Point Cloud Processing Apparatus and Method
    22.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170219336A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-03

    申请号:US15013410

    申请日:2016-02-02

    Abstract: A computer implemented method may include the steps of: (1) providing a first point cloud representative of at least a bare portion of a surface of an object relative to a reference portion of the surface, (2) providing a second point cloud representative of at least a coated portion of the surface relative to the reference portion, (3) registering the first point cloud and the second point cloud with respect to a common reference coordinate system, (4) registering a first reference portion subset of the first data points representative of the reference portion and a second reference portion subset of the second data points representative of the reference portion, and (5) calculating difference values indicative of a thickness of the surface coating based on differences between a coated portion subset of the second data points and a bare portion subset of the first data points.

    Apparatuses for coupling threaded fasteners

    公开(公告)号:US10857635B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-08

    申请号:US16244760

    申请日:2019-01-10

    Abstract: A rotary-drive sub-assembly includes a tool and a tool retainer. The tool includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a tool-change-engagement portion and a first threaded portion that is fixed relative to the tool-change-engagement portion. The second body includes a fastener-engagement portion. The second body is translatable relative to the first body, co-axially with the first body, and is co-axially rotationally fixed relative to the first body. The tool further includes a keeper, fixed within the first body, and a resilient member, captured between the second body and the keeper. The tool also includes a tool retainer, including a second threaded portion, configured to be threadably fastened with the first threaded portion of the first body, and a key, fixed relative to the second threaded portion.

    Belt drive dual robot gantry
    27.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10745251B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-18

    申请号:US15418379

    申请日:2017-01-27

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning robots using a gantry. A base platform is provided, and a work platform is positioned above the base platform for supporting one or more humans. One or more robots are supported on the base platform independently of the work platform. At least one gantry is positioned above the base platform and adjacent the work platform for supporting and positioning the robots along the work platform.

    Master application paths for coatings

    公开(公告)号:US10537910B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-21

    申请号:US15259280

    申请日:2016-09-08

    Abstract: A method of applying a coating to at least a portion of a surface of a structure using reusable master path rules. The surface of the structure is identified to form surface data. A framework for the surface of the structure is generated using the surface data. The framework comprises a plurality of points. Reusable master path rules are created for a master path connecting the plurality of points. The master path is a continuous line representing a universal route for applying coatings to the surface. The coating is applied to the at least a portion of the surface of the structure using the reusable master path rules.

    Robotic end effector quick change mechanism with switchable magnetic coupler with moment support

    公开(公告)号:US10414055B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-17

    申请号:US15068328

    申请日:2016-03-11

    Abstract: A robotic end effector quick change coupling apparatus employs a drive motor assembly having a center drive interface. A coupling component having a magnetic element extends from the drive motor assembly concentric with the center drive interface. An end effector tool has a drive connection adapted to removably receive the center drive interface. A mating coupling component having a mating magnetic element extends from the end effector tool concentric with the drive connection. The magnetic element and mating magnetic element are separably engaged by mutual magnetic attraction to couple the end effector to the drive motor assembly.

    Robotic end effector quick change mechanism with switchable magnetic coupler

    公开(公告)号:US10335958B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-02

    申请号:US15017814

    申请日:2016-02-08

    Abstract: A robotic end effector quick change coupling apparatus employs a drive motor assembly having a center drive interface. A coupling component having a magnetic element extends from the drive motor assembly concentric with the center drive interface. An end effector tool has a drive connection adapted to removably receive the center drive interface. A mating coupling component having a mating magnetic element extends from the end effector tool concentric with the drive connection. The magnetic element and mating magnetic element are separably engaged by mutual magnetic attraction to couple the end effector to the drive motor assembly.

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