Abstract: The invention relates to a system for vehicle body construction, comprising a central control unit (1) and at least two electrically operated actuation devices (2), which each have their own control unit (2.1) for controlling the movement of said actuation devices. According to the invention, the control unit (2.1) of one of the two actuation devices (2) is connected to the central control unit (1) via the control unit (2.1) of the other of the two actuation devices (2).

Abstract: A method for reproducing a production process in a virtual environment, has a production facility and a workpiece virtually interacting with each other during the production process. The virtual environment, for the workpiece, is generated out of previously computed three-dimensional data. Scanning an actual production facility is scanned with a scanner. The virtual environment for the actually existing production facility is generated out of three-dimensional data acquired by the scanner.

Abstract: A clamping device has a rotatably mounted clamping shaft (2), a clamping element (1), and a control mechanism (3). The clamping shaft (2) is formed from an inner shaft (2.1) and an outer shaft (2.2) that receives the inner shaft (2.1). The outer shaft is connected to the control mechanism (3) to pivot the clamping shaft (2), via a lever arm (5). The inner shaft (2.1) is rotationally connected conjointly to the clamping element (1). The inner shaft (2.1) is fixed in position relative to the outer shaft (2.2) by an adjustment element (4) connected to the inner shaft (2.1).

Abstract: A carrier device has a support frame (1), a tubular carrier element (2), a first connecting element (3) at one end of the carrier element (2) and a second connecting element (4) at the other end of the carrier element (2). The first connecting element (3) is connected with the support frame (1), via a clip collar element (5). The second connecting element (4) is connected with a manipulation element (7), via a ball joint (6). The first connecting element (3) is connected with the clip collar element (5), via a ball joint (8). The carrier element (2) is designed as a continuous tube from one end to the other. The carrier element (2) can be inserted and clamped securely in tubular clamping elements (9) arranged on the carrier element side of the two connecting elements (3,4).

Abstract: A boom has a cylindrical body with a coupling flange at each end. The body is manufactured from a carbon fiber material. During construction of the carbon fiber body, an electronic feedback mechanism is embedded into the carbon fiber. The electronic feedback mechanism may be a simple electronic strain gauge. Optionally, the feedback mechanism may include a fiber optic cable woven into the carbon fiber weave.

Abstract: A clamping device has an actuator that moves linearly and is actuated by a drive. A pivoting clamping element is operatively connected, via a toggle lever mechanism, with the actuator. The toggle lever mechanism includes a drive-side adapter and a hand lever-side adapter. The drive side adapter and hand lever side adapter can be adjusted relative to one another to define an opening angle of the clamping element. One of the adapters has a profiled bar extending in a direction of actuation. The other adapter has an insertion region to accommodate the bar. A fixing element is provided in one of the adaptors to define the location of the adapters relative to one another. The fixing element can be clamped against the profiled bar and also against an insertion region.

Abstract: A pin clamp assembly has a housing, an actuating device and a movable locating pin. A clamping device is coupled with the actuating device to move within the locator pin. The clamping device includes a rod and a finger. The finger extends and retracts in and out of the locating pin to enable the locating pin and clamping device to be moved so that the clamping finger clamps a workpiece.

Abstract: An actuating device has a linearly-movable fluidly operated piston drive (1). A pivot shaft (3) is movably, rotatably mounted in a housing (2). A lever arm (4) is connected with the pivot shaft (3) in a torsionally rigid manner. An adjustment mechanism (5) connects the piston drive (1) with the pivot shaft (3). A damping device (6) dampens movement of the lever arm (4). The damping device (6) is associated with the housing (2) and with the pivot shaft (3).

Abstract: A method for reproducing a production process in a virtual environment, has a production facility and a workpiece virtually interacting with each other during the production process. The virtual environment, for the workpiece, is generated out of previously computed three-dimensional data. Scanning an actual production facility is scanned with a scanner. The virtual environment for the actually existing production facility is generated out of three-dimensional data acquired by the scanner.

Abstract: An actuating device has an actuating member (2) pivotable in a first operating state about an axis (1). The actuating member (2) is connected in a torsion-proof manner with a toothed member (3). The toothed member (3), in a second operating state, prevents pivoting movement of the actuating member (2). The toothed member is coupled, in a lockable manner, with a detent member (4). The detent member 4 is movably mounted with respect to the axis (1).

