Abstract: A dual robotic sorting apparatus for identifying and sorting a product with at least two different sorting mechanisms is provided. In the preferred embodiment, the dual robotic sorting apparatus illuminates and images the product using at least one light source and imaging device, analyzes the image, and activates a specific sorting mechanism of a robotic arm to sort the product; wherein the dual sorting mechanism is a vacuum pickup tool, that picks up and places products in another location, and vacuum transport tool, that utilizes a suction tube to transport products to another location. Additionally, a plurality of robotic sorting apparatuses may be utilized. In the preferred embodiment of the dual robotic sorter, the CPU is capable of determining the most efficient method and type of pickup for each product identified for sorting.

Abstract: A sorting system having a plurality of sorting assemblies where each sorting assembly has an image device that transmits an image of product to a controller that then actuates a robotic sorting device to remove damaged product through a suction tube based upon the transmitted image.

Abstract: A multifunction hand tool is provided for mounting thereon a one-half inch universal tang reciprocating saw blade of the type having a rectangular tang portion extending from a blade and a registration tab extending from the rectangular tang portion. The multifunction tool has a handle body that includes: a first end portion extending in a first longitudinal direction; a second end portion extending in a second longitudinal direction opposite the first longitudinal direction; and a recess formed in the second end portion and shaped to receive and engage a rectangular tang portion and a registration tab of a one-half inch universal tang reciprocating saw blade.

Abstract: A sorting system having a plurality of sorting assemblies where each sorting assembly has an image device that transmits an image of product to a controller that then actuates a robotic sorting device to remove damaged product through a suction tube based upon the transmitted image.

Abstract: A sorting system having a plurality of sorting assemblies where each sorting assembly has an image device that transmits an image of product to a controller that then actuates a robotic sorting device to remove damaged product through a suction tube based upon the transmitted image.

Abstract: A cleaning system having at least one C02 blasting nozzle connected to a robotic arm to automatically and selectively clean an object transported on an assembly line.

Abstract: A sorting system having a plurality of sorting assemblies where each sorting assembly has an image device that transmits an image of product to a controller that then actuates a robotic sorting device to remove damaged product through a suction tube based upon the transmitted image.

Abstract: A device measures air flow at multiple points in an air channel. The device includes a metering plate that has multiple passages through the metering plate. The metering plate is adapted to be positioned across the air channel in an orientation that places two or more of the multiple passages at two or more respective locations within the air channel. The metering plate is also adapted to receive two or more flow meters at the two or more passages, respectively. In addition, the metering plate is configured so that respective air flow velocities at the two or more locations when the metering plate is positioned across the air channel substantially matches air flow velocities at the two or more locations when the metering plate is not positioned across the air channel. An example embodiment includes holders such as sockets that keep the flow meters fixed in the metering plate with regard to pitch and roll.

Abstract: A device measures air flow at multiple points in an air channel. The device includes a metering plate that has multiple passages through the metering plate. The metering plate is adapted to be positioned across the air channel in an orientation that places two or more of the multiple passages at two or more respective locations within the air channel. The metering plate is also adapted to receive two or more flow meters at the two or more passages, respectively. In addition, the metering plate is configured so that respective air flow velocities at the two or more locations when the metering plate is positioned across the air channel substantially matches air flow velocities at the two or more locations when the metering plate is not positioned across the air channel. An example embodiment includes holders such as sockets that keep the flow meters fixed in the metering plate with regard to pitch and roll.