Patents Issued in September 27, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180272504
    Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a body with a ratchet wheel, a pawl and a switch unit connected thereto. The pawl has a toothed portion on the front side thereof, and a concaved area in the rear side thereof. A first face and two second faces are defined in the concaved area. The first face is located between the two second faces. Each of two sidewalls of the concaved area has a third face. An engaging recess is defined between the second and third faces on the same side relative to the first face. The switch unit controls the pawl to move to engage the toothed portion of the pawl with the ratchet portion of the ratchet wheel so as to control the rotational operations of the ratchet wrench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Cheng-Pu YANG
  • Publication number: 20180272505
    Abstract: A ratchet gear system with a drive gear. The drive gear can be disposed around a hub extending from within the cavity of the head to avoid the need to machine an indent into the head itself. The drive gear can mate with the hub via a drive gear indent. The drive gear and hub can then accept the load created when a user applies torque with the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventor: Dave Ross
  • Publication number: 20180272506
    Abstract: A mechanism that is non-engaging in the forward direction and prevents direction change, comprising a dual ratchet sleeve (1). The dual ratchet sleeve is provided in the axial direction a one-way forward ratchet ring gear and a one-way reverse ratchet ring gear; a pawl base (2), the pawl base being provided with a first pawl (21) and a second pawl (22) capable of moving in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the dual ratchet sleeve; an eccentric drive mechanism (3) for driving the first and second pawl to act, the axis of the eccentric wheel axle (32) of the eccentric drive mechanism being perpendicular to the axis of the dual ratchet sleeve; a tool handle (4) for driving the pawl base to rotate, the tool handle being connected to and fixed on the eccentric wheel (31) or the eccentric wheel axle (32) of the eccentric drive mechanism so as to enable the linkage of the tool handle and the eccentric wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Bubin Jiang
  • Publication number: 20180272507
    Abstract: A clench wrench includes a structure including a handle and an engaging head. The engaging head includes an engaging space extending through front and back sides thereof. The engaging space defines an opening on both the front and back sides. A clenching device is mounted on the engaging head and includes a clenching member. The clenching member includes a clenching portion and is operable in a first mode in which the clenching portion is located at a first position and capable of clenching an object engaged with the engaging head, and a second mode in which the clenching portion is disposed away from the engaging space and is located at a second position and capable of letting the object engaged with the engaging head disengage therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Cheng-Wei SU
  • Publication number: 20180272508
    Abstract: A hexagonal wrench includes a body with at least one function end which is a twisted and equal-sided column. The twisted and equal-sided column includes a root section, an end section and a middle section which formed between the root section and the end section. A maximum twist angle is defined between the root section and the end section, and the maximum twist angle is equal to or less than 30 degrees. The root section has a first cross section and the end section has a second cross section. The first cross section is larger than second cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Joun-Jan Chen
  • Publication number: 20180272509
    Abstract: A torque multiplier module is disclosed for use with a wrench. The torque multiplier module may include a sealed housing having an input opening and an output opening, and a planetary gear arrangement disposed inside the sealed housing. The planetary gear arrangement may be configured to engage an external input received from the wrench via the input opening. The torque multiplier module may also include a drive fitting connected to the planetary gear arrangement and accessible via the output opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: TYM LABS L.L.C.
    Inventor: Abraham BARZELAY
  • Publication number: 20180272510
    Abstract: A secondary hammer support structure in a rotary impact tool is structured such that a plurality of steel balls are disposed between a secondary hammer and a retaining member. The plurality of steel balls are arranged between the first retaining groove of the secondary hammer and the second retaining groove of the retaining member. The retaining member is formed as a member separate from the spindle and has a retaining surface for retaining steel balls and a mounting surface mounted to the spindle so as not be rotatable. The mounting surface of the retaining member is mounted to a front member of a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Masari Muramatsu, Takashi Kusagawa
  • Publication number: 20180272511
    Abstract: An impact fastening tool may include a motor; a hammer configured to be rotationally driven by the motor; an anvil configured to he hit in a rotational direction by the hammer; a signal obtainer configured to obtain a variable signal. which varies in accordance with a hit to the anvil by the hammer; and a seating determiner configured to determine whether or not a fastener has been seated based on the variable signal obtained by the signal obtainer, wherein the seating determiner is configured to determine whether or not the fastener has been seated based on a signal component of the variable signal obtained by the signal obtainer, the signal component corresponding to a predetermined reference frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahiko SAKO, Takaaki OSADA, Hirokatsu YAMAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20180272512
    Abstract: A torque wrench is disclosed for use in rotating a fastener. The torque wrench may include an input end configured to receive a torsional input, a housing, and a gear train disposed inside the housing and operatively driven by the torsional input. The torque wrench may also include a torque multiplier disposed inside the housing and connected to the gear train, and an output end operatively driven by the gear train to produce a torsional output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: TYM LABS L.L.C.
