Patents by Inventor Masaaki Uematu

Masaaki Uematu 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).

  • Patent number: 6384371
    Abstract: A laser beam machining apparatus capable of highly accurate machining at a high speed. A parallel link mechanism including a plurality of links is fixed to a frame and a workpiece holder having moving means is provided thereunder. The links of the parallel link mechanism connect a movable member with a stationary member, and the movable member is moved with respect to the stationary member by the extending/retracting operation of the links. A laser head serving as a machining head is attached to the movable member. A supply line includes a laser transmitting optical fiber, pipes for supplying water, assist gas, etc., and an electrical signal line. A laser beam LB outputted from the laser head performs machining on a workpiece W on the workpiece holder. The supply line passes through a through hole formed inside link joint portions on the stationary member. Hollow motors for driving the links of the parallel link mechanism are mounted on the stationary member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Fanuc Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryo Hinei, Masaaki Uematu, Kuniyasu Matsumoto, Kenichiro Abe