The invention relates to a quick-change device for a filling adapter for filling vehicles on assembly lines in the automotive industry, on which circuits and containers of the vehicles are filled with operating materials which, starting from a filling system, are fed into the respective circuits and containers via hose assemblies with pneumatic and hydraulic lines and a filling adapter, wherein a separate connection plate is arranged at the separation point of the hose assembly from the filling system, and wherein a connection block is designed as a functional counterpart to the connection plate on the filling system. It is the object of the invention to create such a quick-change device which enables automatic clamping of the connection plate and connection block and which is structurally integrated into one of these two assemblies. The object is achieved in that the connection block (1) comprises a continuous channel structure (6) along its central longitudinal axis, in which structure a tie rod (3) is arranged, and in that an assembly (5) with a pneumatic cylinder (7) is arranged on the connection block (1) on the end face opposite the connection plate (2), wherein the tie rod (3) is enclosed in the channel structure (6) on a section of its axial extension by a spring assembly (4) which is supported in a fixed position on the tie rod (3) at its two end face sections by means of a respective fastening element (8), wherein the pneumatic cylinder (7) comprises a piston surface with which the upper end face of the tie rod (3) can be acted upon, wherein the tie rod (3) has, at its end section opposite the pneumatic cylinder (7), a receiving geometry (11) in the form of a cylinder screw, and wherein the connection plate (2) has a receiving geometry (9) in the form of an elongated hole in such a way that the connection plate (2) can be suspended on the tie rod (3), in that this receiving geometry (9) in relation to the longitudinal axis of the tie rod (3) passes in the radial direction from a section (A) with a first open cross section in the form of the receiving geometry (11) formed as a cylinder screw on the tie rod (3) into a section (B) with a second open cross section which has a narrower contour opening than the first open cross section and an undercut, and wherein the inner installation space from the undercut has a contour in the form of the cylinder screw (11) formed on the tie rod (3).
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members
2.
DEVICE FOR THE PRESSURE TESTING, EVACUATION AND FILLING OF AN ASSEMBLY
The invention relates to a device for the pressure testing, evacuation and/or filling of a non-vacuum-resistant or non-pressure-resistant assembly by means of a vacuum pressure filling or a vacuum volume filling, the device comprising a vacuum chamber for accommodating the assembly to be filled and an adapter for filling the assembly to be filled. The problem addressed by the invention is that of providing a corresponding device which has a compact design with small volumes, in order to permit short evacuation times and aeration times. At the same time, the aim is to have only a small consumption of auxiliary gas and good handling for an automation system. The problem is solved by releasably assembling the vacuum chamber of the device from a first housing component and a second housing component, specific designs being proposed for these components.
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
G01M 3/32 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for containers, e.g. radiators
F15B 21/00 - Common features of fluid actuator systems; Fluid-pressure actuator systems or details thereof, not covered by any other group of this subclass
3.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING VEHICLES WITH OPERATING FLUIDS ON ASSEMBLY LINES OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
The invention relates to a technical solution for filling vehicles with operating fluids on assembly lines of the automotive industry, wherein on the assembly line, robot-based assemblies are provided which can be moved between a home position and a filling position and have at least one robot arm for holding and manipulating a filling tool. The aim of the invention is to provide a relevant technical solution which ensures simple handling for maintenance and repair works on the filling tool despite the assemblies for filling being arranged in a manufacturing cell. This aim is achieved by means of an apparatus, in that for each operating fluid (A, B, C) to be filled, at least two interchangeable, identical filling tools (2) are provided which are designed as separate assemblies and have a gripping device (4). One filling tool (2) is releasably brought into operative connection with a robot arm (3) for the filling process, and the other filling tool (2) is, or the other filling tools (2) are, positioned on the relevant associated rest (5). Furthermore, a tool changing system (6, 7) is formed on the portions of the filling tool (2) and robot arm (3) that are in operative connection with one another for the filling process. This aim is also achieved by means of a method, in that a plurality of such apparatuses are used simultaneously on one vehicle.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B25J 1/00 - Manipulators positioned in space by hand
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devices; Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
4.
DEVICE FOR CLAMPING A FILLING ADAPTER ON A FILLING PORT
A filling adapter (1) for filling vehicles with a fuel. The filling adapter (1) is designed to cooperate with a filling port (2) of the circuit or tank to be filled. The problem addressed by the invention is that of providing an associated clamping device which can be clamped onto a filling port that has no contours for the engagement of clamping jaws or clamping cones. The aim of the invention is to achieve an at least equivalent sealing and clamping function as when conventional clamping jaws or clamping cones are used. In order to achieve this aim, the filling adapter (1) has a main part (3) with a through-opening (4) for the fuel to be filled, a clamping element (6) and a hydraulically or pneumatically or mechanically activated clamping piston (7, 8), wherein the clamping element (6) is actuated by the clamping piston (7, 8) in such a manner that it is clamped for the filling operation onto the filling port (2) of the circuit or tank to be filled, in the process brings about sealing and is held in this clamped position during the filling.
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
F16L 17/10 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure the packing being sealed by the pressure of a fluid other than the fluid in or surrounding the pipe
F16L 19/065 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts in which radial clamping is obtained by wedging action on non-deformed pipe ends the wedging action being effected by means of a ring
F16L 37/62 - Couplings of the quick-acting type pneumatically or hydraulically actuated
5.
Filling adapter for filling vehicles at assembly lines in the automotive industry
The disclosure provides a filling adapter for filling vehicles with various operating materials which are fed from filling systems via connecting lines and filling adapters into circuits and containers of the vehicles. The disclosure provides a mechanical clamping element for such a filling adapter that has a lower mechanical load on the filling port than the known clamping claws or balls. The clamping element has a partially circular contour with a cross-section which, starting from a lower and flat base surface, merges upwards into two side surfaces which are arranged at right angles to the base surface and run parallel to one another, wherein the two side surfaces each merge at their end section arranged opposite the base surface into an actuating surface that runs obliquely upwards and inwards.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
6.
DEVICE FOR FILLING A NON-VACUUM-RESISTANT SYSTEM BY MEANS OF VACUUM-PRESSURE FILLING
The invention relates to a device for filling an assembly of a non-vacuum-resistant system with a service fluid. The problem addressed by the invention is that of providing a device by means of which such non-vacuum-resistant systems can be filled air-free by means of vacuum-pressure filling and can be closed. Said problem is solved in that the device has a vacuum chamber (1) for holding at least one assembly (3) to be filled, wherein: in the interior of the vacuum chamber (1), a rotary device (4) for supporting and moving at least one holding unit (5) for an assembly (3) to be filled is disposed in the lower region; the at least one holding unit (5) is assembled from at least two separate segments (51; 52), which, in the assembled position, form a common free available space (53) in their interior, the inner contour of said available space being congruent to the outer contour of the assembly (3) to be filled; in one segment (52) of the holding unit (5), an additional free available space (54) is formed above the outer contour of the assembly (3) to be filled; in the interior of the vacuum chamber (1), a screwing tool (7) for a closure element (8) of the assembly (3) to be filled and a filling unit (6) are disposed above the holding unit (5); the portions of the screwing tool (7) and of the filling unit (6) which are to be operatively connected to the assembly (3) to be filled can each be moved into the additional free available space (54) of the holding unit (5) above the outer contour of the assembly (3) to be filled.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
F15B 21/00 - Common features of fluid actuator systems; Fluid-pressure actuator systems or details thereof, not covered by any other group of this subclass
F15B 21/044 - Removal or measurement of undissolved gas, e.g. de-aeration, venting or bleeding
7.
