Patents by Inventor Nicolas Lauzier
Nicolas Lauzier 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: 11573140Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Inventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Simon Lefrançois, David Castonguay, Louis-Alexis Allen Demers, Jean-François Duval, Yan Drolet Mihelic, Pierre Olivier Proulx, Rachid Bekhti, Philippe Cardou, Vincent Duchaine, Samuel Bouchard, Jean-Philippe Jobin
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Publication number: 20210055170Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Nicolas LAUZIER, Simon LEFRANÇOIS, David CASTONGUAY, Louis-Alexis ALLEN DEMERS, Jean-François DUVAL, Yan DROLET MIHELIC, Pierre Olivier PROULX, Rachid BEKHTI, Philippe CARDOU, Vincent DUCHAINE, Samuel BOUCHARD, Jean-Philippe JOBIN
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Patent number: 10866150Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: ROBOTIQ INC.Inventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Simon Lefrançois, David Castonguay, Louis-Alexis Allen Demers, Jean-François Duval, Yan Drolet Mihelic, Pierre Olivier Proulx, Rachid Bekhti, Philippe Cardou, Vincent Duchaine, Samuel Bouchard, Jean-Philippe Jobin
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Publication number: 20200262074Abstract: A remote robot monitoring system. It has a remote data server; a remote user interface; a robot with a general-purpose in processor programmable by program-code instructions; and computer-readable memory in communication with and accessible by the general-purpose processor, including: robot-task program code comprising instructions for execution by the processor to control functioning of the robot to perform a task; and robot monitoring program code distinct from the robot-task program code, wherein the robot monitoring program code is configured as a plug-in to the robot-task program code, the robot monitoring program code including: a data reception module to receive robot performance data; and remote data transmission program code to establish a connection with the remote data server to receive the robot performance data and transmit robot monitoring data according to the robot performance data to the remote data server.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Pierre-Olivier PROULX, Julian WEINSTOCK, Simon COUTURE, Samuel Richard MAGNY, Nicolas LAUZIER
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Publication number: 20190195702Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Nicolas LAUZIER, Simon LEFRANÇOIS, David CASTONGUAY, Louis-Alexis ALLEN DEMERS, Jean-François DUVAL, Yan DROLET MIHELIC, Pierre Olivier PROULX, Rachid BEKHTI, Philippe CARDOU, Vincent DUCHAINE, Samuel BOUCHARD, Jean-Philippe JOBIN
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Patent number: 10260970Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: ROBOTIQ INC.Inventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Simon Lefrançois, David Castonguay, Louis-Alexis Allen Demers, Jean-François Duval, Yan Drolet Mihelic, Pierre Olivier Proulx, Rachid Bekhti, Philippe Cardou, Vincent Duchaine, Samuel Bouchard, Jean-Philippe Jobin
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Publication number: 20170254709Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Nicolas LAUZIER, Simon LEFRANÇOIS, David CASTONGUAY, Louis-Alexis ALLEN DEMERS, Jean-François DUVAL, Yan DROLET MIHELIC, Pierre Olivier PROULX, Rachid BEKHTI, Philippe CARDOU, Vincent DUCHAINE, Samuel BOUCHARD, Jean-Philippe JOBIN
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Patent number: 9696221Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: ROBOTIQ INC.Inventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Simon Lefrançois, David Castonguay, Louis-Alexis Allen Demers, Jean-François Duval, Yan Drolet Mihelic, Pierre Olivier Proulx, Rachid Bekhti, Philippe Cardou, Vincent Duchaine, Samuel Bouchard, Jean-Philippe Jobin
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Patent number: 9486928Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving device and another object, using a parallel mechanism and torque limiters where the threshold force to activate the force limiting mechanism is not related to the configuration of the moving device or the location of the contact force relative to the activation point of the force limiting mechanism, and where the mechanism may be configured for one, two or three degrees of freedom. A counterbalance mechanism is also provided to counteract gravity load when the force limiting mechanism is configured for three degrees of freedom and responsive to contact forces including a vertical element. In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving robotic device and a contactable object.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Clement Gosselin, Dalong Gao, Martin Grenier, Robin Stevenson
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Publication number: 20160121491Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving device and another object, using a parallel mechanism and torque limiters where the threshold force to activate the force limiting mechanism is not related to the configuration of the moving device or the location of the contact force relative to the activation point of the force limiting mechanism, and where the mechanism may be configured for one, two or three degrees of freedom. A counterbalance mechanism is also provided to counteract gravity load when the force limiting mechanism is configured for three degrees of freedom and responsive to contact forces including a vertical element. In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving robotic device and a contactable object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicants: Universite Laval, GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Clement Gosselin, Dalong Gao, Martin Grenier, Robin Stevenson
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Publication number: 20150323398Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Nicolas LAUZIER, Simon LEFRANÇOIS, David CASTONGUAY, Louis-Alexis ALLEN DEMERS, Jean-François DUVAL, Yan DROLET MIHELIC, Pierre Olivier PROULX, Rachid BEKHTI, Philippe CARDOU, Vincent DUCHAINE, Samuel BOUCHARD, Jean-Philippe JOBIN
