公开(公告)号：US06740878B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US09798983

申请日：2001-03-06

Applicant: Leopold B. Dondiz ,  Timothy C. Warren ,  Patricia Moran

Inventor： Leopold B. Dondiz ,  Timothy C. Warren ,  Patricia Moran

IPC: G01L504

CPC classification number: H01T19/00 ,  Y10T29/49004 ,  Y10T29/49874 ,  Y10T29/5187 ,  Y10T29/53196

Abstract: A wire tensioning apparatus and method tensions one or more wires by moving the tensioning function from a wire module to an apparatus external to the wire module. Within the wire module, the wire is placed between a movable member and a stationary member. Tension is placed on the wire and adjusted until the desired tension and/or vibrational frequency is met. Once the desired tension and/or vibrational frequency is met, the wire is clamped between the movable and stationary members within the wire module in order to maintain the achieved tension and/or vibrational frequency.

Abstract translation: 线张紧装置和方法通过将拉伸功能从线模块移动到线模块外部的装置来张紧一根或多根线。 在电线模块内，电线被放置在可动件和固定件之间。 将张力放置在线上，并调节直到达到所需的张力和/或振动频率。 一旦满足所需的张力和/或振动频率，则线被夹在线模块内的可移动和固定构件之间，以便保持实现的张力和/或振动频率。

公开(公告)号：US06606955B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-19

申请号：US09725227

申请日：2000-11-29

Applicant: Timothy C. Warren

Inventor： Timothy C. Warren

IPC: B65D1944

CPC classification number: B65D19/44

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing a re-configurable or adaptive manufacturing pallet that conforms to the shape of an object. The pallet comprises a frame that includes a matrix of displaceable object contacts points, such as a matrix of vertically displaceable fine rods or pins, that is laid over the object to form a cradle that conforms to the shape of the object; and a locking mechanism to lock the object contact points in a fixed position relative to each other in order to form a nest or cradle for holding the object in position during a manufacturing or assembly operation. In a preferred structure, the frame includes at least two substantially parallel guide plates having a matrix of guide holes, at least one actuator plate between and substantially parallel to said guide plates which also having a matrix of holes substantially aligned with the guides holes of the guide plates, a matrix of pins extending through and displaceable within the matrix of holes of the guide and actuator plates, and an actuator that applies a shear force against the pins to lock them in a fixed vertical position relative to said plates whereby to form cradle for holding an object in place.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供符合物体形状的可配置或适应性制造托盘的方法和装置。 托盘包括框架，该框架包括可移动的物体接触点的矩阵，例如可垂直移动的细杆或销的矩阵，其被放置在物体上以形成符合物体形状的托架; 以及锁定机构，用于将物体接触点相对于彼此锁定在固定位置，以便形成用于在制造或组装操作期间将物体保持在适当位置的座或托架。 在优选的结构中，框架包括至少两个基本上平行的引导板，该引导板具有导向孔矩阵，至少一个在所述引导板之间并且基本上平行于所述引导板的致动器板，所述致动器板还具有基本上与所述引导孔的引导孔对准的孔的矩阵 引导板，在引导件和致动器板的孔的矩阵内延伸穿过并可移位的销的矩阵，以及致动器，其向销施加剪切力以将它们相对于所述板锁定在固定的垂直位置，从而形成支架 用于将物体保持在适当位置。

公开(公告)号：US06588088B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US09799042

申请日：2001-03-06

Applicant: Leopold B. Dondiz ,  Timothy C. Warren ,  Patricia Moran

Inventor： Leopold B. Dondiz ,  Timothy C. Warren ,  Patricia Moran

IPC: G01L504

CPC classification number: H01T19/00 ,  Y10T29/49004 ,  Y10T29/49874 ,  Y10T29/5187 ,  Y10T29/53196

Abstract: A wire tensioning apparatus and method tensions one or more wires by moving the tensioning function from a wire module to an apparatus external to the wire module. Externally to the wire module, a wire is attached to a fixed end and a movable end. Tension is placed on the wire, and the tension in the wire or the vibrational frequency of the wire is detected and compared to a desired value. If the tension in, or the vibrational frequency of, the tensioned wire does not correspond to the desired value, the tension is further adjusted until the desired value is met. Once the desired tension or the vibrational frequency is met, the wire is secured in the wire module in order to maintain the achieved tension and/or vibrational frequency.

Abstract translation: 线张紧装置和方法通过将拉伸功能从线模块移动到线模块外部的装置来张紧一根或多根线。 外线到电线模块，电线连接到固定端和可动端。 张力被放置在线上，并且检测线中的张力或线的振动频率并将其与期望值进行比较。 如果张紧线的张力或振动频率不对应于期望值，则进一步调节张力直到达到所需值。 一旦满足所需的张力或振动频率，则线被固定在线模块中，以便保持实现的张力和/或振动频率。

公开(公告)号：US5339998A

公开(公告)日：1994-08-23

申请号：US140999

申请日：1993-10-26

Applicant: Timothy C. Warren

Inventor： Timothy C. Warren

IPC: B65D88/68 ,  G01F13/00 ,  G01F11/20

CPC classification number: G01F13/005 ,  B65D88/68

Abstract: An agitator designed to continuously move powdered material into flights of a metering auger using vanes at various radii within a hopper. The agitator includes three vertically oriented stirring blades located at various radii of the hopper, the blades having differing lengths of extension into a lower portion of the supply hopper. Preferably, the blades are angled at substantially a 75.degree. angle relative to a plane normal to a longitudinal axis of rotation.

Abstract translation: 搅拌器被设计成使用在料斗内的各种半径的叶片将粉末材料连续地移动到计量螺旋钻的飞行中。 搅拌器包括位于料斗各处的三个垂直取向的搅拌叶片，叶片具有不同长度的延伸到供料斗的下部。 优选地，叶片相对于垂直于纵向旋转轴线的平面以大致75度角成角度。