IP Library Granted Patent US 9,151,442
Granted Patent B2
US 9,151,442 · App. 14/074,806 · Granted Oct 6, 2015

Bar mounted tool adaptor

Inventors: Rick Hurst (Rochester Hills, MI); Corey Chappus (Armada, MI); Bryan Voss (Warren, MI)
Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLC
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Patent No.
US 9,151,442
App. No.
14/074,806
Granted
Oct 6, 2015
Kind
B2
Abstract

A tool mounting system having at least one support tool structure with at least one tool connected to each of the at least one tool support. A first and second mounting portion is connected to each of the at least one tool support structure and is connectable to a first and second mount on a base, respectively. At least one of the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion has a particular mounting characteristic such that the first and second mounting portions are only correspondable to the first and second mounts of the base to ensure the proper position of the at least one tool support structure relative to the base.

Claims (29)

1. A tool mounting system, comprising:

a plurality of support tool structures having at least one tool mounted on each of said plurality of tool support structures;

a first and second mounting portion connected to each of said plurality of tool support structures and connectable to a corresponding first and second mount on a base, respectively; and

at least one of the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion having a particular mounting characteristic such that said first and second mounting portions are only correspondable to said first and second mounts of said base to ensure for proper location of said plurality of tool support structures.

2. The tool mounting system stated in claim 1 , wherein said mounting characteristic further comprises:

said first and second mounting portions of each of said plurality of tool support structures spaced along each of said plurality of tool support structures at predetermined, unique distances that are only correspondable to said corresponding first and second mounts of said base.

3. The tool mounting system stated in claim 1 , wherein said mounting characteristic further comprises:

said first and second mounting portions of each of said plurality of tool support structures being uniquely color-coded and correspondable with a common color-coding on said corresponding first and second mounts of said base.

4. The tool mounting system stated in claim 1 , wherein said tool support structure further comprises:

an elongated, substantially cylindrical rail.

5. A tool mounting system, comprising:

at least one support tool structure having at least one tool mounted on each of said at least one tool support structure;

a first and second mounting portion connected to each of said at least one tool support structure and connectable to a first and second mount on a base, respectively;

at least one of the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion having a particular mounting characteristic such that said first and second mounting portions are only correspondable to said first and second mounts of said base to ensure for the proper position of said at least one tool support structure; and

a mount plug connectable to said first mount of said base, and said mount plug having at least one of a pressurized air connection, an electrical connection, or an electronic control connection connectable to said first mount of said base.

6. A tool mounting system, comprising:

at least one support tool structure having at least one tool mounted on each of said at least one tool support structure;

a first and second mounting portion connected to each of said at least one tool support structure and connectable to a first and second mount on a base, respectively;

at least one of the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion having a particular mounting characteristic such that said first and second mounting portions are only correspondable to said first and second mounts of said base to ensure for the proper position of said at least one tool support structure; and

a lug connectable to said second mount of said base.

7. The tool mounting system stated in claim 6 , wherein said mounting characteristic further comprises:

said lug having a substantially cylindrical shaft connected to said tool support structure, and a bushing connected to an end of said cylindrical shaft; and

said cylindrical shaft of said lug of said second mounting portion having a predetermined diameter that is only correspondable to a slot in said second mount of said base.

8. The tool mounting system stated in claim 6 , further comprising:

a mounting arm adjustably connected to said tool support structure and having said at least one tool connected to said mounting arm.

9. The tool mounting system stated in claim 8 , wherein said at least one tool comprises:

a vacuum cup.

10. The tool mounting system stated in claim 8 , wherein said at least one tool comprises:

a sensor for sensing presence of a workpiece.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2013
From: HURST, RICK; CHAPPUS, COREY; VOSS, BRYAN
To: SYRON ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, LLC
Reel/Frame 031565/0577 →
MERGER Recorded Nov 8, 2013
From: SYRON ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, LLC
To: NORGREN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 031565/0734 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Nov 8, 2013
From: NORGREN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
To: NORGREN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 031607/0899 →
Continuity (5)
Continuation 13245244 · Sep 26, 2011
Continuation 12823385 · Jun 25, 2010
Continuation 11248074 · Oct 12, 2005
Provisional Application 60617969 · Oct 12, 2004
Related Publication 20140070062A1 · Mar 13, 2014