Abstract: An electrical discharge machine includes: a machining power supply having a plurality of different circuit states, and configured to be capable of being set to one circuit state of the plurality of circuit states by switching at least one of electrical connection and electrical setting; a state determining unit configured to, when each of the plurality of circuit states is set as the circuit state of the machining power supply, determine whether or not the set circuit state is normal; a failure portion specifying unit configured to specify a failure portion of the machining power supply based on a determination result with respect to each of the plurality of circuit states obtained by the state determining unit; and a reporting unit (a display unit or the like) configured to report the failure portion specified by the failure portion specifying unit to an operator.

Abstract: A welding gun includes a driving-force transmission mechanism which converts linear displacement of an output unit of a driving unit into rotational displacement of a clamping arm. The driving-force transmission mechanism includes: an inclined part which is integrally displaced with the linear displacement of the output unit, and which is inclined with respect to the displacement direction of the output unit; and a part to be pressed which is pressed by the inclined part. The clamping arm rotates in accordance with movement of the part to be pressed which is pressed by the displaced inclined part, and generates clamping force.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for brewing apparatus, such as a disposable brewing pod, filter, beverage screen, or tea bag, treated with an oil-based solution comprising a lipid component; an emulsifier; and a pharmaceutical, holistic, or medical component. Brewing apparatus may be sprayed with a spray gun, such as a high volume low pressure spray gun, a precision bottle-top dispenser, or an automatic apparatus configured to apply an oil-based solution to the brewing apparatus. The brewing apparatus may be filled with a product to be brewed and packaged for individual use. The present disclosure additionally provides for a brewed drinkable product produced using brewing apparatus treated with an oil-based solution comprising a lipid component; an emulsifier; and a pharmaceutical, holistic, or medical component. The end product may be a hot or cold product.

Abstract: A laminated film includes: an inner layer formed of a heat-sealable thermoplastic resin; an outer layer laminated on the inner layer; and a fragile processed portion in which at least a part of the outer layer is removed and at least a part of the inner layer is present and which has a linear shape in planar view and a Young's modulus of 2.0 gigapascals or less.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a beverage comprises a decoction device (5) which comprises a decoction body (50) with a chamber Avail (53) inside which a decoction chamber (54) extends axially between a pair of bottoms (51,52) lying opposite each other. The chamber wall is provided locally with a filling opening (55) for admitting into the decoction chamber at least one ingredient for the beverage to be prepared. The decoction device is coupled to drive means which during operation impart a preparation cycle to the decoction device. A first bottom (51) moves closer to a second bottom (51) here in a first direction from a first starting position. Between a second and a third state the decoction body (50) performs a displacement in the first direction in order to carry the inlet opening (55) outside the decoction chamber. In a third ejecting state the first bottom lies outside the decoction body.

Abstract: The invention describes a fluid supply (100) for a household appliance especially a steam oven (200) that has improved cleaning and hygienic characteristics. A wave breaker structure (120) is removably included inside a removable fluid container (110) and can be completely separated from it for cleaning purposes. The fluid container (110) is preferably releasable having a valve (115) and being mounted inside of a steam oven (200).

Abstract: An enclosure for a laser in which on side of the enclosure includes a rotatable positioner and a vertically slidable door movable between open and closed positions. With the door in the open position, the positioner is free to rotate, thereby enabling an workstation to rotate into and out of the enclosure.

Abstract: A system for joining articles includes a joining unit; a positioning unit coupled to the joining unit, the positioning unit positioning the joining unit; a vision system obtaining an image of an item to be joined on a workpiece; a controller for processing the image and controlling a position of the joining unit relative to the item to be joined in response to the image; and a temperature probe for monitoring a temperature; wherein the controller adjusts the position of the joining unit in response to the temperature.

Abstract: An electromagnetic levitation force type propulsion device includes an integrated electromagnet structure, an auxiliary propulsion structure and a power supply control structure. The integrated electromagnet structure includes a mounting frame, a propulsion outputting shaft capable of moving back and forth relative to the mounting frame and extending out of the mounting frame, and two electromagnets opposite to each other. One of the electromagnets is assembled to the mounting frame to form a stationary electromagnet and the other electromagnet is fastened to the propulsion outputting shaft to form a movable electromagnet. The movable electromagnet is provided at the other side of the mounting frame and can move back and forth relative to the stationary electromagnet. The auxiliary propulsion structure drives the movable electromagnet back and forth relative to the stationary electromagnet.

Abstract: Discrete workpieces move through a longitudinally-oriented through-gap in an open-box rectangular ferromagnetic material. A transverse magnetic flux established in the through-gap inductively heats the discrete workpieces moving through the longitudinally-oriented through-gap. A longitudinal axis of the workpiece or the planar surface of a planarly-oriented workpiece is oriented either parallel to, or perpendicular to, the transverse magnetic flux to heat treat the workpiece.

