公开(公告)号：US07264426B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US10606402

申请日：2003-06-25

Applicant: James N. Buttrick, Jr.

Inventor： James N. Buttrick, Jr.

IPC: B23B47/00

CPC classification number: B23B35/00 ,  B23B2215/04 ,  B23Q5/385 ,  B23Q2210/008 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/165 ,  Y10T408/554 ,  Y10T408/5612 ,  Y10T408/5628 ,  Y10T409/303808 ,  Y10T409/306384

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for servo-controlled manufacturing operations are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a base member, a drive platform spaced apart from the base member by a separation distance, and a plurality of guide members extending between the drive platform and the base member. At least one of the drive platform and the base member are moveable along the guide members to increase or decrease the separation distance. The apparatus also includes a drive member operatively coupled between the drive platform and the base member, and a servo motor operatively coupled to the drive member. As the servo motor drives the drive member, the separation distance is varied. In an alternate embodiment, a manufacturing tool may be coupled to at least one of the drive platform and the base member.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于伺服控制制造操作的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，一种设备包括基座构件，与基座构件隔开间隔距离的驱动平台以及在驱动平台和基座构件之间延伸的多个引导构件。 驱动平台和基座构件中的至少一个可沿引导构件移动以增加或减小间隔距离。 该装置还包括可操作地联接在驱动平台和基座构件之间的驱动构件以及可操作地联接到驱动构件的伺服电动机。 当伺服电机驱动驱动部件时，分离距离变化。 在替代实施例中，制造工具可以联接到驱动平台和基部构件中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US07216408B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-15

申请号：US10854210

申请日：2004-05-27

Applicant: Theodore M. Boyl-Davis ,  James N. Buttrick, Jr. ,  Roger A. Gage ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  David P. Banks ,  Ronald Wayne Outous ,  Paul Reuben Arntson ,  James C. Murphy ,  Alan R. Merkley

Inventor： Theodore M. Boyl-Davis ,  James N. Buttrick, Jr. ,  Roger A. Gage ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  David P. Banks ,  Ronald Wayne Outous ,  Paul Reuben Arntson ,  James C. Murphy ,  Alan R. Merkley

IPC: B21D39/03 ,  B23P23/04

CPC classification number: B23Q9/0014 ,  B23Q2210/008 ,  Y10T29/51 ,  Y10T408/554 ,  Y10T408/56253 ,  Y10T409/306384

Abstract: A flexible rail machine tool couples temporarily to a structure by vacuum cups and positions a tool head at any desired point over an area. The toolhead can perform operations such as drilling, bolt insertion, and acquisition of dimension data. The flexible rail can conform to surface curvature in one or more axes. Tool head perpendicularity to the structure can be sensed and adjusted as needed. The as-attached position of the rail may be compensated for through coordinate transformation, allowing holes, for example, to be placed with substantial precision.

Abstract translation: 柔性轨道机床工具通过真空杯临时连接到结构上，并将工具头定位在任何一个区域上的所需位置。 工具头可执行钻孔，螺栓插入和尺寸数据采集等操作。 柔性导轨可以在一个或多个轴上符合表面曲率。 可以根据需要检测和调整与结构垂直的刀头。 可以通过坐标变换来补偿轨道的附着位置，例如允许以相当高的精度放置孔。

公开(公告)号：US07165630B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-23

申请号：US11165730

申请日：2005-06-23

Applicant: Paul R. Arnston ,  Ronald W. Outous ,  Theodore M. Boyl-Davis ,  James N. Buttrick, Jr.

Inventor： Paul R. Arnston ,  Ronald W. Outous ,  Theodore M. Boyl-Davis ,  James N. Buttrick, Jr.

