公开(公告)号：US07640775B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-05

申请号：US11357934

申请日：2006-02-16

Applicant: Max W. Durney

Inventor： Max W. Durney

IPC: B21D43/28 ,  B31B1/50

CPC classification number: B21D39/037 ,  B21D5/16 ,  B21D11/20 ,  B21D51/52

Abstract: A sheet of material formed for folding into a three-dimensional structure. The sheet has edges formed with joinder structures, such as dovetails, and a plurality of folding structures, such as slits, grooves or displacements, that control folding of the sheet in a manner causing the joinder structures to be folded into interlocking interengagement. The folding structures are configured for very precise folding of the sheet so that the folding structures will be in precise registered juxtaposition. Additionally, the sheet of material includes a retention structure, such as a retention fold or a retention deformation, which will prevent unfolding of the sheet. A method for fastener-free joining of sheet edges together also is disclosed, as are the resulting three-dimensional structures.

Abstract translation: 形成为折叠成三维结构的材料片。 片材具有形成有诸如燕尾形的接合结构的边缘，以及多个折叠结构，例如狭缝，凹槽或位移，其以使联结结构折叠成互锁相互联系的方式控制片材的折叠。 折叠结构被配置为非常精确地折叠片材，使得折叠结构将被精确地记录并置。 此外，该材料片包括保留结构，例如保留折痕或保持变形，其将防止片材的展开。 还公开了一种用于将片材边缘紧固在一起的方法，如所得到的三维结构。

公开(公告)号：US20080271511A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：US11930035

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Max W. Durney ,  Philip M. Arnold

Inventor： Max W. Durney ,  Philip M. Arnold

IPC: B21D28/00

CPC classification number: B21D5/00 ,  B21D11/20 ,  B21D28/10 ,  B21D35/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  E04C2/08 ,  H05K5/04 ,  Y10T29/49 ,  Y10T29/49982 ,  Y10T83/02 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T428/24479

Abstract: A method of preparing a sheet of material for bending along a bend line comprising the step of forming of at least one displacement in the thickness direction of the sheet of material with a portion of the periphery of the displacement closest to the bend line providing an edge and opposed face configured in position to produce edge-to-face engagement of the sheet on opposite sides of the periphery during bending. The forming step is preferably accomplished using one of a stamping process, a punching process, a roll-forming process and an embossing process. A sheet of material suitable for bending using the process also is disclosed, as are the use of coatings, shin guards and displacing the area of the sheet between bending inducing slits.

Abstract translation: 一种制备用于沿着弯曲线弯曲的材料片的方法，包括在所述材料片的厚度方向上形成至少一个位移的步骤，所述位移的周边的一部分最靠近所述弯曲线提供边缘 并且相对的面被配置在位置，以在弯曲期间产生片材在周边的相对侧上的边缘对面接合。 成形步骤优选使用冲压工艺，冲压工艺，辊轧成型工艺和压花工艺中的一种来实现。 还公开了一种适合于使用该方法进行弯曲的材料片材，以及使用涂层，保护罩和将片材的区域移动在弯曲诱导狭缝之间。

公开(公告)号：US07412865B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US11374828

申请日：2006-03-13

Applicant: Max W. Durney

Inventor： Max W. Durney

IPC: B21D28/10

CPC classification number: B21D5/00 ,  B21D11/20 ,  B21D28/26 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A method of preparing a sheet of material for bending along a bend line includes the step of forming at least one displacement in the thickness direction of the sheet of material, the displacement including a flat zone substantially parallel to the sheet of material with a portion of the periphery of the flat zone extending along and adjacent to the bend line, and including an angled transition zone interconnecting the flat zone with a remainder of the sheet of material. The forming step is preferably accomplished using one of a stamping process, a punching process, a roll-forming process and an embossing process. A sheet of material suitable for bending using the process also is disclosed, as are the use of coatings, shin guards and displacing the area of the sheet between bending inducing slits.

