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Dalong Gao

from Atlanta, GA
Age ~48
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Also known as:
Gao Chen Dalong
Connected to:
Alexis Gao, 36An Gao, 39Ann Y Gao, 28Bob B Gao, 35Bowen Gao, 38Caroline Y Gao, 26Carrie Gao, 27Chan Gao, 42Chengxi Gao, 34Chunming Gao, 57

Dalong Gao Phones & Addresses

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Warren, MI
  • 1690 Stony Creek Dr, Rochester, MI 48307
  • 1960 Golfview Dr, Troy, MI 48084 (248) 649-5775
  • 500 Northside Cir NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 310-2504

Work

Company: General motors Feb 2012 Address: Warren, MI Position: Senior manufacturing project engineer

Education

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) School / High School: Georgia Institute of Technology 2000 to 2005 Specialities: Mechanical Engineering

Skills

Robotics • Simulations • Simulink • Matlab • Manufacturing • Optimization • Dynamics • Engineering • Automotive Engineering • Design of Experiments • Fmea • Automotive • Controls • Safety • Control Theory • Modeling • Internal Controls • Powertrain • Manufacturing Engineering • Engineering Management • Lean Manufacturing • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Industries

Automotive

Resumes

Resumes

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Staff Researcher

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Location:
Warren, MI
Industry:
Automotive
Work:
General Motors - Warren, MI since Feb 2012
Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer
General Motors - Warren, MI since Feb 2010
Senior Researcher
General Motors - Warren, MI Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
Researcher
Education:
Georgia Institute of Technology 2000 - 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology 2001 - 2003
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Computer Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology 2000 - 2002
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.), Mechanical Engineering Tsinghua University 1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Industrial Engineering Tsinghua University 1994 - 1999
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
Robotics
Simulations
Simulink
Matlab
Manufacturing
Optimization
Dynamics
Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Design of Experiments
Fmea
Automotive
Controls
Safety
Control Theory
Modeling
Internal Controls
Powertrain
Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering Management
Lean Manufacturing
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Publications

Us Patents

Reconfigurable Pallet

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US Patent:
8092127, Jan 10, 2012
Filed:
Mar 19, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/051346
Inventors:
Dalong Gao - Troy MI, US
Nicolas Lauzier - Ste-Favlie, CA
Robin Stevenson - Bloomfield MI, US
Robert Jacob Scheuerman - Saginaw MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B60P 7/06
US Classification:
410 46
Abstract:
A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has several linkage assemblies to position a support element in a desired location for each version of a component. The linkage assemblies each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in the desired location. Securing a locking mechanism on the linkage assemblies prevents movement of the support element when in the desired position. To configure the pallet for another version of the component the locking mechanisms are released, the support elements are moved to another base and the locking mechanisms are secured again for each of the support assemblies.

Reconfigurable Pallet Using Pins And Hollow Supports

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US Patent:
8167290, May 1, 2012
Filed:
May 6, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/115899
Inventors:
Nicolas Lauzier - Ste-Flavie, CA
Robin Stevenson - Bloomfield MI, US
Dalong Gao - Troy MI, US
Robert Jacob Scheuerman - Washington MI, US
Chi-Hung Shen - Troy MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B23Q 1/25
US Classification:
269 71, 269 55, 269 72
Abstract:
A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element. The support assemblies also each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. An alignment mechanism on each base allows for rotational alignment of the support element relative to the pallet.

Actuation System Configured For Moving A Payload

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US Patent:
8181799, May 22, 2012
Filed:
Nov 30, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/626998
Inventors:
Thierry Laliberte - Blanches, CA
Clement Gosselin - Eugene-Fiset, CA
Simon Foucault - St Augustin de Desmaures, CA
Boris Mayer-St-Onge - Andre-Fleury, CA
Dalong Gao - Troy MI, US
Robert J. Scheuerman - Washington MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
Universite Laval - Quebec
International Classification:
B66C 9/14
US Classification:
212320, 414626
Abstract:
An actuation system includes a bridge crane, a trolley, and an end effector and is configured for moving a payload. A first actuator is operatively connected to the bridge crane. The bridge crane is configured for moving along an X axis in response to the first actuator being actuated. The trolley extends from the bridge crane. A second actuator is operatively connected to the trolley. The trolley is configured for moving along a Y axis in response to the second actuator being actuated. The end effector extends from the trolley and is configured for supporting a payload. A third actuator is operatively connected to the end effector. The end effector is configured for rotating about the Z axis in response to the third actuator being actuated to rotate the end effector. Each actuator is disposed in spaced relationship to the bridge crane, the trolley, and the end effector.

Flexible Support Assembly For Vehicle Tooling Plates

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US Patent:
8292282, Oct 23, 2012
Filed:
Dec 5, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/328910
Inventors:
Dalong Gao - Troy MI, US
Samuel P. Marin - Oakland Township MI, US
Roland J. Menassa - Macomb MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B25B 11/00
US Classification:
269311, 269 32, 269 27
Abstract:
The present invention provides a flexible support assembly for supporting and/or locating a fixture on a tooling plate. The support assembly includes a stanchion with a bore, and a threaded portion on an inner-diameter surface thereof. A base plate is attached to, and configured to repositionably fix the stanchion to the tooling plate. A cylindrical sleeve with a threaded portion on an outer-diameter surface thereof is threadably engaged with the stanchion, whereby the sleeve is operable to telescope with respect to the stanchion between a first, lowest position and a second, highest position. A nut is threadably engaged with the sleeve to lock the sleeve at any predetermined position between the first and second positions. A locator pin is releasably engaged with the sleeve at a first end thereof. The locator pin has a protrusion projecting outward from a second opposing end thereof for engaging a pinhole in the fixture.

