34th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200262035 | OIL PULSE UNIT OF A PNEUMATIC TOOL - An oil pulse unit has a cylinder, an output shaft, and a pressure-relief valve. The cylinder has a hydraulic oil chamber, a pressure-relief chamber and a communicating channel. The communicating channel is formed in the cylinder between the hydraulic oil chamber and the pressure-relief chamber, and communicates with the hydraulic oil chamber and the pressure-relief chamber. The output shaft is mounted with the cylinder and extends into the hydraulic oil chamber. The pressure-relief valve is mounted in the pressure-relief chamber and has a piston, a seal ring, an elastic element, and a retaining ring. The seal ring is sleeved on the piston, and abuts against the piston and the pressure-relief chamber. The elastic element has a first end and a second end. The elastic element abuts against the piston. The retaining ring is embedded in the pressure-relief chamber and abuts against the elastic element. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262036 | POWER TOOL HAVING HAMMER MECHANISM - A power tool, such as a hammer driver-drill ( | 2020-08-20 |
20200262037 | IMPACT TOOL - An impact tool includes a housing, an electric motor supported within the housing and having a motor shaft, and a drive assembly configured to convert a continuous rotational input from the motor shaft to consecutive rotational impacts upon a workpiece. The drive assembly includes a camshaft having front and rear portions. A gear assembly is coupled between the motor shaft and the drive assembly, the gear assembly including a ring gear that is rotationally and radially fixed relative to the housing and a plurality of planet gears meshed with the ring gear. Each of the plurality of planet gears is coupled to the rear portion of the camshaft, and a line of action of a radial load exerted by the rear portion of the camshaft on the housing passes through one of the plurality of planet gears and the ring gear. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262038 | FLEXIBLE SHAFT FOR TRANSFER OF ROTARY MOTION - A flexible shaft, having a first end and, a second end and capable of being bent about its axis while transferring rotary motion from a device to tool is disclosed. The shaft, manufactured from a rigid material, has at least one flexible segment having two sinuous slots ascending in a helical path from a common start point in opposite rotational directions. In other segments the slots can be a single helical slot, double helical slots, parallel or crossing, or circumferential. The helical paths can vary within each segment or from segment to segment. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262039 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING EQUIVALENT SHEAR STRESS BETWEEN SHIELD SCREW CONVEYOR AND MODIFIED MUCK - A device for measuring equivalent shear stress between a shield screw conveyor and modified muck includes a spiral shell, a spiral device, a data calculation module and measurement components, the measurement components include a torque measurement component configured to measure spiral driving torque between the spiral device and the modified muck, an angle measurement component configured to measure a conveying angle of the modified muck, a parameter measurement component configured to measure structural parameters of the spiral device, and a density measurement component configured to measure an average density of the modified muck. The torque measurement component, the angle measurement component, the parameter measurement component and the density measurement component are respectively connected to the data calculation module, and the spiral device is installed in the spiral shell. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262040 | UNLOCKING TOOL FOR A BOLT LOCKING SYSTEM - An unlocking tool configured for unlocking a locking system that prevents a nut from rotating with respect to a threaded stem, comprising a ring configured to be positioned around the threaded stem in operation and at least one finger extending between a first end connected to the ring and a second, free end, this finger being configured to be received and slide in a longitudinal channel of the threaded stem in operation, each finger comprising a front face that is configured to cooperate with at least one tab of the locking system so as to prevent it becoming immobilized in one of the longitudinal channels of the threaded stem. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262041 | FUEL-POWERED SETTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A SETTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a fuel-powered setting device for driving securing elements into a substrate, comprising at least one main combustion chamber for a fuel, a drive piston that can be driven out of the main combustion chamber in a setting direction by expandable gases, and a prechamber with which an ignition device is associated and in which a pressure acting on the main combustion chamber can build up prior to a fuel-air mixture being ignited in said main combustion chamber. To improve efficiency and/or functionality when driving in securing elements, the setting device can be operated in different energy classes by an energy adjustment. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262042 | ADAPTER FOR COMBUSTION TOOL FUEL CELLS - An adapter is provided for use in combination with a fuel cell having a closure formation. The adapter includes a fuel cell closure ring configured for engagement upon the closure formation of the fuel cell and including a top edge, a bottom edge, and a sidewall therebetween having an inner sidewall surface and an outer sidewall surface. At least one groove is defined by the inner sidewall and has at least one primary recess in communication with the at least one groove. At least one secondary recess is in communication with the groove. A metering valve has a body and at least one depending leg with a radially extending foot formation configured for engaging the groove. At least one supplemental locking lug is located on the leg and is constructed and arranged for engaging the at least one secondary recess. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262043 | Magnetic Stapler - A magnetic stapler includes a base plate, a positioning plate, and a stapler. The positioning plate is located between the base plate and the stapler. A groove is provided on the positioning plate. The contour of the groove fits the bottom of the stapler. Multiple first magnets are provided at the periphery of the positioning plate. Multiple second magnets corresponding respectively to the first magnets are provided on the base plate. The polarity of the second magnets is opposite to that of the first magnets. A staple-crimping platform is provided on the base plate. A staple dispensing outlet corresponding to a staple dispensing extremity of the stapler is provided at the bottom thereof. The position of the staple-crimping platform is opposite to the position of the staple dispensing outlet. The magnetic stapler has the advantages of being compact as a whole, easy to operate, and strongly practical and is capable of stapling at any position on sheets of paper. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262044 | INSERT FOR PALM STAPLER, A PALM STAPLER AND A METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A battery-operated palm stapler, an insert for holding a fastener, and a method of installing a fastener using the palm stapler. The stapler includes a housing with a telescoping barrel extending outwardly therefrom. An insert is engaged in the barrel's bore and is held in place by magnets. The insert body defines a slot for receiving fasteners therein. The slot extends from a top wall of the body to a bottom wall thereof. At least one magnet is provided in the body adjacent the slot and is used to hold fasteners in a correct orientation for installation. A sensor probe provided in the body is operable to detect if voltage is carried in electrical cables adjacent which fasteners are to be installed. The probe deactivates a hammer actuating mechanism if voltage is detected. Inserts holding different types of fastener may be selectively engaged with the palm stapler. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262045 | DRILLING TOOL AND USE IN A SCREW-DRIVING OPERATION - A drilling tool configured to operate in two drilling modes, respectively with and without hammer action, said tool comprising a front end equipped with a rotating part for mounting a drill bit by way of an SDS-type push-fitting, characterized in that said rotating part comprises mechanism for the removable attachment to a first longitudinal end of a tubular extension, this tubular extension being configured to extend along and around a drill bit mounted in the rotating part and comprising a second longitudinal end configured to bear at least one screw-driving element, such that the tool can be used for a screw-driving operation even when it is equipped with the drill bit. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262046 | HAND HELD SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY, SURGICAL ADAPTERS FOR USE BETWEEN SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY AND SURGICAL LOADING UNITS, AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical device includes an adapter assembly that selectively interconnects a loading unit and a device housing. The adapter assembly includes a drive converter assembly for interconnecting a rotatable drive shaft and an axially translatable drive member of the loading unit. The drive converter assembly converts and transmits a rotation of the rotatable drive shaft to an axial translation of the axially translatable drive member of the loading unit. The drive converter assembly includes a drive element, a drive nut, and a distal drive member. The drive element defines a longitudinal axis. The drive nut is disposed about the longitudinal axis, and the distal drive member is disposed along the longitudinal axis. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262047 | ELECTRIC POWER TOOL - A metal wire may be provided inside a hanger portion extending with an annular shape and which is integrally formed with an outer casing. An electric power tool may be prevented from falling, etc. due to deformation or breakage of the hanger portion by being reinforced by the wire. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262048 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELF CONTAINED THROUGH SENSOR FOR DETERMINING AN ACTUATION POSITION FOR A MACHINE - A self-contained hand-held through-skin (HHTS) sensor for determining the location of an underlying aperture in a support structure suited to mount a skin or surface. In an embodiment, the HHTS sensor includes a sensor disposed in a housing and configured to determine a location of an aperture disposed in an adjacent surface through electromagnetic, x-ray, ultrasonic or other means. The HHTS sensor further includes an alignment assembly having an alignment orifice disposed in the housing and configured to be maneuvered in an x-y plane within the housing. The HHTS sensor also includes a vacuum pump system, a local battery and a processor coupled to the sensor and configured to control first and second actuators to maneuver the alignment orifice within the x-y plane to be co-axially located with the aperture in response to the sensor signal. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262049 | TOOL BOX - A tool box includes a first part and a second part, and the first and second parts are pivotably connected to each other by a pivotal portion located at the first side of each of the first and second parts. A locking assembly is connected to the second side of each of the first and second parts. The pivotal portion includes two blocks on the first part and each block has a pivot extending therefrom. The second part has two rails and two slides are slidably along the two rails. Each slide has a groove in which the rail is slidably received. Each slide has a passage, and each of the pivots is removably inserted into the passage corresponding thereto to easily assemble or dis-assemble the first and second parts. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262050 | Devices and Methods for Passing an Item Through an Opening - The present disclosure provides a device to assist in confined space entry. The device includes a housing including a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, a first end positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface, and a second end opposite the first end and positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface. The device also includes a channel in the housing extending from the bottom surface in a direction towards the top surface, wherein the channel is between the first end and the second end. The device also includes a first roller rotatably coupled to the first end of the housing via a first pin, and a second roller rotatably coupled to the second end of the housing via a second pin. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262051 | METHOD OF DETECTING PROPER ORIENTATION OF MATERIAL APPLIQUE - A method of verifying placement of a piece on a work surface is disclosed. An imaging device and an illumination system are electronically interconnected with a computer. The illumination system projects indicia onto a work surface for indicating a location for placement of a piece on the work surface. An indicator is provided to the piece that includes light emission displaying fluorescent wavelengths when illuminated for distinguishing the piece form the work surface. The piece is placed upon the work surface at a location indicated by the laser indicia. The illumination system illuminates the piece presenting a visible contrast between the piece and the work surface enabling the imaging device to distinguish the piece from the work surface. The imaging device signals the controller a location of the piece for the controller to verify accurate placement of the piece. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262052 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVING AN INSPECTION ROBOT - An inspection robot, system and methods are disclosed. An inspection robot may include an inspection chassis and a drive module with magnetic wheels coupled to the inspection chassis. The drive module may further include a motor and a gear box located between the motor and a magnetic wheels. The gear box may include a flex spline cup which interacts with the ring gear, where the ring gear has fewer teeth than the flex spline cup. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262053 | MOTORIZED HUMANOID ROBOT - A motorized humanoid robot having a positioning axis extending along a reference axis in a reference position and capable of moving on a horizontal plane, comprises a first and a second wheel in contact with the horizontal plane. The robot comprises a base having a warped surface which, in a vertical plane passing through the center of the wheels, extends on either side of each of the wheels, the warped surface being able to form, at any point of the warped surface, a first point of contact with the horizontal plane, defining, for any first point of contact, a center of rotation, and wherein the robot is configured in such a way that the center of rotation and the center of gravity of the robot are offset so as to generate a torque tending to return the robot from any position in which its positioning axis forms a non-zero angle with the reference axis to the reference position. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262054 | WALKING CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF ROBOT - A walking control method of a robot is provided. The method includes receiving a walking command of the robot including a link device having a plurality of links that correspond to both lower limbs. In response to receiving the walking command, implementing walking of the robot by providing torque to the link device to move a first lower limb is moved. In a double stance state where foot ends of the both lower limbs are simultaneously in contact with ground while the lower limb to be moved is changed, a driving force is generated in the double stance by adjusted the torque of the drive device to virtually move the foot ends of the both lower limbs by a predetermined stable distance in an opposite direction to a walking direction. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262055 | COORDINATE POSITIONING MACHINE - A coordinate positioning machine that includes: a structure moveable within a working volume of the machine, a hexapod metrology arrangement for measuring the position of the structure within the working volume, and a non-hexapod drive arrangement for moving the structure around the working volume. Also, a coordinate positioning machine including a structure moveable within a working volume of the machine, a drive arrangement for moving the structure around the working volume in fewer than six degrees of freedom, and a metrology arrangement for measuring the position of the structure within the working volume in more degrees of freedom than the drive arrangement. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262056 | ROBOT WITH MULTIPLE COUPLING TRANSMISSION UNITS WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN - The invention relates to a robot with a base ( | 2020-08-20 |
20200262057 | COMPONENT ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - A component assembly system comprises a first robot arm having a first end-of-arm tool mounted thereon and adapted to grasp a first subcomponent; a second robot arm having a second end of arm tool mounted thereon and adapted to grasp a second subcomponent. A system controller is adapted to control the first and second robot arms and first and second end-of-arm tools to position the first and second subcomponents relative to one another. A first interlocking mechanism is mounted onto the first end-of-arm tool and a second interlocking mechanism is mounted onto the second end-of-arm tool, wherein the first and second interlocking mechanisms engage one another and lock the first end-of-arm tool to the second end-of arm tool, thereby locking the first and second subcomponents into an initial position relative to one another. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262058 | ROBOTIC LIMB - An apparatus for a robotic limb includes one or more limb segments connected via one or more joints. The robotic limb may feature one or more dual-reduction quasi-quasi-direct-drive joint actuators that permit the robotic limb to move throughout a scene. The robotic limb may further include an end-effector connected to a free end of the robotic limb with one or more opposable fingers comprising a four bar linkage. The end-effector may include a main actuator that actuates the one or more fingers via the four-bar linkages to complete various tasks. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262059 | Linear Robot with Two-Link Arm - An apparatus including a linear transport configured to move in a transport chamber along a straight path; a robot connected to the linear transport, where the robot includes a robot drive and a robot arm connected to the robot drive, where the robot arm is a dual-link arm having a first link connected to the robot drive and a second link forming an end effector for supporting a substrate thereon; a controller connected to the linear transport and to the robot drive, where the controller is configured to provide movement of the linear transport along the straight path at a same time as extension and retraction of the dual-link arm to thereby move the end effector into or out of a substrate process chamber or a substrate holding area while both the linear transport and the dual-link arm are moving. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262060 | Modular Material Handling Robot Platform - An apparatus including a first base plate, where the first base plate is configured to have at least one linear drive component and/or at least one power coupling component connected to a top side of the first base plate, where the first base plate is configured to be located inside a vacuum chamber; and a plurality of rails or transport guides on the top side of the first base plate. An end of the first base plate includes at least one alignment feature configured to align an end of the first base plate to an end of a second base plate. The first base plate is configured to provide, in combination with the second base plate, a structural platform inside the vacuum chamber for a robot drive to move in the vacuum chamber along the plurality of transport guides. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262061 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ROLLING ELEMENT BETWEEN SPHERICAL HOUSING AND INTERNAL DRIVING DEVICE - An electronic device is disclosed, including: a spherical housing, and a first driving device disposed in the spherical housing and configured to cause a rolling motion of the spherical housing, the first driving device including: first and second wheels contacting an inner spherical surface of the spherical housing, the first and second wheels respectively disposed at opposite sides of an axis of rotation, at least one motor configured to transmit power to the at least one of the first wheel and the second wheel, a balance weight, a first surface that is spaced apart from the axis of rotation in a direction of gravity by balancing of the balance weight, and facing the inner spherical surface, and at least one rolling element disposed between the inner spherical surface and the first surface. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262062 | CONTROLLER FOR A COMMISSIONING DEVICE - A controller for a commissioning device for storing piece goods such as medicinal packages is provided. The controller includes a delivery table that extends in a first direction, two elongated clamping jaws disposed above the delivery table, the jaws having clamping surfaces that face one another, and a clamping jaw guide apparatus with a frame structure, at least one first and one second guide which are separated from one another in the first direction and extend in a second direction, and at least four clamping jaw carriages which are coupled to the guides and driven in the second direction. Two clamping jaw carriages each are associated with a guide and at least two clamping jaw carriages separated from one another in the first direction are coupled to one clamping jaw, respectively. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262063 | MULTI-TENANT DASHBOARD FOR ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION SYSTEMS - A system providing a multi-tenant dashboard for allowing multiple users across a variety of tenants to access, view and report on the progress and performance of a robotic process automation system. Through the multi-tenant dashboard at least one tenant is established with identifying information. One or more users are assigned within the at least one tenant profile having a unique role and a unique a set of process steps to complete. The multi-tenant dashboard further provides a triggering system for evaluation and completion of set of process steps assigned to each user. Messages are sent through a messaging system notifying the at least one tenant of status of the automated processing system based on execution of the set of process steps. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262064 | COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD USING DIFFERENT IMAGE VIEWS TO FIND GRASP LOCATIONS AND TRAJECTORIES FOR ROBOTIC PICK UP - Computerized system and method are provided. A robotic manipulator ( | 2020-08-20 |
20200262065 | METHOD OF CLOSED-LOOP POINT TO POINT ROBOT PATH PLANNING BY ONLINE CORRECTION AND ALIGNMENT VIA A DUAL CAMERA VISION SYSTEM - A method for point-to-point path planning of a manipulator robot with up to 6 degrees-of-freedom via a dual vision system aims at generating a rest-rest path and corrects it with a high precision through closed-loop pick and place path planning. The path is corrected and aligned with the desired path as soon as different visual feedbacks such as the position and orientation of the pick nests, the placement nests, and the workpiece (part) are observed via the dual vision system. The introduced path planning method is a comprehensive online approach that benefits from: (i) An advantageous path definition based on multiple coordinate systems, (ii) An online path planner with three correction procedures that corrects the pose of the workpiece with respect to the robot, to the desired path and to the placement nest. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262066 | INSPECTION ROBOT AND METHODS THEREOF FOR RESPONDING TO INSPECTION DATA IN REAL TIME - An inspection robot, and methods and a controller thereof are disclosed. An inspection robot may include an inspection chassis including a plurality of inspection sensors and coupled to at least one drive module to drive the robot over an inspection surface. The inspection robot may also include a controller including an inspection data circuit to interpret inspection base data, an inspection processing circuit to determine refined inspection data, and an inspection configuration circuit to determine an inspection response value in response to the refined inspection data. The controller may further include an inspection response circuit to, in response to the inspection response value, provide an inspection command value while the inspection robot is interrogating the inspection surface. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262067 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING AN INSPECTION ROBOT FOR INSPECTING AN INSPECTION SURFACE - Systems and methods for configuring a robot for inspecting an inspection surface are disclosed. An example system may include an inspection robot having a payload coupled to at least two inspection sensors and a controller. The controller may include a route profile processing circuit to interpret route profile data for the inspection robot, a configuration determining circuit to determine one or more configurations for the inspection robot in response to the route profile data; and a configuration processing circuit to provide configuration data in response to the determined one or more configurations, the configuration data defining, at least in part, one or more inspection characteristics for the inspection robot. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262068 | Work Mode and Travel Mode for Mobile Robots - A method for operating a robot includes receiving a drive command to drive the robot across a work surface. The drive command includes a work mode command or a travel mode command. In response to receiving the work mode command, the method includes operating the robot in a work mode. In the work mode, the robot dynamically balances on a right drive wheel and a left drive wheel on the work surface, while keeping a non-drive wheel off of the work surface. In response to receiving the travel mode command, the method includes operating the robot in a travel mode. In the travel mode, the robot statically balances on the right drive wheel, the left drive wheel, and the non-drive wheel in contact with the work surface. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262069 | VACUUM-BASED END EFFECTOR FOR ENGAGING PARCELS - A vacuum-based end effector for engaging parcels includes a base plate, one or more vacuum cups of a first type, and one or more vacuum cups of a second type. Each vacuum cup of the vacuum-based end effector is configured to be placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source to provide the vacuum cup with a suction force which can be used to engage and grasp parcels. Each vacuum cup includes a bellows defining a pathway for a flow of air and a lip connected to the bellows. Each lip of the one or more vacuum cups of the first type comprises a foam lip, and each lip of the one or more vacuum cups of the second type comprises an elastomeric lip. The vacuum-based end effector can be combined with a robot to provide an improved system for engaging parcels. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262070 | END EFFECTOR FOR ENGAGING THE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MATERIALS OF PARCELS - An end effector for engaging flexible packaging materials includes a frame, along with a first and second wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the frame. The first wheel and the second wheel are mounted to the frame relative to each other so that the outer surfaces of the two wheels are positioned opposite of each other. The first wheel and the second wheel can be driven in opposing directions to effectively define a roller intake which can be used to draw the flexible packaging materials of a target parcel between the first wheel and the second wheel. The end effector of the present invention can be combined with a robot to provide an improved system for engaging the flexible packaging materials of a parcel. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262071 | MOBILE ROBOT FOR RECOGNIZING QUEUE AND OPERATING METHOD OF MOBILE ROBOT - Disclosed is a moving robot capable of recognizing a waiting line and a method for controlling the same. One embodiment provides a method for operating a moving robot, the method comprising: starting moving from a predefined moving start point toward a predefined moving end point; acquiring a waiting line region image by photographing a predefined waiting line region during the moving; searching for an end point of a waiting line formed in the waiting line region using the waiting line region image; terminating the moving when the end point of the waiting line is detected; setting an operation mode based on a length of the waiting line calculated using the end point of the waiting line; and operating in the set operation mode while returning to the moving start point. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262072 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING LOCATION OF AN INSPECTION ROBOT - Systems, methods, and apparatus for tracking location of an inspection robot are disclosed. An example apparatus for tracking inspection data may include an inspection chassis having a plurality of inspection sensors configured to interrogate an inspection surface, a first drive module and a second drive module, both coupled to the inspection chassis. The first and second drive module may each include a passive encoder wheel and a non-contact sensor positioned in proximity to the passive encoder wheel, wherein the non-contact sensor provides a movement value corresponding to the first passive encoder wheel. An inspection position circuit may determine a relative position of the inspection chassis in response to the movement values from the first and second drive modules. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262073 | ENGINEERING AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS WITH REUSABLE SKILLS - A computer-implemented method of engineering autonomous system with reusable skills includes displaying a graphical user interface simulating a physical environment. The graphical user interface depicts one or more simulated objects corresponding to one or more physical objects. Graphical markers are created on the simulated objects based on instructions provided by a user via the graphical user interface. The position and orientation of each graphical marker is determined with respect to the simulated objects. A skill function is created which comprises a functional description for using a controllable physical device to interact with the physical objects based on the position and orientation of each graphical marker. Executable code operable to perform the skill function is created and used to actuate the controllable physical device. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262074 | REMOTE ROBOT MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A remote robot monitoring system. It has a remote data server; a remote user interface; a robot with a general-purpose in processor programmable by program-code instructions; and computer-readable memory in communication with and accessible by the general-purpose processor, including: robot-task program code comprising instructions for execution by the processor to control functioning of the robot to perform a task; and robot monitoring program code distinct from the robot-task program code, wherein the robot monitoring program code is configured as a plug-in to the robot-task program code, the robot monitoring program code including: a data reception module to receive robot performance data; and remote data transmission program code to establish a connection with the remote data server to receive the robot performance data and transmit robot monitoring data according to the robot performance data to the remote data server. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262075 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND FIXING ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION FAILURES - A system and method for detecting and fixing robotic process automation failures, including collecting tasks from at least one client computerized device, processing the tasks via robotic process automation, collecting tasks that failed to complete per task type, recording successful execution steps per each of the failed tasks, evaluating the recorded successful execution steps with respect to the failed task types, and providing selected execution steps that best fix the failed tasks, thereby fixing the robotic process automation failures. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262076 | TRANSFER APPARATUS AND TRANSFER METHOD - A transfer system in the form of a robot line used in one embodiment to transfer products, such as slices of meat or other fresh food, while complying with the hygienic requirements. The robot line may transfer the products simply and with little constructive and financial effort. The robots used for this purpose may be very simply constructed with only one swivel arm and the robot base may be guided below the working plane, and only the swivel arm and the gripper may be disposed above the working plane. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262077 | INSPECTION ROBOTS WITH A MULTI-FUNCTION PISTON CONNECTING A DRIVE MODULE TO A CENTRAL CHASSIS - Inspection robots with a multi-function piston connecting a drive module to a central chassis and systems thereof are disclosed. An example inspection robot may include a center chassis coupled to a payload coupled to at least two inspection sensors. The inspection robot may further include a drive module coupled to the center chassis, the drive module having a drive wheel to engage an inspection surface and a drive piston mechanically interposed between the center chassis and the drive module. The example may further include wherein the drive piston in a first position couples the drive module to the center chassis at a minimum distance between and the drive piston in a second position couples the drive module to the center chassis at a maximum distance between. The example may further include wherein the drive module is independently rotatable relative to the center chassis. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262078 | FIXTURELESS COMPONENT ASSEMBLY - A method of assembling a plurality of subcomponents to form a finished component comprises gripping a first subcomponent with a first end-of-arm tool, wherein the first end-of-arm tool is attached to a first robot arm and grasping a second subcomponent with a second end-of-arm tool, wherein the second end-of-arm tool is attached to a second robot arm. Moving the first and second end-of-arm tools to position the first subcomponent relative to the second subcomponent in a pre-assembly position and then moving the first and second end-of-arm tools to engage interface surfaces of the first and second subcomponents. Forming a joint between the first subcomponent and the second subcomponent with a joining tool attached to a joining robot arm to thereby assemble the finished component. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262079 | COORDINATED ROBOT TO ROBOT COMPONENT ASSEMBLY - A method of assembling a secondary component to a primary component comprises grasping a primary component with a first end-of-arm tool, wherein the first end-of-arm tool is attached to a first robot arm and grasping a secondary component with a second end-of-arm tool, wherein the second end-of-arm tool is attached to a second robot arm. Moving the primary component to an interfacing position, wherein interfacing surfaces on the primary component are presented at a proper position and orientation for the secondary component to be attached thereto. Moving the second end-of-arm tool to bring the secondary component into engagement with the interface surfaces of the primary component, and forming a joint between the primary component and the secondary component with a joining tool attached to a joining robot arm. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262080 | COMPREHENSIVE MODEL-BASED METHOD FOR GANTRY ROBOT CALIBRATION VIA A DUAL CAMERA VISION SYSTEM - A comprehensive model-based mathematical method for calibration of a gantry robot and a tool via a dual camera vision system may employ an automatic calibration process that includes: (i) Camera Internal and External Calibration (ULC and DLC), (ii) Camera Installation, (iii) Robot Workspace Calibration, and (iv) Tool Calibration. The method may provide an accurate, fast and affordable method for robot calibration which may significantly reduce the commissioning time, such that the time-consuming, cumbersome, conventional trial-and-error method may be reduced to a time-efficient automatic procedure with no human interference. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262081 | Robotic Touch Perception - An apparatus such as a robot capable of performing goal oriented tasks may include one or more touch sensors to receive touch perception feedback on the location of objects and structures within an environment. A fusion engine may be configured to combine touch perception data with other types of sensor data such as data received from an image or distance sensor. The apparatus may combine distance sensor data with touch sensor data using inference models such as Bayesian inference. The touch sensor may be mounted onto an adjustable arm of a robot. The apparatus may use the data it has received from both a touch sensor and distance sensor to build a map of its environment and perform goal oriented tasks such as cleaning or moving objects. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262082 | ROBOTIC VISION - A method includes accessing RGB and depth image data representing a scene that includes at least a portion of a robotic limb. Using this data, a computing system may segment the image data to isolate and identify at least a portion of the robotic limb within the scene. The computing system can determine a current pose of the robotic limb within the scene based on the image data, joint data, or a 3D virtual model of the robotic limb. The computing system may then determine a desired goal pose, which may be based on the image data or the 3D virtual model. Based on the determined goal pose, the computing device determines the difference between the current pose and the goal pose of the robotic limb, and using this difference, provides a pose adjustment that for the robotic limb. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262083 | AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM FOR FLOOR PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT - According to embodiments of the present disclosure is an automatic floor preparation or maintenance system. The system uses a laser rangefinder to map a workspace, while a path planning module uses the map to determine a path for the concrete polishing vehicle to travel. A propulsion system moves the vehicle along the determined path. A user interface allows an operator to remotely monitor the autonomous operations. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262084 | DRIVE MECHANISM AND SERVICE ROBOT HAVING THE SAME - A service robot includes a robot body, a main post vertically mounted on the robot body, and at least one service unit provided on the main post to be movable vertically and to be rotatable, and including a service tool. The service unit includes a main plate that is disposed in an inner space of the main post, and a mounting member that is provided to be rotatable along an outer circumferential surface of the main post, and coupled to the main plate. The service tool is mounted on the mounting member, a vertical driving device is disposed in the inner space of the main post to move the main plate vertically, and a rotation driving device is installed on the main plate to rotate the mounting member. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262085 | MOBILE CHARACTER CONTROL SYSTEM - A mobile character control system that includes a platform, a character assembly, a control system, and a transportation assembly. The platform is configured to support an operator. The character assembly is engaged with the platform and includes actuatable features configured to simulate movement of a creature. The control system is configured to control activation of the actuatable features of the character assembly in response to signals received from control features controlled by the operator. The transportation assembly is configured to direct movement of the platform, and the transportation assembly is configured to support the character assembly. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262086 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SURFACE TRAVERSING WITH CAPACITIVE SENSING OF SURFACE - Apparatuses, methods and storage media associated with surface traversing by robotic apparatuses using capacitive sensing are described herein. In some instances, the apparatus comprises a body having at least one edge that faces a direction of traverse of a surface by the apparatus, and at least one capacitive probe disposed on or in proximity to the edge, to detect, during the traverse of the surface, a change in a dielectric property of a portion of the surface proximate to the edge. The dielectric property change indicates an obstacle associated with the surface portion. The apparatus further comprises circuitry configured to process the readings provided by the probe, such as to identify the obstacle, and generate instructions to adjust the traversing of the surface by the apparatus, based at least in part on a result of the probe readings processing. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262087 | DUAL-MATERIAL VACUUM CUP FOR A VACUUM-BASED END EFFECTOR - A dual-material vacuum cup for a vacuum-based end effector includes a bellows having a proximal end configured for connection to the end effector and a distal end. The bellows also defines a pathway for a flow of air. A lip is connected to the distal end of the bellows, the lip defining an opening in fluid communication with the pathway for the flow of air. An insert is then connected to a distal end of the lip, and the insert is in fluid communication with the opening defined by the lip. To engage parcels of various dimension and construction, the lip is composed of a first material (such as silicone rubber or another elastomeric material), while the insert is comprised of a second material (such as a foam material). | 2020-08-20 |
20200262088 | Radar Based Position Measurement For Robot Systems - An apparatus including at least one emitter configured to emit energy; at least one receiver configured to receive the emitted energy, where the at least one emitter is mounted on at least one of: a robot arm, an end effector of the robot arm, a substrate on the robot arm, or a substrate process module, where the at least one receiver is mounted on at least one of: the robot arm, the end effector of the robot arm, the substrate on the robot arm, or the substrate process module. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262089 | Sensorized Robotic Gripping Device - A robotic gripping device is provided. The robotic gripping device includes a palm and a plurality of digits coupled to the palm. The robotic gripping device also includes a time-of-flight sensor arranged on the palm such that the time-of-flight sensor is configured to generate time-of-flight distance data in a direction between the plurality of digits. The robotic gripping device additionally includes an infrared camera, including an infrared illumination source, where the infrared camera is arranged on the palm such that the infrared camera is configured to generate grayscale image data in the direction between the plurality of digits. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262090 | 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. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262091 | 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. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262092 | ELECTRIC SHAVER - Electric shaver provided with at least one cutter unit, a drive unit for driving said at least one cutter unit and a display device for displaying information, wherein said drive unit, when being active, is operable in different operation modes, wherein a mode input element is provided for switching the drive unit into different operation modes. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262093 | PRINTED LUBRICIOUS MATERIAL DISPOSED ON RAZOR BLADES - A razor blade having an improved lubricious material deposited thereon and a method of making a razor blade for a razor cartridge having such a material disposed thereon are described herein. A novel printing process and printing material are provided where at least one printing material is deposited on one or more razor blades via a printing process which includes one or more print heads for printing the at least one printing material and forming at least one printed object on a tip or one or more sides of the razor blade. The printing material may comprise about of about 0.25% solid to about 50% solids by weight of composition of telomer and further desirably comprises glycerol and/or an antifoam material. Optimizing coverage of the printing material may be achieved by changing materials, print heads, the firing frequency of the print head or angling or rotating the print heads. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262094 | CUTTER CAPABLE OF CUTTING AWAY OBSTRUCTIONS DISPOSED ON THE INSIDES OF PIPES RANGING IN DIAMETER FROM APPROXIMATELY EIGHT INCHES TO APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN INCHES OR FROM APPROXIMATELY TWELVE INCHES TO APPROXIMIATELY TWENTY-FOUR INCHES - A cutter is provided for cutting through obstructions disposed in the interior of pipes ranging in size from approximately 8″ to approximately 15″ in diameter or from approximately 12″ to approximately 24″ in diameter. The cutter has been reduced in size relative to known root cutters to be capable of being used with smaller-diameter pipes, but is sufficiently powerful to cut through obstructions, such as mineral deposits, for example, that known flexible cutters capable of being used with these smaller-diameter pipes are incapable of cutting through. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262095 | KNIFE REPLACEMENT TOOLS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME TO REMOVE KNIVES FROM MACHINES - Tools for replacing knives in cutting machines. The tools include a clamping body having a base, bracket, clamp, and knife support tab(s). The bracket has a flange portion spaced apart from an upper surface of the base. The clamp is coupled to the base for translating in translation directions transverse to a longitudinal axis of the base. The clamp has a lift tab on the same side of the base as a rear surface thereof, and a handle is secured to the flange portion of the bracket and located on the same side of the base as the lift tab. The support tab projects from the front surface of the base, and the clamp is biased toward the support tab so that the clamp and support tab create a knife gripping mechanism for clamping an edge of a knife against the tab. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262096 | Knife assembly for corrugated knife blade and cutting system equipped with same - A method for producing a knife assembly for a food cutting apparatus includes providing a clamp, by use of a grinding process, with an inwardly corrugated shape which is complementary to that of a knife blade of the assembly, and which forms a clamping surface which, when the knife assembly is in a clamped state, tightly fits over the knife blade, the fit being such that particles of food product being cut by means of the knife assembly are prevented from entering in between the clamp and the knife blade. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262097 | QUICK-CHANGE DEVICE - A quick-change device for a rotary power tool, such as a circular saw, comprising: a grip hub; a threaded bolt; a bolt key; wherein the bolt key is connected to the threaded bolt, such that the bolt key has at least an extended position and a collapsed position; wherein the threaded bolt is configured to pass through a bolt hole of the grip hub and threadably connect to a spindle of a circular saw; wherein the bolt key is configured to be able to be unscrewed from the spindle when in the extended position, such that an external tool is not needed to remove the threaded bolt from the spindle; wherein the bolt key is configured to matingly stow next to the grip hub when the bolt key is flipped down into the collapsed position; and wherein the threaded bolt may be quickly and safely removed and reengaged for the purpose of switching one or more saw blades. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262098 | HAND-OPERATED PLANER PROVIDED WITH BOTH A FIXED WORKBENCH AND A LIFTING MECHANISM WITH A LOCKING FUNCTION - A hand-operated planer provided with both a fixed workbench and a lifting mechanism with a locking function is combined with a hand-operated planer, which includes a base, a movable workbench, a fixed workbench and a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is composed of a connecting seat, a position-limiting member, an operating rod and a positioning block. When the handle of the operating rod is moved, the operating rod will actuate the position-limiting block of the position-limiting member to operate and drive the driven plate of the connecting seat to rotate via transmission of the connecting rod and thus, the movable workbench assembled above the axis of the connecting seat can be adjusted in height. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262099 | METHOD OF FORMING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A method of forming a composite material includes: a) providing a substrate with fibres, lignin and hemicellulose; b) partially removing the lignin and hemicellulose from the substrate; and c) compressing the remaining substrate to form a compressed substrate. A composite material formed by the method is also provided. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262100 | Spent Coffee Grounds as a Lubricant in A Method of Pelleting of Wood - Pellets and a process for producing pellets are disclosed. The process includes recovering spent coffee grounds from a coffee production facility. The coffee grounds are then subject to a drying process to remove moisture from the coffee grounds to form dried coffee grounds. A mixture of about 0.5-10% dried coffee grounds and wood material is then formed. The mixture is then compressed in a pellet mill to form wood pellets including about 0.5-10% coffee grounds. The coffee grounds in the wood material acts as a lubricant for the pelleting machinery and eliminate the need for other lubricants in the process. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262101 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ENGINEERED STONE AND AN ENGINEERED STONE - A method for manufacturing an engineered stone, the method including: providing a mixture comprising at least a stone or stone like material and a binder; compacting the mixture; curing the binder; and further comprising printing a printed pattern on at least a top surface of the engineered stone. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262102 | INJECTION MOLDING APPARATUS AND INJECTION MOLDING METHOD - An injection molding apparatus including a mold, an injection device and a gas supply device is provided. The injection device is adapted to inject a ceramic powder material into the mold. The gas supply device is adapted to provide a gas into the mold to form a cavity in the ceramic powder material by the gas. In addition, an injection molding method is also provided. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262103 | EXTRUSION DIES FOR HONEYCOMB BODY - An extrusion die ( | 2020-08-20 |
20200262104 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURED BUILDING PANEL - A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262105 | WIDE SPEED RANGE CONCRETE MONITORING CALIBRATION - A method and system for concrete monitoring calibration using truck-mounted mixer drum jump speed data selectively assimilated from previous deliveries. The method involves measuring energy at a first drum speed and a second drum speed. Slump is calculated using low speed energy/speed/slump curve data, or pre-stored equation wherein slump is derived as a function of slope of the line. The energy, speed, slump relationship in the provided concrete is compared to at least two pre-stored data curves across drum speed ranges of 15 0.5 RPM-6 RPM and 6 RPM-20 RPM, to ascertain whether the provided concrete matches any of the stored curve data; either activating the monitoring system for all drum speed ranges where a match is confirmed or allowing the monitoring system to calculate slump only at low drum speeds. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262106 | FORMING TOOLS THAT MIX MULTI-PART RESIN FOR COMPOSITE PARTS - Systems and methods are provided for mixing parts of a thermoset resin during impregnation of a composite preform. One embodiment is a method that includes positioning a composite preform at a forming tool, flowing a first part of the thermoset resin into a mixing chamber at the forming tool, flowing a second part of the thermoset resin that is chemically distinct from the first part of the thermoset resin into the mixing chamber, mixing the first part and the second part to form the thermoset resin within the mixing chamber, and infusing the thermoset resin from the mixing chamber into the preform. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262107 | PRE-CONSOLIDATION OF THERMOPLASTIC FIBER PREFORMS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A process is provided for forming a pre-consolidated fiber preform for use in a molding process. The process includes layering a plurality of preform sheets on a pre-consolidation mold. Heating the plurality of preform sheets to a first temperature. Applying a first pressure to the plurality of preform sheets using the pre-consolidated mold. Maintaining the first temperature and the first pressure and heating for a first duration of time. A second pressure and a second temperature are then applied to the plurality of preform sheets for a second duration of time. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262108 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING AND RECYCLING A WASTE POLYESTER-COTTON TEXTILE BY MEANS OF A HYDROTHERMAL REACTION CATALYZED BY AN ORGANIC ACID - A method for separating and recycling a waste polyester-cotton textile by a hydrothermal reaction catalyzed by an organic acid, comprising the following steps: dividing a waste polyester-cotton textile into fragments and dispersing in an aqueous solution system of the organic acid catalyst to obtain a mixed system; in a high-pressure reactor, heating the mixed system to 110˜180° C. so that cotton fibers in the waste polyester-cotton textile undergo a degradation reaction for 0.5˜3 h to obtain a mixture; and filtering the mixture by a sieve, washing to obtain a polyester fiber aggregate, and then filtering the remaining portion by a filtration membrane in vacuum so as to obtain cotton fiber fragments after washing. Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide advantages for the separation, recycling and reuse of waste polyester-cotton textiles. For example, the catalyst used during processing is derived from nature and is biodegradable. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262109 | MODULAR MOLD SYSTEM FOR CONTAINERS - A plurality of mold sections include end caps and a plurality of inner members, some of which define features, such as projections. Inner members are fastened between the end caps and define an open channel such that the end caps and interposed inner members define a volume and opening for molding a container, i.e., a female mold. Material is placed on inner surfaces of the inner members and end caps to form a container portion, such as a base or lid. The end caps and inner members may be disassembled and reassembled with a different number of inner members and used to form a container of a different size. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262110 | REINFORCED AROMATIC POLYCARBONATE RESIN SHEET OR FILM - Provided is an aromatic polycarbonate resin sheet/film which has excellent bending characteristics and surface smoothness. It is found that a sheet having excellent surface smoothness, which cannot be achieved by conventional sheets, can be obtained by adjusting sheet extrusion conditions for a polycarbonate resin sheet/film into which a reinforcing filler is blended. It is also found that a thermally shaped article having excellent appearance can be obtained by using this sheet in pressure molding or in thermal press molding. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262111 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING FOAM MOLDED PARTS WITH AESTHETIC SURFACES BY FOAM INJECTION MOLDING - The invention relates to a process for producing a foam molded part, wherein a foamable material S comprising a thermoplastic polymer matrix M and at least one foaming agent F is foamed by foam injection molding. The polymer matrix M is preferably based on at least one thermoplastic styrene copolymer, such as ABS and ASA, and wherein the at least one foaming agent F is selected from chemical foaming agents, releasing carbon dioxide, and physical foaming agents, being carbon dioxide or nitrogen. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262112 | COMPOSITE MOLDING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - To provide a composite molding and a method of manufacturing the same, capable of preventing insufficient filling of a rubber member and improving a product yield, the composite molding has a resin member and a rubber member molded to cover upper and lower faces of the resin member. A plurality of holes communicating with the resin member are provided in at least one of faces of the rubber member. The holes are loopholes of pins that support the resin member during molding of the rubber member while being spaced from a mold die. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262113 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLUID DEVICE COMPOSITE MEMBER - A fluid device composite member includes: a silicone member that includes a body part which is made of silicone and which has a flow-path-defining section for defining a flow path on one surface of the body part, and that includes barrier layer having hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity disposed in at least a portion of the flow-path-defining section; and a resin substrate disposed on another surface of the body part opposite to the one surface. This method for manufacturing the fluid device composite member includes a layered body manufacturing step in which a liquid silicone material is placed on a surface of the resin substrate, and the liquid silicone material is cured at a temperature of 100° C. or less to obtain a layered body in which a silicone cured product is bonded to the resin substrate. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262114 | CONDUCTIVE MEMBER MODULE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - A conductive member module has a pair of conductive members formed in a plate shape and facing each other, and a sealing part. The conductive member module is produced by performing an accommodation step, a sealing step, and an extraction step. In the accommodation step, the two individual conductive members are sandwiched in the facing orientation thereof by outer support members abutting outer surfaces of the conductive members, and inner support members abutting inner surfaces of the conductive members. Outer recesses are formed in the outer surfaces by the outer support members, and inner recesses are formed in the inner surfaces by the inner support members. The outer recesses are deeper in the Z direction than the inner recesses. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262115 | CONDUCTIVE MEMBER MODULE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Performed are an accommodation step of accommodating a pair of conductive members in a die, a sealing step of injecting a resin to seal the conductive members, and an extraction step of extracting a conductive member module. In the sealing step, the conductive members are sealed while a force is applied by the resin injected into the die to the individual conductive members in directions away from each other, and the individual conductive members are supported by support members disposed outside. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262116 | DUAL TORQUE AND INJECTION MOLDING DEVICE - A tool for driving a threaded fastener includes a driver head, a motor, and an injector. The driver head includes a spindle rotatable about an axis. A distal end of the spindle defines a plurality of drive surfaces configured to engage mating drive surfaces on the fastener to rotate the fastener about the axis. The driver head defines a fluid passage having an outlet proximate to the distal end of the spindle. The motor is drivingly coupled to the spindle to rotate the spindle about the axis. The injector is coupled to an inlet of the fluid passage and configured to feed a liquid insulator through the fluid passage. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262117 | Injection Molded Article Having Color Gradation and Production Method Thereof - An injection molded article of the present invention comprises: a first color resin part with one end having a first thickness, and the other end having a wedge shaped core layer of which the thickness becomes thinner; and a second color resin part with one end having a second thickness, and the other end having a surface layer surrounding the core layer, wherein the upper surface and the lower surface of the surface layer surrounding the core layer has a gradation due to the core layer thereinside. According to the injection molded article having color gradation, it is possible to adjust the size and location of a color gradation section, and it is easy to adjust the thickness. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262118 | CAMERA MODULE, AND PHOTOSENSITIVE COMPONENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, FORMING MOLD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A photosensitive assembly includes a circuit board and a photosensitive chip, as well as a molded base. The molded base is integrally formed on the circuit board and the photosensitive chip, and forms a light window for providing a light path for the photosensitive chip. For a portion of the molded base corresponding to a first end side of the molded base adjacent to a flexible region, a distance between outer and inner edges thereof is a; for a portion of the molded base corresponding to an opposite second end side of the molded base away from the flexible region, a distance between outer and inner edges thereof is c, wherein 0.2 mm≤a≤1 mm, and 0.2 mm≤c≤1.5 a. The dimensions a and c enable a corresponding forming groove in a molding process to be filled with molding material. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262119 | CONDUCTIVE MEMBER MODULE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - A conductive member module has a pair of conductive members formed in a plate shape and facing each other, and a sealing part for sealing the pair of conductive members. The conductive member module is produced by performing an accommodation step, a sealing step, and an extraction step. In the sealing step, the conductive members are sealed with a resin injected into a die while a force is applied by the resin to the individual conductive members in directions to approach each other in a facing orientation of the pair of conductive members. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262120 | WELL OR WELL STRIP AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A method for producing a well or a well strip made of plastic, as used in the pharmaceutical industry in microtiter systems is presented. The wells typically have undercuts and the well strips are connected to each other by connecting ribs. In order to produce a well with a larger undercut height or a well strip with higher connecting ribs, as the case may be, the method provides that the plastic, which is initially still liquid, is pressed through a portion of a runner which is arranged in a slider and out of the slider into a cavity of an injection mold. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262121 | CHANNEL GEOMETRY FOR PROMOTING AT LEAST ONE OF A UNIFORM VELOCITY PROFILE AND A UNIFORM TEMPERATURE PROFILE FOR AN ANNULAR OR PART-ANNULAR MELT FLOW - A hot runner nozzle includes a nozzle body, an annular outlet channel in the nozzle body, a source channel upstream of the annular outlet channel in the nozzle body, and a flow transition channel in the nozzle body. The flow transition channel interconnects the source channel with a part-annular segment of the annular outlet channel. The flow transition channel widens in a downstream direction and has a non-uniform cross-sectional channel thickness in either or both of the longitudinal (downstream) and transverse directions. The geometry of the flow transition channel may promote at least one of a uniform velocity profile and a uniform temperature profile in a generated annular or part-annular melt flow. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262122 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING BULKED CONTINUOUS FILAMENT - A method of manufacturing bulked continuous carpet filament which, in various embodiments, comprises: (A) washing a plurality of flakes of recycled PET; (B) providing a PET crystallizer; (C) after the step of washing the plurality of flakes, passing the plurality of flakes of recycled PET through the PET crystallizer; (D) at least partially melting the plurality of flakes into a polymer melt; (E) providing a multi-rotating screw (MRS) extruder having an MRS section; and a vacuum pump in communication with the MRS section; (F) using the vacuum pump to reduce a pressure within the MRS Section; (G) after the step of passing the plurality of flakes through the PET crystallizer, passing the polymer melt through the MRS Section; and (H) after the step of passing the polymer melt through the MRS extruder, forming the polymer melt into bulked continuous carpet filament. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262123 | ANNULAR MANIFOLD FOR AN EXTRUSION HEAD FOR PRODUCING A TUBULAR MOULDING FROM A THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL - Annular manifold for an extrusion parison head for manufacturing a tubular moulding from a thermoplastic material includes an accommodation body with a first accommodation chamber with an inner surface, a first distribution sleeve with an outer surface, which has a distribution groove, wherein the first distribution sleeve is accommodated in the first accommodation chamber, as well as an annular first distribution chamber, which is formed between the inner surface of the first accommodation chamber and the outer surface of the first distribution sleeve, and which ends in an annular gap opening, wherein the outer surface of the first distribution sleeve has a single helical distribution groove with more than one winding and less than 1.25 windings. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262124 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING BULKED CONTINUOUS FILAMENT - A method of manufacturing bulked continuous carpet filament, in various embodiments, comprises: (A) providing an expanded surface area extruder; (B) providing a spinning machine having an inlet that is operatively coupled to an expanded surface area extruder outlet; (C) using a pressure regulation system to reduce the pressure within the expanded surface area extruder; (D) passing a plurality of flakes comprising recycled PET through the expanded surface area extruder to at least partially melt the plurality of flakes to form a polymer melt; and (E) substantially immediately after passing the plurality of flakes through the expanded surface area extruder, using the spinning machine to form the polymer melt into bulked continuous carpet filament. In some embodiments, the method may include passing the plurality of flakes comprising recycled PET through a PET crystallizer prior to extrusion. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262125 | MODULAR FLUID PROCESSING APPARATUSES, MODULAR COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS - Modular fluid processing apparatuses, modular components and related methods are provided. A fluid processing apparatus for use in fluid processing systems can include a housing comprising first body half and a second body halves that are secured together. The first body half has one or more half bores that extend along a length of the first body half and the second body half has one or more half bores that extend along a length of the second body half with the one or more half bores in the first body half aligning with the one or more half bores in the second body half forming one or more full sleeve-receiving bores. The fluid processing apparatus can include one or more sleeves that are securable between the first and second body halves within the one or more sleeve-receiving bores to form piston pathways within the housing for receiving pistons. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262126 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AND FILLING CONTAINERS - A device for producing and filling containers, in which at least one hose of plasticized plastic material emerging from an extrusion head ( | 2020-08-20 |
20200262127 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING CONTAINERS WITH MONITORING OF DRIVE MOTORS - A system for processing containers with a transport device which transports the containers along a predetermined transport path, wherein a plurality of holding devices for holding the containers is arranged on the transport device, wherein the system has at least one rotating device which rotates the plastic parisons with regard to a rotational position with respect to the longitudinal directions thereof. According to the invention the rotating device has an electrically operated driving device for producing the rotary movement of the plastic parisons with respect to the longitudinal directions thereof as well as at least one measuring device, which at least at times determines at least an electrical characteristic quantity of this driving device. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262128 | MOLD BASE PROVIDED WITH A CENTRAL MOVABLE INSERT - A method for producing a container provided with a base, in a mold that includes a base with a base block with a raised molding face and a central opening, and an insert mounted in the central opening. The insert has an end face with the imprint of a central area of the base of the container, movable between: a retracted position with the end face extending in the extension of the molding face, thus completing therewith the imprint of the base of the container; a protruding position with the insert protruding relative to the central opening. A step of boxing the central area of the base of the container includes moving the insert to the protruding position to exert pressure against the central area of the base and increase the clearance of the central area relative to the clearance at the end of the blowing. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262129 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING CONTAINERS FROM THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to a method for producing containers ( | 2020-08-20 |
20200262130 | METHOD OF FORMING POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE FOAM PLATE - Method of forming a plate including providing a sheet of polyethylene terephthalate foam and thermoforming the polyethylene terephthalate foam into a plate. The plate comprising a bottom wall having an outer perimeter, an upper surface, and a lower support surface defining a horizontal reference plane. The plate further comprising a sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the outer perimeter at an angle “a” of between about 30° to about 35° relative to a vertical axis perpendicular to the horizontal reference plane. The plate further including a rim extending laterally outwardly from an upper edge of the sidewall and a turndown flange extending downwardly from an outer edge of the rim and terminating at a free end. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262131 | METHOD FOR FORMING A VACUUM BAGGING FILM COMPRISING THE FORMATION OF RIBS BY BUCKLING OF THE FILM - A simple and inexpensive method for forming a vacuum bagging film includes formation of ribs, each by a sequence including placement of pressing members on the film, on either side of a region of the film, then translational displacement of at least a second of the pressing members, to reduce a distance mutually separating the pressing members, while exerting respective pressures on the film by each of the pressing members such that the pressing member in translation drives the film with it by friction, whereby the region of the film is deformed by buckling in forming the rib, then the stopping of the translational displacement, and then removal of the pressing members. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262132 | SHAPING METHOD AND SHAPING DEVICE - The shaping method of the present embodiment is a shaping method for a shaped object configured to include at least a color layer that is colored and that forms the surface of the shaped object, and a reflection layer that forms the lower layer of the color layer, and determines the thickness of the reflection layer with a normal direction with respect to an outer contour of the shaped object as a reference. According to the present configuration, the thickness of the reflection layer is set to a thickness enough to reflect the color of the color layer so that an interior layer can be prevented from affecting the color of the shaped object visually recognized from the outside even if an interior layer formed under the reflection layer is formed of an arbitrary color or material. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262133 | MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC JETTING OF METAL ALLOYS ON SLOPED SURFACES - A method of additive manufacturing includes jetting liquid material on a workpiece defining an uphill local surface and a downhill local surface. A printhead moves relative to the workpiece in a process direction, over the uphill local surface and the downhill local surface. Liquid material is jetted from the moving printhead onto the uphill local surface of the workpiece at a first predetermined spatial resolution. In a first approach, the printhead is controlled to refrain from jetting liquid material onto the downhill local surface of the workpiece. In a second approach, a local slope of the workpiece is determined, and a spatial resolution for jetting liquid material onto the local surface is determined as a function of the local slope. | 2020-08-20 |
20200262134 | MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR PAPERMAKING BELTS USING 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY - A papermaking belt including zones of material laid down successively using a 3D printing process. The zones include at least a pocket zone configured to form three dimensional structures in a paper web by applying vacuum to pull the paper web against the pocket zone. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the zone also include at least one vacuum breaking zone configured to limit an amount of paper fibers pulled through the pocket zone by the applied vacuum. | 2020-08-20 |