Abstract: The present invention discloses a sampling component comprising a sampling body that can be electrically heated and the outer surface of which has a wiping sampling area; and an insulated handle that is connected with one longitudinal end of the sampling body. The sampling component according to the present invention contacts directly the contacts of an external power supply after being disposed in a analysis chamber, the power supply is turned on to heat the sampling body so as to realize sample pyrolysis, and the power is turned off immediately after the sampling component is taken away. Thus, the power supply of the sampler can work discontinuously so that the power consumption of the system is reduced, meanwhile, the system malfunction caused by a long-term work of the sampling device under a high temperature can be avoided. The present invention further discloses a sampling device having said sampling component and an ion mobility spectrometer having the sampling device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid sample injection device and liquid sample injection method using a total volume injection method, which can prevent clogging of the channel or the needle, or carry-over of analysis components. The present invention is characterized by: moving the tip of a needle 9, before collecting a liquid sample, to an area where a predetermined fluid (for example, air, water, or the like) which reacts with neither the liquid sample nor the mobile phase is present; sucking the given fluid from the tip; and inserting the tip into a vial 15 to suck a predetermined amount of the liquid sample in the vial 15. As a result, a layer of the predetermined fluid is formed between the mobile phase remaining in the needle 9 and the newly sucked liquid sample. Thus, the mobile phase and the liquid sample are prevented from being in contact with each other in the needle 9.

Abstract: An environmental testing system for environmental testing with particulate matter, such as sand and dust, is disclosed. The testing system uses a feeder to feed precise amounts of particulate matter into an injector, which injects the particulate matter into the airflow leading to a test chamber with approximately the same velocity as the surrounding airflow. The feeder may be a loss-in-weight gravimetric feeder, and the injector may be a Venturi valve actuated by compressed air. The system also includes operator protection features, such as an exhaust fan that creates negative pressure when the door to the test chamber is opened, and when particulate matter is dumped into the system. A temperature control system heats and cools the airflow during tests, a pneumatic conveying system moves fluidized particulate matter into and out of the system, and a controller provides automatic control over the system.

Abstract: A skew detection arrangement comprises first and second series of targets movable past respective sensors, and monitoring means operable to monitor the outputs of the sensors, wherein the monitoring means is operable upon sensing that an output of a first one of the sensors is in a transition state to determine, from a transition direction of the transition state and an output of the other of the sensors, whether a skew condition has arisen. A skew detection method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A probe arrangement, in the case of which a probe is arranged within a tubular housing, wherein the tubular housing has at least one process window open to the process medium, and at least one functional element is secured on the probe and surrounded by the process medium. In order to suppress a taking along of the process medium during transfer of the functional element from the measured medium into a rinsing chamber, the tubular housing includes at least one treatment window open opposite the probe (3), preferably for washing, rinsing and/or calibrating the functional element, wherein the functional element is movable between the process window and the treatment window, and, during the measuring in the process medium, the at least one functional element is arranged approximately coincident with the at least one process window of the housing.

Abstract: An actuating device for a rotatable, shiftable mechanical connection. The connection comprises first and second connection portions (2, 3) which each have teeth (4) and an actuator (11) for causing relative axial movement of the first and the second connection portions (2, 3) for engaging and retaining the connection in an engaged position. A radially adjustable axial bearing (21) is formed between a rotatable axially movable piston (8), on which one of the first and the second connection portions (2 or 3) is arranged, and a fixed machine component (9). The axial bearing (21) has bearing elements (25) which can be radially displaced, by actuation of the actuator (11), such that the piston (8) can be moved in an axial direction along a defined engagement travel path (26) into the engaged position and, when in an end position of the actuator (11), the piston (8) is retained within the engaged position.

Abstract: A mobile oscillator device that employs two counter-rotating masses that generate a large impact force at multiple frequencies without generating forces in other undesired directions.

Abstract: A vibration exciter for a ground compactor comprises an exciter shaft having at least one exciter weight disposed thereon and having at least one turnover weight which is disposed so that it can rotate relative to this exciter shaft. The present invention further relates to a ground compactor having such a vibration exciter.