IPC: B23B35/00 ,  B23P3/157

CPC classification number: B23B39/18 ,  B23Q9/0014 ,  B23Q17/22 ,  Y10T29/49764 ,  Y10T29/49771 ,  Y10T29/49828 ,  Y10T29/5118 ,  Y10T408/175 ,  Y10T408/554 ,  Y10T408/91 ,  Y10T408/935 ,  Y10T409/306384

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing operations using non-contact position sensing are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a track assembly adapted to be attached to a workpiece, a carriage assembly moveably coupled to the track assembly and moveable relative to the workpiece, and a position sensor. The position sensor includes a sensor element adapted to detect at least one edge of an index feature on the workpiece from a distance away from the index feature. In an alternate embodiment, the position sensor may include a sensing circuit that receives an analog signal from the sensing element and provides both analog and digital output signals. In another embodiment, a controller that controls manufacturing operations may be mounted directly on the carriage assembly.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用非接触位置感测的制造操作的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括适于附接到工件的轨道组件，可移动地联接到轨道组件并且可相对于工件移动的滑架组件和位置传感器。 位置传感器包括传感器元件，适于从离索引特征的距离检测工件上的折射特征的至少一个边缘。 在替代实施例中，位置传感器可以包括感测电路，其从感测元件接收模拟信号并提供模拟和数字输出信号。 在另一个实施例中，控制制造操作的控制器可以直接安装在滑架组件上。

公开(公告)号：US06988861B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-24

申请号：US10952724

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Kiyoshi Suzuki ,  Takeki Shirai ,  Chandra Shekhar Sharuma

Inventor： Kiyoshi Suzuki ,  Takeki Shirai ,  Chandra Shekhar Sharuma

IPC: B23D1/08

CPC classification number: B23D1/16 ,  B23B2226/125 ,  B23D1/006 ,  F16C29/00 ,  F16C29/06 ,  Y10T29/49641 ,  Y10T409/306384 ,  Y10T409/50082 ,  Y10T409/501312 ,  Y10T409/508036

Abstract: The present invention mainly aims to provide cutting method and cutting apparatus for manufacturing a guide rail of a rolling guide device by efficiently cut-working a long scale hardened steel. In order to achieve such object, there is provided a cutting method of linearly cutting a work surface (3) of the long scale hardened steel (2) along the longitudinal direction thereof. In this process, it is desired to arrange a plurality of CBN tools (7) along the longitudinal direction of the long scale hardened steel (2) to thereby sequentially cut the work surface (3). Furthermore, a cutting apparatus of the present invention comprises a fixing device (4) for fixing the long scale hardened steel (2), a tool rest (5) which is guided by a guide device (6) disposed along the longitudinal direction of the fixing device (4) and the CBN tool (7) cut-working the work surface (3) of the long scale hardened steel (2) held by the tool rest (5).

Abstract translation: 本发明的主要目的在于提供一种切割方法和切割装置，用于通过有效地切割长期硬化的钢来制造滚动导向装置的导轨。 为了达到上述目的，提供了一种沿长度方向线性切割长规格硬化钢（2）的工作面（3）的切断方法。 在该工序中，希望沿着长规格硬化钢（2）的长度方向配置多个CBN工具（7），从而依次切割工作面（3）。 此外，本发明的切断装置具有固定长规格硬化钢（2）的固定装置（4），由沿着该长度方向的长度方向配置的导向装置（6）引导的工具架（5） 固定装置（4）和CBN工具（7）切割由刀具架（5）保持的长规格硬化钢（2）的工作表面（3）。

公开(公告)号：US20050198821A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US11031019

申请日：2005-01-10

Applicant: Christopher Reville ,  Richard Bever

Inventor： Christopher Reville ,  Richard Bever

IPC: B23C1/20 ,  B23C3/30 ,  B23P6/00 ,  E21B7/24

CPC classification number: B23C1/20 ,  B23C3/30 ,  B23P6/00 ,  Y10T29/49318 ,  Y10T409/306384 ,  Y10T409/307672

Abstract: A machine cutter including a cutting bit positionable in a slot of a machine; a drive shaft rotatably driving the bit; a bracket having a plurality of angular positions for supporting and pivoting the bit wherein bit pivots about a pivot point on the bracket proximate to the bit, and a frame supporting the bracket on a slidable support providing linear movement to the bit.

