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13-02-2018 дата публикации

Устройство для загрузки обрабатываемых цилиндрических изделий в технологическое оборудование

Номер: RU0000177214U1
Автор: Алмаз Тавкильевич Шамгунов, Виталий Алексеевич Каргин, Владислав Валерьевич Фехер, Сергей Ильдусович Ишмухаметов
Принадлежит: Акционерное общество "Производственное объединение "Завод имени Серго"

Полезная модель относится к автоматизации технологических процессов в машиностроении и может быть использована в загрузочных устройствах штучными изделиями, преимущественно цилиндрической формы, различного оборудования: механической обработки, покрытия и других.Устройство для загрузки изделий содержит приемник изделий, ложемент с коленом, шибер, толкатель изделий в отводящий лоток, приводной вал, получающий вращение от двигателя через цепную передачу. На приводном валу размещен кривошипный диск, соединенный через шатун с ползуном несущим толкатель. Также на приводном валу установлен кулачок, воздействующий через ролик, установленный на рычаге с одной стороны поворотной штанги на рычаг с другой стороны упомянутой штанги несущей шибер, при этом шибер размещен в колене с возможностью возвратно-поступательного перемещения в колоне.Приемник изделий выполнен в виде лоткового магазина-ската, установленного перпендикулярно ложементу, причем соосно ложементу и параллельно толкателю размещен отсекатель изделий, жестко соединенный с ползуном.Технический результат полезной модели направлен на обеспечение удобства загрузки изделий с упрощением конструкции и повышение надежности работы устройства. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 177 214 U1 (51) МПК B23Q 7/06 (2006.01) B23Q 7/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B23Q 7/06 (2006.01); B23Q 7/10 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017108284, 13.03.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 13.02.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: ПРЕЙС В.Ф. и др. (45) Опубликовано: 13.02.2018 Бюл. № 5 1 7 7 2 1 4 R U "Автоматизация загрузки прессов штучными заготовками", М., "Машиностроение", 1975, стр. 6, рис.1;SU 381497 A1, 22.05.1973;SU 895620 A1, 07.01.1982;SU 348333 A1, 23.08.1972;SU 1089874 А1, 15.02.1987. US 3882991 А, 13.05.1975. (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЗАГРУЗКИ ОБРАБАТЫВАЕМЫХ ЦИЛИНДРИЧЕСКИХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ В ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКОЕ ...

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Номер записи: 1
21-12-2020 дата публикации

Бункерное загрузочное устройство для цилиндрических деталей с заостренным концом

Номер: RU0000201538U1
Автор: Владимир Викторович Прейс
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Тульский государственный университет" (ТулГУ)

Полезная модель относится к станкостроению, а именно к устройствам автоматической загрузки технологических машин-автоматов и автоматических линий цилиндрическими деталями с заостренным концом. Устройство содержит бункер, образованный обечайкой 1 и основанием 2 с ориентирующим окном-приемником 7, выполненным в основании 2, и вращающийся диск 3 с органами захвата, выполненными в виде радиальных пазов 4, оканчивающихся сквозными профильными гнездами 5, повторяющими конфигурацию внешней формы загружаемых деталей 6. При этом части К сквозных профильных гнезд 5 направлены к центру вращающегося диска 3, имеют глубину hКв радиальном направлении на 10…20% меньше высоты h заостренного конца детали 6 и выполнены открытыми в сторону обечайки 1. Общая глубина lKсквозных профильных гнезд 5 в радиальном направлении определяется по зависимостигде- общая длина детали. Ширина окна-приемника 7 в радиальном направлении на 10…20% меньше длины lЦцилиндрической части детали 6, определяемой по зависимостипри этом расстояние от внутренней поверхности обечайки 1 до ближайшего края ориентирующего окна-приемника 7 на 10…20% меньше высоты h заостренного конца детали 6. Бункерное загрузочное устройство имеет упрощенную конструкцию и обеспечивает повышение эффективности его эксплуатации при загрузке цилиндрических деталей с заостренным концом. 5 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 201 538 U1 (51) МПК B23Q 7/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B23Q 7/02 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020126776, 10.08.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Тульский государственный университет" (ТулГУ) (RU) Дата регистрации: 21.12.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 21.12.2020 Бюл. № 36 2 0 1 5 3 8 R U (54) Бункерное загрузочное устройство для цилиндрических деталей с заостренным концом (57) Реферат: Полезная модель ...

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Номер записи: 2
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Gear processing machine

Номер: US20130149061A1
Автор: Kenneth E. Glasow, William D. Mcglasson
Принадлежит: Gleason Works

A machine tool comprising a machine base having a first side comprising a first planar surface and a machine column movable along an arcuate path on the first planar surface. The machine further comprises a first spindle movable in a first linear direction and being rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The machine further comprises a machine turret located on a second planar surface of the machine base first side. The machine turret is angularly movable about a pivot axis. The machine turret includes a second spindle positioned within the turret with the second spindle being rotatable about a second axis of rotation and being movable in a second linear direction.

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Номер записи: 3
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Can processing machine with cantilever design

Номер: US20130149073A1
Автор: Harold James Marshall, Joseph Schill, Terry Babbitt
Принадлежит: Belvac Production Machinery Inc

A machine arrangement that operates on a plurality of articles includes a plurality of machines arranged to cooperate with each other in a manner to form a machine arrangement. Each machine includes a modular base, a transfer star wheel, and a turret mechanism configured to perform a working operation on an article. The turret mechanism includes a turret star wheel. A central axis of the transfer star wheel is approximately 45 degrees below horizontal relative to a central axis of the turret star wheel. The turret mechanism includes a cantilevered portion overhanging a portion of the base.

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Номер записи: 4
20-06-2013 дата публикации

WORK HOLDER, WORK SETTING APPARATUS, AND WORK SETTING METHOD

Номер: US20130152364A1
Автор: KITAHARA Hidetoshi, Kokubo Mitsunori, OMAGARI Hiroaki, SUZUKI Toru
Принадлежит: TOSHIBA KIKAI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A work holder has a cylindrical main body and an adhesive arranged at an opening of the main body to hold a work even in a vacuum atmosphere. 1. A work holder comprising:a cylindrical main body; andan adhesive arranged at an opening of the main body.2. The work holder of claim 1 , wherein the main body at least partly includes a cylindrical elastic member.3. The work holder of claim 2 , wherein:the main body includes the elastic member, a work-side member of high rigidity, and a connection-side member of high rigidity;the work-side member has a cylindrical shape provided with first and second ends and a through hole, the first end having a flat face, the through hole being formed through the center of the flat face of the first end in a normal direction to the flat face, the work-side member axially agreeing with the elastic member, the second end of the work-side member engaging with a first end of the elastic member;the connection-side member has a cylindrical shape having a central through hole, the connection-side member axially agreeing with the elastic member, a first end of the connection-side member engaging with a second end of the elastic member and being spaced away from the work-side member with the elastic member interposed between the connection-side member and the work-side member; andthe adhesive is formed as an annular film on the flat face of the first end of the work-side member.4. The work holder of claim 2 , wherein:the main body includes the elastic member and a connection-side member of high rigidity;the connection-side member has a cylindrical shape having a central through hole, the connection-side member axially agreeing with the elastic member, a first end of the connection-side member engaging with a second end of the elastic member; andthe adhesive is formed as an annular film on a first end of the elastic member.5. A work setting apparatus comprising:a first table on which a first work is set;a second table that is moved toward and away ...

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Номер записи: 5
27-06-2013 дата публикации

PROCESSING TOOL AND PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20130166071A1
Автор: HAMAN Robert, KRANZ Josef
Принадлежит: KUKA SYSTEMS GMBH

A processing tool, especially drilling tool, includes a processing element () acting on a workpiece () and a connection () for a handling device (), especially a robot. The processing tool () has a feed device () connected to the connection () for feeding the processing element () by a motion of the handling device () connected to the connection (). The handling device () moves and actuates the feed device () of the processing tool () for feeding the processing element (). 1. A processing tool comprising:a processing element for acting on a workpiece;a connection for a handling device; anda feed device connected to the connection, the feed device feeding the processing element by a motion of the handling device connected to the connection.2. A processing tool in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a support device forming a support on a workpiece side.3. A processing tool in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the processing tool has a boosting means for increasing a feed force of a feed of the processing element.4. A processing tool in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a controllable drive for a controlled motion of the processing element.5. A processing tool in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the boosting means is arranged between the connection and the processing element.6. A processing tool in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the boosting means has a fluidic or a mechanical transmission.7. A processing tool in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the feed device has a movable feed element connected to the connection and an additional feed element connected to the processing element claim 2 , wherein the movable feed element and the additional feed element are mounted movably in relation to the support device and are connected to actuating elements of the boosting means.8. A processing tool in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the feed device has a controllable fixing means.9. A processing tool in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the processing ...

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Номер записи: 6
04-07-2013 дата публикации

WORK SETTING APPARATUS,WORK SETTING METHOD, AND WORK HOLDER REMOVING METHOD

Номер: US20130167350A1
Автор: KITAHARA Hidetoshi, Kokubo Mitsunori, SUGIURA Yuki, SUZUKI Toru
Принадлежит: TOSHIBA KIKAI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A work setting apparatus includes a lower table , an upper table , and a work holding unit provided with a plurality of work holders each having an adhesive to hold a work. A work setting method sets a second work W held by the work holders onto a first work W set on the lower table . A work holder removing method removes the work holders from the second work W set on the first work W by vibrating the first and second works W and W on the lower table 1. A work setting apparatus comprising:a first table on which a first work is set;a second table movable toward and away from the first table and positioned with respect to the first table;a table positioning unit moving and positioning the first table with respect to the second table in directions orthogonal to the moving directions of the second table;a work holding unit having a plurality of work holders, each of the work holders having a cylindrical main body provided with an opening faced toward the first table, the work holders holding a second work with the use of vacuum suction and being moved toward and away from the first table and positioned with respect to the first table; anda control unit, in a state that the second table is separated away from the first table, the work holders are positioned between the first and second tables, the first work is set on the first table, and the second work is held by the work holders, configured to control the first table, second table, work holding unit, and table positioning unit in such a way as to(a) move the work holders toward the first table so that an uncured membranous material of the second work held by the work holders is brought into contact with the first work set on the first table and the second work is set onto the first work,(b) move the second table toward the first table so that the first and second works are pressed between the first and second tables,(c) move, after carrying out the pressing of the first and second works for a predetermined time, the ...

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Номер записи: 7
04-07-2013 дата публикации

METAL RING MANUFACTURE METHOD AND METAL RING MANUFACTURE DEVICE

Номер: US20130168372A1
Автор: Hayashi Kanomi, Higuchi Akinori, Kouda Nobuyuki, Nakajima Katsuyuki, Nakatsuka Kazushige, Nemoto Akihiro, Saito Satoru, Sasaki Seiichi
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Provided is a metal ring manufacture method and a metal ring metal device capable of manufacturing a plurality of metal rings at good efficiency without damaging the metal rings. The metal rings (R) are detached from a drum retaining unit () by a metal ring holding unit () with the arrangement state thereof being maintained; thereafter, each metal ring (R) clamped in the arrangement state by a pair of fingers () of a metal ring clamping unit () is delivered sequentially in the arrangement direction by a ring delivering unit disposed in the second finger (). 1. A metal ring manufacture method for manufacturing a plurality of endless belt-like metal rings by trimming a drum having a cylindrical shape from a metal thin plate into round slices , comprising:a drum introducing step of introducing the drum into a drum retaining unit having a variable outer diameter to be mounted and retained by the drum retaining unit;a drum trimming step of forming a plurality of metal rings by trimming the drum into round slices with a predetermined width while the drum is being retained by the drum retaining unit in such a way that the outer diameter thereof is enlarged so as to press the inner circumferential surface of the drum; anda ring extruding step of detaching the plurality of metal rings from the drum retaining unit after the press against the inner circumferential surface of the drum is released as the outer diameter of the drum retaining unit is reduced for extruding the plurality of metal rings,the ring extruding step includinga metal ring holding step of using a metal ring holding unit capable of being opened or closed freely to hold the plurality of metal rings from the outer circumferential surface thereof with the arrangement state of the plurality of metal rings retained by the drum retaining unit being maintained;a metal ring detaching step of detaching the plurality of metal rings from the drum retaining unit by moving the drum retaining unit holding the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 8
08-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MACHINE TOOL AND MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20130202377A1
Автор: Haas Gebhard
Принадлежит: LIEBHERR-VERZAHNTECHNIK GMBH

The present disclosure relates to a method for operating a machine tool, in particular a gear cutting machine, with at least two machine tables, with at least one common counter-support and with at least two counter-bracket arms, wherein the clamping forces are controlled and/or regulated at the respective position in dependence on the current process and in dependence on the process forces necessary according to the current process. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a machine tool, in particular a gear cutting machine. 1. A method for operating a machine tool , with at least two machine tables , with at least one common counter-support and with at least two counter-bracket arms , wherein a clamping force acting on a clamped workpiece and/or a workpiece to be clamped are controlled and/or regulated at a respective position in dependence on a current process and in dependence on process forces necessary according to the current process.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein on loading and/or unloading the machine tool claim 1 , the workpiece is centered and clamped with the clamping force claim 1 , wherein the clamping force is dimensioned such that it is large enough to keep the workpiece in position for the workpiece positioning process.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the machine tool has a loading and unloading position claim 2 , which is a first position of one of the at least two machine tables claim 2 , and that all ancillary processes carried out at the loading and unloading position are carried out with reduced clamping force claim 2 , wherein the clamping force is dimensioned such that it is large enough to keep the workpiece in position at the loading and unloading position.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein before a movement or during a movement of the workpiece from the loading and unloading position into a machining position claim 3 , the clamping force is increased.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 9
08-08-2013 дата публикации

PALLET CHANGING DEVICE FOR A MACHINE TOOL AND MACHINE TOOL COMPRISING A PALLET CHANGING DEVICE

Номер: US20130202389A1
Автор: Jung Robert, Moder Bernd
Принадлежит: DECKEL MAHO PFRONTEN GMBH

A pallet changing device () for changing pallets on a machine tool comprises a changing means () comprising connecting elements () for releasably connecting the pallet changing device () to pallets (), a rotational drive means () for rotating the changing means () comprising connecting elements () in a working plane (), and a lifting means () for raising and lowering the changing means () and thus the working plane () within a workspace (). The rotational drive means () is arranged outside the workspace (). 1. A pallet changing device for changing pallets on a machine tool , comprising:a changing means comprising connecting elements for releasably connecting the pallet changing device to pallets;a rotational drive means for rotating the changing means comprising connecting elements in a working plane; anda lifting means for raising and lowering the changing means and thus the working plane within a workspace,wherein the rotational drive means is arranged outside the workspace.2. The pallet changing device according to claim 1 , wherein the rotational drive means and at least part of the lifting means are mounted below the workspace.3. The pallet changing device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the lifting means is rotationally engaged with the changing means and the rotational drive means rotates the lifting means.4. The pallet changing device according to claim 1 , wherein the lifting means comprises a rotational column to the outside of which a spur gear is attached claim 1 , and the rotational drive means comprises a pinion that is operationally connected to the spur gear in such a way that when the pinion is rotated by the rotational drive means claim 1 , the spur wheel is rotated and thus the rotational column is rotated about the longitudinal axis thereof.5. The pallet changing device according to claim 4 , wherein the lifting means comprises a pressurising medium cylinder that is below the rotational column claim 4 , and is orientated coaxial with the ...

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Номер записи: 10
15-08-2013 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL MACHINE TOOL INCLUDING A CHIP COLLECTING SPACE

Номер: US20130207331A1
Автор: Geissler Alfred, Jung Robert
Принадлежит: DECKEL MAHO PFRONTEN GMBH

A machine tool comprising a machine column, a work spindle moveable in guides along the machine column in two coordinate axes by a motor and adapted to receive a cutting tool, a machine bed arranged on the front end of the machine column and on the top side of which a horizontal linear guide for a workpiece table is arranged, and a linear motor for moving the workpiece table in the horizontal linear guide in a further coordinate axis. A channel-like chip space for collecting chips accumulating when the workpiece is machined extends on the top side of the machine bed in the direction of the further coordinate axis. The linear motor is arranged on the top side of the machine bed laterally and parallel to the channel-like chip space, wherein first and second guide rails of the horizontal linear guide are arranged on opposite sides of the linear motor. 1. A machine tool for machining a workpiece , comprising:a dimensionally rigid machine column;a work spindle that is movable in guides along the machine column in two coordinate axes by means of a motor and is adapted to receive a cutting tool;a machine bed that is arranged on a front end of the machine column and on a top side of which a horizontal linear guide is arranged for a workpiece table, and a linear motor for moving the workpiece table in the horizontal linear guide in a further coordinate axis;wherein a channel-like chip space is integrated in the top side of the machine bed for collecting chips accumulating when the workpiece is machined, the longitudinal axis of said space extending in the direction of the further coordinate axis; andwherein the linear motor is arranged on the top side of the machine bed laterally and parallel to the channel-like chip space, wherein first and second guide rails of the horizontal linear guide are arranged for guiding a workpiece table on opposite sides of the linear motor.2. The machine tool for machining a workpiece according to claim 1 , wherein on the top side of the ...

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Номер записи: 11
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Production cell with a workpiece transfer device, and transport device for workpieces and part carriers

Номер: US20130213769A1
Автор: Juergen Plakolm
Принадлежит: Trumpf Maschinen Austria GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a production cell ( 5 ) for automated processing of workpieces ( 9 ) having a protective fence ( 4 ) and, arranged therein, at least one production device ( 1 ), for example a bending press ( 8 ), and at least one handling device ( 2 ). A workpiece transfer device ( 12 ) for part carriers ( 20 ) or workpieces ( 9 ) is arranged in the production cell ( 5 ), which workpiece transfer device ( 12 ) forms a supply position ( 10 ) and a delivery position ( 11 ). Here, a delivery device ( 16 ) of the workpiece transfer device ( 12 ) forms a first delivery path ( 13 ) and a second delivery path ( 14 ) which extends parallel to the former, wherein, furthermore, a conveyor ( 33 ) for optional transfer of a part carrier ( 20 ) between the delivery paths ( 13, 14 ) is provided on an actuating device ( 17 ). l

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Номер записи: 12
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Unit configuration type machine tool, conveyance apparatus and processing equipment

Номер: US20130232779A1
Автор: Hidetsugu Kawai, Kazuhiro Ishikawa, Ryuzo Mori
Принадлежит: Murata Machinery Ltd

A machine tool includes a base and a plurality of types of mechanism units. Each of the mechanism units includes a unit portion wiring. Some of the mechanism units include a unit built-in control circuit arranged and programmed to control a drive source within such unit. A conveyance apparatus includes a guide equipped frame and a traveling member. The guide equipped frame includes a plurality of travel guide units connected together. The travel guide units include a rectilinear section and a curved section. A travel drive of the traveling member includes a plurality of individual motors, which are armatures on a primary side provided in the travel guide units, and a mover provided in the traveling member.

