09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
38 - Services de télécommunications
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Packaging machines; conveyors and conveyor belts; parts and
accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this
class. Downloadable and recorded content; databases; software;
application software; web application and server software;
communication and network software as well as software for
social networks; computer software platforms; data and file
management and database software; data management software;
computer software to enable the provision of information via
communications networks; downloadable computer software for
use as an application programming interface (api); parts and
accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this
class. Business assistance, management and administrative services;
administrative support and data processing services;
administrative data processing, systematisation and
management; business consultancy and advisory services;
electronic management of data and documents [office work];
systematisation of data and information in computer
databases; data collection (office work) in computer
databases; recording, updating and maintaining
administrative data in computer databases [office work];
collection, compilation and systematisation of data in
computer databases for business purposes; data management
services; organisational and business management consulting;
business management consultancy; providing information and
advice to consumers in commercial and business matters
(consumer counselling). Telecommunication services; computer communication and
internet access services; provision of access to content,
websites and internet portals; electronic data interchange
services; provision of access to a communication platform on
the internet; provision of a communication platform on the
internet; providing an information and communication
platform on the internet for the exchange of information;
providing an information and communication platform on the
internet for the exchange of machine- and service-specific
information of a packaging machine; telecommunications via
platforms and portals on the internet. IT services; scientific and technological services; testing,
authentication and quality control; design services;
software development, programming and implementation;
hosting services, software as a service [SaaS], and rental
of software; hosting of communication platforms on the
internet; IT consultancy, advisory and information services;
engineering services; technical consultancy; electronic data
storage; rental, leasing and hiring of goods in relation to
the aforementioned services, as far as included in this
class; consultancy and information in relation to the
aforesaid services, included in this class.
An inspection system capable of identifying particles within a liquid container such as a vial or syringe. The inspection system captures images of a container after it has stopped spinning while it is moving in a linear path through the field of view of an imager. A plurality of images are captured of the container at different positions within the field of view. The images are registered to each other and combined in order to identify particles that have moved between images, which are considered particles.
The high-density sterile magazine presented improves the transportation and storage of multiple vessels in the filling process. The magazine provides an access port providing access to a sterile interior volume and a first internal slot for aligning vessel carriers holding a number of vessels. The vessel carriers slide along the internal slot, sequentially presenting themselves at the access port. When interfaced with an isolator port of a filling machine, the vessel carriers are consecutively removed from the magazine. The compact rectangular design optimizes storage density, and the sterilisable or sterilized port opens perpendicular to the vessel carriers. A removable or puncturable barrier ensures sterility until access is required. Gravity-assisted sliding occurs when the magazine is oriented with the port lower than the top, enhancing efficiency. The magazine accommodates various vessel types, interfaces with a receiving port and seal, and offers sterile vessel transportation, storage, and filling in medical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory settings.
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
A tube, including a tube body, which has a tube shoulder on a first axial end and is closed on an opposite second axial end, in that opposite sections of a tube wall of the tube body are welded to each other in a closure region. The closure region is folded over on a first fold edge in such a way that it is divided into an unfolded base section connected to the tube body and a foldover section. The foldover section is glued to the unfolded base section of the closure region.
Computer-implemented methods and systems for feeding workpieces to a manufacturing line are provided. An example method involves operating at least one processor to: receive, from at least one image device proximal to a bowl feeder, a sequence of images of workpieces within the bowl feeder; determine a flow velocity of the workpieces within the bowl feeder; generate bowl feeder control settings by applying the flow velocity to a predictive model; and automatically apply the bowl feeder control settings to the bowl feeder. Computer-implemented methods and systems for predicting anomalies in a manufacturing line are also provided. An example method involves operating at least one processor to: receive a sequence of images of workpieces in the manufacturing line; extract feature data from the sequence of images; apply the feature data to a predictive model to detect anomalies in the manufacturing line; and generate annotations to locate the anomalies within the images.
B65G 47/12 - Dispositifs pour alimenter en objets ou matériaux les transporteurs pour alimenter en objets à partir de piles d'objets en désordre ou de tas d'objets en vrac
B65G 47/14 - Dispositifs pour alimenter en objets ou matériaux les transporteurs pour alimenter en objets à partir de piles d'objets en désordre ou de tas d'objets en vrac disposant ou présentant les objets par des moyens mécaniques ou pneumatiques durant l'alimentation
A reactor vessel cutting device, including a hoist system; a mechanical cutter; and a cutter carriage secured to the hoist system to be suspended by the hoist system. The cutter is secured to a carriage body of the cutter carriage to be carried by the carriage body. The cutter carriage includes a stabilization system secured to the carriage body and operable to hold the cutter carriage against a vessel wall of the reactor vessel. The cutter carriage is operable to apply the cutter to the vessel wall in a mechanical cutting operation when the cutter carriage is held against the vessel wall by the stabilization system. The hoist system is configured to bear the weight of the cutter and the cutter carriage during the mechanical cutting operation and the stabilization system is configured to carry cutting forces generated during the mechanical cutting operation.
G21D 1/00 - Détails des installations à énergie nucléaire
B23D 45/02 - Machines à scier ou dispositifs de sciage à lames circulaires ou à disques à friction la lame circulaire ou la pièce à scier étant montée sur un chariot
B23Q 1/25 - Supports mobiles ou réglables d'outils ou de pièces
7.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING COMPONENT MANUFACTURING COSTS
Computer-implemented methods and systems for predicting a cost estimate of a query manufactured component are provided. An example method involves operating at least one processor to: receive a query defining desired features for the query manufactured component; determine, using a predictive model, at least one cost estimate for the query manufactured component based on the query; and display, via a user interface, the at least one cost estimate for the query manufactured component. The desired features can include at least one of: a component type, a size, and a material for the query manufactured component.
Described herein are systems and methods for combined removal of a calandria tube and a pressure tube contained within the calandria tube from a nuclear reactor core. The system may include a first removal tool set and a second removal tool set, the first and second removal tool sets having an end fitting removal tool, a first pressure tube removal tool, and a guiding tool and/or a driving tool. The system may further include a processor in communication with the first removal tool set and the second removal tool set. The method may include operating the processor to control the first removal tool set and the second removal tool set to remove the calandria tube and pressure tube from the nuclear reactor core.
G21C 19/20 - Dispositions pour introduire des objets à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pressionDispositions pour manipuler des objets à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pressionDispositions pour extraire des objets de l'enceinte sous pression
9.
AUTOMATED BATTERY ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS, INCLUDING METHOD OF SECURING CONTACT TABS
Various assemblies for a battery are provided herein. An example assembly for a battery includes a first component having a first contact tab and a second component having a second contact tab. The first contact tab having a first bend profile and the second contact tab having a second bend profile. The first and second bend profiles are selected to provide an engaged portion therebetween.
H01M 50/533 - Connexions d’électrodes dans un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par la forme des conducteurs ou des languettes
H01M 50/536 - Connexions d’électrodes dans un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par le procédé de fixation des conducteurs aux électrodes, p. ex. soudage
Systems, devices, and methods of cutting and cleaning feeder tubes are described herein. The systems include a cutting station configured to cut the calandria tube to produce a cut calandria tube, a honing station configured to clean the cut calandria tube to produce a cut and cleaned calandria tube, at least one robotic arm coupled to a tool assembly for gripping the calandria tube and a computing unit in communication with the cutting station, the honing system and the robotic arm.
G21C 19/20 - Dispositions pour introduire des objets à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pressionDispositions pour manipuler des objets à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pressionDispositions pour extraire des objets de l'enceinte sous pression
G21C 19/32 - Appareils pour enlever des objets ou matériaux radioactifs de l'aire de décharge du réacteur, p. ex. pour les porter à un emplacement de stockageAppareils pour manipuler des objets ou matériaux radioactifs à l'intérieur d'un emplacement de stockage ou les extraire de celui-ci
11.
AUTOMATED BATTERY ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS
Various automated systems and methods are provided herein for the assembly of battery stacks. An example system includes a closed-loop transport track, a plurality of stations along the track, and a control system. The track includes a plurality of pallets. Each pallet receives at least one battery stack and is moveable along the track. The plurality of stations include a plurality of assembly stations for adding at least one battery component to a battery stack held on a pallet, and at least one transfer station for unloading a completed battery stack from the pallet. The completed battery stack includes a plurality of cells having a particular composition. The control system can move the pallets to the plurality of stations in a predetermined sequence to assemble the completed battery stack.
Systems, devices, and methods of cutting and cleaning feeder tubes are described herein. The systems include a cutting station configured to cut the calandria tube to produce a cut calandria tube, a honing station configured to clean the cut calandria tube to produce a cut and cleaned calandria tube, at least one robotic arm coupled to a tool assembly for gripping the calandria tube and a computing unit in communication with the cutting station, the honing system and the robotic arm.
G21C 19/20 - Dispositions pour introduire des objets à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pressionDispositions pour manipuler des objets à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pressionDispositions pour extraire des objets de l'enceinte sous pression
G21C 19/32 - Appareils pour enlever des objets ou matériaux radioactifs de l'aire de décharge du réacteur, p. ex. pour les porter à un emplacement de stockageAppareils pour manipuler des objets ou matériaux radioactifs à l'intérieur d'un emplacement de stockage ou les extraire de celui-ci
13.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING CONFIGURATION CHANGES ON A MACHINE IN A MANUFACTURING LINE
Systems and methods for evaluating configuration changes on a machine in a manufacturing line are provided. The machine is controlled by a PLC that stores a plurality of parameters associated with the machine. The method involves operating one or more processors to: obtain, from the PLC, a plurality of first parameter values corresponding to the plurality of parameters stored at the PLC at a first time and a plurality of second parameter values corresponding to the plurality of parameters stored at the PLC at a second time; determine a plurality of parameter value differences; identify a plurality of configuration parameters from the plurality of parameters based on the plurality of parameter value differences, each configuration parameter corresponding to a user-manipulatable parameter associated with controlling the machine; and store a plurality of first configuration parameter values in association with a first timestamp corresponding to the first time.
