公开(公告)号：WO2004027271A2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-01

申请号：PCT/US0329302

申请日：2003-09-19

Applicant: INNOVATION PLUS INC ,  KIBBLEWHITE IAN E ,  MOLSBERGEN ROBERT

Inventor： KIBBLEWHITE IAN E ,  MOLSBERGEN ROBERT

IPC: F16B20060101 ,  F16B25/00 ,  F16B31/02 ,  G01L5/24 ,  F16B

CPC classification number: F16B31/02 ,  F16B2031/022 ,  G01L5/246

Abstract: An ultrasonic load measurement transducer is mated with a thread-forming fastener to provide a load indicating thread-forming fastener that can be used for precise and reliable assembly of critical bolted joints, such as those in the automobile and aerospace industries, among others. Steps can then be taken to accurately measure and control the load in the thread-forming fastener during tightening, and to inspect the load in the thread-forming fastener after assembly. A similar result can be achieved for a thread-locking fastener by mating an ultrasonic transducer with the thread-locking fastener assembly.

Abstract translation: 超声波负载测量传感器与螺纹形成紧固件配合，以提供负载指示螺纹形成紧固件，其可用于精确和可靠地组装诸如汽车和航空航天工业中的关键螺栓接头。 然后可以采取步骤精确测量和控制拧紧过程中的成纱紧固件中的载荷，并在组装后检查螺纹成型紧固件中的载荷。 通过将超声波换能器与螺纹锁定紧固件组件相配合，可以实现类似的结果。

公开(公告)号：WO02061292A9

公开(公告)日：2004-05-06

申请号：PCT/US0203920

申请日：2002-01-28

Applicant: INNOVATION PLUS INC ,  KIBBLEWHITE IAN E

Inventor： KIBBLEWHITE IAN E

IPC: F16B31/02 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/22

CPC classification number: G01N29/048 ,  B60N2/3095 ,  B60N2002/4405 ,  F16B31/02 ,  G01N29/227 ,  G01N2291/011 ,  G01N2291/02854 ,  G01N2291/2691

Abstract: A load indicating member (10) is provided with a permanent identifying mark which can be read and used to determine ultrasonic (16) measurement parameters specific to the load indicating member to provide more precise and more reliable load measurements by compensating for differences resulting from manufacturing variations in individual load indicating member. The parameters specific to the load indicating member can be stored in coding (12) applied to the load indicating member or in a database that can be accessed remotely.

Abstract translation: 负载指示构件（10）设置有永久性识别标记，其可以被读取并用于确定超负荷指示构件特有的超声波（16）测量参数，以通过补偿由制造产生的差异来提供更精确和更可靠的负载测量 个别负荷指示部件的变化。 特定于负载指示构件的参数可以存储在应用于负载指示构件的编码（12）中或可以远程访问的数据库中。

公开(公告)号：WO2011139350A3

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：PCT/US2011000759

申请日：2011-05-02

Applicant: INNOVATION PLUS LLC ,  KIBBLEWHITE IAN E

Inventor： KIBBLEWHITE IAN E

IPC: B25B21/00 ,  F16B31/00 ,  F16B31/02 ,  G01L5/24

CPC classification number: B25F5/00 ,  B25B21/002 ,  B25B21/02 ,  B25B23/0085 ,  B25B23/14 ,  B25B23/1425 ,  B25B23/1453 ,  B25B23/1456 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T29/53

Abstract: Complex assembly procedures for joining components with plural fasteners are accomplished using predefined procedures for performing a multi-step assembly of a joint using a dynamically controllable assembly tool, or to inspect an assembled joint. An assembly tool is coupled with an electronically controlled regulator for reducing the tightening rate, or the load increase per impact for an impact or impulse tool, so the tool can be stopped precisely at a specified stopping load or torque. The predefined procedures for performing the desired tightening operation are established in a controller coupled with the electronically controlled regulator, for dynamically controlling the assembly tool. The system can be used to assemble joints involving multiple fasteners and which are subject to elastic interaction between the fasteners, rocking, or joint relaxation, and in assembly or inspection operations in which an operator is to be guided through a particular sequence of instructions.

