With Work-holder For Assembly Patents (Class 29/281.1)
  • Publication number: 20150007425
    Abstract: A needle assembly removal device is presented having a coupling mechanism adapted to engage a disposal device, a housing, and a carriage adapted to engage a needle assembly. Axial movement of the carriage relative to the housing causes the needle assembly to disengage a medicament delivery device. Also described is a disposal device comprising an interface adapted to engage the needle assembly removal device and a resilient seal covering the interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Uwe Dasbach
  • Publication number: 20150000105
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for inserting angle plates in transverse duct flanges. The apparatus is especially useful in inserting angle plates into transverse duct flanges of duct fittings. Packages for holding angle plates are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: HVAC INVENTORS/SYSTEMATION, INC.
    Inventors: David E. DAW, Cody B. UMBERGER
  • Publication number: 20140373327
    Abstract: A press-fit assembly apparatus for pressing to join two frames includes a base, a moving mechanism, and a rolling-and-pressing device. The base is used for supporting the two frame stacked thereon. The moving mechanism includes a movable mount. The rolling-and-pressing device includes a fixed mount and a roller. The fixed mount is fixed on the movable mount. The roller is connected to the fixed mount. During a movement of the movable mount in a direction relative to the base, the roller can keep moving apart from the base substantially by a distance. Thereby the roller can touch one of the frames corresponding to two engagement portions of the two frames and roll and press the one frame for achieve the purpose of joining the two frames. Therefore, the invention improves the yield of the joining process for the two frames by the above rolling and pressing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Kai Wang, Hsueh-Yen Lai
  • Publication number: 20140373337
    Abstract: An assembling apparatus configured to mount a first part on a second part having an engaged part extending in a first direction includes a holding part configured to hold the first part, an engaging part extending in the first direction and being configured to engage with the engaged part, a support part configured to support the holding part and the engaging part, a first mechanism configured to displace the support part in the first direction, and a second mechanism configured to allow a displacement of the support part in a plane intersecting with the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dai IWASAKI, Yasuo TACHIBANA, Hiroyuki YAMAUCHI
  • Patent number: 8914979
    Abstract: A system and method for assembling a 360-degree section of an aircraft fuselage or nacelle by properly positioning a plurality of assembly panels relative to a machine datum representing an assembly-level datum schema, drilling full-sized holes proximate to a second skin edge of the panels with the machine, net-trimming a second edge of the panels with the machine, then using the full-sized holes proximate to the second skin edges as alignment features to properly orient and attach pairs of the panels together proximate to first skin edges, opposite of the second skin edges with an auxiliary machine, forming panel pairs. Control systems may be installed into the panel pairs separately and independently, then the panel pairs may be joined together, aligning the full-sized holes proximate to the second edges, and inserting fasteners through the aligned full-sized holes proximate to the second skin edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Spirit AcroSystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Kenyon Venskus, Troy Lynn Wampler, Stephen Eldred Walters, Clark Ray Miller, Michael Arthur Champa, Edwin H. Fenn, David Scott Anderson
  • Patent number: 8914963
    Abstract: A mounting station for automatically assembling a razor that includes a shaving cartridge and a razor handle. The mounting station includes providing a razor handle and a shaving cartridge, automatically connecting a first rearwardly protruding connector of the shaving cartridge to the free end of the first handle connector of the razor handle, and then automatically connecting the second rearwardly protruding connector of the shaving cartridge to the free end of the second handle connector of the razor handle to form a razor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: BIC-Violex S.A.
