Abstract: An open-end wrench is provided. A push head of an operating handle is accommodated in a coupling slot of a jaw. A portion of an inclined guide surface, first and second clamping surfaces and a swing support point normally extend to a jaw opening. When the open-end wrench is used to screw or unscrew a hexagonal screw member, a first entrance guide surface and a second entrance guide surface of the jaw guide a pair of sides of the hexagonal screw member for the hexagonal screw member to enter the jaw opening, and five sides of the hexagonal screw member can be clamped quickly to enhance the convenience for screwing or unscrewing the hexagonal screw member. In addition, the hexagonal screw member won't slide out of the jaw opening during the backswing process of the operating handle so as to screw or unscrew the hexagonal screw member stably.

Abstract: A hand tool or wrench with a ratcheting mechanism. The wrench includes a number of components such as an abutting block and a pawl for use in a bistable ratchet operation. The wrench includes a ratchet mechanism that provides stable seating of the components, so that the mechanism is securely retained in a driving mode, as well as enabling a user to select a driving mechanism with ease so as to improve work efficiency.

Abstract: An improved rotational tool bit used for operational engagement with a Phillips head style fastener that has alternating different height wings with alternating vertical and horizontal concavities, coupled with alternating grip geometric configurations at different heights on a hardened steel rotational tool bit. There is a bite edge and a bite corner formed on alternate bit wings that contact adjacent and alternate walls of the slots of a screw head, deforming the walls to create a grip for the bit. The design eliminates the four common slip planes from which Phillips head screw cam-out occurs.

Abstract: An electric rapid ratchet wrench includes a driving device mounted in a body to which a power device is mounted. A transmission device is mounted between the driving device and the power device and is rotatably mounted to the body. The transmission device transmits a torque from the power device to drive the driving device. A clutch device is mounted between the driving device and the power device. The clutch device includes a driven member and a driver member movable in a radial direction perpendicular to a rotating axis to disengageably engage with the driven member. When a large resistance larger than the torque of the power device is encountered at a position while the driving device is driving a fastener, the driver member repeatedly engages with and disengages from the driven member. The body is manually rotatable to forcibly drive the fastener through the position via the driving device.

Abstract: In order to provide an impact tool which is capable of increasing a striking force in a rotational direction of being applied from a hammer to an anvil, the impact tool includes: an electric motor; an anvil which supports a work tool and is driven by the electric motor; and a hammer which applies the striking force in the rotational direction to the anvil. The impact tool is provided with: a spindle which is arranged to be concentric with the anvil, supports the hammer to be movable in an axial direction and the rotational direction with respect to the anvil, and transmits motive power of the electric motor to the anvil; and a control unit which controls rotation speed of the electric motor. The number of strokes of the anvil due to one rotation of the hammer differs in response to rotation speed of the electric motor.

Abstract: A torque delivering power tool includes a power line driven by a motor. The power line includes an input part with an input shaft, an output part with an output shaft, and at least one gear. The input shaft is drivingly connected to the output shaft via the gear. A motor shaft is drivingly connected to the input shaft via a reduction gearing. A torque meter monitors a torque acting in at least one point along the power line, an angle meter monitors an angular rotation in the power line, and an index meter monitors absolute angular positions of the input shaft or the output shaft. A control unit receives information from the angle meter, torque meter and index meter, and controls a torque output of the motor according to a mapping function corresponding to an angular index position dependent torque transmission over the power line.

Abstract: A drive-in tool for driving fasteners into a workpiece , wherein the tool comprises in particular: a safety device (8) which is coupled with the trigger element (6) and is set up to bring about a transfer of the drive-in tool (1) from a trip-ready state (100) into a secured state (101) after expiry (820) of a delay time which proceeds from an activation (810) of the safety device (8), wherein the safety device (8) comprises a control volume (15), wherein the safety device (8) comprises an activation element (33) which is changeable between a first and a second position by way of the trigger element (6), wherein in the first position of the activation element (33) a first pneumatic connection is defined between the control volume (15) and the gas pressure source connection (23), which is hereafter referred to as charging connection (27.

