Patents by Inventor Philippe Bornes

Philippe Bornes 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).

  • Patent number: 7972089
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system of displacing a plurality of parts to be stocked and distributed, each part defining a first end and a second end. The system comprises a conduit, the conduit defining an interior to house an actuation fluid, an axis of displacement in the interior, and an interior surface; and a plurality of devices. Each device includes a periphery configured to contact the interior surface of the conduit and to move along the interior surface, a device first surface approximately perpendicular to the axis of displacement, the device first surface being subject to a pressure of the actuation fluid thereby subjecting the device to displacement in the conduit, a first device-end shaped to receive the first end of a corresponding first part in the plurality of parts, and a second device-end shaped to receive the second end of a corresponding second part in the plurality of parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: F2 C2 System
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Patent number: 7882981
    Abstract: The invention concerns a device for storing and dispensing (D) parts such as rivets comprising a frame (100) provided with zones for receiving (100?) cartridges (200) for storing parts such as rivets displaced by a transporting fluid. The invention is characterized in that it comprises a mobile dispensing head (300) for gripping and evacuating in single units parts stored in the cartridge (200) in front of which it is urged to be placed, said mobile head being associated with a plurality of dispensing tubes (310) whereof the diameter corresponds to the type of parts to be dispensed. The invention is applicable to storage and dispensing of parts such as rivets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignees: F2 C2 System
    Inventors: Jean Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Publication number: 20090159474
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (D) that enables the displacement of a part (P) inside a conduit (T) inside of which a moving fluid circulates. This device is characterized by being comprised of a body (100) that, when being assigned to each part (P), has at least one portion of its periphery (110) that comes into guiding contact with the inner surface (200) of the conduit (T) inside of which the parts (P) should move, and has at least one supporting surface essentially perpendicular to the axis of displacement inside the conduit (T) for the displacement fluid, the two ends (120, 130) of the device (D) being pre-shaped for accommodating and centering the parts (P) with those with which it is in contact. The device is used for storing and distributing parts inside a conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Publication number: 20070112453
    Abstract: The invention concerns a manufacturing method requiring precise positioning of fixing components relative to another receiving component designed to receive same, the positioning being carried out by means of an equipment provided therefor, characterized in that it consists in measuring the components designed to be positioned to ascertain the tolerance curve (C) of said components and in modifying the settings of the positioning equipment such that the curve (C) for dimensioning the components is in the middle of the positioning tolerance zone. The invention also concerns an adapted software product. The invention is useful for the statistical control of processes in particular for piercing/riveting processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Publication number: 20060037843
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (D) for dispensing parts (R), e.g. rivets, which are delivered at the outlet of a storage means such as a vibrating bowl (100), said outlet (110) comprising a displacement path for the parts (R). The inventive device is characterized in that it comprises: a command unit (200) which authorises the individual passage of parts (R) being delivered by the storage and dispensing means (100) into a conduit (C), a control unit (300) which orients each part (R) passing through the conduit (C), and a suction means which is intended to drive the already-moving parts (R) individually into the conduit by accelerating the part (R) which is most affected by the vacuum. The invention also relates to the corresponding operating method and to the vibrating bowl which is adapted to one such device. The invention is suitable for dispensing parts such as rivets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Publication number: 20050284827
    Abstract: The invention concerns a device for storing and dispensing (D) parts such as rivets comprising a frame (100) provided with zones for receiving (100?) cartridges (200) for storing parts such as rivets displaced by a transporting fluid. The invention is characterized in that it comprises a mobile dispensing head (300) for gripping and evacuating in single units parts stored in the cartridge (200) in front of which it is urged to be placed, said mobile head being associated with a plurality of dispensing tubes (310) whereof the diameter corresponds to the type of parts to be dispensed. The invention is applicable to storage and dispensing of parts such as rivets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Jean Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Patent number: 6260734
    Abstract: A device for dispensing single components, in particular rivets of different shapes and sizes, wherein the rivets are conveyed to a riveting station one by one in a given direction along a path; the rivets are moved along and within an elastic sheath (11) by a pressure source (P); the device also includes a device for storing the components and includes a holder (24) for feeding the components one by one to the elastic sheath (11); the device provides for the uniform and steady feeding of rivets to riveting machines such as are used in the aircraft industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignees: Ste Ateliers de la Haute-Garonne-Ets Auriolo Et Cie, Dassault Aviation
