×

Routing of power and data from a voltage source to multiple electrically powered tools in a multi-tool processing station

  • US 7,681,311 B2
  • Filed: 07/27/2004
  • Issued: 03/23/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/22/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A multiple tool processing assembly, comprising:

  • a tool sub-station having a plurality of electrically powered tools disposed thereat, said tools moveable between an operating position and a ready position;

    a voltage source distinct from said sub-station and spaced therefrom by a distance;

    at least one controller spaced from said tool sub-station and in communication with said tools;

    a cable structure extending across said distance and having one, and not more than one, outer cable sheath at any point along said distance, said cable structure comprising a plurality of conductors disposed within the outer cable sheath, said conductors supplying power from said voltage source to said plurality of said tools and further carrying control signals, from said controller, to said plurality of tools, wherein said plurality of tools are connected in electrical series to said cable structure.

View all claims
  • 9 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×