Patents Assigned to Unova Industrial Automation Systems, Inc.
  • Compressed-radius hem-forming process and tool
    Patent number: 6810707
    Abstract: A tool and process utilizing the tool for forming a compressed-radius hem on a sheet metal assembly is provided. A concave portion on the tool is formed by at least two surfaces that together define a cavity. A flange on the perimeter of an outer panel is initially formed to an approximate perpendicular angle and is then formed to about 45°. In a final forming step, an intermediate portion of the flange is engaged by the cavity and is formed into a compressed-radius hem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignees: Ford Motor Company, Unova Industrial Automation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Friedman, William Faitel, Jaideep Samant, Patrick Coughlin, Phil Wiens, Doug Schrandt, Craig Eugene Miller, Zhiyong Cedric Xia
  • Compressed-radius hem-forming process and tool
    Publication number: 20030209048
    Abstract: A tool and process utilizing the tool for forming a compressed-radius hem on a sheet metal assembly is provided. A concave portion on the tool is formed by at least two surfaces that together define a cavity. A flange on the perimeter of an outer panel is initially formed to an approximate perpendicular angle and is then formed to about 45°. In a final forming step, an intermediate portion of the flange is engaged by the cavity and is formed into a compressed-radius hem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicants: Ford Motor Company, UNOVA Industrial Automation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Friedman, William Faitel, Jaideep Samant, Patrick Coughlin, Phil Wiens, Doug Schrandt, Craig Eugene Miller, Zhiyong Cedric Xia