Abstract: A driving tool including a first mode wherein a mechanical starting control is performed, and a second mode wherein an electrical starting control is performed, where these modes are configured to be switchable. Only in the second mode, if the elapsed time between the on-operation of a trigger and an on-operation of a contact arm does not exceed a reference time T0, then a second actuation portion can be turned to an on-position to perform a driving operation. In the first mode, in contrast to the electric control, without consuming battery power, the driving operation can be performed by the mechanical control that is made by an operational order of the trigger and subsequently the contact arm. Because of this configuration, even if power supply is shut off, the driving operation by the first mode can be continued.

Abstract: The cutting portion includes a pair of introduction portions allowing the staple legs penetrating the sheets of paper to be introduced therein, a pair of cutting members configured to cut the staple legs introduced in the introduction portions, and a discharging path configured to discharge cut staples cut by the cutting members. The discharging path includes a temporary receiving portion for the cut staples provided between the pair of introduction portions. The temporary receiving portion includes a pair of inlet portions respectively provided on side surfaces thereof opposing the introduction portions. The pair of inlet portions are configured to allow the cut staples cut by the cutting members to enter therein.

Abstract: A device functioning as a stapler. The device including a viewing region within an arm of the stapler. The viewing region adapted to provide a user of the device with a view of an interior of a magazine within the arm of the stapler, wherein a user of the device can determine the amount of staples within the magazine without having to open the device. The device further includes an integrated staple removal tool received within a base portion of the device.

Abstract: A prying tool; the prying tool having a length of flat, metal alloy bar stock having substantially uniform thickness forming an elongated body having a first end and a second end including a plurality of angled fastener engagement notches cut into its ends and sides so configured to provide a double ended leveraging fulcrum for removal of nail and staple fasteners that may be in difficult or hard to reach places. Useful for roofing, wood construction, and demolition.

Abstract: A pry bar has an elongated body with a coupler and a striking face at opposite ends. The coupler includes a receiver opening to receive a mounting end of a replaceable head. The coupler is operable to lock or unlock the replaceable head in the elongated body. The coupler may include a broached sleeve having ball bearings in radial openings that may be moved into engagement with the mounting end of the replaceable head. A movable sleeve is mounted on the broached sleeve to engage the ball bearings as the movable sleeve is moved. A spring on the broached sleeve urges the movable sleeve to the locked position. A retainer collar on the broached sleeve keeps the movable sleeve on the broached sleeve. A coupler may instead have a threaded collar for operating a collet sleeve. A set of replaceable heads may be provided.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tool or apparatus includes multiple mechanical tools. In one implementation, the multi-purpose tool includes an elongated handle, a folding axe, and a folding shovel or spade, as well as a hammer or hammer-head. The folding axe is foldable between an open position and a closed position. The folding shovel is foldable among three positions, which are a closed shovel position, a 90-degree open shovel position, and a 180-degree extended shovel position. The elongated handle is hollow and includes an elongated cavity. A folding saw, as well as a knife and a sheath to protect the knife, are stored within the elongated cavity and can be removed therefrom.

Abstract: A drywall screw gun multitool (10) incorporates a screw gun on a first end and a cutter (60) tool on an opposing end. A drywall can turn the tool around to switch from the screw gun tool to the cutter (60) tool, thereby saving time and money in drywall installation. The drywall screw gun multitool (10) comprises an electric motor (50) that spins both the screw gun and the cutter (60). A drywall screw gun multitool (10) may also include a dust collector assembly (80) that draws air in from the cutter end (26) of the tool and through a filter (84). A drywall screw gun multitool (10) may also include a light 33 to aid the user in low light conditions and a stud finder (39). The cutter (60) tool and dust collector may be detachably attachable to the housing (20) of the multitool.

Abstract: A power tool has a handle operatively connected with vibration damping across a vibration gap to a drive motor with throttle element. An actuating device on the handle actuates the throttle element pivotably supported in a housing. A coupling element bridging the vibration gap connects actuating device to throttle element. The actuation movement of the actuation device is transmitted as rotation about an axis transverse to the vibration gap. An intermediate element is pivotably supported on an actuating element connected to the throttle element. The coupling element acts on the intermediate element and, over part of the actuation movement, contacts a contact region of the intermediate element. A guide for the intermediate element changes a position of the contact region relative to the housing based on a rotational position of the actuating element by changing a pivot position of the intermediate element relative to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable work station that provides a strong work surface combined with a significant volume of secure tool storage. The disclosed invention allows a single user to collapse, load, transport, unload, assemble and move the apparatus to a specific work area without assistance. Once at the designated work site, the apparatus of the present invention can be locked in place, preventing unwanted motion during use. Further, the disclosed invention provides an adjustable height work surface that includes the ability to transport large construction materials safely.

Abstract: A tool stand provides a tool tray supported on a frame and the tool tray can be lowered on the frame for compact storage and transportation of the tool stand and tools carried by the tray. The tool stand can provide two legs or columns that support the tray and also can be folded at the top to form a bar handle. The tray can be selectable positioned in elevation on the columns. The tool stand can provide magnetic accessories such as a media viewer mount that can be advantageously positioned on the tool tray to assist the user.

Abstract: A robot control device includes a learning control unit for calculating a learning correction amount, a position storage unit for storing a position of a leading end of a robot mechanism part during the learning control, and a speed storage unit for storing a speed of the leading end of the robot mechanism part during the learning control. The robot control device determines, while the robot mechanism part is operated by a position command after the learning control, whether or not the position and the speed of the leading end are in an abnormal state based on errors with respect to the position and the speed of the leading end stored during the learning control. The robot control device switches a determination as to whether the learning correction amount is applied in accordance with this determination result.

Abstract: Installation space is made compact, a speed at which a workpiece is conveyed is enhanced, and interference with peripheral equipment is easily avoided. Provided is a conveying robot including: a base; a turning base that is provided so as to be rotatable about a first axis which is substantially vertical (perpendicular) with respect to the base; a first arm that is provided so as to be pivotable about a second axis substantially horizontal with respect to the turning base; and a second arm that is provided on the first arm so as to be movable along a longitudinal direction of the first arm and that supports, at a distal end thereof, a wrist unit that can hold a workpiece to be conveyed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a computer-implemented method of sensor planning for acquiring samples via an apparatus including one or more sensors. The computer-implemented method includes defining, by one or more computing devices, an area of interest; identifying, by the one or more computing devices, one or more sensing parameters for the one or more sensors; determining, by the one or more computing devices, a sampling combination for acquiring a plurality of samples by the one or more sensors based at least in part on the one or more sensing parameters; and providing, by the one or more computing devices, one or more command control signals to the apparatus including the one or more sensors to acquire the plurality of samples of the area of interest using the one or more sensors based at least on the sampling combination.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, from an imaging device associated with a robotic apparatus, an image signal; identifying an object of interest that is represented in the image signal, wherein the object of interest is identified by the robotic apparatus using the image signal based on irradiation of the object of interest by an external agent; receiving, by the robotic apparatus from the external agent, a task indication that is representative of a task to be performed by the robotic apparatus. Responsive to receipt of the task indication, the method further includes saving a robotic context including information associating the task to be performed with the object of interest, and causing the robotic apparatus to perform the task with respect to the object of interest.

Abstract: A data exchange system is disclosed herein for receiving motion and attribute data corresponding to user interactions via a robot animation application. The motion and attribute data can be associated with a virtual animation of a virtual character using the robot animation application on a computing device. The data exchange system can translate the motion and attribute data for implementation on a physical or virtual robotic device to perform the virtual animation.

Abstract: Provided is a robot system including: a robot including a hand; a unit job storage section configured to store a unit job; a linking job generation section configured to generate a linking job being a command to move the hand from an end position at which a first unit job has ended to a start position at which a second unit job to be executed subsequently after the first unit job is started; an action command generation section configured to generate an action command for the robot by connecting the unit jobs and the linking job in series, based on arrangement of a plurality of processing symbols; and a required time calculation section configured to calculate a required time of the action command by adding required times of the unit jobs and a required time of the linking job.

Abstract: A force control coordinate axis setting device includes a processor that is configured to execute computer-executable instructions so as to set a force control coordinate axis, wherein the processor is configured to set a force direction axis parallel to a direction of a target force applied to a robot and two orthogonal axes orthogonal to the force direction axis and orthogonal to each other within a virtual space, and set the force direction axis and the orthogonal axes are set as the force control coordinate axes in the robot.

