Three-axis machine for rapid and rigid manipulation of components
    1.
    发明授权
    Three-axis machine for rapid and rigid manipulation of components 失效
    三轴机器用于快速,刚性地操纵部件

    公开(公告)号:US5787758A

    公开(公告)日:1998-08-04

    申请号:US707125

    申请日:1996-09-03

    Inventor: Paul C. Sheldon

    Abstract: A three-axis machine is disclosed. The machine includes a machine component to which a workpiece or tool can be attached. An actuator, such as three powered extensible legs, is connected between the machine component and a support structure. Three control arms also are connected between the machine component and the support structure. Preferably, each control arm is pivotably connected to the support structure and the machine component and includes a pair of four-bar linkages connected in series. The control arms are oriented to permit rapid movement of the machine component along any or all of the three linear axes, while restricting rotational movement of the machine component along the rotational axes.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种三轴机器。 该机器包括可附接工件或工具的机器部件。 诸如三个动力可伸展腿的致动器连接在机器部件和支撑结构之间。 三个控制臂也连接在机器部件和支撑结构之间。 优选地,每个控制臂可枢转地连接到支撑结构和机器部件,并且包括串联连接的一对四杆连杆。 控制臂被定向成允许机器部件沿着三个直线轴线中的任何一个或全部快速移动,同时限制机器部件沿旋转轴线的旋转运动。

    Tool changer configured for use with machine tools
    2.
    发明授权
    Tool changer configured for use with machine tools 失效
    配置用于机床的换刀器

    公开(公告)号:US5462511A

    公开(公告)日:1995-10-31

    申请号:US275236

    申请日:1994-07-14

    CPC classification number: B23Q3/1554 B23Q3/15713 Y10T483/10 Y10T483/1752

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for moving tools between a storage structure and a machine tool. The apparatus includes a framework on which is mounted a linkage assembly comprising a plurality of individual links pivotably interconnected. A tool holder is attached to one link and is configured to select tools from the storage structure and move them into proximity with the machine tool. The apparatus also removes the tool from the machine tool and returns it to the storage structure. The linkage assembly provides for efficient movement of the tool holder along a complex curvilinear path by pivoting a single link or element of the linkage assembly.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在存储结构和机床之间移动工具的装置和方法。 该装置包括框架,在该框架上安装有连杆组件,该联动组件包括可枢转地互连的多个独立连接件。 一个工具架连接到一个连杆上,并配置为从存储结构中选择工具,并将其移动到机床附近。 该设备还从机床中移除该工具并将其返回到存储结构。 连杆组件通过枢转连杆组件的单个连杆或元件来提供工具夹具沿复杂曲线路径的有效运动。

    Three-axis machine structure that prevents rotational movement
    3.
    发明授权
    Three-axis machine structure that prevents rotational movement 失效
    防止旋转运动的三轴机器结构

    公开(公告)号:US5865063A

    公开(公告)日:1999-02-02

    申请号:US747330

    申请日:1996-11-12

    Inventor: Paul C. Sheldon

    Abstract: A three-axis machine control structure includes a support structure and a machine component to which a workpiece or tool can be attached. Three control arms are connected between the machine component and the support structure. Preferably, each control arm is pivotably connected to the support structure and to the machine component and includes a pair of four-bar linkages connected in series. The control arms are oriented to permit rapid movement of the machine component along any or all of the three linear axes, while restricting movement of the machine component along the rotational axes.

    Abstract translation: 三轴机器控制结构包括支撑结构和可附接工件或工具的机械部件。 三个控制臂连接在机器部件和支撑结构之间。 优选地,每个控制臂可枢转地连接到支撑结构和机械部件,并且包括串联连接的一对四杆连杆。 控制臂被定向以允许机器部件沿着三个直线轴线中的任何一个或全部快速移动,同时限制机器部件沿着旋转轴的运动。

    Actuator cylinder with mechanism to reduce stiction
    4.
    发明授权
    Actuator cylinder with mechanism to reduce stiction 失效
    执行机构具有降低静摩擦力的机构

    公开(公告)号:US5727445A

    公开(公告)日:1998-03-17

    申请号:US746081

    申请日:1996-11-06

    Inventor: Paul C. Sheldon

    CPC classification number: F15B15/20

    Abstract: A linear actuator cylinder reduces the stiction otherwise present during initiation of rod extension or retraction. The actuator cylinder includes a cylinder assembly having a piston that slides longitudinally through a cylinder barrel. A rod is connected to the piston and extends from the cylinder barrel. A rotator mechanism is connected to the rod to rotate the piston and rod with respect to the cylinder barrel. The rotator mechanism typically includes a hydraulic or electric motor connected to the rod by, for example, a chain engaged with a pair of sprockets.

    Abstract translation: 线性致动器缸减少了在杆伸出或缩回开始期间存在的静摩擦力。 致动器气缸包括具有沿着气缸筒纵向滑动的活塞的气缸组件。 杆连接到活塞并从气缸筒延伸。 旋转机构连接到杆上以使活塞和杆相对于气缸筒旋转。 旋转机构通常包括通过例如与一对链轮接合的链条连接到杆的液压或电动马达。

    Three-axis continuous probe
    5.
    发明授权
    Three-axis continuous probe 失效
    三轴连续探头

    公开(公告)号:US5743020A

    公开(公告)日:1998-04-28

    申请号:US722363

    申请日:1996-09-27

    Inventor: Paul C. Sheldon

    CPC classification number: G01B7/012 G01B5/012

    Abstract: A three-axis continuous, sensor device, such as a probe, includes a base structure and a stylus supporting member. The base structure and stylus supporting member are connected by three control arms that limit movement of the stylus supporting member relative to the base structure to movement along the three linear axes. Each control arm includes a pair of four-bar parallel linkages connected in series. Three sensor legs also are connected between the base structure and the stylus supporting member to sense movement of one with respect to the other.

    Abstract translation: 诸如探头的三轴连续的传感器装置包括基座结构和触针支撑构件。 基座结构和触针支撑构件通过三个控制臂连接,这三个控制臂限制了触针支撑构件相对于基座结构的运动,沿着三个直线轴移动。 每个控制臂包括一对串联连接的四杆平行连杆。 三个传感器支腿也连接在基座结构和触针支撑构件之间以感测一个相对于另一个的移动。

    Six axis machine tool
    7.
    发明授权
    Six axis machine tool 失效
    六轴机床

    公开(公告)号:US5354158A

    公开(公告)日:1994-10-11

    申请号:US835949

    申请日:1992-02-20

    Abstract: A machine such as a machine tool includes a pair of spaced platforms. One platform (11, 31, 185, 72, 159, 142) may mount an operator such as a tool in a spindle and the other platforms (10, 20, 180, 170, 144, 163) may mount an object such as a workpiece. The spaced platforms are joined by six powered and extensible legs (20-25, 40-45, 64-69, 145-150, 166, 182-84, 187-89) joined to the respective platforms by universal joints. The length of the legs is individually manipulated to vary the position of the platforms and, therefore, the object and operator relative to each other in six axes. The powered legs may be hydraulic cylinders (20-25) or recirculating ball screw driven (195, 197, 198). The distance between the spaced platforms may be measured by separate extensible instrument arms (130, 131, 171) which join the platforms. The instrument arms may use a digital position device (238, 240) to measure the extension and contraction of the instrument arms or may use a laser interferometer (267) for that purpose. The changes in the length of the instrument arms may be used to generate signals that control the extension and contraction of the powered legs. A method is also disclosed for converting part program coordinate block instructions into instructions for varying the length of the powered legs.

    Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US90 / 04797 371日期1992年2月20日 102(e)日期1992年2月20日PCT提交1990年8月28日PCT公布。 出版物WO91 / 03145 日期1991年3月21日。机器如机床包括一对隔开的平台。 一个平台(11,31,185,72,159,142)可以将诸如工具的操作者安装在主轴中,并且其他平台(10,20,180,170,144,163)可以安装诸如 工件。 隔开的平台通过万向接头连接到各个平台上的六个动力和可伸展腿(20-25,40-45,64-69,145-150,166,182-84,187-89)连接。 腿的长度被单独操作以改变平台的位置,并因此改变物体和操作者在六个轴线上相对于彼此的位置。 动力腿可以是液压缸(20-25)或驱动的循环滚珠丝杠(195,197,198)。 间隔平台之间的距离可以通过连接平台的单独的可伸展的工具臂(130,131,171)来测量。 仪器臂可以使用数字位置装置(238,240)来测量仪器臂的延伸和收缩,或者可以为此目的使用激光干涉仪(267)。 仪器臂的长度的变化可用于产生控制动力腿的伸展和收缩的信号。 还公开了一种用于将部分程序坐标块指令转换成用于改变动力腿的长度的指令的方法。

    Machine having an adjustable framework and an internal multi-axis
manipulator
    8.
    发明授权
    Machine having an adjustable framework and an internal multi-axis manipulator 失效
    机器具有可调框架和内部多轴操纵器

    公开(公告)号:US5771747A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-30

    申请号:US706828

    申请日:1996-09-03

    Inventor: Paul C. Sheldon

    CPC classification number: B25J17/0208 B23Q1/5462 Y10T74/20305

    Abstract: A multi-axis machine is disclosed. The machine includes an adjustable external framework having a pair of support structures connected by a plurality of servostruts. A multi-axis manipulator is attached to one support structure and may be designed to carry a tool. A workpiece may be attached to the other support structure for interaction with the tool as the tool is moved by the multi-axis manipulator. The controlled extension and retraction of both the framework struts and manipulator struts provide the multi-axis machine with increased versatility of operation.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种多轴机器。 机器包括具有通过多个伺服系统连接的一对支撑结构的可调外部框架。 多轴操纵器附接到一个支撑结构,并且可以被设计成承载工具。 当工具通过多轴操纵器移动时,工件可以附接到另一个支撑结构以与工具相互作用。 框架支柱和机械手支柱的受控延伸和缩回为多轴机床提供了更多的操作灵活性。

    Space frame for a machine tool
    9.
    发明授权
    Space frame for a machine tool 失效
    机床的空间框架

    公开(公告)号:US5556242A

    公开(公告)日:1996-09-17

    申请号:US261682

    申请日:1994-06-17

    Abstract: A space frame system for use with a machine, such as a machine tool, is disclosed. The system as used with a machine tool includes a base and a machine component, such as a workpiece support, mounted to the base. A first space frame is mounted solely to the workpiece support. A second and separate space frame is connected to the first space frame by a plurality of extensible legs. Another machine component, such as a tool holder, is rigidly mounted to the second space frame for cooperation with a workpiece mounted on the workpiece support. Thus, as the extensible legs are independently controlled, the tool holder is moved along a desired path with respect to the workpiece support to perform various cutting operations on the workpiece.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于诸如机床的机器的空间框架系统。 与机床一起使用的系统包括安装到基座的基座和机器部件,例如工件支撑件。 第一空间框架仅安装在工件支架上。 第二和独立的空间框架通过多个可伸长腿连接到第一空间框架。 另一个机器部件,例如工具架,刚性地安装到第二空间框架上,用于与安装在工件支撑件上的工件协作。 因此,随着可伸缩腿的独立控制,工具架沿相对于工件支撑件的所需路径移动,以对工件执行各种切割操作。

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