Abstract: A printed circuit board homogenization treatment device includes a load mechanism, a position mechanism and a drive mechanism. The load mechanism is disk-shaped and configured to fix the printed circuit board; the position mechanism at least includes a first position wheel and a second position wheel that can jointly support the load mechanism; the position mechanism is switchable between a first state and a second state; when the position mechanism is in the first state, the load mechanism and the drive mechanism are spaced apart; when the position mechanism is in the second state, the drive mechanism is configured to drive the load mechanism to rotate around its central axis; both the first position wheel and the second position wheel are configured to rotate with rotation of the load mechanism.

Abstract: A device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable hardtops from convertible sport utility vehicles, comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical support structure and a platform assembly, wherein the base unit is aligned directly below the platform unit and the vertical support structure connects them together, wherein the device can be disassembled for simple shipping, is adjustable for height and depth to accommodate different SUV models, and includes markers for easy assembly.

Abstract: A gripping machine for an article includes a machine frame, first and second drive means associated with the machine frame, a support platform of the article, movable with respect to the machine frame by the first drive means along a direction of displacement, and holding members, arranged about the direction of displacement to delimit therebetween a gripping plane or space of the article, at least one holding member being movable radially by the second drive means between a holding configuration and a release configuration of the article, and vice versa. Electronic control means control the first drive means so that the support platform is located at one or more predefined axial positions and the second drive means so that, in the holding configuration, at least one holding member is moved continuously towards the article to actively clamp the article.

Abstract: A handling device for servicing a piston with a small end attached to the piston via a piston pin, having a basic frame, a receiving device that is pivotable or tiltable relative to the basic frame for the piston removed from an internal combustion engine, an actuator for pivoting or tilting the receiving device relative to the basic frame, and a locking device via which the receiving device is lockable on the basic frame in different pivot positions or tilting positions.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for constructing an airship quickly and cost-effectively are described. In one embodiments, a jig for constructing a mainframe of an airship structure may have a first rail and a second rail that are configured to be parallel to each other, the first rail and the second rail each forming an arc, multiple first supporting structures coupled to the first rail, wherein the first supporting structures have non-uniform heights to support a curvature of the arc of the first rail, multiple second supporting structures coupled to the second rail, wherein the second supporting structures have non-uniform heights to support a curvature of the arc of the second rail, wherein the first rail and the second rail are configured to interface with detachable wheels coupled to an outer surface of the mainframe and enable the mainframe to be rotated along its axis on the jig.

Abstract: An adjustable cabinet assembly apparatus may include a rotatable base member and a cabinet assembly frame. The cabinet assembly frame may include a first cabinet face support surface, a second cabinet face support surface, a first cabinet side support surface, and a second cabinet side support surface. The cabinet assembly frame may operably engage the rotatable base member. The cabinet assembly apparatus may include a cabinet assembly adjustment device configured to operably engage with the cabinet assembly frame. The cabinet assembly adjustment device may be configured to adjust the cabinet assembly apparatus between a first assembly configuration and a second assembly configuration.

Abstract: Manufacturing cell based vehicle manufacturing systems and methods for a wide variety of vehicles are disclosed. In one aspect, a manufacturing cell configured for assembling a frame of a vehicle is disclosed. The manufacturing cell includes a positioner, a robot carrier and a robot. The positioner is configured to receive a fixture table configured to hold the frame. The robot carrier includes a vertical lift. The robot is configured to assemble the frame. The positioner is configured to support the frame in a vertical position during an assembling process. In another aspect of the disclosure, a system for manufacturing a vehicle based on a manufacturing cell is disclosed. In another aspect of the disclosure, a method for manufacturing a vehicle based on a manufacturing cell is disclosed.

Abstract: Bonding processing for a plurality of bonding points of different distances with respect to a reference position (origin) of an object to be bonded without changing a moving distance of bonding means is provided. The bonding means, a bonding stage having a work-holder and a rotary mechanism unit for rotating the work-holder, and a control unit for controlling rotation of the work-holder are provided. The bonding means is movable relative to a placement surface of the work-holder in a reference orientation and has a reference position on its moving direction. The plurality of bonding points include bonding points of different separation distances from the reference position along the moving direction while the object to be bonded is being held to the work-holder in the reference orientation. The control unit corrects differences in the separation distances of the plurality of bonding points by controlling rotation of the work-holder.

