GRENZEBACH MASCHINENBAU GMBH Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160056757 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPTIMALLY ADJUSTING THE LENS PLATE IN A CPV MODULE - The invention relates to a device and a method for optimally adjusting the lens plate in a CPV module which consists of a plurality of CPV sensors and a plurality of lenses mounted over the sensors at a distance from the focal length of said sensors in a container, having the following features: a) a sensor support plate ( | 02-25-2016 |
20160031746 | METHOD FOR CUTTING TO LENGTH A FLOAT GLASS STRIP HAVING A NORMAL OR STRUCTURED SURFACE - The invention relates to a device and a method for trimming a float glass strip that has a normal or structured surface, comprising the following features: a) a cutting slide having a lower running rail and a cutting slide having an upper running rail for a bottom cut for a structured surface or a top cut for a normal surface, wherein both running rails are arranged at an acute angle to the running direction of the glass strip and this angled position can be adjusted; b) a number of counter pressure rollers for the lower cutting slide c) a hold-down apparatus ( | 02-04-2016 |
20150316928 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE COMBINED SIMULATION AND CONTROL OF REMOTE-CONTROLLED VEHICLES - The invention relates to a device and a method for the combined simulation and control of remote-controlled vehicles in a simulator. A driver's/pilot's compartment comprising real operating elements and emulating the vehicle to be controlled is provided with a six-axis industrial robot connected to ground via a support system that can be designed. as an undercarriage. A display emulating the contours of the driver's/pilot's compartment serves to convey a simulated view of the exterior. The invention is characterized by the following: a) a receiving unit for receiving optical data of the vehicle to be controlled, b) a receiving unit for receiving acoustic data of the vehicle to be controlled, c) a transmitting and receiving unit, for the bidirectional transmission of motion-relevant data, d) a control unit which uses mathematical models to process any signals that are mechanically produced by the user of the simulator, and transmits them to the controls of the vehicle, and e) a sensor unit mounted in the head region of the user for detecting the position of the head, the data thereof influencing the gaze direction and/or the image perspective shown on the display. | 11-05-2015 |
20150302756 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE COMBINED SIMULATION AND CONTROL OF REMOTE-CONTROLLED VEHICLES USING A USER-FRIENDLY PROJECTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a device and a method for the combined simulation and control of remote-controlled vehicles in a simulator. A driver's/pilot's compartment comprising real operating elements and emulating the vehicle to be controlled is provided with a six-axis industrial robot connected to ground. A display emulating the contours of the driver's/pilot's compartment serves to convey a simulated view of the exterior. The invention is characterized by the following: a) the vehicle to be controlled transmits to the user of the simulator actual data that are captured by sensors, b) the user of the simulator thus has virtually the same impression of the motion of the vehicle as a real driver/pilot, c) the manner in which the user of the simulator reacts is converted to mechanically picked-up signals, d) a sensor unit mounted in the head region of the user is provided for adjusting the pair of eyes, and e) an apparatus corrects, with the aid of a GPS system in the case of a vehicle that is controlled in reality, the actual position of the vehicle to the calculated position. | 10-22-2015 |
20150274440 | Method and Device for Conveying Large-Area Panels of Extreme Size - A method and device for conveying large-area panels, particularly panes of glass, of extreme size over 40 metres long and over 6 metres wide, wherein the panel can be held from the bath side or the air side, said method comprising the following features: a) the panes of glass ( | 10-01-2015 |
20150274420 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR QUICKLY TRANSFERRING PLATES - Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for quickly transferring plates, in particular glass plates, of different sizes, thicknesses and quality levels so as to place the plates one behind another on different stacking frames, said apparatus and method having the following features: a) the plate ( | 10-01-2015 |
20150259159 | Method and Device for Turning Large-Area Panels in Extreme Oversize - The invention relates to a method and device for turning large-area panels, in particular glass panels, in extreme oversize of the order of magnitude of more than 40 metres in length and over 6 metres in width, wherein pick-up from the bath side or from the air side is possible, the method comprising the following features: a) the glass panels ( | 09-17-2015 |
20150236641 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE INDUSTRIAL WIRING AND FINAL TESTING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CONCENTRATOR MODULES - The invention relates to a method and to a device for the industrial wiring and final testing of photovoltaic concentrator modules, comprising a module frame, a lens disc, a sensor carrier disc, and electrical cable routing, having the following features: a) a laser contacting device for contactless connection of connecting lines between the individual sensor ( | 08-20-2015 |
20150102087 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE WELD SEAM IN FRICTION STIR WELDING - A method and a device for improving the quality of the weld seam in friction stir welding is provided. The process of friction stir welding is effected by means of a friction welding tip, in which a spiral conveyor screw is provided in the spindle bearing. The longitudinal axis of the spindle bearing is inclined at an angle to the vertical. The sliding surface of the rotating spindle consists of a flat sliding surface and, for the welding of curved seams, in each case of a sliding surface inclined at an acute angle to the sliding surface, the friction welding tip is designed in the shape of a truncated cone. The lateral surface of the truncated cone is formed by six trapezoidal planar parts, of which three planar parts each uniformly distributed at the circumference lie at an angle of 120 degrees with respect to one another and account for a proportion greater than ⅙ at the circumference. | 04-16-2015 |
