Patents by Inventor Shun SUYAMA
Shun SUYAMA 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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Publication number: 20240025061Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a damage-point estimation device that is capable of more accurately extracting points susceptible to damage in a linear-motion guide mechanism for a robot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: FANUC CORPORATIONInventors: Yuusei ONODERA, Shun SUYAMA
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Patent number: 11850694Abstract: A drive mechanism of a transfer tool configured to drive a swing axis and tilts the workpiece includes: a motor; a speed reducer including an output shaft arranged in parallel to the swing axis and configured to reduce speed of rotation of the motor; and a link mechanism configured to couple the swing axis with the output shaft, in which the link mechanism includes a first link portion fixed to the output shaft at a middle portion in a length direction thereof; a second link portion fixed to the swing axis at a middle portion in a length direction thereof; a third link portion that couples one end portions of the first link portion and the second link portion with each other in a rotatable manner; and a fourth link portion that couples other end portions of the first link portion and the second link portion with each other in a rotatable manner, in which the first link portion and the second link portion are arranged in parallel to each other, and in which the third link portion and the fourth link portion arType: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: FANUC CORPORATIONInventor: Shun Suyama
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Publication number: 20230321837Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of workpieces placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each workpiece, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the workpiece by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the workpiece, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Takashi YAMAZAKI, Takumi OYAMA, Shun SUYAMA, Kazutaka NAKAYAMA, Hidetoshi KUMIYA, Hiroshi NAKAGAWA, Daisuke OKANOHARA, Ryosuke OKUTA, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Keigo KAWAAI
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Patent number: 11780095Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of objects placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each object, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the object by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the object, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.Inventors: Takashi Yamazaki, Takumi Oyama, Shun Suyama, Kazutaka Nakayama, Hidetoshi Kumiya, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
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Patent number: 11712808Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of objects placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each object, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the object by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the object, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS. INC.Inventors: Takashi Yamazaki, Takumi Oyama, Shun Suyama, Kazutaka Nakayama, Hidetoshi Kumiya, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
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Patent number: 11472034Abstract: A lifetime estimation device for a robot including a linear-motion mechanism including a guide member and at least one slider moving along the guide member includes: a load calculation unit that calculates, at predetermined time intervals, a load acting on each slider on a basis of a program for operating the robot and geometric parameters of the robot and a load mounted on the robot; a travel-distance calculation unit that calculates travel distances of the slider at the time intervals; a lifetime calculation unit that calculates a lifetime of the linear-motion mechanism on a basis of the loads calculated by the load calculation unit and the travel distances calculated by the travel-distance calculation unit; and a display unit that displays the calculated lifetime.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: FANUC CORPORATIONInventors: Hangjie Jiang, Shun Suyama, Yuuki Kimoto
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Publication number: 20210197334Abstract: A drive mechanism of a transfer tool configured to drive a swing axis and tilts the workpiece includes: a motor; a speed reducer including an output shaft arranged in parallel to the swing axis and configured to reduce speed of rotation of the motor; and a link mechanism configured to couple the swing axis with the output shaft, in which the link mechanism includes a first link portion fixed to the output shaft at a middle portion in a length direction thereof; a second link portion fixed to the swing axis at a middle portion in a length direction thereof; a third link portion that couples one end portions of the first link portion and the second link portion with each other in a rotatable manner; and a fourth link portion that couples other end portions of the first link portion and the second link portion with each other in a rotatable manner, in which the first link portion and the second link portion are arranged in parallel to each other, and in which the third link portion and the fourth link portion arType: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: FANUC CORPORATIONInventor: Shun SUYAMA
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Publication number: 20210122047Abstract: A lifetime estimation device for a robot including a linear-motion mechanism including a guide member and at least one slider moving along the guide member includes: a load calculation unit that calculates, at predetermined time intervals, a load acting on each slider on a basis of a program for operating the robot and geometric parameters of the robot and a load mounted on the robot; a travel-distance calculation unit that calculates travel distances of the slider at the time intervals; a lifetime calculation unit that calculates a lifetime of the linear-motion mechanism on a basis of the loads calculated by the load calculation unit and the travel distances calculated by the travel-distance calculation unit; and a display unit that displays the calculated lifetime.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: FANUC CORPORATIONInventors: Hangjie JIANG, Shun SUYAMA, Yuuki KIMOTO
