Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
108020000 | POWER DRIVEN | 39 |
20080196631 | DECOUPLED, MULTIPLE STAGE POSITIONING SYSTEM - A split axis stage architecture is implemented as a multiple stage positioning system that is capable of vibrationally and thermally stable material transport at high speed and rates of acceleration. A split axis design decouples stage motion along two perpendicular axes lying in separate, parallel planes. A dimensionally stable substrate in the form of a granite, or other stone slab, or of ceramic material or cast iron, is used as the base for lower and upper stages. The substrate is precisely cut (“lapped”) such that its upper and lower stage surface portions are flat and parallel to each other. | 08-21-2008 |
20080289544 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF COLLISIONS IN FURNITURE - This invention relates to a device and a method for recognizing collision of automatically moveable parts of furniture with obstacles by detecting a change in bend or a change in acceleration. | 11-27-2008 |
20090056594 | PLANAR STAGE MOVING APPARATUS FOR MACHINE - A planar stage moving apparatus for a machine includes: first to fourth linear motors for applying, between a base, i.e. a fixed body and a table, i.e. a movable body, a movement force to the table, each linear motor including a stator core on which a coil is wound and which is fixed to the base and a mover core to which a permanent magnet is attached and which is fixed to the table; an air bearing unit provided between the base and the table to move the table under the influence of magnet fields when currents are applied to the coils of the linear motors; and a linear encoder installed on one side of the table to measure movement of the table. | 03-05-2009 |
20090320721 | LOW-PROFILE X-Y TABLE - An X-Y table includes a platform and a frame which has an X and Y-truck trough. An X-drive motor interfaced to an X-drive gear. A Y-drive motor interfaced to a Y-drive gear. Both motors are affixed to the platform. An X-drive linear gear slideably held within an X-direction slot communicates with the X-drive gear whereas rotation of the X-drive gear results in linear movement of the X-drive linear gear. A Y-drive linear gear, slideably held within a Y-direction slot communicates with the Y-drive gear. An X-plane truck attached to the X-drive linear gear is slideably held in the X-truck trough. A Y-plane truck attached to the Y-drive linear gear is slideably held in the Y-truck trough. The frame moves in an X-direction responsive to rotation of the X-drive motor and in a Y-direction responsive to rotation of the Y-drive motor. | 12-31-2009 |
20100319588 | TABLE APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A table apparatus for a vehicle seat comprising a table, having at least one table leaf, and a table support mechanism, wherein the table support mechanism enables translational movement of the table between a substantially horizontal stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In a preferred embodiment, the linkage arrangement of the table support mechanism comprises at least one substantially horizontally extending support arm extending from a table support member, the table being mounted upon a distal end of the support arm, the support arm being pivotally connected to the table support member for rotation about a first pivot axis in a substantially horizontal plane about the support member, the table being pivotally connected to said distal end of the support arm for rotation about a second pivot axis in a substantially horizontal plane, linkage means being provided for normally constraining rotational movement of the table about the second pivot axis to follow rotational movement of the support arm about the first pivot axis such that the rearmost table face remains substantially aligned to the user such that the table orientation is maintained substantially parallel to its final deployed position during movement between said stowed and deployed configurations | 12-23-2010 |
20110061570 | LINEAR ACTUATOR - A linear actuator ( | 03-17-2011 |
20110120351 | Ergonomic Filmless Radiology Work Station with Keyboard Sanitizer - An ergonomic radiology work station has front and back tables or work platforms that can be raised or lowered electrically to adjust for optimum posture and comfort of the user. Video monitors on the rear platform displays medical images. Interface equipment, e.g., keyboard and mouse, are situated on the front work platform. A pull-out sanitizer hood irradiates the keyboard and other interface devices with ultraviolet radiation after a radiology work session. An interlock arrangement ensures that the work platforms cannot be moved up or down when the hood is pulled out, and ensures that UV lamps in the hood are disabled when the hood is pushed back in to its home or withdrawn position. The hood with slide(s) and interlock(s) may be provided as a kit to retrofit an existing work station. | 05-26-2011 |