Abstract: A setting device and a setting system capable of obtaining information other than a configuration of a machine, and of configuring an appropriate setting for the machine. The setting system includes a plurality of installation areas, at least one machine each being located at one of the installation areas, and a setting device. The setting device has: an obtaining section configured to, when at least one of the machines is moved from a first installation area to a second installation area, obtain configuration data regarding the configuration of the moved machine and the area data regarding the second installation area; and a transmitting section configured to transmit previously prepared setting information to the moved machine, wherein the setting information corresponds to a combination of the configuration data of the moved machine and the area data of the second installation area.

Abstract: A simulation device for a robot rearranging articles in a random arrangement on a conveyor to a regular arrangement while tracking the conveyor. The simulation device includes a model locating section for locating a conveyor model, a plurality of article models, a sensor model and an arraying robot model in a virtual space; a conveying motion simulating section for making the conveyor model convey the article models in the random arrangement; a detecting motion simulating section for making the sensor model obtain position information of the article models; an arrangement pattern generating section for generating an arrangement pattern on the conveyor model; and an arraying motion simulating section for making the arraying robot model pick up the article models in the random arrangement and place the picked-up article models in accordance with the arrangement pattern, while tracking an article conveying motion.

Abstract: A robot system includes a supply section configured to supply an object, a first test section group including a plurality of first test sections configured to test the supplied object, a second test section group including a plurality of second test sections configured to test the supplied object, a collecting section configured to collect the tested object, and a robot including a robot arm and configured to hold, convey, and release the object. The robot is capable of collectively conveying a plurality of the objects. A total of conveyance times for the conveyance of the object by the robot from the supply to the collection of the object is shorter than a total of processing times for the holding and the release of the object by the robot.

Abstract: An arrangement for determining the calibration position of a robot joint where the joint has a moveable joint element and a stationary joint element, where one of the joint elements has a holding structure and the other a force providing protrusion, a robot controller, a motor connected between the robot controller and the moveable joint element and a force receiving element adapted to form a kinematic coupling with the holding structure and the force providing protrusion, where the kinematic coupling has at least two areas of contact between the structure and the force receiving element and one area of contact between the force providing protrusion and the force receiving element, the force receiving element being fastenable to the holding structure for stretching out across a gap between the two robot joint elements for receiving a force from the force providing protrusion.

Abstract: A robot control method, system, and computer program product, include extracting robot data from the robot and user emotional state data of a user interacting with the robot, configuring a mission of a robot comprising a sequence of a plurality of tasks based on the robot data and the user emotional state data, and reconfiguring an order of the sequence of the plurality of tasks if a change in the user emotional state data is detected.

Abstract: Systems and methods to predict and present availability and value of retail spaces in shopping malls. Robots are dispatched to temporary retail spaces to collect at least a portion of operation data stored in a database with leasing data of temporary retail spaces in a mall, tenant coordination data, and subscriber data. A web-based application predicts availability of the temporary retail spaces in the mall based on the leasing data, the tenant coordination data, and the operation data. The web-based application includes an interactive plan of the mall as a user interface for subscribers to access data related to the temporary retail spaces, and process applications for leasing the temporary retail spaces.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to semiconductor process equipment used to transfer semiconductor substrates between process chambers. More specifically, embodiments described herein are related to systems and methods used to transfer, or swap, semiconductor substrates between process chambers using a transport device that employs at least two blades for the concurrent transfer of substrates between processing chambers.

Abstract: A hand includes a grasper that grasps a target object and a sensor section that detects force exerted on the grasper when the grasper grasps the target object, and the sensor section includes a pressure sensitive section including a resin and carbon nanotubes. The sensor section includes a first sensor section located between the target object and the grasper in a state in which the grasper grasps the target object.

Abstract: A compliant adaptive robot grasper comprises a multi-bar finger linkage, including a fingertip link, at least one base link, and front and rear links joining the base link via a first set of joints with the fingertip links via a second set of joints. The base link includes a mounting structure, allowing it to be mounted on a mounting block for rotary actuation. Linear connections between the joints form a shape substantially in the form of a parallelogram allowing the linear connections across the front and rear links to remain substantially parallel to one another as the front and rear links pivot about the base link without substantially changing the orientation of the fingertip link until and unless the multi-bar finger linkage contacts an external object.

