Reconfigurable pallet using locator bases and clamps
    5.
    发明授权
    Reconfigurable pallet using locator bases and clamps 有权
    可重构托盘使用定位器底座和夹具

    公开(公告)号:US08028631B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-04

    申请号:US12115902

    申请日:2008-05-06

    IPC分类号: B65D19/44

    摘要: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element. The support assemblies also each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. A locking mechanism on each base prevents movement of the support element when in the desired position. To configure the pallet for another version of the component the locking mechanism is released, the support element is moved to another base and the locking mechanism for that base is secured.

    摘要翻译: 托盘包括平台和位于平台上的多个位置处的多个支撑组件。 一个支持组件与要支持的组件的每个位置相关联。 每个支撑组件具有支撑和支撑支撑元件移动的连杆组件。 支撑组件还各自包括固定到平台的多个基座,以将支撑元件定位在组件的每个版本的期望位置。 每个基座上的锁定机构可防止支撑元件在所需位置运动。 为了将托盘用于组件的另一版本,锁定机构被释放,支撑元件移动到另一个基座,并且该基座的锁定机构是固定的。

    Tailor welded blank assembly and method
    6.
    发明授权
    Tailor welded blank assembly and method 有权
    定制焊接坯料组装及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07922067B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-12

    申请号:US11871356

    申请日:2007-10-12

    申请人: Robin Stevenson

    发明人: Robin Stevenson

    IPC分类号: B23K28/02 B23K33/00

    摘要: A tailor weld blank assembly and method for making the blank assembly include providing a first metal sheet and a second metal sheet having at least one different characteristic from the first sheet. Complementary interlocking structures are provided on adjoining edges of the first and second sheets and the sheets are mechanically interlocked together by making a weld along the adjoining interlocked edges. Thereafter the permanently affixed together sheets are formed to make a formed sheet metal product. The provision of both a mechanical interlock and a weld provide a blank assembly that is strong for forming into a stamped product, and a metal product that is strong for its intended use.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于制造坯料组件的定制焊接坯料组件和方法包括提供第一金属片和具有与第一片具有至少一个不同特征的第二金属片。 互补互锁结构设置在第一和第二片的相邻边缘上,并且通过沿着相邻的互锁边缘进行焊接而将片材机械地互锁在一起。 此后,永久固定在一起的片材被形成以形成成形的金属片材。 提供机械互锁和焊接两者提供了一种对于形成冲压产品的强力的空白组件以及对于其预期用途是坚固的金属制品。

    SELF-PIERCING RIVET AND METHOD OF JOINING WITH BONDED RIVETED JOINTS
    7.
    发明申请
    SELF-PIERCING RIVET AND METHOD OF JOINING WITH BONDED RIVETED JOINTS 有权
    自攻式铆钉和连接接合接头的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100088880A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-15

    申请号:US12248079

    申请日:2008-10-09

    IPC分类号: B21D39/00 F16B13/04

    摘要: A rivet configured to provide a strengthened rivet joint capable of acting as a load-bearing joint, such as in a vehicle, is provided. A method of joining a multiple member work-piece utilizing the rivet is also provided. The rivet includes a head portion and an annular body portion extending from the head portion. The body portion has an open end opposite the head portion. The head portion and the annular body portion define an interior cavity that opens at the open end. The annular body portion has an inner surface at the interior cavity and an outer surface opposite the interior cavity. The body portion has passages extending through the body portion from the inner surface to the outer surface, and grooves running along the outer surface intersecting with the passages.

    摘要翻译: 提供了构造成提供能够用作诸如车辆中的承重接头的加强铆钉接头的铆钉。 还提供了利用铆钉连接多个构件工件的方法。 铆钉包括头部和从头部延伸的环形主体部分。 主体部分具有与头部相对的开口端。 头部和环形主体部分限定在开口端开口的内部空腔。 环形主体部分在内部空腔处具有内表面和与内部空腔相对的外表面。 主体部分具有从内表面延伸穿过主体部分到外表面的通道,以及沿着与通道相交的外表面延伸的凹槽。

    Fastener for attachment by friction stir processing
    8.
    发明授权
    Fastener for attachment by friction stir processing 失效
    用于摩擦搅拌加工的紧固件

    公开(公告)号:US07695227B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-13

    申请号:US11469995

    申请日:2006-09-05

    IPC分类号: F16B37/06 B23K20/12

    CPC分类号: F16B37/061

    摘要: A fastener is provided for attachment to a workpiece by a friction stir process. The fastener includes a base having an underside adapted to seat upon the workpiece and a fastener portion attached to the top side of the base. An anchor portion projects from the underside of the base and is adapted to be rotated and advanced at high speed and inserted into the workpiece by friction stirring of the workpiece. The anchor portion is embedded in the workpiece upon cooling of the workpiece. The anchor portion has an indent in the surface thereof enabling the softened stirred material to flow into the indent and thereby mechanically capture the anchor portion within the solidified workpiece.

    摘要翻译: 提供紧固件以通过摩擦搅拌工艺附接到工件。 紧固件包括具有适于安置在工件上的下侧的基座和附接到基座的顶侧的紧固件部分。 锚固部分​​从基部的下侧伸出并适于高速旋转和前进,并通过工件的摩擦搅动将其插入到工件中。 当工件冷却时,锚定部分嵌入工件中。 锚固部分​​在其表面上具有凹口,使得软化的搅拌材料能够流入压痕,从而机械地捕获固化的工件内的锚定部分。

    Reconfigurable Pallet Using Pins and Hollow Supports
    9.
    发明申请
    Reconfigurable Pallet Using Pins and Hollow Supports 有权
    可重构托盘使用销和空心支撑

    公开(公告)号:US20090277359A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-12

    申请号:US12115899

    申请日:2008-05-06

    IPC分类号: B65D19/44

    摘要: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element. The support assemblies also each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. An alignment mechanism on each base allows for rotational alignment of the support element relative to the pallet.

    摘要翻译: 托盘包括平台和位于平台上的多个位置处的多个支撑组件。 一个支持组件与要支持的组件的每个位置相关联。 每个支撑组件具有支撑和支撑支撑元件移动的连杆组件。 支撑组件还各自包括固定到平台的多个基座,以将支撑元件定位在组件的每个版本的期望位置。 每个基座上的对准机构允许支撑元件相对于托盘的旋转对准。

    Reconfigurable pallet
    10.
    发明申请
    Reconfigurable pallet 有权
    可重构托盘

    公开(公告)号:US20090235846A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-24

    申请号:US12051346

    申请日:2008-03-19

    IPC分类号: B65D19/38 B65D19/44

    摘要: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has several linkage assemblies to position a support element in a desired location for each version of a component. The linkage assemblies each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in the desired location. Securing a locking mechanism on the linkage assemblies prevents movement of the support element when in the desired position. To configure the pallet for another version of the component the locking mechanisms are released, the support elements are moved to another base and the locking mechanisms are secured again for each of the support assemblies.

    摘要翻译: 托盘包括平台和位于平台上的多个位置处的多个支撑组件。 一个支持组件与要支持的组件的每个位置相关联。 每个支撑组件具有多个联动组件以将支撑元件定位在组件的每个版本的期望位置。 连杆组件各自包括固定到平台的多个基座,以将支撑元件定位在期望的位置。 在连接组件上固定锁定机构可防止支撑元件处于所需位置时的移动。 为了配置托板用于组件的另一版本,锁定机构被释放,支撑元件被移动到另一个基座,并且锁定机构再次被固定用于每个支撑组件。