公开(公告)号：US20090178453A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-16

申请号：US11971989

申请日：2008-01-10

Applicant: Mike M. Ghiran ,  Spyros P. Mellas ,  William M. Crantas ,  Kevin R. Marks ,  David R. Friddell ,  Paul D. Larsen

Inventor： Mike M. Ghiran ,  Spyros P. Mellas ,  William M. Crantas ,  Kevin R. Marks ,  David R. Friddell ,  Paul D. Larsen

IPC: B21C51/00 ,  B21D7/14

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。

公开(公告)号：US20090157117A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US11957629

申请日：2007-12-17

Applicant: Eugene D. Reynolds ,  Robert Maurer ,  Michael Nordmeyer ,  Frank R. Cichocki ,  Lester E. Schaible ,  Daniel J. Smith

Inventor： Eugene D. Reynolds ,  Robert Maurer ,  Michael Nordmeyer ,  Frank R. Cichocki ,  Lester E. Schaible ,  Daniel J. Smith

IPC: C22F1/16 ,  A61B17/06

CPC classification number: B21G1/08 ,  A61B17/06066 ,  A61B2017/0608 ,  B21G1/006 ,  Y10S72/702

Abstract: A method of mechanically treating alloy metal surgical needles to improve bending strength is disclosed. The needles are curved and reverse-curved in this method to improve bending strength.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种机械处理合金金属手术针以提高弯曲强度的方法。 在这种方法中针是弯曲的和反向弯曲的，以提高弯曲强度。

公开(公告)号：US20090120156A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US11722839

申请日：2005-12-27

Applicant: Hidekatsu IKEDA ,  Ken HATANO

Inventor： Hidekatsu IKEDA ,  Ken HATANO

IPC: B21D31/00 ,  G01B3/56

CPC classification number: B21D5/0209 ,  B21D5/02 ,  G01B11/26 ,  Y10S72/702

Abstract: A bending angle detecting device for a workpiece used in a bending machine that bends the workpiece in cooperation of upper and lower tools. The bending angle detecting device has a detector which includes a casing and which can detect a bending angle of the workpiece with the casing fixed in contact with a contact portion of the lower tool.

Abstract translation: 一种用于弯曲机器的工件的弯曲角度检测装置，其与上部和下部工具协同工作。 弯曲角度检测装置具有检测器，该检测器包括壳体，该检测器可以检测工件的弯曲角度，其中外壳固定成与下部工具的接触部分接触。

公开(公告)号：US07302823B1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-04

申请号：US11428981

申请日：2006-07-06

Applicant: Jimmie D. Jackson ,  Donald E. Lewis

Inventor： Jimmie D. Jackson ,  Donald E. Lewis

IPC: B21D9/00

CPC classification number: B21D7/16 ,  B21D9/16 ,  Y10S72/702

Abstract: A pipe bending system employing a sensing and indicating system that provides feedback to an operator regarding the position of components of the pipe bending system, such as the pin-up shoe and the stiffback. Apparatus for retrofitting a sensing and indicating system to existing pipe bending apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种使用感测和指示系统的管道弯曲系统，其向操作者提供关于管道弯曲系统的部件的位置的反馈，例如销钉鞋和刚性背部。 用于将感测和指示系统改装到现有管道弯曲装置的装置。

公开(公告)号：US07114359B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10415926

申请日：2001-11-06

Applicant: Oliver Lenzen ,  Gerald Pachur ,  Oliver Blumenstock

Inventor： Oliver Lenzen ,  Gerald Pachur ,  Oliver Blumenstock

IPC: B21D11/10 ,  B60S1/38

CPC classification number: B21D11/10 ,  B21D53/886 ,  B60S2001/382 ,  B60S2001/3898 ,  Y10S72/702 ,  Y10T29/49609 ,  Y10T29/49798 ,  Y10T29/5198

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing bent spring rails from an endless spring band. The method is characterized by the following steps: continuous bending of a section of spring band; cutting the bent section of spring band into a spring rail; discontinuous reverse bending to reduce the internal stresses of the bent, cut-to-length spring rail by subjecting the spring rail to at least one reverse bending force and/or heat-treating the cut-to-length spring rails, the heat treatment being a low-temperature treatment in this case, preferably at a temperature of less than 200 *C.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种从环形弹簧带生产弯曲弹簧导轨的方法。 该方法的特征在于以下步骤：一段弹簧带的连续弯曲; 将弹簧带的弯曲部分切割成弹簧导轨; 不连续的反向弯曲，以通过使弹簧导轨受到至少一个反向弯曲力和/或热处理切割到长度的弹簧导轨来减小弯曲的切割长度的弹簧导轨的内部应力，热处理为 在这种情况下，优选在小于200℃的温度下进行低温处理。

