit der die Werkstückaufnahme in ihrem Höhenabstand und Seitenabstand von der Achse (22) der Werkstückspindel (14) bzw. des darin eingespannten ...

Machining module, assembly fixture for machining module, and method of changing over to a processing module.

L’invention concerne un ensemble d’accessoires pour module d’usinage par enlèvement de copeaux, comportant au moins un porte-outil muni d’une première cible (1221) comme référence de positionnement et un support de pièce muni d’une deuxième cible (1231) comme référence de positionnement, les premières et deuxièmes cibles étant agencées pour coopérer afin de permettre la mesure de leur position relative. L’invention concerne également un module d’usinage et un procédé de mise en train d’un module d’usinage pour la production d’une série de pièces spécifiques.

Machining unit with movable carriage.

La présente invention concerne une unité d’usinage (100) comportant au moins un module d’usinage (110), ledit module d’usinage (110) comprenant une cabine de protection (112) délimitant une enceinte (114) et présentant une porte frontale (113) apte à passer d’une position fermée à une position ouverte définissant une ouverture (116), un ensemble d’usinage (120) muni d’un porte-outil (122) et d’un porte-pièce (124), un chariot mobile (130) recevant ledit ensemble d’usinage (120) et qui est apte à coulisser sur des moyens de guidage entre une première position dans laquelle ledit ensemble d’usinage (120) est logé dans ladite enceinte (114) et la porte frontale (113) est apte à être fermée en vue de la réalisation de l’usinage d’une pièce par ledit ensemble d’usinage (120), et une deuxième position dans laquelle le chariot dépasse de la cabine de protection (112) par ladite ouverture (116) et ledit ensemble d’usinage (120) est situé hors de ladite enceinte (114), ce qui permet un accès à l ...

Automatic rotary shearing machine for thin-wall stainless steel pipe fittings

Workpiece positioning device

DEVICE BEING USED TO CUT DOWN THE EDGES OF PIPE FITTINGS OF PLATES EQUIPPED WITH LAYERS AS COATING EXCEEDING ON THEIR DIMENSIONS

COMMANDE DE CENTRAGE POUR ELECTRODE-OUTIL SUR UNE MACHINE-OUTIL ELECTRIQUE

DISPOSITIF DE POSITIONNEMENT D'UNE ELECTRODE-OUTIL SUR UNE MACHINE ELECTRIQUE QUI COMPORTE UNE TETE PORTE-OUTIL 5, UN SUPPORT D'ELECTRODE 4 POUR FIXER L'ELECTRODE-OUTIL 11, CE SUPPORT ETANT MONTE PIVOTANT DANS LA TETE PORTE-OUTIL 5. L'AXE DE L'ELECTRODE-OUTIL 11 PEUT ETRE ORIENTE PAR RAPPORT A LA TETE PORTE-OUTIL 5. DES MOYENS DE CENTRAGE 12, 13 PEUVENT VENIR EN CONTACT AVEC CETTE ELECTRODE AFIN DE LA POSITIONNER, EN L'ALIGNANT SELON UN AXE PREDETERMINE COINCIDANT AVEC UN AXE DE LA TETE PORTE-OUTIL ET PASSANT PAR LE CENTRE DE PIVOTEMENT. DES MOYENS DE RETENUE 6, 8 PERMETTENT LE LIBRE MOUVEMENT DU SUPPORT 4 PAR RAPPORT A LA TETE PORTE-OUTIL 5 DANS UNE CONDITION ET DANS UNE AUTRE CONDITION BLOQUENT LE SUPPORT 4 DE L'ELECTRODE-OUTIL 11 PAR RAPPORT A CETTE TETE 5 APRES CENTRAGE.

Support device with slaved self-centring for a framing machine

Dispositif de soutien à autocentrage (2) pour cadreuse (1) à cadre de maintien réglable (5) comprenant un élément fixe longitudinal (6) et un élément fixe transversal (8), et un élément réglable longitudinal (7) et un élément réglable transversal (9), ce dispositif (2) présentant un plot central de soutien (12) disposé au centre de la surface définie par les éléments du cadre (5), et asservi aux mouvements de chacuns des éléments réglables (7, 9), de façon à se déplacer dans le même sens d'une distance égale à la moitié du déplacement de l'élément. Cette invention intéresse les fabricants de cadreuses notamment pour fermetures de bâtiments.

DEVICE OF COORDINATION OF GUIDANCE LASER FOR A DRILLING MACHINE

Un dispositif de coordination de guidage laser pour une machine à percer a une base en C (10), deux projecteurs de ligne laser (200) encastrés de façon opposée et ajustable à l'intérieur de la base en C (10). Chaque projecteur de ligne laser (200) a un premier organe d'ajustement (20), un second organe d'ajustement (30) monté perpendiculairement et à rotation à l'intérieur du premier organe d'ajustement (30) et un générateur laser (40) reçu à l'intérieur du second organe d'ajustement (30) pour générer des lignes laser. En faisant tourner les premier et second organes d'ajustement (20, 30), deux lignes laser projetées sur une pièce à travailler sont déplacées en parallèle ou en rotation pour ajuster et pour définir une marque laser précise sans nécessiter de tirer physiquement des lignes sur la pièce à travailler.

AXIALLY ADJUSTABLE POSITIONING MEANS

MACHINE TOOL

ADJUSTABLE BACK STOPS FOR TOOLS

Workpiece precision centring device - has two concentric slides holding workpiece in one and tool in other

GRINDING MACHINE FOR GENERATING A SURFACE OF REVOLUTION ON A HOLLOW WORKPIECE

Linking slide for machine tools - runs on guideways which have adjusting means and pneumatic clamps

Article positioning mechanism

An article positioning mechanism (10) configured in such a manner that, in order to position an article comprising a part or a tool to a mounting section (2) of a movable member of a machine device and to restrain the article from rotating, the article positioning mechanism (10) is provided with a holder member (11) to which the article is affixed and a frame-shaped member (12) which is affixed to the mounting section. The holder member (11) is provided with a restriction surface (17) for positioning, and also with a tapered engaging male section (18) which is formed in a regular polygon and is sloped in such a manner that the closer the tapered engaging male section (18) is to the mounting section side, the closer the tapered engaging male section (18) is to an axis (2a). The frame-shaped member (12) is provided with a reference surface (37) which receives the restriction surface (17) for positioning and positions the restriction surface (17) in the axis direction, and also with a tapered ...

Clamp device

Provided is a clamp device which comprises a clam body (1), a grip member (2) which is expandable and contractible in a radial direction and which is inserted in a hole of a workpiece and can grip an inner peripheral surface of the hole, a clamp rod (3) which includes a tapered shaft portion fitted and engaged in the grip member (2), and a drive means (4) for moving the clamp rod (3) forwardly and backwardly. The clamp device is provided with a support mechanism (5) which supports the grip member (2) by a fluid pressure when the grip member (2) is expanded, and a fluid pressure releasing means for releasing the entirety or a part of the fluid pressure of the support mechanism (5) after the expansion of the grip member (2) when the clamp rod (3) is driven by the drive means (4). The support mechanism (5) comprises an annular pressure receiving member (51) which supports a base end of the grip member (2), and a support fluid chamber (52) which causes an annular cylindrical portion (53) of ...

MACHINE TOOL WITH A MAIN BODY HAVING ONE MOBILE TABLE TO SUPPORT PARTS

A machine tool (2) comprising at least one operational group (300) and a main body (10) which supports and moves the parts on which to perform the operations. The main body (10) comprises: - at least one mobile table (11) which supports the parts; - at least one fixed portion (12) which supports at least one operational group (300); - means of moving the mobile table (11) comprising a rotation shaft (15), positioned along the main axis in a central cavity. The means for moving the mobile table (11) move it rotationally and further comprise a toothed crown (18) and at least one satellite (17) positioned between the mobile table (11) and the rotation shaft (15).

CAM LOCK FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

A cam lock connected with a fence assembly includes a handle portion, a top carrier and a bottom carrier connected by a threaded shaft. The handle portion and top carrier are positioned above the fence assembly and a work table or surface; wherein the bottom carrier is positioned below the fence assembly and work table or surface. The top carrier and bottom carrier both have a pair of alignment arms with a space positioned therebetween, the alignment arms of the top carrier nest with the alignment arms of the bottom carrier. The handle portion and top carrier both have cam surfaces that engage one another such that when the handle portion is rotated around the axis of the threaded shaft the handle portion is raised or lowered thereby raising or lowering the bottom carrier, thereby locking or unlocking the fence assembly in a quick, durable, easy and accurate manner.

SEAT FOR TEST SAMPLES

The invention relates to a seat for test samples, comprising a scaled turntable (2), arranged to rotate through 360° on a baseplate (3), whereby two pivoting devices (4, 5) are arranged on the turntable (2), the pivoting angles of which are offset with relation to each other by 90° and pivoting movements are possible in both directions with each pivoting device (4, 5).

ADJUSTING DEVICE WITH A THREADED ROD

An adjusting device includes a threaded rod (2) and a nut (10) that coacts with the thread (12) on the rod and that can rotate relative to the rod. The device also includes means (13, 17) for lataching the nut or the rod against movement in the longitudinal direction of the rod. The nut (10) includes an opening that enables the nut to be fitted to the rod (2) from a radial direction relative to the rod. A lock ring (15) surrounds the rod and coacts with a nut (10) fitted to the rod such as to keep the threads of the nut and the rod in mutual meshing engagement.

LINEAR ACTUATOR WITH LOCK

A linear actuator with a reciprocable ram having a transversely movable wedge slidably received thereon for locking the ram in a range of extended positions. Both the ram and wedge are driven through a floating element received in the wedge for rotation on an axis generally perpendicular to the axis of both the ram and wedge to eliminate backlash of the ram when locked in the extended position.

WORKHOLDER FOR HOLDING A WORKPIECE TO BE PROCESSED IN A MACHINE TOOL

The invention relates to a workholder (10) for holding a workpiece to be processed in a machine tool, which workholder (10) is in the form of a annular body (12) having a central through hole (14), said annular body (12) having at least one weakened area (18, 20; 34, 36, 38, 40; 50, 52, 54, 56) obtained by material removal, as well as at least one pressure chamber (22; 42, 44; 58, 60) assigned to said at least one weakened area (18, 20; 34, 36, 38, 40; 50, 52, 54, 56) that can be charged with a pressurized fluid. Said at least one weakened area (18, 20; 34, 36, 38, 40; 50, 52, 54, 56) is dimensioned and arranged so as to cause said annular body (12) to be elastically deformable in an axial and/or a radial direction (a, r). As a result, with pressure acting on said pressure chamber (22; 42, 44; 58, 60), said annular body (12) can then be deformed elastically in a well-defined manner in an axial and/or a radial direction (a, r).

PRECISION POSITIONING DEVICE

A precision positioning device extending along an axis to be maintained in a first opening of a mechanical part, includes an axial element provided with a passage, a nut, a support and a moveable element, the axial element being integral with the support, and including a first screw thread for mounting the nut on the axial element, the nut providing an axial stop blocking the axial movement of the axial element relative to the nut, the axial element having an end portion including a deformable cylindrical male profile, adapted to cooperate with the inner circumference of the first opening, the deformation or radial expansion of the end of the axial element being driven by the action of the insertion of the moveable element in movement in the passage of the axial element in the direction of the end of the axial element.

MACHINE TOOL

A machine tool is provided with a machining unit, a base plate, and an intermediate plate. The machining unit is fixed to a frame. The base plate is movable along a rail on the frame. The base plate moves a work piece toward and away from the machining unit. The intermediate plate is movable along the rail between the machining unit and the base plate. The intermediate plate pushes a reference plane of the work piece set on the base plate so that the work piece is positioned in a machining position.

Omni-positional adhesion device

Aspects are provided for retaining components of an assembly to a support, including additively manufactured (AM) parts of a vehicle chassis to an assembly table. A cartridge for securing the component to the assembly table is provided which includes a housing including at least one compartment, an adhesive disposed within the at least one compartment, a fastener removably attached to the assembly table, and a membrane lid enclosing an opening of the housing. The membrane lid is configured to receive a protruding member from the component such that the protruding member becomes adhered to the adhesive upon penetrating the membrane lid. The cartridge thus allows the component to be quickly retained in any selected position while constraining movement of the component along six degrees of freedom, thereby allowing AM and non-AM parts to be securely retained to accommodate strict tolerance and precise fit between the components of the assembly.

Method and system for production jig metrology

In a calibration method for a surface texture measuring instrument which measures the surface of a workpiece and includes an arm that is supported to be swingable around a base point thereof and is provided with a contact point at an end for scanning the workpiece surface, the calibration method includes a measurement step for measuring a calibration gauge the cross section of which contains a part of a substantially perfect circle, an assignment step for assigning the detection results from the measurement step in an evaluation formula based on the equation of a circle in which the center coordinates of the calibration gauge are (xc, zc) and the radius is "r", and a calibration step for calibrating each parameter based on the results obtained in the assignment step.

POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A WORKPIECE HOLDER OR WORKPIECES

Automatic set-up system

An automatic set-up system is provided for setting up on a pallet (40) work (60) to be machined by a flexible manufacturing system automatic machine tool. The pallet has a support plate (42) and a jig plate (44) which overlies the support plate on which the work (60) is placed. The support plate, the jig plate and the work are sequentially conveyed by a convey unit (400) on a setting table (100). The relative positions of the support plate and the jig plate, and of the jig plate and the work are usually held constant by the engagement of positioning recesses (50) and positioning pins (52, 54). Even it the position of the jig plate or the work conveyed by the convey unit deviates from a predetermined position, a float base (124) and a support plate (42) (the float base (124), the support plate (42), and the jig plate (44)) are floated by means of air bearing pads (122). The horizontal movement of these components can be readily controlled, so that positioning pins can be easily fitted in ...

PHASE CONFORMING METHOD

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a method for precisely positioning a work around an axial line, and restrain increase of cost of the work by pivoting the work (intermediate product) around an axial line on the basis of a pivoting angle, and positioning a recessed part of the work at a specified position around the axial line. SOLUTION: A contact 29 of a contact sensor 21 is inserted in a positioning hole of a work 2 by driving an X, Y, Z shaft driving device. Displacement signals y, z which a Y axis sensor and a Z axis sensor output in the state that the contact 29 does not abut against the inner surface of the positioning hole are stored in an operating unit 14. A first rotation position signal θ1 corresponding to the output of a pivoting table sensor in the state that the work 2 is rotated in one direction and the contact 29 abuts against the inner surface of the positioning hole is stored in the operating unit 14. The work 2 is rotated in the reverse direction, and a second rotation ...

DEVICE USED FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOT FOR GRIPPING COMPONENT OR ASSEMBLY TO BE PROCESSED OR COMPOSED

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily and rapidly reproduce a device and to ensure the connecting structure of the device. SOLUTION: The device is used for an industrial robot for gripping components or assemblies to be processed or composed. The module structure of the device is decomposable and its connecting structure is sure and reproducible. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO ...

ЗАЖИМНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБАТЫВАЕМОЙ ДЕТАЛИ

Зажимное устройство для обрабатываемой детали относится к машиностроению. Зажимное устройство имеет зажимной корпус с зажимной камерой многоугольного поперечного сечения, предназначенной для размещения тела обрабатываемой детали. Зажимной корпус имеет зажимное средство, фиксирующее тело по отношению к зажимному корпусу, и контрольные поверхности для определения положения обрабатываемой детали в Х- и в Y-направлениях. Контрольные поверхности образованы стопорными штифтами, размещаемыми в глухих отверстиях зажимного корпуса. При этом стопорные штифты выполнены из более твердого материала, чем материал зажимного корпуса. Стопорные штифты имеют цилиндрическую форму, при этом глухие отверстия, вмещающие стопорные штифты, открыты в сторону зажимных камер таким образом, что небольшая часть каждого стопорного штифта выступает внутрь зажимной камеры. Обеспечивается осуществление позиционно точного зажима обрабатываемой детали, имеющей, по меньшей мере, одно тело многоугольного поперечного сечения ...

ЛЮНЕТ

Изобретение относится к люнетам для центрирования обрабатываемых деталей. Люнет содержит две половины корпуса, пластинчатую центральную деталь, два направляющих паза, расположенных крестообразно относительно друг друга и под углом относительно направления движения центральной детали, два внешних рычага и средний рычаг, закрепленный на центральной детали между внешними рычагами. Люнет содержит две направляющие планки, установленные между половинами корпуса с возможностью регулировки центральной детали, изогнутые направляющие кулачки, установленные в направляющих планках, направляющий штифт, закрепленный в направляющих кулачках, вставленный в один из них с возможностью перемещения, и два полувкладыша. Центральная деталь расположена с возможностью установки ее положений посредством первого полувкладыша, выполненного с изгибом. Направляющие планки расположены с возможностью синхронной установки посредством второго полувкладыша. Изобретение позволяет улучшить технологические характеристики устройства ...

Приспособление - спутник для базирования и закрепления тонкостенной корпусной детали с пазом

Изобретение относится к области механической обработки и может быть использовано для базирования и закрепления тонкостенных корпусных деталей с пазом при их обработке на станках. Приспособление - спутник содержит основание с опорами для установки базирующего элемента, имеющего элементы для прикрепления обрабатываемой детали, при этом базирующий элемент выполнен с возможностью размещения между опорами основания в виде Ш-образного ступенчатого вкладыша, у которого ширина внутреннего выступа выполнена равной ширине паза упомянутой детали, высота внутреннего выступа выполнена равной толщине стенки упомянутой детали, а габаритная ширина выполнена равной расстоянию между опорами основания, при этом оно снабжено скобой и болтом для притягивания упомянутого вкладыша к опорам. Использование изобретения позволяет повысить точность обработки тонкостенных корпусных деталей и снизить трудоемкость процесса их закрепления-раскрепления. 4 ил.

Adjustable locator for a workpiece fixture

An adjustable locator includes a locator element for contact with a workpiece supported on a fixture. The locator comprises a support element in which a ramp element is slidable. The ramp element has a ramp surface which is contacted by a plunger which carries the locator element. Displacement of the ramp element causes displacement of the plunger to adjust the position of the locator element with respect to the support element. A ratchet mechanism permits displacement of the ramp element in one direction, but prevents such movement in the opposite direction. The adjustable locator can be used in a workpiece fixture to achieve an optimum orientation of a workpiece prior to machining.