Abstract translation: 用于使用多个紧固件连接部件的复杂装配程序使用预定义的程序来实现，该程序使用可动态控制的组装工具执行接头的多步骤组装，或者检查组装的接头。 组装工具与电子控制的调节器相结合，用于减小冲击或冲击工具的紧固速度或每次冲击的负载增加，因此可以在指定的停止载荷或扭矩下精确地停止该工具。 在与电子控制的调节器耦合的控制器中建立用于执行所需的紧固操作的预定义的步骤，用于动态地控制组装工具。 该系统可用于组装涉及多个紧固件并且紧固件之间的弹性相互作用，摇摆或关节松弛以及操作者将被引导通过特定指令序列的组装或检查操作中的关节。

公开(公告)号：WO2007139834A3

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：PCT/US2007012302

申请日：2007-05-24

Applicant: INNOVATION PLUS LLC ,  KIBBLEWHITE IAN E ,  KOTAS DONALD E

Inventor： KIBBLEWHITE IAN E ,  KOTAS DONALD E

IPC: B31B1/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/255 ,  B25B23/1456 ,  B25B23/147 ,  B25B23/1475 ,  F16B1/0071 ,  F16B2031/022 ,  G01L5/246

Abstract: A system is provided for both reading an optical identification mark, such as a bar code, on a fastener and for making ultrasonic load measurements in the fastener using a single probe for use during fastener installation with assembly tools and for the inspection of load in preinstalled fasteners. The probe includes both a fiber optic imaging cable and at least one electrical conductor. The fiber optic imaging cable is optically coupled to an imaging device such as a bar code reader allowing the bar code reader to be located remote from the fastener. The electrical conductor provides an electrical connection from the ultrasonic transducer on the fastener to load measurement instrumentation. The probe is further capable of providing illumination of the bar code to facilitate reading of the bar code.

Abstract translation: 提供一种系统，用于读取紧固件上的光学识别标记（例如条形码），并且使用单个探针在紧固件安装期间使用组装工具进行超声波载荷测量，并且用于在预安装中检查负载 紧固件。 探头包括光纤成像电缆和至少一个电导体。 光纤成像电缆光学耦合到诸如条形码读取器的成像装置，其允许条形码读取器远离紧固件定位。 电导体提供从紧固件上的超声换能器到负载测量仪器的电连接。 该探头还能够提供条形码的照明，以便于读取条形码。

公开(公告)号：WO2004027271A9

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：PCT/US0329302

申请日：2003-09-19

Applicant: INNOVATION PLUS L L C ,  KIBBLEWHITE IAN E ,  MOLSBERGEN ROBERT

Inventor： KIBBLEWHITE IAN E ,  MOLSBERGEN ROBERT

IPC: F16B20060101 ,  F16B25/00 ,  F16B31/02 ,  G01L5/24

CPC classification number: F16B31/02 ,  F16B2031/022 ,  G01L5/246

Abstract: An ultrasonic load measurement transducer (20) is mated with a thread-forming fastener (18) to provide a load indicating thread-forming fastener (10) that can be used for precise and reliable assembly of critical bolted joints, such as those in the automobile and aerospace industries, among others. Steps can then be taken to accurately measure and control the load in the thread-forming fastener during tightening, and to inspect the load in the thread-forming fastener (10) after assembly. A similar result can be achieved for a thread-locking fastener by mating an ultrasonic transducer with the thread-locking fastener assembly.

Abstract translation: 超声负载测量传感器（20）与螺纹成形紧固件（18）配合，以提供负载指示螺纹形成紧固件（10），其可用于精确和可靠地组装关键螺栓接头，例如在 汽车和航空航天等行业。 然后可以采取步骤来精确地测量和控制在拧紧期间的成纱紧固件中的负载，并且在组装之后检查螺纹成形紧固件（10）中的负载。 通过将超声波换能器与螺纹锁定紧固件组件相配合，可以获得类似的结果。