Abstract translation: 制备用于沿着弯曲线弯曲的材料片的方法包括在所述材料片的厚度方向上形成至少一个位移的步骤，所述位移包括基本上平行于所述材料片的平坦区域，其中一部分 平坦区域的周边沿着弯曲线并且邻近弯曲线延伸，并且包括将平坦区域与剩余的材料片材相互连接的成角度的过渡区域。 成形步骤优选使用冲压工艺，冲压工艺，辊轧成型工艺和压花工艺中的一种来实现。 还公开了一种适合于使用该方法进行弯曲的材料片材，以及使用涂层，保护罩和将片材的区域移动在弯曲诱导狭缝之间。

公开(公告)号：US07296455B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-20

申请号：US10938170

申请日：2004-09-10

Applicant: Max W. Durney

Inventor： Max W. Durney

IPC: B21D5/02

CPC classification number: B21D5/00 ,  B21D11/20

Abstract: A bending tool system is provided for forming a three-dimensional structure from a two-dimensional sheet material which includes a predetermined fold line. The system includes a tool base for receiving and supporting the sheet material in a work plane, a clamp for engaging against the sheet material to secure a portion of the sheet material relative to the tool base, a locator for positioning the sheet material relative to the tool base such that the clamp extends through the clamping aperture, and a bending arm located adjacent the clamp, the bending arm movable from an initial position located below the work plane to an upper position in order to apply an upward force against an unsecured portion of the sheet metal to effect bending of the sheet material about the fold line. A method of using the tool system for bending sheet materials is also described.

Abstract translation: 提供一种弯曲工具系统，用于从包括预定折叠线的二维片材形成三维结构。 该系统包括用于在工作平面中接收和支撑片材的工具基座，用于与片材材料接合以固定片材相对于工具基座的一部分的夹具，用于将片材相对于工件基座定位的定位器 工具基座，使得夹具延伸穿过夹紧孔，以及位于夹具附近的弯曲臂，该弯曲臂可从位于工作平面下方的初始位置移动到上部位置，以向上施加向上的力抵抗不固定部分 该金属板以折叠线的方式弯曲片材。 还描述了使用该工具系统来弯曲片材的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070262128A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11746375

申请日：2007-05-09

Applicant: Max W. Durney

Inventor： Max W. Durney

IPC: B65D5/00

CPC classification number: B21D11/20 ,  B62D25/14

Abstract: A sheet material is provided for forming a precision folded structural and aesthetic component of a contoured three-dimension. The sheet material may include a forward-panel bend line separating a forward panel and a fold panel, the forward-panel bend line may be curved to impart contour on at least the fold panel upon bending of the sheet material about the forward-panel bend line, and a fold line extending along the fold panel, the fold line may be substantially straight to impart the contour of the fold panel to the upper panel upon bending of the sheet material about the fold line. The sheet material may include an upper panel, a first upper-panel-flange bend line separating a forward upper flange from a warp zone of the upper panel, the first upper-panel-flange bend line may be curved to impart a first contour on one or more of the first upper flange and the warp zone, a second upper-panel-flange bend line separating a second upper flange from the warp zone, the second upper-panel-flange bend line may be curved to impart a second contour on one or more of the second upper flange and the warp zone, and first and second curved warp zone bend lines separating the warp zone from a remainder of the upper panel, the first and second curved warp zone bend lines configured to localize bending along the bend line and substantially isolate warpage within the warp zone. A method of forming the same is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于形成轮廓三维的精确折叠结构和美学部件的片材。 片材可以包括分离前面板和折叠面板的前面板弯曲线，前面板弯曲线可以弯曲，以使得片材在围绕前面板弯曲部弯曲时在至少折叠面板上赋予轮廓 线和沿着折叠板延伸的折叠线，折叠线可以是基本上直的，以在片材绕折线折弯时将折叠面板的轮廓赋予上面板。 片材可以包括上板，将前上凸缘与上板的经向区域分开的第一上板 - 法兰弯曲线，第一上板 - 法兰弯曲线可以弯曲以使第一轮廓上 第一上凸缘和经线区域中的一个或多个，将第二上凸缘与经向区分开的第二上板 - 凸缘弯曲线，第二上板 - 凸缘弯曲线可以是弯曲的，以将第二轮廓放置在 所述第二上凸缘和所述经线区域中的一个或多个，以及将所述经向区域与所述上面板的其余部分分开的第一和第二弯曲经线区域弯曲线，所述第一和第二弯曲经线区域弯曲线被配置为沿着所述弯曲部定位弯曲 并且基本上隔离翘曲区域内的翘曲。 还公开了其形成方法。

