Induction weld assembly of closure panels
    11.
    发明授权
    Induction weld assembly of closure panels 有权
    闭合面板感应焊接组件

    公开(公告)号:US08592733B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-26

    申请号:US12396254

    申请日:2009-03-02

    CPC classification number: B23K13/01

    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for inductively heating a first and second surface to form a closure assembly. A method contemplated by the present invention includes spacing an upper die from a lower die for receipt of the first surface and the second surface configured in an overlying orientation, securing one end of the first surface to an end of the second surface and compressing the first surface toward the second surface to form a compressed arrangement which is inductively heated into a closure assembly.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于感应加热第一和第二表面以形成封闭组件的方法和装置。 本发明考虑的方法包括将上模与下模间隔开以接收第一表面,而第二表面以上覆方向构造,将第一表面的一端固定到第二表面的端部并压缩第一表面 表面朝向第二表面以形成被感应加热到封闭组件中的压缩布置。

    Method and apparatus for tube bender set-up
    12.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for tube bender set-up 有权
    弯管机设置方法及装置

    公开(公告)号:US08534110B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-17

    申请号:US12687926

    申请日:2010-01-15

    CPC classification number: B21D7/024

    Abstract: A method is provided for setting up a tube bender having a bend die, a clamp die, a pressure die and a wiper die. The method includes providing a test-piece having an outer surface defined by a length and a substantially round cross-section. The method also includes arranging the pressure die, the clamp die, and the wiper die relative to each other in the tube bender, and arranging the test-piece relative to the pressure die, the clamp die, and the wiper die. The method further includes applying a force by the tube bender to clamp the test-piece, and determining whether the applied force is within a predetermined range of forces. Additionally, the method includes adjusting the arrangement of at least one of the pressure die, the clamp die, and the wiper die to apply a force to the test-piece that is within the predetermined range of forces.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于设置具有弯曲模具,夹具模具,压力模具和刮水器模具的弯管机的方法。 该方法包括提供具有由长度和基本圆形横截面限定的外表面的试件。 该方法还包括在管弯曲机中相对于彼此布置压模,夹模和刮片,并且相对于压模,夹模和刮片而布置试件。 该方法还包括通过弯管机施加力来夹紧测试件,以及确定所施加的力是否在预定的力范围内。 此外,该方法包括调整压力模具,夹具模具和刮水器模具中的至少一个的布置,以向在预定范围内的试件施加力。

    Apparatus for wiper die monitoring
    15.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for wiper die monitoring 失效
    刮水器模具监控装置

    公开(公告)号:US07594417B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-29

    申请号:US12192191

    申请日:2008-08-15

    CPC classification number: B21D7/024 B21D7/14

    Abstract: In a rotary tube bender, a first set of pressure sensors is located between the normally disposed mating surfaces of a wiper die insert and its wiper die holder; and a second set of pressure sensors is located between the axially disposed surfaces of the wiper die insert and the wiper die holder. Signal outputs of the first and second sets of pressure sensors over the course of bending cycles are compared to previously determined nominal signal outputs for drift indicative of whether a realignment or replacement of the wiper die should be performed.

    Abstract translation: 在旋转管弯曲机中,第一组压力传感器位于刮水器模片插入件及其刮水器模座之间的正常布置的配合表面之间; 并且第二组压力传感器位于擦拭器模片插入件和擦拭器模具保持器的轴向设置的表面之间。 在弯曲循环过程中将第一组和第二组压力传感器的信号输出与先前确定的用于漂移的标称信号输出进行比较,以指示是否应执行刮水器模头的重新对准或更换。

    Bending apparatus and method of bending a metal object
    16.
    发明授权
    Bending apparatus and method of bending a metal object 有权
    弯曲装置和弯曲金属物体的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07584637B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-08

    申请号:US11971989

    申请日:2008-01-10

    CPC classification number: B21D7/14 B21D7/024 B21D7/12 Y10S72/702

    Abstract: A method of bending a metal object, such as a tube, is provided that uses real time, closed-loop feedback of the actual springback of the object in order to modify the applied bending force or preprogrammed bending coordinates so that the final desired bend geometry is achieved. The variability of springback from object to object is thus accounted for and the number of objects that must be scrapped due to incorrect bends (over bend or under bend) is reduced. The method is carried out using an apparatus such as a rotary draw bender with a measuring device operable to measure actual bend coordinates of metal objects bent by the bender. A controller is operatively connected to the bender and the measuring device and is configured to control the bender to bend the metal objects at least partly based on measured bend coordinates provided by the measuring device.

    Abstract translation: 提供了弯曲金属物体(例如管)的方法,其使用物体的实际回弹的实时闭环反馈,以便修改施加的弯曲力或预编程的弯曲坐标,使得最终期望的弯曲几何形状 已完成。 因此,从物体到物体的回弹的可变性被减少,并且由于不正确的弯曲(弯曲或弯曲处)而必须报废的物体的数量减少。 该方法使用诸如旋转弯曲机的装置进行,其具有可操作以测量由弯曲机弯曲的金属物体的实际弯曲坐标的测量装置。 控制器可操作地连接到弯曲器和测量装置,并且被配置为至少部分地基于由测量装置提供的测量的弯曲坐标来控制弯曲机弯曲金属物体。

    Punch assembly for hydroforming die
    17.
    发明授权
    Punch assembly for hydroforming die 有权
    冲压组件用于液压成型模具

    公开(公告)号:US07111482B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-26

    申请号:US11225328

    申请日:2005-09-13

    Applicant: Mike M. Ghiran

    Inventor: Mike M. Ghiran

    Abstract: A punch assembly for a hydroforming die includes a servo motor, a ball screw connected to the servo motor, and a ball nut disposed about the ball screw for movement along the ball screw. The punch assembly also includes a link mechanism connected to the ball nut and a plunger operatively connected to the link mechanism and movable relative to the hydroforming die to allow fluid within a tubular member to force a wall portion of the tubular member outward against the plunger and be sheared by the hydroforming die to produce an opening in the tubular member.

