Patents Assigned to Staubli Faverges
  • Patent number: 10458584
    Abstract: This coupling (R) includes a male element (A) including a male body (2) provided with a locking relief (22), a purging ring (4) movable between a rear position, in which the purging ring closes off a purging passage of the male body, and a forward position, and a female element (B) including a female body (12, 14), a ball-retainer (23) carrying locking balls (18) of the male body, in a housing between a first position, in which they are able to oppose the removal of the locking relief, and a second position, in which the locking balls allow the removal of the locking relief, a valve body (25) secured to the ball-retainer, including coupling balls (27) suitable for securing the valve body and the female body in translation, an inner ring (29) suitable, in a retaining position, for keeping the valve body and the female body coupled by the coupling balls when the female element is uncoupled from the male element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux, Francois Michel
  • Patent number: 10288198
    Abstract: This connection plug (14A, 14B; 14) includes a connecting plate (18) equipped with at least a passage channel (46) centered on a central axis (X46), at least one fluid coupling element (20A, 20B) able to be fluidly coupled with an external fluid coupling element of a cold plate. The fluid coupling element is movable (M1), in a housing of the connecting plate, with respect to the passage channel of the connecting plate for misalignment compensation of the fluid coupling element while being in fluid communication with the passage channel. This connection plug also includes a support member (22) able to be fixed with respect to an internal channel (16) for a fluid communication between the internal channel and the passage channel. The connecting plate (18) is movable (M2) with respect to the support member (22) along a principal axis (T) transverse to the central axis (X46) of the passage channel (46).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux, Frederic Morel
  • Patent number: 10287712
    Abstract: A machine for forming the shed of a weaving loom, of the dobby or cam machine type utilizes output levers performing, during the weaving, an alternating oscillation movement around another common shaft, a casing (12) with an output aperture crossed by the levers, as well as a frame (6) which delimits, with the casing (12), an inner volume (V) of the machine, including an area for receiving torque transmission members between a driving shaft and a shaft for actuating the output levers as well as an area for receiving the output levers, this receiving area being adjacent to the area for receiving the torque transmission members, while the frame (6) supports the actuation shaft. The casing (12) and the frame (6) are in sealed contact, via at least one seal gasket (16, 18), at both external (16) and internal (18) seal barriers (B1, B2) respectively distant from each other, both seal barriers each extending over the whole periphery of the casing (12) except at the output aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Claude Serena, Francois Pollet
  • Patent number: 10221980
    Abstract: The invention relates to a quick coupling for the disconnectable connection of pipelines for a pressurized fluid, this coupling comprising a plug element and a socket element (100) intended to be coupled with one another, the socket element including a hollow cylindrical body (102) centered on a central axis (X100) and including an inner radial surface and an outer radial surface and defining a radial opening (104), and a locking element (118), comprising a translatable member (118a), along a radial translation axis relative to the central axis, inside the radial opening (104), which is able to guide the member (118a) between a first position, in which the member protrudes inward relative to the inner radial surface, and a second position, in which the member protrudes outward relative to the outer radial surface and in which the member (118a) does not protrude inward relative to the inner radial surface, the plug element comprises a locking ring that is axially movable between a locking position, in which it
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux, Frederic Morel
  • Patent number: 10190713
    Abstract: A quick coupling element with discharge member and coupling member comprising such an element are disclosed. The coupling element comprises a tubular body defining an inner channel for the passage of a pressurized fluid and a longitudinal axis, and a relief member of the inner channel, movable between a first position, closing off a relief passage connecting the inner channel to the outside of the body, and a second forward position where it does not close off this relief passage. The relief member is a ring that is that is movable between two positions around a central member. The relief ring defines, at least in part, the relief passage. In the first position, the relief ring seals the central member over a first sealing circumference, and against the peripheral part over a second sealing circumference. The coupling element further comprises an elastic return member for returning the relief ring toward its first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux, Frederic Morel, Mathieu Sallaz
  • Patent number: 10161552
    Abstract: A fluid connector for removably joining two lines includes a male element and a complementary female element, which each include a body defining an inner passage and an outer passage, a male drawer, which is axially movable inside the outer passage between an uncoupled position of the connector, where it tightly closes off a distal mouth of the outer passage, and a coupled position, where it does not oppose the passage of fluid in the mouth and wherein the male or female body delimits a connecting passage between the outer passage of the female element and the outer passage of the male element during the coupling of the elements and which connecting passage extends between at least one distal opening and at least one proximal opening, which each emerge in one or the other of the outer passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux, Romain Mayer
  • Patent number: 10094502
