Patents Issued in December 7, 2017
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Publication number: 20170348817Abstract: Disclosed is a size-variable wheel deburring device including combined manipulators, a transfer manipulator, a burr brushing system, fixture systems, and so on. Pneumatic fingers grip shanks of retaining pins to bring pin bodies into fit with first retaining sleeves and second retaining sleeves, and retaining lugs with guide grooves. Springs are compressed to cause 90-degree rotation of pin bodies such that retaining lugs come into retaining grooves of the second retaining sleeves. A brush is driven by a driving motor to rotate and elevated by right elevating cylinders to contact with a back cavity of a wheel for deburring. The size-variable wheel deburring device is capable of automatically adjusting the size of the brush and of each fixture according to the diameters of wheels in use, and realizing mixed online burr brushing, and additionally has the characteristics of advanced technique, high automation degree, good universality, and safe and stable performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Bowen Xue, Jiandong Guo
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Publication number: 20170348818Abstract: Vibratory treatment apparatus including a first receptacle arranged to receive media for vibratory treatment of the article, the first receptacle defining a first aperture; and a first valve positioned at the first aperture of the first receptacle, the first valve being arranged to allow passage of the article there through and to prevent the flow of media through the first aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicants: ROLLS-ROYCE plc, ROLLS-ROYCE DEUTSCHLAND LTD & CO KG, ROLLS-ROYCE MARINE ASInventors: João Paulo Siqueira CEZARIO, Chow Cher WONG, Dennis TAN CHENG CHEH, Wei Chuen Wallace ONG, Goetz G. FELDMANN, Ampara ARAMCHAROEN, Kok Li TAN, Chao Yen LIEW
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Publication number: 20170348819Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing apparatus includes a polishing zone having a wafer entrance and a wafer exit, first wafer platform, polishing module, slurry injection module, polishing cleaning module, and film-thickness measuring module. The first wafer platform includes a wafer loading region, and is able to move from the wafer entrance to the wafer exit along a first direction. The polishing module is located in the polishing zone, including a polishing belt extended along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and is able to move along the second direction. The slurry injection module is configured for injecting slurry towards a wafer to-be-polished by the polishing module. The polishing cleaning module is located on one side of the polishing module along the first direction for cleaning the wafer. The film-thickness measuring module is located on another side of the polishing module along the first direction for measuring the thickness of the wafer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: KEN WU, YUNTAO JIANG, JUN YANG
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Publication number: 20170348820Abstract: Described are slurry compositions useful in chemical-mechanical processing of a nickel layer of a substrate, wherein the slurry compositions contain abrasive particles that include silica particles that are cationically charged at a low pH.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Ke ZHANG
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Publication number: 20170348821Abstract: A method for deep roll peening a workpiece includes deep roll peening a workpiece by moving the workpiece along a feed path through multiple groups of opposed rollers that are arranged in series. Each group of opposed rollers includes a rim that defines a workpiece engagement surface that exerts a deep roll peening force on the workpiece. A deep roll peening system includes multiple groups of opposed rollers. Each of the opposed rollers is rotatably mounted and has a rim that defines a workpiece engagement surface. The workpiece engagement surfaces are spaced apart from each other by a gap. The groups are arranged in series such that the gaps define a feed path for receiving a workpiece into serial contact with the workpiece engagement surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Andrzej Ernest Kuczek, Joseph C. Rampone, Tahany Ibrahim El-Wardany, Paul R. Faughnan, JR.
