Apparatus for assembling and processing small parts using a robot
    1.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for assembling and processing small parts using a robot 失效
    使用机器人组装和处理小零件的装置

    公开(公告)号:US5509191A

    公开(公告)日:1996-04-23

    申请号:US189118

    申请日:1994-01-26

    Applicant: Norman D. Best

    Inventor: Norman D. Best

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing and assembling a plurality of small parts weighing under five pounds using a robot employing a rotatable pallet for holding an array of small parts. Said rotatable pallet being held in place on the robot wrist head, which moves the pallet through a plurality of stationary work-stations located within the operating envelope of the robot, and rotates the pallet at each work-station to index the pallet and to present it to the work-station for an operation on a specific part or parts. Said robot participates in the work-station tasks by moving the rotatable pallet in the X, Y, and Z directions as needed. Movable data pins are used to indicate conditions of individual parts in nests, and of the pallet taken as a whole.

    Abstract translation: 一种使用机器人加工和组装重量在五磅以下的多个小零件的方法和装置,所述机器人采用用于保持小零件阵列的可旋转托盘。 所述可旋转的托盘被保持在机器人手腕头上的适当位置,该托架通过位于机器人的操作范围内的多个固定的工作台移动托盘,并且在每个工作站处转动托盘以对托盘进行索引并呈现 它到工作站进行一个特定部分的操作。 所述机器人根据需要通过沿X,Y和Z方向移动可旋转托盘来参与工作站任务。 移动数据针用于表示巢穴中单个部件的状况以及整体采取的托盘状况。

    Method for producing a mass production ear plug
    2.
    发明授权
    Method for producing a mass production ear plug 失效
    生产大容量耳塞的方法

    公开(公告)号:US4806186A

    公开(公告)日:1989-02-21

    申请号:US9695

    申请日:1987-02-02

    CPC classification number: A61F11/08 B23P19/04 B23P25/00 Y10T156/1064

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel apparatus and method of manufacturing an ear plug assembly wherein the plug member is made of foam or similar material. By creating an assembly where the plug member can be confined in a chamber while gas is blown into the chamber, the plug member becomes semi-rigid and permits a piercing object to cut a slit in the plug member without causing it to buckle. If the speed of the cutting blade is at least 75 inches per second, the speed will compensate for the non-rigidity of the plug and it is not necessary to blow gas into the plug. Adhesive added at the location of the slit acts as a lubricant to permit a cord to be inserted into the plug member while at the same time acting as a bonding agent.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种制造耳塞组件的新型装置和方法,其中插头部件由泡沫或类似材料制成。 通过产生一个组件,其中塞子部件可以被限制在腔室中,同时气体被吹入腔室中,塞子部件变得半刚性,并允许刺穿物体在塞子部件中切割狭缝而不会使其弯曲。 如果切割刀片的速度至少为75英寸/秒,则速度将补偿插头的非刚性,并且不需要将气体吹入插头。 在狭缝位置添加的粘合剂用作润滑剂,以允许将绳索插入塞件中同时用作粘合剂。

    Apparatus for moving, handling and mounting attachments onto a length of
flexible material
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for moving, handling and mounting attachments onto a length of flexible material 失效
    用于将附件移动,处理和安装到一定长度的柔性材料上的装置

    公开(公告)号:US4536935A

    公开(公告)日:1985-08-27

    申请号:US449143

    申请日:1982-12-13

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for handling any desired length of flexible material such as tubing in any desired mass production operation or in any simple operation where various lengths of flexible material such as flexible tubing must be handled and/or cut to any desired length. The present invention also relates to a method and apparatus for mounting attachments onto a length of flexible material such as tubing wherein any desired number of attachments can be quickly and efficiently mounted onto the tubing at any desired location or multiplicity of locations along the length of the flexible material including but not limited to at or adjacent the material ends.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于处理任何期望长度的柔性材料(例如任何期望的大规模生产操作中的管道)的方法和装置,或者在任何简单的操作中,其中各种长度的柔性材料(例如柔性管)必须被处理和/或切割成任何 所需长度。 本发明还涉及一种用于将附件安装在一定长度的柔性材料(例如管道)上的方法和装置,其中任何所需数量的附件可以在任何期望的位置或多个位置沿着长度方向快速有效地安装到管道上 弹性材料包括但不限于在材料端部处或其附近。

    Apparatus for processing palletized small parts utilizing a robot and a
vertical pallet magazine
    5.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for processing palletized small parts utilizing a robot and a vertical pallet magazine 失效
    用于使用机器人和垂直托盘盒处理托盘小零件的装置

    公开(公告)号:US5664322A

    公开(公告)日:1997-09-09

    申请号:US620220

    申请日:1996-03-22

    Applicant: Norman D. Best

    Inventor: Norman D. Best

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing and assembling a plurality of small parts weighing under five pounds using a robot employing a rotatable pallet for holding an array of small parts. Said rotatable pallet being held in place on the robot wrist head, which moves the pallet through a plurality of stationary work-stations located within the operating envelope of the robot, and rotates the pallet at each work-station to index the pallet and to present it to the work-station for an operation on a specific part or parts. Said robot participates in the work-station tasks by moving the rotatable pallet in the X, Y, and Z directions as needed. Movable data pins are used to indicate conditions of individual parts in nests, and of the pallet taken as a whole.

    Abstract translation: 一种使用机器人加工和组装重量在五磅以下的多个小零件的方法和装置,所述机器人采用用于保持小零件阵列的可旋转托盘。 所述可旋转的托盘被保持在机器人手腕头上的适当位置,该托架通过位于机器人的操作范围内的多个固定的工作台移动托盘,并且在每个工作站处转动托盘以对托盘进行索引并呈现 它到工作站进行一个特定部分的操作。 所述机器人根据需要通过沿X,Y和Z方向移动可旋转托盘来参与工作站任务。 移动数据针用于表示巢穴中单个部件的状况以及整体采取的托盘状况。

    Method for processing and assembly of small parts utilizing a robot
    6.
    发明授权
    Method for processing and assembly of small parts utilizing a robot 失效
    利用机器人处理和组装小零件的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5542168A

    公开(公告)日:1996-08-06

    申请号:US358392

    申请日:1994-12-19

    Applicant: Norman D. Best

    Inventor: Norman D. Best

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing and assembling a plurality of small parts weighing under five pounds using a robot employing a rotatable pallet for holding an array of small parts. Said rotatable pallet being held in place on the robot wrist head, which moves the pallet through a plurality of stationary work-stations located within the operating envelope of the robot, and rotates the pallet at each work-station to index the pallet and to present it to the work-station for an operation on a specific part or parts. Said robot participates in the work-station tasks by moving the rotatable pallet in the X, Y, and Z directions as needed. Movable data pins are used to indicate conditions of individual parts in nests, and of the pallet taken as a whole.

    Abstract translation: 一种使用机器人加工和组装重量在五磅以下的多个小零件的方法和装置,所述机器人采用用于保持小零件阵列的可旋转托盘。 所述可旋转的托盘被保持在机器人手腕头上的适当位置,该托架通过位于机器人的操作范围内的多个固定工作台移动托盘,并且在每个工作站处转动托盘以对托盘进行索引并呈现 它到工作站进行一个特定部分的操作。 所述机器人根据需要通过沿X,Y和Z方向移动可旋转托盘来参与工作站任务。 移动数据针用于表示巢穴中单个部件的状况以及整体采取的托盘状况。

    Workpiece pallet with indicating means
    7.
    发明授权
    Workpiece pallet with indicating means 失效
    工件托盘带指示装置

    公开(公告)号:US5709303A

    公开(公告)日:1998-01-20

    申请号:US620177

    申请日:1996-03-22

    Applicant: Norman D. Best

    Inventor: Norman D. Best

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing and assembling a plurality of small parts weighing under five pounds using a robot employing a rotatable pallet for holding an array of small parts. Said rotatable pallet being held in place on the robot wrist head, which moves the pallet through a plurality of stationary work-stations located within the operating envelope of the robot, and rotates the pallet at each work-station to index the pallet and to present it to the work-station for an operation on a specific part or parts. Said robot participates in the work-station tasks by moving the rotatable pallet in the X, Y, and Z directions as needed. Movable data pins are used to indicate conditions of individual parts in nests, and of the pallet taken as a whole.

    Abstract translation: 一种使用机器人加工和组装重量在五磅以下的多个小零件的方法和装置,所述机器人采用用于保持小零件阵列的可旋转托盘。 所述可旋转的托盘被保持在机器人手腕头上的适当位置,该托架通过位于机器人的操作范围内的多个固定工作台移动托盘,并且在每个工作站处转动托盘以对托盘进行索引并呈现 它到工作站进行一个特定部分的操作。 所述机器人根据需要通过沿X,Y和Z方向移动可旋转托盘来参与工作站任务。 移动数据针用于表示巢穴中单个部件的状况以及整体采取的托盘状况。

    Apparatus for processing and assembly of small parts utilizing a robot
    8.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for processing and assembly of small parts utilizing a robot 失效
    利用机器人处理和组装小零件的装置

