Abstract: A method of polishing an outer surface of a ceramic coated gas turbine engine component includes applying a rotating diamond brush to the outer surface. The brush is configured to achieve a uniform finish of 150 microinches RA or less over the surface. The brush contains diamond impregnated bristles, and is affixed to a rotary head of a robotic arm. A force sensing controller limits brush forces against the component. The component disclosed is a hot section turbine vane designed for directional control of high temperature, high-pressure combustion gases, but the method may be applied to other components utilized in similar aerospace applications. The polished coating provides an improved thermal barrier for maintaining structural integrity of the component in environments having temperatures ranging up to 2,000 degrees Celsius. The method limits abrasive removal of ceramic material to only 0.0005 to 0.00075 inch, and saves time and expense over past practices.

Abstract: Described are materials and methods for processing (polishing or planarizing) a substrate that contains pattern dielectric material using a polishing composition (aka “slurry”) and an abrasive pad, e.g., CMP processing.

Abstract: Provided is a polishing pad which is capable of providing a high flatness to a polishing workpiece and suppressing the formation of scratches, and a method therefor. The polishing pad comprises a foamed urethane sheet on the surface which includes closed cells and open cells and which satisfies the following requirements: (1) an open cell ratio is 20-80 vol % where the total volume of closed cells and open cells is taken as 100 vol %, (2) the ratio [tan ? (wet/dry) ratio] of a loss factor tan ? in a water-absorption state to that in a dry state is 1.3-1.7, the loss factors being measured according to JIS K7244-4 with an initial load of 20 g at a measuring frequency of 1 Hz at a temperature of 26° C. in a tensile mode over a strain range from 0.01 to 0.1%, and (3) the Shore DO hardness according to ASTM D2240 is 60-80.

Abstract: A grinding machine and a method for grinding large crankshafts are disclosed. During pre-grinding, steady-rest seats are ground, and a plurality of steady rests are placed against them. Synchronous electric drives drive the crankshaft at both ends. A desired shape is produced by interpolating motion of a first grinding disk about CNC-controlled X and Z axes and about a WK pivot axis. The grinding disk is a CBN grinding disk with a width less than the axial length of the main journals and crankpins of the crankshaft. Diameters are measured along the axial length of the main journals and/or crankpins by an in-process device. The drives for the X1, Z1, and WK axes are controlled in an interpolating manner on the basis of the measurements to achieve the desired shape.

Abstract: A grinding wheel includes a disc-like member and a grinding stone layer disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the disc-like member. A grinding surface of the grinding stone layer includes a cylinder grinding surface, end grinding surfaces, and corner grinding surfaces. The grinding stone layer includes a cylindrical-portion grinding stone layer including a part of the corner grinding surfaces and the cylinder grinding surface, and end grinding stone layers including the remaining part of the respective corner grinding surfaces and the respective end grinding surfaces and having a property different from a property of the cylindrical-portion grinding stone layer. Joint surfaces are each formed by joining a boundary surface of the cylindrical-portion grinding stone layer and a boundary surface of the end grinding stone layer such that the boundary surfaces have a preset inclination ? to an axis of rotation.

Abstract: A processing element for processing a profile-shaped or flat metallic workpiece, wherein the processing element is designed such that a plurality of similar processing elements can be arranged one behind the other on a supporting device in the longitudinal direction of the supporting device, wherein the supporting device can be driven in a circulating manner and the plurality of processing elements can be guided past the workpiece for surface processing at least approximately linearly by means of the supporting device. A rectangular or block-shaped main body having bearing surfaces for bearing on the supporting device is provided, and oblong ribs protruding outward in a web-like manner are provided on the main body on opposite flat longitudinal sides and overlap the corresponding opposite flat longitudinal sides of the main body on an identically embodied processing element, which is arranged between the ribs.

Abstract: A buffing pad having a front surface portion, a moisture barrier upon which the front surface is disposed, a compressible foam portion disposed below the moisture barrier, and a rear surface. The front surface portion has a plurality of indentations formed by RF welding and the rear surface has an attachment portion capable of attaching the buffing pad to a power tool. Methods of manufacturing and using a buffing pad.

Abstract: This disclosure generally pertains to various accessories for use with bar clamps to enhance the capabilities and functionality of the bar clamps. The accessories described in detail herein include removable and replaceable bar clamp attachments, bar extenders, and stability stands for use with a bar clamp.

Abstract: A tweezers includes first and second arms which diverge away from each other from joined first ends. A plate is interposed between and joined to the first and second ends of the first and second arms to space the first and second ends apart. Each arm includes a handle extending from the diverging portion through a transition segment to a tip extending to a second end. The transition segment is a linear segment disposed at an obtuse interior angle with respect to an inner surface of the adjacent handle of each arm and an obtuse exterior angle with respect to an outer surface of the arm to transition into the tip.

Abstract: A switch includes a body, a pusher and an elastic element. The body includes a cavity including a first portion made therein, a second portion extending to an external face of the body from the first portion, and a shoulder formed between the first portion and the second portion. The pusher includes an expansive end for abutment against the shoulder to keep the pusher on the body and a rounded end extending out of the cavity from the expansive end. The elastic element body presses the expansive end of the pusher against a portion of the body to keep the rounded end of the pusher always out of the cavity.

Abstract: A method for making a bit includes a step of preparing a bar of pre-set length, the bar having two lateral portions on two opposite sides thereof, and two engaging faces formed on each of the top and the bottom of the bar, the engaging faces being in contact with at least two face insides of a hexagonal hole of an accommodation tool, a distance X1 defined between the two engaging faces, a distance Y1 defined between the two lateral portions 11, X1?1.2 Y1; a step of forming each of two ends of the bar into a function end, a connection portion being formed between the two function ends, and a step of obtaining the bit. The bit is compact and light weight.

Abstract: A tool extension bar includes a first sleeve and a second sleeve connected with the first sleeve. The first sleeve includes a coupling hole extending therethrough, a radial hole interconnected with the coupling hole, and a first coupling portion. The second sleeve includes a through hole extending therethrough and interconnected with the coupling hole, and at least two flexible portions formed at one end thereof and extending along the through hole. Each flexible portion is configured to be flexibly bent and includes a second coupling portion engaged with the first coupling portion. An engaging member is movably received in the radial hole of the first sleeve. A rod is inserted through the coupling hole of the first sleeve and the through hole of the second sleeve. The rod includes a recess moveably engaged with the engaging member.

Abstract: A wrench-type tool that utilizes a plurality of engagement features to efficiently transfer torque to a fastener in order to rotate said fastener. The wrench-type tool includes a wrench-type torque-tool body. The wrench-type torque-tool body is the physical structure used to apply a torque force onto the fastener and includes a plurality of internal sidewalls and a plurality of engagement teeth. The plurality of internal sidewalls is radially distributed about a pivot axis of the wrench-type torque-tool body. Each of the plurality of engagement teeth is adjacently connected to a corresponding sidewall from the plurality of internals sidewalls in order to directly engage the sidewalls of the fastener. To increase the total contact surface with the fastener, a prismatic altitude for each of the plurality of engagement teeth is aligned parallel to the pivot axis. Furthermore, each of the plurality of engagement teeth is oriented towards the pivot axis.

Abstract: A mounting tool and a method for mounting a wheel bearing assembly, having an inner ring flange and an outer bearing ring, into a bearing seat of an axle body of a vehicle are disclosed. The mounting tool includes a supporting member, two L-shaped holding members, which can be fastened at various positions along the supporting member, and at least one securing means for fastening the L-shaped holding members to the supporting member. The holding members each have a foot section with a recess, the foot sections being insertable in an intermediate space between the inner ring flange and the outer bearing ring in order to engage the outer bearing ring. Each recess has a shape configured to apply an evenly distributed pressure to outer bearing rings of several different dimensions. Hereby a flexible and versatile mounting tool is provided.

Abstract: A hinge pin removal assembly for removing a pin from a hinge includes a handle. A member is coupled to the handle wherein the member may be positioned to abut a pin in a hinge. The handle may be struck when the member is positioned to abut the pin thereby facilitating the pin to be urged upwardly in the hinge. A grip is positioned around the handle wherein the grip may enhance a grip of the handle.

Abstract: The striking pin (16) is arranged in a bearing (29). The striking pin (16) has a circumferential surface (25) and a stop surface (27) facing in the striking direction (11). The bearing (29) has a sleeve (30) arranged coaxially to the working axis (10) as well as a catcher (32). The circumferential surface (25) of the striking pin (16) is installed so as to slide on the inside of the sleeve (30). The catcher (32) is arranged in the striking direction (11) of the stop surface (27) of the striking pin (16) in order to limit the movement of the striking pin (16) in the striking direction (11). A connecting link (35) is provided for purposes of causing the striking pin (16) to execute a rotation relative to the bearing (29) when the striking pin (16) moves in the striking direction (11).

Abstract: A power tool may include a control unit, a hand tool body and a cable. The control unit may include a controller and at least one power unit. The hand tool body may be separate from the control unit. The hand tool body may include an end effector of the power tool. The end effector may be powered via the at least one power unit. The cable may operably couple the control unit and the hand tool body. The controller may be configured to communicate with the end effector and at least one other device external to the control unit. The hand tool body does not include any internal power source.

Abstract: A method to control a power tool includes the following steps: ascertaining a first rotational speed of the transmission in a first gear; ascertaining a first rotational speed of the motor when the transmission has been put into a first gear; ascertaining the selection of a first gear on the basis of the ratio of the rotational speed of the transmission and the rotational speed of the motor on the basis of a look-up table; selecting the no-load state; ascertaining the selected no-load state on the basis of the ratio of the rotational speed of the transmission and the rotational speed of the motor on the basis of a look-up table; adapting the rotational speed of the motor to a second gear on the basis of a ratio of the rotational speed of the transmission and the rotational speed of the motor on the basis of a look-up table; and selecting a second gear.

Abstract: An apparatus for an improved hand tool device wherein a rotatable apparatus may rotate the rotating handle apparatus in 15 degree increments to adjust to the user to help reduce the risk of injury and increase power application while gardening by adjusting and creating a favorable angle between the ground and the point of entry of the hand tool device into the ground.

Abstract: A sawhorse brace for interconnecting opposing facing pairs of legs of a sawhorse with an optional feature for adding strength with a center horizontal support, wherein the brace has a trapezoid shape with side flanges, upper flange for receiving the legs in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: The tool storage device includes a base plate, a storage unit, and a coupling unit. The base plate has at least three main plate portions, a hanging plate portion space apart from an endmost one of the main plate portions, a plurality of bendable plate portions, and opposite front and rear surfaces. Each of the front and rear surfaces extend across the hanging plate portion and the main plate portions. The storage unit has a plurality of spaced-apart first storage portions mounted on the front surface and disposed at the main plate portions. The coupling unit has an engaging hole formed in the hanging plate portion, and an engaging block mounted on the rear surface and fittingly engageable with the engaging hole.

Abstract: A scaffold tray and tool case for holding and storing tools upon a scaffold. The tray surface includes openings of various sizes to accommodate tools. The tray surface has raised walls to prevent unsecured tools from rolling off of the tray surface. The tray surface includes rung cutouts and cutout fasteners to secure the tray to the rung. The rear support leg includes tool, storage and tool straps to secure tools to the interior of the rear support leg. The tray surface is immobilized and connected to the roar support legs via fasteners. A folding support connects the tray surface and support leg to facilitate folding and storage of the scat fold tray and tool case. The rear leg includes rung strap openings to secure the device to the scaffold. There are carrying straps on the front side wail and rear support leg to facilitate carrying and opening the folded device.

Abstract: A tool repair system that aids in the repair of malfunctioned inner tool components. The system includes a package having a fully assembled component disposed on top of a component locating structure and held in place by one or more retainers. After removing the malfunctioned component, the tool can be lowered onto the component locating structure, thereby pushing the retainers off the fully assembled component and coupling the fully assembled component to the tool via an opening in the tool. Repairing the tool is therefore quick, easy, and does not require extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the tool.

Abstract: The welding Wood Creeper Recliner is designed for the welding field, focusing on the overhead welding. This creeper comprise on the frame, the back-receiving and the sitting part which are made of wood allowing the use of the electric equipment without the risk of electrocution as would be with metal material. The frame it is the base of the creeper, the seating-part it is mounted on top of the frame which it is elevated to prevent the user to slide forward and the back-receiving has a reclining mechanic system designed to lounge to seven position depending on height of the project. Additionally this wood creeper has a four caster wheels allowing the user to move without stopping the welding procedure.

Abstract: A device with a manipulator unit which comprises a driveable manipulator arm is proposed. According to the present invention, there is a lifting arrangement with a flexible pulling element, on which lifting arrangement the manipulator unit is lowerable and/or raisable in a suspended manner, wherein coupling means acting between the flexible pulling element and the manipulator unit are present designed in such a manner that the manipulator unit in the suspended state on the pulling element is adjustable spatially about an axis in order to set a predefined orientation.

Abstract: An adjustable force exoskeleton hip joint system. The system includes a hip joint that includes a rotation axis, and a first member that is rotatable about the rotation axis. The first member has a lower body connection location configured to be coupled to a lower body link. The hip joint further includes a second member rotatable about the rotation axis and having an upper body connection location configured to be coupled to an upper body link. The system includes an adjustable force mechanism coupled to at least one member of the first member and the second member and configured to apply an adjustable force to the at least one member to hinder rotation of the upper body connection location with respect to the lower body connection location in a rotational direction.

Abstract: In this parallel link mechanism, a distal end side link hub is coupled to a proximal end side link hub via three or more link mechanisms such that the posture of the distal end side link hub can be altered relative to the proximal end side link hub. Each link mechanism includes proximal side and distal side end link members and an intermediate link member. Each end link member includes: a curved member curved by an arbitrary angle; and a rotation shaft support member fixed to one end of or each of opposite ends of the curved member, and configured to support a rotation shaft rotatably coupled directly or via a bearing to the intermediate link member or the link hub.

Abstract: A teaching apparatus for robot includes a force sensor disposed between an arm of a robot and an end effector, and a guide part attached to the end effector. An object includes a recessed part. The recessed part has a reference surface, with which target surface of the end part of the guide part are brought into surface-contact so as to determine a position and a posture of the robot. A robot control device performs a control for bringing the target surface of the guide part into surface-contact with the reference surface of the recessed part so as to determine a teaching position of the robot, based on the direction of a force applied to the end effector.

Abstract: A teaching operation supporting apparatus includes a teaching jig which makes, when a mold is stationary, tentative teaching points by touching up a groove more than once while moving along the groove and which is attached to a robot, a coordinate value calculating unit for calculating coordinate values of actual robot teaching points corresponding to the respective tentative teaching points, based on the distance between a grasping position and the bottom end of the string-like workpiece, and coordinate values of the tentative teaching points, and a speed calculating unit for calculating a lowering speed of the robot for each of portions between adjacent ones of the robot teaching points, based on distances between adjacent ones of the robot teaching points, horizontal distances between adjacent ones of the tentative teaching points corresponding to the respective robot teaching points, and the constant speed of the mold.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for controlling a compliant-controlled robot includes performing a boundary monitoring of the robot and controlling movement of the robot with a return force that is predetermined by control technology. If the robot is already in a blocked area upon activation of the boundary monitoring, then a first return force operates to return the robot from a current position in the blocked area toward a boundary of the blocked area. If the robot arrived at the current position in the blocked area after activation of the boundary monitoring, then a second return force operates to return the robot from the current position toward the boundary. The first return force is at least temporarily less than the second return force.

Abstract: A surgical system which may be configured to be a minimally invasive and/or computer assisted surgical system. Operation of the system may be controlled by transmission of a force from a first section to a second section of the system. The first section and the second section may be separated by a partition or a barrier. The first section may be a non-sterile section and the second section may be a sterile section of the surgical system.

Abstract: A robot control apparatus for controlling a robot for gripping two workpieces includes an upper limit value changing unit for changing at least one of the upper speed limit value and the upper acceleration limit value of the robot depending on the type and number of workpieces gripped, and an operation controlling unit for controlling the operation of the robot such that at least one of the speed and the acceleration of the robot does not exceed the changed upper speed limit value and upper acceleration limit value.

Abstract: A processing method is for performing a processing with respect to a processing object in at least one field among biochemistry, biology, and biotechnology. The processing method includes transferring, using at least one arm of a robot configured to perform the processing, a container to a mover with the processing object attached on an inner surface of the container. The processing object is moved, using the mover, to a predetermined position on the inner surface of the container. The processing is performed, using a pipette mounted on the arm, with respect to the processing object at the predetermined position.

Abstract: A method of initializing and controlling a robotic installation comprising a first robot (70) having a minimum of four degrees of freedom and a second robot (30) that is of Cartesian type, the method comprising the following steps: using the first robot (70) to collect location information relating to at least one element situated in a workspace common to the first and second robots; and using the collected location information to move the second robot (30) in or around the element.

Abstract: An automated robotic assembly system is configured to assemble a device by fitting a first component made of a material liable to deformation by external force with a second component by means of a robot, and the first component is provided with a distortion detection unit for detecting distortion thereof. If the distortion detected by the distortion detection unit exceeds a predetermined value, a signal for notifying abnormality is output to stop an automated assembly operation by the robot.

Abstract: A telepresence robot uses three separately controlled omni-wheels and a computer processing arrangement to reposition the robot based on received positional signals. The telepresence robot captures and transmits visual information of a limited field of view and visual information of a broad field of view. The visual information is received and displayed on a remote input device and portions of the displayed information are selected to send an appropriate signal to reposition the robot based on the selected portion. A method of remotely controlling a telepresence robot is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention enables to easily and accurately measure a joint of a robot apparatus, in particular, a lost motion of a driving system of the joint, and, to easily and accurately perform a diagnosis of a lifetime or a life expectancy of a joint mechanism of the robot apparatus based on a measured result.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical order filling system uses pucks disposed on a pallet to accommodate a plurality of container sizes into which pharmaceuticals can be dispensed. An order processing device receives a pharmaceutical order and identifies a size of container into which a pharmaceutical in the pharmaceutical order should be dispensed. A pallet sizing and pucking device is configured: to configure a pallet with a plurality of pucks adapted to accommodate containers and to configure the pucks on a pallet in a manner that will facilitate efficient fulfillment of the pharmaceutical order.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring a micro device from a carrier substrate are disclosed. In an embodiment, a mass transfer tool includes an articulating transfer head assembly, a carrier substrate holder, and an actuator assembly to adjust a spatial relationship between the articulating transfer head assembly and the carrier substrate holder. The articulating transfer head assembly may include an electrostatic voltage source connection and a substrate supporting an array of electrostatic transfer heads.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving an articulating probe comprises an elongate probe constructed and arranged to articulate in at least one predetermined degree of motion and to transition from a flexible state to a rigid state, and a force transfer mechanism constructed and arranged to apply a force to the probe. The force is selected from the group consisting of a force that causes probe to articulate in the at least one predetermined degree of motion and a force that causes the probe to transition from the flexible state to the rigid state. The base structure is attached to portion of the force transfer mechanism and the elongate probe; the base structure comprising one or more stabilizing elements constructed and arranged to resist undesired movement of the probe caused by force from the force transfer mechanism.

Abstract: A robot system includes a plurality of drive parts, a control unit that controls power for driving the drive parts by switching, and a cable that connects the drive parts and the control unit, wherein the cable has a plurality of power lines, a plurality of frame ground lines, and a shield, a first interposition object is provided between the plurality of power lines and the shield, and, in a section of the cable, respective centers of the plurality of frame ground lines are closer to the shield than respective centers of the plurality of power lines.

Abstract: A cutting structure for a utility knife contains: a casing, a holder, a push knob, a positioning member, and two switch buttons. The casing includes two connecting parts, each having a rail, an opening, and a cutout. The holder includes two accommodation grooves, each being arranged on each of two side surfaces of the holder. The push knob is adapted to drive the holder. The positioning member includes a rotary stem and a protrusion. The two switch buttons are mounted in two cutouts of the two connecting parts, and each switch button has a pressing tab extending out of each cutout from an outer wall thereof and its inner wall abuts against each of two side surfaces of the positioning member. Each switch button also has a fixing rib arranged on an inner surface thereof to retain with one of two blades which does not engage with the protrusion.

Abstract: A hair clipper with a blade set, includes at least one stationary or one adjustable cutting comb and one shearing blade driven in oscillation in the transverse direction essentially parallel to the front edge of the cutting comb. The hair clipper may have a hair transport element, which has a transport toothing, which is arranged essentially along the cutting edge of the shearing blade at a distance from the cutting edge of the shearing blade. The shearing blade is arranged between the cutting comb and the hair transport element. The cutting edge of the shearing blade extends beyond the front edge of the hair transport element.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for transporting and displaying a knife. The apparatus includes a knife support coupleable to a user's wrist. The knife support has an inner surface positioned opposite an outer surface. The inner surface is positionable adjacent a user's wrist. The outer surface includes a first and second knife receiving recess. The first knife receiving recess is shaped to receive a first end of a knife. The second knife receiving recess is shaped to receive a second end of the knife. The knife support supports the knife in a position to display a profile of the knife when the knife is received within the first knife receiving recess and the second knife receiving recess.

Abstract: A device for separating containers, particularly ampoules, connected to container groups includes a separating unit and a positioning unit. The separating unit is configured to separate at least one container of a container group that is in a foremost position along an advancing direction from at least one further container in the container group located upstream of the at least one container along the advancing direction via a separating process. The separating process acts in a separating region of the separating unit in a direction crosswise to the advancing direction. The positioning unit is configured to interlockingly position the at least one further container of the container group during the separating process.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus for removing gaskets from a fuel injector is disclosed. The cutting apparatus includes a blade platform and an actuator for actuating the blade platform. The cutting apparatus also includes a first blade assembly coupled to the blade platform. The first blade assembly may include a first prong and a second prong spaced apart. The cutting apparatus also includes a base platform and an axial position guide coupled to and perpendicular to the base platform. The axial position guide may have an aperture. The cutting apparatus includes an alignment feature aligned to the aperture.

Abstract: A media cutting system is disclosed comprising a die cutter including a cutting surface and a plurality of dies stored proximate the cutting surface, a die exchange system including a die storage system configured to support the plurality of dies and a die transport system, and a computer system comprising a controller configured to operate the die transport system and the die cutter. A die exchange system and methods of making and using the die exchange system also are disclosed.

Abstract: The device, which serves for processing, particularly for cutting and diffusing at least one product, particularly a food product, includes at least one blade that is connectable via at least one coupling member and an energy converter to an ultrasound source and that is fastened to a blade holder, which is connected to a drive device that is held by a framework. According to the invention the drive device includes a plurality of actuators, which are connected each on one side via a first rotary joint to the blade holder and on another side via a second rotary joint in such a way to the framework that the blade holder is held by the actuators alone and is displaceable and optionally turnable within a volume of operation.

Abstract: A draw stud assembly for use with a knockout punch tool having a movable piston, includes a connector attachable to the movable piston, a draw stud, and a quick connect mechanism. The quick connect mechanism includes mating first and second thread segments on the connector and the draw stud, respectively. The connector and the draw stud are movable between a first relative orientation where the mating first and second thread segments are misaligned to permit axial movement between the connector and the draw stud, and a second relative orientation where the mating first and second thread segments are aligned and engaged to inhibit axial movement between the connector and the draw stud.

Abstract: A hexagonal single crystal wafer is produced from a hexagonal single crystal ingot. The depth of the focal point of a laser beam is gradually changed from a shallow position not reaching the depth corresponding to the desired thickness of the wafer to a deep position corresponding to the desired thickness of the wafer in such a manner that a parabola is described by the path of the focal point. When the spot area of the laser beam on the upper surface of the ingot becomes a predetermined maximum value, the deep position of the focal point is maintained.