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Publication number: 20170348822Abstract: The object of providing a method for conditioning a working roll with which the material properties of a working roll can be set in a process-reliable and uniform manner is achieved by a method in which a roll and at least one pressure tool are rotated relative to each other, in which pressure is applied locally to the roll by means of the at least one pressure tool, comprising at least one pressure element, via the at least one pressure element, and in which a deep rolling process is carried out.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products GmbHInventors: Stephan Draese, Jan Hendrik Holtz
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Publication number: 20170348823Abstract: A device and a method for processing, in particular edge processing, an optical lens, wherein the device has a measuring system, a processing system, a loading system, an unloading system, an intermediate conveyor, and a belt conveyor. The loading system is arranged between the measuring system and the processing system. The unloading system is arranged on the opposite side of the processing system. A lens that is to be processed is picked up and oriented at the optical reference point that is determined by the measuring system in order to determine as precisely as possible the blocking point for the subsequent processing. The loading system and unloading system each have a linearly movable swiveling system with linearly movable suction devices arranged therein. The processing system is designed for the simultaneous processing of two lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: Schneider GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Torsten Gerrath, Stephan Huttenhuis, Gunter Schneider, Benjamin Schneider
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Publication number: 20170348824Abstract: The invention is directed toward a mobile wet-abrasive blasting system used for cleaning, preparing surfaces, removing coatings, and other abrasive blasting applications. The wet abrasive basting system has a blast pot that includes pilot-controlled pneumatics to control the loading, pressurizing, de-pressurizing, and wash down functions. The wet-abrasive blasting system also uses a floating bung in conjunction with a vent mechanism to further automate the pressurizing steps in setting up the system. The wet-abrasive blasting system also uses pilot-controlled pneumatics to decide the blasting function options of just water, just air, or water/abrasive mix and air. Wet-abrasive blasting systems mix an abrasive media with water and convey the mix to meet compressed air and direct through a blast hose and nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: John R. SKROSS, Tim P. KAVKA-COOGAN, Adam H. SOLES
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Publication number: 20170348825Abstract: A tool for cold-working a metal substrate of a longitudinal bore having a diameter less than about eight inches includes a deflector tip configured to direct accelerated shot having diameters on average not larger than 100 mils (2.54 mm) toward a surface of the metal substrate at an angle between about 70 degrees and about 85 degrees relative to the surface, thereby providing increased compressive stresses in the metal substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: SUPERIOR SHOT PEENING, INC.Inventors: Daniel Spinner, Van Blasingame, Albert Johnson
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Publication number: 20170348826Abstract: A fluid end having a longitudinal bore less than about 36 inches in diameter has an internal surface that is cold-worked to have compressive stresses of at least 15 ksi (103.42 MPa) beneath the metal surface up to about 40 mils (1.016 mm).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: SUPERIOR SHOT PEENING, INC.Inventors: Daniel Spinner, Van Blasingame, Albert Johnson
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Publication number: 20170348827Abstract: Invention is a cleaning assembly for cleaning a tire curing mould comprising a turntable (20) mounted on a base plate (12); a cleaning arm (50) extending on the turntable (20) in a movable manner and configured to blow dry ice, and an insulation hood (60) surrounding the cleaning arm (50) wherein the base plate (12) is having an adapter support (16) configured to be gradually widen or narrow for being adapted to the insulation hoods with different diameters on the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2015Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Ismet Yuzer, Okan Denizli
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Publication number: 20170348828Abstract: A grinding wheel includes a disc-like member and a grinding layer disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the disc-like member. The grinding layer includes a plurality of circumferentially-divided grinding chips which are divided in a circumferential direction. Each of the circumferentially-divided grinding chips is formed by arranging a first grinding chip and a second grinding chip in the axis direction, the first grinding chip and the second grinding chip having different properties. A boundary portion between the first grinding chip and the second grinding chip of at least three circumferentially-divided grinding chips continuously arranged in the circumferential direction are arranged toward a predetermined direction in the axis direction in the order in which the circumferentially-divided grinding chips are arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: JTEKT CORPORATIONInventor: Akira WATANABE