    Inventors: Vasileios Ntavos, Georgios Koulourias
  • Publication number: 20140366352
    Abstract: A loading jig apparatus may include a jig frame, first moving units installed on the jig frame and moved in up and down directions, left and right directions, and front and rear directions by driving a drive motor, first support units installed at the first moving units respectively, and supporting both sides of the vehicle body panel, second support units installed on the jig frame to correspond to a front side of the vehicle body panel, and supporting the front side of the vehicle body panel, at least one second moving unit installed on the jig frame to correspond to a rear side of the vehicle body panel and moved in the up and down directions and the front and rear directions by driving a drive motor, and a third support unit installed on the second moving unit, and supporting the rear side of the vehicle body panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Yoon JANG
  • Patent number: 8910366
    Abstract: The invention provides a press-fitting method of a member and a press-fitting apparatus in which press-fitting errors can be reduced, without using a dummy pin. The pressing jig 45 includes a main body 46 having a guide pin containing part 47 which is open downward, a compression coil spring (a resilient member) 48 which is contained in an upper part of the guide pin containing part 47, a guide pin 49 which is contained in a lower part of the guide pin containing part 47 with its lower end portion projected downward from a lower face of the main body 46 by an urging force of the compression coil spring 48, and a permanent magnet 50 in an annular shape which is fixed to the lower face of the main body 46, as attracting and holding unit for attracting and holding the press-fitting member 11.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: JTEKT Corporation
    Inventor: Masaru Fuse
  • Patent number: 8910358
    Abstract: A handheld jig for placement on a radiator and associated method to repair broken welds of tabs of a radiator mounting cradle used to hold a radiator of a vehicle such as a HMMVE where the tabs may be pressed against angled surfaces of the radiator, the jig having a base, a first arm extending from the base, a second arm extending from the base, and a third arm extending from the base, the first arm, second arm and third arm each capable of holding an adjustable pin to selectively contact a tab of the cradle to press the respective contacted tabs against respective angled surfaces of the radiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: Sarah Piepenburg
  • Publication number: 20140360193
    Abstract: A support frame for assembling a combustion module for a gas turbine includes a base plate disposed at a bottom end of the support frame and a support plate that is vertically separated from the base plate by one or more vertical support members. The support plate defines an opening that is sized to allow a portion of the combustion module to pass therethrough. A support block extends vertically from the base plate towards the support plate where the support block defines one or more fastener holes for connecting an aft end of a combustion liner of the combustion module to the support block. A central support column extends vertically from the base plate towards the support plate. A horizontal support extends radially outward from the central support column to align the combustion liner with the opening in the support plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: General Electric Company
  • Publication number: 20140331469
    Abstract: An apparatus to aid in the making of a light filtering window shade from shade fabric comprised of a series of longitudinal vane members having their longitudinal edges respectively secured to front and rear fabric panels. The apparatus comprises an assembly table and a roller tube positioning rail. The table has first and second ends with the first end adapted to facilitate the cutting of the shade fabric to a desired length. The roller tube positioning rail is releasably securable to the assembly table and releasably receives a roller tube having one end of the shade fabric secured thereto. The positioning rail permits the roller tube, and the shade fabric secured thereto, to be set-off a predetermined distance from the first end of the assembly table. The positioning rail maintains the roller tube generally parallel to the first end of the assembly table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Philip Ng
  • Publication number: 20140331473
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for installation of a frame assembly to a body may include a tooling assembly configured to support a frame assembly, the tooling assembly being positioned with respect to a body, wherein the frame assembly is positioned with respect to the body at a plurality of predetermined engineering locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: The Boeing Company
  • Patent number: 8881359
    Abstract: A machine tool assembling apparatus and a method of assembling a machine tool using the machine tool assembling apparatus are provided. The machine tool assembling apparatus includes a table, a first support mechanism having an arm which is swingable toward and away from the table, and a second support mechanism. The first support mechanism is disposed between the table and the second support mechanism. The first support mechanism is rotated to bring the arm into facing relation to either the table or the second support mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryosuke Matsuoka, Jun Sugikawa, Masashi Yamaguchi, Takaki Nakajima
  • Publication number: 20140325822
    Abstract: In a method and apparatus for shadow mask tensioning, a shadow mask frame and an anchor frame are positioned in spaced relation defining a gap therebetween and a shadow mask is positioned on the shadow mask frame and the anchor frame with an interior portion of the shadow mask extending across the gap. An edge of the shadow mask is affixed to the anchor frame and the shadow mask is tensioned by urging the interior portion of the shadow mask into the gap. Once the shadow mask has been tensioned to a desired extent, the shadow mask is affixed to the shadow mask frame. Thereafter, the combination of the shadow mask affixed to the shadow mask frame is separated from the anchor frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANTECH GLOBAL, LTD
    Inventor: Brian Arthur Bucci
  • Publication number: 20140317903
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for inserting angle plates in transverse duct flanges. The apparatus is especially useful in inserting angle plates into transverse duct flanges of duct fittings. Packages for holding angle plates are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: David E. DAW, Cody B. UMBERGER
  • Publication number: 20140322023
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a wind turbine blade in a production facility. The method comprises the steps of positioning a first overhung gantry to extend transversely over an elongated first mould part for manufacturing one of a first part and a second part of the blade, performing a first working action at the first mould part with a first tool mounted on the first overhung gantry, moving the first overhung gantry from the first mould part to an elongated second mould part for manufacturing the other of the first and the second part of the blade, positioning the first overhung gantry to extend transversely over the second mould part, and performing a second working action at the second mould part by means of the first tool or a second tool mounted on the first overhung gantry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Raul Garcia Tapia
  • Publication number: 20140317899
    Abstract: A storage and dispensing container includes a base having an open end and a receptacle. A first divider is secured in the receptacle. A second divider is pivotally secured to the first divider, and defines a first compartment with the first divider. The first compartment has a size that is selectively adjustable by pivoting the second divider relative to the first divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Anthony Mulone, Kathleen Tremblay, Warren W. Howland-Copp, Jeffrey T. Delnickas
  • Patent number: 8869367
    Abstract: A first lift stand is provided with a first supporting unit to support a first portion of a positioning object, and a first servo system to drive the first supporting unit in a vertical direction. A second lift stand is provided with a second supporting unit to support a second portion of the positioning object, and a second servo system to drive the second supporting unit in the vertical direction. A third lift stand is provided with a third supporting unit to support a third portion of the positioning object, and a third servo system to drive the third supporting unit in the vertical direction. A fourth lift stand is provided with a fourth supporting unit to support a fourth portion of the positioning object, and a fourth servo system to drive the fourth supporting unit in the vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigemi Yamane, Kanehiro Kominami
  • Patent number: 8850682
    Abstract: A method of removing a component from an aircraft includes attaching a device comprising a guide member to the aircraft; attaching the component (such as an actuator) to the guide member; detaching the component from the rest of the aircraft; and moving the guide member so that the component follows a predefined path of removal of the component. A device for use in such a method is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations Limited
    Inventors: Philip Henry Garland, Nebojsa Sakota
  • Publication number: 20140283354
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for positioning one or more components relative to a work surface are provided. The apparatus can include a frame having a first support member extending therefrom. At least one extendable member can be disposed on the first support member. The extendable member can be adapted to move in a linear direction. At least one magnet can be disposed on the frame. The magnet can include at least one contact side that can be switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Will Harris, Gerald L. Dasbach
  • Publication number: 20140283356
    Abstract: A device for manufacturing a support for fixing cells of the present invention is capable of easily manufacturing a support that has needle-like bodies arranged on a base. The manufacturing device 2 is provided with a base 10, a holder 4, an insertion guide 6 and an alignment mechanism. The base 10 is retained by a holder 4. The base 10 is provided with a plurality of openings 15, into which needle-like bodies 20 are inserted and fixed. An insertion guide 6 is provided next to the holder 4 and includes slots 12 for placing a plurality of needle-like bodies 20 generally parallel to each other. The insertion guide 6 is provided with a plurality of slots 12 for placing the needle-like bodies 20 at corresponding positions to the openings 15, so that the alignment mechanism moves the insertion guide 6 such that the feed openings 12a are positioned adjacent to the openings 15.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicants: SAGA UNIVERSITY, CYFUSE BIOMEDICAL K.K.