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Номер записи: 13
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Unloading Processed Sheet Metal Workpieces From a Support

Номер: US20130236277A1
Автор: Bytow Peter, Enomoto Katsuya
Принадлежит: Trumpf Corporation

Workpieces are unloaded from a workpiece support of a sheet metal workpiece processing apparatus by positioning a blank sheet metal workpiece over a processed workpiece supported on a workpiece support, with the blank workpiece releasably held by a workpiece loader, activating a workpiece fixing device to engage an edge of the processed workpiece, and performing a relative sweeping movement between the workpiece fixing device and the workpiece support whereby the engaged processed workpiece is prevented from remaining on the workpiece support and is thereby unloaded. The workpiece fixing device is moved relative to the processed workpiece while the blank sheet metal workpiece is positioned over the processed workpiece. 1. A sheet metal workpiece processing apparatus comprising:a workpiece support;a metal sheet loader with a workpiece holder configured to releasably hold a sheet metal workpiece, the workpiece holder movable in a driven manner relative to the workpiece support while holding a workpiece, according to a loading movement by which the held workpiece is supplied to the workpiece support; anda processed workpiece unloader comprising a workpiece sweeper with a workpiece fixing device;wherein the workpiece fixing device is movable with a positioning movement into a sweeping position in which the fixing device is positioned to engage a processed workpiece, such that subsequent relative movement of the workpiece support and the fixing device sweeps the engaged workpiece from the workpiece support with a sweeping movement; andwherein the workpiece fixing device, during at least a portion of the positioning movement into the sweeping position, is connected for movement with the workpiece holder of the metal sheet loader.2. The workpiece processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the workpiece fixing device is connected to the workpiece holder during at least a portion of the positioning movement by means of a mechanical connection.3. The workpiece processing ...

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Номер записи: 14
14-11-2013 дата публикации

PALLET TRANSPORT SYSTEM OF MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20130302128A1
Автор: Miyazaki Masaaki, Murakami Tomoya
Принадлежит:

A pallet transport system of a machine tool promoting transport of a pallet for workpiece mounting use from a first stand to an adjoining second stand, wherein the first stand has a first mounting part which defines a first mounting surface, the second stand has a second mounting part which defines a second mounting surface, and the pallet has a mounted part attachable to the first and second mounting parts, along a transport direction of the pallet, includes a support mechanism turnably supporting at least one of the first stand, the second stand, and the pallet so that the orientations of a mounted surface defined by the mounted part and the second mounting surface match due to contact force between the mounted part and the second mounting part along with transport of the pallet from the first stand to the second stand along the first mounting surface. 1. A pallet transport system of a machine tool transporting a pallet for mounting a workpiece from a first stand to an adjoining second stand , the first stand having a first mounting part provided along a transport direction of the pallet , the first mounting part defining a first mounting surface , the second stand having a second mounting part provided along a transport direction of the pallet , the second mounting part defining a second mounting surface , the pallet having a mounted part provided along a transport direction of the pallet and attachable to the first mounting part and the second mounting part ,wherein the pallet transport system comprises a support mechanism supporting turnably at least one of the first stand, the second stand, and the pallet so that an orientation of a mounted surface defined by the mounted part match an orientation of the second mounting surface, along with transport of the pallet along the first mounting surface from the first stand to the second stand.2. The pallet transport system of a machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein one of the first stand and the second stand is ...

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Номер записи: 15
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Machining system

Номер: US20140013591A1
Автор: Ching Chang, Teh-Yuh Lee, Wei-Jung Hung
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

A machining system includes two machining devices. Each machining device includes a bracket and a machining unit, a transferring unit, a control unit mounted on the bracket. The transferring unit includes a driving member and a transferring member connected to the driving member. The control unit is electrically connected to the machining unit and the driving member. The two machining devices are arranged in a straight line. The transferring members are connected in order. The control unit of one machining device controls the machining unit to machine the workpiece, and when the machining unit has finished machining the workpiece, the control unit controls the driving member to drive the transferring member, thus the transferring member of one machining device conveys the workpiece to the transferring member of an adjacent machining device.

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Номер записи: 16
16-01-2014 дата публикации

WORKPIECE RECOVERY UNIT

Номер: US20140015182A1
Автор: Asahara Noriyuki, Kasuya Hiroshi, Kotake Kyota, Sugimoto Yoshiki
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To prevent entrance of swarf or cutting oil from a workpiece recovery opening, in a workpiece recovery unit, a cover which covers an upper side and a lateral side of a workpiece recovery opening opening in an upper side of a workpiece recovery section disposed lateral to a holder which holds a processed workpiece a workpiece transport path from an entrance opening in a lower side provided in the cover to the recovery opening is formed in a step-like shape, the holder is supported so as to be movable in an up-and-down direction and a right-and-left direction, the workpiece is moved along the transport path by the holder and is transported to the upper side of the recovery opening from the entrance so as to be recovered in the recovery opening 1. A workpiece recovery unit , comprising:a holder which holds a processed workpiece; anda workpiece recovery section disposed lateral to the holder; whereinthe recovery section includes a workpiece recovery opening, which opens in an upper side thereof,the holder is provided so as to be movable toward the recovery section,the workpiece is transported to the recovery section so as to be recovered through the recovery opening,the recovery section is provided with a cover which covers the upper side and a lateral side of the recovery opening,the cover is provided with an entrance which opens downwardly,a workpiece transport path from the entrance to the recovery opening is formed in a step-like shape,the holder is supported so as to be movable in an up-and-down direction and a right-and-left direction so as to be moved along the transport path, andthe workpiece is transported to the upper side of the recovery opening from the entrance by the holder so as to be recovered in the recovery opening.2. The workpiece recovery unit according to claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises a spindle of a machine tool.3. The workpiece recovery unit according to claim 2 , whereinthe machine tool includes two spindles which are opposed to each ...

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Номер записи: 17
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Machine For Machining And/Or Measuring A Workpiece, Comprising Two Pivotable Transverse Members

Номер: US20140021668A1
Автор: Gosebruch Harald
Принадлежит: Walter Maschinenbau GMBH

The invention relates to a machine () for machining and/or measuring a workpiece (). Machine () has a machine frame (), a first transverse member () which is rotatably mounted by means of a first round guide () about a first rotational axis (D) on the machine frame () and on which a tool unit () with a tool () is arranged, where the tool () is arranged at a distance from the first rotational axis (D). Machine also has a second transverse member () which is rotatably mounted by means of a second round guide () about a second rotational axis (D) on the machine frame (), and on which a workpiece clamping device () is arranged at a distance from the second rotational axis (D). The two rotational axis (D, D) are aligned parallel to one another. 149. Machine for machining and/or measuring a workpiece () ,{'b': '18', 'having a machine frame (),'}{'b': 24', '25', '1', '18', '11', '13', '14', '13', '14', '1, 'having a first transverse member () which is rotatably mounted by means of a first round guide () about a first rotational axis (D) on the machine frame () and on which a tool unit () with a tool (, ) is arranged, where the tool (, ) is arranged at a distance from the first rotational axis (D),'}{'b': 40', '41', '2', '18', '12', '2, 'having a second transverse member () which is rotatably mounted by means of a second round guide () about a second rotational axis (D) on the machine frame (), and on which a workpiece clamping device () is arranged at a distance from the second rotational axis (D),'}{'b': 1', '2, 'where the two rotational axis (D, D) are aligned parallel to one another.'}2. Machine according to claim 1 ,characterized in that it is a processing machine, in particular a grinding machine.3. Machine according to claim 1 ,{'b': 1', '2, 'characterized in that the first rotational axis (D) and the second rotational axis (D) are at an unchanging distance from one another.'}4. Machine according to claim 1 ,{'b': 43', '11', '24', '43', '12', '40, 'characterized in ...

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Номер записи: 18
13-02-2014 дата публикации

SCREW INSTALLATION DEVICE

Номер: US20140042684A1
Автор: Guo Bin, LUI Hon-Man
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A screw installation device is provided, including a base having a tray for carrying a circuit board, a vertical holder vertically disposed on the base, an accommodating unit, an elastic unit, and a double-link horizontal holder having one end connected to the vertical holder and the other end connected to the accommodating unit for accommodating an electric screwdriver. The double-link horizontal holder adjusts the position of the accommodating unit such that the electric screwdriver is movable with respect to the tray in both vertical and horizontal directions. The elastic unit is mounted on the double-link horizontal holder for providing the accommodating unit with an upward elastic force after a downward force is exerted on the electric screwdriver for installing the screw. The present invention eliminates the adverse effects such as reduction in service life and scratching of the product as a result of slippage of the electric screwdriver head. 1. A screw installation device for fitting a screw onto a circuit board , comprising:a base including a tray for carrying the circuit board;a vertical holder vertically disposed on the base;a double-link horizontal holder with one end connected to the vertical holder and the other end connected to an accommodating unit for accommodating an electric screwdriver, the double-link horizontal holder adjusting the position of the accommodating unit such that the electric screwdriver is movable with respect to the tray in both vertical and horizontal directions; andan elastic unit mounted on the double-link horizontal holder and providing the accommodating unit with an upward elastic force after a downward force is exerted on the electric screwdriver for installing the screw.2. The screw installation device of claim 1 , wherein the accommodating unit further includes a tubular body for receiving electric wires of the electric screwdriver.3. The screw installation device of claim 1 , wherein the double-link horizontal holder ...

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Номер записи: 19
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Active Fixturing Device & System

Номер: US20170001276A1
Автор: Buckus Gary M., Hixson Paul J.
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

A system for machining semi-rigid curved panels includes a fixturing device within an enclosure cell, the cell having a sealable entrance and a sealable exit. A holding table, moveable through the sealable entrance between the inside and outside of the cell, is configured to receive unfinished semi-rigid curved panels. Another holding table, fixed outside of the cell, is configured to receive processed semi-rigid curved panels. A first robot inside the cell transports the semi-rigid curved panels from the first holding table and onto the fixturing device, later transporting the curved panels from the fixturing device onto the second holding table through the sealable exit. A second robot processes the semi-rigid curved panels on the fixturing device. A controller is configured to sequentially actuate first and second robots for transporting and processing the semi-rigid curved panels, and to manage a vacuum clamping system for workpiece retention on the fixturing device. 1. A system for transporting and machine processing a semi-rigid panel , the system comprising:an enclosure cell including a sealable entrance and a first sealable exit, the enclosure cell containing a fixturing device;a first holding table translatable through the sealable entrance from outside to inside of the enclosure cell, the table configured to receive and support the semi-rigid panel;a second holding table fixed outside, and adjacent the first sealable exit, of the enclosure cell, the table configured to receive and support the semi-rigid panel;a first robot fixed inside the enclosure for transporting the semi-rigid panel from the first holding table and onto the fixturing device, and for subsequently transporting the semi-rigid panel from the fixturing device to the second holding table through the first sealable exit;a second robot fixed inside the enclosure for processing the semi-rigid panel on the fixturing device;a controller configured to sequentially move the robots and to evacuate ...

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Номер записи: 20
20-01-2022 дата публикации

MACHINE TOOL WITH LOADING DEVICE

Номер: US20220016736A1
Автор: Schwär Rudolf
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The present invention relates to a machine tool for machining surfaces of in particular rotationally symmetrical workpieces (), comprising 2810888810101010a,b,c,da,b,c,d. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding device () and guiding device () each have several arms (and ).387. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding device () can be made to abut against the rotationally symmetrical workpiece () at exactly one punctiform or line-shaped contact place.410101010101210101010127a,b,c,da,b,c,d. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the guiding device () has at least one arm () and one receiving prism () mounted on the arm () claim 1 , wherein the receiving prism () can be made to abut against the rotationally symmetrical workpiece () at exactly two punctiform or line-shaped contact place.5121010101010a,b,c,d. The machine tool according to claim 4 , wherein the receiving prism () is pivotably mounted on the arm () of the guiding device ().61213. The machine tool according to claim 5 , wherein the pivot bearing of the receiving prism () is realized by at least two oblong holes ().78107. The machine tool according claim 1 , wherein the sliding device () and/or guiding device () are set up in such a way that the workpiece () is lifted during a transfer.814810. The machine tool according to claim 7 , wherein cams () are provided for generating an up and down movement of the sliding device () and guiding device ().9121515. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one machining station ( claim 1 , ) comprises a centering roller () claim 1 , and wherein the centering roller () can be lowered.1016712341618. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein at least one support surface () for the workpiece () is formed between two adjacent stations ( claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , ) during the transfer claim 1 , and wherein the support surface () has at least one recess claim 1 , in which a support element () fixable ...

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Номер записи: 21
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Automatic Machining Device for Shaft Body

Номер: US20200009635A1
Автор: Le Le
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An automatic machining device for shaft body includes a blank cutting mechanism and an automatic blank feed mechanism arranged at one side of the blank cutting mechanism, wherein, a machining platform is arranged at one side of the automatic blank feed mechanism, and a numerical control machine tool is arranged above the machining platform, thus realizing automatic cutting, feeding and machining of blanks. 1. An automatic machining device for shaft body , comprising a blank cutting mechanism and an automatic blank feed mechanism arranged at one side of the blank cutting mechanism , wherein , a machining platform is arranged at one side of the automatic blank feed mechanism , and a numerical control machine tool is arranged above the machining platform; and wherein the blank cutting mechanism comprises a cutting table , wherein , a cutting guide box is arranged on the cutting table , a sliding guide plate is arranged at a bottom of the cutting guide box , a guide groove is arranged on a surface of the sliding guide plate , two ends of the cutting guide box are opened , and multiple cuts are arranged on the cutting guide box;a horizontal guide frame is arranged above the cutting table, a horizontal sliding mechanism is arranged on the horizontal guide frame, and the horizontal sliding mechanism is connected to a cutting assembly; the horizontal sliding mechanism comprises an upper guide rail groove arranged on an upper surface of the horizontal guide frame and a lower guide rail groove arranged on a lower surface of the horizontal guide frame; wherein, an upper driving wheel is arranged in the upper guide rail groove, a lower guiding wheel is arranged in the lower guide rail groove, the upper driving wheel and the lower guiding wheel are respectively connected to the sliding box through a connecting shaft, the lower guiding wheel is rotationally connected to the connecting shaft, a drive motor is arranged at one side of the sliding box, and the drive motor is ...

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Номер записи: 22
19-01-2017 дата публикации

A METHOD OF LOADING AND UNLOADING A WORKPIECE WITH INTERNAL GEARING, AND LOADING AND UNLOADING DEVICE

Номер: US20170014924A1
Автор: Philippin Matthias
Принадлежит: GLEASON-PFAUTER MASCHNENFABRIK GMBH

The invention relates to a method for loading and unloading an internally toothed workpiece or a workpiece that is to be provided with internal toothing into/out of a clamping position, in which the workpiece, which is held by a retaining device, is brought into the clamping position by means of a conveying movement so that said workpiece, when clamped, has internal toothing cut by a gear cutting tool that occupies a cutting chamber and, after cutting, said workpiece, which is held by the retaining device, is returned from the clamping position in a return movement, wherein, prior to cutting, the retaining device is permitted to carry out an evasive movement that is different from the return movement/reverse conveying movement and that frees the cutting chamber, or the cutting chamber is already kept free of the retaining device as soon as the clamping position is reached. 12. Method for loading and unloading an internally toothed workpiece () or a workpiece that is to be provided with internal toothing into/out of a clamping position ,{'b': '2', 'in which the workpiece (), which is held by a retaining device, is brought into the clamping position by means of a conveying movement (α) so that said workpiece, when clamped, has internal toothing cut by a gear cutting tool (T) that occupies a cutting chamber (U) and, after cutting, said workpiece, which is held by the retaining device, is returned from the clamping position in a return movement (ω),'}{'b': 10', '10, 'characterised in that, prior to cutting, the retaining device () is permitted to carry out an evasive movement (δ) that is different from the return movement (ω)/reverse conveying movement (−α) and that frees the cutting chamber (U), or the cutting chamber (U) is already kept free of the retaining device () as soon as the clamping position is reached.'}2115334abab. Method according to claim 1 , wherein components of the retaining device comprising the retaining regions ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) thereof and/or ...

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Номер записи: 23
15-01-2015 дата публикации

VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Номер: US20150016914A1
Автор: Hirose Yunosuke, NISHIDA Kiyoshi, Sakai Yasuhiro, Suzuki Takeshi
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A vertical machining center includes a machining table on which a first pallet is placed and which moves in an X axis direction. A spindle head includes a spindle and moves in a Z axis direction. A rotary pallet exchanger exchanges the first pallet with a second pallet in a setup area. In a pallet rotational movement area, the first and second pallets are rotated. An oil pan is below the second pallet in the setup area, accommodates a part of the pallet rotational movement area, and includes a cutout portion. Space exposed to the cutout portion forms a cutout area. A door partitions a machining area from the setup area. An amount of offset in the X axis direction from the axial center of the spindle to the rotational center of the pallet exchanger is equal to or less than a width of the first pallet. 1. A vertical machining center comprising:an X axis direction, a Y axis direction, and a Z axis direction;a machining table on which a first pallet is to be placed, the machining table being configured to move in the X axis direction;a spindle head comprising a spindle on which a tool is to be mounted, the spindle head being configured to move in the Z axis direction relative to the machining table;a splash guard covering a machining area of the vertical machining center;a rotary pallet exchanger configured to exchange the first pallet placed on the machining table with a second pallet placed in a setup area of the pallet exchanger;a pallet rotational movement area in which the first pallet and the second pallet are to be rotated;an oil pan below the second pallet placed in the setup area of the pallet exchanger, the oil pan accommodating at least a part of the pallet rotational movement area located outside the splash guard on a machine front, the oil pan comprising a cutout portion on one end of the oil pan wherein an area of space exposed to the cutout portion forms a cutout area;a partition door configured to open and close to partition the machining area and the ...

