公开(公告)号：US20090241810A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12056681

申请日：2008-03-27

Applicant: Nicolas Lauzier ,  Robin Stevenson

Inventor： Nicolas Lauzier ,  Robin Stevenson

IPC: A47B7/02 ,  B65G61/00

CPC classification number: B23P19/001 ,  B23P2700/50 ,  B65D19/0002 ,  B65D2519/00815

Abstract: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element. The support assemblies also each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. A locking mechanism on each support element allows for selectively preventing vertical movement of the support element relative to the pallet.

Abstract translation: 托盘包括平台和位于平台上的多个位置处的多个支撑组件。 一个支持组件与要支持的组件的每个位置相关联。 每个支撑组件具有支撑和支撑支撑元件移动的连杆组件。 支撑组件还各自包括固定到平台的多个基座，以将支撑元件定位在组件的每个版本的期望位置。 每个支撑元件上的锁定机构允许选择性地防止支撑元件相对于托盘的垂直移动。

公开(公告)号：US20090211998A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US12388729

申请日：2009-02-19

Applicant: DALONG GAO ,  ROBIN STEVENSON

Inventor： DALONG GAO ,  ROBIN STEVENSON

IPC: B66C13/06

CPC classification number: B66C13/04 ,  B66C13/063

Abstract: A lift system for lifting and moving heavy parts in an assembly environment. The system includes an overhead cart that travels along a rail. A cable connected to the cart is coupled to the part to lift and move the part. The cart includes a braking device and a controller that controls braking of the cart on the rail. When the cart is moving along the rail, and the worker wishes to stop the part at the assembly location, the worker can initiate the braking operation of the cart by pressing a button. The braking device and the controller control the braking of the cart by applying and releasing the brake in a manner determined by the mass of the cart and the mass of the part so that as the cart is being stopped, the part is prevented from swinging.

Abstract translation: 用于在组装环境中提升和移动重型部件的升降机系统。 该系统包括沿轨道行进的架空车。 连接到推车的电缆连接到部件上以提升和移动该部件。 推车包括制动装置和控制器，其控制在轨道上的推车的制动。 当小车沿着轨道移动，并且工人希望在组装位置停止部件时，工人可以通过按压按钮来启动车的制动操作。 制动装置和控制器通过以由车的质量和部件的质量确定的方式施加和释放制动器来控制车辆的制动，使得当车停止时，防止部件摆动。

公开(公告)号：US07514647B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-07

申请号：US11008427

申请日：2004-12-09

Applicant: Robin Stevenson ,  Pei-Chung Wang

Inventor： Robin Stevenson ,  Pei-Chung Wang

IPC: B23K11/30 ,  B23K35/04

CPC classification number: B23K11/3018

Abstract: An improved spot welding tip is adapted for welding a set of adjacent members within a heated zone during a welding program, wherein a quantity of energy is produced, and for reducing the final base temperature of the heated zone. The tip presents a distal engaging surface for contacting one of the members and defines a preferably inner space located a preferred distance from the surface. A phase changing body is releasably retained within the space. At least a portion of the body changes from a first phase to a second phase by absorbing at least a portion of the heat energy during the welding program.

Abstract translation: 改进的点焊尖端适于在焊接程序期间焊接加热区域内的一组相邻构件，其中产生一定量的能量并且用于降低加热区域的最终基础温度。 所述尖端具有用于接触所述构件中的一个的远侧接合表面，并且限定位于距所述表面优选距离的优选内部空间。 相变体被可释放地保持在该空间内。 通过在焊接程序期间吸收热能的至少一部分，身体的至少一部分从第一相变为第二相。

公开(公告)号：US20090065994A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US11852599

申请日：2007-09-10

Applicant: Robin Stevenson ,  Ivan G. Sears ,  Richard J. Skurkis ,  Jeff Dellach ,  Mike Vainstein

Inventor： Robin Stevenson ,  Ivan G. Sears ,  Richard J. Skurkis ,  Jeff Dellach ,  Mike Vainstein

IPC: B23Q3/06

CPC classification number: B23Q3/06 ,  B25B5/14 ,  B25B5/16

Abstract: A reconfigurable clamp is provided, where the clamp includes: a clamp body including a plurality of through holes formed within the clamp body; a plurality of movable pins which slidably fit within the through holes in the clamp body; wherein the movable pins incorporate a tapered section to facilitate locking of the movable pins; and wherein the clamp is reconfigurable by movement of the pins to conform to a surface geometry of an object of arbitrary shape through contact with that object. The clamped surface is represented as a series of discrete points corresponding to the ends of the plurality of pins.

