Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for assembling a flexible ring-shaped workpiece to a device. According to some systems, each includes a robot; an apparatus adapted to be coupled to the robot via a coupling component for operating the workpiece or a part of the device; and a shaping plate adapted to receive at least a part of the workpiece which is moved by the apparatus to shape the workpiece into a predetermined shape. According to some apparatuses, each includes a first gripper adapted to be operated by the robot to grip the workpiece already shaped into the predetermined shape to allow the workpiece to be coupled to the device. With the apparatus according to embodiments of the present disclosure, a flexible ring-shaped workpiece such as a belt can be automatically assembled by a robot to various devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of present disclosure relates to a robot and method for sewing an object. The robot includes a first robotic arm adapted to hold a needle, the needle carrying a length of a thread, a second robotic arm adapted to hold the needle, and a controller configured to move the first and second robotic arms to perform a plural of sewing operations so as to form a plural of stitches on the object A sewing operation includes moving the first robotic arm a first distance to cause the needle to penetrate a part of the object; and moving the second robotic arm to hold a penetration portion of the needle and pull the whole needle out of the object after the needle being released by the first robotic arm.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and a method for operating a twistlock and an associated robot. The apparatus comprises a clamping assembly comprising a plurality of pairs of clamping portions spaced apart by different distances and adapted to engage with different types of twistlocks, respectively; and an operating assembly adapted to drive one of the plurality of pairs of clamping portions to clamp the twistlock and to drive the clamped twistlock to rotate, to allow the clamped twistlock to be mounted on or removed from a container. In this way, the apparatus according to embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to most types of twistlocks without changing the clamping assembly, thereby improving the operation efficiency and reducing the costs.

Abstract: A thread drawing device includes a drive assembly which includes a drive wheel that has a working platform for supporting a thread, the thread has a fixed end fixed on an object and a movable end carried by a tool. The thread drawing device includes a pressing assembly which includes a pressing member configured to move between a first position at which the pressing member engages the working platform to clamp the thread to be pulled therebetween and a second position at which the pressing member disengages from the working platform to release the thread to be pulled. The thread drawing device includes a motor configured to rotate the drive wheel when the pressing member is at the first position so as to move a loose part of the thread at the fixed end from the fixed end to the movable end.

Abstract: Embodiments of present disclosure relates to a robot and method for sewing an object. The robot includes a first robotic arm adapted to hold a needle, the needle carrying a length of a thread, a second robotic arm adapted to hold the needle, and a controller configured to move the first and second robotic arms to perform a plural of sewing operations so as to form a plural of stitches on the object A sewing operation includes moving the first robotic arm a first distance to cause the needle to penetrate a part of the object; and moving the second robotic arm to hold a penetration portion of the needle and pull the whole needle out of the object after the needle being released by the first robotic arm.

Abstract: A housing for a plastic gearbox and associated plastic gearbox and a robot. The housing includes a body including an inner engaging portion circumferentially arranged on an inner surface of the body, the inner engaging portion adapted to be engaged with a transmission assembly of the plastic gearbox; and an adjusting mechanism arranged around the body and operable to squeeze the body inwardly to reduce an inner diameter of the body. By using the adjusting mechanism to squeeze the body of the housing inwardly, the fit error between the inner engaging portion and the transmission assembly can be compensated in an efficient way. Furthermore, the adjusting mechanism is a part of the housing and thus the body of the housing which is made of plastic does not need to be too thick, which makes injection molding easier and manufacturing precision improved.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for assembling a flexible ring-shaped workpiece to a device. According to some systems, each includes a robot; an apparatus adapted to be coupled to the robot via a coupling component for operating the workpiece or a part of the device; and a shaping plate adapted to receive at least a part of the workpiece which is moved by the apparatus to shape the workpiece into a predetermined shape. According to some apparatuses, each includes a first gripper adapted to be operated by the robot to grip the workpiece already shaped into the predetermined shape to allow the workpiece to be coupled to the device. With the apparatus according to embodiments of the present disclosure, a flexible ring-shaped workpiece such as a belt can be automatically assembled by a robot to various devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and a method for operating a twistlock and an associated robot. The apparatus comprises a clamping assembly comprising a plurality of pairs of clamping portions spaced apart by different distances and adapted to engage with different types of twistlocks, respectively; and an operating assembly adapted to drive one of the plurality of pairs of clamping portions to clamp the twistlock and to drive the clamped twistlock to rotate, to allow the clamped twistlock to be mounted on or removed from a container. In this way, the apparatus according to embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to most types of twistlocks without changing the clamping assembly, thereby improving the operation efficiency and reducing the costs.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a robot. The robot comprises a joint housing and an internal engaging member arranged on an inner surface of the joint housing; a second arm link comprising a flange; and a moving assembly at least partially arranged in the joint housing and comprising an input shaft adapted to rotate about an axis of the input shaft; and at least one intermediate member coupled to the output flange and adapted to be driven by the input shaft to rotate while engaging with the internal engaging member, to cause a relative movement between the first and second arm links. By integrating the relative static parts of the gearbox, such as the joint housing and the output flange to the robot arm links, high connection strength of connections between robot arm links can be achieved in a more cost-efficient and space-saving manner.

Abstract: A housing for a plastic gearbox and associated plastic gearbox and a robot. The housing includes a body including an inner engaging portion circumferentially arranged on an inner surface of the body, the inner engaging portion adapted to be engaged with a transmission assembly of the plastic gearbox; and an adjusting mechanism arranged around the body and operable to squeeze the body inwardly to reduce an inner diameter of the body. By using the adjusting mechanism to squeeze the body of the housing inwardly, the fit error between the inner engaging portion and the transmission assembly can be compensated in an efficient way. Furthermore, the adjusting mechanism is a part of the housing and thus the body of the housing which is made of plastic does not need to be too thick, which makes injection molding easier and manufacturing precision improved.

Abstract: A planetary gearbox, including a housing extending along a first axis, an inner coupling mechanism arranged on an inner surface of the housing, an input component arranged within and coaxially with the housing and operable to rotate about the first axis, an engaging mechanism arranged in the housing and coupled to the input component, the engaging mechanism having a second axis offset from the first axis and adapted to be driven by the input component to rotate about the second axis while engaging with the inner coupling mechanism and an output component coupled to the engaging mechanism and adapted to be actuated by the rotation of the engaging mechanism to rotate about the first axis, wherein at least engaging surface of the inner coupling mechanism and at least engaging surface of the output component are made of one of metal and non-metal material, and at least engaging surface of the engaging mechanism is made of the other of metal and non-metal material.

Abstract: A planetary gearbox, including a housing extending along a first axis, an inner coupling mechanism arranged on an inner surface of the housing, an input component arranged within and coaxially with the housing and operable to rotate about the first axis, an engaging mechanism arranged in the housing and coupled to the input component, the engaging mechanism having a second axis offset from the first axis and adapted to be driven by the input component to rotate about the second axis while engaging with the inner coupling mechanism and an output component coupled to the engaging mechanism and adapted to be actuated by the rotation of the engaging mechanism to rotate about the first axis, wherein at least engaging surface of the inner coupling mechanism and at least engaging surface of the output component are made of one of metal and non-metal material, and at least engaging surface of the engaging mechanism is made of the other of metal and non-metal material.

Abstract: A magnetic rack, conveying truck and corresponding conveyor. The magnetic rack includes: a body on which a groove is disposed; at least one magnetic brick on which a first contact part is disposed, the magnetic brick being located in the groove; and a cover which is placed over the groove so as to partially cover the groove, a second contact part and at least one hole being disposed on the cover, the first contact part being contact with the second contact part to fix the magnetic brick in the groove, the at least one hole being used for exposing the at least one magnetic brick.

Abstract: An auxiliary conveyor, which is connected with a main conveyor including at least two conveying paths, the auxiliary conveyor including a conveying part configured to receive a load from one of the at least two conveying paths and convey the load through the other of the at least two conveying paths; and a driving part connected with the conveying part and configured to drive the conveying part to move from one of the at least two conveying paths to the other of the at least two conveying paths.

Abstract: A magnetic conveying system for moving object between a first transfer system and a second transfer system transversely arranged, includes: a first carrier for transferring the object, having a first magnetic engaging part; and a first drive member, having a second magnetic engaging part interacting with the first magnetic engaging part to move the first carrier in a first transfer direction of the first transfer system to a transverse section of the first transfer system and the second transfer system; at least a portion of the second magnetic engaging part is arranged in a space between the transverse section and the first magnetic engaging part crossing an edge of the transverse section. This is helpful for keeping the magnetic coupling above a predetermined level when the first carrier enters into the transverse section from the first transfer system or moves away from the transverse section towards the first transfer system.

Abstract: A magnetic rack, conveying truck and corresponding conveyor. The magnetic rack includes: a body on which a groove is disposed; at least one magnetic brick on which a first contact part is disposed, the magnetic brick being located in the groove; and a cover which is placed over the groove so as to partially cover the groove, a second contact part and at least one hole being disposed on the cover, the first contact part being contact with the second contact part to fix the magnetic brick in the groove, the at least one hole being used for exposing the at least one magnetic brick.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a conveying apparatus and a transmitting system.

Abstract: A magnetic conveying system for moving object between a first transfer system and a second transfer system transversely arranged, includes: a first carrier for transferring the object, having a first magnetic engaging part; and a first drive member, having a second magnetic engaging part interacting with the first magnetic engaging part to move the first carrier in a first transfer direction of the first transfer system to a transverse section of the first transfer system and the second transfer system; at least a portion of the second magnetic engaging part is arranged in a space between the transverse section and the first magnetic engaging part crossing an edge of the transverse section. This is helpful for keeping the magnetic coupling above a predetermined level when the first carrier enters into the transverse section from the first transfer system or moves away from the transverse section towards the first transfer system.

Abstract: An auxiliary conveyor, which is connected with a main conveyor including at least two conveying paths, the auxiliary conveyor including a conveying part configured to receive a load from one of the at least two conveying paths and convey the load through the other of the at least two conveying paths; and a driving part connected with the conveying part and configured to drive the conveying part to move from one of the at least two conveying paths to the other of the at least two conveying paths.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a conveying apparatus and a transmitting system.