Abstract: A newly configured centerpoint drill and a drill attachment device that can be attached to a conventional cordless drill include configurations that require a user's hand to be in direct alignment with the keyless chuck of the drill to enable a user or operator to apply maximum pressure or force during use of a drill to reduce time and effort spent by a user/operator.

Abstract: An electrically powered tool (1) includes a motor (10), a battery pack (5) supplying electric power to the motor (10), a battery voltage detection circuit (17) detecting battery voltage, a current detection circuit (15) detecting current flowing through the motor (10), and a microcomputer (20) controlling driving of the motor (10). The microcomputer (20) discriminates a load state of the motor (10) according to whether or not the current flowing through the motor (10) is equal to or greater than a threshold value, and the microcomputer (20) can change the threshold value in accordance with the battery voltage. When the current flowing through the motor (10) remains below the threshold value for a predetermined period of time, the microcomputer (20) stops the supply of electric power to the motor (10).

Abstract: In a machine tool, under user set conditions, a cutting tool is fed in a feeding direction while the cutting tool is moved repetitively to cut a workpiece smoothly while separating chips easily. In the machine tool and a control apparatus thereof, control means is configured to set the number of rotations of relative rotation for executing machining of a workpiece, and the number of repetitions of repetitive movement during one rotation of the relative rotation in accordance with a repetitive movement frequency attributable to a cycle during which an operation instruction can be issued.

Abstract: A tool turret having a housing (1), a turret head (2) which can be rotated relative to the housing (1) by means of a drive, two toothed rims (4, 9?) which are arranged coaxially with respect to the rotational axis of the turret head (2) and of which the one (4) is connected fixedly to the turret head (2) so as to rotate with it and the other (9?) is connected fixedly to the housing (1) so as to rotate with it, a locking part (24) which can be moved axially relative to the housing (1) and to the turret head (2), with the toothing system (24?) which is oriented towards the two toothed rims (4, 9?) and, in its locked position, is in engagement with the latter as a positively locking connection, and a pressure fluid control device for actuating the movement of the locking part (24), is characterized in that, in the locked state, an additional frictionally locking connection (73) is established between the housing (1) and the turret head (2) by means of a frictionally locking device (67), in addition to the positi

Abstract: An industrial machine including an actuator, a gear reducer, a cutter drum, a cutter bit, a sensor, and a controller. The gear reducer is configured to receive a first rotational energy from the actuator and output a second rotational energy. The cutter drum is supported by a chassis. The cutter drum is driven by the second rotational energy. The cutter bit is coupled to the cutter drum. The sensor is configured to sense a characteristic of the industrial machine. The controller, having a processor and memory, is configured to receive the characteristic of the industrial machine, determine a cutting efficiency based on the characteristic of the industrial machine, and output the cutting efficiency.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a diamond knife for an ultra-microtome, including determining a shape and size of a knife, performing a multiphase flow analysis on movement of a droplet at a fore-end of the knife with the determined shape and size, processing a fine pattern to ensure hydrophobic property according to a result of the flow analysis, and grinding a blade of the knife after the processing of the fine pattern to minimize an interval between the pattern and the blade and, thus, a knife blade is always maintained in a wet state due to a droplet movement between a hydrophobic fine pattern and a hydrophilic surface to continuously generate ultrathin slices.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating or maintaining a hard surface comprising a stone or stone-like material, the method comprising treatment of the surface with a flexible pad, in the presence of abrasive particles, bonded to the pad, on a contact surface between the pad and the hard surface, wherein the abrasive particles comprise diamond particles, and the treatment is performed in the absence of an effective amount of crystallization agent on the contact surface. The treatment is performed on a substantially regular basis, such as daily, weekly or monthly, and the treatment is performed using a pad comprising an open, lofty, three dimensional non-woven webs of fibers. A tool for use in the method is also provided, as well as a floor-surfacing machine comprising such a tool and a method for manufacturing such a tool. Furthermore, methods for treating or maintaining hard, smooth surfaces such as wood, polymer material, lacquer, linoleum, gelcoat, glass and automotive enamel are disclosed.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a processing device for grinding by suppressing brittle-mode grinding and stabilizing a wafer. [Solution] A processing device 1 is provided with: an index table 2 on which a wafer W is moved from a coarse grinding stage S2 to a fine grinding stage S3; a column 4 provided so as to span over the coarse grinding stage S2 and the fine grinding stage S3; a coarse grinding means 5 provided on the column 4 above the coarse grinding stage S2, the coarse grinding means 5 performing coarse-grinding processing on the wafer W; and a fine grinding means 6 provided on the column 4 over the fine grinding stage S3, the fine grinding means 6 performing fine-grinding processing on the wafer W.