Abstract: A wheeled engine stand and a process of using the engine stand is provided. The engine stand provides a wheeled base supporting a mounting head with retainers. The mounting head is reversibly attached to a drive shaft through, a retaining pin extending through a mounting head collar. A steering handle is detachably supported on an upper adaptor plate to allow for movement for the wheeled base.

Abstract: An articulated device for robotic systems includes three rigid bodies. The first rigid body is configured to rotate about a first rotation axis with respect to a rigid base body. The second rigid body is configured to rotate about a second rotation axis with respect to the first rigid body. The third rigid body is configured to rotate about a third rotation axis with respect to the second rigid body. The first, second, and third rotation axes coincide in at least one point which defines the center of rotation of the articulated device.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with: gear chamfering tools that perform cutting for chamfering a tooth profile ridge section of a gear to be cut; tool holding parts for holding the gear chamfering tools at one end portion thereof; substantially linear movement means which cause substantially linear movement of the other end portion opposed to the one end portion for holding the gear chamfering tools in the tool holding parts; and circular movement means for causing circular movement of an intermediate portion between the one end portion for holding the gear chamfering tools and the other end portion subjected to the substantially linear movement by the substantially linear movement means in the tool holding parts. By combining the substantially linear movement means and the circular movement means, substantially elliptical movement of tip end parts of the gear chamfering tools is achieved.

Abstract: A rotational coupling device may include a housing which may be coupled to a stationary coupler. The stationary coupler may be used to engage or couple the device to a machinery stand. A motivator shaft may be positioned on one side of the housing and a rotational drive shaft may be positioned on the other side of the housing. The motivator shaft and the rotational drive shaft may be operably connected together with a gear arrangement with rotation of the motivator shaft resulting in rotation of the rotational drive shaft that is of a reduced rate compared to the motivator shaft. The rotational drive shaft may be coupled or connected to the rotational assembly via a rotational coupler thereby allowing rotational motion provided by the motivator shaft to be transferred through the rotational drive shaft to the rotational assembly of the machinery stand to which the device is engaged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a minimally invasive surgical instrument implementing a motor. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a minimally invasive surgical instrument comprises a shaft, an end effector connected to one end of the shaft, and a handle unit connected to the other end of the shaft. The handle unit includes a pair of linearly moving members, at least one rotating member for moving the pair of linear moving members away from each other in opposite directions, and a driving element for driving said at least one rotating member. The pair of linearly moving members operates the end effector in the pitch direction or in the yaw direction.

Abstract: A securing device for securing a rotor of a turbomachine against tilting is provided, the rotor being arranged perpendicular in relation to a horizontal plane. The securing device includes a support surface enabling the rotor to be laterally supported in relation to the securing device. The rotor or the tie rod, arranged in an essentially vertical manner, are oriented vertically such that during an alignment, the support surface on which the rotor or the tie rod support, are displaced such that rotor is perpendicular in relation to the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A welding system includes a motion tracking system comprising a camera having a lens. The welding system also includes a cover disposed over the lens of the camera. The cover is configured to enable infrared light to pass therethrough and to block environmental elements from contacting the lens of the camera. The cover is disposed over the lens of the camera at an angle relative to a face of the camera, and the angle is between approximately 10 and 60 degrees.

Abstract: A robotic arm includes first and second bent links and a tool link pivotally connected in order, first to third wheels, and first to fourth imaginary axes intersecting at a center of spherical rotation. The first bent link and wheel are driven to rotate about the first and third imaginary axes respectively. A first flexible rope is wound around the first and second wheels and fixed to the second bent link for driving the second wheel and bent link to rotate about the second imaginary axis when the first wheel rotates. A second flexible rope is wound around the second and third wheels and fixed to the first bent link for driving the third wheel and the tool link to rotate about the fourth imaginary axis when the second wheel rotates. The robotic arm is relatively smaller, obstructs the operator less and produces a wider sphere of action.

Abstract: An aircraft engine module handling assembly including a carriage, a pivoting portion at a top of the carriage, a module support tooling, and an additional mechanism for assembly of the tooling on the pivoting portion, such that the module can be rotated from an original vertical position, observed when it reaches an assembly shop in a crate, to a horizontal position suitable for its assembly with another module of an engine.

Abstract: A test platform includes a base, a supporting member rotatably supported on the base, a laser emitter mounted on the base, and a laser receiver mounted to the supporting member and aligning with the laser emitter. The supporting member includes a network socket electrically connected to the laser receiver. The laser emitter is electrically connected to a network communication device.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism includes a positioning member, a support plate, a frame, a fastening assembly, and an operating assembly. The support plate defines a through hole. The fastening assembly is fixed to the frame. The fastening assembly includes a fastening member and an elastic member. The positioning member extends through the through hole of the support plate, and is fastened by the fastening member under an elastic force of the elastic member. The operating assembly resists the fastening member, thereby driving the fastening member away from the positioning member.

Abstract: An apparatus for charging and discharging includes a support portion, first and second racks, first and second vertical partition walls and a pinion. The support portion supports a secondary battery. The first and second racks are moved in a horizontal direction. The plurality of first vertical partition walls are fixed to the first rack at a constant interval. The plurality of second vertical partition walls are provided between the respective first vertical partition walls and fixed to the second rack at a constant interval. The pinion moves the first and second racks in the opposite directions. Accordingly, a charging and discharging operation, a high-temperature aging operation, and the like are performed in a formation process while limiting the expansion of a battery can through a simple operation regardless of differences for each manufacturer and for each model, thereby saving time and, cost.

Abstract: A pallet wrapping platform comprises a lower frame, a pallet supporting table, constraining means interposed between the frame and the table, being designed to allow the frame and table to move by rotating relative to one another, a driving unit and transmission means for transmitting the motion from the driving unit to the table. The table comprises an upper flat disk and at least one lower ring gear, fixed to the disk and designed to interact with the motion transmission means, in such a way that the total thickness of the platform is less than at least 24 millimeters.

Abstract: A table unit for a machine tool includes a tilting table provided on a base and configured to be swingably indexable around a horizontal axis, a rotary table provided on the tilting table and configured to be rotatably indexable around a vertical axis orthogonal to the horizontal axis, and at least one motor disposed in the tilting table and configured to be driven to rotate the rotary table. An axis of a motor shaft of the motor is arranged in a plane formed by the horizontal axis and the vertical axis.

Abstract: A vehicle body moving cart is provided which includes a base frame and first moving units that are installed at the front, rear and center of the base frame, respectively. The first moving units are configured to reciprocate first sliding plates forward and rearward on the base frame, respectively. In addition to the first moving units, second moving units are disposed perpendicular to the first moving units installed at the front and rear of the base frame, respectively, and installed on the first sliding plates to move the second sliding plates leftward and rightward on the base frame, respectively. Installed on the second sliding plates and the first sliding plate of first unit installed at the center of the base frame, are ascending and descending units. These ascending and descending units are configured to be reciprocally movable upward and downward on the base frame.

Abstract: A key clamping device includes a first key clamp, a second key clamp and a rotational device connected to the first and second key clamps. The rotational device may facilitate rotation of the first and second key clamps.

Abstract: A mounting device for attaching a vise to a work surface so that the vise can be held in a position perpendicular to the work surface. The mounting device has a base having a surface for receiving the vise and an upright section that is perpendicular to the base. The mounting device further has a plurality of bolts or clamps that are used to removably secure the vise to the mounting device and also to secure the mounting device to the work surface.

Abstract: A cradle device for large pinion gears or blanks wherein a pinion may be supported and rotated for machining. The cradle device comprises one or more adjustable prismatic units each including a plurality of angular plates that are movable toward and/or away from one another along the width of the cradle device in order to raise and lower, and/or laterally shift, a pinion placed thereon so as to position the pinion for machining.