Abstract: A conveyor belt link that can form a substantially flat, continuous conveyor belt surface when coupled with multiple, identical conveyor belt links. In one embodiment, the conveyor belt link for a conveyor belt assembly comprises a base for carrying an item, the base having a first end, a second end, a first linking member projecting from the base, and a second linking member projecting from the base. The first end of the base terminates at a first angle (relative to a horizontal axis), the second end terminates at a second angle (relative to the horizontal axis), and the first and second angles of the ends are substantially supplementary. The first linking member comprises one of a cylinder and a channel and the second linking member comprises the other of the cylinder and the channel.

Abstract: A tool for positioning a masking plug relative to a surface feature on a component is provided. The tool includes a body extending from a first end to an opposite second end. The second end is configured to couple to an attachment tool. The tool further includes a channel defined in the first end. The channel is sized to receive at least a portion of the masking plug therein such that rotational motion of the tool about a longitudinal axis is transferred to the masking plug. The tool is operable to releasably secure the masking plug to the first end.

Abstract: A mixing vessel includes a vessel body, a clamping device and a stirrer. The vessel body includes a bottom panel and a vessel wall upwardly extended from the border of the bottom panel. The bottom panel defines a top surface, an opposing bottom surface and an opening cut through the top surface and the bottom surface. The clamping device is connected to the bottom panel of the vessel body and clamped on the top surface and the bottom surface of the bottom panel. The stirrer is inserted through the opening of the bottom panel of the vessel body and connected to the clamping device. Thus, subject to fixation of the clamping device to the bottom panel of the vessel body, the mixing vessel presents the bottom panel of the vessel body from deformation due to heat.

Abstract: A method of resistance spot welding a workpiece stack-up that includes an aluminum workpiece and an adjacent overlapping steel workpiece is disclosed. The method uses a first welding electrode positioned proximate the aluminum workpiece and a second welding electrode positioned proximate the steel workpiece to effectuate the spot welding process. In an effort to positively affect the strength of the ultimately-formed weld joint, external heat may be supplied to the first welding electrode by an external heating source disposed in heat transfer relation with the first welding electrode either before or after, or both before or after, an electrical current is passed between the first and second welding electrodes to create a molten aluminum weld pool within the aluminum workpiece.

Abstract: A heater assembly for use in semiconductor processing that includes an application substrate; a heater substrate secured to the application substrate by a thermal bonding process; and a functional layer disposed onto the heater substrate by a layered process. In this heater assembly, the heater substrate defines a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion that is matched to a coefficient of thermal expansion of the functional layer.

Abstract: A laminated film including: an inner layer which is formed of a linear low density polyethylene resin and is heat-sealable; an outer layer which is laminated on the inner layer; a fragile processed portion which is formed by laser irradiation to the outer layer and has a depth reaching at least an inside of the outer layer and not penetrating the inner layer; and an intermediate layer which is provided between the inner layer and the outer layer, wherein the intermediate layer is an ink layer for reducing a lamination strength between the inner layer and the outer layer, and is formed in a region excluding the fragile processed portion and excluding a periphery of the fragile processed portion in planar view.

Abstract: An induction heating coil includes a coil section configured to heat a treatment target by induction, a power supply section configured to supply power to the coil section, and a cooling medium passage that is arranged in the power supply section and the coil section, and is configured to supply a cooling medium to the coil section. The coil section, the power supply section, and the cooling medium passage are formed using a metal additive fabrication method.

Abstract: An induction heating coil includes a coil section configured to heat a treatment target by induction, a power supply section configured to supply power to the coil section, and a cooling medium passage that is arranged in the power supply section and the coil section, and is configured to supply a cooling medium to the coil section. The coil section, the power supply section, and the cooling medium passage are formed using a metal additive fabrication method.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable upper platen is useable with, e.g., a clamshell-type steam griddle, in which the vertical position of the upper cooking surface can be precisely and repeatably controlled. The upper platen includes a vertical adjustment mechanism which utilizes multiple mechanical reductions to facilitate rapid and precise adjustments of the vertical platen position in small increments, while retaining traditional and cost-effective control mechanisms and motors. The vertically adjustable platen may also include a leveler assembly which allows the upper platen to self-adjust into a level orientation relative to the lower platen when the upper platen is lowered into contact with the lower platen, and then hold the level orientation when the upper platen is raised to create a cooking space between the upper and lower cooking surfaces.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a welding-type power includes a housing with an auxiliary power mount, and a welding type power circuit. A controller, a control power circuit, and an auxiliary power module are disposed in the housing. The auxiliary power module/circuit is mounted to the auxiliary power mount. A standard power receptacle is connected to the auxiliary power module. At least one wiring harness connects the welding type power circuit to the auxiliary power module/circuit, which is the only electrical connection between the auxiliary power circuit and the welding type power circuit. The auxiliary power is electrically isolated from the input power and the welding type power.