Abstract: An induction cooking apparatus including a coil beam assembly, an inverter assembly, and a heatsink. The coil beam assembly includes one or more induction coils. The inverter assembly includes a first circuit board that is electrically connected to the induction coil(s) such that the inverter assembly is configured to supply electricity to the induction coil(s). The heatsink has a beam-like structure and is attached to both the coil beam assembly and the inverter assembly. The heatsink is positioned above the inverter assembly and below the coil beam assembly such that the heatsink is the sole support structure for the inverter assembly. A method for assembling the induction cooking apparatus is also described.

Abstract: A drilling device with a controllable femtosecond laser processing taper includes a femtosecond laser and a precision motion table. A support mechanism is provided along the central axis of the precision motion table, and a clamp is provided on the top of the support mechanism. The output end of the femtosecond laser is provided with a beam expander. The output end of the beam expander is provided with a reflection mirror. The output end of the reflection mirror is provided with a beam scanning module. The output end of the beam scanning module is provided with a semi-focusing mirror. The output end of the semi-focusing mirror is provided with a semi-transmissive reflection mirror arranged at 45 degrees. The reflection output end of the semi-transmissive reflection mirror is provided with a high-precision three-dimensional on-line monitoring module, and the transmission output end of the semi-transmissive reflection mirror faces the clamp.

Abstract: Apparatus for carrying a plurality of food service plates that each carry food thereon which includes an elongated body having a geometric axis and first and second axial extremities; a plurality of slots dimensioned and configured for engaging peripheral parts of respective plates at axially spaced intervals of the body in mutually parallel oblique relationship with respect to the geometric axis; and a handle disposed at one axial extremity and a nose at a second axial extremity.

Abstract: A laser processing apparatus 3 includes: a laser head H; a conveying device 4 that conveys a workpiece W; a head driving mechanism that moves the laser head H; a dust collecting box 60 that moves below the workpiece W and follows the laser head H such that the dust collecting box 60 is disposed below the laser head H; an outer support roller 81 and an inner support roller 82 that are provided at an opening 61 of the dust collecting boz 60 and are rotatable around an axis parallel to a width direction orthogonal to a conveying direction Fy; and a counter roller 9 that rotates the outer support roller 81 in synchronization with a conveying operation of the workpiece W by the conveying device 4. The counter roller 9 transmits motive power of the conveying device 4 as a belt conveyor to the outer support roller 81.

Abstract: A cap dispenser for a welding gun includes a sleeve that slidably receives a drawer that is configured to house a column of weld caps. The cap dispenser also includes a spring that cooperates with a slide block that is arranged in the drawer. The spring urges the slide block toward an aperture in the drawer that is configured to receive a welding gun electrode.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hand-held electric barbecue device, including a handle, where the handle is internally provided with a driving system and a linkage mechanism, the linkage mechanism is in driving connection to an output end of the driving system and is detachably connected to a barbecue fork, and the barbecue fork is in driving connection to the driving system through the linkage mechanism. The barbecue fork is detachably connected to an interior of the handle through the linkage mechanism, which facilities the change of different forks to meet different barbecue requirements.

Abstract: A heating cooking apparatus includes a heating chamber, a main body outer case, a fan, a first duct member, and an air sending unit. The fan is disposed in a first space. The first space is formed between an outer surface of the heating chamber and an inner surface of the main body outer case. The first duct member is attached to the outer surface of the heating chamber. The first duct member separates a blown air flow into a first air flow and a second air flow. The first air flow flows inside the first duct member. The second air flow flows outside the first duct member. The air sending unit includes an air sending chamber and a heater. The heater is located in the air sending chamber. The air sending chamber is disposed at a position where the air sending chamber is exposed to the first air flow and is not exposed to the second air flow.

Abstract: A weld wheel cleaning system is provided to clean or remove a layer of embedded material and other debris produced from welding from the working surface of a weld wheel. Such a weld wheel cleaning system includes a cleaner with an abrasive material positioned on an outer surface of the cleaner. The cleaner is positionable adjacent to the weld wheel such that the abrasive material is aligned with the working surface of the weld wheel. An actuator can be used to selectively actuate the cleaner with a force sufficient to remove the layer of embedded material from the working surface of the weld wheel with the abrasive material. The debris from the cleaner can be removed by a vacuum.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to battery modules for electronic inhalation devices, namely electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices with superior performance and user control over device variables. In some instances, the present device is configured to properly interpret the attached atomizer's electrical resistance and subsequently calibrate the proper electrical output. This prevents the device from overheating the coil and producing temperatures that will degrade the expected liquids. Further, the user may be able to input a code for the corresponding “flash points” of the intended liquid to determine the optimum output for both delivery of compounds formulated and for the proper temperature range of the device. In other embodiments, the device is configured to interface with an electronic device such as a smart phone.

