With Work-holder For Assembly Patents (Class 29/281.1)
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Publication number: 20150007425Abstract: A needle assembly removal device is presented having a coupling mechanism adapted to engage a disposal device, a housing, and a carriage adapted to engage a needle assembly. Axial movement of the carriage relative to the housing causes the needle assembly to disengage a medicament delivery device. Also described is a disposal device comprising an interface adapted to engage the needle assembly removal device and a resilient seal covering the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Uwe Dasbach
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Publication number: 20150000105Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for inserting angle plates in transverse duct flanges. The apparatus is especially useful in inserting angle plates into transverse duct flanges of duct fittings. Packages for holding angle plates are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: HVAC INVENTORS/SYSTEMATION, INC.Inventors: David E. DAW, Cody B. UMBERGER
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Publication number: 20140373327Abstract: A press-fit assembly apparatus for pressing to join two frames includes a base, a moving mechanism, and a rolling-and-pressing device. The base is used for supporting the two frame stacked thereon. The moving mechanism includes a movable mount. The rolling-and-pressing device includes a fixed mount and a roller. The fixed mount is fixed on the movable mount. The roller is connected to the fixed mount. During a movement of the movable mount in a direction relative to the base, the roller can keep moving apart from the base substantially by a distance. Thereby the roller can touch one of the frames corresponding to two engagement portions of the two frames and roll and press the one frame for achieve the purpose of joining the two frames. Therefore, the invention improves the yield of the joining process for the two frames by the above rolling and pressing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chun-Kai Wang, Hsueh-Yen Lai
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Publication number: 20140373337Abstract: An assembling apparatus configured to mount a first part on a second part having an engaged part extending in a first direction includes a holding part configured to hold the first part, an engaging part extending in the first direction and being configured to engage with the engaged part, a support part configured to support the holding part and the engaging part, a first mechanism configured to displace the support part in the first direction, and a second mechanism configured to allow a displacement of the support part in a plane intersecting with the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Dai IWASAKI, Yasuo TACHIBANA, Hiroyuki YAMAUCHI
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Patent number: 8914979Abstract: A system and method for assembling a 360-degree section of an aircraft fuselage or nacelle by properly positioning a plurality of assembly panels relative to a machine datum representing an assembly-level datum schema, drilling full-sized holes proximate to a second skin edge of the panels with the machine, net-trimming a second edge of the panels with the machine, then using the full-sized holes proximate to the second skin edges as alignment features to properly orient and attach pairs of the panels together proximate to first skin edges, opposite of the second skin edges with an auxiliary machine, forming panel pairs. Control systems may be installed into the panel pairs separately and independently, then the panel pairs may be joined together, aligning the full-sized holes proximate to the second edges, and inserting fasteners through the aligned full-sized holes proximate to the second skin edges.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Spirit AcroSystems, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kenyon Venskus, Troy Lynn Wampler, Stephen Eldred Walters, Clark Ray Miller, Michael Arthur Champa, Edwin H. Fenn, David Scott Anderson
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Patent number: 8914963Abstract: A mounting station for automatically assembling a razor that includes a shaving cartridge and a razor handle. The mounting station includes providing a razor handle and a shaving cartridge, automatically connecting a first rearwardly protruding connector of the shaving cartridge to the free end of the first handle connector of the razor handle, and then automatically connecting the second rearwardly protruding connector of the shaving cartridge to the free end of the second handle connector of the razor handle to form a razor.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: BIC-Violex S.A.Inventors: Vasileios Ntavos, Georgios Koulourias
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Publication number: 20140366352Abstract: A loading jig apparatus may include a jig frame, first moving units installed on the jig frame and moved in up and down directions, left and right directions, and front and rear directions by driving a drive motor, first support units installed at the first moving units respectively, and supporting both sides of the vehicle body panel, second support units installed on the jig frame to correspond to a front side of the vehicle body panel, and supporting the front side of the vehicle body panel, at least one second moving unit installed on the jig frame to correspond to a rear side of the vehicle body panel and moved in the up and down directions and the front and rear directions by driving a drive motor, and a third support unit installed on the second moving unit, and supporting the rear side of the vehicle body panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Yoon JANG