Centering method for optical elements

A method for centering a circular optical element using a non-self-centering chuck adapted to grip the element at two grip strengths. The element is rotated in the chuck while measuring the lateral position of the element's outer rim with a probe. The positions of maximum and minimum run-out of the element as a function of its angular position are determined. Chuck rotation is stopped at an angular position with the maximum rim run-out positioned at a predetermined point. The grip of the chuck is reduced such that the element is still held in the chuck but can be moved in a lateral direction without damaging its surface. The element is moved in a direction connecting the predetermined point of maximum run-out and the axis of rotation of the chuck, in order to reduce the run-out of the element. The procedure is repeated until the desired centering is achieved.

Clamping device and method of clamping

The invention refers to a clamping device and a method for clamping an article, wherein a clamping means connected with the article interacts with clamping elements of the clamping device by a clamping motion for the releasable clamping of the article, and the at least one clamping element can be moved by a clamping drive along a clamping direction, and additionally the clamping element is movable in a compensation direction differing from the clamping direction, in order to allow centering and afterwards clamping of the article.

Method and device for positioning a first pipe with respect to a second pipe

This invention relates to a method for axial positioning of a first pipe with respect to a second pipe for the welding of said pipes at their ends thereof of which the faces have been previously machined and define a joint plane, according to which a plurality of jacks are distributed around the first and second pipes, and said jacks are connected to a central processing and control unit. According to the invention, the movement of each of the jacks is controlled with respect to said external surface of the first and/or second pipe so as to align and center the internal end surfaces of the first and second pipes. The invention also relates to an associated device.

Steady rest

A steady rest for centering a rotationally symmetrical workpiece in a space, the rest comprising two housing halves arranged at a distance from one another and connected together, a plate-shaped middle piece disposed between the two housing halves, the middle piece being mounted in the housing halves by means of an actuator piston which can be moved in an axial direction to the workpiece, two linear guide grooves disposed in both opposite large-surface end faces of the middle piece, with the guide grooves running in a cross-shaped arrangement and at an angle to a movement direction of the middle piece, two outer steady rest arms, each mounted in one of the linear guide grooves of the middle piece in a movable arrangement, and a middle steady rest arm attached to the middle piece between the outer steady rest arms.

Piping Slider

A piping slider includes: a cavity in which a pipe-shaped part of an adherend is accommodatable; a slit that intercommunicates the cavity with an outside; a connector to which a belt is connected; a grip member in which the cavity and the slit are provided; a key member insertable into the slit; and a lock mechanism that restricts a displacement between the key member and the grip member when the key member is inserted into the slit, where an opening width of the slit is greater than a minimum width of the pipe-shaped part, and an opening width when the key member is inserted to the slit is smaller than the minimum width of the pipe-shaped part. 1. A piping slider comprising:a cavity in which a pipe-shaped part of an adherend is accommodatable;a slit that intercommunicates the cavity with an outside;a connector to which an object is connected;a grip member on which the cavity and the slit are provided;a key member insertable into the slit; anda lock mechanism that restricts a displacement between the key member and the grip member when the key member is inserted into the slit, whereinan opening width of the slit is greater than a minimum width of the pipe-shaped part and an opening width when the key member is inserted into the slit is smaller than the minimum width of the pipe-shaped part.2. The piping slider according to claim 1 , whereinthe connector comprises an insertion hole provided in the grip member and an insertion hole provided in the key member, the insertion hole provided in the grip member and the insertion hole provided in the key member being provided at a position mutually in communication with each other when the key member is inserted into the slit.3. The piping slider according to claim 1 , whereinthe lock mechanism is provided by integrally connecting the connector provided on the grip member and the connector provided on the key member with the object.4. The piping slider according to claim 1 , whereinthe piping slider comprises a pair of ...

CENTRING DEVICE FOR CENTRING A CHUCK ON A ROTATING SPINDLE AND ASSOCIATED LOCKING DEVICE

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. 115-. (canceled)16. A centering device for centering a chuck , in particular on a securing portion of a rotating spindle of a machine , wherein a conical portion matching with a chuck-side counterconical portion is provided on the securing portion in such a way that the conical portion and/or the counterconical portion are/is designed to be elastically flexible in the axial direction such that , after the conical portion comes to bear against the counterconical portion , the chuck can be displaced at least to some extent further on in the axial direction on account of axial force , until the chuck comes to bear against a defined stop.17. The centering device as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the conical portion and/or the counterconical portion are/is formed by wall portions of ring-like design which run parallel to one another.18. The centering device as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the ratio of the spacing of the wall portions to their radial extent is lower than one and preferably lies in the range of 1:2 to 1:8 and preferably in the range of 1:3 to 1:5.19. The centering device as claimed in claim 17 , wherein a top side and underside of the wall portion in each case are designed in cross section to run in a wedge-shaped manner with ...

WORKPIECE-POSITIONING DEVICE AND WORKPIECE MANUFACTURING METHOD

A workpiece-positioning device includes a workpiece holder of holding a workpiece, a workpiece holder up/down mechanism of moving the workpiece holder up and down, and a free pallet movement mechanism of freely moving a pallet parallel to a reference plane to shift the pallet to a position where the workpiece held by the workpiece holder is lowered so that a positioning pin of the pallet is inserted into a positioning hole made in the workpiece. 14-. (canceled)5. A workpiece-positioning device comprising:a workpiece holder of holding a workpiece;a workpiece holder up/down mechanism of moving the workpiece holder up and down; anda free pallet movement mechanism of freely moving a pallet parallel to an upper surface of a platform with the pallet lifted from the platform to shift the pallet separated movably from the platform to a position where the workpiece held by the workpiece holder is lowered so that a positioning pin of the pallet is inserted into a positioning hole made in the workpiece.6. The workpiece-positioning device according to claim 5 ,wherein the pallet on which the workpiece is set is placed on a platform of a facility of a succeeding process.7. The workpiece-positioning device according to claim 5 ,wherein the free pallet movement mechanism is a mechanism of lifting the pallet by ejecting air from an opening formed in the upper surface of the platform.8. A workpiece manufacturing method comprising:a holding process of holding a workpiece;a free pallet movement process of freely moving a pallet separated movably from a platform parallel to an upper surface of the platform with the pallet lifted from the platform; anda lowering process of lowering the workpiece so that a positioning pin of the pallet is inserted into a positioning hole made in the workpiece as the pallet is shifted to a position where the workpiece is located.9. The workpiece manufacturing method according to claim 8 ,wherein the workpiece is a battery cell pack. The present invention ...

JAW SUPPORT FOR A POUCH FILLER

A jaw support and a sealing jaw for form, fill and seal machines are provided. In alternative embodiments, the form, fill and seal machines may include a fitment applicator station, a fitment applicator, a fitment heater assembly and a sealing jaw constructed and arranged to form a container and transfer and apply a fitment to the container. 1. A jaw support comprising:a jaw housing;at least one bolt, a spring attached to the bolt and a seal attached to the spring and housed in the jaw housing; anda compression element.2. The jaw support of claim 1 , wherein the compression element is a back-up rubber.3. The jaw support of claim 2 , wherein the back-up rubber comprises a crown shape having a pointed side.4. A jaw support comprising:a jaw housing;an upper series of two or more bolts, a spring attached to each of the bolts and a seal attached to the each of the springs and housed in the jaw housing;a middle series of back-up rubbers attached to the jaw housing; anda lower series of two or more bolts, a spring attached to each of the bolts and a seal attached to the each of the springs and housed in the jaw housing.5. The jaw support of claim 4 , wherein the back-up rubbers comprise a crown shape having a pointed side.6. A sealing jaw comprising:a first jaw support comprising a first jaw housing, at least one bolt, a spring attached to the bolt and a seal attached to the spring housed in the first jaw housing, and a back-up rubber attached to the second jaw housing; anda second jaw support comprising a second jaw housing and a heating element attached to the second jaw housing.7. The sealing support of claim 6 , wherein the back-up rubber comprises a crown shape having a pointed side.8. A fitment heater assembly comprising:a fitment heater block;at least one temperature probe; anda clamp so constructed and arranged to secure the temperature probe onto the fitment heater block.9. The fitment heater assembly of claim 8 , wherein the fitment heater block comprises at ...

ALIGNMENT DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF USE

A fixture for positioning a component in a desired location in a first plane for assembly, machining, or other processing related to manufacturing. The fixture includes a holder establishing a reference position within a second plane parallel with the first plane, and a pin retained by the holder for movement relative thereto in the second plane within a range of coarse alignment about the reference position. The pin and holder are movable together normal to the second plane to engage the pin with the locating feature. A fixing element is movable, when the pin is engaged with the feature, to urge the pin to the reference position. 1. Apparatus comprising:a pin movable along an axis to engage a locating feature of a component;a holder retaining the pin for movement about a reference position within a plane normal to the axis, the reference position aligned with a desired position of the feature; anda fixing element movable, with the pin engaged with the feature, to urge the pin to the reference position.2. The apparatus of wherein the pin has a first end for engaging the feature and an opposite end with a first aligning surface claim 1 , and the fixing element has a second aligning surface matingly engageable with the first aligning surface claim 1 , axial movement of the pin relative to the fixing element bringing the first and second aligning surfaces into engagement to thereby center the pin with respect to the reference position.3. The apparatus of wherein the first and second aligning surfaces are conical.4. The apparatus of wherein the fixing element comprises at least three centering elements arranged circumferentially about the pin and movable radially inward to urge the pin to the reference position.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the centering elements are driven inward by at least one of an electrical actuator claim 4 , a hydraulic actuator claim 4 , a pneumatic actuator and an electromagnetic actuator.6. The apparatus of wherein the pin has a ...

DEFORMABLE THIN OBJECT SPREADING DEVICE AND METHOD

A deformable thin object spreading device and method are disclosed. The device includes a control part configured to: control a clamping unit and a moving mechanism to cause the clamping unit to clamp a first point of a deformable thin object; cause an endpoint detecting part to detect a first endpoint; control the clamping unit and the moving mechanism to cause the clamping unit to clamp the first endpoint; cause the endpoint detecting part to detect a second endpoint; control the clamping unit and the moving mechanism to cause the clamping unit to clamp both of the first endpoint and the second endpoint; cause the endpoint detecting part to detect a third endpoint; and control the clamping unit and the moving mechanism to cause the clamping unit to clamp both of the first endpoint or the second endpoint and the third endpoint of the deformable thin object. 1. A deformable thin object spreading device for spreading a deformable thin object , comprising:a clamping unit configured to clamp the deformable thin object;a moving mechanism configured to move the clamping unit;an endpoint detecting part configured to detect either an endpoint of the deformable thin object, which is disposed farthest away from either a first reference line or a first reference point, or an endpoint of the deformable thin object, which is disposed closest to either a second reference line or a second reference point; and a first control of the clamping unit and the moving mechanism configured to cause the clamping unit to clamp a first point of the deformable thin object;', 'a second control of the endpoint detecting part configured to detect an endpoint after the first control;', 'a third control of the clamping unit and the moving mechanism configured to cause the clamping unit to clamp the endpoint detected in the second control (hereinafter referred to as “a first endpoint”) of the deformable thin object after the second control;', 'a fourth control of the endpoint detecting part ...

Apparatus for Conducting Oral Care Experiments and Method of Forming and Using the Same

An apparatus for conducting oral care experiments with enamel block substrates () and a method of forming and using the same. In one aspect, the invention can be an apparatus for conducting oral care experiments comprising: a plate having a first major surface () and a second major surface (); a handle () coupled to and extending from the plate; and at least one enamel block substrate mounted on the first major surface of the plate. 1. An apparatus for conducting oral care experiments comprising:a plate having a first major surface and a second major surface;a handle coupled to and extending from the plate; andat least one enamel block substrate mounted on the first major surface of the plate.2. The apparatus according to wherein the plate is formed of a material that is inert with respect to saliva.3. The apparatus according to wherein the plate is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of a wax material claim 2 , polypropylene claim 2 , thermoplastic elastomer claim 2 , and a metal material.4. The apparatus according to wherein the plate is formed of a wax material selected from the group consisting of an animal wax claim 3 , a vegetable wax claim 3 , a mineral wax claim 3 , a petroleum wax claim 3 , a synthetic wax and/or combinations thereof.5. The apparatus according to any one of to wherein the plate is substantially flat.6. The apparatus according to any one of to wherein the plate has a thickness of 0.15 cm to 1 cm.7. The apparatus according to any one of to wherein the first major surface and the second major surface of the plate are substantially parallel to one another.8. The apparatus according to any one of to wherein the plate is formed of a wax material and the handle is coupled to the second major surface of the plate by a layer of a wax material that covers at least a portion of the handle and a portion of the second major surface of the plate.9. The apparatus according to wherein the layer of the wax material is heated to form a ...

Positioning apparatus

A strut ( 6 ) of a circular plug projects upward from a main body ( 4 ) of a housing ( 3 ) and inserts into circular hole ( 9 ) of work ( 8 ). An opening ( 20 ) is formed laterally in a left portion of peripheral wall ( 18 ) of strut ( 6 ), a cam portion ( 28 ) projects leftward from a right portion of the peripheral wall ( 18 ). A positioning rod ( 22 ) inserts into insertion hole ( 14 ) in upper portion of housing ( 3 ) which is movable vertically and radially. A cam surface ( 32 ) is provided vertically on upper right portion of positioning rod ( 22 ), and pushing portion ( 33 ) is provided on upper left portion thereof. When a driving arrangement (D) drives positioning rod ( 22 ) downward for locking, cam portion ( 28 ) pushes the cam surface ( 32 ) leftward, and pushing portion ( 33 ) passes through opening ( 20 ) to press inner periphery of the circular hole ( 9 ) of work ( 8 ).

POSITIONING DEVICE

Temperatures of a base, a support member, and a support member are measured, and amounts of linear expansion of the base, the support member, and the support member due to temperature differences from a reference temperature are computed. An amount of linear expansion of a ball screw with respect to the support member is measured. An amount of linear expansion of a lead of the ball screw is computed based on the sum of the aforementioned amounts of linear expansion, and an amount of rotation of the ball screw is adjusted from an amount of rotation of the ball screw at the reference temperature, to an amount of rotation of the ball screw, which corresponds to the amount of linear expansion of the lead at a predetermined temperature. 1a base;a movable body that is supported so as to be allowed to reciprocate in a predetermined axial direction with respect to the base;a ball screw that is engaged with the movable body, and that reciprocates the movable body;a drive motor that is engaged with a first end of the ball screw, and that transmits rotative power to rotate the ball screw;first support means that is fixed to a first fixed position of the base, and that supports a portion of the ball screw, the portion being near the first end of the ball screw, at a first reference position that is located at a predetermined distance from the first fixed position in the axial direction such that the portion of the ball screw is rotatable and immovable in the axial direction;second support means that is fixed to a second fixed position of the base, and that supports a second end of the ball screw such that the second end is rotatable and movable in the axial direction;distance detection means that is located at a given distance from an end face of the second end in an axial direction of the ball screw, that is fixed to the second support means at a second reference position that is located at a predetermined distance from the second fixed position in the axial direction, and ...

Methods for Forming 3DIC Package

A method includes dispensing an underfill between a first package component and a second package component, wherein the first package component is placed on a lower jig, and the second package component is over and bonded to the first package component. A through-opening is in the lower jig and under the first package component. The underfill is cured, wherein during the step of curing the underfill, a force is applied to flatten the first package component. The force is applied by performing an action selected from the group consisting of vacuuming and air blowing through the through-opening. 1. An apparatus comprising:an upper jig, wherein the upper jig forms a grid comprising a first plurality of through-openings, with the first plurality of through-openings forming grid openings of the grid; and 'a second plurality of through-openings, wherein with the lower jig aligned to the upper jig, the second plurality of through-openings is configured to be exposed through the first plurality of through-openings.', 'a lower jig comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second plurality of through-openings is grouped as a plurality of groups have patterns same as each other claim 1 , and wherein inner-group spacings between through-openings in a same one of the plurality of groups are smaller than inter-group spacings between different ones of the plurality of groups.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second plurality of through-openings is distributed substantially uniformly.4. The apparatus of further comprising an air pressure boat comprising:an inner space, with the lower jig being a top part of the air pressure boat, wherein the air pressure boat is configured to maintain the inner space a pressure different from a pressure outside of the air pressure boat with the second plurality of through-openings being sealed; andan outlet connecting the inner space of the air pressure boat to an external environment that I external to the air pressure boat.5. ...

Apparatus for Manipulating Substrates

The invention refines the standard cutting tool concept used in substrate manipulation systems, such as CNC applications. Aspects of the invention provide a novel substrate manipulation attachment that provides superior functionality and lower operating costs by utilizing standard utility knife blades and other off-the-shelf components. 1. An apparatus for manipulating a substrate comprising:an attachment end;a bearing holder, wherein the bearing holder comprises a plurality of bearings;a mount holder, comprising a mounting surface; andwherein a substrate manipulation attachment may be mounted to the mounting surface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an alignment mechanism.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the substrate manipulation attachment is attached to the alignment mechanism.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the alignment mechanism is adjustable.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mounting surface is adjustable.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the substrate manipulation attachment is secured with at least one of a clamp and a fastener.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the substrate manipulation attachment is incorporated into the mount holder.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the substrate manipulation attachment is a utility knife blade.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the substrate manipulation attachment is a creasing attachment.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the substrate manipulation attachment is a rotary cutter.11. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the substrate manipulation attachment is a glass cutting tool.12. An apparatus for manipulating a substrate in a substrate manipulation system claim 1 , comprising:an attachment end, wherein the attachment end attaches the apparatus to a substrate manipulation system;a bearing holder, wherein the bearing holder comprises a plurality of bearings;a mount holder, comprising a mounting surface; andwherein a substrate manipulation attachment may be mounted ...

Method for conducting maintenance on a chromatography column

The present invention relates to methods for conducting maintenance on chromatography columns used in industrial-scale chromatography. In particular, the invention is concerned with safer methods for performing maintenance on such columns, such as cleaning and replacing bed supports, distributors, nozzles, O-rings and other column components, by the use of a handling device to support, lift, carry and manipulate such column components.

