Patents Issued in September 14, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170259396
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a polishing pad using an additive manufacturing system includes receiving data indicative of a desired shape of the polishing pad to be fabricated by droplet ejection. The desired shape defines a profile including a polishing surface and one or more grooves on the polishing pad. Data indicative of a modified pattern of dispensing feed material is generated to at least partially compensate for distortions of the profile caused by the additive manufacturing system, and a plurality of layers of the feed material are dispensed by droplet ejection in accordance to the modified pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Mayu Felicia Yamamura, Jason Garcheung Fung, Daniel Redfield, Rajeev Bajaj, Hou T. Ng
  • Publication number: 20170259397
    Abstract: The present invention is a holding pad including a holding layer for holding a member to be polished, in which the holding layer includes on a part of a surface thereof a template fixing portion for sticking a template for preventing lateral displacement of the member to be polished, the template fixing portion has on a surface thereof an adsorption layer for adsorbing and fixing the template the template fixing portion, and the adsorption layer is formed of a composition which is formed by crosslinking a silicone composed of a predetermined siloxane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: MARUISHI SANGYO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: TOSHIYASU YAJIMA, DAISUKE NINOMIYA
  • Publication number: 20170259398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for detaching/attaching a hand grinder polishing disk, the device being clamped on the rotating shaft of a grinder main body so as to enable the easier and quicker detachment/attachment of a consumable polishing disk used for finishing, cutting, severing, etc. the surface of a target object, or to enable the definite prevention of loosening, vibration phenomenon, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Chang-Seong KIM, Kyung-Jin KIM
  • Publication number: 20170259399
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus includes a polishing table configured to hold a polishing pad for polishing a substrate, and to rotate the polishing pad. The apparatus further includes a dressing module configured to hold a dresser for dressing the polishing pad, and to dress a surface of the polishing pad by sweeping the polishing pad with the dresser while rotating the dresser. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to control a number of revolutions of the polishing table based on a position of the dresser to the polishing table, while the polishing pad is dressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Takashi WATANABE, Shunsuke DOI
  • Publication number: 20170259400
    Abstract: An abrasive fluid jet cutting device is disclosed comprising a rotating joint that includes a first path for abrasive and a second path for fluid, a mixing chamber where the first and second paths meet, a first expanding volume arranged above the first path to accumulate abrasive, and a second expanding volume arranged below the first path to accumulate abrasive between the first volume and the mixing chamber, in which the second volume forms a barrier against the return flow of humidity along the first path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Davide Orlandi, Stefano Benaglia, Giuseppe Pedrini
  • Publication number: 20170259401
    Abstract: A polishing method includes: a step of preparing a polishing device including a processing member and a suction mechanism configured to generate suction force; a step of setting a workpiece in the processing member; and a step of accelerating abrasive grains fed toward the workpiece to a predetermined speed with an air flow generated by operation of the suction mechanism, and polishing the workpiece by causing the abrasive grains to contact with or collide with the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: SINTOKOGIO, LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuyoshi MAEDA, Norihito SHIBUYA
  • Publication number: 20170259402
    Abstract: A rotary tool sanding and polishing attachment for sanding and polishing includes a shaft that is elongated and has a plurality of longitudinal faces. A plurality of supports is coupled to and extends outwardly from the shaft. The plurality of supports comprises a pair of closely spaced supports. A drum is coupled to and extends from one of the pair of closely spaced supports to the other of the pair of closely spaced supports, such that a longitudinal gap in the drum is defined by the pair of closely spaced supports. The attachment includes an arm, which is complimentary to a channel that extends from proximate to a second end of the shaft to proximate to the supports, secured via a pivot hole in the shaft and a pivot pin. A wedge, complimentary to the longitudinal gap, is coupled to a second terminus of the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Rumi Ablachim
  • Publication number: 20170259403
    Abstract: Described herein is an improved abrasive material (300) in which the cutting performance is orientation-independent. The abrasive material (300) comprises an abrasive structure (310) including a plurality of elongate abrasive elements (320, 330) aligned to be define a first open square. A plurality of pyramidal abrasive elements (340, 350) arranged in a second open square are located within the first open square defined by the elongate elements (320, 330).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Carter, Michael J. Annen, Gordon A. Kuhnley
