公开(公告)号：US09043011B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13343411

申请日：2012-01-04

Applicant: Todd George Kudas ,  Brian David Albin

Inventor： Todd George Kudas ,  Brian David Albin

IPC: B25J9/02 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J11/00 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B23C3/18 ,  F01D5/22 ,  F01D5/24

CPC classification number: B25J11/005 ,  B23C3/18 ,  B25J19/021 ,  F01D5/225 ,  F01D5/24 ,  F05D2220/31 ,  F05D2230/80 ,  G05B2219/37555 ,  G05B2219/45147

Abstract: A robotic apparatus for machining tenons on turbine buckets of a steam turbine machine is disclosed. The robotic apparatus includes a machining device having a spindle head. A robotic arm is coupled to the machining device and a base member is coupled to the robotic arm. The base member is mounted independently of the machine element. A vision system is provided for locating the tenon on the turbine bucket. A control system is coupled to the vision system, the machining device and the robotic apparatus. The control system is configured to control movement of the robotic apparatus and the machining device based upon vision system data and spatial information about the tenon and the turbine bucket.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在汽轮机的涡轮机叶片上加工榫头的机器人装置。 机器人装置包括具有主轴头的加工装置。 机械手臂联接到加工装置，并且基部构件联接到机器人手臂。 底座部件独立于机器元件安装。 提供了一种用于将榫头定位在涡轮机桶上的视觉系统。 控制系统耦合到视觉系统，加工装置和机器人装置。 控制系统被配置为基于视觉系统数据和关于榫头和涡轮机桶的空间信息来控制机器人装置和加工装置的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20130173043A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13343411

申请日：2012-01-04

Applicant: Todd George KUDAS ,  Brian David ALBIN

Inventor： Todd George KUDAS ,  Brian David ALBIN

IPC: B25J9/02 ,  B25J13/08

CPC classification number: B25J11/005 ,  B23C3/18 ,  B25J19/021 ,  F01D5/225 ,  F01D5/24 ,  F05D2220/31 ,  F05D2230/80 ,  G05B2219/37555 ,  G05B2219/45147

Abstract: A robotic apparatus for machining tenons on turbine buckets of a steam turbine machine is disclosed. The robotic apparatus includes a machining device having a spindle head. A robotic arm is coupled to the machining device and a base member is coupled to the robotic arm. The base member is mounted independently of the machine element. A vision system is provided for locating the tenon on the turbine bucket. A control system is coupled to the vision system, the machining device and the robotic apparatus. The control system is configured to control movement of the robotic apparatus and the machining device based upon vision system data and spatial information about the tenon and the turbine bucket.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在汽轮机的涡轮机叶片上加工榫头的机器人装置。 机器人装置包括具有主轴头的加工装置。 机械手臂联接到加工装置，并且基部构件联接到机器人手臂。 底座部件独立于机器元件安装。 提供了一种用于将榫头定位在涡轮机桶上的视觉系统。 控制系统耦合到视觉系统，加工装置和机器人装置。 控制系统被配置为基于视觉系统数据和关于榫头和涡轮机桶的空间信息来控制机器人装置和加工装置的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20130189903A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13356038

申请日：2012-01-23

Applicant: Todd George KUDAS ,  Brian David ALBIN

Inventor： Todd George KUDAS ,  Brian David ALBIN

IPC: B24B51/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1697 ,  B24B19/14 ,  B24B27/0038 ,  B25J9/06 ,  B25J11/0055 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05B2219/2619 ,  G05B2219/39391 ,  G05B2219/40425 ,  G05B2219/45058

