08th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200055147 | METHOD OF FORMING GROOVES OF A FINE PERIODIC STRUCTURE IN THE SURFACE OF THE DIAMOND - A method of forming grooves ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055148 | TIME OF FLIGHT CAMERA FOR WELDING MACHINE VISION - A machine-vision-assisted welding system comprises welding equipment, a time of Flight (ToF) camera operable to generate a three-dimensional depth map of a welding scene, digital image processing circuitry operable to extract welding information from the 3D depth map, and circuitry operable to control a function of the welding equipment based on the extracted welding information. The welding equipment may comprise, for example, arc welding equipment that forms an arc during a welding operation, and a light source of the ToF camera may emit light whose spectrum comprises a peak that is centered at a first wavelength, wherein the first wavelength is selected such that a power of the peak is at least a threshold amount above a power of light from the arc at the first wavelength. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055149 | VEHICLE BODY ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - A vehicle body assembly system defines a preset pre-buck section and a preset main-buck section along a conveying route of a floor assembly, and may include: i) pre-buck units which are installed at both sides of the conveying route in the pre-buck section, respectively, restrict lower portions of side assemblies, which vary in accordance with a type of vehicle, with respect to both sides of the floor assembly, and preassemble the lower portions of the side assemblies to the floor assembly by a first welding robot; and ii) main-buck units which are installed at both sides of the conveying route in the main-buck section, respectively, restrict upper portions of the side assemblies preassembled by the pre-buck unit, and post-assemble vehicle body components to the upper portions of the side assemblies by a second welding robot. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055150 | ULTRA HIGH VACUUM LASER WELDER SYSTEM - Herein disclosed in a vacuum laser welding system which includes a chamber in which to generate a vacuum, a roughing pump and turbo pump for generating an ultra-high vacuum environment, temperature and pressure gauges to monitor the levels inside of the system, a cooling fan to reduce the temperature outside of the system, a laser viewport in order for the laser to penetrate without any deflection or leakage, a jig and fixture to mount the X-ray Tube insert inside of the system, and relief valves to release the pressures inside of the system. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055151 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A WELDING STUD - A method of manufacturing a welding stud. The welding stud comprises a weldable portion of light metal and a functional portion of steel. The method comprises the steps of: providing a welding part of a light metal and partially defining a recess, providing a function part of a steel and which includes a protrusion, providing a press with a die and a punch, arranging the welding part on the die and the function part on the press such that the protrusion opposes the recess, and manufacturing the welding stud by impacting the welding part and the function part into the die by the punch such that the protrusion enters the recess and the welding portion forms a sleeve around an end of the function portion to form the welding stud with the welding part forming the weldable portion and the function part forming the functional portion. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055152 | ROBOTIC MANIPULATION OF OBJECTS USING EXTERNAL CONTACTS - Embodiments Embodiments described herein relate to systems and methods for manipulating the position and/or orientation of an object while it is held in a robotic gripper. In one such embodiment, one or more physically possible and stable displacements for moving an object relative to a gripper using one or more frictional pushes may be determined and applied to the object to move the object from a first position and orientation to a second position and orientation while the object is held by the gripper. In certain embodiments, the physically possible and stable displacements may be determined using an appropriate motion cone approximation. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055153 | WORKPIECE CONVEYANCE SYSTEM AND MACHINE TOOL SYSTEM - It is possible to improve workpiece machining efficiency by efficiently receiving and delivering a workpiece from/to each workpiece holder and shortening a time required for workpiece conveyance. A workpiece conveyance system is a workpiece conveyance system that receives and delivers workpieces W to be machined to n spindles (workpiece holders, where n is an integer satisfying n≥2) that hold and rotate the workpieces W, and includes a main loader including n+m main loader chucks (where m is an integer satisfying m≥1) that receive and deliver workpieces from/to the n spindles or n relay loaders disposed corresponding to the n respective spindles to receive and deliver the workpieces W from/to the main shafts. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055154 | Clamshell Vacuum Dust Extraction Apparatus for a Percussive Air Tool - A vacuum dust extraction apparatus for a percussive air tool contains and extracts workplace dust created by the impacting action of the air tool's implement. The apparatus includes a clamshell adapter constructed as two halves that are oppositely disposed about the air tool's retainer, and joined to enclose the retainer, and a tubular dust bellows fastened to the outboard end of the joined clamshell halves. The clamshell adaptor includes an integral exhaust port, and an industrial vacuum coupled to the exhaust port via a flexible suction/vacuum hose creates suction in the bellows for extracting airborne dust created by percussive action of the implement on a workpiece. Suction loss through the clamshell adaptor is minimized by a sealing element that bridges a gap between the interior periphery of the clamshell adaptor and the exterior periphery of the air tool's retainer. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055155 | Automatic cooling and steel cutting equipment - The invention discloses an automatic cooling and steel cutting device, which includes a casing, wherein the right end of the casing is provided with a conveying cavity, a connecting cavity and a driving cavity, the conveying cavity is provided with a conveying mechanism for pushing steel for cutting and the opening is upward, the connecting cavity is provided with a lifting mechanism for lifting the cutting part, the lower side of the connecting cavity is provided with a cutting mechanism for cutting steel. The device can cut off the steel evenly by itself when it is in use. During the cutting process, it will automatically spray water to cool down the steel and the cutter, so as to reduce the damage. After each section is cut, the cutter will automatically lift up to prepare the next section of steel cutting of wood. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055156 | MATERIAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS, MATERIAL SUPPORT STRUCTURES, AND RELATED METHODS - A core support system includes a support structure. The support structure includes a frame and a support member having a saturatable engagement layer disposed over the frame. A method of machining a core material includes applying a fluid to an engagement layer of a support structure and saturating the engagement layer with the fluid, disposing a core material on the engagement layer, causing the fluid to freeze to secure to the core material to the support structure, machining the core material, melting the frozen fluid to release the core material from the support structure, and removing the core material from the engagement layer. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055157 | A METHOD FOR CUTTING REFRACTORY METALS - The invention relates to a method for cutting refractory metals, in which a solid body ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055158 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - This disclosure relates to a temperature control system that may be applied to a machine tool. The system includes a cooling circulation and a controller. The cooling circulation comprises a pump, a cooler and a solenoid valve. The pump may be driven by a variable frequency motor so as to flow through the spindle of the machine tool. The cooler is serially connected with the liquid pump, and may cool the liquid coolant. The solenoid valve connects to inlet and outlet of the cooler, and may prevent the liquid coolant flows through the spindle from flowing back to the cooler. The controller is electrically connected with the variable frequency motor, the cooler and the solenoid valve. Further, the controller is connected to the machine tool to detect several parameters, so as to control the variable frequency motor, the cooler and the solenoid valve. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055159 | ROTARY TOOL - Provided is a rotary tool. In the rotary tool, the rotating tip tool is mounted on a spindle by the fixture, and the spindle and the tip tool are rotated by a motor. The rotary tool has a switch which can switch the motor between a rotation state and a stop state, and a control device which controls the rotation of the motor corresponding to the operation of the switch. When the switch is turned off after a required time T elapses after the motor is started, the control device stops the rotary tool ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055160 | CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A chemical mechanical polishing method includes holding a wafer in a carrier over a polishing pad, dispensing a first slurry comprising a plurality of first abrasive particles into the carrier, rotating at least one of the carrier and the polishing pad, halting the dispensing of the first slurry, and dispensing a second slurry into the carrier after halting the dispensing of the first slurry, wherein the second slurry comprises a plurality of second abrasive particles smaller than the first abrasive particles. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055161 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FORMING A POLISHING ARTICLE THAT HAS A DESIRED ZETA POTENTIAL - Implementations described herein generally relate to polishing articles and methods of manufacturing polishing articles used in polishing processes and cleaning processes. More particularly, implementations disclosed herein relate to composite polishing articles having graded properties. In one implementation, a polishing article is provided. The polishing article comprises one or more exposed first regions formed from a first material and having a first zeta potential and one or more second exposed regions formed from a second material and having a second zeta potential, wherein the first zeta potential is different from the second zeta potential. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055162 | BONDED ABRASIVE ARTICLE INCLUDING A FILLER COMPRISING A NITRIDE - An abrasive article can include a body including a bond material comprising an inorganic material, abrasive particles and a filler comprising a nitride. The filler comprising a nitride can compensate shrinkage of the body during sintering while maintaining required strength and wear properties of the body. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055163 | SPLASH GUARDS FOR GRINDER/POLISHER MACHINES AND GRINDER/POLISHER MACHINES HAVING SPLASH GUARDS - Apparatus and systems are disclosed of a splash guard for a grinder/polisher having a base, a bowl, and a platen having an outer edge to prevent splashing during the grinding/polishing operation. The splash guard includes an inner sidewall, a lower rib, and outer sidewall, and an upper rib. The lower rib has an inner edge that is spaced at least 2.5 centimeters from the outer edge of the platen to prevent pinching of an operator's hands between the platen and the splash guard. The splash guard may also include a recess formed by the upper rib, outer sidewall, and lower rib, and at least a portion of an inner edge of the upper rib is extending further inwardly towards that platen than the inner edge of the lower rib. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055164 | SURFACE TREATMENT PROCESSING METHOD AND SURFACE TREATMENT PROCESSING DEVICE - A surface treatment processing method includes: a shot processing step of performing shot processing of shooting shot media at a treatment target; a first inspection step of nondestructively inspecting at least one of a surface side state and an external dimension of the treatment target subjected to the shot processing, evaluating that the treatment target is passed when an inspection result is within a first normal range set in advance, evaluating that the treatment target is failed when the inspection result is out of a first allowable range set in advance to include the first normal range, and evaluating that the treatment target is to be additionally processed when the inspection result is out of the first normal range but within the first allowable range; and an additional processing step of performing the shot processing again on the treatment target which is evaluated to be additionally processed. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055165 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PEENING OF MACHINE COMPONENTS - A peening device for treating a component includes a shot media propulsion source configured to propel a quantity of shot media. The device also includes a plurality of treatment enclosures each selectively coupleable to the shot media propulsion source. Each of the treatment enclosures has a shape complementary to a corresponding one of a plurality of portions of the component, such that each treatment enclosure and the corresponding portion cooperate to enclose the shot media. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055166 | TOOL BIT - A tool bit includes a drive portion configured to be engaged by a tool, the drive portion including a first maximum outer dimension, a shank extending from the drive portion and including a reduced outer diameter, and a tip coupled to an end of the shank opposite from the drive portion. The tip includes a compressive residual stress layer formed by blasting to increase a wear resistance of the tip relative to the shank. The tip additionally includes a second maximum outer dimension. The reduced outer diameter of the shank is smaller than the first maximum outer dimension of the drive portion and the second maximum outer dimension of the tip. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055167 | ELECTRIC PULSE TOOL - In a method for an electric pulse tool, which is configured to deliver torque pulses on an output shaft, in each of a plurality of periods, a current pulse is provided to an electric motor during a current-on time and a current feed is paused during a current-off time. The method includes retrieving a parameter reflecting an amount of reaction force that the operator of the electric pulse tool can be exposed to, and determining the current-off time based on the parameter. The determined current off time includes a first off interval until an end of a torque pulse and a second off interval after the end of the torque pulse. The second off interval is based on a width of the torque pulse, such that a wider torque pulse results in a wider off interval and a narrower torque pulse results in a shorter off interval. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055168 | Torque Connector - A torque connector includes a first body provided with a pivot seat, at least one first receiving recess, and at least one second receiving recess, a second body provided with a pivot slot, a plurality of locking portions, and a plurality of projections, at least one drive member received in the at least one first receiving recess, and at least one elastic member received in the at least one second receiving recess and resting on the at least one drive member. When one of the locking portions aligns with the at least one first receiving recess, the at least one drive member is pushed by the at least one elastic member and locked in one of the locking portions, such that the second body drives and rotates the at least one drive member and the first body. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055169 | CLAMP FORCE ESTIMATION VIA PULSED TIGHTENING - A method for estimating a clamp force obtained at tightening of a screw joint via a torque pulse sequence includes applying a primary torque pulse to rotate the screw joint in a tightening direction, measuring a torque level obtained by the primary torque pulse, applying a secondary torque pulse to move the screw joint in a loosening direction, measuring a torque level obtained by the secondary torque pulse, and calculating a difference between the torque level obtained by the primary torque pulse and the torque level obtained by the secondary torque pulse. The obtained clamp force is estimated from the difference between the obtained torque levels. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055170 | Non-Deforming Structure of Wrench in Manufacturing Process - A non-deforming structure of a wrench contains: a handle and at least one driving head arranged on at least one end of the handle. The handle includes an elongated body having four corners, a first length, a handle width, a handle thickness, and four elongated recesses. The handle width is 1.4 time to 2.6 time more than the handle thickness. Each elongated recess has a second length, a largest width, and a largest depth. Each of the largest width and the largest depth of each elongated recess shrinks from an intermediate portion thereof to two ends of each of the largest width and the largest depth until connects with each corner. The second length takes up at least ⅓ of the first length, the largest width takes up 2/9 to 4/9 of the handle width, and the largest depth takes up 2/9 to 4/9 of the handle thickness. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055171 | Nuffle - Hand Tool that combines a funnel and a socket-wrench extension into one device. The Nuffle makes engine oil changes easier by integrating both the device used to remove oil-pan drain plugs and the device used to direct the flow of fluids draining from the engine. The Nuffle eliminates the numerous hazards of using a separate funnel and socket-wrench to perform engine oil changes in both home and commercial settings. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055172 | SEAT INSERT TOOL - A seat insert tool is disclosed. The seat insert tool may include a seat insert guide that is removably attachable to a threaded rod at an end of the threaded rod, and seat insert jaw that is slidable onto the threaded rod. The seat insert guide may include a key. The seat insert jaw may include a first keyway on a first side of the seat insert jaw and a second keyway on a second side of the seat insert jaw. The first keyway of the seat insert jaw may engage the key of the seat insert guide when the seat insert tool is used to remove a seat insert from a valve, and the second keyway of the seat insert jaw may engage the key of the seat insert guide when the seat insert tool is used to install the seat insert in the valve. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055173 | CONTROL METHOD AND BOREHOLE FLUSHING MODULE - A control method for a borehole flushing module ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055174 | MODULAR TOOL SYSTEM - A modular tool system is disclosed herein with a power unit, a battery, a controller, a sensor, and a plurality of tool modules. The hand-held sized power unit can include a motor housing and a motor with a shaft. The controller can variably control the shaft. Each tool module can include a housing, a work-engaging portion, a transmission linkage, and an identifier. The identifier is within a range of detection of the sensor when the housings are coupled. Each of the identifiers is distinguishable from other identifiers and the sensor transmits a different signal for each of the identifiers. The controller is configured to determine one of a plurality of different shaft speeds or one of a plurality of different torques to transmit through the shaft in response to the signal from the sensor indicating a particular identifier. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055175 | MAGNETIC MOUNT FOR POWER TOOL - A magnetic mount for a power tool to secure the power tool to a ferrous surface includes a substantially u-shaped bracket including a spaced apart pair of mounting amus each having a base end and an opposite distal end, a rigid cross-member joining the pair of mounting arms at the base ends, a mounting head on each distal end of the pair of mounting arms, at least one magnet mounted on the cross-member, wherein the pair of mounting arms are disposed in a first direction from the cross member and the magnet is disposed in a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction, from the cross member, and wherein the mounting heads are adapted for mounting to at least one side of the power tool. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055176 | ATTACHMENT FOR A DRILL - An apparatus is described that permits attaching, via a holder or container, one or more pieces, e.g., drill and/or driver bits, to a drill. Such attachment makes it possible to transport drill and/or driver bits or other drill pieces with the drill, preventing the need to search within a toolbox or cabinet for the particular drill bit needed to satisfy drilling and/or driving requirements. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055177 | POWERED FASTENER DRIVER AND EXTENSION - A powered fastener driver for driving fasteners into a workpiece includes a driver unit and a handle unit selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit. The driver unit includes a housing, a motor, and a first coupler. The handle unit includes a battery receptacle for receiving a battery pack, a trigger, and a second coupler. The first and second couplers selectively engage one another to mechanically and electrically connect the driver unit to the handle unit. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055178 | PANEL WITH FIXTURE RETAINING FEATURES AND MODULAR ASSEMBLIES MADE USING MULTIPLE PANELS - An apparatus, having: a panel ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055179 | EQUIPMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SETS OF INTERCHANGEABLE BUTTONS, AND INTERCHANGEABLE BUTTONS HANDLING AND SUBSTITUTION KIT | 2020-02-20 |
20200055180 | Pole Assembly - The invention involves a tool, which includes a tool body with first and second flanged portion spaced apart by a first upper cable opening, and a ring positioned proximate thereto. The ring includes a ring opening positioned proximate to the first upper cable opening. The tool body includes a lower cable opening positioned away from the ring. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055181 | ARTICULATED MECHANISM WITH PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AT JOINT - An assembly of links and motorized joint unit of a mechanism comprises one or more pairs of links, each said link having a tubular body, at least one end of each of the tubular body being an open end having at least one connector. A motorized joint unit has a first portion received in the open end of the tubular body of a first of the links, the motorized joint unit secured to the at least one connector of the first of the links, a second portion rotatable relative to the first portion by actuation of the motorized joint unit, the second portion received in the open end of the tubular body of a second of the links, the motorized joint unit secured to the at least one connector of the second of the links. A protective sleeve has a tubular body rotatably mounted over the at least one connector of each of the first and the second link, the protective sleeve concealing the connectors and a joint between the pair of links. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055182 | Axis-Invariant based Multi-axis robot system modeling and solving method - The invention proposes an axis-invariant based multi-axis system modeling and control principle. Iterative modeling, real-time solution and control of multi-axis system engineering are completely solved from different levels of system topology, forward kinematics, inverse kinematics and dynamics. Parametric modeling and control is completed including “topology, coordinate frame, polarity, structural parameters, mass and inertia, etc.”. It can be set to circuit, code, directly or indirectly, partially or fully executed inside a multi-axis robot system. In addition, the present invention also includes analytical verification system constructed on these principles for designing and verifying a multi-axis robot system. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055183 | MULTI-OPERATION UNIT INTEGRATION DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND AUTONOMOUS LEARNING TYPE ROBOT DEVICE - A multi-operation unit integration device having scale expandability and includes a plurality of operation units each of which includes a movable unit; and an integration module. The integration module includes an operation timing unit that gives operation timings of the plurality of operation units based on an operation instruction input from an outside, and the operation unit includes: a plurality of operation learning units that generate a control signal given to the movable unit according to an operation timing signal from the operation timing unit of the integration module; drive means for driving the movable unit of the operation unit according to the control signal; and a sensor that detects a state quantity of the movable unit driven by the drive means. An autonomous learning type robot device is configured using the multi-operation unit integration device as a control portion. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055184 | Axis-Invariant based Multi-axis robot kinematics modeling method - The invention proposes an axis-invariant multi-axis system dynamics modeling and solving principle, and realizes iterative explicit dynamic modeling of multi-axis systems with tree chains, closed chains, friction and viscous joints and moving pedestals. The established model has elegant chain symbol system with pseudo-code function, which realizes complete parameterization including “topology, coordinate system, polarity, structural parameters, mass inertia, etc.”. The principle can be set to circuit, code, directly or indirectly, partially or fully executed inside a multi-axis robot system. In addition, the present invention also includes analytical verification system constructed on these principles for designing and verifying a multi-axis robot system. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055185 | ROBOT AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A robot is configured such that: a second hand of a second arm holds a container stack by gripping a top portion of a bottom container of the container stack; then, a first hand of a first arm holds the container stack by gripping a portion of the bottom container of the container stack, such that the portion gripped by the first hand is positioned lower than the portion gripped by the second hand; thereafter, the second hand of the second arm releases the top portion of the bottom container, and then holds the container stack by gripping the top portion of a second container from a bottom of the container stack; and subsequently, the first hand of the first arm moves the bottom container downward, and separates the bottom container from the container stack. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055186 | SYNCHRONIZED ROBOT ORIENTATION - Systems, methods and articles of manufacture for synchronized robot orientation are described herein. A magnetometer, gyroscope, and accelerometer in a remotely controlled device are used to determine a current orientation of that device, and a command with a specified orientation or location are set to several such devices. The remotely controlled devices self-align based on the specified orientation/location, and when in position, receive swarm commands to perform actions as a group of devices in coordination with one another. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055187 | SELF-PROPELLED TRAVELLING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A self-propelled travelling apparatus includes a travelling controller that controls travelling of the self-propelled travelling apparatus; a receiving unit that receives merchandise and a message associated with the merchandise from a user during travelling of the self-propelled travelling apparatus; and a supplying unit that supplies the message to another user in a case where the other user receives the merchandise while the self-propelled travelling apparatus is travelling after receiving the merchandise and the message. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055188 | Axis-Invariant based Multi-axis robot system forward kinematics modeling and solving method - The present invention proposes a positive kinematic modeling and solving principle of a multi-axis system based on axis invariance. This principle realizes inherently compact, function multiplexing performance, concise hierarchical and full-parameter modeling and real-time solution, features with pseudo code and symbol analysis. It can be set as a circuit or code, directly or indirectly, partially or completely within the multi-axis machine system. In addition, the present invention also includes an analysis verification system constructed on these principles for designing and verifying multi-axis machine systems. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055189 | ARTICULATED ROBOT AND ARTICULATED ROBOT SYSTEM - An articulated robot includes a lumbar portion including a first joint that rotates about a first axis which is a vertical axis and rotating about the first axis, a second joint connected to the lumbar portion and rotating about a second axis parallel to a horizontal plane, a first arm connected to the second joint and rotating about the second axis, a third joint connected to the first arm and rotating about a third axis parallel to the second axis, and a second arm connected to the third joint and rotating about the third axis. When the first arm extends parallel to the first axis, a clearance through which the second arm rotating about the third axis can pass in a planar area between the second axis and the third axis is provided between the second arm and the first arm and between the second arm and the lumbar portion. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055190 | Simulating process forces during robot testing - Methods and systems according to one or more examples are provided for testing an automated platform, such as a robot. In one example, a system comprises a first robot configured to perform one or more processing operations on a workpiece. The system further comprises a second robot configured to simulate one or more parameters of the workpiece and an associated processing operation to provide one or more test conditions corresponding to each of the one or more processing operations the first robot would perform on the workpiece to test the first robot. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055191 | ROBOT SYSTEM WITH SUPPLEMENTARY METROLOGY POSITION COORDINATES DETERMINATION SYSTEM - A supplementary metrology position coordinates determination system is provided for use with an articulated robot. A first accuracy level defined as a robot accuracy (e.g., for controlling and sensing an end tool position of an end tool that is coupled to a robot arm portion that moves in an XY plane), is based on using position sensors (e.g., rotary encoders) included in the robot. The supplementary system includes an imaging configuration, XY scale, image triggering portion and processing portion. One of the XY scale or imaging configuration is coupled to the robot arm portion and the other is coupled to a stationary element (e.g., a frame located above the robot). The imaging configuration acquires an image of the XY scale, which is utilized to determine a relative position that is indicative of the end tool position, with an accuracy level that is better than the robot accuracy. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055192 | Axis-Invariant based Multi-axis robot inverse kinematics modeling and solving method - The present invention proposes an inverse kinematics modeling and solving principle for multi-axis systems based on axis invariant, including: the D-H and D-H parameter determination principle based on fixed axis invarian, “Ju-Gibbs” quaternion and class direction cosine matrix principle, the inverse solution principle of general 6R and 7R robotic arms based on axial invariant. These principles are versatile, convenient, and precise. They can be set up as circuits, code, directly or indirectly, partially or completely within a multi-axis robot system. In addition, the present invention also includes analysis verification system constructed on these principles for designing and verifying multi-axis robot systems. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055193 | Method of Covering a Surface of a Building and Robot Therefor - A method of covering a surface of a building, the method comprising spraying an expandable foam material onto the surface and allowing the foam material to solidify whereby to form a covering of the surface and a robotic vehicle configured to carry out the method. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055194 | ROBOT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A robot system includes a user interface configured to receive an operational instruction from an operator, a robot installed in a workspace and configured to perform a series of works including a plurality of processes, a sensor installed in the workspace, a transparent type display unit configured so that the operator is visible of a physical real world and configured to display information detected by the sensor as the image screen, and a control device. The control device displays on the transparent type display unit, when the robot is operated by the user interface, first information that is information detected by the sensor, as the image screen. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055195 | Systems and Methods for Remotely Controlling a Robotic Device - A control system for use with a robotic device can include: a) a robot control module having an imaging component configured to capture images of an environment surrounding the robot and an output module that is communicably linked to the robot to control the movement of the its end effector; and b) a user interface apparatus that is remote from the robotic device includes a base station communicably linked to the robot control module to receive images of the environment surrounding the robot from the imaging component and to transmit movement instructions to the output module; a display component communicably linked to the base station and configured to display the images of the environment surrounding the robot to a user; and an end effector controller operable by the user to provide a goal position for the first end effector. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055196 | Device and Method to Position an End Effector in a Well - A device and method for manipulating a robotic end effector in a well. Actuators manipulate the end effector independently through multiple degrees of freedom to improve the perspective of the end effector. An imaging sensor may be used to image, measure and identify features of a well and objects located therein. The sensor may be an ultrasound transducer, camera or x-ray sensor arranged radially, axial or distributed over a 2D surface. The end effector may be connected to a tool, such as a fishing tool, a welder, a milling tool, or a repair tool. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055197 | SHAPE-SHIFTING FINGERS FOR ROBOTIC GRIPPERS - Shape-shifting fingers may enable parallel-jaw gripper to re-grasp objects. In some embodiments, a gripper includes two fingers each having a flexible membrane which is moveable between an extended state and a retracted state in response to pressure applied to a cavity at least partially formed by the membrane. In the extended and retracted state the shape of the flexible membrane may change based on the pressure and/or a force applied to the membrane and may attain two distinct geometric forms to facilitate distinct manipulation functionalities. In some embodiments, the flexible membrane switches between a wedge-shaped geometry in the extended state and a V-shaped geometry in the retracted state. The wedge-shaped geometry may provide a point contact on a cylindrical object so that the object may pivot to a vertical position under the effect of gravity. The V-shaped geometry may localize the object in a vertical position and securely hold it. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055198 | PROGRAMMABLE ADAPTERS FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING ROBOTIC PERIPHERALS TO ADAPTIVELY RETOOL ROBOTS - Apparatus and methods for adaptively retooling robots include programmable adapters for detachably connecting at least one robotic peripheral to a robot, providing peripheral information associated with the robotic peripheral, and causing the robot to adaptively reconfigure based on the peripheral information. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055199 | SAMPLE MANIPULATOR - The invention provides a sample manipulator. The sample manipulator includes a partially resilient frame having a mount for removably positioning the manipulator. A pair of opposingly positioned arms is formed at one end of the frame. A means for actuation of the frame is provided on the frame. The means for actuation facilitates manipulation of the sample. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055200 | FASTENER - The fastener comprises a post, a plurality of outer bosses, an outer slab, a first hole, a first inner flange and a second inner flange. The plurality of outer bosses are provided in an upper portion of the post. The plurality of outer bosses include a first outer boss, a second outer boss and a third outer boss. The first outer boss is located under the second outer boss. An upper surface of the first outer boss and a lower surface of the second outer boss are used for clamping the first inner flange on an inner wall of a first through hole of a connected splicing piece. The outer slab, which is perpendicular to the post, is provided in a lower portion of the post. The outer slab, the first outer boss and the second outer boss are used for limiting positions of a plurality of the connected splicing pieces along a height direction of the post. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055201 | Fastening device for a supply hose and/or a supply line for fastening to an industrial-robot arm - A fastening device is useful for at least one supply hose and/or at least one supply line for fastening to an industrial-robot arm with a holder, an assignable holder unit for the supply hose and/or the supply line, and a lockable tensioning element. The holder is arranged on the lockable tensioning element so that the holder, by the tensioning element being clasped and locked around the industrial-robot arm, can be fastened and/or positioned flexibly on the industrial-robot arm and thus in the event of the holder being connected to the assignable holding unit the supply hose and/or the supply line can be oriented in a specific manner. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055202 | SLIDING BLADE CARRIAGE WITH BLADE RELEASE - A tool includes a housing comprising first and second sides, and a slidable blade assembly configured to move between first, second, third positions. The blade assembly selectively receives a removable blade such that the blade is stored within the housing when the assembly is in the first position, a portion of the blade extends outwardly from the housing when the assembly is in the second position, and the blade is completely outside of the housing, and exposed for removal of the blade from the assembly without removing or separating any portion of the first side or the second side of the housing, when the assembly is in the third position. The tool further includes a first button associated with moving the slidable blade assembly between the first and second position, and a second button associated with moving the slidable blade assembly between the second and third position. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055203 | ELECTRIC SHAVER WITH IMAGING CAPABILITY - System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055204 | ELECTRIC SHAVER WITH IMAGING CAPABILITY - System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055205 | Adjustable Blade Assembly Having Magnetic Tensioning - A hair clipper or cutter is provided with an adjustment slider that adjusts the gap between an inner and outer blade. A yoke is attached to the inner blade. The adjustment slider may be configured with preset gap lengths and may be adjustable before, after, or during a hair cutting operation. A T-guide couples the adjustment slider to the inner blade to slidably move the inner blade relative to the outer blade. The yoke, inner blade, outer blade and/or T-guide may be magnetized to create an attractive or repulsive force between the inner blade and the outer blade. In some embodiments, the yoke is not metallic. The magnetized yoke may be a non-conductive magnet carrier (e.g., plastic) or conductive material (e.g., ferromagnetic). | 2020-02-20 |
20200055206 | ELECTRIC HAIR TRIMMER - An electric trimmer generally comprises a handle including a top, a bottom, a front panel, and a back panel, a motor housed within the handle and a blade assembly extending from the top of the handle. The handle is shaped to fit within a cupped palm of a user. At least a portion of the front panel is angled away from the back panel along the extension between the top and the bottom, and at least a portion of the back panel is curved along the extension between the top and the bottom. The blade assembly includes a stationary blade and a reciprocating blade. The stationary blade and the reciprocating blade are curved. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055207 | RAZOR DOCKING - Disclosed here are shaving razor systems including razor handles that dock with razor cartridges. In some embodiments, a handle is configured to dock with a razor cartridge using a single hook configured to mate with a cartridge tab a central pushrod is mounted with a spring into the handle, and is configured to exert a pushing force on the mounted cartridge. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055208 | CAM-ACTUATED SPLIT BLADE HOUSING FOR POWER OPERATED ROTARY KNIFE - A blade housing assembly for a power operated rotary knife including a split blade housing and a cam mechanism for changing a blade housing diameter between blade supporting and blade changing positions. The split blade housing includes an annular blade support section, a mounting section and a split extending through the mounting section and an inner wall of the blade support section and defining a split distance between first and second circumferential ends of the inner wall. The split includes a radial split section and an angled split section adjacent the inner wall. The mounting section includes first and second body portions on opposite sides of the split. The cam mechanism includes a cam plate bridging the first and second body portions and a cam member rotatably supported by the cam plate. The cam member is rotatable between closed and open positions to change the blade housing diameter. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055209 | METHOD AND CUTTING APPARATUS FOR CUTTING BLANK PROFILES - A cutting apparatus for cutting blank profiles comprises a first cutting device located at a first position in the apparatus, a second cutting device located at a second position, the second position being separated from the first position along a first axis of the apparatus, and a third cutting device located at a third position, the third position being separated from the first position along a second axis and along a third axis of the apparatus. A chariot moves along the third axis while a support adapted to hold a blank profile is mounted to the chariot and moves along the first and second axes of the apparatus. A greater number of cutting devices may be used. Cutting devices may be arranged in rows along the third axis. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055210 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORATING FLEXIBLE FILMS, AND RELATED PUNCHING TOOLS - A system for forming apertures in a flexible film is provided. The system includes a punching tool for forming apertures in a flexible film. The punching tool defines a through hole therethrough. The system also includes a support plate. The punching tool is configured to press the flexible film against the support plate to form the apertures. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055211 | INFLATABLE PACKAGING WITH VARIABLE TIE TEAR INITIATION FEATURES - An inflatable web is disclosed. The web includes a first and second film ply sealed together. The transverse seals define first and second inflatable chambers. The web defines a separation region extending at least partially between the first and second inflatable chambers in a substantially transverse direction across the web and configured to facilitate separation of the first and second inflatable chambers. The separation region includes a tear initiation feature that facilitates tearing of the web to separate the inflatable chambers. The separation region includes a tear propagation line including a first plurality of perforations perforation is separated from an adjacent perforation by a land having a first transverse length. A tear initiation feature includes a second plurality of perforations, each perforation separated from an adjacent perforation by a land having a second transverse length, where the first transverse length is longer than the second transverse length. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055212 | PLATFORM WITH AN AUTONOMOUS POWERING ENGINE FOR MOUNTING ONTO A FIREWOOD SPLITTING APPARATUS - A platform for mounting of an autonomous powering engine onto a firewood splitting apparatus includes a rigid bearing frame on which a powering engine is mounted. The engine is connected to a transmission, which is mechanically connected with a cardan coupling of a firewood splitting apparatus. The frame is arranged a distance apart from the ground and in a plane parallel to a plane defined by resting surfaces on supporting legs of a firewood splitting machine. The frame is furnished with two parallel and pivotal linear bearing beams that are pivotal around the axis that extends perpendicularly with respect to the plane of the frame and is pivotally connected with each corresponding connecting seat to establish a detachable interconnection with each disposable bottom connecting seat on a firewood splitting apparatus. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055213 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING BULKED CONTINUOUS CARPET FILAMENT - A method of manufacturing bulked continuous carpet filament from recycled polymer. In various embodiments, the method includes: ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055214 | Method for Producing Thermally Crosslinkable Polymers in a Planetary Roller Extruder - A method for producing thermally crosslinkable polymers in a planetary roller extruder is presented. The planetary roller extruder has a filling part and a compounding part made of a roller cylinder region that comprises at least two, preferably at least three coupled roller cylinders, planetary spindles of which are driven by a common central spindle. The polymers are supplied in a plasticized state. The filling part is supplied with a vacuum. The flow temperatures of the central spindle and the at least two roller cylinders under a vacuum are set such that the polymers to be degassed remain in the plasticized state. One or more liquids, such as thermal crosslinkers, crosslinking accelerators, dye solutions, or dye dispersions, are metered to the plasticized polymers downstream of the vacuum degassing, preferably in a continuous manner. Finally, the resulting mixture is directly supplied to a coating assembly. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055215 | VEHICLE TRIM COMPONENT - A trim component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The trim component may comprise a fiber panel comprising a compression-formed component and a structure comprising a resin. The compression-formed component may provide a structural substrate. The structure may comprise a border (e.g. edge, dimensionally accurate border, etc.); the structure may comprise a molded feature (e.g. rib, ridge, edge, ancillary component, etc.) configured to reinforce and/or support the fiber panel. The fiber panel may comprise a resin to bond the fibers; the structure comprising a resin (e.g. injection-molded plastic/material) may be bonded to the fiber panel. The trim component may comprise a cover for the structural substrate provided by the compression-formed component. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055216 | MOULD FOR INJECTION MOULDING A CLOSURE ASSEMBLY - A mould for injection moulding a closure assembly having a cap and lid includes a first and second mould part moveable with respect to each other. The lid includes a nipple made from a first material. The cap includes a dispensing passage to be sealed by the nipple and is made from a second material. The mould includes a holder adapted for receiving a pre-formed body with the nipple. This holder holds the body and nipple in place in a closure cavity for moulding the closure assembly. The holder includes a core having a recess for receiving the nipple. The holder further includes a tube part for insertion into the tubular nipple. This tube part can be connected with a suction source. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055217 | MOULDING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SYRINGE BODY - A molding assembly for manufacturing a syringe barrel, each syringe barrel provided with a cannula and having a cylindrical portion and a hub portion to which the cannula is fastened. A mold unit is provided having a first mold portion, a second mold portion axially movable relative to the first mold portion between an open position and a closed position, and a core situated in the mold cavity; and a clip unit for the cannula movable between an open position in which a cannula can be loaded in a proximal axial end of the clip, and a closed position. The clip unit is axially movable so as to arrange a cannula in the mold cavity, the movement of the clip being independent of the axial movement of the first and second mold portions between the open and closed positions of the mold unit. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055218 | Automated Process for Fabricating Oral Care Implements - A system comprises a fully automated fabrication cell ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055219 | Injection Molding Apparatus - An injection molding apparatus includes a first upstream mold having a first gate opening into which a first molding material flows, a second upstream mold having a second gate opening into which a second molding material flows, a first injection unit injecting the first material through the first gate opening, a second injection unit injecting the second material through the second gate opening, and a downstream mold clampable with each of the first and second upstream molds. The second material is injected by the second injection unit after the first material is injected by the first injection unit. The second gate opening is separated further from the downstream mold than the first gate opening, and a volume of a second cavity partitioned by the second upstream mold and the downstream mold is larger than that of a first cavity partitioned by the first upstream mold and the downstream mold. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055220 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INJECTION OVERMOULDING - The invention concerns an injection overmoulding device comprising at least one indexed rotary turret on which cooled moulds are installed, each mould comprising a plurality of cavities, and at least five stationary stations arranged around said turret, including at least a first station, a second station and a third station that are used, respectively, for carrying out the operations of positioning the inserts in the cavities of the mould, injecting plastic material into the cavities of the mould, and demoulding the at least partially cooled objects. The device comprises, for each mould, at least separate injection means. The invention also concerns a method implemented by the device. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055221 | HOT RUNNER INJECTION NOZZLE AND DRIVE TRAIN - The invention is directed to an injection nozzle ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055222 | ANGLE PIN BUSHING AND INJECTION MOLD SLIDE HAVING SAME - A mold slide has a slide part with a slide body movable along a first direction. The slide body has an angle pin hole formed therein and defines an axis. The angle pin hole has a pocket at one end thereof. An angle pin bushing is seated in the pocket and defines an angle pin bore that is parallel to the axis of the angle pin hole. A mold part is adjacent to the slide part and movable relative to the slide part along a second direction different from the first direction. An angle pin is carried on the mold part. A portion of the angle pin is positioned in and movable in concert with the mold part relative to the angle pin bore in the angle pin bushing to move the slide part along the first direction. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055223 | INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE AND THE MOLDING METHOD THEREOF - A specific mold status Ac is caused in advance in which the interval of an inner portion Xi in the parting plane direction of a parting gap C between a fixed mold | 2020-02-20 |
20200055224 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASSISTING MOLDING CONDITION SETTING TECHNICAL FIELD - A database | 2020-02-20 |
20200055225 | EXTRUDED VARIEGATED PLASTIC PROFILE AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for forming as extruded variegated plastic profile, including a multi-manifold slotted feed block assembly having a primary input manifold assembly, a secondary input manifold assembly, a flow distribution assembly in fluid communication with the primary input manifold assembly and the secondary input manifold assembly, a zone assembly having at least one restrictor and at least one mixer, and optionally, an extra line manifold assembly in communication with the flow distribution assembly. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055226 | HOUSING COMPONENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A HOUSING OF A MULTI-SHAFT SCREW MACHINE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A HOUSING COMPONENT - A housing component, for the production of a housing of a multi-shaft screw machine, includes a base body, in which at least two bores interpenetrating each other are configured. The bores extend in a conveying direction through the base body and are limited transversely to the conveying direction by an inner wall. The inner wall configures at least one first wall section and at least one second wall section such that the at least one first wall section is harder than the at least one second wall section. The wall sections, for example, are generated by material application. The housing component allows for a reliable wear protection and a positive influence on the material processing. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055227 | Vent Type Extruder and Method of Manufacturing Cable Jacket Using the Same - A cable jacket extruder comprises a chamber, a feeding port disposed at one end of the chamber, an extruding screw disposed inside the chamber, a pathway connected to an outlet at another end of the chamber, wherein a vent is defined on the pathway, and a nozzle connected to the pathway. In another example, a tandem-type cable jacket extruder is provided. The tandem-type cable jacket extruder comprises a first chamber and a second chamber connected in tandem via a pathway, a vent disposed on the pathway, a feeding port disposed at one end of the first chamber, and an extruding screw disposed in each of the first and second chambers. A method for manufacturing cable jackets is also provided. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055228 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING PROFILED PLASTIC SECTIONS - The invention relates to a method for producing profiled plastic sections in an extrusion line consisting of multiple tools, wherein a starting material is plasticized and molded in an extruder and then cooled and calibrated in at least one drying calibration unit and at least one calibration tank. The material is then divided into individual profiled sections. The quality of the profiled sections is improved in that a central control unit is provided which is connected to the tools and obtains data from the tools for uniquely identifying the tool and data on the state of the tool and transmits back adjustment data for said tool and other tools. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055229 | DENTAL MODEL AND REUSABLE DIE ASSEMBLY FOR THERMOFORMING OF DENTAL ALIGNERS - An assembly useful for thermoforming a dental aligner from polymer sheet material includes (a) a custom dental model having a planar bottom surface and a receptacle formed in said planar bottom surface; and (b) a reusable die removably received in said receptacle. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055230 | THERMOFORMING DEVICE - A thermoforming device includes two conveying units, a heating unit, a heat treatment unit and a forming unit. The conveying units define a clamp space and are adapted to move a raw material in a conveying direction. The heating unit is disposed at one side of the clamp space along a first axis, and includes a plurality of heating subunits adapted for heating the raw material. The heat treatment unit abuts against the heating base, and includes a plurality of temperature control subunits adapted for adjusting the temperature of the raw material. The forming unit is disposed proximate to the heat treatment unit and is adapted for forming the shape of the raw material. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055231 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SEALING RINGS, ALSO A CONTROL DEVICE AND USE THEREOF FOR THIS PURPOSE, USE OF A ROTATABLY MOUNTED DISC FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND A SEALING RING - A device for producing sealing rings made of an endless-material. The device includes a feeder unit which conveys and positions the endless-material in a cutting position, a cutting unit which cuts off a section of the endless-material, a gripper unit which grips and displaces the endless-material or the section of the endless-material and which controls a displacement of at least one free end of the section of the endless-material along a predefined path of motion in and/or out of a wetting position, a control device connected with the feeder unit, the at least one gripper unit and/or the cutting unit, and a feeding device for a bonding fluid. The feeding device is connected with the control device and is arranged so that the bonding fluid is deposited in a controlled manner on the at least one free end of the section of the endless material in the wetting position. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055232 | SOLUBLE MATERIAL FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOLDING - The present invention is a soluble material for three-dimensional modeling that is used as a material of a support material for supporting a three-dimensional object when the three-dimensional object is manufactured by a 3D printer of a fused deposition modeling system and that contains a thermoplastic resin having a hydrophilic group and an organic salt compound represented by a general formula (I) below: (R | 2020-02-20 |