STAMPING-FACE PLATE HOLDER

A stamping-face plate holder is provided. The stamping-face plate holder comprises a plate holding member formed with a positioning recess for receiving and positioning a stamping-face plate and a film for covering the stamping-face plate held in the plate holding member. The stamping-face plate is made of a porous material impregnated with ink. The plate holding member consists of a top paper board and a bottom paper board, both boards being integrated by adhering and the positioning recess is formed in the top paper board. The film covers the whole surface of the top paper board and adheres to the top paper board excepting the stamping-face plate held therein. 1. A stamping-face plate holder comprising:a plate holding member which detachably holds a stamping-face plate, the stamping-face plate including a porous material impregnated with ink; anda film which covers at least a portion of the stamping-face plate held in the plate holding member.2. The stamping-face plate holder according to claim 1 , whereinthe plate holding member is formed with a positioning recess for receiving and positioning the stamping-face plate.3. The stamping-face plate holder according to claim 1 , whereinthe plate holding member is made of a coated board.4. The stamping-face plate holder according to claim 1 , whereinthe film adheres to a surface of the plate holding member surrounding the stamping-face plate held in said plate holding member and a portion of the film covering the stamping-face plate held in the plate holding member does not adhere to said the stamping-face plate.5. The stamping-face plate holder according to claim 1 , whereina surface of the plate holding member surrounding the stamping-face plate held therein is divided into a first area and a second area; andthe film covers and adheres to the first area and covers and does not adhere to the second area and the stamping-face plate held in the plate holding member.6. The stamping-face plate holder according to claim 1 , ...

DEVICE FOR TRIMMING POSITIONING END SURFACE OF WHEEL BLANK

The present application discloses a device for trimming the positioning end surface of a wheel blank comprises a wheel positioning clamping system, an axial positioning surface trimming system and a radial positioning surface trimming system. The wheel positioning clamping system completes the loading, clamping and low-speed rotation of the wheel; the axial positioning surface trimming system firstly completes the detection of the wheel axial hop, and then completes the trimming of the axially positioning surface; the radial positioning surface trimming system firstly completes the detection of the wheel radial hop, and then completes the trimming of the radial positioning surface. The axially positioning surface trimming system and the radial positioning surface trimming system are independent of each other and complementary to each other, and the two systems accomplish the trimming of the positioning end surface of the wheel blank jointly. 1. A device for trimming the positioning end surface of a wheel blank , comprising a frame , a support plate , a clamping guiding rail , drive motors , a left sliding plate , a gear rack , a right sliding plate , a clamping cylinder , a shaft , rollers , a left cylinder , a left guiding rail , a left lifting platform , a right cylinder , a right guiding rail , a right lifting platform , a left servo motor , a coupler , a bearing seat , a left overturning platform , a left guiding pillar , a first cylinder , a first platform , a first servo motor , a first milling cutter , a first position regulating cylinder , slideways , sliding rails , a left sliding block , a second cylinder , an axial intelligent dial indicator , a right servo motor , a right overturning platform , a second position regulating cylinder , a right sliding block , a third cylinder , a right guiding pillar , a second platform , a first angle regulating cylinder , a first overturning plate , a second servo motor , a second milling cutter , a fourth cylinder , a ...

POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM, POSITION DETECTION DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM

A position control system acquires image data obtained by imaging a workpiece, detects a position of the workpiece on the basis of the image data by first detection processing, outputs a control command for controlling the position of the workpiece in a case in which the position of the workpiece has been detected, detects the position of the workpiece on the basis of the image data in accordance with second detection processing that is more robust than first detection processing in a case in which the position of the workpiece has not been detected, and outputs a control command for controlling the position of the workpiece on the basis of a result of the detection in the second detection processing. 1. A position control system that controls a position of an object that is moved by a moving mechanism , the position control system comprising:a control portion that controls the moving mechanism;an acquisition portion that acquires image data that is obtained by imaging the object;a first detection portion that detects a position of the object on the basis of the image data in accordance with a first detection processing;a first output portion that outputs a first control command for controlling the position of the object to the control portion in a case in which the first detection portion has detected the position of the object;a second detection portion that detects the position of the object on the basis of the image data in accordance with a second detection processing that is more robust than the first detection processing in a case in which the first detection portion has not detected the position of the object; anda second output portion that outputs a second control command for controlling the position of the object to the control portion on the basis of a detection result performed by the second detection portion.2. A position detection device that detects a position of an object that is moved by a moving mechanism , the position detection device comprising ...

CLAMPING FIXTURE

A clamping fixture includes a tray, a handle received into the tray, a first clamping element, a second clamping element, a transmission mechanism, and a connection handle. The first clamping element is slidably received into the first sliding groove and is connected to the handle. The tray defines a receiving chamber for placing a workpiece. The receiving chamber includes a first side end and a second side end substantially perpendicular to the first side end. The first side end defines a first sliding groove, and the second side end defines a second sliding groove. One end of the connection handle is fixedly connected to the first clamping element, and another end of the connection handle is connected to the second clamping element through the transmission mechanism. 1. A tray defining a receiving chamber configured to receive a workpiece , the receiving chamber comprising a first side end and a second side end substantially perpendicular to the first side end , the first side end defining a first sliding groove , and the second side end defining a second sliding groove;a handle receivable by the tray;a first clamping element slidably receivable by the first sliding groove and connected to the handle;a second clamping element slidably receivable by the second sliding groove;a transmission mechanism; anda connection handle, wherein one end of the connection handle is fixedly connected to the first clamping element, and another end of the connection handle is intermediately connected to the second clamping element via the transmission mechanism.2. The clamping fixture as described in claim 1 , wherein the tray further defines a receiving groove for accommodating the handle.3. The clamping fixture as described in claim 1 , wherein the first side end further defines a gap for providing a space for a user to take the workpiece out of the receiving chamber.4. The clamping fixture as described in claim 2 , wherein the handle comprises a guide rod on a bottom thereof ...

CLAMPING MECHANISM

A mechanism for clamping workpieces includes a base body, a first clamping unit, a second clamping unit, and an inserting member. The base body includes at least two elastic members. Both the first clamping unit and the second clamping unit include a splint assembly movably sleeved on the base body and a moving member. The inserting member is coupled to the base body. When the inserting member is withdrawn from or inserted into a space between the two moving members, the two splint assemblies can be moved away from each other to release a workpiece, or brought together to clamp a workpiece. 1. A clamping mechanism comprising: a seat;', 'at least two guide rods installed at opposite sides of the seat;', 'at least two elastic members each sleeved on one of the at least two guide rods respectively;, 'a base body comprising a first splint assembly sleeved on one of the at least two guide rods and adjacent to the corresponding one of the at least two elastic members;', 'a first moving member coupled to the first splint assembly;, 'a first clamping unit comprising a second splint assembly sleeved on another one of the at least two guide rods, wherein the second splint assembly is parallel to the first splint assembly and adjacent to another one of the at least two elastic members;', 'a second moving member coupled to the second splint assembly and spaced from the first moving member; and, 'a second clamping unit comprisingan inserting member coupled to the base body and located at a side of the first and second moving member away from the seat, wherein the inserting member is inserted into a space between the first moving member and the second moving member upon pressure, and thereby driving the first splint assembly and the second splint assembly to move away from each other to press the corresponding elastic member, so that the first splint assembly and the second splint assembly release the workpiece;wherein the inserting member is configured to break away from the ...

Method for correcting an axial position of a workpiece support

A method of correcting an axial position of a workpiece support (1) used for removing material from a dental workpiece (2) which is held by the workpiece support (1) and is rotated together with the workpiece support (1) about a drive rotation axis (3) when material is being removed. The workpiece support (1) has at least two workpiece support parts (4, 5, 6) which can be separated from each other and connected to each other. One of the workpiece support parts (4, 5) has at least one compensation region (7) with a material projection (8) for introducing a compensation surface (9) by removing material, and the other workpiece support part (6) has a seating surface (10) for connecting to the compensation surface (9) in a form fitting manner.

CONVEYANCE APPARATUS

A conveyance apparatus includes two clamp mechanisms. Each of the clamp mechanisms is configured to freely change its state among a fully clamping state, a semi-clamping state, and a non-clamping state. When an object is delivered from a first clamp mechanism that is holding the object to a second clamp mechanism, the second clamp mechanism is brought into the semi-clamping state to temporarily hold the object. Then, the first clamp mechanism is brought into the non-clamping state and the second clamp mechanism is brought into the fully clamping state. 1. A conveyance apparatus configured to convey an object in a reference direction by transferring the object between two clamp mechanisms configured to move relative to each other along the reference direction , whereineach of the clamp mechanisms is configured to freely change its state among a fully clamping state in which the object is held by a tightening force equal to or greater than a set tightening force, a semi-clamping state in which the object is held by a tightening force smaller than the set tightening force, and a non-clamping state in which the object is not held, andwhen the object is delivered from a first clamp mechanism that is one of the clamp mechanisms to a second clamp mechanism that is the other one of the clamp mechanisms, the second clamp mechanism is brought into the semi-clamping state to temporarily hold the object from a condition that the first clamp mechanism is holding the object in the fully clamping state and the second clamp mechanism is in the non-clamping state, and then the first clamp mechanism is brought into the non-clamping state and the second clamp mechanism is brought into the fully clamping state.2. The conveyance apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second clamp mechanism includes a first sensor configured to detect the semi-clamping state.3. The conveyance apparatus according to claim 1 , whereineach of the first clamp mechanism and the second clamp mechanism ...

POSITION ADJUSTMENT DEVICE AND ULTRAPRECISION MACHINE TOOL

A position adjustment device for adjusting the height of an object to be supported includes: a fixed portion; a movable portion provided to be movable in the height direction relative to the fixed portion and supporting the object to be supported; an expanding and contracting portion coupled to the fixed portion and the movable portion and configured to expand and contract in the height direction; an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the position of the movable portion in the height direction relative to the fixed portion; and a metal member fixed to the fixed portion and the movable portion. 1. A position adjustment device for adjusting a height of an object to be supported , comprising:a fixed portion;a movable portion provided to be movable in a height direction relative to the fixed portion and configured to support the object to be supported;an expanding and contracting portion coupled to the fixed portion and the movable portion and configured to expand and contract in the height direction;an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a position of the movable portion in the height direction relative to the fixed portion; anda metal member fixed to the fixed portion and the movable portion.2. The position adjustment device according to claim 1 , wherein the metal member includes a damping alloy as a material thereof.3. The position adjustment device according to claim 1 , whereinthe metal member has formed therein a first through hole and a second through hole,at least one of the first through hole and the second through hole is an elongated hole penetrating through the metal member in a direction orthogonal to the height direction and extending along the height direction,the fixed portion has formed therein a first insertion hole that communicates with the first through hole,the movable portion has formed therein a second insertion hole that communicates with the second through hole when the first through hole and the first insertion hole communicate ...

CHUCKS FOR SUPPORTING SOLAR CELL IN HOT SPOT TESTING

In an embodiment, a chuck to support a solar cell in hot spot testing is provided. This embodiment of the chuck comprises a base portion and a support portion disposed above the base portion. The support portion is configured to support the solar cell above the base portion and to define a cavity between a bottom surface of the solar cell and the base portion that thermally separates a portion of the bottom surface of the solar cell from the base portion. 1. A chuck to support a substrate for electrical or thermal testing , the chuck comprising:a base portion;a support portion disposed above, and coupled to, the base portion, the support portion to support a substrate above the base portion and to define a cavity between a bottom surface of the substrate and the base portion that thermally separates a portion of the bottom surface of the substrate from the base portion; anda bore through the base portion and the support portion, the bore to allow a testing probe to make contact with the bottom surface of the substrate through the bore.2. The chuck of claim 1 , wherein the chuck is heated during the electrical or thermal testing claim 1 , and wherein the cavity reduces an amount of heat transferred from the base portion of the chuck to the substrate.3. The chuck of claim 2 , wherein the amount of heat transferred is reduced to between about 0.020 W/(m*K) and 0.030 W/(m*K).4. The chuck of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the support portion comprises straight channels claim 1 , and wherein a number of the straight channels is to contact a corner of the substrate and to reduce surface contact of the support portion with the corner.5. The chuck of claim 1 , wherein the chuck comprises a vacuum tunnel having openings at two ends claim 1 , one of the openings being located within substantially a same region of the bore and another of the openings being located at a side of the chuck.6. The chuck of claim 1 , wherein the chuck is comprised of a plastic polymer.7. The chuck ...

PIN PLATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ARTICLE

An apparatus for aligning materials in order to construct an article is provided. The apparatus may include an array of moveable pins and a solid plate having an array of holes, where the array of holes is aligned with the array of pins. Each pin may be extended and/or retracted by a programmable actuator array. When a pin is extended, at least a portion of the pin may extend through the hole with which it is aligned, such that at least a portion of the pin extends beyond the solid plate. A fraction of the total number of pins in the array of pins may be extended by the programmable actuator array. The particular pins that are to be extended may be based on a pattern for an article. A material that is to be used in constructing the article may be aligned using the extended pins. 1. An apparatus for aligning one or more materials in order to construct an article , the apparatus comprising:a solid plate having a face, a back, and an array of holes, each hole in the array of holes extending from the back of the solid plate to the face of the solid plate;an array of pins aligned with the array of holes, wherein each pin of the array of pins, when in an extended position, extends at least partially beyond the face of the solid plate, and when in a retracted position, retracts behind the face of the solid plate;a programmable actuator system that individually actuates the each pin of the array of pins, wherein individually actuating the each pin comprises at least one of extending and retracting the each pin; anda computing system interfaced with the programmable actuator system, the computing system operable to cause the programmable actuator system to independently actuate the each pin of the array of pins.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the each pin of the array of pins is aligned with one hole of the array of holes.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each extended pin of the array of pins extends through a hole of the array of holes.4. The apparatus of claim 1 ...

MINIMAL CONTACT EDGE RING FOR RAPID THERMAL PROCESSING

Embodiments of edge rings for substrate supports of semiconductor substrate process chambers are provided herein. In some embodiments, an edge ring for a semiconductor process chamber may include an annular body having a central opening, an inner edge, an outer edge, an upper surface, and a lower surface, an inner lip disposed proximate the inner edge and extending downward from the upper surface, and a plurality of protrusions extending upward from the inner lip and disposed along the inner edge of the annular body, wherein the plurality of protrusions are arranged to support a substrate above the inner lip and over the central opening, wherein the inner lip is configured to substantially prevent light radiation from travelling between a first volume disposed above the edge ring and a second volume disposed below the edge ring when a substrate is disposed on the plurality of protrusions. 1. An edge ring for a substrate process chamber , comprising:an annular body having a central opening, an inner edge, an outer edge, an upper surface, and a lower surface;an inner lip disposed proximate the inner edge and extending downward from the upper surface; anda plurality of protrusions extending upward from the inner lip and disposed along the inner edge of the annular body, wherein the plurality of protrusions are arranged to support a substrate above the inner lip and over the central opening; andwherein the inner lip is configured to substantially prevent light radiation from travelling between a first volume disposed above the edge ring and a second volume disposed below the edge ring when a substrate is disposed on the plurality of protrusions.2. The edge ring of claim 1 , wherein a width of the inner lip is selected to substantially prevent light radiation from travelling between a first volume disposed above the edge ring and a second volume disposed below the edge ring.3. The edge ring of claim 2 , wherein a width of the inner lip is between 15 mm and about 40 mm ...

Positioning of a spindle with micrometric forwarding control and tilting of its rotation axis

A positioning of a spindle with micrometric forwarding control and tilting of its rotation axis includes a spindle shaft rotatingly supported inside rotatable supports, wherein the rotatable supports include two spherical elements having housings which are eccentric with respect to the rotation axis that join the centers of the spheres, and wherein the two spherical elements are positioned in a cylindrical housing having at least two parts, and wherein two rotation elements are connected to the two spherical elements and cause their independent rotation. 1. A positioning device of a spindle with micrometric forwarding control and tilting of a rotation axis of the spindle , the device comprising{'b': '11', 'a spindle shaft () rotatingly supported inside at least two rotatable supports,'}{'b': 13', '14', '12', '99', '13', '14', '13', '14', '17', '17', '19', '20, 'wherein said at least two rotatable supports comprise two spherical elements (,) provided with respective housings () eccentric with respect to an axis () of said spherical elements (,) and passing through a center of said spherical elements, said two spherical elements (,) being positioned in a housing having at least two parts (,′; or ,),'}{'b': 23', '24', '13', '14, 'further comprising two rotation elements (,) connected to the two spherical elements (,) for causing an independent rotation.'}213141211. The positioning device of a spindle according to claim 1 , wherein said spherical elements ( claim 1 ,) comprise spheres each having a seat () for the spindle shaft () claim 1 , said seat being a pass-through hole eccentric with respect to said spherical elements.31717192018. The positioning device of a spindle according to wherein said housing having at least two parts ( claim 1 ,′; or claim 1 ,) is positioned in a wheelhead claim 1 , a cartridge claim 1 , or a shaped sleeve () which is adapted to be installed on a wheelhead.4111314. The positioning device of a spindle according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

MACHINING SYSTEM

A machining system comprises a machine tool, a machine tool controller that controls the machine tool, an auxiliary device that assists the machine tool, and an auxiliary device controller that controls the auxiliary device. The machine tool and the auxiliary device work cooperatively for machining. The machining system comprises a signal management unit that receives a first signal and a second signal. The first signal indicates information about the machine tool as a criterion used for determining whether the machine tool and the auxiliary device are operable or inoperable. The second signal indicates information about the auxiliary device as a criterion used for determining whether the machine tool and the auxiliary device are operable or inoperable. The signal management unit outputs a third signal indicating an operable state or an inoperable state of the machine tool and the auxiliary device to the machine tool controller and the auxiliary device controller based on the first signal and the second signal. 1. A machining system comprising a machine tool , a machine tool controller that controls the machine tool , an auxiliary device that assists the machine tool , and an auxiliary device controller that controls the auxiliary device , the machine tool and the auxiliary device working cooperatively for machining , the machining system comprisinga signal management unit that receives a first signal and a second signal, the first signal indicating information about the machine tool as a criterion used for determining whether the machine tool and the auxiliary device are operable or inoperable, the second signal indicating information about the auxiliary device as a criterion used for determining whether the machine tool and the auxiliary device are operable or inoperable, whereinthe signal management unit outputs a third signal indicating an operable state or an inoperable state of the machine tool and the auxiliary device to the machine tool controller and the ...

