Dual mode end effector
    21.
    发明授权
    Dual mode end effector 有权
    双模式末端执行器

    公开(公告)号:US08573918B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-05

    申请号:US12860442

    申请日:2010-08-20

    CPC classification number: B60C25/05 B25J15/0028 B25J15/0253 B60C25/0515

    Abstract: A dual mode end effector is disclosed. The dual mode end effector includes a bridge member having a first end and a second end, wherein the bridge member includes a first substantially axial flange extending from the first and, wherein the bridge member includes a second substantially axial flange extending from the second end; a tire/wheel gripping assembly connected to the bridge member, wherein the tire/wheel gripping assembly includes a pair of substantially axial members, a substantially radial support member, and a pair of radially-projecting engaging assemblies, wherein the pair of substantially axial members are movably-supported upon the substantially radial support member, wherein a first end of the substantially radial support member is connected to the first substantially axial flange of the bridge member, wherein the a second end of the substantially radial support member is connected to the second substantially axial flange of the bridge member, wherein a first radially-projecting engaging assembly of the pair of radially-projecting engaging assemblies is connected to an inner radial surface of a first substantially axial member of the pair of substantially axial members, wherein a second radially-projecting engaging assembly of the pair of radially-projecting engaging assemblies is connected to an inner radial surface of a second substantially axial member of the pair of substantially axial members.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种双模式末端执行器。 双模式末端执行器包括具有第一端和第二端的桥构件,其中桥构件包括从第一端延伸的第一基本上轴向的凸缘,并且其中桥构件包括从第二端延伸的第二基本上轴向的凸缘; 连接到桥构件的轮胎/车轮夹持组件,其中轮胎/车轮夹持组件包括一对基本上轴向的构件,基本上径向的支撑构件和一对径向突出的接合组件,其中一对基本上轴向的构件 可移动地支撑在所述基本上径向的支撑构件上,其中所述基本上径向的支撑构件的第一端连接到所述桥接构件的所述第一基本上轴向的凸缘,其中所述基本上径向的支撑构件的第二端连接到所述第二 所述桥构件的基本上轴向的凸缘,其中所述一对径向突出的接合组件的第一径向突出的接合组件连接到所述一对基本轴向构件中的第一大致轴向构件的内径向表面,其中, 一对径向突出的接合组件的投影接合组件被连接 所述一对基本轴向构件中的第二大致轴向构件的内部径向表面。

    System and method for mounting a tire and a wheel
    22.
    发明授权
    System and method for mounting a tire and a wheel 有权
    用于安装轮胎和车轮的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08408272B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-02

    申请号:US13469388

    申请日:2012-05-11

    CPC classification number: B60C25/138 B60C25/0515 B60C25/132 Y10T29/49494

    Abstract: A system for mounting a tire and a wheel is disclosed. The system includes a robotic arm pivotably-connected to an end effector. The system also includes a tire-supporting portion including a support surface and a pair of wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portions disposed upon the support surface. The pair of wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portions includes a first wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portion fixedly-disposed relative the support surface and a second wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portion movably-disposed relative the support surface.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于安装轮胎和车轮的系统。 该系统包括可枢转地连接到端部执行器的机器人臂。 该系统还包括轮胎支撑部分,其包括支撑表面和设置在支撑表面上的一对车轮啮合和轮胎操纵部分。 一对车轮接合和轮胎操作部分包括相对于支撑表面固定地布置的第一车轮接合和轮胎操作部分,以及相对于支撑表面可移动地布置的第二轮接合轮胎操作部分。

    Inflation work station
    23.
    发明授权
    Inflation work station 有权
    通货膨胀工作站

