Patent classifications
B23P19/06
Apparatus and method for establishing and/or releasing a medical threaded connection through which a fluid can flow
An apparatus is provided for producing and/or disengaging a fluid flow-capable medical threaded connection. The connection can be a Luer lock connection. The apparatus includes a first receiving device for receiving a first connecting element, and a second receiving device for receiving a second connecting element. The first receiving device and the second receiving device are rotatable relative to each other about a common screwing axis, and displaceable relative to each other along the screwing axis. The apparatus is designed to relatively move the first receiving device and the second receiving device toward and away from each other such that the first connecting element and the second connecting element can be screwed together or disengaged. An associated connecting element can be introduced into the first receiving device and/or into the second receiving device, in a radial direction relative to the screwing axis. A method is also provided.
Multiplex bolting tool
A torque wrench for multiple bolts or nuts comprises multiple drive spindles that are arranged annularly around a center and are equipped or able to be equipped at the end with respective torque-applying tools, and a ratchet drive, associated with each drive spindle and driven by means of a hydraulic piston drive, for driving the drive spindles. The torque wrench for multiple bolts or nuts also comprises an actuator unit for inducing a rotary movement in the drive spindles, having an actuating wheel mounted rotatably about the axis of the center of the annular arrangement of the drive spindles as drive wheel, which drives respective output wheels fitted on the drive spindles, wherein the driving movement of the actuating wheel is transmitted to the drive spindle via respective torque limiters.
METHOD OF OPERATING FASTENING APPARATUS AND FASTENING APPARATUS
A fastening apparatus includes: a plurality of fastening tools; a first movement mechanism configured to rotate the plurality of fastening tools in a circumferential direction; a second movement mechanism configured to rectilinearly move the plurality of fastening tools in a radial direction; and a third movement mechanism configured to rectilinearly move the plurality of fastening tools in a vertical direction. In particular, the first movement mechanism includes a closed-curve guide unit having a closed-curve shape and configured to define a route along which the plurality of fastening tools rotates in the circumferential direction.
Robotic screwdriver and method
The invention relates to attachments for industrial robotic equipment and in particular relates to screw driver attachments for standalone or collaborative robots. A screwdriver apparatus for a robotic arm is provided, the apparatus being suitable for installing screws of a known pitch into a component, the apparatus comprising a screw driving tool having a shaft rotatable about a central axis, the shaft having a distal end with a tip suitable for engaging with a screw, the shaft further having a proximal end connected to both a tool rotation apparatus and a tool linear movement apparatus, wherein the tool rotation apparatus and the tool linear movement apparatus are arranged to cooperate such that the tool tip is maintained at a constant pre-defined distance in relation to the screw when in use.
Robotic screwdriver and method
The invention relates to attachments for industrial robotic equipment and in particular relates to screw driver attachments for standalone or collaborative robots. A screwdriver apparatus for a robotic arm is provided, the apparatus being suitable for installing screws of a known pitch into a component, the apparatus comprising a screw driving tool having a shaft rotatable about a central axis, the shaft having a distal end with a tip suitable for engaging with a screw, the shaft further having a proximal end connected to both a tool rotation apparatus and a tool linear movement apparatus, wherein the tool rotation apparatus and the tool linear movement apparatus are arranged to cooperate such that the tool tip is maintained at a constant pre-defined distance in relation to the screw when in use.
Simultaneous run-in driving tool and method of use
A driving tool for driving jackset screws includes an input shaft, output shafts, gear assembly, driver heads, and a yoke. The input shaft is configured to receive torque. The first and second output shafts are operably connected to the input shaft via the gear assembly. The gear assembly includes a differential gear assembly rotatably engaged with the input shaft. The first driver head is attached to a distal end of the first output shaft. The second driver head is attached to a distal end of the second output shaft. The yoke is connected to and extends between ends of the first and second output shafts. The yoke defines a position of the distal ends of the first and second shafts relative to each other and is configured to adjust a distance between the first and second driver heads.
METHOD FOR SCREWING A LOCKING RING ONTO A THREADED BOLT
The invention relates to a method for screwing a locking ring (1) onto a threaded bolt (2), wherein a coupling device (6) for being threaded into the threaded bolt (2) is driven in rotation by a rotary drive (4), and wherein the locking ring (1) is then screwed onto the threaded bolt (2), which is fixed by the coupling device (6), by a locking ring holder (3) which is driven in rotation by the rotary drive (4). The invention likewise relates to a method for screwing a locking ring (1) comprising a fastening part (18a) and a tear-off part (18b) onto a threaded bolt (2), wherein a removal gripper (22) grips the tear-off part (18b) and removes the tear-off part (18b) after the tear-off part (18b) has been torn off. The invention further relates to a screwing apparatus for executing a method according to the invention.
METHOD FOR SCREWING A LOCKING RING ONTO A THREADED BOLT
The invention relates to a method for screwing a locking ring (1) onto a threaded bolt (2), wherein a coupling device (6) for being threaded into the threaded bolt (2) is driven in rotation by a rotary drive (4), and wherein the locking ring (1) is then screwed onto the threaded bolt (2), which is fixed by the coupling device (6), by a locking ring holder (3) which is driven in rotation by the rotary drive (4). The invention likewise relates to a method for screwing a locking ring (1) comprising a fastening part (18a) and a tear-off part (18b) onto a threaded bolt (2), wherein a removal gripper (22) grips the tear-off part (18b) and removes the tear-off part (18b) after the tear-off part (18b) has been torn off. The invention further relates to a screwing apparatus for executing a method according to the invention.
MULTI-AXIS NUT RUNNER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE MULTI-AXIS NUT RUNNER APPARATUS
A multi-axis nut runner apparatus includes a base frame, a mounting frame mounted on the base frame to be vertically movable, a pallet having an object disposed thereon and transferred along a transfer rail, and a variable device installed on the mounting frame and partitioned into a plurality of regions depending on a size of the object to thereby be fastened.
Punch rivet and also a method and apparatuses for attachment of individual components to one another of which at least one component is formed by a workpiece of composite material
A hollow punch rivet is described having a flange and a rivet section. Furthermore, a method for the attachment of individual components to one another using a punch rivet is described, with at least one of the components being formed by a material of the composite material. The method includes the following steps: a) arrangement of the die button against one of the two components to be secured to one another, which are placed on one another, wherein the die button has a bore which is dimensioned to receive the rivet section, b) carrying out a relative movement of the punch rivet with the free end of the rivet section to the fore towards the components arranged on one another and in the direction of the die button, c) piercing of the components with the free end of the rivet section and introduction of the rivet section into the bore of the die button until the component contact surface comes into contact and the component adjacent to the flange, d) using a plunger in order to dilate the punch rivet at least locally and e) forming a rivet bead by reshaping the free end region of the rivet section.