公开(公告)号：US07069764B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US10798175

申请日：2004-03-11

Applicant: Akira Tsubouchi ,  Kiyoshi Okubo ,  Yasushi Watanabe

Inventor： Akira Tsubouchi ,  Kiyoshi Okubo ,  Yasushi Watanabe

IPC: B21J13/02

CPC classification number: B21K1/767 ,  B21C37/155 ,  B21K1/063 ,  B62D3/126 ,  Y10S72/702 ,  Y10T29/49467 ,  Y10T29/49474 ,  Y10T29/49476 ,  Y10T74/1967 ,  Y10T74/19949

Abstract: A hollow rack shaft is manufactured through a first step, a second step and a third step. At the first step, the plate-like workpiece of substantial rectangular shape is press formed into a gutter-like shape. The first die set used at this step is provided with slant die surfaces for canceling elastic recovering generated at the workpiece when the workpiece is removed from the first die set. At the second step, a row of rack teeth is press-formed on the flat bottom portion of the workpiece formed in the first step. The die set used at the second step is provided with a recess for releasing surplus workpiece material within the die clearance at a stroke end of the pressworking. At the third step, each of a pair of legs of the workpiece is bent in a semi-circular shape so as to be butted to each other. At this time, a mandrel is inserted between the legs of the workpiece.

公开(公告)号：US20050265596A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US11139974

申请日：2005-05-31

Applicant: Lutz Lohmann

Inventor： Lutz Lohmann

IPC: F16P3/14 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01S17/08 ,  F16P3/142 ,  F16P3/144 ,  G01S17/026 ,  Y10S72/702

Abstract: A device for monitoring an area of coverage on a work tool may comprise a lighting unit, a camera, and an evaluation unit. The lighting unit may be adapted to emit light rays for illuminating the area of coverage. The camera may be adapted to detect two-dimensional images of the area of coverage, and the camera may comprise receiving elements arranged linearly. The evaluation unit may be coupled to the camera to evaluate the output signals of the receiving elements to determine a distance value for each receiving element based on the light rays emitted by the lighting device and reflected back from the area of coverage. The evaluation unit may have at least one switching output coupled to the work tool to activate the work tool such that the work tool is operational only if no object is located in the area of coverage.

Abstract translation: 用于监视作业工具上的覆盖区域的装置可以包括照明单元，照相机和评估单元。 照明单元可以适于发射用于照射覆盖区域的光线。 相机可以适于检测覆盖区域的二维图像，并且相机可以包括线性排列的接收元件。 评估单元可以耦合到相机以评估接收元件的输出信号，以基于照明装置发射的光并从覆盖区域反射回来确定每个接收元件的距离值。 评估单元可以具有耦合到工作工具的至少一个开关输出以激活工作工具，使得仅当没有对象位于覆盖区域中时，工作工具才可操作。

公开(公告)号：US06959573B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-01

申请号：US10343836

申请日：2001-08-08

Applicant: Masateru Matsumoto ,  Koichi Yanagawa ,  Ken Hatano ,  Yutaka Takizawa

