Patents by Inventor Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler
Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11904378Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for securing a tool (2), in particular a bending tool, comprising a receiving. space (4) for receiving an engaging part (5) of the tool and means (9) arranged in or close to the receiving space for locating and/or communicating with the tool. The device is further provided with a first protective layer (11) at least partially separating the locating and/or communication means from the receiving space. The tool can comprise a locating and/or communication element (14) which co-acts with the locating and/or communication means and which is closed off from the surrounding area by a second protective layer (15). The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a securing device.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Wila B. V.Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Huub Hubertus Johannes Kienhuis
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Patent number: 10688548Abstract: The invention relates to a method for compensating deviations in a deforming operation between two beams of a press, comprising of arranging one or more compensating element at a suitably chosen location in the press, detecting the deviations and moving the compensating element(s) relative to the beams by (electro) mechanical means during the deforming operation such that the detected deviations are compensated. The compensating elements can be moved here to an over-compensating position prior to the deforming operation and pressed out of their over-compensating position during the operation by the load on the beam, wherein each compensating element exerts an adjustable resistance force on surrounding parts of the press. The compensating elements each can be pressed stepwise to a position compensating the detected deviations during the deforming operation. Piezoelectric actuators can be used to exert the resistance force and/or to move the compensating elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: WILA B.V.Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Martijn Johannes Wolbers, Theodorus Jacobus Adrianus de Vries, Jan Peters
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Publication number: 20190388946Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for securing a tool (2), in particular a bending tool, comprising a receiving. space (4) for receiving an engaging part (5) of the tool and means (9) arranged in or close to the receiving space for locating and/or communicating with the tool. The device is further provided with a first protective layer (11) at least partially separating the locating and/or communication means from the receiving space. The tool can comprise a locating and/or communication element (14) which co-acts with the locating and/or communication means and which is closed off from the surrounding area by a second protective layer (15). The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a securing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Huub Hubertus Johannes Kienhuis
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Publication number: 20180029100Abstract: The invention relates to a method for compensating deviations in a deforming operation between two beams of a press, comprising of arranging one or more compensating element at a suitably chosen location in the press, detecting the deviations and moving the compensating element(s) relative to the beams by (electro) mechanical means during the deforming operation such that the detected deviations are compensated. The compensating elements can be moved here to an over-compensating position prior to the deforming operation and pressed out of their over-compensating position during the operation by the load on the beam, wherein each compensating element exerts an adjustable resistance force on surrounding parts of the press. It is conversely possible for the compensating elements each to be pressed stepwise to a position compensating the detected deviations during the deforming operation. It is possible to use (piezoelectric) actuators to exert the resistance force and/or to move the compensating elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Martijn Johannes Wolbers, Theodorus Jacobus Adrianus de Vries, Jan Peters
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Patent number: 9808847Abstract: The invention relates to a method for compensating deviations in a deforming operation between two beams of a press, comprising of arranging one or more compensating element at a suitably chosen location in the press, detecting the deviations and moving the compensating element(s) relative to the beams by (electro) mechanical means during the deforming operation such that the detected deviations are compensated. The compensating elements can be moved here to an over-compensating position prior to the deforming operation and pressed out of their over-compensating position during the operation by the load on the beam, wherein each compensating element exerts an adjustable resistance force on surrounding parts of the press. It is conversely possible for the compensating elements each to be pressed stepwise to a position compensating the detected deviations during the deforming operation. It is possible to use (piezoelectric) actuators to exert the resistance force and/or to move the compensating elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: WILA B.V.Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Martijn Johannes Wolbers, Theodorus Jacobus Adrianus de Vries, Jan Peters
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Patent number: 8943870Abstract: Disclosed is a clamping device for clamping a tool, which includes a part receiving the tool, an actuated member and an engaging member to be brought into contact with the tool. The clamping device is further provided with a transmission placed between the actuated member and the engaging member. The actuated member can be pneumatically or electrically driven, and includes for instance a pneumatic jack, an electric motor or a piezoelectric element or an electromagnet. The actuated member can also be hydraulically driven. The transmission can include a wedge-shaped member or a lever. The clamping device can be self-braking.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Wila B.V.Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Jan Peters, Jan Holterman
