公开(公告)号：ES2031851T3

公开(公告)日：1993-01-01

申请号：ES87108908

申请日：1987-06-22

Applicant: THE WARNER AND SWASEY COMPANY

Inventor： VOELKERDING, BRUCE D.

IPC: B23B3/16 ,  B23Q7/04 ,  B23Q11/08

Abstract: During operation of an apparatus to machine a workpiece, an unfinished workpiece is gripped by a workpiece loader and unloader assembly at a conveyor station. The loader and unloader assembly moves the workpiece along the axis of a spindle assembly through an opening in a shield which minimizes the accumulation of material cut from a workpiece on the loader and unloader assembly and on a conveyor assembly. The loader and unloader assembly moves a finished workpiece from the spindle assembly, rotates a support arm through a distance which is less than 90 DEG to the condition of an unfinished workpiece in alignment with the spindle assembly and inserts the unfinished work-piece into the spindle assembly. The workpiece loader and unloader assembly then comes back through the opening in the shield and transfers the finished workpiece to an outfeed section of the conveyor assembly.

公开(公告)号：EP0386526B1

公开(公告)日：1992-10-28

申请号：EP90103345.6

申请日：1990-02-21

Applicant: THE WARNER AND SWASEY COMPANY

Inventor： Raleigh, Freddie Lewis

IPC: G01B5/00 ,  F16H19/00

CPC classification number: B23Q5/385

公开(公告)号：EP0252212A1

公开(公告)日：1988-01-13

申请号：EP87103075.5

申请日：1987-03-04

Applicant: THE WARNER AND SWASEY COMPANY

Inventor： Brandstetter, Robert William

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G05G9/04796 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/04707 ,  G05G2009/04748 ,  G05G2009/04777 ,  Y10T74/20201

Abstract: A joystick controller (38) for three axis control of a powered element such as a probe shaft (24) of a coordinate measuring machine (10) is disclosed in which a joystick handle assembly (40) is mounted for pivoting movement along either of orthogonal horizontal X or Y axes, with a plunger (64) mounted within a hollow joystick shaft (58) for up and down movement along a vertical Z axis orthogonal to the X and Y axes. Control signal generators, such as potentiometer assemblies (84, 106, 134), are drivingly engaged with the hollow joystick shaft (58) and plunger (64), each generating control signals corresponding to each motion of the joystick handle assembly (40). These signals are used to produce corresponding controlled movement of the probe shaft (24) of the coordinate measuring machine (10) along respective X, Y and Z axes. In the first embodiment, the hollow joystick shaft (58) carries, at its lower end, a Z axis potentiometer assembly (106) which is operated by an actuator arm (112) engaged by the plunger (64). A gear rack (146) acting on rotary actuator gear (148) directly operates Z axis potentiometer assembly (106) in an alternate embodiment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于诸如坐标测量机（10）的探头轴（24）的动力元件的三轴控制的操纵杆控制器（38），其中安装有操纵杆手柄组件（40），用于沿正交 水平X或Y轴，其中柱塞（64）安装在中空操纵杆轴（58）内，用于沿垂直于X和Y轴的垂直Z轴上下运动。 诸如电位计组件（84,106,134）的控制信号发生器与中空操纵杆轴58和柱塞64驱动地接合，每个产生对应于操纵杆手柄组件40的每个运动的控制信号。 这些信号用于沿着相应的X，Y和Z轴产生坐标测量机（10）的探头轴（24）相应的受控运动。 在第一实施例中，空心操纵杆轴58在其下端承载一Z轴电位计组件106，该组合由由柱塞64接合的致动器臂112来操作。 作用在旋转执行器齿轮（148）上的齿条（146）在替代实施例中直接操作Z轴电位计组件（106）。

公开(公告)号：EP0252212B1

公开(公告)日：1991-11-06

申请号：EP87103075.5

申请日：1987-03-04

Applicant: THE WARNER AND SWASEY COMPANY

Inventor： Brandstetter, Robert William

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G05G9/04796 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/04707 ,  G05G2009/04748 ,  G05G2009/04777 ,  Y10T74/20201

公开(公告)号：EP0386526A1

公开(公告)日：1990-09-12

申请号：EP90103345.6

申请日：1990-02-21

Applicant: THE WARNER AND SWASEY COMPANY

Inventor： Raleigh, Freddie Lewis

IPC: G01B5/00 ,  F16H19/00

CPC classification number: B23Q5/385

Abstract: A coordinate measuring machine (10) having an improved carriage drive system including a flexible toothed belt (89) mounted on a rigid spar member (88) to be stretched along the carriage (X) axis. The spar member (88) absorbs the tension loading of the stretched flexible belt (89), while the connection (198, 152) of the spar member (88) to the base (12) precludes stressing of the machine (10) by the belt tension or by thermal stresses. A drive package (118) is mounted to one end of the carriage (40) and includes a toothed drum (126) engaging the flexible belt (89) so that upon being rotated by a drive motor (120) acting through a double reduction pulley system (254, 258, 260, 268, 272, 274) to rotate the toothed drum (126) and cause the carriage (40) to be driven along the ways (32, 34). Flexures (86a, 86b) mounting the belt (89) accommodate side to side movement as the carriage (40) is driven along the axis while being rigid to the tension exerted by the belt (89).