Abstract: In a gripping device including carriages disposed on a base body so as to be movable relative to each other by a motor drive, the carriages being provided with gripping elements which are movable with the carriages between an opening and a closing position of the gripping elements, at least one of the gripping elements is supported on the respective carriage so as to be able to yield to a certain engagement pressure force which is adjustable in the range of 5 to 300 N in order to prevent excessive damage or injuries-causing engagement forces.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating the operations of an end effector that grasps objects such as baggage. One exemplary embodiment is a system that includes a finger of an end effector of a robot. The finger includes a finger base, a body that extends from the finger base, a first continuous friction belt having an exposed portion along a first side of the body, and a second continuous friction belt having an exposed portion along a second side of the body.

Abstract: A robotic device is provided. The robotic device includes a first detachable digit, including a first connector piece. The robotic device also includes a digit mounting apparatus, including a first pivot joint and a second connector piece coupled to the first pivot joint, where the second connector piece is configured to mate with the first connector piece of the first detachable digit. The robotic device also includes an actuator configured to pivot the first pivot joint about a first axis to cause the second connector piece of the digit mounting apparatus to mate with the first connector piece of the first detachable digit to attach the first detachable digit to the digit mounting apparatus.

Abstract: A folding knife includes a handle, a blade, and an engagement member. The handle has first and second laterally-spaced side portions. The first side portion of the handle includes an engagement opening with first and second portions that are interconnected with each other. The first portion has a larger width than a width of the second portion. The blade is disposed laterally between the first and second side portions of the handle and is pivotable relative to the handle between a closed position and an open position. The engagement member extends laterally from the second side portion through the engagement opening of the first side portion. The engagement member has a head portion with a first diameter and a neck portion with a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. The engagement member is moveable relative to the engagement opening between an unsecured position and a secured position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a knife (10) having a housing (11) and having a blade support (25) for mounting a blade (17) that is held in a detachable manner between holding faces (42, 43) of the blade support (25) and a blade cover (26), the blade support (25) can be moved between an operating position and a blade replacement position, wherein the blade support (25) is in the operating position in the housing (11) and in the blade replacement position the blade support is moved so far out of the housing that the blade cover (26) can be removed from the blade support (25) the blade can be replaced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel knife with fire igniting capabilities as part of the knife itself. More specifically, the present invention provides for both a knife, and fire starting capability in one piece, which are both crucial to outdoor survival and useful in general camping and hiking activities. The handle can be hollow to contain a small survival kit, and the grips can be wrapped in paracord for other multiple outdoor survival uses.

Abstract: A skin engaging member suitable for use in a hair removal device, said skin engaging member comprising ethyl vinyl acetate such that the water soluble domains formed in the skin engaging member are smaller than 600 ?m in maximum diameter.

Abstract: A razor assembly for shaving with an open palm includes a grip. The grip may be positioned in a palm of a hand thereby facilitating the grip to inhibit symptoms of tendonitis. A blade unit is removably coupled to the grip. Thus, the blade unit may shave hair.

Abstract: A power operated rotary knife assembly including a power operated rotary knife having an annular rotary knife blade, a trim guide, and a drive mechanism for driving the rotary knife blade about an axis of rotation. The assembly also includes a portable power unit, a vacuum assembly and a flexible shaft drive transmission coupled between the power operated rotary knife and the portable power unit. The portable power unit includes a drive motor assembly providing a rotational power source which is operatively coupled to the drive mechanism through the flexible drive transmission to rotate the rotary knife blade. The portable power unit also includes a blower assembly providing vacuum pressure at an inlet duct side, the vacuum assembly being in fluid communication with the inlet duct side to generate a vacuum pressure condition in a region of a cutting opening defined by the rotary knife blade and the trim guide.

Abstract: A wall cutting guide includes a guide member for guiding a cutting tool, the guide member having an opening therein and the opening having first and second sides; and a clamp. The clamp includes a deformable locator which can be deformed by a variable amount, a spindle, and a handle. The locator is arranged to be inserted in a hole in a wall. The spindle extends through the opening and out of the first and second sides of the opening. On the first side of the opening the handle is connected to the spindle. On the second side of the opening the locator is connected to the spindle. The handle is adjustable to control the amount by which the locator is deformed thereby to locate the locator in the hole.