公开(公告)号：US06877536B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-12

申请号：US10759575

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Max W. Durney

Inventor： Max W. Durney

IPC: B27D1/00 ,  B27M1/08 ,  F16B5/02 ,  F16B25/00 ,  F16B25/10 ,  F16B33/04 ,  F16B35/04 ,  F16B35/06 ,  B27C1/00

CPC classification number: B27M1/08 ,  F16B5/0291 ,  F16B25/0015 ,  F16B25/0068 ,  F16B25/10 ,  F16B35/041 ,  F16B35/06 ,  Y10T408/352 ,  Y10T409/30756

Abstract: A device (41) for positioning a joinery fastener (74) in a joinery member (33) for later use in forming a joinery assembly. The fastener positioning device (41) includes a feed magazine (82) formed for feeding joinery fasteners (74) to a gripping apparatus (83). The gripping apparatus (83) is positioned to receive the fasteners (74) and is further adapted to releasably grip individual fasteners (74) at a position (103) below the fastener head (86) to hold the fasteners (74) in a known and controlled, indexed relation to the gripping apparatus (83). The gripping apparatus is movable between a fastener gripping position to a fastener placement position while the pointed end (88) of the fastener (74) remains in indexed relation, and a placement arm (92) is formed to urge the fastener (74) from the gripping apparatus (83) and into interference fit with the joinery member (33). A joinery member (33) having a fastener (74) mounted in interference fit with a bore (68) therein is also disclosed, as is a preferred form of pocket screw fastener (74), a fastener-receiving bore (68) with an elongated transverse cross section and a process for automatically positioning fasteners (74) in joinery members (33) for later joining to another member.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将细木工紧固件（74）定位在细木工构件（33）中用于稍后用于形成细木工组件的装置（41）。 紧固件定位装置（41）包括形成用于将精加工紧固件（74）馈送到夹持装置（83）的进料仓（82）。 夹持装置（83）被定位成容纳紧固件（74），并且还适于可释放地将单个紧固件（74）紧固在紧固件头部（86）下方的位置（103）处，以将紧固件（74）保持在已知 并且与夹持装置（83）的控制的索引关系。 夹持装置可以在紧固件夹紧位置与紧固件放置位置之间移动，同时紧固件（74）的尖端（88）保持索引关系，并且形成一个放置臂（92）以将紧固件（74）从 夹紧装置（83）并与细长木材构件（33）过盈配合。 还公开了具有与其中的孔（68）过盈配合的紧固件（74）的细木工构件（33），口袋螺钉紧固件（74）的优选形式，具有 细长横截面和用于将紧固件（74）自动定位在细木工构件（33）中用于随后连接到另一构件的工艺。

公开(公告)号：US06467522B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09361552

申请日：1999-07-27

Applicant: Max W. Durney ,  David P. Cole

Inventor： Max W. Durney ,  David P. Cole

IPC: B32B3100

CPC classification number: B26D7/22 ,  B05B12/24 ,  B26D1/205 ,  B26D5/12 ,  B26D5/38 ,  B27D5/003 ,  B29C63/003 ,  Y10S118/03 ,  Y10S156/908 ,  Y10T156/1343 ,  Y10T156/1374

Abstract: An edge banding apparatus (21) for adhesively securing banding material (28) to an edge of a board (27). The apparatus (21) includes a board support structure (22) formed to support a board (26) in a near vertical orientation with the edge (27) to be banded in a downwardly facing orientation. An adhesive applying assembly (23) is positioned relative to the board support structure (22) and is formed to apply adhesive (54) to the downwardly facing edge (27) during relative motion between the board (26) and the adhesive applying assembly (23). The apparatus (21) includes a banding material applying assembly (24) positioned downstream of the adhesive applying assembly (23) and formed to apply a banding material (28) to the edge after the adhesive (54) is applied and a cutoff assembly (25) which cuts off the banding material (28) as the banded board (26) passes the cutoff device (25). Pneumatic adhesive level sensing assembly (71) and a pneumatic adhesive refilling assembly are both disclosed, as is a method of edge banding a board (26).

Abstract translation: 一种用于将捆扎材料（28）粘合地固定到板（27）的边缘的边缘条带装置（21）。 该设备（21）包括一个板支撑结构（22），该板支撑结构（22）被形成为在靠近垂直方向支撑板（26），边缘（27）被带入朝向下的方向。 粘合剂施加组件（23）相对于板支撑结构（22）定位，并且形成为在板（26）和粘合剂施加组件（26）之间的相对运动期间将粘合剂（54）施加到向下的边缘（27） 23）。 设备（21）包括位于粘合剂施加组件（23）下游的条带材料施加组件（24），并且被形成为在施加粘合剂（54）之后将边缘材料（28）施加到边缘，并且切割组件 25），当带状基板（26）通过切断装置（25）时，切断捆扎材料（28）。 两者都公开了气动粘合剂水平检测组件（71）和气动粘合剂填充组件，如同用于边缘条板（26）的方法一样。

公开(公告)号：US5676498A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-14

申请号：US519542

申请日：1995-08-25

Applicant: Max W. Durney

Inventor： Max W. Durney

IPC: B23B39/16 ,  B23B47/04 ,  B23Q1/54 ,  B23Q5/04

CPC classification number: B23B39/163 ,  B23Q1/5468 ,  B23Q5/04 ,  Y10T408/3817 ,  Y10T408/385

Abstract: A multiple spindle drilling apparatus (10) having an eccentric drive link (11), and a primary drive mechanism (12) coupled to the drive link (11) in an eccentric off-set manner. This eccentric off-set causes eccentric circular motion of the drive link (11) about a predetermined radius (R). A frame member (15) is included, as well as a plurality of in-line spindle units (16) rotatably mounted to the frame member (15) for rotation about corresponding spindle axis (17) thereof. An off-set coupling (21) is rotatably mounted between the drive link (11) and respective crank members (20) mounted to corresponding spindle drive shafts (22) to drive the spindle about the spindle axis (17). The coupling (21) is eccentrically off-set from the spindle axis by a radial distance substantially equivalent to the predetermined radius, and further in-phase with the eccentric off-set of the drive link (11).

Abstract translation: 具有偏心驱动连杆（11）的多主轴钻孔装置（10）和以偏心偏心方式联接到驱动连杆（11）的主驱动机构（12）。 偏心偏心导致驱动连杆（11）的偏心圆周运动绕预定的半径（R）。 包括框架构件（15）以及可旋转地安装到框架构件（15）上以绕其相应的主轴轴线（17）旋转的多个直列主轴单元（16）。 偏转联接器（21）可旋转地安装在驱动连杆（11）和安装到相应的主轴驱动轴（22）上的相应曲柄部件（20）之间，以绕主轴轴线（17）驱动主轴。 联轴器（21）从主轴轴线偏心偏离基本上等于预定半径的径向距离，并且进一步与驱动连杆（11）的偏心偏移同相。

公开(公告)号：US20140008312A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US13543569

申请日：2012-07-06

Applicant: Max W. Durney ,  Keith A. Bell

Inventor： Max W. Durney ,  Keith A. Bell

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S20/00 ,  F16B5/125 ,  F16M11/04 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S2025/6009 ,  F24S2025/801 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/30 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A solar panel rack may comprise a vertical support, a transverse support, brackets attaching hollow beams to the transverse support, and brackets configured to attach solar panels or solar panel assemblies to the hollow beams. Internal splices may couple collinearly arranged hollow beams in the solar panel rack. Some or all of these components may be formed from folded sheet metal blanks comprising bend lines predefined by bend-inducing features formed in the blanks. Preformed slots, holes, or other openings in the sheet metal blanks may predefine the relative positions of various components in the solar panel rack and predefine the positions of solar panels or solar panel assemblies to be supported by the solar panel rack. Individual components of the solar panel rack may be useful in other structures and applications apart from solar panel racks.

