公开(公告)号：US08297673B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US13290394

申请日：2011-11-07

Applicant: Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  Anthony Jenkins ,  James R. Kalb

Inventor： Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  Anthony Jenkins ,  James R. Kalb

IPC: B25J5/00

CPC classification number: B25B5/087 ,  B25J15/0226

Abstract: A gripper assembly including at least one gripper jaw and an actuator head linked with the at least one gripper jaw. An actuator selectively operates to move the actuator head between a plurality of positions. A support is fixed relative to the actuator and includes a guide slot that guides the actuator head. One of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a channel and the other of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a guide member extending there from at least partially into the channel.

Abstract translation: 夹持器组件包括至少一个夹持爪和与所述至少一个夹爪相连的致动头。 致动器选择性地操作以在多个位置之间移动致动器头部。 支撑件相对于致动器固定并且包括引导致动器头部的引导槽。 致动器头部或引导槽中的一个包括通道，并且致动器头部或引导槽中的另一个包括从至少部分地延伸到通道中的引导构件。

公开(公告)号：US08070202B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12890033

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  Anthony Jenkins ,  James R. Kalb

Inventor： Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  Anthony Jenkins ,  James R. Kalb

IPC: B25J15/00

CPC classification number: B25B5/087 ,  B25J15/0226

Abstract: A gripper assembly including at least one gripper jaw and an actuator head linked with the at least one gripper jaw. An actuator selectively operates to move the actuator head between a plurality of positions. A support is fixed relative to the actuator and includes a guide slot that guides the actuator head. One of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a channel and the other of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a guide member extending there from at least partially into the channel.

Abstract translation: 夹持器组件包括至少一个夹持爪和与所述至少一个夹爪相连的致动头。 致动器选择性地操作以在多个位置之间移动致动器头部。 支撑件相对于致动器固定并且包括引导致动器头部的引导槽。 致动器头部或引导槽中的一个包括通道，并且致动器头部或引导槽中的另一个包括从至少部分地延伸到通道中的引导构件。

公开(公告)号：US20070241577A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11734839

申请日：2007-04-13

Applicant: Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  James R. Kalb

Inventor： Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  James R. Kalb

IPC: B25J15/02

CPC classification number: B25J15/0226 ,  B25B5/087

Abstract: A gripper assembly has an extended position and a retracted position. The gripper assembly includes a first jaw and a second jaw that are each coupled for movement of a range of motion. The range of motion of each of the first jaw and the second jaw is independently adjustable from the range of motion of the other of the first jaw and the second jaw.

Abstract translation: 夹具组件具有延伸位置和缩回位置。 夹持器组件包括第一钳口和第二钳夹，每个钳口联接以便运动一系列运动。 第一钳口和第二钳口中的每一个的运动范围可独立地从第一钳口和第二钳口中的另一个的运动范围可调。

公开(公告)号：US06437560B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09703106

申请日：2000-10-31

Applicant: James R. Kalb

Inventor： James R. Kalb

IPC: G01B714

CPC classification number: B65G47/917 ,  B25B11/007 ,  B25J13/086 ,  B25J15/0616 ,  B65G47/91 ,  B66C1/0212 ,  B66C1/0231 ,  B66C1/0256 ,  F16B47/00 ,  G01B5/0002 ,  G01B7/023 ,  G01D11/30

Abstract: A combined vacuum cup and sensor is utilized to lift parts. The vacuum cup defines a vacuum chamber between radially inner and outer lips. The sensor is mounted radially inwardly of the inner lip, but is isolated from the vacuum chamber. In this way, parts that are difficult for a larger cup to lift can be lifted easily. Moreover, the sensor need not be provided with a fluid tight seal.

Abstract translation: 组合的真空杯和传感器用于提升部件。 真空杯在径向内和外唇之间限定真空室。 传感器安装在内唇缘的径向内侧，但与真空室隔绝。 以这种方式，可以容易地抬起较大杯子提升的部件。 此外，传感器不需要设置流体密封。

公开(公告)号：US09395032B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US13368959

申请日：2012-02-08

Applicant: Ronald Andrew Kotula ,  Michael A. Filipiak ,  James R. Kalb ,  Keith M. Price

Inventor： Ronald Andrew Kotula ,  Donald Van Zile, III ,  Brandon Scott Jacobi ,  Michael A. Filipiak ,  James R. Kalb ,  Keith M. Price

IPC: B25J15/00 ,  F16C11/10 ,  F16M11/12 ,  F16M11/04 ,  F16M11/10

CPC classification number: B25J18/00 ,  B25J15/0061 ,  F16C11/103 ,  F16M11/048 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/121 ,  F16M2200/024 ,  F16M2200/028 ,  F16M2200/066 ,  Y10S901/27 ,  Y10T403/32049 ,  Y10T403/32262 ,  Y10T403/32368 ,  Y10T403/32418

Abstract: A modular tooling apparatus having serrated teeth for providing orbital and linear adjustment of a modular tool. The modular tooling apparatus includes a mounting member and a base coupling having mating contoured surfaces for providing linear adjustment of the base coupling relative to the mounting member. A spacer is provided having contoured surfaces wherein the contoured surfaces matingly and adjustably connect to a contoured surface of the base coupling for rotational adjustment of the modular tool about a longitudinal axis. The modular tool has a contoured surface that matingly and adjustably connects to the contoured surface of the spacer for rotational adjustment about the longitudinal axis. A biasing member engages the spacer and the modular tool for biasing the spacer toward the base member and away from the modular tool.

Abstract translation: 具有用于提供模块化工具的轨道和线性调节的锯齿状的模块化模具装置。 模块化模具装置包括安装构件和具有配合轮廓表面的底座联接件，用于相对于安装构件提供底座联接件的线性调节。 提供具有轮廓表面的间隔件，其中轮廓表面配合地且可调节地连接到基座联接件的轮廓表面，用于围绕纵向轴线旋转调整模块化工具。 模块化工具具有轮廓的表面，该轮廓表面可匹配地且可调节地连接到间隔件的轮廓表面，用于围绕纵向轴线进行旋转调节。 偏置构件接合间隔件和模块化工具，用于将间隔件朝向基座构件偏压并远离模块化工具。

公开(公告)号：US20110018292A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12890033

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  Anthony Jenkins ,  James R. Kalb

Inventor： Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  Anthony Jenkins ,  James R. Kalb

IPC: B25J15/00

CPC classification number: B25B5/087 ,  B25J15/0226

Abstract: A gripper assembly including at least one gripper jaw and an actuator head linked with the at least one gripper jaw. An actuator selectively operates to move the actuator head between a plurality of positions. A support is fixed relative to the actuator and includes a guide slot that guides the actuator head. One of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a channel and the other of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a guide member extending there from at least partially into the channel.

Abstract translation: 夹持器组件包括至少一个夹持爪和与所述至少一个夹爪相连的致动头。 致动器选择性地操作以在多个位置之间移动致动器头部。 支撑件相对于致动器固定并且包括引导致动器头部的引导槽。 致动器头部或引导槽中的一个包括通道，并且致动器头部或引导槽中的另一个包括从至少部分地延伸到通道中的引导构件。

公开(公告)号：US07854456B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US11734839

申请日：2007-04-13

Applicant: Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  James R. Kalb

Inventor： Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  James R. Kalb

IPC: B25J15/08

CPC classification number: B25J15/0226 ,  B25B5/087

Abstract: A gripper assembly has an extended position and a retracted position. The gripper assembly includes a first jaw and a second jaw that are each coupled for movement of a range of motion. The range of motion of each of the first jaw and the second jaw is independently adjustable from the range of motion of the other of the first jaw and the second jaw.

Abstract translation: 夹具组件具有延伸位置和缩回位置。 夹持器组件包括第一钳口和第二钳夹，每个钳口联接以便运动一系列运动。 第一钳口和第二钳口中的每一个的运动范围可独立地从第一钳口和第二钳口中的另一个的运动范围可调。

公开(公告)号：US07837247B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US11786944

申请日：2007-04-13

Applicant: Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  Anthony Jenkins ,  James R. Kalb

Inventor： Conrad Earl Waldorf ,  Anthony Jenkins ,  James R. Kalb

IPC: B25J15/00

CPC classification number: B25B5/087 ,  B25J15/0226

Abstract: A gripper assembly includes at least one gripper jaw and an actuator head linked with the at least one gripper jaw. An actuator selectively operates to move the actuator head between a plurality of positions. A support is fixed relative to the actuator and includes a guide slot that guides the actuator head. One of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a channel and the other of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a guide member extending there from at least partially into the channel.

Abstract translation: 夹持器组件包括至少一个夹爪和与至少一个夹爪相连的致动头。 致动器选择性地操作以在多个位置之间移动致动器头部。 支撑件相对于致动器固定并且包括引导致动器头部的引导槽。 致动器头部或引导槽中的一个包括通道，并且致动器头部或引导槽中的另一个包括从至少部分地延伸到通道中的引导构件。

公开(公告)号：US06860705B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-01

申请号：US09594255

申请日：2000-06-15

Applicant: Steven L. Dietrich ,  James R. Kalb

Inventor： Steven L. Dietrich ,  James R. Kalb

IPC: B23Q3/00

CPC classification number: B23Q3/00 ,  Y10S483/901 ,  Y10S483/902 ,  Y10T483/132 ,  Y10T483/134

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting tools to a base includes a movable base, a tool mounting frame for selective attachment to the base, and a locking assembly movable between a locked position where the tool mounting frame is securely attached to the base and an unlocked position where the tool mounting frame is movable relative to the base. The tool mounting frame includes at least one tool mount for supporting a first tool to perform a tooling operation after the locking assembly is moved to the locked position. The locking assembly includes a first mount supported by the base and a second mount supported by the tool mounting. The locking assembly is automatically interlocks the first and second mounts. A first sensor component is mounted to the base and a second sensor component is mounted to the tool mounting frame. A controller controls mounting speed based on the proximity of the sensor components. Additionally, a code corresponding to the type of tool mounting frame may be used. The tool mounting frame is attached to the base only if the code is appropriate. This feature has benefits beyond automatically mounted tools.

Abstract translation: 用于将工具安装到基座的安装系统包括可移动基座，用于选择性地连接到基座的工具安装框架，以及可在工具安装框架牢固地附接到基座的锁定位置和可解锁位置之间移动的锁定组件， 工具安装框架可相对于底座移动。 工具安装框架包括至少一个工具架，用于支撑第一工具以在锁定组件移动到锁定位置之后进行加工操作。 锁定组件包括由基座支撑的第一安装件和由工具安装件支撑的第二安装件。 锁定组件自动地互锁第一和第二安装件。 第一传感器部件安装到基座，第二传感器部件安装到工具安装架上。 控制器基于传感器部件的接近度来控制安装速度。 此外，可以使用与工具安装框架的类型相对应的代码。 只有在代码合适的情况下，工具安装框架才能连接到底座上。 此功能具有超出自动安装工具的优点。

公开(公告)号：US06588718B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US10154466

申请日：2002-05-23

Applicant: James R. Kalb

Inventor： James R. Kalb

IPC: A45D4214

CPC classification number: F16B47/00

Abstract: A resilient suction cup includes a body having an outer lip and a centrally located stem. The stem includes a substantially bell shaped stop and a plurality of expandable bellows. When the suction cup is positioned on an object, a vacuum source withdraws air from a cavity formed by the body. As the air is withdrawn by the vacuum source, the plurality of bellows collapse, and the outer lip forms a tight seal against the object. As the plurality of bellows collapse, the lower surface of the stop contacts the plurality of bellows, which further pushes against an upper surface of body, preventing the suction cup from being over-compressed while the vacuum source withdraws air from the cavity.