Abstract: A robotic arm assembly includes a first arm and second arm coupled by a shaft and bearing assembly, forming a joint at which the first arm rotates about a joint axis. The bearing assembly includes angular contact cartridge bearings contacting corresponding angled surfaces of the assembly, and a bearing cap. The shaft is attached to the first arm, extends through the second arm, and is attached to the bearing cap such that the bearing assembly is axially compressed between the bearing cap and the first arm. The bearing assembly may include components for preloading the bearing assembly and enabling components to self-align during assembly.

Abstract: The manipulator comprises a supporting device (11) having an assembly (13) rotatable about a vertical axis and an articulated parallelogram (21) with a swing arm (24). A pneumatic linear actuator (22), acts between the rotatable assembly (13) and the articulated parallelogram (21), for causing the arm (24) to rotate about a horizontal axis of oscillation. A slide (23) is connected to the actuator (22) and slidably mounted on the rotatable assembly (13) by means of a first vertical guide (30). The slide has a second horizontal guide (31) in which is engaged an element (32, 33) mounted on the swing arm (24).

Abstract: A parallel robot includes a plurality of actuators, a wrist portion, and a plurality of arms that respectively connect the wrist portion to the plurality of actuators. The wrist portion includes a base portion that includes a plurality of connection portions respectively connected to the plurality of arms and a rotation member that rotates about a rotation axis located outside an area surrounded by the plurality of connection portions. The rotation member is provided with a through-hole that is formed along the rotation axis.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, an energy absorbing device for a steering column assembly is provided. The device includes a first end configured to couple to a first component of the steering column assembly, a second end configured to couple to a second component of the steering column, and an intermediate portion extending between the first and second ends. The intermediate portion includes a curved portion having a radius, and an aperture extending through the intermediate portion. The aperture is configured to shift a collapse characteristic of the energy absorbing device and to facilitate maintaining the radius constant when a force moves the first end relative to the second end and deforms the energy absorbing device.

Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a friction plate assembly is provided. The assembly includes a locking member having a toothed portion, a bolt extending through the locking member, and a friction plate configured for frictional engagement with the locking member. The friction plate receives the bolt therethrough and includes at least one biasing member configured to bias the bolt and the locking member in a first direction. When a predetermined force acts on the at least one biasing member, the friction plate is configured to force the locking member toothed portion into engagement with an object to facilitate preventing movement of the bolt in a second direction.

Abstract: Construction of a steering column apparatus used in a tilt steering apparatus is achieved that is capable of reducing impact applied to the driver's body even when an adjustment rod is forcibly pressed against the front edges of long holes in the up-down direction during a secondary collision. Through holes that are continuous along the long holes in the up-down direction from the top end portion to the bottom end portion of the long holes in the up-down direction, and are formed in portions of a pair of left and right support plate portions of the support bracket that are further toward the front side than the long holes in the up-down direction. Bridge portions are provided between the front side edges of the long holes in the up-down direction and the rear side edges of the through holes.

Abstract: An assembly for adjusting a cable that includes a locking sleeve and an adapter that is connected to the cable. The adapter includes male and female-threaded portions that are coupled together. The locking sleeve is configured to be displaced between engagement and disengagement positions. When in the engagement position, securing devices of the male and female-threaded portions engage inner sections of the locking sleeve in a manner that prevents the male and female-threaded portions from being rotated relative to each other, thereby preventing a change in the length of the adapter so as to prevent an adjustment of the cable. When the cable is to be adjusted, the locking sleeve is displaced to disengagement position such that the securing device of either the male or female-threaded portion is disengaged from the locking sleeve, thereby allowing rotation of the male or female-threaded portions relative to each other.

Abstract: A cable for a vehicle is provided. The cable includes a center line, a first sleeve, a second sleeve and an outmost sheath. The first sleeve is disposed around the center line and axially movable relative to the center line. The second sleeve is disposed around the first sleeve and axially movable relative to the first sleeve. The outmost sheath is disposed around the second sleeve, and the second sleeve is axially movable relative to the outmost sheath. Whereby, the friction caused due to the axial movement of the center line can be reduced so that the cable can be operated easily, smoothly and precisely; and the center line can be prevented from being damped and rusted so that the cable can function well and the durability thereof is enhanced.

Abstract: A pedal assembly using a non-contacting position sensor utilizing a spring-biased roller on a cam surface to simulate the feel of a conventional brake pedal is provided. The pedal assembly includes an elongated brake support bracket having a cam surface and a pedal arm having a spring-biased roller. A spring-biased roller assembly is mounted to an inward side or beside the pedal arm or on both sides of the pedal arm. The roller assembly includes a fixed leg extending on from an inner side of the pedal arm and a movable leg which is pivotally mounted to the pedal arm. A biasing member extends over the support between the fixed leg and movable leg to generate a biasing force against the roller. When the pedal is depressed, the roller is moved along the cam surface of the support bracket thereby creating the ‘feel’ of a traditional pedal assembly.

Abstract: A device, sometimes referred to as a clutch brake warning indicator, that provides feedback, which may be tactile, audible or visual, to the vehicle operator as the clutch pedal is nearing the point of its stroke where the clutch brake will be engaged. In use, the feedback clutch brake warning indicator will assist the driver against applying the clutch brake during shifting operations, which can cause severe damage to the clutch.

Abstract: A pedal system for an aircraft comprising a pedal and a pedal mounting mechanism is provided. The pedal is configured for manipulation through at least one operational degree of freedom by a pilot to provide control inputs to the aircraft. The pedal mounting mechanism is configured for supporting the pedal within a cockpit of the aircraft for manipulation by the pilot. The pedal mounting mechanism provides at least two adjustment degrees of freedom for adjusting the position of the pedal within the cockpit.

Abstract: A pedal holding device includes: a four-bar linkage including four links and four joints that connect the four links. Two of the four joints serve as two fixed joints that are provided in a main body of the pedal holding device. One of the four links, which is not connected to the two fixed joints, serves as an intermediate link that is provided with a pedal, such that the pedal is not pivotable relative to the intermediate link. One of four internal angles each defined by corresponding adjacent two of the four links becomes not smaller than 180° at at least one moment in a period of movement of the pedal from its rearward end position to its forward end position. Non-adjacent two of the four links intersect with each other apparently when the pedal is positioned in one of the forward end position and the rearward end position.

Abstract: Each of a cross sectional shape of a contacting portion of a stopper arm and a cross sectional shape of an outer peripheral surface of a pedal shaft is formed in a circular shape, wherein a curvature radius is equal to each other. Each of a cross sectional shape of a stopper surface of a supporting body and a cross sectional shape of an inner peripheral surface of a bearing portion is formed in a circular shape, wherein a curvature radius is equal to each other. A distance between a center of a first virtual circle formed by the contacting portion and a center axis of the pedal shaft is made to be equal to a distance between a center of a second virtual circle formed by the stopper surface and a center axis of the bearing portion. An angle of the stopper arm with respect to the supporting body is not changed, even when the center axis of the pedal shaft is displaced with respect to center axis of the bearing portion.

Abstract: A reaction force pedal device provided with pedal members operated by a driver, a motor which applies a reaction force to the pedal members through an arm member which is always connected to the pedal members, and a clutch arranged between the motor and the arm member. When the pedal members are displaced, the clutch is temporarily released.

Abstract: A joystick controller includes a pivotally mounted joystick having a detent plate assembly having a cam surface around the perimeter of the plate, wherein the detent plate is slidably mounted on the joystick shaft for sliding translation along the shaft and wherein the lower surface of the detent plate includes an annular channel adjacent the cam surface and which is substantially centered relative to the joystick shaft, and wherein the joystick housing includes a spaced apart array of pin receiving apertures formed in its upper wall, and one or more pins which releasably mount into the pin receiving apertures so as to extend upwardly from the upper wall around the aperture, wherein the pins engage into the annular channel when the joystick shaft is deflected so that, as a pin engages against the cam surface as the shaft is deflected, and the pin slips into the annular channel.

Abstract: A control mechanism for manually adjusting a plurality of control parameters, the control mechanism including a mechanical multiple axis handle movable about a plurality of axes of rotation for operating an operated device, wherein each of the axes of rotation pass through the handle, and a movement transformation assembly to transform rotational movements of the handle to control commands to the operated device.

Abstract: A spinning knob adaptable to a handle of a skateboard or a snowboard (hereinafter referred to as “board”), wherein the handle is fixedly connected to an abutment on any portion of the upper surface of board. Handle is fixedly attached to upper surface such that it is stationary during the operation of board. A bearing is disposed between knob and handle such that only the spinning knob rotates relative to the board. Rotation of the spinning knob can be bi-directional (CCW and CW) or only a single direction (CCW or CW). The handle can be a single, mono-structure with a fixed length or a telescoping configuration with multiple components in slideable engagement capable of being locked to form variable lengths or heights. Several embodiments of the board are possible by affixing one or more handles (telescoping or mono-structure) to the board at the front end, center portion, and/or aft end.

Abstract: A damping system (10) having a rotation axis (X) and comprising at least: one first flyweight (14) and one second flyweight (14) able to oscillate with respect to a support member (12), and at least one device (20) for guiding the first and second flyweights (14) with respect to the support member (12), having at least one bearing element (22) able to interact with a pair of opposite tracks, respectively a first guidance track (24) and a second guidance track (26) that is carried by the support member (12), wherein the first guidance track (24) is carried by said connecting means (16).

Abstract: A load coupling device for a power train including: a rotatable shaft; a first flange on a first end of the shaft, wherein the first flange is adapted to couple to a first rotating shaft of at a torque producing turbine or a torque driven electrical generator; a second flange on an opposite end of the shaft, wherein the shaft is adapted to couple to a second rotating shaft of the other of the turbine and the generator, and an annular ring extending radially outward from the first flange, wherein the mass of the annular ring is selected to shift a torsional natural frequency of the power train away from an operational condition of the power train. Trim masses may be added to make fine adjustments to the torsional natural frequency of the power train.

Abstract: A damping system (10) having a rotation axis (X) and comprising at least: at least one first flyweight (14) and one second flyweight (14) able to oscillate with respect to a support member (12), and at least one device (20) for guiding the first and second flyweights (14) with respect to the support member (12), having at least one bearing element (22) able to interact with a pair of opposite tracks, respectively a first guidance track (24) and a second guidance track (26) that is carried by the support member (12), wherein the first guidance track (24) is carried by said connecting means (16).

Abstract: The disclosure provides a concrete pumping equipment and a bending connecting rod device thereof, and a manufacturing method for the device. The bending connecting rod device comprises a shaft sleeve, at least two composite support plates and cover plates, wherein the at least two composite support plates are provided with holes, the shaft sleeve is embedded in the holes, and the at least two composite support plates are arranged on the shaft sleeve at intervals; and the cover plates are fixedly arranged at the ends of the shaft sleeve. Through the disclosure, the bending connecting rod is formed by thermally pressing and solidifying the composite support plates and the shaft sleeve embedded in the composite support plates, so as to have the characteristics of light weight, and high strength, corrosion resistance and designability.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal includes a pedal body and a central shaft, the pedal body having a through hole opened therethrough, two openings of the through hole being defined as a first opening end and a second opening end respectively, the central shaft having a threaded portion and a limiting segment formed at two ends thereof respectively, at least one limiting portion formed axially along the limiting segment, the central shaft pivotally passing through the through hole of the pedal body with the threaded portion being exposed out of the first opening end, the limiting portion being extended from the second opening end of the through hole. Under this arrangement, the pedal body is positioned between the threaded portion and the limiting portion of the central shaft because of the through hole.

Abstract: A pedal and cleat system for cycling including a pedal having a post and a cleat having a post receiving element, the post receiving element of the cleat engages the post of the pedal to allow rotation of the cleat about the post to turn the crank arms of a cycle to propel the cycle's wheels.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal is provided to be releasably secured to a cleat that is attached to a sole of a cyclist's shoe. The pedal includes a spindle, a pedal body mounted for rotation on the spindle and a measuring device. The pedal body has front and rear engaging portions which releasably engage with respective front and rear lips of the cleat when the pedal is secured to the cleat. The measuring device is disposed in the pedal body and includes a sensor configured to detect the tightness between the pedal body and the cleat.

Abstract: A housing assembly for a power transmitting component that includes first and second housing structures, which define a cavity and a shaft bore, and a gasket. The first housing structure includes a pair of first end walls, a first seal flange, and a pair of saddles. The first seal flange extends about the cavity. The saddles are arch-shaped and coupled to the first end walls. The shaft bore is formed through the first end walls and the saddles. The second housing structure includes a pair of second end walls, and a second seal flange. The second seal flange extends about the cavity and is configured to abut the first seal flange. The second end walls define saddle recesses into which the saddles are received. The gasket is received between the first and second seal flanges and between the saddles and surfaces of the saddle recesses.

Abstract: An assembly that includes a tube mount, a tube, a first fillet weld, and a second fillet weld. The tube mount has a tubular side wall, a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart notches formed on a first end of the tubular side wall, and a securing aperture formed through the tubular side wall. The notches form a plurality of teeth. The tube is received into the tube mount. The first fillet weld couples the tube to the tube mount. The first fillet weld is formed about a perimeter the first end such that each of the first welds is formed substantially completely over the entirety of the teeth. The second fillet weld couples the tube to the tube mount. The second fillet weld is formed about a perimeter of the securing aperture such that the second fillet weld is formed substantially completely over an inside perimeter of the securing aperture.

Abstract: A power transfer mechanism for a four-wheel drive vehicle includes a first shaft for transferring torque to a first driveline, a second shaft for transferring torque to a second driveline, and a transfer mechanism driving the second shaft. A mode clutch drivingly connects the first shaft to the transfer mechanism and includes a clutch gear-driven by the transfer mechanism and a mode sleeve. A sprocket associated with the transfer mechanism has internal spline teeth meshed with external spline teeth on the second shaft with a predetermined amount of backlash therebetween. A ball cam mechanism centers the backlash and permits relative rotation of the transfer mechanism and the mode sleeve to circumvent a blocked mode shift.

Abstract: A driving force transmission apparatus including a tank which reserves lubricating oil in an accommodating space which is interposed between a housing and an inner shaft and an apparatus case which has a cylindrical accommodating portion which accommodates the housing, and in the case, the accommodating portion has an inner circumferential surface which faces an outer circumferential surface of the housing, and the tank has an oil inlet port which is opened to the inner circumferential surface of the accommodating portion and through which the lubricating oil in the accommodating space is let in based on a centrifugal force generated in association with the rotation of the housing when a four-wheel drive vehicle travels forwards in a two-wheel drive mode.

Abstract: A method for reducing a chromium containing material, comprising: combining the chromium containing material comprising chromium oxide with a carbonaceous reductant to form a chromium containing mixture; delivering the chromium containing mixture to a moving hearth furnace and reducing the chromium containing mixture to form a reduced chromium containing mixture; delivering the reduced chromium containing mixture to a smelting furnace; and separating the reduced chromium containing mixture into chromium metal and slag. The method also comprises agglomerating the chromium containing mixture in a granulator or the like. The chromium containing mixture has an average particle size of less than about 200 mesh (about 75 ?m).

Abstract: The present invention provides a powder core used for high-frequency magnetic components and a soft magnetic metal powder which is suitable for the manufacturing of the above-described powder core. The invention relates to a soft magnetic metal powder, consisting of, in terms of mass %: 0.5% to 10.0% of Si, 1.5% to 8.0% of Cr, and 0.05% to 3.0% of Sn, with the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: Methods of producing nanowires and resulting nanowires are described. In one implementation, a method of producing nanowires includes energizing (i) a metal-containing reagent; (ii) a templating agent; (iii) a reducing agent; and (iv) a seed-promoting agent (SPA) in a reaction medium and under conditions of a first temperature for at least a portion of a first duration, followed by a second temperature for at least a portion of a second duration, and the second temperature is different from the first temperature.

Abstract: Methods of producing nanowires and resulting nanowires are described. In one implementation, a method includes heating a reaction mixture including (i) a solvent; (ii) a metal-containing reagent; (iii) a templating agent; and (iv) a seed-promoting agent (SPA) that is a source of halide anions, thereby producing a product that includes nanowires of the metal. The solvent includes at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule. A ratio of a concentration of the halide anions in the reaction mixture to an overall concentration of the metal in the reaction mixture, including ionic and elemental metal forms, is up to 10. The heating is carried out at a seeding temperature, followed by a growth temperature that is higher than the seeding temperature.

Abstract: A tattoo machine needle bar holder includes a housing configured to receive a needle bar therein; a first buffer element; and a second buffer element. The first and second buffer elements are adapted to be located within the housing, and in use, at least partially surround a portion of a needle bar located within the housing. The first buffer element is also adapted to provide a first dampening effect on the lateral transition of a needle bar located within the housing in a first direction, and the second buffer element is also adapted to provide a second dampening effect on the lateral transition of the needle bar in a second direction.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench adjustable in clamping size is provided with a body, a ratchet wheel, an adjustment member, two engaging members and a spring. The body includes a head portion, a handle and a switch member. The two engaging members are oppositely located on the ratchet wheel and the adjustment member and each include an engaging portion, a neck portion connected to the engaging portion and located in the ratchet wheel, and an upper portion connected to the neck portion and located in the adjustment cavity of the adjustment member. By such arrangements, rotating the rotating portion of the adjustment member adjusts relative positions of the upper portions of the two engaging members in the adjustment cavity of the adjustment member, and makes the neck portions of the engaging members to move along the guide slot so as to change a distance between the two engaging portions.

Abstract: A universal ratcheting tool provides improved handling of tools that are difficult to use on their own, specifically, hexagonal wrenches. The universal ratcheting tool includes a handle and a body with a ratcheting mechanism within the handle. The body includes a first aperture for receiving a tool, and the first aperture includes slots to accept a plurality of sizes of tools. The body also includes a second aperture where the tool extends out of the body. A retaining component is coupled with the body to retain the tool and a retaining tab is able to be used to open and close the retaining component. Once the tool is positioned and retained within the universal ratcheting tool, a user is able to easily install or remove an object such as a screw with the benefit of a comfortable handle and the ease of use of the ratcheting mechanism.

Abstract: A multiple-in-one socket includes a socket body having a first gradational cavity recessed in a first end of the socket body, and a second gradational cavity recessed in a second end of the socket body opposite to the first gradational cavity; each gradational cavity including a plurality of polygonal holes gradationally contracted in sizes inwardly from an outermost hole towards an innermost hole; whereby a plurality of polygonal holes having plurality of hole sizes may be conveniently chosen for fastening a bolt or nut by correspondingly matching the bolt (or nut) size with the polygonal-hole size.

Abstract: A hollow shaped socket insert adapter rotatively driven by a single socket driver for tightening, loosing, and removing various sizes of nuts/bolts.

Abstract: A pincer structure includes a first body having an immovable palate and an immovable stem, a second body having a movable palate and a movable stem, a clipping space defined by the movable palate and the immovable palate, the movable stem pivoted on the movable palate, an elastomer elastically connected between the movable palate and the immovable stem, a limiting member extruded from the movable stem, the limiting member having an abutting unit, a pivoting member pivoted on the movable stem, the pivoting member having an abutting portion, the abutting portion being movable between the movable stem and the abutting unit, a connecting member having one end and another end, said one end pivotally assembled to the pivoting member and said another end movably assembled to the immovable stem. Therefore, a recovery force of the elastomer makes the operation smooth.

Abstract: An air suction screw tightening apparatus to suck and fasten a screw comprises a power driver, a screwdriver fastened to the power driver, a holding assembly connected to the power driver and an air suction member. The screwdriver includes a screw tightening portion which has a contact end in contact with the screw for holding thereof. The holding assembly includes a housing case and a damping portion corresponding to the contact end. The damping portion and screw tightening portion form at least one gap between them to suck the screw. Through providing the damping portion, shaking of the screwdriver during spinning can be reduced. Moreover, with cooperation of the gap and air suction member, the screw can be sucked and held.

Abstract: A threaded fastener driving tool includes a proximal end portion, a distal driving head, and a torsion zone extending proximally from the driving head, The distal driving head has a central portion and a plurality of driving surfaces. Each pair of adjacent driving surfaces define a driving space therebetween. The driving surfaces and driving spaces are configured to engage a threaded fastener. The torsion zone includes a plurality of helical grooves bounded by non-cutting surfaces, each helical groove in communication with and extending proximally from at least one of the driving spaces. The helical grooves are configured to untwist and cause lengthening of the torsion zone when an input torque applied to the proximal end portion is insufficient to overcome an output resistance torque at the driving head. The torsion zone may comprise a plurality of twisted wires or cables. A method of manufacturing the driving tool is disclosed.

Abstract: A lathe has a plurality of turret positions with at least one having a toolholder, a pair of blades projecting from one end of the toolholder with the toolholder structured to assume a first position with a first blade machining said workpiece which is rotating in a first direction and a second position with a second blade structured to assume a second position with the workpiece rotating in the other direction. The toolholder remains fixed during machining, Related methods and toolholders are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine tool, in particular to a lathe, comprising a machine frame 1, a first work spindle 21 which is arranged on a spindle carrier face of the machine frame 1 and is to receive a first workpiece W1, a second work spindle 22 which faces the first work spindle 21, is arranged on a spindle carrier face of the machine frame 1 and is to receive a second workpiece W2, the axis of the second work spindle 22 being aligned parallel, in particular coaxially to the axis of the first work spindle 21, and comprising two movable tool carrier slides 51 and 52, on which a respective tool-carrying tool carrier 61 and 62 is arranged. According to the invention, provided between the work spindles 21 and 22 is a tool carrier 62 which can be moved transversely to the spindle axes, is configured as a tool turret and the turret axis of which is aligned transversely to the spindle axes.

Abstract: A knife including a blade section having a sharp edge, a J-shaped section, and a handle section connected to the J-shaped section. The J-shaped section may have a bottom portion connected to a stem portion, and a substantially uniform thickness. The sharp edge may have a thickness which is substantially less than the substantially uniform thickness of the J-shaped section. The handle section may have a thickness which is substantially greater than the uniform thickness of the J-shaped section. The blade section, the J-shaped section, and the handle section may be configured so that a person can place an index finger of the person so that an end of the index finger contacts the bottom portion of the J-shaped section and a length of the index finger contacts the stem portion of the J-shaped section, while simultaneously one or more further fingers of the person grip the handle section.

Abstract: An exemplary aspect comprises a scissors apparatus comprising: (a) a first member comprising a first handle component and a first blade component; and (b) a second member comprising a second handle component and a second blade component; said second member connected to said first member and pivotally movable with respect to said first member between a fully closed position and a fully open position, and said second handle component configured to enclose a sharpened portion of said first blade component when said first and second members are in said fully open position. An exemplary method aspect comprises operating any of the apparatus aspects and embodiments as scissors; opening said apparatus so that said first and second members are in said fully open position; and operating said apparatus as a single-blade cutting device.

Abstract: A cutting tool component which has an ultra-thin layer of ultra-hard material bonded to a cemented carbide substrate. The ultra-thin layer of ultra-hard material has a thickness of no greater than 0.2 mm. This cutting tool is used to cut workpieces under roughing and/or interrupted cut conditions. Where the workplace is a wood product or wood composite the invention extends to cutting such workpieces in general. The ultra-hard material is preferably PCD or PCBN.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting device and method for cutting prefabricated transverse seal seams of a tube composed of plastic film and filled with food, particularly soft cheese, wherein each transverse seal seam of the continuously supplied film tube to be processed separates one portion of the food from the next portion. The device comprises a rotating knife holder provided with at least one knife blade 22, and wherein the knife blade 22 acts on a counter bearing 4 when cutting a transverse seal seam, wherein said knife holder has a heating element for heating the knife blade 22 in a targeted fashion.

Abstract: A punching apparatus includes a holding part for holding a workpiece, a punch having a punching portion at an axial end thereof, the punching portion being configured to be inserted into the workpiece for punching the workpiece. The punching apparatus further includes a guide part supporting the punch so as to be movable in an axial direction of the punch, and a rotating part for rotating the punch around the axial direction of the punch while the punch is away from the workpiece.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus includes a housing formed with an insertion hole through which a sheet-shaped object is inserted, a transfer unit configured to transfer the inserted object along a transfer path, a reading unit configured to read an image of the transferred object, a platen located opposite the reading unit with the transfer path being interposed between the platen and the reading unit, the platen having a flat surface on which the object is placeable and a cutting unit disposed nearer the insertion hole than the reading unit on the transfer path, thereby cutting the object. The reading unit includes a light-transmitting plate through which light passes. The housing encloses the reading unit, the transfer unit, the platen and the cutting unit. The platen includes at least a part openable and closable so that a surface of the light-transmitting plate, located at the object side is externally exposed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a jaw pair for punching out holes or recesses, preferably in sheet metal parts, the jaw pair being connectable to a device (23) to be operated preferably hydraulically and being designed, for example, as a pivoting jaw pair, wherein a punch (8) is formed on one jaw and a punching opening (6) is formed on the other jaw. To provide an advantageous jaw pair for punching out holes or recesses, preferably in sheet metal parts, it is proposed that a stripper part (10) which is situated outside of an outer contour of the punch (8) in the punching direction is formed in the jaw having the punch (8) and is movable in relation to the punch (8).

Abstract: A power tool comprises a base defining a work surface for supporting a workpiece and a tool assembly supported on the base and having a working tool configured to perform an operation on the workpiece when it is supported on the work surface. A sensor is supported by the base in proximity to the work surface that is configured to detect a ferrous contaminant in the workpiece when the workpiece is supported on the work surface for operation by the tool assembly. The sensor provides a signal to a user interface that is configured to generate an output sensible by the operator of the power tool when the sensor detects a contaminant.