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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2013
William E. Barkman, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Thomas A. Dow, Raleigh, NC (US);
Kenneth P. Garrard, Raleigh, NC (US);
Zachary Marston, Raleigh, NC (US);
William E. Barkman, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Thomas A. Dow, Raleigh, NC (US);
Kenneth P. Garrard, Raleigh, NC (US);
Zachary Marston, Raleigh, NC (US);
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for performing on-machine measurements and automatic part alignment, including: a measurement component operable for determining the position of a part on a machine; and an actuation component operable for adjusting the position of the part by contacting the part with a predetermined force responsive to the determined position of the part. The measurement component consists of a transducer. The actuation component consists of a linear actuator. Optionally, the measurement component and the actuation component consist of a single linear actuator operable for contacting the part with a first lighter force for determining the position of the part and with a second harder force for adjusting the position of the part. The actuation component is utilized in a substantially horizontal configuration and the effects of gravitational drop of the part are accounted for in the force applied and the timing of the contact.