Abstract: An adjustable sander having a body and a flexible base. The flexible base includes a first end and a second end spaced apart from one another. The first end and second end are each pivotally attached to the body. The flexible base is configured to move between a concave configuration, a neutral configuration, and a convex configuration relative to the body. The adjustable sander further includes a removable sanding surface affixed to a surface of the flexible base that is distal from the body. The adjustable sander also includes a locking mechanism configured to selectively hold the flexible base in a desired concave, neutral or convex configuration. The locking mechanism is characterized in that it includes an axial having a head and a shaft having a series of shaft notches.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a main body, a driving assembly, a restricting member, a switching member and an elastic abutting assembly. The main body has a first containing chamber and a second containing chamber which is communicated with the first containing chamber. The restricting member includes a first driving member and a second driving member which are assembled within the first containing chamber. The first driving member and the second driving member are at least partially overlapped with each other, and movable and swingable relatively. The switching member is rotatably assembled within the second containing chamber. The switching member is selectively swingable to a first position or a second position.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enabling the reduction of the time required to simulate a garment fitting onto a destination body shape with high visual quality, while also offering high performance and accuracy. The embodiments described herein include, for example, caching of source body meshes having a geometric difference with a destination body mesh that is within a predefined threshold. At least one of the cached source body meshes is selected, based, at least in part, on a wearable measurement range of the garment. For each of the selected cached source body meshes, a deformable object mesh representing the garment is generated, wherein the generating is based, at least in part, on the selected cached source body mesh. A source body mesh having body measurements that most closely match the body measurements of the destination body mesh is identified from among the selected cached source body meshes.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enabling the reduction of the time required to simulate a garment fitting onto a destination body shape with high visual quality, while also offering high performance and accuracy. The embodiments described herein include, for example, caching of source body meshes having a geometric difference with a destination body mesh that is within a predefined threshold. At least one of the cached source body meshes is selected, based, at least in part, on a wearable measurement range of the garment. For each of the selected cached source body meshes, a deformable object mesh representing the garment is generated, wherein the generating is based, at least in part, on the selected cached source body mesh. A source body mesh having body measurements that most closely match the body measurements of the destination body mesh is identified from among the selected cached source body meshes.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for simulating the fitting of a deformable object, such as a garment onto a destination body shape over one or more time intervals. In some embodiments, the method generally includes simulating a deformable object's motion based on at least one material property of the deformable object and at least one external parameter. The method provides for detecting and handling collisions between the deformable object and at least one environmental object, between the deformable object and at least one kinematic object, and between the deformable object and itself. The method also provides for determining whether the simulation of the deformable object's motion has come to a rest state based on a velocity of the deformable object.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a main body, a driving assembly, a restricting member, a switching member and an elastic abutting assembly. The main body has a first containing chamber and a second containing chamber which is communicated with the first containing chamber. The restricting member includes a first driving member and a second driving member which are assembled within the first containing chamber. The first driving member and the second driving member are at least partially overlapped with each other, and movable and swingable relatively. The switching member is rotatably assembled within the second containing chamber. The switching member is selectively swingable to a first position or a second position.

Abstract: A high voltage bootstrap gate driving apparatus is provided. The gate driving apparatus includes a high-end transistor, a low-end transistor, a buffer, a boost capacitor, and a high voltage depletion transistor. The high-end transistor receives a first power voltage. The buffer provides a high-end driving signal to the high-end transistor according to a bias voltage. The boost capacitor is serial coupled between a base voltage and a bias voltage. A first end of the depletion transistor is coupled to a second power voltage, a second end of the depletion transistor is coupled to the bias voltage, and a control end of the depletion transistor receives the reference ground voltage.

Abstract: A high voltage bootstrap gate driving apparatus is provided. The gate driving apparatus includes a high-end transistor, a low-end transistor, a buffer, a boost capacitor, and a high voltage depletion transistor. The high-end transistor receives a first power voltage. The buffer provides a high-end driving signal to the high-end transistor according to a bias voltage. The boost capacitor is serial coupled between a base voltage and a bias voltage. A first end of the depletion transistor is coupled to a second power voltage, a second end of the depletion transistor is coupled to the bias voltage, and a control end of the depletion transistor receives the reference ground voltage.

Abstract: A transmission mechanism includes a feeder, a belt furling module, a tension maintaining module, and a carrier belt. The tension maintaining module and the belt furling module are positioned on the feeder, and the carrier belt runs along the feeder, the tension maintaining module, and the belt furling module in that order. The tension maintaining module includes a base, a pivot shaft slidably positioned on the base, and an elastic member sleeved on the pivot shaft. When the carrier belt relaxes, the elastic member releases its compression force to drive the pivot shaft to move away relative to the base, thereby maintaining the tension force of the carrier belt. The disclosure also provides a surface mount device using the transmission mechanism, which reduces the likelihood of the carrier belt breaking or jamming, thereby promoting improved precision and yield rate of the surface mounted equipment.

Abstract: A feeder capable of transferring and separating an adhesive component on a tap, includes a frame, a separator, and a drive device. The frame has a top portion for supporting the tap. The separator is mounted to the frame to separate the adhesive component from the tap when the tap passes through the separator. The drive device drives the tap to pass through the separator.

Abstract: A feeder capable of transferring and separating an adhesive component from a tap, includes a frame, a driven capstan device, a separating device, and a drive device. The driven capstan device is mounted to the frame. The separating device is mounted to the frame to separate the adhesive component from the tap. The drive device drives the tap to unwind from the driven capstan and transfer to the separating device to enable the separating device to separate the adhesive component.

Abstract: An exemplary surface mount machine nozzle includes a mounting element, a pneumatic suction nozzle and a fixing pin. The mounting element defines one of a pivot hole and an elongated perforation in a sidewall thereof. The pneumatic suction nozzle defines another one of the pivot hole and the elongated perforation therein. The fixing pin horizontally extends through the pivot hole and the perforation for connecting the mounting element and the pneumatic suction nozzle together. The fixing pin is slidable along the elongated perforation such that the pneumatic suction nozzle is telescopically slidable relative to the mounting element.

Abstract: A transmission mechanism includes a feeder, a belt furling module, a tension maintaining module, and a carrier belt. The tension maintaining module and the belt furling module are positioned on the feeder, and the carrier belt runs along the feeder, the tension maintaining module, and the belt furling module in that order. The tension maintaining module includes a base, a pivot shaft slidably positioned on the base, and an elastic member sleeved on the pivot shaft. When the carrier belt relaxes, the elastic member releases its compression force to drive the pivot shaft to move away relative to the base, thereby maintaining the tension force of the carrier belt. The disclosure also provides a surface mount device using the transmission mechanism, which reduces the likelihood of the carrier belt breaking or jamming, thereby promoting improved precision and yield rate of the surface mounted equipment.

Abstract: An exemplary surface mounting apparatus includes a winder, a waste tape and a feeder for discharging the waste tape towards the winder. The winder includes a pivot, a wheel rotatably mounted around the pivot, and a coil spring disposed between the pivot and the wheel. An outer end of the coil spring is connected to the wheel to rotate with the wheel, and an inner end of the coil spring is static relative to the pivot during rotation of the wheel. The waste tape is connected to the wheel of the winder.

Abstract: An exemplary surface mount machine nozzle includes a mounting element, a pneumatic suction nozzle and a fixing pin. The mounting element defines one of a pivot hole and an elongated perforation in a sidewall thereof. The pneumatic suction nozzle defines another one of the pivot hole and the elongated perforation therein. The fixing pin horizontally extends through the pivot hole and the perforation for connecting the mounting element and the pneumatic suction nozzle together. The fixing pin is slidable along the elongated perforation such that the pneumatic suction nozzle is telescopically slidable relative to the mounting element.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a feeder for a surface mounting device (SMD) includes the steps of: reading a standard coordinate value; setting controlling parameters including a predefined amount of materials to be delivered and a predefined range of a coordinate deviation; booting the feeder (22) to deliver materials via an operation controller (20); capturing delivered material images of the materials and gear images of the feeder via an image controller (24); calculating coordinate deviations of the captured images; analyzing whether a total delivered amount of the materials is equal to the predefined amount; and calibrating the feeder according to the calculated coordinate deviations if the total delivered amount of the materials is equal to the predefined amount. A system for calibrating a feeder for a surface mounting device (SMD) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A filter is electrically coupled to a fan or is built-in with a fan, the filter is also electrically coupled a first power terminal and a second power terminal. The filter includes an amplifier, a capacitor, and a divider. The amplifier includes a first terminal, a second terminal and a third terminal, wherein the third terminal is electrically coupled to a power circuit of the fan. The capacitor is electrically coupled between the third terminal of the amplifier and the second power terminal. The divider is electrically coupled between the first power terminal and the second power terminal, wherein a node of the divider is electrically coupled to the second terminal of the amplifier.

Abstract: A terminal composition for an electrical component has an organic material and an electrically conductive material. The organic material has a thermosetting plastic and an organic additive. The terminal is formed on at low temperature, so the terminal maintains its ductility and mechanical cushioning property. Furthermore, a cost of the terminal composition, especially the thermosetting plastic is inexpensive, so a cost of the electrical component will be reduced.

Abstract: In one preferred embodiment, a management system is used for facilitating choosing components arranged on a variety of feeders of a surface mounting equipment. The management system comprises a plurality of storage integrated circuit (IC) cards. Each of the storage IC cards is mounted to a corresponding feeder. Each of the storage IC cards stores information about the corresponding feeder and the components arranged on the corresponding feeder. A controlling device is electrically connected to the storage IC cards for reading the information of the storage IC cards to identify the electronic components mounted on one of the feeders in response to a demand signal provided by the surface mounting equipment. The controlling device is capable of sending a feedback signal to the surface mounting equipment according to the read information and controls a pick-up arm of the surface mounting equipment to pick up components of a selected feeder.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a feeder for a surface mounting device (SMD) includes the steps of: reading a standard coordinate value; setting controlling parameters including a predefined amount of materials to be delivered and a predefined range of a coordinate deviation; booting the feeder (22) to deliver materials via an operation controller (20); capturing delivered material images of the materials and gear images of the feeder via an image controller (24); calculating coordinate deviations of the captured images; analyzing whether a total delivered amount of the materials is equal to the predefined amount; and calibrating the feeder according to the calculated coordinate deviations if the total delivered amount of the materials is equal to the predefined amount. A system for calibrating a feeder for a surface mounting device (SMD) is also disclosed.