DEVICE FOR FILLING A NON-VACUUM-RESISTANT SYSTEM BY MEANS OF VACUUM PRESSURE FILLING
The invention relates to a device for filling an assembly of a non-vacuum-resistant system with a service fluid. The problem addressed by the invention is that of providing a device by means of which such non-vacuum-resistant systems can be filled air-free by means of vacuum pressure filling and can be closed. Said problem is solved in that the device has a vacuum chamber (1) for holding at least one assembly (3) to be filled, wherein: in the interior of the vacuum chamber (1), a rotary device (4) for supporting and moving at least one holding unit (5) for an assembly (3) to be filled is disposed in the lower region; the at least one holding unit (5) is assembled from at least two separate segments (51; 52), which, in the assembled position, form a common free available space (53) in their interior, the inner contour of said available space being congruent to the outer contour of the assembly (3) to be filled; in one segment (52) of the holding unit (5), an additional free available space (54) is formed above the outer contour of the assembly (3) to be filled; in the interior of the vacuum chamber (1), a screwing tool (7) for a closure element (8) of the assembly (3) to be filled and a filling unit (6) are disposed above the holding unit (5); the portions of the screwing tool (7) and of the filling unit (6) which are to be operatively connected to the assembly (3) to be filled can each be moved into the additional free available space (54) of the holding unit (5) above the outer contour of the assembly (3) to be filled. (Fig. 1)
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
F15B 21/044 - Removal or measurement of undissolved gas, e.g. de-aeration, venting or bleeding
F15B 21/00 - Common features of fluid actuator systems; Fluid-pressure actuator systems or details thereof, not covered by any other group of this subclass
8.
METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INSTALLATION FOR VACUUM-PRESSURE FILLING, AND HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD
The invention relates to a method for operating an installation for the vacuum-pressure filling of systems with gaseous liquefied fuels, wherein the system to be filled is prefilled with an additive which is partially extracted from the filling process by flow effects while secondary processes are being carried out and is subsequently returned in a metered manner to the system to be filled, and also relates to a hydraulic circuit for carrying out such a method. The problem addressed by the invention is that of providing a technical solution in this respect which is suitable in particular for filling an air-conditioning system of a vehicle with refrigerant in the production process on assembly lines of the automobile industry. This problem is solved by a combination of method- and device-related technical features which, by specific routing of lines in operative connection with valves and the structural integration of a separator in the flow path, allow the volumetric flows to be influenced direction-dependently, and so allow an additive that is separated out from the volumetric flow to be returned once again to the main process after the completion of the secondary processes.
The disclosure relates to a rotary driving tool for handling closure elements on vehicle containers for holding operating fluids, which are fed into the respective circuits and containers of the vehicles in the manufacturing process of the vehicles on assembly lines of the automotive industry by robot-based assemblies arranged on the assembly line from filling systems via connecting lines and adapters, wherein the robot-based assemblies are displaceable in operation between a home position and a filling position and have at least one robot arm. It is the problem of the disclosure to create such a rotary driving tool that enables automated handling of the closure elements even in confined or poorly accessible installation spaces. This problem is solved in that the rotary driving tool has a plate-shaped base body, a centric gripper, a drive motor, a first pneumatic compensating element for deviations in the XY plane and a second pneumatic compensating element for deviations in the Z direction, wherein specific designs and arrangements are proposed for these assemblies.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Belts for conveyors; work piece carriers being structural parts of machines for the production of pressure transducers and ultra-sonic probes and other medical equipment; drain cocks and valves being metal parts of machines; control mechanisms in the nature of hydraulic, pneumatic and power-driven mechanical controls for machines, engines and motors; mechanical system control instruments in the nature of pump control valves; automatic belt conveyor installations; belt conveyors; conveyors being machines; industrial robots for use in the handling of work pieces; industrial robots for use in manufacture; industrial robots for use in the mounting of work pieces to be worked on; bottle filling machines; robotic filling machines; industrial robots for transferring work pieces; industrial robots for feeding work pieces; industrial robots with articulated arms for manipulating work pieces; automated robotic handling apparatus for loading and unloading of goods; industrial robot tendering machines; robotic mechanisms for lifting workpieces; robotic mechanisms for conveying, namely, conveyor lines; industrial robots for transportation; automatic dispensing machines for dispensing liquids; electric compressors; lifting work platforms; fluid pumps in the nature of pumps for vacuum-pressure fluid filling machines; high pressure pumps for vacuum-pressure fluid filling machines; machine parts, namely, jets for dispensing fluid and compressed air; machine parts, namely, feed pumps for dispensing fluids; pumps as parts of machines; pumps as parts of machines for the extraction and dispensing of liquids; suction pumps; pump control valves; air suction machines for scavenging purposes; valves for pumps; pumps as parts of machines in the nature of fluid pumping installations; separators for liquids, namely, separators for oil; pressure multipliers for liquids in the nature of compressors for machines; vacuum pump control valves as parts of machines; filters being parts of engines; filters being parts of manufacturing machines; elevating apparatus, namely, evaluating work platforms; jacks, namely, power-operated jacks and electric jacks; lifting apparatus, namely, lifting jacks other than hand-operated; pneumatic lifting tables; mechanical and pneumatic hoisting apparatus; hydraulic valves being parts of machines; industrial robots; industrial robots incorporating robotic arms for industrial purposes; lifting devices with mechanisms for work piece transport, namely, mechanical railed lifting conveyors; machines for hoisting; overhead belt conveyors; compressors as parts of machines; back pressure valves as parts of machines; pumps for machines; electric compressors; dosing valves being parts of machines; vacuum pump installations; vacuum pumps; clack valves being parts of machines; screwing devices as parts of vacuum-pressure fluid filling machines; pneumatic part-turn valve actuators; machine parts, namely, electromechanical drives for turning and lifting tables; ultrasonic sonotrodes being machine parts; tables specially adapted for holding ultrasonic sonotrodes; part-turn hydraulic linear actuators; part-turn pneumatic linear actuators, other than for land vehicles; machines for filling ultrasonic sensors with liquids; pressure regulators being parts of machines; pressure control valves being parts of machines Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity, namely, electricity distribution consoles, and electric cables; downloadable computer software for application and database integration, for controlling machines, creating visualizations of machines, and data collection, and also for predicting the condition of in-service equipment in order to estimate when maintenance should be performed; recorded computer software for application and database integration, for controlling machines, creating visualizations of machines, and data collection, and also for predicting the condition of in-service equipment in order to estimate when maintenance should be performed; electric cords; devices for wireless radio transmission; electric plugs; electrical switch cabinets; electronic sensors for measuring pressure, volume, and temperature; level meters for measuring liquid fluid in a containment or tank; level indicator; liquid level sensors; information technology and audiovisual equipment, namely, audiovisual receivers; leak detection apparatus, namely, electrical leak detection hardware with embedded operation system software; leak detectors for vacuum pumps; automatic tool measuring instruments; computer peripheral apparatus for remote meter reading; pressure gauges; electronic measurement sensors for measuring distance, not for medical use; level transmitters; instruments for surveying physical data; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices, namely, lasers for measuring purposes, gas detectors for detecting the presence of gas, voltage monitor modules, and ethernet controllers; measuring sensors for measuring chemical levels in aqueous solutions, not for medical use; recorded content, namely, recorded computer operating program; remote control telemetering apparatus; telemetry apparatus for remote control, namely, remote control