    Inventor: Abraham BARZELAY
  • Publication number: 20180272513
    Abstract: The invention involves the extraction process of a glow plug pencil (23) or a broken pencil (23) which is stuck in a cylinder head (13) housing (11) of a glow plug engine comprising a lower (19) and upper (17) part, so that the upper part (17) forms a shoulder (21) with the lower part (19), the pencil (23) being stuck in the lower part (19). The process is remarkable in that it includes a step (a) for drilling a bore in the pencil (23) according to the longitudinal direction of the latter which is performed with the use of a drill bit (1) comprising a drilling part (5) with flutes (7) and a shank (3) respectively having a diameter smaller and greater than the lower part diameter (19) of the housing (11) so that the shank (3) forms a shoulder (9) with the drilling part (5), and in that step a) for drilling the bore includes the drilling of the pencil (23) until the said shoulder (9) of the drill bit (1) is positioned to a stop against the shoulder (21) of the housing (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Yannick Dudot
  • Publication number: 20180272514
    Abstract: A punch assembly includes a punch that defines an axis and a sleeve that is spring biased to the punch, the sleeve movable axially along the axis between a compressed positon and an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: John Pergantis, Zachary Sears
  • Publication number: 20180272515
    Abstract: A multifunctional plier may include a first plier unit with a first handle portion, and a second plier unit with a second handle portion. The first handle portion has a rivet at a rear end of the first handle portion to rivetedly connect a first blade and a second blade, which can be received in a receiving space. A third handle portion that drives the second blade to cut is hinged to the non-cutting end of the second blade. It is noted that the third handle portion can rotate toward the second blade to be folded at an opening of the receiving space. The receiving space is large enough to receive the first blade and second blade, so the size of the blade and handle can be increased to endure a larger force and be able to cut a harder and larger object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: FENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20180272516
    Abstract: A handheld power tool includes a torque coupling adjustable by the operator, as well as a gear unit for transmitting a torque generated by a drive motor to a drive shaft. The gear unit is advantageously a planetary gear unit; the torque coupling being constructed in such a manner, that in response to slippage of the torque coupling, a coupling component follows a displacement path. The handheld power tool further includes a control unit and a sensor, the sensor monitoring the coupling component for a displacement and transmitting corresponding sensor signals to the control unit. The control unit is configured to control, in particular, switch off, the drive motor as a function of the sensor signals received. It is further provided that the control unit subject the received sensor signals to a plausibility check, in order to determine if actual slippage of the torque coupling is occurring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Joachim Hecht, Michael Hopp
  • Publication number: 20180272517
    Abstract: A guide member for an oscillating power tool includes an attachment portion configured to be removably attached to a housing of the power tool and a guide portion that extends from the attachment portion. The guide portion includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a guide surface. When the attachment portion is attached to the housing of the power tool, the guide portion is configured to extend beyond the housing in a first direction to position the leading edge portion a predetermined distance apart from the oscillation axis, the predetermined distance being greater than a distance that an accessory tool attached to the power tool extends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Walter M. Bernardi, Daniel Shadegg, Dale S. Dilulio, Scott H. Micoley, Saad Alam, Balazs Nagy, Jaime Moreno Terrazas, Jeremy Rubens
  • Publication number: 20180272518
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes a first body, a connector and a second body. The first body has a first end and a second end. A slot is defined through the wall of the body and extends from the second end of the first body to the middle portion of the first body. The slot includes a first end having a first connection portion, and a second end having a second connection portion. The connector is mounted to the second body and has an outer threaded section. The outer threaded section is threadedly connected to either the first connection portion or the second connection portion of the first body to locate the first body at different angular position relative to the second body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Jun-Yi Lin
  • Publication number: 20180272519
    Abstract: A tableware handle which comprising a handle body and a reinforcing rib, is provided. The handle body has a rod shape and comprises a first surface, and a second surface respectively connected at both side edges of the first surface. Two of the second surfaces form an opened opening. The handle body further comprises a third surface connected at a side edge of an opened end of the second surface. The second surface and the third surface are bent at a transition zone therebetween to form a trapezoidal stepped cross section of the handle body. The tableware handle is designed to have a superimposed trapezoidal shape, which facilitates the holding of the tableware during using, enhances the strength of the handle, and meanwhile makes it easy to stack the tableware when storing or packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Ching Mou Lee
