Abstract: Techniques for automated rotation of a needle in a computer-assisted system include an end effector having a drive mechanism configured to be coupled to a curved needle and configured to rotationally actuate the curved needle along an arcuate path and a control unit coupled to the drive mechanism. The control unit is configured to, in response to receiving a first input, cause the drive mechanism to rotationally actuate the curved needle by a first preset rotation amount along the arcuate path, and, in response to receiving a second input, cause the drive mechanism to rotationally actuate the curved needle by a second preset rotation amount along the arcuate path.

Abstract: A tissue cutting device is disclosed that allows for in-plane rotation of a distal end to avoid gross movements during surgical procedures. In one exemplary arrangement, the tissue cutting device comprises a housing, an outer cannula, and an inner cannula. The outer cannula is mounted for rotation to the handpiece. The inner cannula is mounted within the outer cannula and mounted for rotation with the outer cannula. Both the inner and outer cannula are provided with relieving cuts that are offset from one another.

Abstract: Proposed is a medical needle which performs treatment by stimulating acupuncture point of a human body, the medical needle including an electrical stimulation output module which generates a first signal which is an electromagnetic wave, an optical stimulation output module which generates a second signal which is a laser, and a probe needle which is inserted into a skin tissue of a human body to stimulate acupuncture point of the human body and receives the first signal generated from the electrical stimulation output module and the second signal generated from the optical stimulation output module so as to provide the first signal and the second signal to the skin tissue.

Abstract: A support assembly for a heat transfer printer and cutter may include a first leg, a second leg pivotably connected to the first leg, a first support member pivotably connected to the first leg, and a second support member pivotably connected to the second leg. The first support member and the second support member may be releasably connectable. The support assembly may be adjustable to a use position and to a storage position via rotating the first leg and the second leg relative to one another, rotating the first support member relative to the first leg, and rotating the second support member relative to the second leg.

Abstract: A vehicle monitor apparatus including a vehicle monitor apparatus, including a main bracket supported by a pair of front and rear frames extending in a left-right direction on a ceiling portion of a vehicle, a monitor attached to the main bracket, and a sub-bracket interposed between the main bracket and a target frame, the target frame being at least one of the pair of front and rear frames. The sub-bracket includes a first fixing portion fixed to the target frame and a second fixing portion fixed to the main bracket, and at least one of the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion includes a height adjustment mechanism configured so that a height of the main bracket relative to the target frame is adjustable.

Abstract: A self-balancing vibration damping system, an active vibration damping seat, and transport equipment are provided. The self-balancing vibration damping system includes an active vibration damping module, a control module, a sensor module, and a receiving module, where the sensor module is configured to acquire motion data of the transport equipment; the active vibration damping module includes a first rotating assembly and a second rotating assembly; the first rotating assembly is provided in an accommodation space; the second rotating assembly is provided at a driving end of the first rotating assembly, and is butted with the receiving module; the control module is configured to control the first rotating assembly and the second rotating assembly to operate synchronously according to the motion data, so as to provide a force opposite to a tilt direction of the receiving module.

Abstract: Provided herein is a foldable movable device for the treatment of products. The device includes a structure having a base, a framework and panels, where the framework is upwardly fixed to the base and the panels being mounted to the framework. The device further includes an automation, fixed to the structure, that comprises a robotic arm and a tool, fixed at the robotic arm, that is suitable for gripping the products. The panels are articulately mounted on the framework, in order to be moved from a folded configuration of the device to a deployed configuration, and reversely.

Abstract: A welding sled, comprising a support base comprising one or more attachment points for attachment of a wire supply support and attachment of a wire drive assembly; a plurality of rollers coupled to a bottom of the support base; and a brake configured to selectively brake the welding sled.

Abstract: A safety switch device including a device main body and a movable portion capable of moving in a predetermined moving direction. The device main body is provided with a back surface supporting portion having a supporting surface which supports a back surface of a mobile terminal, and a main-body-side holding portion which pushes one side of the mobile terminal, and the movable portion is provided with a movable-portion-side holding portion which pushes the other side of the mobile terminal, and each of the main-body-side holding portion and the movable-portion-side holding portion is provided with an inclined surface which comes into close contact with the mobile terminal, and each of the inclined surfaces inclines in a direction where the inclined surfaces get close to each other in the moving direction as being distant from the supporting surface in the direction orthogonal to the supporting surface.

Abstract: Among other things, a connection assembly for motion along a rail is disclosed. The connection assembly can include a first plate assembly, a second plate assembly, and a release assembly. The first plate assembly can include a first stop mounted to a first base. The second plate assembly can include a second stop mounted to a second base and a post mounted to the second base. The release assembly can include a rod and a spring. The rod can include an outward extension. The spring can be disposed between the extension and the second stop. The release assembly can be configured to occupy: a first state such that the spring pushes the extension against the first stop and thereby biases the first base away from the second base; and a second state such that the spring pushes the extension against the post.

Abstract: An articulating support bracket for building structures. The articulating support bracket includes supporting cap brackets each having a hollow interior for receiving a structural support member. A connection point disposed on each closed side of the supporting cap brackets that allow the support cap brackets to be connected to each other via a connecting bracket. The connecting bracket formed is formed by a pair of U-shaped members that can be pivotally secured to one another. The connecting or support brackets work by coupling the structural support members together in a way that allows a selectively change angles as needed without having to pre-cut the member or other materials to proper angles before erecting the building structure. The components of the articulating support bracket can be disassembled and reconstructed into the same structure in a different location or reconstructed into a different configuration with ease.

Abstract: A mounting system for supporting a plurality of photovoltaic modules on a sloped support surface, such as a sloped roof, is disclosed herein. The mounting system may include one or more support surface attachment devices, each support surface attachment device configured to attach one or more photovoltaic modules to a support surface; and one or more module coupling devices, each module coupling device configured to couple a plurality of photovoltaic modules to one another.

Abstract: A fairing saver is a device to protect aerodynamic fairings on a semi-truck from damage while it is being towed backwards. The device utilizes two (2) pairs of clamp style locking pliers. However, in lieu of conventional jaws, each jaw surface on the present Fairing Saver consists of a hard plastic pad, each measuring three inches (3?) by six inches (6?). These pads are backed by a steel plate which also provides a pivoting pin that attaches the pad to the pliers. These pliers are then attached to the fairing surfaces of the truck. An attachment clip, welded to each of the pliers, is then used with a ratchet strap or turnbuckle, to keep the sides of the fairing from moving about during the towing process. The locking plier nature of the device means that it can adapt to any thickness of fairing and locks in place with the ultimate in holding power.

Abstract: The present invention is a reference image holder device for assisting a user during the making of a painting or other artwork by allowing the user to have their hands free of needing to hold a reference image or other objects. As a non-limiting example, the reference image holder may include some or all of the following components: a base, a pole, a gooseneck section, at least one height adjuster collet, a handle, magnet strips, an interchangeable reference bar, music control(s), an LED and power button, and USB port or connector.

Abstract: A bent and twisted mobile phone support, a bendable part of the mobile phone support being made according to the bendability of some articles, has three or more supporting legs, the spacing between the supporting legs of the support can be adjusted by bending the supporting legs; and has two or more support-stop hooks, extending or protruding forward from a planar structure. Because a deformation part twisted or rotated is distributed on a relatively long connecting arm or supporting leg or twisting rod and is not easy to break by repeated bending and twisting, the support-stop hooks do not need to be bent again after being extended by the twisting or rotating of the supporting legs or connecting arms.

Abstract: Improvements in an access point through a wall or ceiling for gaining access through the wall or ceiling using only one side of the wall or ceiling. After cutting a home the housing or frame for can then be pushed into the opening for installation and the installer can compress one-way retaining arms to secure the frame without requiring the use of any additional tools or requiring access to the back of the wall, ceiling or floor. The frame has locating key(s) ensures that the cover or electronics is installed in the preferred rotational orientation. One or plurality of locating keys that ensures the internal electronics can be installed in one or more than one orientation to minimize confusion regarding an acceptable orientation. The rotation positions can also be used to ensure that a logo or internal feature or cover is properly oriented.

Abstract: A mounting member configured to support a cabin component to be mounted to a mounting rail. The rail mounting arrangement comprises a disengagement locking mechanism that prevents a removal of the mounting member along a transversal direction of the mounting rail, while still allowing movement along the longitudinal direction. The rail mounting arrangement includes a securing mechanism that is configured to secure the mounting member at the desired location along the mounting rail.

Abstract: The invention discloses a support member, comprising an annular body and a support projection disposed on an end surface and/or an inner wall of the annular body, wherein the support projection extends from the end surface of the annular body in an axial direction of the annular body and is configured to extend into an interior of a pipe member to support the pipe member. The pipe member is supported so that the pipe member is prevented from deformation under the action of a fastener, and effective and reliable abutting of the adjacent pipe members located on two sides of the support member is ensured, thereby improving the sealing performance and waterproofing performance at the abutment of the adjacent pipe members to enable a line pipe system formed by the pipe member to be more safe and reliable.

Abstract: A skin treatment system (1) comprises a functional member (20) configured to perform a treatment action on skin (2) and to be moved over the skin (2) during operation of the system (1), and a measurement unit (40) including a measurement member (41) configured to be moved over the skin (2) along with the functional member (20) and to be made to indent the skin (2) in the process. The measurement member (41) is displaceable in the measurement unit (40), and the measurement unit (40) is configured to measure a value related to an extent to which the measurement member (41) gets displaced relative to a default position in the measurement unit (40) by action of the skin (2). The measured value corresponds to a measure of an extent to which the skin is indented by the measurement member (41). On the basis of measurement results generated by the measurement unit (40), it is possible to automatically adapt operation of the system (1) to the type of body area under treatment.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are generally related to a device used to display a consumer product, which are referred to herein as a hang tab. More specifically, to eco-friendly hang tabs made of biodegradable, degradable, and/or recyclable materials that can be used to display consumer products.