telemetering machines and instruments; electric and electronic security apparatus and instruments, namely, warning lights and security alarms; laboratory apparatus and instruments, namely, laboratory glassware and cupels; temperature sensors; downloadable electrical engineering software for testing electrical equipment; recorded electrical engineering software for testing electrical equipment; industrial automation controls with embedded operating system software; downloadable artificial intelligence software for surveillance; recorded artificial intelligence software for surveillance; downloadable software for conducting sensory testing; recorded software for conducting sensory testing; downloadable computer programmes for image processing; recorded computer programmes for image processing; downloadable software for predicting maintenance needs; recorded software for predicting maintenance needs; controllers, namely, programmable logic controllers (PLC); testing apparatus and instruments for testing vacuum filling processes and leakage; testing and quality control devices for testing vacuum filling processes and leakage; ultrasonic sensors; ultrasonic transducers; ultrasonic thickness gauges; apparatus and instruments in the nature of electronic ultrasound flaw detectors and ultrasound probes not for medical use for control engineering, in particular for plants, machines, apparatus, devices, equipment and their components using ultrasound, as well as for ultrasound generators, ultrasound transducers, ultrasound amplifiers and sonotrodes; automatic dosage apparatus, namely, dosage dispensers for measuring and dispensing fluids, not for medical use; dosage dispensers for measuring and dispensing fluids, not for medical use; liquid dosage dispensers that measure the amounts to be dispensed, not for medical use; liquid level monitoring apparatus in the nature of liquid level sensors; downloadable computer software for the operation of filling equipment and machines; recorded computer software for the operation of filling equipment and machines; controlled volume pumps; mechanical control valves for regulating fluid flow; electric part-turn valve actuators; part-turn electric actuators Ultrasonic medical diagnostic apparatus; testing instruments for medical diagnostic purposes, namely for examining women's reproductive organs; ultrasonic diagnostic instruments for medical use, namely for examining women's reproductive organs; gynecological medical instruments for examining women's reproductive organs; gynecological instruments, namely gynecological sonotrodes; ultrasonic probes for medical use Installation of control devices for machines or engines; installation of conveyor systems; installation of industrial robots for manufacturing; installation of filling machines; installation of robotic filling machines; installation of metering pumps; installation of pumps being machine and engine parts; installation of suction machines for extraction purposes; installation of valves for pumps; installation of lifting equipment; installation of compressors being machinery; installation services for pressure valves being machine parts; installation services for pressure control valves being machine parts; installation services for pumps; installation services for compressors; repair and maintenance of conveyor belts; repair and maintenance of work piece brackets being machine parts; repair and maintenance of work piece carriers being machine parts; repair and maintenance of control units for machines or engines; repair and maintenance of industrial robots for manufacturing; repair and maintenance of filling machines; repair and maintenance of robotic filling machines; repair and maintenance of dosing pumps; repair and maintenance of automatic dosing machines; repair and maintenance of pumps being machine and motor parts and suction machines for extraction purposes; repair and maintenance of lifting equipment; repair and maintenance of industrial robots; repair and maintenance of compressors being machinery Installation, maintenance and repair of computer software for the operation of filling equipment and machines; IT consultancy, advisory and information services; computer software design; installation, repair and maintenance of computer software; development of computer programs recorded on data media (software) designed for use in construction and automated manufacturing (cad/cam); installation of computer software; maintenance of computer software for filling and/or testing equipment; engineering services, namely, technical consulting and technical project planning of filling and/or testing equipment; engineering services, namely, technical planning and technical simulation of filling and testing plants within the scope of engineering services; engineering services; engineering services, particularly, technical project planning of industrial plants
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Belts for conveyors; Workpiece carriers [parts of machines]; Cocks [valves] of metal parts of machines; Control mechanisms for machines, engines or motors; System control instruments (Mechanical -); Automatic conveyor installations; Belt conveyors; Conveyors; Industrial robots for use in the handling of workpieces; Industrial robots for use in manufacture; Industrial robots for use in the mounting of workpieces to be worked on; Bottle filling machines; Robotic filling machines; Robots for transferring workpieces; Robots for feeding workpieces; Robots with articulated arms for manipulating workpieces; Automated robotic handling apparatus for loading and unloading of goods; Industrial robot tentering machines; Robotic mechanisms for lifting; Robotic mechanisms for conveying; Transportation robots; Controlled volume pumps; Automatic dispensing machines; Electric compressors; Lifting platforms; Fluid pumps; High pressure pumps; Jets being parts of machines; Feed pumps; Pumps [parts of machines, engines or motors]; Pumps for the extraction of liquids [machines]; Suction pumps; Pump control valves; Suction machines for scavenging purposes; Valves for pumps; Fluid pumping installations; Separators for liquids; Fluid pumps; Pressure multipliers for liquids; Valves [mechanical] for regulating fluid flow; Fluid separation machines; Vacuum packaging machines; Vacuum control valves [parts of engines]; Pump installations; Filters being parts of machines or engines; Elevating apparatus; Jacks [machines]; Lifting apparatus; Lifting tables; Mechanical and pneumatic hoisting apparatus; Hydraulic valves [parts of machines]; Industrial robots; Robotic arms for industrial purposes; Lifting attachments incorporating mechanisms for the handling of goods; Machines for hoisting; Overhead conveyors; Compressors [machines]; Pressure valves [parts of machines]; Pressure controllers [valves] being parts of machines; Pumps [machines]; Compressors; Dosing valves [parts of machines]; Temperature control valves [parts of machines]; Vacuum pump installations; Vacuum pumps [machines]; Clack valves [parts of machines]; Machine parts, in particular, Screwing devices; Actuators for pivoting valves; Electrical drives for machines; Machine parts, in particular, Ultrasound sonotrodes; Machine parts, in particular, Holders for sonotrodes; Rotary drives; Machines for filling ultrasound sensors with liquids. Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity; Computer software; Electric cords; Devices for wireless radio transmission; Electric plugs; Electrical switch cabinets; Electronic sensors; Level meters; Level indicators; Liquid level sensors; Information technology and audiovisual equipment; Leak detection apparatus; Leak detectors; Automatic measuring instruments; Computer apparatus for remote meter reading; Detectors for electric meters; Digital measuring apparatus; Pressure controllers [gauges]; Electronic measurement sensors; Level transmitters; Instruments for surveying physical data; Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices; Measuring sensors; Recorded content; Pressure regulators; Remote control apparatus; Telemetry apparatus; Electric and electronic security apparatus and instruments; Laboratory apparatus and instruments; Sensors; Electrical engineering software; Testing software; Industrial controls incorporating software; Artificial intelligence software for surveillance; Sensory software; Computer-aided manufacturing [CAM] software; Computer programmes for image processing; Predictive maintenance software; Testing apparatus for checking electronic devices; Sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments; Controllers and regulators; Testing apparatus and instruments; Testing and quality control devices; Ultrasonic sensors; Ultrasonic transducers; Ultrasonic measuring apparatus; Ultrasonic thickness gauges; Ultrasonic sonotrodes; Apparatus and instruments for control engineering, The aforesaid goods in particular for installations, machines, apparatus, equipment, furnishings and components thereof, using ultrasound, and for ultrasonic generators, ultrasonic transducers, ultrasonic amplifiers and sonotrodes; Automatic dosage apparatus; Dosage dispensers; Liquid dosage devices that measure the amounts to be dispensed; Liquid level monitoring apparatus; Computer software for operating filling apparatus and machines. Ultrasonic medical diagnostic apparatus; Testing instruments for medical diagnostic purposes; Ultrasonic diagnostic instruments for medical use; Gynecological medical instruments for examining women' s reproductive organs; Gynaecological instruments; Ultrasonic probes for medical