20110214592 | ROTATING STRUCTURES - An embodiment of the present invention is a rotating structure. An outer ring is placed on a first surface of a trench in a foundation having a ground surface. An inner ring is positioned inside the outer ring on the first surface. A bar assembly is positioned between the outer ring and the inner ring. A plurality of rollers supports the bar assembly. A plurality of motors engages to the bar assembly to cause the bar assembly to rotate when activated. | 09-08-2011 |
20110219989 | LINEAR MOTOR AND TABLE FEED APPARATUS - A linear motor includes a field magnet unit, an armature unit, and a connecting unit. The field magnet unit includes a first field magnet yoke and a second field magnet yoke each of which has an odd number of permanent magnets arranged thereon in a longitudinal direction such that polarities of the permanent magnets are alternately different, where the first field magnet yoke and the second field magnet yoke are arranged such that respective permanent magnets are opposite to each other and that polarities of the opposite permanent magnets are different from each other. The armature unit is wound with a winding and is arranged between the first field magnet yoke and the second field magnet yoke. The connecting unit is configured by a magnetic substance and connects the first field magnet yoke and the second field magnet yoke. One of the field magnet unit and the armature unit moves relatively to the other. | 09-15-2011 |
20110219990 | ALIGNMENT STAGE - In an alignment stage, a top table | 09-15-2011 |
20120085267 | COMPUTER TABLES - The present invention relates to improvements in and relating to computer tables. In particular, computer tables capable of automatically adjusting to accommodate the requirements of an individual user are provided. Preferred embodiments include: automatic alteration of the height of a computer table support surface relative to a ground surface; automatic alteration of the height of a computer monitor support bracket relative to the computer table support surface; and indication to the user the required height adjustment of an associated chair so as to accord to a user's preferred height settings when the user enters identifier information into an associated programmable logic unit. | 04-12-2012 |
20120118208 | WINCH AND AUTONOMOUS MOBILE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention discloses a winch and an autonomous mobile apparatus including the winch. The winch can include: a driving motor; a driving axle configured to rotate by having a driving force transferred from the driving motor; a wire drum installed on the driving axle in such a way that the wire drum is rotated by the driving axle and can move along the driving axle, a first screw part formed on an external circumferential surface of lengthwise end thereof; and a guide part arranged to be parallel to the driving axle and having a second screw part formed on a lateral side that faces the driving axle, the second screw part being extended in a lengthwise direction of the driving axle and engaged with the first screw part. The wire drum can move along the guide part in such a way that the length of a wire being wound or unwound for one rotation of the wire drum is constant. | 05-17-2012 |
20120180704 | SCISSOR LIFT PALLET LIFTER - A pallet lifter for raising and lowering a pallet. The pallet lifter includes a pallet platform, a lifting frame that supports the pallet platform, and a movement mechanism that controllably causes the pallet platform to raise and lower. The pallet platform includes a top surface designed to support a pallet, two side walls and a back wall. The lifting frame includes two sets of legs. One end of one or both of the two legs of each set of legs is moveable along a longitudinal axis of the pallet platform as the pallet platform is raised and lowered. The movement mechanism includes a motor and a threaded rod. The electric motor is designed to cause the threaded rod to rotate in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction to cause said pallet platform to raise and lower. | 07-19-2012 |
20120318178 | FOLDING PLATFORM - A folding platform assembly for the top deck of motor vehicle carrier trucks. The platform features a grate, whereupon a person may safely and comfortably walk along the length of the truck. The platform also features a safety net system affixed to the grate to catch a person in the event of a slip, trip, or fall from the grate. The grate has an access panel for easy ingress and egress to the platform from a ladder or set of steps. When storing or transporting the platform, a folding mechanism pushes the platform into its closed, substantially-vertical position. This same mechanism pulls the platform into its open position when it is ready for use. | 12-20-2012 |
20130098274 | SAMPLE STAGE DEVICE - A sample stage device ( | 04-25-2013 |
