Profiling and deburring of workpieces
    1.
    发明授权
    Profiling and deburring of workpieces 失效
    工件分析和去毛刺

    公开(公告)号:US5146670A

    公开(公告)日:1992-09-15

    申请号:US543406

    申请日:1990-06-26

    Inventor: Everett E. Jones

    Abstract: The invention is directed to a device and method for profiling and deburring a workpiece. The device includes a profiler having a cutting edge for profiling a workpiece, a deburrer having a cutting edge for deburring profiled edges of a workpiece, and a yoke for supporting the profiler and the deburrer in opposed relation on opposite sides of a planar work position, the yoke being movable along a z-axis perpendicular to the work position to alternately move the cutting edges of the profiler and the deburrer toward and away from a workpiece in the work position. The yoke is also movable so that the cutting edges can be maneuvered in a working plane transverse to the z-axis. The method of the present invention includes the steps of positioning a workpiece in a working plane between a profiler and a deburrer, moving the yoke in a first direction to cause a cutting edge of the profiler to move into the working plane, moving the profiling cutting edge in a first predetermined pattern about at least a first portion of the workpiece, moving a cutting edge of the deburrer device into the working plane, and moving the deburring cutting edge about the first portion of the workpiece in a second predetermined pattern corresponding to the first predetermined pattern.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于对工件进行成形和去毛刺的装置和方法。 该装置包括具有用于对工件进行成形的切削刃的轮廓仪,具有用于去除工件的成型边缘的切削刃的去毛刺和用于在平面工作位置的相对侧上相对地支撑轮廓仪和去毛刺的轭, 轭可沿着垂直于工作位置的z轴移动,以便在工作位置上将工件的切割边缘和去毛刺交替移动到工件上。 轭也是可移动的,使得切割边缘可以在横向于z轴的工作平面中操纵。 本发明的方法包括以下步骤:将工件定位在轮廓仪和去毛刺之间的工作平面内,使轭在第一方向上移动,使轮廓仪的切割刃移动到工作平面内,移动轮廓切割 围绕工件的至少第一部分以第一预定图案边缘,将去毛刺装置的切割边缘移动到加工平面中,并且以对应于该工件的第二预定图案沿着工件的第一部分移动去毛刺切削刃 第一预定模式。

    Automated drilling station
    2.
    发明授权
    Automated drilling station 失效
    自动钻孔站

    公开(公告)号:US5081763A

    公开(公告)日:1992-01-21

    申请号:US358429

    申请日:1989-05-30

    Inventor: Everett E. Jones

    Abstract: An automated drilling station for use in a computer controlled manufacturing system comprising an adjustable frame structure for releasably clamping a work piece in a planar work position, a chuck assembly adapted to operatively receive a selected drill bit, a drive train for selectively moving the chuck assembly on an axis perpendicular to the plane of the work position, feed racks for storing a plurality of drill bits of various predetermined sizes, a robot assembly for transferring a selected drill bit between the feed racks and the chuck assembly at a transfer station remote from the work position, a drive train for selectively translating the chuck assembly between the transfer station and work position and between locations on one side of the work piece aligned with predetermined drilling locations in the work position and a selectively rotatable turret having bushings of various sizes disposed about the periphery thereof for selective disposition in opposed relation to the chuck assembly at each predetermined drilling locations.

    Method for die forming strip material
    3.
    发明授权
    Method for die forming strip material 失效
    模具成形条材料的方法

    公开(公告)号:US3971243A

    公开(公告)日:1976-07-27

    申请号:US539745

    申请日:1975-01-09

    Inventor: Everett E. Jones

    CPC classification number: B21D13/02 B29C53/285

    Abstract: A pair of mating die halves are employed to die form an elongate strip or ribbon composed of material capable of undergoing plastic deformation. The first die half is an elongate, substantially rigid member having a die face of predetermined configuration. The second die half is an elongate, flexible die member having a die face of configuration complementary to the die face of the rigid die half. The die face of the rigid die half is fed into registering relationship along a substantially straight path with the die face of the flexible die half. The flexible die half is fed toward the rigid die half along an arcuate path until it registers with the rigid die half, after which it is fed along a straight path parallel to that of the rigid die half. The elongate ribbon to be formed is fed between the die halves as the latter are fed into registration. The die halves are fed into a pressure forming chamber which applies mutually opposing forces to the rigid and flexible die halves causing a portion of the strip of material situated between the die faces to undergo plastic deformation. The die halves and ribbon are intermittently fed into and stopped in the pressure forming chamber. A pressure sufficient to cause the ribbon to undergo deformation is applied to the die halves while they are stopped in the pressure chamber. As a predetermined length of the elongate die members and strip of material is fed into the pressure chamber, the same length of strip of material and accompanying die halves is simultaneously withdrawn from the pressure chamber. Downstream of the pressure chamber the flexible die half is separated from the rigid die half to free the formed strip. Thereafter the strip can be severed into desired lengths.