    公开(公告)号:US08365794B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-05

    申请号:US12826884

    申请日:2010-06-30

    CPC classification number: B25J15/10 B60C25/0515 B60C25/132 B60C25/145

    Abstract: An inflation work station for inflating a tire-wheel assembly including a tire mounted to a wheel is disclosed. The inflation work station includes a working device having an end effecter. The end effecter includes a wheel-engaging plunger member, a retaining apparatus connected to the wheel-engaging plunger member, and an inflation apparatus connected to the wheel-engaging plunger member. The retaining apparatus includes at least one tire-engaging portion extending from a retaining apparatus base member. The inflation apparatus includes at least one inflation probe extending from an inflation apparatus base member. A method for operating an inflation work station is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于对包括安装在车轮上的轮胎的轮胎轮组件进行充气的充气工作站。 充气工作站包括具有端部执行器的工作装置。 末端执行器包括轮啮合柱塞构件,连接到车轮接合柱塞构件的保持装置和连接到车轮接合柱塞构件的充气装置。 保持装置包括从保持装置基部构件延伸的至少一个轮胎接合部。 膨胀装置包括从充气装置基座构件延伸的至少一个充气探针。 还公开了一种用于操作充气工作站的方法。

    Inflation Work Station
    24.
    发明申请
    Inflation Work Station 有权
    通货膨胀工作站

    公开(公告)号:US20120138190A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-07

    申请号:US13347390

    申请日:2012-01-10

    Abstract: An inflation work station for inflating a tire-wheel assembly including a tire mounted to a wheel is disclosed. The inflation work station includes an inflation probe including a female portion and a male portion. The inflation work station further includes a movement actuator connected to a controller and the inflation probe. The movement actuator imparts movement to the male portion of the inflation probe to result in the online/offline orientation of the at least one inflation probe. The inflation workstation includes pressurized fluid source connected to the inflation probe by way of a valve to permit or deny communication of a pressurized fluid through the inflation probe to a cavity formed by the tire-wheel assembly for inflating the tire-wheel assembly. A method is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于对包括安装在车轮上的轮胎的轮胎轮组件进行充气的充气工作站。 充气工作站包括包括阴部和阳部的充气探针。 充气工作站还包括连接到控制器和充气探针的运动致动器。 运动致动器将运动赋予充气探针的阳性部分以导致至少一个充气探针的在线/离线取向。 充气工作站包括通过阀连接到充气探针的加压流体源,以允许或否认加压流体通过充气探针与由轮胎轮组件形成的空腔的连通,以使轮胎轮组件膨胀。 还公开了一种方法。

    Dual Mode End Effector
    26.
    发明申请
    Dual Mode End Effector 有权
    双模效果器

    公开(公告)号:US20110048650A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-03

    申请号:US12860442

    申请日:2010-08-20

    CPC classification number: B60C25/05 B25J15/0028 B25J15/0253 B60C25/0515

    Abstract: A dual mode end effector is disclosed. The dual mode end effector includes a bridge member having a first end and a second end, wherein the bridge member includes a first substantially axial flange extending from the first and, wherein the bridge member includes a second substantially axial flange extending from the second end; a tire/wheel gripping assembly connected to the bridge member, wherein the tire/wheel gripping assembly includes a pair of substantially axial members, a substantially radial support member, and a pair of radially-projecting engaging assemblies, wherein the pair of substantially axial members are movably-supported upon the substantially radial support member, wherein a first end of the substantially radial support member is connected to the first substantially axial flange of the bridge member, wherein the a second end of the substantially radial support member is connected to the second substantially axial flange of the bridge member, wherein a first radially-projecting engaging assembly of the pair of radially-projecting engaging assemblies is connected to an inner radial surface of a first substantially axial member of the pair of substantially axial members, wherein a second radially-projecting engaging assembly of the pair of radially-projecting engaging assemblies is connected to an inner radial surface of a second substantially axial member of the pair of substantially axial members.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种双模式末端执行器。 双模式末端执行器包括具有第一端和第二端的桥构件,其中桥构件包括从第一端延伸的第一基本上轴向的凸缘,并且其中桥构件包括从第二端延伸的第二基本上轴向的凸缘; 连接到桥构件的轮胎/车轮夹持组件,其中轮胎/车轮夹持组件包括一对基本上轴向的构件,基本上径向的支撑构件和一对径向突出的接合组件,其中一对基本上轴向的构件 可移动地支撑在所述基本上径向的支撑构件上,其中所述基本上径向的支撑构件的第一端连接到所述桥接构件的所述第一基本上轴向的凸缘,其中所述基本上径向的支撑构件的第二端连接到所述第二 所述桥构件的基本上轴向的凸缘,其中所述一对径向突出的接合组件的第一径向突出的接合组件连接到所述一对基本轴向构件中的第一大致轴向构件的内径向表面,其中, 一对径向突出的接合组件的投影接合组件被连接 所述一对基本轴向构件中的第二大致轴向构件的内部径向表面。