  • Publication number: 20170259404
    Abstract: A tool for conditioning a plastic blade of a plastering tool, the tool comprising a first guide means and a conditioning blade, wherein the first guide means is arranged to receive an edge portion of the plastering tool blade for guiding movement of the plastering tool blade relative to the conditioning blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: SCOTT CUTTERS LIMITED
    Inventor: Scott RAMPLING
  • Publication number: 20170259405
    Abstract: A vise is provided, including: a pushing block, including at least one pushing side, each said pushing side including at least one first pushing abutting inclined surface and at least one first restriction structure, each said first restriction structure having a first sliding abutting inclined surface; at least one clamping block, each said clamping block including at least one second restriction structure, each said second restriction structure including at least one second sliding abutting inclined surface, the at least one second restriction structure of each said clamping block slidably restrictable with the at least one first restriction structure, each said second restriction structure and one said first restriction structure restrictably abutting against each other and non-detachable on a direction perpendicular to a sliding path of the clamping block, the second sliding abutting inclined surface parallel to the first sliding abutting inclined surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: CHANG-YI LIN, CHANG-CHIH LIN
  • Publication number: 20170259406
    Abstract: A clamping device has, comprising a drive (1) with a linearly movable actuator (2). A position monitoring device (3) detects the position of the actuator (2). A pivot member (4) is operatively connected to the actuator (2) and is rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation (8). The axis of rotation (8) is stationary with respect to the drive (1). The position monitoring device (3), for detecting the position of the actuator (2), is designed to cooperate with the pivot member (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Andreas NEBEL
  • Publication number: 20170259407
    Abstract: A wrench with an open-end wrench head that has at least two jaws. Each jaw has at least one internal engaging surface for engaging with a work-piece such as a nut or bolt that has an axis of rotation. Each of the at least one internal engaging surface of each jaw extends in a direction that creates an imaginary line when the wrench is viewed from a side view thereof. The wrench also has a handle extending from the wrench head and elongated in a predetermined direction defining at least one central axis of the handle. And, the wrench also has a ratcheting means that provides ratcheting capability to the wrench head when the handle is twisted back and forth by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Richard J. Macor
  • Publication number: 20170259408
    Abstract: A driver tool has a grip handle. The grip handle has a grip handle height less than a grip handle width. A first axis base is mounted to the grip handle. The first axis base includes a first saddle flange and a second saddle flange. A pair of primary link pins are mounted to the first saddle flange and the second saddle flange defining a first axis of rotation. A coupler link is mounted on the first axis of rotation to rotate on the first axis of rotation relative to the first axis base. A pair of secondary link pins mounted to the coupler link. The pair of secondary link pins define a second axis of rotation that is perpendicular to the first axis of rotation. A driving link is mounted to the second axis of rotation. The driving link includes a driving socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Ruqian Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170259409
    Abstract: A wingnut knob used for loosening and/or tightening a wingnut. The wingnut knob is placed over the outside surface of a wingnut so as to provide a larger grip surface area and to increase leverage for turning the wingnut. The wingnut knob generally includes an elongated upper knob portion and a corresponding bottom portion configured to hold a wingnut. The knob includes an inner surface and an opposed outer surface, the outer surface having a gripping portion, the inner surface having geometry configured to match the outer surface of the wingnut and a set screw extending through both the outer surface and the inner surface of the knob, the set screw configured to abut the wingnut when tightened wherein the knob is removably connected to the wingnut upon loosening of the set screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph Ferrise
  • Publication number: 20170259410
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a housing defining a receiving space, a shaft rotatably extending through the receiving space and having opposite end portions that are exposed from the housing, a ring-shaped flywheel disposed rotatably in the receiving space and surrounding the shaft, and a speed-increasing gear mechanism. The gear mechanism includes a start gear coupled co-rotatably to the shaft and disposed in the receiving space, at least one transmission gear rotatably disposed in the receiving space and meshing with the start gear, and a final gear coupled co-rotatably to the flywheel, disposed in the receiving space and meshing with the transmission gear. A rotational speed of the final gear is greater than that of the start gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Tsung-Chih CHANG
  • Publication number: 20170259411
    Abstract: An impact rotary tool includes: a driver; a spindle rotated by the driver; a primary hammer rotatable about an axis of rotation of the spindle and movable in a direction of the axis of rotation; a secondary hammer accommodating the primary hammer and rotatable integrally with the primary hammer; and an anvil applied with rotary stroke force by the primary hammer. An engaging pin is engaged with the primary hammer and the secondary hammer, integrally rotates the primary hammer and the secondary hammer, and allows the primary hammer to move in the direction of the axis of rotation. An elastic member is disposed in an annular groove formed in a circumferential direction on the inner peripheral surface of the secondary hammer and limits movement of the engaging pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Takechika ISHIBASHI
  • Publication number: 20170259412
    Abstract: In order to suppress a galling phenomenon between an impact member and a rotating member even when a gouging force acts on an impact tool, an inclined portion is provided between a wall portion which is provided between a pair of hammer cams and in a circumferential direction of a through-hole and a bottom portion which is provided in each center portion of the hammer cams and in the circumferential direction of the through-hole, the inclined portion which has a smaller size than a size of the wall portion in the shaft direction of the through-hole and a larger size than a size of the bottom portion in the shaft direction of the through-hole and against which the spindle is pushed when the first pawl and the second pawl are engaged with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Tomomasa NISHIKAWA, Tetsuhiro HARADA, Satoru MATSUNO
  • Publication number: 20170259413
    Abstract: A holding pin protrudes from a first opening of a through hole, enters a hole formed in a tip tool, and holds the tip tool. A spring member energizes the holding pin. A bush is press-fitted in the through hole and supports the spring member at a first end portion thereof. An inner diameter of a second opening of the through hole is formed larger than an outer diameter of the bush. As a result of this, a second end portion of the bush is arranged to avoid contact with the second opening of the through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Hiroyuki TSUBAKIMOTO, Hidenori Shimizu, Kenji Nakayama
  • Publication number: 20170259414
    Abstract: An adjustment tool for adjustment operations on a machine has at least one mechanical adjustment member. The tool comprises a body, a tool head and a drive member. The tool head is mounted on the body and is adapted to be detachably coupled to the adjustment member. Further, the tool head is displaceable relative to the body. The drive member is configured for driving the tool head and the adjustment member coupled thereto. The adjustment tool further comprises a displacement limiter arranged to limit an amount of displacement which the drive member can impart on the tool head to a set value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Océ Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Rob HOOGENDIJK
  • Publication number: 20170259415
    Abstract: A snap ring manipulation tool for installation and removal of snap rings includes a frame that comprises a pair of members. The members are opposing, such that a first end of one member opposes a second end of the other. Each of a pair of first holes is positioned through a respective member proximate to the first end. Each of a pair of rods is fixedly coupled to a respective member proximate to the second end. The rod is slidably positionable through an opposing first hole. A biaser is operationally coupled to each member. Each of a pair of first tips is coupled to and extends from a first side of the frame. The frame positions the first tips for insertion into the complementary orifices of the snap ring. The biaser is positioned to diverge and converge the members to respectively widen and narrow the snap ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Alexander Leslie
  • Publication number: 20170259416
    Abstract: A sheet material application tool is provided that includes a longitudinal body, a first portion at a first end of the longitudinal body, and a second portion at a second end of the longitudinal body. The first portion includes a substantially flat edge defining a first distal end of the first portion of the longitudinal body. The second portion includes a hook defining a second distal end of the second portion of the longitudinal body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Calman, Kathryn S. Calman
  • Publication number: 20170259417
    Abstract: A driving tool is configured to drive fasteners shot from an ejection port into a driving target. The driving tool includes a trigger configured to carry out a driving action, a nose part formed with the ejection port, a contact member provided to be slidable relative to the nose part and is capable of being pressed against the driving target, and a contact detecting part configured to detect that the contact member is pressed against the driving target. The driving action is carried out when the contact detecting part detects that the contact member is pressed against the driving target and when the trigger is operated. The contact member is slidable to a side opposite to and beyond a tip of the nose part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: MAX CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoshihiko KONDOU
  • Publication number: 20170259418
    Abstract: The present invention includes devices and methods that assist in hanging pictures or other things in a desired position on a wall or other similar surface where it is desired to insert two or more mounting nails. Embodiments of the invention include a pair of punch assemblies for inserting the nails provided on a pair of parallel stabilizing bars, although other embodiments may include more than two punch assemblies. Preferred embodiments also include a measuring strip (ruler) between the punch assemblies, and a slidable level and/or a laser. The unique nail insertion mechanism includes a sleeve for receiving a finishing nail, a magnet for holding the nail in place, and a coil spring for maintaining the handle in striking position. After positioning the device on a wall, applying force to each handle collapses the spring and causes a nail to be driven into the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: William Arbuckle, Michael Van Horst
  • Publication number: 20170259419
    Abstract: The invention relates to a base mechanism and a roller mechanism of a floor nailing gun. The base mechanism includes a base fixedly connected to a bottom of a main body of a floor nailing gun. At least one adjustment roller assembly is movably disposed at a front end portion of the base, each adjustment roller assembly includes an adjustment roller having a lowest point in contact with a floor surface when in operation. The roller mechanism includes a base fixedly connected to a bottom of a main body of a floor nailing gun, at least one roller group is disposed at a rear end portion of the base, an elastic reset member is disposed between the roller group and the base, each roller group comprises a roller having a lowest point in contact with a floor surface when the roller is in a normal state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Ming-Jun Yang, Zai-Jun Zhu
  • Publication number: 20170259420
    Abstract: A replaceable hitting structure for a hammer contains: a body, a handle extending downwardly from a middle portion of the body, and at least one hitting block connected with the body. The body includes an accommodation extension arranged on one end thereof, a housing groove defined in the accommodation extension, and a peripheral trench defined in the housing groove. Each hitting block includes a hammering face formed on a first side thereof, a connecting face arranged on a second side thereof, a coupling post extending outwardly from the connecting face and accommodated in the housing groove, a fixing notch defined on an outer wall of the coupling post, and a positioning ring retained in the fixing notch. When the coupling post is housed in the housing groove, the positioning ring contacts with the peripheral trench of the body, and the connecting face engages with the accommodation portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Ting-Wei CHU
  • Publication number: 20170259421
    Abstract: A hydraulic hammer is provided. The hydraulic hammer includes a fluid inlet configured to receive a pressurized fluid for running the hydraulic hammer and a fluid outlet for discharging hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic hammer. A bypass passage fluidly connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, the bypass passage has a bypass inlet fluidly connected to the fluid inlet and a bypass outlet fluidly connected to the fluid outlet. An automatic shut-off valve is disposed in the bypass passage between the bypass inlet and the bypass outlet and is configured to open or close the bypass passage. The automatic shut-off valve is configured to open the bypass passage under pressure of the pressurized fluid on continuous running of the hydraulic hammer for a set time to stop the hammer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Grzybowski, Cody Moore
  • Publication number: 20170259422
    Abstract: A tip tool holder includes a nail portion to be inserted in an attachment hole formed in a power tool, an accommodation portion capable of accommodating a tip tool, and an opening opposite to the nail portion. The accommodation portion accommodates the tip tool such that an axis of the tip tool is substantially perpendicular to a direction in which the nail portion and the opening face each other. The tip tool holder includes a first arm and a second arm opposite to each other. The opening is included in the first arm while the nail portion is provided to the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Atusi TAKEYAMA, Fumiaki Sawano, Daiju Kinoshita
  • Publication number: 20170259423
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle having a room defined therein. A first and second lugs extend from the front end of the handle. A space is defined between the first and second lugs and communicates with the room. A working part is to be connected with a bit, and has a pivotal portion which is pivotably connected between the two lugs. A plate is connected to at least one of the first and second lugs, and has multiple first recesses and a second recesses. A positioning member is located between the pivotal portion and the plate so as to be engaged with one of the first and second recesses to position an angular position of working part. The working part is able to be pivoted and received in the room in the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: HUNG-CHAO YU
