Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – With testing or indicating
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-06
2007-03-06
Cozart, Jermie E. (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
With testing or indicating
C029S407040, C029S407050, C029S407090, C029S407100, C029S709000, C029S714000, C029S802000, C029S221500, C901S016000, C901S031000, C073S866500
Reexamination Certificate
active
11099963
ABSTRACT:
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, and inserting the valve stem through the aperture in the rim. Preferably, the aperture location in the rim is determined at a gauging station by a machine vision system. If necessary, a power-actuated nut runner is used to tighten a nut over the valve stem. Alternately, the gauging station can use a table which rotates the wheel about a central axis, and an optical sensor detects the location of the aperture. Optionally, a probe mounted on the gauging station can be extended into the aperture to confirm the aperture position and to reposition the rim slightly if required.
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Lawson Lawrence
Sachs Karl D
Burke E. Porter Machinery Company
Cozart Jermie E.
Van Dyke Gardner, Linn & Burkhart, LLP
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