公开(公告)号：US07997643B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12492540

申请日：2009-06-26

Applicant: Sanjay M. Shah ,  Elaine M. Garcia

Inventor： Sanjay M. Shah ,  Elaine M. Garcia

IPC: B62D25/06 ,  B62D25/02

CPC classification number: B62D25/06

Abstract: A roof assembly for a vehicle that includes a center roof panel made from a lightweight material like aluminum, a surrounding attachment flange made from a more formable and stronger material like steel, and a junction that connects the roof panel and the attachment flange together. The aluminum-based roof panel may reduce the overall weight of the assembly, while the steel-based attachment flange may improve its metal forming and attachment capabilities.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的屋顶组件，其包括由诸如铝的轻质材料制成的中心屋顶板，由诸如钢的更可成形和更坚固的材料制成的周围的附接凸缘以及将屋顶板和附接凸缘连接在一起的接合部。 铝基屋顶板可以减小组件的总重量，而钢基附接凸缘可以改善其金属成形和附接能力。

公开(公告)号：US20100327620A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12492540

申请日：2009-06-26

Applicant: Sanjay M. Shah ,  Elaine M. Garcia

Inventor： Sanjay M. Shah ,  Elaine M. Garcia

IPC: B62D25/06

CPC classification number: B62D25/06

Abstract: A roof assembly for a vehicle that includes a center roof panel made from a lightweight material like aluminum, a surrounding attachment flange made from a more formable and stronger material like steel, and a junction that connects the roof panel and the attachment flange together. The aluminum-based roof panel may reduce the overall weight of the assembly, while the steel-based attachment flange may improve its metal forming and attachment capabilities.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的屋顶组件，其包括由诸如铝的轻质材料制成的中心屋顶板，由诸如钢的更可成形和更坚固的材料制成的周围的附接凸缘以及将屋顶板和附接凸缘连接在一起的接合部。 铝基屋顶板可以减小组件的总重量，而钢基附接凸缘可以改善其金属成形和附接能力。

公开(公告)号：US08745634B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US12905866

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: Arvind Agarwal ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  Thomas A. Troy

Inventor： Arvind Agarwal ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  Thomas A. Troy

IPC: G06F9/46 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0633 ,  G06F8/433 ,  G06F9/542 ,  G06Q10/06

Abstract: A system is provided. The system comprises a first computer located in a first plant, a first memory, and a first object based process management application stored in the first memory. The system further comprises a second computer located in a location separate from the first plant, a second memory, and a second object based process management application stored in the second memory. When executed on the first computer, the first application invokes scripts in response to events and the scripts launch tasks. When executed on the second computer, the second computer invokes scripts in response to events and the scripts launch tasks, one of the events acted on by the second application is a message received from the first application.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个系统。 该系统包括位于第一工厂中的第一计算机，第一存储器和存储在第一存储器中的基于对象的第一对象管理应用程序。 该系统还包括位于与第一工厂分开的位置的第二计算机，第二存储器和存储在第二存储器中的第二对象的过程管理应用程序。 当在第一台计算机上执行时，第一个应用程序将响应于事件和脚本启动任务来调用脚本。 当在第二计算机上执行时，第二计算机响应于事件和脚本启动任务而调用脚本，由第二应用执行的事件之一是从第一应用接收到的消息。

公开(公告)号：US20120095585A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US12906064

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: Arvind Agarwal ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  Thomas A. Troy

Inventor： Arvind Agarwal ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  Thomas A. Troy

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0633 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/103

Abstract: A system is provided. The system comprises a computer system, an at least one memory; and a first application stored in the at least one memory. When executed by the computer system, the first application automatically executes a workflow that receives a first input from a human machine interface (HMI) in a first plant, in response to the first input generates a first event that assigns a first task associated to a first functional role performed at the first plant, receives a second input associated with the first task, in response to the second input generates a second event that assigns a second task associated to a second functional role, receives a third input associated with the second task, in response to the third input transmits information to the human machine interface that changes the process mediated by the human machine interface in the first plant.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个系统。 该系统包括计算机系统，至少一个存储器; 以及存储在所述至少一个存储器中的第一应用。 当由计算机系统执行时，第一应用程序自动执行从第一工厂中的人机接口（HMI）接收第一输入的工作流，响应于第一输入，生成分配与第一工作相关联的第一任务的第一事件 在第一工厂执行的第一功能角色，接收与第一任务相关联的第二输入，响应于第二输入，生成分配与第二功能角色相关联的第二任务的第二事件，接收与第二任务相关联的第三输入 响应于第三输入将信息发送到改变由第一工厂中的人机界面介导的过程的人机接口。

公开(公告)号：US07124618B1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-24

申请号：US11369248

申请日：2006-03-07

Applicant: Mike M. Ghiran ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  David R. Jensen ,  Terry A. Kent ,  Paul D. Larsen

Inventor： Mike M. Ghiran ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  David R. Jensen ,  Terry A. Kent ,  Paul D. Larsen

IPC: B21D26/02 ,  B21D9/15

CPC classification number: B21D26/039 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: A clamp assembly for a hydroforming die includes a stationary lower bed to support a lower die half of the hydroforming die, a stationary upper bed spaced above the lower bed, at least one guide post extending between the lower bed and the upper bed, a movable slide disposed between the upper bed and the lower bed and movable along the at least one guide post to support an upper die half of the hydroforming die, a lifting cylinder operatively connected to the movable slide to move the movable slide and upper die half toward and away relative to the lower die half, at least one link mechanism connected to the upper bed and the movable slide to equalize a force on the hydroforming die, and at least one linkage cylinder operatively connected to the at least one link mechanism to activate the at least one link mechanism to prevent the movable slide and upper die half from moving away from the lower die half to keep the hydroforming die closed during a hydroforming process.

Abstract translation: 用于液压成形模具的夹具组件包括固定的下床，用于支撑液压成形模具的下半部分半部，在下床板上方间隔开的固定上床，在下床和上床之间延伸的至少一个引导柱， 滑动件设置在上床和下床之间并且可沿着至少一个引导柱移动以支撑液压成形模具的上模半部;提升缸，可操作地连接到可移动滑动件，以将可移动滑块和上半模移动到 至少一个连杆机构连接到上床和可移动的滑块，以均衡液压成形模具上的力;以及至少一个连杆机构，其可操作地连接到至少一个连杆机构， 至少一个连杆机构，以防止可移动的滑动件和上模具半部从下模具半部移动，以在液压成型过程中保持液压成形模具闭合。

公开(公告)号：US5398533A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-21

申请号：US250211

申请日：1994-05-26

Applicant: Bruce S. Shimanovski ,  George T. Winterhalter, Sr. ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  Ranny J. Nunley

Inventor： Bruce S. Shimanovski ,  George T. Winterhalter, Sr. ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  Ranny J. Nunley

IPC: B21D26/045 ,  B21D26/047 ,  B21D28/28 ,  B21D45/00

CPC classification number: B21D26/047 ,  B21D26/045 ,  B21D28/28 ,  B21D45/003 ,  Y10T29/49805 ,  Y10T83/0591

Abstract: An apparatus for in-die piercing of a tube as it is hydroformed creates a sharp edged, non countersunk hole, while sealing against pressurized fluid loss and ejecting the slug cleanly from the apparatus. A sharp edged die button inset into one of a pair of die blocks includes a hole shaped cutting edge surrounded by a compliant face seal flush with the cavity between the die blocks. A plunger is slidable within a central bore in the die button from a closed position flush with the cutting edge to a partially retracted pierce position, and finally to a further retracted ejection position. An ejection chute in the same die block opens into the bore at one end, at a point between the pierce and ejection positions of the plunger, and also opens at the other end out of the die block. The plunger is sealed relative to the die button bore. The plunger is retained in closed position until the tube is fully hydroformed to final shape, and the outer surface of the tube engages the face seal. Then, the plunger is retracted to pierce position, allowing a slug to be blown out through the cutting edge. The face seal and plunger seal prevent the loss of fluid. Then, the tube is de pressurized, and the plunger retracts farther, allowing the slug to be ejected.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在被加压成型的管内进行模内穿孔的装置产生锋利边缘的非沉头孔，同时密封以防止加压的流体损失并且将芯塞从设备中清洁地排出。 插入一对模块之一的锋利的边缘模具按钮包括由与模块之间的空腔齐平的柔性面密封件包围的孔形切割边缘。 柱塞可以在模具按钮内的中心孔内从与切削刃平齐的闭合位置滑动到部分缩回的穿孔位置，最后到另一缩回的喷射位置。 同一模块中的排出槽在一端处于柱塞的穿孔和排出位置之间的一点处，并且在另一端处开模成模块。 柱塞相对于模具按钮孔密封。 柱塞保持在关闭位置，直到管完全液压成形为最终形状，并且管的外表面接合面密封。 然后，柱塞被缩回以刺穿位置，从而使块塞通过切割边缘被吹出。 面密封和柱塞密封防止流体损失。 然后，管被加压，并且柱塞进一步缩回，使得排出物被弹出。

公开(公告)号：US5321964A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-21

申请号：US71548

申请日：1993-06-04

Applicant: Bruce S. Shimanovski ,  Michael H. Lovell ,  George T. Winterhalter, Sr. ,  Sanjay M. Shah

Inventor： Bruce S. Shimanovski ,  Michael H. Lovell ,  George T. Winterhalter, Sr. ,  Sanjay M. Shah

IPC: B21D26/045 ,  B21D39/20 ,  B21D26/02

CPC classification number: B21D26/045 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: A seal device for a hydroforming press includes a housing having a bore and a seal carrier slidable within the housing bore. The seal carrier has a bore which fits closely outside of the end of tube to be hydroformed. A V-shaped locator rigidly mounted relative to the housing aligns the end of the tube placed thereon with the carrier bore. A carrier actuator is operable to move the seal carrier between a retracted position away from the end of the tube to an extended position over the end of the tube. A resilient elastomeric annular seal carried by the seal carrier encircles the outer surface of the tube. A seal actuator carried on the seal carrier compresses the seal upon relative movement between the seal actuator and the seal carrier. A stop is engaged by the seal actuator as the seal carrier approaches the extended position so that subsequent further movement of the seal carrier compresses the seal against the tube. The locator and a tube backup fixed to an upper bed of the press encircle the tube when the press is closed, reacting against the tube when it is pressurized. A travel limit block provides a reaction member against which the locator reacts to prevent relative movement between the seal device and the press during forming.

Abstract translation: 用于液压成型压力机的密封装置包括具有孔和可在壳体孔内滑动的密封载体的壳体。 密封载体具有孔，其紧密地配合在待液压成形的管的端部的外侧。 相对于壳体刚性地安装的V形定位器将放置在其上的管的端部与载体孔对准。 载体致动器可操作以将密封载体在远离管的端部的缩回位置之间移动到管的端部上方的延伸位置。 由密封载体承载的弹性弹性环形密封圈环绕管的外表面。 承载在密封载体上的密封件致动器在密封件致动器和密封件托架之间相对运动时压缩密封件。 当密封载体接近延伸位置时，密封件致动器接合止动件，使得密封载体的随后的进一步移动将密封件压靠在管上。 当压力机关闭时，定位器和固定到压力机上部的管支架围绕管，当其被加压时与管反应。 行程限位块提供了一个反作用构件，定位器反作用于反作用构件，以防止在成形期间密封装置和压力机之间的相对运动。

公开(公告)号：US09180548B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US12134252

