A method for planning a path includes data of real surroundings of the robot using a detection device, in particular a mobile detection device, in particular a portable detection device; ascertaining a computer-implemented three-dimensional surroundings model on the basis of the detected data, in particular using at least one approximation of features, in particular points, detected using the detection device; planning a first path of the robot on the basis of the surroundings model and a computer-implemented model of the robot such that a collision between the robot model and the surroundings model is prevented; and visualizing a virtual representation of the planned first path using a visualization device in an augmented reality.
A method for checking a predefined path of a robot includes determining or providing a computer-implemented three-dimensional environment model; determining a distance between a computer-implemented model of the robot and the environment model for different portions of the path; and visualizing a virtual representation of the path using a visualization device in an augmented reality for checking the path, wherein, in this visualization, a warning is issued for a portion of the path if the distance determined for this portion falls within a predefined warning range, and an all-clear is issued for a portion of the path if the distance determined for this portion falls within an all-clear range.
The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for automatically wrapping and pressing excess film lengths (3) onto cuboidal bodies (1). To carry out the method, the apparatus comprises, inter alia, a first jaw (8.1) mounted on a main body (7) so as to be adjustable along a first adjusting path between a starting position and an operating position, which first jaw bears a first wrapping and pressing bar (9.1) which has a first wrapping face (10.1) and a first pressing face (11.1) different from the first wrapping face (10.1), and a second jaw (8.2) arranged on the main body (7) opposite the first jaw (8.1) and mounted so as to be adjustable along a second adjusting path between a starting position and an operating position, which second jaw bears a second wrapping and pressing bar (9.2) which has a second wrapping face (10.2) and a second pressing face (11.2) different from the second wrapping face (10.2).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Software; software for license monitoring and control and to
optimize license usage; software for network and device
security; threat detection software; software for optimizing
the runtime environment of software and firmware; software
for controlling and monitoring hardware; software for the
development, control and monitoring of cloud services and
cloud applications; electronic publications; industrial
controls with integrated software; collaborative software;
software for data management; software development kits
[SDK]; CAD/CAM software; business intelligence software;
cooperation software platforms; software platforms for
cooperation management; software packages for computers. Business analysis services; business consulting. Organization and organization of symposia, seminars and
workshops; training and instruction services in the field of
computer software; online provision of non-downloadable
electronic publications. Providing non-downloadable online computer software and
software tools; software as a service [SaaS]; rental of
software; software consulting; technology consulting; design
and maintenance of software and computer database software;
development of computer hardware and computer software;
customization of software; providing technical information
in relation to computers, software, hardware, and technical
equipment. Licensing of software; computer software licensing
consulting services.
5.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System with Multi-Directional Vehicles
A storage system (20; 300) for storing loads (32) held by carriers (30; 330) has a plurality of uprights (46; 346) and a plurality of carrier supports (66; 366) mounted to the uprights. A plurality of flooring levels, one above another, are supported by the plurality of uprights and form a first bank (552A) and a second bank (552B) with a divide (550) between. A plurality of bridges (570) have deployed conditions spanning the divide and stowed conditions not spanning the divide.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Business analysis services; business consulting. Software; software for license monitoring and control and to optimize license usage; software for network and device security; threat detection software; software for optimizing the runtime environment of software and firmware; software for controlling and monitoring hardware; software for the development, control and monitoring of cloud services and cloud applications; electronic publications; industrial controls with integrated software; collaborative software; software for data management; software development kits [SDK]; CAD/CAM software; business intelligence software; cooperation software platforms; software platforms for cooperation management; software packages for computers. Organization and organization of symposia, seminars and workshops; training and instruction services in the field of computer software; online provision of non-downloadable electronic publications. Providing non-downloadable online computer software and software tools; software as a service [SaaS]; rental of software; software consulting; technology consulting; design and maintenance of software and computer database software; development of computer hardware and computer software; customization of software; providing technical information in relation to computers, software, hardware, and technical equipment. Licensing of software; computer software licensing consulting services.
7.
LOAD CARRIER CHANGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AUTOMATED LOAD CARRIER CHANGING SYSTEM
The invention relates to a load carrier changing system (1) for loading load carriers (2) containing components at a manufacture or assembly work station (3) of an automated production line and for unloading empty load carriers (2) from this manufacture or assembly work station (3), comprising, inter alia, an intermediate storage place (4.3) to which automatically movable supports (6) within the load carrier changing system (1) are assigned, which supports are movable between a carry position in which a load carrier (2) present in the intermediate storage place (4.3) is carried while resting on the supports (6), and a release position in which the load carrier (2) is released in such a way that the at least one vertical conveyor (5.1, 5.2) can remove the released load carrier (2) from the intermediate storage place (4.3) in a vertical direction downwards. The invention also relates to a corresponding method.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
8.
METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC PLACING OF PLANT SEEDS IN CULTIVATION POTS, ASSOCIATED PLANTING TOOL AND ROBOT SYSTEM
The invention relates to a method for automatic placing of plant seeds in cultivation pots (1) for the growing of seedlings, comprising, inter alia, the steps of automatically moving a dibber (5) guided by an automatically controllable handling machine (4), in such a way that the dibber (5) is pressed into the planting substrate (2) of at least one cultivation pot (1) in order to provide at least one planting hole (7) for a plant seed to be inserted into the planting substrate (2), and automatically moving a seed holder (6) guided by an automatically controllable handling machine (4), on which a plant seed taken from the storage container (3) is held, such that the plant seed is automatically guided over the planting hole (7) in the planting substrate (2) of the at least one cultivation pot (1) and automatically released there, so that the plant seed is inserted into the planting hole (7).
A method for carrying out a robot application includes controlling the robot to: carry out a transfer movement in a set-up operation, in which the robot speed reaches a set-up transfer movement top speed; carry out a process movement in the set-up operation, in which the robot speed reaches a set-up process movement top speed; carry out the transfer movement in an automatic operation, in which the robot speed reaches an automatic transfer movement top speed; and carry out the process movement in the automatic operation, in which the robot speed reaches an automatic process movement top speed.
A manufacturing system (20) comprises: one or more stores (84; 80A-80C; 92) for raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods; a plurality of manufacturing cells (40A-40F), each cell includes: one or more machines (42A-42C) for manufacturing an assembly; and a programmable logic controller (PLC) (44) for controlling the machines; one or more devices (60, 70) for moving raw material, WIP, and finished goods; and one or more servers (32) for communicating with the PLCs and the devices. The one or more servers further have programming for: instructing (642) the plurality of manufacturing cells to assemble finished goods from the raw materials; instructing (628, 632) the one or more devices to move said raw materials and finished goods; and just in sequence (JIS) skipped assembly recovery steps (730) for the manufacturing cells and devices.
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]
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines and machine tools, for use in the following fields:
material processing, material testing, monitoring and
producing; machines for connecting sheet metal, plastics and
other materials; machines and machine tools for the
manufacture of batteries, components of batteries and
accumulators for producing electrical energy; machines for
battery assembly; winding machines for battery manufacture;
electrode and separator stacking machines;
envelope-inserting machines for battery cells; machines for
electrolyte treatment of battery cells; accessories for the
aforesaid machines, parts for the aforesaid machines;
installations, mainly consisting of the aforesaid machines
or industrial robots; installations for metalworking and
metal processing and for plastic processing. Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching,
transforming, accumulating, storing, regulating, controlling
and distributing electricity, computers, in particular for
controlling, regulating and simulating manufacturing
installations, robots, mobile platforms or tools; computer
programs, recorded; computer programs, downloadable;
electric/electronic operating apparatus for machines and
tools; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments,
indicators and controllers; apparatus and instruments for
electrochemical battery information; batteries, electric;
battery chargers; battery testers; lithium batteries;
rechargeable batteries; lithium cells; testing apparatus,
for use in relation to the following goods: lithium
batteries; apparatus and instruments for charging and
monitoring lithium cells; apparatus and instruments for
material testing; apparatus and instruments for measurement
and testing; software developing tools; software for battery
measuring apparatus; electronic apparatus for testing the
useful life and reserve capacity of batteries; software for
machines for battery manufacture. Technical consultancy; engineering services; planning,
design and development of automatic manufacturing
installations; planning and development of assembly
installations and assembly plants; construction drafting,
technical project studies.
12.
LIFTING-LOWERING CONVEYOR SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A LIFTING-LOWERING CONVEYOR SYSTEM
The invention relates to a lifting-lowering conveyor system (1) for synchronously transporting a plurality of components individually from a first processing station (12.1) to a second processing station (12.2), said system comprising: at least one actuating unit (13.1, 13.2) which is positioned adjustably on a carriage (9) and which has at least one coupling means (15) for interlockingly coupling a component to be transported by the carriage (9) to the carriage (9); and at least one actuator (17.1, 17.2, 17.3) which automatically actuates the at least one actuating unit (13.1, 13.2) and which is designed and configured to automatically adjust the coupling means (15) relative to the carriage. The invention also relates to a method for operating a lifting-lowering conveyor system (1) for synchronously transporting a plurality of components individually from a first processing station (12.1) to a second processing station (12.2).
B65G 25/02 - Conveyors comprising a cyclically-moving, e.g. reciprocating, carrier or impeller which is disengaged from the load during the return part of its movement the carrier or impeller having different forward and return paths of movement, e.g. walking-beam conveyors
B23Q 7/00 - 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
13.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System with Multi-Directional Vehicles
A storage system (20; 300) for storing loads (32) has: a plurality of carriers (30; 330), for holding respective loads; a plurality of uprights (46; 346); a plurality of flooring levels, one above another, supported by the uprights; a plurality of carrier supports (66; 366); at least one wheeled automated vehicle (50; 350), for carrying said carriers along the flooring levels and including a lifting surface (200; 400) for supporting a supported one of the carriers and shiftable between a lowered condition and a raised condition; and means (52A, 52B) for moving the at least one wheeled automated vehicle between the flooring levels.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Machines and machine tools, for use in the following fields: material processing, material testing, monitoring and producing; machines for connecting sheet metal, plastics and other materials; machines and machine tools for the manufacture of batteries, components of batteries and accumulators for producing electrical energy; machines for battery assembly; winding machines for battery manufacture; electrode and separator stacking machines; envelope-inserting machines for battery cells; machines for electrolyte treatment of battery cells; accessories for the aforesaid machines, parts for the aforesaid machines; installations, mainly consisting of the aforesaid machines or industrial robots; installations for metalworking and metal processing and for plastic processing.