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Номер записи: 24
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Control of modular end-of-arm tooling for robotic manipulators

Номер: US20210016454A1
Автор: Adrian Martin, Bryan Whittington, Cindy Yeh, David Gabriel Hallock, Julian Villella, Jun Jeong, Jun Song, Kevin George, Nicholas Keyes, Ryan Dick, Sara Wojciechowski, Stefan WIECHULA
Принадлежит: KINDRED SYSTEMS II INC.

A tool changer at a distal end of a robotic arm may include a proximal engagement plate and a tool may include a distal engagement plate magnetically engaged with the proximal engagement plate. The tool changer may be configured to magnetically engage and disengage with a variety of tools as different tools are needed for operations being performed by the robotic arm. Decisions regarding which tools to couple to the tool changer may be made on-the-fly and based on changing circumstances as the robotic arm is used to operate on objects.

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Номер записи: 25
26-01-2017 дата публикации

MACHINE TOOL, PARTITION DEVICE AND ROBOT SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH PARTITION MEMBER COVERING A PART OF OPENING OF COVER

Номер: US20170021467A1
Автор: Suzuki Ryuuji
Принадлежит: FANUC Corporation

A machine tool can prevent cutting fluid or the like, which has occurred within a cover, from leaking out through an opening when a door provided in the cover is open. The machine tool includes a door for opening and closing an opening provided in a cover for defining a work space, and a partition member which is attached, as a member separated from the door, to the cover and which shields a part of the opening to define a small opening smaller than the opening. 1. A machine tool comprising:a door which opens and closes an opening formed at a cover defining a work space; anda partition member which is a member different from the door and which is attached to the cover, the partition member covering a part of the opening so as to define a small opening smaller than the opening.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the partition member is provided to be able to move relative to a wall surface defining the opening so as to change a size of the small opening.3. The machine tool according to claim 2 , further comprising a guide which guides the movement of the partition member claim 2 , whereinthe partition member slides along the guide.4. The machine tool according to claim 2 , comprising a plurality of partition members movable relative to each other.5. The machine tool according to claim 4 , comprising:a first partition member; anda second partition member movably attached to the first partition member.6. A partition device which is a member different from a door opening and closing an opening formed at a cover defining a work space of a machine tool and which is attached to the cover claim 4 , the partition device comprising a partition member which covers a part of the opening so as to define a small opening smaller than the opening claim 4 , whereinthe partition member is provided to be able to move relative to a wall surface defining the opening so as to change a size of the small opening.7. The partition device according to claim 6 , further ...

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Номер записи: 26
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Rotary Positioner with Outriggers.

Номер: US20190022808A1
Автор: ALBA Tony Juan, TSUI Gary
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Present invention relates to a rotary positioner that allows a welding table's work surface to be set at an angle as desired by a user. Two vertical frames can move and slide along the length of a chassis-bar to adjust the distance between the two vertical frames. As long as the length of a welding table does not exceed the total greatest distance between the two vertical frames, the present invention can fit any work table or welding table. Caster wheels and height adjustment knobs allow for easy movement and balancing of the rotary positioner. 1. A rotary positioner , comprising:a chassis-bar;a first vertical frame further having an active rotating mechanism in the upper section of said first vertical frame; anda second vertical frame further having a tail stock in the upper section of said second vertical frame, the tail stock further comprising a height adjustment mechanism and a passive rotating mechanism, (a) each of the two vertical frames further having a wrapping tube snuggly wrap around the chassis-bar, resulting in a slidable connection with the chassis-bar to allow movements of the vertical frames along the length of the chassis-bar;', '(b) each of the two vertical frames further having two outriggers extending telescopically outward in a perpendicular orientation to the chassis-bar;', {'b': '4', '(c) the height adjustment mechanism further consisting of one lower plate and one upper plate that are connected by screws that provide for the adjustment of the gap between the two plates, achieving the height adjustment of the passive rotating mechanism that sits upon the upper plate; and'}, '(d) said active rotating mechanism further consisting of a rotating plate connected by a rotating shaft to a turning mechanism through a first hole on the first vertical frame., 'wherein'}2. The rotary positioner of wherein the rotating plate contains a first connection plat and passive rotating mechanism contains a second connection plate claim 1 , whereby a welding ...

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Номер записи: 27
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Gripper

Номер: US20200023480A1
Автор: Makoto Otsuka, Shuuji Fujii
Принадлежит: Kitagawa Iron Works Co Ltd

The disclosure provides a compact and low-cost gripper which allows an outside diameter of a piston to be increased. Provided is a gripper including a body case having, at one end, a cylinder part having a cylinder chamber which houses a piston so as to slide the piston along a central axis of the piston, and having, at the other end, a plurality of guide parts formed at regular intervals around the center axis and extending in a direction orthogonal to the center axis; a plurality of master jaws, on which top jaws can be removably mounted, guided by each of the guide parts; and a plunger having a plurality of interconnecting means which are respectively interconnected with each of the master jaws and slides along the central axis associated with a sliding operation of the piston.

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Номер записи: 28
28-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTO LOADING & UNLOADING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOUBLE SPINDLE CNC MACHINES

Номер: US20210023666A1
Автор: Sarup Gaurav, Sarup Prashant, Sarup Siddhant
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The present invention provides an automatic loading and unloading system and method for double spindle CNC machines. The system makes use of cross slide component of the CNC machine itself and its sliding movements to perform loading and unloading a finished job from the machine, and eliminating need of external robots/gantry. The system comprises two sets of twin grippers placed at the two cross slides across the two spindles. Each set of grippers perform pickup, unload, load and ejection of jobs. A transfer arm travels between the two spindles to transfer semi-finished jobs between the spindles, in order to finish the jobs and collect them in an out-feed bin. The present system provides simpler and faster way of loading and unloading jobs automatically. 1. An automatic loading and unloading system for a double spindle CNC machine comprising:a first cross slide (X axis), at a first spindle, installed with a first set of twin grippers including a first gripper and a second gripper, the first gripper installed at top and the second gripper installed at bottom of the first cross slide;a second cross slide (X axis), at a second spindle, installed with a second set of twin grippers including a third gripper and a fourth gripper, the third gripper installed at top and the fourth gripper installed at bottom of the second cross slide; anda transfer arm installed in the CNC machine such that the transfer arm is able to move between the first spindle and the second spindle;where the first and second sets of grippers hold and move jobs within and outside the CNC machine, by performing below job handling operations:the first cross slide maintains the first set of twin grippers at a first position where the first gripper clamps and picks a raw job from a first pickup zone, while the second gripper unloads a semi-finished job from a first chuck of the first spindle, simultaneously;the first cross slide moves and slides the first set of twin grippers to a second position where ...

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Номер записи: 29
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Machine Tool

Номер: US20190030666A1
Автор: HAUETER Ernst, SCHEIDEGGER Andreas, URFER Christoph
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The machine tool has a machine bed () having a first horizontal linear guide () and a second horizontal linear guide () arranged at right angles to the first linear guide (). On the first linear guide () is arranged, in an axially displaceable manner, a workpiece clamping fixture (), which is swivelable about a swivel axis () oriented parallel to the second linear guide () and is rotatable about a rotation axis () oriented at right angles to the swivel axis (). On the second linear guide () a toque motor driven swivel arm () is axially displaceable, the swivel axis () of which is arranged parallel to the first linear guide () and which on its free end bears a tool spindle (), the axis () of which is oriented parallel to the first linear guide (). 110121134254267189167. Machine tool comprising a machine bed () having a first horizontal linear guide () and a second horizontal linear guide () arranged at right angles to the first linear guide () , wherein on the first linear guide () is arranged , in an axially displaceable manner , a workpiece clamping fixture () , which is swivelable about a swivel axis () oriented parallel to the second linear guide () and is rotatable about a rotation axis () oriented at right angles to the swivel axis () , wherein on the second linear guide () a swivel arm () is axially displaceable , the swivel axis () of which is arranged parallel to the first linear guide () and which on its free end bears a tool spindle () , the axis () of which is oriented parallel to the first linear guide () , characterized in that the swivel arm () is swivelable by means of a torque motor disposed on its swivel axis ().23162. Machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , for the axial displacement of the workpiece clamping fixture () on the first linear guide () and/or the axial displacement of the swivel arm () on the second linear guide () claim 1 , a linear motor is present.33. Machine tool according to wherein claim 1 , for the swivel motion ...

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Номер записи: 30
01-05-2014 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC LOCKING SCREW MACHINE

Номер: US20140116209A1
Автор: CHUNG Hsiang-Nien, KUO Tzu-Hsin, WU Tung-Chuan
Принадлежит: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The present disclosure provides an automatic locking screw machine, which includes an automatic separating module, an automatic feeding module, and an automatic locking module. The automatic separating module separates a plurality of screws arranged in an array. The automatic feeding module is connected to the automatic separating module, and includes a feeding duct for conveying the screws separated by the automatic separating module. The automatic locking module is connected to the automatic feeding module, and includes a first spring ball mechanism and a screwdriver. The first spring ball mechanism supports the screws conveyed by the feeding duct, and the screwdriver locks the screws supported by the first spring ball mechanism onto a workpiece. 1. An automatic locking screw machine , comprising:an automatic separating module for separating a plurality of screws arranged in an array;an automatic feeding module connected to the automatic separating module, and comprising a feeding duct for conveying the screws separated by the automatic separating module; andan automatic locking module connected to the automatic feeding module, and comprising a first spring ball mechanism and a screwdriver, wherein the screws conveyed by the feeding duct are supported by the first spring ball mechanism, and locked on a workpiece by the screwdriver.2. The automatic locking screw machine of claim 1 , wherein the automatic separating module comprises a rotating plate and a rotating unit claim 1 , the screws enter into a first opening of the rotating plate one by one claim 1 , and then the rotating unit rotates the rotating plate to shift the first opening and one of the screws carried therein to a predetermined location.3. The automatic locking screw machine of claim 2 , wherein the first opening is an inclined opening.4. The automatic locking screw machine of claim 2 , wherein the automatic feeding module further comprises an air pressure conduit having a second opening claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 31
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Handling Workpieces at a Workpiece Support

Номер: US20150034453A1
Автор: Busch Marcus, Drechsler Philip
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A device for handling workpieces at a workpiece support defining a workpiece support plane includes a bearing structure extending with a main plane of the bearing structure parallel to the workpiece support plane. The bearing structure has bearing structure segments arranged next to one another parallel to the main plane, and the bearing structure segments define a planar extent of the bearing structure in the main plane. The device includes a guide device for the bearing structure segments, and the bearing structure segments are guided on the guide device such that the bearing structure segments can be positioned parallel to the main plane of the bearing structure. The device also includes retaining elements provided with the bearing structure segments, and the retaining elements are configured to be positioned on a workpiece and to be handled to fix the workpiece. 1. A workpiece handling device comprising:a bearing structure defining a main bearing structure plane parallel to a workpiece support plane defined by a workpiece support, the bearing structure having bearing structure segments arranged next to one another parallel to the main bearing structure plane, with the bearing structure segments defining a planar extent of the bearing structure in the main bearing structure plane;a bearing structure segment guide configured to guide the bearing structure segments such that the bearing structure segments are positionable parallel to the main bearing structure plane; andretaining elements associated with the bearing structure segments and configured to be manipulated to fix a workpiece to be handled,wherein the bearing structure segments and their associated retaining elements form at least two segment arrangements positionable relative to one another on the guide so as to change the planar extent of the bearing structure along a first axis spanning the main bearing structure plane,wherein at least one of the segment arrangements is configured as a multi-segment ...

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Номер записи: 32
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Gripping Device Having a Switching Module

Номер: US20200030993A1
Автор: Zimmer Günther, Zimmer Martin
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The invention relates to a gripping device comprising carriages or pivot arms, which carry gripping elements, wherein the carriages or pivot arms are mounted and guided in a base body—between an opening and a closing position—and are drivable by means of at least one cylinder-piston unit. According to the invention, a switching module is mounted on the base body. The switching module comprises at least one pressure medium connection and at least one electrical connection, the electrical connection comprising both load and control lines. At least one electrically controllable valve, which is switching a pressure means, and at least one electronic controller for implementing external and internal control signals are arranged in the control module, wherein the internal control signals originate from at least one sensor which detects at least one physical characteristic variable of the carriage(s) and/or the cylinder-piston unit at least in or on the base body. The present invention relates to a gripping device that can be adapted to at least one machine control system with a minimum interconnection and programming effort. 110.-. (canceled)1110010112. A gripping device with carriages ( , ) or swivel arms carrying gripping elements ( , ) ,{'b': 100', '101', '10', '120, 'wherein the carriages (, ) or swivel arms are mounted and guided in a base body () and can be driven by at least one cylinder-piston unit () between an open position and a closed position,'}{'b': 70', '71', '10, 'wherein an electrically controllable switching module () accommodated in a module housing () can be attached to the base body (),'}{'b': 71', '245', '157, 'wherein the module housing () has at least one pressure-medium connection () and at least one electrical connection (), the electrical connection comprising both load lines and control lines, and'}{'b': '70', 'claim-text': [{'b': 200', '201, 'at least one electrically controllable valve (, ) switching a pressure medium and'}, {'b': '150', 'at ...

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Номер записи: 33
11-02-2016 дата публикации

WORKPIECE CONVEYOR AND MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20160039062A1
Автор: MATSUNO Osamu, NAKAHATA Noriyuki
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A weight of a movable body is reduced by using two guides, smooth movement of the movable body is ensured, a decrease in life of the guides is prevented, and a workload during installation of the guides is reduced. A workpiece conveyor that conveys a workpiece includes chucks that hold a workpiece, and a movable body that supports the chucks and is movable in an X direction along first and second guides, which are disposed in parallel or substantially parallel spaced apart from each other, and the movable body includes a first structure guided by the first guide, a second structure guided by the second guide, and a joint that is provided between the first structure and the second structure, and allows one of the first structure and the second structure to swing with respect to the other about an axis of a swing shaft set parallel or substantially parallel to the X direction. 1. A workpiece conveyor comprising:a chuck that holds a workpiece;first and second guides disposed in parallel or substantially parallel and spaced apart from each other; anda movable body that supports the chuck and is movable in a first direction along the first guide and the second guide; whereinthe movable body includes a first structure guided by the first guide, a second structure guided by the second guide, and a joint that is provided between the first structure and the second structure, and allows one of the first structure and the second structure to swing with respect to the other about an axis of a swing shaft parallel or substantially parallel to the first direction.2. The workpiece conveyor according to claim 1 , whereinthe first structure is guided in the first direction by the first guide while being restricted from rotating about an axis parallel or substantially parallel to the first direction; andthe second structure is swingable about the axis of the swing shaft with respect to the first structure.3. The workpiece conveyor according to claim 2 , wherein the first structure ...

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Номер записи: 34
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Workpiece conveying device and machine tool

Номер: US20160039063A1
Автор: Akio Nakajima
Принадлежит: Murata Machinery Ltd

Provided are a workpiece conveying device and a machine tool that can reduce time required to convey a workpiece. The workpiece conveying device includes an elevating section that includes a chuck for holding the workpiece, a slider that supports the elevating section such that the elevating section is movable in a first direction, the slider being movable in a second direction different from the first direction, and a driving section that drives the elevating section, wherein the driving section includes a driving source disposed away from the elevating section and the slider, and a transmitting section that transmits a driving force of the driving source to the elevating section.

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Номер записи: 35
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Feeding Bars

Номер: US20180036787A1
Автор: Del Fabro Giorgio
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An apparatus to feed bars is disclosed that comprises a feed device suitable to support a plurality of bars and to make them available to a transfer device. The transfer device is configured to transfer the bars, received from the feed device, toward a delivery zone, and comprises at least one gripping and holding element, configured to take at least one bar from the feed device and to transfer it, by means of rotation around an axis of rotation, toward the delivery zone. The axis of rotation is located, during use, substantially parallel to the longitudinal development of the bars. 1. An apparatus to feed bars comprising a feed device suitable to feed a plurality of bars to a transfer device , said transfer device being configured to transfer said bars , toward a delivery zone , wherein said transfer device comprises a transfer disc on which at least one gripping and holding element is installed , provided with a housing seating , said gripping and holding element being configured to take at least one bar from said feed device in order to hold said bar in said housing seating and to transfer said bar by means of rotation around an axis of rotation , toward said delivery zone , and further comprising at least a support member with a substantially discoidal shape , selectively rotatable around said axis of rotation , disposed distanced along the axis of rotation with respect to the transfer device and provided with at least a support seating disposed in an angular position substantially mating with that of said housing seating of the gripping and holding element in order to support each bar during its transfer , said axis of rotation being located , during use , substantially parallel to the longitudinal development of said bars.2. The apparatus as in claim 1 , further comprising a rotation shaft selectively rotatable around said axis of rotation and on which said transfer disc and said support member are installed.3. The apparatus as in claim 2 , further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 36
24-02-2022 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT PRODUCTION LINE FOR TURNING TOOL BIT CAVITIES AND USE METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220055164A1
Автор: CAO Huajun, Chen Shuai, Cui Xin, GAO Teng, HONG Huaping, JI Weixi, LI Changhe, LI Haogang, LIU Mingzheng, LU Bingheng, LUO Huiming, LUO Liang, MA Wuxing, TANG Lizhi, WAN Binhui, XU Haizhou, Xu Jie, Yang Min, YANG Yuying, YIN Shuo, ZHANG Yanbin
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An intelligent production line for turning tool bit cavities and an application method are provided, which solve the problem that a production line in the prior art has low working efficiency. The intelligent production line has the beneficial effects of a compact arrangement structure, higher safety and improved working efficiency. The intelligent production line for turning tool bit cavities includes a robot. Material tables and at least one machining center are arranged around the robot. A transfer station used for transferring materials is arranged between the machining center and the robot. A protective fence is arranged between a position above the material tables and the robot, and between the transfer station and the robot. The robot is provided with a mechanical arm including a base plate. The base plate is provided with at least one clamping jaw and fixed with a laser detecting unit for detecting the materials. 1. An intelligent production line for turning tool bit cavities , comprising a robot , wherein material tables and at least one machining center are arranged around the robot , a transfer station for transferring materials is arranged between each machining center and the robot , a protective fence is arranged between a position above the material tables and the robot , and between the transfer station and the robot , the robot is provided with a mechanical arm , the mechanical arm comprises a base plate , the base plate is provided with at least one clamping jaw and fixed with a laser detecting unit for detecting materials.2. The intelligent production line for turning tool bit cavities according to claim 1 , wherein the protective fence is rectangular claim 1 , the robot is located at a center position of the protective fence claim 1 , the at least one machining center comprises three machining centers claim 1 , and the material tables and the three machining centers are annularly and uniformly arranged along a circumferential direction with the ...

