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Metal Working > Method Of Mechanical Manufacture > With Testing Or Indicating > With Aligning, Guiding, Or Instruction > Assisting Assembly Or Disassembly Assisting Assembly Or DisassemblyAssisting Assembly Or Disassembly patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.08/09/07 - 20070180675 - Method and device for mounting axle module Mounting of an axle module to a chassis frame is carried out in vertically normal orientation (not in an inverted state). In the process, no heavy-duty equipment or steps are required to hoist chassis frames in the air and turn them upside down. The ceiling space above production lines is ... 04/12/07 - 20070079491 - Method and apparatus for detecting rivets In a method for detecting presence of rivets in riveting machines, an allowed rivet is detected by comparing the light reflected from it with a predetermined limit value. ... 03/29/07 - 20070067975 - Fastening system head, fastening system, and method for feeding and fastening elements A fastening system head for attachment to a movable frame, in particular to a robot, has a carrier to which a fastening tool is attached which is rotatable about an axis of rotation. The fastening tool has a holding device for an element fasteneable to a component, and has a ... 03/01/07 - 20070044291 - System and method for precisely matching a predrilling tool with an insert for insertion into a substrate A system for precisely matching an insert to a predrilled hole within a designated substrate including a predrill assembly having a first set of parameters and an insert having a second set of parameters precisely matched to the first set of parameters for the designated substrate. ... 02/22/07 - 20070039155 - Method and apparatus for assembling exterior automotive vehicle boby components onto an automotive vehicle boby The present invention generally relates to a method and programmable apparatus for the assembly of body components to an automotive body that has undergone a progressive series of framing and welding steps so as to produce a structurally rigid body frame, termed a body-in-white. More specifically, this invention relates to ... 02/22/07 - 20070039154 - Frictional spot joining method and frictional spot joining apparatus The first and second metal members are joined by being pushed against the interposed member by the rotating tool in a state in which part of the surface of the second metal member corresponding to the joining portion contacts the contacting face of the interposed member that has a larger ... 02/22/07 - 20070039153 - Method for forming a tool and a tool A tool 10 and a methodology for creating the tool 10 in which welded joints are used to secure pairs of adjacent sectional members, such as sectional members 12, 14 in order to cause the created tool 10 to have a desirable physical attributes and a desirable and relatively long ... 02/22/07 - 20070039152 - Method and mechanism for fixing window glass of automobile A window glass can be accurately and preferably mounted by correcting a displacement of a curved surface shape of the window glass in the crosswise direction even when there is a displacement of the curved surface shape of the window glass in the crosswise direction. A slit laser beam is ... 02/15/07 - 20070033790 - Robotic vehicle panel alignment system and process A robotic system and process for automatically orienting/positioning a vehicle panel prior to its installation to a vehicle. The panel is first moved by the robot from a temporary storage position to an alignment fixture that acts to initially define the orientation/position of the panel in two directions. The robot ... 12/28/06 - 20060288555 - Technique for predicting over insertions for partial grids and defective z-pins In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a technique which may be used in conjunction with an automated Z-pin insertion process to automatically monitor the insertion energy applied to the Z-pins during the initial insertion phase of the automated insertion process, and compare it to an empirically derived ... 12/28/06 - 20060288554 - Technique for automatically analyzing z-pin dynamic insertion data to determine if an automated acceptable insertion was performed In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method of automatically verifying the acceptable insertion of at least one Z-pin into a composite laminate. The method comprises the initial step of positioning at least one Z-pin upon the composite laminate. Thereafter, an insertion force is applied to the ... 12/28/06 - 20060288553 - Automated z-pin insertion technique using universal insertion parameters In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method of inserting at least one Z-pin into a composite laminate for providing Z direction reinforcement thereto. The method comprises the initial step of positioning at least one Z-pin upon the composite laminate. Thereafter, an insertion force is applied to ... 11/09/06 - 20060248699 - System and method for installing a device A technique is provided for installing a device in which a part of the device and the location of the part are automatically determined. An installer is notified of the part and its location for installation. Routines implementing some or all of the technique may be provided on a computer-readable ... 11/02/06 - 20060242814 - Balance system for sash window assembly A balance assembly (15) is provided for a sash window assembly (10). The sash window assembly (10) has a sash window (12) slidable within a master frame (14). The balance assembly (15) has an elastomer balance member (30) having one end adapted to be connected to the master frame (14) ... 