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Patent number: 8910366Abstract: The invention provides a press-fitting method of a member and a press-fitting apparatus in which press-fitting errors can be reduced, without using a dummy pin. The pressing jig 45 includes a main body 46 having a guide pin containing part 47 which is open downward, a compression coil spring (a resilient member) 48 which is contained in an upper part of the guide pin containing part 47, a guide pin 49 which is contained in a lower part of the guide pin containing part 47 with its lower end portion projected downward from a lower face of the main body 46 by an urging force of the compression coil spring 48, and a permanent magnet 50 in an annular shape which is fixed to the lower face of the main body 46, as attracting and holding unit for attracting and holding the press-fitting member 11.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2008Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: JTEKT CorporationInventor: Masaru Fuse
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Patent number: 8910358Abstract: A handheld jig for placement on a radiator and associated method to repair broken welds of tabs of a radiator mounting cradle used to hold a radiator of a vehicle such as a HMMVE where the tabs may be pressed against angled surfaces of the radiator, the jig having a base, a first arm extending from the base, a second arm extending from the base, and a third arm extending from the base, the first arm, second arm and third arm each capable of holding an adjustable pin to selectively contact a tab of the cradle to press the respective contacted tabs against respective angled surfaces of the radiator.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Inventor: Sarah Piepenburg
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Publication number: 20140360193Abstract: A support frame for assembling a combustion module for a gas turbine includes a base plate disposed at a bottom end of the support frame and a support plate that is vertically separated from the base plate by one or more vertical support members. The support plate defines an opening that is sized to allow a portion of the combustion module to pass therethrough. A support block extends vertically from the base plate towards the support plate where the support block defines one or more fastener holes for connecting an aft end of a combustion liner of the combustion module to the support block. A central support column extends vertically from the base plate towards the support plate. A horizontal support extends radially outward from the central support column to align the combustion liner with the opening in the support plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: General Electric Company
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Publication number: 20140331469Abstract: An apparatus to aid in the making of a light filtering window shade from shade fabric comprised of a series of longitudinal vane members having their longitudinal edges respectively secured to front and rear fabric panels. The apparatus comprises an assembly table and a roller tube positioning rail. The table has first and second ends with the first end adapted to facilitate the cutting of the shade fabric to a desired length. The roller tube positioning rail is releasably securable to the assembly table and releasably receives a roller tube having one end of the shade fabric secured thereto. The positioning rail permits the roller tube, and the shade fabric secured thereto, to be set-off a predetermined distance from the first end of the assembly table. The positioning rail maintains the roller tube generally parallel to the first end of the assembly table.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Philip Ng
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Publication number: 20140331473Abstract: An apparatus and method for installation of a frame assembly to a body may include a tooling assembly configured to support a frame assembly, the tooling assembly being positioned with respect to a body, wherein the frame assembly is positioned with respect to the body at a plurality of predetermined engineering locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: The Boeing Company
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Patent number: 8881359Abstract: A machine tool assembling apparatus and a method of assembling a machine tool using the machine tool assembling apparatus are provided. The machine tool assembling apparatus includes a table, a first support mechanism having an arm which is swingable toward and away from the table, and a second support mechanism. The first support mechanism is disposed between the table and the second support mechanism. The first support mechanism is rotated to bring the arm into facing relation to either the table or the second support mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryosuke Matsuoka, Jun Sugikawa, Masashi Yamaguchi, Takaki Nakajima
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Publication number: 20140325822Abstract: In a method and apparatus for shadow mask tensioning, a shadow mask frame and an anchor frame are positioned in spaced relation defining a gap therebetween and a shadow mask is positioned on the shadow mask frame and the anchor frame with an interior portion of the shadow mask extending across the gap. An edge of the shadow mask is affixed to the anchor frame and the shadow mask is tensioned by urging the interior portion of the shadow mask into the gap. Once the shadow mask has been tensioned to a desired extent, the shadow mask is affixed to the shadow mask frame. Thereafter, the combination of the shadow mask affixed to the shadow mask frame is separated from the anchor frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: ADVANTECH GLOBAL, LTDInventor: Brian Arthur Bucci
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Publication number: 20140317903Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for inserting angle plates in transverse duct flanges. The apparatus is especially useful in inserting angle plates into transverse duct flanges of duct fittings. Packages for holding angle plates are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: David E. DAW, Cody B. UMBERGER