Photo-Interrupter Based Force Sensing Handle And Method Of Use

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US Patent:
8392023, Mar 5, 2013
Filed:
Nov 30, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/627169
Inventors:
Vincent Duchaine - Quebec, CA
Noemie Paradis - Quebec, CA
Thierry Laliberte - Quebec, CA
Boris Mayer-St-Onge - Quebec, CA
Clement Gosselin - Quebec, CA
Dalong Gao - Troy MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
Universite Laval - Quebec
International Classification:
G05B 15/00
G05B 19/00
G05B 19/416
G01J 1/04
G01J 1/42
G01J 5/08
B25J 1/00
B25J 3/00
B25J 15/00
B25J 19/00
US Classification:
700260, 25022714, 31856818, 414 1, 901 2, 901 47
Abstract:
A robotic system includes a robot for moving a payload in response to a calculated input force. Sensors in respective sensor housings are connected to a handle, each sensor including a light emitter and receiver. The sensors measure a light beam received by a respective receiver. A controller calculates the calculated input force using received light. Each sensor housing modifies an interruption of the light beam in a sensor when the actual input force is applied, and the controller controls the robot using the calculated input force. A method of controlling the robot includes emitting the light beam, flexing a portion of the sensor housing(s) using the actual input force to interrupt the light beam, and using a host machine to calculate the calculated input force as a function of the portion of the light beam received by the light receiver. The robot is controlled using the calculated input force.

Human-Robot Interactive System Having A Human Stiffness Estimation Control Algorithm

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US Patent:
8483879, Jul 9, 2013
Filed:
Nov 30, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/627033
Inventors:
Dalong Gao - Troy MI, US
Roland J. Menassa - Macomb MI, US
Robin Stevenson - Bloomfield MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
G05B 15/00
G05B 19/10
G05B 19/19
G06F 19/00
B25J 19/02
G08B 23/00
US Classification:
700258, 700245, 700250, 700253, 700257, 700260, 700261, 700262, 700263, 700264, 318567, 3185681, 31856811, 31856816, 340576, 901 3
Abstract:
A robotic system includes a robot adapted for moving a payload in proportional response to an input force from an operator, sensors adapted for measuring a predetermined set of operator input values, including the input force, and a controller. The controller determines a changing stiffness value of the operator using set of operator input values, and automatically adjusts a level of control sensitivity over the robot using the stiffness value. The input values include the input force, a muscle activation level of the operator, and a position of the operator. A method of controlling the robot includes measuring the operator input values using the plurality of sensors, processing the input values using the controller to thereby calculate the stiffness value, and automatically adjusting the level of control sensitivity over the robot using the stiffness value. A specific operator may be identified, with control sensitivity being adjusted based on the identity.

Force Limiting Device And Method

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US Patent:
8601897, Dec 10, 2013
Filed:
Nov 30, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/627407
Inventors:
Nicolas Lauzier - Quebec, CA
Clement Gosselin - Quebec, CA
Dalong Gao - Troy MI, US
Martin Grenier - Quebec, CA
Robin Stevenson - Bloomfield MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
Universite Laval - Quebec
International Classification:
B25J 19/06
US Classification:
7449001, 901 49
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving device and another object, using a parallel mechanism and torque limiters where the threshold force to activate the force limiting mechanism is not related to the configuration of the moving device or the location of the contact force relative to the activation point of the force limiting mechanism, and where the mechanism may be configured for one, two or three degrees of freedom. A counterbalance mechanism is also provided to counteract gravity load when the force limiting mechanism is configured for three degrees of freedom and responsive to contact forces including a vertical element. In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for limiting the contact force between a moving robotic device and a contactable object.

Sensor For Handling System

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US Patent:
8644980, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:
Nov 30, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/626981
Inventors:
Dalong Gao - Troy MI, US
Diana Marie Wegner - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Roland J. Menassa - Macomb MI, US
Alexandre Lecours - Quebec, CA
Clement Gosselin - Quebec, CA
Thierry Laliberte - Quebec, CA
Simon Foucault - Quebec, CA
Vincent Duchaine - Quebec, CA
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
Universite Laval - Quebec
International Classification:
G06F 7/00
US Classification:
700213
Abstract:
The cable lift system provides assistance to movement of a flexibly suspended payload actuated by operator input into one or more sensing devices attached to the payload. The sensing device is configured to collect information about the typical push-pull and lift-lower motions of an operator moving the payload horizontally and/or vertically, such that the operator's input to the sensor is intuitive and is provided in a manner which is substantially transparent to the operator. The assist mechanisms included in the system are actuated by a controller processing signals received from the one or more sensing devices on the payload. Movement assistance is provided such that the manual effort required by the operator to overcome the inertia of the payload in a starting or stopping event is substantially relieved, thus minimizing the ergonomic impact of the starting and stopping events on the operator.
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Dalong Gao from Atlanta, GA, age ~48 Get Report