Abstract: An annular grindstone includes a grindstone portion including a binding material, and abrasive grains which are dispersed into the binding material to be fixed, in which the binding material contains a nickel-iron alloy. Preferably, a contained ratio of iron in the nickel-iron alloy is in a range of 5 wt % or more to less than 60 wt %. More preferably, a contained ratio of iron in the nickel-iron alloy is in a range of 20 wt % or more to 50 wt % or less. Preferably, the annular grindstone includes the grindstone portion only. In addition, the annular grindstone further includes an annular base including a grip portion, in which the grindstone portion is exposed at an outer peripheral edge of the annular base.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for its use employ a magnet assembly to securely hold a knife by its blade. Along with a carriage and angle adjustment assembly that set and control the sharpening angle of the knife relative to a sharpening surface, the apparatus provides for sharpening of knives such as double hollow ground reed scraping knives, and bevel reed scraping knives.

Abstract: A method and systems for controlling optical transmissivity of a polish pad material are provided. The method and systems may include adjusting control parameters to determine the optical transmissivity of a polish pad material. The control parameters may also include pre-processing controls, casting controls, and/or curing controls. Methods and systems also provided for assembling a polish pad that controls the optical transmissivity of the polish pad. Additionally, a polish pad with a controlled optical transmissivity is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mounting/demounting a tyre (T) on a rim (R). The method comprises the steps of: determining an initial reference position for the mounting/demounting device (U1, U2), said initial reference position being proximal to an edge (E) of the wheel rim (R); linking the position of the mounting/demounting device (U1, U2) with the initial reference position; adjusting the position of the mounting/demounting device (U1, U2) with respect to either the first or the second direction; continuously detecting the position of the mounting/demounting device (U1, U2) with respect to said either first or second direction; and continuously and automatically adjusting the position of the mounting/demounting device (U1, U2), with respect to the other one of said either first or second direction, at least in dependence of the initial reference position.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains generally to cutting belts, in particular cutting belts having a cable. In certain aspects, this disclosure provides new cutting segments and cable arrangements for cutting belts. In some embodiments, the cutting belt has cable arrangements that resist rotation when under tension. Cutting belts having cable segments positioned radially outward of other cable segments, relative to the central opening of the cutting belt, around at least 60% of the length of the cutting belt, and cutting belts having cable segments with different twist directions are disclosed.

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a wheel having an axle, and a constant force mechanism coupled to the wheel. The constant force mechanism includes a horizontal support, a horizontal carriage associated with the horizontal support, a vertical support oriented perpendicular with respect to the horizontal support, a vertical carriage associated with the vertical support, and a rigid arm that is pivotally coupled with the horizontal carriage, the vertical carriage, and the axle. The rigid arm is coupled with the vertical carriage at a point intermediate where the rigid arm is coupled with the horizontal carriage and the axle. The horizontal carriage is capable of being urged along the horizontal support, and the vertical carriage is capable of being urged along the vertical support.

Abstract: A support device of the cleaner includes a charging stand body provided with a charging port for charging the cleaner and a plurality of fixing parts disposed to be spaced apart from each other on the charging stand body and each having a fixing groove in which a fixing protrusion provided on the cleaner is accommodated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support body for a blank, whereby the support body possesses a receiving opening for the blank that is surrounded by an inner circumferential surface, which terminates in an upper and a lower edge, and whereby a blank fixed in position within the support body is bonded to the latter by means of an adhesive agent. In order to be able to easily introduce the adhesive agent into a gap between the blank and the support body it is intended that the inner circumferential surface possesses at least one depression and/or elevation extending to accommodate the adhesive agent.

Abstract: A protector is provided for a broom such as a concrete broom or the like. The protector of this invention is clamped onto the bristles of a concrete broom or the like to protect the same.

Abstract: A dust collector includes a tank, a main body, a suction fan, a flexible pre-filter, and a main filter. The tank includes a suction opening. The main body is fixed to an upper portion of the tank. The suction fan is disposed at the main body. The suction fan is rotated by a motor. The flexible pre-filter is housed in the tank at a lower side of the main body. The pre-filter is positioned at an upstream side of external air suctioned from the suction opening. The main filter is positioned at a downstream side of the pre-filter. The main filter has a plate shape disposed laterally.