Abstract: A deceleration device includes a driving device and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a driving member, a first active subassembly, a second active subassembly, a first transmission member, a second transmission member and two regulatory mechanisms. The driving member is connected to the driving device. The first transmission member connects the driving member to the first active subassembly, and is driven by the driving device, and rotates the first active subassembly. The second transmission member connects the first active subassembly to the second active subassembly, and is driven by the first active subassembly, and rotates the second active subassembly. The two regulatory mechanisms elastically resist the first transmission member and the second transmission member, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjusting device (5) for automatically actuating the vehicle door (3) of a motor vehicle, said device (5) having:—a first tubular housing (15) connected to the body (9) of the vehicle (1) and a second tubular housing (25) connected to the vehicle door (3) to be adjusted, the second tubular housing (25) can be moved telescopically relative to the first housing (15), and—a spindle drive (21) comprising: •a spindle (27), which can be rotated by an electric-motor drive arranged in the first tubular housing (15), • a spindle nut (31) threaded with the spindle (27), which when the spindle (27) is rotated, is displaced along the longitudinal axis (A) of the spindle (27), from a retracted rest position into an extended position, • a push rod (33) bearing the spindle nut (31), which extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis (A) of the spindle (27), said push rod (33) being coupled to the second tubular housing (25), • and a tubular guide part (39) enclosing the push rod (33) and the

Abstract: A variable speed drive for a flywheel system can have a first rotatable drive plate for coupling to a rotatable flywheel. The first drive plate can be positioned about an axis of rotation and have a drive surface lying generally laterally, across or transverse to the axis of rotation. A first rotatable drive wheel can have an outer circumference for engaging and being driven by the drive surface of the first drive plate. A generator can be rotatably coupled to the first drive wheel. A first actuator can control position of the first drive wheel relative to radial drive surface location on the first drive plate for controlling drive ratio and rotational speed of the generator.

Abstract: The invention relates to rotary units and rotary mechanisms that are suitable for use in numerous applications. Rotary units typically include rotational components that are configured to rotate. In some embodiments, for example, multiple rotary units are assembled in rotary mechanisms such that neighboring pairs of rotational components counter-rotate or contra-rotate relative to one another during operation of the rotary mechanisms. Rotational components generally include one or more implements that are structured to perform or effect one or more types of work as the rotational components rotate relative to one another in a given rotary mechanism. In certain embodiments, implements are configured to rotate and/or to effect the movement of other components as rotational components rotate.

Abstract: A sun gear member, planetary gear members, a first ring gear member, and a second ring gear member together form a paradox gear mechanism. A clutch mechanism is disposed between an input gear member and the first ring gear member. The clutch mechanism rotates the first ring gear member, when the input gear member rotates. The clutch mechanism disconnects transmission of the power to the input gear member when the first ring gear member rotates. The sun gear member and the first ring gear member are individual input elements. When one of the sun gear member and the first ring gear member exclusively rotates, the second ring gear member rotates in accordance with the rotation. The sun gear transmits power more reliably without increasing manufacturing cost and without thwarting downsizing of the product.

Abstract: Coupling assemblies are provided for maintaining a secure connection between surgical devices utilizing a shaft-and-pinion configuration and powered drive shafts. The coupling assemblies include a clip to be disposed without or within a pinion for receiving and securing a drive shaft member. The coupling assemblies are designed to maximize restriction of movement between the drive shaft and clip, but avoid impeding the rotational motion of a pinion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for engagement and disengagement of gears are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a gear engagement system including a first crown gear assembly including a first crown gear including first crown teeth including a non-magnetic material and a ring including a first magnetic material and coupled along a circumference of the first crown gear, a second crown gear including second crown teeth including a second magnetic material and configured to engage with the first crown teeth, and switching circuitry for selectively engaging and disengaging the first crown teeth and the second crown teeth.

Abstract: A locking/unlocking device, specifically for locking and unlocking the reverse gear of the gearbox of a vehicle, comprising a housing provided interiorly with a fixed core provided with a coil and a mobile core triggered by the activation of said coil and attached to a computer by electrical connection means and a cam that is part of the gearbox, whose device comprises, in addition, a reverse gear position detector mechanism that is associated to the mobile core, said detector mechanism being provided with a stationary hall sensor and electromagnet inside the housing that operate via the presence of a metallic member arranged in the mobile core, such that depending on the position of the mobile core in relation to the fixed core, the hall sensor sends a signal to the computer to activate or lock the reverse gear condition.