    Inventor: Koichi Nakayama
  • Publication number: 20140283351
    Abstract: A method and a device are provided for replacing individual idler rollers for conveyors, with which a web belt can be lifted and worn-out or damaged idler rollers in upper and lower runs can be individually replaced. The device includes, separately for replacing the idler rollers in the upper run and in the lower run, a subframe (1) for lifting the web belt (7) and for holding the web belt (7), such that a sufficient clearance is formed for replacing worn-out idler rollers (53) by means of a changing frame (2). A service vehicle is equipped with a lifting apparatus for moving dividing devices. The process steps include lifting the web belt (7), removing the old idler roller (53old), inserting the new idler roller (53new) and lowering the web belt (7). The drawing shows the use of two dividing devices in the replacing of idler rollers in the upper run.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: TAKRAF GmbH
    Inventors: Rainer KAHRGER, Mario DILEFELD, Steffen VOLLRATH
  • Publication number: 20140262059
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and kit for mounting to the wall of a structure. The apparatus comprises: first and second arms, each arm having an elongated portion and a mounting portion arranged at an angle relative to the elongated portion, the mounting portion defining one or more holes, the elongated portion of the first arm having a first inner surface, the elongated portion of the second arm having a second inner surface, first inner surface opposing the second inner surface; at least a first clamp member operably connected to the first arm and at least a second clamp member operably connected to the second arm; and at least one canopy member having a one end portion clamped between the first inner surface and the at least one clamp member and an opposite end portion clamped between the second inner surface and the at least second clamp member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: George Gelsebach
  • Publication number: 20140259604
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for sheathing a medical device, tool, instrument or probe (generally, probe) is provided. Among other aspects, a probe support jig capable of supporting the probe is provided, which includes a mechanical coupling for accepting a sheath on a sheath shell. In use, the sheath shell is coupled at one end thereof to the support jig and the probe is fed into the sheath, which is coupled to the sheath shell at another end thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: J. Jordan Romano, Elizabeth N. Bearrick, Lauren R. Hernley, Saul Lopez, Laura M. Tanenbaum, Marcel A.C. Thomas, Teddy A. Touissant
  • Patent number: 8832915
    Abstract: An apparatus for connecting adjacent ends of first and second conduits including a frame assembly including a mounting point for mounting the end of the first conduit in a fixed position, a guide connected to the frame assembly and including first and second guide formations for receiving guide arms attached to the end of the second conduit and a moveable carrier mounted on the frame and including slots for engaging the guide arms. The carrier is moveable between a first position in which the slots align with the guide formations so that the guide arms can pass into the slots, and a second position in which the end of the second conduit is held against the end of the first conduit so as to allow a connection to be formed to secure the ends together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Verderg Connectors Limited
    Inventor: John White
  • Patent number: 8832921
    Abstract: A two-piece locking nut assembly for securing a mantle to a head assembly of a cone crusher. The two-piece locking nut assembly includes an inner nut and an outer nut. The inner nut includes a set of axial bores that each receive a jackscrew. Once the locking nut assembly is in position on the head assembly, the series of jackscrews are tightened to exert a force on the mantle that is counteracted by forces through the inner nut and into the head to create a locking force between the locking nut assembly and the head assembly. The outer nut is turned along the inner nut to hold the locking nut assembly in place. Once the outer nut is moved into position, the jackscrews are removed such that the outer nut continues to apply the locking force between the mantle and the head through the locking nut assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Metso Minerals Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter R. Marks, Edward L. Snow
  • Patent number: 8828197
    Abstract: A jig for connecting a part to a body for an on-line painting process may include a plastic adaptor and a metal hanger. The plastic adaptor may be configured to be connected to a part to be painted, and the metal hanger may be removably connectable to the plastic adaptor. The metal hanger may be configured to be connected to a body to be painted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: James P. Ryan, Todd A. Fitz
  • Patent number: 8827254
    Abstract: A substrate transfer processing apparatus capable of processing a substrate at high speed is provided. A mounting table on which a substrate is mounted includes a plate-shaped main body and a recessed part formed in a rear surface of the plate-shaped main body. Since the mounting table is lightweight as compared to the mounting table before the recessed part is formed therein, the load on a motor is small and the running cost is low even when the mounting table is moved at high speed. Because the plate-shaped main body is made of granite, the mounting surface can be made flat and smooth by polishing. Since the mounting surface is flat and smooth, the accuracy in positioning the substrate is high.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Ulvac, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuya Inoue, Tamotsu Tanifuji, Hisato Tanaka, Makoto Takahashi, Kuniyoshi Sekine
  • Patent number: 8826506
