ULTRASONIC MATERIAL APPLICATORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
Granted: August 1, 2019
Application Number:
20190232321
A method of controlling application of material onto a substrate includes ejecting atomized droplets from an array of micro-applicators while the array of micro-applicators cyclically moves about at least one axis. The atomized droplets from each of the plurality of micro-applicators overlap with atomized droplets from adjacent micro-applicators and a diffuse overlap of deposited atomized droplets from adjacent micro-applicators is provided on a surface of the substrate. The array of…
REVERSIBLE NOZZLE IN ULTRASONIC ATOMIZER FOR CLOG PREVENTION
Granted: August 1, 2019
Application Number:
20190232320
A nozzle for an atomizer includes a plate, a piezoelectric actuator, a body, and a connector. The plate defines an aperture. The actuator is configured to oscillate the plate. The body supports the plate. The connector is configured to reversibly mount the body to the atomizer in a first orientation and in a second orientation. In the first orientation, fluid exits the nozzle along a first axial direction through the aperture. In the second orientation, fluid exits the nozzle along an…
ULTRASONIC ATOMIZER WITH ACOUSTIC FOCUSING DEVICE
Granted: August 1, 2019
Application Number:
20190232318
An atomizer for applying a coating includes a nozzle plate, an actuator, and an acoustic focusing device. The nozzle plate defines at least one aperture. The actuator is configured to oscillate to form pressure waves within a fluid to eject the fluid from the nozzle plate. The acoustic focusing device focuses the pressure waves toward the apertures.
ULTRASONIC APPLICATORS WITH UV LIGHT SOURCES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
Granted: August 1, 2019
Application Number:
20190232317
A method of controlling application of material onto a substrate is provided. The method includes ejecting an ultraviolet (UV) curable material through a plurality of micro-applicators in the form of atomized droplets. At least one UV light source is positioned adjacent to the plurality of micro-applicators and the atomized droplets are irradiated with UV light by the at least one UV light source and curing of the atomized droplets is initiated. The atomized droplets are deposited onto a…
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MISALIGNMENT OF A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
Granted: July 25, 2019
Application Number:
20190226397
The present discloser is directed toward a method for detecting misalignment of a belt for a front end accessory drive system. The method includes acquiring, by a plurality of optical sensors, multiple images of the belt arranged on a series of pulleys of the drive system. The belt includes a contrast element that is detectable by the optical sensors system and is visually distinct from a color of the belt. The method further includes analyzing, by way of a controller, data indicative of…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIMING A VEHICULAR HEADLAMP
Granted: July 25, 2019
Application Number:
20190225289
A headlamp aiming method for a vehicle includes measuring, by a height measurement instrument, at least two reference heights of at least two reference areas along a body of the vehicle. The height measurement instrument is positioned external of the vehicle, and one of the at least two reference heights is indicative of a height of a headlamp of the vehicle. The method further includes determining a vehicle pitch and a headlamp height variation of the vehicle based on the measured…
METHOD FOR MEASURING A TRUE CONCENTRICITY OF A ROTATING SHAFT
Granted: July 11, 2019
Application Number:
20190212133
The present disclosure is directed toward a method for measuring a true concentricity of a rotating shaft. The method includes simultaneously measuring, with diametrically opposed position sensors, opposite sides of the rotating shaft at an initial state to acquire a first measurement data and at a 180-degree rotation to acquire a second measurement data. The method further determines a rotational centerline and a shaft centerline based on the first and second measurement data, and…
TOOLING ASSEMBLY WITH INTERNAL COOLANT PASSAGES FOR MACHINES
Granted: July 11, 2019
Application Number:
20190210174
The present disclosure is directed toward a tooling assembly for a machine having an automatic tool changing system. The tooling assembly includes a holder, a tool body, and an internal passage defined within and extending through the holder and the tool body. The holder includes a machine interface configured to engage with a spindle of the machine. The internal passage is operable to have a coolant fluid flow within, and has a stem channel and a curved channel extending from the stem…
METHOD FOR PROVIDING PREFORMED INTERNAL FEATURES, PASSAGES, AND MACHINING CLEARANCES FOR OVER-MOLDED INSERTS
Granted: July 11, 2019
Application Number:
20190210100
A method of casting an assembly is provided that includes forming a structural insert, over-molding the structural insert with a temporary core, and positioning the over-molded structural insert within a cavity of a casting die. The over-molded structural insert is cast within a part, to form the assembly, and the temporary core is removed. The method may also include a temporary core configured to define an alloy flash trim location or locating features to position the structural insert…
ALTERNATIVE E-COAT DIPPING PROCESS
Granted: June 6, 2019
Application Number:
20190169765
The present disclosure includes a method for coating a vehicle body-in-white (BIW) in a tank of processing fluid. In one form, the method includes lowering the vehicle BIW in a tank of processing fluid, rotating the vehicle BIW around its lateral axis until the vehicle BIW is completely submerged in the processing fluid, and simultaneously conveying the vehicle BIW along a longitudinal axis of the tank while rotating the vehicle BIW around its longitudinal axis in a “corkscrew” type…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING A SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Granted: May 23, 2019
Application Number:
20190154787
The present disclosure relates to a system and method of aligning a sensor assembly for a vehicle. The sensor assembly is disposed along a vehicle body and has a sensory face from which a measurement signal is transmitted. The sensor alignment system includes an alignment gauge that measures a datum angle of the sensor assembly, a sensor adjustment tool that adjusts a position of the sensor assembly relative to the vehicle body, and a controller that is in communication with the…
CONSORTIUM OF MICRO-ORGANISMS AND ITS USE TO REDUCE CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND OF SPENT METAL WORKING FLUID
Granted: May 23, 2019
Application Number:
20190152819
There is described herein a consortium of micro-organisms comprising, consisting or consisting essentially of Rhizobium spp., Bacillus spp., and Pseudomonas spp.
