Abstract: A prying tool includes a prying end with a first prying member and a second prying member pivotally engaged with a main body of the prying tool. The first and the second prying members are pivotal toward and away from each other. The first prying member has a first claw and the second prying member has a second claw respectively. The first and the second prying members are pivotal between a first configuration in which the first and the second claws are adjacent to each other and a second configuration in which the first and the second claws are away from each other.

Abstract: A vise for holding a workpiece that reduces jaw lift having a vise base with a longitudinally extending guide channel that includes vise base flanges with base flange guide surfaces, the vise having vise trucks that move longitudinally within the guide channel, the vise having jaws that are selectively securable relative to the trucks wherein the jaws and the trucks include lift surfaces that move the trucks toward the jaws transversely to the longitudinal direction as the jaws engage the workpiece to lock the jaws and the trucks relative to the guide channel when the workpiece is clamped in the vise.

Abstract: A puller tool comprises a cross bar with a central portion having a through hole defining a first axis; a forcing screw configured to extend through the through hole; and an adapter detachably attached to the cross bar and having a threaded hole defining a second axis for the forcing screw, and wherein the first axis and second axis are substantially aligned. The adapter comprises a threaded hole configured to receive the forcing screw and defining a second axis, wherein the first axis and second axis are substantially aligned; a base portion containing the threaded hole and arrangeable adjacent a first axial side of the cross bar; at least a first wall portion extending away from the base portion and arrangeable adjacent to a first lateral side of the central portion of the cross bar, and wherein the adapter is detachably attachable to the cross bar.

Abstract: A vise system is provided to retain a workpiece. In an embodiment, the vise system comprises one or more center vise and one or more end vises. The center vises and end vises are clamped to a table or workbench. The center vise is provided with a front jaw and a rear jaw to retain the center of the work. The end vises are provided with workpiece clamps to retain the ends of the workpiece.

Abstract: A drop table can provide optimized lifting operations by employing motor feedback to generate and adapt a lifting strategy that controls lifting parameters. A lifting module may be connected to a first motor and consist of a lifting controller. The first motor can be mechanically coupled to a first lifting column by a first transmission and to a second lifting column by a second transmission. A service component can be lowered with the first and second lifting columns by activating the first motor that provides motor feedback. A lifting strategy can be generated in response to the motor feedback and subsequently executed to move the service component to a servicing position.

Abstract: A striking cap that may include a distal end configured to strike a foreign object. The striking cap may also include a proximal end opposite the distal end. The proximal end may include a protruding ring, where the protruding ring forms a cavity. The cavity may be configured to enable the striking cap to be attached to a striking implement. The proximal medial edge of the protruding ring may include a beveled surface.

Abstract: An adapter assembly for lifting a vehicle includes an adapter defining a first pin aperture, a second pin aperture, and an adapter aperture, a first pin, a second pin, and a cross member removably received by the adapter aperture. The first pin is configured to be removably received by the first pin aperture and a first aperture defined by a frame of the vehicle to selectively couple the adapter to the frame. The second pin is configured to be removably received by the second pin aperture and a second aperture defined by the frame of the vehicle to selectively couple the adapter to the frame.

Abstract: A machine-tool vise is described that employs an articulated two-piece movable jaw including a jaw nut that engages the lead screw and a jaw bit coupled to the jaw nut through a slanted interface wherein the slanted interface between the nut and the bit is located at the top of the bit to eliminate the secondary effects found in the prior art.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a tool and method for alignment adjustment of machinery. The tool may include a bottom plate, a top plate oriented in parallel planes, a low friction intermediate element between bottom plate and top plate, and a hydraulic actuator or electro-mechanic actuator arranged between the bottom plate and the top plate and capable of moving the top plate relative to the bottom plate.

Abstract: A landing gear system and method of actuating the landing gear system, the system including a first leg assembly, a second leg assembly, a cross-shaft arranged between the two leg assemblies, and a landing gear actuator. The landing gear actuator includes a motor and a coupling shaft which is arranged to couple and decouple the landing gear actuator from the cross-shaft.