Abstract: A method system and apparatus for cutting turbine bucket covers on a turbine rotor includes marking a cut path on a surface of the turbine bucket cover. The cut path includes a plurality of finite lines defined by a pair of end points, then directing a laser at each end point of each line of the cut path, storing a set of position coordinates of each end point for every line of the cut path; generating the cut path based on the respective end points; and following the cut path on the turbine bucket cover with a grinding machine attached to a robotic device; and cutting the turbine bucket cover according to the cut path.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在涡轮转子上切割涡轮机桶盖的方法系统和装置，包括在涡轮机罩盖的表面上标记切割路径。 切割路径包括由一对端点限定的多个有限线，然后在切割路径的每条线的每个端点处引导激光，存储针对切割路径的每一行的每个端点的一组位置坐标 ; 基于各个端点产生切割路径; 并且利用连接到机器人装置的研磨机沿着所述涡轮机斗盖上的切割路径; 并根据切割路径切割涡轮机罩盖。

公开(公告)号：US20130074670A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-28

申请号：US13245294

申请日：2011-09-26

Applicant: Brian David Albin ,  Lawrence Michael Grycko

Inventor： Brian David Albin ,  Lawrence Michael Grycko

IPC: B23D47/02 ,  B23D45/00 ,  B23D47/08

CPC classification number: B24B27/06 ,  B23C1/20 ,  B23C3/00 ,  B24B27/0007 ,  Y10T83/7734 ,  Y10T83/872 ,  Y10T83/929

Abstract: An apparatus for machining a weld tab on an article. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes: a base member including at least one rolling element for contacting an underlying surface, the base member having a leading end and a trailing end; a cutting apparatus operably connected to the base member, the cutting apparatus including: a cutting member positioned proximate the leading end of the base member, the cutting member sized to coincide with a size of the weld tab; and a handle member proximate the trailing end and operably connected to the cutting member, the handle member for modifying a position of the cutting member relative to the base member.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在物品上加工焊接片的设备。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括：基部构件，其包括用于接触下面的表面的至少一个滚动元件，该基座构件具有前端和后端; 切割装置，其可操作地连接到所述基底构件，所述切割装置包括：切割构件，其位于所述基部构件的前端附近，所述切割构件的尺寸设计成与所述焊接片的尺寸一致; 以及靠近所述后端并且可操作地连接到所述切割构件的手柄构件，所述手柄构件用于修改所述切割构件相对于所述基座构件的位置。

公开(公告)号：US09089970B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13356038

申请日：2012-01-23

Applicant: Todd George Kudas ,  Brian David Albin

Inventor： Todd George Kudas ,  Brian David Albin

IPC: B24B51/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B24B19/14 ,  B24B27/00 ,  B25J11/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1697 ,  B24B19/14 ,  B24B27/0038 ,  B25J9/06 ,  B25J11/0055 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05B2219/2619 ,  G05B2219/39391 ,  G05B2219/40425 ,  G05B2219/45058

Abstract: A robotic apparatus and system for cutting turbine bucket covers on a turbine rotor are provided. The robotic apparatus includes a grinding device operable to drive a grinding wheel, a robotic arm coupled to the grinding device, a base member coupled to the robotic arm, a vision system for locating the fastener on the turbine bucket cover, and a control system. The base member is mounted independently of the turbine bucket cover. The control system is coupled to the vision system, the grinding device, and the robotic apparatus, and configured to control movement of the robotic apparatus and the grinding device based upon vision system data and spatial information related to the turbine bucket cover. The system includes at least a portion of a turbine rotor including a turbine bucket cover having at least one fastener thereon, and a robotic device for cutting the turbine bucket cover.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在涡轮转子上切割涡轮机桶盖的机器人装置和系统。 机器人装置包括可操作以驱动砂轮的研磨装置，联接到研磨装置的机器人臂，联接到机器人臂的基座构件，用于将紧固件定位在涡轮机罩盖上的视觉系统和控制系统。 基座构件独立于涡轮机罩盖安装。 控制系统耦合到视觉系统，研磨装置和机器人装置，并且被配置为基于与涡轮机罩盖相关的视觉系统数据和空间信息来控制机器人装置和研磨装置的运动。 该系统包括涡轮转子的至少一部分，其包括在其上具有至少一个紧固件的涡轮机叶片盖，以及用于切割涡轮叶片盖的机器人装置。