    Abstract: This male or female quick coupling element (4; 6) is intended to be coupled to a pressurized fluid pipe (C4; C6). It comprises a body (42; 62) defining at least one pressurized fluid passage (441, 643, 681), a front face and a longitudinal axis (X4; X6) of the coupling element. An inner part (48; 64) arranged in the body is provided with a surface belonging to the front face, as well as a drain passage (482, 484; 642, 644) coupling the pressurized fluid passage and the outside of the coupling element. An opening mechanism (54, 56, 58, 59; 74, 76, 78, 78) is intended to be actuated from the front face of the coupling element to open the drain passage. The inner part (48; 64) is provided with a peripheral groove (484; 644) in which a seal (59; 79) rests that closes off the drain passage (482, 484; 642, 644) in a closing off portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux, Romain Mayer
  • Patent number: 10024472
    Abstract: A quick-acting coupling for the disconnectable connection of two pipelines (C1, C2) which has a female element (A) equipped with a locking device (6) slidingly mounted in a body (1) of the female element and equipped with a raised portion-and wherein the locking device is movable between a first position in which the raised portion cooperates with a flange (102) of a male part (B), and a second position in which the locking device allows the male part to release itself from the female element, and wherein a safety device retains the locking device in the first position when the male part is in the configuration fitted in the female element and wherein when the locking device is in the first position, a force on the safety device releases the locking device from the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux, Igor Bahno
  • Patent number: 10018293
    Abstract: A male connecting element and a connector comprising the male connecting element and a female connecting element are disclosed. The male connecting element comprises a tubular body and a tubular plug, for the passage of fluid, having a flange for hooking up one or more claws of a female element. The body includes a sleeve that is axially movable around the plug between a first position where it is away from the flange, and a second position where it is closer to the flange or in abutment to the flange. The sleeve allows the male element to move axially away then radially clearing each claw of the flange before removal of the male element out of the female element. Advantageously, the claws avoid abutting against the flange of the male element upon uncoupling, thereby minimizing wear and tear of the claws against the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux
  • Patent number: 9939096
    Abstract: A female element of a coupling for the connection of two fluid pipe lines includes a body for receiving a male element and which defines a channel for the passage of fluid and which includes at least one locking element movable in rotation with respect to the body around a generally orthoradial axis (X40 a-X?40 a), between a first angular position wherein the locking element locks the male element in a coupled configuration with the female element, and a second angular position wherein the locking element permits the male element to be separated from the female element and wherein the locking element has a first guide surface in a form of a portion of a cylinder with a circular section centered on an axis of the locking element and the locking element is arranged in a slot in the body of the female element and a second guide surface that rotates with the first guide surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Olivier Pastore
  • Patent number: 9899772
    Abstract: A first connector (R) element (100) comprises a first body (102) secured to a locking pin (104) and a first indexing member (106). The second connector (R) element (200) comprises a locking ring (216) axially immobilized and rotatable around a second body (202), as well as at least one second indexing member. The second connector element (200) comprises an obstacle (230) moving, relative to the locking ring (216), between a first position blocking the rotation of the locking ring (216), and a second, released position. The second connector element (200) comprises a blocking ring (240) moving, relative to the second body (202), between a forward position, and at least one withdrawn position. The blocking member (230) can block the locking ring (216) in a configuration where the mouth of the slot is aligned with the locking pin. During the fitting, the blocking ring (240) is pushed back by a portion (1044) of the first connector element (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux, Florian Mille
  • Patent number: 9873961
    Abstract: A weaving machine (1) equipped with a level adjustment device (8) for a plurality of oscillating levers (26), the oscillating levers being provided with cam followers (42) and mounted on a shaft (28) of the levers, the shaft of the levers being movable between a weaving configuration, where the cam followers of the oscillating levers bear against cams (18) of the shedding mechanism, and a level adjustment configuration, where the cam followers of the oscillating levers are separated from the cams of the shedding mechanism. The level adjustment device comprises a level adjustment picking cam member secured to the shaft of the levers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Joseph Cittadini, David Bonneau
  • Patent number: 9863566
    Abstract: A coupling for the connection of pipelines and includes a coupling element and a complementary coupling element that can fit into one another wherein the coupling element includes a first body, a locking ring mounted around the first body, the first body being secured in translation with the locking ring, and wherein the locking ring includes a slot to receive a radially protruding part of the complementary element, a locking notch in which the protruding part can be axially locked and wherein a lever is radially rotatable in the slot and an elastic element urges the lever toward a locking position in which the lever locks the protruding part in the notch. The coupling also has a single sealing gasket mounted on an outer surface of the first body to cooperate with the complementary element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux, Igor Bahno
  • Publication number: 20170350548
    Abstract: A fluid connector for removably joining two lines includes a male element and a complementary female element, which each include a body defining an inner passage and an outer passage, a male drawer, which is axially movable inside the outer passage between an uncoupled position of the connector, where it tightly closes off a distal mouth of the outer passage, and a coupled position, where it does not oppose the passage of fluid in the mouth and wherein the male or female body delimits a connecting passage between the outer passage of the female element and the outer passage of the male element during the coupling of the elements and which connecting passage extends between at least one distal opening and at least one proximal opening, which each emerge in one or the other of the outer passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Staubli Faverges