    Abstract: The present invention provides a common fender mounting jig apparatus for use with multifarious vehicles including a plurality of common clamping units for clamping fender panels of multifarious vehicles by using, selectively, a plurality of fixing blocks processed in compliance with the shape of a fender panel associated with each vehicle model. Additionally, the common fender mounting jig may also include a clamp movement unit for moving the common clamping unit upwardly and downwardly, forwardly and backwardly; a fender mounting jig mounted on its upper face with the common clamping unit and loading the fender panel clamped by the common clamping unit on a body-in-white; and a jig movement unit for moving and rotating the fender mounting jig. By using only one common clamping unit, the present invention is able to comply with various shapes of fender panels of multifarious vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Joon Seo Park
  • Patent number: 8820728
    Abstract: A system and a method for protecting semiconductor wafers is disclosed. A preferred embodiment comprises a carrier with a central region and an exterior region. The exterior region preferably has a thickness that is greater than the central region, to form a cavity in the carrier. An adhesive is preferably placed into the cavity, and a semiconductor wafer is placed onto the adhesive. The edges of the semiconductor wafer are protected by the raised exterior region as well as the displaced adhesive that at least partially fills the area between the semiconductor wafer and the exterior region of the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jao Sheng Huang, Ming-Fa Chen
  • Publication number: 20140237820
    Abstract: Turbine blade insertion tool (20) facilitates supported vertical and lateral alignment of a turbine blade root (18) and corresponding rotor slot (14) from under a suspended rotor (12). The blade lift fixture (46) slidably retains the blade root while manually biasable slide (38) provides supported relative vertical alignment between the blade root and rotor slot Supported lateral root/slot alignment is provided by manually swinging the blade lift fixture (46) on three-dimensional motion capable swivel eye (50) and corresponding lift hook (44) that are coupled to the slide (38). The blade insertion tool (20) optionally is maneuverable on swivel rollers (24) under the rotor (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Siemens Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Jae Young Choi, Ronald H. Lovett
  • Patent number: 8813327
    Abstract: A method for machining a workpiece is disclosed. The method includes fixing a workpiece on a workpiece carrier using an engaging and fixing element by adhering a first mold surface of the engaging and fixing element to an adhesive surface of the workpiece and by adhering a second mold surface of the engaging and fixing element to a contact and adhesive surface of the workpiece carrier. The method further includes machining the workpiece and releasing the first mold surface of the engaging and fixing element from the adhesive surface of the workpiece and releasing the second mold surface of the engaging and fixing element from the contact and adhesive surface of the workpiece carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: MTU Aero Engines GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Fessler-Knobel, Roland Huttner, Robert Axtner
  • Patent number: 8813340
    Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a substantially vertical mechanical element, as a technical front surface, on a structural transverse element of bodywork of a vehicle such as an upper crossbar, the mechanical element including at least one substantially horizontal portion or structural nozzle bearing on an upper surface of the crossbar. The arrangement includes at least one carrier plate for the mechanical element which is slid under the bodywork of the vehicle and then mounted vertically. The plate includes a yoke for receiving the vertical mechanical element and which is capable of holding the element between at least one vertical position inclined towards the front and a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Renault S.A.S.
    Inventors: Francois Combe, Michael Flandin, Nicolas Pietu
  • Patent number: 8800133
    Abstract: Gas turbine engine systems involving rotor bayonet coverplates and tools for installing such coverplates are provided. In this regard, a representative turbine assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: a turbine disk operative to mount a set of turbine blades; and a coverplate having an annular main body portion and a spaced annular arrangement of tabs extending radially inwardly from the main body portion with open-ended gaps being located between the tabs, the tabs being operative to secure an inner diameter of the coverplate to the turbine disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph T. Caprario, Daniel J. Griffin
  • Patent number: 8793853
    Abstract: One end side of a core wire holder 20 is formed into a shape of a truncated cone and has an inclined surface. In the end portion, an opening 22 is provided, and a hollow portion 21 is formed, a silicon core wire 5 being inserted into the hollow portion 21 and held therein. On the surface of the silicon core wire 5, polycrystalline silicon 6 is vapor deposited by the Siemens method to produce a polycrystalline silicon rod. On the inclined surface of the truncated cone portion in the vicinity of the opening 22, as a thermal insulating layer, annular slits 23a to 23c are formed from an outer circumferential surface in the vicinity of the opening toward the hollow portion 21. The annular slit acts as a thermal insulating portion, and suppresses escape of the heat to heat the one end side of the core wire holder 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeyoshi Netsu, Shinichi Kurotani, Kyoji Oguro, Fumitaka Kume
  • Patent number: 8793854
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for use are disclosed for coordinating a hole of one part with a hole of another part. The apparatus may include a base member, a pin member defined by a slot having a first length in one direction which is greater than a second length in a second direction, and an index member extending beyond an end of the base member. The index member may be adapted to position the first length of the slot in a position parallel to a datum of a part being joined by the apparatus. During operation, a portion of the pin member may be inserted in a hole of one part. The slot may be at least partially aligned with a second, smaller hole in another part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Gregory L. Clark
  • Patent number: 8793855
    Abstract: A method of feeding a stud to a joining head including a stud shank clamp and operable to join the stud to a workpiece, and wherein the method of feeding the stud comprises the steps of providing a stud holding device including a securing sleeve and a plurality of collet arms; feeding the stud into the stud holding device to a first position wherein the flange is arranged above the free end of the plurality of arms and below the securing sleeve; and securing the stud in the first position by engaging the securing sleeve behind the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Jochen Hain, Alexander Schug, Karl Briel, Markus Feierabend, Michael Schneider, Frank Rosemann, Wolfgang Werner, Harald Knetsch
  • Publication number: 20140208556
    Abstract: A joining device for joining substrates together includes a first chuck configured to draw and hold a first substrate on a lower surface thereof, a second chuck provided below the first chuck and configured to draw and hold a second substrate on an upper surface thereof, and a chuck holding unit provided below the second chuck, the chuck holding unit including an upper surface and suction grooves annularly formed on the upper surface of the chuck holding unit, the suction grooves configured to vacuum-suck the second chuck to draw and hold the second chuck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
    Inventors: Shintaro SUGIHARA, Naoto YOSHITAKA, Shigenori KITAHARA, Keizo HIROSE
  • Publication number: 20140208592
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for assembling, with fasteners, components of a structure having an outboard side, an inboard side, and a supporting frame. The components are placed together on the frame. An electromagnet having a core with multiple openings is positioned on the outboard side. A magnetically attractive member is placed against the inboard side opposite and aligned with the electromagnet. When activated, the electromagnet is attracted towards the magnetically attractive member and the two hold the components together. Multiple drill members pass through the openings in the core of the electromagnet and multiple openings are drilled simultaneously through the components. Subsequently, multiple rivets or huck bolts are simultaneously inserted into the drilled openings. Finally, fasteners are hammered through the drilled openings and rivets are secured by bucking bars provided on the magnetically attractive member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: THE BOEING COMPANY
  • Patent number: 8789258
    Abstract: Turbine casings LP1, PL2 and HP are secured to storing spaces S1 to S3 formed in a concrete frame 12. Cubic blocks 16, 40 and 80 are secured to depressions C2, C3 and C1 respectively. The cubic block 16 has transverse anchors 20a and 20b projecting upward from an upper wall 18. A bearing housing 35 for supporting a rotor shaft 34 rotatably is positioned and secured by transverse anchors 22a and 22b in a direction perpendicular to a rotor shaft (a direction of an arrow a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro Adachi, Masamitsu Shimada, Yasuhiro Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 8789837
    Abstract: A barrel assembly for a composite structure includes a barrel of composite material, a first end ring, and a mid support. The barrel of composite material has a first end, an interior surface and an outer surface, and the first end ring is removably attached to the first end. The first end ring has a perimeter that is substantially congruent with the first end, and is configured to maintain a shape of the barrel. The mid support is removably disposed within the barrel, and has a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from a central hub to contact the interior surface, to maintain a shape of the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Li C Chang, Richard M Coleman, Ronald J Steckman, Andrew M Huckey, Nicholas A Norman
  • Patent number: 8783079
    Abstract: A portable handheld device for introducing an external profile into a longitudinal workpiece by noncutting shaping includes a locking element and a profiling tool having a pitchless profile disposed opposite the locking element and disposable at an adjustable angle as a function of a desired lead angle of the external profile within a force transmission plane, wherein the workpiece is disposable and removable between the profiling tool and the locking element, and wherein the profile tool and the locking element are configured to execute a feed movement relative to one another and to be adjustable to a neutral position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universitaet Hannover
    Inventors: Bernd-Arno Behrens, Hagen Schmidt, Philipp Silberkuhl, Dietmar Schnier
  • Patent number: 8776349
    Abstract: A method for assembling a synchronizer by using a jig, the synchronizer including a synchronizer hub, at least one of recesses formed radially at an external circumference of the synchronizer hub, a synchronizer key disposed in the recess, a synchronizer sleeve enclosing the exterior circumference of the synchronizer hub and axially movably engaged to the synchronizer hub, and a spring disposed between the synchronizer hub and the synchronizer key, may include locating the synchronizer key and the spring in the recess of the synchronizer hub, engaging the jig to the synchronizer hub by inserting a rear portion of the jig in the recess axially, engaging the synchronizer sleeve to the synchronizer hub, and removing the jig from the synchronizer hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Jongyun Park
