Abstract: A laser apparatus for welding is disclosed. The laser apparatus includes: a laser optic head adapted and configured to modify a spot size of a laser beam oscillated by a laser oscillator and to project the laser beam into a joining portion of joining members, wherein the laser optic head is adapted and configured to modify the spot size to selectively perform brazing or welding. A method of selectively brazing or welding according to one or more exemplary embodiments of the present invention includes: providing a laser apparatus of as described herein; and actuating the laser optic head to modify the spot size of the laser beam and project the laser beam into the joining portion of the joining members to selectively perform brazing or welding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laser cutting method and apparatus thereof. The method comprises the following steps of fixing a substrate to be cut on a base, processing a first alignment procedure via an image sensor, forming a first cutting channel on a first surface of the substrate by cutting the first surface via laser beams, flipping over the substrate to be cut and fixing the substrate on the base, processing a second alignment procedure via the image sensor, and forming a second cutting channel on a second surface of the substrate by cutting the second surface via laser beams. The method can achieve improvement to laser cutting quality and effectiveness of enhancing production.

Abstract: This invention provides a decorating device for vehicle-interior components, which can accurately provide gradation on the design of the surface of a resin component. The decorating device comprises a laser-irradiating device and a control device. The control device comprises a virtual-decorating surface 5a that is deformed so as to have a different curvature than the surface of the actual decorating surface 5, thus allowing for the drawing of designs thereon. The control device prepares laser-irradiating data based on the drawing-data, and it controls the laser-irradiating device based on the laser-irradiating data. The laser-irradiating device irradiates the laser L1 focused on the virtual-decorating surface 5a and conducts the laser processing on the actual decorating surface 5, with the focal point of the laser L1 having been shifted from the actual decorating surface 5.

Abstract: In a material-interlocking connection between aluminum and copper in a layer assembly comprising an aluminum layer disposed on a copper element and a copper layer disposed on the aluminum layer, a weld seam is formed on the top copper layer so as to form a weld which extends through to top copper layer and the aluminum layer into the copper element so as to form in the weld seam an alloy of copper and aluminum.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming at least one structure on a substrate. By means of a low-temperature plasma jet, powder, of which the structure shall be constructed, is applied to a surface of the substrate. By means of at least one laser beam, heat is input into the substrate and/or the powder within a laser incidence region on the substrate. The heat input delays solidification of the powder particles, which are partly or fully melted in the plasma jet, on the substrate and thereby enables the formation of good adhesion between the applied powder, and thus the structure constructed thereof, and the substrate. The invention further relates to an apparatus for performing the method.

Abstract: A soldering iron station and a method thereof for a soldering joint connection validation, the method including: identifying a type of the soldering cartridge being used; performing a preliminary validation by measuring the soldering tip temperature, after the soldering event has started; monitoring the power level delivered to the soldering tip to detect liquidus occurrence; determining the thickness of an intermetallic component (IMC) of the soldering joint; determining whether the thickness of the IMC is within a predetermined rage, within a predetermined cooling time period; and indicating that a reliable soldering joint connection is formed, when the thickness of the IMC is within the predetermined rage, within the predetermined cooling time period.

Abstract: This brazed structure includes a brazing sheet that has been brazed and that comprises: a core material comprising an aluminum alloy which contains 0.3-1.0 mass %, excluding 0.3 mass %, Si, 0.6-2.0 mass %, excluding 0.6 mass %, Mn, 0.3-1.0 mass %, excluding 0.3 mass %, Cu, and 0.15-0.5 mass %, excluding 0.15 mass %, Mg, with the remainder comprising Al and unavoidable impurities, and has an average crystal grain diameter of 50 ?m or larger and in which an Mg—Si intermetallic compound and an Al—Mg—Si—Cu intermetallic compound account for 40% or less of the grain boundaries; and, clad to the core material, a brazing material comprising an Al—Si alloy.

Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to boric acid free flux composition wherein in some embodiments, a phthalocyanine pigment is used to effect a color change at activation temperature.

Abstract: A column-sealing tool is provided for use during decoupling of a capillary column from a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (CG-MS) system. The column-sealing tool includes an engagement structure for removably securing the column-sealing tool within a high vacuum enclosure of the GC-MS system, at a location between a high vacuum end of a transfer line and a mass analyzer of the GC-MS system. Additionally, the column-sealing tool includes a sealing element that is actuatable between a non-sealing position and a sealing position. During use the sealing element forms a secondary vacuum seal with the first end of the transfer line when the column-sealing tool is inserted into the GC-MS system and when the sealing element is in the sealing position.

Abstract: A method for remanufacturing an ultra-large copper nut includes steps of: step (1) coarsening treatment; step (2) purifying treatment; step (3) detecting a material of the ultra-large copper nut; step (4) sleeving a thermal insulation device; step (5) preheating the ultra-large copper nut; step (6) melting-deposition shaping; step (7) post-processing; and step (8) detecting. The method of the present invention simultaneously utilizes water, electricity, gas, fire and machine and performs melting-deposition on materials by simultaneously supplying water, electricity, gas, fire and machine according to the designed requirements. The method of the present invention solves problems of large thickness abrasion and remediation of fracture components. The method of the present invention is capable of preventing the ultra-large copper nut from deformation and collapse and is a feasible remanufacturing for decreasing the huge economic loss caused by damages of expensive ultra-large of nonferrous metals.

Abstract: By previous inclusion of a through-hole in a substrate before coating and subsequent removal, the processing times for producing a through-hole with a diffuser are shortened and thereby the intermediate layers are less stressed.

Abstract: A method of machining a component is provided. The component includes a substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, where the inner surface defines at least one interior space. A core is disposed within each interior space. The method includes forming at least one hole in the substrate while the core is disposed within the respective interior space. Each hole extends through the substrate to provide fluid communication with the respective interior space. The method further includes removing the core from the respective interior space. The core may be a casting core or a subsequently formed core.

Abstract: A screw tightening apparatus includes a magazine plate with a through hole formed in a first direction, a rotary rod device configured to rotate a rotary part having a tip portion, a servo motor which moves the magazine plate in a second direction, a cylinder device which moves the rotary rod device in the first direction, and a screw tightening control unit which controls the servo motor so as to locate the tip portion of the rotary rod device coaxially with the through hole, and controls the cylinder device so as to cause the tip portion of the rotary part to pass the through hole and to abut on the head of the bolt.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing alignment of fastener assemblies. The method comprises placing an alignment tool on a reference datum. The method also takes pitch, roll, and yaw readings from an instrument associated with the alignment tool. Further, the method positions the alignment tool relative to a number of holes. Still further, the method adjusts the alignment tool based on pitch, roll, and yaw readings. The method also installs a first fastener assembly relative to a first hole of the number of holes.

Abstract: A mechanism retains an asymmetric work piece in a fixed orientation during a machining process on diversely positioned surfaces falling on multiple work piece axes. The mechanism includes a body having an upper surface forming an elongated V-shaped groove, a planar lower surface spaced from the upper surface, and a through passage extending between the upper and lower surfaces. A fastener includes an elongated shaft which extends within said passage, and has an upper end emerging within the V-shaped groove for engaging the work piece, and a lower end extending below and configured to abut the lower surface to maintain the shaft under tensile loading. A plurality of discrete mechanisms can be commonly mounted on a machining table in a spaced-apart relationship with the V-shaped grooves in axial alignment to support a single super elongated work piece. The fastener can be axially advanced or retarded to vary tensile loading.

Abstract: A dust collector for collecting sawdust and wood chips is disclosed. The sawdust and wood chips may be extracted from the conduit and the seat to the upper cylinder and the lower cylinder by the exhaust fan motor. The dust collector may collect the sawdust and wood chips adjacent to the ceiling or higher locations while the seat is at the second mode. And the dust collector may also collect the sawdust and wood chips adjacent to the floor or lower locations while the seat is at the first mode. It is easy to operate to turn around the seat to change to the first mode or the second.

Abstract: In order to minimize the maintenance effort that accompanies discharge and comminution of a chip, an apparatus for discharge and comminution of a chip has a chip guide and a comminution apparatus, to which the chip guide guides the chip along a chip path. The chip guide has a guide channel that circumferentially surrounds the chip path having a channel inlet and a channel outlet, wherein the guide channel has a maintenance opening in addition to the channel inlet and the channel outlet. Furthermore, a method for discharge and comminution of a chip for this purpose services the guide channel by way of the maintenance opening after discharge and comminution of a chip having a predetermined chip length.

Abstract: A method of a fault detection and classification (FDC) may be used to determine outlier tools from a plurality of tools. The method includes generating a plurality of parameter charts, generating a plurality of group charts according to the plurality of parameter charts, generating a score table according to the plurality of group charts, determining outlier tools according to the score table, and performing tool correction on the outlier tools.

Abstract: Query unit for determining the status of moving or movable parts of a system part, particularly for determining the end positions of a clamping arm of a toggle lever clamping apparatus, has a sensor unit and an electroblock. The sensor unit has at least one sensor and a connector plug-in connection part for connecting the sensor unit with the electroblock and can be attached to the system part. The electroblock has at least one electrical connector element for connecting an outer, releasable connection cable, a connector plug-in connection part for connecting the electroblock with the sensor unit, and at least one screw passage opening for installation on an outer surface of the system part. The connector plug-in connection part of the sensor unit is connected in an opening of the system part, with shape fit.

Abstract: A lens edging method of performing edging to a spectacle-lens, using an edger equipped with a plurality of types of edging tools, including: a step of dividing an edging portion to be edged during edging of the spectacle-lens, into a plurality of shape element portions, based on three-dimensional shape data of the spectacle-lens; a step of allocating an edging tool used for edging each of the plurality of shape element portions, from the plurality of types of edging tools, in accordance with a previously set tool selection reference; an step of determining a using order of each edging tool allocated to each of the plurality of shape element portions, in accordance with a previously set using priority order; and a step of making the edger perform edging using each edging tool allocated in the tool allocation step, in accordance with the using order determined in the edging order determination step.

Abstract: A method and system for resurfacing one or more lacrosse balls is provided. The system includes a container, a rotatable member, and a motor. The container is configured to hold the one or more lacrosse balls. The rotatable member includes an abrasive surface configured to scuff the lacrosse balls while in the container. The motor includes a drive shaft coupled to the rotatable member and configured to facilitate rotation of the rotatable member. With this arrangement, the lacrosse balls are positioned over the abrasive surface such that, upon rotation of the rotatable member, the abrasive surface scuffs the lacrosse balls to, thereby, resurface the balls.

Abstract: A device for finish-machining a workpiece in the form of a crankshaft or a camshaft includes a workpiece holder and a rotational drive configured to rotate the workpiece about a workpiece axis. A first finishing tool is configured to machine a main bearing which is concentric with the workpiece axis. A second finishing tool is configured to machine an additional bearing which is radially offset from the workpiece axis. A first tool drive is configured to generate an oscillating movement of the first finishing tool in a direction parallel to the workpiece axis. A second tool drive is configured to generate an oscillating movement of the second finishing tool which is independent of the movement of the first finishing tool in a direction parallel to the workpiece axis.

Abstract: A drive unit for imparting rotation to a drum assembly of a floor grinder. The drive unit includes a rotatable pulley positioned adjacent to and in contact with a rotatable drive surface of a driven pulley of the drum assembly and a drive surface of the drum assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wafer polishing apparatus including a base, a lower surface plate disposed on the upper surface of the base, an upper surface plate disposed on the lower surface plate and a first shape adjustment unit configured to deform the shape of the lower surface of the upper surface plate so that the lower surface of the upper surface plate has one of a concave shape, a flat shape and a convex shape in a first direction, and the first direction is a direction from the lower surface plate to the upper surface plate.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of applying surface mechanical attrition treatment (SMAT) with a plurality of balls for treating surfaces of metallic alloys under a set of specific conditions in order to obtain a metal substrate with high yield strength and hardness, low cytotoxicity, high cytocompability and hemocompatibility suitable for medical implant. The plurality of balls used in the present invention comprises 316L stainless steel balls or zirconium oxide (ZrO2) balls.

Abstract: Methods of fabricating polycrystalline diamond include functionalizing surfaces of carbon-free nanoparticles with one or more functional groups, combining the functionalized nanoparticles with diamond nanoparticles and diamond grit to form a particle mixture, and subjecting the particle mixture to high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) conditions to form inter-granular bonds between the diamond nanoparticles and the diamond grit. Cutting elements for use in an earth-boring tool includes a polycrystalline diamond material formed by such processes. Earth-boring tools include such cutting elements.

Abstract: A method for installing objects such as cabinets on a vertical surface such as a wall includes the use of a novel support device having an upper portion including two vertically spaced support surfaces. Two of the support devices are first placed at a selected height at an angle to the wall for initially supporting the object on a first support surface. The support devices are then sequentially moved to extend between a front portion of the object and the floor so that the object rests on the second support surface thus freeing both hands of the installer.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to an adjustable wrench for engaging work objects. The adjustable wrench has a handle having a handle end and a flat serrated jaw surface. The adjustable wrench also has an L-shaped movable jaw having a lever arm and a serrated jaw, the lever arm having a terminal end. The adjustable wrench further comprises a projection extending from the handle having a tunnel therein for accepting the lever arm of the L-shaped movable jaw and a grip enhancing apparatus.

Abstract: A mechanised spanner for driving a nut along a threaded rod includes a housing and a drivetrain. The drivetrain has an input shaft and an output member mounted for rotation within the housing. The input shaft rotates the output member during use. An insert is attachable to and rotatable with the output member of the drivetrain and has a jaw for receiving and engaging a nut. The insert is attachable to and rotatable with the output member by a clip, which clips to an insert retainer in the output member and includes an elongate member protruding from the insert which terminates in a detent. The insert retainer has a clip cavity and a moveable retaining wall for bearing against the detent of the clip; retaining the insert in the output member. The insert may be replaced with a different insert for receiving and engaging a nut with different dimensions.

Abstract: A screw holding device configured to assist a screwdriver in holding a screw, the screwdriver providing rotary power output to the screw, the screw holding device comprising: a body capable of being connected with the screwdriver; a holder connected with the body and comprising at least two clamping arms configured to move between a clamp position wherein the screw is clamped and a release position wherein the screw is released; and a driving mechanism configured to drive the clamping arms and comprising a guide unit and a connection unit. The connection unit is in correspondence to the clamping arms and comprises first and second connectors respectively connected with the clamping arms. The guide unit drives the first connector to move longitudinally and laterally, and drives the second connector to move at least longitudinally, so as to drive the clamping arms to produce pivotal motion and longitudinal linear motion.

Abstract: A torque-limiting device may include a shaft extending axially through upper and lower shanks and a spring to connect to a nut. The upper and lower shanks may be under a force from the spring and further configured to selectively engage within a predetermined torque limit and disengage at above the predetermined torque limit. Accordingly, the shaft may receive torque up to the predetermined limit as provided by a user operating a handle of the torque-limiting device. The torque-limiting device may be disposable, reusable, economical, and have high torque capabilities. The shaft may include a lumen extending there through, and through which a variety of devices and materials may be delivered to a workpiece.

Abstract: A torque wrench comprises a head for engagement with a workpiece and a handle for applying a torque to the head. The handle comprises: a body; at least two elastic elements disposed within the body; a connector between the elastic elements; and a torque adjustment element for determining a compression of the elastic elements. The torque adjustment element is slidably engaged with the connector such that radial movement of the torque adjustment element is limited.

Abstract: A method to remove a bushing from a bore includes an alignment tool that fits within an inner cavity of the bushing and a cutter tool aligned by the alignment tool. The method includes forming a groove on an inner surface of the bushing with the cutter tool and guiding the cutter tool with a guide associated with the alignment tool.

Abstract: A method is presented for controlling operation of a power tool having an electric motor drivably coupled to an output spindle. The method includes: receiving an input indicative of a clutch setting for an electronic clutch, where the clutch setting is selectable from a plurality of driver modes; setting the value of a maximum current threshold in accordance with the selected one of the plurality of driver modes; determining rotational speed of the electric motor; determining an amount of current being delivered to the electric motor; comparing the amount of current being delivered to the electric motor to the maximum current threshold; and interrupting transmission of torque to the output spindle when the amount of current being delivered to the electric motor exceeds the maximum current threshold and the rotational speed of the electric motor is decreasing.

Abstract: An adapter and method for a tool, a mop or other cleaning equipment provides, selectively, a universal joint or pivoting joint, and one that is easily adjustable.

Abstract: A tool holder includes a rack and at least one seat connected to the rack. The seat includes an assembling portion and an attached portion spaced from the assembling portion. The assembling portion is detachably mounted to the rack. The attached portion includes an abutted face and a recess. The abutted face is located opposite to the rack. The recess is located between the abutted face and the assembling portion. The recess receives a magnet adapted to magnetically attach to a metal object.

Abstract: A piston supply apparatus includes a piston gripping portion and a piston supply portion. The piston supply portion includes a connecting rod gripping unit gripping the connecting rod of the piston placed in a preparation area, a guide member abutting against a skirt portion of the piston to match an axial direction of the piston with a predetermined specified direction, a moving unit moving the gripping unit from the preparation area to a supply position in air, and a pivoting unit making the gripping unit pivot such that the piston top portion of the piston in a downward state is set in an upward state. The piston supply apparatus further includes a pressing unit pressing the piston top portion of the piston made to pivot to the upward state against the guide member.

Abstract: An exoskeleton device provides for selectively adjusting an exoskeleton hip pivot/pivot position in the sagittal plane relative to the position of the hip pivot of a wearer of the exoskeleton. The exoskeleton hip pivots/pivot positions can be shifted forward or rearward relative to the hip pivots of the wearer and can either be automatically actuated by an exoskeleton control system or manually adjusted by the exoskeleton wearer. The invention particularly allows for differential hip placement in order to compensate for changing load or actuation conditions.

Abstract: A robot controller for ensuring safety of an operator, which is capable of reducing operational cost by avoiding unnecessary emergency stop of a robot. A teaching pendant has an emergency stop button for interrupting drive power for the robot, and a main body of the controller has a signal part which receives an emergency stop signal from the teaching pendant when the emergency stop button is pushed, and a power interrupting part which interrupts the drive power for the robot when the signal part receives the emergency stop signal under a predetermined condition. Until a first predetermined period of time has passed after a connection/disconnection switch is operated, the power interrupting part does not interrupt the drive power when a connection-recognition signal representing that the teaching pendant is connected to the main body is not generated, even when the emergency stop signal is input from the teaching pendant.

Abstract: A device including a housing configured to attach to a robot arm, and a multi-axis motion sensor provided within the housing. The multi-axis motion sensor is configured to detect movement of the housing, and is configured to communicate with a controller of the robot arm. The device further includes a user interface configured to operate in conjunction with the multi-axis motion sensor, and a connection port provided on the housing. The connection port is configured to connect to an external device.

Abstract: A manipulator (110) for e.g. gait training is constructed from an Evans mechanism with an additional degree of freedom to provide a two dimensional workspace.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hexapod system (1) comprising a first (2) and second (3) support and six linear actuators (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f), each linear actuator having two ends articulated respectively on the first (2) and second (3) supports by means of a swivel connection (41, 42, 43, 44), characterised in that it comprises: a force-absorbing structure (50) on one hand embedded on the first support (2) and on another hand coupled to the second support (3) by a swivel connection (51, 52), the centre of rotation (60) of which is situated in the thickness of the second support (3). The invention also relates to an inspection and/or repair robot characterised in that it comprises a polyarticulated arm equipped with a plurality of hexapod systems (1) according to the invention and in which the hexapod systems (1) are disposed in series.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes embodiments related to the configuration of one or more robot computing devices. Robot computing devices are configured to have personality characteristics and to have relational characteristics with respect to other agents (humans, other computing devices, and/or other robots). A robot personality profile is generated and imprinted on the robot computing device. Robot computing devices are updated through the use of one or more biometric security keys, including an owner's visual appearance and/or voice.

Abstract: Methods for saving energy and reducing cycle time by using optimal ordering of the industrial robotic path. A method includes receiving inputs including a complex operation, generating a plurality of task groups of the complex operation, calculating a group edge rating for each of a plurality of robotic movement edges between each of the plurality of task groups, calculating a candidate rating for each of a plurality of candidate paths, wherein the candidate rating comprises a summation of the group edge ratings for a candidate path, determining an optimal path comprising the candidate path with an optimal rating, wherein the optimal rating is determined by the lowest candidate rating, and returning the optimal path.

Abstract: Methods for optimizing energy savings and reducing cycle time for mutating an industrial robotic path when a collision is detected. A method includes initializing a plurality of clone paths where a collision was detected, wherein a clone path is a clone of the initial path and the initial path comprises a source location, a plurality of intermediate locations, and a target location; for each clone path, determining a candidate path to store in a population, determining an optimal breed comprising the candidate path with an optimal rating, wherein the optimal rating is determined by the lowest breed rating in the population, and returning the optimal breed.

Abstract: There is provided a double arm robot having a first arm to which a first end effector is attached and a second arm to which a second end effector is attached. The first arm and the second arm are different from each other in at least one of an arm length, an arm thickness, an arm surface shape, an arm surface color, an arm surface pattern, the number of arm joints, an arm joint shape, a shape of accessory components disposed on an arm surface, an arrangement of the accessory components, and the number of the accessory components.

Abstract: A remote controlled robot system that includes a robot and a remote control station that communicate through a communication network. Communication with the robot is limited by a firewall coupled to the communication network. A communication server establishes communication between the robot and the remote control station so that the station can send commands to the robot through the firewall.

Abstract: A mobile collaborative robot includes a force sensor which is provided on a robot support on a carriage, a robot information acquisition unit which acquires robot information including posture information of the robot main body and load information of a load acting on the robot main body, a force calculation unit which calculates the external force acting on the robot support based on the robot information, and a judgment unit which judges that the mobile collaborative robot has come into contact with a human when a difference between the external force detected by the force sensor and the external force calculated by the force calculation unit is above a predetermined value ? or when a difference between the amount of change in the detected external force and the amount of change in the calculated external force is above a predetermined value ?1.

Abstract: A robotic system including at least two acoustic sensors, spaced apart, for receiving respective versions of a respective continuous ultrasonic waveform emitted by each of one or more positional elements, each of the respective continuous ultrasonic waveforms comprising a respective modulated carrier and an electromagnetic sensor for receiving a respective electromagnetic signal emitted by a respective electromagnetic emitter of a same respective one of the positional elements, and a computing device. The respective electromagnetic signal is emitted in coordination with the respective ultrasonic waveform emitted by the same positional element. The computing device decodes the versions of the ultrasonic waveform and the electromagnetic signal to measure time delays between the versions of the respective ultrasonic waveform and the respective electromagnetic signal, converts the time delays to distances, and triangulates the distances to determine positions of the positional elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gantry type workpiece transfer apparatus provided with a spanning gantry rail that extends between a workpiece delivery unit/removal unit and a machine tool; a mobile part, movably attached to this gantry rail, that moves to positions corresponding to the delivery unit/removal unit and the machine tool; a first arm, extending downward along the vertical direction from this mobile part, with the lower end part thereof facing the front door of the machine tool when the mobile part has moved to a position corresponding to the machine tool; an articulated arm, attached to the lower end part of the first arm, configured so as to enter the interior of the machine tool and to retract to outside the machine tool from the front door of the machine tool; and a robot hand, attached to the articulated arm, that places/takes the workpiece on the worktable of the machine tool.