Abstract: A swivel device has a swivel shaft (2) rotatably mounted in a housing. A portion of the swivel shaft (2) projects from the housing (1). A swivel lever (3) is fixably mounted on the shaft (2) and is swivelable relative to the housing (1). The swivel lever (3) is arranged outside the housing (1). A first part (4) of a stop is arranged externally on the housing (1). A second part (5) of the stop is connected with the swivel lever (3). The first (4) and second (5) parts of the stop form a rotational movement stop for the swivel lever (3). The second part (5) of the stop is detachable from the swivel lever (3) and is reattachable to the swivel lever (3) in various positions on the swivel lever (3).

Abstract: A clamping device has an actuator that moves linearly and is actuated by a drive. A pivoting clamping element is operatively connected, via a toggle lever mechanism, with the actuator. The toggle lever mechanism includes a drive-side adapter and a hand lever-side adapter. The drive side adapter and hand lever side adapter can be adjusted relative to one another to define an opening angle of the clamping element. One of the adapters has a profiled bar extending in a direction of actuation. The other adapter has an insertion region to accommodate the bar. A fixing element is provided in one of the adaptors to define the location of the adapters relative to one another. The fixing element can be clamped against the profiled bar and also against an insertion region.

Abstract: A swivel device has a swivel shaft (2) rotatably mounted in a housing. A portion of the swivel shaft (2) projects from the housing (1). A swivel lever (3) is fixably mounted on the shaft (2) and is swivelable relative to the housing (1). The swivel lever (3) is arranged outside the housing (1). A first part (4) of a stop is arranged externally on the housing (1). A second part (5) of the stop is connected with the swivel lever (3). The first (4) and second (5) parts of the stop form a rotational movement stop for the swivel lever (3). The second part (5) of the stop is detachable from the swivel lever (3) and is reattachable to the swivel lever (3) in various positions on the swivel lever (3).

Abstract: An actuating device has a linearly-movable fluidly operated piston drive (1). A pivot shaft (3) is movably, rotatably mounted in a housing (2). A lever arm (4) is connected with the pivot shaft (3) in a torsionally rigid manner. An adjustment mechanism (5) connects the piston drive (1) with the pivot shaft (3). A damping device (6) dampens movement of the lever arm (4). The damping device (6) is associated with the housing (2) and with the pivot shaft (3).

Abstract: An actuating device has an actuating member (2) pivotable in a first operating state about an axis (1). The actuating member (2) is connected in a torsion-proof manner with a toothed member (3). The toothed member (3), in a second operating state, prevents pivoting movement of the actuating member (2). The toothed member is coupled, in a lockable manner, with a detent member (4). The detent member 4 is movably mounted with respect to the axis (1).

Abstract: A connection arrangement comprising a tube element formed from a fiber composite material, the tube element has a conically shaped tube attachment area on one of its ends; a flange attachment area is provided on a flange element, the flange attachment area is inversely conically shaped to the tube element; the tube element and the conically shaped tube attachment area are integrally formed and the tube attachment area is glued to the flange attachment area.

Abstract: A clamping device has a top part (1) provided with an adjusting mechanism for a clamping arm that can be pivoted into a clamping position and an opening position on the top part (1). A housing (7) carries the top part (1). The housing has an inner region to receive a linearly mobile adjusting rod that is connected, at one end, to the adjusting mechanism (3) and to a drive, at the other end, arranged in the housing (7). The housing (7) has an extruded hollow profiled element (8). The inner region of the extruded element (8) has a uniform inner cross-section over its entire length.

Abstract: A clamping device has a top part (1) provided with an adjusting mechanism for a clamping arm that can be pivoted into a clamping position and an opening position on the top part (1). A housing (7) carries the top part (1). The housing has an inner region to receive a linearly mobile adjusting rod that is connected, at one end, to the adjusting mechanism (3) and to a drive, at the other end, arranged in the housing (7). The housing (7) has an extruded hollow profiled element (8). The inner region of the extruded element (8) has a uniform inner cross-section over its entire length.