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Номер записи: 37
19-02-2015 дата публикации

WOOD-WORKING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20150047744A1
Автор: HUNDEGGER Hans
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A wood-working machine, which contains at least one processing unit, a workpiece support having at least one front support area arranged in front of the processing unit in the feeding direction of a workpiece and one rear support area arranged behind the processing unit in the feeding direction of the workpiece, and a transporting device, which has a front transporting unit arranged on the front support area and a rear transporting unit arranged on the rear support area for moving and positioning the workpiece lying on the workpiece support in a first linear axis (X axis), wherein the front and rear transporting units includes at least one transporting roller that can be placed against the top side of the workpiece, and wherein a measuring system, which is integrated into the front or rear support area and has a measuring belt or measuring chain pressed against the bottom side of the workpiece for detecting the motion of the workpiece in the first linear axis, is associated with each transporting unit. 1. Wood-working machine , which contains at least one processing unit , a workpiece support with at least one front support area situated in front of the processing unit in the feed direction of a workpiece and a rear support area situated behind the processing unit in the feed direction of the workpiece , and a transporting device with a front transporting unit , situated on the front support area , for the moving and positioning of workpiece lying on the workpiece support in a first linear axis , wherein the front and rear transporting units comprise at least one transporting roller , which can be adjusted with respect to the top side of the workpiece , and wherein a measuring system , which is integrated into the front or rear support areas , with a measuring belt or a measuring chain , which is pressed on the bottom side of the workpiece , for the detection of the movement of the workpiece in the first linear axis , is associated with each transporting unit.2. ...

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Номер записи: 38
16-02-2017 дата публикации

BEARING DEVICE, CONVEYING DEVICE, INSPECTION DEVICE, AND MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20170047811A1
Автор: KONISHI Hirohide
Принадлежит: NSK LTD.

A bearing includes an inner ring and an outer ring arranged to face each other with a rolling element interposed therebetween, and a housing including a housing inner supported by the inner ring and a rotor flange supported by the outer ring. The rotor flange includes a flange portion extending toward one end surface side in an axial direction of the outer ring, and a C-type retaining ring arranged at the other end surface side in the axial direction of the outer ring. A push ring formed of a resin material is provided in a gap between the flange portion and the one end surface in the axial direction. 1. A bearing device comprising:a bearing including an inner ring and an outer ring arranged to face each other with a rolling element interposed therebetween; anda housing including a first housing supported by the inner ring and a second housing supported by the outer ring, whereinat least one of the first housing and the second housing includes a flange portion extending toward one end surface side in an axial direction of the bearing, and a retaining ring arranged at the other end surface side in the axial direction of the bearing, anda push ring formed of a resin material is provided in a gap between the flange portion and the one end surface in the axial direction of the bearing, or a gap between the retaining ring and the other end surface in the axial direction of the bearing.2. The bearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one housing in which the flange portion is formed includes a groove portion extending in a circumferential direction claim 1 , and the retaining ring is mounted in the groove portion.3. The bearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the first housing and the second housing are each formed into a cylindrical shape claim 1 , and the at least one housing in which the flange portion is formed is seamlessly molded in an extending direction of the cylinder.4. The bearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the push ring ...

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Номер записи: 39
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Robot cell for loading and unloading single-station machining units in concurrent operation time

Номер: US20170050282A1
Автор: Kruck Stefan Andreas
Принадлежит: SK-Technologies UG

Robot cell with a robot cell chamber for loading and unloading single-station machine tools and with a machine chamber, wherein at least one robot is arranged in the robot cell chamber and wherein at least two clamping points and at least one machining spindle of a single-station machine tool are arranged in the machine chamber, and so the clamping points for receiving workpieces in the machine chamber can be reached by the robot, wherein the robot cell chamber can be coupled to the machine chamber such that a machining chamber is formed in the state in which the robot cell chamber is coupled to the machine chamber, and a device for machining, wherein the device has a robot cell and a single-station machine tool. 1. A cell comprising:a robot cell chamber for loading and unloading single-station machining units;a machine space;a robot located in the robot cell chamber;clamping points for receiving workpieces in the machine space;a machining spindle of a single-station machining unit located in the machine space;wherein the clamping points can be reached by the robot,wherein the robot cell chamber is coupleable to the machine space in such a way that a machining chamber is formed in the coupled state of the robot cell chamber and the machine space.2. The robot cell according to claim 1 ,wherein the robot cell is detachably coupleable to the single-station machining unit.3. The robot cell according to claim 1 ,further comprising a coupling site that has a coupling site seal between the robot cell chamber and the machine space on the single-station machining unit.4. The robot cell according to claim 1 ,wherein the single-station machining unit is loadable and unloadable by the robot in concurrent operation time, preferably in an automated manner.5. The robot cell according to claim 1 ,wherein the clamping points for receiving the workpiece in the machine space are reachable by the robot when the machining spindle is idle and running.6. The robot cell according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 40
10-03-2022 дата публикации

SCANNING DEVICE

Номер: US20220072668A1
Автор: LIN YEN-SHENG, ZHAO YING-QUAN
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A scanning device includes a scanner, a fixing seat, a sensor, and a processor. The fixing seat is provided with a positioning groove for fixing a position of a workpiece. The sensor senses whether the workpiece is on the fixing base. The processor is communicatively coupled to the scanner and the sensor and used for receiving signals from the sensor and sending instructions to the scanner. If the sensor senses the workpiece on the fixing base, the processor controls the scanner to scan an identification code on the workpiece. If the sensor does not sense the workpiece on the fixing base, the processor controls the scanner to stop scanning. 1. A scanning device , comprising:a scanner;a fixing seat provided with a positioning groove configured to fix a position of a workpiece;a sensor; anda processor communicatively coupled to the scanner and the sensor, and is configured to receive signals from the sensor and send instructions to the scanner; wherein:if the sensor senses a workpiece on the fixing base, the processor controls the scanner to scan an identification code on the workpiece; andif the sensor does not sense a workpiece on the fixing base, the processor controls the scanner to stop scanning.2. The scanning device of further comprising a rotating mechanism claim 1 , wherein:the fixing base is on the rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism being configured to drive the fixing base to rotate the identification code on the workpiece, and the scanner scans the identification code.3. The scanning device of further comprising a base claim 2 , wherein:the rotating mechanism comprises a rotating member and limiting members;the fixing base is on the rotating member;the rotating member comprising sliding grooves adjacent to each of two ends of the rotating member;each of the limiting members is installed on the base and received in a corresponding one of the sliding grooves; andthe limiting members being configured for limiting a movement and rotation angle of the ...

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Номер записи: 41
03-03-2016 дата публикации

Feeding Machine

Номер: US20160059435A1
Автор: Lin Chin-Chi
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A feeding machine includes: a machine shell having a supporting end and a driving end that is opposite to the supporting end; a feeding unit connected to the machine shell and including a plurality of feeding wheels spaced apart from one another; and a driving unit including a motor that extends into the machine shell and that has an output shaft, and a speed reducing member that is disposed between the motor and the feeding unit and that has a worm and a worm wheel orthogonal to the worm. The worm is disposed in the machine shell and on the output shaft of the motor. The worm wheel is disposed under the worm. 1. A feeding machine , comprising:a machine shell having a supporting end and a driving end that is opposite to said supporting end along a referential direction;a feeding unit connected to said machine shell and including a plurality of feeding wheels spaced apart from one another along the referential direction and each having a central axis, said central axes of said feeding wheels being parallel to one another; anda driving unit including a motor that extends into said machine shell and that has an output shaft parallel to the referential direction, and a speed reducing member that is disposed between said motor and said feeding unit and that has a worm and a worm wheel orthogonal to said worm, said worm being disposed in said machine shell along the referential direction and on the output shaft of said motor, said worm wheel being disposed under said worm and having a central axis parallel to said central axes of said feeding wheels.2. The feeding machine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said driving unit further includes a transmission set that is connected between said speed reducing member and said feeding unit and that is configured to transmit power from said motor to said feeding wheels.3. The feeding machine as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said feeding unit further includes a plurality of pivot shafts claim 2 , said transmission set including a ...

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Номер записи: 42
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Table clamp device and pallet changer

Номер: US20170057035A1
Автор: Kazuhiro Maki, Kiyoshi Nishida, Kotaro Nasu
Принадлежит: Yamazaki Mazak Corp

A table clamp device includes a reference rail, a slider section, and a movement mechanism. The reference rail is provided on a mounting surface of a base on which a rotary table is rotatably supported. The rotary table has a first engagement part. The slider section is provided to slide along the reference rail and has a second engagement part. The movement mechanism moves the slider section along the reference rail so that the second engagement part engages with the first engagement part such that the rotary table is positioned and clamped to the base.

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Номер записи: 43
02-03-2017 дата публикации

WORKPIECE HANDLING

Номер: US20170057036A1
Автор: Hester Grant N.
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An apparatus and associated method contemplating handling a workpiece on a surface. A mounting block is selectively movable in a first direction toward the surface. A finger is coupled to the mounting block so that the finger is retractable in a second nonparallel direction opposed to the first direction. The finger supports an engagement member operably contacting the workpiece and subject to a reaction force from the workpiece that retracts the finger during movement of the mounting block in the first direction. The engagement member traverses the surface as a result of simultaneous movement of the mounting block in the first direction and retraction of the finger in the second direction. 1. An apparatus for handling a workpiece on a surface , the apparatus comprising:a frame:a mounting block supported by the frame to be selectively movable relative to the frame in a first direction toward the surface;a resilient mounting block biasing member operably urging the mounting block toward an extended position;a finger coupled to the mounting block so that the finger is retractable in a second nonparallel direction opposed to the first direction, the finger supporting an engagement member operably contacting the workpiece and subject to a reaction force from the workpiece that retracts the finger during movement of the mounting block in the first direction, the engagement member traversing the surface as a result of simultaneous movement of the mounting block in the first direction and retraction of the finger in the second direction; anda resilient finger biasing member operably urging the finger toward an extended position.2. The apparatus of comprising a linear slide supporting the finger in movement relative to the mounting block.3. The apparatus of wherein the engagement member supports a first surface configured to engage the workpiece to move the workpiece across the surface claim 1 , and the engagement member supports a second surface configured to engage the ...

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Номер записи: 44
20-02-2020 дата публикации

ROBOTIC MANIPULATION OF OBJECTS USING EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Номер: US20200055152A1
Автор: Chavan Dafle Nikhil, Rodriguez Garcia Alberto
Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Embodiments Embodiments described herein relate to systems and methods for manipulating the position and/or orientation of an object while it is held in a robotic gripper. In one such embodiment, one or more physically possible and stable displacements for moving an object relative to a gripper using one or more frictional pushes may be determined and applied to the object to move the object from a first position and orientation to a second position and orientation while the object is held by the gripper. In certain embodiments, the physically possible and stable displacements may be determined using an appropriate motion cone approximation. 1. A method for manipulating an object held in a gripper , comprising:determining a set of physically possible and stable displacements for moving the object relative to the gripper using a frictional push applied to the object while the object is held by the gripper; andapplying a displacement to the object relative to the gripper according to one of the set of physically possible and stable displacements using the frictional push.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the displacement to the object further comprises at least one pusher frictionally pushing the object relative to the gripper.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one pusher is a robot arm.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one pusher is a stationary surface the object is frictionally pushed against.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining the set of displacements comprises generating a motion cone comprising physically possible and stable displacements.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the act of generating the motion cone is determined responsive to one or more parameters comprising gravity claim 5 , a mass of the object claim 5 , a coefficient of friction between the gripper and the object claim 5 , a coefficient of friction between the object and the pusher claim 5 , and/or a position and orientation of the object relative ...

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Номер записи: 45
20-02-2020 дата публикации

Workpiece conveyance system and machine tool system

Номер: US20200055153A1
Автор: Nobuhiro MURASE
Принадлежит: Murata Machinery Ltd

It is possible to improve workpiece machining efficiency by efficiently receiving and delivering a workpiece from/to each workpiece holder and shortening a time required for workpiece conveyance. A workpiece conveyance system is a workpiece conveyance system that receives and delivers workpieces W to be machined to n spindles (workpiece holders, where n is an integer satisfying n≥2) that hold and rotate the workpieces W, and includes a main loader including n+m main loader chucks (where m is an integer satisfying m≥1) that receive and deliver workpieces from/to the n spindles or n relay loaders disposed corresponding to the n respective spindles to receive and deliver the workpieces W from/to the main shafts.

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Номер записи: 46
27-02-2020 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS PROCESSING STATION

Номер: US20200061763A1
Автор: GAULI Yudhisthir
Принадлежит:

An autonomous processing station, in particular for machining a plate-shaped workpiece, for example, including a roller conveyor and a suction table disposed beneath the roller conveyor for clamping the workpiece. The roller conveyor includes movable rollers, in a longitudinal center region of the roller conveyor, so as to be movable to the side beneath stationary rollers at ends of the roller conveyor, so that the workpiece can be lowered through the resulting opening onto the suction table. 1. An autonomous processing station for processing a workpiece , comprising a clamping table for clamping the workpiece , wherein the processing station comprises a conveyor for conveying the workpiece to and from the clamping table , the clamping table is disposed beneath the conveyor , the conveyor can be opened over the clamping table for clamping the workpiece , and the processing station comprises a lifting device by way of which the workpiece can be lowered onto the clamping table and/or the clamping table can be raised so that the workpiece rests on the clamping table.2. The autonomous processing station according to claim 1 , wherein the processing station comprises a multi-axis robot claim 1 , serving as the lifting device claim 1 , for lowering the workpiece onto the clamping table.3. The autonomous processing station according to claim 1 , wherein the processing station comprises a lifting device for lowering the workpiece onto the clamping table.4. The autonomous processing station according to claim 1 , wherein the clamping table can be raised so that a support surface of the clamping table is located at least at the height of an upper face of the conveyor.5. The autonomous processing station according to claim 1 , wherein the conveyor can be lowered so that a support surface of the clamping table is located at least at the height of an upper face of the conveyor.6. The autonomous processing station according to claim 1 , wherein the processing station comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 47
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Workpiece attachment/removal device

Номер: US20180065222A1
Автор: HIROSHI Yasuda, Syoji Suzuki, Yoshinobu Okuyama
Принадлежит: DMG Mori Co Ltd

Provided is a workpiece attachment/removal device which enables an overall size including a machine tool to be more compact than conventional ones and does not influence machining time. The workpiece attachment/removal device includes a guide mechanism ( 11 ) disposed along an X-axis before a table, first and second placement tables ( 40, 50 ) disposed at right and left sides of the table behind the guide mechanism ( 11 ), and a transfer mechanism ( 20, 30 ) moving along the X-axis while being guided by the guide mechanism ( 11 ). The transfer mechanism ( 20, 30 ) includes a base engaged with the guide mechanism ( 11 ) and moving along the X-axis, a linear drive part moving the base along the X-axis, a pair of clamping arms having tip ends positioned at the table ( 6 ) side, a clamping drive part opening and closing the clamping arms, and a turning drive part turning the clamping arms to move the tip ends of the clamping arms between a lower position and an upper position. The transfer mechanism ( 20, 30 ) executes an operation of clamping a workpiece placed on the table ( 6 ) and unloading the workpiece onto the second placement table, and an operation of clamping a workpiece placed on the first placement table and loading the workpiece onto the table ( 6 ).

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Номер записи: 48
11-03-2021 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS PROCESSING STATION

Номер: US20210069843A1
Автор: GAULI Yudhisthir
Принадлежит:

An autonomous processing station, in particular for machining a plate-shaped workpiece, for example, including a roller conveyor and a suction table disposed beneath the roller conveyor for clamping the workpiece. The roller conveyor includes movable rollers, in a longitudinal center region of the roller conveyor, so as to be movable to the side beneath stationary rollers at ends of the roller conveyor, so that the workpiece can be lowered through the resulting opening onto the suction table. 1. An autonomous processing station for processing a workpiece , comprising a clamping table for clamping the workpiece , wherein the processing station comprises a conveyor for conveying the workpiece to and from the clamping table , the clamping table is disposed beneath the conveyor , the conveyor can be opened over the clamping table for clamping the workpiece , and the processing station comprises a lifting device by way of which the lifting device can at least one of lower the workpiece onto the clamping table , and raise the clamping table so that the workpiece rests on the clamping table.2. The autonomous processing station according to claim 1 , wherein the processing station comprises a multi-axis robot claim 1 , serving as the lifting device claim 1 , for lowering the workpiece onto the clamping table.3. The autonomous processing station according to claim 1 , wherein the processing station comprises a lifting device for lowering the workpiece onto the clamping table.4. The autonomous processing station according to claim 1 , wherein the clamping table can be raised so that a support surface of the clamping table is located at least at the height of an upper face of the conveyor.5. The autonomous processing station according to claim 1 , wherein the conveyor can be lowered so that a support surface of the clamping table is located at least at the height of an upper face of the conveyor.6. The autonomous processing station according to claim 1 , wherein the processing ...

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Номер записи: 49
05-06-2014 дата публикации

ARTICLE DISPENSER APPARATUS

Номер: US20140151393A1
Автор: Simpson Bradley T.
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

An article dispenser accumulates and dispenses a required correct number of articles from a supply of loose articles to complete a work operation. The articles are picked one at a time from the supply of articles and deposited on a pivotal chute for collection in a ladle at an outlet of the chute. When the correct number of articles are deposited in the chute, the chute pivots from a first article accumulation position to a second position allowing removal of the articles from the ladle. 1. An article dispenser comprising:a housing with an opening for receiving a plurality of loose articles;a rotary member disposed in communication with an interior of the housing;a chute pivotally mounted at a pivot point and having an inlet and an outlet end; andat least one magnet carried on the rotary member disposed in communication with an interior of the housing for magnetically attracting and carrying one article from a plurality of articles in the interior of the housing to the inlet of the chute.2. The article dispenser of further comprising:an article receiving ladle carried on the outlet of the chute; anda counter weight mounted adjacent the inlet of the chute to provide a counter balance for the chute to enable the chute to pivot the outlet of the chute from a first position when the ladle is empty of articles and a second spaced position when a correct number of articles are deposited in the ladle.3. The article dispenser of wherein:removal of the articles from the ladle allows the counter weight to pivot the outlet of the chute to the first position.4. The article dispenser of further comprising:a sensor detecting movement of the chute to the second position, an output of the sensor deactivating rotation of the rotary member, the output of the sensor, when the outlet of the chute has been pivoted to the first position, reinstituting rotation of the rotary member.5. The article dispenser of further comprising:an electric motor coupled to the rotary member of rotating ...

