Method for aligning a workpiece in a machine tool

    公开(公告)号:US12235621B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-25

    申请号:US17944238

    申请日:2022-09-14

    Abstract: A method for aligning a workpiece in a working space of a machine tool having a numerical control system uses a probe. 3D models of the working space, probe, and workpiece are virtually displayed. The workpiece is positioned in the working space and the virtual workpiece is positioned in the virtual working space so that there is an initial coincidence between positions thereof. The probe is manually positioned relative to the workpiece, wherein a planned probing point and probing direction are selected based on a minimum distance of the virtual probe from the virtual workpiece, and are displayed. Enabling of the probing is based on quality of the planned probing point, and, when enabled, a probing operation is triggered, and coordinates of a probing point are determined. The position of the workpiece is recalculated using these coordinates, and the position of the virtual workpiece is updated.

    Electric discharge machine and sensor unit

    公开(公告)号:US12186821B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-07

    申请号:US17352351

    申请日:2021-06-20

    Abstract: An electric discharge machine is provided. The electric discharge machine includes: an axis drive part moving a tool electrode in at least one axial direction; and a sensor unit detecting a linear movement position of the axis drive part in the axial direction. The sensor unit includes a measurement scale having a linear shape, a position detector scanning the measurement scale and obtaining position information, and a pair of adjustment blocks fixed to both ends of the measurement scale or the position detector and erected perpendicular to an extension direction of the measurement scale. The adjustment blocks are fixed to the axis drive part and are curved in the axial direction due to a temperature change.

    FREEPLAY MEASUREMENT TOOL AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20240351708A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-24

    申请号:US18304216

    申请日:2023-04-20

    CPC classification number: B64F5/60 G01B5/0025 G01B5/14

    Abstract: A freeplay measurement tool is disclosed. The freeplay measurement tool comprises a first measuring device configured to be removably coupled to a first structure and a second measuring device configured to be removably coupled to a second structure. The first structure and the second structure are connected via a joint. The freeplay measurement tool also comprises at least one load cell and a loading sling. The loading sling comprises a spreader bar, a first retention member, fixed to a forward end of the spreader bar and the load cell, a second retention member, fixed to an aft end of the spreader bar and the load cell, and at least one loading pad coupled to and extending from the spreader bar. When the first measuring device and the second measuring device are coupled to the first structure and the second structure, respectively, the spreader bar is positionable adjacent to a loading surface of the second structure so that the at least one loading pad applies a predetermined external load only to the loading surface of the second structure.

    SUPPORT FOR DISTANCE MEASUREMENT DEVICE
    6.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240280354A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-22

    申请号:US18640948

    申请日:2024-04-19

    CPC classification number: G01B3/12 G01B5/0004 A45F5/021

    Abstract: A support for supporting a distance measurement device on a tool, includes a main body and an adjustment part. The main body includes an attachment part for removably attaching the support to a tool. The adjustment part is attached to the main body and includes a mount for removably mounting a distance measurement device thereto. The mount is movable with respect to the main body to adjust a position of the distance measurement device with respect to the main body. The distance measurement device may comprise a distance measuring roller configured for measuring distances along surfaces by rolling contact therewith. The distance measurement device may be removably attachable to a tool by means of the support, for measuring distances on a workpiece worked on by the tool.

    MEASURING PROBE WITH FIELD GENERATING COIL CONFIGURATION AND TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION

    公开(公告)号:US20240219163A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-04

    申请号:US18147553

    申请日:2022-12-28

    CPC classification number: G01B5/012 G01B5/0014

    Abstract: A measuring probe for a coordinate measuring machine is provided. The measuring probe includes a stylus position detection portion, signal processing and control circuitry and a temperature dependent compensation portion. The stylus position detection portion includes a field generating coil configuration and a sensing coil configuration. The temperature dependent compensation portion includes a temperature dependent component that is coupled to a field generating coil of the field generating coil configuration such that a change in a characteristic of the temperature dependent component due to an increase in temperature of the temperature dependent component causes relatively more current to flow through the field generating coil when driven by the coil drive signal than if the characteristic of the temperature dependent component had not changed. Such implementations are configured to increase the accuracy of the processed signals by at least partially compensating for certain affects that occur due to temperature changes.

    Optical vehicle diagnostic system

    公开(公告)号:US11994386B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-28

    申请号:US17052003

    申请日:2019-04-30

    Applicant: RED TUNA

    CPC classification number: G01B5/0025 B62D65/005 G01B11/002 G01B11/2441

    Abstract: An optical measurement system for measuring one or more portions of an object such as a vehicle and solving the issues relating to attitude of vehicle while measuring the one or more portions of the vehicle, is disclosed. The optical measurement system comprising a diagnostic, measurement and repair equipment arranged on the object for example a vehicle via a rigid linking structure. The system comprises a measuring head and one or more targets comprising one or more set of photodiodes. The measuring head is mounted under or on the vehicle. The system is configured to measure parameters representative of the vehicle. The device further comprises a computing device in communication with the equipment, comprising set of instructions to determine a position of the target regarding to a reference point. The location of the point is then compared to an original location of the point to determine the damage in the vehicle.

    ROBOTIC ARM CALIBRATION METHOD
    10.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240139935A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-02

    申请号:US18406640

    申请日:2024-01-08

    CPC classification number: B25J9/02 G01B5/0021 G01B5/004

    Abstract: A three-dimensional measuring device includes a ball-shaped structure, an X-axis measuring module, a Y-axis measuring module and a Z-axis measuring module. The ball-shaped structure is moved and/or rotated in response to a movement of a movable object. The X-axis measuring module includes a first measuring structure and a first position sensor. The first measuring structure is movable along an X-axis direction and contacted with the ball-shaped structure. The Y-axis measuring module includes a second measuring structure and a second position sensor. The second measuring structure is movable along a Y-axis direction and contacted with the ball-shaped structure. The Z-axis measuring module includes a third measuring structure and a third position sensor. The third measuring structure is movable along a Z-axis direction and contacted with the ball-shaped structure.

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