A pallet, including a support platform having an upper end and a lower end opposite the upper end, and a vertical axis extending between the upper end and the lower end. The pallet also including a gripper assembly secured to the support platform, the gripper assembly including at least three discrete and spaced-apart tracks, each track extending out from the vertical axis and supporting a gripper finger operable to move along the track between a first position and a second position, the second position being farther from the vertical axis than the first position. Wherein each gripper finger is configured to extend out above the upper end of the support platform in each of the first position and the second position.
A tube-transporting apparatus has a conveying apparatus, by means of which at least one tube holder can be moved along a predetermined path. The tube holder has a main part, which is connected to the conveying apparatus, and a 1st accommodating part, which is arranged on the main part and can be adjusted relative thereto, and a 2nd accommodating part, which is arranged on the main part and can be adjusted relative thereto . The 1st accommodating part and the 2nd accommodating part cooperate to form a bearing shell into which a tube can be inserted from above, preferably while horizontally oriented.
Systems and methods of monitoring a production level of a vibratory feeder configured to process a workpiece are described herein. The methods include operating a processor to: receive device data associated with the vibratory feeder during operation of the vibratory feeder, the device data comprising at least one input state of the vibratory feeder; receive production data associated with the vibratory feeder, the production data being representative of a production level of the vibratory feeder; determine, based on the device data and/or the production data, one or more faults corresponding to the vibratory feeder when the production level falls below a threshold production level; and determine, based on the one or more faults, a corrective action to return the production level to or above the threshold production level.
A robotic gripper configured to mount to a robotic arm is described herein. The robotic gripper includes a base configured to mount to the robotic arm and spin about an axis of the base. The robotic gripper also includes at least two gripping elements coupled to the base. Each gripping element extends from the base in a direction parallel to the axis of the base and is movable relative to the base between an open position and a closed position to grasp an object. A first gripping element of the at least two gripping elements defines a first element axis laterally spaced from the axis of the base by a first distance. At least one other gripping element defines another element axis that is laterally spaced from the axis of the base by a second distance that is smaller than the first distance.
Systems, methods and devices for reducing a volume of a tube by cutting the tube into coupons. Each coupon has a coupon axial length that is less than a tube axial length of the tube, and each coupon has a coupon angular extent that is less than 190 degrees.
B23D 21/02 - Machines ou dispositifs pour le cisaillage ou le tronçonnage de tubes autrement que dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe du tube, p. ex. pour faire des coupes biseautées, pour la fabrication de cadres de bicyclettes
Described herein are systems and methods for installing a calandria tube in a calandria of a nuclear reactor core. The systems may include a calandria tube installation tool set. The calandria tube installation tool set may include an insertion tool set, a receiving tool set, and an installation processor. The methods may include operating the installation processor to control tools of the insertion tool set and/or the receiving tool set to install the calandria tube in the calandria of the nuclear reactor.
G21C 19/20 - Dispositions pour introduire des objets à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pressionDispositions pour manipuler des objets à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pressionDispositions pour extraire des objets de l'enceinte sous pression
20.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEGMENTATION OF LARGE WORKPIECES
A segmentation assembly, including a support framework; a cutting apparatus mounted to the support framework and operable to cut a large workpiece into a plurality of axial segments; and a welding apparatus mounted to the support framework and operable to weld a first plate to a first segment of the plurality of axial segments and a second plate to a second segment of the plurality of axial segments. A method of segmenting a large workpiece, including positioning the large workpiece adjacent a segmentation assembly, the large workpiece including an outer shell elongated along a longitudinal axis of the large workpiece; cutting the large workpiece into a plurality of axial segments along the longitudinal axis; and welding a first plate to a first segment of the plurality of axial segments; and welding a second plate to a second segment of the plurality of axial segments.
B23Q 39/00 - Machines pour le travail des métaux incorporant un grand nombre de sous-ensembles capables chacun de réaliser une opération de travail du métal
B23D 57/00 - Machines à scier ou dispositifs de sciage non couverts par l'un des groupes
B23Q 11/00 - Accessoires montés sur les machines-outils pour maintenir les outils ou les organes de la machine dans de bonnes conditions de travail ou pour refroidir les pièces travailléesDispositifs de sécurité spécialement combinés aux machines-outils, disposés dans ces machines ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en relation avec ces machines
21.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIMULATING AN OPERATION OF ONE OR MORE AUTOMATED TOOLS
A system and a method for simulating an operation of one or more automated tools within a nuclear facility. The system includes a communication component to provide access to one or more computing devices, one or more local controllers for processing command requests from the one or more computing devices for the one or more automated tools, and a processor in communication with the communication component and the one or more local controllers. The local controllers may be programmable logic controllers. The method includes using the local controllers for processing command requests received from the computing devices to generate process values for the one or more automated tools, and operating a processor use the process values to animate a three-dimensional model and generate one or more views of the animation of the three-dimensional model to be displayed at one or more computing devices.
A transporting system and method for a linear motor conveyor system, wherein the conveyor system includes at least one moving element and at least one track on which the moving element moves, the transporting system including: a rotatable element; a motor for rotating the rotatable element; a coupler connected to the rotatable element, wherein the coupler is configured to engage with the moving element when the coupler is positioned in a predetermined relationship with the moving element; and a controller configured to: operatively connect with the linear motor conveyor system; and control at least one of the moving element and the rotatable element so that the coupler is positioned in the predetermined relationship with the moving element on the track such that the coupler strips the moving element off the track.
A linear motor conveyor system including: a plurality of track sections including a track and an interior area; a track cover covering the track of the plurality of track sections; a top plate covering at least a portion of the interior area of the plurality of track sections; at least one top cover covering at least a portion of the top plate and any uncovered portions of the interior area; and a plurality of gaskets providing a seal between the track cover and track, top cover and top plate such that the interior area of the plurality of track sections are sealed. The track cover may be a strong, flexible material configured to wrap along or around the track to cover any joints between track sections and provide a sealed, easy to clean cover.
B65G 21/00 - Châssis ou carters de support ou de protection pour transporteurs sans fin ou éléments de traction des transporteurs à courroies ou à chaînes
B65G 21/10 - Châssis ou carters de support ou de protection pour transporteurs sans fin ou éléments de traction des transporteurs à courroies ou à chaînes mobiles ou à pièces interchangeables ou relativement mobilesDispositifs pour déplacer le châssis ou des parties de celui-ci
B65G 23/23 - Aménagements ou installations des moteurs d'entraînement de moteurs électriques linéaires
A nuclear dismantling system for dismantling equipment contaminated with radioactive contamination, including a dismantling apparatus to be operated remotely while in a nuclear facility and a control system communicatively coupled to the dismantling apparatus to control the dismantling apparatus remotely.
B25J 3/04 - Manipulateurs de type à commande asservie, c.-à-d. manipulateurs dans lesquels l'unité de commande et l'unité commandée exécutent des mouvements correspondants dans l'espace comportant des servomécanismes
G21C 19/00 - Dispositions pour le traitement, pour la manipulation, ou pour faciliter la manipulation, du combustible ou d'autres matériaux utilisés à l'intérieur du réacteur, p. ex. à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pression
G21C 19/32 - Appareils pour enlever des objets ou matériaux radioactifs de l'aire de décharge du réacteur, p. ex. pour les porter à un emplacement de stockageAppareils pour manipuler des objets ou matériaux radioactifs à l'intérieur d'un emplacement de stockage ou les extraire de celui-ci
25.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODELING A MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY LINE
Various systems and methods for modeling a manufacturing assembly line are disclosed herein. Some embodiments relate to operating a processor to receive cell data and line production data, determine one or more production associations between the cell data and the line production data; evaluate the one or more production associations to identify one or more critical production associations; retrieve the cell data and the line production data associated with the one or more critical production associations; and train a predictive model with the retrieved cell data and the retrieved line production data to predict the production level of the manufacturing assembly line.
G06Q 10/04 - Prévision ou optimisation spécialement adaptées à des fins administratives ou de gestion, p. ex. programmation linéaire ou "problème d’optimisation des stocks"
An apparatus for volume reduction of material removed from a hazardous environment. The apparatus includes a shielded housing for receiving a workpiece therein, at least one cutting unit having a cutting head operable for contactless cutting, and a drive unit for rotating the at least one cutting unit around a main axis so the cutting head cuts the workpiece.
B09B 3/00 - Destruction de déchets solides ou transformation de déchets solides en quelque chose d'utile ou d'inoffensif
B23K 10/00 - Soudage ou découpage au moyen d'un plasma
B23K 26/08 - Dispositifs comportant un mouvement relatif entre le faisceau laser et la pièce
B23K 26/38 - Enlèvement de matière par perçage ou découpage
G21C 19/00 - Dispositions pour le traitement, pour la manipulation, ou pour faciliter la manipulation, du combustible ou d'autres matériaux utilisés à l'intérieur du réacteur, p. ex. à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pression
The system includes a cell framework for defining a manufacturing area. The system includes at least one workplace within the manufacturing area. The system includes at least one manufacturing component within the manufacturing area and configured to be movable along three axes in relation to the at least one workplace. The system includes a conveying mechanism configured to move a part into the at least one workplace to be worked on by the at least one manufacturing component.