Abstract: Height-adjustable fixtures for buried tubulars and methods of adjusting the height-adjustable fixtures. The height-adjustable fixtures include a frame and a plurality of slot nuts. The frame has an upper frame surface, a lower frame surface, a flange that defines a plurality of slots, and a central opening that extends between the upper frame surface and the lower frame surface. The central opening is sized to provide access to a buried tubular conduit of the buried tubular. Each slot nut is shaped to be received within a corresponding slot. In some examples, each slot nut defines a lower nut surface, an upper nut surface, and a neck region positioned between the lower nut surface and the upper nut surface. In some examples, when each slot nut is received within the corresponding slot, the lower nut surface is recessed within the corresponding slot.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system comprising a frame, which can comprise a backbone, which defines a backbone longitudinal axis. The frame can further comprise a handle coupled to the backbone. The handle is positioned to allow a user to lift and position the frame. An actuator is coupled to the backbone. The actuator defines an actuator longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A clamping system includes a housing, a clamping lever pivotally coupled relative to the housing, a clamping arm pivotally coupled relative to the housing and the clamping lever, and an expandable link coupled to the clamping arm. The clamping lever and the clamping arm are rotatable from an open position to a closed (clamped) position. A method of mounting a device on a substrate using the clamping system is also provided.

Abstract: A vise jaw is provided, including: a first jaw, including a slide groove and at least one locking portion, each locking portion including a receiving room, a threaded hole and a through hole, the receiving room, the threaded hole and the through hole respectively communicated with each other; a second jaw, having a slide protrusion slidably disposed within the slide groove, the slide protrusion having a lateral face facing the through hole; at least one fastening assembly, each fastening assembly including a screw member, an abutting member and at least one elastic member, the screw member screwed into the threaded hole, the abutting member adjustably disposed within the receiving room, the abutting member including a large diameter section and a small diameter section which are arranged along a first direction, the small diameter section disposed through the through hole and extending into the slide groove.

Abstract: A lifting device includes a guide unit, a support unit and a lifting unit. The guide unit is extendable and retractable along a direction. The support unit is disposed in the guide unit and includes a securing connector fixed to a seat body and made of elastic material, a support tube connected to the securing connector, and a support member disposed on the support tube. The lifting unit includes a first rod-actuating screw member disposed on the support member and having a first threaded hole, and a threaded rod unit including a first threaded rod extending into the support tube and being threadedly engaged with the first threaded hole, such that the first threaded rod is rotatable by an external force and movable in the direction.

Abstract: A wire-anchoring system for use with a core about which a wire is desired to be wound utilizes a lanyard assembly which includes a cord portion and a connector body connected to the cord portion. The elongated connector body has two opposite ends and a hollow interior including an opening which opens out of the body at one end thereof and into which the terminal end of the wire can be inserted for purposes of anchoring the wire to the connector body. In addition, the cord portion of the wire has a free end which is securable to the outer surface of the core adjacent the securement location thereon so that by securing the free end of the cord portion to the outer surface of the core and anchoring the terminal end of the wire to the connector body, the wire is anchored to the core for an operation involving the winding of the wire about the core.

Abstract: The present application is related to devices, systems, and methods for controlling active drive systems. In one embodiment, the drive system may include a first surface and a second surface for engaging an elongate member. The first and second surfaces may be attached to a drive mechanism to move the elongate member. The first surface may be slidable relative to the drive mechanism and may have a clearance between the drive mechanism and an end of the first surface during movement of the elongate member in a non-slip condition. A sensor may be associated with the first surface and may be configured to detect movement of the first surface in a slip condition.

Abstract: A fluid pressure vise actuator includes a housing and an inner bore of the housing. A piston is disposed in the housing, and the piston is configured to actuate based on a pressure increase in ports of the housing. A gear is also disposed in the inner bore of the housing, and a portion of the gear is adjacent to the piston such that an actuation of the piston is configured to rotate the gear. The gear includes a socket configured to interface with a vise and operate the vise based on a rotation of the gear. The housing also includes adjustable clamping blocks configured to engage with the vise to provide support for the housing during operation. An adjustment of the clamping blocks enables the fluid pressure vise actuator to interface with multiple types of existing vises.

Abstract: Embodiments of apparatus for flipping a semiconductor device and method of using the same are disclosed. In an example, an apparatus for flipping a semiconductor device includes at least one fixture and a rotation unit connected to the at least one fixture. The at least one fixture is configured to hold the semiconductor device by simultaneously pressing a first surface and a second surface of the semiconductor device. The first surface is opposite to the second surface. The rotation unit is configured to rotate the at least one fixture to flip the semiconductor device held by the at least one fixture.

Abstract: A shoe tying support assembly includes a frame that is positionable on a floor. A scissor lift is movably coupled to the frame and the scissor lift is actuatable between a lifted position and a lowered position. A platform is positioned on the scissor lift and the platform is spaced upwardly from the frame when the scissor lift is actuated into the lifted position. Thus, a user can position their foot on the platform for assisting with tying shoes. A tilting unit is coupled between the scissor lift and the platform and the tilting unit tilts the platform at a selectable angle of deflection from a horizontal plane to enhance comfort for the user to position the user's foot on the platform. A remote control is provided to remotely control the scissor lift and the tilting unit.