    Abstract translation: 使用一对配合半模来形成由能够经历塑性变形的材料组成的细长带或带。 第一半模是具有预定构造的模头面的细长的基本上刚性的构件。 第二模具半部是细长的柔性模具构件,其具有与刚性模具半体的模具面互补的构型的模具面。 刚性模具半部的模具面沿着柔性模具半部的模面沿着基本上直的路径被馈送到对准关系中。 柔性模具半部沿着弓形路径被馈送到刚性模具半部,直到其与刚性模具半体对准,然后沿着与刚性模具半部平行的直线路径进给。 要形成的细长带被馈送在半模之间,因为其被馈送到配准中。 半模被供给到压力成形室中,该压力成形室对刚性和柔性半模施加相互相反的力,使得位于模面之间的材料条的一部分经历塑性变形。 半模和色带被间歇地送入并停止在压力成形室中。 当它们停在压力室中时,足以使带状变形的压力施加到半模。 当预定长度的细长模具构件和材料条进料到压力室中时,相同长度的材料带和伴随的模具半部分同时从压力室中排出。 在压力室的下游,柔性模具半部与刚性模具半部分离以释放形成的带材。 此后,条可以被切割成期望的长度。

    Apparatus and method of compensating for springback in a workpiece
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method of compensating for springback in a workpiece 失效
    补偿工件回弹的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US4802357A

    公开(公告)日:1989-02-07

    申请号:US54893

    申请日:1987-05-28

    Inventor: Everett E. Jones

    CPC classification number: B21D5/02 Y10S72/702

    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for bending a workpiece to a predetermined angle in a brake press and automatically compensating for springback of the workpiece which has a sensing device, biased relative the workpiece, for detecting a neutral position of the workpiece corresponding to the cessation of springback motion and generating a signal in response thereto, and a device, responsive to the signal, for measuring the linear distance of springback, and for calculating an amount of overbend required to compensate for springback based on said measured linear distance of springback and the physical geometry of the workpiece. Preferably, the sensing devcie having a linear variable differential transformer having a core rod biased toward the workpiece and in opposition to the punch member of the brakepress.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在制动压力机中将工件弯曲成预定角度的装置和方法,并自动补偿具有相对于工件偏置的传感装置的工件的回弹,用于检测对应于回弹停止的工件的中间位置 运动并响应于此产生信号,以及响应于该信号的装置,用于测量回弹的线性距离,并且用于计算基于回弹的所述测量的线性距离和物理几何形状来补偿回弹所需的过度弯曲量 的工件。 优选地,感测装置具有线性可变差动变压器,其具有朝向工件偏压并与制动衬片的冲压构件相对的芯棒。

    Magnetic tool changer
    5.
    发明授权
    Magnetic tool changer 失效
    磁性换刀器

    公开(公告)号:US4614137A

    公开(公告)日:1986-09-30

    申请号:US513631

    申请日:1983-07-14

    Inventor: Everett E. Jones

    Abstract: A magnetic machine tool changer and driver for electro-magnetically holding and driving a cutting tool when working on a work piece. The changer and driver further including a transfer mechanism for removing the cutting tool by electro-magnetic means.

    Abstract translation: 一种磁性机床更换器和驱动器,用于在工件上进行电磁保持和驱动切割工具。 更换器和驱动器还包括用于通过电磁装置移除切割工具的传送机构。

    Slip joint tooling fixture for airframe structure and the like
    6.
    发明授权
    Slip joint tooling fixture for airframe structure and the like 失效
    用于机体结构的滑动联合工具夹具等

    公开(公告)号:US4576575A

    公开(公告)日:1986-03-18

    申请号:US740563

    申请日:1985-06-03

    Inventor: Everett E. Jones

    CPC classification number: F27D5/00 F27D3/123

    Abstract: A slip joint tooling fixture for providing unrestricted growth of material used in an airframe structure when heated under high temperatures. The fixture while allowing the unrestricted growth of the material also maintains the overall configuration and integrity of the structure being built. The fixture further provides for minimum restriction of airflow around the outer surface of the structure during the heating up and cooling down process.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在高温下加热时用于机身结构中的材料的不受限制的生长的滑动接头工具夹具。 固定装置同时允许材料的不受限制的增长也维持正在建造的结构的整体构造和完整性。 固定装置进一步提供了在加热和冷却过程期间围绕结构外表面的气流的最小限制。

    Automated method and apparatus for fabricating sheet metal parts and the
like using multiple manufacturing stations
    7.
    发明授权
    Automated method and apparatus for fabricating sheet metal parts and the like using multiple manufacturing stations 失效
    使用多个制造站制造钣金零件等的自动化方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US4998206A

    公开(公告)日:1991-03-05

    申请号:US226552

    申请日:1988-07-29

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for fabricating sheet metal parts using workpiece manipulators to transfer a workpiece from one work station to another and position the workpiece for each operation to be performed. The invention eliminates the need of individual operators and can be managed under microprocessor control using known positions along selected X and Y axes about which programming is performed.A unified design and manufacturing system includes a computer-aided design (CAD) system and a microprocessor-controlled fabrication system consisting of a plurality of manufacturing stations which perform manufacturing and transporting operations upon a workpiece. Design information for a part is entered through the CAD system and includes a reference point. The design information is combined with manufacturing process planning information to produce a part definition data file which is used by the microprocessor-controlled fabrication system to perform machine operations upon a workpiece to produce the part according to the design information. In the microprocessor-controlled fabrication system, the reference point, as entered in the CAD system, is associated with a specific point upon the workpiece. During all times, the manufacturing stations maintain a known orientation between the specified location on the workpiece and axes of the microprocessor-controlled fabrication system.