    公开(公告)号:US5680694A

    公开(公告)日:1997-10-28

    申请号:US620174

    申请日:1996-03-22

    Applicant: Norman D. Best

    Inventor: Norman D. Best

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing and assembling a plurality of small parts weighing under five pounds using a robot employing a rotatable pallet for holding an array of small parts. Said rotatable pallet being held in place on the robot wrist head, which moves the pallet through a plurality of stationary work-stations located within the operating envelope of the robot, and rotates the pallet at each work-station to index the pallet and to present it to the work-station for an operation on a specific part or parts. Said robot participates in the work-station tasks by moving the rotatable pallet in the X, Y, and Z directions as needed. Movable data pins are used to indicate conditions of individual parts in nests, and of the pallet taken as a whole.

    Abstract translation: 一种使用机器人加工和组装重量在五磅以下的多个小零件的方法和装置,所述机器人采用用于保持小零件阵列的可旋转托盘。 所述可旋转的托盘被保持在机器人手腕头上的适当位置,该托架通过位于机器人的操作范围内的多个固定的工作台移动托盘,并且在每个工作站处转动托盘以对托盘进行索引并呈现 它到工作站进行一个特定部分的操作。 所述机器人根据需要通过沿X,Y和Z方向移动可旋转托盘来参与工作站任务。 移动数据针用于表示巢穴中单个部件的状况以及整体采取的托盘状况。

    Method for processing and assembly of small parts utilizing a robot
    9.
    发明授权
    Method for processing and assembly of small parts utilizing a robot 失效
    利用机器人处理和组装小零件的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5636425A

    公开(公告)日:1997-06-10

    申请号:US620239

    申请日:1996-03-22

    Applicant: Norman D. Best

    Inventor: Norman D. Best

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing and assembling a plurality of small parts weighing under five pounds using a robot employing a rotatable pallet for holding an array of small parts. Said rotatable pallet being held in place on the robot wrist head, which moves the pallet through a plurality of stationary work-stations located within the operating envelope of the robot, and rotates the pallet at each work-station to index the pallet and to present it to the work-station for an operation on a specific part or parts. Said robot participates in the work-station tasks by moving the rotatable pallet in the X, Y, and Z directions as needed. Movable data pins are used to indicate conditions of individual parts in nests, and of the pallet taken as a whole.

    Abstract translation: 一种使用机器人加工和组装重量在五磅以下的多个小零件的方法和装置,所述机器人采用用于保持小零件阵列的可旋转托盘。 所述可旋转的托盘被保持在机器人手腕头上的适当位置,该托架通过位于机器人的操作范围内的多个固定的工作台移动托盘,并且在每个工作站处转动托盘以对托盘进行索引并呈现 它到工作站进行一个特定部分的操作。 所述机器人根据需要通过沿X,Y和Z方向移动可旋转托盘来参与工作站任务。 移动数据针用于表示巢穴中单个部件的状况以及整体采取的托盘状况。

    Apparatus for processing small parts utilizing a robot and an array of
tools mounted on the outer robot arm
    10.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for processing small parts utilizing a robot and an array of tools mounted on the outer robot arm 失效
    用于使用机器人处理小部件的装置和安装在外部机器人手臂上的工具阵列

    公开(公告)号:US5515599A

    公开(公告)日:1996-05-14

    申请号:US237301

    申请日:1994-05-03

    Applicant: Norman D. Best

    Inventor: Norman D. Best

    Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for processing a plurality of small work-pieces which each weighs under five pounds using a robot gripping a rotatable pallet for holding an array of small parts. The robot has a removable tooling plate mounted on its head for mounting an array of processing tools operating on the rotatable pallet such as pick-and-place tools, work-piece ejection tools, vertical and horizontal video cameras, reflective photocell sensors, and laser distance ranging sensors. The tools operate under control of the robot and in conjunction with rotation and elevation of the rotatable pallet with respect to the tool array. The tools are mounted by an interchangeable, standard bracket to permit quick installation or removal of the tool mounting plate and addition or placement of individual devices and sensors appropriate to particular robotic tasks.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于处理多个小工件的方法和装置,每个小工件使用机器人夹持可旋转的托盘以保持小部件的阵列。 机器人具有安装在其头部上的可拆卸工具板,用于安装在可旋转托盘上操作的一系列加工工具,例如拾取和放置工具,工件喷射工具,垂直和水平摄像机,反射光电池传感器和激光 距离测距传感器。 这些工具在机器人的控制下操作并且与可旋转托盘相对于工具阵列的旋转和升高一起工作。 这些工具由可互换的标准支架安装,以便快速安装或拆卸工具安装板,以及添加或放置适合特定机器人任务的各个设备和传感器。

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