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Номер записи: 50
05-03-2020 дата публикации

MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20200070290A1
Автор: Jenter Karl-Heinz, Walz Juergen
Принадлежит:

The machine tool according to the invention comprises a workpiece support () that is held so as to be pivotable about an A-axis. In doing so, the workpiece support (16) is held asymmetrically to the extent that it is connected only on one side to a rotary positioner (). However, both sides are held on the slides (), each being connected to a linear drive (). The slide () without rotary drive runs only on one guide rail (), whereas the slide () with the rotary positioner () runs on two guide rails (). In view of the Z-acceleration, the workpiece support () is guided symmetrically. The result is a compact and still highly robust machine concept. 110. A machine tool () for 5-axis machining , comprising:{'b': 11', '20', '21', '20', '23', '25', '21', '24', '26, 'a machine frame () on which are arranged a first linear guide () parallel to to a second linear guide (), wherein the first linear guide () comprises a first guide rail () and a first slide () and the second linear guide () comprises a second guide rail () and a second slide () guided thereon;'}{'b': 30', '34', '20', '21', '23', '24', '30', '34, 'first and second linear drives (, ) which are arranged outside of the first and second linear guides (, ) so that the first and second guide rails (, ) are arranged between the first linear drive () and the second linear drive ();'}{'b': 16', '28', '25', '29', '26', '25, 'a workpiece support () that is connected, via a first rolling bearing (), to the first slide () and, via a second rolling bearing (), to the second slide (), wherein the second slide is separate from the first slide (); and'}{'b': 27', '25', '16, 'a rotary positioner () which is arranged on or in the first slide () and is connected to the workpiece support ().'}21920212225302019. The machine tool according to claim 1 , further comprising a third linear guide () parallel to the first and second linear guides ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , said third linear guide comprising a third guide rail () on which the ...

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Номер записи: 51
18-03-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC PALLET CHANGER IN MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20210078124A1
Автор: YOSHIDA Makoto
Принадлежит: Okuma Corporation

Provided is an automated pallet changer in machine tool which enable miniaturization and cost reduction. A drive unit in the automatic pallet changer includes a planetary reduction gear. The planetary reduction gear has a first output shaft and a second output shaft in which, by fixing one of the first and second output shaft, the other functions as an output shaft for driving. The first output shaft is used to pivot the pivoting frame, and the second output shaft is used to move the carry-in/out arm back and forth. 1. An automatic pallet changer in machine tool , comprising:a pallet storage section for storing pallets in multiple rows and multiple stages;a carry-in/out arm that supports the pallet and moves in back and forth direction for carrying in/out the pallet to/from the pallet storage section;a horizontal movement frame that moves horizontally for moving the carry-in/out arm to a front of a predetermined row of the pallet storage section;a lifting frame that moves in up and down direction for moving the carry-in/out arm to a front of a predetermined stage of the pallet storage section; anda drive unit for driving the carry-in/out arm, the horizontal movement frame, and the lifting frame,wherein the drive unit includes a planetary reduction gear having a first output shaft and a second output shaft in which, by fixing one of the first and second output shafts, the other functions as the output shaft for driving, each of the first and second output shafts has axis in up and down direction, and one of the first and second output shafts is used to move the horizontal movement frame horizontally and the other is used to move the carry-in/out arm in back and forth direction.2. The automatic pallet changer in machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein a first rotating gear fixed to the first output shaft of the planetary reduction gear is configured to move integrally with the horizontal movement frame and engaged with a fixed gear or a rack fixed to a base frame ...

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Номер записи: 52
22-03-2018 дата публикации

Pallet Changer and Method for Processing a Sheet-Like Material arranged on a Moveable Pallet

Номер: US20180079041A1
Автор: Schmauder Frank
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The invention relates to pallet changers and methods for processing sheet-like materials with at least two movably arranged pallets movably positioned in a main frame and having a support surface for receiving a sheet-like material. The pallets are moved in alternation with a drive from the main frame into a material processing machine and back to the main frame. The drive comprises a motor, which drives a drive element, which moves the pallets. A processing device is provided on the main frame to process sheet-like material positioned on the pallets in the main frame. 1. A pallet changer system , the pallet changer system comprising;a main frame;at least two pallets moveably positioned in the main frame, wherein the at least two pallets each comprise a support surface for receiving a sheet-like material;a drive system coupled to the main frame and configured to move the at least two pallets in alternation with one another from the main frame into a material processing machine positioned adjacent to the main frame and back into the main frame, wherein the drive system comprises a motor configured to actuate a drive element for movement of the at least two pallets into the material processing machine and back to the main frame; anda processing device coupled to the main frame, wherein the processing device is configured to process sheet-like material positioned on the support surface of one or more of the at least two pallets that are positioned in the main frame.2. The pallet changer system of claim 1 , wherein the processing device is configured to process the sheet-like material contemporaneously with at least a portion of processing by the material processing machine of a sheet-like material positioned on the support surface of one or more of the at least two pallets that is positioned in the material processing machine by the drive system3. The pallet changer system of claim 1 , wherein the processing device has a processing tool that is moveable at least in ...

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Номер записи: 53
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Automatic Load Table

Номер: US20200078891A1
Автор: Goellner Willy
Принадлежит: ADVANCED MACHINE & ENGINEERING CO.

An automatic load table and related method are provided. The automatic load table utilizes a movable loading arm and a riser assembly with a stepped configuration. The movable loading arm is operable to move billets in a loading direction along the stepped configuration of the riser assembly. The movable loading arm is capable of lifting and separating adjacent billets in a single lifting motion. 1. An automatic load table for loading billets into a machine , the automatic load table comprising:a conveyor for advancing the billets in a feed direction; a riser body;', 'a loading arm movable relative to the riser body;', 'wherein the riser body includes a plurality of billet support portions for supporting the billets from an underside of the billet and a plurality of ramped portions arranged such that one ramped portion is positioned between adjacent billet support portions, the billet support portions being at different elevations relative to one another; and, 'at least one riser assembly positioned adjacent the conveyor for moving the billets in a loading direction which is transverse to the feed direction onto the conveyor, wherein the at least one riser assembly compriseswherein an extension height of each ramped portion successively decreases when progressing in the loading direction towards the conveyor.2. The automatic load table of claim 1 , wherein the riser body includes an interior space claim 1 , wherein the loading arm is movable within the interior space.3. The automatic load table of claim 1 , wherein the at least one riser assembly further comprises an actuation means for moving the loading arm relative to the riser body.4. The automatic load table of claim 3 , wherein the actuation means is a linear actuator.5. The automatic load table of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of billet support portions defines upper-facing coplanar support surfaces claim 1 , the support surfaces of each billet support portion defining a support plane for their ...

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Номер записи: 54
05-05-2022 дата публикации

TRAY AND MAGAZINE FOR HANDLING PROFILES

Номер: US20220134498A1
Автор: SUTTER Anton
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To increase the degree of automation in the manufacture of profiles, a tray for the interim storage, the handling and the transport of profiles is proposed, comprising: a frame, and at least two carriers which are secured parallel to one another on the frame, in order to retain and/or mount respective profiles on the carriers, wherein a stop is provided, said stop being provided at one end of the carriers in the longitudinal extent thereof and/or at one end of the frame, in order to be used as a reference point for the position of the profiles. Moreover, corresponding magazines and a transport device and a processing device are proposed.

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Номер записи: 55
05-05-2022 дата публикации

PALLET TRANSFER SYSTEM, PALLET TRANSFER METHOD, AND PALLET TRANSFER PROGRAM

Номер: US20220134500A1
Автор: NAGATA Junya, Nakamura Takayuki, Sun Xinwei, YOSHIOKA Hideaki
Принадлежит: DMG MORI CO., LTD.

A technique appropriately controls transfer order of a pallet. A pallet transfer system includes a transfer device, a pallet storage, a work station, a machine tool, and a control device. The control device transfers a second pallet from the work station to the pallet storage when the machining of the workpiece attached to a first pallet is completed in a state where the first pallet is in the machine tool and the second pallet is in the work station, and the control device transfers the first pallet from the machine tool to the work station after completion of the transfer of the second pallet from the work station to the pallet storage, or in parallel with the transfer of the second pallet from the work station to the pallet storage.

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Номер записи: 56
28-03-2019 дата публикации

MACHINE WORKPIECE HANDLING

Номер: US20190091754A1
Автор: Deiss Magnus, Dunkmann Walter, EISELE Thomas, Epperlein Peter, Gaeckle Fabian, HOEHN Rainer, Ottnad Jens, Plaueln Dirk, Prokop Heinz-Juergen, Reinisch Hermann, Schmauder Frank, Stroebel Stefan
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A loading and unloading device for a machine, a machine for machining panel-like workpieces, and a workpiece support for such a machine and a method for loading and unloading such a machine, having a loading and unloading module, wherein the loading and unloading module has a vertically upwardly oriented raising device for lifting a cut-free workpiece part and a vertically downwardly oriented gripping device () for holding an unmachined, panel-like workpiece. 1. A loader/unloader for a plate-shape workpiece processing machine , the loader/unloader comprising:two support struts configured to be moved vertically with respect to a base frame of the machine;a support beam mounted on the support struts and shiftable horizontally; and a lifter controllably operable to raise a freely separated workpiece part disposed above the module, and', 'a gripper directed downwards and operable to retain an unprocessed, plate-shaped workpiece disposed below the module., 'a loader/unloader module shiftably received on the support beam and operable to lift a separated workpiece part and to grip an unprocessed workpiece, the loader/unloader module comprising2. The loader/unloader of claim 1 , wherein the lifter is positioned above the support beam claim 1 , and the gripper is positioned below the support beam.3. The loader/unloader of claim 1 , wherein the lifter and the gripper are connected to each other and to a common guide claim 1 , by which guide the lifter and gripper are shiftably mounted on the support beam.4. The loader/unloader of claim 1 , wherein the lifter is offset with respect to the gripping device along the support beam claim 1 , such that in an end position the lifter extends over one of the support struts.5. The loader/unloader of claim 1 , the loader/unloader module is one of multiple loader/unloader modules movable with respect to one another into a configuration in which the lifters of the multiple modules are disposed adjacent to each other to form a combined ...

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Номер записи: 57
26-06-2014 дата публикации

MACHINING CENTER

Номер: US20140178144A1
Автор: Nakano Hideki, Nawamura Koichi, SAWADA Yoshiaki
Принадлежит: YAMAZAKI MAZAK CORPORATION

The present invention provides a machining center that efficiently machines a long workpiece using two pallets. 1. A machining center comprising:a bed;a column disposed upright at a rear center portion of the bed;a table unit mounted on the bed and configured to move along an X axis and a Y axis orthogonal to the X axis on a horizontal surface;a spindle mounted at a front surface of the column and configured to move along a vertical Z axis so as to machine a first workpiece or a second workpiece longer than the first workpiece;a first pallet and a second pallet;a first clamp unit configured to clamp the first pallet onto the table unit;a second clamp unit configured to clamp the second pallet next to the first pallet on the table unit;a first setup station disposed at a left end of a front surface of the bed, the first setup station being where the first workpiece is to be set up onto the first pallet;a second setup station disposed at a right end of the front surface of the bed with a space defined between the first setup station and the second setup station, the second setup station being where the first workpiece is to be set up onto the second pallet; anda movable device configured to move the first pallet and the second pallet between the table unit and the first and second setup stations;wherein when the machining center machines the second workpiece, the machining center is configured to clamp the first pallet and the second pallet onto the table unit and set up the second workpiece onto the first pallet and the second pallet from the space, andwherein when the machining center machines the first workpiece, the machining center is configured to clamp onto the table unit one pallet among the first pallet and the second pallet on which the first workpiece is set up.2. The machining center according to claim 1 , wherein the space defined between the first setup station and the second setup station claim 1 , comprises a width larger than a length in an X axis ...

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Номер записи: 58
12-04-2018 дата публикации

Machine tool

Номер: US20180099419A1
Автор: Yoshinori Hoshino
Принадлежит: FANUC Corp

A machine tool includes: an exterior cover covering a machining area where a workpiece on a worktable is machined by a machining tool; an articulated robot arranged inside the exterior cover and configured to replace the workpiece; a controller configured to control the posture of the articulated robot and the coordinate point at which a hand of the articulated robot is positioned; and a protective cover arranged inside the exterior cover and configured to protect at least the hand from scattered matter arising due to machining of the workpiece when the articulated robot is set at a predetermined posture or when the hand is moved to a predetermined coordinate point.

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Номер записи: 59
13-04-2017 дата публикации

Automated loading of work pieces via staging regions into adverse environments associated with milling machines and controllers and methods for same

Номер: US20170100808A1
Автор: Simons Stephen
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Embodiments relate generally to milling machines and milling techniques, and more particularly, to apparatuses, milling machines and methods to control automatic loading and/or unloading of work pieces in relation to the adverse milling machine environments. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a subset of guide members constituting a staging region, a loader member configured to impart a loading force unto the work piece to transition the work piece from the staging region, and an effector coupled to the loader member. The effector is configured to apply a cleaning force to a path in a first interval of time and is configured further to transfer the loading force from the loader member to the work piece in a second interval of time, and an alignment device configured to align the subset of guide members and the effector to form a portion of the path in a first mode. 1. (canceled)2. An apparatus comprising:a first subset of one or more guide members including one or more surfaces configured to contact a first surface of a work piece in a staging region; a loader member,', 'an effector coupled to an end of the loader member, the loader actuator being configured to impart a linear force unto the work piece at a the first subset of one or more guide members to transport the work piece to a second subset of one or more guide members in a milling region of a horizontal milling machine,', 'wherein the effector includes the path cleaner, and', 'a path cleaner configured to remove material on at least the second subset of one or more guide members,'}, 'a restraining member extending from the loader actuator in a direction toward the milling region, the restraining member configured to engage a second surface of the work piece to maintain the contact of portions of the first surface of the work piece to the one or more surfaces of the first subset of one or more guide members., 'a loader actuator comprising3. The apparatus of wherein the first subset of one or more guide ...

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Номер записи: 60
02-06-2022 дата публикации

A METHOD OF PROCESSING PROFILES IN A PROFILE PROCESSING ASSEMBLY AND A PROFILE INFEED ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSPORTING PROFILES TOWARDS A WORKING MACHINE

Номер: US20220168859A1
Автор: HENTSCHKE Paul
Принадлежит: VOORTMAN STEEL MACHINERY HOLDING B.V.

A method of processing profiles in a profile processing assembly includes a working machine and a profile infeed assembly. The profile infeed assembly includes an infeed cross transport assembly, and an infeed conveyor assembly with an infeed conveyor and a measuring truck. The infeed conveyor has a first end remote from the working machine. The infeed cross transport assembly supplies individual profiles to the infeed conveyor assembly. The infeed conveyor assembly supplies individual profiles to the working machine by means of a measuring truck which engages a profile and moves the profile over the infeed conveyor to the working machine. The method includes determining the longitudinal position of a first end of a profile that is facing away from the working machine and moving the measuring truck to an optimal rest position which is closest to the first end of the profile to be fed onto the infeed conveyor. 1. A method of processing profiles in a profile processing assembly , wherein each profile extends along a longitudinal profile axis and has a first end and an opposite second end , the profile processing assembly comprising:a working machine; anda profile infeed assembly for transporting the profiles towards the working machine, an infeed cross transport assembly for feeding the profiles in a cross direction perpendicular to the longitudinal profile axes of the profiles; and', 'an infeed conveyor assembly for feeding the profiles in a longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal profile axes of the profiles, wherein the infeed conveyor assembly comprises an infeed conveyor and a measuring truck, and wherein the infeed conveyor has a first end remote from the working machine and a second end adjacent to the working machine,, 'wherein the profile infeed assembly includeswherein the infeed cross transport assembly is arranged to supply individual profiles to the infeed conveyor assembly and wherein the infeed conveyor assembly is arranged to supply ...

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Номер записи: 61
02-06-2022 дата публикации

Automatic Processing Apparatus

Номер: US20220168860A1
Автор: Chang Chuan-Chiang, Chen Yong-Lin, Hong Wan-Ting, Lee Hung-Wu, Liu Chi-Liang, Wang Ching-San
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The present disclosure provides an automatic processing apparatus including a main body, a receiving portion, a working assembly, a workpiece magazine, a setting mechanism, a passivation bucket assembly, and a rotation driving assembly. The receiving portion is adapted for receiving a plurality of workpieces. The setting mechanism takes the workpieces to the receiving portion from the workpiece magazine. The working assembly is adapted for bringing the workpieces to the passivation bucket assembly for processing. The passivation bucket assembly includes a turning table and a plurality of passivation buckets moving when the turning table rotates. The rotation driving assembly drives one of the passivation buckets to rotate. Thereby, automatic processing can be achieved by the apparatus of the present invention, and the efficiency of processing is improved too. 1. An automatic processing apparatus , including:a main body,a receiving portion, arranged on the main body, including a plurality of receiving areas, the receiving areas being spacedly arranged, each of the receiving areas being adapted for receiving a workpiece;a working assembly, arranged on the main body, including a turning mechanism and a taking mechanism, the turning mechanism driving the taking mechanism to pivot around a first rotation axis between a taking position and a working position, the taking mechanism including a plurality of taking members, the taking members being spacedly arranged, relative positions of the taking members depending on relative positions of the receiving areas so that the taking members are located above the receiving areas for taking the workpieces on the receiving areas simultaneously to further take the workpieces to the working position when the taking mechanism is pivoted to the taking position.2. The automatic processing apparatus of claim 1 , further including a workpiece magazine claim 1 , a receiving mechanism claim 1 , a passivation bucket assembly claim 1 , and a ...

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Номер записи: 62
21-04-2016 дата публикации

PRODUCTION SYSTEM GENERAL-PURPOSE CELL

Номер: US20160107277A1
Автор: Meyerhoff Christoph, ONO Masatoshi
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In a production system general-purpose cell for general-purpose use in processing and transportation of a received workpiece in a production system of processing and delivering the workpiece, the production system general- purpose cell includes a base unit having a planar shape of quadrangle and supporting at least a robot for use in transportation of the workpiece such that the robot is movable on the planar area of quadrangle, a parts supply unit for supplying parts of the workpiece to the robot supported by the base unit, and a processing area extending outside the base unit. The robot supported by the base unit having a motion range set in a range from inside to outside the base unit in a form including at least part of the processing area. 1. A cell comprising:a robot including a base and an arm provided on the base; anda processing stage that places a workpiece by the robot; wherein the cell is movable, anda distance between the base and the processing stage is variable.2. The cell according to claim 1 , comprising:a control device controlling the robot.3. The cell according to claim 2 , comprising:a cabinet; whereinthe control device is contained in the cabinet.4. The cell according to claim 3 , comprising:a supply device supplying the workpiece to the robot.5. The cell according to claim 4 , whereinthe base has a planar area, and the robot is movably supported on the planar area.6. The cell according to claim 5 , whereinthe base, the supply device, and the processing stage are independently movable relative to one another.7. The cell according to claim 6 , whereinthe base, the supply device, and the processing stage are configured to be mutually connected to each other.8. The cell according to claim 1 , comprising:a caster enabling the cell to move.9. The cell according to claim 2 , comprising:a caster enabling the cell to move.10. The cell according to claim 3 , comprising:a caster enabling the cell to move.11. The cell according to claim 3 , whereinthe ...