20200055233 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR 3D PRINTING OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER STRUCTURES - The present disclosure provides a method for producing electrically conductive 3D structures by immersing a substrate having a build surface into a vat containing a liquid photopolymer resin which includes a conjugated polymer, controlling a thickness of a layer of the liquid photopolymer resin on the build surface so that when the liquid photopolymer resin is photopolymerized a base layer of preselected thickness of resin is produced, followed by projecting a beam of radiation having a preselected pattern down onto a top surface of the first layer of the liquid photopolymer resin for long enough to effect photopolymerization of the layer of liquid photopolymer resin; and repeating step a), b) and c) a plurality of times on top of the base layer such each layer of the 3D object is selectively photopolymerized on top of the previously photopolymerized layer to produce the 3D structure. The presence of the conjugated polymer results in the final 3D structure exhibiting electrical conductivity. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055234 | POLYARYLENE SULFIDE RESIN POWDER GRANULAR ARTICLE MIXTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOLDED ARTICLE - A polyarylene sulfide resin powder granular article mixture enabling production of a highly heat-resistant and high-ductility three-dimensional molded article has: 5-25 parts by weight of fluorine resin powder granular article with respect to 100 parts by weight of polyarylene sulfide resin powder granular article; an average particle size of greater than 1 μm to 100 μm or less; an angle of repose of 43 degrees or less; and a homogeneity of 4 or less. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055235 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRODUCTS BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHODS USING REACTIVE POWDERS, AND PRODUCTS THEREOF - The invention relates to a method for producing a three-dimensional object by means of a powder-based additive production method from at least one first powdery material, wherein the at least one first powdery material comprises at least one first compound having a first reactive group a). The first reactive group a) is selected from the group consisting of an isocyanate group, a blocked isocyanate group, or a mixture thereof. The invention further relates to a component produced using the method according to the invention, and to powdery material that is suited for the method according to the invention. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055236 | Facilitating Extraction of Three-Dimensional Object with Printed Hint - The extraction of a three-dimensional (3D) object is facilitated using a printed hint, which includes an additional shape that is printed along with the 3D object in a granular-based printer bed. In example implementations, the hint is indicative of a location of the 3D object. In one example, a hint has a dimension indicative of a depth to the object in the printer bed. In another example, a position of a hint is indicative that the object is below, and a size of the hint is based on a size of the object. Some hints can also protect the object. Examples include plate and shell-shaped hints. The object is located under a plate hint or within a shell hint. Further, an appearance of the object or indications of the sturdiness of different parts of the object can be printed on the hint to facilitate a safe extraction of the object. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055237 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING CURED POLYMERIC PRODUCTS BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - Disclosed herein are processes for production of a cured polymeric product which processes include using rubber particles to form a rubber layer, applying liquid binder to form a bound layer from the rubber layer, and curing, whereby repetition of steps allows for formation of additional layers and ultimately production of the cured polymeric product. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055238 | FILLED CAVITY THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTED OBJECTS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION - The disclosure provides a system and method for producing a 3D printed object that includes printing a plurality of cavities ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055239 | LASER PREHEATING IN THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING - A method for additive manufacturing a part using fused deposition modeling 3D printing technology includes projecting a laser image from one or more laser emitters onto a previously printed bead or beads of thermoplastic material forming a portion of the part, along a tool path for a next bead in a subsequent part layer. The laser image has a width of between about 50% to 75% of a commanded beadwidth of the next bead, and is moved along a tool path that is generally transverse to the width thereof, to thereby selectively irradiate and heat the previously printed thermoplastic material to at least a bonding temperature thereof but below a degradation temperature. A bead of thermoplastic material is extruded from an extrusion head and deposited along the tool path while at least a top surface portion of the irradiated material remains at or above its bonding temperature, so that strong adhesion occurs between part layers. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055240 | 3D PRINTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - There is disclosed a method for printing an article by additive manufacturing comprising providing an additive manufacturing system and a support plate having a block engagement location; engaging a support block having an article-printing surface with the support plate at the block engagement location; engaging the support plate with the additive manufacturing system; additive manufacturing an article on the article printing surface of the support block engaged with the support plate; and disengaging, from the support plate, the support block having the article printed thereon. There is also disclosed corresponding additive manufacturing support assembly, additive manufacturing kit and additive manufacturing assembly. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055241 | Thermal Insulation Fastening System - A device for producing a component using an additive process is disclosed. In an embodiment a device includes an element for producing a component and an assembly for at least partially receiving the element, wherein the component is additively built up on the element, and/or wherein the assembly comprises a putty for thermal insulation and/or fastening of the element. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055242 | CURING DEVICE - Disclosed is a curing device for a 3D printer. The curing device for a 3D printer according to the present invention includes: a main body having a reflection plate therein and having a sealing structure; a plurality of light energy irradiating units provided inside the main body and irradiating a curing target with light energy to cure the curing target; and a support unit provided inside the main body and rotatably supporting the curing target. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055243 | Device Capable of Automatically Replacing Screen Mechanism for Light Curing 3D Printer - The present disclosure discloses a device capable of automatically replacing screen mechanism for light curing 3D printer, which comprises a resin tank and a worktable mounted on the resin tank and further comprises a screen mechanism, the screen mechanism comprises a screen exchanging assembly and a sliding assembly, the screen exchanging assembly is mounted on the sliding assembly and achieves exchanges of screens through the sliding assembly, the sliding assembly comprises at least one guide rail assembly in any angle, the screen exchanging assembly comprises at least two adjacently arranged movable screen devices, and the movable screen devices achieves front and back, left and right and any angle position exchange through the guide rail assembly. The present disclosure avoids a defect of time and labor consumption caused by manual replacement of the screens, reduces the labors and improves the production efficiency. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055244 | METHOD OF FORMING THREE-DIMENTIONAL OBJECT - This invention relates to a method of forming 3D object, comprising the steps of a photosensitive resin in a resin tank is irradiated by a projection device, and cured by photocuring on a sunken platform for cured layer formation; the photosensitive resin is pretreated prior to photocuring to reduce the dissolved oxygen content in the resin. This method eliminated the converting process from formed solid-air interface to liquid resin-air interface, greatly improving the 3D forming efficiency with simple device construction. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055245 | POWDER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR USE WITH POWDER SPREADERS - A powder supply device ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055246 | INTEGRATED PRINT HEAD MAINTENANCE STATION FOR POWDER BED-BASED 3D PRINTING - The invention relates to a method and a device for protecting a print head ( | 2020-02-20 |