Class 483/1 - PROCESS

Subclass of Class 483 - Tool changing
Definition: Method including transferring an implement to or from the
No. of patents: 222
Last issue date: 11/15/2011

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Number	Title	Issue Date
8057374	Ergonomic tool lifting machine and method An ergonomic tool lifting machine and method particularly useful for manipulating a machine tool or another heavy object. In one embodiment of the invention, the machine tool is a large milling cutter. The ergonomic tool lifting machine generally includes an articul...	11/15/2011
8043200	Method and storage medium for replacing process instrument in processing apparatus Disclosed is a method for replacing a process instrument in a processing apparatus, in which a target object is loaded by transfer mechanism into a processing unit and is subjected to a process by use of the process instrument. The method includes confirming that a ...	10/25/2011
8002686	Tool changer and tool change method A tool changer includes a spindle including a first collet, an auxiliary arm having a second collet, a tool-pan having a plurality of tool-seats, and an auxiliary tool-magazine. The auxiliary tool-magazine comprises a main body, a turnplate rotatable relative to the...	08/23/2011
7798947	Cutting tool removal and installation assist device A method of replacing a cutting tool in a tool magazine in a machine center includes providing a mounting frame having a pair of guide rails and a tool changing jig, pushing the tool changing jig toward the tool magazine until the tool changing jig contacts a rear p...	09/21/2010
7744514	Machining station and method for producing vehicle bodies A machining station and a method produce vehicle bodies of different types. A clamping station has interchangeable clamping frames, at least one clamping frame magazine, into which the interchangeable clamping frames are deposited when not in use and from which the ...	06/29/2010
7670272	Milling machine with tool changer positionable within motion system envelope An improved milling machine makes use of individually controlled x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis carriages. These carriages provide positive and precise control of the position of the cutting tools and the blank to be cut. The tools are located in spindles that are moved...	03/02/2010
7507193	Machine tool comprising at least one machining unit and method of machining workpieces using such a machine tool A machine tool comprising at least one machining unit having at least one work spindle for accommodating tools in order to machine workpieces in a working area is provided with a first and a second transport device, by which workpieces are transported between the wo...	03/24/2009
7488283	Circuit-substrate-related-operation performing apparatus, and method of supplying constituent element to the apparatus A component mounting apparatus including an exchangeable suction nozzle is easily supplied with another suction nozzle to replace the former suction nozzle. A plurality of mounting modules 12 having respective identical constructions are arranged adjacent to ...	02/10/2009
7404786	Processing machine arrangement with a robot and a tool magazine A processing machine arrangement includes a processing machine with at least one tool spindle and with a tool magazine for offering tools to the processing machine for the machining of a workpiece. A method for the operation of such a processing machine arrangement ...	07/29/2008
7393311	Monitoring method and system for a tool-holding spindle A sensor detects an axial position of a rod controlling a tool-gripping collet in a tool-holding spindle whenever a tool is picked during a working session. The current obtained rod position value is compared with previous rod position value, which has been obtained...	07/01/2008
7374524	Method, system and program product for enabling rapid connection of automated tools to a device network A tool changer includes a tool attachment mechanism and a changer electronics module. The changer electronics module implements a tool changer node on a device network for the tool changer and a tool plate node on the device network for a tool plate of an automated ...	05/20/2008
7367930	Automatic tool changer of laser beam machine The invention provides a rotation-type changer of torches and nozzles for a laser beam machine having a movable table. The automatic tool changer 100 of a laser beam machine is equipped with a plurality of torch holders 160 and a nozzle changer 170	05/06/2008
7367102	Method for mounting object and spindle device A spindle device to mount and rotate an object, including: a housing; a main shaft supported by the housing rotatably to the housing wherein the main shaft includes a through hole which goes through from an end to the other end thereof, and an opening of the through...	05/06/2008
7354386	Thermal displacement correcting device Machine-tool thermal displacement correcting device having: a tool-temperature estimating unit for recognizing—based on identification data obtained from a controller for designating, out of tools stowed in the tool-changer tool magazine, an exchange-target tool�...	04/08/2008
7335152	Web forming machine A web forming machine, and a method of forming a web is described and which includes a first rotatable assembly; a second rotatable assembly positioned in spaced relation relative to the first rotatable assembly, and wherein a gap is defined between the first rotata...	02/26/2008
7325459	Identifying unit for working machine and pressure apparatus A working machines includes an identifying unit. A force sensor detachably supports a working head in the identifying unit. A controller circuit is designed to identify the working head based on the load detected at the force sensor. When the working head is replace...	02/05/2008
7322916	Tool magazine device for vertical machining center The invention provides a tool magazine device for a vertical machining center having a protective cover for a shank. A tool magazine device 100 disposed in a vertical machining center comprises a chain 120 moved between sprocket wheels 130 and	01/29/2008
7299726	Method and unit for transversely cutting cigarette portions or similar on a filter assembly machine A method and unit for transversely cutting cigarette portions or similar on a filter assembly machine, whereby a cigarette portion is fed transversely through a cutting station to intercept a rotary circular blade, which is maintained in a work position by an arm mo...	11/27/2007
7289871	Drilling apparatus The invention provides a drilling apparatus (1) having a base (2) from which a drilling arm is pivotally mounted. The drilling arm (3) has an inner arm (4) and an outer arm (5). The inner arm (4) has a first end (6) a...	10/30/2007