use. Installation services of control mechanisms for machines, engines or motors; Installation services of conveyors; Installation services of industrial robots for use in manufacture; Installation services of bottle filling machines; Installation services of robotic filling machines; Installation services of controlled volume pumps; Installation services of pumps [parts of machines, engines or motors]; Installation services of suction machines for scavenging purposes; Installation services of valves for pumps; Installation services of elevating apparatus; Installation services of compressors [machines]; Installation services of pressure valves [parts of machines]; Installation services of pressure controllers [valves] being parts of machines; Installation services of pumps [machines]; Installation services of compressors; Repair and maintenance of belts for conveyors; Repair and maintenance of workpiece indexing devices [parts of machines]; Repair and maintenance of workpiece carriers [parts of machines]; Repair and maintenance of control mechanisms for machines, engines or motors; Repair and maintenance of industrial robots for use in manufacture; Repair and maintenance of bottle filling machines; Repair and maintenance of robotic filling machines; Repair and maintenance of controlled volume pumps; Repair and maintenance of automatic dispensing machines; fix and Maintenance, In relation to the following goods: Pumps (parts of machines, engines or motors), Suction machines for scavenging purposes; Servicing and repair of lifting apparatus; Maintenance and repair of industrial robots; Repair and maintenance of compressors [machines]. Installation, maintenance and repair of computer software for operating filling apparatus and machines; IT consultancy, advisory and information services; Computer software design; Installation, repair and maintenance of computer software; Development of computer programs recorded on data media (software) designed for use in construction and automated manufacturing (cad/cam); Installation of computer software; Maintenance of computer software for filling installations and/or test benches; Technical consultancy and/or project planning of filling installations and/or test benches; Technical planning and technical simulation of filling installations and/or test benches in the context of engineering services; Engineering services; Technical planning, Relating to the following sectors: industrial plants; Testing, authentication and quality control; Testing, authentication and Quality control, Relating to the following sectors: Filling installations, Diagnostic stations.
The invention relates to a quick-change device for a filling adapter for filling vehicles on assembly lines of the automotive industry, on which assembly lines circuits and tanks of the vehicles are filled with service fluids, which are fed into the corresponding circuits and tanks from a filling system via hose sets having pneumatic and hydraulic lines and via a filling adapter. A separate connection plate is provided at the point of separation of the hose set from the filling system, and a connection block is formed on the filling system as a functional counterpart to the connection plate. The problem addressed by the invention is that of providing a quick-change device of this type which allows automatic clamping of the connection plate and the connection block and which is structurally integrated into one of these two assemblies. The problem is solved in that the connection block (1) has, along its central longitudinal axis, a channel structure (6) extending all the way through, in which a pull rod (3) is disposed, and in that an assembly (5) having a pneumatic cylinder (7) is disposed on the end of the connection block (1) remote from the connection plate (2), wherein: - the pull rod (3) is surrounded, over a portion of its axial extent, by a spring set (4) in the channel structure (6), the two end portions of which spring set are fixedly supported on the pull rod (3) by means of one fastening element (8) in each case; - the pneumatic cylinder (7) has a piston surface, by means of which the upper end of the pull rod (3) can be acted upon; - the pull rod (3) has, on its end portion remote from the pneumatic cylinder (7), a holding geometry (11) in the form of a cylinder screw; and - the connection plate (2) has a holding geometry (9) in the form of a slotted hole, such that the connection plate (2) can be hooked on the pull rod (3), since said holding geometry (9) transitions, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the pull rod (3), from a portion (A) having a first open cross-section in the shape of the holding geometry (11) formed as a cylinder screw on the pull rod (3), in the radial direction, into a portion (B) having a second open cross-section which has a narrower contour opening than the first open cross-section and has an undercut, the inner installation space of the undercut having a contour in the shape of the cylinder screw (11) formed on the pull rod (3).
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
F16L 37/16 - Joints tightened by the action of wedge-shaped hinged hooks
13.
FILLING ADAPTER FOR FILLING VEHICLES AT ASSEMBLY LINES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
The invention relates to a filling adapter for filling vehicles at assembly lines in the automotive industry, at which vehicles are filled with various service fluids that are supplied from filling systems via connection lines and filling adapters to circuits and containers of the vehicle. The problem addressed by the invention is that of creating a mechanical clamping element for a filling adapter of this kind that has a lower mechanical load for the filling port than the clamping claws or balls commonly used to date. This problem is solved in that the clamping element (2) has a semi-circular contour with a cross section that, starting from a lower and flat base surface (21), transitions upwards into two side surfaces (22; 23) which are arranged at a right angle to the base surface (21) and extend parallel to one another, wherein the two side surfaces (22; 23) each transition, at their end section arranged opposite the base surface (21), into an actuation surface (24; 25) that extends at an angle upwards and inwards.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
The invention relates to a method and to a data processing system for monitoring at least one filling system, and to a filling system for performing the method. The object of the invention is to improve the monitoring of filling systems. This object is achieved by a computer-implemented method that makes provision to retrieve system data of the filling system (1, 2, 3, 4) from a data memory (13) in a data cloud (14), these system data having been transmitted beforehand from a data memory and/or a programmable logic controller of the filling system (1, 2, 3, 4) to the data memory (13) in the data cloud (14), and to calculate a variable characterizing a state of the filling system (1, 2, 3, 4) on the basis of at least some of the retrieved system data.
The invention relates to a screwing tool for handling closure elements on vehicle tanks for holding fuels, which, in the production process of the vehicles on assembly lines of the automotive industry, are fed from filling systems into the respective circuits and tanks of the vehicles via connecting lines and adapters by means of robot-based assemblies arranged on the assembly line, the robot-based assemblies being movable between a home position and a filling position during operation and having at least one robotic arm. The problem addressed by the invention is that of providing a screwing tool of this type that allows automated handling of the closure elements even in the case of tight assembly spaces or assembly spaces that are difficult to access. This problem is solved by virtue of the fact that the screwing tool has a flat main body (1), a centric gripper (2), a drive motor (3), a first pneumatic compensating element (4) for deviations in the XY-plane, and a second pneumatic compensating element (5) for deviations in the Z-direction, specific designs and arrangements being proposed for these assemblies.
B25J 15/10 - Gripping heads having finger members with three or more finger members
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
The invention relates to a device for filling containers with services fluids on assembly lines of the automotive industry, the liquid or gaseous service fluids being fed, by means of a filling system via specifically designed filling adapters, to containers of the vehicle that are specifically to be filled, and a plurality of the electronic, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic assemblies necessary for a filling process that can be spatially and functionally encapsulated in a filling system being structurally integrated in a common block structure. The problem addressed by the invention is that of providing a corresponding block structure which has a modular design and which, to the extent possible, requires only changes to a single one of the modules designed therefor in order to modify the block structure for different types of filling processes. The problem is solved in that the block structure has a hydraulic level (1), a mounting level (2), and an electronics level (3), which are each produced as a separate assembly and are assembled together as a functionally operatively connected common assembly, detailed designs being proposed for the hydraulic level, the mounting level, and the electronics level.
A device for filling vehicles on assembly lines with a plurality of different operating media, which are fed from filling stations via connecting lines and special adapters into the circuits and tanks of the vehicles. The device structurally integrates the terminals of all tanks and circuits of a vehicle which are to be filled with an operating medium in a common assembly, configured as a filling unit installed in the vehicle. The filling unit can be brought into operative connection with a filling tool for all of the terminals of all filling stations of different operating media. The terminals for the same operating medium at the filling unit of the vehicle and the filling tool to be brought into operative connection are configured with congruent contours.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
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Handling system for a filling system for filling containers and circuits of vehicles with different operating materials on assembly lines of the automobile industry
A handling system for a filling system for filling containers and circuits of vehicles with different operating materials on assembly lines of the automobile industry is disclosed. The filling system has a base unit, a controller, a console, and an adapter. The adapter is operatively connected to a hose packet for supplying the respective operating materials which is movably supported on the console. The handling system handles the hose packets which are operated with a medium other than a pneumatic system. The drive of the movable hose packets and the drive system of a lifting unit equipped with a tray for the adapter are each designed as an electromotive drive. The disclosure further provides the sequences of movement of the adapter and lifting unit.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
B67D 7/40 - Suspending, reeling or storing devices
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APPARATUS FOR FILLING VEHICLES ON ASSEMBLY LINES IN THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
The invention relates to an apparatus for filling vehicles on automobile industry assembly lines on which vehicles are filled with a number of different operating media that are each fed into the vehicle circuits and containers from filling stations via connecting lines and specific adapters. The aim of the invention is to create a technical solution that allows the operating media to be filled in less time and with less handling effort than with prior art variants. Said aim is achieved in that the connections to all containers and circuits in a vehicle (2) that are to be filled with an operating medium are structurally integrated into a common subassembly which is in the form of a filling box (1), is installed in the vehicle (2) and can be brought into operative connection with a filling tool (7) on which the connections to all filling stations for the different operating media are structurally integrated; furthermore, the connections on the filling box (1) in the vehicle (2) and the connections on the filling tool (7) that are allocated to the same operating medium and are to be brought into operative connection with one another have congruent contours.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
F16L 37/56 - Couplings of the quick-acting type for double-walled or multi-channel pipes
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
20.
Method for operating a filling adapter, and filling adapter for filling refrigerant R744 into vehicle air conditioning systems
The disclosure relates to a method for operating a filling adapter for filling refrigerant R744 into vehicle air conditioning systems as well as to a corresponding adapter. The adapter comprises mechanical clamping elements actuated by a pneumatically or mechanically controlled clamping piston. The clamping elements are clamped b the clamping system onto specifically designed sections of the vehicle air conditioning system for the filling process and are kept in the clamping position during the filling process. The clamping piston comprises at least two separate piston surfaces to be subjected to the pressure of two different pressurization media, one piston surface being effectively connected to the control pressure of the filling adapter and the other piston surface being effectively connected to the filling pressure of the refrigerant.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses
F16L 37/44 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with one lift valve being actuated to initiate the flow through the coupling after the two coupling parts are locked against withdrawal
F16L 37/62 - Couplings of the quick-acting type pneumatically or hydraulically actuated
F25B 45/00 - Arrangements for charging or discharging refrigerant
F16L 55/00 - Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
21.
DEVICE FOR TESTING FILLING ADAPTERS FOR REFRIGERANT
The invention relates to a device for testing intersections between a filling adapter and a motor vehicle air-conditioning system. The problem addressed is that of providing a solution with which requirements of different refrigerants (R134a; R1234yf) are taken into consideration. The problem is solved in that the device has a basic body with two hexagonal side surfaces which are arranged at a distance from each other and are connected to each other via an encircling rectangular contour (1) which is in each case oriented at a right angle to the side surfaces, wherein a vehicle nipple (2 – 7) for testing the high-pressure side is fitted in each contour portion, wherein three of these vehicle nipples, six in total, are designed for one refrigerant each, and wherein, of the three vehicle nipples for one refrigerant each, in each case a first vehicle nipple (3, 5) constitutes the lower tolerance limit and a second vehicle nipple (2, 4) the upper tolerance limit, and a third vehicle nipple (6, 7) is configured for adjusting the position-measuring systems of the recognition of the nipples on the filling adapter.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
F25B 45/00 - Arrangements for charging or discharging refrigerant
G01B 3/50 - Plug gauges for internal dimensions with engaging surfaces which are at a fixed distance, although they may be preadjustable of limit-gauge type, i.e. "go/no-go"
22.
HANDLING SYSTEM FOR A FILLING SYSTEM FOR FILLING CONTAINERS AND CIRCUITS OF VEHICLES WITH DIFFERENT OPERATING MATERIALS ON ASSEMBLY LINES OF THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
The invention relates to a handling system for a filling system for filling containers and circuits of vehicles with different operating materials on assembly lines of the automobile industry, wherein the filling system comprises as essential structural components a base unit, a controller, a console and an adapter, wherein the adapter is in operative connection with a plurality of hoses for supplying the respective operating materials, which are structurally combined as a hose packet and are displaceably supported on the console. The aim of the invention is to provide a technical solution for handling the hose packets which are operated with a medium other than a pneumatic system. Said aim is achieved in that the drive of the displaceable hose packets (1) and the drive of a lifting unit (3), which is equipped with a tray (2) for the adapter, are designed in each case as an electromotive drive (M1; M2). The invention further relates to modifications in the control behavior of the sequences of movement of adapter and lifting unit.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
23.
Device for filling vehicle air conditioning systems with refrigerant R744
Apparatus for filling an automobile air conditioning system with refrigerant in a liquid state is disclosed. R744 refrigerant is pumped in a liquid state from a storage tank to a refrigerant filling station having an inlet and two outlets. A first outlet is connected to a first refrigerant return line back to the storage tank. A second outlet is connected to an adapter for attaching to a service port of the air conditioning system during filling. An adapter support that has a connection port substantially the same as the service port receives the adapter when it is in a storage position. A valve is connected to the inlet and the first outlet and a temperature sensor measures a temperature of the refrigerant at the inlet. When the temperature is above a threshold, the valve closes the inlet and connects the refrigerant supply line to the first refrigerant return line.
A filling adapter for a container to be filled with media, in particular for the filling of containers on assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles where the filling adapter is equipped with a hose pack, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. An electronic assembly (ID chip) for a maintenance check is integrated in the adapter head of the filling adapter, which assembly detects the number of use cycles of the filling adapter and compares said number with parameters which can be set in advance in such a way that when said parameters are approached, at least one prior warning is triggered, and when said parameters are reached, an associated controller is informed about the maintenance which is now due.
A device for filling air conditioning systems with a refrigerant during final vehicle assembly, wherein the air conditioning system comprises a connection valve on its low and high pressure sides, via which the air conditioning system can be pressure tested, evacuated, and filled, which facilitates maintenance operations in the life cycle of the system, wherein said connection valves have different geometrical contours between the high and low pressure side and to ensure that only the respective approved refrigerant is filled into the air conditioning system, and wherein the filling is performed using a filling system brought via adapters into an operative connection with the connection valves on the low and high pressure sides. The device is designed to allow filling with two different refrigerants using just two adapters and still ensures that a proper refrigerant is filled into the respective air conditioning system.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
F16L 37/44 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with one lift valve being actuated to initiate the flow through the coupling after the two coupling parts are locked against withdrawal
F25B 45/00 - Arrangements for charging or discharging refrigerant
F16L 37/23 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is maintained by means of balls, rollers, or helical springs under radial pressure between the parts by means of balls
26.
DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE WATER CONTENT IN BRAKE FLUIDS
The invention relates to a device for measuring the water content in brake fluids on the basis of polyglycol in a flow-through method during the first filling process of vehicles on assembly lines of the automobile industry by means of a filling system. The aim of the invention is to provide a corresponding technical solution which is dimensioned and the components of which are designed in order to allow a direct integration into a line in which the brake fluid flows into the vehicle brake system. This is achieved in that the measuring device has at least one sensor for measuring the permittivity, the conductivity, and the temperature of the brake fluid. The sensor for measuring permittivity and conductivity is designed as a coaxial tubular capacitor (1) which corresponds to the tubular components used in the filling system with respect to material, dimensions, and the threaded tubular connection system and which is directly structurally integrated into the hydraulic circuit of the filling section of the filling system. The temperature sensor is integrated into the coaxial tubular capacitor (1), and the coaxial tubular capacitor (1) is equipped with an electronic assembly which brings about a preparation and an output of the ascertained measurement values to the filling system or to other higher-level systems by means of integrated software. The permittivity and the conductivity of a DOT3- and DOT4-specific brake fluid are taken into consideration using the same measuring device during the measuring process. The respective effect of permittivity and conductivity can be used for a measurement stroke, and the measuring device can be switched to a different integrated database when the brake fluid type is changed within the DOT3 and DOT4 specification without recalibration.
G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance
A filling adapter for a container to be filled with media, in particular for the filling of containers on assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles where the filling adapter is equipped with a hose pack, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. The filling adapter is equipped with a clamping drive housing with a stationary part and a receiving part for clamping claws. The receiving part can be operatively connected with a union nut such that, after loosening the union nut, the position of the clamping claws can be rotationally adjusted, allowing rotation of the filling adapter with respect to the container to be filled. A clamping drive housing includes a toothing, with which the receiving part for the clamping claws engages by way of a locking pin.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
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Filling adapter comprising an interface for coupling a handle
A filling adapter for a container to be filled with media, in particular for the filling of containers on assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles where the filling adapter is equipped with a hose pack, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. An interface is configured for coupling a gripping element designed as a separate assembly on the filling adapter in the region of the adapter head, wherein the interface has mechanical and electrical connecting elements which are disposed in a common plane and can be coupled to mechanical and electrical connecting elements of the gripping element which are congruent therewith.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
A filling adapter for a container to be filled with media, in particular for the filling of containers on assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles where the filling adapter is equipped with a hose packet, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. A filling adapter according to the disclosure achieves better fluid flow properties while reducing the overall size, production costs, and weight of the filling adapter. The filling adapter is equipped with a coaxial valve in the region of the adapter head of the filling adapter, which coaxial valve, starting from the inlet cross section, is initially provided with a flow contour extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the valve, which in the further flow course transitions into a flow contour extending at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of the valve to the outlet cross section.
B67D 7/00 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
A filling adapter for a container to be filled with media, in particular for the filling of containers on assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles where the filling adapter is equipped with a hose pack, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. The filling adapter has a barrel and a ball piece and is operatively connected to two media lines in a hose pack, wherein the media are redistributed in the adapter head, in which a filling valve and a vacuum valve are arranged, which are each connected to the barrel, and wherein an aeration line branches off from a vacuum line in the hose pack by means of a check valve and is connected to the ball piece.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
31.
METHOD FOR OPERATING A FILLING ADAPTER, AND FILLING ADAPTER FOR FILLING REFRIGERANT R744 INTO VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
The invention relates to a method for operating a filling adapter for filling refrigerant R744 into vehicle air conditioning systems as well as to a corresponding adapter. Said adapter comprises mechanical clamping elements actuated by a pneumatically or mechanically controlled clamping piston. The clamping elements are clamped by the clamping piston onto specifically designed sections of the vehicle air conditioning system for the filling process and are kept in the clamping position during the filling process. The aim of the invention is to create a technical solution that allows the locking action of such a clamping system to be securely maintained in case the filling valve or the vehicle valve is not closed or in case the control pressure drops below a predefined value. Said aim is achieved by subjecting the clamping piston to two different pressurization media, i.e. first to the control pressure of the filling adapter and then to the filling pressure of the refrigerant. In order to be able do so, the clamping piston (2) comprises at least two separate piston surfaces (5; 7) to be subjected to the pressure of two different pressurization media, one piston surface (5) being effectively connected to the control pressure of the filling adapter and the other piston surface (7) being effectively connected to the filling pressure of the refrigerant.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
F16L 37/23 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is maintained by means of balls, rollers, or helical springs under radial pressure between the parts by means of balls
F25B 45/00 - Arrangements for charging or discharging refrigerant
32.
DEVICE FOR FILLING VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS WITH COOLANT R744
The invention relates to a device for filling vehicle air conditioning systems with coolant R744. The aim of the invention is to design a device of said type in such a way that mass deviations in line sections can be calculated when filling with coolant R744. Said aim is achieved in that the adapter flexible conduit (3) is configured such that it is segmented, segmentation taking place by introducing several pairs of respectively separate temperature and pressure sensors (6) for determining the respective density of the coolant in the adapter flexible conduit (3). The device comprises a mass calculator (9) for controlling the filling valve (8) in accordance with a central correction calculation based on different density deviations using the pairs of respectively separate temperature and pressure sensors (6) and also using the parameters of the mass measurement produced by the mass measuring system (2).
The invention relates to a device for filling air conditioning systems with a coolant in the final assembly of the vehicle. The air conditioning system to be filled respectively comprises a connection valve on the low pressure side and on the high pressure side. Said connection valves of the air conditioning system to be filled have different geometries for the two different coolants R134a and R1234yf. The high pressure adapter, via which the air conditioning system is filled, is equipped with mechanical components which prevent the opening and filling of a connection valve not corresponding to the pre-selected coolant, in which a stop piston can be positioned by selecting a type of one of the two different coolants R134a and R1234yf in the adapter, such that the high pressure adapter can diagnose a correct and/or incorrect vehicle connection by means of an associated path measuring system. Said device comprises a tensioning system comprising slide (1) with a magnet (4), a stop piston (2) with an integrated ram piston (3), a path measuring system (6) and clamping balls.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
F16L 37/44 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with one lift valve being actuated to initiate the flow through the coupling after the two coupling parts are locked against withdrawal
F25B 45/00 - Arrangements for charging or discharging refrigerant
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
34.
