Abstract: A gripping device, which is provided, in particular, as an effector for an industrial robot comprises first and second clamping jaws, which are arranged so as to be moveable relative towards each other in order to grasp a workpiece. The first clamping jaw is provided with a tongue projection and the second clamping jaw with a corresponding groove, which at least partially accommodates the tongue projection in the state in which the clamping jaws are moved towards each other in order to prevent objects or body parts from being inadvertently inserted into the space between the clamping jaws.

Abstract: A human-robot cooperation (HRC) workstation has a programmable industrial robot (4) and a manual working area (14) for a worker (5) in a region surrounding the industrial robot (4). In the HRC workstation (1), the working areas of the industrial robot (4) and the worker (5) overlap. Contact between the worker (5) and the industrial robot (4) is possible. The workstation (1) is divided into a plurality of different zones (17, 18, 19, 20) having differently high levels of risk of hazard from the industrial robot (4) for the worker (5). The industrial robot (4) is suitable for human-robot cooperation.

Abstract: A detection device and a detection method are provided for robot-induced loads that can act upon the human body in contact with the robot during a working process. The robot-induced loads, in particular forces, are measured by the measuring device (16) of an external sensing device (2). The measuring device (16) is suitably positioned and oriented in this process in the working area of an industrial robot (3) by means of a positioning device (15).

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic manufacturing device (18-22) for vehicle body parts (2, 2?), comprising at least one program-controlled manufacturing means (28, 29) and a processing zone (26) designed to sequentially receive at least two different load accepting means (6). A detection device (36) detects a type designation (37) of one of the load accepting means (6), and a control device (38) ascertains the type (A, B, C, D) of the load accepting means (6) on the basis of the detected type designation (37) and selects and executes a control program (40) for the manufacturing means (28, 29) on the basis of the ascertained type.

Abstract: A parting device and a parting method are provided, in particular for trimming workpieces (2), in particular solar modules. The parting device has a multi-member (12, 13, 14, 15) programmable robot (6) which is in the form of a tactile robot, in particular a force/torque-regulated robot. The robot guides a parting tool (8) which is in the form of a knife.

Abstract: A pressure welding method is provided and a pressure welding machine (1) is provided with a frame (10), two welding heads (13, 14), mobile along a feed axis (41), and two adjusting units (17, 18). The adjusting units (17, 18) include feed drives (23) for the welding heads (13, 14). The two adjusting units (17, 18) are mounted so as to be axially movable (41) on the frame (10) and are interlinked with an adjusting drive (25) by means of a common adjusting element (26) and supported in a closed system of forces while receiving the pressure welding forces, thereby relieving the frame (10). The common adjusting element (26) is configured as a continuous spindle (27) having two self-locking threads (28, 29) that run in opposite directions.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus (2) for components (3), which has at least one movable loading station (20) designed as a tool magazine (13) and having reception points (39) with different tools (4, 5, 6, 7) for different component types A-I. The loading station (20) is connected to one or more machining stations (20, 22?) at which at least one machining device (23) and at least one handling device (24) for handling and releasing the components (3) from the tool (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) are arranged. The selected Figure is FIG. 5.

Abstract: A device for automatically setting plugs on motor-vehicle body parts includes an industrial robot which has a plug-setting tool and a plug magazine, wherein the plug-setting device is designed to be suitable for human-robot collaboration (HRC). The plug-setting tool has one or more HRC-suitable electric drives, the speed and force or torque of which are limited to HRC-permissible values. A method for automatic setting of plugs with a plug-setting device that includes an industrial robot and a plug-setting tool includes carrying the plug-setting tool with the industrial robot, wherein the plug-setting tool has a plug magazine and the plug-setting device is designed for human-robot collaboration.

Abstract: A manipulator-guided folding (hemming) tool (1) includes a frame (9) having a preferably roller-shaped folding element (15, 16, 17, 17?) and a connection (10) for connecting to a manipulator (2), and a detecting device (34) for the loads that occur during folding. The detecting device (34) has an indicator (38) for the loads, which indicator is arranged on the folding tool (1). The indicator is preferably designed as an optical indicator and is arranged in a tool area that is visible during folding.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for feeding components has a downwardly inclined guide path (6), a mobile component carrier (4), which is connected in a releasable manner to the guide path (6), and interacting rolling bodies and rails (15, 16) on the guide path (6) and on the component carrier (4). The feed apparatus (1) has a loading location (10), at which a component carrier (4) is connected to the guide path (6), and possibly loaded with one or more components (3), by a worker (12), using a manually operable transfer apparatus (14), which can be actuated by applying manual force counter to a restoring element (31, 40). The transfer apparatus (14) is designed as a preliminary-positioning apparatus (20) for a loose component carrier (4).