Inventor： Masateru Matsumoto ,  Koichi Yanagawa ,  Ken Hatano ,  Yutaka Takizawa

IPC: B21D5/02

CPC classification number: B21D5/042 ,  B21D5/02 ,  B21D5/0209 ,  Y10S72/702

Abstract: A bending apparatus reciprocates at least one of an upper table to which a punch is mounted and a lower table to which a corresponding plurality of adjacent divided dies are mounted. At least one bending angle detector is provided between the dies to detect a bending angle of the workpiece. A main body inserts the bending angle detector into a gap between the dies and withdraws the bending angle detector from the gap between the dies. A lift is biased upward by a first elastic body and is configured to be pressed downward by the workpiece at approximately a center of a groove portion of the dies. The lift includes a first engagement member. A rotor support is biased upward by two second elastic bodies having smaller biasing forces than the first elastic body. The rotor support includes second engagement members. Two rotors are provided on opposite sides of the groove portion at an upper portion of the rotor support. The two rotors include workpiece contacts that contact the workpiece. Links rotatably engage the first engagement member to stop an upper end of the lift in a position lower than an upper surface of the dies, and rotatably engage the second engagement members to position the workpiece contacts below the upper surface of the dies. A bending angle calculator converts rotating amounts of the two rotors into bending angles of the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 弯曲装置使安装有冲头的上台中的至少一个与安装相应的多个相邻分割模的下台往复运动。 在模具之间设置至少一个弯曲角度检测器，以检测工件的弯曲角度。 主体将弯曲角度检测器插入到模具之间的间隙中，并从模​​具之间的间隙中取出弯曲角度检测器。 电梯被第一弹性体向上偏压，并被构造成在模具的凹槽部分的大致中心处被工件向下按压。 升降机包括第一接合构件。 转子支撑件被具有比第一弹性体更小的偏压力的两个第二弹性体向上偏压。 转子支撑件包括第二接合构件。 在转子支撑件的上部处，在槽部的相对侧设置有两个转子。 两个转子包括接触工件的工件接触。 链节可旋转地接合第一接合构件以将升降机的上端停在比模具的上表面低的位置，并且可旋转地接合第二接合构件，以将工件触点定位在模具的上表面下方。 弯曲角度计算器将两个转子的旋转量转换成工件的弯曲角度。

公开(公告)号：US06898853B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-31

申请号：US10315297

申请日：2002-12-09

Applicant: Akira Tsubouchi ,  Kiyoshi Okubo ,  Yasushi Watanabe

Inventor： Akira Tsubouchi ,  Kiyoshi Okubo ,  Yasushi Watanabe

IPC: B21C37/15 ,  B21K1/76 ,  B62D3/12 ,  B21D53/28 ,  B21C25/02 ,  B21K1/30

CPC classification number: B21K1/767 ,  B21C37/155 ,  B21K1/063 ,  B62D3/126 ,  Y10S72/702 ,  Y10T29/49467 ,  Y10T29/49474 ,  Y10T29/49476 ,  Y10T74/1967 ,  Y10T74/19949

Abstract: A hollow rack shaft is manufactured through a first step, a second step and a third step. At the first step, the plate-like workpiece of substantial rectangular shape is press-formed into a gutter-like shape. At the second step, a row of rack teeth is press-formed by a preliminary forming step and a main forming step on the flat bottom portion of the workpiece formed in the first step. The die set used at the second step is provided with a recess for releasing surplus workpiece material within the die clearance at a stroke end of the pressworking and each die set is divided into a plurality of segments at the recess. At the third step, each of a pair of legs of the workpiece is bent in a semi-circular shape so as to be butted to each other.

Abstract translation: 通过第一步骤，第二步骤和第三步骤制造空心齿条轴。 在第一步骤中，大致矩形的板状工件被压制成沟槽状。 在第二步骤中，通过在第一步骤中形成的工件的平坦底部上的预成型步骤和主成形步骤来压入一排齿条齿。 在第二步骤中使用的模具设置有用于在冲压加工的冲程端处释放模具间隙内的剩余工件材料的凹部，并且每个模具组在凹部处被分成多个段。 在第三步骤中，工件的一对腿中的每一个被弯曲成半圆形以便彼此对接。

公开(公告)号：US06871521B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-29

申请号：US10364890

申请日：2003-02-12

Applicant: Gerhard Sperrer

Inventor： Gerhard Sperrer

IPC: B21D5/02 ,  G06F15/46 ,  B30B15/18

CPC classification number: B21D5/02 ,  Y10S72/702

Abstract: A method of operating a bending press, in particular an edging press, and a bending press for carrying out this method. For each drive of a drive arrangement, the actual pressing force is detected for the displaceable press beam during a bending process for the workpiece and a relative position of the pressing tool or tools by reference to the longitudinal extension of the press beams is determined on the basis of a force ratio. Different displacement paths of the drives and the displaceable press beam at the respective force-application point of the drive are then determined in an evaluation and/or computer unit, which is provided with a data memory for production and machine data, and corresponding control signals for the drive system are generated in the control unit and actuator elements of the drives are displaced by the displacement paths determined for each drive.

Abstract translation: 一种弯曲压力机，特别是边缘压力机的操作方法和用于实施该方法的弯曲压力机。 对于驱动装置的每个驱动器，在工件的弯曲过程期间检测可移动的压力梁的实际按压力，并且通过参考压力梁的纵向延伸来确定按压工具或工具的相对位置 力比的基础。 然后在被提供有用于生产和机器数据的数据存储器的评估和/或计算机单元中确定驱动器和驱动器的相应的力施加点处的可移动压力梁的不同位移路径，以及相应的控制信号 因为在控制单元中产生驱动系统，并且驱动器的致动器元件被为每个驱动器确定的位移路径移动。