DEVICE FOR FILLING VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS WITH COOLANT R744
The invention relates to a device for filling vehicle air conditioning systems with coolant R744. Said device comprises at least one storage tank (1) for liquid coolant R744, which is actively connected by means of at least one pump station (2), a supply line (6) and a return line (7), to a filling system (3) from which the coolant R744 is fed by means of an adapter (4) into the vehicle air conditioning system. The aim of the invention is to provide a technical solution in which the coolant R744 can be maintained in the liquid phase within said type of supply design. Said aim in achieved in that a temperature sensor (T) and a valve circuit (10) are arranged in the transitional region between the supply line (6) and the filling system (3), which control the flow if the coolant in accordance with each actual operating situation such that when the removal of the coolant is interrupted, the coolant forceably heated by the removal pause is returned and/or guided to the storage tank (1) and the cold coolant is guided from the storage tank (1) to the filling station (3). The valve circuit (10) and subsequently a return and/or cooling of the coolant by the filling system (3) is initiated, and an adapter support is designed such that the adapter (4) in the support position thereof can be tensioned by means of a sealing positive fit on a specific connection (Service Port) such that a return and/or cooling of coolant takes place by means of a return line (8; 9) associated with the adapter support. Said adapter support is controlled and subsequently the returning and/or cooling of the coolant is initiated by the filling system (3) and the device triggers the return and/or cooling of the coolant by means of the a valve circuit and/or of adapter support only at certain time points in which the use-specific operating behaviour of the filling system is not taken into account.
The invention relates to a method for testing brake systems of motor vehicles during the manufacturing process, in the assembly line of automobile manufacturers, in which method the brake pedal is actuated by means of an automatically controlled device and the pedal travel and pedal force are measured by means of associated measuring devices. The invention addresses the problem of modifying a brake pedal test which is known per se in such a way that the proportion of false NIO evaluation results regarding the residual air can be substantially reduced, and the proportion of false IO evaluation results can be reduced at least to an insignificant proportion. This problem is solved in that a travel-force curve is plotted on the basis of pedal travel and pedal force during pedal motion, and is evaluated by means of a physical brake system model which isolates the constructive influence of the individual components of the brake system. In addition, the travel difference between different fixed points of different vehicles is taken into account when calculating the pedal travel in order to compensate for the variable influence of wheel brake slack on pedal travel.
G01L 5/28 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for testing brakes
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
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CLAMPING SYSTEM FOR A FILLING ADAPTER (CENTRAL PART HAVING CLAMPING CLAWS)
The invention relates to a clamping system for a filling adapter for filling media into containers, wherein the filling adapter has a hose pack, which hose pack comprises electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines, and wherein the clamping system has a stationary part and a moving part that is designed as a clamping piston. The problem addressed by the invention is that of creating a technical solution by means of which the effective counterpressure surface area at the transition region of such a filling adapter and on the container to be filled can be reduced. At the same time, the size, the production costs, and the component weight should be reduced in comparison with the previously known designs if possible, but should not be increased in any case. This problem is solved in that the stationary part (2) of the clamping system is connected at an external segment directly to the clamping claws (6) and has, at an internal segment, a central part having a cylindrical segment, on the outer contour of which cylindrical segment the clamping piston (1) is guided, which is designed as a hollow cylinder and the circular-ring-shaped cross-sectional contour of which acts against the external clamping system having the clamping claws (6) in order to reduce the effective container pressing surface area.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
The invention relates to a filling adapter for a container to be filled with media, in particular for the initial filling of containers with operating substances on assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles, wherein the filling adapter is equipped with a hose packet, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic lines. The problem addressed by the invention is that of configuring the attachment of the claws to the tensioning drive such that the attachment of the claws can be adjusted to different angular positions, wherein in particular one adjustment in small steps is desired. This problem is solved in that the filling adapter is equipped with a clamping drive housing having a stationary part (1) and a receiving part (3) for clamping claws (2), wherein the receiving part (3) can be brought into operative connection with a union nut (4) such that after loosening the union nut (4), the position of the clamping claws (2) can be rotationally adjusted such that the filling adapter can be rotated with respect to the container to be filled, and wherein in the clamping drive housing a toothing (6) is formed, with which the receiving part (3) for the clamping claws (2) engages by way of a locking pin (7).
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
The invention relates to a clamping system for a filling adapter for filling containers with media, in particular for the first filling of containers with service fluids on assembly lines for producing motor vehicles, wherein the filling adapter has a hose pack, which hose pack comprises electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. The problem addressed by the invention is that of creating a corresponding technical solution by means of which the complexity is lowered for a design adaptation of the adapters to the various clamping principles. This problem is solved in that the clamping system is modularly constructed and has components by means of which both the internal-clamping principle of action and the external-clamping principle of action can be performed by means of claws, wherein the clamping system has, in addition to the assemblies necessary specifically for the particular action, at least a clamping piston (1) and a union nut (3) as essential further components, wherein the clamping piston (1) is held in a piston housing (2), and wherein the union nut (3) can accommodate special parts of a container adaptation and secure the position/angular location of said parts.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
The invention relates to a filling adapter for a container to be filled with media (e.g., oils, gases, refrigerants, and the like), in particular for the first filling of containers with service fluids on assembly lines for producing motor vehicles, wherein the filling adapter has a hose pack, which hose pack comprises electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. The problem addressed by the invention is that of creating a technical solution by means of which technical and economic advantages of known solution approaches for valve interconnections for operating such a filling adapter can be combined with each other without additional disadvantages being generated by means of this combination. This problem is solved in that the filling adapter has a barrel and a ball piece and is operatively connected to two media lines in a hose pack, wherein the media are redistributed in the adapter head, in which a filling valve and a vacuum valve are arranged, which are each connected to the barrel, and wherein an aeration line branches off from a vacuum line in the hose pack by means of a check valve and is connected to the ball piece.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
The invention relates to a filling adapter for a container (2) to be filled with media (for example, oils, gases, cooling agents, and the like), in particular for an initial filling of a container with operating substances on assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles, wherein the filling adapter is equipped with a hose packet (1), electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. The problem addressed by the invention is that of structurally altering a coaxial valve such that if used in such a filling adapter, better fluidic properties are achieved. Another problem addressed at the same time is that of reducing the overall size, the production costs, and the weight of the component. These problems are solved in that the filling adapter is equipped with a coaxial valve in the region of the adapter head (3) of the filling adapter, which coaxial valve, starting from the inlet cross section, is initially provided with a flow contour extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the valve, which in the further flow course transitions into a flow contour extending at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of the valve to the outlet cross section.
B67D 7/00 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
The invention relates to a filling adapter for a container to be filled with media (for example oils, gases, coolants, and the like), in particular for a first filling of containers with fuels at assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles, wherein the filling adapter is equipped with a hose set and electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. The problem addressed by the invention is that of creating a technical solution by which the necessity for maintenance of such a filling adapter is detected and reported promptly independently of the care and expertise of the maintenance (customer). This problem is solved in that an electronic assembly (ID chip 6) for a maintenance check is integrated in the adapter head (1) of the filling adapter, which assembly detects the number of use cycles of the filling adapter and compares said number with parameters which can be set in advance in such a way that when said parameters are approached, at least one prior warning is triggered, and when said parameters are reached, an associated controller is informed about the maintenance which is now due.
B67D 7/00 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devices; Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
The invention relates to a filling adapter for a container to be filled with media (for example oils, gases, coolants, and the like), in particular for a first filling of containers with fuels at assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles, wherein the filling adapter has a hose set and electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. The problem addressed by the invention is that of creating a technical solution in this regard, by means of which a gripping element can be disposed on the main body of the filling adapter in a relative position, which position can be varied as required, so as to enable a largely optimal handling for the worker while observing the respective specific possibilities for space and access to the container to be filled. This problem is solved in that an interface (2) is configured for coupling of a gripping element (3) designed as a separate assembly on the filling adapter in the region of the adapter head (1), wherein the interface (2) has mechanical (2a) and electrical (2b) connecting elements which are disposed in a common plane and can be coupled to mechanical and electrical connecting elements of the gripping element (3) which are congruent therewith.