Abstract: A change-over coupling (1) for robot-guided vehicles (3) has a plurality of media couplings (11, 12) and has coupling parts (4, 5) having basic supports (6, 7), media coupling supports (13, 14) and a coupling mechanism (8), and also peripherally arranged interfaces (16) having a fitting element for the media couplings (11, 12). The interfaces (16) have a plurality of fitting elements (19, 19?, 20, 20?), which act in a plurality of different directions or axes and which are arranged preferably at a periphery, in particular on a circumference of a disc-like or annular basic support (6, 7).

Abstract: A hemming device (2) and a hemming method are provided in which the hemming device (2) has a hemming bed (14) for a workpiece (3) and multiple hemming robots (8, 9) with hemming tools (20). The hemming device (2) is designed to hem inner and outer lock seams (5, 6) on both sides of the workpiece (3). The hemming robots (8, 9) lie on different sides of the hemming bed (14), and the hemming bed (14) is further designed and arranged for accessing inner and outer lock seams (5, 6) on both sides of the workpiece (3) from front and rear sides (15, 16). For this purpose, the hemming bed can have a section (19) for a rearward access to an inner lock seam (5) and a bedding for inner and outer lock seams (5, 6).

Abstract: A screwing device (1) and a screwing method use a multi-member (12, 13, 14, 15) robot (6) having a driven rotational axis. The robot (6), on its last member (12), carries a rotational device (7) with a rotational tool (8). The rotational device is driven independently and is provided and designed for rapidly screwing a rotating part (3) on or off. The screwing tightening or untightening of the rotating part (3) is performed by the robot (6) and in particular by the robot end member (12).

Abstract: A robot arrangement has a movable, programmable robot (2), which has a plurality of links (4, 5, 6, 7) and axes of motion (I-VII) and is arranged on a movable, drivable carrying device (15). The robot arrangement (1) has a robot arrangement drive (16), which can be actuated by the robot (2), for the carrying means (15).

Abstract: A processing tool, especially drilling tool, includes a processing element (5) acting on a workpiece (3) and a connection (9) for a handling device (10), especially a robot. The processing tool (1) has a feed device (8) connected to the connection (9) for feeding the processing element (5) by a motion of the handling device (10) connected to the connection (9). The handling device (1) moves and actuates the feed device (8) of the processing tool (1) for feeding the processing element (5).

Abstract: A production device (2) and a method for forming multilayered (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) modules, in particular solar modules (1), which have at least one translucent sheet-like layer (3, 6) and at least one solar- or light-active element is provided. The production device (2) forms the layer structure and has an applicator (33) for a connecting layer (5, 7) for the aforementioned layers (3, 4, 6). Furthermore, the device has a controllable curve(arch)-forming device (17) for bending and rolling a sheet-like layer (3, 6) while the layers are being applied.

Abstract: A transport unit (1) is provided for workpieces (2), in particular sheet metal parts, between neighboring placement areas or machining devices (3, 4), in particular presses. The transport unit (1) includes a multi-axis robot (5) having a gripper tool (9). A controllable transfer unit (6) is also provided that is guided by the robot (5). The unit includes an advancement unit (7) and a pivot unit (8) for the gripper tool (9).

Abstract: A rotary coupling for a multi-axial robot hand (19) is provided with a rotatable hand housing (20) and an output element (21) that is rotatable on said housing. The rotary coupling (62) includes connections (65, 66, 68) for the output element (21), a tool (23) and an accessory unit (30). The tool (23) and the accessory unit (30) can be rotated relative to each other, and the accessory unit (30) can be coupled to the hand housing (20) or to the tool (23) or to the output element (21) via the rotary coupling (62). The rotary coupling (62) is provided for an application device (11) which is used to apply a sealant (8) on a lock seam (7) of an add-on piece (4) of a vehicle body (3).

Abstract: A robot arrangement has a movable, programmable robot (2), which has a plurality of links (4, 5, 6, 7) and axes of motion (I-VII) and is arranged on a movable, drivable carrying device (15). The robot arrangement (1) has a drive of its own (16), which can be actuated by the robot (2), for the carrying means (15).

Abstract: A processing tool, especially drilling tool, includes a processing element (5) acting on a workpiece (3) and a connection (9) for a handling device (10), especially a robot. The processing tool (1) has a feed device (8) connected to the connection (9) for feeding the processing element (5) by a motion of the handling device (10) connected to the connection (9). The handling device (1) moves and actuates the feed device (8) of the processing tool (1) for feeding the processing element (5).