B23Q 1/62 - Supports mobiles ou réglables d'outils ou de pièces utilisant des mécanismes particuliers avec des guidages en translation uniquement avec deux guidages en translation uniquement à axes perpendiculaires, p. ex. chariots à mouvements transversaux
B23Q 3/155 - Agencements pour insérer ou retirer automatiquement les outils
B23Q 37/00 - Machines ou combinaisons de machines pour le travail des métaux réalisées à partir d'unités conçues de telle façon que quelques-unes au moins de ces unités soient en mesure de tenir lieu d'éléments de différentes machines ou combinaisonsCes unités tant que la caractéristique d'interchangeabilité en est importante
B23Q 41/02 - Caractéristiques se rapportant au transfert de la pièce entre les machines
B23Q 41/04 - Caractéristiques se rapportant à la disposition des machines
B23Q 7/14 - Agencements pour la manipulation des pièces, spécialement combinés aux machines-outils ou disposés dans ces machines ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en relation avec ces machines, p. ex. pour le transport, le chargement, le positionnement, le déchargement, le triage coordonnés pour permettre un travail en chaîne
B21D 28/24 - Perforation, c.-à-d. découpage de trous
B21D 37/04 - Montage mobile ou interchangeable des outils
B23P 23/04 - Machines ou agencements de machines réalisant des combinaisons déterminées de différentes opérations d'usinage, non couverts par une seule autre sous-classe pour effectuer l'usinage ainsi que les autres opérations de travail du métal
29.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARTS HANDLING USING A LINEAR MOTOR CONVEYOR
A system and method for parts handling including: a plurality of parts arranged in a first configuration; a linear motor conveyor including a linear motor track and a plurality of moving elements; a pick and place device configured to move at least a subset of the parts from the first configuration to the linear motor conveyor system; and a control system configured to: determine locations of the parts within the first configuration; control the linear motor conveyor to move the moving elements to positions related to the locations of the parts within the first configuration; control the pick and place device to move the parts generally simultaneously to the corresponding moving elements; and after receiving the parts, move the moving elements such that the parts are in a second configuration that is different from the first configuration.
A system for visual state identification including: a visual display system including a plurality of light displays, each of the light displays provided to different physical locations on an automation system; an execution device operatively connected to the visual display system, including: an input device configured to receive data from the automation system; and computer readable instructions which, if executed by a processor, cause the processor to: receive input data; determine the state of the automation system based on the input data, wherein the state may include an area of interest related to one of the different physical locations; communicate with the visual display system to selectively light a portion of one or more of the plurality of light displays to display the state of the automation system and the physical location of the area of interest.
G08B 25/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police
G05B 19/4155 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par le déroulement du programme, c.-à-d. le déroulement d'un programme de pièce ou le déroulement d'une fonction machine, p. ex. choix d'un programme
H05B 47/105 - Commande de la source lumineuse en réponse à des paramètres détectés
G06F 3/14 - Sortie numérique vers un dispositif de visualisation
31.
Adaptive joint connector system and method for connecting conveyor track
A joint connector for track sections of a conveyor wherein the track sections comprise a feature that requires alignment, the joint connector including: a first segment for attachment to an attachment feature of a first track section of the conveyor; and a second segment for attachment to an attachment feature of a second track section of the conveyor, wherein the second segment is configured to be adaptive to non-alignment of the attachment features of the first and second track sections in order to maintain alignment of the feature after installation of the joint connector.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
38 - Services de télécommunications
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer software for assessing overall equipment effectiveness in the field of automated manufacturing and production; Digital Twin computer software for simulating an industrial factory in real time, assisting in operations and trouble-shooting; Virtual and augmented reality software for training others in the field of automated manufacturing and production; Virtual and augmented reality software to enable trouble-shooting and support in the field of automated manufacturing and production; computer software in the field of automation systems, namely vision systems, production planning software, automation software, machine control software; factory automation software; e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network; instructional software for training others in the field of automated manufacturing and production; electronic database in the field of automated manufacturing and production equipment and systems; computer software database in the field of automated manufacturing and production equipment and systems; Sensors and cameras for collecting data pertaining to the operation and productivity of industrial automation equipment; Computing devices to process data pertaining to the operation and productivity of industrial automation equipment; Communications devices for communicated data pertaining to the operation and productivity of industrial automation equipment; Human-computer interfaces; Augmented reality and virtual reality head-mounted displays. Installation, service, maintenance and repair of automated manufacturing and production equipment. Providing access to a web portal for managing automated manufacturing and production equipment, spare parts, and lifecycles. Automated manufacturing equipment and systems instruction services; Personnel training in the field of automated manufacturing equipment and systems; Practical training in the field of automated manufacturing equipment and systems; Training services in the use and operation of automated manufacturing equipment and systems; Educational services in the field of automated manufacturing. Remote support services in the field of automated manufacturing and production; Consulting services in relation to automated manufacturing and production; Consulting services in the field of factory automation; Design, development and maintenance of computer software for the automated manufacturing and production industries; Technical support services in the form of troubleshooting of computer hardware and software problems; Software as a service provider in the field of automated manufacturing and production; Platform as a service featuring computer software for use in the field of automated manufacturing and production; Providing online non-downloadable instructional software for training personnel in the field of automated manufacturing and production; Database design and development; Design of automation and manufacturing systems, namely, industrial automation machinery for use in the manufacture, assembly, handling and packaging of goods for others, and consultation related thereto; installation of automation and manufacturing software; maintenance of automation and manufacturing software; consulting services regarding the analysis, compliance, design, development, evaluation, maintenance, and implementation of automation and manufacturing computer systems and automation systems; research related to the computerized automation of industrial processes; research related to the computerized automation of technical processes; research in the field of manufacturing machinery; computer services, namely, providing a web-based user interface and web tools for the management, monitoring, and integration of manufacturing data; computer services, namely, providing web servers for the management, monitoring, and integration of manufacturing data.
33.
Linear motor conveyor system for clean/aseptic environments
A linear motor conveyor system including: at least one track section comprising: electronic circuitry housed within the track section; and a rotatable segment comprising an end profile that abuts another track section to form a stepped groove sealed by a gasket. A moving element for a linear motor conveyor system including: a body; a first set of bearings attached to the body and angled to abut against a first guide rail of a conveyor system having a protrusion with opposing angled profiles; a second set of bearing attached to the body and designed to abut against a flat profile of a second guide rail of the conveyor system.
B65G 54/02 - Transporteurs non mécaniques, non prévus ailleurs électrostatiques, électriques ou magnétiques
B65G 21/20 - Moyens incorporés ou fixés au châssis ou aux carters pour guider les porte-charges, les éléments de traction ou les charges portées sur les surfaces mobiles
B65G 21/22 - Rails ou éléments analogues d'engagement à glissières ou à rouleaux fixés aux porte-charges ou aux éléments de traction
H02K 9/08 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation par un agent de refroidissement gazeux circulant entièrement à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe de la machine
H02K 41/03 - Moteurs synchronesMoteurs pas à pasMoteurs à réluctance
A tube holder has a housing having an upwardly opening tube receptacle into which a tube can be inserted. A plurality of clamping elements arranged in the tube receptacle can be brought to abut an outer wall of the tube and a clamping force acting radially on the inserted tube cab be applied by at least one spring element. The clamping elements are pivotably mounted in a pivot bearing about a horizontal axis. Further clamping element are below the first group of pivot elements arranged over the tube receptacle and are under the action of the spring element and/or at least one further spring element. The clamping surface of at least some clamping elements and/or at least some further clamping elements at least in sections has a convex contour, curved about a horizontal axis, in the direction of a longitudinal central axis of the tube receptacle.
B65B 43/54 - Moyens pour tenir les réceptacles ou les récipients pendant le remplissage
B65B 3/16 - Procédés ou moyens pour charger le matériau dans les réceptacles ou récipients pour remplir des tubes rétractables
B65B 35/16 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p. ex. transport de ces articles par griffes
B65B 59/00 - Dispositions pour permettre aux machines de manipuler des objets de différentes dimensions, d’obtenir des paquets de différentes dimensions, de varier le contenu des paquets ou de donner accès pour le nettoyage ou l'entretien
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Method and apparatus for part transfer and transport in an assembly line
A system for part transfer and transport, the system including: a first conveyor system for transporting a plurality of trays containing a two-dimensional grid of parts; a second conveyor system for transporting the parts to a predetermined destination in a linear arrangement; and a selection apparatus for transferring a linear array of parts selected from the grid of the first conveyor system to the linear arrangement of the second conveyor system, the selection apparatus comprising: a pick and place apparatus which may be cam driven for moving the parts; and a feed screw defining a plurality of singulated part spaces separated by a part pitch along the second conveyor to facilitate insertion of the linear array of parts into the linear arrangement.
B65G 47/69 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p. ex. pour décharger ou alimenter adaptés pour recevoir les objets arrivant d'un transporteur en une couche et pour les transférer en couches individuelles à plus d'un transporteur, ou vice versa, p. ex. en combinant l'écoulement des objets transportés par plus d'un transporteur les objets étant accumulés temporairement
B65G 47/91 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux comportant des pinces pneumatiques, p. ex. aspirantes
A tube holder for a tube-filling machine has a housing (11) which has a tube receptacle (12) which opens at the top and into which a tube can be inserted with its one end region. At least one clamping element (14) is arranged in the region of an inner wall (12a) of the tube holder (12), by means of which clamping element a clamping force acting radially from the outside on the inserted tube can be applied under the action of at least one spring element (16, 17). The clamping element (14) is mounted so as to be pivotable about a horizontally extending pivot axis (18). A stop part (13) has a control surface (14a) and can be displaced relative to the clamping element (14) such that the clamping element (14) can be brought into contact at a stop surface (14a) with the control surface (20) and is thus pivotable about the pivot axis.
A method for curing adhesive during assembly of glass syringes, including: dispensing adhesive onto a glass syringe; and curing the adhesive using a UV LED line array. The method may include one or both of pre-curing the adhesive using a UV LED spot and heating at least one of the glass barrel, needle and adhesive at one or more points during the method. A system for curing an adhesive during assembly of a glass syringe, the system including: a dispensing station for dispensing the adhesive onto a glass barrel and needle; a pre-curing station for pre-curing the adhesive; a curing station for curing the adhesive; and at least one infrared heater for heating at least one of the glass barrel, needle and adhesive at one or more points in the system. The glass syringe may be operated on by a subset of the stations in the system.
C09J 5/06 - Procédés de collage en généralProcédés de collage non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. relatifs aux amorces comprenant un chauffage de l'adhésif appliqué
A control system for an electric motor in a manufacturing environment, the control system including: a safety relay; and a power reduction circuit, wherein, when the safety relay is triggered, the power reduction circuit automatically limits the power supplied to the electric motor from a main power source such that the electric motor operates in a predetermined safe mode. A method for controlling an electric motor in a manufacturing system, the electric motor having a main power supply, the method including: monitoring the manufacturing system associated with the electric motor for a change in condition; on detecting a change in condition: limiting a power supplied to the electric motor, via a power reduction circuit, such that the electric motor operates in a predetermined safe mode. The power reduction circuit includes a reduced power supply and a means of dropping the power supplied to the electric motor quickly.
There is provided a device, system, and method for flexible feeding capable of being integrated into an assembly system. The device includes a disperser, a part retainer, a vibrator, an excess part removal device, a pick-and-placer, carriers, a transporter, a carrier inspection disc, a part remover, a gate, a transfer station, and re-entry tracks. The method includes dispersing parts, agitating parts, removing excess parts, picking captured parts, placing the captured parts into carriers, inspecting the carriers, positioning the carriers at a transfer station, and transferring the parts to a downstream processor. The system includes a flexible feeding device configured to perform flexible feeding operations, a data processor, and a medium having machine-readable instructions executable by the data processor and configured to cause the data processor to generate signals useful in the synchronization of two or more flexible feeding operations.
A tube holder for a tube-filling machine has a cup-shaped housing which comprises an upwardly opening tube receiving means into which a tube is insertable by way of one axial end region thereof. A clamping device, by which a clamping force can be applied to the tube, is arranged in the region of the tube wall of the tube receiving means. It can be provided in this case that that the clamping device comprises at least one magnet which is movable by at least one electric coil and/or at least one permanent magnet between a clamping position, in which a clamping force is applied to the tube, and a releasing position in which a clamping force is not applied to the tube. Alternatively, the clamping device can comprise a magnetorheological fluid, the viscosity of which is modifiable by at least one electric coil and/or at least one permanent magnet.
A system and method for managing automation stations having one or more pieces of automation equipment in an automation environment. The system includes: a plurality of data collection devices configured to collect data related to a plurality of actuations performed by at least one automation station based on data collection criteria; and at least one processing module in communication with the plurality of data collection devices and configured to aggregate and analyze the collected data to detect one or more statistical anomalies, wherein the processing module determines an adjustment to the at least one automation station or the automation environment to address the statistical anomaly and implements the adjustment.
A system and method for managing automation stations having one or more pieces of automation equipment in an automation environment. The system includes: a plurality of data collection devices configured to collect data related to a plurality of actuations performed by at least one automation station based on data collection criteria; and at least one processing module in communication with the plurality of data collection devices and configured to aggregate and analyze the collected data to detect one or more statistical anomalies, wherein the processing module determines an adjustment to the at least one automation station or the automation environment to address the statistical anomaly and implements the adjustment.
A tube holder for a tube-filling machine has a cup-shaped housing, which has an upwardly opening tube mount, into which a tube can be inserted with an axial end area thereof. A clamping device, by which a clamping force can be applied to the tube, is arranged in the area of the tube wall of the tube mount. Provisions are made for the clamping device to have at least one inflatable clamping element with an inner chamber, into which a pressurized fluid can be filled through a feed line. The clamping element can be adjusted between a clamping position, in which a clamping force is applied to the tube, and a releasing position, in which no clamping force is preferably applied to the tube.
(1) Machines, à savoir machines de remplissage pour liquides et produits en vrac, capsuleuses, machines à imprimer les gaufrages, étiqueteuses, emballeuses, machines d'encartonnage, machines-transfert, à savoir bandes transporteuses, transporteurs à palettes, transporteurs à rouleaux par gravité, transporteurs à chaînes, transporteurs-pousseurs, transporteurs-basculeurs.
The system includes a cell framework for defining a manufacturing area. The system includes at least one workplace within the manufacturing area. The system includes at least one manufacturing component within the manufacturing area and configured to be movable along three axes in relation to the at least one workplace. The system includes a conveying mechanism configured to move a part into the at least one workplace to be worked on by the at least one manufacturing component.
B23Q 41/00 - Combinaisons ou associations de machines pour le travail des métaux ne visant pas un travail particulier relevant des classes , ou
B23Q 39/00 - Machines pour le travail des métaux incorporant un grand nombre de sous-ensembles capables chacun de réaliser une opération de travail du métal
A method for triggering a training event in a manufacturing line having at least one automation element, the method including: receiving automation data associated with the at least one automation element; detecting a trigger event based on the automation data; determining a training component associated with the trigger event; and providing access to the training component to an end user. A system for triggering a training event in a manufacturing line having at least one automation element, the system including: a data acquisition module configured to receive automation data associated with the at least one automation element; a data collection device trigger configured to detect a trigger event based on the automation data; a training module configured to determine a training component associated with the trigger event; and a notification module configured to provide access to the training component to an end user.
A system for visual state identification including: a visual display system including a plurality of light displays, each of the light displays provided to different physical locations on an automation system; an execution device operatively connected to the visual display system, including: an input device configured to receive data from the automation system; and computer readable instructions which, if executed by a processor, cause the processor to: receive input data; determine the state of the automation system based on the input data, wherein the state may include an area of interest related to one of the different physical locations; communicate with the visual display system to selectively light a portion of one or more of the plurality of light displays to display the state of the automation system and the physical location of the area of interest.
A linear motor conveyor system including: at least one track section comprising: electronic circuitry housed within the track section; and a rotatable segment comprising an end profile that abuts another track section to form a stepped groove sealed by a gasket. A moving element for a linear motor conveyor system including: a body; a first set of bearings attached to the body and angled to abut against an a first guide rail of a conveyor system having a protrusion with opposing angled profiles; a second set of bearing attached to the body and designed to abut against a flat profile of a second guide rail of the conveyor system.
The invention relates to a folding box stack transferring device (10) in a packaging machine, having a gripping device which is arranged on an adjustable manipulator (15). The gripping device (11) has at least two gripping jaws (12, 13) which can be moved towards each other in a clamping direction (S) and between which the folding box stack (FSS) can be clamped. Additionally, a suction device (19) is provided which can be adjusted by means of an adjusting device (25) such that the suction device can be brought selectively into contact or out of contact with the surface of the folding box stack. While transferring the folding box stack, the suction device is brought into contact with the surface of the folding box stack, and the suction device is at least temporarily activated while transferring the folding box stack.
B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
B65G 47/91 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux comportant des pinces pneumatiques, p. ex. aspirantes
B65B 43/12 - Alimentation en sacs souples ou en flans de carton, à l'état plat ou pliéAlimentation en sacs plats reliés pour former une série ou une chaîne
B65B 69/00 - Déballage des objets ou matériaux non prévu ailleurs
B65H 31/30 - Dispositions pour enlever les piles achevées
B65H 1/30 - Supports ou magasins pour les piles dans lesquelles on prélève des articles avec moyens pour regarnir la pile à mesure que les articles en sont enlevés de façon continue
A method for inspecting a part in a manufacturing environment, the method including: acquiring at least one image of the part; optionally enhancing the at least one image; automatically analyzing the enhanced image to determine if the part has a potential defect; if it is determined that there is a potential defect: displaying the at least one image to an operator; and receiving operator input of a part status, wherein the part status may be defect or no defect; and storing the part status in association with the at least one image. The automatic analysis may include a confidence level and only images having a confidence level that does not meet a threshold will be displayed to an operator.
G01N 21/88 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures
G09B 7/06 - Dispositifs ou appareils d'enseignement à commande électrique procédant par questions et réponses du type à choix entre réponses multiples, c.-à-d. où pour une question donnée est fournie une série de réponses entre lesquelles un choix doit être fait
A system for part transfer and transport, the system including: a first conveyor system for transporting a plurality of trays containing a two-dimensional grid of parts; a second conveyor system for transporting the parts to a predetermined destination in a linear arrangement; and a selection apparatus for transferring a linear array of parts selected from the grid of the first conveyor system to the linear arrangement of the second conveyor system, the selection apparatus comprising: a pick and place apparatus which may be cam driven for moving the parts; and a feed screw defining a plurality of singulated part spaces separated by a part pitch along the second conveyor to facilitate insertion of the linear array of parts into the linear arrangement.
