Methods of removing a glutinous substance from an applicator

    公开(公告)号:US10456803B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-29

    申请号:US16138833

    申请日:2018-09-21

    Abstract: A method of removing a glutinous substance from an applicator comprises removing a plunger before the glutinous substance has solidified; allowing the glutinous substance to solidify inside the applicator; detaching a side cover from a base portion of a first body portion to expose a first sealant plug; severing the first sealant plug from a second sealant plug; severing the first sealant plug from a third sealant plug; detaching a tip portion of the applicator from a second body portion to expose a portion of the second sealant plug; extracting the second sealant plug from the second body portion by pulling the portion of the second sealant plug in a direction along the second body portion; separating the first sealant plug from the base portion of the first body portion; and extracting the third sealant plug from an end-effector interface of the first body portion.

    REUSABLE APPLICATORS AND RELATED METHODS
    52.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190022691A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-24

    申请号:US16138874

    申请日:2018-09-21

    Abstract: A method (500) for removing glutinous substance (298) from applicator (100) comprises removing plunger (342) from applicator (100) before glutinous substance (298) has solidified; allowing glutinous substance (298) to solidify inside applicator (100); detaching side cover (110) from base portion (111) of first body portion (102) to expose first sealant plug (302); severing first sealant plug (302) from second sealant plug (304); severing first sealant plug (302) from third sealant plug (300); detaching tip portion (106) of applicator (100) from second body portion (104) to expose a portion of second sealant plug (304); extracting second sealant plug (304) from second body portion (104) by pulling portion of second sealant plug (304) in direction (320) along second body portion (104); separating first sealant plug (302) from base portion (111) of first body portion (102); and extracting third sealant plug (300) from end-effector interface (112) of first body portion (102).

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING MATERIALS TO INTERFACE AREAS
    56.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING MATERIALS TO INTERFACE AREAS 有权
    将材料应用于界面的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160271644A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-22

    申请号:US14662970

    申请日:2015-03-19

    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for applying materials at interface areas formed by fasteners and parts. Specifically, a material is delivered to an interface area such that at least a portion of a fastener remains free from this material. The interface area may be sealed such that the material is contained within that area. As such, a controlled amount of the material is dispensed in a precise location. An applicator used for this process may include a housing and inner guide slidably disposed within this housing. The material may be delivered through an annular flow channel between the housing and inner guide. The inner guide may be sealed against and, in some embodiments, centered with respect to the fastener. The housing may be sealed with respect to the part and, in some embodiments, may be rotated with respect to the part to redistribute the material at the interface area.

    Abstract translation: 提供了在由紧固件和部件形成的界面区域处施加材料的方法和系统。 具体地,将材料输送到接口区域,使得紧固件的至少一部分保持不含该材料。 接口区域可以被密封,使得材料被包含在该区域内。 因此,将受控量的材料分配在精确的位置。 用于该过程的涂布器可以包括可滑动地设置在该壳体内的壳体和内部引导件。 材料可以通过壳体和内导向件之间的环形流动通道输送。 内部引导件可以被密封并且在一些实施例中相对于紧固件居中。 壳体可以相对于部件被密封,并且在一些实施例中可以相对于部件旋转以在接合区域处重新分布材料。

    End Effector for Cleaning Objects Having Multiple Surfaces
    58.
    发明申请
    End Effector for Cleaning Objects Having Multiple Surfaces 审中-公开
    用于清洁具有多个表面的物体的最终效果器

    公开(公告)号:US20150158601A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-11

    申请号:US14097845

    申请日:2013-12-05

    CPC classification number: B64F5/30

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning surfaces of an object. A platform may be moved along a path relative to the object using a robotic device. A liquid may be applied onto the plurality of surfaces of the object using an applicator associated with the platform. The liquid may be worked into the plurality of surfaces using a plurality of cleaning elements associated with the platform to dislodge undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. A plurality of flexible members may be moved along the plurality of surfaces to dry the plurality of surfaces and remove the undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. An airflow may be generated that moves the undesired material into a vacuum duct in a vacuum system.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于清洁物体表面的方法和装置。 平台可以使用机器人装置沿相对于物体的路径移动。 可以使用与平台相关联的施用器将液体施加到物体的多个表面上。 可以使用与平台相关联的多个清洁元件将液体加工到多个表面中,以从多个表面移除不期望的材料。 可以沿着多个表面移动多个柔性构件以干燥多个表面并从多个表面去除不需要的材料。 可能产生气流,其将不想要的物质移动到真空系统中的真空管道中。

    Fluid Application Device
    59.
    发明申请
    Fluid Application Device 审中-公开
    流体应用装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140234011A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-21

    申请号:US13769569

    申请日:2013-02-18

    CPC classification number: B05B13/0431 B05C1/02 B05C1/06 B05C5/0208 B05C5/0216

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a viscous fluid onto a surface. An applicator associated with an extension member may be positioned over the surface using a robotic operator. The extension member may be configured to maintain a selected distance between the applicator and a fluid source for the viscous fluid. The viscous fluid may be dispensed from the fluid source to the applicator. The viscous fluid may be applied onto the surface using the applicator.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于将粘性流体施加到表面上的方法和装置。 与延伸构件相关联的施加器可以使用机器人操作器定位在表面上方。 延伸构件可以被配置为保持施用器和用于粘性流体的流体源之间的选定距离。 可以将粘性流体从流体源分配到施用器。 可以使用涂抹器将粘性流体施加到表面上。

    ROBOT END EFFECTOR WITH ROTATING BARREL FOR DISPENSING AN EXTRUDABLE SUBSTANCE

    公开(公告)号:US20220288621A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-15

    申请号:US17470559

    申请日:2021-09-09

    Abstract: A robot end effector (100) for dispensing an extrudable substance (102) comprises a chassis (110), a static mixer (101), and cartridge bays (122), extending from the chassis (110). Each of the cartridge bays (122) is shaped to receive a corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104). Fluidic communication between the selected one of the two-part cartridges (104) and the static mixer (101) is established when the cartridge bays (122) are rotated about an axis (190) to a predetermined orientation with respect to the chassis (110). The robot end effector (100) also comprises a dispensing valve (130), attached to the chassis (110), and a head assembly (150), comprising an inlet manifold (152). The inlet manifold (152) is configured to selectively supply compressed air from a pressure source (199) to contents of a corresponding one of the two-part cartridges (104).

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