Abstract: A polishing method and a polishing film are provided for automatically performing multi-stage batch polishing on an end surface of a workpiece. An end surface of a workpiece and a polishing plate are moved relative to each other while bringing the end surface of the workpiece into contact with a polishing film of the polishing plate. The end surface is moved in a circular motion with a diameter 2 R relative to the polishing film; the center of the circular motion is moved linearly by a distance S on the polishing film; the polishing film is provided with first, second, and third polishing surfaces; and the polishing film is further provided with cleaning surfaces between the polishing surfaces so that the range of the distance S in which one rotation in the circular motion crosses over different polishing surfaces is reduced, or does not cross over different polishing surfaces.

Abstract: A power tool extension handle apparatus for temporarily securing an extension handle on a power tool, the apparatus comprising a clamp assembly comprising a clamp body having a first leg and an offset second leg, the first leg having a first pivot and a first retainer and the second leg having a second retainer, the clamp body further having a handle receiver, and a strap assembly comprising a strap body having a pivot end and an opposite retainer end, the strap assembly further comprising a pivot buckle secured on the pivot end of the strap body and pivotally engaged with the first pivot for selective engagement with the first retainer and a retainer clip at the retainer end of the strap body for selective engagement with the second retainer so as to secure the strap assembly on the clamp assembly and thereby mount the apparatus on the power tool.

Abstract: A power tool extension handle apparatus for temporarily securing an extension handle on a power tool having a neck, the apparatus including a handle receiver with a receiver threaded hole formed therein, the handle receiver being installed on the power tool for selective receipt of the extension handle, thereby enabling increased reach with the power tool through engagement of the extension handle with the handle receiver.

Abstract: A belt sander having a fast-lift cover structure includes a drive mechanism, a body and a cover. The drive mechanism includes a drive module, a tension arm, a sanding belt surrounding the drive module and the tension arm. The body receives the drive module. The body includes a base, an extendable support rod extended from the body and connected to the tension arm, and a cover fastening assembly disposed at the base. The cover fastening assembly includes a release and a resilient element for restoring the release to its original position. One end of a cover is pivotally connected at one side of the body, and the other end of the cover includes a fastening portion engaged with the release. Operation is easy, no hand tools are required, and the cover does not fall off.

Abstract: A handheld, hand-guided cutting-off machine (10), which includes a rotating cutting-off wheel, a supporting housing part (36), an output shaft, which is rotatably supported around an output axis (40), a drive motor, a transmission mechanism (19), which connects the drive motor to the output shaft, a flange and a safety guard (24), which covers the cutting-off wheel over a covering area. The cutting-off wheel is rotatably fixedly mounted on the output shaft with the aid of the flange and surrounded by the safety guard (24), which is pivotable around a pivot axis. The safety guard (24), the supporting housing part (36) and the transmission mechanism (19) have maximum distances from the output axis (40) over an outcut angle (?), which are less than or equal to half the flange diameter of the flange.

Abstract: An electromechanical rotary pipe mill or hone including a body, a motor with a mill or hone disposed thereon in radially adjustable position with respect to the body, a clamping device extendable from the body and configured for anchoring the tool in a tubular, and a portion of the body that is rotatable about an axis of the electromechanical pipe mill or hone. A method for removing material in a tubular including running on electric wireline an electromechanical rotary pipe mill or hone as in any prior embodiment to a target location in a tubular, registering the mill or hone with a feature identified for removal of material, deploying the clamping device, rotating the mill or hone on its own axis, rotating a portion of the body about its own axis, and radially displacing the mill or hone to remove material.