08/17/06 - 20060179633 - System, method, and apparatus for detecting fasteners during automated re-work of defective workpieces A system for locating and determining the orientation of fasteners in hard disk drive spindle assemblies utilizes a sensor system that facilitates an automated rework process for the spindle assemblies. The screw locating system identifies the locations of the screws in a spindle and generates a signal for a screw ... 07/20/06 - 20060156525 - Holster manufacturing system and method of making The invention is a method of manufacturing plastic holsters for handguns which utilize a standardized outer shell which is bonded with an inner shell. The interior surface of the inner shell is configured to correspond to the surface features of a handgun. The inner shell is bonded to the outer ... 06/29/06 - 20060137164 - Method and device for mounting several add-on parts on production part A method for the automated mounting of a plurality of add-on parts (3, 3′) on a work piece (1), in particular on a vehicle body, wherein the add-on parts (3, 3′) are to be attached to the work piece (1) in such a way that they are oriented with respect ... 05/25/06 - 20060107511 - Methods and apparatus for centering spring reactive forces One preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a method for centering the reactive force of a coil spring to an applied load. The method provides a coil spring which defines a spring natural centerline. The spring has opposing ends and at least one end coil with an end coil ... 05/25/06 - 20060107510 - Valve stem installation system and method of installing the valve stem A valve stem installation system (10) includes a conveyor (24) for moving wheel (14). A controller (60) is adaptable for segmenting the wheel (14) into a plurality of sections (S1-S11). A detector (70) identifies and signals a general location of the aperture (12) to the controller (60) to identify a ... 05/25/06 - 20060107509 - Method of sealing threaded connections Method of sealing one or more threaded connections between ends of a pair of tubular members configured to be rotatably threadably engageable. One of the members as an externally-threaded portion, with the other one having an internally-threaded portion. One of the threaded portions has a radial groove formed therein which ... 05/25/06 - 20060107508 - Method and device for producing a connecting area on a production part A method for producing a connection area (4) on a work piece (1), in particular on a vehicle body plate which is to be positioned precisely with respect to a reference area (8) on the work piece (1). A robot-guided processing tool (9) is used which is permanently connected to ... 05/25/06 - 20060107507 - Method and device for the positionally precise mounting of a hinged flap on a part A method for mounting a flap (3) on a workpiece (1) in a precisely positioned fashion, in particular for mounting a vehicle door on a vehicle body. A robot guided gripping tool (5) has a securing device (14) for holding the flap (3) and a sensor system (18) permanently connected ... 03/09/06 - 20060048363 - Cooling assembly for a stage A stage assembly (218) for positioning a work piece (30) includes a stage (238), a heat transfer region (246), a stage mover assembly (240), and an environmental system (226). The stage (238) retains the work piece (30). The heat transfer region (246) is positioned near the stage (238). The stage ... 03/02/06 - 20060042064 - Method for assembling a camera module A process for assembling a camera module comprises the following steps:—placing the substrate (10) on a positioning die (70);—irradiating the lens assembly (30) with parallel rays of light (90);—displacing a lens assembly (30) comprising the convex lens (33) in an axial direction;—measuring the light intensity of light passing through a ... 01/19/06 - 20060010675 - Method for coupling a tool and tool holder using a tool assembly unit The present invention provides a method for coupling a tool and a tool holder using a tool assembly unit including a measuring device which determines a position of the tool with respect to the tool holder, an alignment device adjacent to the measuring device which receives the tool holder, a ... 09/01/05 - 20050188519 - Device and method for installing muntin bars into a frame A device for installing muntin bars into a frame of a window including a device for accurately positioning the muntin bars within the frame and also for providing an accurate junction between the bars and the frame. The device includes a mounting frame that is inclined with respect to the ... 08/18/05 - 20050177989 - Robotic apparatus and method for mounting a valve stem on a wheel rim An apparatus and method for mounting a valve stem to the rim of an vehicle wheel includes engaging a valve stem with a robotic manipulator, moving the valve stem relative to the rim along a programmable path of travel, coaxially aligning the valve stem with the aperture in the rim, ... 08/11/05 - 20050172470 - Methods and systems for large-scale airframe assembly Methods and systems for large-scale airframe assembly are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes measuring a plurality of discrete point positions at least one of on and adjacent to at least one of a first and a second component, and measuring at least one surface position on the at ... 07/28/05 - 20050160571 - Method for support control in machine tools and device for support control Method and device for support control in machine tools where it is controlled whether an object is arranged correctly on a support surface in the machine tool, where a duct system is used which ends in the support surface, and conducts a medium, and can be pressurised, the final opening ... 06/30/05 - 20050138785 - Method for manufacturing an item A method for notifying installers 14-22 of the existence, type, and location of a portion 26 of an item within an assembly line 10. The notification allows the installers 14-22 to respectively ensure that the components 40 which are needed to be placed upon the portion 26 are available for ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |