78 patents
Utility
High-density Sterile Magazine
18 Jan 24
The high-density sterile magazine presented improves the transportation and storage of multiple vessels in the filling process.
Marty Juritsch, James Dunnett, Kaden Penner
Filed: 12 Jul 23
Utility
Serial Multi-up Effector and Rotary Table for Use In an Automated Assembly Line
14 Dec 23
A serial multi-up effector can be used in an automated assembly line in order pick parts from a parts bin one after the other before placing them at a desired location.
Paul Kosinski, Alexander Joseph Folz, Mateus de Camargo Jonas, Howard F. Speiden
Filed: 9 Jun 23
Utility
Systems and methods for modeling a manufacturing assembly line
17 Oct 23
Various systems and methods for modeling a manufacturing assembly line are disclosed herein.
Nicholas Willison, Mehdi Sadeghzadeh, Masoud Kheradmandi, Bo Yuan Chang, Stephen Bacso, Yang Wang, Nick Foisy, Stanley Kleinikkink
Filed: 29 Mar 21
Utility
Linear motor conveyor system and moving elements therefor providing a reduced tooling pitch
3 Oct 23
A linear motor conveyor system including: a track comprising a shaped guide rail; a plurality of moving elements, each moving element having: a body; at least two bearings supported by the body and configured to match with the shaped guide rail, wherein the bearings are mounted to the moving element such that the moving elements overlap along the direction of the track providing a reduced tooling pitch between the moving elements.
Albert Kleinikkink, Roger Hogan, Ian Cameron
Filed: 1 Apr 21
Utility
Systems and Methods for Predicting Component Manufacturing Costs
7 Sep 23
Computer-implemented methods and systems for predicting a cost estimate of a query manufactured component are provided.
Stanley Wellington Kleinikkink, Daniel Blair de Verteuil, Masoud Kheradmandi
Filed: 28 Feb 23
Utility
Linear motor conveyor system with diverter and method for design and configuration thereof
8 Aug 23
A linear motor conveyor system having a moving element including a first and a second magnetic element on opposite sides; a first track including a first linear motor configured to generate a dynamic magnetic field which acts on the first magnetic element to provide a first lateral force and a first longitudinal force; a second track with a transfer region positioned adjacent to the first track, the second track configured to generate a magnetic field that acts on the second magnetic element to provide a second lateral force; and a controller to control the first linear motor such that the first dynamic lateral force is configured to bias the moving element toward the first linear motor until the moving element reaches a switch point in the transfer region, where the first and second lateral forces are selectively adjusted to bias the moving element toward the second track.
Albert Kleinikkink, Roger Hogan
Filed: 29 Jul 21
Utility
System and Method for Managing Automation Systems with Jerk Compensation
25 May 23
A method for managing an automation system involving asynchronous and synchronous zones, the method including: determining when a moving element enters a merge zone between an asynchronous zone and a synchronous zone; calculating additive jerk to be applied to the moving element, In some cases, the additive jerk is based on predetermined compensation profiles; determining if the master position change is different than a base logged; if so, interpolating additive jerk based on movement characteristics of the moving element; in either event, applying the additive jerk to the moving element; and determining if the merge is completed and, if yes, ending the merge and continue with synchronous operation but, if no, returning to calculating the additive jerk and repeat.
Anton DOLGOVYKH, Michael SIMON
Filed: 22 Nov 22
Utility
System and Method for Managing Automation Systems with Synchronous Elements
25 May 23
A method for managing an automation system involving a plurality of synchronous elements, the method including: designating a master signal for controlling the plurality of synchronous elements; determining a communication protocol for communicating the master signal to the plurality of synchronous elements; determining a compensation profile for each of the plurality of synchronous elements based on the communication protocol and characteristics of each of the plurality of synchronous elements; and utilizing the compensation profile in the control of the automation system.
Anton DOLGOVYKH, Noah ZWIEP
Filed: 22 Nov 22
Utility
Method and apparatus for part transfer and transport in an assembly line
9 May 23
A system for part transfer and transport, the system including: a first conveyor system for transporting a plurality of trays containing a two-dimensional grid of parts; a second conveyor system for transporting the parts to a predetermined destination in a linear arrangement; and a selection apparatus for transferring a linear array of parts selected from the grid of the first conveyor system to the linear arrangement of the second conveyor system, the selection apparatus comprising: a pick and place apparatus which may be cam driven for moving the parts; and a feed screw defining a plurality of singulated part spaces separated by a part pitch along the second conveyor to facilitate insertion of the linear array of parts into the linear arrangement.