  • Publication number: 20170259424
    Abstract: A handheld tool case including at least one base unit, which includes at least one side wall, and at least one cover unit, which is intended to indirectly or directly delimit, with the base unit, a case interior for the storage and/or transportation of at least one transportation object. It is provided that the handheld tool case includes a positioning unit, which, in at least one operating state, during a closing movement between the base unit and the cover unit, converts a closing force into a positioning force on the at least one transportation object, which has at least one component in the direction of the side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Joerg Vetter, Josef Baumgartner, Hansjoerg Beutel, Jan Breitenbach, Juergen Luginsland, Peter Pozsega
  • Publication number: 20170259425
    Abstract: A hand tool frame has a track base, at least one positioning mount, and an engaging structure. The track base has a bottom panel, a slide rail, and a connecting track. The at least one positioning mount is slidably mounted on the track base, and each has a sliding seat and an extending element. The sliding seat is slidably mounted in the slide rail and abuts the bottom panel. The extending element is formed on the sliding seat and extends out of the slide rail. The engaging structure is formed between the bottom panel of the track base and the at least one positioning mount to enable the at least one positioning mount to position securely on the track base without sliding relative to the track base, and has at least one first engaging segment and a second engaging segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Publication number: 20170259426
    Abstract: A placement and retrieval apparatus for placing and retrieving a suspension apparatus. The placement and retrieval apparatus includes a placement portion for engaging the connection apparatus to place the connection apparatus at a desired location on a support structure. The placement and retrieval apparatus also including a retrieval portion for engaging the connection apparatus to remove the connection apparatus from the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: David Bragg
  • Publication number: 20170259427
    Abstract: Robotic systems for supporting a human in stationary and/or mobile applications and related methods of operation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Haruhiko Harry Asada, Daniel A. Kurek
  • Publication number: 20170259428
    Abstract: A sleeve worn on an arm allows detection of gestures by an array of sensors. Electromyography, inertial, and magnetic field sensors provide data that is processed to categorize gestures and translate the gestures into commands for robotic systems. Machine learning allows training of gestures to increase accuracy of detection for different users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher ASSAD, Jaakko T. KARRAS, Michael T. WOLF, Adrian STOICA
  • Publication number: 20170259429
    Abstract: A driving method used in a driver device for driving an electric gripper is disclosed to include the step of providing a state signal that is generated according to the operation state of the electric gripper, the step of receiving an action instruction and detecting a feedback signal indicative of the action of the electric gripper when the state signal is an idle state, and the step of outputting the action instruction if the action of the electric gripper indicative of the action instruction is not in consistency with the action of the electric gripper indicative of the feedback signal. Thus, the driving method of the present invention needs not to provide a trigger signal for commanding the electric gripper to execute the action instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Chen-Ming WONG, Wei-Shao CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170259430
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to improve robot arm mechanism's operability regarding translational movement and posture change. A robot device includes: a robot arm mechanism capable of being provided with an end effector at a tip thereof and including a plurality of joints; an operation section for operating a movement and a posture change of the end effector; and a control section for controlling driving of the joints in accordance with an operation of the operation section. The control section associates a translational operation received from the operation section with orthogonal three axes of a robot coordinate system of the robot arm mechanism to move a hand reference point. During the movement, a posture of the end effector is maintained at a posture on the robot coordinate system at the start of the translational operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Woo-Keun YOON
  • Publication number: 20170259431