Abstract translation: 提供了可重构夹具，其中夹具包括：夹具主体，其包括形成在夹具主体内的多个通孔; 多个可动销，其可滑动地配合在所述夹具主体的通孔内; 其中所述可移动销包括锥形部分以便于锁定可动销; 并且其中所述夹具可通过所述销的移动来重新配置，以通过与所述物体的接触而符合任意形状的物体的表面几何形状。 夹紧的表面被表示为对应于多个销的端部的一系列离散点。

公开(公告)号：US20080086857A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11871356

申请日：2007-10-12

Applicant: Robin Stevenson

Inventor： Robin Stevenson

IPC: B21D31/00

CPC classification number: B21D39/037 ,  Y10T29/301 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49936 ,  Y10T83/0476 ,  Y10T83/0491 ,  Y10T428/12264

Abstract: A tailor weld blank assembly and method for making the blank assembly include providing a first metal sheet and a second metal sheet having at least one different characteristic from the first sheet. Complementary interlocking structures are provided on adjoining edges of the first and second sheets and the sheets are mechanically interlocked together by making a weld along the adjoining interlocked edges. Thereafter the permanently affixed together sheets are formed to make a formed sheet metal product. The provision of both a mechanical interlock and a weld provide a blank assembly that is strong for forming into a stamped product, and a metal product that is strong for its intended use.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造坯料组件的定制焊接坯料组件和方法包括提供第一金属片和具有与第一片具有至少一个不同特征的第二金属片。 互补互锁结构设置在第一和第二片的相邻边缘上，并且通过沿着相邻的互锁边缘进行焊接而将片材机械地互锁在一起。 此后，永久固定在一起的片材被形成以形成成形的金属片材。 提供机械互锁和焊接两者提供了一种对于形成冲压产品的强力的空白组件以及对于其预期用途是坚固的金属制品。

公开(公告)号：US20070243810A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11734297

申请日：2007-04-12

Applicant: Alan L. Browne ,  Robin Stevenson ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  James Bloomsburgh ,  John Czoykowski ,  Neal Parsons ,  Jason R. Spenny

Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Robin Stevenson ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  James Bloomsburgh ,  John Czoykowski ,  Neal Parsons ,  Jason R. Spenny

IPC: B60H1/34

CPC classification number: B60H1/3421 ,  B60H1/00871 ,  B60H1/3414 ,  B60H2001/3471

Abstract: A vent includes a vane configured for spatial movement, and at least one actuator in operative communication with the vane configured to spatially move the vane in at least one direction, wherein the actuator comprises an active material configured to undergo a change in at least one property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in at least one property is effective to selectively change an orientation of the vane.

Abstract translation: 排气口包括构造成用于空间运动的叶片，以及至少一个致动器，其与所述叶片可操作地连通，构造成在至少一个方向上空间地移动所述叶片，其中所述致动器包括被配置为经历至少一个性质的变化的活性材料 在接收到激活信号时，其中至少一个属性的改变有效地选择性地改变叶片的取向。

公开(公告)号：US20070213893A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-13

申请号：US11372917

申请日：2006-03-10

Applicant: Robin Stevenson

Inventor： Robin Stevenson

IPC: G01M17/00

CPC classification number: G01M17/06

Abstract: A system and method for determining vehicle wheel misalignment. The method includes accumulating the hand-wheel position using a hand-wheel sensor over a predetermined sampling period, and then comparing the accumulated hand-wheel position to previously accumulated hand-wheel positions to provide an indication of wheel misalignment. Because a vehicle will typically be driven so that the right turns will substantially equal the left turns over a sufficiently large sampling period, the accumulated hand-wheel position should average out to be about zero, unless there is a wheel misalignment which would cause the vehicle operator to continuously turn the hand-wheel in one direction when driving straight. Therefore, if the accumulated hand-wheel position exhibits a consistent algebraic deviation and shows a progressive increase over multiple sampling periods, the confidence of wheel misalignment will increase.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定车轮未对准的系统和方法。 该方法包括在预定采样周期内使用手轮传感器累积手轮位置，然后将累积的手轮位置与先前累积的手轮位置进行比较，以提供车轮未对准的指示。 由于车辆通常将被驱动，使得右匝将在足够大的采样周期内基本上等于左匝，所以累积的手轮位置应该平均为大约零，除非有车轮不对准，这将导致车辆 操作者在直行时连续转动手轮。 因此，如果累积的手轮位置呈现出一致的代数偏差，并且在多个采样周期内显示出逐行增加，则车轮未对准的置信度将增加。