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Alexander D. Khakhalev ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  Charles J. Bruggemann ,  Daniel C. Hutchinson ,  Joseph M. Lendway, IV

Inventor： Alexander D. Khakhalev ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  Charles J. Bruggemann ,  Daniel C. Hutchinson ,  Joseph M. Lendway, IV

IPC: B23K11/14 ,  B23K11/11

CPC classification number: B23K11/11 ,  B23K11/14

Abstract: A joining operation for a stack of three metal sheets performed using only a single welding step, with access to only one sheet side being required. An inner sheet of the stack has formed therein a pair of bifurcated projections, wherein at least one first apex faces in one direction and at least one second apex faces in the opposite direction. First and second outer metal sheets are assembled with the inner sheet, wherein the first outer sheet abuts the at least one first apex, and the second outer sheet abuts the at least one second apex. A projection welding apparatus welds the sheets, using only access to the first outer sheet superposed the bifurcated projections, wherein a majority of the current flows through the second outer sheet.

Abstract translation: 仅使用单个焊接步骤执行的三个金属板的堆叠的接合操作，仅需要访问一个片材侧。 所述堆叠体的内片形成有一对分叉突起，其中至少一个第一顶点面向一个方向，并且至少一个第二顶点面向相反方向。 第一外金属片和第二外金属片与内片组装在一起，其中第一外片与至少一个第一顶点邻接，第二外片邻接至少一个第二顶点。 投影焊接装置使用仅使用叠加有分叉突起的第一外部片材进行焊接，其中大部分电流流过第二外部片材。

公开(公告)号：US20120096463A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US12905866

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: Arvind Agarwal ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  Thomas A. Troy

Inventor： Arvind Agarwal ,  Sanjay M. Shah ,  Thomas A. Troy

IPC: G06F9/46

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0633 ,  G06F8/433 ,  G06F9/542 ,  G06Q10/06

Abstract: A system is provided. The system comprises a first computer located in a first plant, a first memory, and a first object based process management application stored in the first memory. The system further comprises a second computer located in a location separate from the first plant, a second memory, and a second object based process management application stored in the second memory. When executed on the first computer, the first application invokes scripts in response to events and the scripts launch tasks. When executed on the second computer, the second computer invokes scripts in response to events and the scripts launch tasks, one of the events acted on by the second application is a message received from the first application.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个系统。 该系统包括位于第一工厂中的第一计算机，第一存储器和存储在第一存储器中的基于对象的第一对象管理应用程序。 该系统还包括位于与第一工厂分开的位置的第二计算机，第二存储器和存储在第二存储器中的第二对象的过程管理应用程序。 当在第一台计算机上执行时，第一个应用程序将响应于事件和脚本启动任务来调用脚本。 当在第二计算机上执行时，第二计算机响应于事件和脚本启动任务而调用脚本，由第二应用执行的事件之一是从第一应用接收到的消息。

公开(公告)号：US07380429B1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US11680139

申请日：2007-02-28

Applicant: Mike M. Ghiran ,  Sanjay M. Shah

Inventor： Mike M. Ghiran ,  Sanjay M. Shah

IPC: B21D22/12 ,  B21D51/00

CPC classification number: B21D39/203 ,  B21D26/045 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: An apparatus and method for locally expanding tubular member includes a pre-form die having a cavity with an expansion chamber therein to receive a portion of a tubular blank between ends thereof. The apparatus also includes a bladder apparatus for insertion in the tubular blank and cooperating with the pre-form die to locally expand the portion of the tubular blank in the expansion chamber to form a locally expanded tubular member.

Abstract translation: 用于局部膨胀管状构件的装置和方法包括预成形模，其具有在其中具有膨胀室的空腔，以在其端部之间容纳管状坯料的一部分。 该装置还包括用于插入管状坯件中并与预成形模具配合以将膨胀室中的管状坯料的部分局部膨胀以形成局部膨胀的管状构件的气囊装置。