20150063976 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE FLUSH TRANSFER OF LARGE-SURFACE-AREA PANELS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TO A TRANSPORTING VEHICLE - Method and apparatus for the flush transfer of large-surface-area panels of different types of construction to a transporting vehicle, having the following features. At least one conveyor for supplying panels of at least one type of construction. At least one pivoting-stack apparatus, having a gripper frame and having adhesion elements fastened thereon. At least one stack framework on a mobile carriage, wherein the latter is connected to at least one transporting vehicle by a switchable coupling. The transporting vehicle is supplied with power, and controlled electronically and/or electrically, by a multiplicity of lines installed in the floor region. An electrically controlled parking brake on each transporting vehicle, for arresting purposes. | 03-05-2015 |
20140322461 | VACUUM INSULATED GLASS HAVING INCREASED STABILITY AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a vacuum insulated glass, which comprises two or more glass plates, which can be evacuated, which are oriented in parallel and which are sealed air-tight at the outer edge, with respect to the interior formed by means of spacers, by means of strip-shaped connecting elements attached to the entire perimeter, in particular metal strips connected to each other in a vacuum-tight manner, having the following features: a) the spacers each comprise at least two segments ( | 10-30-2014 |
20140236343 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE DEFINED INTERMEDIATE STORAGE AND PICKING OF PRODUCED ARTICLES OF THE SAME TYPE BUT DIFFERENT SIZE - Apparatus and method for the defined intermediate storage of produced articles of the same type but different size and for the simultaneous composition of consignments of said articles, having the following features: a) a delivery path ( | 08-21-2014 |
20140230214 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FULLY AUTOMATICALLY SELECTING AND PACKING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - The disclosure relates to a method and to a device for fully automatically selecting and packing photovoltaic solar modules, for example, produced in mass production. The device may include the following characteristics: a production line, b) a quality checking device having devices for mechanical final testing and electrical final testing, c) an assembly device for module carriers, d) a device for distributing and stacking the solar modules in the horizontal and vertical direction according to particular selection criteria at acceptance locations corresponding to said selection criteria, e) devices for placing strips as spacers between stacked modules, wherein different types of strips can be taken from a magazine, f) devices for collating packages of a plurality of solar modules at each acceptance location, wherein aid devices each comprise a film wrapper, a protective cap applicator, and a strapping device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140152808 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE RELIABLE DETECTION OF MATERIAL DEFECTS IN TRANSPARENT MATERIAL - The invention relates to a method and device for the reliable detection of material defects in a continuously produced band of transparent material by means of examining a strip of a band of this material extending transversely with respect to the conveying direction and observed in transmitted light and reflected light, characterised in that it has the following features: a) uninterrupted illumination of the band of transparent material in transmitted light and reflected light by a linear lamp ( | 06-05-2014 |
20140144570 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING MIRROR UNITS FOR HELIOSTATS - A method and a device for producing mirror units for heliostats, comprising a main body as a carrier of a reflective surface and a fixing carriage to ensure stress-free mounting of the main body during production, comprising the following features: a) a feed for main bodies ( | 05-29-2014 |
20140013802 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRIMMING A FLOAT GLASS STRIP THAT HAS A NORMAL OR STRUCTURED SURFACE - The invention relates to a device and a method for trimming a float glass strip that has a normal or structured surface, comprising the following features: | 01-16-2014 |
20130252209 | AUTONOMOUS SAFETY SYSTEM FOR THE USERS OF VEHICLE SIMULATORS - A method and apparatus for the safe use of a vehicle simulator is provided. The apparatus having an access zone, a rescue unit, a shock absorbing surface, and a projection surface. The rescue unit being moveable with the vehicle simulator. | 09-26-2013 |
20130212982 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR QUICKLY GROUPING PICKED GOODS FOR TRANSPORT - A device for quickly grouping picked goods for transport. The device includes a pair of stacking bridges lying opposite each other for pushing goods containers together in a defined manner to form a layer. The stacking bridges include a plurality of parallel, finger-like conveyor belts. The goods containers are pushed together in the direction of the diagonals of their base surfaces. A lifting apparatus is provided for lowering a layer of goods containers and placing a layer onto an empty pallet. A film-wrapping apparatus is provided for wrapping a shipment of picked goods prepared for transport. | 08-22-2013 |
20130209967 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FLIGHT SIMULATOR WITH A SPECIAL IMPRESSION OF REALITY - An apparatus for operating a simulator with a special impression of reality is provided. The apparatus is configured for learning how to control a vehicle moving in three-dimensional reality. Controllable systems for detecting human stress reactions are provided. The controllable systems may be configured for sensing the resistance of the skin and for detecting movements of persons and physiognomy. | 08-15-2013 |
20130176555 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FLAWS IN CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCED FLOAT GLASS - The invention relates to a method and device for detecting flaws in a continuously produced float glass band by checking a glass strip, which extends perpendicularly to the conveying direction and which is observed in transmitted light. The device has the following characteristics: a) the flow of a float glass band is monitored without any gaps by a modularly constructed fastening bridge, scanning sensors fastened to the fastening bridge and two transmission lighting means arranged perpendicular to the glass band, b) each scanning sensor can be oriented by an adjusting apparatus according to the three spatial coordinates in positive and negative directions and can be finely adjusted by a target apparatus that can be pivoted in, in the form of an artificial measurement plane, and c) the lighting means are cooled by a cooling apparatus. | 07-11-2013 |
20130140347 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING MULTIPLE-PANE INSULATING GLASS HAVING A HIGH-VACUUM INSULATION - An apparatus and method for producing an insulating structural element from substrates is provided. The substrates may be connected to one another at periphery by applied pieces and may be insulated from one another by a vacuum. | 06-06-2013 |
20120234456 | Method and Device for the Bubble-Free Bonding of Large-Surface Glass Panes - The invention relates to a method and a device for a bubble-free bonding of large-surface glass panes in an automatic production process. An embodiment of the device comprises: a) a pivoting bench plate having a securing device for receiving a glass pane, b) a barrier material application head having a camera for monitoring, at least one ventilation element being mounted by a mounting head, c) an adhesive metering and application head having a process control sensor for the application of adhesive, d) a gripping device having a covering plate gripper for receiving a covering plate, and e) a vacuum suction device and a closing device for the ventilation system. | 09-20-2012 |
20120119528 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE CONTACTLESS SEIZING OF GLASS SHEETS - The invention relates to a method and device for the contactless seizing of glass sheets, characterised in that: a) said device comprises at least one oscillatory, rectangular, plate-shaped oscillating plate ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120061440 | METHOD AND APARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN ELASTICALLY DEFORMABLE GLASS PLATE - The invention relates to an apparatus and to a method for the industrial production of elastically deformable large-surface-area glass plates in high quantities, comprising the following characteristics: a) a device for feeding a glass plate ( | 03-15-2012 |
20120017641 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE FORCE-FITTING CONNECTION OF GLASS-LIKE COMPONENTS TO METALS - The invention relates to a method and to a device for force-fit connecting glass-like components to metals, particularly for connecting a glass plate ( | 01-26-2012 |
20110247914 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LOADING A CONTAINER WITH PRODUCTS COMPRISING THIN SHEETS OF GLASS OF A LARGE SURFACE AREA - Method and device for loading a container with products which are made up of individual thin sheets of glass ( | 10-13-2011 |
20110243691 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE RAPID TRANSPORT OF GLASS SHEETS - The invention relates to a method and to an apparatus for the rapid transport of glass sheets between different manufacturing stations in a spacious manufacturing plant for producing photovoltaic elements, wherein said manufacturing plant is subject to clean room conditions, comprising the following features: a) a freely movable mounting for conveying a lifting portal, b) at least one vertical lifting carriage for vertically transporting a glass sheet by means of a telescoping jack plate, wherein said plate can be extended in two opposite directions, has a local lowering and raising function and can transport a glass sheet continuously from one side of the vertical lifting carriage to the other side, c) for operation, the mechanically moved parts are encapsulated free of emissions in a clean room and made of abrasion-proof material, d) a cordless energy supply unit for operating the mounting. | 10-06-2011 |
20110226612 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REVERSING THE FEEDING OF SPUTTER COATING SYSTEMS IN CLEAN ROOMS - The invention relates to a method and to a device for reversing the feeding of a sputter coating system, particularly when coating a photovoltaic module, in clean rooms, having the following characteristics: a) a transport frame ( | 09-22-2011 |
20110179619 | Method and Device for Producing Photovoltaic Modules - An apparatus and a method for automatically joining components of photovoltaic elements are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a) at least two manufacturing lines and at least two assembly bridges for joining the substrates, films and glass panes, b) a stacking device for film feeding and a conveyor belt for feeding the glass panes, c) devices for centering and suctioning the films and the glass plates, d) devices for transporting and fixing the film transport frame and the glass transport frame e) devices for lowering the films and the glass plates from the respective transport frames, and f) devices for further transport. | 07-28-2011 |