  • Publication number: 20180272520
    Abstract: A container for the storage and transport of flexible elongate members namely cable-ties. The container having an aperture for removal of the flexible elongate members. The portion of the container defining the aperture having means for maintaining at least part of a perimeter of the aperture in a non-planar orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: SHANE BRANIFF
  • Publication number: 20180272521
    Abstract: An adjustable universal carpentry jig for manipulating a workpiece, the jig having a rectangular base, the base defining a plurality of guide tracks within which a detachable adjustment arm travels for precise measurement of the workpiece. The adjustment arm comprises a plurality of clamps or clasps for affixing the adjustment arm to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: McKay Ballard
  • Publication number: 20180272522
    Abstract: A support rail for a robot platform. The support rail is an elongate component having a metal guide rail, provided on an outer side, for guiding the robot platform. The platform has, in a downward-facing subsection, a lower metal connection flange for fastening the support rail on an underlying surface, such as a factory floor, and, in an upward-facing subsection, on an outer side, an upper metal connection flange for mounting the metal guide rail. The support rail has a concrete support structure, on the outer side of which the lower metal connection flange and the upper connection flange or the guide rail are mounted. The upper metal connection flange, the lower metal connection flange and/or the guide rail are secured on the support structure by ties engaging positively in the support structure, and/or via a connecting inner frame surrounded by the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Fredy DOLL, Thomas KOLLMAR, Joachim STRACK
  • Publication number: 20180272523
    Abstract: The invention relates to a positioning device (120, 154), for example for testing, comprising a micromechanical positioning actuator (130) for causing movement of a probe (150, 151) with respect to a target (110), a positioning controller (145), the positioning controller (145) having an output coupled to the actuator (130) for controlling the movement, and the positioning controller (145) having a steering input (156) for receiving a steering signal to the positioning controller (145), and the positioning controller (145) arranged to control the movement based on the steering signal. The measurement device may have memory for storing positioning control instructions (300). The positioning controller (145) may be arranged to control said movement based on said steering signal and said positioning control instructions (300).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Sensapex Oy
    Inventors: Mikko VÄHÄSÖYRINKI, Markku VIMPARI
  • Publication number: 20180272524
    Abstract: An assist device includes a body wearing unit and an actuator unit. The body wearing unit includes a waist wearing portion configured to be worn around a waist of a user, an upper half body wearing portion configured to be worn at a position in an upper half of a body of the user, and a frame portion connecting the waist wearing portion and the upper half body wearing portion to each other. A virtual pivot axis extending in a right-left direction of the user wearing the assist device is set at the waist wearing portion. The frame portion is connected to the waist wearing portion via a pivot mechanism that supports the frame portion such that the frame portion is pivotable relative to the waist wearing portion about the virtual pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: JTEKT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kazuyoshi Ohtsubo, Hisataka Sato
  • Publication number: 20180272525
    Abstract: An assist device includes a body wearing unit and an actuator unit. The actuator unit includes an output link configured to pivot about a joint of an assist target body part and to be attached to the assist target body part; an actuator including an output shaft configured to generate an assist torque via the output link; a torque determination unit configured to determine a combined torque obtained by combining a user torque and the assist torque from the output shaft, the user torque being input from the output link when the user causes the assist target body part to pivot; a correction unit configured to calculate a correction amount for the determined combined torque; and a pivot angle control unit configured to control a pivot angle of the output shaft based on the determined combined torque and the calculated correction amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: JTEKT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toshiki KUMENO, Hiromichi OHTA, Yoshitaka YOSHIMI
  • Publication number: 20180272526
    Abstract: A control device includes a processor that is configured to be capable of displaying, on a display, a first setting form capable of setting a plurality of first setting items related to force control performed using an output of a force sensor included in a robot and a second setting form capable of setting, as one second setting item, at least a pair of the first setting items among the plurality of first setting items included in the first setting form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Yoshiki NAGASHIMA