Abstract: A tool for use with wrapping paper is manufactured by a process comprising the step of causing a 3D printer to make the tool using an instruction file which is accessible to the 3D printer. The instruction file includes instructions for a hardware processor which define actions to be taken at and by the 3D printer to manufacture the tool. The tool manufactured in accordance with the instruction file comprises a unitary, plastic stick having a length which extends along an axis of elongation, a broad surface, a bracing surface, and first and second opposing sides extending along the length, separated by a width which is substantially less than the length. The first aide has serrations defined in the plastic stick adjacent the bracing surface. The second side has a non-serrated edge defined in the plastic stick proximate to the bracing surface.

Abstract: A machine for cutting security film includes a platform configured to accept a portion of a roll of security film and at least one securing member for securing the portion of security film to the platform. The machine also includes an arm configured to move across the platform in a first direction and an opposing second direction and a cutting tool movable with the arm. The cutting tool is configured to be placed in a cutting position in which the tool is enabled to cut the security film and a non-cutting position in which the tool is prevented from cutting the security film. The machine also includes a controller configured to receive data associated with dimensions of a window and move the cutting tool in a predetermined pattern to cut at least one window cutout from the portion of the roll of security film corresponding to the dimensions.

Abstract: A rotary die apparatus and method for three-axes registration error correction. The rotary die apparatus includes a rotary die for applying patterns to a strip of material, a sensor for sensing fiducials on the strip of material, actuators to adjust the rotary die, and a control system. The actuators adjust the rotary die along an X-axis extending along a direction of travel, along a Y-axis transverse of the direction of travel, and about a theta axis perpendicular to the X-axis and the Y-axis. The control system calculates a registration error based on a difference between an actual location or orientation of the fiducials and a desired location or orientation of the fiducials. Then the control system outputs control signals to the actuators to adjust the rotary die along the X-axis, along the Y-axis, and/or about the theta axis while the rotary die continues to rotate.

Abstract: A stapler includes a staple striking portion configured to strike a staple to penetrate sheets of paper and a clincher portion configured to bend staple legs of the staple penetrating the sheets of paper. The clincher portion includes a pair of clinchers. The pair of clinchers are configured to perform a first operation and a second operation. In the first operation, the pair of the clinchers move along a surface direction of the sheets of paper to approach each other. In the second operation, the pair of clinchers move to approach the sheets of paper after the first operation.

Abstract: The staple receiving portion includes a clamping potion exposed to the paper clamping portion and configured to clamp the sheets of paper, and a staple guide portion provided on an end portion of the clamping portion at a side thereof, on which the staple striking portion is located, and configured to guide the staple struck by the staple striking portion. The clamping portion is made configured of a resin material. The staple guide portion includes a staple leg support member provided on a side of the clamping portion opposite to a side thereof, on which the sheets of paper are clamped, and configured to support the staple legs of the staple struck by the staple striking portion, and a guide member provided to oppose the staple leg support member, the staple leg support member and the guide member are made configured of a metal material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus (40, 50) for coating an uneven surface of a workpiece (W), wherein the apparatus (40, 50) comprising a first feeding device (41), through which a coating material (10) applicable to a workpiece (W) is fed, the coating material (10) comprising at least one weakened area (10a), a joining device for the application of the coating material to at least two workpiece sides (W1-W), wherein the at least one weakening area (10a) being positioned in the transition section of the at least two workpiece sides (W1-W2), and a second feeding device (70), through which the workpiece is fed and the transition section of the two workpiece sides (W1, W2) being formed to at least partially fill the weakened area of (10a) of the coating material (10) which is positioned in the transition section during the application of the coating material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 3D printer wherein a printing material is placed and hardened on a transparent film and a 3D printing method using the same. The 3D printer of the present invention is composed of the film supplying part to provide a transparent film; the material supplying part to provide a printing material on the transparent film; the photo-hardening part to solidify the printing material provided onto the transparent film as a designed form; and the film collecting part to collect the transparent film and the remaining printing material after the printing material has been hardened by the photo-hardening part.