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Patent number: 10933524Abstract: Provided is an arm fixing device that includes: a bracket having close-contact surfaces that are brought into close contact with a mounting surface provided in a supporting member, and a mounting surface provided in an arm or a link for transmitting drive force to an arm, also having one of a screw hole or a through hole that is formed to penetrate each of the close-contact surfaces at a position corresponding to a position of the other of a screw hole or a through hole provided in each of the mounting surfaces, and bridged over the mounting surfaces such that each of the close-contact surfaces is brought into close contact with a corresponding one of the mounting surfaces; and a fastener that penetrates the through hole and is fastened to the screw hole.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: FANUC CORPORATIONInventors: Shinya Chikara, Shun Suyama, Tsuneyoshi Nakashima
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Publication number: 20200254622Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of workpieces placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each workpiece, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the workpiece by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the workpiece, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Takashi YAMAZAKI, Takumi OYAMA, Shun SUYAMA, Kazutaka NAKAYAMA, Hidetoshi KUMIYA, Hiroshi NAKAGAWA, Daisuke OKANOHARA, Ryosuke OKUTA, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Keigo KAWAAI
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Patent number: 10717196Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of workpieces placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each workpiece, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the workpiece by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the workpiece, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignees: FANUC CORPORATION, PREFERRED NETWORKS, INC.Inventors: Takashi Yamazaki, Takumi Oyama, Shun Suyama, Kazutaka Nakayama, Hidetoshi Kumiya, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Daisuke Okanohara, Ryosuke Okuta, Eiichi Matsumoto, Keigo Kawaai
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Patent number: 10391639Abstract: A transfer tool includes a substantially strip-shaped frame; a wrist-side slider provided on one side of the frame in a thickness direction in a manner capable of moving along a longitudinal direction of the frame; a workpiece-side slider provided on another side of the frame in the thickness direction in a manner capable of moving along the longitudinal direction; and a distal-end swing shaft attached to the workpiece-side slider. The shaft includes a support section supported by the workpiece-side slider in a manner capable of swinging around an axis line extending in a width direction of the frame and supporting a workpiece, and an actuator attached to the workpiece-side slider and causing the support section to swing. The actuator includes a motor, and a pair of gears that transmits driving force of the motor to the support section. At least one of the gears is formed into a fan shape.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Fanuc CorporationInventor: Shun Suyama
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Publication number: 20190224857Abstract: A transfer tool includes a substantially strip-shaped frame; a wrist-side slider provided on one side of the frame in a thickness direction in a manner capable of moving along a longitudinal direction of the frame; a workpiece-side slider provided on another side of the frame in the thickness direction in a manner capable of moving along the longitudinal direction; and a distal-end swing shaft attached to the workpiece-side slider. The shaft includes a support section supported by the workpiece-side slider in a manner capable of swinging around an axis line extending in a width direction of the frame and supporting a workpiece, and an actuator attached to the workpiece-side slider and causing the support section to swing. The actuator includes a motor, and a pair of gears that transmits driving force of the motor to the support section. At least one of the gears is formed into a fan shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: Fanuc CorporationInventor: Shun SUYAMA
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Publication number: 20180319010Abstract: Provided is an arm fixing device that includes: a bracket having close-contact surfaces that are brought into close contact with a mounting surface provided in a supporting member, and a mounting surface provided in an arm or a link for transmitting drive force to an arm, also having one of a screw hole or a through hole that is formed to penetrate each of the close-contact surfaces at a position corresponding to a position of the other of a screw hole or a through hole provided in each of the mounting surfaces, and bridged over the mounting surfaces such that each of the close-contact surfaces is brought into close contact with a corresponding one of the mounting surfaces; and a fastener that penetrates the through hole and is fastened to the screw hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: FANUC CORPORATIONInventors: Shinya CHIKARA, Shun SUYAMA, Tsuneyoshi NAKASHIMA
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Publication number: 20170028562Abstract: A machine learning device that learns an operation of a robot for picking up, by a hand unit, any of a plurality of workpieces placed in a random fashion, including a bulk-loaded state, includes a state variable observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot, including data output from a three-dimensional measuring device that obtains a three-dimensional map for each workpiece, an operation result obtaining unit that obtains a result of a picking operation of the robot for picking up the workpiece by the hand unit, and a learning unit that learns a manipulated variable including command data for commanding the robot to perform the picking operation of the workpiece, in association with the state variable of the robot and the result of the picking operation, upon receiving output from the state variable observation unit and output from the operation result obtaining unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Takashi YAMAZAKI, Takumi OYAMA, Shun SUYAMA, Kazutaka NAKAYAMA, Hidetoshi KUMIYA, Hiroshi NAKAGAWA, Daisuke OKANOHARA, Ryosuke OKUTA, Eiichi MATSUMOTO, Keigo KAWAAI