公开(公告)号：US5738345A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-14

申请号：US567381

申请日：1995-12-04

Applicant: Thaddeus Schroeder ,  Robin Stevenson

Inventor： Thaddeus Schroeder ,  Robin Stevenson

IPC: B21D37/02 ,  B28B7/02 ,  B29C33/02 ,  B29C33/04 ,  B29C33/30 ,  B25B1/24

CPC classification number: B21D37/02 ,  B28B7/02 ,  B28B7/025 ,  B29C33/04 ,  B29C33/302 ,  B29C33/02

Abstract: A device is provided which is capable of generating a surface that at least partially conforms to the contour of an article. The surface is defined by the ends of a number of threaded members which are supported within a suitable support structure. The threaded members are aligned so as to be substantially parallel to and threadably engaged with each other. As a result, rotation of an individual threaded member will cause that threaded member to be longitudinally moved relative to its adjacent threaded members and the support structure, without displacing an adjacent threaded member. The surface can be readily configured manually or automatically to serve as a die or mold cavity when the entire surface has been generated to conform to the entire contour of the article. Alternatively, the surface can be generated so as to provide a suitable fixture surface for supporting and securing a workpiece during a machining or welding operation. Due to its method of generation, the surface can be quickly and repeatedly reconfigured to conform to an article or workpiece having a completely different contour.

Abstract translation: 提供了能够产生至少部分地符合制品轮廓的表面的装置。 表面由多个螺纹构件的端部限定，这些螺纹构件被支撑在合适的支撑结构内。 螺纹构件被对准以便基本上平行于并且彼此螺纹接合。 结果，单个螺纹构件的旋转将导致螺纹构件相对于其相邻的螺纹构件和支撑结构纵向移动，而不会使相邻的螺纹构件移位。 当整个表面已被产生以符合制品的整个轮廓时，表面可以手动或自动地被轻易地配置成用作模具或模腔。 或者，可以产生表面，以便在加工或焊接操作期间提供用于支撑和固定工件的合适的固定表面。 由于其产生的方法，可以快速且重复地重新配置表面以符合具有完全不同轮廓的物品或工件。

公开(公告)号：US08250728B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12180940

申请日：2008-07-28

Applicant: Robin Stevenson ,  Pei-Chung Wang

Inventor： Robin Stevenson ,  Pei-Chung Wang

IPC: B23P11/00

CPC classification number: B21J15/08 ,  B21J15/025 ,  B21J15/36 ,  B23K26/22 ,  F16B5/08 ,  F16B19/086 ,  Y10T29/49956 ,  Y10T29/49968 ,  Y10T29/5377

Abstract: A method of joining a multiple member work-piece includes stacking the members of the work-piece on a die such that a first of the members rests on the die. Next, a rivet is driven into the second member until the rivet penetrates the members and deforms. The rivet is then welded to the first member to strengthen the riveted joint. Different mechanisms may be used to accomplish the welding. For example, a laser beam may be directed through a passage in the first die to target the area of the riveted joint to be welded. Alternatively, the die set, rivet, and first member may be arranged to form an electrical circuit that welds the joint via resistance heating. An assembly of a multiple member work-piece and a rivet made according to the method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 连接多个构件工件的方法包括将工件的构件堆叠在模具上，使得第一构件搁置在模具上。 接下来，铆钉被驱动到第二构件中，直到铆钉穿过构件并变形。 然后将铆钉焊接到第一构件以加强铆接接头。 可以使用不同的机构来完成焊接。 例如，激光束可以被引导通过第一模具中的通道以对准待焊接的铆接接头的区域。 或者，模具组，铆钉和第一构件可以被布置成形成通过电阻加热焊接接头的电路。 还提供了根据该方法制成的多件工件和铆钉的组件。

公开(公告)号：US20120198835A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-09

申请号：US13443989

申请日：2012-04-11

Applicant: Richard J. Skurkis ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Nicholas W. Pinto, IV ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Peter Maxwell Sarosi ,  Robin Stevenson ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Alan L. Browne

Inventor： Richard J. Skurkis ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Nicholas W. Pinto, IV ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Peter Maxwell Sarosi ,  Robin Stevenson ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Alan L. Browne

IPC: F01B29/10 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: F16G11/02 ,  F03G7/065 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T403/21 ,  Y10T403/217

Abstract: An assembly for and method of reinforcing interconnection between an active material wire actuator, such as a shape memory alloy wire, and structure, includes the generation and engagement of an enlarged formation affixed to or integrally formed with the actuator.

