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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7331750 | Parallel robot A parallel robot or parallel kinematics mechanism is provided for uses such as robotics or machining. The mechanism comprises a fixed base, a main arm, and a first and second support arm to position and orient an object in a cylindrical space with at least three deg... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7316149 | Inter-pressing-machine work transfer device The present invention provides a work transfer device for transferring a work between adjoining pressing machines including a work holder (30) for holding a work W, a carrier (23) provided between the adjoining pressing machines (10) and capable... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7251543 | Interference checking device Interference checking device including: a modeling database that stores data for three-dimensional modeling of tools, workpieces, and machine-tool constituting structures; an interference data memory for storing interference data defining inter-component interferenc... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7241103 | Method and system for adjusting a position of an object According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for adjusting a position of an object to compensate for tilt includes providing a rotatable base supporting an object and directing the object relative to the base such that the position of the object is... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7223063 | Method and system for adjusting a position of an object According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for adjusting a position of an object to compensate for tilt includes providing a rotatable base supporting an object and directing the object relative to the base such that the position of the object is... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7172376 | Workpiece positioner A workpiece positioner includes a workpiece holder that is mounted to a chassis for rotation about a central axis, and further includes a first set of workpiece supports for retaining and supporting a first workpiece between a drive end and an idler end, and a secon... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7167233 | Lithographic apparatus, device manufacturing method and apparatus for processing an exchangeable object The present invention relates to a lithographic apparatus including an illumination system configured to condition a beam of radiation, a support structure configured to support a patterning device, the patterning device configured to pattern the beam of radiation, ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159438 | Transfer press with improved use of space A transfer press provided with a transfer device, having transfer units provided with cross members (37) for which the length is shorter than the width of a tool. The transfer units (29 to 32) are arranged completely between the processing stati... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7044632 | Lifting apparatus for paint mixers A lifting apparatus for lifting paint containers into and out of paint mixers of the type supported by a generally horizontal surface and including at least one side, the lifting apparatus having a pair of rigidly connected arms, each including a proximal end pivota... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028578 | Wrist driving mechanism for robot A wrist driving mechanism capable of arranging a large amount of cables and pipes in a robot arm. A robot wrist mechanism having three degrees of freedom is driven by first, second and third drive shafts for transmitting driving forces of first, second and third mot... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7004338 | Empty container storage for the intermediate storage of empty ISO containers An empty container store for the temporary storage of empty ISO containers, in particular in fully automatic container terminals of sea ports or river ports includes a gantry bridge crane which spans the empty container store. The gantry bridge can be moved on an el... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6993935 | Method for blowing and removing glass containers Vertically aligned first (30) and second (32) combined blowhead and takeout mechanisms are provided to sequentially blow glass parisons (P) into containers (C) in a mold set (22) and to transfer blown containers to a deadplate (40) of a g... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6913133 | Transfer and tilt apparatus A transfer device has an undercarriage with two or more carriage portions which are movable along a travel path between a first location and a second location. The carriage portions carrying at least one work piece support. A linkage extending between the carriage p... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6889119 | Robotic device for loading laboratory instruments A robotic device for moving at least one object between locations, including a servo motor system having a single servo axis for effecting motion in at least two directions of motion. The robotic device includes a link arm rotationally coupled to said servo motor sy... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6757587 | Method and apparatus for dynamically reprogramming remote autonomous agents An apparatus and associated method, the apparatus comprising a controlled element (10), such as a robotic manipulator, and a dynamically updatable control system (11). The control system (11) uses a control system equation (eq. (1)) to determine... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6712198 | Articulated arm transport system An articulated-arm transport system, provided in particular for the automation of press lines and large-component transfer presses, is distinguished by a design which permits components or workpieces to be inserted or removed even when there is a small clearance bet... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6705815 | Self-feeder for the handicapped A feeding device for use by persons with limited or no use of their arms, wherein a spoon is mounted on supporting and counterbalancing levers and is associated with a mouth-piece in such a manner that the user can manipulate the spoon to lift food from a dish, can ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6644486 | System for stabilizing and controlling a hoisted load A system which can both be adapted to existing single point lift mechanisms, and constrain a hoisted load in all six degrees of freedom, includes a suspension point, an assembly, a lateral tension lines member, and a control system. The assembly includes ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6592323 | Plate member carrier A plate member carrier is constructed to include a suction device adapted to suck and transfer the workpiece, a first four-bar linkage adapted to keep the suction device in horizontal, a second four-bar linkage adapted to prohibit the suction device from ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6540458 | Machine-tool milling center The invention relates to a machine-tool, especially a milling center, comprising a housing (2), a holder (54) for tools and/or workpieces, a coupling guide departing from the housing (2) to guide the holder (54) and a drive device departing from the housi... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6471504 | Robot for production machine A first base-side pulley is disposed at the base portion of a first arm portion; a first distal-side pulley is disposed at the distal portion of the first arm portion; a second base-side pulley is disposed at the base portion of a second arm portion; a se... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6334078 | Robot for production machine A robot for a production machine includes a parallel link mechanism including opposed first and second shorter-side links and opposed first and second longer-side links which form a parallelogram. A chuck is supported on the first shorter-side link. A gui... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6264418 | Workpiece positioner A workpiece positioner is provided which is adapted to move a workpiece from a load/unload zone to a work zone spaced from the load/unload zone. The workpiece positioner comprises a first stationary frame, a second frame coupled to the first frame so as t... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6007294 | Apparatus for handling molded leadframes and methods therefor Apparatus are shown for handling molded leadframes comprising, in combination, a gripper portion for grasping a molded leadframe from atop a first magazine holding a first plurality of molded leadframes and for releasing the molded leadframe when placed a... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5988970 | Loader arm assembly A loader arm assembly (10) includes a primary arm (11) pivotally mounted on a refuse collector (13) at or adjacent one of its ends, a secondary arm (15) connected to the other end of the primary arm (11), a grab assembly (17) connected to the other end of... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5588795 | Handling apparatus A handling apparatus can be used with particular advantage as a pallet moving apparatus, and includes a machine frame with an extension arm, movable in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction, on which is provided an engaging element for re... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5587000 | Takeout mechanism in glassware forming machine A method of adjusting the height of the takeout mechanism in a glassware forming machine comprises setting a takeout arm of the mechanism at a predetermined angle by use of a jig member adjusting a piston and cylinder device so that it is in a predetermin... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5539291 | Parallel-structure manipulator device for displacing and orienting an object in a cylindrical work space A parallel structure manipulator device for displacing an object in a cylindrical work space about a predetermined axis (X) includes at least three drive mechanisms (A, B, C) interposed between a base (2) and a moving element (1). Two of the mechanisms (A... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5450912 | Maintenance and extraction of poles An apparatus for excavation of earth around a pole embedded in an earth surface comprises a hollow auger in the form of a cylindrical drum with a helical flight about the outer wall thereof. The hollow auger is constructed in two halves to enable movement... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5423648 | Method and system for quickly and efficiently transferring a workpiece from a first station to a second station A method and system are provided for quickly and efficiently transferring a workpiece from a first work station including a first sheet metal press to a second sheet metal press by providing a pendulum-type robot, including an arm assembly mounted on a su... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5391039 | Refuse loader arm The bin grabbing nipper (22) of a refuse loader arm is held at a constant angle to limb (15) by a parallelogram linkage having pivots (26, 17, 19, 25). Thus, pivoting of limb (15) leads directly to inversion of the raised bin and no separate operation of ... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5346525 | Take out device A take out device for a multi gob glassware forming machine comprises at least two take out tongs and adjusting means to alter the spacing of the tongs as the take out device moves from its pick up position to its deposit position. The adjusting means com... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5345831 | Drive for linear pick-and-place assembly apparatus An improved drive apparatus for use with linear pick-and-place assembly devices is disclosed, which drive apparatus includes a movable carriage having an improved guide track assembly. The guide track assembly comprises a series of V-rollers and mating V-... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5326218 | Robotic arm for handling product A robotic arm for moving product from a first handling station to a second handling station is disclosed. The robotic arm includes a support structure and a driven shaft mounted to the support structure. The driven shaft is adapted for rotation about a fi... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5271757 | Glassware takeout mechanism with parallel linkage A take out mechanism for a glassware forming machine comprises a parallel linkage for effecting movement of the takeout tongs. To enable adjustment of the position of the takeout tongs, the position of one of the fixed pivots of the parallel linkage may b... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5222409 | Industrial robot arms An articulated robot arm or the like comprising a base, an upper arm which is pivotally secured to the base at a shoulder joint, a lower arm pivotally secured to the upper arm at an elbow joint, and optionally a "hand" or tool support pivotally secured to... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5219266 | Handling device for displacing an object in three dimensions parallel to itself A handling device enabling an object to be displaced in such a manner that it retains a predetermined attitude, the device having: a fixed base (1); a moving object (2); and three actuators (3) interposed between the base (1) and the object (2), with each actu... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5119686 | Constant breadth cambox A worktool transfer apparatus for moving a worktool along a recirculating path includes a chain moveably supported by two spaced sprockets of equal diameter. A motor rotates one of the sprockets to cause circulating movement of the chain. A constant bread... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5106258 | Workpiece transfer apparatus effecting vertical and horizontal motion A workpiece transfer apparatus includes a first arm mounted at its lower end on a base for angular movement about a first angular movement axis extending substantially horizontally. A second arm is mounted at its upper end on an upper end of the first arm... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5049026 | Refuse collection and loading system An automated vehicle-mounted refuse collection system having a loader with a boom assembly having inner and outer pairs of arms attached to the vehicle at spaced-apart locations. A lift assembly is pivotally connected to the upper end of the boom so outwa... | 09/17/1991 |