Machine Tool Having a Movable Tool Carrier, Tool Carrier and Tool Holder Therefor

A machine tool comprises a tool carrier, e.g. in the form of a turret disc ( 7 ) that is provided with receptacles ( 8 ) for tool holders ( 9 ), wherein each tool holder and tool carrier comprise support surfaces associated to each other and devices for fixing the tool holder at the tool carrier. At least one clamping element is provided at the tool carrier ( 7 ) that is adjustably supported between a clamping position and a release position in a direction transverse to a tie rod of a tool holder arranged on a slider ( 22 ) receptacle of the tool carrier. The clamping element is provided with a first clamping surface ( 24 ) that can be brought into engagement with a second clamping surface ( 35 ) at the tie rod of the tool holder in a self-locking and releasable manner.

Machining head for the mechanical, in particular cutting, machining of a workpiece

A machining head for the mechanical, in particular cutting, machining, in particular for the actuation, of a workpiece, having: —a housing, —a housing-side coupling region for coupling a machining tool to be coupled to the machining head, wherein the housing-side coupling region comprises at least one coupling interface for directly coupling a machining tool to be coupled to the machining head.

HUB CHUCK, HUB FIXTURE AND X-RAY DETECTING APPARATUS

A hub chuck, includes a clamping center shaft, a top cover plate, a middle step gear and a tapered bottom plate. In a three-layer structure of the cover plate, the step gear and the tapered bottom plate of the chuck, the maximum outer ring diameter of the cover plate is smaller than that of the step gear, the minimum outer ring diameter of the step gear is smaller than that of the tapered bottom plate, the lower part of the step gear and the upper surface of the tapered bottom plate form a ring groove, a lower rim of a hub can be caught in the ring groove, and tapered teeth at the upper part of the step gear can be pressed to an inner wheel lip. 1. A hub chuck , comprising a clamping center shaft , a top cover plate , a middle step gear and a tapered bottom plate , wherein a first central hole is formed in the center of the cover plate , and first positioning holes are formed in the circumference of the cover plate; a second central hole is formed in the center of the step gear , and second positioning holes are formed in the circumference of the step gear; a third central hole is formed in the center of the tapered bottom plate , and third positioning holes are formed in the circumference of the tapered bottom plate; the first central hole , the second central hole , and the third central hole correspond to each other; the first positioning holes , the second positioning holes , and the third positioning holes correspond to each other;the cover plate, the step gear and the tapered bottom plate are fixedly mounted on the clamping center shaft layer by layer, the clamping center shaft is fixedly connected to the cover plate, the step gear and the tapered bottom plate through the first central hole, the second central hole and the third central hole, respectively, and the clamping center shaft is able to drive the cover plate, the step gear and the tapered bottom plate to rotate;the step gear has a large diameter at the upper part and a small diameter at the lower ...

Wafer Susceptor with Improved Thermal Characteristics

An IC fabrication system for facilitating improved thermal uniformity includes a chamber within which an IC process is performed on a substrate, a heating mechanism configured to heat the substrate, and a substrate-retaining device configured to retain the substrate in the chamber. The substrate-retaining device includes a contact surface configured to contact an edge of the retained substrate without the substrate-retaining device contacting a circumferential surface of the retained substrate. The substrate-retaining device includes a plurality of contact regions and a plurality of noncontact regions disposed at a perimeter, where the plurality of noncontact regions is interspersed with the plurality of contact regions. Each of the plurality of noncontact regions includes the contact surface. Alternatively, the substrate-retaining device includes a base portion having a circular surface and a cylindrical surface extending from the circular surface, where a ring portion having the contact surface is disposed within the base portion. 1. An integrated circuit (IC) fabrication system comprising: a base portion having a bottom surface and a sidewall surface extending from the bottom surface and surrounding the bottom surface; and', 'a ring portion interfacing with the bottom surface and the sidewall surface of the base portion, wherein the ring portion includes a contact surface configured to contact an edge of the retained substrate without the substrate-retaining device contacting an outermost perimeter surface of the retained substrate., 'a substrate-retaining device configured to retain a substrate during an IC process, wherein the substrate-retaining device includes2. The IC fabrication system of claim 1 , wherein a first air gap is positioned between a first interface of the ring portion and the bottom surface of the base portion and a second interface of the ring portion and the sidewall surface of the base portion.3. The IC fabrication system of claim 2 , ...

ROBOTIC TOOL CHANGER ALIGNMENT MODULES

Alignment modules attached to a robotic tool changer assist spatial orientation and alignment of a robot arm relative to a robotic tool for location training. A three-axis spatial orientation sensor is first attached to an alignment module affixed to a tool unit. The sensor is “zeroed,” or calibrated to the spatial orientation of the tool unit. The sensor is transferred to a corresponding surface of an alignment module affixed to a master unit. The orientation of the robot arm is adjusted to eliminate sensor error signals indicating deviations from the zeroed orientation of the tool unit. An optical signal, such as a cross line laser beam, is then projected between the alignment modules. The x- and y-axis position of the robot arm is adjusted to align the optical signal with alignment markings. When the master and tool units are aligned, the robot arm is advanced in the z-axis direction until the master unit abuts the tool unit. 1. A method of aligning a robot arm with a robotic tool , wherein a master unit of a tool changer is affixed to the robot arm and a tool unit of the tool changer is affixed to the robotic tool , comprising:sensing the spatial orientation of the tool unit along three orthogonal axes;adjusting an orientation of the robot arm to align the master unit to the sensed spatial orientation of the tool unit with respect to the three axes;projecting one or more optical indicators from one of the master and tool units to the other; andadjusting a position of the robot arm in two orthogonal directions transverse to a coupling axis centered on the tool unit, in response to the optical indicators, so as to center the master unit on the coupling axis; andmoving the robot arm along the coupling axis until the master unit contacts the tool unit.2. The method of wherein sensing the spatial orientation of the tool unit along three orthogonal axes and adjusting a position of the robot arm to align the master unit to the sensed spatial orientation of the tool ...

Positioning System

A positioning system includes a slide support, on which is mounted a positioning slide, which can be driven to perform a positioning movement in a positioning plane with the aid of drive gears of the slide support, wherein the positioning plane is defined by a Cartesian x-y coordinate system. The drive gears are represented by at least one x-drive gear, which can cause a positioning movement in the x-axis direction, and at least one y-drive gear, which can cause a positioning movement in the y-axis direction. The drive gears are in engagement with a driven toothing structure of the positioning slide, which includes a plurality of driven teeth distributed in a punctiform arrangement in a regular two-dimensional tooth matrix. Although the drive gears are short, the positioning system facilitates a traverse of the positioning slide within a large positioning area. 1. A positioning system comprising at least one positioning slide which is variably traversable and positionable relative to a slide support of the positioning system while performing a positioning movement in a positioning plane defined by a Cartesian x-y coordinate system , wherein the slide support comprises at least one y-drive gear which can be driven by drive means of the positioning system to perform a drive rotary movement about an axis of rotation parallel to the x-axis of the coordinate system and at least one x-drive gear which can be driven by drive means to perform a drive rotary movement about an axis of rotation parallel to the y-axis of the coordinate system , wherein each y-drive gear and each x-drive gear has a drive toothing at its outer circumference and wherein the positioning slide has a driven toothing structure with which it is simultaneously in tooth engagement with the drive toothing of at least one x-drive gear and at least one y-drive gear during the positioning movement and can be driven to perform a positioning movement in the x-axis direction of the x-y coordinate system by ...

FACILITY FOR REPAIRING FLAWS IN PIECES OF WOOD

A facility for repairing flaws in pieces of wood () has a device () for recognizing and surveying the flaws, has a conveyor device (), which receives the pieces of wood () to be repaired in a manner correct for processing, and has tools, which are displaceable in multiple axes in relation to the pieces of wood () on the conveyor device (), for repairing the flaws. To ensure advantageous design conditions, the conveyor device () forms a collar, which revolves about at least one vertical axis, made of receptacle segments () which hold the pieces of wood () in a vertical processing location, and the receptacle segments () are provided with the tools, which are displaceable in multiple axes, for repairing the flaws. 131313311232. A facility for repairing flaws in pieces of wood () having a device () for recognizing and surveying the flaws , having a conveyor device () , which receives the pieces of wood () to be repaired in a manner correct for processing , and having tools , which are displaceable in multiple axes in relation to the pieces of wood () on the conveyor device () , for repairing the flaws , wherein the conveyor device () forms a collar which revolves about at least one vertical axis of receptacle segments () holding the pieces of wood () to be repaired in a vertical processing location , and the receptacle segments () are provided with the tools , which are displaceable in multiple axes , for repairing the flaws.211322. The facility according to claim 1 , wherein the conveyor device () is drivable step-by-step in accordance with the segment division claim 1 , and the device () for recognizing and surveying the flaws is opposite to the receptacle segments () in at least one of the rotational positions claim 1 , which are defined by the step-by-step drive and are assumed successively by the receptacle segments ().312. The facility according to claim 1 , wherein the conveyor device () forms a rotor having the receptacle segments ().421098651086. The facility ...

PART HOLDING ASSEMBLY, AN ASSEMBLY SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF POSITIONING A FIRST PART

A part holding assembly, an assembly system and a method of positioning a first part are disclosed. The part holding assembly is coupleable to a support structure. The part holding assembly includes a base adapted to be coupled to the support structure. The part holding assembly also includes a first pin extending outwardly away from the base to a distal end that is spaced from the base. The base is movable to position the first pin relative to a first part and to insert the distal end of the first pin through a first hole of the first part to locate the first part. The part holding assembly further includes a first magnet adjacent to the first pin. The first magnet is selectively magnetized to selectively secure the position of the first part relative to the base. 1. A part holding assembly coupleable to a support structure , the assembly comprising:a base adapted to be coupled to the support structure;a first pin extending outwardly away from the base to a distal end that is spaced from the base, with the base movable to position the first pin relative to a first part and to insert the distal end of the first pin through a first hole of the first part to locate the first part; anda first magnet adjacent to the first pin and selectively magnetized to selectively secure the position of the first part relative to the base.2. The assembly as set forth in further including a first biasing member that applies a force to the first magnet when the first part is being located.3. The assembly as set forth in further including a first locking member movable between a first position in which the first locking member restricts the first magnet from biasing back and forth relative to the first pin and a second position that allows the first magnet to bias back and forth relative to the first pin when the first part is being located claim 2 , and wherein the first biasing member is disposed between the base and the first magnet claim 2 , with the first pin disposed through the ...

EXPANDING LOCATING PIN WITH CONTROLLED HOLDING FORCE

An expanding locating pin assembly configured to locate and hold a part includes a housing, a locating pin, an actuating mechanism, and a controller. The housing is configured with a plurality of radial jaw guides and a part rest face. The locating pin has a plurality of jaws connected to and radially movable in the radial jaw guides and extending past the part rest face. The actuating mechanism synchronously moves the jaws to a radial position and applies a holding force to the part. The controller controls the radial position and the holding force of the jaws. The part rest face of the housing and the jaws of the locating pin are configured to receive the part in a located position. The jaws of the locating pin are configured to hold the part in the located position via the holding force and a friction force resulting from the holding force. 1. An expanding locating pin assembly configured to locate a part with locating holes of various sizes , comprising:a housing configured with a plurality of radial jaw guides and a part rest face;a locating pin having a plurality of jaws, each connected to and radially movable in one of the radial jaw guides and extending past the part rest face;an actuating mechanism connected to the housing and the jaws and configured to synchronously move the jaws to a radial position; anda controller connected to the actuating mechanism and configured to control the radial position of the jaws;wherein the part rest face and the jaws of the locating pin are configured to receive the part in a located position.2. The expanding locating pin assembly of claim 1 , wherein the jaws of the locating pin are radially moveable to locate the part with locating holes ranging from 6 mm to 20 mm in diameter.3. The expanding locating pin assembly of claim 1 , wherein the jaws of the locating pin are radially moveable to locate the part with locating holes ranging from 20 mm to 40 mm in diameter.4. The expanding locating pin assembly of claim 1 , wherein ...

EXPANDING LOCATING AND CLAMPING PIN

An expanding locating and clamping pin assembly configured to locate and clamp a part includes a housing, a locating pin, an actuating mechanism, and a controller. The housing is configured with a plurality of radial jaw guides and a part rest face. The locating pin has a plurality of jaws radially movable in the radial jaw guides, extending past the part rest face, and configured with a part clamping feature. The actuating mechanism is connected to the housing and the jaws and is configured to synchronously move the jaws to a radial position and to apply the clamping force. The controller controls the radial position of the jaws and the clamping force. The part rest face and the jaws of the locating pin are configured to receive the part in a located position and to clamp the part in the located position via the clamping force. 1. An expanding locating and clamping pin assembly configured to locate a part with locating holes of various sizes and to clamp the part with a controlled clamping force , comprising:a housing configured with a plurality of radial jaw guides and a part rest face;a locating pin having a plurality of jaws, each connected to and radially movable in one of the radial jaw guides, extending past the part rest face, and configured with a part clamping feature;an actuating mechanism connected to the housing and the jaws and configured to synchronously move the jaws to a radial position and to apply the clamping force; anda controller connected to the actuating mechanism and configured to control the radial position of the jaws and the clamping force;wherein the part rest face and the jaws of the locating pin are configured to receive the part in a located position; andwherein the part rest face and the part clamping features of the jaws of the locating pin are configured to clamp the part in the located position via the clamping force.2. The expanding locating and clamping pin assembly of claim 1 , wherein the jaws of the locating pin are radially ...

Holder for machining units

The present application concerns a holder system for mounting and aligning a machining unit ( 30 ) to a machine ( 20 ), preferably to a rotary transfer machine. The holder system comprises a holder ( 1 ) with a first part ( 2 ) being mountable on a machine ( 20 ) or being part of a machine ( 20 ) as well as a second part ( 3 ) which is releasably coupled to said first part ( 2 ) in a defined first position. Said second part ( 3 ) is coupled to a third part ( 4 ), said third part including third coupling means ( 7 ) for coupling said third part ( 4 ) with a machining unit ( 30 ). Positioning means ( 5, 6 ) are located between said second part ( 3 ) and said third part ( 4 ) to allow moving said third part ( 4 ) relative to said second part ( 3 ) in at least one spatial direction. Further, the holder system comprises at least one alignment station, said alignment station comprising first coupling means for releasably coupling the second part ( 3 ) of the holder ( 1 ) to said alignment station in said first defined position and at least one measuring device arranged on said alignment station, said measuring device configured to measure the position of said third part ( 4 ) or of a machining unit ( 30 ) coupled to said third part ( 4 ) relative to the second part ( 3 ).

Adjustable material conveyor

A portable adjustable conveyor for use with a power tool for cutting a work piece. The portable adjustable conveyor has a one piece frame formed from a base plate integrally connected to first and second guide plates. Each guide plate has first, second and third groups of vertically aligned alignment holes oriented on a diagonal configuration to each other and spaced centrally in each guide plate. A removable roller engages between pairs of vertically aligned alignment holes in a first, second or third group of offset holes. The portable conveyer enables the power tool to process a work piece and reposition the work piece in less than 90 seconds repeatedly using different pairs of longitudinally aligned alignment holes with the removable roller as well as reduce static in the work place and increase lumens to the workpieces, all simultaneously.

COLLAPSIBLE WORKSTATION

A collapsible workstation includes stationary top, pivotable leg and collapsible top subassemblies. A collapsible work surface is attached to the stationary top subassembly by a hinge allowing the collapsible work surface to pivot vertically downwardly, but only slightly upwardly from the horizontal. The moveable leg subassembly, comprising two movable front legs each with support cups for receiving an anterior support crossbar of the collapsible work surface, is attached to the two stationary back legs by moveable leg hinges, which allow the two moveable front legs to fold inwardly. Once the legs clear the stationary work surface, the collapsible work surface may fold downward, resulting in the workstation being in a closed position. A stop bracket may be provided attached to the stationary base to inhibit the movable legs from pivoting beyond the position where the crossbar remains engaged in the support cups. 2. The workstation according to claim 1 , wherein the support cup bottom surface anterior includes a receptacle claim 1 , and the support crossbar further comprises a crossbar engagement pin attached to the bottom surface of the anterior support crossbar claim 1 , the pin being shaped dimensioned and oriented so as to be received by the receptacle disposed in the bottom surface of the support cup.3. The workstation of claim 1 , wherein the at least one movable front leg further comprises a movable front leg support bar oriented vertically attached to the back of the at least one movable front leg and connected to the stationary back legs by at least one movable leg hinge.4. The workstation of claim 2 , wherein the support cup further comprises a support cup dimple for receiving the crossbar engagement pin.5. The workstation of claim 2 , wherein the support cup further comprises a support cup aperture for receiving the crossbar engagement pin.6. The workstation of claim 1 , wherein the workstation includes at least two movable front leg assemblies claim 1 , ...

MATERIAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS, MATERIAL SUPPORT STRUCTURES, AND RELATED METHODS

A core support system includes a support structure. The support structure includes a frame and a support member having a saturatable engagement layer disposed over the frame. A method of machining a core material includes applying a fluid to an engagement layer of a support structure and saturating the engagement layer with the fluid, disposing a core material on the engagement layer, causing the fluid to freeze to secure to the core material to the support structure, machining the core material, melting the frozen fluid to release the core material from the support structure, and removing the core material from the engagement layer. 1. A material support system , comprising a thermally conductive member defining a support portion for receiving at least one material on the support portion , the support portion comprising an at least partially fluid-saturatable engagement layer disposed over the thermally conductive member , the thermally conductive member configured to remove heat energy from a fluid disposed on or within the at least partially fluid-saturatable engagement layer to reduce the temperature of the fluid to solidify the fluid and secure the at least one material to the support portion of the thermally conductive member.2. A core support system , comprising a support structure , the support structure comprising:an insulating frame defining a recess;a thermally conductive insert disposed within the recess of the insulating frame and comprising a coil recess formed in an upper surface of the thermally conductive insert;at least one coil disposed in the coil recess of the thermally conductive insert; anda saturatable engagement layer disposed over the thermally conductive insert.3. The core support system of claim 2 , further comprising a control and cooling system claim 2 , the control and cooling system comprising:a cooling system; and at least one processor; and', provide a refrigerant through the at least one coil of the support structure; and', ' ...