7284518	Drive plate assembly and method of assembling a powertrain A drive plate assembly includes a plate member adapted for mounting to an engine block. The plate member has first and second gears mounted thereto such that they intermesh. The backlash of the gears is predetermined by mounting to the plate member and unaffected by...	10/23/2007
7282017	Tool-switching device Tool-switching device for a machine for measuring coordinates wherein the tool is fastened on the tool-carrier and held by the action of elements exerting an axial force. The locking force is taken over symmetrically by the elements of a Boys connection, which incre...	10/16/2007
7278198	Mandrel segment loader A mandrel segment loader provides a reliable means of assembling the segments of a large multi-piece mandrel designed for the lay-up of composite materials in the manufacture of large structures such as one-piece fuselage barrels for wide-body aircraft and can also ...	10/09/2007
7273335	Machine tool A machine tool includes a table supported by a bed for forward and rearward movement along a path of movement, left and right transversely aligned upright columns on opposite sides of the path of movement, a cross rail supported in the columns for movement upwardly ...	09/25/2007
7249551	Gasket cutter with changeable and reversible dies and punches A gasket cutter with changeable and reversible dies and punches including a body having upper and lower opposed arm members, a cylindrical member slidingly engaged within said upper arm member to be raised and lowered by rotation of a handle attached to the cylindri...	07/31/2007
7243734	Power tool with battery power supply The present invention relates to a power tool with battery power supply comprising a main body and a detachable battery package which are connected with each other via a securing frame and a locking assembly. The securing frame includes a guiding device, an locking/...	07/17/2007
7238087	Planarizing device and a planarization method for semiconductor substrates A substrate-planarizing device and method of using the device comprising a substrate storage stage outside a room, and on a base inside the room, a multi-joint transfer robot, a temporary alignment platform, a movable transfer pad, a grinding process stage in which ...	07/03/2007
7229396	Tool replacement method and nut driver for machine tools A spindle (5) has a chuck (9) provided on a distal end (5a) thereof for chucking a tool (11), and a nut (13) screwed to the distal end (5a) and rotatable for tightening and loosening the chucking. The spindle (...	06/12/2007
7229397	Tool changing device for a machine tool and method for changing tools on a machine tool A tool changing device for a machine tool with at least one tool carrier is proposed, which comprises at least one transit station, into which a tool is introducable in an inward transit direction and is extractable in an outward transit direction, wherein, at the t...	06/12/2007
7220222	Cart for die transportation There is provided a cart for transporting dies, molds, and similar objects. The cart includes a lift mechanism for raising and lowering a support surface to the height of the surface onto which or from which the die will be moved. The support surface includes a tran...	05/22/2007
7217229	Apparatus for automatically changing a robot tool tip member An apparatus for automatically changing a tool tip member for a robot includes a tip member changing jig disposed in an operational area of the robot. The tip member changing jig includes a base member, a rotating member supported by the base member so as to be rota...	05/15/2007
7214022	Object storage device and climate-controlled cabinet The invention pertains to an object storage device with at least two storage spaces for stackers as well as a horizontally tiltable transport platform whose height can be displaced by a hoisting unit. The hoisting unit is arranged at a base point, which can be moved...	05/08/2007
7216003	Hi-accuracy three-dimensional topographic modeling apparatus A cutting apparatus includes a hi-accuracy three-dimensional cutting apparatus for topographic modeling that is electronically coupled with a computer. The computer has a central processor that executes instructions, a memory for storing instructions to be executed,...	05/08/2007
7211033	Machine tool A machine tool has at least one working spindle, in which a tool receptacle for tool holders is provided. Furthermore, there is a tool-changing arm with a gripper, for a tool holder in order to transfer this tool holder between its magazine position, which is spaced...	05/01/2007
7210879	Universal holding frame for certain drill accessories A universal holding frame provides convenience and safety for certain drill accessories which all have an elongate drivable shaft and a mounted storage barrel. The universal holding frame maintains the mounted storage barrel against rotation with the shaft of the dr...	05/01/2007
7204792	Apparatus for automatically changing a robot tool tip member An apparatus for automatically changing a tool tip member for a robot includes a tip member changing jig disposed in an operational area of the robot. The tip member changing jig includes a base member, a rotating member supported by the base member so as to be rota...	04/17/2007
7188431	Method of and device for determination of penetration depth For determining a depth of drilling in objects a path over which a resistance is measured which is produced by an object to be processed counteracts a processing tool during its advance movement, and the measured path is used for determination of a depth of drilling...	03/13/2007
7187517	Magnetic brake for disk drive A magnetic brake to prevent rotation of the spindle motor and disk(s). The magnetic brake includes two magnets, one attached to the spindle, clamp, disk, or motor, and the other magnet is coupled to the drive housing or to a movable member. Before the drive is insta...	03/06/2007
7172542	Tool changing device and tool cleaning method A tool changing device and a tool cleaning method capable of surely removing foreign matter such as swarf adhered to tapered portions and/or flange portions of tools, which serve as contact faces to be in contact with a spindle. There is arranged tool cleaning nozzl...	02/06/2007
7174234	Servo tool unit attachment and detachment method A robot controller issues a command to move a servo tool unit to a servo tool unit detachment position. During this movement, a command is issued to stop power supply to an amplifier of the servo tool unit, and a process of invalidating a disconnection error of a po...	02/06/2007
7168290	Aligning components of a measuring system A measuring system for calibrating a machine in which a base (10) is attachable to a surface of the machine and a housing (20) is mountable on the base, wherein at least one surface of the base and at least one surface of the housing are each provided ...	01/30/2007

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