摘要:
A multiple spindle drilling apparatus (10) having an eccentric drive link (11), and a primary drive mechanism (12) coupled to the drive link (11) in an eccentric off-set manner. This eccentric off-set causes eccentric circular motion of the drive link (11) about a predetermined radius (R). A frame member (15) is included, as well as a plurality of in-line spindle units (16) rotatably mounted to the frame member (15) for rotation about corresponding spindle axis (17) thereof. An off-set coupling (21) is rotatably mounted between the drive link (11) and respective crank members (20) mounted to corresponding spindle drive shafts (22) to drive the spindle about the spindle axis (17). The coupling (21) is eccentrically off-set from the spindle axis by a radial distance substantially equivalent to the predetermined radius, and further in-phase with the eccentric off-set of the drive link (11).
摘要:
A two-dimensional sheet material is provided that is suitable for bending along a bend line to form a three-dimensional object. The sheet material is provided with a plurality of displacements in a thickness direction of the sheet material on one side of the bend line. A portion of the displacements shear adjacent the bend line and define an edge and an opposed face. The edge and opposed face configured to produce edge-to-face engagement of the sheet material during bending. Alternatively, sheet material is provided with a plurality of displacements in a thickness direction of the sheet material on one or both sides of the bend line, and with a plurality of corresponding and cooperating protrusions to improve structural integrity and/or to improve electromagnetic and radio frequency shielding. The sheet material may also be provided with a self-latching structure. A method of preparing and using these sheet materials is also described.
摘要:
A method of preparing a sheet of material for bending along a bend line comprising the step of forming of at least one displacement in the thickness direction of the sheet of material with a portion of the periphery of the displacement closest to the bend line providing an edge and opposed face configured in position to produce edge-to-face engagement of the sheet on opposite sides of the periphery during bending. The forming step is preferably accomplished using one of a stamping process, a punching process, a roll-forming process and an embossing process. A sheet of material suitable for bending using the process also is disclosed, as are the use of coatings, shin guards and displacing the area of the sheet between bending inducing slits.
摘要:
A method of designing fold lines in sheet material includes the steps defining the desired fold line in a parent plane on a drawing system, and populating the fold line with a fold geometry including a series of cut zones that define a series of connected zones configured and positioned relative to the fold line whereby upon folding the material along the fold line produces edge-to-face engagement of the material on opposite sides of the cut zones. Alternatively, the method may include the steps storing a plurality of cut zone configurations and connected zone configurations having differing dimensions and/or shapes, defining a desired fold line in a parent plane on a drawing system, selecting a preferred cut zone and/or a preferred connected zone which have a desired shape and scale, locating a preferred fold geometry along the fold line, the preferred fold geometry including the selected cut zone and the selected connected zone, and relocating, rescaling and/or reshaping the preferred fold geometry to displace, add and/or subtract at least one of the connected zones, whereby upon folding the material along the fold line produces edge-to-face engagement of the material on opposite sides of the cut zones. A computer program product and a system configured for implementing the method of designing fold lines in sheet material is also disclosed.
摘要:
A sheet of material (21, 61, 81) formed for control bending along a bend line (23, 63) while maintaining a continuous web of material (26) across the bend line (23, 63). The sheet has at least one groove (22, 62, 82) formed therein with a central groove portion (24, 64, 84) extending in the direction of and positioned proximate to a desired bend line (23, 63). The groove is formed with a continuous web of material (26) at a bottom of the groove (22, 62, 82) and has a configuration defining at least one bending strap (27, 67) extending across the bending line (23, 63) at the end of the groove with a centerline (28) of the bending strap (27, 67) oriented obliquely across the bend line (23, 63) so that a balancing of the forces during bending of the web along the central portion (24, 64, 84) of the grooves and bending of the oblique bending strap occur and control the location of bending of the sheet. A method of preparing a sheet of material (21, 61, 81) for bending while maintaining a continuous membrane (26) across the bend line (23, 63) is also disclosed.