  • Publication number: 20180272527
    Abstract: In an approach to creating assembly plan for disaster mitigation, one or more computer processors identify one or more triggering events. The one or more computer processors receive one or more configuration parameters for one or more assembly plans pertaining to the one or more triggering events. The one or more computer processors analyze the one or more configuration parameters to determine necessary configuration parameters based upon the identified one or more triggering events. The one or more computer processors create the one or more assembly plans containing one or more instructions for one or more self-assembling robots based on the determined necessary configuration parameters. The one or more computer processors send the one or more assembly plans to one or more self-assembling robots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Zhao Cheng, Luyao Li, Ramesh V. Raj, Kyle D. Robeson
  • Publication number: 20180272528
    Abstract: A control device connected to one or more to-be-controlled devices via a network includes: a storage that stores information of a synchronization period of a time interval for synchronization with the to-be-controlled devices, and communication periods of plural time intervals established in the synchronization period; a calculator that calculates, for each of the to-be-controlled devices, a control instruction instructing the to-be-controlled device to operate in synchronization; and a communication controller that performs, based on the information stored in the storage, a control such that the control instruction is transmitted and received between the control device and each of the to-be-controlled devices during the synchronization period, the communication controller allocating a respective control instruction corresponding to each of the to-be-controlled devices to at least one of the communication periods established in the synchronization period, thereby transmitting/receiving data including the allo
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)
    Inventors: Naoki KIDA, Shuichi INADA, Tsutomu ONE, Takashi WADA
  • Publication number: 20180272529
    Abstract: Robotic devices may be trained by a trainer guiding the robot along a target trajectory using physical contact with the robot. The robot may comprise an adaptive controller configured to generate control commands based on one or more of the trainer input, sensory input, and/or performance measure. The trainer may observe task execution by the robot. Responsive to observing a discrepancy between the target behavior and the actual behavior, the trainer may provide a teaching input via a haptic action. The robot may execute the action based on a combination of the internal control signal produced by a learning process of the robot and the training input. The robot may infer the teaching input based on a comparison of a predicted state and actual state of the robot. The robot's learning process may be adjusted in accordance with the teaching input so as to reduce the discrepancy during a subsequent trial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Filip Ponulak, Moslem Kazemi, Patryk Laurent, Oleg Sinyavskiy, Eugene Izhikevich
  • Publication number: 20180272530
    Abstract: A machine tool system includes: a machine tool that machines a workpiece by using a tool attached to a spindle; and a plurality of robots installed inside a machining space of the machine tool and adapted to grip the workpiece and move the workpiece in conformity with the machining performed by the machine tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Rikizou Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20180272531
    Abstract: A center-of-gravity-of-load position calculator is provided which determines the position of the center of gravity of a physical load held by a horizontal four-axis robot arm. The center-of-gravity-of-load position calculator moves horizontally move the physical load a plurality of times in conditions where positions of a fourth axis are different from each other and measures degrees of torque acting on the fourth axis during such movement to calculate given first and second parameters. The center-of-gravity-of-load position calculator calculates the position of the center of gravity of the physical load as a function of the first and second parameters. This achieves fast and easy calculation of the position of the center of gravity of the physical load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Noritaka TAKAMURA
  • Publication number: 20180272532
    Abstract: A manufacturing device includes a first hinge defining a first axis of rotation and having an arm connected thereto. A parallel link mechanism includes a second hinge connected to the arm and first and second links pivotably connecting the second hinge to an attachment such that the attachment is vertically movable relative to the second hinge. A nut runner is configured to rotatably drive a fastening tool about a third axis of rotation and is connected to the attachment. A first motor is provided on the first hinge and is configured to horizontally rotate the arm about the first axis of rotation. A second motor is provided on the second hinge and is configured to horizontally rotate the parallel link mechanism about a second axis of rotation that is parallel to the first and third axes of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicants: DAI-ICHI DENTSU LTD., DAI-ICHI DENTSU LTD.
    Inventors: Ikuo GONOI, Kazuhiro HOSOKAWA, Kenichi NAKAMURA
  • Publication number: 20180272533
    Abstract: An assembly apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a work base, a first robot, a second robot, and a controller. The work base has a placement surface on which a plurality of works is placed and causes the plurality of works to individually circulate to a plurality of work areas arranged along a circumference every certain time. The first robot is disposed inside the circumference and capable of accessing the plurality of work areas. The second robot is disposed outside the circumference and capable of accessing at least one work area out of the plurality of work areas. The controller causes the first robot to perform a predetermined process within the certain time with respect to works on a plurality of predetermined work areas out of the plurality of work areas, and causes the second robot to perform an operation of assisting the process by the first robot with respect to the work on the at least one work area out of the plurality of predetermined work areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Yuji Kobori, Makoto Tonegawa, Hideki Takayanagi
  • Publication number: 20180272534
    Abstract: A robotic navigation system includes a handheld navigation unit associated with a frame of reference. The handheld navigation unit is moveable with respect to a plurality of axes and is configured to send movement signals based on movement of the handheld navigation unit. A controller is configured to receive the movement signals from the handheld navigation unit and determine control signals for the robot. The control signals are configured to incrementally move the robot with respect to a point of interest removed from the robot. The point of interest is removed from a fixed point on the robot as defined by assigned coordinates. The controller is further configured to reassign the assigned coordinates following each incremental movement of the robot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Mark A. Battisti
  • Publication number: 20180272535
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, an object handling device includes a base, a manipulator, a first camera, a sensor, a manipulator control unit and a calibration unit. The manipulator is arranged on the base, and includes a movable part and an effector that is arranged on the movable part and acts on an object. The first camera and the sensor are arranged on the manipulator. The manipulator control unit controls the manipulator so that the movable part is moved to a position corresponding to a directed value. The calibration processing unit acquires a first error in a first direction based on an image photographed by the first camera, acquire a second error in a second direction intersecting with the first direction based on a detection result obtained by the sensor, and acquire a directed calibration value with respect to the directed value based on the first error and the second error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Akihito OGAWA, Atsushi SUGAHARA, Junya TANAKA, Kazuma KOMODA, Haruna ETO
  • Publication number: 20180272536
    Abstract: A shear pin for calibrating an industrial robot, the shear pin including an elongated body including a weakening defining a break location in case of overload. The shear pin is configured to be mounted to a calibration pin holder on the robot. A maximum force that the calibration pin can exert on the robot during calibration can be easily limited by dimensioning the weakening appropriately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas GÖRANSSON, Peter FIXELL, Siim VIILUP, Stefan DANIELSSON, Sven HANSSEN, Hans ANDERSSON, Mats OLSSON
  • Publication number: 20180272537
    Abstract: A robot control device detects a detection target position, which is a position of a detection target, from a first image obtained by causing a first camera disposed in a first robot to image the detection target. The robot control device includes a control unit that detects the detection target position from the first image, and that corrects the detection target position, based on first reference position information stored in advance in a storage unit and indicating a first reference position which is a reference position of a first reference marker, and first detection position information indicating a first detection position which is a position detected based on the first image and which is a position of the first reference marker included in the first image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Toshiyuki ISHIGAKI, Naoki UMETSU
  • Publication number: 20180272538
    Abstract: A system includes: an illumination device; and an imaging device configured to capture an image of a target which is irradiated with light by the illumination device. The illumination device includes: a light emitting unit configured to emit first polarized light; a condensing unit configured to focus light emitted from the light emitting unit; a diffusion unit configured to diffuse the light focused by the condensing unit; and a uniformization optical system configured to receive the light diffused by the diffusion unit, uniformize an illuminance distribution of the light, and emit the light. The system further comprising including a selective transmission unit provided on an optical path from the target to an imaging element of the imaging device and configured to block the first polarized light at a predetermined blocking ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Tatsuya TAKAHASHI, Kazuhiro FUJITA, Go MARUYAMA
  • Publication number: 20180272539
    Abstract: The position and orientation of a pallet in a robot coordinate system are obtained based on the result of measurement of position and orientation of the pallet by a measurement apparatus moving at a first speed and the position and orientation of a hand in a robot coordinate system acquired during the measurement. The position and orientation of work in the robot coordinate system are obtained based on the result of measurement of positions and orientations of the pallet and the work by the measurement apparatus moving at a second speed and the position and orientation of the pallet in the robot coordinate system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi Kitamura