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes, Sylvain Guerin
  • Patent number: 5651172
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for assembling materials by means of a riveting member of the type comprising a mandrel (2) and a sleeve (1). The sleeve (1) is provided with a peripheral recess on its external surface, in particular a groove (5), for forming a bending zone, while the mandrel has a head (9) able to deform the tubular end of the sleeve and to fold it back at the level of its bending zone. During riveting, the peripheral recess of the sleeve preserves the starting point of the countersink of the material against any stress and the bending zone of the sleeve permits providing a bearing surface of great dimension applied precisely against the materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Ste. Ateliers de la Haute-Garonne-Ets Auriol et Cie
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Patent number: 5359765
    Abstract: A semi-tubular or tubular rivet for joining soft or fragile parts such as composite materials and comprising a pre-formed head (1) and a shank (2) having an axial hole (3) forming a tubular portion (2b) opposite the head (1), a peripheral groove (4) on the outside of the shank (2) at the tubular portion (2b), a pinning surface (Sa) on the outside surface of the shank near the free end of the shank; and a process particularly suited for assembling materials using the rivet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: STE Ateliers de la Haute-Garonne-Ets Auriol et Cie
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Patent number: 5143216
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dispensing identical pieces having a symmetry of revolution about an axis, such as rivets; this process comprises arranging the pieces one after another in a tube (2) which has a hollow center (2a) adapted to assure the guiding thereof, admitting a compressed fluid into the tube behind the last piece (1D), and distributing said fluid along the length of the tube toward the hollow center (2a) thereof, to the interior of one or several longitudinal passageways (2b), such that the fluid pressure is exerted along the hollow center in the spaces (E) separating the pieces, up to the first piece (1P) on which the pressure acts for assuring its transfer. The process of the invention permits dispensing a very great number of pieces without risk of jamming in the tube and with a precise guiding permitting maintaining the alignment of the axes of the pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Ste. Ateliers de la Haute Garonne-ets Auriol et Cie.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Aurtoi, Philippe Bornes
  • Patent number: 5082411
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastener member for the production of assemblies, in particular a rivet. This fastener means includes a shank (1) and a head (2) intended to be deformed by flattening during installation. On its front face, this head has an annular groove (5) extending around the axis and positioned in proximity to the alignment of the exterior surface of the shank. This groove defines on the head two portions, one central (2C), the other peripheral (2P), able to be deformed independently under the effect of flattening. The invention enables a considerable improvement of the distribution of compressive forces between the fastener means and the materials to be assembled. It assures a satisfactory radial expansion of the head, as well as a sufficient flow of material toward the shank and the junction zone between shank and head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Assignee: Ste. Ateliers de la Haute Garronne Ets Auriol Cie
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Patent number: 5030050
    Abstract: The invention relates to a blind riveting member of the type comprising a tubular sleeve (1) and a mandrel (2) passing through said sleeve. The stem portion (5) of the tubular sleeve (1) comprises successively along its length, a first articulation zone (5a), an inclined portion (5b), a second articulation zone (5c) and an end portion (5d). These zones or portions are arranged in such a manner that the sleeve is subjected to a double folding during setting of the rivet which causes the inclined portion to expand and fold back upon itself toward the materials being assembled, forming a continuous rest surface at the periphery of the hole which contains the riveting member. The invention is applied in particular for assembling fragile materials such as composite materials. It permits providing a good vibration resistant holding for these materials without risk of damaging the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Ste. Ateliers de la Haute Garonne et Auriol & Cie.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Auriol, Philippe Bornes
  • Patent number: 5011339
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dispensing indentical pieces having a symmetry of revolution about an axis, such as rivets; this process comprises arranging the pieces one after another in a tube (2) which has a hollow center (2a) adapted to assure the guiding thereof, admitting a compressed fluid into the tube behind the last piece (1D), and distributing said fluid along the length of the tube toward the hollow center (2a) thereof, to the interior of one or several longitudinal passageways (2b), such that the fluid pressure is exerted along the hollow cetner in the spaces (E) separating the pieces, up to the first piece (1P) on which the pressure acts for assuring its transfer. The process of the invention permits dispensing a very great number of pieces without risk of jamming in the tube and with a precise guiding permitting maintaining the alignment of the axes of the pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Assignee: Ste. Ateliers de la Haute-Garonne-ets Auriol et Cie
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Aurtoi, Philippe Bornes