Abstract

An automated drywalling system network that includes one or more automated drywalling systems that each has a robotic arm. The automated drywalling system network can also include a computational planner that generates instructions for the one or more automated drywalling systems to perform two or more drywalling tasks associated with a target wall assembly. The two or more drywalling tasks can include a hanging task that includes hanging pieces of drywall on studs of the target wall assembly; a mudding task that includes applying joint compound to pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly; a sanding task that includes sanding joint compound applied to the pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly; and a painting task that includes painting sanded the joint compound applied to the pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
• B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
• B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B05B 9/01 - Spray pistols
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
• B05B 14/00 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material
• B05B 15/625 - Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups designed to be placed on the ground
• B05C 3/18 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material only one side of the work coming into contact with the liquid or other fluent material
• B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
• B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates

Abstract

Misalignment in a spraying end effector relative to a distal end of a robotic arm can cause unintended deviations to a width of sprayed band of material and/or cause an untended offset of the sprayed band of material relative to the intended center line. To address misalignment, an alignment tool can be provided to ensure that a rotatable spray tip and a rotatable spray guard of the spraying end effector maintain a fixed alignment relative to the distal end of the robotic arm. Misalignment in the pitch and roll axis can be effectively reduced or minimized by the alignment tool, so that the resulting sprayed band of material can be consistent over many sprayed bands. Also, the sprayed bands can have an accurate or intended width without a significant offset from the intended center line.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 12/16 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling the spray area
• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls

Abstract

A method of generating a building assembly that includes spraying a coating material onto a plurality of pieces of substrate disposed on a first assembly face. The spraying includes spraying the coating material onto the plurality of pieces of substrate via a sprayer configured to apply the coating material to a target surface via a nozzle coupled with a mobile storage container storing the coating material, the coating material impregnating voids of the substrate. The method also includes allowing the coating material impregnating the voids to dry and harden and become rigid to generate the building assembly.Attac

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
• B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
• B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
• B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 12/32 - Shielding elements, i.e. elements preventing overspray from reaching areas other than the object to be sprayed
• B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
• B05B 15/20 - Arrangements for agitating the material to be sprayed, e.g. for stirring, mixing or homogenising
• B05B 15/555 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids discharged by cleaning nozzles
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure

Abstract

A surface evaluation system that includes one or more vision systems that generate target surface data during evaluation of a surface, the one or more vision systems comprising two or more of: at least one light, a camera, a structured light camera, a laser scanner and a 3D scanner.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• G06T 7/40 - Analysis of texture
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

Abstract

The present disclosure describes systems and methods for detecting data corresponding to an object and selectively affect, based at least in part on the data, a material on the object. In some embodiments, the data is, at least in part, used to selectively apply a material to the object, selectively avoid applying a material to the object; selectively remove at least a portion of a material from the object; and/or selectively avoid removing at least a portion of a material from the object.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material

Abstract

An automated drywalling system network that including one or more automated drywalling systems that each has a robotic arm. The automated drywalling system network can also include a computational planner that generates instructions for the one or more automated drywalling systems to perform two or more drywalling tasks associated with a target wall assembly. The two or more drywalling tasks can include a hanging task that includes hanging pieces of drywall on studs of the target wall assembly; a mudding task that includes applying joint compound to pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly; a sanding task that includes sanding joint compound applied to the pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly; and a painting task that includes painting sanded the joint compound applied to the pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
• B05B 15/625 - Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups designed to be placed on the ground
• B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
• B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
• B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
• B05B 9/01 - Spray pistols
• B05B 14/00 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material
• B05C 3/18 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material only one side of the work coming into contact with the liquid or other fluent material
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising

Abstract

An automated painting system that includes a robotic arm and a painting end effector coupled at a distal end of the robotic arm, with the painting end effector configured to apply paint to a target surface. The painting system can also include a computing device executing a computational planner that: generates instructions for driving the painting end effector and robotic arm to perform at least one painting task that includes applying paint, via the painting the end effector, to a plurality of drywall pieces, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and robotic arm to perform the at least one painting task.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
• B05B 15/625 - Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups designed to be placed on the ground
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings
• B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only

Abstract

A method of generating a building assembly that includes spraying a coating material onto a plurality of pieces of substrate disposed on a first assembly face. The spraying includes spraying the coating material onto the plurality of pieces of substrate via a sprayer configured to apply the coating material to a target surface via a nozzle coupled with a mobile storage container storing the coating material, the coating material impregnating voids of the substrate. The method also includes allowing the coating material impregnating the voids to dry and harden and become rigid to generate the building assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
• B05B 15/20 - Arrangements for agitating the material to be sprayed, e.g. for stirring, mixing or homogenising
• B05B 12/32 - Shielding elements, i.e. elements preventing overspray from reaching areas other than the object to be sprayed
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
• B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
• B05B 15/555 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids discharged by cleaning nozzles
• B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump

Abstract

A surface evaluation system that includes one or more vision systems that generate target surface data during evaluation of a surface, the one or more vision systems comprising two or more of: at least one light, a camera, a structured light camera, a laser scanner and a 3D scanner.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• G06T 7/40 - Analysis of texture
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

Abstract

A surface evaluation system that includes one or more vision systems that generate target surface data during evaluation of a surface, the one or more vision systems comprising two or more of: at least one light, a camera, a structured light camera, a laser scanner and a 3D scanner.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

Abstract

A method of generating a building assembly that includes spraying a coating material onto a plurality of pieces of substrate disposed on a first assembly face. The spraying includes spraying the coating material onto the plurality of pieces of substrate via a sprayer configured to apply the coating material to a target surface via a nozzle coupled with a mobile storage container storing the coating material, the coating material impregnating voids of the substrate. The method also includes allowing the coating material impregnating the voids to dry and harden and become rigid to generate the building assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
• B05B 15/20 - Arrangements for agitating the material to be sprayed, e.g. for stirring, mixing or homogenising
• B05B 12/32 - Shielding elements, i.e. elements preventing overspray from reaching areas other than the object to be sprayed
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
• B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
• B05B 15/555 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids discharged by cleaning nozzles
• B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump

Abstract

An automated drywalling system network that including one or more automated drywalling systems that each has a robotic arm. The automated drywalling system network can also include a computational planner that generates instructions for the one or more automated drywalling systems to perform two or more drywalling tasks associated with a target wall assembly. The two or more drywalling tasks can include a hanging task that includes hanging pieces of drywall on studs of the target wall assembly; a mudding task that includes applying joint compound to pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly; a sanding task that includes sanding joint compound applied to the pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly; and a painting task that includes painting sanded the joint compound applied to the pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
• B05B 15/625 - Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups designed to be placed on the ground
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings
• B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
• B05C 3/18 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material only one side of the work coming into contact with the liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 14/00 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material
• B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
• B05B 9/01 - Spray pistols
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising

Abstract

A coating system for applying a coating to a substrate that can be part of a wall assembly. The system includes a positioning stage and an end effector coupled at a distal end of the positioning stage, the end effector configured to apply coating to a target surface. The system can further include a computing device executing a computational planner that: generates instructions for driving the end effector and positioning stage to perform at least one coating task that includes applying coating, via the coating the end effector, to one or more substrate pieces, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and positioning stage to perform the at least one coating task.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
• B05B 15/20 - Arrangements for agitating the material to be sprayed, e.g. for stirring, mixing or homogenising
• B05B 12/32 - Shielding elements, i.e. elements preventing overspray from reaching areas other than the object to be sprayed

Abstract

A coating system for applying a coating to a substrate that can be part of a wall assembly. The system includes a positioning stage and an end effector coupled at a distal end of the positioning stage, the end effector configured to apply coating to a target surface. The system can further include a computing device executing a computational planner that: generates instructions for driving the end effector and positioning stage to perform at least one coating task that includes applying coating, via the coating the end effector, to one or more substrate pieces, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and positioning stage to perform the at least one coating task.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels

Abstract

An automated drywalling system for cutting and/or hanging drywall that includes one or more vision systems and a computing device executing a computational planner. The computational planner obtains target wall assembly data from the one or more vision systems, the target wall assembly data including information regarding a configuration of a target wall assembly including a plurality of studs that define a portion of the target wall assembly; and generates a plan for a configuration of a plurality of drywall pieces to be disposed on studs of the target wall assembly based on the target wall assembly data.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 15/625 - Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups designed to be placed on the ground
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
• B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
• B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
• B05B 9/01 - Spray pistols
• B05C 3/18 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material only one side of the work coming into contact with the liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 14/00 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material

Abstract

An automated painting system that includes a robotic arm and a painting end effector coupled at a distal end of the robotic arm, with the painting end effector configured to apply paint to a target surface. The painting system can also include a computing device executing a computational planner that: generates instructions for driving the painting end effector and robotic arm to perform at least one painting task that includes applying paint, via the painting the end effector, to a plurality of drywall pieces, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and robotic arm to perform the at least one painting task.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 13/00 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
• E04F 21/06 - Implements for applying plaster, insulating material, or the like

Abstract

An automated insulation application system that includes a robotic arm and an insulation end effector coupled at a distal end of the robotic arm, the insulation end effector configured to apply insulation material to a target surface. The system can further include a computing device executing a computational planner that: generates instructions for driving the insulation end effector and robotic arm to perform at least one insulation application task that includes applying insulation material via the insulation end effector to a target surface, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and robotic arm to perform the at least one insulation application task.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• E04F 21/06 - Implements for applying plaster, insulating material, or the like

Abstract

An automated drywalling system network that including one or more automated drywalling systems that each has a robotic arm. The automated drywalling system network can also include a computational planner that generates instructions for the one or more automated drywalling systems to perform two or more drywalling tasks associated with a target wall assembly. The two or more drywalling tasks can include a hanging task that includes hanging pieces of drywall on studs of the target wall assembly; a mudding task that includes applying joint compound to pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly; a sanding task that includes sanding joint compound applied to the pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly; and a painting task that includes painting sanded the joint compound applied to the pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates

Abstract

An automated drywalling system network that include one or more automated drywalling systems that each comprise a robotic arm. The automated drywalling system network can also include one or more drywalling end effectors configured to couple to a distal end of the robotic arms of the one or more automated drywalling systems. The drywalling end effectors can include a drywall hanging end effector; a drywall mudding end effector; a drywalling sanding end effector; and a drywall painting end effector.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings

Abstract

An automated drywalling system for applying joint compound or plaster to drywall pieces. The system includes a robotic arm and a mudding end effector coupled at a distal end of the robotic arm, the mudding end effector configured to apply joint compound or plaster to a target surface. The system can further include a computing device executing a computational planner that: generates instructions for driving the mudding end effector and robotic arm to perform at least one mudding task that includes applying joint compound or plaster, via the mudding the end effector, to one or more joints between a plurality of drywall pieces, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and robotic arm to perform the at least one mudding task.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
• B05C 3/18 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material only one side of the work coming into contact with the liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 14/00 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material
• B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
• B05B 9/01 - Spray pistols
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
• B05B 15/625 - Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups designed to be placed on the ground
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings
• B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work

Abstract

An automated insulation application system that includes a robotic arm and an insulation end effector coupled at a distal end of the robotic arm, the insulation end effector configured to apply insulation material to a target surface. The system can further include a computing device executing a computational planner that: generates instructions for driving the insulation end effector and robotic arm to perform at least one insulation application task that includes applying insulation material via the insulation end effector to a target surface, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and robotic arm to perform the at least one insulation application task.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
• B05B 15/625 - Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups designed to be placed on the ground
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings
• B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
• B05C 3/18 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material only one side of the work coming into contact with the liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 14/00 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material
• B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
• B05B 9/01 - Spray pistols
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising

Abstract

An automated painting system that includes a robotic arm and a painting end effector coupled at a distal end of the robotic arm, with the painting end effector configured to apply paint to a target surface. The painting system can also include a computing device executing a computational planner that: generates instructions for driving the painting end effector and robotic arm to perform at least one painting task that includes applying paint, via the painting the end effector, to a plurality of drywall pieces, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and robotic arm to perform the at least one painting task.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
• B05B 15/625 - Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups designed to be placed on the ground
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings
• B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
• B05C 3/18 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material only one side of the work coming into contact with the liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 14/00 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material
• B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
• B05B 9/01 - Spray pistols
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising

Abstract

An automated drywalling system network that including one or more automated drywalling systems that each has a robotic arm. The automated drywalling system network can also include a computational planner that generates instructions for the one or more automated drywalling systems to perform two or more drywalling tasks associated with a target wall assembly. The two or more drywalling tasks can include a hanging task that includes hanging pieces of drywall on studs of the target wall assembly; a mudding task that includes applying joint compound to pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly; a sanding task that includes sanding joint compound applied to the pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly; and a painting task that includes painting sanded the joint compound applied to the pieces of drywall hung on studs of the target wall assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings
• B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 15/625 - Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups designed to be placed on the ground
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
• B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
• B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
• B05B 9/01 - Spray pistols
• B05C 3/18 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material only one side of the work coming into contact with the liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 14/00 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material

Abstract

An automated drywalling system network that include one or more automated drywalling systems that each comprise a robotic arm. The automated drywalling system network can also include one or more drywalling end effectors configured to couple to a distal end of the robotic arms of the one or more automated drywalling systems. The drywalling end effectors can include a drywall hanging end effector; a drywall mudding end effector; a drywalling sanding end effector; and a drywall painting end effector.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
• B05B 15/625 - Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups designed to be placed on the ground
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings
• B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
• B05C 3/18 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material only one side of the work coming into contact with the liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 14/00 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material
• B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
• B05B 9/01 - Spray pistols
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising

Abstract

An automated sanding system that includes a robotic arm and a sanding end effector coupled at the distal end of the robotic arm, with the sanding end effector configured to sand a target surface. The system can further include a computing device executing a computational planner that generates instructions for driving the sanding end effector and robotic arm to perform at least one sanding task that at least includes the sanding end effector sanding a target surface, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and robotic arm to perform the at least one sanding task.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
• B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
• B05B 15/625 - Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups designed to be placed on the ground
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• E04F 21/08 - Mechanical implements
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels
• B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
• B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
• B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
• E04F 21/00 - Implements for finishing work on buildings
• B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
• B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
• B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
• B05C 3/18 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material only one side of the work coming into contact with the liquid or other fluent material
• B05B 14/00 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material
• B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
• B05B 9/01 - Spray pistols
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising

Abstract

An automated drywalling system for applying joint compound or plaster to drywall pieces. The system includes a robotic arm and a mudding end effector coupled at a distal end of the robotic arm, the mudding end effector configured to apply joint compound or plaster to a target surface. The system can further include a computing device executing a computational planner that: generates instructions for driving the mudding end effector and robotic arm to perform at least one mudding task that includes applying joint compound or plaster, via the mudding the end effector, to one or more joints between a plurality of drywall pieces, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and robotic arm to perform the at least one mudding task.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
• E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls

Abstract

An automated drywalling system for cutting and/or hanging drywall that includes one or more vision systems and a computing device executing a computational planner. The computational planner obtains target wall assembly data from the one or more vision systems, the target wall assembly data including information regarding a configuration of a target wall assembly including a plurality of studs that define a portion of the target wall assembly; and generates a plan for a configuration of a plurality of drywall pieces to be disposed on studs of the target wall assembly based on the target wall assembly data.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates

Abstract

An automated sanding system that includes a robotic arm and a sanding end effector coupled at the distal end of the robotic arm, with the sanding end effector configured to sand a target surface. The system can further include a computing device executing a computational planner that generates instructions for driving the sanding end effector and robotic arm to perform at least one sanding task that at least includes the sanding end effector sanding a target surface, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and robotic arm to perform the at least one sanding task.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• E04F 21/16 - Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like, e.g. smoothing tools, profile trowels

Goods & Services

General construction contracting; framing contractor services; drywall contractor services; construction contractor services, namely, framing, hanging, drywall, painting, insulation of buildings, applying coatings, namely, joint compounds, sealants, caulks, adhesives, insulations, fire-resistant coatings, plasters, protective coatings, stucco, exterior insulation finishes, and primers, and surface preparation, namely, masking, power washing, chemical application, stripping, polishing, smoothing, troweling, priming, painting, adding textures, sanding, and pressure washing, all to and for surfaces, namely, floors, and walls Finishing contractor services for others; building and structure fireproofing; texture services, namely, applying finishes to walls, ceilings, structures, beams, exteriors, floors; grinding; surface preparation, namely, grit and sand blasting, grinding, and finishing services for others