Apparatus and method for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information throughout a sheet metal production facility
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information throughout a sheet metal production facility 有权
    在整个钣金生产设备中管理和分配设计和制造信息的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06327514B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-12-04

    申请号:US09359592

    申请日:1999-07-26

    Abstract: A computer program is provided for developing a bend model of a part to be produced at an intelligent production facility. In accordance with an aspect of the disclosed program, faces of the part are detected based on initial part information, and bendlines of the part are identified based on the detected faces of the part. Further, additional part information is generated by performing a predetermined operation (e.g., a folding operation or an unfolding operation) on the detected faces of the part. The disclosed program also includes other capabilities, such as the capability to perform clean-up operations on initial, 2-D part information and to selectively eliminate part thickness representations in order to facilitate the preparation of a 3-D representation of the part from the modified 2-D part information.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种计算机程序,用于开发要在智能生产设备处产生的零件的弯曲模型。 根据所公开的程序的一个方面,基于初始部件信息检测部件的面部,并且基于检测到的部件的面部来识别部件的弯曲线。 此外,通过对部件的检测到的面进行预定的操作(例如,折叠操作或展开操作)来产生附加的部件信息。 所公开的程序还包括其他功能,例如对初始的2-D部分信息进行清理操作的能力,并且选择性地消除部分厚度表示,以便于从部件厚度表示准备3-D表示 修改后的二维零件信息。

    Methods and apparatus for backgaging and sensor-based control of bending
operation
    5.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for backgaging and sensor-based control of bending operation 失效
    用于回溯和传感器控制弯曲操作的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5987958A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-23

    申请号:US980301

    申请日:1997-11-28

    Abstract: Several methods and subsystems are disclosed for aligning a workpiece as it is being loaded into a die space of a bending apparatus, and for performing sensor-based control of a robot as it moves a workpiece from one location to another within a bending apparatus environment. A backgaging mechanism is provided with finger gaging mechanisms having force sensors for sensing forces in directions perpendicular to and parallel to a die. In addition, a robot gripper sensor is provided for sensing either or both of shear forces and normal forces created by movement of a workpiece being held by the gripper. Several sensor-based control modules are disclosed, including a bend-following control module, a speed control module, a module for actively damping vibrations in a workpiece, a module for controlling active compliance/contact between a workpiece and an obstacle, a module for performing a guarded move to intentionally bring a workpiece into contact with an obstacle, and a module for detecting unintentional impacts between a workpiece and an obstacle. Several droop sensing methods and systems are also disclosed, including methods for performing droop sensing and compensation with the use of a vision-based droop sensor, a compound break-beam droop sensor, and a single break-beam droop sensor. In addition, an angle sensor is disclosed, along with a springback control method utilizing the disclosed angle sensor.

    Abstract translation: 公开了几种方法和子系统,用于在工件被装载到弯曲装置的模具空间中时对准工件,并且用于在机器人在弯曲装置环境中将工件从一个位置移动到另一个位置时执行基于传感器的控制。 提供了后退机构,其具有手指测量机构,其具有用于感测与模具垂直并平行的方向的力的力传感器。 此外,提供了一种机器人夹持器传感器,用于感测由夹持器保持的工件的运动产生的剪切力和法向力中的任一者或两者。 公开了几个基于传感器的控制模块,包括弯曲跟随控制模块,速度控制模块,用于主动地阻尼工件中的振动的模块,用于控制工件和障碍物之间的主动顺应/接触的模块,用于 执行有保护的动作以有意地使工件与障碍物接触,以及用于检测工件和障碍物之间的无意冲击的模块。 还公开了若干下垂感测方法和系统,包括使用基于视觉的下垂传感器,复合断路器下垂传感器和单个断路器下垂传感器执行下垂感测和补偿的方法。 此外,公开了一种角度传感器以及利用所公开的角度传感器的回弹控制方法。

    Apparatus and method for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information throughout a sheet metal production facility
    6.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information throughout a sheet metal production facility 有权
    在整个钣金生产设备中管理和分配设计和制造信息的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06411862B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-25

    申请号:US09272095

    申请日:1999-03-18

    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information throughout a factory in order to facilitate the production of components, such as bent sheet metal components. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, the management and distribution of critical design and manufacturing information is achieved by storing and distributing the design and manufacturing information associated with each job. By replacing the traditional paper job set-up or work sheet with, for example, an electronically stored job sheet that can be accessed instantaneously from any location in the factory, the present invention improves the overall efficiency of the factory. In addition, through the various aspects and features of the invention, the organization and accessibility of part information and stored expert knowledge is improved.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在整个工厂中管理和分配设计和制造信息的装置和方法,以便于生产诸如弯曲的金属板零件的部件。 根据本发明的一个方面,通过存储和分发与每个作业相关联的设计和制造信息来实现关键设计和制造信息的管理和分发。 通过用例如工厂中的任何位置即时访问的电子存储工作表来代替传统的纸张作业设置或工作表,本发明提高了工厂的整体效率。 另外,通过本发明的各个方面和特征,改进了部件信息的组织和可访问性以及存储的专家知识。