Abstract translation: 太阳能电池板支架可以包括垂直支撑件，横向支撑件，将中空梁连接到横向支撑件的支架以及被配置成将太阳能电池板或太阳能电池板组件附接到中空梁的支架。 内部接头可以将太阳能面板支架上的共线布置的空心梁耦合。 这些部件中的一些或全部可以由折叠的金属板坯形成，该坯料包括通过在坯料中形成的弯曲诱导特征预定的弯曲线。 预成形的槽，孔或其它开口可以预先确定太阳能电池板架中的各种部件的相对位置，并预先定义由太阳能电池板支架支撑的太阳能电池板或太阳能电池板组件的位置。 除了太阳能电池板架之外，太阳能电池板支架的各个部件可能适用于其他结构和应用。

公开(公告)号：US08114524B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US13010619

申请日：2011-01-20

Applicant: Max W. Durney

Inventor： Max W. Durney

IPC: B32B3/24

CPC classification number: E04B2/78 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  E04C2/08 ,  E04C2/34 ,  E04C3/02 ,  E04C3/07 ,  E04C3/083 ,  E04C3/32 ,  E04C3/34 ,  E04C3/40 ,  E04C2003/043 ,  E04C2003/0447 ,  E04C2003/0465 ,  E04C2003/0469 ,  E04F2019/0427 ,  E06C7/08 ,  Y10T428/12361 ,  Y10T428/12368 ,  Y10T428/13 ,  Y10T428/15 ,  Y10T428/24198 ,  Y10T428/24264 ,  Y10T428/24273 ,  Y10T428/24281 ,  Y10T428/24314 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/2457 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/24628

Abstract: Precision-folded, high strength, fatigue-resistant structures and a sheet therefore are disclosed. To form the structures, methods for precision bending of a sheet of material along a bend line and a sheet of material formed with bending strap-defining structures, such as slits or grooves, are disclosed. Methods include steps of designing and then separately forming longitudinally extending slits or grooves through the sheet of material in axially spaced relation to produce precise bending of the sheet when bent along the bend line. The bending straps have a configuration and orientation which increases their strength and fatigue resistance, and most preferably slits or arcs are used which causes edges to be engaged and supported on faces of the sheet material on opposite sides of the slits or arcs. The edge-to-face contact produces bending along a virtual fulcrum position in superimposed relation to the bend line. Several slit embodiments suitable for producing edge-to-face engagement support and precise bending are disclosed. With these teachings, forming numerous three-dimensional load-bearing structures from a two dimensional sheet are enabled. Examples of straight and curved beams, chassis, and exoskeletons are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 因此公开了精密折叠，高强度，耐疲劳结构和片材。 为了形成结构，公开了沿着弯曲线精密弯曲材料片的方法和形成有弯曲带限定结构（例如狭缝或凹槽）的材料片。 方法包括设计并随后单独形成沿轴向间隔开的材料的纵向延伸的狭缝或凹槽的步骤，以在沿着弯曲线弯曲时产生片材的精确弯曲。 弯曲带具有提高其强度和抗疲劳性的构造和取向，并且最优选使用狭缝或弧，其使得边缘被接合并支撑在狭缝或弧的相对侧上的片材的表面上。 边缘对面接触产生与虚拟支点位置叠加的弯曲线弯曲。 公开了适用于生产边对面接合支撑和精确弯曲的几个狭缝实施例。 通过这些教导，能够从二维薄片形成多个三维承载结构。 公开了直线和弯曲梁，底盘和外骨骼的实例。