20110171001 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING SHOCK-SENSITIVE GLASS PLATES IN ULTRA CLEAN ROOMS - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for the contamination-free transfer of thin, shock-sensitive crystalline plates, especially glass plates ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110170991 | Method and Device for Conveying Large-Area, Thin Glass Plates - Disclosed are a method and a device for conveying large-size thin glass plates in clean-room conditions for the large-scale production of electro-optical products. In one embodiment the device includes a) conveying elements for supplying glass plates; b) processing elements for processing glass plates; c) production lines for combining individual production processes; d) containers that can be loaded with glass plates from two opposite sides; e) carriages for transporting the containers, said carriages having rail wheels while supporting transverse rails for guiding rolls in order to move the containers; f) means for driving the carriages and transversely moving the containers with the help of joint driving motors. | 07-14-2011 |
20110104988 | Process and Apparatus for Automatically Grinding Edges of Glass Sheets Under Clean Room Conditions - An embodiment of the invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the automatic edge grinding of glass sheets under clean room conditions, comprising the following: a) a multi-axis robot at a gripper arm thereof carries a suction frame having a plurality of suction units for receiving a glass sheet, b) a grinding unit having at least one rotatable grinding wheel that is supported in a stationary manner is installed in the usable pivot range of the gripper arm of the robot, c) the ground product occurring during operation of the grinding unit is extracted by an extraction system, d) the degree of wear and the state of the grinding wheel are monitored by a calibration device in conjunction with a detection device, and a computer program for carrying out the method. | 05-05-2011 |
20110020097 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FIXING AND TRANSPORTING IMPACT SENSITIVE SHEETS IN SPUTTER FEED SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a device and method for fixing glass sheets in a superclean room for feeding a sputter system, comprising the following: a) a roller drive ( | 01-27-2011 |
20110005903 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE CONTAMINATION-FREE TREATMENT OF SHOCK-SENSITIVE GLASS PLATES IN ULTRA CLEAN ROOMS - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for the contamination-free, precisely defined, horizontal orientation and subsequent transfer of thin, shock-sensitive crystalline plates, especially glass plates ( | 01-13-2011 |
20100326792 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONVEYING AND ROTATING IMPACT-SENSITIVE PANELS IN ULTRA CLEAN ROOMS - The invention relates to a method and a device for the contamination-free, precise-track conveying and rotating on one plane of thin, impact-sensitive crystalline panels, in particular glass panels, with the following features: a) a glass panel (6) is conveyed over parallel mounted carriers ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100303600 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEIZING AND SETTING DOWN IMPACT-SENSITIVE SHEETS - The invention relates to a device for mechanically seizing and setting down impact-sensitive sheets of various formats on at least one stack assembly, ready for dispatch, said device having the following features: a) a control device in the form of a multi-axis robotic arm ( | 12-02-2010 |
20100239408 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GRIPPING AND TRANSFERRING PIECES OF LUGGAGE - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for automatically removing pieces of luggage that have different surface properties and dimensions and getting said piece of luggage ready for further transport by means of a gripper which is hingedly connected to a robot arm and is equipped with suction elements. Said method and apparatus have the following features: a) the gripper and the container that is to be emptied are moved close to each other; b) the first piece of luggage that is to be removed and is determined based on specific criteria, e.g. in case of horizontal unloading, is gripped by the suction element holder ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100234989 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND NEUTRALIZING HAZARDOUS GOODS - The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting and safely neutralizing hazardous goods to be selected from a quantity of non-hazardous goods, having the following characteristics: a) the consecutively delivered quantity of goods to be analyzed is examined for abnormalities in a sequence of control stations ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100230237 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ORIENTING SHOCK-SENSITIVE GLASS PLATES IN ULTRA CLEAN ROOMS - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for orienting thin glass plates ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100189539 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR STACKING PLATE-SHAPED BODIES - The invention relates to a device for stacking plate-shaped bodies, comprising the following features: a) a plate-shaped body ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100187069 | COLLECTING CONVEYOR - A method and device for collecting bodies, which are delivered in an irregular sequence, on a collecting belt, with the following features: a) the bodies which are delivered are moved more rapidly than predetermined by the running speed of the collecting belt ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100186562 | SEPARATING DEVICE FOR AN ASSEMBLY LINE TYPE PRODUCTION LINE - The invention relates to a device for separating insulating materials which were obtained in a continuous production process and are made of mineral wool in determinable lengths, comprising the following features: a) the separation of the material is carried out by means of two separately driven circular saw blades ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100162758 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEVERING A CONTINUOUS GLASS STRIP - The invention relates to a method and a device for severing a marked region of a glass strip ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100106288 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY SORTING GLASS PLATES - The invention relates to a device and a method for sorting and stacking glass plates of different thicknesses and/or different formats over a divided transport line, characterised by the following: 1) an aligning device ( | 04-29-2010 |