Class 72/15.1 - Sensing "memory" stored on tool or tool-linked part

Subclass of Class 72 - Metal deforming
Definition: Subject matter including use of structure having an impressible
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 04/07/2009

Number	Title	Issue Date
7513135	Manufacturing device, particularly a folding press, having electronic tool detection The invention relates to production unit (1), in particular a bending press (2), for forming workpieces (3) of sheet metal, having two press beams (15, 16) which are displaceable relative to one another by means of a drive mechanism (5...	04/07/2009
7490498	Automated machine setup with modular tooling Apparatus and a method for establishing setup parameters for use in a machine. In one embodiment a tooling component is removably mountable to a host machine. The tooling component includes a memory that contains information defining setup parameters for the host ma...	02/17/2009
7353677	Automated machine setup with modular tooling Apparatus and a method for establishing setup parameters for use in a machine. In one embodiment a tooling component is removably mountable to a host machine. The tooling component includes a memory that contains information defining setup parameters for the host ma...	04/08/2008
7325428	Location and identification of a tool in a tool receiving part The invention relates to a combination of at least one tool and at least one tool receiving part having an elongated body comprising location means for at least in longitudinal direction locating the at least one tool in the elongated body. The combination delivers ...	02/05/2008
7290997	Plant for manufacturing of tablets A plant for the manufacture of tablets, comprising a rotary tabletting machine, a control cabinet which houses a machine computer, a control desk which preferably is mobile and houses a service computer to operate functions of the tabletting machine and store data i...	11/06/2007
7243516	Automated machine setup with modular tooling Apparatus and a method for establishing setup parameters for use in a machine. In one embodiment a tooling component is removably mountable to a host machine. The tooling component includes a memory that contains information defining setup parameters for the host ma...	07/17/2007
7123171	RFID readers and RFID tags communicating using extensible bit vectors RFID system components, such as readers and tags, communicate by transmitting and receiving a wave that conveys a bit stream. Informing signals, such as special bits, are inserted in the stream between words. An informing signal indicates whether a certain word is t...	10/17/2006
7086261	Crimp state estimation apparatus for crimp contact terminal and quality determination apparatus for crimp contact terminal A crimp state estimation apparatus includes: an information input section for inputting information on an crimp contact terminal, an electric wire, an anvil, and the crimper and an input compression ratio of a core wire of the electric wire; and an estimation unit f...	08/08/2006
7039491	Method of energizing wireless sensors in an automated tool and associated apparatus A method of monitoring operation of an automated tool includes positioning a wireless sensor or microelectromechanical system device having at least one sensor in close proximity to the automated tool, monitoring at least one condition of the automated tool, emittin...	05/02/2006
7030786	RFID readers and RFID tags communicating using extensible bit vectors RFID system components, such as readers and tags, communicate by transmitting and receiving a wave that conveys a bit stream. Informing signals, such as special bits, are inserted in the stream between words. An informing signal indicates whether a certain word is t...	04/18/2006
7010898	Tool with a sensor chip The invention relates to a tool, especially in a packaging machine, for closing cavities in packaging and/or sealing and cutting packaging. The tool is raised and lowered by a lifting device. The invention also relates to a packaging machine comprising the tool and ...	03/14/2006
7010385	Method of monitoring operation of an automated tool and associated apparatus A method of monitoring operation of an automated tool includes positioning a wireless sensor or microelectromechanical system device having at least one sensor in close proximity to the automated tool, monitoring at least one condition of the automated tool, emittin...	03/07/2006
7007534	Methods for production of continuous stretches of circular cylindrical members, tools, use of a tool, a length of pipe and pipe parts The present invention regards methods of projecting, producing and bending continuous stretches of circular cylindrical bodies, such as stretches of piping, handrails and rails for stair lifts. The invention also regards a tool for use with the method, application o...	03/07/2006
6970762	Method of monitoring operation of an automated tool and associated apparatus A method of monitoring operation of an automated tool includes positioning a wireless sensor or microelectromechanical system device having at least one sensor in close proximity to the automated tool, monitoring at least one condition of the automated tool, emittin...	11/29/2005
6748647	Apparatus for monitoring and controlling processing of articles Apparatus for manufacturing or processing articles includes smart microcontroller boards which cooperate with sensors and a communication system to monitor and control manufacturing processes. Microcontroller boards disposed within a container create a microprocesso...	06/15/2004
6668609	Press and vibration severity die certification system A press die certification system for certifying a press die including a vibration severity monitor operationally connected to the press die to be certified, the monitor creating output containing vibration severity data and press run speed data. Software ...	12/30/2003
6532783	Clamping device, tool and method of mounting tools The invention relates to a device for clamping at least two tool parts movable relative to each other for processing carriers for electronic components in a press. The invention also relates to a press adapted for co-action with the clamping device. The i...	03/18/2003
6456898	Press monitoring and control system A press monitoring and control system includes a press machine, a press configuration module and a press controller. The press machine has a lower die coupled to an upper die, wherein the lower die includes a top surface supporting a strip of material to ...	09/24/2002
6418769	Method for quality assurance of crimp connections produced by a crimping device and crimping tool and crimping device therefor The method for quality assurance of crimping connections made by a crimping device having an exchangeable tool with two tool parts uses a tool that is provided with an electronic data storage device. The electronic data storage device stores tool-specific...	07/16/2002
6344018	Press machine A punch press is replaced for processing where the punch press has a cartridge on which a plurality of tools are mounted. The punch press includes a control apparatus for controlling a press machine body and a tool information storage device for storing p...	02/05/2002
6202290	Pressing device for joining workpieces The invention concerns a pressing device (1) for joining workpieces, in particular press fittings to a pipe, having an electric drive (6) and a pressing tool (2) attached replaceably thereto, and is characterized in that control parameters for the drive (...	03/20/2001
6101857	Apparatus for monitoring and controlling progressive punch press production of articles and associated method Apparatus for progressively manufacturing fabricated or semi-fabricated articles, such as a rotor or stator assembly, includes a punch press and a progressive stamping die for creating the assemblies from sheet stock moving therebetween. A microcontroller...	08/15/2000
6076330	Powered crimping tool to secure a cap onto a bottle or vial The present invention relates to a powered crimping tool used to secure a cap onto a bottle or vial. The powered tool has a vertical housing portion which the user holds to activate the crimping action. The crimping action results from a motor causing a p...	06/20/2000
6047579	RF tag attached to die assembly for use in press machine A tag for use in a press machine includes a reprogrammable storage area provided in the form of a read/write memory for storing reprogrammable die information associated with the die assembly. A communications device provided in the form of a transceiver ...	04/11/2000
6035775	Pressing device having a control device adapted to control the pressing device in accordance with a servocontrol system of the control device A pressing device 1 for joining workpieces 44, 45 has a pressing tool 3 and a motorized drive 5 for actuation of the pressing tool 3 over a pressing distance, as well as a control device 26 which has a drive control device 62 with an output control device...	03/14/2000
5983688	Method and apparatus for displaying die layout in press brake and for checking interference A press brake is provided for performing one or more bending operations on a product, such as a sheet metal part, whereby the selection and laying out the clues necessary for bending the product is facilitated by detecting the kinds and layout of the dies...	11/16/1999
5692404	Method of diagnosing pressing machine based on detected physical value as compared with reference A diagnostic method of diagnosing a press for the presence of any abnormality that deteriorates a quality of a product manufactured by the press, wherein physical value (Fs, Fsi, Ff, Ffi, Fp, Fpi, Xsi, Xei, Xy, Xz, Vx, Gx, Gy, Gz, Temp A, Temp B, Va0, Vf0...	12/02/1997
5678613	Reinforcement binding machine A reinforcement binding machine for binding reinforcement with a wire, comprises: a wire feed device for feeding out the wire; a guide arm for guiding the fed-out wire such that the wire is wound in a loop shape around the intersecting portions of the rei...	10/21/1997
5540073	Method and apparatus for adjusting press operating conditions depending upon dies used Method and apparatus applicable to a press using a die set including a lower and an upper die which are removably installed movably towards and away from each other to perform a pressing operation under the adjusted operating conditions. A memory is provi...	07/30/1996
5528918	Method and apparatus for adjusting pressure of cushioning pneumatic cylinder on press when cushion platen is at setup position In a cushioning device of a press having a pneumatic cylinder for producing a blank-holding force to be applied to a blank through a cushion platen and a pressure ring, an optimum initial value of the pneumatic pressure of the pneumatic cylinder when the ...	06/25/1996
4678042	Method and apparatus for cutting an athletic field line An athletic field line cutter (10) has a chassis (12) including a plurality of wheels (98-104) for locomotion across the ground. A cutter head assembly (18) is mounted on the chassis (12) and includes a plurality of cutter blades (92) mounted on a rotatin...	07/07/1987
4283929	Coded automatic counterbalance control A counterbalance cylinder pressure control for a mechanical press which has a slide, a die punch mounted on the slide and a die shoe. A coded plug is attached to the die shoe and means are provided for reading the code on the plug which indicates the weig...	08/18/1981

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Class 72/15.1 - Sensing "memory" stored on tool or tool-linked part