EP1220738B1 - Machine automatique d'assemblage de cadres - Google Patents

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EP1220738B1
EP1220738B1 EP00967989A EP00967989A EP1220738B1 EP 1220738 B1 EP1220738 B1 EP 1220738B1 EP 00967989 A EP00967989 A EP 00967989A EP 00967989 A EP00967989 A EP 00967989A EP 1220738 B1 EP1220738 B1 EP 1220738B1
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Alain Cassese
Jean Cassese
Philippe Cassese
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B27—WORKING OR PRESERVING WOOD OR SIMILAR MATERIAL; NAILING OR STAPLING MACHINES IN GENERAL
    • B27F—DOVETAILED WORK; TENONS; SLOTTING MACHINES FOR WOOD OR SIMILAR MATERIAL; NAILING OR STAPLING MACHINES
    • B27F7/00—Nailing or stapling; Nailed or stapled work
    • B27F7/02—Nailing machines
    • B27F7/025—Nailing machines for inserting joint-nails
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B27—WORKING OR PRESERVING WOOD OR SIMILAR MATERIAL; NAILING OR STAPLING MACHINES IN GENERAL
    • B27F—DOVETAILED WORK; TENONS; SLOTTING MACHINES FOR WOOD OR SIMILAR MATERIAL; NAILING OR STAPLING MACHINES
    • B27F7/00—Nailing or stapling; Nailed or stapled work
    • B27F7/003—Nailing or stapling machines provided with assembling means
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the invention lies in the field of framing and is more precisely on a machine allowing assembly, so frames, as described in document FR-A-2 674 789.
  • the invention intends to remedy these drawbacks by proposing an automatic frame assembly machine, adaptable to different types of moldings, capable of make frames of all sizes using staples of appropriate size and shape.
  • the main object of the invention is therefore a automatic frame assembly machine using cutting members, support stops and heads stapling machine, which has two stapling stations freelancers, the first station to assemble separately and successively the angles of the frame being with two cutting heads that can be moved in two orthogonal directions for cutting the moldings forming the angle of the frame as well as a stapling head and holding devices for said moldings, the second station intended for the final assembly of the frame, being provided with two stapling heads and devices for holding in position of the angles made by the first station, and transfer mechanisms being provided for moving the angles of the first post to the second, and of the finished frame outwards.
  • baguette feed mechanisms are associated with the cutting heads.
  • the stapling heads are also mounted on a mobile stage with which is associated a staple dispenser.
  • the first post molding retainers are consisting of stops perpendicular to each other and located close to each other, as well as clamping claws in the angle formed by the stops.
  • the stapling heads of the second station are installed opposite according to the diagonal of the frame to be produced and also mounted on mobile plates which are each associated to a staple dispenser.
  • the work table 1 of the machine has a first stapling station 2 and cutting equipped with a first cutting head 3 with a baguette feed mechanism 4, which can therefore be detach from the cutting head.
  • the cutter head assembly moves in the direction indicated by the arrow to using a slave guide rail not shown.
  • This rail also serves for positioning a molding 5 intended for constitute a width of the frame. For this, the molding is brought near a lateral stop 6 integral with the worktable.
  • the first post 2 is equipped with a second cutting head 7 and a mechanism rods 8, intended for a molding 9 forming a length of the frame.
  • the molding 9 is brought near a stop 10 perpendicular to the stop 6 and placed with it.
  • the two cutting heads (3, 7) are therefore movable in two orthogonal directions.
  • a stapling head 11 is mounted on a plate mobile 12 near the stops (6, 10), plate to which is associated with a staple dispenser 13.
  • the head 11 is thus able to staple together the two ends of the moldings (5, 9).
  • the table has claws of clamping 14, in the angle formed by the stops.
  • Station 2 thus described is intended to assemble separately and successively the angles of the frame.
  • gripping members which are part of a mechanism for transferring the angles produced.
  • a second stapling station 15 intended to receive a first frame angle (generally designated by the reference 16) from the first station 2.
  • Two stops (17 a and 17 b) adjuster clamps 18 allow immobilizing the angle 16.
  • a stapling head 19 is positioned on table 1 in the vicinity of these stops (17 a, B).
  • Another stapling head 20 is positioned on the table at the other end of the ends of this angle 16, it is say vis-à-vis the head 19 along the diagonal of the frame to achieve.
  • These stapling heads are also mounted on mobile stages which are each associated with a staple dispenser.
  • the second station 15 is also equipped with a set of orthogonal stops 23 and clamping claws 24, according to a configuration equivalent to the stops (17 a, 17 b) and the claws 18. This second station 15 is intended for the final assembly of the frame.
  • the machine works as follows.
  • the stapling head 11 ensures the stapling of the moldings and the heads of cut (5,7) ensure their bevel cut to the dimensions sought.
  • the angle thus assembled is then transferred, after loosening the claws 14, at the second stapling station 15 while other moldings are introduced into the station 2 for the assembly of a second angle.
  • the first angle 16 is therefore, after elevation using gripping organs, transferred by translation, as indicated by arrow 21, towards the second stapling station 15 where it is placed against the stop 17 a.
  • new moldings (5, 9) have been positioned at station 2 to be assembled and cut according to the same process as described above.
  • the second angle being thus assembled, it agreed to transfer it to the second station 15, to the final stapling of the frame, while new moldings are presented in item 2 for the preparation of a second frame.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates this particular step.
  • the stapling of a third angle of the frame is provided by the stapling head 19 as can be see figure 3.
  • the two angles placed at post 15 at head 19 by moving according to the arrows.
  • We then tighten corresponding claws 18 so that the angles are applied one against the other and pressing against the stops (17 a and 17 b).
  • the head is then positioned correctly so that stapling of the third angle can take place.
  • a neighboring operation is then carried out to the final stapling of the frame as illustrated in Figure 4.
  • the last operation is to eject the frame finished, out of station 15, after having put back the head stapling 20 and loosened the claws (18, 24).
  • the frame is then transferred to the table work or in its vicinity, away from stapling stations. Simultaneously transfer the first angle by translation from the second frame to post 15, this first angle having been assembled at the same time as the final stapling of the frame.
  • the machine described is therefore an assembly machine with three stapling heads (11, 19, 20) and two cutting heads (3, 7) integrated in the first stapling station 2.
  • Each head is powered by its own box of staples and also has a food store.
  • Head distributor 13 11 has a capacity double that of other heads 19 and 20 of station 15. Indeed these last two heads do not realize that stapling for the same frame while the head 11 makes two. So we make sure that all positions have identical autonomy.
  • the machine is therefore in able to simultaneously perform staples to both item 2 and 15, as well as angle or frame transfers and / or simultaneous molding introductions. of the transfer mechanisms are therefore provided for displacement angles from the first post to the second, as well as frame finished outwards. So the cadence obtained does it allow stapling of frames in series.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Forests & Forestry (AREA)
  • Dovetailed Work, And Nailing Machines And Stapling Machines For Wood (AREA)
  • Automatic Assembly (AREA)
  • Automobile Manufacture Line, Endless Track Vehicle, Trailer (AREA)
  • Supplying Of Containers To The Packaging Station (AREA)
  • Tyre Moulding (AREA)
  • Lining Or Joining Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
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FR9912809A FR2799680B1 (fr) 1999-10-14 1999-10-14 Machine automatique d'assemblage de cadres
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PCT/FR2000/002806 WO2001026867A1 (fr) 1999-10-14 2000-10-10 Machine automatique d'assemblage de cadres

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