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Publication number: 20170348829Abstract: A clamp assembly a fixed end support, a movable end support and a handle disposed in one end support or the other. The handle is rotated using an electric tool, such as a drill. A female receiver is disposed within a rearward end of the handle. A male driver is removably held within a chuck of the electric drill and is inserted into the receiver to rotate and then tighten or loosen the support end of the clamp. Alternatively, the clamp assembly has a male portion that is disposed at a rear portion of an end support and a female driver is used to rotate and then tighten or loosen the clamp from the wood pieces. The female receiver and male driver can be used with either a movable end support or a stationary end support of the clamp, as could the male portion and the female driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Scott P. Kregloski
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Publication number: 20170348830Abstract: A multipurpose tool and components thereof are provided in order to facilitate utilization of the multipurpose tool by users in a wide variety of applications. A multipurpose tool may include first and second handles configured for relative movement between a closed position and an open position. The multipurpose tool may also include a plurality of tool members. One or more of the plurality of tool members are carried by and foldable into the first handle. Similarly, one or more of the plurality of tool members are carried by and foldable into the second handle. The multipurpose tool may further include a first magnet carried by the first handle. The first magnet is configured to exert a magnetic force that biases the first and second handles into the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Adam Lazenby, Benjamin C. Rivera, Jeffrey B. Castro
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Publication number: 20170348831Abstract: A quick-release device for screwdriver bit includes a shank having a polygonal hole longitudinally defined in one end thereof and adapted for partially receiving a bit. At least one slot is longitudinally defined in the shank. An annular groove is defined in an inner periphery of the polygonal hole and communicates with the at least one slot, wherein the annular groove is formed with a tapered section toward the first end of the shank. An expandable limit element is received in the annular groove. A sleeve is movably sleeved on the shank. The sleeve has at least one protrusion inwardly extending therefrom and engaged into the at least one slot and abutting against the limit element when removing the bit form the polygonal hole. A stopper is secured on one end of the shank for preventing the sleeve from removing from the shank.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: YOU LU ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: Tsung-Te LIN
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Publication number: 20170348832Abstract: A hand tool has a tool shaft, an inner sliding sleeve, an engagement module, and an outer sliding sleeve. The inner sliding sleeve is mounted around the tool shaft, is selectively engaged with the tool shaft, and has a connection hole and two slits. The connection hole is rectangular in section to define two long sides each having a middle and two short sides. The two slits are defined respectively and longitudinally in the middles of the long sides of the connection hole. The engagement module has a spring mounted around the inner sliding sleeve. The outer sliding sleeve is mounted around the inner sliding sleeve, abuts the spring, and is selectively engaged with the inner sliding sleeve. The hand tool is applied for connecting with an inner polygonal bolt or an outer polygonal bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: HSIN-HUNG YANG
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Publication number: 20170348833Abstract: A ratchet wrench system and kit enable users thereof to enhance grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to either (a) rotate rotary fasteners or (b) prevent rotary fastener rotation. The ratchet wrench system and kit include at least one ratchet wrench assembly and at least one ratchet interface. The ratchet wrench assembly has a ratchet head and a lever arm. The ratchet head has a male side and a female side. The female side includes both deep and shallow sections. Long and short ratchet interface elements both include a male interface end and a female interface end. The male and female interface ends are respectively matable with the female and male sides of the ratchet wrench assembly. The long and short ratchet interfaces are interchangeably matable with the ratchet wrench assembly for enabling a secondary wrench to grip and enhance mechanical advantage via the ratchet wrench assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: William P. Curtis
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Publication number: 20170348834Abstract: A screw tool system for use with vehicle covers includes a vehicle screw adapter which interfaces with the receiver end of the screw and uses a standard cordless power screwdriver to drive the screw either into or out of the frame and vehicle top. A standard screwdriver handle could be used in place of the cordless power screwdriver. The cordless power screwdriver is preferred over a corded power screwdriver due to ease of use and lower power, which reduces the threat of stripping the screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Daxon D. Miller, Mary C. Miller