Abstract translation: 一种具有改进的托架驱动系统的坐标测量机（10），其包括安装在刚性翼梁构件（88）上以沿滑架（X）轴线拉伸的柔性齿形带（89）。 翼梁构件88吸收拉伸的柔性带89的张力负载，而翼梁构件88与基座12的连接198和152阻止了机器10的应力。 皮带张力或热应力。 驱动包（118）安装到滑架（40）的一端，并且包括与柔性带（89）接合的带齿的滚筒（126），以便在被驱动马达（120）旋转时通过双重减速滑轮 系统（254,258,260,268,272,274）以旋转所述带齿鼓（126）并使所述托架（40）沿着所述路（32,34）被驱动。 安装皮带（89）的弯曲（86a，86b）随着滑架（40）沿着轴线被驱动而容纳一侧到另一侧的运动，同时刚性地被带（89）施加的张力。

公开(公告)号：EP0254043A3

公开(公告)日：1988-12-21

申请号：EP87108908

申请日：1987-06-22

Applicant: THE WARNER AND SWASEY COMPANY

Inventor： Voelkerding, Bruce D.

IPC: B23Q07/04

CPC classification number: B23Q7/048 ,  B23B3/161 ,  B23Q11/08 ,  Y10T82/2514 ,  Y10T82/2516 ,  Y10T82/2587

Abstract: During operation of an apparatus to machine a workpiece, an unfinished workpiece is gripped by a workpiece loader and unloader assembly at a conveyor station. The loader and unloader assembly moves the workpiece along the axis of a spindle assembly through an opening in a shield which minimizes the accumulation of material cut from a workpiece on the loader and unloader assembly and on a conveyor assembly. The loader and unloader assembly moves a finished workpiece from the spindle assembly, rotates a support arm through a distance which is less than 90° to the condition of an unfinished workpiece in alignment with the spindle assembly and inserts the unfinished workpiece into the spindle assembly. The workpiece loader and unloader assembly then comes back through the opening in the shield and transfers the finished workpiece to an outfeed section of the conveyor assembly.

公开(公告)号：EP0255574A2

公开(公告)日：1988-02-10

申请号：EP87106325.1

申请日：1987-04-30

Applicant: THE WARNER AND SWASEY COMPANY

Inventor： Tuss, John J. ,  Donaldson, Robert D.

IPC: G01B5/00

CPC classification number: G01B7/008 ,  G01B5/0011

Abstract: A coordinate measuring machine (10) having a light weight aluminum bridge (24) mounted for guided movement along ways (42) on a base (28), which also is constructed of aluminum to match thermal growth characteristics of the bridge (24). The table (12) is constructed of steel for greater rigidity to support heavy measured objects (1b) and is supported on the base (28) so as to minimize distortions of the base (28) by differences in thermal growth of the table (12), and base (28). The weight of the table (12) and measured object (16) is arranged to be passed through the base (12) to floor supports (62,112) to minimize distortions of the base (12) and ways (42). The bridge (24) is movable completely to the rear of the table (12) to enable access of the probe (18) to the total table surface area Figure 2.

Abstract translation: 一种坐标测量机（10），其具有安装成用于沿着基座（28）上的方式（42）引导移动的重量轻的铝桥（24），所述基座（28）也由铝构成以匹配所述桥（24）的热生长特性。 工作台（12）由钢制成，具有更大的刚性以支撑重的测量物体（1b），并且支撑在基座（28）上，以便通过台（12）的热生长差异来最小化基座（28）的变形 ）和基底（28）。 桌子（12）和测量对象（16）的重量被布置成通过基座（12）穿过地板支撑件（62,112），以最小化底座（12）和路线（42）的失真。 桥（24）可完全移动到工作台（12）的后部，以使探针（18）能够接近整个工作台表面区域。

公开(公告)号：EP0050544A3

公开(公告)日：1983-08-24

申请号：EP81401523

申请日：1981-10-02

Applicant: THE WARNER AND SWASEY COMPANY

Inventor： Erickson, Richard D.

IPC: F16B11/00 ,  B23Q01/00

CPC classification number: B23Q1/0063

Abstract: An improved machine tool includes a one-piece cast bed (14) or base which requires a minimum of machining. A wayblock (32) guides movement of turret and tailstock assemblies relative to the base. The wayblock (32) is positioned on and connected with the base by a body (80) of epoxy resin material. The body of epoxy resin material is cast in situ between an as cast side surface of the base and the wayblock. A workpiece is rotated relative to the base by a spindle assembly (18). The spindle assembly is positioned on and connected with the base by a second body of epoxy resin material (76). The second body of epoxy resin material is cast in situ between an as cast surface of the base and the spindle assembly. The thickness of the body of epoxy resin material cast between the wayblock and the base is variable to accommodate variations in the spatial orientations of the spindle and wayblock mounting surfaces.

公开(公告)号：EP0255574A3

公开(公告)日：1988-12-28

申请号：EP87106325

申请日：1987-04-30

Applicant: THE WARNER AND SWASEY COMPANY

Inventor： Tuss, John J. ,  Donaldson, Robert D.

IPC: G01B05/00

CPC classification number: G01B7/008 ,  G01B5/0011

Abstract: A coordinate measuring machine (10) having a light weight aluminum bridge (24) mounted for guided movement along ways (42) on a base (28), which also is constructed of aluminum to match thermal growth characteristics of the bridge (24). The table (12) is constructed of steel for greater rigidity to support heavy measured objects (1b) and is supported on the base (28) so as to minimize distortions of the base (28) by differences in thermal growth of the table (12), and base (28). The weight of the table (12) and measured object (16) is arranged to be passed through the base (12) to floor supports (62,112) to minimize distortions of the base (12) and ways (42). The bridge (24) is movable completely to the rear of the table (12) to enable access of the probe (18) to the total table surface area Figure 2.

公开(公告)号：EP0255574B1

公开(公告)日：1991-06-12

申请号：EP87106325.1

申请日：1987-04-30

Applicant: THE WARNER AND SWASEY COMPANY

Inventor： Tuss, John J. ,  Donaldson, Robert D.

IPC: G01B5/00

CPC classification number: G01B7/008 ,  G01B5/0011