(2) Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, storing, regulating, controlling and distributing electricity, computers, in particular for controlling, regulating and simulating manufacturing installations, robots, mobile platforms or tools; computer programs, recorded; computer programs, downloadable; electric/electronic operating apparatus for machines and tools; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers; apparatus and instruments for electrochemical battery information; batteries, electric; battery chargers; battery testers; lithium batteries; rechargeable batteries; lithium cells; testing apparatus, for use in relation to the following goods: lithium batteries; apparatus and instruments for charging and monitoring lithium cells; apparatus and instruments for material testing; apparatus and instruments for measurement and testing; software developing tools; software for battery measuring apparatus; electronic apparatus for testing the useful life and reserve capacity of batteries; software for machines for battery manufacture. (1) Technical consultancy; engineering services; planning, design and development of automatic manufacturing installations; planning and development of assembly installations and assembly plants; construction drafting, technical project studies.
15.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY FITTING SPOKES TO A HUB AND TO A RIM OF A SPOKED WHEEL TO BE PRODUCED
The invention relates to a method for automatically fitting spokes (1) to a hub (2) and to a rim (3) of a spoked wheel to be produced. The method comprises, inter alia, the steps of: automatically inserting each spoke (1) into an associated holder (6), the holders (6) being mounted so as to be distributed around a circumference and circumferentially movable on a supporting ring (7) concentrically surrounding the hub (2), in such a way that each threaded head portion (1.1) and/or its adjacent shaft portion (1.2) of the spoke (1) is received at least partially in the relevant holder (6); and automatically crossing at least two spokes (1) by automatically moving the holders (6) holding the spokes (1) along the supporting ring (7), in order to cross the spokes (1) in a predetermined way. The invention also relates to an associated device for automatically fitting spokes (1) to a hub (2) and to a rim (3) of a spoked wheel to be produced.
B60B 31/00 - Apparatus or tools for assembling or disassembling wheels
B60B 31/02 - Apparatus or tools for assembling or disassembling wheels for tightening or straightening wire spokes in situApparatus or tools for assembling or disassembling wheels for extracting spokes from wheels
The invention relates to a method for checking a safety configuration of a robot (1) comprising the following steps: determining (S20) or providing a computer-implemented, three-dimensional environment model; determining (S30) providing at least one protection region, working region and/or tool monitoring region of the robot of its distance between a computer-implemented model of the robot and the environment model for different sections of the path; and visualising (S40) a virtual representation of the at least one protection region, working region and/or tool monitoring region r path using a visualisation device (2; 3) in an augmented reality for checking the at least one protection region, working region and/or tool monitoring region; and moving away from and/or towards at least one pose and/or at least one section of a provided path.
The invention relates to a method for checking a predefined path of a robot (1), comprising the following steps: determining (S20) or providing a computer-implemented three-dimensional environment model; determining (S30) a distance between a computer-implemented model of the robot and the environment model for different sections of the path; and visualising (S40) a virtual representation of the path using a visualisation device (2; 3) in an augmented reality for checking the path, wherein, in this visualisation, a warning is output for a section of the path if the distance determined for this section falls within a predefined warning range, and an all-clear is output for a section of the path if the distance determined for this section falls within an all-clear range.
The invention relates to a method for ascertaining at least one border for operating a robot (1), having the steps of: detecting (S10) data of real surroundings (6) of the robot using a detection device (5A; 5B), in particular a mobile detection device, in particular a portable detection device; ascertaining (S20) a first surroundings contour on the basis of said detected data; and ascertaining (S30) a first border of a first spatial area to be monitored on the basis of the ascertained first surroundings contour.
The invention relates to a method for planning a path (1), having the steps of: detecting (S10) data of real surroundings (6) of the robot using a detection device (5A; 5B), in particular a mobile detection device, in particular a portable detection device; ascertaining (S20) a computer-implemented three-dimensional surroundings model on the basis of the detected data, in particular using at least one approximation of features, in particular points, detected using the detection device; planning (S30) a first path of the robot on the basis of the surroundings model and a computer-implemented model of the robot such that a collision between the robot model and the surroundings model is prevented; and visualizing (S40) a virtual representation of the planned first path using a visualization device in an augmented reality.
The invention relates to a method for checking a predefined path of a robot (1), comprising the following steps: determining (S20) or providing a computer-implemented three-dimensional environment model; determining (S30) a distance between a computer-implemented model of the robot and the environment model for different sections of the path; and visualising (S40) a virtual representation of the path using a visualisation device (2; 3) in an augmented reality for checking the path, wherein, in this visualisation, a warning is output for a section of the path if the distance determined for this section falls within a predefined warning range, and an all-clear is output for a section of the path if the distance determined for this section falls within an all-clear range.
The invention relates to a method for the automated assembling of profile bars (1.1, 1.2) to form a framework (13), comprising, inter alia, the steps of: automated attaching of a bracket (4) to a first profile bar (1.1) and a second profile bar (1.2) in a bridging region of a first joining surface section (2.1) and a second joining surface section (2.2), in order to fix the relative position of the pre-positioned first profile bar (1.1) and the pre-positioned second profile bar (1.2), wherein the bracket (4) has a first counter-coupling means (5.1) which is designed to interlockingly cooperate with the first coupling means (3.1) of the first profile bar (1.1) in the attached state of the bracket (4), and a second counter-coupling means (5.2) arranged at a predetermined distance (B) from the first counter-coupling means (5.1) and designed to interlockingly cooperate with the second coupling means (3.2) of the second profile bar (1.2) in the attached state of the bracket (4); and automated joining of the first profile bar (1.1) and the second profile bar (1.2) while the bracket (4) is attached to the first profile bar (1.1) and the second profile bar (1.2). The invention also relates to an associated production system.
B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts
B23K 37/04 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work
A storage system (20; 300) for storing loads (32) held by carriers (30; 330) has a plurality of uprights (46; 346) and a plurality of carrier supports (66; 366) mounted to the uprights. A plurality of flooring levels, one above another, are supported by the plurality of uprights and form a first bank (552A) and a second bank (552B) with a divide (550) between. A plurality of bridges (570) have deployed conditions spanning the divide and stowed conditions not spanning the divide.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
machines and Machine tools, for use in the following fields: Material processing, Material testing, Monitoring and Producing; Machines for connecting sheet metal, plastics and other materials; Machines and machine tools for the manufacture of batteries, components of batteries and accumulators for producing electrical energy; Machines for battery assembly; Winding machines for battery manufacture; Electrode and separator stacking machines; Envelope-inserting machines for battery cells; Machines for electrolyte treatment of battery cells; Accessories for the aforesaid machines, Parts for the aforesaid machines; Installations, mainly consisting of the aforesaid machines or industrial robots; Installations for metalworking and metal processing and for plastic processing. Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, storing, regulating, controlling and distributing electricity, computers, in particular for controlling, regulating and simulating manufacturing installations, robots, mobile platforms or tools; Computer programs, recorded; Computer programs, downloadable; Electric/electronic operating apparatus for machines and tools; Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers; Apparatus and instruments for electrochemical battery information; Batteries, electric; Battery chargers; Battery testers; Lithium batteries; Rechargeable batteries; lithium cells; Testing apparatus, for use in relation to the following goods: Lithium batteries; Apparatus and instruments for charging and monitoring lithium cells; Apparatus and instruments for material testing; Apparatus and instruments for measurement and testing; Software developing tools; Software for battery measuring apparatus; Electronic apparatus for testing the useful life and reserve capacity of batteries; Software for machines for battery manufacture. Technical consultancy; Engineering services; Planning, design and development of automatic manufacturing installations; Planning and development of assembly installations and assembly plants; Construction drafting, technical project studies.
24.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CARRYING OUT A ROBOT APPLICATION
In a method for carrying out a robot application, the robot is controlled so as to carry out a transfer movement in a set-up operation, in which the robot speed reaches a set-up transfer movement top speed; the robot is controlled so as to carry out a process movement in the set-up operation, in which the robot speed reaches a set-up process movement top speed; the robot is controlled so as to carry out the transfer movement in an automatic operation, in which the robot speed reaches an automatic transfer movement top speed; and the robot is controlled so as to carry out the process movement in the automatic operation, in which the robot speed reaches an automatic process movement top speed. The robot is controlled such that the set-up transfer movement top speed is reduced compared to the automatic transfer movement top speed, and the set-up process movement top speed is not reduced compared to the automatic process movement top speed or is reduced to a lesser degree than the set-up transfer movement top speed is reduced compared to the automatic transfer movement top speed and/or an error response is triggered if while the robot is being controlled so as to carry out the transfer movement in the set-up operation, the robot speed exceeds an upper set-up transfer movement speed threshold outside of a process chamber, said upper transfer movement speed threshold being exceedable within the process chamber while controlling the robot so as to carry out the process movement in the set-up operation.
A method for monitoring a robot arrangement, which robot arrangement has at least one robot includes capturing optical signals from a plurality of signal sources at least one sensor, wherein the signal sources and/or the sensor is/are positioned on the robot arrangement and triggering a monitoring reaction if a deviation of an actual arrangement of the captured optical signals from a desired arrangement of these signals exceeds a limit value. In one aspect, a reaction may be triggered if at least a predefined minimum number of signals from the desired arrangement is not present in the actual arrangement of the captured optical signals.
A storage system (20; 300) for storing loads (32) has: a plurality of carriers (30; 330), for holding respective loads; a plurality of uprights (46; 346); a plurality of flooring levels, one above another, supported by the uprights; a plurality of carrier supports (66; 366); at least one wheeled automated vehicle (50; 350), for carrying said carriers along the flooring levels and including a lifting surface (200; 400) for supporting a supported one of the carriers and shiftable between a lowered condition and a raised condition; and means (52A, 52B) for moving the at least one wheeled automated vehicle between the flooring levels.
A machine for preparing intravenous medicaments including an enclosing structure having a plurality of lateral walls arranged to define a closed internal working environment. An access station affords selective access to the closed internal working environment. One lateral wall is an equipped wall on which there are defined a plurality of stations for objects used in the preparation of intravenous medicaments. The stations on the equipped wall include temporary receiving or parking stations for the objects and operating stations for carrying out operations on the objects. A handling robot is programmed to transfer the objects from any station to any other station. The machine includes a metering module with one or more container support groups, a syringe support/metering member group, and a weighing group for weighing objects used in the preparation of intravenous medicaments.