    Robot end effector exchange system
    8.
    发明授权
    Robot end effector exchange system 失效
    机器人末端效应器交换系统

    公开(公告)号:US4996753A

    公开(公告)日:1991-03-05

    申请号:US251241

    申请日:1988-09-30

    Inventor: Everett E. Jones

    CPC classification number: B25J15/0491 Y10S483/901 Y10T29/5107

    Abstract: A robot end effector exchange system comprises a movable robot arm and an end effector. Connecting structure on each of the arm and end effector are operable for releasably attaching the arm and end effector in an operative relationship. A fixture supportably receives the end effector attached to the robot arm and includes restraining structure operable for holding the end effector on the fixture to permit attachment and detachment of the end effector and the arm. Hydraulic actuators on the fixture selectively operate the connecting structure and the restraining structure.

    Sealant applicator for rivets
    9.
    发明授权
    Sealant applicator for rivets 失效
    铆钉用密封胶

    公开(公告)号:US4429658A

    公开(公告)日:1984-02-07

    申请号:US291400

    申请日:1981-08-10

    Inventor: Everett E. Jones

    CPC classification number: F16J15/14 B05C5/0208 B05C7/00 B21J15/10 B21J15/48

    Abstract: A sealant applicator for applying a thin film donut like ring of sealant in and around the top of a rivet hole prior to the installation of a rivet and immediately after the rivet hole has been drilled. The applicator is characterized by having an air operated probe assembly which is held in a retracted position with the center line of the probe displaced from the center line of the rivet hole while the hole is being drilled. Upon the completion of the drilled hole the probe assembly is immediately moved into alignment with the center line of the hole and lowered onto the work piece and a premeasured amount of sealant is uniformly applied to the top of the hole prior to the assembly being retracted and the rivet installed.

    Abstract translation: 一种密封剂施加器,用于在铆钉安装之前和紧接在铆钉孔之后立即在铆钉孔顶部和周围施加薄膜环形密封剂环。 施加器的特征在于具有气动探针组件,该组件在钻孔时保持在缩回位置,探针的中心线从铆钉孔的中心线移开。 在钻孔完成后,探针组件立即移动到与孔的中心线对齐并且下降到工件上,并且在组装回缩之前将预先测量的密封剂均匀地施加到孔的顶部,并且 铆钉安装。

    Metal honeycomb welding apparatus and method
    10.
    发明授权
    Metal honeycomb welding apparatus and method 失效
    金属蜂窝焊接设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US4013865A

    公开(公告)日:1977-03-22

    申请号:US492497

    申请日:1974-07-29

    Inventor: Everett E. Jones

    CPC classification number: B23K11/0093

    Abstract: Welding apparatus for making metal honeycomb core panels by welding together preformed corrugated metal strips is disclosed. The assembled portion of the core panel is positioned by vertical finger electrodes on a horizontal base with the core panel workpiece end located along the line of a welding station extending across the base. The finger electrodes are arranged in two rows extending parallel to the welding station line, one row being insertable into the honeycomb core from above and the other being insertable into the core from below, each row also being movable from a first workpiece engaging position to a second welding position with one edge thereof along a welding station line. Welding heads, each including a welding element, are movable to and from the welding station. A corrugated metal strip is detachably held onto and carried to the welding station by the welding heads. The strip is positioned at the welding station with its outer apices and those apices on the workpiece end of the core panel engaging each other at nodes along the welding station line. The welding elements are elongated members having edge faces, the profiles of which register with the strip inner apices when advanced to the welding station. The welding elements are particularly useful with strips formed with tit-like projection arrays on their edge faces. These projection arrays make up the points of engagement between the welding elements and the finger electrodes, across the honeycomb nodes. The welding element longitudinal edge faces force the rearwardly-directed apices of the strip into contact with the forwardly-directed apices of the assembled honeycomb core forming a node so that welding current passes between each welding element and finger electrode through all the projections of one array. A weld joint made up of multiple spot welds, each of which is formed about one projection, is formed simultaneously between each mutually engaging pair of core panel and strip apices. One, two, or more such weld joints may be formed simultaneously, depending upon the number of welding elements. The welding elements thereafter can be retracted, moved parallel to the welding station line, and advanced to form welds at other nodes along the welding station line. When all desired welds are completed along the welding station line, the welding station positioned row of finger electrodes is withdrawn from the honeycomb core, the core advanced by moving the workpiece engaging positioned row of finger electrodes into the welding station position and emplacing the other row into the workpiece engaging position. The welding cycle is then repeated.

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