Abstract:
A surgical instrument. Various embodiments of the surgical instrument include an end effector that has a moveable cutting implement. A main drive shaft assembly operably interfaces with the end effector for transmitting an actuation motion to the movable cutting implement therein. A gear drive train is connected to the main drive shaft assembly. The gear drive train is actuated by a motor that is configured to receive control signals from a robotic system. Various embodiments include a sensor arrangement that operably interfaces the end effector to communicate forces experienced by the end effector to the robotic system.
Abstract:
Staking apparatus (22) and a method for staking one or more fasteners (44) of a part assembly (18) are provided by a conveyor (14), a lower lift and lock assembly (24) including a lower lifter (28) and a lower lock (30), and an upper press (26). Lower and upper staking punches (40, 60) of the lower lifter (28) and the upper press (26), respectively, provide the staking while at least one and preferably a plurality of springs (36) resiliently support a pallet assembly (16) on which the part assembly (18) is positioned.
Abstract:
Staking apparatus (22) and a method for staking one or more fasteners (44) of a part assembly (18) are provided by a conveyor (14), a lower lift and lock assembly (24) including a lower lifter (28) and a lower lock (30), and an upper press (26). Lower and upper staking punches (40, 60) of the lower lifter (28) and the upper press (26), respectively, provide the staking while at least one and preferably a plurality of springs (36) resiliently support a pallet assembly (16) on which the part assembly (18) is positioned.
Abstract:
A method for joining elements together, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the elements relative to one another; enhancing the formability of at least a portion of at least one of the elements using a laser; and joining the elements together using a mechanical fastening method.
Abstract:
A scuffing device (30) arranged to impart texture to a plastic pallet surface (12) having a plurality of cutting members (34) axially aligned and mounted adjacent each other, the cutting members (34) having radial toothed edges for cutting into and imparting texture to the plastic pallet surface upon rotating engagement therewith. The device further having a shaft upon which the cutting members are mounted for providing rotational movement to the cutting members.
Abstract:
An anchoring system including an anchor including a shank with an expandable portion and a wedge arranged to wedge against the expandable portion, the expandable portion having a first portion thicker than a second portion thereof. There is also disclosed an anchoring system including an anchor including a shank with an expandable portion and a wedge arranged to wedge against the expandable portion, and a biasing device adapted to exert an outwardly directed expanding force against the expandable portion.
Abstract:
Method for installing a duct (2'), a longitudinal member (4) being present along the section over which the duct is to be installed, the longitudinal element present being utilised as a guide for the duct to be installed and the duct being propelled, a tape-shaped element (2) being formed around the existing longitudinal element during the propulsion into a duct (2') closed all around, by coupling to one another coupling means (11, 12) present at the longitudinal edges of the tape-shaped element. The invention offers a simple solution, on the basis of a tape-shaped element, of forming, around a (copper) telecommunication cable already present in the ground, a duct for including optical-fibre cables, without it being required to interrupt or remove the existing cable.
Abstract:
Method for installing a duct (2'), a longitudinal member (4) being present along the section over which the duct is to be installed, the longitudinal element present being utilised as a guide for the duct to be installed and the duct being propelled, a tape-shaped element (2) being formed around the existing longitudinal element during the propulsion into a duct (2') closed all around, by coupling to one another coupling means (11, 12) present at the longitudinal edges of the tape-shaped element. The invention offers a simple solution, on the basis of a tape-shaped element, of forming, around a (copper) telecommunication cable already present in the ground, a duct for including optical-fibre cables, without it being required to interrupt or remove the existing cable.
Abstract:
The present invention is a mobile tool positioning system (200) including a support assembly (204), a mobile multi-axis numerically controlled robotic tool (208), and a multi-movement control device (212) coupled to the mobile multi-axis tool (208). The support assembly (204) is located adjacent a workpiece (206) and has a plurality of engagers (220). The mobile multi-axis numerically controlled robotic tool (208) has proximity sensors (218) removably attached to the engagers (220). The mobile tool (208) can therefore be detachably coupled to the support assembly (204). The proximity sensors (218) precisely locate and align the mobile tool (208) with the support assembly before being coupled. In addition, the mobile tool (208) can have a self leveling system (216) with a configurable memory. As such, precision tooling operations can be performed on the workpiece (206).
Abstract:
Assembly center for sheet metal parts comprising stations for preparing said parts by positioning them in relation to one another, assembly stations for securing said prepared parts to one another, and finishing stations for completing securing of said parts to each other. The center consists of a plurality of units (2, 3, 22, 23) connected by at least one general conveyor (1, 21) extending along a given direction (A), each unit comprising a central loading/unloading station (4, 24) through which passes the general conveyor (1); a lateral preparation station (7, 27) linked to the central station (4, 24) by a conveyor (8, 28) substantially perpendicular to conveyor (1, 21); an assembly station (13) connected to the central station (4, 24) by a conveyor (14, 34) substantially perpendicular to the general conveyor (1, 21); and at least one finishing station (16, 36) located along the general conveyor (1, 21) downstream of the central station (4, 24).