Martin John Juritsch, Ryan Chubb
Filed: 28 Feb 20
Utility
Automated Battery Assembly Systems and Related Methods, Including Method of Securing Contact Tabs
4 May 23
Various assemblies for a battery are provided herein.
Brian Steven Gazarek, Thomas C. Zwirner
Filed: 14 Oct 22
Utility
Automated Battery Assembly Systems and Related Methods
20 Apr 23
Various automated systems and methods are provided herein for the assembly of battery stacks.
Brian Steven Gazarek, Thomas C. Zwirner, Patrick Steven Roberts, SR.
Filed: 14 Oct 22
Utility
Methods and Systems for Programming Computer Numerical Control Machines
20 Apr 23
There is described systems and methods for programming and configuring part-processing devices and production stations.
Kenneth Wayne Nicholson, Robert David Almas, Philip David Munroe, James Mark McLean
Filed: 11 Oct 22
Utility
Linear motor conveyor system for clean/aseptic environments
4 Apr 23
A linear motor conveyor system including: a plurality of track sections including a track and an interior area; a track cover covering the track of the plurality of track sections; a top plate covering at least a portion of the interior area of the plurality of track sections; at least one top cover covering at least a portion of the top plate and any uncovered portions of the interior area; and a plurality of gaskets providing a seal between the track cover and track, top cover and top plate such that the interior area of the plurality of track sections are sealed.
Roger Hogan, Albert Kleinikkink, Michael Barclay, Blake Lambert
Filed: 22 Sep 21
Utility
Systems and Methods for Modeling a Manufacturing Assembly Line
30 Mar 23
Various systems and methods for modeling a manufacturing assembly line are disclosed herein.
Nicholas Willison, Mehdi Sadeghzadeh, Masoud Kheradmandi, Bo Yuan Chang, Stephen Bacso, Yang Wang, Nick Foisy, Stanley Kleinikkink
Filed: 11 Aug 22
Utility
System and method for flexible manufacturing
28 Mar 23
The system includes a cell framework for defining a manufacturing area.
Glenn Oshel, John Graham, Gregory J. Farrow, Nhan Huu Nguyen
Filed: 5 Jul 19
Utility
System and Method for Tracking a Moving Element In a Conveyor System
23 Mar 23
A system and method for tracking a location of a moving element on a conveyor system.
Roger HOGAN, Steve AIKENS, John DITNER, Albert KLEINIKKINK
Filed: 20 Sep 22
Utility
Automated Repitch System and Related Methods
16 Mar 23
A method of repitching workpieces in an automated mass production system includes: (a) unloading a set of workpieces from a plurality of first retainers arranged at a first pitch, the unloading step including gripping of the workpieces by corresponding grippers of a repitch robot; (b) adjusting the workpieces from the first pitch to a second pitch different from the first pitch, the adjusting step including translating the grippers relative to each other from a first spacing corresponding to the first pitch to a second spacing corresponding to the second pitch; and (c) loading the workpieces into a plurality of corresponding second retainers arranged at the second pitch, the loading step including positioning and releasing the workpieces in the second retainers via the grippers.
Kenneth Wayne Nicholson, David Andrew Tait, Robert James MacGregor
Filed: 6 Sep 22
Utility
System and Method for Moving Element Transport In a Conveyor System
9 Mar 23
A transporting system and method for a linear motor conveyor system, wherein the conveyor system includes at least one moving element and at least one track on which the moving element moves, the transporting system including: a rotatable element; a motor for rotating the rotatable element; a coupler connected to the rotatable element, wherein the coupler is configured to engage with the moving element when the coupler is positioned in a predetermined relationship with the moving element; and a controller configured to: operatively connect with the linear motor conveyor system; and control at least one of the moving element and the rotatable element so that the coupler is positioned in the predetermined relationship with the moving element on the track such that the coupler strips the moving element off the track.
Roger HOGAN, Albert KLEINIKKINK
Filed: 8 Sep 22
Utility
Systems and Methods for Evaluating Configuration Changes on a Machine In a Manufacturing Line
2 Mar 23
Systems and methods for evaluating configuration changes on a machine in a manufacturing line are provided.
Nicholas Willison, Stanley Kleinikkink
Filed: 24 Aug 22
Utility
High-flexibility Gripper
2 Mar 23
A gripper head, including a frame having a plurality of cantilever arms, an upper end, and a lower end opposite the upper end, with a vertical axis extending between the upper end and the lower end.
David Mothersbaugh, Maciej Ruchala, Marc Harvala, Blake Garner, Alexander John LaBrash
Filed: 24 Aug 22