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Номер записи: 63
21-04-2016 дата публикации

FEEDING DEVICE FOR A FORMAT MACHINING AND/OR EDGE APPLICATION MACHINE, FORMAT MACHINING AND/OR EDGE APPLICATION MACHINE AND METHOD

Номер: US20160107281A1
Автор: Rathgeber Peter
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A feeding device, a method for feeding panel-shaped workpieces through that device, and a format machining or edge application machine including such feeding device are disclosed. The feeding device includes at least one infeed guide, which is adjustable in a horizontal direction, and rotatable in a horizontal plane with respect to the traveling direction of the workpiece. 1. A feeding device for a format machining or edge application machine , comprising:a conveying device for moving a workpiece in a traveling direction and an infeed mechanism comprising infeed rollers,wherein an infeed guide is arranged adjacent to the conveying device, andwherein the infeed guide is adjustable in a horizontal direction and rotatable in a horizontal plane with respect to the traveling direction.2. The feeding device according to claim 1 , further comprising a control device that horizontally adjusts the infeed guide in accordance with a width determined during a previous pass of the workpiece and rotates the workpiece in the horizontal plane in accordance with an inclination determined during the previous pass of the workpiece.3. The feeding device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the control device guides the infeed guide claim 2 , after alignment of a workpiece and claim 2 , depending on a conveying speed of the workpiece claim 2 , adjusts the infeed guide in the horizontal direction.4. The feeding device according to comprising multiple infeed guides claim 1 , each of which is adjustable in the horizontal direction and rotatable in the horizontal plane with respect to the traveling direction of the workpiece.5. The feeding device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the feeding device further comprises a first measuring device to detect along the traveling direction of the workpiece a width dimension of the workpiece and an inclination of a side of the workpiece.6. The feeding device according to further comprising a second measuring device to detect ...

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Номер записи: 64
19-04-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A ROD-LIKE BODY

Номер: US20180104748A1
Автор: TANAKA Takayuki
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The method includes a preprocessing transfer step which places an unprocessed rod-like body in a receiving position; a post-processing transfer step which pushes a processed rod-like body with the unprocessed rod-like body, and thus transfers the processed rod-like body to a rail portion; a rail portion transfer step which pushes the processed rod-like body with the unprocessed rod-like body, and thus transfers the processed rod-like body while being guided by the rail portion; a withdrawing step which withdraws the processed rod-like body from the rail portion using a withdrawing unit; a detection step which detects that the processed rod-like body is transferred from the rail portion to the withdrawing unit; and a discharge step which discharges the processed rod-like body from the withdrawing unit in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the processed rod-like body. 1. A method for producing a rod-like body , comprising:a preprocessing transfer step which transfers an unprocessed rod-like body relative to a processing unit in one direction along an axis of the unprocessed rod-like body and places the unprocessed rod-like body in a receiving position in the processing unit;a processing step which processes an unprocessed rod-like body into a processed rod-like body by using the processing unit;a post-processing transfer step which pushes a processed rod-like body with the unprocessed rod-like body by the preprocessing transfer step for an unprocessed rod-like body and thus transfers the processed rod-like body in one direction along an axis of the processed rod-like body to a rail portion which is provided integrally with the processing unit;a rail portion transfer step which pushes a processed rod-like body with an unprocessed rod-like body by the preprocessing transfer step for an unprocessed rod-like body, and thus transfers the processed rod-like body in one direction along an axis of the processed rod-like body while being guided by the rail portion;a ...

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Номер записи: 65
19-04-2018 дата публикации

WORKPIECE LOADER DEVICE

Номер: US20180104781A1
Автор: Higuchi Takayuki, Okuyama Yoshinobu, YASUDA Hiroshi
Принадлежит: DMG MORI CO., LTD.

In a workpiece loader device, a loader mechanism is configured to move a loader hand directly held by operator's hands to a desired position. A loader mechanism control part stores position coordinates as workpiece receiving position coordinates when the loader hand is moved by operator's hands to the workpiece receiving position and a completion of moving is confirmed. 2. The workpiece loader device according to claim 1 , wherein prior to moving the loader hand by operator's hands claim 1 , the loader mechanism control part controls the loader mechanism to move the loader hand in a vicinity of the receiving position.3. The workpiece loader device according to claim 1 , further comprising: a moving direction detection sensor detecting a moving direction of the loader hand by operator's hands claim 1 ,wherein the loader mechanism control part controls the loader mechanism to generate an assisting force in the detected moving direction.4. The workpiece loader device according to claim 3 , wherein the loader mechanism control part controls the loader mechanism to generate the assisting force to stop the loader hand at any up-and-down direction position against a weight of the loader hand.5. The workpiece loader device according to claim 1 , wherein the loader mechanism control part stores position coordinates of a position as the workpiece receiving position coordinates claim 1 , to which the loader hand is moved by operator's hands claim 1 , at which clamping the workpiece becomes possible by the clamp mechanism claim 1 , and at which the workpiece is positioned and clamped by the clamp mechanism. This is the U.S. National Phase under 35 U.S.C. 371 of International Application No. PCT/JP2016/56987, filed on Mar. 7, 2016, which in turn claims the benefit of Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-072171, filed on Mar. 31, 2015, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein.The present invention relates to a workpiece loader device, which supplies an ...

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Номер записи: 66
11-04-2019 дата публикации

WORKPIECE CONVEYING APPARATUS FOR A PRESSING MACHINE

Номер: US20190105745A1
Автор: Takeda Keisuke
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A workpiece conveying apparatus for a pressing machine includes an arm unit including: a first arm; a second arm; a workpiece holding portion configured to hold a workpiece; a first arm drive mechanism; and a second arm drive mechanism. A pipe or the like arranged on an outer side of a second joint is supported at one side thereof by the first arm, and is supported at another side thereof by the second arm. When the first arm and the second arm are bent and stretched between a folded state and an extended state for workpiece conveyance, the pipe or the like is deformed utilizing a holding angle between the first arm and the second arm so that the pipe or the like is arranged so as to prevent swing of the pipe or the like about the second joint at the time of the workpiece conveyance. 1. A workpiece conveying apparatus for a pressing machine , comprising an arm unit including:a first arm supported at a proximal end side thereof through intermediation of a first joint so as to be freely rotatable within a substantially horizontal plane;a second arm supported at a proximal end side thereof on a distal end side of the first arm through intermediation of a second joint so as to be freely rotatable within the substantially horizontal plane;a workpiece holding portion, which is provided on a distal end side of the second arm, and is configured to hold a workpiece;a first arm drive mechanism configured to drive the first arm to rotate about the first joint; anda second arm drive mechanism configured to drive the second arm to rotate about the second joint with respect to the first arm,wherein one of a pipe and a wiring arranged on an outer side of the second joint is supported at one side thereof by the first arm, and is supported at another side thereof by the second arm, andwherein, when the first arm and the second arm are bent and stretched between a folded state and an extended state for workpiece conveyance, the one of the pipe and the wiring is deformed utilizing ...

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Номер записи: 67
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Chuck mechanism

Номер: US20180111236A1
Автор: Guang Ping Lan
Принадлежит: Sanoh Industrial Co Ltd

A chuck mechanism enables downsizing of the device with a simple structure, has a wide open/close width of clamps, and hardly causes a dent or scar on pipes. The chuck mechanism includes a horizontally arranged shaft, a frame, a pair of dog leg shaped link members, parallel link members, a pair of clamp members, and a swing drive mechanism.

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Номер записи: 68
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Device and Method for Processing Brake Linings Mounted on Carriers

Номер: US20180111242A1
Автор: Schorn Gerd
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The invention relates to a device () and a method for processing brake linings () which are mounted on lining supports (), comprising a conveying device () for the continuous and automated displacement of brake linings () to be processed and at least one processing station (). The conveying device () of a device according to the invention () comprises a plurality of support surfaces, which are driven by the conveying device () and are circumferentially arranged, for the arrangement of lining supports () of the brake linings () to be processed and positioning means rotating with the support surfaces, said positioning means counteracting a rotation of the lining carriers (). 14446121644. Device for processing brake pads () fitted on pad holders () with at least one processing station () and a conveying device () for continuous and automatic movement of brake pads () to be processed in an at least partially linear conveying direction F ,characterized in that{'b': 16', '60', '16', '46', '44', '60', '46', '60, 'the conveying device () comprises several bearing faces (), driven in a revolving manner by the conveying device () for arrangement of pad holders () of the brake pads () to be processed and moreover positioning means which revolve with the bearing faces () and which counteract a rotation of the pad holders () with respect to the respective bearing face ().'}26022. Device according to the preceding claim , characterized in that the bearing faces () and the positioning means are fixedly connected to individual conveyor belt elements () or a conveyor belt or are formed on such elements.312444660. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims , characterized in that the at least one processing station () exerts processing forces acting at least partially counter to the conveying direction F on the brake pads () to be processed and the positioning means are configured such that the position of the pad holder () on the bearing face () during action of the ...

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Номер записи: 69
27-04-2017 дата публикации

MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20170113311A1
Автор: HEALY Robert Joseph, IBARRA Jorge, IRIBARREN Ibon
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The machine tool includes 1. A machine tool comprising:a workpiece carrier assembly including a workpiece carrier for supporting at least one workpiece;a workpiece carrier support, the workpiece carrier assembly being supported on the workpiece carrier support for horizontal movement in a first direction on the workpiece carrier support, said first direction being parallel to a horizontal X axis;a tool carrier configured for carrying at least one tool for machining at least one workpiece by rotating said tool;a tool carrier support, said tool carrier being supported on said tool carrier support for horizontal movement in a second direction on said tool carrier support, said second direction being parallel to a horizontal Z axis, said Z axis being perpendicular to said X axis;wherein said workpiece carrier assembly is displaceable on said workpiece carrier support in said first direction between an operative position in which said workpiece carrier is facing said tool carrier, and at least one inoperative position in which said workpiece carrier is not facing said tool carrier;wherein the workpiece carrier is arranged to be rotatable around an axis parallel to the X axis, to allow for a modification of the angular position of the workpiece in relation to the tool carrier;and wherein the workpiece carrier comprises at least one workpiece support area for supporting said at least one workpiece, said workpiece support area being arranged substantially in parallel to the X axis.2. The machine tool according to wherein claim 1 , when the workpiece carrier assembly is in said inoperative position claim 1 , the tool carrier is displaceable to a tool change position overlapping with the position in which the workpiece carrier is placed when the workpiece carrier assembly is in the operative position.3. A machine tool comprising:a workpiece carrier assembly including a workpiece carrier for supporting at least one workpiece;a workpiece carrier support, the workpiece carrier ...

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Номер записи: 70
09-04-2020 дата публикации

Automatic Precision Worktop for Drilling without Deviation for Cylindrical Workpiece

Номер: US20200108479A1
Автор: WAN Hing Cheung
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The invention relates to an automatic precision worktop for drilling without deviation for cylindrical workpiece which includes a loading device, a drilling device and an uploading device. The loading device includes a first sliding rail disposed horizontally on the side of the drilling device, a loading plate disposed on the first sliding rail and slidingly engaged with the first sliding rail, and two first linkages driving the loading plate to slide on the first sliding rail. Each linkage includes a link mechanism, and a driving motor that drives movement of the link mechanism. Two sides of the loading plate are respectively provided with a third sliding rail slidably engaged with two link mechanisms. The drilling device includes a clamping device, a drilling mechanism located on the side of the clamping device and a positioning mechanism slidingly engaged with the clamping device. The uploading mechanism includes a second sliding rail parallel to the first sliding rail, an uploading plate located on the second sliding rail and engaging the second sliding rail, and two second linkages that drive the uploading plate to slide on the second sliding rail. The present invention avoids large deviation of the drill bit, which reduces the defective rate of the workpiece, and avoid unnecessary waste of cost. 1123132121111111121182222223133333aa,cbccbca,baca;aa,aa,cba,. An automatic precision worktop for drilling without deviation for cylindrical workpiece , comprising: a loading device , a drilling device and an uploading device , wherein the loading device and the uploading device are respectively disposed on two sides of the drilling device ; the loading device includes a first sliding rail la disposed horizontally on the side of the drilling device , a loading plate disposed on the first sliding rail and slidingly engaged with the first sliding rail and two first linkages driving the loading plate to slide on the first sliding rail a; each linkage includes a link ...

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Номер записи: 71
25-04-2019 дата публикации

PALLET CHANGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190118320A1
Автор: Horiguchi Kyusuke, Kato Toshihiko, Tameto Takashi
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A pallet changing apparatus adopting a table capable of moving back from and forth for a side of a turning shaft and having an oscillating portion for placing workpieces W, W′ by means of pallets P, P′ so as to oscillate freely by a rising portion at the leading end of the table , wherein the turning shaft covers a turning supporting portion at its lower end side and turns together with a pallet changing arm and moves freely in a vertical direction, and an insertion and removal hole is provided, at the covering region, and allows the rising portion to be inserted into the insertion and removal hole and removed from the insertion and removal hole 1. A pallet changing apparatus comprising:a pallet setup base,a table,at least one pallet changing arm,a turning shaft for supporting the at least pallet changing arm for transferring a pallet between the pallet setup base and the table in such a manner so as to move freely in a vertical direction and also in a state of being stationary in a horizontal direction,wherein the table is configured to move back from and forth to a side of the turning shaft, a rising portion at a leading end of the table on a side of the turning shaft, and', 'an oscillating portion which is supported by an oscillating center axis of the rising portion so as to oscillate freely and also positions a workpiece by a pallet,, 'the table includinga covering portion firmly fixed to the turning shaft at an upper side thereof and which covers a turning supporting portion positioned at a lower end of the turning shaft, and the covering portion including an insertion and removal hole which allows the rising portion to be inserted and removed freely therethrough, andwherein the at least one pallet changing arm includes a pallet supporting portion extending in a horizontal direction for transferring a pallet on opposite sides of the covering portion from side positions of the insertion and removal hole.2. The pallet changing apparatus according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 72
25-04-2019 дата публикации

PALLET CHANGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190118321A1
Автор: Horiguchi Kyusuke, Kato Toshihiko, Tameto Takashi
Принадлежит:

A pallet changing apparatus which adopts a table that is able to move back and forth in relation to a turning shaft and has a oscillating portion for placing workpieces W, W′ by way of pallets P, P′ so as to oscillate freely by a rising portion at the leading end of the table, and a bridging extending portion which bridges a supporting portion of pallet P or P′ in a pallet changing arm with both sides of the turning shaft forming a shape of covering across the upper side of the rising portion at a stage of the table transferring pallet P. 1. A pallet changing apparatus comprising:a pallet setup base,a table,pallet changing arms,a turning shaft for supporting the pallet changing arms for transferring a pallet between the pallet setup base and the table in such a manner so as to move freely in a vertical direction and also in a state of being stationary in a horizontal direction,wherein the table is configured to move back from and forth to a side of the turning shaft, a rising portion at a leading end of the table on a side of the turning shaft and', 'an oscillating portion which is supported by an oscillating center axis of the rising portion so as to oscillate freely and also positions a workpiece by a pallet,, 'the table includingwherein the turning shaft extends the pallet changing arms on both sides thereof,the pallet changing arms include a bridging extending portion which bridges a pallet supporting portion extending in a horizontal direction for transferring a pallet at opposite sides of the turning shaft, and the bridging extending portion forms a covering across an upper side of the rising portion at a stage of the table transferring a pallet.2. The pallet changing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a turning supporting portion positioned at a lower end side of the turning shaft, anda covering portion firmly fixed to the turning shaft and which covers an upper side of the turning supporting portion, and the covering portion includes an ...

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Номер записи: 73
10-05-2018 дата публикации

Machine tool

Номер: US20180126567A1
Автор: Shoichi MORIMURA
Принадлежит: Okuma Corp

A machine tool which removal-machines a workpiece by a tool includes an in-machine robot provided in a machining chamber, and a cleaning mechanism that cleans the in-machine robot by removing an adhering substance adhering to the in-machine robot. When the in-machine robot is cleaned, the in-machine robot moves relative to the cleaning mechanism and positions in proximity to the cleaning mechanism.

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Номер записи: 74
21-05-2015 дата публикации

ROTATION MECHANISM

Номер: US20150139759A1
Автор: CHOU Mei-Chin, HSIAO Hsi-Hung, Huang Yu-Shiang, LIN WEI-CHU, Su Hsin-Chuan
Принадлежит: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

A rotation mechanism includes a mandrel, a rotation axle, a needle roller bearing and an angular bearing. The mandrel includes a shaft portion, a first annular contact portion and a second annular contact portion. The shaft portion has an outer surface, and the first annular contact portion and the second annular contact portion are located on the outer surface and respectively surround the axis of the mandrel. The rotation axle includes an annular portion, a third annular contact portion and a fourth annular contact portion. The annular portion has a shaft hole and an inner surface forming the shaft hole. The third annular contact portion and the fourth annular contact portion are located on the inner surface, and the mandrel passes through the shaft hole. The needle roller bearing is in contact with the first annular contact portion and the third annular contact portion, and is located between them. 1. A rotation mechanism comprising:a mandrel comprising a shaft portion, a first annular contact portion and a second annular contact portion, wherein the shaft portion has a outer surface, and the first annular contact portion and the second annular contact portion are located on the outer surface and respectively surround the axis of the mandrel;a rotation axle comprising an annular portion, a third annular contact portion and a fourth annular contact portion, wherein the annular portion has a shaft hole and an inner surface forming the shaft hole, the third annular contact portion and the fourth annular contact portion are located on the inner surface, and the mandrel passes through the shaft hole;a needle roller bearing in contact with the first annular contact portion and the third annular contact portion, and being located between them; andan angular bearing in contact with the second annular contact portion and the fourth annular contact portion, and located between the outer surface and the inner surface.2. The rotation mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 75
21-08-2014 дата публикации

RECONFIGURABLE INTERFACE ASSEMBLY, ADAPTABLE ASSEMBLY LINE WORK-PIECE PROCESSOR, AND METHOD

Номер: US20140230230A1
Автор: Gao Dalong, Janis Richard C., RANSOM LANCE T., SMITH RODNEY L.
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A reconfigurable interface assembly includes, but is not limited to, a first sub-assembly that is adapted for attachment to a work-piece supporter. The first sub-assembly includes a first brake. The reconfigurable interface assembly further includes a second sub-assembly attached to the first sub-assembly. The second sub-assembly is adapted for attachment to a work-piece manipulator. The second sub-assembly includes a second brake. The first sub-assembly is configured to move the second sub-assembly in a first direction with respect to the first sub-assembly and the first brake is configured to inhibit movement of the second sub-assembly in the first direction with respect to the first sub-assembly. The second sub-assembly is configured to move the first sub-assembly in a second direction with respect to the second sub-assembly and the second brake is configured to inhibit movement of the first sub-assembly in the second direction with respect to the first sub-assembly. 1. A reconfigurable interface assembly for use in a manufacturing environment , the reconfigurable interface assembly comprising:a first sub-assembly adapted for attachment to a work-piece supporter, the first sub-assembly including a first brake; anda second sub-assembly attached to the first sub-assembly, the second sub-assembly being adapted for attachment to a work-piece manipulator, the second sub-assembly including a second brake;wherein the first sub-assembly is configured to move the second sub-assembly in a first direction with respect to the first sub-assembly and the first brake is configured to inhibit movement of the second sub-assembly in the first direction with respect to the first sub-assembly, andwherein the second sub-assembly is configured to move the first sub-assembly in a second direction with respect to the second sub-assembly and the second brake is configured to inhibit movement of the first sub-assembly in the second direction with respect to the second sub-assembly.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 76
16-05-2019 дата публикации

Workpiece replacing apparatus and machine tool

Номер: US20190143466A1
Автор: Kozo Imanishi, Yoshio Ootsuka
Принадлежит: JTEKT Corp

A workpiece replacing apparatus delivers a pre-machined workpiece into an intra-machine space inside a machine tool from an extra-machine space outside the machine tool, and delivers a workpiece machined by the machine tool to the extra-machine space from the intra-machine space. The workpiece replacing apparatus includes a secured cover, an arm device, and a movable cover. The secured cover is secured to a securing member of the machine tool. The secured cover defines a partition between the intra-machine space and the extra-machine space. The secured cover is provided with an opening. The arm device delivers the workpieces between the intra-machine space and the extra-machine space through the opening. The movable cover is integral with the arm device or in engagement with the arm device such that the movable cover is operable in conjunction with operation of the arm device. The movable cover closes the opening, with the arm device located in the extra-machine space.

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Номер записи: 77
14-05-2020 дата публикации

Loading device and machine tool including the loading device

Номер: US20200147738A1
Автор: Hiroki TANIO
Принадлежит: Nakamura Tome Precision Industry Co Ltd

A loading device adapted to be provided in a machine tool includes a rail portion and a loader configured to travel along the rail portion, wherein the loader includes a pivoting portion and an arm portion extending and contracting with respect to the pivoting portion, and the arm portion includes a hand portion that holds a workpiece.

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Номер записи: 78
30-05-2019 дата публикации

MACHINING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190160616A1
Автор: MAEDA Yoshihide
Принадлежит: FANUC Corporation

This machining system includes: an automatic warehouse which receives a workpiece type to be moved to a predetermined supply position, and by which the workpiece of the received workpiece type moves to the supply position; a machine tool; a robot that transfers the workpiece moved to the supply position by the automatic warehouse, to a machine tool side, in order for the workpiece to be machined by the machine tool; and a robot control device that controls the robot, wherein the automatic warehouse stores a hand, the automatic warehouse receives a request for a type of hand to be moved to the supply position and moves the hand corresponding to the received request to the supply position, and the robot control device controls the robot to attach thereto the hand supplied to the supply position. 1. A machining system comprising:an automatic warehouse that stores workpieces and moves the stored workpieces to a supply position;a warehouse control device that receives a workpiece type to be moved to the supply position, and controls the automatic warehouse to move the workpiece corresponding to the received workpiece type to the supply position;a machine tool that machines the workpieces;a robot that transfers the workpieces, which are moved to the supply position by the automatic warehouse, to a machine tool side, in order for the workpiece to be machined by the machine tool;a control device that controls the robot, whereinthe automatic warehouse stores a robot fixture which is a tool, a hand, or a hand claw to be attached to a tip of the robot,the warehouse control device receives a request for a robot fixture to be moved to the supply position, and controls the automatic warehouse to move the robot fixture corresponding to the received request to the supply position, andthe control device controls the robot to attach thereto the robot fixture supplied to the supply position.2. The machining system according to claim 1 , whereinthe automatic warehouse stores a jig used ...

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Номер записи: 79
25-06-2015 дата публикации

Tool for Machining a Workpiece, Production Line Equipped with Such a Machine Tool, and Method for Operating Such a Production Line

Номер: US20150174718A1
Автор: Preis Josef
Принадлежит: Buderus Schleiftechnik GmbH

Disclosed is a machine tool for machining a workpiece which includes a machining cell with a machining device for machining the workpiece and a transfer point for transferring a workpiece to be machined to the machining device or for outputting a finish-machined workpiece from the machining device. In order permit a high flexibility in such a machine when used in a production line, the machine tool includes a conveying device which transports a workpiece transferred to it between at least two take-over positions, while bypassing the machining device. 1. A machine tool for machining a workpiece , said machine tool comprising a machining cell with a machining device for machining the respective workpiece and a transfer point for transferring a workpiece to be machined to the machining device or for outputting a finish-machined workpiece from the machining device , wherein the machine tool additionally includes as an integral constituent a conveying device that transports a workpiece transferred to it between at least two take-over positions , while bypassing the machining device.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the conveying device transports workpieces allocated to it linearly from a take-over position arranged on one side of the machining cell to a take-over position arranged on the opposite side of the machining cell.3. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the conveying device runs through a cube-shaped envelope of the machining cell.4. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the conveying device runs through the machine bed of the machining cell.5. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the transfer point and a take-over position of the conveying device are provided jointly on one side of the machining cell.6. The machine tool according to claim 1 , further including an automation cell that takes over claim 1 , depending on control signals of a control device claim 1 , workpieces that are provided in readiness in a ...

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Номер записи: 80
01-07-2021 дата публикации

CAM DEVICE, WORK SUPPLY DEVICE AND SEPARATING DEVICE

Номер: US20210197333A1
Автор: KITATSUJI Hideto, TOKUMOTO Tsutomu
Принадлежит: KOYO MACHINE INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

A cam device includes a drive cam, a follower, a holding cam, and a restriction roller. The drive cam reciprocally rotates. The follower intermittently reciprocate linearly by the drive cam. The holding cam is rotationally driven integrally with the drive cam. The restriction roller is provided on the follower and restricts a movement of the follower by coming in contact with the holding cam. The holding cam separates from the restriction roller and the holding cam is in a holding release state, when the drive cam is in an engaged state with the follower. 1. A cam device configured to convert a rotational movement of a drive unit to a linear movement on a driven side , the cam device comprising:a drive cam configured to be driven by the drive unit and to reciprocally rotate in forward and reverse directions within a predetermined angle range around a rotation axis;a first follower configured to intermittently reciprocate linearly by the drive cam;a second follower configured to intermittently reciprocate linearly by the drive cam;a holding cam configured to be rotationally driven integrally with a rotational reciprocating movement of the drive cam about the rotation axis, the holding cam having an arcuate outer peripheral surface which is discontinuous on a side facing the drive cam;a first restriction roller provided on the first follower and configured to restrict a movement of the first follower by coming in contact with the holding cam; anda second restriction roller provided on the second follower and configured to restrict a movement of the second follower by coming in contact with the holding cam,wherein the first follower and the second follower are arranged to be capable of moving linearly at opposite positions on both sides of a rotation axis of the drive cam, andwherein the first follower and the second follower are capable of being cam-engaged with the driven cam alternatively and independently of each other, and configured such thatwhen the drive cam is ...

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Номер записи: 81
01-07-2021 дата публикации

DRIVE MECHANISM FOR TRANSFER TOOL

Номер: US20210197334A1
Автор: SUYAMA Shun
Принадлежит: FANUC Corporation

A drive mechanism of a transfer tool configured to drive a swing axis and tilts the workpiece includes: a motor; a speed reducer including an output shaft arranged in parallel to the swing axis and configured to reduce speed of rotation of the motor; and a link mechanism configured to couple the swing axis with the output shaft, in which the link mechanism includes a first link portion fixed to the output shaft at a middle portion in a length direction thereof; a second link portion fixed to the swing axis at a middle portion in a length direction thereof; a third link portion that couples one end portions of the first link portion and the second link portion with each other in a rotatable manner; and a fourth link portion that couples other end portions of the first link portion and the second link portion with each other in a rotatable manner, in which the first link portion and the second link portion are arranged in parallel to each other, and in which the third link portion and the fourth link portion are arranged in parallel to a line segment linking a central axis of the output shaft with a central axis of the swing axis. 1. A drive mechanism of a transfer tool , the drive mechanism configured to drive a swing axis which is provided to the transfer tool that transfers a workpiece , and tilts the workpiece relative to the transfer tool , the drive mechanism comprising:a motor;a speed reducer including an output shaft arranged in parallel to the swing axis and configured to reduce speed of rotation of the motor; anda link mechanism configured to couple the swing axis with the output shaft,wherein the link mechanism includes a first link portion fixed to the output shaft at a middle portion in a length direction thereof;a second link portion fixed to the swing axis at a middle portion in a length direction thereof;a third link portion that couples one end portions of the first link portion and the second link portion with each other in a rotatable manner; anda ...

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Номер записи: 82
30-06-2016 дата публикации

MACHINING DEVICE WITH VISUAL SENSOR FOR LOCATING CONTAMINANTS

Номер: US20160184945A1
Автор: Saitou Kiwamu
Принадлежит:

A machining device is provided with a machine tool, a pallet to which a workpiece is secured, a pallet changer configured to move and change the pallet, and a workpiece attaching unit configured to attach and detach the workpiece to and from the pallet. Further, the machining device is provided with a visual sensor configured to capture an image of the pallet, and contaminants that may possibly cause jamming as the workpiece is supplied to the pallet are detected from the image captured by the visual sensor. A workpiece supply operation for the pallet is suspended if the contaminants are detected. 1. A machining device which comprises a machine tool , a pallet to which a workpiece is secured , a pallet changer configured to move the pallet and change the pallet in the machine tool , and a workpiece attaching unit configured to attach and detach the workpiece to and from the pallet , the machining device further comprising:a visual sensor configured to capture an image of the pallet outside a machining chamber of the machine tool;an information processor configured to process information from the visual sensor, thereby detecting contaminants that may possibly cause jamming as the workpiece is supplied to the pallet; anda workpiece supply suspension command output unit configured to output a command to suspend a workpiece supply operation to the pallet if the contaminants that may possibly cause jamming during the workpiece supply are detected.2. The machining device according to claim 1 , wherein the workpiece attaching unit comprises a load sensor such that the workpiece supply operation is suspended if an abnormal load is detected by the load sensor during the workpiece supply to the pallet.3. The machining device according to claim 1 , wherein the workpiece attaching unit is a robot.4. The machining device according to claim 1 , further comprising notifying means for notifying an operator of suspension of the workpiece supply.5. The machining device according to ...

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Номер записи: 83
13-06-2019 дата публикации

MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20190176278A1
Автор: HEALY Robert Joseph, IBARRA Jorge, IRIBARREN Ibon
Принадлежит:

Machine tool including a workpiece carrier assembly including a workpiece carrier for supporting a plurality of workpieces, the workpiece carrier assembly being supported on a workpiece carrier support for horizontal movement in a first direction parallel with a horizontal Z axis, a tool carrier configured for carrying a plurality of tools corresponding to the plurality of workpieces and for machining the workpieces, the tool carrier being supported on a tool carrier support for horizontal movement in a second direction parallel to a horizontal X axis, the X axis being perpendicular to the horizontal Z axis, where the tool carrier is displaceable on the tool carrier support in the second direction between an operative position in which the tools are arranged for the contacting the workpieces and an inoperative position in which the workpieces are not contactable by the tools, where the workpiece carrier is arranged to be rotatable around an axis parallel with the X axis, and where the workpiece carrier includes a workpiece support area for supporting the workpieces and arranged substantially in parallel with the X axis. 1. Machine tool , comprising:a workpiece carrier assembly including a workpiece carrier for supporting a plurality of workpieces;a workpiece carrier support, the workpiece carrier assembly being supported on the workpiece carrier support for horizontal movement in a first direction on the workpiece carrier support, said first direction being parallel with a horizontal Z axis;a tool carrier configured for carrying a plurality of tools corresponding to the plurality of workpieces and for machining the workpieces by rotating said tools and simultaneously contacting the workpieces;a tool carrier support, said tool carrier being supported on said tool carrier support for horizontal movement in a second direction on said tool carrier support, said second direction being parallel to a horizontal X axis, said X axis being perpendicular to said horizontal Z ...

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Номер записи: 84
29-06-2017 дата публикации

LASER ABLATION AND WELDING METHOD FOR WORKPIECES

Номер: US20170182603A1
Автор: ALBER Gerhard
Принадлежит: WISCO LASERTECHNIK GMBH

The present invention relates to a laser ablation and welding method for workpieces, in particular, metal sheets, and an automatic laser ablation and welding system, where an ablation procedure and a welding procedure are executed in an automation line. 1. A laser ablation and welding method for workpieces , comprising:a) inserting at least two workpieces into a clamping unit;b) clamping the workpieces in the clamping unit via a first clamping mechanism each in a first position;c) aligning the clamped workpieces and the first clamping mechanism, which clamps the workpieces, in a first ablation position;d) ablating at least one joining edge of at least one clamped workpiece using at least one laser head;e) clamping a first of the at least two workpieces via a second clamping mechanism in the first position and disengaging the first clamping mechanism at the first of the at least two workpieces;f) moving the first clamping mechanism in a direction of a joining edge of the first workpiece;g) clamping the first workpiece via the first clamping mechanism, disengaging the second clamping mechanism, and aligning the first workpiece and the first clamping mechanism in a joining position;h) clamping a second of the at least two workpieces via the second clamping mechanism in the first position and disengaging the first clamping mechanism at the second of the at least two workpieces;i) moving the first clamping mechanism in a direction of a joining edge of the second workpiece;j) clamping the second workpiece via the first clamping mechanism, disengaging the second clamping mechanism, and aligning the second workpiece and the first clamping mechanism in the joining position;k) connecting via welding the workpieces at the respective joining edge; andl) disengaging the first clamping mechanism and transferring the joined workpieces to a transport unit.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein before insertion in step a) an automated pre-positioning step is executed by a ...

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Номер записи: 85
09-07-2015 дата публикации

FEED DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20150191315A1
Автор: Brockhoff Per-Olaf, Kara Yuecel
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An apparatus () for feeding components has a downwardly inclined guide path (), a mobile component carrier (), which is connected in a releasable manner to the guide path (), and interacting rolling bodies and rails () on the guide path () and on the component carrier (). The feed apparatus () has a loading location (), at which a component carrier () is connected to the guide path (), and possibly loaded with one or more components (), by a worker (), using a manually operable transfer apparatus (), which can be actuated by applying manual force counter to a restoring element (). The transfer apparatus () is designed as a preliminary-positioning apparatus () for a loose component carrier (). 1. A feed device for feeding components , the feed device comprising:a downwardly sloped guide path;a mobile component carrier detachably connected with the guide path;interacting sliding and guiding devices comprising rolling bodies and rails, on the guide path and on the component carrier;a loading site, at which a component carrier is connected by a worker with the guide path or connected by a worker with the guide path and loaded with one or more components;a restoring element; anda manually operable transfer device at the loading site, the transfer device being actuatable with an application of manual force against the restoring element for the positioned transfer of a component carrier to the guide path.2. A feed device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the transfer device comprises a prepositioning device for a loose component carrier claim 1 , at which the component carrier can be placed by the worker with an initial distance from the guide path in a predetermined position and temporarily fixed and can be subsequently transferred to the guide path while the sliding and guiding devices mesh.3. A feed device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the prepositioning device has a mount movable relative to the guide path for a component carrier and a manually operable ...

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Номер записи: 86
05-07-2018 дата публикации

SELECTING DEVICE FOR A SPRINGS FORMING MACHINE, AND SPRINGS FORMING MACHINE PROVIDED WITH SUCH SELECTING DEVICE

Номер: US20180185973A1
Автор: Boschiero Giuseppe, Boschiero Paolo
Принадлежит: Simplex Rapid S.r.l.

The present invention relates to a selecting device to be disposed downstream of a springs forming device of a springs forming machine. The selecting device may include an inlet adapted to receive springs formed in the springs forming device, outlets adapted to eject each of the springs from the selecting device, means for selectively conveying each of the springs entering the selecting device through the inlet towards the outlets, and means to form conduits to connect the inlet to the outlets. The selecting device may include means for generating a depression in at least one of the conduits and means for generating a compressed air flow directly inside the selecting device at one of the conduits. 1. A selecting device destined to be disposed downstream of a springs forming device of a springs forming machine , the selecting device comprising:an inlet adapted to receive each of the springs formed in the springs forming device;at least one first and one second outlets adapted to expel each of said springs from the selecting device, for separating them in at least one first and one second groups;means for selectively conveying each of said springs entering the selecting device through the inlet towards the first or second outlet, configurable according to at least one first configuration, wherein said selective conveying means form a first conduit connecting the inlet to the first outlet, and a second configuration, wherein said selective conveying means form a second conduit connecting the inlet to the second outlet,means configured for making a depression in at least one of said first and second conduits, andmeans for generating a compressed air flow directly inside the selecting device at at least one of said first and second conduits.2. The selecting device according to claim 1 , comprising first means for generating a compressed air flow at the inlet from the outside of the latter.3. The selecting device according to claim 3 , wherein said first means for ...