Abstract translation: 一种机器切割机，包括可定位在机器的槽中的切割刀头; 可旋转地驱动钻头的驱动轴; 支架具有用于支撑和枢转钻头的多个角位置，其中钻头围绕支架靠近钻头的枢转点枢转，以及框架，其支撑在可滑动的支撑件上，从而向钻头提供线性运动。

公开(公告)号：US20050132560A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10903713

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: Darrell Jones ,  James Buttrick ,  Theodore Boyl-Davis ,  Roger Gage ,  Laurance Hazlehurst

Inventor： Darrell Jones ,  James Buttrick ,  Theodore Boyl-Davis ,  Roger Gage ,  Laurance Hazlehurst

IPC: B23Q9/00 ,  B64F5/00 ,  B23Q7/00

CPC classification number: B23Q9/0014 ,  B64F5/10 ,  B64F5/50 ,  Y02P70/585 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/49998 ,  Y10T29/5118 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/554 ,  Y10T408/5612 ,  Y10T408/5647 ,  Y10T409/306384

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing operations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vacuum cup assembly includes a housing having a vacuum generator formed therein, and a compliant sealing member coupled to the housing. The vacuum generator is coupleable to a source of pressurized fluid and is adapted to generate a reduced pressure region. The sealing member forms an enclosable region in fluid communication with the reduced pressure region. In another embodiment, a method of performing a manufacturing operation includes installing a coordinating pin into an indexing hole, the coordinating pin including a quantum of indexing information. The quantum of indexing information is sensed, and a manufacturing operation is performed based at least partially on the quantum of indexing information.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于制造操作的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，真空杯组件包括其中形成有真空发生器的壳体和联接到壳体的柔性密封构件。 真空发生器可耦合到加压流体源并适于产生减压区域。 密封构件形成与减压区域流体连通的可封闭区域。 在另一个实施例中，执行制造操作的方法包括将协调销安装到分度孔中，所述协调销包括索引信息量。 感测索引信息的量，并且至少部分地基于索引信息的量来执行制造操作。

公开(公告)号：US06843328B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10016524

申请日：2001-12-10

Applicant: Theodore Martin Boyl-Davis ,  James N. Buttrick, Jr. ,  Roger A. Gage ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostandinos D. Papanikolaou

Inventor： Theodore Martin Boyl-Davis ,  James N. Buttrick, Jr. ,  Roger A. Gage ,  Darrell D. Jones ,  Kostandinos D. Papanikolaou

IPC: B23Q1/26 ,  B23Q1/62 ,  B23Q9/00 ,  G05B19/408 ,  E20B19/00

CPC classification number: B23Q1/621 ,  B23Q1/26 ,  B23Q9/0007 ,  Y10T409/306384

Abstract: A flexible track drilling machine employs a pair of rails that are flexible in one direction to conform to a non-flat workpiece surface and are substantially stiff in a direction parallel to the workpiece surface. The rails are attached to the workpiece by vacuum cups spaced along each rail. An X-axis carriage is slidably mounted on the rails by rollers mounted on flexible spring plates affixed to the carriage. A drill or other device to be positioned is mounted on a Y-axis carriage that is slidably connected to the X-axis carriage. The three-dimensional surface of the workpiece is mathematically transformed into a two-dimensional flat pattern, and the positioning of the carriages is controlled based on the flat pattern.

Abstract translation: 柔性轨道钻孔机采用一对轨道，其在一个方向上是柔性的，以符合非平坦的工件表面，并且在平行于工件表面的方向上基本上是刚性的。 轨道通过沿着每个轨道间隔开的真空杯连接到工件。 X轴滑架通过安装在固定在滑架上的柔性弹簧板上的滚子可滑动地安装在导轨上。 待定位的钻具或其他装置安装在可滑动地连接到X轴托架的Y轴托架上。 工件的三维表面在数学上被转换为二维平面图案，并且基于平面图案来控制托架的定位。

公开(公告)号：US20040265081A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10606402

申请日：2003-06-25

Inventor： James N. Buttrick JR.