Abstract: A sputtering device includes a main body and a loading device received in the main body. The main body includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a sidewall connected between the top portion and the bottom portion, an upper bearing mounted on the top portion, and a lower bearing mounted on the bottom portion. The loading device includes an outer frame, an inner frame received in the outer frame, and a gear device arranged between the outer frame and the in inner frame. The outer frame is rotatably connected to the upper bearing and includes a plurality of first rods arranged in a first circle. The inner frame is rotatably connected to the lower bearing and includes a plurality of second rods arranged in a second circle. The gear device is configured for bringing the outer frame and the inner frame to rotate in opposite directions.

Abstract: A toggle type with one axial positioning machine can increase positioning precision and decrease the impact from external impact by using the three-links design.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for downending a vertically disposed cylindrical coil supported on an underlying pallet, with a stem projecting from the pallet through the coil. The apparatus comprises a cradle rotatable about a horizontal axis. A table on the cradle is configured and arranged to receive and retain the pallet with the coil in a vertical first position at which the coil extends across the horizontal axis. An electrically powered drive serves to rotate the cradle about the horizontal axis to translate the coil from its vertical first position to a horizontal second position.

Abstract: A positioner includes a housing, a table, a drive portion, a cylinder, a first winder, and a first cord. The cylinder includes a first opening at the rotation center of the table, and a second opening opposite and connected to the first opening. The first winder is disposed outside the second opening of the cylinder. The first cord includes a first lead-out portion and a first wound portion. The first lead-out portion enters the second opening, passes through the cylinder, and is led out from the table. The first wound portion is wound around the first winder according to the rotation of the table. Thus, the positioner can increase the number of air tubes or wires led out onto the table without increasing its size.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable demilitarization apparatus and system for segmenting an ordnance and is comprised of a fixed housing having a gantry/robotic positioning system, a high pressure water jet cutting head, and a rotational drive subassembly and a slideable main assembly comprised of a cradle subassembly, a centering ring subassembly, a collection subassembly and a rotational drive mechanism.

Abstract: A cryostat includes a rotatable mounting arranged to rotate about a first rotational axis, the mounting extending substantially in a first plane, a sample plate arranged in use to support a sample, located on the rotatable mounting, and a heat sink located adjacent the side of the mounting distant from the sample plate. A thermal conductor extends between the sample plate and the heat sink. The conductor extends through an aperture in the rotatable mounting. A rotatable sample holder for a cryostat includes a sample plate having a first side arranged in use to support a sample, a drive gear arranged to rotate about a first rotational axis, and a driven gear arranged to rotate about a second rotational axis, engaged with the drive gear and coupled to the sample plate such that rotation of the drive gear causes the driven gear and sample holder to rotate. The first rotational axis does not intersect the second rotational axis.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus includes a motor, a first cone gear secured to a shaft of the motor, and two clamping bodies attached to opposite sides of the motor. Each of the clamping bodies includes a second cone gear meshing with the first, a threaded post fixed to the second cone gear, a carriage threadedly connected with the threaded post, and a clamp arm fixed to the carriage. The motor rotates the first cone gear, and in turn the second cone gears and the corresponding threaded posts. With the rotation of the threaded posts, the carriages move towards or away from each other, whereby the clamp arms cooperatively acquire an object between the clamp arms, or release the object therefrom.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method are provided for positioning a workpiece. A workpiece positioner has a fixed base, and a support member is connected to the base by a joint that permits selectively articulating the support member with respect to the base. A plate defines a feature sized for operably supporting the workpiece. A connector is used to connect the plate to the support member. The connector fixes the plate in articulation with the support member so that a selected articulation of the support member with respect to the base defines a corresponding plane in which the plate is disposed. The connector also permits sliding movement of the plate in any direction within the corresponding plane to orient the workpiece in a desired position.

