Patents by Inventor Antoni Guimerà Pedrola

Antoni Guimerà Pedrola 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).

  • Publication number: 20220388181
    Abstract: The invention relates to an system for picking-up elements, comprising an automated arm (5) provided with at least one tool at one of its ends for picking up said elements (3), and a work surface (4) on which said elements (3) are placed, wherein said tool comprises at least one pick (1). Furthermore, the pick-up system also comprises a fixing-ejecting element (2), which removes from the at least one pick (1) an element (3) that has been picked up. The invention provides a system for picking-up elements which facilitates picking up, i.e., gripping, securing, conveying, and leaving, the elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Antoni BALSELLS MERCADE, Antoni GUIMERÀ PEDROLA, Josep Mª CARRER VIVES, Bernat BALSELLS VIVES
  • Publication number: 20220297313
    Abstract: The adapter interchange system for robotised systems comprising a robotic arm (1) provided with a tool (2) at one of the ends thereof, with said tool (2) comprising at least one actuator (3) joined to the end of said robotic arm (1) and at least one adapter (4) detachably joined to said at least one actuator (3). It allows an adapter interchange system to be provided which allows the adapter of the actuator of the tool to be changed, instead of changing the entire tool, to provide a less complex and more economical solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Antoni BALSELLS MERCADE, Josep Mª CARRER VIVES, Bernat BALSELLS VIVES, Antoni GUIMERÀ PEDROLA
  • Publication number: 20220258330
    Abstract: The system for handling elements comprises a robotic arm (1) provided with at least one tool (2) on one of the ends thereof, wherein the system for handling also comprises a support plate (10) from which a plurality of bristles (20) emerge, the ends of the bristles (20) further from the support plate (10) defining a support surface intended to receive said elements. It provides a system for handling elements which facilitates the handling thereof, meaning, the grabbing, securing, transportation, and releasing thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Antoni BALSELLS MERCADE, Josep Mª CARRER VIVES, Bernat BALSELLS VIVES, Antoni GUIMERÀ PEDROLA
  • Patent number: 10183412
    Abstract: The cutting device includes a blade (1), in which either the blade (1) can move relative to a sheet of flexible material (4) or the sheet of flexible material (4) can move relative to said blade (1), and the blade (1) is associated with a plurality of independent flexible bristles (2), which press and stabilize the flexible material vertically and/or horizontally against a base (5) where the flexible material to be cut is supported. The device can be used to apply constant and well-distributed pressure on the flexible material in the cutting zone, preventing the material from wrinkling and securing the same in an optimal manner relative to the blade, thereby facilitating the cutting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: TKT BRAINPOWER ENGINEERING, S.L.
    Inventors: Antoni Balsells Mercadé, Antoni Guimerà Pedrola
  • Patent number: 9796553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a holding system for holding sheet material for plotters characterized in that it comprises at least one substantially tubular side holding element (1), at least part of the external surface (2) thereof being tapered. Furthermore, said side holding element (1) comprises a longitudinal opening (7) and has internal chamfers at one of its ends (4). As a result of the thickness and the tapering of the external surface thereof, the side holding element hold the sheet material and, simultaneously, ensures that there is a gap between the winder tube and the sheet material wound on said tube, which facilitates its removal from the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: TKT BRAINPOWER S.L.