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Publication number: 20140322023Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a wind turbine blade in a production facility. The method comprises the steps of positioning a first overhung gantry to extend transversely over an elongated first mould part for manufacturing one of a first part and a second part of the blade, performing a first working action at the first mould part with a first tool mounted on the first overhung gantry, moving the first overhung gantry from the first mould part to an elongated second mould part for manufacturing the other of the first and the second part of the blade, positioning the first overhung gantry to extend transversely over the second mould part, and performing a second working action at the second mould part by means of the first tool or a second tool mounted on the first overhung gantry.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Raul Garcia Tapia
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Publication number: 20140317899Abstract: A storage and dispensing container includes a base having an open end and a receptacle. A first divider is secured in the receptacle. A second divider is pivotally secured to the first divider, and defines a first compartment with the first divider. The first compartment has a size that is selectively adjustable by pivoting the second divider relative to the first divider.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Anthony Mulone, Kathleen Tremblay, Warren W. Howland-Copp, Jeffrey T. Delnickas
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Patent number: 8869367Abstract: A first lift stand is provided with a first supporting unit to support a first portion of a positioning object, and a first servo system to drive the first supporting unit in a vertical direction. A second lift stand is provided with a second supporting unit to support a second portion of the positioning object, and a second servo system to drive the second supporting unit in the vertical direction. A third lift stand is provided with a third supporting unit to support a third portion of the positioning object, and a third servo system to drive the third supporting unit in the vertical direction. A fourth lift stand is provided with a fourth supporting unit to support a fourth portion of the positioning object, and a fourth servo system to drive the fourth supporting unit in the vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Shigemi Yamane, Kanehiro Kominami
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Patent number: 8850682Abstract: A method of removing a component from an aircraft includes attaching a device comprising a guide member to the aircraft; attaching the component (such as an actuator) to the guide member; detaching the component from the rest of the aircraft; and moving the guide member so that the component follows a predefined path of removal of the component. A device for use in such a method is also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations LimitedInventors: Philip Henry Garland, Nebojsa Sakota
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Publication number: 20140283354Abstract: Apparatus and methods for positioning one or more components relative to a work surface are provided. The apparatus can include a frame having a first support member extending therefrom. At least one extendable member can be disposed on the first support member. The extendable member can be adapted to move in a linear direction. At least one magnet can be disposed on the frame. The magnet can include at least one contact side that can be switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Will Harris, Gerald L. Dasbach
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Publication number: 20140283356Abstract: A device for manufacturing a support for fixing cells of the present invention is capable of easily manufacturing a support that has needle-like bodies arranged on a base. The manufacturing device 2 is provided with a base 10, a holder 4, an insertion guide 6 and an alignment mechanism. The base 10 is retained by a holder 4. The base 10 is provided with a plurality of openings 15, into which needle-like bodies 20 are inserted and fixed. An insertion guide 6 is provided next to the holder 4 and includes slots 12 for placing a plurality of needle-like bodies 20 generally parallel to each other. The insertion guide 6 is provided with a plurality of slots 12 for placing the needle-like bodies 20 at corresponding positions to the openings 15, so that the alignment mechanism moves the insertion guide 6 such that the feed openings 12a are positioned adjacent to the openings 15.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicants: SAGA UNIVERSITY, CYFUSE BIOMEDICAL K.K.Inventor: Koichi Nakayama
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Publication number: 20140283351Abstract: A method and a device are provided for replacing individual idler rollers for conveyors, with which a web belt can be lifted and worn-out or damaged idler rollers in upper and lower runs can be individually replaced. The device includes, separately for replacing the idler rollers in the upper run and in the lower run, a subframe (1) for lifting the web belt (7) and for holding the web belt (7), such that a sufficient clearance is formed for replacing worn-out idler rollers (53) by means of a changing frame (2). A service vehicle is equipped with a lifting apparatus for moving dividing devices. The process steps include lifting the web belt (7), removing the old idler roller (53old), inserting the new idler roller (53new) and lowering the web belt (7). The drawing shows the use of two dividing devices in the replacing of idler rollers in the upper run.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: TAKRAF GmbHInventors: Rainer KAHRGER, Mario DILEFELD, Steffen VOLLRATH