IPC: B23B035/00

CPC classification number: B23B35/00 ,  B23B2215/04 ,  B23Q5/385 ,  B23Q2210/008 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/165 ,  Y10T408/554 ,  Y10T408/5612 ,  Y10T408/5628 ,  Y10T409/303808 ,  Y10T409/306384

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for servo-controlled manufacturing operations are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a base member, a drive platform spaced apart from the base member by a separation distance, and a plurality of guide members extending between the drive platform and the base member. At least one of the drive platform and the base member are moveable along the guide members to increase or decrease the separation distance. The apparatus also includes a drive member operatively coupled between the drive platform and the base member, and a servo motor operatively coupled to the drive member. As the servo motor drives the drive member, the separation distance is varied. In an alternate embodiment, a manufacturing tool may be coupled to at least one of the drive platform and the base member.

公开(公告)号：US20040265078A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10606625

申请日：2003-06-25

Inventor： Theodore M. Boyl-Davis ,  James N. Buttrick JR. ,  Roger A. Gage ,  Darrell D. Jones

IPC: B23B035/00

CPC classification number: B23Q9/0042 ,  B23B39/14 ,  B23Q5/385 ,  B23Q2210/008 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/556 ,  Y10T408/557 ,  Y10T408/5612 ,  Y10T408/91 ,  Y10T409/306384

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for track members having a neutral axis rack are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for supporting a manufacturing tool relative to a workpiece includes a track assembly adapted to be attached to the workpiece and including at least one rail, the rail having a longitudinally-extending neutral axis and a rack extending along a pitch line that at least approximately coincides with the longitudinally-extending neutral axis. In alternate embodiments, the rack includes a plurality of wedge-shaped apertures or a plurality of conically-shaped apertures.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有中性轴架的轨道构件的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，用于相对于工件支撑制造工具的装置包括适于附接到工件并且包括至少一个轨道的轨道组件，轨道具有纵向延伸的中性轴线和沿着俯仰线延伸的齿条 其至少大致与纵向延伸的中性轴线重合。 在替代实施例中，齿条包括多个楔形孔或多个锥形孔。

公开(公告)号：US20040208719A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-21

申请号：US10825708

申请日：2004-04-16

Applicant: Nomis, LLC

Inventor： Edward Adkins ,  John Kochanski

IPC: B23C001/20

CPC classification number: B25F5/003 ,  B23Q9/0014 ,  Y10T409/306384 ,  Y10T409/306496 ,  Y10T409/306608 ,  Y10T409/306664 ,  Y10T409/307672 ,  Y10T409/308624

Abstract: A removable surface positioning guide for a rotary hand-held tool provides one or more adjustable features for selective positioning of a surface engaging bit driven by the rotary hand-held tool. The surface positioning guide may include a pivot joint between a guide base and a mounting adapter. The guide base pivots relative to the mounting adapter about the pivot joint between operable positions. The surface positioning guide may include at least one spring supported by the mounting adapter either directly or indirectly that biases a guide base axially away from the mounting adapter. The guide base is movable toward the mounting adapter against the biasing of the at least one spring to effect a plunging movement. The surface positioning guide may include a reversible or interchangeable base flange with differently configured faces that are adapted to be placed against a working surface.

Abstract translation: 用于旋转手持工具的可拆卸表面定位引导件提供一个或多个可调整特征，用于选择性地定位由旋转手持工具驱动的表面接合钻头。 表面定位引导件可以包括在引导基座和安装适配器之间的枢转接头。 引导基座相对于安装适配器围绕可操作位置之间的枢转接头枢转。 表面定位引导件可以包括直接或间接地由安装适配器支撑的至少一个弹簧，其将引导基座轴向偏离安装适配器。 引导基座可抵抗所述至少一个弹簧的偏置而朝着安装适配器移动以实现插入运动。 表面定位引导件可以包括可逆的或可互换的基部凸缘，其具有不同的构造的面，其适于抵靠工作表面放置。