Method and apparatus for automated transforming tooling systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11584025
APP PUB NO 20200230824A1
SERIAL NO

16747253

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An automated transforming tooling system apparatus and method for shuttling a workpiece to and from an industrial operation. The system includes a workstation for complementarily engaging and securing the workpiece, and at least one holder removably secures at least on end effector tool to the workstation. At least one transfer bar is movably positioned with respect to the workstation. At least one automated transforming tooling assembly is connected to the transfer bar and has a plurality of links adjustably connected by motorized joints to automatically position the automated transforming tooling assembly. An automated tool changer is connected to the automated transforming tooling assembly and releasably engages the end effector tool between a disengaged position, wherein the end effector tool is disengaged from the automated tool changer, and an engaged position, wherein the end effector tool is engaged by the automated tool changer.

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NORGREN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS LLC1325 WOODLAND DRIVE SALINE MI 48176

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Filipiak, Michael A Ann Arbor, US 21 247
Hamann, Richard Ann Arbor, US 7 30
Kersey, Daniel Sterling Heights, US 2 1
Marttinen, Edwin E Pinckney, US 5 15
Rabaut,, III Vincent C Grosse Pointe Woods, US 5 14

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