    Abstract: A robot control apparatus includes a robot control part that controls a robot; and a force detection information acquisition part that acquires force detection information from a force detector. The robot control part allows the robot to move a first object closer to a second object and, if a magnitude of at least one of a force and moment contained in the force detection information exceeds a predetermined first threshold value, to perform an operation of bringing a first surface of the first object into surface contact with a second surface of the second object according to position control and force control based on a predetermined distance and a predetermined velocity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Kaoru TAKEUCHI
  • Publication number: 20170259432
    Abstract: A multi-axis robot includes robot drives, a tool head, a drag chain for guiding flexible lines along at least a part of the robot up to the tool head, and an auxiliary system for moving a tool head-side end of the drag chain. The auxiliary system includes at least one auxiliary system drive for moving the tool head-side end. The auxiliary system drive is different than the robot drives. The multi-axis robot advantageously allows collisions between the tool-side end of the drag chain and the object to be treated or other objects in the vicinity of the robot to be avoided, ensuring that the surface of the object may be treated, in particular printed on by an inkjet print head, without disruption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: CHRISTIAN GOERBING, STEFAN MAIER
  • Publication number: 20170259433
    Abstract: A robot control device includes a robot control section that controls a robot. The robot control device outputs, to another device, second information associated with first information indicating operation being executed by the robot control section, the operation being operation for causing the robot to perform work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kaoru TAKEUCHI, Yasuhiro SHIMODAIRA
  • Publication number: 20170259434
    Abstract: A workpiece conveying apparatus includes: two SCARA robots each including a first arm supported on a raising and lowering frame through intermediation of a first joint, a second arm supported through intermediation of a second joint, a first arm driving mechanism configured to drive the first arm to rotate, and a second arm driving mechanism configured to drive the second arm to rotate; a raising and lowering mechanism for the two SCARA robots; a cross arm configured to couple distal ends of the second arms; a workpiece holding unit configured to releasably hold the workpiece; shifting devices provided to the cross arm and configured to shift a drive-side shifting member; and sliding devices provided to the workpiece holding unit and configured to shift the tool holder by an operation of causing the driven-side shifting member to be driven by the drive-side shifting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Keisuke TAKEDA
  • Publication number: 20170259435
    Abstract: A purpose is to reduce the risk of an arm section dropping off an ejection section in a robot arm mechanism having a linear motion joint. A robot arm mechanism including a linear extension and retraction joint includes a linear motion joint including an arm section and a mechanism for linearly extending and retracting the arm section; a stepping motor configured to generate power for linearly extending and retracting the arm section; a motor driver configured to drive the stepping motor; an encoder configured to output an encoder pulse every time a drive shaft of the stepping motor rotates by a predetermined angle; and a control section configured to control the driver unit to generate a static torque when a length of the arm section corresponding to a count of the encoder pulse reaches a threshold value set for preventing a drop of the arm section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Woo-Keun YOON
  • Publication number: 20170259436
    Abstract: A rotation axis module includes: an actuator which relatively rotates a fixed member and a movable member; a umbilical member which penetrates through the interior of the actuator to extend; a first fixing portion which fixes the umbilical member at a rotation axis of the fixed member or at a position corresponding to the vicinity thereof; a second fixing portion which fixes the umbilical member at an output axis of the movable member or in the vicinity thereof; a first relay portion which is positioned at a side of the fixed member, one end of the umbilical member being connected to the first relay portion; and a second relay portion which is positioned at a side of the movable member, the other end of the umbilical member being connected to the second relay portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kazutaka NAKAYAMA, Masahiro MORIOKA, Kenichiro ABE
  • Publication number: 20170259437
    Abstract: A carrier plate assembly has a carrier plate and multiple gaskets. The carrier plate has a first end, a second end, and a carrier surface between the first end and the second end. The carrier surface forms multiple accommodating recesses. The gaskets are accommodated in the accommodating recesses. The gaskets prevent the wafer from sliding. Besides, with top surfaces of the gaskets aligning with the carrier surface and an edge of each gasket connected to an edge of an opening of the accommodating recess, the accommodating recess is filled by the gasket, and thus the gasket is securely accommodated in the accommodating recess and may not deform upward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Teng-Kuei Chen
  • Publication number: 20170259438
    Abstract: Disclosed is a repair unit (10) for a pod (11), especially a laser designation pod, including: a transportable casing (14); a bubble (18) attached to the casing (14), having a retracted state and a deployed state, the bubble (18) including an opening (46) for inserting part of a pod (11) and at least two projections forming tubes (50) for the hands of an operator, each tube (50) opening up in the bubble (18); and a gas supply device (22) for switching the bubble (18) front the retracted state to the deployed state. The casing (14) and the bubble (18) define an inner space sealed from outside pollutants in both the retracted state and in the deployed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Didier BIHANNIC
  • Publication number: 20170259439
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hair cutting appliance (10), a blade set (20), and to a stationary blade (22) for said blade set (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: ROBERT ALEXANDER VAN EIBERGEN SANTHAGENS, GREGORIUS ZWARTS
  • Publication number: 20170259440
    Abstract: A method of assembling an electronic subassembly for a personal care product by providing an adapter having a body with a tapered guide surface. A first circuit board is positioned within the adapter. A flexible portion of the first circuit board extends from one end of the adapter and a rigid end of the first circuit board extends from the other end of the adapter. A housing is provided with a first opening and a second opening and a chamber (between the first and second openings. A second circuit board having an electrical connector into the chamber thru the first opening. The tapered surface of the adapter engages a corresponding tapered guide surface of the housing. The rigid end of the first circuit board is connected to the electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Norbert Broemse, Klaus Heubach, Juergen Behrendt
  • Publication number: 20170259441
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blades. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to blades with an hourglass notch in which the hourglass notch functions to secure the blade onto a utility application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas John Scimone
  • Publication number: 20170259442
    Abstract: A sheet material application tool, a method of cutting a sheet material, and a method of using a sheet material application tool are provided. The sheet material application tool includes at least one base portion having a first base gripping surface and a second base gripping surface. The tool further includes at least one edge portion extending substantially perpendicular to the second base gripping surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Calman, Kathryn S. Calman
  • Publication number: 20170259443
    Abstract: An apparatus for cutting polymer includes a rotor having a base with a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The rotor includes an outer annular wall extending from the first side and defining a number of slots, an inner annular wall defining a number of slots and extending from the first side and surrounded by, and spaced apart from, the outer annular wall. The rotor also includes blades extending from the first side and positioned within the inner annular wall. A circular-shaped stator also defines a number of slots. At least a portion of the stator is positioned in a space between the outer annular wall and the inner annular wall of the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Richard Lee Binks, Zachary Wilson Logan, Cheng-Sung Huang, Camdon J. DePaolo
  • Publication number: 20170259444
    Abstract: Methods and devices for etching patterns on interior surfaces of hollow objects are described. The method may include preparation of the interior surface of the object, such as pre-cleaning, and coating the interior surface of the object. A pattern may then be generated on the interior surface of the object by any of mechanical or manual scribing and peeling, laser ablation, or photoresist coating and laser exposure, development and hardening. The pattern is then etched using chemical etchants, and finished to remove remaining coating, provide surface passivation and/or protectant application. Mechanical and laser devices which may facilitate pattern generation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Tech Met, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Vidra, James Ringer, Robert Vaccaro, Mark Megela, Edward Palanko
  • Publication number: 20170259445
    Abstract: Aspects of automated fabric picking are described. In one embodiment, a system includes a textile cutter including a tabletop upon which textile panels can be cut out from a textile sheet, a textile panel picker, and a computing device. The textile panel picker includes a flexible transport tube, a transport tube transfer arm to position the flexible transport tube over the tabletop and the textile panels, a textile hopper to collect the textile panels, and a pneumatic pump assembly to evacuate air from the textile hopper and through the flexible transport tube. The computing device identifies and tracks the textile panels on the tabletop, directs the transport tube transfer arm to position the flexible transport tube over the textile panels, and directs the pneumatic pump assembly to generate suction to pull the textile panels through the flexible transport tube and into the textile hopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Rouzbeh Safavi Aminpour