The invention relates to a tensioning device, comprising a base body (1), on which a drive device (2) and a centering pin tensioning hook device (3) is arranged. According to the invention, an additional centering pin tensioning hook device (4) which is an alternative to centering pin tensioning hook device (3) and which can be bought into operative connection with the drive device (2) is arranged on the base body (1).
A clamping device has a rotatably mounted clamping shaft (2), a clamping element (1), and a control mechanism (3). The clamping shaft (2) is formed from an inner shaft (2.1) and an outer shaft (2.2) that receives the inner shaft (2.1). The outer shaft is connected to the control mechanism (3) to pivot the clamping shaft (2), via a lever arm (5). The inner shaft (2.1) is rotationally connected conjointly to the clamping element (1). The inner shaft (2.1) is fixed in position relative to the outer shaft (2.2) by an adjustment element (4) connected to the inner shaft (2.1).
A method for reproducing a production process in a virtual environment, has a production facility and a workpiece virtually interacting with each other during the production process. The virtual environment, for the workpiece, is generated out of previously computed three-dimensional data. Scanning an actual production facility is scanned with a scanner. The virtual environment for the actually existing production facility is generated out of three-dimensional data acquired by the scanner.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
The invention relates to a centring clamping apparatus comprising a housing (1) in which a centring element (2) is mounted so as to be displaceable along a longitudinal axis between an open position and a clamping position, wherein a finger element (3) that is mounted so as to be displaceable transversely to the longitudinal axis between a retracted position and an extended position is provided on the centring element (2), wherein the finger element (3) is operatively connected to an adjusting member (4) that is mounted so as to be displaceable in the centring element (2). According to the invention, a blocking device (5) that either precludes a relative movement between the housing (1) and the centring element (2) with the finger element (3) fully retracted or precludes a relative movement between the centring element (2) and the adjusting member (4) with the finger element (3) fully extended is provided on the centring element (2).
A pin clamp assembly has a housing, an actuating device and a movable locating pin. A clamping device is coupled with the actuating device to move within the locator pin. The clamping device includes a rod and a finger. The finger extends and retracts in and out of the locating pin to enable the locating pin and clamping device to be moved so that the clamping finger clamps a workpiece.
The invention relates to a clamping device, comprising a rotatably mounted clamping shaft (2), which is connected rotationally conjointly to a clamping element (1), and a control mechanism (3) which, in order to convert a linear drive movement into a rotational movement of the clamping shaft (2), is formed so as to be operatively connected to said clamping shaft, wherein the clamping shaft (2) is formed from an inner shaft (2.1) and from an outer shaft (2.2) which receives the inner shaft (2.1) and which is connected to the control mechanism (3), wherein, for the pivoting of the clamping shaft (2), a lever arm (5) is arranged on the outer shaft (2.2). It is provided according to the invention that the inner shaft (2.1), which is connected rotationally conjointly to the clamping element (1), is mounted in displaceable but rotationally conjoint fashion radially within the outer shaft (2.2) with respect to the main axis of rotation of the clamping shaft (2), and that, for fixing the inner shaft (2.1) in position relative to the outer shaft (2.2), an adjustment element (4) is provided which is operatively connected to the inner shaft (2.1).
The invention relates to a clamping device, comprising a drive (1) having a linearly movable actuator (2) and a position monitoring device (3) for detecting the position of the actuator (2), a pivot member (4) which is operatively connected to the actuator (2) being rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation (8) which is stationary with respect to the drive (1). According to the invention, the position monitoring device (3) for detecting the position of the actuator (2) is designed to cooperate with the pivot member (4).
The invention relates to a method for representing a production process in a virtual environment, wherein a production device (1) and a workpiece (2) are made to interact during the production process, the virtual environment being created in part on the basis of pre-calculated three-dimensional data that relates to the workpiece (2). According to the invention, the virtual environment is additionally created on the basis of three-dimensional data which relates to a real, existing production device (1) and which is acquired by a scanner.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
A clamping device has an actuator that moves linearly and is actuated by a drive. A pivoting clamping element is operatively connected, via a toggle lever mechanism, with the actuator. The toggle lever mechanism includes a drive-side adapter and a hand lever-side adapter. The drive side adapter and hand lever side adapter can be adjusted relative to one another to define an opening angle of the clamping element. One of the adapters has a profiled bar extending in a direction of actuation. The other adapter has an insertion region to accommodate the bar. A fixing element is provided in one of the adaptors to define the location of the adapters relative to one another. The fixing element can be clamped against the profiled bar and also against an insertion region.
B25B 5/12 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws using toggle links
B25B 5/10 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws using screws
F16B 39/10 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by a plate or ring immovable with regard to the bolt or object
A carrier device has a support frame (1), a tubular carrier element (2), a first connecting element (3) at one end of the carrier element (2) and a second connecting element (4) at the other end of the carrier element (2). The first connecting element (3) is connected with the support frame (1), via a clip collar element (5). The second connecting element (4) is connected with a manipulation element (7), via a ball joint (6). The first connecting element (3) is connected with the clip collar element (5), via a ball joint (8). The carrier element (2) is designed as a continuous tube from one end to the other. The carrier element (2) can be inserted and clamped securely in tubular clamping elements (9) arranged on the carrier element side of the two connecting elements (3,4).
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
F16C 11/06 - Ball-jointsOther joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
F16M 11/14 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction with ball-joint
F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
The invention relates to a component-positioning device, comprising a housing (1), in which a positioning element (2) for components is arranged. The positioning element is accessible from outside the housing (1) and is supported in such a way that the positioning element can be linearly moved in the housing (1). According to the invention, in the housing (1), the positioning element (2) is provided with a guiding groove (6) extending transversely to the linear adjustment direction of the positioning element, and an adjusting element (7) supported rotatably about a main axis (21) associated with the housing (1) in a fixed manner is arranged in the housing (1), which adjusting element is provided with a guiding element (8) for adjusting the positioning element (2), which guiding element is arranged at an offset from the main axis (21) and engages in the guiding groove (6).
A boom has a cylindrical body with a coupling flange at each end. The body is manufactured from a carbon fiber material. During construction of the carbon fiber body, an electronic feedback mechanism is embedded into the carbon fiber. The electronic feedback mechanism may be a simple electronic strain gauge. Optionally, the feedback mechanism may include a fiber optic cable woven into the carbon fiber weave.
A swivel device has a swivel shaft (2) rotatably mounted in a housing. A portion of the swivel shaft (2) projects from the housing (1). A swivel lever (3) is fixably mounted on the shaft (2) and is swivelable relative to the housing (1). The swivel lever (3) is arranged outside the housing (1). A first part (4) of a stop is arranged externally on the housing (1). A second part (5) of the stop is connected with the swivel lever (3). The first (4) and second (5) parts of the stop form a rotational movement stop for the swivel lever (3). The second part (5) of the stop is detachable from the swivel lever (3) and is reattachable to the swivel lever (3) in various positions on the swivel lever (3).
The invention relates to a clamping device, comprising a linearly movable actuator (2) which can be actuated by a drive (1), is configured so as to be operatively connected to a pivotably mounted clamping element (3) via a toggle lever mechanism, and has firstly a drive-side and secondly a toggle lever-side adapter part (2.1, 2.2), wherein the latter are configured such that they can be adjusted with respect to one another in order to fix an opening angle of the clamping element (3). It is provided according to the invention that one of the adapter parts (2.1) has a profiled rod (4) which extends in the actuating direction and the other adapter part (2.2) has a plug-in region (5) for receiving the rod (4), wherein a fixing element (6) which can be clamped both against the profiled rod (4) and against the plug-in region (5) is provided for positionally fixing the adapter parts (2.1, 2.2) with respect to one another.
B25B 5/12 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws using toggle links
B23Q 3/02 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for mounting on a work-table, tool-slide, or analogous part
The invention relates to a swiveling device, comprising a swivel shaft (2) which is rotatably mounted in a housing (1) and protrudes from the housing (1), a swiveling lever (3) being connected to the swivel shaft outside the housing (1) for conjoint rotation therewith and being swivelable relative to the housing (1). A first stop part (4), arranged on the exterior of the housing (1), and a second stop part (5), connected to the swiveling lever (3), form a rotational stop for the swiveling lever (3). According to the invention, the second stop part (5) is designed such that it can be detached from the swiveling lever (3) and secured to the swiveling lever (3) in different positions.
The invention relates to a support device, comprising a supporting structure (1), a tubular support element (2), a first connecting element (3) on one end of the support element (2) and a second connecting element (4) on the other end of the support element (2), wherein the first connecting element (3) has a clip element (5) releasably fastened to the supporting structure (1), wherein the second connecting element (4) is connected to a handling element (7) by means of a ball joint (6). According to the invention, the first connecting element (3) is connected to the clip element (5) by means of a ball joint (8) and the support element (2) is formed as a tube that is continuous from one end to the other and can be inserted into and clamped in tubular clamping elements (9) arranged on the carrier element side on the two connecting elements (3, 4).
F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
The invention relates to an actuating device, comprising a fluid-operated piston drive (1) which is designed to be linearly movable and a pivot shaft (3), which is rotatably mounted in a housing (2), for a lever arm (4) that is non-rotatably connected to the pivot shaft (3), wherein an adjusting mechanism (5) is provided for connecting the piston drive (1) to the pivot shaft (3) and a damping unit (6) is provided for damping the movement of the lever arm (4). According to the invention the damping unit (6) is designed to be connected both to the housing (2) and to the pivot shaft (3).
The invention relates to an actuating device, comprising an actuating element (2), which, in a first operating state, is pivotable about an axis (1) and is connected to a toothed element (3) for conjoint rotation. According to the invention, in a second operating state, the toothed element (3) is designed to be blockable by a latching element (4), which is mounted movably with respect to the axis (1), in order to prevent a pivoting movement of the actuating element (2).
The invention relates to a connection arrangement, comprising a pipe element (1) that is formed from a fibre-reinforced composite and has a conically formed pipe attachment region (2) at one end thereof, which attachment region is designed to match a flange attachment region (4) of inversely conical shape provided on a flange element (3). According to the invention, the pipe element (1) and the conically shaped pipe attachment region (2) are designed in one piece and the pipe attachment region (2) is adhered to the flange attachment region (4).
F16L 33/28 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses for hoses with one end terminating in a radial flange or collar
F16L 33/34 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses with bonding obtained by vulcanisation, gluing, melting, or the like
F16L 47/06 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end
The invention relates to a tool changer, consisting of two changer module parts (1, 2), which can be coupled to one another and each of which is formed by a connecting part (3) and at least one coupling part (4) associated with the connecting part (3). According to the invention, an adapter plate (5) is detachably associated with each of the changer module parts (1, 2) on the connecting part side, and said adapter plate has a plurality of fastening regions (6) for equipping said plate with a desired number of changer module parts (1, 2).
B23Q 7/04 - Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting by means of grippers
B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof
The invention relates to a clamping device, comprising a clamp head piece (1), in which a linearly movable actuator (2) having two position transmitters (3, 4) that can be adjusted relative to each other is arranged, the position transmitters being designed to interact with two sensors (5, 6) arranged at a fixed distance from each other and so as to be fixed to the clamp head piece (1). According to the invention, one separate insertion opening (7, 8) accessible from outside is provided on the clamp head piece (1) for each sensor (5, 6).
The invention relates to a clamping device, comprising a toggle mechanism (2) which is provided with a linearly movable control member (1) and a swivel shaft (23) for a clamping arm (21), means for releasing a position beyond the toggle point being associated with the toggle mechanism, wherein said means are formed by a control element (3) arranged on the control member (1) and a rocker (4) that can be brought into adjusting contact with the control element (3). According to the invention, the control element (3) is designed as a control extension when facing away from the swivel shaft, and the control member (1) is arranged between the swivel shaft (23) and the rocker (4).
The invention relates to a clamping device comprising a head piece (1) in which a pivot shaft (2) for a clamping element is rotatably mounted, wherein the pivot shaft (2) is provided with an actuating mechanism (3) and is operatively connected to a drive actuator (4). According to the invention, a pivot member (5) is rotatably mounted in the head piece (1), said member being operatively connected to the actuating mechanism (3) and to the drive actuator (4).
The invention relates to a clamping device comprising a top part (1) provided with an adjusting mechanism for a clamping arm that can be pivoted into a clamping position and an opening position on the top part (1), and a housing (7) carrying the top part (1) and comprising an inner region for receiving a linearly mobile adjusting rod which is connected to the adjusting mechanism (3) and to a drive arranged in the housing (7). According to the invention, the housing (7) is embodied as an extruded hollow profiled element (8), the inner region having a uniform inner cross-section over the entire length thereof.
An actuating device has an actuating element connected in a rotationally-fixed manner to a shaft. The shaft is mounted so that it is rotatable in the housing. The actuating element is pivotable using a hand lever connected to the shaft. The hand lever is formed from an attachment element connected to the shaft and an elongated handle element fastened on the attachment element. The handle element is fastenable at different positions on a front side of the attachment element. The front side of the attachment element is oriented perpendicularly to a main axial direction of the shaft.
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