B65G 47/52 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p. ex. pour décharger ou alimenter
B65G 47/30 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs arrangeant les objets, p. ex. faisant varier l'espace entre chaque objet pendant le transport par une série de transporteurs
A tube holder for a tube-filling machine has a cup-shaped housing (11) which has a tube receptacle (12) which opens at the top and into which the axial end region of a tube (T) can be inserted. In the region of the tube wall (12a) of the tube receptacle (12) there is a clamping device (13) by means of which a clamping force can be applied to the tube (T). It can be provided for the clamping device (13) to have at least one magnet (14) which can be moved by means of at least one electrical coil (16) and/or at least one permanent magnet (18) between a clamping position, in which a clamping force is applied to the tube (T), and a release position, in which no clamping force is applied to the tube (T). Alternatively, the clamping device can have a magnetorheological fluid (17), the viscosity of which can be changed by means of at least one electrical coil (16) and/or by means of at least one permanent magnet (18).
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Automation systems and equipment, namely, mechanical and electronic devices in the nature of electric sensors, industrial robots, cameras used to automatically locate, alter, inspect, test or sense materials or products as part of automated processes; computer hardware, namely, computerized vision systems hardware; downloadable computer software for saving images and data, communicating with remote interfaces, controlling actuators, robotic guidance, cap and color inspection, in the field of automation systems, namely, vision systems, production planning software, automation software, machine control software, maintenance software; downloadable factory automation software, namely, software to integrate manufacturing machine operations, track problems and generate production reports; downloadable computer software for saving images and data, communicating with remote interfaces, controlling actuators, robotic guidance, cap and color inspection, in the field of data integration for factory automation and manufacturing; all for the use in factory automation Consulting services regarding the maintenance of automation and manufacturing computer hardware systems and automation systems Design of automation and manufacturing systems, namely, industrial automation machinery for use in the manufacture, assembly, handling and packaging of goods for others, and consultation related thereto; installation of automation and manufacturing software; maintenance of automation and manufacturing software; consulting services regarding the analysis, design, development, and implementation of automation and manufacturing computer systems and automation systems; consulting services regarding the evaluation of the structural properties of automation and manufacturing computer systems and automation systems; consulting services regarding the evaluation of automation and manufacturing computer systems and automation systems to determine conformity with certification standards or to assure compliance with industry standards; consulting services regarding the maintenance of automation and manufacturing computer software systems and automation software systems; research related to the computerized automation of industrial processes; research related to the computerized automation of technical processes; research in the field of manufacturing machinery; computer services, namely, providing a website featuring on-line non-downloadable software tools for the management, monitoring, and integration of manufacturing data of automation and manufacturing machinery; computer services, namely, providing web servers to third party computing and data storage facilities for the management, monitoring, and integration of manufacturing data of automation and manufacturing machinery; all of the foregoing for the use in factory automation
56.
LINEAR MOTOR CONVEYOR SYSTEM WITH DIVERTER AND METHOD FOR DESIGN AND CONFIGURATION THEREOF
A linear motor conveyor system having a moving element comprising a first and a second magnetic element on opposite sides; a first track comprising a first linear motor configured to generate a dynamic magnetic field which acts on the first magnetic element to provide a first dynamic lateral force and a first dynamic longitudinal force; a second track with a transfer region positioned adjacent to the first track, the second track configured to generate a magnetic field that acts on the second magnetic element to provide a second lateral force; and a controller to control the first linear motor such that the first dynamic lateral force is configured to bias the moving element toward the first linear motor until the moving element reaches a switch point in the transfer region, after which the dynamic lateral forces are selectively adjusted to bias the moving element toward the first or second track.
A linear motor conveyor system including: a track comprising a shaped guide rail; a plurality of moving elements, each moving element having: a body; at least two bearings supported by the body and configured to match with the shaped guide rail, wherein the bearings are mounted to the moving element such that the moving elements overlap along the direction of the track providing a reduced tooling pitch between the moving elements. A moving element for moving on a track of a conveyor system, the moving element including: a first set of bearings shaped to match with a first shaped guide rail; a second set of bearings configured to abut against a second guide rail; and a body supporting the first and the second bearing, wherein the body is shaped to allow the first bearing to at least partially overlap the body of an adjacent moving element.
A method and system of assembling hairpin conductors with a stator core, the system and method including: arranging the plurality of hairpin conductors into two or more sub- assembly fixtures, wherein the plurality of hairpin conductors are arranged in the two or more sub-assembly fixtures in two or more layers; activating a retaining mechanism to hold the plurality of hairpin conductors in place within the sub-assembly fixtures; meshing the two or more sub-assembly fixtures together to bring the hairpin conductors into alignment and form a layered conductor assembly; introducing the layered conductor assembly into the stator core by advancing the two or more sub-assembly fixtures in relation to the stator core in alignment with the locations on the stator core for the layered conductor assembly; and at an appropriate timing, deactivating the retaining mechanism to release the layered conductor assembly from the two or more sub-assembly fixtures.
H02K 3/04 - Enroulements caractérisés par la configuration, la forme ou le genre de construction du conducteur, p. ex. avec des conducteurs en barre
H02K 15/04 - Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation des machines dynamo-électriques d'enroulements avant leur montage dans les machines
H02K 15/06 - Montage d'enroulements préfabriqués dans les machines
59.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING HAIRPIN CONDUCTORS WITH A STATOR CORE
A method and system of assembling hairpin conductors with a stator core, the system and method including: arranging the plurality of hairpin conductors into two or more sub- assembly fixtures, wherein the plurality of hairpin conductors are arranged in the two or more sub-assembly fixtures in two or more layers; activating a retaining mechanism to hold the plurality of hairpin conductors in place within the sub-assembly fixtures; meshing the two or more sub-assembly fixtures together to bring the hairpin conductors into alignment and form a layered conductor assembly; introducing the layered conductor assembly into the stator core by advancing the two or more sub-assembly fixtures in relation to the stator core in alignment with the locations on the stator core for the layered conductor assembly; and at an appropriate timing, deactivating the retaining mechanism to release the layered conductor assembly from the two or more sub-assembly fixtures.
H02K 15/06 - Montage d'enroulements préfabriqués dans les machines
H02K 15/04 - Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation des machines dynamo-électriques d'enroulements avant leur montage dans les machines
H02K 3/04 - Enroulements caractérisés par la configuration, la forme ou le genre de construction du conducteur, p. ex. avec des conducteurs en barre
60.
System and method for testing or calibrating a manufactured part in a wet environment
A system for testing or calibrating a part, the system including: a plurality of test stations, each test station including a container and a clamping mechanism, wherein the clamping mechanism includes: a clamp frame including: two clamp plates; a plurality of clamp bars configured to securely hold the clamp plates at a distance relative to each other; a seal manifold provided on one of the two clamp plates; and a clamping module, located opposite the seal manifold on another of the two clamp plates, wherein the clamping module includes: a plurality of pistons to hold the part against the seal manifold for the test operation; and at least one cleaning station comprising a spin mechanism for spinning the part to remove excess fluid; and a robotic system for moving individual parts to and from the plurality of test stations and to and from the at least one cleaning station.
G01L 5/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
A method for inspecting a part in a manufacturing environment, the method including: acquiring at least one image of the part; optionally enhancing the at least one image; automatically analyzing the enhanced image to determine if the part has a potential defect; if it is determined that there is a potential defect: displaying the at least one image to an operator; and receiving operator input of a part status, wherein the part status may be defect or no defect; and storing the part status in association with the at least one image. The automatic analysis may include a confidence level and only images having a confidence level that does not meet a threshold will be displayed to an operator.
The disclosure is directed at a method and system for diagnosing automation elements. The method and system include the determination of a trigger condition or event within operation data received from the automation elements. Based on the trigger condition or event, feed-back data captured by data collection devices is tagged and stored and/or captured and stored for review by an end user. The feed-back data may be stored together with associated operation data to assist in identifying faults, the causes of faults, or the like in the automation elements, in the products produced, or in the manufacturing process or overall manufacturing system.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
63.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
The disclosure is directed at a method and system for diagnosing automation elements. The method and system include the determination of a trigger condition or event within operation data received from the automation elements. Based on the trigger condition or event, feed-back data captured by data collection devices is tagged and stored and/or captured and stored for review by an end user. The feed-back data may be stored together with associated operation data to assist in identifying faults, the causes of faults, or the like in the automation elements, in the products produced, or in the manufacturing process or overall manufacturing system.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
A method for inspecting a part in a manufacturing environment, the method including: acquiring at least one image of the part; optionally enhancing the at least one image; automatically analyzing the enhanced image to determine if the part has a potential defect; if it is determined that there is a potential defect: displaying the at least one image to an operator; and receiving operator input of a part status, wherein the part status may be defect or no defect; and storing the part status in association with the at least one image. The automatic analysis may include a confidence level and only images having a confidence level that does not meet a threshold will be displayed to an operator.
A system for providing vacuum to a moving element of a transport system, the system includes: a vacuum chamber on the moving element for storing vacuum; a vacuum source; a vacuum inlet provided on the vacuum chamber and for connection to the vacuum source; and a vacuum outlet in communication with the vacuum chamber and positioned on the moving element. The vacuum source may be provided on and travel with the moving element or on the transport system and periodically engage with the vacuum chamber. Where the vacuum source is provided on the moving element, a vacuum chamber may not be required. Further, the vacuum source may be driven by electrical energy and/or mechanical energy in various configurations.
B65G 47/91 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux comportant des pinces pneumatiques, p. ex. aspirantes
B65G 54/02 - Transporteurs non mécaniques, non prévus ailleurs électrostatiques, électriques ou magnétiques
B65G 35/06 - Transporteurs mécaniques non prévus ailleurs comportant un porte-charges se déplaçant le long d'un circuit, p. ex. d'un circuit fermé, et adapté pour venir en prise avec l'un quelconque des éléments de traction espacés le long du circuit
H01L 21/677 - Appareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide pendant leur fabrication ou leur traitementAppareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des plaquettes pendant la fabrication ou le traitement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide ou de leurs composants pour le transport, p. ex. entre différents postes de travail
66.