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
28.
Structure for automated pallet storage and retrieval
A multi-level rail for a storage structure may comprise an upper horizontal portion configured to support a load and a lower horizontal portion configured to support a row vehicle. An upper support portion extends downward diagonally from the upper horizontal portion toward the lower horizontal portion, and a lower support extends downward diagonally from the lower horizontal portion. This rail is configured to connect to at least one vertical post of the storage structure. Support beams for a railed storage structure are also disclosed with an elongated body having a terminal end portion configured to attach to a vertical column of a storage support structure and an upper support surface configured to support a horizontal support rail. A wing portion is secured to the terminal end portion and configured to attach to the horizontal support rail by extending lateral to the elongated body and above the upper support surface.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable software for route planning of AGVs (automated guided vehicles), driverless vehicles and automatic transport units, and related controls for AGVs (automated guided vehicles)
32.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A ROBOT ARRANGEMENT
A method according to the invention for monitoring a robot arrangement, which has at least one robot (10), comprises the steps of: - capturing (S10) optical signals from a plurality of signal sources (20) by means of at least one sensor (30-32), wherein the signal sources and/or the sensor is/are positioned on the robot arrangement; and - triggering (S50) a monitoring reaction if a deviation of an actual arrangement of the captured optical signals from a desired arrangement of these signals exceeds a limit value, in particular if at least a predefined minimum number of signals from the desired arrangement is not present in the actual arrangement of the captured optical signals.
A manufacturing station and a manufacturing process for workpieces, in particular car body parts. The manufacturing station includes a processing area having a working point and a processing apparatus. A security partition surrounds the processing area and has a secure access point for workpiece transport. The manufacturing station further includes an automatic loading apparatus with loading robots. The loading apparatus loads and unloads workpieces onto and off a conveyor and transports the workpieces into and out of the processing area. The automatic and multifunctional loading apparatus is arranged, together with a workpiece support, inside the security partition, wherein the workpiece support is arranged within the working area of the loading robots. A loading robot provides workpieces and carries out a setting-up procedure.
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Robots for use in industry; transportation robots; robots
with articulated arms for manipulating workpieces; charging
robots, stationary or mobile; robots for supplying operating
resources; gripper systems, namely grippers (parts of
machines); robotic arms for industrial purposes; energy
supply equipment (power supply apparatus) namely generators;
electric power supplies; fuel dispensing pumps for service
stations for refuelling vehicles with natural gas and
liquefied petroleum gas; fuel dispensing pumps for service
stations for refuelling vehicles with hydrogen gas; fuel
dispensing pumps for service stations; robotic mechanisms
being parts of loading-unloading machines and apparatus;
robots for transport, conveying and handling; service robots
[machines] for cleaning tasks; mobile platforms (parts of
machines), in particular for moving industrial and service
robots. Charging appliances for batteries; charging appliances for
vehicles; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods,
included in this class; battery chargers; electronic load
modules; chargers for electric batteries; electrical
charging stations; electric charging posts; charging
stations for electric vehicles; charging stations for
gas-powered vehicles; charging stations for hydrogen-powered
vehicles; electrical plugs; electrical plugs; power
generating apparatus for vehicles; power generation
appliances for vehicles; electric power units; power supply
units; plug-in connectors; plug-in connectors; robotic
electrical control apparatus; software for robots, robotics,
service robots, charging appliances for batteries, charging
appliances for vehicles, electric charging posts, charging
stations, medical robots, automatic vehicles, service robots
and mobile platforms (trolleys); security surveillance
robots; none of the aforementioned goods for the estimation
of daily dietary calcium intake and prevention of
osteoporosis; electric power supplies. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment; rehabilitation
apparatus (body -) for medical purposes; robots (machines)
for medical purposes, in particular for positioning and
guiding medical measuring and diagnostic apparatus, for
positioning and guiding persons for diagnosis and treatment,
for positioning and guiding medical treatment instruments,
including surgical instruments, and for positioning and
guiding limbs within the framework of rehabilitation
measures. Automatically guided vehicles, in particular for moving
industrial and service robots; mobile platforms (trolleys),
in particular for moving industry and service robots, other
than mobile platforms (handling carts) for the
transportation of people and automatically guided vehicles
for the transportation of people; transportation robots. Scientific and technological services and research and
design relating thereto, in particular for robotics;
industrial analysis and research services, in particular for
robotics; design and development of computer hardware and
software; engineering services; construction drafting;
conducting technical project studies; other than the design
and development of computer hardware and software in the
field of the transportation of people, not other than the
design and development of computer hardware and software for
interfaces/software for communications and sequencers
relating to service and charging robotics and charging
stations/apparatus; none of the aforementioned services for
the estimation of daily dietary calcium intake and
prevention of osteoporosis.
A manufacturing system (20) comprises: one or more stores (84; 80A-80C; 92) for raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods; a plurality of manufacturing cells (40A 40F), each cell includes: one or more machines (42A-42C) for manufacturing an assembly; and a programmable logic controller (PLC) (44) for controlling the machines; one or more devices (60, 70) for moving raw material, WIP, and finished goods; and one or more servers (32) for communicating with the PLCs and the devices. The one or more servers further have programming for: instructing (642) the plurality of manufacturing cells to assemble finished goods from the raw materials; instructing (628, 632) the one or more devices to move said raw materials and finished goods; and just in sequence (JIS) skipped assembly recovery steps (730) for the manufacturing cells and devices.
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]
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
A process control system for a facility that has a station arrangement including at least one at least partially automated working station and a vehicle arrangement including at least one at least partially automated transport vehicle for transporting material to be conveyed to, in and/or from the station arrangement. The process control system includes a process means for planning, implementing and/or observing, particularly monitoring processes of the station arrangement, a fleet means for planning, implementing and/or observing, particularly monitoring movements of the vehicle arrangement, and a working means arrangement with at least one working means for controlling and/or monitoring at least one working station of the station arrangement. The process and fleet means and/or the process means and the working means arrangement and/or the fleet means and the working means arrangement are configured to communicate with each other.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
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]
An automatic manufacturing station (3) and a manufacturing process for workpieces (2), in particular for vehicle body parts, has a manufacturing area (4) with a plurality of program-controlled manufacturing robots (9). The workpieces (2) are externally fed to the manufacturing station (3) on production load carriers (8). The manufacturing station (3) also has a plurality of work stations (10, 11, 12, 13). A station-bound transport device (15) transports the production load carriers (8) within the manufacturing station (3).
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
B23P 23/06 - Metal-working plant comprising a number of associated machines or apparatus
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Robots for use in industry; Transportation robots; Robots with articulated arms for manipulating workpieces; Charging robots, stationary or mobile; Robots for supplying operating resources; Gripper systems, namely grippers (parts of machines); Robotic arms for industrial purposes; Energy supply equipment (power supply apparatus); electric power supplies; Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations for refuelling vehicles with natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas; Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations for refuelling vehicles with hydrogen gas; Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations; Robotic mechanisms for transportation; Robots for transport, conveying and handling; Service robots [machines] for cleaning tasks; Mobile platforms (parts of machines), in particular for moving industrial and service robots. Charging appliances for batteries; Charging appliances for vehicles; Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class; Battery chargers; Electronic load modules; Chargers for electric batteries; Electrical charging stations; Electric charging posts; Charging stations for electric vehicles; Charging stations for gas-powered vehicles; Charging stations for hydrogen-powered vehicles; Electrical plugs; Electrical plugs; Power generating apparatus for vehicles; Power generation appliances for vehicles; Electric power units; Power supply units; Plug-in connectors; Plug-in connectors; Robotic electrical control apparatus; Software for robots, robotics, service robots, charging appliances for batteries, charging appliances for vehicles, electric charging posts, charging stations, medical robots, automatically guided vehicles, service robots and mobile platforms (handling carts), other than software in the field of assessing the daily calcium intake from food and the prevention of osteoporosis; Security surveillance robots. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment; Rehabilitation apparatus (Body -) for medical purposes; Robots (machines) for medical purposes, in particular for positioning and guiding medical measuring and diagnostic apparatus, for positioning and guiding persons for diagnosis and treatment, for positioning and guiding medical treatment instruments, including surgical instruments, and for positioning and guiding limbs within the framework of rehabilitation measures. Automatically guided vehicles, in particular for moving industrial and service robots; Mobile platforms (trolleys), in particular for moving industry and service robots; Other than mobile platforms (handling carts) for the transportation of people and automatically guided vehicles for the transportation of people. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, in particular for robotics; Industrial analysis and research services, in particular for robotics; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Engineering services; Construction drafting; Conducting technical project studies; Other than the design and development of computer hardware and software in the field of the transportation of people, not other than the design and development of computer hardware and software for interfaces/software for communications and sequencers relating to service and charging robotics and charging stations/apparatus; None of the aforesaid services in the field of assessing the daily calcium intake from food and the prevention of osteoporosis.
43.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTING A CHARGING CONNECTOR TO A CHARGING CONNECTOR SOCKET OF A VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A LAND VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method for automatically connecting a charging connector (12) to a charging connector socket (21) of a vehicle (2), preferably a land vehicle (2), comprising at least the following steps: a first optical capturing (100) of the charging connector socket (21) and/or the vehicle (2) as a first image by means of at least one first image capturing unit (13), which is arranged such that it moves with the charging connector (12); determining (200) the position of the charging connector socket (21) and/or the vehicle (2) based on the first image; reducing (300) the distance of the charging connector (12) to the charging connector socket (21) and/or to the vehicle (2) by means of a positioning unit (10); and a second optical capturing (400) of the charging connector socket (21) and/or the vehicle (2) as a second image by means of the first image capturing unit (13).
B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 53/37 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles using optical position determination, e.g. using cameras
44.
END EFFECTOR, ELECTRICAL CHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD
The invention relates to an end effector (5), to an electrical charging device (1) equipped therewith, and to a method. The end effector (5) has a holder (8) for an electrical charging plug (2), its own automatic advancing device (9) for the holder (8), and a preferably flange-type connection point (21) for connecting to a positioning device (6) of the charging device (1). The advancing device (9) is designed to automatically couple and optionally decouple the electrical charging plug (2) to/from a charging socket (3) on the vehicle (4). Alternatively or additionally, the end effector (5) can have a compensating device (11) for compensating relative movements between the vehicle (4) and the positioning device (6) during charging and in the coupled state of the charging plug (2) and the charging socket (3).