公开(公告)号：WO2007089760A3

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2007002499

申请日：2007-01-29

Applicant: INNOVATION PLUS LLC ,  KIBBLEWHITE IAN E ,  MOLSBERGEN ROBERT

Inventor： KIBBLEWHITE IAN E ,  MOLSBERGEN ROBERT

IPC: F16B31/02

CPC classification number: F16B31/02 ,  F16B25/10 ,  F16B2031/022 ,  Y10T29/42

Abstract: An ultrasonic load measurement transducer (14) is mated with a thread-forming fastener (12) to provide a load indicating thread-forming fastener that can be used for the precise and reliable assembly of critical bolted joints, such as those in the automobile and aerospace industries, among others. Steps can then be taken to accurately measure and control the load in the thread-forming fastener during tightening, and to inspect the load in the thread-forming fastener after assembly. A similar result can be achieved for a thread-locking fastener by mating an ultrasonic transducer with the thread-locking fastener assembly.

Abstract translation: 超声负载测量传感器（14）与螺纹成形紧固件（12）配合，以提供负载指示螺纹形成紧固件，其可用于精确和可靠地组装关键螺栓接头，例如汽车和 航空航天工业等。 然后可以采取步骤来精确地测量和控制在拧紧期间的成纱紧固件中的负载，并且在组装之后检查螺纹形成紧固件中的负载。 通过将超声波换能器与螺纹锁定紧固件组件相配合，可以获得类似的结果。

公开(公告)号：WO2007089759A3

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：PCT/US2007002498

申请日：2007-01-29

Applicant: INNOVATION PLUS LLC ,  KIBBLEWHITE IAN E

Inventor： KIBBLEWHITE IAN E

IPC: F16B31/02

CPC classification number: F16B31/02 ,  F16B2031/022 ,  G01L5/246

Abstract: A load indicating member is provided with an identifying element which can be accessed and used to determine ultrasonic measurement parameters specific to the load indicating member to provide more precise and more reliable load measurements by compensating for differences resulting from manufacturing variations in individual load indicating members. The parameters specific to the load indicating member can be stored in coding applied to the load indicating member or in a database that can be accessed remotely, for example, using the Internet.

Abstract translation: 负载指示部件设置有识别元件，该识别元件可以被访问并用于确定特定于负载指示部件的超声波测量参数，以通过补偿由各个负载指示部件的制造变化导致的差异来提供更精确和更可靠的负载测量。 特定于负载指示构件的参数可以存储在应用于负载指示构件的编码中或者可以远程访问的数据库中，例如使用因特网。

公开(公告)号：WO2007117575A3

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：PCT/US2007008539

申请日：2007-04-06

Applicant: INNOVATION PLUS LLC ,  KIBBLEWHITE IAN E ,  KOTAS DONALD E

Inventor： KIBBLEWHITE IAN E ,  KOTAS DONALD E

IPC: H01R3/00 ,  B23Q17/00

CPC classification number: B25B21/00 ,  B25B23/1425 ,  B25B23/145

Abstract: Pneumatic tightening tools can be used for high speed assembly of critical bolts to precise loads by dynamically controlling the output power of the pneumatic tool during a tightening cycle using an electronically controlled air pressure regulator (5) to reduce the tightening rate, or the load increase per impact for impact or impulse tools, to enable the tool to be stopped precisely at a specified stopping load or torque. For prevailing torque fasteners, the output power of the pneumatic tool is dynamically controlled to minimize the speed of rotation during rundown, to minimize the heating effects associated with such torque fasteners, and to then increase the power from the tool, as required, to provide the torque to reach the specified stopping load or torque. The maximum air pressure supplied to the pneumatic tool (3) can be limited, depending on the expected torque required to tighten the fastener to the specified load or torque.

Abstract translation: 气动紧固工具可用于通过动态控制气动工具在紧固循环期间的输出功率使用电子控制的空气压力调节器（5）来降低紧固速度或负载增加 对于冲击或冲击工具的冲击，使工具能够以指定的停止载荷或扭矩精确地停止。 对于主要的扭矩紧固件，气动工具的输出功率被动态地控制，以在减速期间最小化旋转速度，以最小化与这种扭矩紧固件相关联的加热效应，然后根据需要增加来自工具的功率，以提供 达到指定停止负载或转矩的转矩。 取决于将紧固件紧固到指定的载荷或扭矩所需的预期扭矩，可以限制供应到气动工具（3）的最大气压。