METHOD FOR JOURNAL FINISHING OF CRANKSHAFTS, CAMSHAFTS, AND JOURNALS
Granted: May 16, 2019
Application Number:
20190143472
A method of grinding a surface of a crankshaft is provided. The method includes grinding the surface of the crankshaft by a grinding wheel, and polishing the surface of the crankshaft ground by the grinding wheel by oscillating a polishing wheel in a transverse direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the crankshaft.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUALLY ALIGNING TERAHERTZ LIGHT BEAM
Granted: May 2, 2019
Application Number:
20190128802
A system for measuring a coating thickness on a target surface includes a terahertz spectroscopy device and a reference image projector. The terahertz spectroscopy device includes a radiation head that is operable to project a terahertz radiation beam onto the target surface and receive a reflected beam. The reference image projector includes a visible light device and is operable to project a reference image using the visible light device onto the target surface. A visual characteristic…
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALIGNING A TERAHERTZ SENSOR SYSTEM
Granted: May 2, 2019
Application Number:
20190128661
The present disclosure is directed toward a method for aligning a radiation head of a terahertz sensor system with a target surface. The method includes: scanning a selected area of the target surface with a terahertz radiation beam emitted by the radiation head; sensing a peak amplitude for each reflected radiation signal from a plurality of reflected radiation signals received by the radiation head during the scanning of the selected area; and identifying a normal position of the…
WARM DIE TRIMMING IN HOT FORMING APPLICATIONS
Granted: May 2, 2019
Application Number:
20190126337
A method of forming a part is provided by the present disclosure. The method includes forming a blank from a material, heating the blank, stamping the blank into a panel, and trimming the panel in a trim die. Trimming the panel includes heating a portion of the trim die locally adjacent a trim area of the panel at a temperature below an austenitizing (phase transformation) temperature of the material and trimming the panel with a cutting member.
AUTOMATIC BUMP STOP ASSEMBLY
Granted: April 25, 2019
Application Number:
20190119968
The present disclosure relates to a bump stop assembly that includes a housing, a stopper, and a biasing device. The stopper is moveable relative to the housing and includes a head, a shaft extending from the head, and a plurality of recesses distributed along the shaft. The biasing device is disposed within the housing, and is operable to engage and disengage with at least one recess based on a load exerted on the stopper.
DYNAMIC CHARACTERIZATION SYSTEM FOR MEASURING A DYNAMIC RESPONSE
Granted: April 11, 2019
Application Number:
20190107461
The present disclosure relates to a system for measuring a dynamic response of a machine. The system includes a vibration mechanism, an accelerometer, a controller and a casing. The vibration mechanism is operable to generate an excitation signal, and the accelerometer is operable to measure dynamic energy in response to the excitation signal and output a dynamic response signal indicative of the dynamic energy. The controller includes a communication interface and operates the vibration…
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING SEAL CONTACT
Granted: April 4, 2019
Application Number:
20190101385
The present disclosure is directed toward a method for measuring a seal gap between a closing member and a fixed member. The method includes applying a liquid agent having transferable properties along one or more regions of a stamping member to form one or more base marks. The stamping member is one of the closing member or the fixed member. The method further includes engaging the closing member with the fixed member, disengaging the closing member from the fixed member, and assessing…
TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY HAVING A CART FOR TRANSFERRING ARTICLES
Granted: March 28, 2019
Application Number:
20190092611
An article transport assembly includes a lift cart and one or more carriers. The lift cart includes a main body and a table disposed on the main body. The carriers are disposed on a surface of the table. Each carrier is configured to support an article and includes a panel and at least two wheels attached to an underside of the panel. The carriers are operable to move along a surface of the table.