    Inventors: Antoni Balsells, Francesc Masgrau Lagresa, Antoni Guimera Pedrola
  • Publication number: 20160303751
    Abstract: The cutting device for flexible material, comprises a blade (1), in which either the blade (1) can move relative to a sheet of flexible material (4) or the sheet of flexible material (4) can move relative to said blade (1), and is characterized in that said blade (1) is associated with a plurality of independent flexible bristles (2), which press and stabilize the flexible material vertically and/or horizontally against a base (5) where the flexible material to be cut is supported. The device can be used to apply constant and well-distributed pressure on the flexible material in the cutting zone, preventing the material from wrinkling and securing the same in an optimal manner relative to the blade, thereby facilitating the cutting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Antoni BALSELLS MERCADÉ, Antoni GUIMERÀ PEDROLA
  • Patent number: 9193193
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transmission device for plotters characterized in that it comprises at least a freely rotating first wheel (2) arranged between the motor tube (5) and the winder tube (6) of a plotter, such that the rotation of the motor tube (5) is transmitted to said winder tube (6) through said freely rotating first wheel (2). It may also comprise a pair of freely rotating wheels (3) that are constrained to rotate together by contact, arranged between said motor tube (5) and said winder tube (6), one wheel of said pair of wheels (3) being in contact with said motor tube (5) and the other wheel of said pair of wheels (3) being in contact with said winder tube (6). It facilitates the change from direct to inverse transmission without having to use tools, and it achieves a clutch effect as the result of the sliding of the wheels with respect to the tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: TKT BRAINPOWER, S.L.
    Inventors: Antoni Balsells Mercadé, Francesc Masgrau Lagresa, Antoni Guimerà Pedrola
  • Patent number: 8905520
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustment system for adjusting the base of the print head of a plotter with respect to the printing base of the plotter, said base of the head comprising a substantially vertical fixed part (1) and a substantially horizontal adjustable part (2), and it is characterized in that said adjustment means comprise a substantially vertical rotating shaft (4) located between said adjustable part (2) and said fixed part (1); at least one substantially horizontal adjustment element (3) regulating the angular position of said adjustable part (2) with respect to said fixed part (1); and a plurality of substantially vertical adjustment elements (3) regulating the inclination and height of said adjustable part (2) with respect to said fixed part (1). It enables the base of the print head to be regulated easily and precisely, without any play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: TKT Brainpower, S.L.
    Inventors: Antoni Balsells Mercadé, Francesc Masgrau Lagresa, Antoni Guimerá Pedrola
  • Publication number: 20130093816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustment system for adjusting the base of the print head of a plotter which includes means for adjusting the position of said base of the print head with respect to the printing base of the plotter, said base of the head comprising a substantially vertical fixed part (1) and a substantially horizontal adjustable part (2), and it is characterized in that said adjustment means comprise a substantially vertical rotating shaft (4) located between said adjustable part (2) and said fixed part (1); at least one substantially horizontal adjustment element (3) regulating the angular position of said adjustable part (2) with respect to said fixed part (1); and a plurality of substantially vertical adjustment elements (3) regulating the inclination and height of said adjustable part (2) with respect to said fixed part (1). It enables the base of the print head to be regulated easily and precisely, without any play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Antoni Balsells Mercadé, Francesc Masgrau Lagresa, Antoni Guimerá Pedrola
  • Publication number: 20130032658
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transmission device for plotters characterized in that it comprises at least a freely rotating first wheel (2) arranged between the motor tube (5) and the winder tube (6) of a plotter, such that the rotation of the motor tube (5) is transmitted to said winder tube (6) through said freely rotating first wheel (2). It may also comprise a pair of freely rotating wheels (3) that are constrained to rotate together by contact, arranged between said motor tube (5) and said winder tube (6), one wheel of said pair of wheels (3) being in contact with said motor tube (5) and the other wheel of said pair of wheels (3) being in contact with said winder tube (6). It facilitates the change from direct to inverse transmission without having to use tools, and it achieves a clutch effect as the result of the sliding of the wheels with respect to the tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Antoni Balsells Mercadé, Francesc Masgrau Lagresa, Antoni Guimerà Pedrola
  • Publication number: 20130001352
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a holding system for holding sheet material for plotters characterized in that it comprises at least one substantially tubular side holding element (1), at least part of the external surface (2) thereof being tapered. Furthermore, said side holding element (1) comprises a longitudinal opening (7) and has internal chamfers at one of its ends (4). As a result of the thickness and the tapering of the external surface thereof, the side holding element hold the sheet material and, simultaneously, ensures that there is a gap between the winder tube and the sheet material wound on said tube, which facilitates its removal from the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Antoni Balsells, Francesc Masgrau Lagresa, Antoni Guimerà Pedrola