公开(公告)号：WO1995003919A1

公开(公告)日：1995-02-09

申请号：PCT/US1994008049

申请日：1994-07-21

Applicant: WESTERN ATLAS INC.

Inventor： WESTERN ATLAS INC. ,  PFLAGER, William, W.

IPC: B24B19/12

CPC classification number: F16H25/24 ,  B24B19/12 ,  B24B47/20 ,  B29C70/682 ,  B29C70/78 ,  B29D1/00 ,  Y10S425/058

Abstract: A method of forming a hydrostatic nut (36) that cooperates with a lead screw (38) for translating a cam grinder wheel head (26). An externally threaded lead screw master (66) is inserted into an internally threaded cylindrical mold (50). Beads of wax or tape (76, 78) are adhered to the external threads on the standard (66) while the rest of the standard (66) is treated with a release coating to define a continuous cavity (86, 88) between the internal threads of the nut (36) and the external threads on the standard (66). An epoxy resin is introduced into the cavity. The standard (66) is then removed and the wax or tape (76, 78) is removed to leave oppositely directed helical channels (86, 88) in the polymer. The helical channels are pressurized with a thin fluid film that prevents metal to metal contact.

Abstract translation: 一种形成与用于平移凸轮磨床轮头（26）的导螺杆（38）配合的静压螺母（36）的方法。 外螺纹的导螺杆主轴（66）插入内螺纹的圆柱形模具（50）中。 蜡或胶带（76,78）的珠粒粘附到标准品（66）上的外螺纹上，而标准物（66）的其余部分用剥离涂层处理以在内部（66） 螺母（36）的螺纹和标准（66）上的外螺纹。 将环氧树脂引入空腔中。 然后除去标准物（66），除去蜡或胶带（76,78）以在聚合物中留下相反方向的螺旋通道（86,88）。 螺旋通道用薄的流体膜加压，防止金属与金属接触。

公开(公告)号：WO1997020661A1

公开(公告)日：1997-06-12

申请号：PCT/US1996018275

申请日：1996-11-20

Applicant: WESTERN ATLAS INC.

Inventor： WESTERN ATLAS INC. ,  HYKES, Timothy, W. ,  METZLER, Joel

IPC: B24B41/06

CPC classification number: B24B5/42 ,  B24B41/06

Abstract: A spindle, comprised of a spindle body (68) and an indexing fixture (29), is configured to retain, and rotatingly drive, a crankshaft (10) relative to a grinding tool, so that each pin (16) on the crankshaft (10) is ground with a high degree of precision. A coupling mechanism (174), such as a pair of jaws (190, 192) with complementarily shaped teeth, is interposed between the spindle body (116) and the indexing fixture (29). Pressure is applied to one side of the coupling mechanism so that the jaws are normally engaged and the spindle body (116) and the indexing fixture (29) rotate as a unit. Motive power is supplied by a servomotor (98) secured to a primary drive shaft (100), which is joined to a secondary drive shaft (88), through an offset coupling (122), to define a motorized spindle.

Abstract translation: 由主轴主体（68）和分度固定装置（29）组成的主轴被构造成相对于研磨工具保持和旋转地驱动曲轴（10），使得曲轴上的每个销（16） 10）以高精度研磨。 诸如具有互补形状的齿的一对夹爪（190,192）之间的联接机构（174）插入在主轴主体（116）和分度固定装置（29）之间。 压力施加到联接机构的一侧，使得爪通常被接合，并且主轴主体（116）和分度固定装置（29）作为一个单元旋转。 动力由固定到主驱动轴（100）的伺服马达（98）提供，该主驱动轴通过偏置联轴器（122）连接到副驱动轴（88），以限定电动主轴。

公开(公告)号：WO1994011282A1

公开(公告)日：1994-05-26

申请号：PCT/US1993010574

申请日：1993-11-03

Applicant: WESTERN ATLAS INC. ,  HEIT, Martin, A. ,  KOENINGER, Timothy, A. ,  O'BRIEN, John, E. ,  WILKINS, John, J. ,  COONS, Randall, P.

Inventor： WESTERN ATLAS INC.

IPC: B65G47/46

CPC classification number: B65G47/844 ,  B65G2207/36

Abstract: A linear actuator divert switch (54), a limited angle motor driven divert switch and a limited angle motor driven cross-over switch (410) are provided for sortation conveyors (40). The divert/guide pins (25) on package diverters are formed with a generally football shaped cross-sectional configuration (252) to facilitate passage thereof through the various switches.

Abstract translation: 线性致动器转向开关（54），有限角度的电机驱动的转向开关和限定角度的电动机驱动的交叉开关（410）用于分拣输送机（40）。 包装转向器上的转向/导向销（25）形成有大致足球形的横截面构造（252），以便于其穿过各种开关。

公开(公告)号：WO1998009771A1

公开(公告)日：1998-03-12

申请号：PCT/US1997015307

申请日：1997-09-04

Applicant: WESTERN ATLAS INC.

Inventor： WESTERN ATLAS INC. ,  HYKES, Timothy, W. ,  MOWAN, Ricky, L.

IPC: B24B49/00

CPC classification number: B24B49/02 ,  B24B5/42 ,  B24B51/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for grinding crankshafts or similar devices in which one of the crankpins of the crankshaft is machined and subsequent to this machine step, the actual dimension of the crankpin is measured. This measured value is compared to the projected value of the crankpin and the distance of travel of a grinding wheel in-feed is adjusted accordingly.

Abstract translation: 用于研磨曲轴或类似装置的方法和装置，其中曲轴的曲柄销中的一个被加工并且在该机器步骤之后，测量曲柄销的实际尺寸。 将该测量值与曲柄销的预计值进行比较，并相应地调整砂轮进给距离。

公开(公告)号：WO1998009772A1

公开(公告)日：1998-03-12

申请号：PCT/US1997015118

申请日：1997-09-03

Applicant: WESTERN ATLAS INC.

Inventor： WESTERN ATLAS INC. ,  HYKES, Timothy, W.

IPC: B24B55/02

CPC classification number: B24B19/12 ,  B24B5/42 ,  B24B55/02

Abstract: A variable volume coolant system (42) for delivering liquid coolant. A first conduit path (46) is defined between a source of liquid coolant and a nozzle (40) for delivering coolant to the gap defined between the machine tool (34) and the workpiece (22); a second conduit path (48) is also defined between the source of liquid coolant and the nozzle (40). A first valve (52) controls the flow of liquid coolant through the first conduit path (46), while a second valve (54) performs the same function for the second conduit path (48). The first conduit path (46) possess a greater volume than the second conduit path (48). By selectively adjusting the first (52) and second valves (54), a high volume flow of liquid coolant is maintained over most of the machining operation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于输送液体冷却剂的可变体积冷却剂系统（42）。 第一导管路径（46）限定在液体冷却剂源和用于将冷却剂输送到限定在机床（34）和工件（22）之间的间隙的喷嘴（40）之间; 第二导管路径（48）也限定在液体冷却剂源和喷嘴（40）之间。 第一阀（52）控制通过第一导管路径（46）的液体冷却剂的流动，而第二阀（54）执行与第二管道路径（48）相同的功能。 第一导管路径（46）具有比第二导管路径（48）更大的体积。 通过选择性地调节第一阀（52）和第二阀（54），在大部分加工操作中保持高体积流动的液体冷却剂。

公开(公告)号：WO1997004919A1

公开(公告)日：1997-02-13

申请号：PCT/US1996011834

申请日：1996-07-25

Applicant: WESTERN ATLAS INC.

Inventor： WESTERN ATLAS INC. ,  RICE, Dennis, F. ,  MOWEN, Ricky, L. ,  FAITH, Marshall, W.

IPC: B24B01/00

CPC classification number: B24B19/12 ,  B23Q17/22 ,  B24B47/22

Abstract: A work drive orienting system (20) for a machine tool comprises a head stock (71) and a tail stock (49) for supporting the workpiece (W) to be machined, a locator (100) retained by a spider (90) in the head stock chuck (70), and a proximity sensor (106) located in the loader (60) operatively associated with the machine tool. The locating pin (P) of the workpiece has a predetermined angular relationship to the spaced eccentric portions of the workpiece. The proximity sensor (106) scans an approximately 70 degree arc on the workpiece, for the presence of eccentric surfaces, such as cam lobes. If no lobes are detected, the pin will be in a position to pass safely alongside the locator (100), and the chuck for the workpiece (W) may be engaged. If lobes are detected, the work drive spindle (82) must be angularly rotated relative to the workpiece (W), before the machine tool can accept the workpiece (W) with the projecting pin (P), and the chuck (70) can be engaged to clamp the workpiece (W) in the desired angular orientation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机床的工作驱动定向系统（20）包括用于支撑待加工的工件（W）的头架（71）和尾架（49），由蜘蛛（90）保持的定位器（100） 头部卡盘（70）和位于与机床可操作地相关联的装载机（60）中的接近传感器（106）。 工件的定位销（P）与工件的间隔的偏心部分具有预定的角度关系。 接近传感器（106）扫描工件上大约70度的弧，以便存在诸如凸轮凸角的偏心表面。 如果没有检测到叶瓣，则该销将处于与定位器（100）旁边安全地通过的位置，并且用于工件（W）的卡盘可以接合。 如果检测到叶片，则在机床可以用突出销（P）接收工件（W）之前，工件驱动主轴（82）必须相对于工件（W）成角度地旋转，并且卡盘（70）可以 接合以将工件（W）夹紧在所需的角度方向。

公开(公告)号：WO1996020067A1

公开(公告)日：1996-07-04

申请号：PCT/US1995016773

申请日：1995-12-22

Applicant: WESTERN ATLAS INC.

Inventor： WESTERN ATLAS INC. ,  KAISER, Russell, E., Jr. ,  MOWEN, Ricky, L. ,  PFLAGER, William, W. ,  RICE, Dennis, F.

IPC: B24B19/12

CPC classification number: B24B21/02 ,  B24B5/42 ,  B24B19/12 ,  B24B21/16

Abstract: A tapered bearing (306) for the drive drum assembly (100) of a belt grinding machine (10) that employs multiple, parallel, abrasive grinding belts (76), and back-up shoes (122) for pressing the belts (76) against the surfaces on a workpieces (46) to be ground. The drive drum assembly (100), in cooperation with small pulleys (120, 124) operatively associated with the contouring head (108), keeps the abrasive belts (76) properly trained. The central shaft (148) of the drive drum assembly (100) is secured between a fixed bearing support (160) and a laterally movable support bracket (142). A tapered bearing (306) is fastened to one end of the shaft, and a complementary shaped aperture (314) is defined in a spindle (312) retained in the movable support bracket (142). When the movable support bracket (142) is shifted inwardly, the tapered bearing (306) fits snugly into the aperture (314) so that the drive drum assembly (100) is supported in a rigid, sag-free manner. This "pre-loads" the drive drum assembly (100) and bearing assembly (330), so the assemblies rotate smoothly, without slippage. Seals (324) are provided about the tapered bearing (306) so that dust and debris cannot degrade the bearing (306), and the bearing (306) does not wear excessively, even under prolonged, high speed operation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于皮带磨床（10）的驱动鼓组件（100）的锥形轴承（306），其采用多个平行磨料研磨带（76）和用于压紧带（76）的支撑鞋（122） 抵靠待研磨的工件（46）上的表面。 驱动鼓组件（100）与与轮廓头（108）可操作地相关联的小滑轮（120,124）配合，保持砂带（76）被适当地训练。 驱动滚筒组件（100）的中心轴（148）固定在固定的轴承支撑件（160）和可横向移动的支撑托架（142）之间。 锥形轴承（306）固定到轴的一端，并且在保持在可动支撑托架（142）中的心轴（312）中限定互补形状的孔（314）。 当可移动支撑托架（142）向内移动时，锥形轴承（306）紧密地配合到孔（314）中，使得驱动滚筒组件（100）以刚性，无松弛的方式被支撑。 这种“预加载”驱动滚筒组件（100）和轴承组件（330），因此组件平稳地旋转而没有滑动。 密封件（324）围绕锥形轴承（306）设置，使得灰尘和碎屑不会使轴承（306）劣化，并且即使在长时间的高速操作下，轴承（306）也不会过度磨损。

公开(公告)号：WO1995003917A1

公开(公告)日：1995-02-09

申请号：PCT/US1994008478

申请日：1994-07-29

Applicant: WESTERN ATLAS, INC.

Inventor： WESTERN ATLAS, INC. ,  PFLAGER, William, W. ,  HYKES, Timothy, W.

IPC: B24B05/00

CPC classification number: H02K5/1672 ,  B23Q1/70 ,  B24B41/04 ,  H02K9/19

Abstract: A grinding machine provided with a spindle (5) rotating under the influence of a cantilever mounted rare earth permanent magnet motor (40). Hydrostatic fluid film bearings (41, 42) are provided between the ends of the spindle (5) and a bronze bearing (64, 65) to support spindle (5) in such a manner so as to eliminate wear. A single oil reservoir (20) is used to supply oil to the hydrostatic bearings (41, 42), as well as to the cooling jacket labyrinth (17) of the motor (40).

Abstract translation: 一种磨床，其设置有在悬臂式稀土永磁电动机（40）的影响下旋转的主轴（5）。 在主轴（5）的端部和青铜轴承（64,65）之间设置静水流体膜轴承（41,42），以支撑主轴（5），以便消除磨损。 单个储油器（20）用于向静压轴承（41,42）以及电动机（40）的冷却套迷宫（17）供应油。