Toilet positioning template and method

A positioning template comprises a forward portion, a rearward portion, and a medial portion. The rearward portion include a first plurality of indicia, and the medial portion includes a second plurality of indicia. The positioning template further includes a top surface which includes a third plurality of indicia and a plurality of guides. The positioning template includes a bottom surface and a plurality of protrusions extending downwardly from the bottom surface. 1. A positioning template , comprising:a forward portion, wherein the forward portion is configured to be positioned adjacent to a seating portion of a toilet bowl; the rearward portion includes a first plurality of indicia; and', 'the rearward portion comprises a linear edge extending away from the toilet bowl and configured to be positioned adjacent to a wall;, 'a rearward portion, whereina medial portion, wherein the medial portion includes a second plurality of indicia; the top surface includes a third plurality of indicia; and', 'the top surface includes a pair of guides, wherein the pair of guides correspond to a location of a pair of protrusions;, 'a top surface, whereina bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface contacts the toilet bowl; and the pair of protrusions extend substantially perpendicularly and vertically downwardly from the bottom surface; and', 'the pair of protrusions is configured to be received by a pair of seat mounting holes defined in a tank-support portion of the toilet bowl., 'a pair of protrusions, wherein2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The positioning template of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of indicia further comprises:a first plurality of symbols, wherein the first plurality of symbols are oriented toward the rearward portion of the positioning template; anda first plurality of words, wherein the first plurality of words include an explanation for installation.5. The positioning template of claim 1 , wherein the second plurality of indicia further comprises:a ...

Wafer Susceptor with Improved Thermal Characteristics

A substrate-retaining device with improved thermal uniformity is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the substrate-retaining device includes a substantially circular first surface with a defined perimeter, a plurality of contact regions disposed at the perimeter, and a plurality of noncontact regions also disposed at the perimeter. The contact regions are interspersed with the noncontact regions. Within each of the noncontact regions, the first surface extends past where the first surface ends within each of the contact regions. In some such embodiments, each region of the plurality of contact regions includes a contact surface disposed above the first surface. 1. A substrate-retaining device comprising:a substantially circular first surface having a perimeter defined thereupon;a plurality of contact regions disposed at the perimeter; anda plurality of noncontact regions disposed at the perimeter and interspersed with the plurality of contact regions,wherein the contact regions extend above the noncontact regions towards a retained substrate,wherein the first surface within each of the noncontact regions extends past the first surface within each of the contact regions, andwherein a contact surface of each of the contact regions is configured to contact an edge of the retained substrate without contacting either of two surfaces of the retained substrate that extend from the edge.2. (canceled)3. The substrate-retaining device of claim 1 , wherein for each contact surface claim 1 , a portion radially outward is higher than a portion radially inward.4. The substrate-retaining device of further comprising a second surface extending from the first surface in each of the noncontact regions and claim 1 , within each of the contact regions claim 1 , extending from the respective contact surface.5. The substrate-retaining device of claim 4 , wherein the second surface terminates at a vertical location coplanar with a top surface of a retained substrate.6. The substrate- ...

MULTI-AXIS ALIGNMENT TOOL

A multi-axis alignment tool including: a main body, a primary base, a puck, a first puck adjuster, a second puck adjuster, a puck retainer, a secondary base, a first pivot pin, a second pivot pin, a pivot block, a clamp head, an adjustment pin, a lock-down spacer, a first clamp finger, and a second clamp finger, wherein the multi-axis alignment tool is configured for to at least one of clamp, align, and position a work part in three axes. 1. A multi-axis alignment tool , comprising:a main body; a primary base; a puck; a first puck adjuster; a second puck adjuster; a puck retainer; a secondary base; a first pivot pin; a pivot block; a clamp head; an adjustment pin; a lock-down spacer; and a second pivot pin; andwherein the multi-axis alignment tool is configured to at least one of clamp, align, and position a work part in three axes.2. The multi-axis alignment tool according to claim 1 , wherein the primary base is positioned below and releasably secured to the main body.3. The multi-axis alignment tool according to claim 2 , wherein the puck is positioned within the main body and rotatably secured to the main body.4. The multi-axis alignment tool according to claim 3 , wherein the lock-down spacer is positioned within an aperture on a top surface of the main body.5. The multi-axis alignment tool according to claim 4 , wherein the adjustment pin is positioned at least partially within an aperture on a bottom surface of the main body.6. The multi-axis alignment tool according to claim 5 , wherein the adjustment pin is positioned at least partially within an aperture of the primary base.7. The multi-axis alignment tool according to claim 6 , wherein the first and second puck adjusters are positioned within independent open slots of the puck.8. The multi-axis alignment tool according to claim 7 , wherein the puck retainer is positioned within a central aperture of the puck.9. The multi-axis alignment tool according to claim 8 , wherein the puck retainer is releasably ...

USE OF AN ADJUSTING ELEMENT FOR ALIGNMENT OF INCLINED SURFACES OF TEST BODIES, AND DEVICE COMPRISING SAID ADJUSTING ELEMENT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN ADHESIVES AND A TOOTH SURFACE

At least one adjusting element aligns a first surface of a test body, comprising a dentine and/or enamel surface, plane-parallel with respect to a contact surface and/or to at least one second surface, which is optionally coated with an adhesive dental material. The at least one adjusting element in a device is usable to produce an adhesive bond at the contact surface between the first surface and the at least one second surface. A method determines necessary force to be applied to separate or break the adhesive bond at the force surface and/or contact surface between the first and the at least one second surface. 1. A method for aligning a first surface of a test body in a device , the method comprising:providing at least one adjusting element; a height and an inclination of the first surface of the test body into a plane-parallel position with respect to at least one of', 'at least one contact surface and at least one second surface in the device., 'aligning, with the at least one adjusting element, at least one of'}2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:positioning the at least one adjusting element on an underside of the test body.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one ofa) a height of the at least one adjusting element is adjustable either continuously or in steps in a range of more than or equal to 0 mm, andb) an inclination of the at least one adjusting element is adjustable continuously or in steps up to an angle alpha of more than or equal to 0′ angular minutes between a plane E of the adjusting element and an underside of the test body.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the device is adapted for producing at least one adhesive bond on at least one contact surface and the at least one contact surface is bounded by an inner wall of a lower edge of a lower sample opening of a shaped part and by the first surface arranged below the lower edge of the shaped part.5. The method according to claim 1 , further ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSECT DISSECTION

The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods that may be used to dissect insects. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods may be used to isolate insect salivary glands. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods may be used to isolate mosquito salivary glands. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods may be used to collect mosquito salivary glands. 1. A device comprising:one or more first members having one or more thorax orifices through which a head portion of an insect can protrude and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect; andone or more second members having one or more head orifices that can accept the head portion of the insect and that are operably coupled to the one or more first members so that lateral movement of the one or more first members relative to the one or more second members substantially immobilizes the head portion of the insect.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first members having one or more thorax orifices through which a head portion of an insect can protrude and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect comprises:one or more first members having one or more thorax orifices through which the head portion of a mosquito can protrude.314-. (canceled)15. The device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first members having one or more thorax orifices through which a head portion of an insect can protrude and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect comprises:one or more first members that include one or more substantially planar thorax plates having one or more thorax orifices through which the head portion of the insect can protrude.1622-. (canceled)23. The device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more second members having one or more head orifices that can accept the head portion of the insect and that are operably coupled to the one or more first members so that lateral movement of the one or more first members relative to the one or more second ...

High-pressure container, substrate processing apparatus, and method for manufacturing high-pressure container

In the present disclosure, the high-pressure chamber includes a chamber main body including a flat rectangular parallelepiped block of a metal which is formed with a flat cavity that serves as a substrate processing space in which a processing using a high-pressure fluid is performed on a substrate, and the substrate processing space being formed by machining the block from one of faces of the block other than the widest face towards another face opposing thereto. In a case where the cavity is constituted as a through hole, the though hole is provided with a cover configured to open or close the cavity on one side of the through hole, and a second block configured to air-tightly seal the cavity on the other side.

STRUCTURAL BODY

Provided is a structural body, formed in a plate-like shape and positioned with respect to an assembly jig including a positioning pin and supporting a first surface of the structural body, including a positioning hole formed through an end portion, a positioning protrusion being inserted into the positioning hole; and a pair of first position detection areas formed on a second surface of the end portion through which the positioning hole is formed. The positioning hole is formed apart from an axis line connecting the pair of first position detection areas. 1. A structural body formed in a plate-like shape and positioned with respect to a positioning device , the positioning device including a pair of positioning protrusions and supporting a first surface of the structural body , the structural body comprising:a pair of positioning holes formed through both end portions, the pair of positioning protrusions being inserted into the pair of positioning holes; anda pair of first position detection areas formed on a second surface of a first end portion through which a first one of the pair of positioning holes is formed; anda pair of second position detection areas formed on the second surface of a second end portion through which a second one of the pair of positioning holes is formed,wherein the first one of the pair of positioning holes is formed apart from an axis line connecting the pair of first position detection areas,the second one of the pair of positioning holes is formed apart from an axis line connecting the pair of second position detection areas,a pair of protruding sections protruding outwardly are formed at the both end portions,the first one of the pair of positioning holes and the pair of first position detection areas are formed at a first one of the protruding sections, andthe second one of the pair of positioning holes and the pair of second position detection areas are formed at a second one of the protruding sections.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. ...

POSITIONING APPARATUS

A positioning apparatus includes a mounting plate, a driving assembly, and two first position assemblies. The mounting plate defines a first guiding groove. The driving assembly is mounted on the mounting plate and includes a driver, and a transfer rod coupled to the driver. The first pivoting assembly includes a first coupling rod and a second coupling rod. The first coupling rod is movably received in the first guiding groove and pivotably coupled to the transfer rod. The second coupling rod is movably received in the first guiding groove and pivotably coupled to the transfer rod. The first position assemblies are respectively pivotably coupled to the first coupling rod and the second coupling rod. 1. A positioning apparatus comprising:a mounting plate defining a first guiding groove; a driver, and', 'a transfer rod coupled to the driver;, 'a driving assembly mounted on the mounting plate and comprising a first coupling rod movably received in the first guiding groove,', 'a second coupling rod movably received in the first guiding groove, the first coupling rod and the second coupling rod respectively positioned at opposite sides of the transfer rod,', 'a third coupling rod pivotably coupled to the first coupling rod and the transfer rod, and', 'a fourth coupling rod pivotably coupled to the second coupling rod and the transfer rod; and, 'a first pivoting assembly comprising a first transfer rod,', 'a second transfer rod pivotably coupled to the first transfer rod and the mounting plate, and', 'a positioning member coupled to the second transfer rod;, 'two first position assemblies respectively pivotably coupled to the first coupling rod and the second coupling rod, each first position assembly comprisingwherein the first transfer rod of one of the first position assemblies is pivotably coupled to the first coupling rod, the first transfer rod of another one of the first position assemblies is pivotably coupled to the second coupling rod.2. The positioning ...

TWO TABLE SLIDING ROTATING ROBOTIC POSITIONING SYSTEM

A positioning system includes a centrally mounted robot within a work area. Workpiece holders are independently moveable relative to the robot between working positions on opposite sides of the robot and a shared loading and unloading position. The system permits the robot to continuously operate without a need to wait for movement between the loading position and the working position. Furthermore, the system can be used as a single workpiece system while maintenance or hardware change is being performed on one of the workpiece holders. The workpiece holders move between the work positions and the loading and unloading position in a rotation and sliding fashion. 1. A positioning system comprising:a robot mounted centrally within a work area;a first workpiece holder attached to a first linkage, whereby the first linkage is adapted to translate and rotate the first work piece holder from a first working position within the work area and to a loading and unloading position outside the work area; anda second workpiece holder attached to a second linkage, whereby the second linkage is adapted to translate and rotate the second workpiece holder from a second working position within the work area and to the loading and unloading position outside the work area; andwherein the first and second linkages operate independent from each other such that the robot can work on a first workpiece on the first workpiece holder with the first workpiece holder in the first working position as the second workpiece holder moves back and forth between the second working position and the loading and unloading position.2. The positioning system of wherein the loading and unloading position is angularly disposed approximately 90° from the first and second working positions.3. The positioning system of further comprising first and second guide tracks on opposite sides of the robot to guide movement of the first and second workpiece holders between the loading and unloading position and their ...

Pallet clamp

A pallet clamp includes a clamp receiver 110 and a clamp 130. The clamp receiver 110 has an abutted surface 111 with serrations, whereas the clamp 130 has an abutting surface 132 with serrations. The clamp receiver 110 has both of a pressed surface 180 and a counter pressed surface 181 which face in directions perpendicular to the direction along the extension of the serrations. A biasing means 150 press-fits the clamp receiver 110 and the clamp 130 to each other so that the abutting surface 132 and the abutted surface 111 come into tight contact with each other, which causes the pressed surface 180 and the counter pressed surface 181 to be pressed in opposite directions.

STAMP-FACE PLATEMAKING DEVICE, MEDIUM HOLDER, AND MEDIUM HOLDER MANUFACTURING METHOD

A stamp-face platemaking device transports a medium holder inserted into a plate insertion portion to a printing unit. The medium holder holds a stamp face material in a plate-like member, and has a predetermined pattern in a side end portion thereof. An optical sensor detects the top end portion of the medium holder on a sensor scanning line in the inserting direction, and the pattern start point and the pattern end point of the predetermined pattern. At least one of the horizontal and vertical sizes of the stamp face material is set based on the positions of two of the detected end portions. When the pattern end point is detected, platemaking with the stamp face material is started. 1. A stamp-face platemaking device comprising:a plate insertion portion;a pattern detecting unit configured to detect respective positions of a top end portion of a medium holder on a sensor scanning line in an inserting direction, one pattern end portion of a predetermined pattern, and the other pattern end portion of the predetermined pattern when the medium holder holding a stamp face material and having the predetermined pattern formed in a side end portion thereof is inserted into the plate insertion portion; anda size setting unit configured to set at least one of a size of the stamp face material in the inserting direction and a size of the stamp face material in a direction perpendicular to the inserting direction based on the positions of at least two end portions among the top end portion on the sensor scanning line, the one pattern end portion, and the other pattern end portion detected by the pattern detecting unit.2. The stamp-face platemaking device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a control unit; anda storage unit configured to store an image for platemaking,wherein the control unit includes a size determining unit configured to read the image for platemaking from the storage unit, and determine whether a size of the image for platemaking is the same size as the ...

Centering interface of a workpiece carrier

A workpiece carrier consisting of a table adapter and a workpiece carrier base. The table adapter of the workpiece carrier is detachably mounted on a table of a measuring device or a machine tool. At least three different support points are arranged between the table adapter and the workpiece carrier base. A first support point comprises one rotary body and three balls. A second support point comprises a rotary body and two balls. A third support point comprises two contact elements. The table adapter and the workpiece carrier base can be clamped against each other after mutual positioning by means of a clamping system.

POWER TOOL ANGLE ASSIST

Power tool methods and systems are provided for aligning a power tool to implement an angled cut in a workpiece. The power tool includes a first distance sensor and a second distance sensor. The power tool measures a first distance to the workpiece with the first distance sensor and a second distance to the workpiece with the second distance sensor. The power tool calculates an angle between the power tool and the workpiece based on the first and second distances, and indicates the angle via an angle output indicator of the power tool. The power tool may measure an angle between the power tool and the workpiece using a proximate edge and a distal edge of the workpiece, and indicate whether the power tool maintains a correct angle as it traverses a cut through the workpiece from the proximate edge to the distal edge. 1. A power tool for implementing an angled cut , the power tool comprising:a housing;a first distance sensor supported by the housing;a second distance sensor supported by the housing;an angle output indicator; and measure a first distance to a workpiece with the first distance sensor of the power tool;', 'measure a second distance to the workpiece with the second distance sensor of the power tool;', 'determine a first angle between the power tool and the workpiece based on the first distance to the workpiece and the second distance to the workpiece; and', 'indicate the first angle between the power tool and the workpiece via the angle output indicator of the power tool., 'a controller supported by the housing and including an electronic processor and a memory storing instructions that when executed by the electronic processor configure the controller to2. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the first distance sensor and the second distance sensor are disposed substantially parallel to each other and at a known distance apart in the power tool.3. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the first distance sensor and the second distance sensor are ...

TOOL FOR ADJUSTING PRESSING HEADS OF AUXILIARY WELDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

A tool configured for adjusting a plurality of pressing heads of an auxiliary welding machine and a method for operating the same are disclosed. The tool includes: a support; a limiting mechanism disposed on the support, wherein the limiting mechanism has a limiting groove for receiving a top end of at least one of the plurality of pressing head. It is possible to adjust the plurality of pressing heads of the auxiliary welding machine more conveniently and accurately using the above tool. 1. A tool for adjusting a plurality of pressing heads of an auxiliary welding machine , comprising:a support;a limiting mechanism disposed on the support, wherein the limiting mechanism comprises a limiting groove for receiving a top end of at least one of the plurality of pressing heads.2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the limiting groove is configured for limiting the pressing head along a direction orthogonal to a mounting surface of the pressing head so as to fasten the top end of the pressing head.3. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the limiting groove is T-shaped claim 1 , the T-shaped groove is extended along a length direction and has openings at both ends along the length direction.4. The tool of claim 2 , wherein a plurality of balls are disposed on each of two sides of the T-shaped groove along a width direction claim 2 , a space is formed between the balls oppositely arranged on the two sides claim 2 , and the top end of the pressing head is disposed in the space.5. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the limiting mechanism further comprises two clamp plates arranged as opposed to each other claim 1 , and a gap between the two clamp plates forms the limiting groove.6. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the limiting mechanism is detachably connected to the support.7. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the support is movable along a vertical direction.8. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the support comprises a base and a supporting post disposed on the base claim 1 , and the supporting post is ...