    Abstract translation: 用于液压成形模具的冲头组件包括伺服电动机,连接到伺服电动机的滚珠丝杠和围绕滚珠丝杠设置的滚珠螺母,用于沿着滚珠丝杠移动。 冲头组件还包括连接到滚珠螺母的连杆机构和可操作地连接到连杆机构并且可相对于液压成型模具移动的柱塞,以允许管状部件内的流体迫使管状部件的壁部向外抵靠柱塞, 通过液压成型模具剪切以在管状构件中产生开口。

    Tool for and method of forming at tapped hole in a single pass
    18.
    发明授权
    Tool for and method of forming at tapped hole in a single pass 有权
    在单程中在螺纹孔处形成的工具和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08220301B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-17

    申请号:US12172242

    申请日:2008-07-13

    CPC classification number: B23G5/20 B21J5/066 B23G7/02 Y10T408/03 Y10T408/9048

    Abstract: A tool adapted to form and method of forming a tapped hole within a workpiece in a single pass, includes a piercing section operable to punch a pilot hole in and produce a slug attached to the workpiece, and a tapping section operable to form a female thread along the periphery of the hole, and more preferably, an extruding section operable to push workpiece material away from the exterior surface defined thereby, an expanding section operable to expand the diameter of the hole, a sealing section operable to seal the hole during a hydroforming process, and a burnishing section operable to further expand and treat the periphery of the hole prior to tapping.

    Abstract translation: 适用于在单程中在工件内形成螺纹孔的工具以及在工件内形成螺纹孔的方法的工具包括:刺穿部分,其可操作以在导向孔中冲压并产生附着在工件上的块塞,以及可操作以形成内螺纹 并且更优选地,可操作以将工件材料推离所限定的外表面的挤压部分,可扩展孔直径的扩展部分,可操作以在液压成形期间密封孔的密封部分 工艺和抛光部分,其可操作以在攻丝之前进一步扩展和处理孔的周边。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TUBE BENDER SET-UP
    19.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TUBE BENDER SET-UP 有权
    用于管道弯曲设置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110174035A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-21

    申请号:US12687926

    申请日:2010-01-15

    CPC classification number: B21D7/024

    Abstract: A method is provided for setting up a tube bender having a bend die, a clamp die, a pressure die and a wiper die. The method includes providing a test-piece having an outer surface defined by a length and a substantially round cross-section. The method also includes arranging the pressure die, the clamp die, and the wiper die relative to each other in the tube bender, and arranging the test-piece relative to the pressure die, the clamp die, and the wiper die. The method further includes applying a force by the tube bender to clamp the test-piece, and determining whether the applied force is within a predetermined range of forces. Additionally, the method includes adjusting the arrangement of at least one of the pressure die, the clamp die, and the wiper die to apply a force to the test-piece that is within the predetermined range of forces.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于设置具有弯曲模具,夹具模具,压力模具和刮水器模具的弯管机的方法。 该方法包括提供具有由长度和基本圆形横截面限定的外表面的试件。 该方法还包括在弯管机中相对于彼此布置压模,夹模和刮片,并且相对于压模,夹模和刮片而布置试件。 该方法还包括通过弯管机施加力来夹紧测试件,以及确定所施加的力是否在预定的力范围内。 此外,该方法包括调整压力模具,夹具模具和刮水器模具中的至少一个的布置,以向在预定范围内的试件施加力。

    Two mode hydroform seal apparatus and method
    20.
    发明授权
    Two mode hydroform seal apparatus and method 有权
    双模式液压密封装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07685856B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-30

    申请号:US12268461

    申请日:2008-11-11

    CPC classification number: B21D26/045 Y10T29/49805

    Abstract: A hydroforming seal and method includes a nozzle having both a radially expandable O-ring seal and a conical tapered surface for separately sealing with the bore of the tube. The O-ring seal is expanded to seal the tube and pressurized fluid is added sufficient to support the interior of the tube while the dies are closed so that the tube is thereby bent and forced into the die cavity without collapse or injury to the tube. The O-ring seal is then contracted to a non-sealing position and the conical tapered surface provides metal-to-metal sealing while the higher hydroforming pressure is applied to expand the tube. The nozzle also has a radial shoulder that engages the end face of the tube so that advance of the nozzle feeds the tube into the die.

    Abstract translation: 液压成形密封件和方法包括具有可径向扩张的O形密封圈和锥形锥形表面的喷嘴,用于单独地密封管的孔。 O形环密封件被膨胀以密封管,并且加压流体被添加到足以支撑管的内部,同时模具被关闭,使得管由此弯曲并被迫进入模腔而不会塌陷或损坏管。 然后将O型圈密封件收缩到非密封位置,并且锥形锥形表面提供金属对金属密封,同时施加较高的液压成形压力以膨胀管。 喷嘴还具有接合管的端面的径向肩部,使得喷嘴的前进将管馈送到模具中。

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