SWS Trademark

Machine changing system comprised of tool holder, mechanical interface between machine and tool, changing unit, changing arm, tool magazine, tool storage, drive system, control unit, locking and clamping mechanism, for changing end effectors on robot arms for changing end effectors on robot arms; tool changing systems comprised of a change body, magazine, gripper, interfaces for media and energy transmission (pneumatics, hydraulics, electrics), a fixed part as a holder on the robot or gantry, and a loose part on the tool; parts of machine changing systems, namely, comprised of a tool holder, mechanical interface between machine and tool, changing unit, changing arm, tool magazine, tool storage, drive system, control unit, locking and clamping mechanism; non-electrical adapters for the interface between machine and tool or component, for the rapid changing of tools or modules, for the mechanically stable, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic connection between machine and tool, for the automation and efficiency of robot-assisted production lines, for the positioning and adjustment of tools or modules, and for repeatability during tool changes for use with machine changing systems and machine tools; locking pistons for machine changing systems for use with machine changing systems and machine tools; locking pistons for machine changing systems; accessories, namely, adapter plates and intermediate plates as mechanical adapters for connecting machines and tools, locking units, energy and media feedthroughs including electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic interfaces, docking stations and storage stations, sensor and monitoring units, control and communication units, centering elements, alignment tools, protective covers, emergency release systems, for machine change systems for machine changing systems; parts of robot arms, namely, industrial robots

standardized storage modules being metal storage sheds suitable for any size of machine changing systems

standardized storage modules being non-metal storage sheds suitable for any size of machine changing systems

Electronic display interfaces for machine changing systems for changing end effectors and tools; signal, pneumatic, fluid and communication modules; computer interface boards; downloadable interface software for establishing a connection between the machine change system and the higher-level automation platform, for configuring change systems and their modules, for status monitoring, for displaying and monitoring the locking status, power supply, presence or absence of tools, for diagnostics including fault analysis and error logging, for performing firmware updates, for communication with PLCs, SCADA, or control systems; downloadable computer software for mobile applications enabling exchange and interface between robots and machine tools on the one hand and tools on the other hand as well as between robots and machine tools on the one hand and mobile devices on the other hand