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公开(公告)号:US20230041416A1
公开(公告)日:2023-02-09
申请号:US17878993
申请日:2022-08-02
Applicant: Utica Enterprises, Inc.
Inventor: Mark A. SAVOY , Phillip J. I. MORGAN
IPC: B23K26/21
Abstract: A method for mechanically joining steel applies a variable clamp force to a stack of sheet metal portions, which include at least one portion of advanced high strength steel (AHSS). The stack is heated to an optimal mechanical joining temperature to preserve the strength and material properties of the stack and to form a mechanical joint with the advanced high strength steel. A tool and system for performing the method, and a joint assembly formed by the method are provided.
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公开(公告)号:US20240017319A1
公开(公告)日:2024-01-18
申请号:US18357480
申请日:2023-07-24
Applicant: Utica Enterprises, Inc.
Inventor: Mark A. SAVOY , Phillip J. I. MORGAN
CPC classification number: B21J15/08 , F16B37/068 , B21D39/031 , B21J15/28 , B23P19/064 , B23K26/0853
Abstract: Apparatus (20) and a method for securing a clinch nut (24) to an AHSS sheet (26) as an assembly (22). In one embodiment, a parallel kinematic machine (PKM) (88) sequentially performs the operation, while another embodiment includes a nut ram assembly (112) that attaches clinch nuts (24) to the AHSS sheet (26), and a further embodiment includes a C frame (114) that supports the apparatus and is moved by a robot (130) to sequentially attach clinch nuts (24) to the AHSS sheet (26) at different locations. The attachment of the clinch nuts is performed in a light-safe manner.
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公开(公告)号:US20210178457A1
公开(公告)日:2021-06-17
申请号:US17121980
申请日:2020-12-15
Applicant: Utica Enterprises, Inc.
Inventor: Mark A. SAVOY , Phillip J. I. MORGAN
Abstract: A method and apparatus (20) provide light-safe heating of advanced high strength steel metallic sheet(s) (28 and/or 30) for securement of metallic sheets by flow fasteners (31).
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公开(公告)号:US20170216907A1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-03
申请号:US15412287
申请日:2017-01-23
Applicant: UTICA ENTERPRISES, INC.
Inventor: Mark A. SAVOY , Phillip J. I. MORGAN
CPC classification number: B21J15/08 , B21D39/031 , B21J15/025 , B21J15/10 , B21J15/142
Abstract: Apparatus (20, 22) and a method for mechanically joining a steel sheet portion (28 or 32) of advanced high strength steel to a metallic sheet portion (30 or 34) is performed to a light-safe extent by a detector assembly (106) during the mechanical joining that may be clinching, clinch riveting, full-punch riveting or self-piercing riveting.
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公开(公告)号:US20160263641A1
公开(公告)日:2016-09-15
申请号:US15066388
申请日:2016-03-10
Applicant: UTICA ENTERPRISES, INC.
Inventor: Mark A. SAVOY , Phillip J. I. MORGAN
CPC classification number: B62D65/024 , B21D39/031 , B25J5/04 , B25J9/0063 , B25J9/0084
Abstract: A work station (10) and method for joining metallic sheets (12, 14) by a framework (24) that supports and positions a parallel kinematic machine (PKM) (40) including a tripod (46) having struts (48) of adjustable lengths for supporting a punch (52) that cooperates with an anvil (22) to provide clenching or self-piercing riveting that joins the metallic sheets.
Abstract translation: 一种工作站(10)和通过框架(24)连接金属板(12,14)的方法,该框架(24)支撑并定位包括三脚架(46)的平行运动机(40),所述三脚架具有可调节的支柱(48) 用于支撑与砧座(22)配合的冲头(52)的长度以提供连接金属板材的咬合或自穿孔铆接。
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公开(公告)号:US20180297106A1
公开(公告)日:2018-10-18
申请号:US16015698
申请日:2018-06-22
Applicant: Utica Enterprises, Inc.
Inventor: Mark A. SAVOY , Phillip J. I. MORGAN
Abstract: Apparatus (20, 22) and a method for mechanically joining a steel sheet portion (28 or 32) of advanced high strength steel to a metallic sheet portion (30 or 34) is performed to a light-safe extent by a detector assembly (106) during the mechanical joining that may be clinching, clinch riveting, full-punch riveting or self-piercing riveting.
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公开(公告)号:US20180250734A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-06
申请号:US15910599
申请日:2018-03-02
Applicant: UTICA ENTERPRISES, INC.
Inventor: Mark A. SAVOY , Phillip J. I. MORGAN
CPC classification number: B21J15/08 , B21D39/031 , B21J15/28 , B23P19/064 , F16B37/068
Abstract: Apparatus (20) and a method for securing a clinch nut (24) to an AHSS sheet (26) as an assembly (22). In one embodiment, a parallel kinematic machine (PKM) (88) sequentially performs the operation, while another embodiment includes a nut ram assembly (112) that attaches clinch nuts (24) to the AHSS sheet (26), and a further embodiment includes a C frame (114) that supports the apparatus and is moved by a robot (130) to sequentially attach clinch nuts (24) to the AHSS sheet (26) at different locations. The attachment of the clinch nuts is performed in a light-safe manner.
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