Abstract: A processing apparatus includes a processing unit grinding or polishing the reverse side, which is exposed upwardly, of a wafer, an infrared camera unit capturing an image of the wafer from the reverse side thereof and acquiring an image including the face side of the wafer, an information register having information on a pattern of structural objects which a wafer to be processed is to have on the face side, registered therein, and a determining unit determining that the wafer to be determined is a wafer to be processed if the pattern of structural objects which a wafer to be processed is to have on the face side is found on the wafer to be determined before being processed by the processing unit.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method which can perform different processes, such as polishing and cleaning, on a surface of a substrate, such as a wafer, with a single processing head, and can process the surface of the substrate efficiently are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a substrate holder configured to hold a substrate and rotate the substrate; and a processing head configured to bring scrubbing tapes into contact with a first surface of the substrate to process the first surface. The processing head includes: pressing members arranged to press the scrubbing tapes against the first surface of the substrate; position switching devices configured to be able to switch positions of the pressing members between processing positions and retreat positions; tape feeding reels configured to feed the scrubbing tapes, respectively; and tape take-up reels configured to take up the scrubbing tapes, respectively.

Abstract: A tool for feeding a flexible line through to a connecting piece is provided. In order to simplify the process of connecting a flexible line to a connecting piece in a confined space, the tool includes an elongate shank running axially at least at a first end of the tool and having an axially extending recess for receiving an end portion of the line. The recess has an axially and, in some sections, radially configured through opening for the end portion. The tool further includes a handling region, distanced from the first end, for a user.

Abstract: A portable sharpener for chains of chainsaws comprising sharpening means (2) and a coupling device (3). The sharpening means (2) are configured to sharpen the teeth (102) of a chain (101) of a chainsaw. The coupling device (3) supports the sharpening means (2) and is configured to be reversibly constrained to the chainsaw. Furthermore, the coupling device (3) comprises a support structure (4) which has a first plate (4a) adapted to be arranged parallel to a main extension plane of a chain guide bar (100) of the chainsaw and a second plate (4b) configured to abut against the bar (100), in such a way as to be at least partly interposed between the bar and the chain (101). The first and the second plate (4b) are arranged substantially in an L-configuration. The coupling structure further comprises one or more attachment members (5) applied to the first plate (4a) and configured to constrain the support structure (4) to the bar (100) of the chainsaw.

Abstract: A fixture assembly for supporting workpieces in a coating process includes a shaft; and a plurality of fixtures each having a workpiece support surface and a shaft mount defining a shaft mounting structure, wherein the shaft mounting structure extends from the workpiece support surface such that, when the shaft mounting structure is engaged with the shaft, workpiece support surfaces of the fixtures are positioned facing radially outwardly away from the shaft.

Abstract: Pliers have two pliers handles guided such that they cross one another in a joint region having a stationary joint bolt. Gripping regions are formed on the pliers handles on one side of the joint region, and working regions are formed on free ends of the pliers handles on the other side, said working regions extending to form a pliers jaw. The working regions have first and second toothed regions that come into contact when the pliers jaw is closed. In the first toothed region, in a sequence in the longitudinal extension of the pliers handle, the tooth tips end in a surrounding surface that is flat in the longitudinal section and in contact with same, and the tooth tips of the opposing second toothed region end in a surrounding surface that is convex in the longitudinal section and in contact with same.

Abstract: A machine (1) configured to remove and mount a tyre from and on a respective rim of a vehicle wheel (2), comprises: an operating arm (4) directed along a longitudinal orientation; a head (5) supported by the operating arm (4); a first tool and a second tool. The first tool is connected to the head (5) and projects in a first direction; the second tool is connected to the head (5) and, in a first operating configuration of the head (5), is disposed in a first position where it projects in a second direction, opposite to the first direction. The second tool is pivoted to the head (5) to rotate about an axis of tilt (406?) transverse to the longitudinal orientation (402) to move from the first position to a second position, corresponding to a second operating configuration of the head (5) and tilted upside down relative to the first position, to project in the first direction.

Abstract: A cleaning device with tail swab having a plurality of soft elongated strips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blowing-suction device. The blowing-suction device includes: a housing, having a first opening connected to the outside; an air tube, connected to the housing; an air flow generation apparatus that operably generates an air flow, where when the blowing-suction device is in the blowing mode, the air flow is blown out from the air tube, or when the blowing-suction device is in the suction mode, the air flow is sucked from the air tube; and a collection apparatus, configured to collect an object sucked by the blowing-suction device in the suction mode, where the collection apparatus is connected to the first opening both in the blowing mode and in the suction mode, and the collection apparatus further includes an air admission portion, and in the blowing mode, the air admission portion is open; or in the suction mode, the air admission portion is closed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a tool for removing a brake piston from a brake assembly of a wind turbine. The tool includes a base member configured for placement on a surface of a brake piston sleeve. The tool also includes a puller assembly configured for insertion into an inner cavity defined by the brake piston. The puller assembly includes a first shaft and a collet coupled to the first shaft. The first shaft is moveable relative to the base member. The collet is configured to engage an inner surface of the brake piston. Moving the first shaft relative to the base member slides the brake piston relative to the brake piston sleeve.