US3640182A
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Method and means for making master models
Assignee: VERTIN-BARTHOLOMEW MARY A
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Filing: 1969-10-08
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Granted: 1972-02-08
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Expires: 1989-10-08
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for carrying out the automatic machining of threedimensional lines and surfaces for making a master model comprising three components which are controlled to move in a straight line, including an X-component which has a horizontal longitudinal X-movement, a Y-component which has a vertical Ymovement, and a Z-component which has a horizontal Z-movement at 90* to the X-movement, a tool operatively mounted on one of said components, power means operatively connected to each of said three components for moving the components in said controlled straight line movements, a signaling device for each of two of said components for controlling the power means therefor, a first source of two-dimensional data mounted on one plane, and a second source of two-dimensional data mounted on another plane perpendicular to said one plane, and a sensing element for each of said signaling devices which engages and is responsive to one of said two-dimensional data sources, whereby the power means controlled by the signaling devices cause their respective connected components to move precisely in accordance with the two-dimensional data, thereby producing a three-dimensional relative movement between the tool and the workpiece.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas D Vertin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:29
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q1/00; B23Q1/25; B23Q1/44; B23Q1/48; B23Q35/00; B23Q35/04; B23Q35/08; B23Q35/10; B23Q35/101; B23Q5/00; B23Q5/02; B23Q5/04; B23Q5/043; B23Q5/045; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T409/00; Y10T409/30; Y10T409/30084; Y10T409/301176; Y10T409/302912; Y10T409/302968; Y10T409/303024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
An apparatus for carrying out the automatic machining of three-dimensional lines and surfaces for making a master model comprising: a. three components which are controlled to move in a straight line, including an X-component which has a horizontal longitudinal X-movement, a Y-component which has a vertical Ymovement, and a Z-component which has a horizontal Z-movement at 90* to the X-movement; b. a tool operatively mounted on one of said components; c. power means operatively connected to each of said three components for moving the components in said controlled straight line movements; d. a signaling device for each of two of said components for controlling the power means therefor; e. a first source of two-dimensional data mounted on one plane, and a second source of two-dimensional data mounted on another plane perpendicular to said one plane; and, f. a sensing element for each of said signaling devices which engages and is responsive to one of said two-dimensional data sources, whereby the power means controlled by the signaling devices cause their respective connected components to move precisely in accordance with the two-dimensional data, thereby producing a three-dimensional relative movement between the tool and the workpiece.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
193 words
An apparatus for carrying out the automatic machining of three-dimensional lines and surfaces for making a master model comprising: a. three components which are controlled to move in a straight line, including an X-component which has a horizontal longitudinal X-movement, a Y-component which has a vertical Ymovement, and a Z-component which has a horizontal Z-movement at 90* to the X-movement; b. a tool operatively mounted on one of said components; c. power means operatively connected to each of said three components for moving the components in said controlled straight line movements; d. a signaling device for each of two of said components for controlling the power means therefor; e. a first source of two-dimensional data mounted on one plane, and a second source of two-dimensional data mounted on another plane perpendicular to said one plane; and, f. a sensing element for each of said signaling devices which engages and is responsive to one of said two-dimensional data sources, whereby the power means controlled by the signaling devices cause their respective connected components to move precisely in accordance with the two-dimensional data, thereby producing a three-dimensional relative movement between the tool and the workpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. said tool and one of said sensing elements are operatively mounted on a first one of said components; b. the other of said sensing elements is mounted on a second component; and, c. the workpiece and the two sources of two dimensional data are mounted on the third component.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
An angling attachment for a powered tool head for carrying the tool of the apparatus defined in claim 1, and which enables the axis of a rotatable tool to be always tilted at a particular angle and to be rotated about the axis of the tool head for cutting opposite surfaces on the rough body in the machining of a master model, comprising: a. a body rotatably mounted on the lower end of the tool head and being positioned to extend downwardly and outwardly from the tool head; b. a rotatable tool mounting means in the lower end of saId body adapted to rotatably support a tool at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of said body; and, c. means drivably connecting the power means in the tool head to the tool mounting means for rotating the tool.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
An angling attachment as defined in claim 3, wherein: a. said attachment is provided with a power means operatively connected to said body for rotating the body so as to change the position of the tool.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
119 words
An angling device for use with the apparatus defined in claim 1 and which enables the axis of a rotatable tool to be always tilted at a particular angle and to be rotated about a vertical axis for cutting opposite surfaces on a master model comprising: a. a body rotatably mounted on a machine member and being positioned to extend downwardly and outwardly from a vertical axis; b. a rotatable tool mounting means in the lower end of said body rotatably supporting a tool at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of said body; and, c. power means on said body and being drivably connected to the rotatable tool mounting means in the body for rotating the tool.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
81 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 for operatively mounting the tool on one of said components comprising: a. a horizontally disposed slide rail; b. a slide saddle movably mounted on said slide rail; c. a slide base rotatably mounted on said slide saddle; d. a pivot slide slidably mounted on said slide base; e. a pivot head rotatably mounted on said pivot slide for movement along a semicircular path; and, f. a tool head rotatably mounted on said pivot head.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 6, including: a. an adapter bracket adjustably mounted on said pivot head for rotatably adjustment thereon; and, b. an adjustable signaling device mounting means operatively mounted on said adapter bracket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
107 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 6, including: a. an adapter bracket rotatably mounted on said pivot head; b. means for clamping said adapter bracket in adjusted positions on said pivot head; c. an elongated extension bar adjustably mounted on said bracket; d. a first pivot slide slidably mounted on said extension bar; e. a pivot bracket pivotally mounted on said first pivot slide; f. a second pivot slide rotatably mounted on said pivot bracket; g. an extension arm slidably mounted on said second pivot slide; h. a slide member mounted on said extension arm; and, i. a tracer mechanism operatively mounted on said last-named slide member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-07 | 1975-08-09 | 1976-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-07 | 1979-08-09 | 1980-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-07 | 1983-08-09 | 1984-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |