Abstract: A detachable device of a loading unit for a robot, detachably combining the loading unit to a connection unit of the robot, includes: a first magnet unit provided in the loading unit and having a first magnet pattern; a second magnet unit provided in the connection unit, having a second magnet pattern including a pattern that corresponds to the first magnet pattern, and combined with the first magnet unit by a magnetic force generated by power applied thereto; a pattern recognition unit recognizing an object held by the loading unit and one of the first magnet pattern and the pattern corresponding to the first magnet pattern; and a matching control unit controlling power applied to the second magnet unit to apply magnetic attraction force to the first magnet pattern from a part of the second magnet pattern according to operation of the pattern recognition unit.

Abstract: A control apparatus of the motor according to one aspect includes: a first feedforward calculator configured to calculate a first motor output torque value so that a torque value indicated by a torque command signal can be generated in a joint part of a robot based on a model of a motor, a decelerator, or a link and the number of rotations of the motor, a second feedforward calculator configured to calculate a second motor output torque value based on the torque value indicated by the torque command signal without depending on the number of rotations of the motor; and a comparator configured to add the first motor output torque value, the second motor output torque value, and a third motor output torque value calculated based on the torque value detected by a sensor and the torque value indicated by the torque command signal.

Abstract: A robot controller able to suppress shaking of a tool tip of a robot due to operation of a travel axis. The robot controller includes a movement calculating part calculating an amount of movement of the travel axis and an amount of movement of the tool tip each time the travel axis operates in accordance with a command and a correcting part correcting a command value so that at least one command value of a speed and acceleration to the travel axis becomes smaller when the amount of movement of the travel axis is larger than a predetermined first threshold value and the amount of movement of the tool tip is smaller than a predetermined second threshold value.

Abstract: A method for controlling a wearable robot includes deducing a knee joint angle value of a robot using a joint angle sensor in a control unit, comparing the deduced knee joint angle value with a reference knee joint angle value previously stored in the control unit, deducing a thigh angle value using a thigh angle sensor in the control unit when the deduced knee joint angle value exceeds the reference knee joint angle value, comparing the deduced thigh angle value with a reference thigh angle value previously stored in the control unit, and setting an operation mode of the robot to a lift-up mode in the control unit when the thigh angle value exceeds the reference thigh angle value.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for detection of incidental robot-human contact. In some examples, a robotic actuator movement may generate a feedback signal, such as a haptic signal, a proprioreceptive signal, an optical signal, and/or an infrared signal. A tremor detector may determine whether the feedback signal contains a tremor signal characteristic of a human, for example by determining whether frequency components in the feedback signal fall within particular frequency ranges. Upon determining that the feedback signal does contain a tremor signal characteristic of a human, the tremor detector may conclude that the robotic actuator has come into contact with a human, and may cause the actuator to halt its movement.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining and presenting virtual safety cages are provided. An example method may involve receiving an instruction for a robotic device to perform a physical action in a physical environment occupied by the robotic device. The method may also involve, responsive to receiving the instruction, and based on one or more parameters of one or more physical components of the robotic device, determining one or more estimated trajectories along which the one or more physical components of the robotic device are estimated to move as the robotic device performs the physical action. The method may further involve, based on the one or more estimated trajectories, determining a virtual representation of a space that the robotic device is estimated to occupy in the physical environment while performing the physical action. The method may then involve providing, into the physical environment, an indication of a location of the space.

Abstract: A machine that is capable of assembling a copy of itself from a feedstock of parts is described. The machine operates on a lattice or grid on which it is able to move and from which it receives power and control signals. The machine (assembler) is composed of modules that each perform some functionality. In the simplest case, only three module types are needed: a linear step module, a gripper, and an anchor. The linear step module is capable of moving from one lattice location to the next, the gripper module is capable of gripping other modules, and the anchor module is capable of attaching the machine to the grid. With these three primitives it is possible for this simple machine to move on the grid using inchworm-like motions, pick up other modules, and assemble a copy of itself.

Abstract: A hand intended for a humanoid robot comprising a palm and several fingers, each of the fingers being able to be displaced in relation to the palm between a position of rest maintained by spring effect and a compressed position obtained by driving a link part with the palm countering the spring effect, comprises a motorized shaft, linked to the link part of each of the fingers, and configured to respectively displace at least one first finger and at least one second finger, from the position of rest to the compressed position, by rotation of the motorized shaft respectively in a first direction of rotation and in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing device for a humanoid robot, comprises a rigid structure linked to the humanoid robot, a deformable outer shell, and a shock-absorber; the shock-absorber consisting of a flexible cellular structure comprising a set of cells emerging in a main direction, and being secured to the rigid structure at a first end in the main direction, and linked to the deformable outer shell at a second end opposite the first in the main direction. Advantageously, the outer shell is also linked directly to the rigid structure by means of at least one absorbent fixing of silent block type. The invention relates also to a humanoid robot, and in particular the head of a humanoid robot, comprising such a shock-absorbing device.

Abstract: A futuristic shoe with true energy return based on enhanced heel-lift, optimized shoe springs (40% reduction in maximum foot impact), practical precise automatic electronic gear changers, novel powerful shoe impact chargers, improved pulley electronic actuators, novel low-impact much stronger springs (featuring the novel use materials such as Kevlar, Spectra Shield, and fiberglass), novel remarkably stronger, more flexible, and tougher structures, and multiple designs for enhanced heel-lift and to prevent excessive toe sink. These designs require linkages and two improved hinges—one with enhanced natural hinges and a second with tied cogged hinges. There is a rotating-arms enhanced optimal spring, which when combined with the tied cogged hinges, results in optimal foldable arrays for deployment in outer space—and which gives a smart energy return knee brace.

Abstract: A multi use tool that includes: a first end, where the first end includes a half hexagon shape; a second end, where the second end includes a cutting blade; and a stem connecting the first end with the second end. The stem may be used as a handle.

Abstract: The present application relates to a device (10) for treating a part of a body of a person to be treated. The device has a treating unit (12) and an angular orientation identifier (40) to generate information indicative of the angular orientation of the treating unit (12). The angular orientation identifier comprises an orientation sensor to generate information indicating the angular orientation with respect to the horizontal. A controller is configured to adjust one or more characteristics of the device (10) in response to information indicative of the angular orientation of the treating unit (12) provided by the angular orientation identifier (40). The present application also relates to a method of treating a part of a body of a person to be treated.

Abstract: Razor cartridges are disclosed that include an elastomeric guard having a plurality of curved fins.

Abstract: A shaving device comprising a head assembly including a support member having at least one support member magnet and a blade cartridge having at least one face with at least one razor blade and configured to be rotatably coupled to the support member about a pivot axis. The blade cartridge includes at least one blade cartridge magnet having a pole aligned with a pole of the support member magnet to generate a magnetic force that urges the blade cartridge about the pivot axis towards an initial starting position (ISP), wherein the blade cartridge is further configured to rotate about the pivot axis away from the ISP upon application of an external force sufficient to overcome the magnetic force between the support member magnet and the blade cartridge magnet.

Abstract: A knife sheath assembly that secures and protects a knife when subjected to harsh or rigorous conditions. The knife sheath assembly includes shims which add durability to the sheath assembly. The components of the sheath assembly are connected in such a way so as to allow broken or damaged parts to be replaced.

Abstract: Machine for cutting cardboard tubes, comprising a cutting unit (CU) with a carriage (7) on which is mounted a blade (6) and a support element (4, 5, 8) for supporting a cardboard tube (1) intended to be transversely cut by the blade (6), wherein the said support element (4, 5, 8) allows the tube (1) to slide along a predetermined direction (A) parallel to its axis longitudinal (x) and to rotate about the same axis, and wherein said carriage (7) is adapted to move bidirectionally the blade (6) parallel to the longitudinal axis (x) of the tube (1). The support element (4, 5, 8) has, where said cutting unit (CU) is arranged, a part (5) movable from and towards the blade (6) to maintain the tube (1) spaced from the latter and, respectively, for approaching the tube to the same blade (6) during a cutting phase.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting three dimensional parts in a rotary die cutting mechanism (100) is provided including first and second drums (101 a,b) adjacent to each other to rotate about a respective axes, first and second recesses (106 a,b) formed on an outer surface of each of the drums in order to receive a three dimensional part, an anvil (103) protrudes outward from an edge of the first recess, and a cutting mechanism (104) protrudes outward from an edge of the second recess, the three dimensional part retained in a proper orientation to allow the three dimensional part to be cut by a first and a second capturing mechanism (105 a,b) disposed within the first and second recesses (106 a,b) respectively, configured to move in relation to the rotation of the drums (101 a,b).

Abstract: A robotic apparatus for processing the timber logs intended to be used in the construction of a log structure. The robotic apparatus includes at least a vertical clamp assembly, a horizontal clamp assembly, a roller clamp assembly, a central log processing assembly, and a conveyor. The central log processing assembly allows multiple processes to be performed sequentially on the same machine requiring much less equipment and less labor in the handling and processing of the logs. By utilizing multiple tool masts, a primary mast can be performing a primary process while the secondary mast is selecting the tool appropriate to the next or secondary process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mineralized wood material comprising at least one metal salt MA in the lumina of the mineralized wood material, in particular in the lumina and the cell walls of the mineralized wood material and methods for providing said mineralized wood material.

Abstract: A method for processing printing information of a powder-bed type 3D printer is disclosed. The method comprises following steps of: generating a color image and an adhesive image for each printing slice in accordance with a 3D file; adjusting adhesive information of the adhesive image based on color information of the color image; and, generating a final printing image based on the color image and the adjusted adhesive image. The method prevents the 3D printing from jetting adhesive that may overlap with jetted colored ink by using the final printing image, so as to avoid the jetted color-ink being diluted by the adhesive, and powders being moist because of the overlap of the colored ink and the adhesive.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for carbonation of cement mixes using pressurized carbon dioxide delivered to the mix.

Abstract: A long-bladed bolster has a substantially planar cutting body having one edge formed as a blade of sufficient length so that the blade is arranged, in use, to be positioned substantially centrally on a Concrete masonry unit (CMU) to enable the block to be divided without the bolster requiring repositioning. The bolster, has a striking body on a second long edge of the cutting body, opposite to the cutting blade, configured to receive repeated blows from a striking implement in use and to transmit these blows through the cutting body to the blade. The bolster has an integral handle that extends from the cutting body and/or striking body of the bolster substantially centrally along the length of the cutting body and substantially orthogonally to the plane thereof.

Abstract: A method of forming a multi-level component includes the step of forming at least one arrangement of micro trenches in a predetermined arrangement in a mask material by a lithography process. Another step involves applying one or more etching processes to a surface of a component upon which the mask is applied. The micro trenches have either first or second different aspect ratios. In the applying step, the component is etched by an aspect ratio dependent etch (ARDE) process so as to form an arrangement of micro trenches and micro pillars between adjacent micro trenches. Another step involves removing the arrangement of micro pillars from the component by a removal process. There is also a multi-level component made according to the above method with a first portion at a first level and a further portion of a further level different from the first level.

Abstract: A kneading apparatus having a kneading unit made up of a plurality of segment parts detachably mounted on a shaft disposed in the barrel includes a first segment part having a first length L1 related to an outer diameter D, a second segment part having a second length L2 shorter than the first length L1, and a third segment part having a third length L3 longer than the first length L1; the first length L1 is [the outer diameter D×a coefficient a]; the second length L2 is [the first length L1/a coefficient b]; the third length L3 is [the first length L1×the coefficient b]; the third length L3 is [L1+L2]; and the kneading unit has a segment pattern made up of a plurality of segment parts and mounted on the shaft interchangeably with another segment pattern.

Abstract: [Problem] The present invention relates to a manufacturing method for obtaining a molded article having an expanded layer in the molded article, wherein an expanding agent and device used to manufacture a resin having expansion properties, and a means for increasing expansion ratio are provided. [Solution] In the present invention, an expanding agent placed in a heating cylinder of a molding machine is configured as a liquid, the volume of the expanding agent is controlled, and the expanding agent is injected into a molten resin in the heating cylinder of the molding machine. The volume of the injected expanding agent can thereby be accurately measured each time. When a low-boiling liquid such as water, an alcohol, or an ether is used as the injected expanding agent, all of the liquid is vaporized by the temperature of the heating cylinder of the molding machine, and no residue thereof is therefore left in the molded article.

Abstract: A waste plastic container recycling system and a method thereof are provided for determining whether the spectrum of a waste container to be recycled belongs to any one of spectrums of plastic materials and for classifying waste containers of different plastic materials since the plastic materials have the different spectral characteristics. Accordingly, the waste plastic container recycling system and the method thereof can accurately recognize the waste containers of different plastic materials regardless of the appearance, or damage, deformation or concealment of the label on the waste containers.

Abstract: A compression-molding machine for making shoe soles has two ends equipped with a first moving mold wall and a second moving mold wall, respectively. A fixed mold wall is located between the two moving mold walls. The compression-molding machine uses two pressing cylinders to drive to the two second moving mold walls, respectively, so as to make the two moving mold walls move toward the fixed mold wall, thereby allowing the single machine to perform compression molding with two molds. Since the fixed mold wall is immovable, the two molds when performing compression molding are independent of each other. The first pressing cylinder and the second pressing cylinder can be operated separately, so as to eliminate the problem of the conventional compression molding machine where compression molding can only be performed when both of its two molds are positioned, thereby saving manufacturing time and improving productivity of compression molding.

Abstract: A tire mold capable of imparting appropriate amounts of heat according to regions of an uncured tire is provided. The tire mold includes a base mold and a pattern mold which is fitted to the base mold and has a surface part for molding a tread pattern on the tire. A heat adjusting agent for adjusting amounts of heat to be transmitted to the tire via the surface part of the pattern mold is placed in a hollow cavity formed between the base mold and the pattern mold or inside the base mold.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the thermal reshaping of hose blanks from preferably pre-extruded elastic raw hose material, wherein during the reshaping the hose blank is arranged in a shell-like, single- or multi-piece molding tool with a hollow body, wherein the inner side of the hollow body corresponds as a negative to the shape to be impressed onto the hose blank, wherein the tempering of the molding tool that is necessary for reshaping occurs by means of clamp-like tempering elements which are shaped congruently to the outer surface of the mold and which close form-fittingly over the mold, while the molding tool itself does not comprise any tempering system at all, in particular no ducts or other hollow spaces for circulating a tempering medium, and wherein the temperature of each tempering element is kept constant during the process, while, to modify the temperature of the molding tool, a different tempering element with a correspondingly constant temperature is positioned against th

Abstract: A method for monitoring a vulcanization process of a vulcanization mixture contained in a tool may include using an emitter to emit ultrasonic waves toward a boundary surface between the vulcanization mixture and the tool, wherein boundary surface reflects at least part of the ultrasonic waves. The vulcanization process may be monitored as a function of at least part of the emitted ultrasonic waves reflected by the boundary surface, wherein the ultrasonic waves include at least transverse waves generated by the emitter.

Abstract: A three-dimensional network structure is impregnated with a foam material through an osmosis membrane. The foam material is then solidified. The foam material with which the three-dimensional network structure is impregnated is in contact with resin wires of the three-dimensional network on a wide area and is solidified. Thus, a bonded body that comprises the three-dimensional network structure and a foam and has improved connection strength can be manufactured.

Abstract: Within examples, methods and systems for a multi-state bladder or elastomeric apparatus for manufacture of composite material are provided. The elastomeric apparatus includes a housing having a flexible surface state and a rigid surface state, a rod within the housing extending along a length of the housing, and a plurality of components mounted to the rod, such that in an engaged position of the rod the plurality of components cause the housing to have the rigid surface state, and in a disengaged position of the rod the plurality of components enable the housing to have the flexible surface state.

Abstract: The present invention provides an imprint apparatus which forms a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate by using a mold, the apparatus comprising an image sensing unit configured to sense an image of the imprint material via the mold, and a control unit configured to, in a state in which the mold and the imprint material are in contact with each other, cause the image sensing unit to sense the image of the imprint material while scanning the image sensing unit and obtain information on forming of the pattern of the imprint material based on the image obtained by the image sensing unit.

Abstract: Polymeric based closed cell foams, such as shape memory polymer foams, contain bubbles. Making these bubbles continuous is called reticulation. Disclosed are embodiments of a device and method to controllably reticulate polymer-based closed cell foams by puncturing the membranes of these polymer-based closed cell foams.

Abstract: A spacer (1) is injection molded by using an injection molding die having resin flow channels that are designed such that a plurality of gates (6) are arranged along the longitudinal direction at a position corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of a side wall part (4) in which a plurality of arc-like peripheral surface parts (2) are connected through a waist part (3). After opening the mold and ejecting the spacer, the spacer is cooled with a runner (7) being connected to the gate (6), and thereafter, the runner (7) is cut off. As a result, when producing a water jacket spacer that is assembled to the inside of the water jacket and controls the flow of cooling water by injection molding, while producing with a high productivity without being affected by design constraints caused by draft angle, deformation in the post-molding cooling step is prevented.

Abstract: A trim component for vehicle interior is disclosed. A method for forming the trim component is also disclosed. The trim component comprises a cover material, a base layer, a foamed plastic, and a support element. The base layer is intended to prevent foamed plastic from penetrating into the pores of the cover material. Foamed plastic is injected between the base layer and the support element to form the trim component. The method comprises the steps of producing a base layer, applying and fixing at least part of the cover material to the base layer to form a pre-laminate, introducing the pre-laminate into a foaming mold with the base layer between the cover material and a foam chamber (between the pre-laminate and the support element) within a foaming mold and introducing foamed plastic into the foam chamber to form the trim component.

Abstract: A method is used for manufacturing a shell assembly which includes a metallic shell and a plastic material embedded into the metallic shell. The metallic shell has an outer surface provided with at least one slot. The at least one slot of the metallic shell is provided with a plurality of through holes. The plastic material is injected into the metallic shell, flows through the through holes of the metallic shell, and flows into and out of the at least one slot of the metallic shell during an injection molding process. Thus, the plastic material is embedded in the metallic shell so that the metallic shell and the plastic material are formed integrally.

Abstract: A plastic injection device and a method for manufacturing plastic parts in a plastic injection station. The device has at least one injection station (2a, 2b) with a mold (12), a plurality of mold bars (5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f) moveable relative to the mold (12), and a transfer system for moving mold bars into and out of the mold (12). The transfer system has a feeding bar (4) extending partially within and partially outside the mold (12) and arranged to receive and guide at least two mold bars such that movement of a first mold bar within the feeding bar (4) is caused by movement of a second mold bar within said feeding bar (4).

Abstract: A nozzle terminal for injectors of plastic material injection moulding apparatus, includes an inner tubular body or tip and a ring nut. The tip includes a radially inner element made of a first material and a radially outer element made of a second material arranged at contact with the radially inner element at an intermediate portion thereof terminating at a distance from the distal end thereof. The ring nut fully covers the radially outer element, insulating it from the environment.

Abstract: A method for forming a mold apparatus comprising: forming a cavity portion through an additive manufacturing process; wherein the cavity portion comprises a cavity molding surface having a surface roughness of greater than or equal to about 0.025 ?m and a plurality of cavity fluid channels; wherein the cavity fluid channels comprise a profile conforming to the profile of the cavity molding surface; treating the cavity molding surface to reduce the surface roughness to less than about 0.025 ?m; forming a core portion through additive manufacturing; wherein the core portion comprises a core molding surface and a plurality of core fluid channels; wherein the core fluid channels conform to the core molding surface.

Abstract: An improved, high-capacity die assembly (10) for a food or feed extruder (12) is provided and is particularly useful for the production of high quality aquatic feeds. The die assembly (10) includes a mount (20), which is secured to the discharge end of an extruder barrel (14), with a plurality of tubular die components (22, 24) coupled with the mount (20). Each component (22,24) includes wall structure (38) defining an outwardly diverging tubular chamber (40) with a die plate assembly (50) coupled to the outer end of the wall structure (38). A flow diverter element (54) is located within each chamber (40) and has a large diameter end adjacent the assembly (50) and a smaller diameter end closer to the chamber inlet. The assembly (50) has a plurality of openings (52) outboard of the element (54).

Abstract: Methods for co-extruding multiple layers of materials, in particular high viscosity elastomer materials, wherein the method allows the use of either rheologically matched or unmatched elastomers. Devices for practicing the methods are disclosed. Multilayer extrudates exhibiting desirable performance can be formed from materials including high and/or low viscosity elastomers.

Abstract: A method for tempering preforms in a blowing machine, wherein at least one heating box is arranged along a transport path for the preforms. The heating box has reflective walls and forms a heating channel through which the preforms are guided. The heating box also has a heater for heating the preforms in the heating channel, and a cooling device, having a blower, for cooling the reflective walls. The walls are cooled by a quantity of air flowing along the walls outside the heating channel. The heating output of the heater is adjustable. A control device provides open loop and closed-loop control of the cooling output produced by the cooling device, in particular the supplied quantity of air, depending on the respective heating output of the heater, depending on a measurement of the heating output.

Abstract: Described is a station for heating a plurality of end portions of pipes made of thermoplastic material, comprising a plurality of heating elements equipped with short wave radiation units, a plurality of housings alongside each other and lying aligned on a horizontal plane, each housing being designed to accommodate a respective pipe and comprising at least one external heating element and at least one internal heating element.

Abstract: A method is used for manufacturing a shell assembly which includes a metallic shell, a plastic inner layer, and at least one plastic ornamental piece. The at least one plastic ornamental piece and the plastic inner layer are embedded into and stuck to the metallic shell, and are combined together, so that the metallic shell, the plastic inner layer and the at least one plastic ornamental piece are combined integrally.

Abstract: A belt splicer for splicing butt ends of thermoplastic belts together. The splicer uses a plurality of cranks in conjunction with heavy springs to close and rapidly open jaws holding butt ends of a belt in place against a heating wand for melting and against each other for welding the melted ends together. The rapid opening of the jaw also lowers the wand, which is locked in place by a wand lock during the melting of the butt ends.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for setting a setting element having a first plastic material in a component having a second plastic material, comprising a rotational advancing unit, by means of which the setting element can be rotated about an axis of rotation and simultaneously an axial force acting in the direction of the axis of rotation can be applied to the setting element in order to drive the setting element into the component, a friction welding joint thereby being produced between the setting element and the component, a differential-distance measuring apparatus for measuring the differential distance between a surface of the component and a surface of the driven setting element, and a control unit for controlling the rotational advancing unit in dependence on the measured differential distance.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced plastic joined body is provided, in which a fiber-reinforced molded article (X) containing carbon fibers and a thermoplastic resin and having a joining surface (x), and a thermoplastic resin member (Y) having a joining surface (y) are welded via the joining surfaces (x) and (y) by applying ultrasonic to the molded article (X), and in which: (1) a maximum value of tan ? by viscoelastic measurement of the molded article (X) is less than 70% of a maximum value of tan ? by viscoelastic measurement of the thermoplastic resin contained in the molded article (X) within a range of a glass transition temperature ±100° C. of the thermoplastic resin contained in the molded article (X), (2) at least one of the joining surfaces (x) and (y) has an energy director, and (3) an application surface of the molded article (X) to which ultrasonic sound is applied is smooth.

Abstract: A film edge sealing device is disclosed herein which has a groove defining a base. The base of the groove of the edge sealing device is oriented at a skewed angle with respect to a longitudinal direction of the conveyor of the heat sealing machine. Edges of a thermoplastic sheet or two stacked layers of thermoplastic sheets are introduced into the groove of the edge sealing device and placed in contact therewith to both heat and melt the edges of the thermoplastic sheet(s) to form a bead and join the edges thereof to form an edge bead seal.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) and associated method for joining thermoplastic composite components (66, 68) to one another. Firstly, an electrically-conductive carbon-fibre textile (74) is positioned between two pieces of thermoplastic composite (66, 68) to form a weldable assembly (64), and pressure is applied to the weldable assembly (64). A voltage is then applied across the carbon-fibre textile (74) to heat the carbon-fibre textile (74), thereby melting the thermoplastic (82) of a carbon-fibre textile facing surface (78, 80) of each thermoplastic composite (66, 68), wherein the melted thermoplastic (82) fluidly fills the inter-fibre space (84) of the carbon-fibre textile (74). Upon removing the voltage to allow the carbon-fibre textile (74) to cool, a weld (86) forms between the two thermoplastic composites (66, 68) as the thermoplastic sets.