Gripping unit for automated machining of parts, and machining device and process integrating such a unit
AssigneeAirbus France
InventorHervé Lanvin
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Abstract
Gripping unit for automated machining of parts and device and process integrating such a unit. The gripping unit comprises a pallet (16) that supports gripping systems (18) through orientation systems (22). The pallet (16) also supports at least one control box (28) capable of activating orientation systems (22), and possibly gripping systems (18) to modify the position or orientation of the block of material to be machined when the gripping unit is placed in a machine tool (12). The control system (28) takes actions in response to orders issued by the control system (40) of the machine tool (12).
Claims31
A Gripping unit capable of being transferred between at least one machine tool and at least one loading unloading station, to enable automated machining of at least one part, the gripping unit comprising a pallet and at least one gripping means for gripping the said part, mounted on the pallet and characterized in that it also comprises a first orientation means by which the gripping means are mounted on the pallet, control means capable of activating the first orientation means in response to control signals output from the machine tool, bearing means mounted on the pallet through a second orientation means, and at least one frame fixed on the pallet and a rotating plate mounted on the frame and forming the first and second orientation means, the gripping means being installed on the rotating plate.
A Gripping unit capable of being transferred between at least one machine tool and at least one loading unloading station, to enable automated machining of at least one part, the gripping unit comprising a pallet and at least one gripping means for gripping the said part, mounted on the pallet and characterized in that it also comprises a first orientation means by which the gripping means are mounted on the pallet, control means capable of activating the first orientation means in response to control signals output from the machine tool, bearing means mounted on the pallet through a second orientation means, and first connection means automatically connected to second connection means mounted on the machine tool when the gripping unit is fitted in the machine tool.
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