Abstract: A vehicle body moving cart is provided which includes a base frame and first moving units that are installed at the front, rear and center of the base frame, respectively. The first moving units are configured to reciprocate first sliding plates forward and rearward on the base frame, respectively. In addition to the first moving units, second moving units are disposed perpendicular to the first moving units installed at the front and rear of the base frame, respectively, and installed on the first sliding plates to move the second sliding plates leftward and rightward on the base frame, respectively. Installed on the second sliding plates and the first sliding plate of first unit installed at the center of the base frame, are ascending and descending units. These ascending and descending units are configured to be reciprocally movable upward and downward on the base frame.

Abstract: A workpiece carrier includes a first carrier and a second carrier. The first carrier includes a plurality of first posts substantially parallel to each other. Each of the first posts is rotatable about a central axis thereof. The second carrier includes a plurality of second posts substantially parallel to each other. Each of the second posts is rotatable about a central axis thereof. The first carrier surrounds the second carrier therein. The workpiece carrier further includes at least one connecting arm interconnected between the first carrier and the second carrier, such that the first carrier and the second carrier are jointly rotatable about a rotation axis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for compensating for the load a part places on a part positioner system that positions the part for work operations by a robot. The part positioner system rotates a part holding assembly about the axis of rotation of a shoulder drive. The part holding assembly may have a column that extends perpendicular to the shoulder center line. A counter weight system is incorporated into the column that includes a counter weight pack that is moved along the length of the column. The shoulder drive drives the part and part holding assembly load in order to measure a torque applied to the shoulder drive. A load offset may be calculated based on the applied torque. The counter weight pack may then be moved to a position on the column calculated to balance the load of the part and part holding assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable bicycle workstand is disclosed. The bicycle workstand may include a height adjustable post having at least a first and second tubular member in telescopic arrangement. The second tubular member may be insertable into the first tubular member. The first tubular member may have a ground engaging portion or support base. The workstand may include an internal mechanism for gradual extension and retraction of the second tubular member from the first tubular member. The workstand may include an attachment means for mounting a bicycle associated with the second tubular member. The workstand may be configured for safely raising and lowering a bicycle attached to the stand. Thus, the bicycle workstand may safely and securely support a bicycle for assembly, maintenance and/or repair purposes.

Abstract: A cradle device for large pinion gears or blanks wherein a pinion may be supported and rotated for machining. The cradle device comprises one or more adjustable prismatic units each including a plurality of angular plates that are movable toward and/or away from one another along the width of the cradle device in order to raise and lower, and/or laterally shift, a pinion placed thereon so as to position the pinion for machining.

Abstract: A workbench includes a support base, a rotation disk rotatably mounted on the support base, a rotation seat mounted on the support base and rotated by the rotation disk, and a working table swivelably mounted on the rotation seat. The working table has two opposite working zones each having a recessed and tapered profile. Thus, the working table on the rotation seat has two working zones so that when the workpiece is positioned, the working tool can be used to directly work the two opposite faces of the workpiece by rotation of the rotation seat and the working table without having to turn and reposition the workpiece, thereby saving the working time, decreasing the cost of fabrication and enhancing the working efficiency.

Abstract: A rotating machine includes a receiving member having a base wall. A first cylinder module disposed above the receiving member includes a first cylinder body. Grappling hooks fixedly connecting with the first cylinder module are disposed below the first cylinder body. A second cylinder module mounted on a top surface of the base wall includes a second cylinder body. A rotating module includes a rotatable shaft rotationally settled in the base wall. A top end of the rotatable shaft engages with a salver below the grappling hooks. A gear wheel is located around the rotatable shaft and below the salver. A rack meshing with the gear wheel connects with the second cylinder body, and controlling switches are used for starting the first cylinder module and the second cylinder module.

Abstract: The present invention reduces the footprint of a stage apparatus to achieve a more compact apparatus. Using a Y-axis shaft having a magnet on the inside and a Y-axis mover constituted by a coil that surrounds the Y-axis shaft as a Y-axis drive part for moving a Y-axis movable body makes the drive part smaller than a linear motor. Consequently, a lateral part that faces a side gliding surface is arranged downwardly of the one Y-axis mover, to thereby eliminate the footprint occupied by the lateral part when lined up side-by-side with the Y-axis drive part.