Computer numerical control assembly or processing of components
The invention relates to a device, system and method of automated manufacture comprising: delivering a workpiece with a delivery device; receiving the workpiece with a receiving device, the delivering of the workpiece and the receiving of the workpiece being electronically synchronized; processing the workpiece with a processing tool while the workpiece is on the receiving device; transferring the workpiece to a completion device, the ejection of the workpiece and the transferring of the workpiece being electronically synchronized. In particular the workpiece may comprise: a platform with mounts supporting a first component in a selected orientation; and a locating surface, the method comprising: engaging and disengaging the locating surface of the workpiece with releasable connectors on the delivery device, on the receiving device and on the completion device.
B23Q 41/02 - Caractéristiques se rapportant au transfert de la pièce entre les machines
G05B 19/19 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par systèmes de commande de positionnement ou de commande de contournage, p. ex. pour commander la position à partir d'un point programmé vers un autre point ou pour commander un mouvement le long d'un parcours continu programmé
G05B 19/414 - Structure du système de commande, p. ex. automate commun ou systèmes à multiprocesseur, interface vers le servo-contrôleur, contrôleur à interface programmable
G05B 19/18 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique
A linear motor conveyor system and method for lubrication including: a linear motor track comprising a first guide rail and a second guide rail, wherein the first guide rail has a shaped profile and the second guide rail has a flat profile; at least one moving element provided to the linear motor track comprising a first bearing having a shaped profile with a first bearing surface of polymer configured to engage the first guide rail and a second bearing having a flat profile with a second bearing surface configured to engage the second guide rail; and a lubrication system provided to one of the track and the at least one moving element and configured to provide a lubricant between the first guide rail and the first bearing surface.
An automated device for producing a closed part, commencing with an open part having a cap joined with a hinge to a body, the device comprising: a tool having a guide surface defined in an operating plane substantially orthogonal to a hinge axis; a part gripper disposed on a computer numerically controlled shuttle, the part gripper operable to: select an open part from a stream of identical open parts; engage one of: the cap; and the body, on a start point on the guide surface; slide the open part, within the operating plane from the start point to a finish point on the guide surface, to rotate the cap about the hinge axis from an open position to a closed position relative to the body; and release the closed part from the part gripper at a release station.
B67B 3/20 - Fermeture des bouteilles, des bocaux ou des récipients analogues par application de capsules par application et rotation de capsules préalablement filetées
A system and method for providing power to a plurality of moving elements in a transport system that include: tracking a position of each of the plurality of moving elements in the transport system; and selectively operating a power system provided to the transport system based on the position of each of the plurality of the moving element such that power is independently transferred to each of the plurality of moving elements. In another embodiment, the system and method include: adapting the plurality of moving elements to receive power from a drive component used to drive the plurality of moving elements along the transport system; and controlling the drive component to provide power to the plurality of moving elements, and, in particular, while the moving elements are moving.
B60L 13/03 - Propulsion électrique par moteur linéaire
B60L 5/00 - Collecteurs de courant pour lignes d'alimentation en énergie sur les véhicules propulsés électriquement
H02J 50/40 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant plusieurs dispositifs de transmission ou de réception
H02J 50/90 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique mettant en œuvre la détection ou l'optimisation de la position, p. ex. de l'alignement
H02J 5/00 - Circuits pour le transfert d'énergie électrique entre réseaux à courant alternatif et réseaux à courant continu
H02J 50/10 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif
H02K 33/02 - Moteurs avec un aimant, un induit ou un système de bobines à mouvement alternatif, oscillant ou vibrant avec des induits entraînés dans un sens par application d'énergie à un système à une seule bobine et ramenés par une force d'origine mécanique, p. ex. par des ressorts
70.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING OR CALIBRATING IN A PRESSURIZED AND/OR WET ENVIRONMENT
A system for testing or calibrating a part, the system including: a plurality of test stations, each test station including a container and a clamping mechanism, wherein the clamping mechanism includes: a clamp frame including: two clamp plates; a plurality of clamp bars configured to securely hold the clamp plates at a distance relative to each other; a seal manifold provided on one of the two clamp plates; and a clamping module, located opposite the seal manifold on another of the two clamp plates, wherein the clamping module includes: a plurality of pistons to hold the part against the seal manifold for the test operation; and at least one cleaning station comprising a spin mechanism for spinning the part to remove excess fluid; and a robotic system for moving individual parts to and from the plurality of test stations and to and from the at least one cleaning station.
G01N 3/16 - Recherche des propriétés mécaniques des matériaux solides par application d'une contrainte mécanique par application d'efforts permanents de traction ou de compression appliqués par un mécanisme
G01N 3/02 - Recherche des propriétés mécaniques des matériaux solides par application d'une contrainte mécanique Parties constitutives
G01N 3/08 - Recherche des propriétés mécaniques des matériaux solides par application d'une contrainte mécanique par application d'efforts permanents de traction ou de compression
71.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NUCLEAR REACTOR REFURBISHMENT
A system nuclear reactor refurbishment including: a movement structure provided adjacent a nuclear reactor core, the movement structure including a platform configured to move horizontally and vertically; a tool carrier coupled to the underside of the platform and configured to be moved with the platform; and at least one tool carried by the tool carrier configured to perform an operation related to nuclear reactor refurbishment. A system for nuclear reactor refurbishment for a nuclear reactor, the nuclear reactor including a movement structure provided adjacent a nuclear reactor core, the movement structure including a platform configured to move horizontally and vertically, the system for nuclear reactor refurbishment includes: a tool carrier configured to be coupled to an underside of the platform and move with the platform; and at least one tool carried by the tool carrier configured to perform an operation related to nuclear reactor refurbishment.
G21C 19/00 - Dispositions pour le traitement, pour la manipulation, ou pour faciliter la manipulation, du combustible ou d'autres matériaux utilisés à l'intérieur du réacteur, p. ex. à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pression
G21C 19/32 - Appareils pour enlever des objets ou matériaux radioactifs de l'aire de décharge du réacteur, p. ex. pour les porter à un emplacement de stockageAppareils pour manipuler des objets ou matériaux radioactifs à l'intérieur d'un emplacement de stockage ou les extraire de celui-ci
According to an aspect herein, there is provided a method of decorating multiple parts, the method includes: loading a plurality of parts onto a pallet; registering location of each of the plurality of parts in relation to the pallet; registering location of each of the plurality of parts with each of a plurality of templates; decorating the plurality of parts using the plurality of templates; and inspecting the decorated parts to monitor for defects. According to another aspect herein, there is provided a method of decorating a part, the method includes: positioning a part for decoration; starting a decoration process for the part; and adjusting one or more parameters of the decoration process during the decoration process based on predetermined characteristics of the part or the decoration to provide for enhanced print coverage or quality.
H01L 21/67 - Appareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide pendant leur fabrication ou leur traitementAppareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des plaquettes pendant la fabrication ou le traitement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide ou de leurs composants
B41F 33/00 - Dispositifs indicateurs, dispositifs de comptage, d'avertissement, de commande ou de sécurité
G01N 21/956 - Inspection de motifs sur la surface d'objets
G01N 21/88 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures
H01L 21/673 - Appareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide pendant leur fabrication ou leur traitementAppareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des plaquettes pendant la fabrication ou le traitement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide ou de leurs composants utilisant des supports spécialement adaptés
74.
Process and device for the tightness check of a container
A container has a tube-like or tubular shell, which is sealed against the surrounding atmosphere and has a weld seam at at least one end. For checking the tightness of the container the internal pressure in an interior space of the container is increased by means of external action and the thereby ensuing deformation of the weld seam is detected. Provisions are made in this connection for the weld seam to be clamped between clamping elements before increasing the internal pressure only in a partial area of its surface, which has a distance from the end of the weld seam facing the interior space.
G01M 3/36 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection des variations dans les dimensions de la structure à tester
B29L 23/20 - Tubes souples déformables provisoirement par pression, p. ex. pour cosmétiques
A system for controlling moving elements including: a zone controller; a first network and a second network operatively connected to the zone controller; at least one first motor gateway associated with a portion of the conveyor and assigned to the first network; and at least one second motor gateway associated with a different portion of the conveyor and assigned to the second network; wherein the zone controller, the at least one first motor gateway, and the at least one second motor gateway are configured to: communicate data related to control of the moving elements via the first network and the second network in a structured manner to compensate for network or processing timing. A method for controlling moving elements including: communicating data related to control of the moving element conveyor between a zone controller and at least one first motor gateway and at least one second motor gateway, wherein the data is communicated in a structured manner to compensate for network or processing timing.
B65G 35/06 - Transporteurs mécaniques non prévus ailleurs comportant un porte-charges se déplaçant le long d'un circuit, p. ex. d'un circuit fermé, et adapté pour venir en prise avec l'un quelconque des éléments de traction espacés le long du circuit
B65G 43/10 - Commande en série des transporteurs fonctionnant en combinaison
B65G 54/02 - Transporteurs non mécaniques, non prévus ailleurs électrostatiques, électriques ou magnétiques
A method for manufacturing a curvilinear track section including: forming a curvilinear track portion; cutting out a first slot grouping from an exterior edge of the curvilinear track portion, the first slot grouping at a first predetermined angle; cutting out a second slot grouping from the exterior edge of the curvilinear track portion, the second slot grouping at a second predetermined angle; and inserting motor units into the first and second slot groupings. A curvilinear track section having: a curvilinear track portion; a first slot grouping formed in an exterior edge of the curvilinear track portion, wherein the first slot grouping is at a predetermined angle relative to the exterior edge; a second slot grouping formed in the exterior edge of the curvilinear track portion, wherein the second slot grouping is at a second predetermined angle; and motor units inserted into the first and second slot groupings.