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Publication number: 20140262059Abstract: An apparatus, method, and kit for mounting to the wall of a structure. The apparatus comprises: first and second arms, each arm having an elongated portion and a mounting portion arranged at an angle relative to the elongated portion, the mounting portion defining one or more holes, the elongated portion of the first arm having a first inner surface, the elongated portion of the second arm having a second inner surface, first inner surface opposing the second inner surface; at least a first clamp member operably connected to the first arm and at least a second clamp member operably connected to the second arm; and at least one canopy member having a one end portion clamped between the first inner surface and the at least one clamp member and an opposite end portion clamped between the second inner surface and the at least second clamp member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: George Gelsebach
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Publication number: 20140259604Abstract: An apparatus and a method for sheathing a medical device, tool, instrument or probe (generally, probe) is provided. Among other aspects, a probe support jig capable of supporting the probe is provided, which includes a mechanical coupling for accepting a sheath on a sheath shell. In use, the sheath shell is coupled at one end thereof to the support jig and the probe is fed into the sheath, which is coupled to the sheath shell at another end thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: J. Jordan Romano, Elizabeth N. Bearrick, Lauren R. Hernley, Saul Lopez, Laura M. Tanenbaum, Marcel A.C. Thomas, Teddy A. Touissant
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Patent number: 8832915Abstract: An apparatus for connecting adjacent ends of first and second conduits including a frame assembly including a mounting point for mounting the end of the first conduit in a fixed position, a guide connected to the frame assembly and including first and second guide formations for receiving guide arms attached to the end of the second conduit and a moveable carrier mounted on the frame and including slots for engaging the guide arms. The carrier is moveable between a first position in which the slots align with the guide formations so that the guide arms can pass into the slots, and a second position in which the end of the second conduit is held against the end of the first conduit so as to allow a connection to be formed to secure the ends together.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Verderg Connectors LimitedInventor: John White
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Patent number: 8832921Abstract: A two-piece locking nut assembly for securing a mantle to a head assembly of a cone crusher. The two-piece locking nut assembly includes an inner nut and an outer nut. The inner nut includes a set of axial bores that each receive a jackscrew. Once the locking nut assembly is in position on the head assembly, the series of jackscrews are tightened to exert a force on the mantle that is counteracted by forces through the inner nut and into the head to create a locking force between the locking nut assembly and the head assembly. The outer nut is turned along the inner nut to hold the locking nut assembly in place. Once the outer nut is moved into position, the jackscrews are removed such that the outer nut continues to apply the locking force between the mantle and the head through the locking nut assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Metso Minerals Industries, Inc.Inventors: Walter R. Marks, Edward L. Snow
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Patent number: 8828197Abstract: A jig for connecting a part to a body for an on-line painting process may include a plastic adaptor and a metal hanger. The plastic adaptor may be configured to be connected to a part to be painted, and the metal hanger may be removably connectable to the plastic adaptor. The metal hanger may be configured to be connected to a body to be painted.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: James P. Ryan, Todd A. Fitz
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Patent number: 8827254Abstract: A substrate transfer processing apparatus capable of processing a substrate at high speed is provided. A mounting table on which a substrate is mounted includes a plate-shaped main body and a recessed part formed in a rear surface of the plate-shaped main body. Since the mounting table is lightweight as compared to the mounting table before the recessed part is formed therein, the load on a motor is small and the running cost is low even when the mounting table is moved at high speed. Because the plate-shaped main body is made of granite, the mounting surface can be made flat and smooth by polishing. Since the mounting surface is flat and smooth, the accuracy in positioning the substrate is high.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Ulvac, Inc.Inventors: Yuya Inoue, Tamotsu Tanifuji, Hisato Tanaka, Makoto Takahashi, Kuniyoshi Sekine
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Patent number: 8826506Abstract: The present invention provides a common fender mounting jig apparatus for use with multifarious vehicles including a plurality of common clamping units for clamping fender panels of multifarious vehicles by using, selectively, a plurality of fixing blocks processed in compliance with the shape of a fender panel associated with each vehicle model. Additionally, the common fender mounting jig may also include a clamp movement unit for moving the common clamping unit upwardly and downwardly, forwardly and backwardly; a fender mounting jig mounted on its upper face with the common clamping unit and loading the fender panel clamped by the common clamping unit on a body-in-white; and a jig movement unit for moving and rotating the fender mounting jig. By using only one common clamping unit, the present invention is able to comply with various shapes of fender panels of multifarious vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: Joon Seo Park