Abstract: In a positioner according to the present invention, the rotating table and a hollow shaft is rotated by a motor via a speed reduction gear. In such a configuration, an air tube and a cable which supplies the air or electric power used to operate a jib on the rotating table are provided via the rotary joint arranged at one end of the shaft. A communication device may be provided on the rotating table by detaching the rotary joint and arranging a composite curl cord. The communication device may be provided by the rotary joint and a wireless communication device without using the composite curl cord.

Abstract: A system for detecting and suppressing a fire condition in a storage unit may include a transmitter associated with the storage unit and configured to transmit a first signal upon detection of the fire condition, at least one receiver configured to detect the first signal and configured to provide a second signal indicating detection of the fire condition, and a fire suppression device configured to discharge a fire suppressant material into the storage unit upon detection of the fire condition.

Abstract: A lightweight portable motorized oil filter inspection device comprising a housing, a drive plate having a plurality of gear teeth, an oil filter size adapter mounting adaptable to receive at least one of a plurality of interchangeable oil filter size adapters, at least one drive pin assembly mounting for accepting at least one adjustable drive pin assembly having a plurality of detents, a cutting blade assembly and a means to rotate the drive plate. The drive pin assembly having a plurality of detents enables precise alignment of at least one drive pin with at least one of the oil flow apertures of an oil filter canister. The drive plate is directly driven by a motor drive gear having a plurality of compatible gear drive teeth, mounted on an electric motor shaft.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sheet clamping apparatus for a reticle, a wafer, a glass substrate, a LCD panel et al. The apparatus comprises a pair of brackets, each bracket having at least one cam groove thereon for defining a movement route by two opposing sides of the cam groove, and one end of each bracket being joined with a connecting frame. One end of a clamping arm is joined with each cam groove, and the other end of the clamping arm is clamping the sheet (ex: a reticle, a wafer, a glass substrate, a LCD panel et al.). The characteristic of the sheet clamping apparatus is that: on the other end of each clamping arm is formed with a clamping head with recess, and at least a pair of rollers are disposed on the recess of clamping head for stably clamping the reticle or a semiconductor component stored in the pod.

Abstract: A machining center that includes a swivel bridge supported by a bearing wall and pivotable about a horizontal axis, at least one drive sprocket attached to a disc-type connector of the swivel bridge, and at least one drive system attached adjacent the bearing wall and operatively connected to the drive sprocket of the swivel bridge. The machining center is characterized by clamping of the swivel bridge being performed by a friction-locked clamping system which is arranged rotationally fixed about a bearing pin of the swivel bridge in a circular ring shape and which is operatively connected to the disc-type connector. A clamping force of the friction-locked clamping system is generated by an energy storage.

Abstract: A small-sized, lightweight rotary table apparatus is provided. The rotary table apparatus has: a support rest for rotatably supporting a rotary table; and a base for turnably supporting, in a cantilever fashion, the support rest by a shaft element, which is protrudingly formed on the support rest, being inserted into a hole provided in the base. The shaft element has formed therein a hollow section for accommodating at least a portion of a drive mechanism for rotating the rotary table.

Abstract: A turntable includes a driving source, a workpiece holder holding a workpiece to be processed by a tool, a motive power transmission mechanism that can transmit the motive power from said driving source to said workpiece holder, and a load mechanism that can activate said motive power transmission mechanism under a load-applied state, and applying a predetermined load to said motive power transmission mechanism during processing of said workpiece.

Abstract: In a positioner according to the present invention, the rotating table and a hollow shaft is rotated by a motor via a speed reduction gear. In such a configuration, an air tube and a cable which supplies the air or electric power used to operate a jib on the rotating table are provided via the rotary joint arranged at one end of the shaft. A communication device may be provided on the rotating table by detaching the rotary joint and arranging a composite curl cord. The communication device may be provided by the rotary joint and a wireless communication device without using the composite curl cord.