Patents by Inventor Liang-Yu Huang

Liang-Yu Huang 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).

  • Apparatus and methods for integrating intelligent manufacturing system with expert sheet metal planning and bending system
    Patent number: 6243611
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for integrating an intelligent manufacturing system with an expert sheet metal planning and bending system. The intelligent manufacturing system manages and distributes part design and manufacturing information throughout the locations of a production facility. The expert planning system includes a plurality of expert modules for proposing a bending plan, including bend sequence and tooling selections, and robot motion planning and repositioning. Through the various features and aspects of the present invention, an operator can selectively modify and adapt these integrated systems for particular bend applications, including robot-based and human assisted bending operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignees: Amada America, Inc., Amada Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kensuke Hazama, Liang-Yu Huang
  • Apparatus and method for integrating intelligent manufacturing system with expert sheet metal planning and bending system
    Patent number: 5822207
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for integrating an intelligent manufacturing system with an expert sheet metal planning and bending system. The intelligent manufacturing system manages and distributes part design and manufacturing information throughout the locations of a production facility. The expert planning system includes a plurality of expert modules for proposing a bending plan, including bend sequence and tooling selections, and robot motion planning and repositioning. Through the various features and aspects of the present invention, an operator can selectively modify and adapt these integrated systems for particular bend applications, including robot-based and human assisted bending operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Amadasoft America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kensuke Hazama, Liang-Yu Huang