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Номер записи: 87
16-07-2015 дата публикации

STEPPED SHAFT FOR SPINDLE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150196985A1
Автор: Wern Michael J.
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure includes a shaft and spindle assembly for retaining a part in a part processing assembly. The part is retained on the shaft via a downward force from a part hold-down assembly. The shaft is retained in the spindle assembly that is coupled to a turntable of the part processing assembly. The shaft includes an annular step that abuts against a portion of the spindle assembly to block downward movement of the shaft when the downward force is applied. In this way, the part is retained in a precise location relative to processing nozzles of the part processing assembly even after multiple parts are held down by the part hold-down assembly and processed. 1. A spindle assembly comprising:an upper bearing assembly, the upper bearing assembly including an aperture for a shaft to extent and rotate therethrough, the aperture defined by an annular race surrounding the shaft when the shaft is inserted in the aperture;a pulley assembly, the pulley assembly fixedly coupled to the shaft to rotate the shaft about an axis of rotation;wherein the shaft includes an annular step which extends circumferentially outward from an outer surface of the shaft, the annular step having an outer circumference that is equal to or larger than an inner circumference the annular race of the upper bearing assembly.2. A spindle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outer circumference of the annular step is between 0.1 and 1.5 inches away from the outer circumference of the shaft.3. A spindle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spindle assembly further includes a lower bearing assembly that further includes an aperture for the shaft to extend and rotate therethrough.4. A spindle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the annular step is welded to the outside of the shaft.5. A spindle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the annular step is co-molded with the shaft.6. A part processing apparatus claim 1 , the part processing apparatus configured to retain parts being processed and including a spindle ...

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Номер записи: 88
04-07-2019 дата публикации

MACHINING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190202015A1
Автор: Aoyama Yuichi, MAENOSONO Takudai, UCHIDA Nobuhiro, Yoshida Takahiro
Принадлежит: MAKINO J CO., LTD.

A machining system comprises: a machining device that machines a workpiece; a set-up station with which pallet workpiece attachment/detachment is carried out; and a pallet conveyance device that conveys the pallet between the machining device and the set-up station. A partially cylindrical operator door, which can rotate around a set-up table on which the pallet is mounted, includes a partially cylindrical outer door and a partially cylindrical inner door which rotate following coaxial circular trajectories of different radii. The set-up station is provided with an interlocking mechanism that causes the outer door and the inner door to rotate in an interlocked manner so that a shielded state is constantly maintained between the operator side and the pallet conveyance device side. 1. A machining system for machining a workpiece attached to a pallet , the machining system comprising:a processing machine for machining the workpiece, the pallet being interchangeably mounted thereto;a pallet transfer device for conveying and transferring the pallet;a setup station for performing attachment and detachment of the workpiece on the pallet, the setup station comprising an operator door including a partially cylindrical outer door and a partially cylindrical inner door which define concentric circular tracks having different radii and which rotate around a setup table on which the pallet is placed, and an interlocking mechanism for rotating the outer door and the inner door in association with each other so as to maintain a state in which an operator side and a pallet transfer device side are isolated from one another at all times; anda controller for controlling the operations of the processing machine, the pallet transfer device, and the setup station, the controller comprising an interlock circuit configured to prohibit a transfer operation of the pallet transfer device onto the setup table when the operator door is open, permit a transfer operation of the pallet transfer ...

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Номер записи: 89
13-08-2015 дата публикации

Workpiece conveyer apparatus of machine tool

Номер: US20150225180A1
Автор: Kazunori Kurahashi
Принадлежит: Koyo Machine Industries Co Ltd

A workpiece conveyer apparatus of a machine tool corresponding to the unequal pitches among the individual processing stations, smaller in the number of operation steps, shorter in the traveling distance, shorter in the cycle time, capable of saving the space, capable of saving energy, and capable of enhancing the durability. Having a processing station block with five processing stations disposed straightly, slide rails extended and provided straightly along the processing stations, and four sliders movably provided on the slide rails, for loading or unloading workpieces on the processing station, distances of the processing stations are unequal pitches, the longitudinal dimension of the processing station block is set as small as possible, two outside sliders in the longitudinal direction of the processing station block are integrally coupled to each other, and two inside sliders are integrally coupled to each other.

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Номер записи: 90
03-08-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND PROCESSING A VARIETY OF PART SHAPES USING ROBOTIC TENDING

Номер: US20170216984A1
Автор: BLAINE Benjamin Thomas, BROWN SEAN GABRIEL, Dittrich Shane Christopher, LEBSACK ERIC JAMES, YOUNGWERTH ALBERT JAMES
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A system and method for using a robotic arm and a part gripping jaw to tend a CNC machine. A robotic arm picks up a part gripping jaw and used the jaw to grip a part, and moves the part into a vise in the CAN machine. The part gripping jaw has features which the vise engages, and secures the part in the part gripping jaw for processing in the CNC machine. The system and method includes a novel racking system, robotic end of arm tool, jaw grippers and vise system. The jaw grippers that hold the part are moved from the rack system, with the part to be processed, by the robot, to the vise where the vise uses the jaw grippers to secure the part for processing. After the part is processed, the robot removes the part from the vise with the jaw grippers and stores the part back into the rack system using the jaw grippers. 1. A vise and jaw assembly , comprising:a part gripping jaw configured to grip a part, said part gripping jaw comprised of at least a left jaw and a right jaw, each of said jaws having a first side, with each of said jaws having defined therein a part gripping profile configured to grip a part when at least said left jaw and said right jaw are activated;each of said jaws further having a second side, with each of said jaws having defined therein a vise engagement profile; anda vise having vise jaws capable of moving with respect to each other, each vise jaw having a jaw engagement profile corresponding to said vise engagement profile of said second sides of said left jaw and said right jaw;wherein when said vise engagement profiles interface with said jaw engagement profiles and said vise is activated, said right jaw and said left jaw are engaged by said vise jaws such that said right jaw and said left jaw are restrained from moving in at least one direction and the movement of said right jaw and said left jaw is controlled by said vise.2. The vise and jaw assembly of wherein said vise engagement profiles and said jaw engagement profiles comprise ...

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Номер записи: 91
12-08-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRILLING A WORKPIECE

Номер: US20210245371A1
Автор: Crivella Michelle
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A drilling end effector is provided for drilling a workpiece having a workpiece surface. The drilling end effector includes a chuck configured to hold a drilling tool, and a nosepiece configured to at least partially surround the drilling tool when the drilling tool is held by the chuck. The nosepiece includes an end portion. The nosepiece includes at least one suction cup and at least one suction feed line. The at least one suction cup is fluidly connected to the at least one suction feed line. The at least one suction feed line is configured to be fluidly connected to a suction system. The at least one suction cup is configured to be engaged in physical contact with the workpiece surface and pulled under suction by the suction system such that the at least one suction cup adheres to the workpiece surface to thereby hold the end portion of the nosepiece on the workpiece surface. 1. A drilling end effector for drilling a workpiece having a workpiece surface , the drilling end effector comprising:a chuck configured to hold a drilling tool; anda nosepiece configured to at least partially surround the drilling tool when the drilling tool is held by the chuck, the nosepiece comprising an end portion, the nosepiece comprising at least one suction cup and at least one suction feed line, the at least one suction cup being fluidly connected to the at least one suction feed line, the at least one suction feed line being configured to be fluidly connected to a suction system, wherein the at least one suction cup is configured to be engaged in physical contact with the workpiece surface and pulled under suction by the suction system such that the at least one suction cup adheres to the workpiece surface to thereby hold the end portion of the nosepiece on the workpiece surface.2. The drilling end effector of claim 1 , wherein the end portion of the nosepiece comprises the at least one suction cup.3. The drilling end effector of claim 1 , wherein the end portion of the nosepiece ...

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Номер записи: 92
11-08-2016 дата публикации

WORKPIECE DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20160229013A1
Автор: KOMINE Kento, KURIYA Tatsuhiko, MIYAHARA Katsuhito
Принадлежит: DMG MORI CO., LTD.

A workpiece discharge device for a machine tool is provided with a container, which is mounted on a turret and receives a workpiece held by a spindle from a receiving port, and a storage box, which stores the workpiece inside the container by using a revolution of the turret and passing through a chute. The container is mounted on the turret and is capable of swinging around a swinging shaft which is parallel to a revolving axis of the turret, and the receiving port is arranged to direct vertically upward in a predetermined indexing angle range of the container when the workpiece is received. 1. A workpiece discharge device for a machine tool wherein a workpiece held by a rotatable spindle is machined by operating a tool mounted on a turret , which is arranged to be capable of being revolved and indexed , comprising:a container being mounted on the turret and receiving the workpiece held by the spindle from a receiving port; anda storage box storing the workpiece inside the container by using a revolution of the turret and passing through a chute,wherein the container is mounted on the turret and is capable of swinging around a swinging shaft which is parallel to a revolving axis of the turret, and the receiving port is arranged to direct vertically upward in a predetermined indexing angle range of the container when the workpiece is received.2. The workpiece discharge device for the machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the chute claim 1 , which guides the workpiece to the storage box claim 1 , is provided to be movable back and forth between a downward position of the container which is revolved in a discharge position and a standby position inside the storage box which is arranged outside the machine.3. The workpiece discharge device for the machine tool according to claim 1 , further comprising: a switching mechanism being capable of switching between a swinging state in which the container enables to swing around the swinging shaft and a fixed state in ...

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Номер записи: 93
09-08-2018 дата публикации

Robot system

Номер: US20180222041A1
Автор: Hiroyuki Miyano, Ichiro Aoyama, Makoto Ishida, Shintaro DOBASHI, Toru Igarashi, Yasuhiko Asano
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A robot system includes a first robot and a second robot, and the second robot has a base, a shaft provided translationally along an axis direction of a first axis on the base, and an arm provided rotatably with respect to the shaft, and the first robot can perform work on a work object that can be carried by the second robot.

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Номер записи: 94
30-10-2014 дата публикации

MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND WOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM WITH SUCH A MEASUREMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20140318242A1
Автор: HUNDEGGER Hans
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A measurement apparatus for the detection of the feed movement of a workpiece to be processed, which has a belt or chain, which is guided on a carrier via deflection disks, a pressure device, which is moved along in its movement direction with the belt or the chain for the pressing of the belt or the chain against the workpiece, and a sensor for the detection of the movement of the belt or the chain. An accurate measurement can be attained in that the carrier on a holder can be rotated around a swivel axis, which is at a right angle to the direction of movement of the belt or the chain. 1. Measurement apparatus for the detection of the feed movement of a workpiece that is to be processed and that contains a belt or chain , which is guided on a carrier via deflection disks , a pressure device , which is moved along with the belt or the chain in its movement direction so as to press the belt or the chain against the workpiece , and a sensor to detect the movement of the belt or the chain , wherein the carrier can rotate on a holder around a swivel axis at a right angle to the direction of movement of the belt or the chain.2. Measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the swivel axis of the carrier lies in an area that extends from a plane formed by the rotating axes of the deflection disks in the direction of a placement section formed by the belt or the chain for placement on the workpiece.3. Measurement apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the swivel axis on the outside designed for contact with the workpiece of the placement section formed by the belt or the chain lies in the center between the two deflection disks.4. Measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier is supported via a convex support part in a concave support shell corresponding to it.5. Measurement apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the support shell protrudes through an opening of the carrier and is fastened to the plate-shaped holder.6. Measurement apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 95
19-08-2021 дата публикации

TURNTABLE MECHANISM

Номер: US20210252653A1
Автор: Li Xin, YU Xubo, Zhao Jianghong
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a turntable mechanism, including a flat plate and a rotating device for driving the flat plate to rotate, where the flat plate rotates to generate a negative pressure between a lower surface of the flat plate and a surface of an adsorbed object, the flat plate and the adsorbed object adhere together by an adsorption force generated by the negative pressure, and in this case, a gap is kept between the lower surface of the flat plate and the surface of the adsorbed object. In the present invention, a continuous, consistent, and stable fluid film is formed between the turntable and the adsorbed object, and a secondary flow is not easily generated, thereby ensuring that the adsorption force between the rotating flat plate and the adsorbed object is more stable. 1. A turntable mechanism , comprising a flat plate and a rotating device for driving the flat plate to rotate , wherein the flat plate rotates to generate a negative pressure between a lower surface of the flat plate and a surface of an adsorbed object , the flat plate and the adsorbed object adhere together by an adsorption force generated by the negative pressure , and in this case , a gap is kept between the lower surface of the flat plate and the surface of the adsorbed object.2. The turntable mechanism according to claim 1 , further comprising an ejector rod claim 1 , wherein the ejector rod is fixedly connected to the rotating device through a connecting piece claim 1 , and a front end of the ejector rod extends to the surface of the adsorbed object and is in contact with the surface of the adsorbed object claim 1 , so that a gap is kept between the lower surface of the flat plate and the surface of the adsorbed object.3. The turntable mechanism according to claim 2 , wherein the ejector rod is provided with a height adjustment device claim 2 , and the height adjustment device can adjust a protruding position of the front end of the ejector rod claim 2 , so as to adjust the ...

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Номер записи: 96
17-08-2017 дата публикации

Automatic Machine for Machining Inner or Centring Rings of Spirally Wound Seals

Номер: US20170232523A1
Автор: BAROZZI Gianpiero
Принадлежит:

Machine for machining inner or centring rings of spirally wound seals, comprising: 2131113111311ab. Machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that said retaining means () comprise self-centring chucks ( claim 1 ,) with jaws movable radially for gripping on the inside in the case of machining of the outer edge of an inner ring or on the outside in the case of machining of the inner edge of a containing ring.314001. Machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that said device () for loading/unloading the rings () comprises:{'b': '1421', 'a vertical shaft () moved displaceably in both senses of a vertical direction from a raised position into a lowered position and vice versa and alternately rotating through a suitable angle (α) about the same vertical axis of displacement.'}4141014211410141011ab. Machine according to claim 3 , characterized in that it comprises an arm () mounted on the upper free end of the vertical shaft () claim 3 , said arm comprising two portions claim 3 , one () for gripping/feeding and one () for gripping/unloading the rings () claim 3 , said portions being angularly spaced from each other by a suitable angle (α) claim 3 , each portion being provided with a respective means for gripping/releasing the rings ().5114301432143214311ab. Machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that said means for gripping/releasing the rings () comprise a gripper () claim 1 , the jaws ( claim 1 ,) of which are displaceable on a rod () from an open position into a closed position for gripping and retaining the rings () and vice versa.620001. Machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a device () for automatically feeding rings () to be machined into the position for gripping by the gripping/feeding means.720002001. Machine according to claim 6 , characterized in that said device () comprises a table () on the surface of which the following are arranged:{'b': 2100', '1, 'a magazine () for accumulating and guiding rings () to be ...

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Номер записи: 97
25-07-2019 дата публикации

Milling Machine

Номер: US20190224796A1
Автор: Stokley Edgar M.
Принадлежит: Grant Prideco, L.P.

A portable and field-adjustable milling machine comprises: a base; a milling assembly coupled to the base and that includes a milling tool rotatable by a driver; a roller bed coupled to the base and configured to support a tubular member thereon; and a vice assembly that is coupled to the base. Each vice member of the vice assembly is configured to be moved towards the other of the pair and includes camming surfaces configured to lift the tubular member off of the roller bed in response to the vice members being moved toward one another. The vice member may have a v-shaped notch defined by a pair of angled surfaces. The vice assembly lifts the tubular member and retains it in the notch at a position that is a predetermined distance away from the roller bed. 1. A milling machine , comprising:a base;a plurality of legs configured to support the base, wherein each of the legs has a length that is adjustable;a milling assembly coupled to the base, the milling assembly including a milling tool rotatable by a driver;a plurality of rollers coupled to the base for supporting a tubular member to be machined by the milling tool;a vice assembly coupled to the base and including a pair of vice members, each vice member configured to be moved towards the other of the pair and including a v-shaped notch formed by a pair of angled surfaces, wherein the vice assembly is configured to lift the tubular member off of the rollers in response to the vice members being moved toward one another.2. The milling machine of wherein each vice member of the pair is coupled to the base such that claim 1 , when the tubular is supported by the rollers claim 1 , the distance from the rollers to the notch is greater than the distance from the rollers to the centerline of the tubular member.3. The milling machine of wherein each vice member of the pair is coupled to the base such that claim 1 , when the tubular is retained within the notch claim 1 , the tubular is supported a predetermined distance ...

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Номер записи: 98
06-11-2014 дата публикации

Double-spindle machining apparatus

Номер: US20140326114A1
Автор: Norbert Hessbrueggen
Принадлежит: EMAG Holding GmbH

An apparatus for machining a workpiece has a housing having a vertical front wall and a first vertical side wall generally perpendicular thereto, respective first front and side vertical guides on the front and first side walls, and a first vertical slide extending along the front and first side walls. First front and side formations on the first vertical slide engage the first front and side guides for vertical movement of the first vertical slide relative to the housing. A first spindle unit adapted to hold the workpiece is carried on the first vertical slide, and a tool holder adapted to hold tools in a first work station is provided below the first vertical slide so that the spindle unit can engage the workpiece with a one of the tools in the work station.

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Номер записи: 99
10-09-2015 дата публикации

ROTATION TABLE

Номер: US20150251286A1
Автор: NISHIMURA Takuma
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A rotation table mounted on a machining table of a machine tool includes a clamping mechanism which is driven by air so as to clamp a rotation shaft, and an air purging pressure is applied into a casing so as to prevent a cutting fluid or foreign matter from intruding into the casing of the rotation table. Then, air discharged from the clamping mechanism does not pass through the casing, to which the air purging pressure is applied, and is discharged to the outside of the rotation table through a flow passage. 1. A rotation table comprising:a casing;a rotation shaft that is rotatably supported by the casing; anda clamping mechanism that is driven by air so as to clamp the rotation shaft,wherein a workpiece is attached to the rotation shaft at one end thereof, and an air purging pressure is applied into the casing so as to prevent a cutting fluid or foreign matter from intruding into the casing, andwherein the rotation table further comprises a flow passage that connects the clamping mechanism to the outside of the casing and discharges air discharged from the clamping mechanism to the outside.2. A rotation table comprising:a first casing;a rotation shaft that is rotatably supported by the first casing; anda clamping mechanism that is driven by air so as to clamp the rotation shaft,wherein a workpiece is attached to the rotation shaft at one end thereof, and an air purging pressure is applied into the first casing so as to prevent a cutting fluid or foreign matter from intruding into the first casing,wherein the rotation table further comprises a second casing which is provided adjacent to the first casing and to which the air purging pressure is not applied, and the second casing includes a hole communicating to the outside, andwherein the rotation table further comprises a flow passage which connects the clamping mechanism to the second casing and discharges air discharged from the clamping mechanism to the second casing. 1. Field of the InventionThe present ...

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Номер записи: 100