Adolfo Nicholas Castillo

US Patent:

40472825, Sep 13, 1977

Filed:

Apr 19, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/678393

Inventors:

John Calvin Jureit - Coral Gables FL
Adolfo Castillo - Miami FL
Roy Leutwyler - Miami FL
Larry Brodsky - Sunrise FL
Ben Kushner - Miami FL

Assignee:

Automated Building Components, Inc. - Miami FL

International Classification:

B23P 1100

US Classification:

29432

Abstract:

The apparatus includes a conveyor table having pairs of press heads mounted on its opposite sides. Strips of sheet metal stock from coils are fed through respective die sets for punching integrally extending teeth in the metal strips and the connector plate stock thus formed is fed into the respective paths of movement of upper and lower press platens. The platens are movable toward one another to substantially simultaneously cut the connector stock to predetermined lengths to form connector plates and embed the teeth of the connector plates on opposite sides of joints formed by wooden frame members disposed on the conveyor between the press heads. Simultaneously with the pressing operation, the die set punches additional teeth into the strip. Upon completion of the pressing operation, a feed mechanism locates predetermined lengths of connector stock with struck teeth between the press platens for the next cut and embedment operation. Selectively extensible and retractable stops are provided on the conveyor table and press heads against which respective webs and chords of a frame undergoing fabrication are butted to locate the same in position forming a completed frame.

US Patent:

41049624, Aug 8, 1978

Filed:

Mar 14, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/777090

Inventors:

Adolfo Castillo - Miami FL

Assignee:

Automabed Building Components, Inc. - Miami FL

International Classification:

B30B 132

US Classification:

100100

Abstract:

A press which is suitable for use in fabricating wooden trusses is disclosed, wherein the press includes a lower stationery press platen and an upper moveable press platen opposing the lower press platen. Bellcranks are mounted on the lower press platen supporting structure on opposite sides of the press. A transfer bar interconnects the upper ends of the bellcranks. A hydraulic cylinder connects the moveable, upper press platen and a bellcrank. Guide rods are provided to guide the moveable upper press platen during vertical movement above the lower press platen. The press exerts substantial pressures upon the trusses or the like being pressed between the platens, while maintaining the platens in a generally parallel relationship, in spite of uneven press loading.

US Patent:

40440931, Aug 23, 1977

Filed:

Sep 26, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/509568

Inventors:

John Calvin Jureit - Coral Gables FL
Adolfo Castillo - Miami FL

Assignee:

Automated Building Components, Inc. - Miami FL

International Classification:

B23Q 300

US Classification:

269321F

Abstract:

The flat chord truss jig assembly includes a jig pad carrying two pairs of laterally spaced elongated guide bars. Releasable clamps are provided along the opposite outer edges of the pad and engageable with the outermost pair of bars. The innermost pair of bars are connected by longitudinally spaced rods reverse threaded at opposite ends for threaded engagement with the bars whereby rotation of the rods moves the innermost pair of bars toward and away from one another to introduce similar camber in each innermost bar. An end locator plate is positioned between each pair of bars at opposite ends of the truss. The chords and diagonals of a flat chord truss are disposed between the pairs of bars on opposite sides of the jig pad and connector plates of the type having integrally struck teeth are prepositioned at the joints between such chords and diagonals. The jig assembly is moved through a press whereupon the teeth of the connector plates are embedded into the joints to complete a flat chord truss.

US Patent:

39852784, Oct 12, 1976

Filed:

Apr 7, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/565756

Inventors:

John Calvin Jureit - Coral Gables FL
Adolfo Castillo - Miami FL
Roy Leutwyler - Miami FL
Larry Brodsky - Sunrise FL
Ben Kushner - Miami FL

Assignee:

Automated Building Components, Inc. - Miami FL

International Classification:

B27F 702

US Classification:

227 86

Abstract:

The apparatus includes a conveyor table having pairs of press heads mounted on its opposite sides. Strips of sheet metal stock from coils are fed through respective die sets for punching integrally extending teeth in the metal strips and the connector plate stock thus formed is fed into the respective paths of movement of upper and lower press platens. The platens are movable toward one another to substantially simultaneously cut the connector stock to predetermined lengths to form connector plates and embed the teeth of the connector plates on opposite sides of joints formed by wooden frame members disposed on the conveyor between the press heads. Simultaneously with the pressing operation, the die set punches additional teeth into the strip. Upon completion of the pressing operation, a feed mechanism locates predetermined lengths of connector stock with struck teeth between the press platens for the next cut and embedment operation. Selectively extensible and retractable stops are provided on the conveyor table and press heads against which respective webs and chords of a frame undergoing fabrication are butted to locate the same in position forming a completed frame.

US Patent:

40316041, Jun 28, 1977

Filed:

Dec 12, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/640323

Inventors:

John Calvin Jureit - Coral Gables FL
Howell J. Cotten - Keswick VA
Adolfo Castillo - Miami FL
Roy Leutwyler - Miami FL

Assignee:

Automated Building Components, Inc. - Miami FL

International Classification:

B27F 700
B27F 702

US Classification:

29429

Abstract:

The apparatus includes a pair of spaced conveyors for conveying upper and lower frame plates through a pair of nailing assemblies. Each nailing assembly includes a nailing gun pivotal between upper and lower positions whereby nails can be driven through the plate and into a stud disposed between the plates at positions spaced along the width of the plate. The conveyor includes a drive unit for advancing the plates through the nailing assemblies discrete distances of 1. 5, 16 or 24 inches. One of the conveyors and nailing assemblies is movable laterally relative to the other conveyor and nailing assembly whereby adjustments in width of the frame undergoing fabrication is accomplished. In use, a stud is butted against retractable stops upstanding between the nailing assemblies. Upon command, clamps carried by the nailing assemblies clamp the stud and frame plates one to the other and the nailing gun automatically drives a nail through the plate into the stud.

US Patent:

46691847, Jun 2, 1987

Filed:

Oct 29, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/665958

Inventors:

Adolfo Castillo - Miami FL

Assignee:

Gang-Nail Systems - Miami FL

International Classification:

B23P 1900

US Classification:

29798

Abstract:

A building truss fabrication apparatus in which a plurality of press head assemblies are supported by an overhead gantry support so that the various press assemblies are movable in an x-y coordinate space. A movable jig table is arranged to move between an assembly position and a pressing position within the apparatus. The movement of the jig table is hydraulically powered as are the press head assemblies. The entire apparatus is operable by a single hydraulic power source. A standard air compressor is used to generate air pressure of pneumatic clamps used on the jig table. The pneumatic clamps are part of the jig fixtures which hold lumber components into a truss preformed shape. Connector plates or nail plates are pressed into the component ends by the press head assemblies in order to complete fabrication of the building truss.

US Patent:

39395480, Feb 24, 1976

Filed:

Apr 19, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/462443

Inventors:

John Calvin Jureit - Coral Gables FL
Roy Leutwyler - Miami FL
Larry Brodsky - Miami FL
Benjamin Kushner - Miami FL
Adolfo Castillo - Miami FL

Assignee:

Automated Building Components, Inc. - Miami FL

International Classification:

B23P 1100

US Classification:

29432

Abstract:

The apparatus includes a conveyor table having press heads mounted on opposite sides. Coils of connector plate stock having prepunched integrally extending teeth feed upper and lower press platens movable toward one another to substantially simultaneously cut the connector stock to predetermined lengths to form connector plates and embed the teeth of the connector plates on opposite sides of joints formed by wooden frame members disposed on the conveyor between the press heads. Upon completion of the pressing operation, a feed mechanism locates predetermined lengths of connector stock between the press platens for the next cut and embedment operation. Selectively extensible and retractable stops are provided on the conveyor table and press heads against which respective webs and chords of the frame being fabricated are butted to locate the same in position forming a completed frame. Clamps on the conveyor press the chords against the web ends while the connector plates are embedded in the joints.

US Patent:

40818934, Apr 4, 1978

Filed:

Aug 4, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/711499

Inventors:

John Calvin Jureit - Coral Gables FL
Roy Leutwyler - Miami FL
Larry Brodsky - Sunrise FL
Benjamin Kushner - Miami FL
Andrew G. Seipos - Miami FL
Adolfo Castillo - Miami FL

Assignee:

Automated Building Components, Inc. - Miami FL

International Classification:

B23P 1100

US Classification:

29432

Abstract:

The method includes the use of a conveyor table mounting press assemblies above and below the table respectively. Coils of connector plate stock having prepunched integrally extending teeth feed upper and lower press platens of the press assemblies, the platens being movable toward one another to substantially simultaneously cut the connector stock to predetermined lengths to form connector plates and embed the teeth of the connector plates on opposite sides of a joint formed by a pair of wooden frame members disposed in end-to-end butting relation on the conveyor between the press assemblies. To join a pair of wooden members end to end in butting relation, the members are displaced forwardly along the conveyor table with the trailing member offset laterally from the leading member until the offset member butts a stop which locates the butt joint in accurate registration between the press platens. Clamp cylinders displace both members against a fence to longitudinally align the members. The press platens thereafter move to cut discrete plates from the coils and embed the teeth thereof into the opposite sides of the joint.