Abstract translation: 活性材料丝丝致动器（例如形状记忆合金线）和结构之间的加强组合和加强方法包括固定到致动器上或与致动器一体形成的放大形状的产生和接合。

公开(公告)号：US20110126660A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-02

申请号：US12627407

申请日：2009-11-30

Applicant: Nicolas Lauzier ,  Clement Gosselin ,  Dalong Gao ,  Martin Grenier ,  Robin Stevenson

Inventor： Nicolas Lauzier ,  Clement Gosselin ,  Dalong Gao ,  Martin Grenier ,  Robin Stevenson

IPC: B25J17/00 ,  B25J19/06 ,  B25J19/02

CPC classification number: B25J17/00 ,  B25J9/0048 ,  B25J17/0208 ,  B25J17/0266 ,  B25J19/0091 ,  B25J19/063 ,  Y10S901/28 ,  Y10S901/46 ,  Y10T74/20305 ,  Y10T74/20329

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving device and another object, using a parallel mechanism and torque limiters where the threshold force to activate the force limiting mechanism is not related to the configuration of the moving device or the location of the contact force relative to the activation point of the force limiting mechanism, and where the mechanism may be configured for one, two or three degrees of freedom. A counterbalance mechanism is also provided to counteract gravity load when the force limiting mechanism is configured for three degrees of freedom and responsive to contact forces including a vertical element. In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving robotic device and a contactable object.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种使用并联机构和扭矩限制器来限制移动装置与另一物体之间的接触力的方法和装置，其中启动力限制机构的阈值力与移动装置的构造无关，或者 接触力相对于力限制机构的激活点的位置，以及其中机构可被配置为一个，两个或三个自由度的位置。 还提供平衡机构以当力限制机构构造成三自由度并响应于包括垂直元件的接触力时抵抗重力负载。 特别地，本发明涉及一种用于限制移动机器人装置和可接触物体之间的接触力的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US07914318B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US12277801

申请日：2008-11-25

Applicant: Robin Stevenson ,  Jianying Shi

Inventor： Robin Stevenson ,  Jianying Shi

IPC: H01R13/64

CPC classification number: H01R13/631 ,  H01R13/6272

Abstract: An electrical connection system includes a first electrical connector having a first plurality of electrically conductive elements. A second electrical connector has a second plurality of electrically conductive elements and is matable with the first electrical connector such that the first plurality of electrically conductive elements are in contact with the second plurality of electrically conductive elements. A probe is mounted with respect to the first electrical connector, and a receptacle is mounted with respect to the second electrical connector. The probe has a tip, an untapered section, a tapered section between the tip and the untapered section, and a cross-sectional shape that has no more than one plane of mirror symmetry. The receptacle defines a cavity having substantially the same cross-sectional shape as the probe.

Abstract translation: 电连接系统包括具有第一多个导电元件的第一电连接器。 第二电连接器具有第二多个导电元件，并且可与第一电连接器配合，使得第一多个导电元件与第二多个导电元件接触。 相对于第一电连接器安装探头，并且相对于第二电连接器安装插座。 探针具有尖端，无缝部分，尖端和未缝合部分之间的锥形部分，以及具有不超过一个镜面对称平面的横截面形状。 容器限定具有与探针基本相同的横截面形状的空腔。

公开(公告)号：US20100172716A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：US12712423

申请日：2010-02-25

Applicant: Robin Stevenson ,  Pei-Chung Wang ,  James F. Hengel

Inventor： Robin Stevenson ,  Pei-Chung Wang ,  James F. Hengel

IPC: F16B37/06

CPC classification number: F16B37/061

Abstract: A fastener is provided for attachment to a workpiece by a friction stir process. The fastener includes a base having an underside adapted to seat upon the workpiece and a fastener portion attached to the top side of the base. An anchor portion projects from the underside of the base and is adapted to be rotated and advanced at high speed and inserted into the workpiece by friction stirring of the workpiece. The anchor portion is embedded in the workpiece upon cooling of the workpiece. The anchor portion has an indent in the surface thereof enabling the softened stirred material to flow into the indent and thereby mechanically capture the anchor portion within the solidified workpiece.