A method for manufacturing a curvilinear track section including: forming a curvilinear track portion; cutting out a first slot grouping from an exterior edge of the curvilinear track portion, wherein the first slot grouping is at a first predetermined angle; cutting out a second slot grouping from the exterior edge of the curvilinear track portion, wherein the second slot grouping is at a second predetermined angle; and inserting motor units into the first and second slot groupings. A curvilinear track section having: a curvilinear track portion; a first slot grouping formed in an exterior edge of the curvilinear track portion, wherein the first slot grouping is at a predetermined angle relative to the exterior edge; a second slot grouping formed in the exterior edge of the curvilinear track portion, wherein the second slot grouping is at a second predetermined angle; and motor units inserted into the first and second slot groupings.
A system for controlling moving elements including: a zone controller; a first network and a second network operatively connected to the zone controller; at least one first motor gateway associated with a portion of the conveyor and assigned to the first network; and at least one second motor gateway associated with a different portion of the conveyor and assigned to the second network; wherein the zone controller, the at least one first motor gateway, and the at least one second motor gateway are configured to: communicate data related to control of the moving elements via the first network and the second network in a structured manner to compensate for network or processing timing. A method for controlling moving elements including: communicating data related to control of the moving element conveyor between a zone controller and at least one first motor gateway and at least one second motor gateway, wherein the data is communicated in a structured manner to compensate for network or processing timing.
B65G 54/02 - Transporteurs non mécaniques, non prévus ailleurs électrostatiques, électriques ou magnétiques
B65G 35/06 - Transporteurs mécaniques non prévus ailleurs comportant un porte-charges se déplaçant le long d'un circuit, p. ex. d'un circuit fermé, et adapté pour venir en prise avec l'un quelconque des éléments de traction espacés le long du circuit
B65G 43/10 - Commande en série des transporteurs fonctionnant en combinaison
According to an aspect herein, there is provided a method of decorating multiple parts, the method includes: loading a plurality of parts onto a pallet; registering location of each of the plurality of parts in relation to the pallet; registering location of each of the plurality of parts with each of a plurality of templates; decorating the plurality of parts using the plurality of templates; and inspecting the decorated parts to monitor for defects. According to another aspect herein, there is provided a method of decorating a part, the method includes: positioning a part for decoration; starting a decoration process for the part; and adjusting one or more parameters of the decoration process during the decoration process based on predetermined characteristics of the part or the decoration to provide for enhanced print coverage or quality.
There is provided a system for inspecting an edge area of a transparent media, the transparent media having a decoration on a surface, the system includes: an illuminator to direct light to the transparent media for inspection, wherein the illuminator directs light to the transparent media at an oblique angle relative to a surface of the transparent media which is opposite the surface with the decoration; an optical element to capture light transmitted through the transparent media; and a sensor to obtain an image from the light captured by the optical element. There is also provided a method for inspecting an edge area of a transparent media, where the transparent media has a decoration on a surface.
There is provided a system for inspecting an edge area of a transparent media, the transparent media having a decoration on a surface, the system includes: an illuminator to direct light to the transparent media for inspection, wherein the illuminator directs light to the transparent media at an oblique angle relative to a surface of the transparent media which is opposite the surface with the decoration; an optical element to capture light transmitted through the transparent media; and a sensor to obtain an image from the light captured by the optical element. There is also provided a method for inspecting an edge area of a transparent media, where the transparent media has a decoration on a surface.
G01N 21/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de moyens optiques, c.-à-d. en utilisant des ondes submillimétriques, de la lumière infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolette
G01N 21/88 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures
G01N 21/958 - Inspection de matériaux transparents
82.
HEATING DEVICE FOR HEATING THE EDGES OF THE FILL OPENING OF A TUBE
The invention relates to a heating device for heating the edges of the fill opening of a tube by means of heating gas. Said device comprises a heating gas nozzle which has a first nozzle section that can be inserted into the interior of the tube. The section has a first heating gas channel comprising at least one first heating gas outlet which can be arranged in the interior of the tube and the heating gas of which can be applied to the inner wall of the tube. In addition, the heating gas nozzle has a second nozzle section with a second heating gas channel comprising at least one second heating gas outlet which can be arranged on the outer face of the tube wall and by means of which heating gas can be applied to the outer wall of the tube. A flow-rate control device is arranged in the first heating gas channel and/or in the second heating gas channel.
B29C 65/10 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet par chauffage, avec ou sans pressage avec des gaz chauds
B65B 7/14 - Fermeture des tubes rétractables ou souples, p. ex. pour la pâte dentifrice, l'essence à briquet
B65B 51/20 - Application ou production de chaleur ou de pression ou les deux à la fois par pression de fluide appliquée directement sur les plis ou sur les surfaces opposées, p. ex. en utilisant des jets d'air chaud
B65D 35/00 - Réceptacles pliables, de forme tubulaire, conçus de telle sorte que l'expulsion de leur contenu leur donne une déformation permanente, p. ex. tubes souples pour dentifrice ou autres produits plastiques ou semi-liquidesSupports adéquats
B29L 23/20 - Tubes souples déformables provisoirement par pression, p. ex. pour cosmétiques
83.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING A MOVING ELEMENT IN A CONVEYOR SYSTEM
A system for tracking position and identification of a moving element on a conveyor system having a track, the system including: a machine readable medium provided to one of the moving element or the track, wherein the machine readable medium is configured with at least two channels with a predetermined phase difference therebetween; a sensor provided to the other of the moving element or the track, wherein the sensor is configured to read the at least two channels; and a controller configured to receive data from the sensor and determine a position and/or identification of the moving element on the track based on the phase difference.
B65G 17/30 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p. ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuelsTransporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge DétailsDispositifs auxiliaires
B65G 43/08 - Dispositifs de commande actionnés par l'alimentation, le déplacement ou le déchargement des objets ou matériaux
B65G 47/22 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs
84.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING A MOVING ELEMENT IN A CONVEYOR SYSTEM
A system for tracking position and identification of a moving element on a conveyor system having a track, the system including: a machine readable medium provided to one of the moving element or the track, wherein the machine readable medium is configured with at least two channels with a predetermined phase difference therebetween; a sensor provided to the other of the moving element or the track, wherein the sensor is configured to read the at least two channels; and a controller configured to receive data from the sensor and determine a position and/or identification of the moving element on the track based on the phase difference.
B65G 43/08 - Dispositifs de commande actionnés par l'alimentation, le déplacement ou le déchargement des objets ou matériaux
B65G 17/30 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p. ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuelsTransporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge DétailsDispositifs auxiliaires
B65G 47/22 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs
There is provided a conveyor system including: a track comprising a first magnetic element; and a moving element comprising a second magnetic element for interacting with the track to provide a magnetic force that retains the moving element on the track; wherein absent the magnetic force, the moving element is released from the track. In another aspect, there is provided a conveyor system that includes: a track having at least one guide rail; and a moving element; wherein a magnetic force controls movement of the moving element in a direction of travel and the magnetic force supports the moving element in a second direction perpendicular to the direction of travel; and wherein the at least one guide rail supports the moving element in a third direction perpendicular to both the direction of travel and the second direction.
There is provided a conveyor system including: a track comprising a first magnetic element; and a moving element comprising a second magnetic element for interacting with the track to provide a magnetic force that retains the moving element on the track; wherein absent the magnetic force, the moving element is released from the track. In another aspect, there is provided a conveyor system that includes: a track having at least one guide rail; and a moving element; wherein a magnetic force controls movement of the moving element in a direction of travel and the magnetic force supports the moving element in a second direction perpendicular to the direction of travel; and wherein the at least one guide rail supports the moving element in a third direction perpendicular to both the direction of travel and the second direction.
A system for tracking position and identification of a moving element on a conveyor system having a track, the system including: a machine readable medium provided to one of the moving element or the track, wherein the machine readable medium is configured with at least two channels with a predetermined phase difference therebetween; a sensor provided to the other of the moving element or the track, wherein the sensor is configured to read the at least two channels; and a controller configured to receive data from the sensor and determine a position and/or identification of the moving element on the track based on the phase difference.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06Q 40/00 - FinanceAssuranceStratégies fiscalesTraitement des impôts sur les sociétés ou sur le revenu
G06Q 90/00 - Systèmes ou méthodes spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion ou de surveillance, n'impliquant pas de traitement significatif de données
G11B 20/14 - Enregistrement ou reproduction numériques utilisant des codes auto-synchronisés
G11B 27/32 - IndexationAdressageMinutage ou synchronisationMesure de l'avancement d'une bande en utilisant une information détectable sur le support d'enregistrement en utilisant des signaux d'information enregistrés par le même procédé que pour l'enregistrement principal sur des pistes auxiliaires séparées du même support d'enregistrement ou d'un support auxiliaire
88.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE SEAL OF A CONTAINER
The invention relates to a container having a tubular or pipe-shaped sleeve which is closed relative to the surrounding atmosphere and has a weld seam on at least one end. In order to control the seal of the container, the inner pressure in the interior of the container is increased by an external influence, and the weld seam deformation which is thereby produced is detected. The weld seam is clamped between clamping elements solely in a weld seam surface sub-region, which is spaced from the weld seam end facing the interior, prior to increasing the inner pressure.
G01M 3/36 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection des variations dans les dimensions de la structure à tester
G01N 3/08 - Recherche des propriétés mécaniques des matériaux solides par application d'une contrainte mécanique par application d'efforts permanents de traction ou de compression
89.
