Tool changing – Including machine tool or component – Rotary spindle machine tool
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-27
2005-09-27
Cadugan, Erica (Department: 3722)
Tool changing
Including machine tool or component
Rotary spindle machine tool
C483S038000, C483S056000, C483S003000, C483S900000, C029S03400A
Reexamination Certificate
active
06949057
ABSTRACT:
A multi-function end effector includes a plurality of tool change mechanisms in a housing in which a spindle is also mounted for translation along an axis of the spindle. Each tool change mechanism has a gripper that releasably grips a tool holder in which a tool is mounted. The gripper of each tool change mechanism is movable between a stowed position to a tool-change position in which the gripper is coaxially aligned with the axis of the spindle for placing a tool holder held in the gripper in a position to be received by the spindle and for positioning the gripper to receive a tool holder from the spindle. The tools mounted in the tool holders include a drill bit, a countersink tool, and a fastener insertion tool. The end effector also includes a fastener feed system, a hammer device, and a sealant applicator.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3298098 (1967-01-01), Gleisner, Jr.
patent: 4309809 (1982-01-01), Yokoe et al.
patent: 4557035 (1985-12-01), Rutschle et al.
patent: 4561415 (1985-12-01), Willot
patent: 4716647 (1988-01-01), Winkler et al.
patent: 4723353 (1988-02-01), Montforte
patent: 4835838 (1989-06-01), Hirose
patent: 4928381 (1990-05-01), Yaguchi et al.
patent: 4930208 (1990-06-01), Winkler et al.
patent: 4995148 (1991-02-01), Bonomi et al.
patent: 5038466 (1991-08-01), Marozsan et al.
patent: 5372568 (1994-12-01), Matsuoka
patent: 5482414 (1996-01-01), Hayashi et al.
patent: 6416450 (2002-07-01), Susnjara
patent: 6428452 (2002-08-01), Dahlstrom et al.
patent: 3503637 (1986-08-01), None
patent: 3917507 (1991-02-01), None
patent: 62-166936 (1987-07-01), None
patent: 2002-096240 (2002-04-01), None
Brunner, Jr. William M.
Einav Omer
Everson Curtis
Fabris Arnold J.
Granot Benny
Alston & Bird LLP
Cadugan Erica
The Boeing Company
LandOfFree
Multi-function end effector does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Multi-function end effector, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Multi-function end effector will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3448634