公开(公告)号：US07002089B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-21

申请号：US10836795

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: Robin Stevenson

Inventor： Robin Stevenson

IPC: H01H1/10

CPC classification number: H01H13/702 ,  H01H2219/026 ,  H01H2219/044 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2300/006 ,  H01H2300/008 ,  H01H2300/01

Abstract: A layered switch assembly permits more than one electric circuit function to be obtained from each of a set of switches used to control electric circuit functions such as the operation or adjustment of seats, mirrors or other components in an automotive vehicle passenger compartment. A group of switches for operator control is embedded in an armrest, console, or the like. Overlying the discrete switches are two or more flexible sheet or membrane layers for selective activation of one or more of the switches. Illuminated indicia on each switch activation layer identify the underlying switch operation. The uppermost layer controls the electrical switch function unless that layer has been moved aside to expose the next lower switch function activation layer.

Abstract translation: 分层开关组件允许从用于控制电路功能的一组开关中的每一个获得多于一个的电路功能，例如机动车辆乘客舱中的座椅，镜子或其他部件的操作或调整。 用于操作员控制的一组开关嵌入在扶手，控制台等中。 分立开关的上部是用于选择性地激活一个或多个开关的两个或多个柔性片或膜层。 每个开关激活层上的照明标记识别底层开关操作。 最上层控制电气开关功能，除非该层被移开以露出下一个下部开关功能激活层。

公开(公告)号：US20050269757A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11144262

申请日：2005-06-03

Applicant: Robin Stevenson ,  Roland Menassa ,  Ivan Sears

Inventor： Robin Stevenson ,  Roland Menassa ,  Ivan Sears

IPC: B23K11/10 ,  B23K37/04 ,  B25B1/24 ,  B25B5/16

CPC classification number: B23K37/0443 ,  B23K11/10 ,  B23K37/0435 ,  B25B1/2421

Abstract: A reconfigurable clamp for providing support for a variety of different body panel configurations employed in the vehicle assembly without requiring manual adjustment or reprogramming. The clamp includes an adjustable contact portion comprising a plurality of pins slidably engaged within sleeves formed in a body portion. The pins include a head portion and a shaft portion extending from the head portion, wherein the shaft portion has an engageable portion. The clamp further comprises a plurality of slidably mounted rods disposed generally transverse to the movement of the pins within the sleeves. The slidably mounted rods have a complementary engageable portion that lockingly engages the engageable portion of the shaft portion upon contact therewith to selectively prevent further movement of the pins within the sleeves, such as may be desired once a workpiece is loaded onto the clamp.

Abstract translation: 用于为车辆组件中采用的各种不同的车身面板配置提供支撑而不需要手动调整或重新编程的可重构夹具。 夹具包括可调接触部分，其包括可滑动地接合在形成在主体部分中的套筒内的多个销。 销包括头部和从头部延伸的轴部，其中轴部具有可接合部分。 夹具还包括多个可滑动地安装的杆，其大致横向于套筒内的销的运动。 可滑动安装的杆具有互补的可接合部分，其在与其接触时锁定地接合轴部分的可接合部分，以选择性地防止销在套筒内的进一步移动，例如一旦工件被加载到夹具上就可能需要。

公开(公告)号：US20050115942A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10724948

申请日：2003-12-01

Applicant: Robin Stevenson ,  Pei-Chung Wang

Inventor： Robin Stevenson ,  Pei-Chung Wang

IPC: B23K9/00 ,  B23K9/02 ,  B23K9/235 ,  B23K26/20 ,  B23K35/00 ,  B23K35/02 ,  B23K35/28

CPC classification number: B23K9/235 ,  B23K9/0203 ,  B23K26/211 ,  B23K35/001 ,  B23K35/0255 ,  B23K35/286 ,  B23K2101/006

Abstract: A method of joining a pair of overlapping workpieces, the method includes: inserting a filler material between the pair of overlapping workpieces; applying a pressure to at least one of the workpieces so that the filler material is crushed; and joining the two workpieces together in a region defined by the filler material. A welded joint includes: a pair of overlapping workpieces; and a filler material that is made from a material whose comparability has been established by the American Welding Society, and the filler material is a porous material.

Abstract translation: 一种连接一对重叠工件的方法，所述方法包括：在所述一对重叠工件之间插入填充材料; 向至少一个工件施加压力使得填充材料被压碎; 并且在由填充材料限定的区域中将两个工件接合在一起。 焊接接头包括：一对重叠的工件; 以及由美国焊接协会建立的可比性材料制成的填料，填料是多孔材料。