Abstract: A gearbox having a housing, an actuator, a leadscrew rotated by the actuator, a rack nut threadingly engaged with the leadscrew to move longitudinally as the leadscrew rotates, a toothed section that moved with the rack nut, a shaft and a gear integral with or coupled to the shaft, and arranged such that rotation of the gear causes rotation of the shaft.

Abstract: A gear shift lever is provided with damping device of a vehicle. The damping device damps the returning of a reverse gear blocking element in the axial direction of the gear shift lever into a blocking position. For this, the damping device has a first rigid ring element in the axial direction of the gear shift lever, which surrounds the gear shift lever and has projections distributed on the periphery in axial direction. In addition, the damping device has a second rigid ring element, which has recesses in the region of the projections of the first ring element. On the reverse gear blocking element and on the gear shift lever, radial shoulders are arranged, against which the two rigid ring elements support themselves axially.

Abstract: An industrial robot includes a mounting base, a turning base rotatable relative to the mounting base about a rotation axis, and a stopper mechanically limiting an operating angle of the turning base. The stopper includes a fixed section attached to the mounting base, a connecting base attached to the turning base, and a swing lever pivotally connected to the connecting base and capable of swinging between a first position and a second position. The turning base is maintained in the first position and the second position, respectively, by the stopper when the swing lever contacts the fixed section, thereby limiting the operating angle of the turning base.

Abstract: A robot arm assembly includes a support arm, and the support arm includes a mounting base and a connecting portion defining a hollow portion. The robot arm assembly further includes a first arm, a second arm, a first input shaft, a second input shaft coaxial with and rotatable relative to the first input shaft, a first gear transmission mechanism coupled to the first input shaft to rotate the first arm, a second gear transmission mechanism coupled to the second input shaft to rotate the second arm, and a first backlash adjust mechanism to adjust the positions of the connecting portion, of the first and second input shafts relative to the mounting base, and providing the adjustment of the backlash between the first input gear pair and the second input gear pair.

Abstract: A hybrid robotic manipulator adapted to move objects is provided. The hybrid manipulator includes a base with a waist mounted on it and configured to rotate on the base. The hybrid manipulator further includes a pair of arms mounted on the waist. Each arm includes an upper arm, a forearm serially coupled to the upper arm at an elbow and a wrist configured to couple the pair of arms at a distal end through a pair of connecting elements. The wrist further includes an end-effector mounted thereon and configured to grip the object and move the object to a desired position.

Abstract: A manually operated driver for precision support stages having coarse and optional fine position control. A yoke connected to a movable stage slides along a shaft parallel to the direction of motion of the stage. The yoke has opposing pivot members that can, in one position, contact the shaft to self-lock the position of the yoke on the shaft and, in another position, remain clear of the shaft thereby allowing the yoke to slide freely on the shaft for coarse position control. The shaft has threads at one end that turn into a support block. Turning of the shaft with a knob and with the yoke locked to the shaft, slowly changes the position of the yoke and the connected stage for fine position adjustment of the stage. A pair of such drivers in orthogonal orientation on parallel x-y movable stages will provide two dimensional motion of stages.

Abstract: A brake apparatus for a racing bicycle includes a housing mounted on either handlebar and comprising an internal recess; a brake lever pivotably secured to the housing and having one end pivotably disposed in the recess; a spring depressible detent rod slidably disposed in the brake lever and comprising a head on an outer surface the brake lever, an annular flange, and an annular groove between the flange and the head; a brake cable having one end attached to the brake lever and the other end attached to a brake; and a locking member having one end urged against the flange. Pushing the head to cause one end the locking member to fall into the groove and cause one end of the brake lever to fall into the recess will loosen the brake cable.

Abstract: In a parking brake system, a locking tooth (17a) of a ratchet plate (17) is configured to have: a first area (S1) in which a locking claw (19c) of a ratchet pawl (19) comes into contact with the locking tooth and remains there in an equilibrium state when a parking brake lever is pulled up and thereafter loosened while a release rod being pressed; and a second area (S2) in which the locking claw remains there in a state of halfway engagement of tooth tips when a pressing force of the release rod is released. With this configuration, when the locking claw (19c) comes into contact with a portion closer to a tip of the locking tooth (17a) beyond the first area (S1), a line of force (F1) is maintained due to the pressing force of the release rod. Accordingly, the locking claw (19c) does not become in the state of halfway engagement of tooth tips at the second area (S2), and the locking claw (19c) slides towered the tooth tip to prevent beforehand the occurrence of the state of halfway engagement of tooth tips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle that is converted from a stroller for carrying a passenger and cycle operated by a rider to a combined unit. More specifically, the invention relates to a stroller and a bicycle combined, physically and operationally, such that the operator of the cycle portion of the stroller-cycle can control operation of the stroller portion while the stroller-cycle is in motion.

Abstract: An operating pedal device for a vehicle, includes: an operating pedal disposed at a pedal support fixed to a vehicle so as to be pivotable about an axis of a support shaft, and depressed by a driver; a reaction force member connected to the operating pedal through at least one connecting portion connecting paired members in a manner such that the paired members are relatively pivotable about a connecting pin, an output in accordance with an operating force of the operating pedal being transmitted to the reaction force member, and a reaction force corresponding to the output being applied to the reaction force member; a strain detecting element disposed in an elastic portion deformed by the reaction force, the strain detecting element electrically detecting the operating force by being deformed together with the elastic portion; in one of the paired members connected by one of the at least one connecting portion, an opening provided near the connecting pin to permit the connecting pin to be relatively displace

Abstract: A bicycle handle assembly, of which the position of the handle grip can be freely adjusted according to the need of the rider, enabling the rider to ride the bicycle in a comfortable posture. The bicycle handle assembly includes: a stem prepared on a front-wheel fork of a bicycle; a handlebar installed on the stem; a handle grip coupled to either end of the handlebar; a ball joint prepared between the handlebar and the handle grip to enable the handle grip to rotate; and a securing element installed on the ball joint to secure the handle grip in a particular position. The bicycle handle assembly makes it possible to freely adjust the positions of the handle grips according to the need of the rider, thereby distributing the load that may otherwise be concentrated on the wrists and preventing pain and injury.

Abstract: An automobile having pedals in the footwell, including, but not limited to at least one apparatus for protection of the lower extremities of the driver or this automobile. The apparatus includes, but is not limited to a deflector plate and at least one fastening element, which is connected to the deflector plate and which serves for fastening the apparatus in the footwell of the automobile, and the apparatus is disposed in the footwell of the automobile in such a manner between two pedals that a foot resting on one of the pedals cannot get behind the pedals if it slips from the pedal in the event of an accident.

Abstract: A connecting and adjusting structure for a crank assembly used in a bicycle contains a first tube of a first connector including a first hollow portion, the first connector including a first bearing seat to receive a first ball bearing, the first bearing seat includes a first engaging tab, a first adjusting rib, and the first tube, a second connector including a second bearing seat to receive a second ball bearing, a dustproof cover, and a retaining ring, the second bearing seat including a second engaging tab, a second adjusting rib, and a second tube, a second crank including a central shank with plural T-shaped teeth and second internal screws, a first crank including a hollow post with a Tee groove fixed to engage with the T-shaped teeth, and a screw is inserted through the hollow post to be screwed with the second internal screws.

Abstract: A triangle pedal contains a body including a circular tube with first threads to screw with an adjustable knob, the body including a first and a second triangle plates disposed on a front and a rear ends thereof respectively, the first triangle plate including three first apertures, the second triangle plate including three second apertures connecting with an elongated member which includes an adjusting post received therein, the adjusting post including a projection with first positioning screws, and the projection including a closed orifice to receive a returning spring, the forcing bar including outer screws, a ring, and a biasing pillar, the biasing pillar including a first conical face, the adjustable knob including an opening with second screws to screw with the first threads and second positioning screws, a locking piece including a mouth to connect with a bicycle shoe and a first and a second engaging grooves.

Abstract: A hybrid drive for a motor vehicle which has a combustion engine, a transmission with a transmission input shaft which can be coupled with the combustion engine, and an electric machine which is positioned between the combustion engine and the transmission. The electric machine has a stator and a rotor which interacts with the transmission input shaft and is supported by a transmission housing input part. The transmission input shaft is supported, by a fixed radial bearing and a spaced radial bearing, in a bearing journal of the transmission housing input part. The rotor is connected, in a rotationally fixed manner, to an extension of the transmission input shaft which protrudes from a bearing journal. A radial shaft seal is positioned at the end of the bearing journal, facing the rotor, and the two radial bearings are cooled and lubricated by transmission oil.