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Patent number: 8820728Abstract: A system and a method for protecting semiconductor wafers is disclosed. A preferred embodiment comprises a carrier with a central region and an exterior region. The exterior region preferably has a thickness that is greater than the central region, to form a cavity in the carrier. An adhesive is preferably placed into the cavity, and a semiconductor wafer is placed onto the adhesive. The edges of the semiconductor wafer are protected by the raised exterior region as well as the displaced adhesive that at least partially fills the area between the semiconductor wafer and the exterior region of the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Jao Sheng Huang, Ming-Fa Chen
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Publication number: 20140237820Abstract: Turbine blade insertion tool (20) facilitates supported vertical and lateral alignment of a turbine blade root (18) and corresponding rotor slot (14) from under a suspended rotor (12). The blade lift fixture (46) slidably retains the blade root while manually biasable slide (38) provides supported relative vertical alignment between the blade root and rotor slot Supported lateral root/slot alignment is provided by manually swinging the blade lift fixture (46) on three-dimensional motion capable swivel eye (50) and corresponding lift hook (44) that are coupled to the slide (38). The blade insertion tool (20) optionally is maneuverable on swivel rollers (24) under the rotor (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Siemens Energy, Inc.Inventors: Jae Young Choi, Ronald H. Lovett
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Patent number: 8813327Abstract: A method for machining a workpiece is disclosed. The method includes fixing a workpiece on a workpiece carrier using an engaging and fixing element by adhering a first mold surface of the engaging and fixing element to an adhesive surface of the workpiece and by adhering a second mold surface of the engaging and fixing element to a contact and adhesive surface of the workpiece carrier. The method further includes machining the workpiece and releasing the first mold surface of the engaging and fixing element from the adhesive surface of the workpiece and releasing the second mold surface of the engaging and fixing element from the contact and adhesive surface of the workpiece carrier.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: MTU Aero Engines GmbHInventors: Martin Fessler-Knobel, Roland Huttner, Robert Axtner
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Patent number: 8813340Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a substantially vertical mechanical element, as a technical front surface, on a structural transverse element of bodywork of a vehicle such as an upper crossbar, the mechanical element including at least one substantially horizontal portion or structural nozzle bearing on an upper surface of the crossbar. The arrangement includes at least one carrier plate for the mechanical element which is slid under the bodywork of the vehicle and then mounted vertically. The plate includes a yoke for receiving the vertical mechanical element and which is capable of holding the element between at least one vertical position inclined towards the front and a vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Renault S.A.S.Inventors: Francois Combe, Michael Flandin, Nicolas Pietu
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Patent number: 8800133Abstract: Gas turbine engine systems involving rotor bayonet coverplates and tools for installing such coverplates are provided. In this regard, a representative turbine assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: a turbine disk operative to mount a set of turbine blades; and a coverplate having an annular main body portion and a spaced annular arrangement of tabs extending radially inwardly from the main body portion with open-ended gaps being located between the tabs, the tabs being operative to secure an inner diameter of the coverplate to the turbine disk.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Joseph T. Caprario, Daniel J. Griffin
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Patent number: 8793853Abstract: One end side of a core wire holder 20 is formed into a shape of a truncated cone and has an inclined surface. In the end portion, an opening 22 is provided, and a hollow portion 21 is formed, a silicon core wire 5 being inserted into the hollow portion 21 and held therein. On the surface of the silicon core wire 5, polycrystalline silicon 6 is vapor deposited by the Siemens method to produce a polycrystalline silicon rod. On the inclined surface of the truncated cone portion in the vicinity of the opening 22, as a thermal insulating layer, annular slits 23a to 23c are formed from an outer circumferential surface in the vicinity of the opening toward the hollow portion 21. The annular slit acts as a thermal insulating portion, and suppresses escape of the heat to heat the one end side of the core wire holder 20.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shigeyoshi Netsu, Shinichi Kurotani, Kyoji Oguro, Fumitaka Kume
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Patent number: 8793854Abstract: Apparatus and methods for use are disclosed for coordinating a hole of one part with a hole of another part. The apparatus may include a base member, a pin member defined by a slot having a first length in one direction which is greater than a second length in a second direction, and an index member extending beyond an end of the base member. The index member may be adapted to position the first length of the slot in a position parallel to a datum of a part being joined by the apparatus. During operation, a portion of the pin member may be inserted in a hole of one part. The slot may be at least partially aligned with a second, smaller hole in another part.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Gregory L. Clark
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Patent number: 8793855Abstract: A method of feeding a stud to a joining head including a stud shank clamp and operable to join the stud to a workpiece, and wherein the method of feeding the stud comprises the steps of providing a stud holding device including a securing sleeve and a plurality of collet arms; feeding the stud into the stud holding device to a first position wherein the flange is arranged above the free end of the plurality of arms and below the securing sleeve; and securing the stud in the first position by engaging the securing sleeve behind the flange.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Jochen Hain, Alexander Schug, Karl Briel, Markus Feierabend, Michael Schneider, Frank Rosemann, Wolfgang Werner, Harald Knetsch
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Publication number: 20140208556Abstract: A joining device for joining substrates together includes a first chuck configured to draw and hold a first substrate on a lower surface thereof, a second chuck provided below the first chuck and configured to draw and hold a second substrate on an upper surface thereof, and a chuck holding unit provided below the second chuck, the chuck holding unit including an upper surface and suction grooves annularly formed on the upper surface of the chuck holding unit, the suction grooves configured to vacuum-suck the second chuck to draw and hold the second chuck.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITEDInventors: Shintaro SUGIHARA, Naoto YOSHITAKA, Shigenori KITAHARA, Keizo HIROSE
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Publication number: 20140208592Abstract: Method and apparatus for assembling, with fasteners, components of a structure having an outboard side, an inboard side, and a supporting frame. The components are placed together on the frame. An electromagnet having a core with multiple openings is positioned on the outboard side. A magnetically attractive member is placed against the inboard side opposite and aligned with the electromagnet. When activated, the electromagnet is attracted towards the magnetically attractive member and the two hold the components together. Multiple drill members pass through the openings in the core of the electromagnet and multiple openings are drilled simultaneously through the components. Subsequently, multiple rivets or huck bolts are simultaneously inserted into the drilled openings. Finally, fasteners are hammered through the drilled openings and rivets are secured by bucking bars provided on the magnetically attractive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: THE BOEING COMPANY
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Patent number: 8789258Abstract: Turbine casings LP1, PL2 and HP are secured to storing spaces S1 to S3 formed in a concrete frame 12. Cubic blocks 16, 40 and 80 are secured to depressions C2, C3 and C1 respectively. The cubic block 16 has transverse anchors 20a and 20b projecting upward from an upper wall 18. A bearing housing 35 for supporting a rotor shaft 34 rotatably is positioned and secured by transverse anchors 22a and 22b in a direction perpendicular to a rotor shaft (a direction of an arrow a).Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Mitsuhiro Adachi, Masamitsu Shimada, Yasuhiro Kobayashi
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Patent number: 8789837Abstract: A barrel assembly for a composite structure includes a barrel of composite material, a first end ring, and a mid support. The barrel of composite material has a first end, an interior surface and an outer surface, and the first end ring is removably attached to the first end. The first end ring has a perimeter that is substantially congruent with the first end, and is configured to maintain a shape of the barrel. The mid support is removably disposed within the barrel, and has a plurality of spokes extending outwardly from a central hub to contact the interior surface, to maintain a shape of the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Li C Chang, Richard M Coleman, Ronald J Steckman, Andrew M Huckey, Nicholas A Norman
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Patent number: 8783079Abstract: A portable handheld device for introducing an external profile into a longitudinal workpiece by noncutting shaping includes a locking element and a profiling tool having a pitchless profile disposed opposite the locking element and disposable at an adjustable angle as a function of a desired lead angle of the external profile within a force transmission plane, wherein the workpiece is disposable and removable between the profiling tool and the locking element, and wherein the profile tool and the locking element are configured to execute a feed movement relative to one another and to be adjustable to a neutral position.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universitaet HannoverInventors: Bernd-Arno Behrens, Hagen Schmidt, Philipp Silberkuhl, Dietmar Schnier
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Patent number: 8776349Abstract: A method for assembling a synchronizer by using a jig, the synchronizer including a synchronizer hub, at least one of recesses formed radially at an external circumference of the synchronizer hub, a synchronizer key disposed in the recess, a synchronizer sleeve enclosing the exterior circumference of the synchronizer hub and axially movably engaged to the synchronizer hub, and a spring disposed between the synchronizer hub and the synchronizer key, may include locating the synchronizer key and the spring in the recess of the synchronizer hub, engaging the jig to the synchronizer hub by inserting a rear portion of the jig in the recess axially, engaging the synchronizer sleeve to the synchronizer hub, and removing the jig from the synchronizer hub.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: Jongyun Park
