Patents by Inventor Richard A. Kolde

Richard A. Kolde 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).

  • Robot toolchanger system
    Patent number: 4512709
    Abstract: A robot toolchanger system is disclosed, where an adapter unit is mounted to the end effector of a robot. The housing of the adapter unit has central opening for receiving a T-shaped member which is affixed to a common toolbase, applied to a variety of tools. The crossbar of the T-shaped member is engaged by a slide movable in the housing in reversing directions to lock and unlock the tool with respect to the robot end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: Cincinnati Milacron Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Hennekes, Richard A. Kolde, David E. Suica