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7627945 |
Door installation system having synchronous movement function
During assembly of a vehicle door to a vehicle body, a door installation apparatus is mounted to a frame unit, which is movably mounted on a running rail. A synchronous drive unit, controlled by a...
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7600306 |
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 a vehicle wheel includes locating apparatus that determines the location of an aperture on the wheel rim for receiving the valve...
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7587803 |
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...
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7578051 |
Machine for press fit assembly
A press machine for press fit assembly of a torsion bar to a pinion gear of a power steering system includes a controller and a support structure. A first holder supports a pinion gear, and a...
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7574788 |
Foundation cover stretching and stapling system
A system for automatically stretching and stapling a foundation cover to a spring unit for a foundation, including a support table for supporting the foundation and cover, and a series of...
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7568279 |
System and method of installing an instrument panel
A system and a method of installing an instrument panel in a motor vehicle. The system includes a decking arm assembly having a support structure for supporting the instrument panel, an actuator, a...
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7559133 |
Riveting system
A riveting system is operable to join two or more workplaces with a rivet. In another aspect of the present invention, a self-piercing rivet is employed. Still another aspect of the present...
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7530153 |
Attaching components of a carrier head
Techniques for attaching a retaining ring to a carrier head so that the bottom surface of the retaining ring is orthogonal to a central rotational axis of the carrier head are described.
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7520040 |
Clip feeder
The invention concerns a clip feed arrangement comprising a magazine bar having an entry and an exit for guiding a line of clips from a clip supply to a separating device of a closure apparatus,...
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7515981 |
Light guided assembly system
An operational guide system ( 10 ) adapted to provide visual indicators to an individual to guide sequential actions includes at least one sensor apparatus ( 26 ), a controller ( 20 ), and at least...
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7422675 |
Process for changing anodes in an electrolytic aluminum production cell including adjustment of the position of the anode and device for implementing the process
A process for changing an anode of a cell for the production of aluminum by fused bath electrolysis including a plurality of anodes. According to the invention, an anode handling tool is used...
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7406766 |
Apparatus and method for assembling a part for an automotive vehicle
An apparatus ( 10 ) of the present invention is designed for assembling a load floor ( 12 ) having a peripheral slot ( 22 ) and an overlaying layer ( 24, 28 ). The apparatus ( 10 ) tucks the...
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7401400 |
System for mounting a snap ring
A system for mounting a snap ring to a workpiece includes: a supporting structure; a snap ring guide unit mounted to the supporting structure by a first actuating device; a snap ring assembling...
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7402442 |
Physically highly secure multi-chip assembly
A physically secure processing assembly is provided that includes dies mounted on a substrate so as to sandwich the electrical contacts of the dies between the dies and the substrate. The substrate...
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7377027 |
Container uncapping mechanism
Apparatus and method for handling a container having a removable cover, e.g., a vial for holding a biological fluid specimen. The container may have therein an internal element that is releasably...
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7350286 |
Rotational and axial power transmitting apparatus
Threaded member assembling can be performed using a rotational/axial-movement-transmitting unit including an upper frame; a motor held by the upper frame; a female threaded member secured to the...
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7313852 |
Method of forming a rivet using a riveting apparatus
A riveting yoke assembly ( 11 ) comprises a yoke ( 30 ), a force applying mechanism ( 22 ) and a rivet forming device ( 34, 36 ). The yoke has a first end ( 38 ), a second end ( 40 ), and a middle...
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7313860 |
Mounting device
A mounting apparatus includes an X-Y table for holding a board onto which components are to be mounted, and drive units for moving a mounting section by which the components are to be mounted, and...
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7293339 |
Low swage load fastening system and method
A low swage load fastening system is provided for installing swage-type fasteners to secure a plurality of workpieces together. The fastener includes a pin member having an elongated pin shank to...
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7281319 |
Apparatus for manufacturing wire wound filter screens
An apparatus for manufacturing a wire wound filter screen from wrapping wrap wire over a set of rib wires has a frame, a spindle for supporting the rib wires in a longitudinal orientation, a wire...
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7257885 |
Apparatus for fastening sand core elements
Core sand elements are rapidly and reliably retained by driving one or more smooth surface fasteners, such as staples, nails or brads, into the core elements. In production, after the core sand...
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7251892 |
Bearing assembly spacer adjustable system and method for adjusting a spacer
A system for adjusting at least one spacer of a bearing assembly includes a force-transmitting member and a preload regulator. The force-transmitting member is configured to operatively receive a...
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7237326 |
Device for applying balancing weights to vehicle wheels in wheel balancing machines
A device for applying balancing weights to vehicle wheels in wheel balancing machines, comprising: a detector for the position of an indicator that can slide on rectilinear guides with respect to a...
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7216421 |
Stamping machine for mounting retention frame of heat sink to motherboard
A stamping machine for mounting a retention frame of heat sink ( 510 ) to a motherboard ( 500 ) includes a machine body ( 100 ), an adjusting device ( 200 ), and a controlling unit ( 300 ). The...
