Patents Assigned to Norgren Automation Solutions, LLC
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Patent number: 8607441Abstract: A tool mounting system having at least one support tool structure with at least one tool connected to each of the at least one tool support. A first and second mounting portion is connected to each of the at least one tool support structure and is connectable to a first and second mount on a base, respectively. The first and second mounting portions have particular mounting characteristics for each of the at least one support tool structure such that the first and second mounting portions are only correspondable to the first and second mounts of the base to ensure the proper position of the at least one tool support structure relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: Rick Hurst, Corey Chappus, Bryan Voss
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Publication number: 20130298421Abstract: An apparatus for automatically drying wet floors includes a controller, a moisture detector that is operable to detect the presence of moisture at a first location and transmit a moisture detection signal to the controller in response to detecting the presence of moisture at the first location, and a blower. The blower is operative to turn on and off for drying the wet floors by directing moving air toward the first location in response to an operating signal from the controller. The controller outputs the operating signal to the blower based on the moisture detection signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: Scott R. McCallum, Timothy John Key, James R. Kalb, Richard Daniel Koski, John D. Begin
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Patent number: 8496568Abstract: An adapter assembly (28) for use in an automated handling equipment system includes a first component and a second component that is selectively mountable to the first component. At least one first code member (82) is associated with the first component and at least one second code member (84) is associated with a second component. The at least one first code member and the at least one second code member have a variable orientation relative to each other that controls whether the second component can be mounted to the first component.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: James R. Kalb, Anthony Jenkins, Michael A. Filipiak, Timothy John Key
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Publication number: 20130189019Abstract: A modular tooling apparatus includes a first coupler portion, a second coupler portion, a locking member, and a friction member. The first coupler portion and the second coupler portion are rotationally adjustable with respect to one another. The locking member is moveable to a locked position wherein the locking member engages the first coupler portion and the second coupler portion to restrain the first coupler portion from rotating with respect to the second coupler portion. The friction member engages the first coupler portion and the second coupler portion to resist rotation of the first coupler portion with respect to the second coupler portion when the locking member is not in the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: NORGREN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, LLCInventor: NORGREN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, LLC
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Patent number: 8454069Abstract: A gripper assembly including at least one gripper jaw and an actuator operative for moving the at least one gripper jaw. A support is fixed relative to the actuator for supporting the at least one gripper jaw, wherein the support has at least one mount location formed in the support. A stop member is removably affixable to the support at the at least one mount location for limiting movement of the at least one gripper jaw wherein the size of the stop member corresponds to a discrete maximum degree of opening of the at least one gripper jaw.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: Anthony Jenkins, Michael A. Filipiak, Conrad Earl Waldorf
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Patent number: 8443653Abstract: A breakaway tooling apparatus connectable to a manipulator and at least one tool for limiting the amount of damage to the associated manipulator and tool when the apparatus accidentally engages an obstacle. The detection mount has a narrowed neck region and stepped throughbore adjacent the narrowed neck region for creating a weakened portion that will fracture upon the realization of a predetermined force to the detection mount. An air passageway extends from an outer portion of the detection mount to an inner portion of the detection mount, wherein the air passageway is connectable to a supply of pressurized air. A blocking member prevents the pressurized air from passing through the air passageway in the detection mount when the detection mount is not fractured at the weakened portion, and the blocking member allows pressurized air to flow through the air passageway in the detection mount when the detection mount is fractured at the weakened portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventor: Kenneth P. Dellach
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Patent number: 8322517Abstract: A lightweight pallet for supporting and carrying workpieces along an overhead transfer conveyor. A metallic conveyor carrier is adapted to be carried by the overhead transfer conveyor, and a lightweight, non-metallic base is connected to the conveyor carrier. A first lightweight, non-metallic support member is connected to and extends downward from the base. The first support member is substantially planar and is adapted to support the workpiece. A first lightweight, non-metallic brace member is connected to the base and the first support member for stabilizing and supporting the first support member. The first brace member is substantially planar, wherein the first brace member extends substantially perpendicular to the first support member, and the first support member and the second support member cooperate to define a substantially T-shaped structure that extends downward from the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: Richard Hurst, Alexander F. Spillane
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Patent number: 8297673Abstract: A gripper assembly including at least one gripper jaw and an actuator head linked with the at least one gripper jaw. An actuator selectively operates to move the actuator head between a plurality of positions. A support is fixed relative to the actuator and includes a guide slot that guides the actuator head. One of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a channel and the other of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a guide member extending there from at least partially into the channel.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: Conrad Earl Waldorf, Anthony Jenkins, James R. Kalb
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Patent number: 8167346Abstract: A gripper assembly includes at least one gripper jaw, a fluid driven actuator for moving the at least one gripper jaw, and a valve located adjacent the fluid driven actuator for selectively delivering a fluid to the fluid driven actuator.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventor: Michael A. Filipiak
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Patent number: 8162557Abstract: A multi-axis coupling apparatus for adjustably mounting modular tooling members. The multi-axis coupling apparatus provides a first coupling member connectable to a substantially cylindrical boom for providing linear and rotational adjustment along and about a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical boom. A second coupling member is connected to the first coupling member and is connectable to a modular tooling member for providing adjustment to the modular tooling member about and along an axis extending at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical boom.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: Donald Van Zile, III, Jeffery J. Dellach, Kenneth P. Dellach, Henry J. Brohl, III