Abstract: A hybrid power driving system includes an engine including a crankshaft; and a dual clutch transmission system coupled to the crankshaft. The dual clutch transmission system includes a first clutch, a second clutch, and a transmission. Both the first and second clutches are connected with the crankshaft. The transmission includes a first input shaft connected with the first clutch, a second input shaft connected with the second clutch, shifting gear sets, where each shifting gear set includes at least a stationary gear and a free gear; and an output shaft having one end coupled with a differential. The other end of the output shaft is connected with a driving electric motor. The driving electric motor drives the output shaft directly.

Abstract: A transmission includes an input member, an output member, first and second shafts, first and second countershafts, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of synchronizer assemblies and a dual clutch assembly. The transmission is operable to provide at least one reverse speed ratio and a plurality of forward speed ratios between the input member and the output member.

Abstract: A power split transmission includes a first power branch having a continuously variable transmission and a separable second power branch. The two power branches are combined again in a summation gear and a device connects or disconnects the second branch when a synchronous condition is present when changing from an initial driving range into a target driving range. A control device for controlling and adjusting the transmission ratio of the first power branch is connected to the continuously variable transmission. A predicting device for predicting an efficiency ?v of the first power branch in a target driving range is connected to the control device.

Abstract: An injector insert pipe is arranged in the gas channel of a nozzle for injecting oxygen-containing gas into a pig iron production unit, wherein an interspace which surrounds the pipe is present over the entire pipe length between the wall of the gas channel and the pipe outer wall . The pipe extends at least as far as the nozzle end face which contains the mouth of the gas channel. The pipe space is connected to an oxygen-containing gas feed line, and the interspace is connected to a protective gas supply line. In a process, oxygen-containing gas is fed into the pipe space, which after it has flowed through the pipe, enters the production unit at an entry velocity, and the interspace is simultaneously flowed through by a gas which exits into the production unit at an exit velocity, wherein the entry velocity is greater than the exit velocity.

Abstract: A method of adjusting a vortex of molten metal comprises providing a scrap charging vessel. The scrap charging vessel includes a vortex control plate having an outlet orifice that can be positioned at a bottom of the vessel so that the outlet orifice is in fluid communication with an outlet passageway of the vessel. A vortex level is estimated or observed. A size of the outlet orifice of the vortex control plate is selected that can produce a desired level of a vortex in the vessel that is the same as or different than the estimated or observed vortex level. The vortex control plate of the selected outlet orifice size is positioned in the vessel. Molten metal is moved into an inlet opening of the vessel and forms the vortex at the desired level in the vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the separating of copper and/or nickel from solutions containing cobalt.

Abstract: A method for screening abrasive wheels for fabricating a honeycomb extrusion die from a die body, and methods for fabricating a honeycomb extrusion die using an abrasive wheel assembly. One method for fabricating a honeycomb extrusion die includes measuring at least one of runout and thickness of each of a plurality of abrasive blades while rotating the blades, selecting a subset of the plurality of blades that have a measured runout or a measured thickness within a predetermined range, and mounting the subset of blades spaced from one another and concentrically aligned along a rotation axis of the abrasive wheel assembly.

Abstract: A production method for an insertion end, especially for an insertion end of a drilling, chiseling or boring tool, including the following steps: a longitudinal groove is formed in the outer surface of a preferably cylindrical end piece of a blank, whereby the longitudinal groove acquires an open end section on a front face of the end piece. The outer surface of the end piece is surrounded by a die tool that engages into the longitudinal groove outside of its open end section. The open end section is closed in that the surrounded end piece is compressed by means of a stamp acting on the front face. The segmented, multi-component die tool preferably lies flush against the outer surface of the end piece outside of the longitudinal grooves.

Abstract: Tools, such as nail clippers, include at least one lever pivotally movable towards and away from another portion of the tools. Yieldable gripping pads of elastomeric material such as rubber, yieldable plastic or the like are disposed on facing surfaces of the lever. The facing pads are usable for clamping about the screw on top of a bottle of nail polish inserted between the pads allowing twisting off of the top by counter-clockwise rotation of the tool relative to the nail polish bottle.