    Method and apparatuses for backgaging and sensor-based control of bending operations
    7.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatuses for backgaging and sensor-based control of bending operations 失效
    用于回溯和传感器控制弯曲操作的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06292716B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-18

    申请号:US09394862

    申请日:1999-09-13

    Abstract: Several methods and subsystems are provided for aligning a workpiece as it is being loaded into a die space of a bending apparatus, and for performing sensor-based control of a robot as it moves a workpiece from one location to another within a bending apparatus environment. A backgaging mechanism is provided with finger gaging mechanisms having force sensors for sensing forces in directions perpendicular to and parallel to a die. In addition, a robot gripper sensor is provided for sensing either or both of shear forces and normal forces created by movement of a workpiece being held by the gripper. Several sensor-based control modules are disclosed, including a bend-following control module, a speed control module, a module for actively damping vibrations in a workpiece, a module for controlling active compliance/contact between a workpiece and an obstacle, a module for performing a guarded move to intentionally bring a workpiece into contact with an obstacle, and a module for detecting unintentional impacts between a workpiece and an obstacle. Several droop sensing methods and systems are also provided, including methods for performing droop sensing and compensation with the use of a vision-based droop sensor, a compound break-beam droop sensor, and a single break-beam droop sensor. In addition, an angle sensor is provided, along with a springback control method utilizing the disclosed angle sensor.

    Abstract translation: 提供了几种方法和子系统,用于在工件被加载到弯曲装置的模具空间中时对准工件,并且用于在机器人在弯曲装置环境中将工件从一个位置移动到另一个位置时执行基于传感器的控制。 提供了后退机构,其具有手指测量机构,其具有用于感测与模具垂直并平行的方向的力的力传感器。 此外,提供了一种机器人夹持器传感器,用于感测由夹持器保持的工件的运动产生的剪切力和法向力中的任一者或两者。 公开了几个基于传感器的控制模块,包括弯曲跟随控制模块,速度控制模块,用于主动地阻尼工件中的振动的模块,用于控制工件和障碍物之间的主动顺应/接触的模块,用于 执行有保护的动作以有意地使工件与障碍物接触,以及用于检测工件和障碍物之间的无意冲击的模块。 还提供了几种下垂感测方法和系统,包括使用基于视觉的下垂传感器,复合断路器下垂传感器和单个断路器下垂传感器执行下垂感测和补偿的方法。 此外,提供了一种角度传感器以及利用所公开的角度传感器的回弹控制方法。

    Method and apparatus for designing sheet metal parts
    8.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for designing sheet metal parts 失效
    设计钣金零件的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US6144896A

    公开(公告)日:2000-11-07

    申请号:US034401

    申请日:1998-03-04

    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for resolving a collision between a first face and a second face of a sheet metal part represented by a 3-D model. The faces collide with one another when a 2-D model of a flat sheet metal part, designed on a CAD system, is folded into the 3-D model displayed on the CAD system. The apparatus comprises a detecting means, an analyzing means and an eliminating means. The detecting means is for detecting each collision between the faces which become adjacent in association with folding the 2-D model into the 3-D model. The eliminating means is for eliminating the collision by designing a 2-D model of a modified flat sheet metal part which can be folded without causing the collision.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于解决由3D模型表示的钣金件的第一面和第二面之间的碰撞的装置。 当在CAD系统上设计的平板钣金零件的二维模型折叠成CAD系统上显示的3D模型时,两面相互碰撞。 该装置包括检测装置,分析装置和消除装置。 检测装置用于检测与将2D模型折叠成3-D模型相关联的变得相邻的面之间的每个碰撞。 消除装置是通过设计可以折叠而不引起碰撞的改进的平板金属部件的2-D模型来消除碰撞。

    Computer readable medium for managing and distributing design and
manufacturing information throughout a sheet metal production facility
    9.
    发明授权
    Computer readable medium for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information throughout a sheet metal production facility 失效
    用于在整个钣金生产设备中管理和分发设计和制造信息的计算机可读介质

    公开(公告)号:US6065857A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-23

    申请号:US159849

    申请日:1998-09-25

    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information throughout a factory in order to facilitate the production of components, such as bent sheet metal components. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, the management and distribution of critical design and manufacturing information is achieved by storing and distributing the design and manufacturing information associated with each job. By replacing the traditional paper job set-up or work sheet with, for example, an electronically stored job sheet that can be accessed instantaneously from any location in the factory, the present invention improves the overall efficiency of the factory. In addition, through the various aspects and features of the invention, the organization and accessibility of part information and stored expert knowledge is improved.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在整个工厂中管理和分配设计和制造信息的装置和方法,以便于生产诸如弯曲的金属板零件的部件。 根据本发明的一个方面,通过存储和分发与每个作业相关联的设计和制造信息来实现关键设计和制造信息的管理和分配。 通过用例如工厂中的任何位置即时访问的电子存储工作表来代替传统的纸张作业设置或工作表,本发明提高了工厂的整体效率。 另外,通过本发明的各个方面和特征,改进了部件信息的组织和可访问性以及存储的专家知识。

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