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7210219 |
Cir-clip to shaft insertion tool
The fastener to shaft insertion tool is disclosed which consists of a shaft holding member, a fastener insertion member, and force transmitting member. The fastener holding member facilitates the...
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7197803 |
Fixture and method for aligning a transition
Aspects of the invention relate to a fixture and a method to assist in the alignment of the inlet end of a transition duct and a combustor component in a turbine engine. Among other things, the...
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7185410 |
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...
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7178215 |
Instrumented transition alignment fixture and method
Aspects of the invention relate to a fixture and a method to assist in the alignment of the inlet end of a transition duct and a combustor component in a turbine engine. The fixture includes a...
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7174624 |
Unit for production of track elements
The invention relates to a unit ( 10 ) for the production of track elements ( 32 ), comprising a number of retaining devices ( 14 ), arranged serially in the longitudinal direction of the unit....
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7159307 |
Electrically operated chucking apparatus
An electrically operated chucking apparatus including (a) an electrically operated chuck including at least two movable members movable toward and away from each other, and at least two drive...
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7152307 |
Swage collar inspection tool
To evaluate a fastener, a cam that is contoured to correspond to a relationship between a first dimension of the fastener and a second dimension of the fastener is utilized. The cam is movable...
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7146715 |
Spin pressure power tool
Apparatus for installing a rivet nut or the like having an intentionally threaded shaft wherein the apparatus includes a hydraulically geared power tool having an inner hydraulic fluid containing a...
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7143494 |
Method and apparatus for assembling exterior automotive vehicle body components onto an automotive vehicle body
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...
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7143508 |
Nail spacing verification assembly
A nail spacing verification assembly is provided which enables the spacing between nails contained in a collated nail strip, the collated nail strip advancing down a nail loading assembly of a nail...
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7114235 |
Automated pipe joining system and method
A method and apparatus for making and breaking tubular connections at the surface of a well by utilizing a pipe joining system. The pipe joining system includes a movable support frame for...
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7100257 |
Top press tool
Embodiments of the invention generally provide a fixture for assembling an optical component. The fixture generally includes a substantially rigid base member having a measurement aperture formed...
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7096569 |
Torque guarantee system
A system and method for guaranteeing that a torque application operation proceeds in a predetermined order. The system and method of the present invention can be used in processes that require the...
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7093350 |
Truss fabrication system with obstruction detection device
A truss fabrication system for fabricating trusses includes a table, a gantry press and an obstruction detection device. A top of the table receives truss components arranged with at least some...
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7086143 |
Machining system and tool unit for the machining of workpieces
A machining system (SYS) for carrying out manufacturing in assembly lines is provided with individual tool units (WE 1 , WE 2 , . . . , WEn) that each include a holding device ( 3 - 1, 3 - 2, . . ....
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7062842 |
Device for detecting positioning of a staple for a frame assembling machine, and method for using said device
A spring ( 18 ) is interposed between the sliding carriage ( 6 ) carrying a hammer ( 13 ) for driving-in and the actuator rod. The spring is mounted on the head ( 15 ) of a push rod, which carries...
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7047631 |
Method for automatable insertion or removal of integrated circuit board
A method for the automatable insertion or removal of an integrated circuit board is disclosed. One or more linear actuators or similar devices are coupled to one or more cards of an electronic...
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7043814 |
Method for aligning tubulars
An apparatus is provided with position sensors. When the apparatus has moved one tubular into alignment with another tubular a button on a remote control console is pressed to memorize the...
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7040019 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing hydro dynamic bearing device
A method and an apparatus for manufacturing a hydro dynamic bearing device is provided for the finishing treatment of lubricating oil after lubricating the hydro dynamic bearing device,...
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7036212 |
Apparatus for performing operation on circuit substrate
An apparatus for performing an operation on a circuit substrate, the apparatus including a plurality of operating devices which are provided in a space that is closed and opened by a safety cover...
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7032296 |
Self-piercing fastening system
The preferred embodiment of a fastening system includes a self-piercing fastener having a thread-like pattern. In another aspect of the present invention, a fastener insertion machine employs an...
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7032279 |
Apparatus and methods for repairing compressor airfoils in situ
The apparatus includes a track mounted in the inlet of a compressor. A manipulator is mounted for movement about the track and carries three modules, the last of which mounts a tool head for...
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7025262 |
Component control in a placement machine
Method for component verification during operation of a placement machine having a series of feeder slots for holding component feeders with feeder markers. For verification, whether the right...
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7010851 |
Automated machine for setting bendable nailing pins on a frame
The machine includes a movable carriage ( 5 ) carrying an application gun ( 8 ) filled with pins for application, which is movable above a work station composed of a table ( 1 ) carrying an endless...
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6988309 |
Assembly machine for hand-held adhesive label dispensers
The present invention provides an apparatus for loading and assembling disposable hand-held label applicators (“labelers”) in which individual unbacked labels are cut and loaded in a stacked...
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6988302 |
Method of verifying the quality of a press-fit operation
A system for verifying the quality of a pressing operation of a press-fit part onto a receiving portion of a receiving assembly. The system is applicable to the installation of a bearing cup onto a...
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