20130125793 | Two degrees of freedom optical table - The design of a high precision optical table with two degrees of freedom. The table will be for use with surface optical table applications as well as other engineering experiments. It will provide a surface with rock solid stability and rigidity to support demanding research applications. The flatness of the table is an outstanding <±0.004 inch flatness over two square feet, and is combined with several frequency damping measures both in the work surface and the base of the optical table. Experimental apparatus' mounted on the work surface can be positioned and oriented anywhere in three-dimensional space within the limits of travel via high precision X- and Z-axis motion stages, specifically four jacks, two slides and two free slides. | 05-23-2013 |
20130133556 | FACILITY COMPRISING FOOD AND DRINK INFRASTRUCTURE, AND METHOD OF ATTRACTING CUSTOMERS TO FACILITY - To provide either a facility comprising a plurality of stores that offer food and drink, and that treats customer seating for the plurality of stores as a shared space, or a method of attracting customers to said facility. This facility comprises: a traveling wheeled vehicle, which is capable of carrying customers on a tour of the shared space; and rotating tables. The rotating tables are configured such that tables are positioned upon rotating devices. The rotating devices comprise upper rotating bodies, further comprising central gears which are positioned in the centers of bases. The rotating devices further comprise: drive motors that are capable of rotationally driving the central gears; and casters that support the upper rotating bodies. The traveling wheeled vehicle and the rotating tables are positioned in the shared space. | 05-30-2013 |
20130199419 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PIECE OF FURNITURE WITH ZERO STAND-BY POWER CONSUMPTION - The present invention relates to a height adjustable piece of furniture comprising at least one extendable column, an electric motor adapted for driving the extendable column, at least one switch for operation control of the electric motor, and a power control unit adapted to control the power distribution to the height adjustable piece of furniture, and wherein the power control unit is connected to a power source. The connection between the power source and the height adjustable piece of furniture is provided via the switch, and the switch is in an activated state adapted to connect the power source to the height adjustable piece of furniture, and in a deactivated state adapted to disconnect the power source from the height adjustable piece of furniture. The present invention further relates to a power control unit for control of power distribution to a height adjustable piece of furniture. | 08-08-2013 |
20130199420 | WORKPLACE WITH INTEGRATED INTERFACE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF A USER - A workplace comprising a piece of furniture comprising a control unit for controlling functions at said workplace, wherein said piece of furniture further comprises an integrated interface for a communicative connection to a mobile device, said integrated interface being connected to said control unit, said integrated interface further being adapted to communicate a user specific identification from said mobile device to said control unit, and said control unit is configured to control said functions at said workplace based on said user specific identification. | 08-08-2013 |
20130239854 | SCREW AND NUT ASSEMBLY WITH SCREW ROD SUPPORT MEANS - A screw and nut assembly includes a movable platform, a first screw and nut set with the first screw rod affixed between two locating members and the first screw nut pivotally mounted in the movable platform, a second screw and nut set with the second screw nut pivotally mounted in the movable platform, a driving mechanism for driving first screw nut and said second screw nut simultaneously for causing the first screw nut to create a first speed and the second screw nut to create a second speed slower than and reversed to the first speed, and a first support and a second support respectively affixed to the second screw rod to support and to move with the second screw rod. Thus, the gap between the movable platform and each support is changed subject to movement of the screw nuts. | 09-19-2013 |
20140060394 | Kitchen Furniture - The present invention relates to a kitchen furniture ( | 03-06-2014 |
20140076207 | ACTIVELY COMPENSATED STAGE HAVING 5-DOF MOTION ERROR COMPENSATION AND MOTION ERROR COMPENSATING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are an actively compensated stage including: a guide support having first and second guide surfaces perpendicular to each other; a table having first and second sides opposite the first and second guide surfaces and having air bearings on the first and second sides; a driving linear motor moving the table straight in an x-axial direction; and a plurality of magnetic actuators applying a magnetic preload between the guide support and the table and changing a magnetic force between the guide support and the table to compensate for 5-DOF motion errors generated in the table. | 03-20-2014 |
20140123881 | VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM SYSTEM - A vertically adjustable platform system includes a lifting tower with a lifting mechanism. A first scissors mechanism is adjacent one face of the tower and a second scissors mechanism is adjacent the other face of the tower. A first platform is disposed on the upper end of the first scissors mechanism and a second platform is disposed on an upper end of the second scissors mechanism. A lifting mechanism has a first lifting element interconnected with the first scissors mechanism or the first platform for moving the first platform vertically. The lifting mechanism has a second lifting element interconnected with the second scissors mechanism or the second platform for moving the second platform vertically. | 05-08-2014 |
20140208985 | WORKSTATION HAVING AUTOMATED AND POWERED HEIGHT, DEPTH AND ROTATIONAL ADJUSTERS - A workstation is disclosed including a tabletop, a powered height adjuster coupled to the tabletop and configured to move the tabletop vertically between at least a first height and a second height, and a powered depth adjuster coupled to the tabletop. The depth adjuster may be configured to automatically move the tabletop horizontally while the height adjuster moves the tabletop between the first height and the second height. Other workstation embodiments with different moveable elements are also disclosed. | 07-31-2014 |
20150320203 | TABLE WITH ELECTRICAL PORTS - A table having electrical ports for supplying power or data is disclosed. The table may include one or more port housings having one or more electrical ports disposed on a surface of the port housing. The port housing may be configured to rotate between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the one or more electrical ports may be concealed beneath the top surface of the table. In the second position, the one or more electrical port may be deployed above the top surface table. The table may include a motor coupled to an assembly for rotating the one or more port housings between the first position and the second position. | 11-12-2015 |
20160058172 | MOVEABLE POWERED TABLE FOR RECONFIGURING SPACE - A moveable table for use in reconfiguring living and work space has a work surface and a support for supporting said work surface at a position above floor level, and at least one wireless power transmission receiving station in said moveable table, for receiving the wireless transmission of power and enable one to charge electronic devices on said table and provide power to power receiving lamps or the like on said table, without the need for plug-in electrical wiring. | 03-03-2016 |
20160083096 | EXIT ROW TABLE FOR AN AIRCRAFT | 03-24-2016 |
20160144489 | HYDRAULIC HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE ROTATION MODULE - A hydraulic hydrostatic pressure rotation module has a table piece with a mount face; an oil cavity piece installed on the mount face, having at least one first oil cavity, at least one second oil cavity, at least one third oil cavity, at least one first oil way communicated with the first oil cavity, at least one second oil way communicated with the second oil cavity and the first oil way, at least one third oil way communicated with the third oil cavity and the second oil way, and at least one fourth oil way communicated with the second oil way; a supporting oil seat installed on a face of the oil cavity piece away from the mount face, having at least one oil entry way communicated with the fourth oil way; a spindle through the supporting oil seat and the oil cavity piece and coupled to the table piece. | 05-26-2016 |
20160192773 | HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE WORK TABLE | 07-07-2016 |
108021000 | Intermittent drive | 7 |
20090078167 | Electrically Adjustable Piece of Furniture - An electrically adjustable piece of furniture, such as a table or armchair comprising at least one actuator and/or lifting column driven by an electric motor for adjustment of the piece of furniture. The adjustment is executed via a control with touch keys. It is characteristic that touch keys are located on the back of an element in the piece of furniture, and that indications for the touch keys are provided on a visible and accessible surface above the touch keys. The touch keys can, however, also be inlayed in an element of the piece of furniture providing possibility for operation from several sides of the element. This provides many variation possibilities for designing the control. Very simply, the indications can merely be painted directly onto the surface, while they, more sophisticatedly, can be inlayed symbols in wood, metal etc., alternatively be a plate mounted on or inlayed in the element. | 03-26-2009 |