The invention relates to a method for preventing and detecting coolant discharges from complex hydraulic systems. The aim of the invention is to configure such a method in such a way that this method in particular meets requirements for preventing/limiting the development of explosive atmospheres in working areas and for reducing measures from previously otherwise typical requirements for Ex zones. This aim is achieved in that a circuit carrying coolant is divided into small volumes that have stop valves and a relief valve, wherein a leak detection diagnosis can be carried out by means of a pressure sensor that can be integrated.
The invention relates to device-related and method-related aspects of a filler adapter for a container that is to be filled with a liquid, which can be placed on the container and has a liquid port, an extraction port, a pressurised gas port and a tube that is connected to a piston and is pneumatically adjustable along an axis, and wherein by means of the tube, which is functionally connected to the liquid port, the extraction port, and the pressurised gas port, it is possible to fill the container with a liquid and/or to extract gases and/or liquid from the container via the filler adapter. The problem addressed by the invention is that of devising a technical solution that is inexpensive and uses a small and lightweight filler adapter. This problem is solved by a filler adapter (1) that has a first cylinder chamber (10) and a second cylinder chamber (11) at axially opposite ends (12, 13) of the piston (7), the first cylinder chamber (10) being connected to a pressurised gas supply and the second cylinder chamber (11) being either also connected to a pressurised gas supply or spring biased, such that the piston (7) can be moved by different pressures and/or forces in the first cylinder chamber (10) and the second cylinder chamber (11) and can be positionally fixed by equal pressures and/or forces in the first cylinder chamber (10) and the second cylinder chamber (11), so that a mouth (16) of the tube (8) can be positioned in multiple axial pipe positions (Z-F1, Z-F2) between two end positions (Z-0, Z-1) in which filling and/or extraction can take place and thus a fill level (15) of the liquid (9) can be adjusted.
B67D 7/00 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
The invention relates to an apparatus for configuring a consumption management system for polyglycol-based brake fluid during vehicle filling on assembly lines. The problem addressed by the invention is that of creating a technical solution by means of which the brake fluid approximating a defined limit value is preferably consumed, irrespective of the filling station in which it is located and whether the filling unit is in use or not. This problem is solved in that the apparatus includes: a bi-directional, switchable hydraulic interface for a plurality of filling stations in combination with just one measuring point for water content; a supply station for brake fluid; a control system with independent determination of a usage pattern of connected filling stations; and an active consumption control, across all connected filling stations, resulting from the measurement of the water content.
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
F15B 21/00 - Common features of fluid actuator systems; Fluid-pressure actuator systems or details thereof, not covered by any other group of this subclass
G01F 1/00 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
The invention relates to a device for handling hose asemblies on filling systems of assembly lines in the car industry, at which vehicles are filled with a plurality of different operating media which are in each case fed into the respective circuits of the vehicles by a plurality of filling systems, some of which are operated at the same time, via hoses and adapters. The problem addressed by the invention is that of providing a device of this type with which a sufficient length of hose can be stored and deployed and which is of such narrow design that two filling systems can move closely past each other without the respective hose assemblies colliding. The problem is solved in that the device receives at least one hose longitudinally with respect to the direction of travel of the filling system in a loop and, for this purpose, has a construction space in which at least one length of hose can be stored, which length of hose corresponds approximately to twice the overall length of the filling system, and in which construction space a plurality of hose assemblies can also be arranged one behind another, wherein each of said hose assemblies is moveable independently of other hose assemblies, and wherein the hose assemblies are assigned an oblique outlet contour.
The invention relates to a method for preventing and recognising coolant discharges from complex hydraulic systems. The aim of the invention is to configure such a method in such a way that said method in particular meets requirements for preventing/limiting the production of explosive atmospheres in working areas and for reducing measures previously customarily required for Ex zones. Said aim is achieved in that a circuit conveying coolant is divided into small volumes that have closing valves (1) and a safety valve (4), wherein a leak recognition diagnosis can be carried out by means of a pressure sensor (3) that can be integrated.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
F25B 45/00 - Arrangements for charging or discharging refrigerant
F25B 49/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
The invention relates to a device for adjusting motor vehicle brakes, in particular for adjusting the preloading force of brake cables for actuating a parking brake. The aim of creating such a device that can be produced at low cost and that can be modified for different preloading forces to be applied to a brake cable with little complexity is achieved. Said aim is achieved in that the device has a main body (1) designed as a joint construction, which main body can be supported by means of a first assembly on a floor section of the passenger compartment and can be locked to the hand brake lever (7) by means of a second assembly and is brought into operative connection in such a way with a measuring device, which in itself is known and which is intended to detect the actuating forces applied to a pedal unit in a motor vehicle and which is designed as a handset (11), in such a way that a linear motion triggered by the handset (11) is converted into a pivoting motion for acting on the hand brake lever (7) by means of at least two levers (2; 3) connected to each other by means of a rotating shaft (4).
B60T 11/08 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator without power assistance or drive or where such assistance or drive is irrelevant transmitting mechanically providing variable leverage
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
The invention relates to an adapter for filling motor vehicles with fuels. The aim of the invention is producing such an adapter, allowing short filling times and ensuring reliable sealing even at high pressure, and suitable for filling with novel fuels. The aim is achieved in that a sleeve (7) is supported on the end segment of the filling tube (3) directed toward the interior of the housing (1), encompassed by an annular chamber (8) connected to channel structures (2) for guiding the fuel within the housing (1), wherein the sleeve (7) comprises at least one opening (9) on the jacket surface thereof, by means of which the fuel can flow out from the annular chamber (8) and via the inner chamber of the sleeve (7) into the free inlet cross section of the filling tube (3), wherein a piston (10) and a further sleeve (14) are each axially displaceably disposed in the interior of the sleeve (7), and wherein the free cross section of the at least one opening (9) at the jacket surface of the sleeve (7) can be controlled by means of the sleeve (14).
F16L 37/46 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a gate valve or sliding valve
B67D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members
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SYSTEM FOR VACUUM FILLING COMPONENTS WITH GASEOUS OR LIQUID MEDIA
The invention relates to a system for vacuum filling components with gaseous or liquid media, in particular for the initial filling of housings, circuits, compensating reservoirs or similar motor vehicle components with process fluids. The system consists of at least one vacuum section, a filling section, and a back siphon section, the filling section having a tank, a ball valve, a pump, a branch leading to a pressure release line, a filter and an adapter for an operational connection to the component to be filled. The aim of the invention is to provide a system of this type, in which the maximum pressure in the immediate vicinity of the component to be filled can be influenced, thus achieving higher filling pressures and as a result a higher filling rate. To achieve this a T-piece is situated in the vacuum section, said piece being associated with an additional pressure release line.
The invention relates to a device for recording force and/or displacement and/or angle of a pedal and a method for operating said device. The aim of the invention is to produce a solution not or very lightly affected by the available installation space, permitting a good temporary assembly, with adequate accuracy and durable function by selection of a suitable sensor arrangement. The above is achieved, whereby the housing (1) is embodied as a separate moulded body, within which sensors for measuring pedal force, for example by means of wire strain gauge bridges and pedal displacement, for example, by means of acceleration or inclination sensors, are arranged, whereby the moulded body (1) is detachably fixed to the pedal by means of a clamping device (4) and an adapter (3), embodied as a separate component.
G01L 5/22 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers
G01L 5/28 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for testing brakes