Computer numerical control assembly or processing of components
The invention relates to an automated method of assembling or processing components using computer numerical controlled drives to decouple the stages of delivering components to a tool, into a series of separately programmable stages, namely, a component loading stage, a component separating stage, an accelerating stage and a delivery stage, wherein the timing, position, speed, velocity, and acceleration of each component during each stage is selected through programming of the computer numerical controls.
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G05B 19/18 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique
B23P 21/00 - Machines pour l'assemblage de nombreuses pièces différentes destinées à composer des ensembles, avec ou sans usinage de ces pièces avant ou après leur assemblage, p. ex. à commande programmée
A conveyor system pallet is provided, having: a pallet body; and a guiding system operatively attached to the pallet body and designed to abut against at least one side rail of a conveyor system, the guiding system including: a plurality of first directional guides; and a plurality of second directional guides oriented approximately orthogonally to the first directional guides. A further guiding system for a conveyor pallet is provided, having: a plurality of first directional guides having: a plurality of guides designed to abut against a first side rail of the conveyor system; and a plurality of guides designed to abut against a second side rail located above the first side rail of the conveyor system; and a plurality of second directional guides designed to engage an underside of the first side rail.
B65G 35/06 - Transporteurs mécaniques non prévus ailleurs comportant un porte-charges se déplaçant le long d'un circuit, p. ex. d'un circuit fermé, et adapté pour venir en prise avec l'un quelconque des éléments de traction espacés le long du circuit
B65G 17/00 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p. ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuelsTransporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge
B65G 17/18 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p. ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuelsTransporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge comportant des porte-charges individuels montés de façon à pouvoir pivoter, p. ex. à oscillation libre et se déplaçant en contact avec une surface de guidage
91.
Method and transfer device for transferring a tube in a tube filling machine
For the purpose of transferring a tube in a tube filling machine between a staging location and a set-down location, the tube at the staging location is gripped at its lateral surface by a holding device and transported by a transfer device to the set-down location where it is set down while simultaneously being rotated about its longitudinal axis or about an axis parallel thereto during transport. Such a transfer device has a multiple-member articulated arm, which has at least one 1st arm member that is mounted to pivot about a rotary axis and directly or indirectly pivotably supports at least one holding member. The holding member carries at least one holding device by means of which the tube can be picked up and which can be pivoted about an axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube or that coincides therewith.
B65G 47/91 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux comportant des pinces pneumatiques, p. ex. aspirantes
B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
B65B 43/42 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou deboutAlimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p. ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetageMise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissageMaintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage
B65B 43/60 - Moyens pour tenir les réceptacles ou les récipients pendant le remplissage avec mouvement rotatif
B65B 43/46 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou deboutAlimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p. ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetageMise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissageMaintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de griffes
B65B 35/18 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p. ex. transport de ces articles par griffes fonctionnant par succion
B65B 3/16 - Procédés ou moyens pour charger le matériau dans les réceptacles ou récipients pour remplir des tubes rétractables
In order to turn a packaging box, which is transported by means of a conveying device along a conveyor line, about the longitudinal axis thereof, opposing sides of the packaging box are brought into contact with a holding clamp and the packaging box is turned by rotation of the holding clamps during the transport along the conveyor line. A device for turning a packaging box has at least one turning unit which has a holding device comprising at least two holding clamps between which the packaging box can be disposed, an adjusting device by means of which the holding clamps can be adjusted between a holding position in which the holding clamps hold the packaging box therebetween and a release position in which the packaging box is released, and has at least one rotating device, by means of which a rotary movement can be applied to the packaging box by rotation of at least one of the holding clamps, wherein a switching device is provided, by means of which the rotating device can be activated or not activated as required.
B65G 47/252 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné en les retournant ou en les intervertissant autour d'un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction de transport
B65G 47/84 - Roues en forme d'étoiles ou dispositifs à courroies ou chaînes sans fin, les roues ou dispositifs étant dotés d'éléments venant en prise avec les objets
B65B 35/58 - Retournage des objets par des moyens d'action positive, p. ex. pour présenter les parties étiquetées vers le haut
93.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VACUUM TO A MOVING ELEMENT
A system for providing vacuum to a moving element of a transport system, the system includes: a vacuum chamber on the moving element for storing vacuum; a vacuum source; a vacuum inlet provided on the vacuum chamber and for connection to the vacuum source; and a vacuum outlet in communication with the vacuum chamber and positioned on the moving element. The vacuum source may be provided on and travel with the moving element or on the transport system and periodically engage with the vacuum chamber. Where the vacuum source is provided on the moving element, a vacuum chamber may not be required. Further, the vacuum source may be driven by electrical energy and/or mechanical energy in various configurations.
A system for providing vacuum to a moving element of a transport system, the system including a vacuum chamber on the moving element for storing vacuum, a vacuum source, and a vacuum inlet provided on the vacuum chamber for connection to the vacuum source. The system further includes a vacuum outlet in communication with the vacuum chamber and positioned on the moving element. The vacuum source may be provided on and travel with the moving element or on the transport system and periodically engage with the vacuum chamber. Where the vacuum source is provided on the moving element, a vacuum chamber may not be required. Further, the vacuum source may be driven by electrical energy and/or mechanical energy in various configurations.
B65G 47/91 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux comportant des pinces pneumatiques, p. ex. aspirantes
B65G 54/02 - Transporteurs non mécaniques, non prévus ailleurs électrostatiques, électriques ou magnétiques
B65G 35/06 - Transporteurs mécaniques non prévus ailleurs comportant un porte-charges se déplaçant le long d'un circuit, p. ex. d'un circuit fermé, et adapté pour venir en prise avec l'un quelconque des éléments de traction espacés le long du circuit
H01L 21/677 - Appareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide pendant leur fabrication ou leur traitementAppareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des plaquettes pendant la fabrication ou le traitement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide ou de leurs composants pour le transport, p. ex. entre différents postes de travail
95.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SILICON SLIM RODS
A method and system for preparing polysilicon slim rods, the method and system including: placing a piece of polysilicon on a fixture; applying a predetermined laser beam or abrasive jet to the piece of polysilicon; and separating a polysilicon slim rod from the piece of polysilicon. The laser beam may be used for either cutting or for cracking depending on the operating parameters chosen. There may also be various combinations of cutting and cracking used in order to separate the slim rod from the piece of polysilicon. For example, the laser cut may be a scribing and/or partial cut and the separation may be completed by cracking the remaining silicon. In this case, the cracking may be accomplished by, for example, mechanical bending or laser cracking. Generally speaking, a laser beam used for cracking may be different from and have differing operating parameters from a laser beam used for cutting.
B23K 26/00 - Travail par rayon laser, p. ex. soudage, découpage ou perçage
B23K 26/12 - Travail par rayon laser, p. ex. soudage, découpage ou perçage sous atmosphère particulière, p. ex. dans une enceinte
B23K 26/14 - Travail par rayon laser, p. ex. soudage, découpage ou perçage en utilisant un écoulement de fluide, p. ex. un jet de gaz, associé au faisceau laserBuses à cet effet
The invention relates to a transport device for removing cutting waste from a packing machine, comprising a suction assembly by means of which the cutting waste can be conveyed through a pipeline to a collection bin. The suction assembly is provided with a nozzle by means way of which compressed gas forming a gas flow can be introduced into the pipeline. In the pipeline, a temporary storage for the cutting waste is provided, where the cutting waste can be collected. A method for removing cutting waste from a packing machine is characterized in that the cutting waste is conveyed to a temporary storage, from which temporary storage space the cutting waste is discontinuously removed and conveyed to a collection bin.
In order transfer a tube in a tube filling machine between a supply point and a discharge point, the tube at the supply point is gripped on the outer surface thereof by means of a holding device and, with simultaneous rotation about the longitudinal axis thereof or an axis running parallel thereto, is transported by means of a transfer device to the discharge point and discharged there. A corresponding transfer device has a multi-element articulated arm which has at least a first arm element which is pivotably mounted about an axis of rotation and supports at least one holding element, indirectly or directly, such that the latter can rotate. The holding element carries at least one holding device, by means of which the tube can be picked up, and can be pivoted about an axis extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube or coinciding with said axis.
A conveyor system that includes a track section including a control system, a drive system that is controlled by the control system and that is configured to provide power through a first electromagnetic field and through an alternating second electromagnetic field, a plurality of moving elements that are driven by the drive system and that are configured to receive power through the first electromagnetic field, where at least one of the plurality of moving elements includes a pick-up unit configured to receive power through the alternating second electromagnetic field, a pallet support apparatus, and a plurality of pallets that are configured to engage with the plurality of moving elements and move on the pallet support apparatus.
A method of optical sensing comprising generating optical data associated with an object of interest, generating non-optical data associated with the object of interest, and analyzing the optical and non-optical data.
G01B 11/245 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer des contours ou des courbes en utilisant plusieurs transducteurs fixes fonctionnant simultanément
G01B 21/20 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer des contours ou des courbes, p. ex. pour déterminer un profil
G01N 21/41 - RéfringencePropriétés liées à la phase, p. ex. longueur du chemin optique
G01N 21/90 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures dans un récipient ou dans son contenu
There is described a method for sterilizing a device. The method includes: masking a portion of the device from a sterilization protocol using a mask; sterilizing a portion of the device using a first sterilization protocol; and sterilizing a portion of the device using a second sterilization protocol; where the mask shields the masked portion of the device from at least one of the sterilization protocols or attenuates the effect of at least one of the sterilization protocols in the masked portion. There is also described a system for sterilizing a device. The system includes a first sterilant; a second sterilant; and a mask for shielding a portion of the device from at least one of the sterilants.
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet
A61L 2/16 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques