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Publication number: 20170348835Abstract: A torque fastening system and method for applying torque to secure a fastener, includes actuating a torque tool to provide an initial command torque value to the servo drive of an electric motor for applying torque to a fastener. The initial command torque value is less than a target command torque value corresponding to a desired maximum target torque value entered by an operator. The torque fastening system operates at the initial command torque value to rotate a threaded fastener. Thereafter, in response to a spike in torque that corresponds to a decrease in motor speed, the torque tool output changes from the initial command torque value to a jump command torque value having a greater power value to increase torque applied by the torque tool to a fastener. The command torque value is ramped from the jump command torque value toward the target command torque value to increase the torque provided by the torque tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey Gerard Skelly, George T. Prince, Rodolfo Favian Gomez, Richard Carlton Steinfeldt, Mark Alexander Johnson, Christopher John Kolbe
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Publication number: 20170348836Abstract: A torque wrench includes a driving device having a connecting rod pivotably connected to a body. The connecting rod is pivotably connected to a head of the driving device and is pivotable between first and second positions. The torque wrench has first and second lever arms corresponding to the first and second positions, respectively. A torque device is mounted to the body and presses against an abutting end of the connecting rod. An adjusting device is movably mounted to the body and is operatively connected to the torque device for setting an initial torque value. A measuring unit measures the initial torque value. An operating unit multiplies the initial torque value by a first or second correction coefficient corresponding to the first or second lever arm to obtain a corrected torque value. A display unit displays the corrected torque value.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Bobby Hu
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Publication number: 20170348837Abstract: An assembly tool is provided for connecting a fastening element to at least one component. The assembly tool has a marking device, which is designed to apply a first type of marking to a fastening element when a first connecting step is finished, and to apply a second type of marking to a fastening element when a second connecting step is finished.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Maximilian ROSENBERGER
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Publication number: 20170348838Abstract: A cotter pin assist device that eliminates the need to use a separate tool to insert and/or extract a cotter, or other fastening, pin. The cotter pin assist device allows the user to easily insert or extract a cotter pin in locations that are difficult to reach, in all types of weather and virtually all conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Dennis H. Hancock
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Publication number: 20170348839Abstract: A release tool for cable connector, Having opposed levers with a spreader tip and a locator tip arranged thereon, and adapted to provide an instant force to a cable connector, such that a degree of retainment is reached which effects and adjustment of the fit value of the connector with respect to a grip object to a release value, at which point a grip object within the connector is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Ricky Lynn Pierce
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Publication number: 20170348840Abstract: The invention relates to a drive-in device, comprising a drive-in piston which is guided in a cylinder for driving a nail element into a workpiece and comprising a combustion chamber which is arranged over the drive-in piston and which can be filled with a combustion gas, said combustion chamber comprising a cylindrical portion which is symmetrical about a central axis (A). A movable combustion chamber wall of the combustion chamber can be adjusted along the central axis (A), and a spring is supported between the movable combustion chamber wall and a housing. A force vector (F) of the spring has a lateral offset (V) with respect to the central axis (A).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Markus WOERNER, Thomas SPERRFECTER, Peter STAUSS-REINER
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Publication number: 20170348841Abstract: A nail remover that includes: a handle, where the handle includes a proximal end and a distal end; a hammer head at the proximal end; a nail grip within the hammer head, where the nail grip is adapted to engage a nail; and a hand grip integrated into the nail grip. The hand grip includes a first position and a second position, where the first position enables use of the hammer head. The second position engages the removal of a nail.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Curtiss Litwiller
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Publication number: 20170348842Abstract: A machine tool system includes at least one portable machine tool and at least one energy storage apparatus. The at least one portable machine tool includes at least one tool receptacle configured to be arrange a machining tool, and at least one receiving interface. The at least one energy storage apparatus is configured to be arranged on the at least one receiving interface of the at least one portable machine tool. At least in a state when the at least one energy storage apparatus is arranged on the at least one receiving interface, the at least one energy storage apparatus is arranged at least for the most part within a boundary region of the at least one tool receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Jens Blum, Heiko Roehm, Joerg Welke, Tobias Herr
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Publication number: 20170348843Abstract: A hand-held power tool, in particular an angle-grinding machine, includes a housing, a switching unit, a motor, and at least one first pivot unit and one second pivot unit. The switching unit includes a ratchet element arranged on the housing. The first and second pivot units are configured to mount the ratchet element on the housing so as to be movable. Each of the first and the second pivot units includes at least one housing-side bearing unit and one ratchet-side bearing unit. The hand-held power tool further includes a coupling unit configured to couple the first pivot unit with the one second pivot unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Daniel Barth, Cornelius Boeck, Sinisa Andrasic
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Publication number: 20170348844Abstract: A control method is provided for a hand-held power tool (1), which includes a motor (5) for rotationally driving a tool holder (2) about a working axis (12), including the following steps: detecting a rotary motion of the hand-held power tool (1) about the working axis (12); detecting a rotary or pivoting motion about a transverse axis (18) extending transversely to the working axis (12); triggering a safety function for reducing the torque output of the motor (5) when the rotary motion about the working axis (12) exceeds a limiting value, and suppressing the safety function when the rotary or pivoting motion about the transverse axis (18) is greater than a threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Manuel GUT, Roland SCHAER, Michael WIERER, Thomas KINKELDEI
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Publication number: 20170348845Abstract: A push-pull bit detaching and mounting tool including a casing is described herein. A ratchet wheel seat having a conveying passage is disposed at an end portion of the casing. A ratchet wheel head having bit mounting holes is disposed on the ratchet wheel seat. A ratchet wheel control mechanism is disposed between the ratchet wheel head and the ratchet wheel seat. An accommodating groove is formed on the casing. A bit storage seat is disposed in the accommodating groove. A plurality of storage holes are formed on the bit storage seat in the circumferential direction. A positioning structure is disposed between the bit storage seat and the accommodating groove. The casing has a mounting seat. A push-pull rod having a first permanent magnet at an end portion is disposed on the mounting seat, and an axial positioning mechanism is disposed between the push-pull rod and the mounting seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Boyong WANG
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Publication number: 20170348846Abstract: A product that may involve a product that may include a structure that may be formed to be gripped. A sheath may surround a core.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: HUNTER G. RIMATZKI, SHREYAS KOUSIK, JONATHAN A. KURZER
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Publication number: 20170348847Abstract: A device which includes a guide member which includes a first end portion and an opposing second end portion. The first end portion defines a first plane and an opening is defined by the guide member, wherein the opening extends along the guide member in a direction perpendicular to the first plane. The device further includes a first bubble vial attached to the guide member wherein the first bubble vial extends within a second plane. The device further includes a second bubble vial attached to the guide member, wherein the second bubble vial extends within a third plane, the second and third planes are in angular relationship relative to one another and the first and second bubble vials are each rotationally adjustable relative to the guide member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: David Michael Dembeck
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Publication number: 20170348848Abstract: A container, e.g., a carry-case, includes: a body having an internal cavity for storing contents, the body including at least one access side of the body having at least one opening sufficient in size to accommodate movement of the contents through the opening(s); and at least one lid configured to releasably close the at least one opening, respectively. The body further includes: first and second stacking sides in which are formed complimentarily-shaped surface feature(s) and surface feature(s), respectively, configured to be releasably engageable with the corresponding surface feature(s) formed in second and first stacking sides, respectively, of other instances of the container. And each access side and corresponding lid are configured to permit access through the corresponding opening while one or more of the first and second stacking sides are disposed in states of releasable engagement, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Robert BARRY
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Publication number: 20170348849Abstract: A drop-prevention pouch for a cordless power tool has a battery pack that defines a battery pack perimeter. The drop-prevention pouch includes a pouch floor and a sidewall extending transversely from the pouch floor and having a sidewall rim portion defining a pouch opening. The pouch floor and the pouch sidewall define a chamber sized to receive the battery pack when the battery pack is attached to the cordless power tool. The pouch sidewall defines a window opening aligned to permit the user to view a feature on the battery pack. A flexible conduit extends along the sidewall rim portion. A drawstring extends through the flexible conduit and is capable of restricting the pouch opening to be smaller than the battery pack perimeter, thereby preventing the drop-prevention pouch from being removed from the battery pack when the battery pack is attached to the cordless power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Darrell A. Moreau, Andre W. Moreau
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Publication number: 20170348850Abstract: In mobile robot that runs from first flat surface which is a magnetic body to second flat surface which is a magnetic body and intersects the first flat surface, the mobile robot includes a pair of driving wheels which is rotatably supported to robot body and includes permanent magnets on outer circumferential surfaces thereof; driving mechanism which drives the pair of driving wheels to be independently rotated; rear wheel which is rotatably supported to the robot body and includes permanent magnets on an outer circumferential surface thereof; distance sensor which acquires a distance to the second flat surface; and pressing out mechanisms which include pressing out members which are movable between contact position at which the pressing out member can be in contact with the first flat surface and retracted position at which the pressing out member is retracted from the first flat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Duyhinh NGUYEN, Katsuhiko NISHIZAWA, Tsukasa HOJO, Keisuke NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20170348851Abstract: Systems and methods for simultaneous position and impedance control for myoelectric interfaces are disclosed herein. Properties such as control refinement, retention, generalization, and transfer allow users to learn simultaneous and proportional motion simply by interacting with a myoelectric interface, regardless of its initial intuitiveness. The presently disclosed technology expands on these motor learning approaches by implementing a multidirectional impedance controller in this framework. Using sEMG inputs from upper limb muscles, users simultaneously control both the stiffness and set-point of 3-DOFs. Users stabilize control in the presence of external forces in an analogous way to natural limb movements. Despite having no haptic feedback, subjects learn to tune the stiffness of the object being controlled to stabilize movement along desired paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Panagiotis Artemiadis, Mark Ison
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Publication number: 20170348852Abstract: A robot includes an actuator assembly, first and second parallel telescoping lead screw assemblies cantilevered from the actuator assembly, and an end effector supported by ends of the lead screw assemblies. The actuator assembly causes each lead screw assembly to independently deploy and retract.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Branko Sarh, Angelica Davancens
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Publication number: 20170348853Abstract: Methods and systems for touch-sensing to provide an updated user frame are provided. These include the provision of a user frame and the touch-sensing of a workpiece, where the touch-sensing includes performing a touch-sensing schedule. The touch-sensing schedule includes one of a laser touch-sensing event and a wire touch-sensing event, where one of the laser touch-sensing event and the wire touch-sensing event is switched to the other of the laser touch-sensing event and the wire touch-sensing event while performing the touch-sensing schedule. An offset of the workpiece relative to the user frame is determined based on the touch-sensing of the workpiece and the offset is applied to the user frame to provide the updated user frame. The unique dynamic user frame feature enables same touch sensing program to be cloned and applied on multiple robot controllers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Tien L. Chang, Terry Tupper, Ho Cheung Wong, Sai-Kai Cheng, Jason Tsai
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Publication number: 20170348854Abstract: This disclosure discloses various technical features for creating robotic humanoid movements, actions, and interactions with tools and the instrumented environment by automatically building movements for the humanoid; actions and behaviors of the humanoid based on a set of computer-encoded robotic movement and action primitives. The primitives are defined by motions/actions of articulated degrees of freedom that range in complexity from simple to complex, and which can be combined in any form in serial/parallel fashion. These motion-primitives are termed to be minimanipulations and each has a clear time-indexed command input-structure and output behavior/performance profile that is intended to achieve a certain function. Minimanipulations comprise a new way of creating a programmable-by-example platform for robots.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Mark OLEYNIK
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Publication number: 20170348855Abstract: A device and method for easily detecting an abnormality of a joint part of a delta-type parallel link robot having a link ball structure, by estimating a friction torque of a ball joint of the robot. A controller of the robot has: a control section configured to control the motion of the robot; a torque measurement section configured to measure or calculate, during the robot is operated, an amount of change in a drive torque, based on a current value of the motor, before and after the robot represents a specified posture where a sign of a relative angular velocity between a ball and a housing of the ball joint is changed; and a judgment section configured to judge that, when the measured amount of change in the drive torque exceeds a predetermined threshold, a friction state of the ball joint corresponding to the motor is abnormal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Kenichiro ABE, Yunfeng WU, Hikaru YAMASHIRO, Yukio TAKEDA, Yusuke SUGAHARA, Daisuke MATSUURA, Masumi OHNO
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Publication number: 20170348856Abstract: Method of automatically avoiding an obstacle for a robot including a geometric model expression step, an area setting step, a final posture deciding step, an initial route deciding step, a virtual posture calculation step, an interference determining step, a way-point posture deciding step that decides the virtual posture as a way-point posture; and when the geometric model is determined to interfere with the no-entry area, virtually generates a repulsive force for relatively repelling an interfering portion of the geometric model from an interfering portion of the no-entry area, calculates a posture in a state where the interfering portion of the model is pushed from the no-entry area into the operating area by the repulsive force, and decides the calculated posture as a way-point posture; an updated route deciding step, and a step repeatedly performing the steps from the initial route deciding step to the updated route deciding step.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2014Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Atsushi NAKAYA, Masaya YOSHIDA, Shohei MASE, Hiroki TAKAHASHI
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Publication number: 20170348857Abstract: Methods comprise (a) sequentially transferring, from a part supply structure to a part staging structure, a first predetermined selection of parts; (b) sequentially transferring, from the part staging structure to a first manufacturing kit holder, the first predetermined selection of parts to define a first kitted holder; (c) concurrently with (b), sequentially transferring, from the part supply structure to the part staging structure, a second predetermined selection of parts; and (d) subsequent to (b), sequentially transferring, from the part staging structure to a second manufacturing kit holder, the second predetermined selection of parts to define a second kitted holder. Systems comprise a part supply structure; a part staging structure; a first robotic transfer device; a plurality of manufacturing kit holders; a second robotic transfer device; and a holder positioning structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Christina Michelle Vasquez, Stephan J. Favilla
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Multiaxial motion control device and method, in particular control device and method for a robot arm
Publication number: 20170348858Abstract: A multiaxial motion control device, having a motion detector to be attached to a moveable object to detect multiple axial movement of the moveable object and to output detection results and a control device to convert said detection results into motion control commands for a multiaxial motion driving device, in particular motion control commands for a plurality of arm segments of a robot arm. A method to control motions of the multiaxial motion driving device, in particular the robot arm, using the control device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Pei-Liang CHIU -
Publication number: 20170348859Abstract: A method of automatically conveying an object, using a suspending moving device and a robot having an arm configured to hold the object, the suspending moving device including a suspender and a moving mechanism configured to move the suspender, and the suspender including a coupler configured to be coupled to the object and a suspending member configured to suspend the coupler, is provided. The method includes a step for locating the coupler of the suspender at a given first position, a step for locating the object at a given second position, a step for causing the robot to hold the coupler located at the first position and coupling the held coupler to the object located at the second position, and a step for causing the suspending moving device to move, by the moving mechanism, the object coupled to the coupler together with the suspender.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2014Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Jun TAKEBAYASHI, Shuhei KURAOKA, Hiroyuki MIZUMOTO, Hideshi YAMANE
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Publication number: 20170348860Abstract: A force multiplier (5) configured to assist movement of the operating rod (22) in its axial direction is provided. An engagement recess (52) provided on an outer periphery of the operating rod (22) has a cam surface (52a) configured to make engagement with an engagement ball (51). There is provided a support hole (53) configured to allow movement of the engagement ball (51) in a radial direction of operating rod (22) and to restrict movement of the engagement ball (51) in the axial direction of the operating rod (22). A pressing member (54) configured to press the engagement ball (51) is provided, and the pressing member (54) has a force-multiplying surface (54a).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: KOSMEK LTD.Inventor: Yosuke HARUNA
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Publication number: 20170348861Abstract: A power supplying module that can be reduced in size is provided. The power supplying module includes a module body, and a lead-in unit provided on one surface of the module body. The lead-in unit includes a plate unit that fixes at least one sealing tube to the one surface of the module body, and at least one circumference holding unit that holds a circumference of the corresponding sealing tube. The plate unit is provided with, in a longitudinal direction of the one surface of the module body, a plurality of cable insertion holes, and a plurality of positioning portions that position the plurality of circumference holding units to the corresponding cable insertion holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Hiroki Kikuchi, Nobuhiro Omote
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Publication number: 20170348862Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a handle and a knife. In some embodiments, the handle includes: a handle body, a locating portion is provided on the handle body; and a handle clamp, the handle clamp including a first clamping arm, a second clamping arm and a connecting portion, the connecting portion is provided between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, and the first clamping arm is movably provided on the handle body and enables the handle clamp with a retraction position and an extension position. Some embodiments solve the problems in the prior art that a handle is prone to slide off from a pocket due to a bad fit between the handle and the pocket and the handle is not prone to be hidden in the pocket when the handle is clamped in the pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Houkun LIANG, Bing LIANG
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Publication number: 20170348863Abstract: Knives configured to use interchangeable blades, blades for those knives, and methods of making an using the knives and blades are disclosed. One knife includes a latch assembly that retains a blade in a slot of the latch assembly using a dual-stage locking mechanism wherein two different latches must be operated to exchange the blade in the slot. One latch is a button that translates a pin through the slot, and the other latch is a rocker lever that rotates into and out of contact with a notch, recess, or groove in the blade. The first latch controls movement of the second latch in order to help avoid inadvertent removal or dislodgement of the blade. Some blades include multiple notches or recesses so that they provide multiple points of contact that resist translation and rotation of the blade out of the slot, even when subjected to unusually-directed forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: BrowningInventors: Russ Kommer, Wenping Zheng, Wuzhi Wu
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Publication number: 20170348864Abstract: A fob for a key chain, lanyard, or the like, supports a razor blade, or other knife blade suitable for cutting through relatively thin articles. The razor blade is embedded within the interior of a substantially rectangular-shaped molded plastic housing or casing defining the fob casing. The fob casing includes a slot intercepting one short side and the razor blade embedded inside the fob casing is positioned so that its sharpened blade edge intercepts the slot at an angle a distance from the mouth or opening of the slot. A suitable opening is included in the fob casing to support a key ring, lanyard, or other supporting axillary device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Robert Harrington
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Publication number: 20170348865Abstract: A blade assembly for a hair cutting apparatus includes a first blade having teeth extending along a first blade edge, and a second blade having teeth extending along a second blade edge. A distance between the first and second blade edges defines a blade gap. A yoke is coupled to the second blade and configured to convert motion of a drive into reciprocation of the second blade relative to the first blade to cut hair. A spring includes a spring base and at least one spring arm configured to reciprocate with the second blade. A guide assembly includes a guide and a spring retainer, the guide being positioned between the first blade and the second blade, and the spring retainer fixing the spring base relative to the first blade, wherein in response to moving the guide relative to the first blade, the blade gap changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Edwin A. Werner
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Publication number: 20170348866Abstract: A shaving blade cartridge and a shaver having such shaving blade cartridge including a housing extending longitudinally along a longitudinal axis. The housing includes a top side and a bottom side opposite to the top side, and front and rear longitudinal sides, each front and rear longitudinal sides extending longitudinally along the longitudinal axis between the top and bottom sides. A primary cutting element is mounted on the housing between the front and rear longitudinal sides. The primary cutting element includes a cutting edge facing forwardly toward the front longitudinal side. A primary cover is located rearward of the primary cutting element a primary guard is located forward of the primary cutting element and, trimming is mounted on the housing. The trimming element includes a trimming edge. The trimming element of the shaving blade cartridge is located forward of the primary cutting element, and the trimming edge faces toward direction opposite the front longitudinal side.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Ioannis-Marios Psimadas, Efthymios Saltas, Ioannis Bozikis