Wafer Susceptor with Improved Thermal Characteristics

An IC fabrication system for facilitating improved thermal uniformity includes a chamber within which an IC process is performed on a substrate, a heating mechanism configured to heat the substrate, and a substrate-retaining device configured to retain the substrate in the chamber. The substrate-retaining device includes a contact surface configured to contact an edge of the retained substrate without the substrate-retaining device contacting a circumferential surface of the retained substrate. The substrate-retaining device includes a plurality of contact regions and a plurality of noncontact regions disposed at a perimeter, where the plurality of noncontact regions is interspersed with the plurality of contact regions. Each of the plurality of noncontact regions includes the contact surface. Alternatively, the substrate-retaining device includes a base portion having a circular surface and a cylindrical surface extending from the circular surface, where a ring portion having the contact surface is disposed within the base portion.

GRIPPING UNITS FOR HANDLING DEVICES OF PROCESSING MACHINES

The disclosure relates to gripping units for handling devices of processing machines, e.g., for handling plate-shaped workpieces, including a plurality of vacuum cups that are provided on a main body and are arranged relative to one another to form at least one cup field, and at least one cup field can be subjected to negative pressure for handling the workpiece, wherein at least one holding unit is provided on the main body, the holding unit has at least one sealing element and surrounds at least one cup field, and has at least one actuation unit for applying a negative pressure for the at least one sealing element to act on the plate-shaped workpiece.

SPINDLE ALIGNMENT AND MACHINE TOOL

There is provided a method for aligning a spindle of a machine tool, the spindle having a longitudinal axis and being rotatable about the longitudinal axis. A trial mounting of the spindle is performed, comprising mediately or directly attaching a bearing surface of the spindle to a support surface of the spindle housing. An actual deviation of the spindle is detected. A wedge-shaped adjustment disc is selected, depending on the detected actual deviation. The adjustment disc is arranged between the bearing surface of the spindle and the support surface of the spindle housing in a defined rotation orientation so that the adjustment disc at least partially corrects the actual deviation. 1. A method for aligning a spindle of a machine tool , the spindle having a longitudinal axis and being rotatable about the longitudinal axis , the method comprising the following steps:performing a trial mounting of the spindle to a spindle housing, comprising mediately or directly attaching a bearing surface of the spindle to a support surface of the spindle housing,detecting an actual deviation of the spindle,selecting a wedge-shaped adjustment disc depending on the detected actual deviation, andarranging the adjustment disc between the bearing surface of the spindle and the support surface of the spindle housing in a defined rotation orientation so that the adjustment disc at least partially corrects the actual deviation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of detecting an actual deviation of the spindle comprises detecting an actual tilting of the longitudinal axis of the spindle.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the following steps:providing a set comprising a plurality of adjustment discs having different wedge thicknesses, and an adjustment disc of the set whose wedge thickness at least approximately corresponds to the detected actual deviation, or', 'two or more adjustment discs of the set whose combined wedge thickness at least approximately corresponds to ...

System for Positioning a Tool Relative to a Workpiece

A system for positioning a tool relative to a workpiece includes a movable table for accommodating a workpiece, the table executing movements in two main moving directions during the processing of the workpiece, one or more planar measuring standards provided in stationary fashion about the tool and extend in the plane of the main moving directions, and scanning heads, mounted in at least three corners of the table, for detecting the position of the table relative to the measuring standards. The position of the table is determinable by the scanning heads in six degrees of freedom. In at least one of the corners, one or more scanning heads having a total of at least three measuring axes is/are provided for 3-D position detection in three independent spatial directions. The sensitivity vectors of the measuring axes for the 3-D position detection are neither parallel to the X-Z plane nor parallel to the Y-Z plane. In this manner, all measuring axes supply periodic signals when the table is moved in a main moving direction. 1. A system for positioning a tool relative to a workpiece , comprising:a movable table adapted to accommodate a workpiece and to execute movements in first and second main moving directions during processing of the workpiece;at least one planar measuring standard arranged stationary about the tool and extending in a plane of the main moving directions; andscanning heads, mounted in at least three corners of the table, adapted to detect a position of the table relative to the measuring standards, in six degrees of freedom, in at least one of the corners, at least one scanning head having a total of at least three measuring axes being provided for 3-D position detection in three independent spatial directions;wherein sensitivity vectors of the measuring axes for the 3-D position detection are arranged neither parallel to a first plane defined by the first main moving direction and a direction orthogonal to the first and second main moving directions ...

Manufacturing fixture

A manufacturing fixture includes a rigid base defining a control plane. A first cone locator pin has a first longitudinal axis. The first cone locator pin is connected to the rigid base with the first longitudinal axis orthogonal to the control plane to engage a complementary locating aperture defined in a workpiece. The first cone locator pin engages the complementary locating aperture to locate the workpiece and constrain translation of the workpiece with respect to the control plane. A second cone locator pin has a second longitudinal axis. The second cone locator pin is connected to the rigid base with the second longitudinal axis orthogonal to the control plane to engage a complementary locating hole defined in a workpiece. The second cone locator pin engages the complementary locating hole to locate the workpiece and prevent rotation of the workpiece about the first longitudinal axis.

WORKPIECE ABUTMENT STRUCTURE FOR A MILLING MACHINE

A workpiece abutment structure for a milling machine to carry out accurate positioning of the workpiece during the machining includes a body element to be supported to a bench of the milling machine and a number of support elements shaped as a rectangular parallelepiped and mountable in a superposed configuration to one another into a support post of a desired height. Further, the structure includes a number of straight abutment bars and corresponding support holes and lockings in the support elements to push the abutment bar through the support element and lock it in a desired position. In addition, the abutment structure has a locking bar, and the support elements have a corresponding hole to lock the support elements to one another into a support post of a desired height. 1. A workpiece abutment structure for a milling machine to carry out accurate positioning of the work-piece during the machining , the abutment structure including; a body element to be supported to a bench of the milling machine; a number of support elements shaped as a rectangular parallelepiped and mountable to one another in a superposed configuration as a support post of a desired height; a number of straight abutment bars and corresponding support holes and lockings in the support elements to push the abutment bar through the support element and lock it in a desired position; and a locking bar and a corresponding 15 hole in the support elements to lock the support elements to one another into a support post of a desired height.2. The abutment structure according to claim 1 , where in the support element includes an upper surface claim 1 , a lower surface claim 1 , two lateral surfaces and two end surfaces claim 1 , and the support holes are arranged to extend through the support element from one end surface to the other.3. The abutment structure according to claim 1 , wherein an arrangement that extends to the support hole from the lateral surface and is provided with a locking screw forms ...

ROTATION DEVICE FOR A WORKPIECE

A rotation device to reorient a workpiece includes a retainer. The retainer accepts the workpiece in an open configuration and retains the workpiece in a closed configuration. The retainer forms two or more ring segments in the closed position. The rotation device includes a base to support the retainer. The base includes a plurality of retainer supports in working relation to the two or more ring segments to enable rotation of the retainer from a first orientation where the first structure contacts the retainer supports to a second orientation where the second structure contacts the retainer supports. 1. A rotation device to reposition a workpiece , the rotation device comprising: a first structure, wherein the first structure includes two or more arcuate members and a plurality of workpiece supports; and', 'a second structure coupled to the first structure, wherein the second structure includes two or more arcuate members and a plurality of workpiece supports, wherein the second structure is moveable relative to the first structure to place the retainer in an open configuration to receive the workpiece and is movable relative to the second structure to place the retainer in a closed configuration to retain the workpiece in the retainer, and wherein the one or more arcuate members of the first structure are in working relation to the one or more arcuate members of the second structure to define two or more ring segments when the retainer is in the closed configuration; and, 'a retainer includinga base, wherein retainer supports coupled to the base contact the two or more ring segments and enable the ring segments to move relative to the retainer supports to rotate the retainer.2. The rotation device of claim 1 , further comprising a latch to couple the first structure to the second structure to inhibit movement of the retainer from the closed configuration to the open configuration during rotation of the retainer.3. The rotation device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Object positioning and fixing device

In an object positioning and fixing device that positions and fixes a work pallet on a base member: a reference seating surface is formed on the base member; a contacting surface is formed on the work pallet; fitting cylindrical portions of a plurality of reference members are fixed in a plurality of fitting holes in the base member; a plurality of annular engagement members are installed in the work pallet; each of the reference members has an engagement projection; a base end contacting surface of the base end of the engagement projection is brought into contact with the reference seating surface so as to set the height position of the engagement projection; and the annular engagement member engaged over the outside of the engagement projection is elastically deformed in the radially outward direction so that it tightly contacts against the tapered engagement surface.

GUIDE DEVICE AND SCARFED SURFACE FORMING METHOD

Provided is a router guide that comprises: a guide part that has a first through-hole and a guide surface that guides a cutting tool attachment part of a router device along the first through-hole; a maintaining part that maintains the position of the guide surface; and a positioning part that positions the guide part. The guide surface is formed such that, in a state where the maintaining part is in contact with a surface of a composite material, the distance from the surface becomes smaller as the guide surface approaches a second through-hole. The guide part is formed so as to be elastically deformable. In a case where the guide part is caused to elastically deform along the surface shape of the composite material, the maintaining part maintains the position of the guide surface with respect to the surface at a position that corresponds to the surface shape. 1. A guide device which guides a router device , which rotates a cutting tool having an outer peripheral surface on which a cutting portion is formed and cuts a workpiece coming into contact with the cutting portion , in accordance with a surface shape of the workpiece having a curvature in at least a predetermined direction , comprising:a guide portion which includes a first through-hole into which the cutting tool can be inserted, and a guide surface which guides an attachment portion of the router device to which the cutting tool is attached in a state where the cutting tool is inserted into the first through-hole along the first through-hole;a holding portion which comes into contact with a surface of the workpiece and holds a position of the guide surface with respect to the surface of the workpiece; anda positioning portion which includes a second through-hole into which a positioning pin positioned in a positioning hole formed in the workpiece is inserted and positions the guide portion at a predetermined position in a radial direction intersecting an axis in which the positioning pin extends in a ...

METHOD OF GRINDING AND TURNING A WORKPIECE

A method of grinding or turning a workpiece, such as a bearing workpiece, involves several steps. One step includes locating the bearing workpiece on a chuck with an axis of rotation of the chuck positioned off-center relative to an axis of the bearing workpiece. Another step includes determining an offset between the chuck's axis of rotation and the bearing workpiece's axis based on the off-center position between the chuck's axis of rotation and the bearing workpiece's axis. Yet another step includes determining a path of engagement of a grinding wheel relative to the bearing workpiece based on the offset previously determined between the chuck's axis of rotation and the bearing workpiece's axis. 1. A method of grinding a metal workpiece having at least one annular portion , the method comprising:locating the workpiece on a chuck with an axis of rotation of said chuck positioned off-center relative to an axis of the workpiece at the at least one annular portion;determining an offset between the axis of rotation of the chuck and the axis of the workpiece as a result of the off-center position between the axis of rotation of the chuck and the axis of the workpiece; anddetermining a path of engagement of a grinding wheel relative to the workpiece based on the determined offset between the axis of rotation of the chuck and the axis of the workpiece.2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the workpiece is a bearing workpiece.3. The method as set forth in claim 2 , further comprising engaging the bearing workpiece with the grinding wheel at an outer diameter of the bearing workpiece claim 2 , at an inner diameter of the bearing workpiece claim 2 , at a raceway of the bearing workpiece claim 2 , at a rib of the bearing workpiece claim 2 , at a chamfer of the bearing workpiece claim 2 , or at a groove of the bearing workpiece.4. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein locating the workpiece on said chuck comprises engaging the workpiece with at least one ...

POSITIONING DEVICE

A positioning device to position, during in vehicle construction, a vehicle body component having at least one locating bore. The positioning device includes a locating pin having a conical end designed to be guided axially through a locating bore of the vehicle body component to centre and position the vehicle body component. The locating pin is mounted in a radially floating manner. 1. A positioning device for positioning , during vehicle construction , a vehicle body component having at least one locating bore , the positioning device comprising:a locating pin, mounted in a radially floating manner, having a conical end configured to be guided axially through the at least one locating bore in order to centre and position the vehicle body component.2. The positioning device of claim 1 , further comprising a holding ring claim 1 , wherein the locating pin is mounted in the radially floating manner in the holding ring.3. The positioning device of claim 2 , wherein the locating pin comprises a cylindrical pin portion claim 2 , the holding ring having a greater inner diameter than the outer diameter of the cylindrical pin portion.4. The positioning device of claim 2 , wherein the locating pin has a two-stage design comprising a cylindrical pin portion and a cylindrical collar claim 2 , the cylindrical collar having a greater diameter than the diameter of the cylindrical pin portion.5. The positioning device of claim 4 , wherein the holding ring comprises a two-stage design including a forward holding ring region and an aft holding ring region having an inner diameter that is greater than the inner diameter of the forward holding ring region.6. The positioning device of claim 4 , wherein the locating pin is radially mounted in the holding ring in a two-stage claim 4 , radially floating manner claim 4 , in which the forward holding ring region has a greater inner diameter than the outer diameter of the cylindrical pin portion claim 4 , and the aft holding ring region ...

Clamping Fixture

The invention relates to a clamping fixture comprising a chuck () and for locking thereto a workpiece pallet (). The chuck () comprises first centering members in the form of centering spigots () whilst said workpiece pallet () is provided with a main body () and secured thereto a centering disk (). The centering disk () is provided with second centering members in the form of centering openings (). The centering spigots () of the workpiece pallet () are adapted to the centering openings () of the workpiece pallet () that the latter is alignable in the X-direction and Y-direction on clamping to the chuck (). Provided topping the chuck () is a sealing member assembly (). Disposed between the centering disk () and the main body () of the workpiece pallet () is a sealing disk () which overhangs the centering disk () radially. The portion of the sealing disk () overhanging the centering disk () radially is configured such that said portion sealingly comes into contact with a sealing member of the sealing member assembly () when clamping the workpiece pallet (). 1. A clamping fixture comprising a chuck and for locking thereto a workpiece pallet , said chuck comprising:first centering members in the form of centering spigots;said workpiece pallet provided with a main body and secured thereto a centering disk into which second centering members in the form of centering openings are machined;said centering spigots of said chuck configured to mate in said centering openings of the workpiece pallet such that the pallet is alignable relative to the chuck in the X-direction and Y-direction;at the side of the centering spigots a sealing member assembly; anda sealing disk disposed between the centering disk and the main body of the workpiece pallet which overhangs the centering disk radially, said portion of the sealing disk overhanging the centering disk radial such that said portion sealingly comes into contact with a sealing member of the sealing member assembly when the ...

FIXTURE BLOCK

The present disclosure relates generally to fixturing devices and more specifically to a pivoting fixture device configured to locate and lock a check feature in a precise location. 1. A pivoting fixture unit comprising:a modular base having a channel portion disposed between two sidewalls;a platform being disposed between the two sidewalls and coupled to the base by a pivot pin;a net pad attached to a base portion of the channel; anda stop key configured to rotationally secure the platform in a locating position, wherein the stop key applies consistent pressure to the platform in the locating position of the platform.2. The pivoting fixture unit of claim 1 , wherein the stop key engages the base and extends through a locking aperture in the platform.3. The pivoting fixture unit of claim 2 , wherein the stop key comprises a spring washer disposed proximal to a shaft portion.4. The pivoting fixture unit of claim 2 , wherein the stop key comprises negative flats configured to rotationally engage a pair of recessed steps disposed in the platform.5. The pivoting fixture unit of claim 1 , further comprising a plate attached to the modular base and abutting each sidewall.6. The pivoting fixture unit of claim 4 , wherein the plate comprises a mounting plate.7. The pivoting fixture unit of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of mounting holes being accessible in the locating position.8. The pivoting fixture unit of claim 1 , wherein the platform extends along the channel portion and forms a recessed gap on each side extending between a plurality of contact surfaces between the sidewalls and the platform.9. The pivoting fixture unit of claim 1 , further comprising a spring disposed around the pivot pin and engaging the platform and the base to control rotation of the platform.10. A locking mechanism comprising:a platform being pivotally attached to a body;a net pad attached to the body and configured to abut the platform in a locating position; anda stop key configured ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A WORKING TOOL INSIDE A PREDETERMINED WORK AREA

A device for moving a working tool including a support structure provided with a first and a second rectilinear guide, a first and a second support trolley, a first and a second support arm joined to each other and compass-articulated and pivoted respectively on said first and second trolley. The first support arm includes a first element and a second element that are parallel to each other and of equal length, each having a first end rotatably hinged on a respective first and second part projecting from said first trolley and a second end rotatably hinged on connecting brackets between said second ends, in such a way that the connection axis between said first ends and the connection axis of said second ends are parallel to the aforesaid longitudinal axis in any working condition. 1. A device for moving a working tool comprising:a support structure for said tool provided witha first rectilinear guide and a second rectilinear guide parallel to each other along a longitudinal axis and on which slide respectivelya first support trolley and a second support trolley driven by respective actuators controlled by an electronic control unit ECU;a first support arm and a second support arm compass articulated and pivoted respectively to said first carriage and said second carriage through corresponding first ends and joined to each other via a corresponding second end;wherein{'b': '8', 'said first support arm comprises a first element and a second element (B) parallel and of equal length to each other, each having a first end rotatably hinged on a respective first and second part projecting from said first carriage and a second end rotatably hinged on connecting brackets between said second ends, in such a way that the connection axis between said first ends and the connection axis between said second ends are parallel to said longitudinal axis in any working condition.'}2. The device for moving a working tool according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first end of the first ...