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
B60L 53/37 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles using optical position determination, e.g. using cameras
45.
MOBILE CHARGING STATION AND METHOD FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
The invention relates to a mobile charging station for the electric charging of electric vehicles, comprising at least one battery unit (4), at least one charging interface (5) for charging the battery unit (4), at least one second interface (16) for charging an electric vehicle from the battery unit (4), means for automated navigation of the mobile charging station (1) and means (7) for receiving a charging request. The invention further relates to a method for charging an electric vehicle.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Washing machines [laundry]; spin driers [not heated];
wringing machines for laundry; washer-dryers; dishwashers;
kitchen machines, electric; fruit and vegetable juice
extractor; fruit presses, electric, for household purposes;
household bean juice maker; juice grinder for food
industrial purposes; compressors [machines]; compressed air
machines; vacuum cleaners; garbage disposals; electric food
grinders. Flashing lights [luminous signals]; electronic notice
boards; traffic-light apparatus [signalling devices]; neon
signs; optical lamp boxes; materials for electricity mains
[wires, cables]; coils, electric; rheostats; fuse wire;
converters, electric; switches, electric; plugs, sockets and
other contacts [electric connections]; connections,
electric; time switches, automatic; light dimmers
[regulators], electric; transducers; battery chargers; power
converters; remote controller for household purposes. Air conditioners; central air conditioners; refrigerators;
freezers; refrigerating cabinets; heating display cabinets;
refrigerating display cabinets; ice machines and apparatus;
drinking water dispensers; water purifying apparatus and
machines; air purifying apparatus and machines;
dehumidifiers; humidifiers; electric fans; ceiling fans;
ventilators; thermantidotes; electric hair driers; electric
kettles; rice cookers; induction cookers (hobs); commercial
induction cookers; pressure cookers [autoclaves], electric;
autoclaves [electric pressure cookers]; bread baking
machines; roasting apparatus; electric coffee kettles;
electric steamer; electric saucepan; gas stoves; gas
furnaces; fireplaces; hotplates; ovens; extractor hoods for
kitchen; exhaust fans for kitchen; tableware disinfection
cabinets; sterilized cupboard; electric deep fryer; electric
coffee machines; electric iron pans; solar cookers;
rotisseries; disinfectant apparatus; water filtering
apparatus; water heater for shower; bathroom warmers;
showers; heating equipments; gas water heaters; electric
water heaters; natural gas water heaters; solar water
heaters; air source heat pump water heater; faucets for
pipes; fountains; heating installations; parts of sanitary
installations, namely, pipes; radiators [heating]; electric
heaters; electrically heated pads, cushions and blankets,
not for medical purposes; bed warmers; electric laundry
dryers; fabric steamers; lighting apparatus and
installations; electric lamps; street lamps; stage lamps and
lanterns; projector lamps; automobile lamps; ceiling lights;
pendant lamps; table lights; floor lamps; wall lamps;
kitchen lamps; overhead light; chandeliers; safety lamps;
searchlights; fluorescent tubes; floodlights; light-emitting
diodes [LED] lighting apparatus. Stew-pans; frying pans; pot lids; cooking pots; non-electric
slow cookers; pans of iron, non-electric; autoclaves
[pressure cookers], non-electric; cups of paper or plastic;
tea sets; liqueur sets; coffee grinders, hand-operated;
coffeepots, non-electric; cleaning utensils; containers for
household or kitchen use; heat-insulated containers;
toothbrushes, electric.
The invention relates to a safety device (5) and a safety method for a production station (2) for vehicle body parts (4), and for a conveying means (18) moving into and out of the production station (2) for transporting the workpieces into and out of the production station (2). The production station (2) and the conveying means (18) each have their own controller (13, 21) and their own security circuit (22, 23), wherein the security device (5) connects the security circuits (22, 23) of the production station (2) and of the conveying means (18) located in the production station (2). The security device (5) influences and thereby changes a protection region (29) of a protection device (27) of an intrinsically secure conveying means (18) when moving in and out and within the production station (2).
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]
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
A method for controlling a human-robot collaboration (HRC) system wherein the HRC system includes at least one manipulator having an end effector. The method includes using the end effector in a first operating mode, wherein the end effector is operated with reduced power; monitoring whether a desired object is manipulated when the end effector is used in the first operating mode; and increasing the power used to operate the end effector in order to use the end effector in a second operating mode when the monitoring indicates that the desired object is being manipulated.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
A machine for preparing intravenous medicaments including an enclosing structure having a plurality of lateral walls arranged to define a closed internal working environment. An access station affords selective access to the closed internal working environment. One lateral wall is an equipped wall on which there are defined a plurality of stations for objects used in the preparation of intravenous medicaments. The stations on the equipped wall include temporary receiving or parking stations for the objects and operating stations for carrying out operations on the objects. A handling robot is programmed to transfer the objects from any station to any other station. The machine includes a metering module with one or more container support groups, a syringe support/metering member group, and a weighing group for weighing objects used in the preparation of intravenous medicaments.
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
The invention relates to a method for controlling a robot (1), which has a robot control (3) and a robot arm (2), actuated by the robot control (3) and comprises a plurality of limbs (5-12) and joints (4) connecting the limbs (5-12) in a mutually adjustable manner, wherein a force compensation device (14) is associated with the robot arm (2) and comprises a mechanical coupling (17), which is coupled to the robot art (2) in order to introduce a compensation force generated by the force compensation device (14) into the robot arm (2), providing and using a mathematical model (21) of the force compensation device (14).
The invention relates to a positioning and clamping system (5) for a workpiece (3) which is to be machined and which is arranged on a mobile load receiving means (21) at a work station (25). The positioning and clamping system (5) has a mobile and robot-guided gripper tool (7) for the workpiece (3), in particular a geo-gripper tool for clamping the workpiece (3) in a positionally-defined manner. The positioning and clamping system (5) comprises a stationary, movable support device (13) which stabilizes and positions the gripper tool (7), in particular the geo-gripper tool (7), together with the gripped, in particular clamped, workpiece (3) at the workstation (25) in a fixed supported manner in order to machine the workpiece.
B23K 37/047 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work moving work to adjust its position between soldering, welding or cutting steps
The invention relates to a driving platform (1), comprising a chassis (2), at least three wheels (3), which are mounted on the chassis in a rotationally driven manner, a control device (4) arranged on the chassis, which control device is designed to autonomously navigate the driving platform on a ground depending on the environment thereof in such a way that the control device automatically actuates the at least three wheels, and at least one coupling device connected to the chassis, which is designed to couple a motor vehicle with the driving platform in order to autonomously move the motor vehicle coupled by means of the coupling device, that is, actuated by way of the control device of the driving platform.
E04H 6/30 - Garages for many vehicles with mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles with means for transport in horizontal direction only
E04H 6/36 - Garages for many vehicles with mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles with means for transport in horizontal direction only characterised by use of freely-movable dollies
The present application discloses braking devices for use in a pneumatic tube system (PTS). The braking devices are adapted for in-line incorporation with a pneumatic tube and are operative to stop a pneumatic carrier within a pneumatic carrier system. The in-line braking devices allow for decelerating a carrier to a stop over a distance to reduce the forces applied to a carrier and its contents.
B65G 51/36 - Other devices for indicating or controlling movements of carriers, e.g. for supervising individual tube sections, for counting carriers, for reporting jams or other operating difficulties
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Laundry washing machines; spin driers, not heated; wringing machines for laundry; washer-dryers, namely, a clothes washer combined with a clothes dryer; dishwashers; kitchen machines, namely, electrically powered machines for dicing, mincing, slicing and chopping food, electric food processors, electric juicers, electric mixers, mixing machines, electric crushers; electric fruit and vegetable juice extractor; fruit presses, electric, for household purposes; household electric bean juice making machine; compressors for machines; compressed air machines; vacuum cleaners; garbage disposals; electric food grinders Flashing safety lights; electronic notice boards; traffic-light apparatus; neon signs; optical lamps; materials for electricity mains, namely, wires and cables; coils, electric; rheostats; fuse wire; converters, electric; electric switches, plugs, and sockets; connections, electric; time switches, automatic; light dimmers, electric; electrical transducers; battery chargers; electric power converters; remote controller for operating lights, kitchen appliances, radios, televisions, audio equipment, thermostats, door bells, door locks, and home security alarm systems, all for household purposes Air conditioners; central air conditioners; refrigerators; freezers; refrigerating cabinets; heating display cabinets; refrigerating display cabinets; ice machines and apparatus; drinking water dispensers; water purifying apparatus and machines; air purifying apparatus and machines; dehumidifiers; humidifiers; electric fans; ceiling fans; ventilators in the nature of ventilating fans for domestic, commercial, and industrial use; thermantidotes; electric hair driers; electric kettles; electric rice cookers; induction cookers, namely, electric hobs; Electromagnetic induction cookers and induction ovens; pressure cookers, electric; electric autoclaves for cooking; bread baking machines; electric roasters and roasting jacks; electric coffee kettles; electric food steamers; electric saucepans; gas stoves; gas furnaces; fireplaces; electric hotplates; [ cooking ovens; ] extractor hoods in the form of exhaust hoods for kitchens; exhaust ventilating fans for kitchens; electric deep fryer; electric coffee machines; electric broiling iron pans; electric solar cookers; rotisseries; disinfectant apparatus, namely, sterilizers, not for medical use; water filtering apparatus; water heater for shower; bathroom warmers; showers; gas water heaters; electric water heaters; natural gas water heaters; solar water heaters; air source heat pump water heater; faucets for pipes; water fountains, drinking fountains, ornamental fountains; heating installations; structural parts of sanitary installations, namely, pipes being parts of sanitary facilities; radiators; electric space heaters; electrically heated pads, cushions and blankets, not for medical purposes; bed warmers; electric laundry dryers; fabric steamers; lighting installations; electric lamps; street lamps; stage lamps; projector lamps; automobile lamps; ceiling lights; pendant lamps; table lights; floor lamps; wall lamps; kitchen lamps; overhead light; chandeliers; LED lamps; searchlights; fluorescent lighting tubes; floodlights; light-emitting diodes lighting apparatus, namely, LED light bulbs Stew-pans; frying pans; pot lids; cooking pots; non-electric slow cookers; pans of iron, non-electric; autoclaves, non-electric, for cooking; non-electric pressure cookers; cups of paper or plastic; tea sets; liqueur sets, namely, cocktail glasses, carafes, serving trays, beverage stirrers, bottle openers, bottle pourers, and liquor pourers; coffee grinders, hand-operated; coffeepots, non-electric; cleaning utensils, namely, cleaning sponges and plungers for clearing blocked drains; containers for household or kitchen use; heat-insulated containers, namely, thermally insulated containers for household use; toothbrushes, electric
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Robots; robots for use in service and hospitality industry
and for assistance; robotic handling apparatus; mobile
robotic platforms; mobile robots for industrial use; mobile
robots for use in service and hospitality industry and for
assistance. Electric mobile platform trolleys; electric transport
trolleys; electric vehicles; robotic vehicles, especially
autonomous robotic vehicles.