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Publication number: 20150114165Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving device and another object, using a parallel mechanism and torque limiters where the threshold force to activate the force limiting mechanism is not related to the configuration of the moving device or the location of the contact force relative to the activation point of the force limiting mechanism, and where the mechanism may be configured for one, two or three degrees of freedom. A counterbalance mechanism is also provided to counteract gravity load when the force limiting mechanism is configured for three degrees of freedom and responsive to contact forces including a vertical element. In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving robotic device and a contactable object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicants: Universite Laval, GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Clement Gosselin, Dalong Gao, Martin Grenier, Robin Stevenson
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Patent number: 8601897Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving device and another object, using a parallel mechanism and torque limiters where the threshold force to activate the force limiting mechanism is not related to the configuration of the moving device or the location of the contact force relative to the activation point of the force limiting mechanism, and where the mechanism may be configured for one, two or three degrees of freedom. A counterbalance mechanism is also provided to counteract gravity load when the force limiting mechanism is configured for three degrees of freedom and responsive to contact forces including a vertical element. In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving robotic device and a contactable object.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Universite LavalInventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Clement Gosselin, Dalong Gao, Martin Grenier, Robin Stevenson
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Patent number: 8225494Abstract: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element. The support assemblies also each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. An alignment mechanism on each base allows for rotational alignment of the support element relative to the pallet. An error proofing mechanism compares the selected location of the support element for each of the plurality of support assemblies and provides confirmation and correction information as required.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Robin Stevenson
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Patent number: 8167290Abstract: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element. The support assemblies also each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. An alignment mechanism on each base allows for rotational alignment of the support element relative to the pallet.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Robin Stevenson, Dalong Gao, Robert Jacob Scheuerman, Chi-Hung Shen
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Patent number: 8091198Abstract: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. A support element locking mechanism on each support element allows for selectively preventing vertical movement of the support element relative to the linkage assembly. Additional locking mechanisms associated with the linkage assembly prevent movement of the linkage assembly relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Mark A. Shilakes
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Patent number: 8092127Abstract: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has several linkage assemblies to position a support element in a desired location for each version of a component. The linkage assemblies each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in the desired location. Securing a locking mechanism on the linkage assemblies prevents movement of the support element when in the desired position. To configure the pallet for another version of the component the locking mechanisms are released, the support elements are moved to another base and the locking mechanisms are secured again for each of the support assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Dalong Gao, Nicolas Lauzier, Robin Stevenson, Robert Jacob Scheuerman
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Patent number: 8033227Abstract: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element. The support assemblies also each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. An alignment mechanism on each base allows for rotational alignment of the support element relative to the pallet. A locking mechanism on each support element prevents vertical movement of the support element during pallet use.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Mark A. Shilakes
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Patent number: 8033226Abstract: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element. The support assemblies also each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. A locking mechanism on each support element allows for selectively preventing vertical movement of the support element relative to the pallet.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Robin Stevenson
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Patent number: 8028631Abstract: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element. The support assemblies also each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. A locking mechanism on each base prevents movement of the support element when in the desired position. To configure the pallet for another version of the component the locking mechanism is released, the support element is moved to another base and the locking mechanism for that base is secured.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Robin Stevenson, Dalong Gao, Robert Jacob Scheuerman