  • Patent number: 8769791
    Abstract: A machine tool for machining a workpiece with a tool moved relative to the workpiece is provided with a bed (13) providing a base, a column (15) vertically mounted on the bed (13), and a carriage (27) having supporting columns (27a and 27b), disposed on either side thereof, for oscillatably supporting a table (35), the carriage being oriented so that one (27b) of the supporting columns (27a and 27b) is positioned adjacent the column (15) and the other (27a) of the supporting columns is positioned away from the column (15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Kawada, Shinji Koike, Rintaro Nagatomo
  • Patent number: 8763226
    Abstract: A receiver plate-coupler plate assembly for attaching an implement to a machine. The assembly includes a receiver plate member comprising a vertical plate section with at least three perimeter walls extending in a common direction to form a downward facing cavity there between. The vertical plate member attaches to a tool on a plate section surface opposite the perimeter walls. A coupler plate member comprises a vertical plate section positioned against the receiver plate member within the downwardly facing cavity thereof. At least one locking assembly on the coupler plate member reversibly engages the receiver plate member to maintain the coupler plate member within the downward facing cavity thereof. At least one connector assembly secured to the coupler plate member opposite the receiver plate member connects the receiver plate-coupler plate assembly to a machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: John E. Gustafson
  • Patent number: 8764000
    Abstract: An example apparatus for aligning a pressure tapping tool includes a base having an engagement portion. The engagement portion engages a component to limit relative movement between the base and the component. At least one guide mounts adjacent the base. Positioning a pressure tapping tool against the guide aligns the pressure tapping tool for pressure tapping the component. An example method of pressure tapping a component includes limiting relative movement between a fixture and a component and guiding a tool along a fixture when pressure tapping the component. The example may include guiding the tool along different portions of the fixture to pressure tap different portions of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Fisk
  • Patent number: 8757606
    Abstract: A loading device which is used in coating processes includes a base, a loading plate, and a reversing assembly. The base includes an outer frame and a ring-shaped inner frame rotatably positioned on the outer frame. The loading plate defines a number of holes for loading components. The reversing assembly connects the inner frame to the loading plate. The reversing assembly includes two reversing motors and two shafts. The reversing motors are opposite to each other and fixed on the inner frame. The reversing shafts are opposite to each other and positioned in a straight line. One end of each reversing shaft is coupled with a corresponding reversing motor, the other end of each reversing shaft is fixed on the loading plate. The reversing shafts are driven by the reversing motors to reverse the loading plate relative to the inner frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shao-Kai Pei
  • Publication number: 20140165358
    Abstract: An apparatus for presenting a replacement blade from a cartridge includes a body and a carrier. The body includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a first position and a second position laterally spaced from the first position, and a trough aligned with the second position. The carrier is slidably coupled to the body and movable between the first position and the second position. When the carrier is in the first position, the carrier couples to a blade if a blade is present in the first position. When the carrier is in the second position, the carrier decouples from the blade such that the blade is deposited in the trough, if a blade is coupled to the carrier. When the carrier moves from the first position to the second position, the carrier causes a blade to move from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew P. Block
  • Publication number: 20140165354
    Abstract: A vehicle body has, in a state in which a battery unit is not installed, a frame configuring a part of the lower surface of the vehicle body. A vehicle battery unit installation apparatus for installing a battery unit in the lower part of the vehicle body includes: a striker device configured to be secured to the vehicle body and a locking device secured to the battery unit. The striker device includes a base plate and a striker secured to the base plate. The striker has a support part capable of supporting a load. The locking device is capable of securing the support part. The base plate is configured to be secured to the frame. The striker has ends secured to the base plate such that the support part is located below the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI
    Inventors: Yoshio Ojima, Takahiro Fukagawa, Takashi Murase
  • Patent number: 8752260
    Abstract: A holding device (10) is provided for use during the installation of a component (60) to be fastened vertically to a support structure (50) such as that of an aircraft, for example a cabin sidewall lining part. The holding device (10) includes a hook (12) and an eyelet (14) receiving the hook, the hook and eyelet being designed so that they can be fastened to the support structure (50) or the component (60). The eyelet (14) has at least one elastically resilient element for the movable mutual support of the eyelet (14) and hook (12). The holding device (10) facilitates the fastening of a perpendicularly installed component (60). The elastically resilient element allows the component (60) to be pre-positioned in a nominal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: SFS Intec Holding AG
    Inventor: Sascha Costabel