7 patents
Utility
Configurable Capacity Grid Tray for Robot Part Handling
21 Dec 23
A configurable tray for robot workpiece handling, comprises: a frame including frame segments arranged in a rectangle, each including a plurality of positioning features spaced evenly along an inner edge of the frame segment; and a plurality of separation bars configured to be selectively positioned within the frame to define one or more configurable grid patterns of pockets for receiving a workpiece by selectively positioning a first number of the plurality of separation bars between positioning features of a first pair of opposed frame segments and selectively positioning a second number of the plurality of separation bars overlapping the first number of the plurality of separation bars between positioning features of a second pair of opposed frame segments, the first pair of segments being perpendicular to the second pair of segments.
Paul J. Gray, David William Lopossa
Filed: 21 Jun 22
Utility
Method and System for Determining a Workpiece Loading Location In a CNC Machine with a Robotic Arm
16 Nov 23
A system is provided for determining a loading location of a workpiece relative to a holding fixture, comprising: a robot including a sensor; and a controller coupled to the robot and configured to activate the robot to grip the workpiece; enable a free-drive mode to permit an operator to move the gripped workpiece to a starting location; execute a center location routine including causing the robot to: move in a first direction until the sensor senses contact with a first surface of the holding fixture; move in a second direction until the sensor senses contact with a second surface; move in a third direction until the sensor senses contact with a third surface; and compute a three-dimensional center point of the holding fixture representing the loading location of the workpiece using the first, second and third sensed positions of contact.
Paul J. Gray, Steven S. Gearhart, Jesse C. Satterwhite
Filed: 10 May 22
Utility
Automated smart vise system
24 Oct 23
An automated vise is disclosed.
Paul J. Gray, Matthew H. Tinkle, David G. Coffman, Donald J. Hammer
Filed: 23 Dec 20
Utility
Valve exerciser controls
19 Jul 22
A valve operating apparatus with controls may include a speed control engageable by a hand of an operator of the apparatus to control a speed characteristic for operating the valve.
Michael Hurley
Filed: 7 Jul 20
Utility
Automated Smart Vise System
2 Sep 21
An automated vise is disclosed.
Paul J. Gray, Matthew H. Tinkle, David G. Coffman, Donald J. Hammer
Filed: 23 Dec 20
Utility
Additive manufacturing tool
10 Aug 21
An additive manufacturing tool configured to couple to a spindle of a CNC machine, comprises a plurality of drive wheels movable between an engaged position wherein they compress filament from a filament source against a drive disc and a disengaged position wherein they are spaced apart from the filament, and a delivery assembly including a heating element and a nozzle having an outlet opening.
David C. Adair, Frederick W. Gross
Filed: 4 Jan 18
Utility
Material processing unit controlled by rotation
14 Dec 20
An interchangeable unit adapted to couple to a computer numerical control (“CNC”) machine is disclosed comprising a holder that couples to a spindle of the CNC machine, a controller, wherein said controller is configured to receive the rotational speed of the spindle as an input, and a material processing unit, wherein said material processing unit executes a first function in response to a first rotational speed range of the spindle and executes a second function in response to a second rotational speed range of the spindle.
David C. Adair, Michael Doar, Frederick W. Gross, Elias G. Pavlakos, Gregory S. Volovic
Filed: 30 Nov 17
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