    Inflation Work Station
    27.
    发明申请
    Inflation Work Station 有权
    通货膨胀工作站

    公开(公告)号:US20100263801A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-21

    申请号:US12826884

    申请日:2010-06-30

    CPC classification number: B25J15/10 B60C25/0515 B60C25/132 B60C25/145

    Abstract: An inflation work station for inflating a tire-wheel assembly including a tire mounted to a wheel is disclosed. The inflation work station includes a working device having an end effecter. The end effecter includes a wheel-engaging plunger member, a retaining apparatus connected to the wheel-engaging plunger member, and an inflation apparatus connected to the wheel-engaging plunger member. The retaining apparatus includes at least one tire-engaging portion extending from a retaining apparatus base member. The inflation apparatus includes at least one inflation probe extending from an inflation apparatus base member. A method for operating an inflation work station is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于对包括安装在车轮上的轮胎的轮胎轮组件进行充气的充气工作站。 充气工作站包括具有端部执行器的工作装置。 末端执行器包括轮啮合柱塞构件,连接到车轮接合柱塞构件的保持装置和连接到车轮接合柱塞构件的充气装置。 保持装置包括从保持装置基部构件延伸的至少一个轮胎接合部。 膨胀装置包括从充气装置基座构件延伸的至少一个充气探针。 还公开了一种用于操作充气工作站的方法。

    System and Method for Mounting a Tire and a Wheel
    28.
    发明申请
    System and Method for Mounting a Tire and a Wheel 有权
    用于安装轮胎和车轮的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100163189A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-01

    申请号:US12649756

    申请日:2009-12-30

    CPC classification number: B60C25/138 B60C25/0515 B60C25/132 Y10T29/49494

    Abstract: A system for mounting a tire and a wheel is disclosed. The system includes a robotic arm pivotably-connected to an end effector. The system also includes a tire-supporting portion including a support surface and a pair of wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portions disposed upon the support surface. The pair of wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portions includes a first wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portion fixedly-disposed relative the support surface and a second wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portion movably-disposed relative the support surface.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于安装轮胎和车轮的系统。 该系统包括可枢转地连接到端部执行器的机器人臂。 该系统还包括轮胎支撑部分,其包括支撑表面和设置在支撑表面上的一对车轮啮合和轮胎操纵部分。 一对车轮接合和轮胎操作部分包括相对于支撑表面固定地布置的第一车轮接合和轮胎操作部分,以及相对于支撑表面可移动地布置的第二轮接合轮胎操作部分。

    Robotic indexing station
    29.
    发明授权
    Robotic indexing station 有权
    机器人索引站

    公开(公告)号:US08991038B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-31

    申请号:US12553497

    申请日:2009-09-03

    Abstract: A single-cell workstation for processing a tire-wheel assembly including a tire and a wheel is disclosed. The single-cell workstation includes a mounting and indexing sub-station including a first plurality of tire engaging portions including one or more first tire-engaging surfaces, and a second plurality of tire engaging portions including one or more second tire-engaging surfaces.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于处理包括轮胎和车轮的轮胎轮组件的单节工作站。 单电池工作站包括安装和分度子站,其包括包括一个或多个第一轮胎接合表面的第一多个轮胎接合部分和包括一个或多个第二轮胎接合表面的第二多个轮胎接合部分。

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