  • Publication number: 20180272540
    Abstract: A sanitation monitoring and control system and associated method are used to route sanitation resources, such as sanitation robots configured to sweep, vacuum, or empty trash receptacles, in a facility. The system includes a network of sensors disposed throughout the facility and configured to sense patrons within the facility. A sanitation monitoring and control server stores records of patron positions at different times determined using the network of sensors, determines numbers of patrons in different areas of the facility at the different times according to the patrons' determined positions, determines activities patrons are engaged in in the different areas at the different times, and calculates sanitations scores for the areas according to a weighted sum of the numbers of patrons engaging in the determined activities. A route for the sanitation resource is calculated based on the sanitation scores and is transmitted to the sanitation resource to provide sanitation services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: John CRONIN, Jonathan T. GOGUEN, Michael Glynn D'ANDREA, Mikio MORIOKA
  • Publication number: 20180272541
    Abstract: A compact lightweight robotic end-effector has a large range of possible applied force. The end-effector includes one or more underactuated appendages, where each appendage is driven by a single motor connected to a driving cable wound throughout the appendage. The driving cable may be a flat cable or a cable with another non-circular cross section. The driving cable may be wrapped through a series of pulleys and/or bearings within the appendage to reduce frictional losses. The design of the pulley path may allow a desired mechanical response by the appendage, and the mechanical response may be optimized for a grasping process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: SRI INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Curt Salisbury, Mike Stevens, Zachery Shivers
  • Publication number: 20180272542
    Abstract: A gripping device, in particular for loading/unloading apparatuses, includes: a main body; at least one first and a second articulated structure; at least one first and a second gripping head, respectively mounted on the first and second articulated; a first motorised member, mounted on the main body and active on the first articulated structure to modify the position of the first gripping head with respect to the main body; a second motorised member, mounted on the main body and active on the second articulated structure to modify the position of the second gripping head with respect to the main body. Each of the first the second articulated structures has: a first arm hinged to the main body; a second arm hinged to the main body; a rod, hinged to the first arm and to the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Giovanni Viora
  • Publication number: 20180272543
    Abstract: An interchangeable tool including a finger of a shape suitable for various components is mechanically detachably mounted to a robot arm. This eliminates the need for seeking the origin of the actuator for each interchange. By interchanging fingers themselves, the entire end effector can be reduced in size and weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Naonori Kayama, Yoshiyuki Miyazaki
  • Publication number: 20180272544
    Abstract: A linear extension and retraction mechanism has a plurality of flat-plate shaped first connection pieces and a plurality of grooved-frame shaped second connection pieces. Each of the first connection pieces is bendably connected at front and rear end surfaces to adjacent first connection pieces. Each of the second connection pieces is bendably connected at bottom front and rear end surfaces to adjacent second connection pieces. The first and second connection pieces become linearly rigid when overlapped together, and the first and second connection pieces return to a bent state when separated from each other. A cushion member is mounted on the front end surface of each first connection piece to cushion a shock of a collision between end surfaces of the first connection pieces. A slot section for fitting the cushion member is provided in the front end surface of each first connection piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Woo-Keun YOON
  • Publication number: 20180272545
    Abstract: The invention relates to a joint device, comprising an electric motor, an electrically controllable blocking apparatus), various control apparatuses, and a brake system, in the case of which brake system, in various alternatives, the brake system takes maximum energy from the system by means of active closed-loop/open-loop control or by triggering a (cycled) short circuit whenever possible and only triggers the mechanical blocking as a last resort in order to protect the mechanical and electrical system itself, but nevertheless ensures that the system is securely shut down after a maximum time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Sami HADDADIN, Björn PIETSCH, Tim ROKAHR
  • Publication number: 20180272546
    Abstract: A safety cutting device includes a slidable insert that moves longitudinally within a cavity of a housing. The slidable insert has a cutting blade attached and moves within the housing from a safe position in which the blade is covered to an exposed position for cutting. The safety device has a release button positioned near an anterior end of the housing. A biasing member automatically retracts the blade when the release button is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Branden D. Rosenhan, Benjamin Grover, Timothy R. Nieman, Andrew S. Hansen, Micah James Frerck, Alex James Drew
  • Publication number: 20180272547
    Abstract: There is disclosed an ergonomic scissors tool and associated methods for performing precise cutting operations in a variety of applications including hair cutting, pet grooming, medical applications, and/or clothing manufacturing, repair, and/or tailoring. One embodiment provides a scissors tool including an upper cutting member extending proximally to distally from an upper digit-receiving eyelet to an upper blade portion, as well as a lower cutting member extending proximally to distally from an upper digit-receiving eyelet to an upper blade portion, where the lower cutting member is disposed beneath and pivotally coupled with the upper cutting member. The upper and the lower blade portions meet at a horizontal cutting plane, and an offset configured for one or both of a user's physiology and the relevant use application separates the upper and the lower digit-receiving eyelets from the horizontal cutting plane. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Lothar Pierre Poppek
  • Publication number: 20180272548
    Abstract: A shears that includes a first cutting blade including a first aperture and a second cutting blade including a second aperture, the second cutting blade pivotally coupled to the first cutting blade at a pivot joint. The shears further includes a first handle operable to pivot the first cutting blade about the pivot joint and a second handle operable to pivot the second cutting blade about the pivot joint. The pivot joint includes a bolt that extends through the first aperture and the second aperture. The bolt includes a head, a shank that extends from the head, and a longitudinal axis that extends centrally through the head and the shank along a length of the shank. The head includes a concave outer surface that extends around the longitudinal axis of the bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel H. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20180272549
    Abstract: A razor includes a handle assembly comprises, a grip part for gripping by a user, and a connecting part comprising a first plunger guard formed to protrude from a front end of the grip part, a second plunger guard formed to protrude from the front end of the grip part such that the same is spaced apart from the first plunger guard, and a plunger slidably coupled between the first plunger guard and the second plunger guard, and a cartridge includes at least one blade, a frame which supports the at least one blade such that the at least one blade is exposed on a front side, a connector arranged to be rotatable relative to the frame and having a receiving hole formed therein, which receives the first plunger guard, the second plunger guard, and the plunger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: DORCO CO,. LTD.
    Inventors: Sung Hee SON, Jae Joon LEE
  • Publication number: 20180272550
    Abstract: A coating removing device includes a main body that includes a blade used for coating removal; a gripping section that grips an optical fiber; and a slider that connects the main body and the gripping section together so as to be able to approach or separate from each other. The coating removing device removes a coating from the optical fiber by separating the main body and the gripping section after an incision has been made in the coating of the optical fiber using the blade. The slider includes a retention unit to retain the main body and the gripping section in a maximum separation state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Fujikura Ltd.
    Inventor: Sanga SAKANISHI
  • Publication number: 20180272551
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cutting a food product, in particular a food product strand, into portions, in particular into strips or cubes, comprising the following method steps: a) The food product is advanced to a cutting device (2) by means of an advancing device (12). b) Successive portions are cut off from the food product from an end of the food product which faces the cutting device (2) by means of at least one cutting element (3), wherein the cutting element (3) is guided by means of a disc-shaped cutting element carrier (4), on which the cutting element (3) is arranged, wherein the cutting element carrier (4) is rotated about a drive axis (10) which is oriented at least substantially parallel to an advancing direction (7) of the advancing device (12). c) During one-time guiding of the cutting element (3) past the end of the food product, a multiplicity of strip-shaped portions are produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: TPV GMBH
    Inventor: Uwe Reifenhaeuser
  • Publication number: 20180272552
    Abstract: An optical fiber cutter includes a base that includes a pair of clamps, a blade member moving base that includes a disk-shaped blade member and is configured to move the blade member and bring an outer circumferential edge of the blade member into contact with a surface of the optical fiber, and a pressing that press-bends a scratched portion of the optical fiber to cut the optical fiber. The blade member is rotatably fixed to the blade member moving base to change a position of the outer circumferential edge to be in contact with the optical fiber. The base further includes a rotating member that is rotatably fixed to the base and configured to rotate to transmit power to rotate the blade member, and power transmission between the blade member and the rotating member is releasable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: FUJIKURA LTD.
    Inventor: Katsumi Sasaki
  • Publication number: 20180272553
    Abstract: A cutting length display device for a hand-held machine tool includes at least one display unit that has at least one light source. The display unit is configured to display at least one position of a cutting edge of a machine tool on a workpiece to be machined depending on a set cutting depth of the machine tool by way of a light beam. The display unit has a mirror unit that is configured to deflect the light beam depending on the set cutting depth of the machining tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Thorsten Kuehn, Thomas Ziegler, Michael Wall, Joerg Maute