摘要:
A process for designing and manufacturing precision-folded, high strength, fatigue-resistant structures and a sheet therefore. The techniques include methods for precision bending of a sheet of material (41, 241, 341, 441, 541) along a bend line (45, 245, 345, 445, 543) and a sheet of material formed with bending strap-defining structures, such as slits or grooves (43, 243, 343, 443, 542), are disclosed. Methods include steps of designing and then separately forming longitudinally extending slits or grooves (43, 243, 343, 443, 542) through the sheet of material in axially spaced relation to produce precise bending of the sheet (41, 241, 341, 441, 541) when bent along the bend line (45, 245, 345, 445, 543). The bending straps have a configuration and orientation which increases their strength and fatigue resistance, and most preferably slits or arcs are used which causes edges (257, 457) to be engaged and supported on faces (255, 455) of the sheet material on opposite sides of the slits or arcs. The edge-to-face contact produces bending along a virtual fulcrum position in superimposed relation to the bend line (45, 245, 345, 445, 543). Several slit embodiments (43, 243, 343, 443, 542) suitable for producing edge-to-face engagement support and precise bending are disclosed, as is the use of the slit sheets to produce various three-dimensional structures and to enhance various design and fabrication techniques.
摘要:
A method for precision bending of a sheet of material (41, 241, 341, 441) along a bend line (45, 245, 345, 445) and the resulting sheet are disclosed. A method includes a step of forming longitudinally extending slits (43, 243, 343, 443) through the sheet of material in axially spaced relation to produce precise bending of the sheet (41, 241, 341, 441) along the bend line (45, 245, 345, 445) with edges (257, 457) engaged and supported on faces (255, 455) of the sheet material on opposite sides of the slits. The edge-to-face contact produces bending along a virtual fulcrum position in superimposed relation to the bend line (45, 245, 345, 445). Several slit embodiments (43, 243, 343, 443) suitable for producing edge-to-face engagement support and precise bending are disclosed, as is the use of the slit sheets to enhance various fabrication techniques.
摘要:
A method for precision bending of a sheet of material (41, 241, 341, 441) along a bend line (45, 245, 345, 445) and the resulting sheet are disclosed. A method includes a step of forming longitudinally extending slits (43, 243, 343, 443) through the sheet of material in axially spaced relation to produce precise bending of the sheet (41, 241, 341, 441) along the bend line (45, 245, 345, 445) with edges (257, 457) engaged and supported on faces (255, 455) of the sheet material on opposite sides of the slits. The edge-to-face contact produces bending along a virtual fulcrum position in superimposed relation to the bend line (45, 245, 345, 445). Several slit embodiments (43, 243, 343, 443) suitable for producing edge-to-face engagement support and precise bending are disclosed, as is the use of the slit sheets to enhance various fabrication techniques.
摘要:
A spade drill bit device including an elongated shaft formed for rotation about a longitudinal axis thereof, and a flattened blade portion at one end of said shaft. The blade portion has generally planar and parallel opposing faces, and defines opposing side edges, and an end cutting edge therebetween. The cutting edge includes a pair of opposing side spurs each having spur tip portions positioned at the lateral extremities of the cutting edge and terminates at the corresponding side edge. A cutting edge triangular-shaped center tip is included axially aligned with the longitudinal axis, and having a distal end extending beyond the side spurs. The center tip is defined by downward edge portions extending away from the distal end. The cutting edge further includes respective converging edge portions extending between and connecting each side spur to the center tip. Each converging edge portion intersects a respective downward edge portion at a corresponding curved nadir portion positioned closer to the center tip than the respective spur portion.
摘要:
An apparatus (30) and method for forming an obliquely oriented counterbore (17) in a surface (15) of a workpiece (13) and a fastener receiving passage (19) proximate an edge (32) of the workpiece (13). The apparatus (30) includes a support frame (33), and a router assembly (34). The router assembly (34) is mounted for arcuate movement between a stored position, out of contact with the workpiece (13), and a routing position where a router bit (36) contacts the workpiece (13) to cut a tapering recess (1.7). A drill assembly (39) is movably mounted to the frame (33) for linear movement between a recessed position, out of contact with the workpiece (13), and a drilling position. In the drilling position, a drill bit (41) engages the workpiece (13) in a direction generally opposing the router bit (36) to drill the passage (19). A biasing assembly (43) is included independently biasing the router assembly (34) and the drill assembly (39) in generally opposite directions toward the stored position and the recessed position, respectively, to maintain the router bit (36) and the drill bit (41) out of engaging contact with one another.