Abstract: A method for producing at least one structure (13) by laser action on at least one wall part (11) of a container wall (29) of a product, preferably a plastics container product (1) produced by a blow-molding, filling and sealing method. The particular structure (13) is introduced by the laser action, at least with the laser power, the period of action of the laser, the type of plastics material and the type of desired structure being taken into account, as a linear depression (17) in the one wall part (11). The depression (17) is delimited at the edge and in a manner following the profile of the linear depression (17) by in each case one elevation (27) brought about under the influence of the intrinsic material stress of the plastics material.

Abstract: A laser processing head for processing a workpiece by means of laser beam, including a housing through which a beam path for the laser beam is led and which has a focusing optical unit for focusing the laser beam onto a joint of the workpiece to be processed. A light cutting device is fitted to the housing and has a light source for generating a light line on the workpiece. A camera is arranged in an observation beam path in front of the camera such that the camera images the light line at the location to be joined and also the portion. The system also includes an image processor which calculates a minimum distance between the stored target trajectory and the current welding path midpoint.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting material from a workpiece from a machined workpiece includes a fluid nozzle for inducing a flow of a fluid and a collection nozzle. The collection nozzle includes a motive nozzle for accelerating a first portion of the fluid flow; and an induced-suction nozzle for receiving a second portion of the fluid flow. A suction force can be generated within a vicinity of the induced-suction nozzle based on the accelerated first portion of the fluid flow. The suction force can be sufficient to carry at least a portion of the material away from the workpiece. Related methods of collecting material from a workpiece are also disclosed, as are systems capable of incorporating the material apparatus collecting apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatuses for forming chamfers on superabrasive tables of cutting elements for earth-boring tools include a chuck for temporarily holding and positioning a cutting element, and at least one emitter for emitting a beam of energy toward an edge of a superabrasive table of a cutting element held and positioned by the chuck. Methods of forming cutting elements for earth-boring tools and methods for forming earth-boring tools are also disclosed.

Abstract: A permanently-effective element for discharging any accumulation of static electrical charges from the housing of an electronic device includes a main body with an anodized layer formed on the main body. The main body defines a plurality of blind holes of varying shapes and sizes, topped with a layer of conductive paint held in place with a binding film. The incidence of oxidation of the discharging element is significantly reduced and the effectiveness of the discharging element thus improved. A method for manufacturing the housing is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a mask for an evaporation apparatus, which includes a first division mask and a second division mask. The first and second division masks are directly bonded to each other by welding, thereby forming welding portion between the first and the second division masks. A method and apparatus for manufacturing a mask for evaporation are also provided. The division masks according to the embodiment do not use subframes, and are directly bonded to one another by welding, so that a shadow effect does not occur. The apparatus for manufacturing a mask for evaporation includes a work stage, a clamp fixing a first division mask and a second division mask to the work stage, and a laser welding part welding the first division mask to the second division mask. The apparatus may further include a first roller leading the laser welding part and a second roller following the laser welding part.

Abstract: In a flux-cored wire for welding an ultrahigh tensile strength steel, one or more of CaF2, BaF2, SrF2, and MgF2 are included in the wire and, when a total amount thereof is defined as ?, the ? is more than 2.0% and equal to or less than 8.0% in terms of mass % with respect to a total mass of the wire, one or more of Ti oxide, Si oxide, Mg oxide, and Al oxide are included in the wire and, when a total amount thereof is defined as ?, the ? is 0.01% to 1.20% in terms of mass % with respect to the total mass of the wire, a ratio of an amount of the CaF2 with respect to the ? is 0.50 or more, a ratio of the ? with respect to the ? is 2.0 to 800.0, and Ceq defined in the following expression is 0.60% to 1.20%, Ceq=[C]+[Si]/24+[Mn]/6+[Ni]/40+[Cr]/5+[Mo]/4+[V]/14.

Abstract: A method for repairing a bundled tube fuel injector includes removing a portion of a pre-mix tube, aligning a tube tip with the remaining portion pre-mix tube and fixedly connecting the tube tip to the pre-mix tube. The method may further include removing an aft plate and an outer shroud from the bundled tube fuel injector so as to expose the pre-mix tube.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine 10 is provided with rigid raft assemblies 290, which may be electrical harness raft assemblies 290 comprising electrical conductors embedded in a rigid composite material. The rigid raft assemblies 290 can be provided with engine dressings, such as pipework and ECUs to produce an electrical raft assembly. In order to assemble or dress the gas turbine engine 10, the rigid raft assemblies can be pre-prepared to incorporate at least a part of at least one gas turbine engine system/component before being installed on the gas turbine engine 10. During maintenance, whole raft assemblies can be removed and replaced with corresponding, pre-prepared assemblies. This can save considerable time during engine build and maintenance.

Abstract: A two-piece guide pin for metal forming dies includes a guide pin body formed from a cut length of an elongate, solid bar of stock having a cylindrical shape and a hard and smooth finished exterior surface with an outside diameter selected for close reception and reciprocal motion in an associated die bore. An alignment member is formed on a first end of the guide pin body. A guide pin head is formed from a cut length of an elongate, solid bar of stock having an outside diameter that is substantially greater than that of the guide pin body, and is rigidly connected with the second end of the guide pin body in a generally concentric relationship to define an enlarged head that positively limits travel between an associated die shoe and die pad.

Abstract: A component for use with a rotary tool is designed to be inserted through a surface of a workpiece made of a first material showing friction-induced plasticity for attachment to the workpiece. The component has a head portion having a base and a working end being threaded at its outer surface, and further has an insert portion having a penetrating end and extending along an insertion axis. At least an outer surface of the insert portion is made of a second material harder than the first material. The insert portion is provided with a threaded bore closed at its penetrating end and extending along the insertion axis to initially receive the threaded working end.

Abstract: An apparatus for segregating and positioning work-pieces and other objects at different desired positions includes a main body, a segregating system, and a plurality of dispensing channels defined in the main body. The segregating system has a receiving chamber and a plurality of gas inlets both defined in the main body. The receiving chamber is configured to house the work-pieces. The gas inlets are configured to allow a high-pressure gas fed therethrough into the receiving chamber. Each dispensing channel has a connecting end communicating with the receiving chamber and a positioning end opposite to the connecting end. The work-pieces are able to be driven by the high-pressure gas to move to the positioning ends through the connecting end.

Abstract: In one aspect, a bushing for use in a pin assembly that includes a swinging housing and a stationary housing is provided. The bushing includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a central portion extending between the first and second end portions and including a plurality of flexible fingers, each of said flexible fingers includes a retention feature configured to engage one of the swinging housing and the stationary housing in a snap-fit configuration.

Abstract: The instant invention relates generally to catheters and to introducer catheters used to help deliver catheters or other medical devices to locations within the human body. In particular, the instant invention relates to large diameter catheters and introducer catheters having a torque transfer layer that includes at least two flat wires braided into a wire mesh. The flat wires have a width of at least about 0.007 inches and a depth of at least about 0.003 inches. The lumen diameter of the catheter is at least about 6 French. The torque transfer layer provides increased strength, flexibility, and kink resistance.

Abstract: Blanket replacement systems and methods useable with an image forming apparatus are provided herein. The blanket replacement system removes the blanket from the image transfer member and attaches the blanket to the image transfer member. The blanket replacement system includes a frame member, an engagement motor, and a rotation motor. The frame member holds a blanket having a lead edge portion on one edge and a trail edge portion on an opposing edge. The frame member further includes a lead edge clamp unit and a trail edge clamp unit that holds the lead edge and trail edge portions of the blanket and engages with an image transfer member. The engagement motor engages with the frame member and moves the frame member laterally in relation to the engagement motor. The rotation motor is connected to the engagement motor and rotates the engagement motor and the frame member.

Abstract: A plant for assembling mechanical parts on bodies of motor-vehicles comprises an endless conveying line and a plurality of pallets movable along the conveying line, each receiving mechanical parts of the motor-vehicle along a first section of the line. Means for loading a respective motor-vehicle body on a respective pallet at a loading station, located at the beginning of a second section of the conveying line, downstream of the abovementioned first section with reference direction of movement of the pallets are provided. At least one bolting station for bolting the mechanical parts on the respective body along the abovementioned second section is provided. The abovementioned second section of the line is superimposed to the first section and aligned therewith, so that the pallets move along a closed loop in a vertical plane, moving along the upper section in a direction opposite to their direction of movement along the lower section.

Abstract: A locking mechanism, for fixing and positioning a workpiece, includes a base, a locking member, a retaining plate, and an elastic member. The base defines a through mounting hole. The locking member comprises a main body, a blocking portion, and a latching portion. The blocking portion and the latching portion are respectively formed on opposite ends of the main body. The retaining plate is mounted on the base by the at least one locking member, and defines a through first opening corresponding to the mounting hole. The main body passes through the mounting hole and the first opening, the elastic member resists against the base and the blocking portion, such that the latching portion is engaged with and latched with the retaining plate by an elastic force of the elastic member.

Abstract: A tool clamping fixture includes at least one clamping unit, at least one operating unit, and at least one return damping unit. The at least one clamping unit is configured to fixedly clamp a machining tool in an axial direction. The at least one operating unit is configured to actuate the at least one clamping unit. The at least one return damping unit is at least configured to damp a return motion of the at least one operating unit. The at least one return damping unit is also configured to generate friction torques of different magnitudes in opposite directions of motion of the at least one operating unit.

Abstract: A method of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) a diamond containing surface includes providing a slurry including a plurality of particles, at least one oxidizer, and at least one acid, wherein the slurry has a pH?3 or pH greater than 11. At least an outer surface of the plurality of particles is softer than the diamond surface or the particles are diamond particles averaging less than (<)2 ?m in size. The diamond surface is pressed with respect to a polishing pad providing a Shore D Hardness less than 99 having the slurry in between while rotating the polishing pad relative to the diamond surface to form a smooth diamond surface having a root mean square (rms) surface roughness less than 15 nm.

Abstract: A method of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) a diamond containing surface includes providing a slurry including a plurality of particles, at least one oxidizer, and at least one acid, wherein the slurry has a pH?3 or pH greater than 11. At least an outer surface of the plurality of particles is softer than the diamond surface or the particles are diamond particles averaging less than (<) 2 ?m in size. The diamond surface is pressed with respect to a polishing pad providing a Shore D Hardness less than 99 having the slurry in between while rotating the polishing pad relative to the diamond surface to form a smooth diamond surface having a root mean square (rms) surface roughness less than 15 nm.

Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided having a polishing layer; and an endpoint detection window incorporated into the chemical mechanical polishing pad, wherein the endpoint detection window is a plug in place window; wherein the endpoint detection window comprises a reaction product of ingredients, comprising: a window prepolymer, and, a window curative system, comprising: at least 5 wt % of a window difunctional curative; at least 5 wt % of a window amine initiated polyol curative; and, 25 to 90 wt % of a window high molecular weight polyol curative.

Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided containing: a polyurethane polishing layer having a composition and a polishing surface; wherein the polyurethane polishing layer composition exhibits an acid number of ?0.5 mg (KOH)/g; wherein the polishing surface is adapted for polishing a substrate; and, wherein the polishing surface exhibits a conditioning tolerance of ?80%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical mechanical polishing conditioner and manufacturing methods thereof. The chemical mechanical polishing conditioner comprises: a planar substrate having a leveling surface; a bonding layer disposed on the surface of the planar substrate; and a plurality of abrasive particles embedded in the surface of the bonding layer and fixed to the surface of the planar substrate by the binding layer; wherein the planar substrate is formed by a deformation compensation for the non-planar substrate during curing the binding layer, and thus the tips of the abrasive particles have a leveled height. Therefore, the present invention can effectively improve the problem of thermal deformation of the substrate of the chemical mechanical polishing conditioner during heating and curing process, and thereby enhancing the surface flatness of chemical mechanical polishing conditioner.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a composite product includes hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), and a plurality of cubic boron nitride (cBN) particles, wherein the plurality of cBN particles are dispersed in a matrix of the hBN. According to another embodiment, a composite product includes a plurality of cBN particles, and one or more borate-containing binders.

Abstract: A mounting tool for an axle lock nut comprises a pole, an end of the pole is a knocking end and the other end is provided with a suppressing unit and a retaining unit, the retaining unit is in adjacent to a side of the suppressing unit and the retaining unit is protruded out of a tail end of the suppressing unit. The mounting tool is used to position the axle lock nut on an automobile axle and to increase the reliability of operation for mounting the axle lock nut on the automobile axle.

Abstract: A tool for archery broadheads or other fasteners is provided including an engagement end having an aperture, socket or drive feature to accommodate the broadhead or engage a fastener. The tool is constructed at least partially from an elastomeric material. Upon application of a moment to the tool by a user, part of the tool deforms or twists so that indicia elements move relative to one another and output torque or moment information to a user based on the spatial orientation of the indicia elements relative to one another.

Abstract: A power wrench has a rotation motor, and a hydraulic pulse unit. The pulse unit includes an inertia drive unit connected to the motor. The inertia drive unit includes an oil chamber with an impulse generating mechanism, and an output spindle extending into the oil chamber to receive torque impulses. The inertia drive unit has a cylindrical member defining the oil chamber, a rear end wall, and an air separator element co-rotating with the wall and having a substantially axially facing surface which together with a congruent surface on the rear end wall forms oil passages in the form of a clearance gap through which oil mixed with air is circulated between one or more oil inlet openings, past one or more air outlet openings, to one or more oil outlet openings. Air is extracted from the oil and is gathered in a centrally located air collecting chamber.

Abstract: A tool for holding and applying torque to a nut including a keyway. The tool includes a longitudinal body having a longitudinal axis and a body channel. A longitudinal key is disposed in the body channel with one end of the key configured to engage the keyway of the nut. A first key portion contacts the body channel while a second key portion extends over the body channel forming a gap between the key and the body channel prior to insertion of the key into the keyway of the nut. The second key portion is configured to be resiliently deflected radially inward toward the longitudinal axis of the longitudinal body when the second key portion engages the keyway of the nut.

Abstract: A ratchet strap apparatus includes a tensioning strap adapted to be selectively tensioned and a cargo strap adapted to be secured to the apparatus using an inboard pin and an outboard pin and bending the cargo strap into a loop. In one embodiment, the outboard pin is secured to a side wall and an opening is provided between the outboard pin and another side wall whereby the outboard pin may be inserted into a cargo strap loop. In another embodiment, the outboard pin is slidingly received through a hole in one side wall and is selectively unseated from a saddle on the other side wall for insertion into the cargo strap loop. In yet another embodiment, the outboard pin is secured between two side walls and the inboard pin is selectively removable from and seated on saddles in each of the walls whereby the inboard pin extends therebetween.

Abstract: A hammer including a head having a hammering portion and an oppositely arranged claw portion, the claw portion has an end with at least three teeth separated by at least two, substantially equal “V”-shaped grooves centered on a longitudinal axis of the head; and a handle formed contiguously with the head and extending perpendicularly down from a bottom of the head.

Abstract: A striking mechanism includes a working space whose first section is surrounded by a first electromagnet and whose second section is surrounded by a second electromagnet; a striking element that can move along a striking axis inside the working space and that has a magnetizable material; an anvil whose striking surface delimits the working space in the striking direction and which protrudes into the first magnetic coil and which is made of a magnetically soft material. A spring element is provided which exerts a force onto the striking element in every position in the working space in the direction of the anvil.

Abstract: A hand power tool includes a drive unit, an electronic unit, and a switching unit. The switching unit includes at least one actuating element configured to activate and deactivate the drive unit. The switching unit also includes at least one switching element configured to be positioned in at least one first switching position to set at least one first operating mode. The at least one switching element is also configured to be positioned in at least one second switching position to set at least one second operating mode.

Abstract: A handheld electrical power tool may include a plurality of grasping portions, and at least one manipulating member to actuate and deactuate a drive source of the electrical power tool. The at least one manipulating member is positioned to correspond to all of the grasping portions.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to an extensible bar handle (205) for flexible screens (110, 115), comprising a tubular body (210) in which at least an extractable rod (215) is slidably inserted, which extractable rod (215) exhibits a head portion (230) projecting from one of the axial ends of the tubular body (210) and a draught-excluding brush (255) having a linear development and being fixed to the head portion (230) of the extractable rod (215), which is arranged parallel and flanked to a further draught-excluding brush (270) having a linear extension which is externally and longitudinally fixed to the tubular body (210).

Abstract: An industrial long handled tool component system is provided having interchangeable tool heads, connectors, handles and grips. The novel connector system provides a tool head connected to a receiver comprised of a polygonal locking bar concentric with a round outer reinforcing collar for engaging a connector and separated by plastic isolations seals. The novel connector promotes connection integrity and prevents joint movement. An alternate embodiment provides a connector system and method of stamping and shaping a tool head integrally formed with a receiver.

Abstract: Running over components such as an electrical wire when displacing a work table is inhibited. An assembly work conveyor device includes a plurality of work tables and a displacement support mechanism that includes a displacement driver causing the work tables to displace along an oval displacement path. The plurality of work tables are displaced along the oval displacement path in a state supported in a cantilevered manner by the displacement support mechanism and in a posture projecting toward an outer periphery of the oval displacement path.

Abstract: A tool box assembly provides a tool box that can also be used as a step stool and a bench. The assembly includes a housing having a top, a bottom, and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending between the top and the bottom. The top defines a platform for a person to sit and stand upon. A first opening is positioned in the housing and provides access to an interior space of the housing for storing tools therein. A first door is coupled to the housing and is positionable to close the first opening.

Abstract: Example systems and methods for estimating a ground plane are provided. An example method may include determining an orientation of a body of a robotic device with respect to a gravity aligned reference frame. The method may also include determining the location of one or more contact points between the robotic device and a ground surface. The method may also include determining a ground plane estimation of the ground surface based on the determined orientation of the robotic device with respect to the gravity aligned reference frame and the determined locations of the one or more contact points. The method may also include determining a distance between the body of the robotic device and the determined ground plane estimation. The method may also include providing instructions to adjust a position and/or orientation of the robotic device based on the determined distance and the determined ground plane estimation.

Abstract: A controller includes: a plurality of first drivers that outputs a plurality of drive signals to drive a plurality of motors, respectively, and stops an output of the drive signals with a stop signal; a second driver that outputs a drive signal to drive another motor, and stops an output of the drive signal with a stop signal; a first transmitter that transmits the stop signal to all the first drivers; a second transmitter that transmits the stop signal to the second driver; and a stop signal introduction unit capable of introducing separate stop signals to into the first transmitter and the second transmitter, respectively.

Abstract: Described is a system for localizing and controlling a tool tip with a robotic arm. The system receives three-dimensional (3D) visual information of a scene having a tool with a tool tip proximate a target. A depth disparity map is generated based on the 3D visual information. The depth disparity map is filtered by depth continuity to generate boundaries of the tool. The boundaries of the tool are initially loose to ensure that the tool is contained within the boundaries. Thereafter, using level set segmentation, the boundaries of the tool are shrunk and extracted. Ends of the tool tip are identified based on the extracted boundaries, which are then used to generate a pose of the tool tip.

Abstract: There is provided a carrier device that has a linkage arm mechanism, in particular, a carrier device that cools the linkage arm mechanism and can reduce the impact of radiation heat from a work that is in a high temperature state. A carrier device is a carrier device that includes a linkage arm mechanism and a pivot shaft, and the linkage arm mechanism includes lower arms and upper arms, and one ends of which are respectively connected to the lower arms, and horizontal movement members that support a work that is connected to the other ends of the upper arms, and cooling plates are respectively arranged between the upper arms, and the horizontal movement members.

Abstract: Initial interaction between a mobile robot and at least one user is described herein. The mobile robot captures several images of its surroundings, and identifies existence of a user in at least one of the several images. The robot then orients itself to face the user, and outputs an instruction to the user with regard to the orientation of the user with respect to the mobile robot. The mobile robot captures images of the face of the user responsive to detecting that the user has followed the instruction. Information captured by the robot is uploaded to a cloud-storage system, where information is included in a profile of the user and is shareable with others.

Abstract: A banking automation system comprising a robot for robotically assisting a plurality of individuals in retrieval and storage of goods deposited in a bank, wherein during said retrieval and storage of goods by the robot: (a) each of the plurality of the individuals maintains privacy by being placed in a private location, (b) the plurality of the individuals are able to retrieve and store goods simultaneously, and (c) identification of each of the plurality of the individuals is verified biometrically.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure comprise a vision-based robotic manipulation system that identifies, singulates, and removes an individual surgical instrument from a cluttered environment. A computer-vision algorithm incorporated with the system is robust against optical challenges such as changing light conditions, specularities, and inter-reflections among various surgical instruments. The system estimates 2D pose (as opposed to a more challenging 3D pose) using a camera with normal room lighting to identify each object, including its specified data matrix barcode; and incorporates the use of a robotic arm with a compliant electromagnetic gripper to handle objects having large shape variance. The system can then relocate the objects as desired. The robot manipulator is utilized in hospital and research settings, manufacturing, and sterile environments.

Abstract: A carpet cutter assembly comprising a ribbed handle, an elongated internal channel opening along the lower surface, which houses the blade in a dosed position; an exposed blade storage mechanism on the handle for housing a plurality of replacement blades, the blade storage mechanism having a blade storage handle, which locks in a blade storage cavity to secure the blade in place; a locking wheel mechanism at the frontal end of the handle, which rotates the blade from an open, closed and loading position and secures the blade in these positions; a rotatable blade retainer located at the frontal end of the handle, wherein the blade is positioned for use; and a blade safety housing with a pivot opening through which the locking wheel shaft is inserted, wherein the housing engages with the retainer to secure the blade.

Abstract: A shaving device comprising a head assembly having a support member and a blade cartridge. The support member is configured to be detachably coupled to a handle. The blade cartridge has a first and a second face wherein at least one of the first or second faces comprises at least one razor blade. The blade cartridge is configured to be rotatably coupled to the support member about a pivot axis such that the blade cartridge is pivotable by a user to select one of the first or second faces.

Abstract: The device is used to slice, store, display or transport cakes. It is primarily composed of four elements; a cutter, a holder, an alignment tray and a holder tray which combine for performing various features of the invention. The device is useful for birthdays, general storage, restaurants or parties.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed that include forming selected perforation designs and patterns in web substrates. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed in linear or nonlinear fashion, can extend in the cross direction or the machine direction and can be formed to complement or match an embossed or printed design on the web. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed utilizing various mechanical perforating techniques.

Abstract: A cutting implement configured to be attached to an implement carrier of a power machine. The cutting implement includes an attachment structure that is capable of engaging and being secured to the implement carrier. The cutting implement further includes a boom having a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end is attached to the attachment structure. A trolley is selectively positionable between the proximal end and the distal end of the boom. An undercarriage is operably coupled to the trolley and has a cutting element attached to it. The undercarriage is moveable under power in a lateral direction with respect to the trolley so that the cutting element is capable of being offset along a lateral direction with respect to the boom.

Abstract: A guide assembly in one embodiment includes at least one guide rigidly supported by a table saw, a bearing assembly including a first, a second, and a third bearing engaged with the at least one guide, and a fence base assembly supported by the bearing assembly, wherein the first and the second bearings are biased in a first direction with respect to the at least one guide and the third bearing is biased in a second direction with respect to the at least one guide, the second direction at least partially opposite to the first direction.