Abstract: The general purpose of the ratchet pulley system is to provide the user with a tool capable of greater speed, convenience, and torque in loosening or tightening fasteners. The torque multiplying ratchet pulley preferably comprises an extruded drive lug; a grippable housing disk; at least one pulley (rotatable/non-rotatable); a pawl; and a recoilable pull-cable (or non-recoilable version in certain embodiments) with a handle (T-shaped) wherein the extruded drive lug is preferably connected to a recoilable pull-cable such that when a user pulls the recoilable pull-cable via the handle, the extruded drive lug is rotated allowing a fastener to be turned (tightened or loosened.

Abstract: A finger-operable phacoemulsification (“phaco”) needle wrench includes a base that receives a fastening head of a phaco needle. A hollow finger grip extends from the base for at least as long as the portion of the needle extending distally from the fastening head. The grip has asymmetric lobes directed generally outwardly from the grip's central axis. The lobes provide a tightening torque to the needle fastening head in response to a tightening force applied to the lobes by fingers of a user securing the needle to a phaco handpiece. The lobes provide a loosening torque to the needle fastening head in response to a loosening force applied to the lobes by fingers removing the needle from the phaco handpiece. The loosening torque is greater than the tightening torque because of the asymmetric profile of the lobes.

Abstract: A geared socket wrench hand tool is disclosed. The socket wrench is a clickless wrench allowing for more precise movement of the socket. The socket wrench, through a series of gears, can rotate in infinitesimally small rotations.

Abstract: A wrench for action on a work piece is provided. The wrench is a box end socket wrench. The socket wrench has an elongated handle with a box head. The box head has a top and a bottom surface and an inner wall defining an inner aperture. The inner wall is shaped to receive the work piece and has a receiving groove spaced apart from the top surface of the box head to receive a biased member. The biased member extends into the inner aperture of the box head to releasably secure the work piece. When the work piece is inserted in the inner aperture of the box head, the work piece sits flush with the corresponding top and bottom surface of the box head of the wrench.

Abstract: An open ended wrench incorporating both English (inch) and metric sizes. Two conventional single-size wrenches are replaced by a dual-size hex pattern wrench, reducing the number of wrenches likely to be needed to do a job. One hex pattern is sized to match preferably a metric component and the other hex pattern is sized to match preferably an English component. The two different sized hex patterns are preferably offset by 30 degrees.

Abstract: A socket includes faces, grooves and groups of notches. Each of the grooves is located between two adjacent one of the faces. Each of the grooves includes a width that gets smaller towards an axis of the socket along a radius, thus defining a reduced neck. Each of the groups of notches is located along a related one of the grooves or in a related one of the faces.

Abstract: The hexagonal wrench auxiliary device has a body. The body has two ends, a first end surface and a second end surface. The first end surface and the second end surface are respectively defined in the ends of the body. The first end surface has a center and multiple mounting holes. The multiple mounting holes are respectively formed in the center and around the center on the first end surface and shaped in different sizes to correspond to and be mounted around one of the hexagonal wrenches. The second end surface has a connecting stem mounted on and protruding from the second end surface. The connecting stem may be held to push the hexagonal wrench and rotate the hexagonal head fastener. The body enlarges a moment arm of the wrench and provides a labor saving and easy holding effect.

Abstract: A hand tool and bit storage device configured to allow easy storage and access to a wide variety of bits. The hand tool comprises a body portion, a stem portion and a bit interface. The hand tool couples with the storage device. The storage device holds one or more tool frames or bit inserts each comprising a plurality of bits. The bit inserts are deformable to allow easy access to the bits contained therein. In some embodiments, the bit inserts may be locked in the storage device.

Abstract: Instead of a conventional slide arrangement Z/X/Y and a B-axis that is pivotable thereon, a more compact and less complex configuration is achieved in that a tool support that is pivotable about the B-axis is directly placed onto the X-slide and only a single rotationally drivable tool spindle is additionally movable in Y-direction in this pivotable tool support, whereas all other tool receivers for stationary tools are fixated at the support.

Abstract: To automatically perform an attachment work of a material supply to a target object, a robot system includes a robot provided with a body, a first arm provided for the body and having a plurality of joints, a second arm provided for the body separately from the first arm and having a plurality of joints, and hand units respectively provided for the first arm and the second arm. The robot holds one of a plurality of types of workpiece components using the hand units of the first arm and the second arm at the same time, and the remaining type of the workpiece components is held and carried by the hand unit of the first arm or the second arm.