Patents by Inventor Don F. Carlson
Don F. Carlson 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).
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Patent number: 5253454Abstract: A buffing fixture and structure for supporting large and thin metal skins during a finishing operation. The structure includes a plurality of individual form fixtures, at least one trunnion table mounted for rotation along a horizontally disposed axis, and a motor for causing the rotation of the trunnion table. Each of the form fixtures is comprised of a frame having at least one brace which extends outwardly from the frame, a form shell mounted to the frame such that the interior surface is in contact with a longitudinal edge of the brace, and a layer of foam disposed substantially along the entire interior surface of the form shell in order to support the surface area of the form shell. The form shell has a three dimensional shape which follows the three dimensional shape of the metal skin to be finished.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1992Date of Patent: October 19, 1993Assignee: Acme Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Don F. Carlson, Richard Koch
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Patent number: 5203120Abstract: A buffing fixture and structure for supporting large and thin metal skins during a finishing operation. The structure includes a plurality of individual form fixtures, at least one trunnion table mounted for rotation along a horizontally disposed axis, and a motor for causing the rotation of the trunnion table. Each of the form fixtures is comprised of a frame having at least one brace which extends outwardly from the frame, a form shell mounted to the frame such that the interior surface is in contact with a longitudinal edge of the brace, and a layer of foam disposed substantially along the entire interior surface of the form shell in order to support the surface area of the form shell. The form shell has a three dimensional shape which follows the three dimensional shape of the metal skin to be finished.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1991Date of Patent: April 20, 1993Assignee: Acme Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Don F. Carlson, Richard Koch
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Patent number: 5178255Abstract: The present invention provides a shuttle assembly for supporting at least one pallet and adapted to cooperate with a moveable working table. The shuttle assembly includes a frame and a structure on the frame for providing at least one loading and unloading platform having an open end adapted to allow transfer of at least one pallet between the loading and unloading platform and the moveable working table. The shuttle assembly also includes a clamp assembly located opposite the open end for engaging and disengaging at least one pallet.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1990Date of Patent: January 12, 1993Assignee: Acme Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Don F. Carlson
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Patent number: 5119929Abstract: The present invention is an integrated finishing system for performing finishing operations, including a conveyor for transferring articles from a loading station to a work station and from the work station to an unloading station. The system includes a pallet for supporting an article and adapted to move along the conveyor, a finishing device at the work station, and a shuttle assembly for transferring a predetermined number of the pallets between the finishing device and the conveyor. The pallet includes a structure operatively cooperating with the shuttle assembly for automatically allowing rotation of the articles upon the pallet.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1990Date of Patent: June 9, 1992Assignee: Acme ManufacturingInventor: Don F. Carlson
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Patent number: 5103959Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated buffing and grinding system. The system includes a first conveyor for transporting an article to a grinding station. The article is grasped by a robot and brought into and out of contact with an abrasive surface of a sanding device. The article is then transferred by the robot to a second conveyor. The article travels along the second conveyor to a shuttle assembly. The article is then transferred by the shuttle assembly to a moveable table of a buffing device. The moveable table moves the article into and out of contact with a buffing wheel of the buffing device. The article is then transferred by the moveable table to the shuttle assembly. The shuttle assembly transfers the article to the second conveyor. The article travels along the second conveyor to an unloading station where it is unloaded.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1991Date of Patent: April 14, 1992Assignee: Acme Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Don F. Carlson
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Patent number: 5092454Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated buffing and grinding system. The system includes a first conveyor for transporting an article to a grinding station. The article is grasped by a robot and brought into and out of contact with an abrasive surface of a sanding device. The article is then transferred by the robot to a second conveyor. The article travels along the second conveyor to a shuttle assembly. The article is then transferred by the shuttle assembly to a moveable table of a buffing device. The moveable table moves the article into and out of the contact with a buffing wheel of the buffing device. The article is then transferred by the moveable table to the shuttle assembly. The shuttle assembly transfers the article to the second conveyor. The article travels along the second conveyor to an unloading station where it is unloaded.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1989Date of Patent: March 3, 1992Assignee: Acme ManufacturingInventor: Don F. Carlson
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Patent number: 5081797Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated buffing and grinding system. The system includes a first conveyor for transporting an article to a grinding station. The article is grasped by a robot and brought into and out of contact with an abrasive surface of a sanding device. The article is then transferred by the robot to a second conveyor. The article travels along the second conveyor to a shuttle assembly. The article is then transferred by the shuttle assembly to a moveable table of a buffing device. The moveable table moves the article into and out of contact with a buffing wheel of the buffing device. The article is then transferred by the moveable table to the shuttle assembly. The shuttle assembly transfers the article to the second conveyor. The article travels along the second conveyor to an unloading station where it is unloaded.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1991Date of Patent: January 21, 1992Assignee: Acme ManufacturingInventor: Don F. Carlson
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Patent number: 4930258Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated buffing and grinding system. The system includes a first conveyor for transporting an article to a grinding station. The article is grasped by a robot and brought into and out of contact with an abrasive surface of a sanding device. The article is then transferred by the robot to a second conveyor. The article travels along the second conveyor to a shuttle assembly. The article is then transferred by the shuttle assembly to a moveable table of a buffing device. The moveable table moves the article into and out of contact with a buffing wheel of the buffing device. The article is then transferred by the moveable table to the shuttle assembly. The shuttle assembly transfers the article to the second conveyor. The article travels along the second conveyor to an unloading station where it is unloaded.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1988Date of Patent: June 5, 1990Assignee: Acme Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Don F. Carlson