Jacob Vant Land

US Patent:

20020136626, Sep 26, 2002

Filed:

May 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/152767

Inventors:

Alfred Herbermann - Ann Arbor MI, US
Jacob Van't Land - Ypsilanti MI, US
Michael Filipiak - Ann Arbor MI, US

International Classification:

B66C001/00
B66C003/00

US Classification:

414/737000

Abstract:

An improved tool mount structure allows the infinite placement of a tool along a generally elongate cylindrical member at an infinite number of locations. The elongate cylindrical member is fixed at each axial end to a generally rigid moving member such as a robotic arm boom or transfer bar. The cylindrical member is fixed in a bracket at one axial end, and into a quick-release mount at an opposed axial end. The cylindrical member may be quickly released from the moving member such that the tool may be easily changed. At the same time, by fixing the cylindrical member at each axial end, a secure rigid connection is provided.

US Patent:

6213521, Apr 10, 2001

Filed:

Oct 8, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/946861

Inventors:

Jacob Van't Land - Ypsilanti MI
Alfred P. Herbermann - Ann Arbor MI

Assignee:

Syron Engineering & Manufacturing Corporation

International Classification:

F16L 300

US Classification:

285 61

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a quick release mount for a suction cup and a locking member for releasably locking the suction cup within a housing. The suction cup mount includes a bayonet coupling which is attached to the suction cup. The bayonet coupling is received within a space located within the housing. The housing further includes a pair of semi-circular flanges for securing the bayonet coupling within the space. The locking member selectively engages the bayonet coupling when the bayonet coupling is moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. The housing also includes a button coupled to the locking member that can release the locking member from engagement with the bayonet coupling and permit unlocking of the bayonet coupling from the housing.