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Publication number: 20140190228Abstract: The invention relates to a method for compensating deviations in a deforming operation between two beams of a press, comprising of arranging one or more compensating element at a suitably chosen location in the press, detecting the deviations and moving the compensating element(s) relative to the beams by (electro) mechanical means during the deforming operation such that the detected deviations are compensated. The compensating elements can be moved here to an over-compensating position prior to the deforming operation and pressed out of their over-compensating position during the operation by the load on the beam, wherein each compensating element exerts an adjustable resistance force on surrounding parts of the press. It is conversely possible for the compensating elements each to be pressed stepwise to a position compensating the detected deviations during the deforming operation. It is possible to use (piezoelectric) actuators to exert the resistance force and/or to move the compensating elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: WILA B.V.Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Martijn Johannes Wolbers, Theodorus Jacobus Adrianus de Vries, Jan Peters
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Patent number: 8496255Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping system for clamping a number of tools wherein said system comprises: a body; an elongated groove arranged in the body for reception of a clamping part of at least one tool; at least one pusher element extendable into the groove for pushing the clamping part of a tool against a wall of the groove; wherein shape imposed displacement means for displacing the at least one pusher element from a first position substantially freeing the groove, enabling insertion of the clamping part of a tool into the groove, towards a second position, in which the at least one pusher element extends into the groove.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Wila B.V.Inventor: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler
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Patent number: 8099992Abstract: The invention relates to an exchangeable tool for holding in a receiving structure, the tool comprising: a safety device for preventing the tool from accidentally falling out of the receiving structure, which safety device has a tool releasing position and a tool locking position; energizable actuating means for actuating the safety device; and energizing means for energizing the actuating means, and to a method for exchanging such tool from a receiving structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: WILA B.V.Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Gerrit Bruggink
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Publication number: 20110247389Abstract: Disclosed is a clamping device for clamping a tool, which includes a part receiving the tool, an actuated member and an engaging member to be brought into contact with the tool. The clamping device is further provided with a transmission placed between the actuated member and the engaging member. The actuated member can be pneumatically or electrically driven, and includes for instance a pneumatic jack, an electric motor or a piezoelectric element or an electromagnet. The actuated member can also be hydraulically driven. The transmission can include a wedge-shaped member or a lever. The clamping device can be self-braking.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: WILA B.V.Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Jan Peters, Jan Holterman
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Patent number: 7810369Abstract: The invention relates to a device for forming, such as a press tool comprising: a body having a receiving structure end for receiving into a receiving structure of a folding press, which end is connected via a central portion to a tool end, at least one safety member which can protrude beyond a surface plane of the receiving structure end, and an actuating member which is movable in a first direction and which is coupled to a safety member, comprising immobilizing means for making the actuating member inoperative.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Wila B.V.Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Gerrit Bruggink
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Patent number: 7632224Abstract: The invention relates to an exchangeable tool having a tool body with a receiving end for holding the tool in a receiving structure, wherein a connector is arranged in the tool body for providing a substantially non-rotatable connection with a manipulator for manipulating the tool into and out from the receiving structure, to a combination of such tool with a manipulator for manipulating the tool into and out from a receiving structure, and to a method for manipulating such tool into and out from a receiving structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Wila B.V.Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Gerrit Bruggink
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Publication number: 20090217731Abstract: The invention relates to a device for forming, such as a press tool comprising: a body having a receiving structure end for receiving into a receiving structure of a folding press, which end is connected via a central portion to a tool end, at least one safety member which can protrude beyond a surface plane of the receiving structure end, and an actuating member which is movable in a first direction and which is coupled to a safety member, comprising immobilizing means for making the actuating member inoperative.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2005Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: WILA B.V.Inventors: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler, Gerrit Bruggink
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Publication number: 20080252024Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping system for clamping a number of tools wherein said system comprises: a body; an elongated groove arranged in the body for reception of a clamping part of at least one tool; at least one pusher element extendable into the groove for pushing the clamping part of a tool against a wall of the groove; wherein shape imposed displacement means for displacing the at least one pusher element from a first position substantially freeing the groove, enabling insertion of the clamping part of a tool into the groove, towards a second position, in which the at least one pusher element extends into the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: WILA B.V.Inventor: Franciscus Wilhelmus Rouweler