56.
Method for changing vehicle energy stores, and an energy store changing device
A method for changing at least one energy store of a vehicle and an energy store changing apparatus. The method includes steps for ascertaining the vehicle type and the provision of vehicle data relating to the ascertained vehicle type. The vehicle data includes data about the arrangement of the energy store in the vehicle. The position of the vehicle is ascertained on the basis of at least one physical reference point, and at least one energy store of the vehicle is changed.
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
B60S 5/06 - Supplying batteries to, or removing batteries from, vehicles
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 53/60 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations
B60S 3/00 - Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 6/20 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs
57.
Operating device for controlling or programming a manipulator
An operating device for controlling or programming a manipulator with six degrees of freedom that can be controlled independently from one another. The operating device includes three input arrangements which are each configured to specify a movement of the manipulator along an x-axis, y-axis or z-axis of the manipulator, and to specify a rotation of the manipulator about the x-axis, y-axis or z-axis of the manipulator. The three input arrangements are thereby respectively aligned along one of three main axes of the operating device.
G05B 19/19 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by positioning or contouring control systems, e.g. to control position from one programmed point to another or to control movement along a programmed continuous path
The invention relates to a process control system (100) for a facility that has a station arrangement comprising at least one at least partially automated working station (10, 20) and a vehicle arrangement comprising at least one at least partially automated transport vehicle (30-33) for transporting material to be conveyed to, in and/or from the station arrangement, said process control system comprising: a process means (110) for planning, implementing and/or observing, particularly monitoring processes of the station arrangement, a fleet means (120) for planning, implementing and/or observing, particularly monitoring movements of the vehicle arrangement, and a working means arrangement with at least one working means (130, 131) for controlling and/or monitoring at least one working station of the station arrangement, the process and fleet means and/or the process means and the working means arrangement and/or the fleet means and the working means arrangement being designed to communicate with each other.
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]
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and
for manufacturing; robots; welding machines; welding
installations, essentially consisting of the above-mentioned
welding machines, transporting machines and tensioning
devices, as well as industrial robots or welding robots for
execution of welding work; transporting machines and
conveying machines; electric welding equipment; parts and
accessories for the above-mentioned goods, included in this
class. Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching,
transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and
distributing electricity, in particular for controlling and
regulating machines, in particular production installations,
robots, mobile platforms and tools; apparatus and
instruments for testing, in particular test stands assembled
therefrom; computers, in particular for controlling,
regulating and simulating production installations, robots,
mobile platforms and tools; computer programs (recorded), in
particular for controlling, regulating and simulating
machines and tools; computer programs (downloadable), in
particular for controlling, regulating and simulating
manufacturing installations, robots, mobile platforms and
tools; measuring apparatus; electric/electronic operating
apparatus for machines and tools; measuring and/or testing
machines. Advertising services; marketing services; sales promotion
services. Maintenance, servicing and repair, namely maintenance,
servicing and repair of the aforesaid goods (except
software); repair information, in particular by means of
remote diagnosis for robots; installation work, including
the assembly, installation and commissioning of machines,
machine parts and manufacturing installations; rental of
industrial machines of automation technology. Education and instruction; provision of training facilities
for robotics and automation; providing of training in
robotics and automation in the form of attended seminars,
online training (web-based training) and/or virtual
classrooms (campus); educational examination services,
namely provision of theoretical and/or practical specialist
tests and awarding of certificates for the successful
completion of training in robotics and automation. IT programming services and information technology [IT]
consultancy services; scientific and technological services;
design services; design of computer hardware and software
according to customer specifications; installation and
maintenance of computer software; calibration and function
testing of measuring apparatus; technical consultancy in the
field of robotic engineering; engineering services, in
particular for planning, design, development and
construction of automatic production installations,
assembling apparatus and assembling plants; functional
engineering testing, including tests for proper
commissioning of facilities; material testing; construction
drafting; technical project studies; certification [quality
control]; testing services for the certification of quality
or standards; testing of apparatus in the field of
electrical and mechanical engineering for certification
purposes.
60.
Manipulator system and method for identifying operating devices
A manipulator system includes at least one manipulator and a control device assigned to the manipulator; and at least one mobile operating device for controlling the at least one manipulator. In addition, an electronic display device is provided, which is arranged to display at least one optically readable identifier, and at least one optical reading device is provided and arranged to detect the displayed optically readable identifier. The manipulator system is arranged to release control of the manipulator by means of the mobile operating device when the optically readable identifier has been correctly detected by the optical reading device.
A method for operating a manipulator system, that includes a driverless transport system having a driverless transport vehicle. A protected field of the manipulator system is monitored by a monitoring device. Environment information of the manipulator system, including for example an orientation, position, movement, and/or state of an object or an obstacle in the environment, is obtained and used to adjust the protected field.
F16P 3/14 - Safety devices acting in conjunction with the control or operation of a machineControl arrangements requiring the simultaneous use of two or more parts of the body with means, e.g. feelers, which in case of the presence of a body part of a person in or near the danger zone influence the control or operation of the machine the means being photocells or other devices sensitive without mechanical contact
The invention relates to a transfer device (14) and a transfer method for a feed device (1) having guide belts (6, 7) at differing inclines, and a mobile component carrier (4) for a component (3), which can be connected to said guide belts (6, 7). The transfer device (14) comprises a manually operable lifting device (16) having an upright lifting axis (H) and a belt section (15) that can be connected, in line, to the guide belts (6, 7). The lifting device (16) has a base (26) with a frame-like lift support, the height of which can be adjusted on said base and which comprises a pivoting device, said lift support being oriented transversely to or at an incline to the lifting axis (H), and the belt section (15) being mounted by the pivoting device such that it can pivot on the lift support.
B65G 1/08 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level the articles being fed by gravity
B65G 47/57 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices to or from inclined or vertical conveyor sections for articles
63.
MANUFACTURING STATION, MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND MANUFACTURING PLANT
The invention relates to an automatic manufacturing station (5) for workpieces (2), in particular for vehicle body parts, comprising a manufacturing zone (6) that is surrounded by a protective enclosure (7) and includes a plurality of program-controlled manufacturing robots (12), the workpieces (2) being delivered to the manufacturing station (5) from outside on production load carriers (11). The manufacturing station (5) further comprises a station-based conveying means (15) for conveying the production load carriers (11) within the manufacturing station (5), and a loading station (8) with a loading robot (17, 18) for transferring production load carriers (11) between an external conveying means (10) and the station-based conveying means (15).
B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
B62D 65/18 - Transportation, conveyor or haulage systems specially adapted for motor vehicle or trailer assembly lines
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
A manufacturing system (20) comprises: one or more stores (84; 80A-80C; 92) for raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods; a plurality of manufacturing cells (40A 40F), each cell includes: one or more machines (42A-42C) for manufacturing an assembly; and a programmable logic controller (PLC) (44) for controlling the machines; one or more devices (60, 70) for moving raw material, WIP, and finished goods; and one or more servers (32) for communicating with the PLCs and the devices. The one or more servers further have programming for: instructing (642) the plurality of manufacturing cells to assemble finished goods from the raw materials; instructing (628, 632) the one or more devices to move said raw materials and finished goods; and just in sequence (JIS) skipped assembly recovery steps (730) for the manufacturing cells and devices.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
B65G 43/00 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting
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 an automatic manufacturing station (3) and a manufacturing process for workpieces (2), in particular for vehicle body parts, wherein the manufacturing station (3) has a manufacturing area (4) with a work station and a plurality of program-controlled manufacturing robots (9) and the workpieces (2) are externally fed to the manufacturing station (3) on production load carriers (8). The manufacturing station (3) has a plurality of work stations (10, 11, 12, 13) and a station-bound transport means (15) for transporting the production load carriers (8) within the manufacturing station (3).
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
66.
Structure for automated pallet storage and retrieval
A multi-level rail for a storage structure may comprise an upper horizontal portion configured to support a load and a lower horizontal portion configured to support a row vehicle. An upper support portion extends downward diagonally from the upper horizontal portion toward the lower horizontal portion, and a lower support extends downward diagonally from the lower horizontal portion. This rail is configured to connect to at least one vertical post of the storage structure. Support beams for a railed storage structure are also disclosed with an elongated body having a terminal end portion configured to attach to a vertical column of a storage support structure and an upper support surface configured to support a horizontal support rail. A wing portion is secured to the terminal end portion and configured to attach to the horizontal support rail by extending lateral to the elongated body and above the upper support surface.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Industrial robots, industrial robots for storing luggage; Industrial robots for use in moving, storing, placing, arranging and supporting items and things in the hospitality industry; Industrial robots for use in moving, storing, placing, arranging, and supporting items and things in various service industries; Robotic handling apparatus, namely, cargo handling machines, palletizers being machines, conveyors being machines, conveyors being lifting installations for the transport of goods, machines being end effectors for industrial robots, machines for loading and unloading of goods, transferring machines being conveyors, autonomous omnidirectional mobile machines to lift and transport objects; Mobile robotic elevating work platforms; Mobile industrial robots for industrial use; Mobile industrial robots for use in moving, storing, placing, arranging and supporting items and things in various service industries and the hospitality industry Electric mobile platform trolleys; Electric transport trolleys; Electric land vehicles; Robotic land vehicles, especially autonomous robotic land vehicles
The invention relates to an apparatus for order-picking an item in and/or on a transport means (1.1 - 1.2), the apparatus comprising a supply device (4), a lifting device (7) and an onward-transport device (6), the lifting device (7) having a support (3) and the onward-transport device (6) having an extractor (2). According to the invention, the support (3) comprises a segmented platform (11).
B65G 47/57 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices to or from inclined or vertical conveyor sections for articles
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing, namely, casting machines, die cutting and stamping machines, press dies for metal forming, metal working machines, plastics working machines, palletizers, case elevators, automatic pallet dispensing machines and automatic slip sheet dispensing machines, deep drawing machines and machines for forming materials by means of differential pressure, welding presses, power-operated rivet guns, jointers, machines for hemming metal, screwing machines; Industrial robots; Welding machines, namely, resistance-welding machines, projection welding machines, spot welding machines, electric arc welding machines, friction welding machines, gas welding machines, welding machines using the principle of an arc moved magnetically, laser beam welding machines, laser beam cutting machines; Welding installations comprised of the above-mentioned welding machines, conveyors, being machines, tensioner machines, industrial robots and welding robots, for execution of welding work; Transporting machines and conveying machines, namely, conveyor belts, plate conveyors, roller conveyors, roller blocks, chain conveyors, sliding conveyors, oscillating conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic conveyors, and lifting installations for the transport of goods; Electric welding machines; Replacement parts for all of the foregoing machines Electrical switches and electrical conductors for use in controlling industrial machines robots, mobile platforms and tools; Apparatus and instruments for testing the temperature, pressure, position or form of work pieces in a machine tool, and the accuracy, energy consumption, and safety of robots in particular test stands assembled therefrom; Computers, in particular for controlling, regulating and simulating production installations, robots, mobile platforms and tools; Recorded computer programs for controlling, regulating and simulating machines and tools; Downloadable computer programs for controlling, regulating and simulating manufacturing installations, robots, mobile platforms and tools; Measuring apparatus, namely, distance measuring apparatus, lasers for measuring purposes, pressure measuring apparatus, and coordinate measuring machines; Electric/electronic operating controllers for machines and tools Advertising services; marketing services; sales promotion services Maintenance, servicing and repair services, namely, maintenance, servicing and repair of industrial machines and robots; Providing repair information, in particular by means of remote diagnosis for robots; Installation work, namely the assembly, installation and commissioning of machines, machine parts and manufacturing installations; Rental of industrial machines of automation technology, namely rental of industrial robots Education and instruction, namely, providing classes in the field of robotics; Provision of training facilities for education in the field of robotics and automation; Providing of training in robotics and automation in the form of attended seminars, online training and/or virtual classrooms; Educational examination services, namely, provision of theoretical and/or practical specialist tests in robotics and automation IT programming services and information technology (IT) consultancy services; Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific and technological research in the field of robotics or industrial process; Engineering design services; Design of computer hardware and software according to customer specifications; Installation and maintenance of computer software; Calibration and function testing of measuring apparatus; Technical consultancy in the field of robotic engineering; Engineering services in the field of automatic production installations, assembling apparatus and assembling plants; Functional engineering testing in the field of automatic production installations; Material testing; Construction drafting; Technical project studies in the nature of engineering services; Quality control for others; Testing services of others for the certification of quality or standards; Testing the goods of others in the field of electrical and mechanical engineering for certification purposes
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing, namely, casting machines, die cutting and stamping machines, press dies for metal forming, metal working machines, plastics working machines, palletizers, case elevators, automatic pallet dispensing machines and automatic slip sheet dispensing machines, deep drawing machines and machines for forming materials by means of differential pressure, welding presses, power-operated rivet guns, jointers, machines for hemming metal, screwing machines and replacement parts of the foregoing; robots, namely, industrial transportation robots and replacement parts of the foregoing; welding machines and replacement parts of the foregoing; welding installations, consisting of the above-mentioned welding machines, and tensioning devices, as well as industrial robots and welding robots for execution of welding work and replacement parts of the foregoing; transporting machines and conveying machines, namely, conveyor belts, plate conveyors, roller conveyors, roller blocks, chain conveyors, sliding conveyors, oscillating conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic conveyors, lifting installations, namely, cargo lifting derricks, hydraulic lift tables, mechanical railed lifting conveyors, for the transport of goods and replacement parts of the foregoing; electric welding machines and replacement parts of the foregoing
(2) Apparatus and instruments, namely, testers for temperature, pressure, position or form of work pieces in a machine tool, the accuracy, energy consumption, safety of robots in particular test stands assembled therefrom; computers, in particular for controlling, regulating and simulating production installations, industrial robots, mobile work platforms and metalworking machine tools; recorded computer programs, in particular for controlling, regulating and simulating welding machines and metalworking machine tools; downloadable computer programs, in particular for controlling, regulating and simulating manufacturing installations, industrial robots, mobile work platforms, welding machines and metalworking machine tools; measuring apparatus, namely, distance sensors, lasers for measuring purposes, pressure sensors and gauges, coordinate measuring machines; electric control panels for operating industrial robots, mobile work platforms, welding machines and metalworking machine tools (1) Maintenance, servicing and repair, namely maintenance, servicing and repair of industrial manufacturing machines and industrial robots; repair information, in particular by means of remote diagnosis for robots; installation work, namely the assembly, installation and commissioning of welding machines, welding machine replacement parts, industrial manufacturing machines and industrial robots; rental of industrial robots and other machines and devices for automation technology, namely, hydraulic conveyors, mechanical railed lifting conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, roller conveyors and welding machines
(2) Education and instruction, namely, welding training; Provision of training facilities for robotics and automation; providing of training in robotics and automation in the form of attended seminars, online training (web-based training) and virtual classrooms (campus); educational examination services, namely provision of theoretical and practical specialist tests and awarding of certificates for the successful completion of training in robotics and automation
(3) Information technology (IT) programming services and information technology (IT) consultancy services, namely, computer software and computer hardware consultancy services; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific and technological research in the field of robotics and industrial processes; design services, namely, civil engineering design services, engineering design services in the field of robotics; design of computer hardware and software according to customer specifications; installation and maintenance of computer software; technical consultancy in the field of robotic engineering; engineering services, in particular for planning, design, development and construction of automatic production installations, assembling apparatus and assembling plants; functional engineering testing in the field of automatic production installations; material testing; construction drafting; technical project studies in the nature of civil engineering services; certification, namely, providing quality control of industrial robots, welding robots and welding machines; testing services for the certification of quality and standards, namely, testing of new products for others; testing of apparatus in the field of electrical and mechanical engineering for certification purposes
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Washing machines [laundry]; spin driers [not heated]; wringing machines for laundry; dry washer; dishwashers; kitchen machines, electric; fruit and vegetable juice extractor; fruit presses, electric, for household purposes; household bean juice maker; juice grinder for food industrial purposes; compressors [machines]; compressed air machines; vacuum cleaners; garbage disposals; electric food grinders. Flashing lights [luminous signals]; electronic notice boards; traffic-light apparatus [signalling devices]; neon lights; optical lamp boxes; materials for electricity mains [wires, cables]; coils, electric; rheostats; fuse wire; converters, electric; switches, electric; plugs, sockets and other contacts [electric connections]; connections, electric; time switches, automatic; light dimmers [regulators], electric; transducer; battery chargers; power converter; remote controller for household purposes. Air conditioners; central air conditioners; refrigerators; freezers; refrigerating cabinets; heating display cabinets; refrigerating display cabinets; ice machines and apparatus; drinking water dispensers; water purifying apparatus and machines; air purifying apparatus and machines; dehumidifiers; humidifiers; electric fans; ceiling fans; ventilators; thermantidotes; electric hair drier; electric kettles; rice cookers; induction cookers (hobs); commercial induction cookers; pressure cookers [autoclaves], electric; autoclaves [electric pressure cookers]; bread baking machines; roasting apparatus; electric coffee kettles; electric steamer; electric saucepan; gas stoves; gas furnaces; fireplace; hot plate; extractor hoods for kitchen; exhaust fans for kitchen; tableware disinfection cabinets; sterilized cupboard; electric deep fryer; electric coffee machines; electric iron pans; solar cookers; rotisseries; disinfectant apparatus; water filtering apparatus; water heater for shower; bathroom warmer; showers; heating equipments; gas water heaters; electric water heaters; natural gas water heaters; solar water heaters; air source heat pump water heater; faucets for pipes; fountains; heating installations; parts of sanitary installations, namely, pipes; radiators [heating]; electric heaters; warmers; bed-warmers; electric laundry dryers; fabric steamers; lighting apparatus and installations; electric lamps; street lamps; stage lamps' and lanterns; projector lamps; automobile lamps; ceiling lights; pendant lamps; table lights; floor lamps; wall lamps; kitchen lamps; overhead light; chandeliers; safety lamps; searchlights; fluorescent tubes; floodlight; light-emitting diodes [LED] lighting apparatus. Stew-pans; frying pans; pot lids; cooking pots; non-electric slow cookers; pans of iron, non-electric; autoclaves [pressure cookers], non-electric; cups of paper or plastic; tea sets; liqueur sets; coffee grinders, hand-operated; coffeepots, non-electric; clearing utensils; containers for household or kitchen use; heat-insulated containers; toothbrushes, electric.
73.
TRANSPORT DEVICE AND TRANSPORT METHOD FOR WORKPIECE CARRIERS
The invention relates to a transport device and a transport method for a process means, wherein the transport device comprises: a transport means (13) that can be moved along a transport path; a guide device; a support; and a drive device (19) for the transport means (13). The guide device has a plurality of discrete guiding and supporting elements (27), which are arranged relatively stationary at a mutual distance (a) along the transport path (12), wherein the transport means (13) bridges the distance (a) and a plurality of guiding and supporting elements (27) locally guides the transport means (13) and supports the weight of the transport means.
B65G 29/00 - Rotary conveyors, e.g. rotating discs, arms, star-wheels or cones
B65G 35/06 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising a load-carrier moving along a path, e.g. a closed path, and adapted to be engaged by any one of a series of traction elements spaced along the path
B62D 65/18 - Transportation, conveyor or haulage systems specially adapted for motor vehicle or trailer assembly lines
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
The invention relates to a joining station (2), in particular a framing station, and to a method for joining workpieces (44), in particular bodywork parts, at a process location (3) by means of interchangeable clamping frames (10) which are fed along a curved transporting path (12) by means of a transporting device (6) having a guide device (17) and a supporting means (18). The workpieces (44) are transported along a transfer line by a conveying means (45) and are fed into the joining station (2) of the process location (3), wherein the joining station (2) has a process device (5) with a processor (36) in the region of the process location (3). A processor (36) and/or a feeding device (40) for further components (9) are/is arranged in a region (46) between the conveying means (45) and the curved conveying path (12), said region being adjacent to the process location (3).