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Patent number: 8769791Abstract: A machine tool for machining a workpiece with a tool moved relative to the workpiece is provided with a bed (13) providing a base, a column (15) vertically mounted on the bed (13), and a carriage (27) having supporting columns (27a and 27b), disposed on either side thereof, for oscillatably supporting a table (35), the carriage being oriented so that one (27b) of the supporting columns (27a and 27b) is positioned adjacent the column (15) and the other (27a) of the supporting columns is positioned away from the column (15).Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2008Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takeshi Kawada, Shinji Koike, Rintaro Nagatomo
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Patent number: 8763226Abstract: A receiver plate-coupler plate assembly for attaching an implement to a machine. The assembly includes a receiver plate member comprising a vertical plate section with at least three perimeter walls extending in a common direction to form a downward facing cavity there between. The vertical plate member attaches to a tool on a plate section surface opposite the perimeter walls. A coupler plate member comprises a vertical plate section positioned against the receiver plate member within the downwardly facing cavity thereof. At least one locking assembly on the coupler plate member reversibly engages the receiver plate member to maintain the coupler plate member within the downward facing cavity thereof. At least one connector assembly secured to the coupler plate member opposite the receiver plate member connects the receiver plate-coupler plate assembly to a machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: John E. Gustafson
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Patent number: 8764000Abstract: An example apparatus for aligning a pressure tapping tool includes a base having an engagement portion. The engagement portion engages a component to limit relative movement between the base and the component. At least one guide mounts adjacent the base. Positioning a pressure tapping tool against the guide aligns the pressure tapping tool for pressure tapping the component. An example method of pressure tapping a component includes limiting relative movement between a fixture and a component and guiding a tool along a fixture when pressure tapping the component. The example may include guiding the tool along different portions of the fixture to pressure tap different portions of the component.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventor: Benjamin T. Fisk
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Patent number: 8757606Abstract: A loading device which is used in coating processes includes a base, a loading plate, and a reversing assembly. The base includes an outer frame and a ring-shaped inner frame rotatably positioned on the outer frame. The loading plate defines a number of holes for loading components. The reversing assembly connects the inner frame to the loading plate. The reversing assembly includes two reversing motors and two shafts. The reversing motors are opposite to each other and fixed on the inner frame. The reversing shafts are opposite to each other and positioned in a straight line. One end of each reversing shaft is coupled with a corresponding reversing motor, the other end of each reversing shaft is fixed on the loading plate. The reversing shafts are driven by the reversing motors to reverse the loading plate relative to the inner frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shao-Kai Pei
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Publication number: 20140165358Abstract: An apparatus for presenting a replacement blade from a cartridge includes a body and a carrier. The body includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a first position and a second position laterally spaced from the first position, and a trough aligned with the second position. The carrier is slidably coupled to the body and movable between the first position and the second position. When the carrier is in the first position, the carrier couples to a blade if a blade is present in the first position. When the carrier is in the second position, the carrier decouples from the blade such that the blade is deposited in the trough, if a blade is coupled to the carrier. When the carrier moves from the first position to the second position, the carrier causes a blade to move from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventor: Andrew P. Block
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Publication number: 20140165354Abstract: A vehicle body has, in a state in which a battery unit is not installed, a frame configuring a part of the lower surface of the vehicle body. A vehicle battery unit installation apparatus for installing a battery unit in the lower part of the vehicle body includes: a striker device configured to be secured to the vehicle body and a locking device secured to the battery unit. The striker device includes a base plate and a striker secured to the base plate. The striker has a support part capable of supporting a load. The locking device is capable of securing the support part. The base plate is configured to be secured to the frame. The striker has ends secured to the base plate such that the support part is located below the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKIInventors: Yoshio Ojima, Takahiro Fukagawa, Takashi Murase
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Patent number: 8752260Abstract: A holding device (10) is provided for use during the installation of a component (60) to be fastened vertically to a support structure (50) such as that of an aircraft, for example a cabin sidewall lining part. The holding device (10) includes a hook (12) and an eyelet (14) receiving the hook, the hook and eyelet being designed so that they can be fastened to the support structure (50) or the component (60). The eyelet (14) has at least one elastically resilient element for the movable mutual support of the eyelet (14) and hook (12). The holding device (10) facilitates the fastening of a perpendicularly installed component (60). The elastically resilient element allows the component (60) to be pre-positioned in a nominal position.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: SFS Intec Holding AGInventor: Sascha Costabel