Abstract: A laser processing device for processing a workpiece is provided, including a laser emitter, a lens module, a driving module, a camera module, and a processing unit. The lens module has a first lens and a second lens, wherein the laser emitter emits a laser beam through the first and second lenses to the workpiece. The driving module drives the first lens to move relative to the second lens. The camera module captures an image of the workpiece. The processing unit is electrically connected to the camera module and the driving module, wherein the camera module transmits an image signal to the processing unit according to the image of the workpiece, and the processing unit transmits a driving signal to the driving module according to the image signal, driving the first lens to move relative to the second lens. A method for processing a workpiece is also provided.

Abstract: A brewing unit for a piston coffee machine is designed as a spindle brewing unit with an outer spindle and inner spindle, and with a brewing slide as a brewing chamber, two piston units in the form of a showerhead and a plunger, a drive motor, and at least one gearing mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for welding a welding stud to a specified location of a base material, comprising a stud holder, comprising an inert gas cover, which surrounds the stud holder while forming a gap between the stud holder and the inert gas cover, and comprising a projection device, which is intended to project a visual pattern onto the base material through the gap.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a cooking chamber that defines an oven cavity and a reservoir for holding water that is accessible from within the oven cavity. The cooking appliance further includes a convection heating system, a reservoir heating system, and a control system. The convection heating system includes a convection heating element and a fan for guiding air across the convection heating element. The reservoir heating system includes at least one reservoir heating element. The control system is configured to control the convection heating system and the reservoir heating system to perform a steam cooking operation in response to a user steam-cooking input.

Abstract: An induction heating type cooktop includes: a case, a cover plate that is coupled to an upper end of the case and that includes an upper plate arranged to receive a target object, a working coil that is disposed in the case and that is configured to heat the target object, a thermal insulation material disposed on the working coil, and a heating thin film coating that is disposed on a surface of the upper plate of the cover plate or a surface of the thermal insulation material and that has a stacked structure in which an adhesive layer and a heating layer are consecutively stacked.

Abstract: A temperature-regulating appliance includes a top portion, a base, a temperature sensor, and a mounting adapter. The top portion has an upper surface and a lower surface. The base includes a housing defining an internal compartment and a thermal element disposed within the internal compartment of the housing. The temperature sensor is positioned outside of the internal compartment, between the housing and the lower surface of the top portion. The mounting adapter extends between the top portion and the housing. The mounting adapter detachably couples the base to the top portion.

Abstract: An induction heating type cooktop includes a case, a cover plate that is connected to an upper end of the case and that has an upper surface configured to support an object to be heated, a working coil disposed inside the case, a thin layer disposed at the cover plate, a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of the thin layer, and a heat insulator that is configured to block heat transfer from the thin layer to the working coil and that defines at least one sensing hole that receives the temperature sensor.

Abstract: A welding device includes a welding torch having an electrode, an oscillation assembly having an oscillation shaft, and a connection member. The welding torch is affixed to the connection member at a first point and the oscillation shaft is affixed to the connection member at a second point. An extension of the axis of the oscillation shaft intersects with the axis of the welding torch at an intersection point. The distance from the intersection point to the tip of the electrode is less than a distance from the first point on the connection member to the tip of the electrode. During operation, the oscillation in the oscillation shaft is transferred through the connection member to the welding torch and causes pendulum type oscillations in the welding torch with the intersection point serving as the pivot point of the oscillation.

Abstract: An inductive heating device heats an aerosol-forming substrate including a susceptor. The device includes a device housing, a DC power source for providing a DC supply voltage and a DC current, power supply electronics including a DC/AC converter, the DC/AC converter including an LC load network including a series connection of a capacitor and an inductor having an ohmic resistance, a cavity in the device housing for accommodating a portion of the aerosol-forming substrate to inductively couple the inductor of the LC load network to the susceptor. The inductor is embedded in the device housing at a proximal end of the device housing to surround the cavity which is also arranged at the proximal end of the device housing. A microcontroller determines from the DC supply voltage and the DC current an apparent ohmic resistance, and from the apparent ohmic resistance the temperature of the susceptor.

Abstract: A set (47), for use in the preparation of a beverage by a beverage preparation device, comprising a capsule (2) and an adapter (1). The adapter (1) and the capsule (2) are interconnected in a stand-by position such that the adapter (1) and the capsule (2) can be transferred, from the stand-by position, into an operating position in which the inlet (8) of the adapter (1) is in fluid connection with the substance chamber (49) of the capsule (2).

Abstract: A tea maker includes a brewing unit which defines a vessel having an upper opening with a spout disposed thereon. A lid assembly is removeably received on the upper opening of the vessel and includes a steeping tube. The steeping tube extends downwardly from the lid assembly into the vessel when the lid assembly is received on the upper opening of the vessel. An articulating filter assembly is coupled to the lid assembly and includes a filter plate that is operable between an extended position and a retracted position. The filter plate is configured to contact an inner surface of the vessel when the filter plate is in the extended position. A biasing member is configured to bias the filter plate towards the extended position for filtering a brewed tea mixture as the mixture is poured through the upper opening of the vessel.