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
B65G 35/06 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising a load-carrier moving along a path, e.g. a closed path, and adapted to be engaged by any one of a series of traction elements spaced along the path
75.
Multiple dock station for pneumatic transport system
Provided herein is a pneumatic tube system station having a rotating carriage with multiple carrier ports. The multiple carrier ports allow for receiving multiple carriers and/or staging multiple carries for dispatch. In one arrangement, one or more carriers may be securely maintained within the station while permitting users to continue utilizing the station.
B65G 51/46 - Automatically distributing the carriers to desired stations according to separate signal systems
B65G 51/44 - Automatically distributing the carriers to desired stations according to indications on carriers without mechanical contact between carriers and controllers
76.
Automatic storage and distribution system, and housing unit and picking unit for products packaged in unit doses
Storage and distribution system for products in unit doses, including plurality of housing units, each including a plurality of locations for products in unit doses. The housing units are organised on a vertical plane to produce at least one portion of a picking wall, in which the locations for products in unit doses face selective picking members. A picking unit includes picking members oriented on the picking wall for picking products packaged in unit doses. A collecting unit, arranged on a second side of the picking unit, includes a rack having a plurality of pegs facing towards the first side of the picking unit. The pegs are reached by the picking members so as to pick therefrom or deposit thereon products packaged in unit doses. The plurality of pegs as a whole can collect a smaller number of unit dose products than those that can be stored in the automatic store.
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 11/64 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are individually suspended from stationary supports
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
77.
ROBOT GRIPPER HAVING MOVABLE AUXILIARY SUCTION ELEMENTS
The invention relates to a robot gripper (1), a gripper main body (2) which comprises a connection device (3) for fastening the robot gripper (1) to a flange (4) of a robot arm (5); at least one suction element (6) mounted on the gripper main body (2), said suction element (6) comprising an intake opening to be connected to a suction line (7) and a sealing-lip portion (8) surrounding the intake opening; at least one first gripper jaw (9.1) which is mounted in an adjustable manner on the gripper main body (2) and has a first gripping contact face (10.1); at least one second gripper jaw (9.2) which is mounted in an adjustable manner on the gripper main body (2) and has a second gripping contact face (10.2), wherein the first gripping contact face (10.1) of the first gripper jaw (9.1) and the second gripping contact face (10.2) of the second gripper jaw (9.2) are configured to grip, in a mechanically clamped manner, an article (20) which is to be handled by the robot gripper (1) and is intended to be clamped tightly at the gripping contact faces (10.1, 10.2, 10.3) by adjustment of at least one of the gripper jaws (9.1, 9.2, 9.3); also having at least one first auxiliary suction element (11.1) which is arranged on the first gripper jaw (9.1) and at least one second auxiliary suction element (11.2) which is arranged on the second gripper jaw (9.2).
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Robots; robots for use in service and hospitality industry and for assistance; robotic handling apparatus; mobile robotic platforms; mobile robotics; mobile robots; mobile robots for use in service and hospitality industry and for assistance. Electric mobile platform trolleys; electric transport trolleys; electric vehicles; robotic vehicles, especially autonomous robotic vehicles.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Robots; robots for use in service and hospitality industry and for assistance; robotic handling apparatus; mobile robotic platforms; mobile robotics; mobile robots; mobile robots for use in service and hospitality industry and for assistance. Electric mobile platform trolleys; electric transport trolleys; electric vehicles; robotic vehicles, especially autonomous robotic vehicles.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Robots; robots for use in service and hospitality industry and for assistance; robotic handling apparatus; mobile robotic platforms; mobile robotics; mobile robots; mobile robots for use in service and hospitality industry and for assistance. Electric mobile platform trolleys; electric transport trolleys; electric vehicles; robotic vehicles, especially autonomous robotic vehicles.
The invention relates to a machining device (12) for workpieces (3), comprising at least one transport means (6) and at least one mobile machining unit (7) which can be detachably connected to the transport means (6) and has a supporting device (15) and a processing device (16), wherein the machining unit (7) is designed in a modular manner and can automatically be put in various configurations.
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Robots; robots for use in service and hospitality industry and for assistance; robotic handling apparatus; mobile robotic platforms; mobile robotics; mobile robots; mobile robots for use in service and hospitality industry and for assistance. Electric mobile platform trolleys; electric transport trolleys; electric vehicles; robotic vehicles, especially autonomous robotic vehicles.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Robots; robots for use in service and hospitality industry and for assistance; robotic handling apparatus; mobile robotic platforms; mobile robotics; mobile robots; mobile robots for use in service and hospitality industry and for assistance. Electric mobile platform trolleys; electric transport trolleys; electric vehicles; robotic vehicles, especially autonomous robotic vehicles.
84.
Manufacturing device, manufacturing plant and method
An automatic manufacturing device for vehicle body parts includes at least one program-controlled manufacturing means and a processing zone (configured to sequentially receive at least two different load accepting means. A detection device detects a type designation of one of the load accepting means, and a control device ascertains the type of the load accepting means on the basis of the detected type designation. The control device then and selects and executes a control program for the manufacturing means on the basis of the ascertained type.
B23P 23/06 - Metal-working plant comprising a number of associated machines or apparatus
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]
B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
85.
GRIPPING TOOL, GRIPPING DEVICE, AND GRIPPING METHOD
The invention relates to a gripping tool (2), to a gripping device (1), and to a gripping method for coil-type and/or disk-type gripping objects (4), in particular SMD rolls. The gripping tool (2), which can be automatically handled and operated, has a frame (8) having a connection (9), in particular a robot connection, and has a gripper (10) having a controllable control device (16), wherein the gripper (10) is provided and designed for laterally guiding and for centrally gripping and supporting the gripping object (4).
DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FÜR LUFT- UND RAUMFAHRT E.V. (Germany)
Inventor
Zimmermann, Uwe
Danzer, Marinus
Scheurer, Christian
Sharma, Shashank
Bodenmüller, Tim
Stemmer, Andreas
Abstract
A method according to the invention comprises the step of: ascertaining (S110) at least one possible desired pose of a robot (10) of a robot arrangement for at least one prescribed initial position (Xa) and task of the robot on the basis of a selection set ({{R}i}), ascertained particularly before operation of the robot, of possible initial poses (Pa, ij) prescribed for this at least one task and initial position (Xa, i). Additionally or alternatively, the method comprises the steps of: ascertaining (S30) a starting set of initial poses (Pa, ij) of the robot for the at least one initial position (Xa, i) of the robot; selecting (S70) at least one initial pose (Pa, ij) from the starting set on the basis of the at least one task of the robot and a prescribed selection criterion (Gij), particularly one prescribed on a user input basis; and adding (S80) this initial pose to the selection set as a possible initial pose prescribed for this initial position and task.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and
for manufacturing; robots; welding machines; welding
installations, essentially consisting of the above-mentioned
welding machines, transporting machines and tensioning
devices, as well as industrial robots or welding robots for
execution of welding work; transporting machines and
conveying machines; parts and accessories for the
above-mentioned goods, included in this class; electric
welding equipment. Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching,
transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling or
distributing electricity, in particular for controlling and
regulating machines, in particular production installations,
robots, mobile platforms and tools; apparatus and
instruments for testing, in particular test stands assembled
therefrom; computers in particular for controlling,
regulating and simulating production installations, robots,
mobile platforms and tools; computer programs (recorded), in
particular for controlling, regulating and simulating
machines and tools; computer programs (downloadable), in
particular for controlling, regulating and simulating
manufacturing installations, robots, mobile platforms and
tools; measuring apparatus; electric/electronic operating
apparatus for machines and tools; measuring and/or testing
machines. Advertising; marketing; sales promotion services. IT programming services; information technology [IT]
consultancy services; scientific and technological services;
design services; design of computer hardware and software
according to customer specifications; installation and
maintenance of computer software; calibration and function
testing of measuring apparatus; technical consultancy in the
field of information technology; technical consultancy in
the field of robotic engineering; technical consultancy
relating to architectural design in the fields of
transportation; technical consultancy in the field of
application and use of computer software; technical
consultancy in the field of plant engineering services;
technical consultancy in the field of engineering of
warehouses; technical consultancy in the field of workplace
automation; technical consultancy relating to design of
automation systems; engineering services, in particular for
planning, design, development and construction of automatic
production installations, assembling apparatus and
assembling plants; functional engineering testing, including
tests for proper commissioning of facilities; material
testing; construction drafting; technical project studies;
certification [quality control]; testing services for the
certification of quality or standards; testing of apparatus
in the field of electrical and mechanical engineering for
certification purposes.
Load-receiving device (1) for storing a cuboidal load (2) in a rack and for retrieving it therefrom, comprising two extendable telescopic arms (3, 4) which are spaced apart in parallel and on which there are arranged drivers (30, 40, 31, 41, 32, 42) situated opposite one another in pairs, which drivers can be pivoted into a swung-up position and into a position projecting at a right angle thereto, wherein the distance (d) between the telescopic arms (3, 4) is fixed or can be set in dependence on the width of the load. There is provision that each of the drivers (30, 40) situated opposite one another in pairs can be pivoted independently of the respective opposite driver, and/or that at least one of the drivers (30, 40) can be pivoted into at least one oblique intermediate position, that at least two mutually opposite edge detectors (300, 400, 302, 402) are arranged on the telescopic arms (3, 4) and are assigned to two mutually opposite drivers (30, 40, 32, 42), and that the drivers (30, 40) can be pivoted independently of one another in dependence on the output signal from the edge detectors (300, 400, 302, 402).
The invention relates to a manufacturing station and to a manufacturing process for workpieces (4), in particular car body parts, wherein the manufacturing station (2) has: a processing area (11), which has a working point (12) and a processing apparatus (13); a security partition (5), in particular a fence, which surrounds the processing area (11) and has a secure access point (6, 7, 8) for workpiece transport; and an automatic loading apparatus (16), which has loading robots (18, 19). The loading apparatus (16) loads and unloads workpieces (4) onto and off a conveyor means (22) and transports the workpieces (4) into and out of the processing area (11). The automatic and multifunctional loading apparatus (16) is arranged, together with a workpiece support (17), inside the security partition (5), wherein the workpiece support (17) is arranged within the working area of the loading robots (18, 19), and a loading robot (18) provides workpieces (4) unloaded there and carries out a setting-up procedure.
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
A folding tool (2) and a method for bend folding a workpiece (5) in multiple steps. The folding tool (2) includes three or more driven folding elements (13, 17, 21) which are positioned above one another and are fed to a common folding point, at least one folding element (17, 21) performing a swiveling movement. The folding tool (2) is used for successively creating folds with fold angles of about 160° or more in a plurality of folding steps.
B21D 39/02 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal by folding, e.g. connecting edges of a sheet to form a cylinder
B21D 19/08 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes by single or successive action of pressing tools, e.g. vice jaws
The invention relates t a safety device (5) and a safety method for a production station (2) for vehicle body parts (4), and for a conveying means (18) moving into and out of the production station (2) for transporting the workpieces into and out of the production station (2). The production station (2) and the conveying means (18) each have their own controller (13, 21) and their own security circuit (22, 23), wherein the security device (5) connects the security circuits (22, 23) of the production station (2) and of the conveying means (18) located in the production station (2). The security device (5) influences and thereby changes a protection region (29) of a protection device (27) of an intrinsically secure conveying means (18) when moving in and out and within the production station (2).
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 production plant and a production method for workpieces (9, 10, 11), in particular vehicle body components, wherein the production plant (1) has a preparation region (2) and a production region (3) for workpieces (9, 10, 11) and a conveying device (4) for conveying the workpieces (9, 10, 11) from the preparation region (2) to the production region (3), wherein the preparation region (2) has a loading region (29) for loading the conveying device (4) with workpieces (9, 10, 11). The conveyed workpieces (9, 10, 11) are checked in a checking station (6) which is situated between the preparation region (2), in particular the loading region (29), and the production region (3).
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
B62D 65/18 - Transportation, conveyor or haulage systems specially adapted for motor vehicle or trailer assembly lines
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]
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Industrial robots; industrial robots, namely, production,
transport, storage, assembly and order picking application
robots; conveyors; conveyors for loading, storage, handling,
distribution and delivery of goods stored in warehouses or
product distribution centers; conveyors and transporters,
namely, pneumatic transporters, chain transporters, lifting
installations for the transport of goods; material handling
equipment, namely, roller conveyor tracks and conveyor track
component parts therefor; automated warehouse storage and
retrieval systems comprised primarily of lifts and carts
that reposition products on pallets from one location to
another location, continuous tracks therefor, mechanical and
hydraulic lifts, roller conveyors, and shelving, all sold as
a unit; automatic warehouses comprising pallets,
loading-unloading lifts, loading stations and racks being
parts of the loading-unloading machines and apparatus;
machines for use in product distribution centers, namely,
elevating or lifting work platforms; conveyor systems
comprised of rollers, belts, frames or supports, and drives;
conveyor transport systems for the supply and disposal of
production or assembly or picking, primarily consisting of
drive units, load receiving conveyors, lifts or transport
vehicles, control and power units; pneumatic, electrical and
hydraulic apparatus and equipment, namely, passive
platforms, conveyors, lift tables, power operated lift
transporters, roller bed conveyor, chain conveyor, belt
conveyor, slat conveyor, lift mast or lift devices with
fixed forks, adjustable forks, telescopic forks, telescopic
tables, swivel forks used to transport, transfer, stack and
place any portable good as pallets, containers, boxes,
frames; hoists; machines for the storage and automated
handling of goods pallets and the composition of goods
pallets, namely, strapping machines, pallet lifts, pallet
stackers; handling machines, namely, strapping machines,
pallet lifts, pallet stackers; palletizers. Downloadable mobile software applications for use in
collecting data about and monitoring industrial robots, and
alerting users to controller errors and industrial robots;
database management software; database management software
for use in collecting data about and monitoring industrial
robots, and alerting users to controller errors and
industrial robots; software and software applications for
industrial-automation solutions, the metal and plastic
processing industry, machine tools, industrial robots and
controlling industrial processes, transport systems,
monitoring, control and gathering of information for
vehicles or automated guided vehicles, loading devices,
transport devices, roller bridges, warehouse operations, in
particular for processing and archiving stock records,
inventory orders; industrial controls with integrated
software; software and software applications for controlling
the operation of automated warehouse operations and
automated production lines; software and software
applications for controlling the operation of industrial
robots in the fields of distribution, order assembly,
production, manufacturing, palletizing, and depalletizing;
software and software applications for controlling,
diagnosing and operating industrial machines, particularly
for robotics or that are robot-controlled; logistics
management software; electronic control devices and
instruments for driving and controlling conveying and
warehouse machines; computer software for automated
warehousing systems and for managing, monitoring,
controlling, directing and tracking of inventory in the
field of manufacturing, distribution, and warehouse
management; computer software for use in managing,
monitoring, controlling, directing and operating lifts and
carts that reposition products on pallets within a
warehouse; operating computer software for controlling
functionalities of conveyors and storage systems in
warehouses, factories, and distribution centers; electric
and electronic apparatus and instruments for measuring,
monitoring and checking the operation of computerized
conveying, storage and retrieval machines, robots,
apparatus, and instruments; data processing equipment for
use in or in connection with computerized storage and
retrieval machines, robots, apparatus, and instruments;
computer software for operating and controlling conveying
machines, roller conveyors, robots and apparatus for use for
storage and retrieval of goods. Preparation and realization of advertising concepts for
others in the fields of automation solutions, the metal and
plastic processing industry, machine tools and robots, and
control of industrial processes; business development
consulting for others in industrial-automation solutions,
the metal and plastic processing industry, machine tools and
robots, and the control of industrial processes. Providing access to databases and database servers;
providing multiple user access to proprietary collections of
information by means of global computer information
networks; providing access to telecommunication networks;
providing of access to computer networks. Platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software
platforms for use in collecting data about and monitoring
industrial robots, industrial facilities and alerting users
to controller errors; providing temporary use of
non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in collecting
data about and monitoring industrial robots, and alerting
users to controller errors; cloud computing services, namely
cloud hosting provider services or namely, remote and
on-site management of the it systems of others; hosting of
electronic databases and computer software applications for
others; computer programming; design, development and
implementation of software; development of computer
hardware; server and website hosting services; software as a
service [SaaS], namely hosting software for use by others
platforms for use in collecting data about and monitoring
industrial robots, industrial facilities and alerting users
to controller errors; renting of computer software; computer
project management services; information technology (IT)
services relating to automation solutions for the metal and
plastic processing industries, machine tools, warehousing,
material distribution systems, conveyor systems, entire
logistics centers, process control systems, process
automation systems and robots; rental, leasing and leasing
relating to the aforesaid services, included in this class;
IT consultancy and providing technical information relating
to the IT systems in connection with the aforesaid services
included in this class.
The invention relates to a die (2) for embossing and activating fluid media, in particular curable lacquers, said die (2) comprising a die member (11) which is permeable to an activating means (10), in particular UV light, and which has an embossing structure (15) on its outer surface. The die member (11) has a plurality of discrete through-holes (14) for the activating means (10).
A machine for preparing intravenous medicaments comprises an enclosing structure (11) having a plurality of lateral walls which are arranged so as to define a closed internal working environment. At least one access station (12) affords selective access to the closed internal working environment. At least one lateral wall is an equipped wall (24) on which there are defined a plurality of stations for one or more objects (F, A, B, S) which can be used in the preparation of intravenous medicaments. The stations on the equipped wall comprise temporary receiving or parking stations for the objects (F, A, B, S), and operating stations (31, 34, 42) for carrying out operations on one or more of the objects (F, A, B, S) for preparing intravenous medicaments. The machine further comprises a handling robot (20) which is programmed to transfer the objects from any station to any other station.
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
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MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING INTRAVENOUS MEDICAMENTS
A machine for preparing intravenous medicaments comprises an enclosing structure (11) having a plurality of lateral walls which are arranged so as to define a closed internal working environment. At least one access station (12) affords selective access to the closed internal working environment. At least one lateral wall is an equipped wall (24) on which there are defined a plurality of stations for one or more objects (F, A, B, S) which can be used in the preparation of intravenous medicaments. The stations on the equipped wall comprise temporary receiving or parking stations for the objects (F, A, B, S), and operating stations (31, 34, 42) for carrying out operations on one or more of the objects (F, A, B, S) for preparing intravenous medicaments. The machine further comprises a handling robot (20) which is programmed to transfer the objects from any station to any other station. The machine may comprise a metering module (100) comprising one or more container support groups (102), at least one syringe support/metering member group (103), and at least one weighing group (105, 106) for weighing objects used in the preparation of intravenous medicaments.
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
The present invention relates to an end effector protection system (200; 300) for at least partially enveloping an end effector (12) of a manipulator (10). The system comprises at least one enveloping structure (230; 330) which is designed to at least partially envelop the end effector (12) of the manipulator (10), the enveloping structure (230; 330) being movably arranged in order to adjust the degree of the envelope of the end effector (12). In this way, the risk of injury originating from the end effector can be reduced and/or eliminated.
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
The invention relates to a safety device and a safety method for an industrial robot (2), wherein the safety device (1) has a receptacle (3) for the industrial robot (2), which is movable about a movement axis (16, 17) and can be locked. The safety device (1) is provided and designed to unlock the receptacle (3) in the event of a fault and to let it move away together with the industrial robot (2).
The invention relates to a method according to the invention for the at least partially automated path planning of a multi-axial robot (1) comprising the step of resolving (S20, S40, S50) a redundancy of the robot with respect to a path (B) specified in a workspace of the robot in such a way that a mixed quality criterion, which comprises an effective mass of the robot and a magnitude of a minimum collision force of the robot that can be detected on the basis of specified detection limit values for axial forces of the robot, is minimal.
A storage and retrieval machine for depositing a load into, or removing a load from, a rack includes a horizontal drive, a vertical drive, and a lifting carriage comprising a load-accommodating unit having a plurality of adjacent, telescopic accommodating fingers that can be individually controlled. Each finger includes a carrier element that is fixed relative to the lifting carriage, a middle finger element, and an end finger element. The middle and end finger elements can be retracted and extended in parallel in both longitudinal axis directions relative to the carrier element. A linear drive element coupled to the middle finger element moves the middle finger element in a direction of its longitudinal axis. At least one coupling element provided on the middle finger element engages the end finger element and converts motion of the middle finger element into an additional motion of the end finger element in the same direction.