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe TIBERGHIEN, Christophe DURIEUX, Romain MAYER
  • Patent number: 9821462
    Abstract: This method relates to the disconnection of a manual control unit of a multi-axis robot, including a connecting cord for connecting the unit to a controller. The cord includes an input power line and output power line for each of the two cabling circuits of an emergency stop button, and an input power line and output power line for each of the two cabling circuits of a dead man contactor. The method comprises successive steps, in which: a) an operator makes a request to disconnect the unit, b) during a predetermined length of time, the safety controller does not trigger an emergency stop based on the control of the electrical cabling circuits, c) at the end of the predetermined length of time, the safety controller does not trigger an emergency stop if and only if, on the one hand, only one of the two cabling circuits of the emergency stop button is open and, on the other hand, only one of the two cabling circuits of the dead man contactor is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventor: Louis Garde
  • Patent number: 9752713
    Abstract: This female quick-connect coupling element comprises balls for locking a male element in a coupled configuration, positioned in radial housings of a body and able to protrude radially in an insertion channel, and an actuating member mobile between a first position, in which the male element is locked in the female element in coupled configuration, and a second position, in which the male and female elements are in uncoupled configuration. The female quick-connect coupling element comprises an intermediate locking ring, mobile in translation between a rear position, in which an internal wall of the intermediate ring maintains the locking balls protruding in the insertion channel, and a front position of the front side of the female element, in which the locking balls are free to be pushed back opposite the longitudinal axis of the female element under the action of the actuating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux
  • Patent number: 9562638
    Abstract: A connecting device for transmitting pressurized fluids including a pipe having an inner flow channel, a body including an inner cavity isolated from the inner flow channel, and a displacement member for moving the pipe in the body between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration and wherein the displacement member includes a pusher member movable within the body, an off-centered member connected to the slide member, a connecting rod ring and a rear housing formed in the body, defining a first articulation diameter (?1) between the pusher member and the off-centered member around a first axis (A1), a second articulation diameter (?2) between the off-centered member and the connecting rod member around a second axis (A2), and a third articulation diameter (?3) between the connecting rod ring and the rear housing around a third axis (A3) and wherein the three axes are separate and parallel to a transverse direction transverse of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Christophe Durieux, Igor Bahno
  • Patent number: 9533416
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for commanding the brakes (F1, F2, F3) of the motors (M1, M2, M3) of a multi-axis robot (R1), comprising: a robot arm (B) comprising at least two degrees of freedom each associated with an electric motor (M1, M2, M3), a sensor (C1, C2, C3) for measuring movement information, and a brake (F1, F2, F3), an interfacing unit (4) of the brakes (F1-F3) able to control the supply of electricity to the brakes (F1-F3), a central processing unit (2), variable drives (V1, V2, V3) having a torque off function of the motors (M1-M3), a security system (4, 5), the method comprising the following successive steps: 6a) selecting a motor (M1-M3), 6b) activating an electric braking function using the selected motor (M1-M3), 6c) opening the brake (F1-F3), 6d) comparing the movement information delivered by the sensor (C1-C3) to a threshold, 6e) closing the brake (F1-F3) when the movement information exceeds the threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventor: Louis Garde
  • Patent number: 9528650
    Abstract: This female quick-coupling element for a quick-connect coupling is able to cooperate with a male coupling element. A control ring is able to move in translation along a longitudinal axis between a first position and a second position. A blocking member prevents translation of the control ring as far as its second position. An element for the elastic return of a piston, integral in transverse movement with the blocking member, to its internal position is mounted in a housing of the first coupling element situated outside the housing of the piston, and fluidically isolated from the fluid-flow conduit. The first coupling element comprises transmission means, disposed between the return element and the piston, to return the piston to its internal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Antoine Chambaud
  • Patent number: 9511380
    Abstract: The compressed air gun (1) according to the invention comprises a body (2), comprising an upstream conduit (20b) that extends along a first axis (X20b) and a downstream air ejection conduit (20a), and a hole (22), which extends along a second axis (Y22), a closing member (16), which is translatable inside the hole between a closed position and an open position, a trigger (4) that can be manipulated between a released configuration, where it keeps the closing member in the closed position, and a blowing configuration, and means (8) for returning the trigger to its released configuration. This gun further comprises a tubular sleeve (14), which is immobilized inside the upstream conduit (20b), which extends parallel to the first axis (X20b) and which delimits an air passage, whereas the closing member (16), in the closed position, is suitable for closing off an air passage orifice by forming a sealed contact with the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: STAUBLI FAVERGES
    Inventors: Alain-Christophe Tiberghien, Antoine Chambaud