Abstract translation: 提供紧固件以通过摩擦搅拌工艺附接到工件。 紧固件包括具有适于安置在工件上的下侧的基座和附接到基座的顶侧的紧固件部分。 锚固部分​​从基部的下侧伸出并适于高速旋转和前进，并通过工件的摩擦搅动将其插入到工件中。 当工件冷却时，锚定部分嵌入工件中。 锚固部分​​在其表面上具有凹口，使得软化的搅拌材料能够流入压痕，从而机械地捕获固化的工件内的锚定部分。

公开(公告)号：US20100164160A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12344613

申请日：2008-12-29

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: B25B5/16

CPC classification number: B25B5/16 ,  B23K37/0435 ,  B25B1/2421 ,  B25B5/163 ,  Y10T29/49998

Abstract: A method for error-proofing clamping operation performed with a reconfigurable clamp having a body, a locking member, a plurality of moveable pins for contacting an object, and a plunger is provided. The method includes applying a force to the plunger and sensing whether the plunger achieves a fully-depressed position, and releasing the force to the plunger and sensing whether the plunger achieves a fully-extended position. The method may additionally include applying the force to the plunger, contacting the object with the plurality of pins and sensing whether the clamp body achieves a predetermined position relative to a clamping device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于具有主体，锁定构件，用于接触物体的多个可移动销和柱塞的可重构夹具执行的用于防止夹紧操作的方法。 该方法包括向柱塞施加力并检测柱塞是否达到完全按压位置，以及释放对柱塞的力并感测柱塞是否达到完全伸出的位置。 该方法可以另外包括将力施加到柱塞，使物体与多个销接触并且感测夹具主体是否相对于夹紧装置达到预定位置。

公开(公告)号：US20090260549A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12107363

申请日：2008-04-22

Applicant: Nicolas Lauzier ,  Robin Stevenson

Inventor： Nicolas Lauzier ,  Robin Stevenson

IPC: B65D19/44 ,  B65D19/38

CPC classification number: B65D19/44 ,  Y10T29/49716 ,  Y10T29/53039 ,  Y10T29/53052 ,  Y10T29/53057 ,  Y10T29/53061 ,  Y10T29/53435

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. An alignment mechanism on each base allows for rotational alignment of the support element relative to the pallet. An error proofing mechanism compares the selected location of the support element for each of the plurality of support assemblies and provides confirmation and correction information as required.

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。 每个基座上的对准机构允许支撑元件相对于托盘的旋转对准。 错误校对机构将多个支撑组件中的每一个的支撑元件的选定位置进行比较，并根据需要提供确认和校正信息。

公开(公告)号：US07597616B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-06

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 ,  B60H1/00

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：US20080217941A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US11682429

申请日：2007-03-06

Applicant: Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Robin Stevenson ,  Senthil N. Karuppaswamy

Inventor： Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Robin Stevenson ,  Senthil N. Karuppaswamy

IPC: B60N3/02

CPC classification number: B60N3/023

Abstract: A self-presenting device includes, a member in physical communication with a vehicle surface, wherein the member is configured to have a first form and a second form, wherein the first form is configured to store the member and the second form is configured to present the member, and an active material in operable communication with the member, wherein the active material is 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 transition the member from the first form to the second form.

Abstract translation: 自动呈现装置包括：与车辆表面物理通信的构件，其中所述构件被配置为具有第一形式和第二形式，其中所述第一形式被配置为存储所述构件，并且所述第二形式被配置为呈现 所述构件和与所述构件可操作地连通的活动材料，其中所述活性材料被配置为在接收到激活信号时经历至少一个属性的改变，其中所述至少一个属性的变化对所述构件的转变是有效的 从第一种形式到第二种形式。