20100031856 | WIRELESS ACTUATOR - A wireless actuator has a structure in which movement of a movable table ( | 02-11-2010 |
20140096706 | Height-Adjustable Support Surface and System for Encouraging Human Movement and Promoting Wellness - A sit/stand workstation includes a worktop that includes a powered drive and is moveable between a sitting height and a standing height. An electronic controller offers the user different operating modes, each with varying levels of automation. In one such mode, the user inputs a value that represents a desired percentage of standing time over a given period of time. The controller then uses user-profile information and the inputted value to create an initial custom height-adjustment schedule for the user. During use, the controller moves the worktop up and down following the schedule and uses sensors, such as a pressure mat, to detect how well the user follows the schedule and biometric indicators that convey fatigue and also energy. In response to this monitored user-information, the controller changes time, duration, and/or frequency of the schedule to better meet the abilities and fitness of the user and also to help encourage the user to continue regular use. Sounds, voice, lights, colors, and numerical information are used to help encourage the user. | 04-10-2014 |
20150007756 | TABLE WITH A HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE TABLETOP - A table (TBL) with a height-adjustable tabletop (PL) comprises an electrical drive (EA) for adjusting the height of the tabletop (PL) and a braking mechanism (BR) for selective prevention of a downward movement of the tabletop (PL). A self-locking of the drive (EA) is designed in such a manner that the tabletop (PL) moves downward in the event of a defined load on the tabletop (PL). The table further comprises an energy accumulator (BAT, FE), wherein the table (TBL) is designed in such a manner that energy resulting from a downward movement of the tabletop (PL) is stored at least in part in the energy accumulator (BAT, FE). | 01-08-2015 |
20150345693 | SERVO ROTARY CARRIER - A servo rotary carrier includes a base, which includes a receiving space formed therein and has a top in which first and second openings that communicate with and between the receiving space and the outside are formed; a rotation unit, which includes a supporting section extending through the first opening of the base and a bearing coupled to the supporting section and having a top to which a first toothed wheel is mounted; a disk, which has a top to which clamping elements are mounted, the first toothed wheel being coupled to a bottom of the disk; and a power transmission unit, which includes a power source and a transmission device coupled to the power source and having a transmission spindle that extends vertically upward through the second opening and includes a second toothed wheel coupled thereto to mate the first toothed wheel. | 12-03-2015 |
20160000218 | COMBINATION DINING TURNTABLE THAT IS EXTENDED INFINITELY - A combination dining turntable includes a base unit ( | 01-07-2016 |
20160084432 | SELF-POSITIONABLE LIFTING DEVICE - A self-positionable lifting device includes a linkage that has mutually parallel first and second links. The first and second links each have two ends thereof pivotally connected to a loading component and a loading platform set, respectively, so that pivotally connected points connecting the first link and the second link to the loading component and the loading platform set jointly define a parallelogramic area. The self-positionable lifting device further includes a damping mechanism that has a damper and a switch. The damper is provided between the linkage and loading component. The switch controls the damper to extend or retract by means of a control cord, the loading platform set can horizontally move in multiple directions with respect to the loading component as a result of relative pivotal movements between the first and second links. After adjustment, the loading platform set can be positioned. | 03-24-2016 |
108022000 | Along circuitous path | 3 |
20090031926 | ROTARY TABLE - A first rotating plate | 02-05-2009 |
20090308285 | ROTARY TABLE MOUNTING AND DRIVE DEVICE - A rotary table mounting and drive device ( | 12-17-2009 |
20140208986 | WORKSTATION HAVING AUTOMATED AND POWERED HEIGHT, DEPTH AND ROTATIONAL ADJUSTERS - A workstation is disclosed including a tabletop, a frame, a support coupled to the tabletop and the frame for supporting the tabletop vertically above the frame, and a powered rotator coupled to the frame. The powered rotator may be configured to move the support and the tabletop horizontally along an arcuate path with respect to a user position. The user position and a center of curvature of the arcuate path may each be disposed away from a forward edge of the tabletop. A method of moving a tabletop of a workstation is also disclosed. | 07-31-2014 |