Device for Extracting Drilling Sludge and the Use Thereof

A device for extracting drilling sludge for use at difficult to access locations on a building site includes a main body. The main body has a cavity on a lower side of the main body and a drilling sludge that is disposed in the cavity during a use of the device is extractable from the cavity by a suction device. The main body also has an extraction opening which opens into the cavity. 113.-. (canceled)14. A device for extracting drilling sludge for use at difficult to access locations on a building site , comprising:a main body;wherein the main body has a cavity on a lower side of the main body, wherein a drilling sludge that is disposed in the cavity during a use of the device is extractable from the cavity by a suction device;wherein the main body has an extraction opening which opens into the cavity.15. The device as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the main body is a foam.16. The device as claimed in claim 14 , wherein a first portion of the lower side of the main body includes a base area of the cavity claim 14 , wherein a second portion of the lower side of the main body does not include the base area of the cavity claim 14 , and wherein the first portion is larger than the second portion.17. The device as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the cavity has a base area that is circular.18. The device as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the lower side of the main body is flat and wherein the extraction opening slopes in relation to the lower side.19. The device as claimed in claim 14 , wherein a centering aid is disposed on an upper side of the main body.20. The device as claimed in further comprising geometrically shaped lugs disposed on respective sides of the device.21. The device as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the device has a width in a range of from 5 to 25 cm.22. The device as claimed in further comprising a marking on the device.23. The device as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the main body has side faces and wherein the main body has a dimension such that a ...

Quick change modular gauge

A gauging station includes a substrate plate and a fixture plate secured on the substrate plate. The fixture plate has a first mounting member. A gauging fixture has a second mounting member that is interlockable with the first mounting member to secure the gauging fixture on the fixture plate. One of the first mounting member or the second mounting member is a male wedge, and the other of the first mounting member or the second mounting member is a female wedge slot that is complementary to the male wedge.

Center Frame of CNC Machine Tool

A center frame for supporting a workpiece includes a lower seat, and an upper seat pivotable relative to the lower seat between a clamping position, where the upper seat cooperates with the lower seat to define a clamping opening for receiving and clamping the workpiece, and a releasing position, where the upper seat is rotated away from the lower seat. A clamping unit includes first, second and third abutment support units, each of which has an abutment portion located in the clamping opening, and an operating portion opposite to the abutment portion. The operating portion of each of the first to third abutment support units is operated to move the abutment portion to abut against or away from the workpiece. 1. A center frame of a CNC machine tool for supporting a workpiece , the workpiece defining a longitudinal axis , said center frame comprising:a lower seat;an upper seat pivoted to a top end of said lower seat and pivotable about an axis which is parallel to the longitudinal axis, said upper seat being pivotable relative to said lower seat between a clamping position, where said upper seat cooperates with said lower seat to define a clamping opening for receiving and clamping the workpiece, and a releasing position, where said upper seat is rotated away from said lower seat; anda clamping unit including a first abutment support unit disposed on a bottom portion of said lower seat, a second abutment support unit disposed on said lower seat in proximity to said top end thereof, and a third abutment support unit disposed on one end of said upper seat distal from said top end of said lower seat, each of said first, second and third abutment support units having an abutment portion located in said clamping opening, and an operating portion opposite to said abutment portion, said operating portion of each of said first, second and third abutment support units being operated to move said abutment portion to abut against or away from the workpiece, so that the ...

POSITIONING DEVICE

A positioning device includes a fixing mechanism, a first positioning assembly, a second positioning assembly. The fixing mechanism includes a base, a first moving member movably passing through the base, and a second moving member movably passing through the base. The first positioning assembly includes a bottom board and two first guide portions protruding from the bottom board. Each first guide portion forms one first incline surface. The second positioning assembly includes a base body and two second guide portions. The base body is positioned between the two first guide portions respectively positioned on opposite side surfaces of the base body. Each second guide portion forms a guiding surface. The first moving member is fixed with the bottom board at one end away from the base. The second moving member is fixed with the base body at one end away from the base. 1. A positioning device configured for positioning a workpiece , the workpiece comprising a first sidewall , a second sidewall , a third sidewall , and a fourth sidewall , the first sidewall , the second sidewall , the third sidewall , and the fourth sidewall cooperatively forming a positioning hole , the first sidewall being opposite to the third sidewall , the second sidewall being opposite to the fourth sidewall , the positioning device comprising: a base;', 'a first moving assembly comprising a first moving member, a first elastic member, the first moving member movably passing through the base, and the first elastic member sleeved on the first moving member; and', 'a second moving assemblies comprising a second moving member and a second elastic member, the second moving member movably passing through the base, and the second elastic member sleeved on the second moving member;', 'a first positioning assembly mounted on the fixing mechanism, the first positioning assembly comprising a bottom board and two first guide portions separately protruding from the bottom board, each first guide portion ...

MISALIGNMENT DETERMINING DEVICE

The device includes a tubular case having a through hole that extends therethrough in an axial direction, a test indicator capable of determining a minute amount of change of distance by a stylus, a tubular holder body rotatably attached to the case through the through hole, a supporting body for supporting the holder body, a slidable body provided on a radial inner side of the holder body and movable relative to the holder body along the axial direction, and a pivotal body having a pivotable leading end portion whose pivotal amount is transmitted to the slidable body. The slidable body has an axial extension portion formed along the axial direction and a radial extension portion formed along the radial direction. The stylus and the radial extension portion are configured to come into contact with each other. 1. A misalignment determining device comprising:a tubular case having a through hole that extends therethrough in an axial direction;a test indicator attached to an outer face of the case and capable of determining a minute amount of change of distance by a stylus;a tubular holder body rotatably attached to the case coaxially with the axis of the case and through the through hole;a supporting body attached to a base end side of the holder body for supporting the holder body;a slidable body provided on an inner side of the holder body in a radial direction and movable relative to the holder body along the axial direction;a pivotal body attached to a leading end side of the slidable body and having a pivotable leading end portion whose pivotal amount is transmitted to the slidable body;the slidable body including an axial extension portion formed along the axial direction and a radial extension portion formed along the radial direction; andthe stylus of the test indicator and the radial extension portion of the slidable body coming into contact with each other, so that a pivotal amount of the pivotable body is transmitted via the axial extension portion to the ...

Clamping device for an adjustable stop of a processing machine, particularly a moulding machine, and processing machine, particularly moulding machine, with a clamping device

A clamping device for an adjustable stop of a processing machine for guiding workpieces through the processing machine is provided with at least one clamping part that clamps the stop against at least one counter stop. The clamping part is provided on a transmission element, wherein the transmission element is acted upon with a force (F) that is converted into a clamping force (F) acting upon the clamping part. A release unit is provided for releasing the clamping action. The transmission element is a two-armed lever, one arm of which is acted upon with the force (F) in the form of a compressive force and the other arm of which generates the clamping force (F). 12533233351. A clamping device for an adjustable stop of a processing machine for guiding workpieces through the processing machine , with at least one clamping part , by means of which the stop can be clamped against at least one counter stop () , wherein the clamping part () is provided on a transmission element () , wherein the transmission element is acted upon with a force (F) that is converted into a clamping force (F) acting upon the clamping part () , and in that a release unit () is provided for releasing the clamping action.223. The clamping device according to claim 1 , wherein the transmission element () is a two-armed lever claim 1 , one arm of which is acted upon with the force (F) in the form of a compressive force and the other arm of which generates the clamping force (F).3474425. The clamping device according to claim 2 , wherein the compressive force (F) is generated by at least one pressure spring () that is arranged on an axis () fastened in the counter stop ().423252833. The clamping device according to claim 2 , wherein the other arm of the lever () and the counter stop () are penetrated by a ram () that is provided with the clamping part () on one end.5251223. The clamping device according to claim 4 , wherein the counter stop () is arranged between the stop () and the transmission ...

WORKPIECE AUTO-CENTERING APPARATUS AND AUTO-CENTERING METHOD

An air bearing slide () arranged on a rotational table () includes a movable table () that has a workpiece placement surface () and that floats due to pressure of compression air to be movable horizontally in any direction. A workpiece auto-centering apparatus includes: a plurality of stopper apparatuses () that include an abutment portion () against which a workpiece W can abut to center the workpiece W, and a pressing apparatus that presses the workpiece (W) such that the workpiece (W) abuts against the abutment portion () of the stopper apparatuses (). Thus, the workpiece auto-centering apparatus and auto-centering method have a simple configuration and can perform a workpiece centering operation in short cycle time. 1. A workpiece auto-centering apparatus for centering a workpiece , the apparatus comprising:a rotational table that is driven to rotate; andat least one work table that is arranged on the rotational table and on which the workpiece is placed,wherein the work table includes a movable table that has a workpiece placement surface for placing the workpiece thereon and that floats due to pressure of compression air to be movable horizontally in any direction,the workpiece auto-centering apparatus further comprising:at least one stopper apparatus that includes an abutment portion against which the workpiece abuts to position the workpiece; anda pressing apparatus that presses the workpiece or the movable table such that the workpiece abuts against the abutment portion of the stopper apparatus.2. The workpiece auto-centering apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein a plurality of stopper apparatuses are provided at intervals of 90 degrees in a circumferential direction within a plane orthogonal to a rotational shaft of the rotational table.3. The workpiece auto-centering apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein a position of the abutment portion is adjustable according to an outer diameter of the workpiece.4. The workpiece auto-centering apparatus according ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING A PROCESS GAS JET NOZZLE AND LASER MACHINING BEAM

An alignment tool for a laser machine tool includes a frame that is mountable to the laser cutting head of the laser machine tool; a first indicator mounted to the frame along an X-axis; a second indicator mounted to the frame along a Y-axis; a position device mounted to the frame, the position device operable to reference upon a surface of the laser cutting head to align the first indicator along an X-axis of the laser cutting head, and to align the second indicator along a Y-axis of the laser cutting head; and a fastener mounted to the frame, the fastener operable to retain the frame to the laser cutting head. 1. An alignment tool for a laser machine tool , comprising:a frame that is mountable to a laser cutting head of the laser machine tool;a first indicator mounted to the frame along an X-axis;a second indicator mounted to the frame along a Y-axis;a position device mounted to the frame, the position device operable to reference upon a surface of the laser cutting head to align the first indicator along an X-axis of the laser cutting head, and to align the second indicator along a Y-axis of the laser cutting head; anda fastener mounted to the frame, the fastener operable to retain the frame to the laser cutting head.2. The alignment tool as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first indicator and the second indicator are digital gauges each with a probe that contacts a process gas nozzle of the laser cutting head.3. The alignment tool as recited in claim 1 , wherein the position device references upon a flat surface of the laser cutting head.4. The alignment tool as recited in claim 3 , wherein the position device comprises a pad with a flat surface.5. The alignment tool as recited in claim 4 , wherein the position device is spring biased to retract the pad of the position device from the flat surface of the laser cutting head.6. The alignment tool as recited in claim 1 , wherein the position device comprises a rod of a predetermined length between a pad and a ...

Parallel Mechanism Masticator and Chewing Apparatus

The present invention is concerned with an apparatus for simulating the chewing process for the purpose of testing dental materials and implants and for the purpose of analyzing food samples. The apparatus comprises a frame, a stationary platform connected compliantly to the said frame and a moving platform corresponding to the maxillae and mandible of humans or animals, to which dentures or teeth are affixed. The moving platform is guided and driven in mandibular motion using six rods fitted with spherical joints at both ends. Said ball-jointed rods are attached with one end to the moving platform, and with the other end either to the frame of the apparatus, or to rotary cranks driven synchronously by a motor via a transmission. The rotary cranks together with their motor and transmission are mounted on a carrier which is adjustably attached to the frame of the apparatus. To closely reproduce a desired mandibular motion, the locations of the spherical joints to the frame, the position and orientation of the carrier relative to the frame, and the lengths of the rotary cranks and of the ball-jointed rods are suitably adjusted. 1. Parallel mechanism masticator and chewing apparatus comprising a pair of dentures or artificial teeth attached one to a stationary platform and the other to a moving platform , said moving platform being supported and driven in mandibular motion by a six ball-jointed rods , of which three are passive rods jointed to the frame of the apparatus , and three are driving rods jointed to rotary cranks , said rotary cranks being synchronously driven by a motor via a transmission , the phase angle , radii and location of said rotary cranks relative to the frame , the location of the passive-rod ends relative to the frame , and the lengths of said six ball-jointed rods being adjustable for the purpose of best approximating a prescribed motion between said dentures or artificial teeth.2. The apparatus as recited at comprising a carrier which holds ...

Wheel positioning face scanning device

The present invention discloses a wheel positioning face scanning device comprising a rack to which a motor is fixed, an output end of the motor is fixedly connected vertically upward to a positioning disc, a center of the positioning disc is fixedly connected vertically upward to a positioning shaft, and a radial positioning ring is fixed at the top end of the positioning shaft, which is capable of improving wheel yield and processing quality. 1. A wheel positioning face scanning device , comprising a rack , wherein a motor is fixed to the rack , an output end of the motor is fixedly connected with a positioning disc in a vertically-upward mode , the positioning disc is configured to axially position a wheel blank , a center of the positioning disc is fixedly connected with a positioning shaft in a vertically-upward mode , a radial positioning ring is fixed to a top end of the positioning shaft , the radial positioning ring is configured to radially position the wheel blank , first compressing claws are arranged around the positioning disc , and a first laser sensor and a second laser sensor are respectively arranged at positions , corresponding to an air valve hole and an outer rim of the wheel blank , of the rack on one side of the positioning disc.28. The wheel positioning face scanning device according to claim 1 , wherein a hollow T-shaped mounting seat is fixed to the rack claim 1 , the motor is mounted at a bottom of the mounting seat claim 1 , the output end of the motor vertically upwards penetrates through the mounting seat to be fixedly connected with the positioning disc claim 1 , and the positioning disc is connected with the mounting seat through a thrust ball bearing .3. The wheel positioning face scanning device according to claim 2 , wherein the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a lower end of a connecting shaft claim 2 , and an upper end of the connecting shaft is fixedly connected with the positioning disc.4. The wheel positioning ...

POSITIONING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

A method for positioning a rotary part on a machining fixture adapted to hold the rotary part for a machining operation is described. The machining fixture has a center axis and a diaphragm with engaging segments affixed thereto and extending away therefrom. The method includes mounting the rotary part on the machining fixture concentrically about the center axis and adjacent to the engaging segments, and then applying an axial force in a direction substantially parallel to the center axis against the diaphragm. This elastically deforms the diaphragm and radially displaces the contact members of the engaging segments into frictional engagement with a circumferential surface of the rotary part. 1. A method for positioning a rotary part on a machining fixture adapted to hold the rotary part for a machining operation , the machining fixture having a center axis and a diaphragm with engaging segments affixed thereto and extending away therefrom , the method comprising:mounting the rotary part on the machining fixture concentrically about the center axis and adjacent to the engaging segments; andapplying an axial force in a direction substantially parallel to the center axis against the diaphragm to elastically deforming the diaphragm and radially displace contact members of the engaging segments into frictional engagement with a circumferential surface of the rotary part.2. The method as defined in claim 1 , wherein radially displacing the contact members includes radially displacing the contact members away from the center axis to frictionally engage an inner circumferential surface of the rotary part.3. The method as defined in claim 1 , wherein radially displacing the contact members includes radially displacing the contact members toward from the center axis to frictionally engage an outer circumferential surface of the rotary part.4. The method as defined in claim 1 , wherein applying the axial force includes axially displacing a force applicator against the ...

LETTER BOX WITH AUTO RIVETING

An apparatus to produce a letterbox using a strip of material includes: a bender to receive and bend the strip of material into a desired shape of a letterbox including flanges and notches, and the bender to bend at least one end of the strip of material slightly to produce a slight bent; a processor to measure a first plurality of hole positions on a first end of the strip of material and a second plurality of hole positions on flanges of the strip of material, wherein the first plurality of hole positions on the first end are measured to match a first plurality of holes on a second end of the strip of material, wherein the second plurality of hole positions on the flanges are measured to match a second plurality of holes on a base plate; and a puncher to punch the first plurality of holes on at least one of the first end and the second end of the strip of material according to the first plurality of hole positions, and the puncher to punch the second plurality of holes on the flanges according to the second plurality of hole positions. 1. An apparatus configured to produce a letterbox using a strip of material , the apparatus comprising:a bender configured to receive and bend the strip of material into a desired shape of a letterbox including flanges and notches, the bender also configured to bend at least one end of the strip of material slightly to produce a slight bent;a processor configured to measure a first plurality of hole positions on a first end of the strip of material and a second plurality of hole positions on flanges of the strip of material,wherein the first plurality of hole positions on the first end are measured to match a first plurality of holes on a second end of the strip of material,wherein the second plurality of hole positions on the flanges are measured to match a second plurality of holes on a base plate; anda puncher configured to punch the first plurality of holes on at least one of the first end and the second end of the strip of ...

MECHANISM FOR POSITIONING A WORKPIECE

A mechanism, configured for positioning a work piece, includes a support member and a position assembly. The position assembly includes a guiding member and a positioning sleeve sleeved on the guiding member. The guiding member detachably is coupled to the support member. The positioning sleeve is detachably coupled to the support member. The guiding member is partially exposed from the positioning sleeve. 1. A mechanism for positioning a workpiece , the mechanism comprising:a support member; and a guiding member detachably coupled to the support member, and', 'a positioning sleeve sleeved on the guiding member and detachably coupled to the support member;, 'a position assembly comprisingwherein, the guiding member is partially exposed from the positioning sleeve.2. The mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the guiding member is threaded with the support member to adjust an exposing length of the guiding member exposing from the positioning sleeve.3. The mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the support member defines a mounting hole claim 2 , the support member has an inner thread received in the mounting hole claim 2 , the guiding member comprises a thread rod claim 2 , the threaded rod is threaded with the inner thread.4. The mechanism of claim 3 , wherein the guiding member further comprises:a limiting block coupled to the threaded rod, a width of the limiting block larger than a diameter of the thread rod, anda pin coupled to the limiting block and partially exposed from the positioning sleeve.5. The mechanism of claim 4 , wherein the positioning sleeve axially defines a receiving hole claim 4 , the receiving hole comprises a first receiving portion claim 4 , a second receiving portion communication with the first receiving portion claim 4 , and a third receiving portion communication with the second receiving portion claim 4 , the support member is received in the first receiving portion claim 4 , the guiding member is received in the second receiving portion and the third ...

Carrier and a method for processing a carrier

According to various embodiments, a carrier may be provided, the carrier including: a hollow chamber spaced apart from a surface of the carrier; a trench structure extending from the surface of the carrier to the hollow chamber and laterally surrounding a first region of the carrier, the trench structure including one or more trenches extending from the surface of the carrier to the hollow chamber, and one or more support structures intersecting the one or more trenches and connecting the first region of the carrier with a second region of the carrier outside the trench structure, wherein the one or more support structures including an electrically insulating material.

Adjustable pipe roll and support mechanism

An adjustable roll and support mechanism for elongate objects having a round cross-sectional configuration has a support base having a pair of parallel upright tubular members having rigid or collapsible support legs. Elevation posts are positioned in movable telescoping relation within respective tubular members and support a roll positioning head having an internal roll positioning mechanism. A pair of roll assemblies are movably supported on the roll positioning head. Lock rings are positionable at a locking position to restrain downward movement of the elevation posts relative to the tubular members and are positionable at a release position permitting downward movement of the elevation posts. Lock ring stops are mounted to a transverse structural member and are positioned to prevent the lock rings from becoming bound after being struck by a lock release mechanism.

Workpiece-alignment Tools and Techniques

Workpiece-alignment tools and techniques are described. Workpiece-alignment tools and techniques are usable to ensure consistent and durable alignment of various workpieces while providing access for performing attachment techniques thereon. In one example, the workpiece-alignment tool includes alignment surfaces that are joined to one another and oriented at corresponding specific angles. The workpiece-alignment tool includes accessibility cutouts and access spaces that provide a user simultaneous access to points around a joint formed by objects aligned with the alignment surfaces. In this way, the workpiece-alignment tool provides accessibility that allows a user to operate upon a workpiece, e.g., as by joining aligned objects together, without interfering or obstructing access to the objects. 1. A portable , workpiece-alignment tool comprising:a first panel having an interior surface and an exterior surface connected by a plurality of side surfaces;a second panel joined to the first panel and forming an angle therewith, the second panel having an interior surface and an exterior surface connected by respective side surfaces;a diaphragm connected to at least portions of the interior surfaces of the first panel and second panel, the diaphragm including at least one cutout having an opening adjacent and bounded by one of the first or second panels and configured to permit a workpiece to be clamped to and held against an interior surface or an exterior surface of the first or second panel to which the opening of the at least one cutout opening is adjacent.2. The portable claim 1 , workpiece-alignment tool of claim 1 , wherein the angle is about 90-degrees.3. The portable claim 1 , workpiece-alignment tool of claim 1 , wherein the angle is less than 90-degrees.4. The portable claim 1 , workpiece-alignment tool of claim 1 , wherein the angle is greater than 90-degrees.5. The portable claim 1 , workpiece-alignment tool of claim 1 , further comprising multiple ...

POSITIONING DEVICE AND POSITONING METHOD USING THE SAME

A positioning device includes a main body, a drive member, and a pin assembly. The main body defines a receiving portion which extends through two opposite ends of the main body. The drive member is partially or completely received in the receiving portion. The pin assembly includes a pin bushing and a pin. The pin bushing is securely coupled to the main body and defines an expansion slot on the sidewalls. The expansion slot extends along a central axis of the pin bushing. The pin is coupled to the drive member and extends through the pin bushing. The drive member is configured to drive the pin to move in the pin bushing, pressing the inner sidewalls of the pin bushing to enlarge a diameter. 1. A positioning device comprising:a main body defining a receiving portion which extends through opposite ends of the main body;a drive member at least partially received in the receiving portion; and a pin bushing securely coupled to the main body and defining an expansion slot on a sidewall which extends along a central axis of the pin bushing; and', 'a pin coupled to the drive member and extending through the pin bushing,, 'a pin assembly comprisingwherein the drive member is configured to drive the pin to move in the pin bushing, and the pin is capable of pressing the inner sidewalls of the pin bushing to enlarge the pin bushing.2. The positioning device of claim 1 , wherein the pin comprises a shaft portion claim 1 , a connecting portion with an inclined surface claim 1 , and an inserting portion coupled consecutively in order claim 1 , the shaft portion is coupled to the drive member claim 1 , the connecting portion is received in the pin bushing and capable of pressing the inner sidewalls of the pin bushing.3. The positioning device of claim 1 , wherein the main body defines an inlet hole communicating with the receiving portion on a sidewall claim 1 , the pin defines a channel extending along the central axis of the pin and a plurality of through holes communicating ...

PROCESSING APPARATUS

An imaging unit of a processing apparatus includes a microscope, and an imaging element connected to the microscope and including a plurality of pixels that capture an image. A control unit has a target pattern storage section that stores a target pattern for performing pattern matching, and a rectilinear region detection section that detects a rectilinear region on the basis of an image from the imaging element, calculates a deviation angle between a direction of the rectilinear region detected by the rectilinear region detection section and a processing feeding direction, and adjusts a relative angle between the target pattern stored in the target pattern storage section and a characteristic pattern on a wafer, to perform the pattern matching. 1. A processing apparatus for processing a wafer formed on a front surface thereof with a plurality of devices in a state of being partitioned by a plurality of intersecting streets , the processing apparatus comprising:a chuck table that holds the wafer;a processing unit that processes the wafer held by the chuck table;a processing feeding mechanism that puts the chuck table and the processing unit into relative processing feeding;an imaging unit that images the wafer held by the chuck table to detect a region to be processed; anda control unit, whereinthe imaging unit includes a microscope and an imaging element connected to the microscope and including a plurality of pixels that capture an image,the control unit has a target pattern storage section that stores a target pattern for performing pattern matching and a rectilinear region detection section that detects a rectilinear region on a basis of an image from the imaging element, anda deviation angle between a direction of the rectilinear region detected by the rectilinear region detection section and a processing feeding direction is calculated, and a relative angle between the target pattern stored in the target pattern storage section and a characteristic pattern on ...

METHOD AND CARRIER FOR DICING A WAFER

Methods of and carriers for dicing semiconductor wafers, each wafer having a plurality of integrated circuits, are described. In an example, a carrier for supporting a wafer or substrate in an etch process includes a frame having a perimeter surrounding an inner opening. The carrier also includes a tape coupled to the frame and disposed below the inner opening of the frame, the tape comprising an etch stop layer disposed above a support layer. 1. A carrier for supporting a wafer or substrate in an etch process , the carrier comprising:a frame having a perimeter surrounding an inner opening; anda tape coupled to the frame and disposed below the inner opening of the frame, the tape comprising an etch stop layer disposed above a support layer.2. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the etch stop layer comprises a layer of silicon dioxide or a layer of an organic polymer.3. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the tape further comprises:a die-attach-film (DAF) disposed above the etch stop layer.4. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the tape further comprises:an adhesive layer disposed above the etch stop layer.5. The carrier of claim 4 , wherein the tape further comprises:a die-attach-film (DAF) disposed above the adhesive layer.6. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises stainless steel.7. A carrier for supporting a wafer or substrate in an etch process claim 1 , the carrier comprising:a frame having a perimeter surrounding an inner opening; anda tape coupled to the frame and disposed below the inner opening of the frame, the tape comprising a layer having an etch stop characteristic.8. The carrier of claim 7 , wherein the etch stop characteristic is an approximately 20 times slower etch rate compared to an etch rate of the supported wafer in the etch process.9. The carrier of claim 7 , wherein the etch stop characteristic is an emission detectable by an optical emission sensor (OES) end point detection system or a laser end point system.10. A method of dicing a ...

Carrier and a method for processing a carrier

According to various embodiments, a carrier may be provided, the carrier including: a hollow chamber spaced apart from a surface of the carrier; a trench structure extending from the surface of the carrier to the hollow chamber and laterally surrounding a first region of the carrier, the trench structure including one or more trenches extending from the surface of the carrier to the hollow chamber, and one or more support structures intersecting the one or more trenches and connecting the first region of the carrier with a second region of the carrier outside the trench structure, wherein the one or more support structures including an electrically insulating material.

Machine tool with a main body having one mobile table to support parts

A machine tool () comprising at least one operational group () and a main body () which supports and moves the parts on which to perform the operations. The main body () comprises—at least one mobile table () which supports the parts;—at least one fixed portion () which supports at least one operational group ();—means of moving the mobile table () comprising a rotation shaft (), positioned along the main axis in a central cavity. The means for moving the mobile table () move it rotationally and further comprise a toothed crown () and at least one satellite () positioned between the mobile table () and the rotation shaft (). 1. A machine tool suitable to perform mechanical operations comprising at least one operational group suitable to perform the operations and a main body suitable to support and move pieces on which to perform said operations , wherein said main body extends around a substantially vertical main axis , wherein said main body comprises:at least one mobile table suitable to support the parts;at least one fixed portion which supports at least one said operational group;a means of moving the mobile table comprising a rotation shaft, positioned, extending along the main axis, in a central cavity of said mobile table;wherein the means of moving the mobile table move it rotationally and further comprise a toothed crown and at least one satellite positioned between the mobile table and the rotation shaft.wherein the fixed portion comprises, starting from the support plane along the axis, at least one lower or base part and at least one upper or head part, wherein the base and the head are firmly joined to each other, wherein said mobile table is housed between the base and the head.2. The machine according to claim 1 , wherein the rotation shaft is blocked at its ends by the base and by the head.3. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the rotation shaft comprises a toothed portion at one end.4. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Centering Clamping Apparatus

A centering clamping apparatus has a housing () with a centering element () mounted to be displaceable along a longitudinal axis between an open position and a clamping position. A finger element (), mounted with centering element (), is displaceable transversely to the longitudinal axis between a retracted position and an extended position. The finger element () is operatively connected to an adjusting member (). The adjusting element () is mounted to be displaceable in the centering element (). A blocking device () is provided on the centering element (). The blocking device () either precludes a relative movement between the housing () and the centering element (), with the finger element () fully retracted, or precludes a relative movement between the centering element () and the adjusting member (), with the finger element () fully extended. 1. A centering clamping apparatus comprising:a housing with a centering element displaceably mounted in the housing for movement along a longitudinal axis between an open position and a clamping position;a finger element is displaceably mounted on the centering element, the finger element is displaceable transversely to the longitudinal axis between a retracted position and an extended position, the finger element is operatively connected with an adjusting member, the adjustment member is displaceably mounted in the centering element; anda centering element is provided with a blocking device, the blocking device either precludes a relative movement between the housing and the centering element, with the finger element fully retracted, or precludes a relative movement between the centering element and the adjusting member, with the finger element fully extended.2. The centering clamping apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the blocking device comprises a blocking element displaceable transverse to the longitudinal axis.3. The centering clamping apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the centering element includes a ...

WORKPIECE PLACEMENT PLATFORM DEVICE HAVING WORKPIECE POSITIONING MEMBER MOVABLE IN AND OUT RELATIVE TO UPPER SURFACE OF PLACEMENT PLATFORM

A workpiece placement platform device including: an X-axis direction positioning member provided on one side of a placement platform on which to place a plate-shaped workpiece and configured to position one side edge of the workpiece in an X-axis direction by contacting the one side edge; a Y-axis direction positioning member provided on another side of the placement platform and configured to position another side edge of the workpiece in a Y-axis direction by contacting the another side edge; and a workpiece positioning member that is movable in and out relative to a workpiece placement surface of the placement platform and configured to partition the workpiece placement surface into sections in the X-axis direction and enable simultaneous positioning at the sections on the workpiece placement surface. 1. A workpiece placement platform device comprising:an X-axis direction positioning member provided on one side of a placement platform on which to place a plate-shaped workpiece and configured to position one side edge of the workpiece in an X-axis direction by contacting the one side edge;a Y-axis direction positioning member provided on another side of the placement platform and configured to position another side edge of the workpiece in a Y-axis direction by contacting the another side edge; anda workpiece positioning member that is movable in and out relative to a workpiece placement surface of the placement platform and configured to partition the workpiece placement surface into sections in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction.2. The workpiece placement platform device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an in-out member that is provided on the one side or the another side of the placement platform and that is movable in and out relative to the workpiece placement surface; anda workpiece positioning member that is provided to the in-out member so as to be capable of being laid down and is capable of positioning the one side edge or the another ...

POSITIONING APPARATUS

Provided herein is an apparatus including a loader configured to position a workpiece in a holding fixture. In some embodiments, the holding fixture includes an opening configured to removably receive the workpiece therein and hold the workpiece in a target position within the opening. The apparatus also includes position detecting means configured to translate a sensor to a predetermined location relative to the holding fixture and further configured to translate the workpiece by a predetermined increment relative to the predetermined location to position the workpiece in the target position. 1. An apparatus comprising:a fixture configured to hold a recording media in a predetermined target position;a loader configured to position the recording media in the target position; and to move the sensor into a reference position, and', 'to move the sensor by a predetermined increment relative to the reference position to cause the loader to position the recording media in the target position., 'a sensor arm including a sensor and operably connected to be moved by the loader as the loader positions the recording media, the loader being configured2. The apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe reference position is coincident with the target position; andthe predetermined increment is null.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to be in the reference position when contact is established between the sensor and a surface of the fixture.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the sensor arm is configured to move the sensor by the predetermined increment relative to contact between the sensor and the surface of the fixture.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe sensor arm is configured to move the sensor by a first predetermined distance at a first speed from an initial location to a location in closer proximity to the reference position; andthe sensor arm is further configured to move the sensor to the reference position at a second speed when the sensor is at ...

Vehicle Frame Anchoring and Alignment Platform System

The present invention is a vehicle frame anchoring and alignment platform system. Because of the adjustability and modularity of the vehicle frame anchoring and alignment platform system, the system is adapted to minimize pull setups and takedowns, tool assembly and disassembly, and vehicle disassembly and assembly when used in aligning a vehicle frame. 1. A vehicle frame anchoring and alignment platform system comprising a vehicle frame anchoring and alignment platform having at least one repositionable mount arm , and each of said at least one mount arm having an attachment apparatus according to the disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 7 ,150 ,176 repositionably secured to said at least one mount arm.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said platform defines a CAR-O-LINER platform.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said platform defines an adapted tool board platform.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein when said system is used in aligning a frame claim 1 , the setups required to align said frame are minimized.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein said minimized setups define a single setup.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein when said system is used in aligning a frame that is attached to a large vehicle claim 1 , said alignment is performed without disassembling said vehicle.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein said attachment apparatus is rotationally repositionable in a 360 degree range of repositionability.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein said attachment apparatus is vertically repositionable in an at least 18 inch range of vertical repositionability. This US nonprovisional utility patent application claims the benefit under 35 USC §119(e) of U.S. provisional application No. 61/914,929 filed Dec. 11, 2013 which is incorporated in its entirety by this reference.The present invention relates to apparatuses and devices for use in anchoring and aligning vehicle frames.Vehicle frame anchoring and alignment platforms (platform) are well known in the art and have wide spread usage ...

Workpiece-holding Tools and Techniques

Workpiece-holding tools and techniques are described. Workpiece-holding tools and techniques are usable to ensure consistent and durable alignment of various workpieces while providing access for performing attachment techniques thereon. In one example, the workpiece-holding tool is configured to allow objects to be held or removably affixed to an alignment surface. Holding objects with the workpiece-holding tool ensures that the alignment of objects with an alignment surface does not change while a user is operating upon a workpiece, e.g., as by joining aligned objects together, without interfering or obstructing access to the objects. The ability to hold objects is enhanced by the inclusion of cutouts that provide increased access to interior surfaces of the workpiece-holding tool, such as to increase the area available for use of clamps or other fastening devices. 1. A portable , workpiece-holding tool comprising:a side panel having an interior surface and an exterior surface connected by a plurality of side surfaces;a diaphragm connected to at least portions of the interior surface of the side panel, the diaphragm including at least one cutout having an opening adjacent and bounded by the side panel and configured to permit a workpiece to be clamped to and held against an interior surface or an exterior surface of the side panel to which the opening of the at least one cutout opening is adjacent.2. The portable claim 1 , workpiece-holding tool of claim 1 , further comprising a second panel joined to the side panel and forming an angle therewith claim 1 , the second panel having an interior surface and an exterior surface connected by respective side surfaces.3. The portable claim 2 , workpiece-holding tool of claim 2 , wherein the diaphragm includes a plurality of cutouts.4. The portable claim 3 , workpiece-holding tool of claim 3 , wherein a first cutout of the plurality of cutouts has an opening adjacent and bounded by the side panel claim 3 , and a second ...

Detachment tool and motor drive device provided with the same

A detachment tool of the present invention is a tool for detaching a device attached to a wall portion. The detachment tool includes a member in which a first through hole and a second through hole are formed, a first screw that fixes the member to the device while inserted into the first through hole, and a second screw that pushes the wall portion while inserted into the second through hole. The first through hole is a threaded hole that screw-engages with the first screw or an unthreaded hole. The second through hole is a threaded hole that screw-engages with the second screw. According to such a configuration, the detachment tool in which operationality in detachment is good, flexible adaptation to a space can be made, and force applied in detachment is also easily managed, and a motor drive device provided with the same can be provided.

GRIPPING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

A gripping device is provided in a turret-type tool magazine of a machine tool and grips a tool or a tool holder that holds the tool. The gripping device includes: a pair of arms configured to grip the tool or the tool holder by pinching the tool or the tool holder between the arms, a main body part configured to support the pair of arms so that each of the paired arms swings in the pinching directions to pinch the tool or the tool holder between the arms; and an angle detector configured to detect a physical quantity indicating a swing angle of the arm. 1. A gripping device that is provided in a turret-type tool magazine of a machine tool and is configured to grip a tool or a tool holder that holds the tool , comprising:a pair of arms configured to grip the tool or the tool holder by pinching the tool or the tool holder between the arms;a main body part configured to support the pair of arms so that each of the paired arms swings in pinching directions to pinch the tool or the tool holder between the arms; andan angle detector configured to detect a physical quantity indicating a swing angle of the arm.2. The gripping device according to claim 1 , wherein the angle detector comprises a strain gauge sensor that is arranged on the arm and configured to measure an amount of strain of the arm.3. The gripping device according to claim 1 , wherein the angle detector comprises a sensor configured to detect a distance between the arm and the main body part.4. The gripping device according to claim 3 , wherein the angle detector comprises an air micro sensor or a capacitance sensor.5. The gripping device according to claim 3 , wherein the angle detector includes a magnet arranged on one of the arm and the main body part claim 3 , and a Hall element arranged on another one of the arm and the main body part and configured to detect a strength of a magnetic field.6. The gripping device according to claim 1 , wherein an elastic body configured to apply an elastic force in a ...