Abstract: An apparatus for chemical-mechanical polishing is provided, including: a plurality of polishing sections spaced apart from one another, each polishing section including: a bracket, a carrier head and a platen, the carrier head being disposed on the bracket and configured to move between a polishing position and a conveying position, in which when the carrier head is located at the polishing position, the carrier head is located above the platen; and a conveying assembly, the conveying assembly including: a rotating plate and a plurality of loading and unloading tables, the plurality of loading and unloading tables being spaced apart from one another, disposed on the rotating plate and configured to rotate along with the rotating plate, in which when the carrier head is located at the conveying position, the carrier head is corresponding to one of the plurality of loading and unloading tables.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polishing table capable of preventing peeling or detachment of a coating of the polishing table, thereby to enable an operation for replacement of a polishing pad to be easily conducted. One embodiment of the present invention provides a polishing table having a support surface configured to support a polishing pad, the polishing pad being adapted to be used for polishing a substrate, the polishing table comprising: a stacked body comprising a stack of a porous layer and a non-porous layer, the porous layer including open pores formed in a surface thereof disposed to face a polishing pad; and a resin-based coating material disposed in the open pores so as to form at least a part of the support surface of the polishing table.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chemical mechanical (CMP) polishing pad for polishing three dimensional semiconductor or memory substrates comprising a polishing layer of a polyurethane reaction product of a thermosetting reaction mixture of a curative of 4,4?-methylenebis(3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline) (MCDEA) or mixtures of MCDEA and 4,4?-methylene-bis-o-(2-chloroaniline) (MbOCA), and a polyisocyanate prepolymer formed from one or two aromatic diisocyanates, such as toluene diisocyanate (TDI), or a mixture of an aromatic diisocyanate and an alicyclic diisocyanate, and a polyol of polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), polypropylene glycol (PPG), or a polyol blend of PTMEG and PPG and having an unreacted isocyanate (NCO) concentration of from 8.6 to 11 wt. %. The polyurethane in the polishing layer has a Shore D hardness according to ASTM D2240-15 (2015) of from 60 to 90, a shear storage modulus (G?) at 65° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chemical mechanical (CMP) polishing pad for polishing three dimensional semiconductor or memory substrates comprising a polishing layer of a polyurethane reaction product of a thermosetting reaction mixture of a curative of 4,4?-methylenebis(3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline) (MCDEA) or mixtures of MCDEA and 4,4?-methylene-bis-o-(2-chloroaniline) (MbOCA), and a polyisocyanate prepolymer formed from one or two aromatic diisocyanates, such as toluene diisocyanate (TDI), or a mixture of an aromatic diisocyanate and an alicyclic diisocyanate, and a polyol of polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), polypropylene glycol (PPG), or a polyol blend of PTMEG and PPG and having an unreacted isocyanate (NCO) concentration of from 8.6 to 11 wt. %. The polyurethane in the polishing layer has a Shore D hardness according to ASTM D2240-15 (2015) of from 50 to 90, a shear storage modulus (G?) at 65° C.

Abstract: A burnishing tool uses a relatively small pressing load in burnishing. The burnishing tool for machining a target surface of a workpiece includes a base and a tip portion located on a distal end of the base. The tip portion includes a linear slide-contact portion that linearly contacts and slides on the target surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dynamically dampened centerless grinding machine tool comprising wheels between which there is arranged a part to be ground, heads for carrying the wheels, at least one translation means for translating one of the heads to cause a movement according to a separation and approach direction of the wheels, detection means for detecting a vibration of at least one of the heads, and at least one damper configured for causing a vibration damping movement.

Abstract: In-plane uniformity of buff processing is improved. According to a first form, a buff processing device for executing buff processing of a substrate is provided. Such buff processing device has a rotatable shaft, a buff head body, a torque transmission mechanism for transmitting rotation of the shaft to the buff head body, and an elastic member for elastically supporting the buff head body in a longitudinal direction of the shaft.

Abstract: A replaceable tool mount for rotary floor treating machines consists of a wedge-shaped block having downwardly and inwardly sloping side edges designed to fit within a correspondingly shaped slot formed in a bottom surface of a circular drive plate. The upper surface of the wedge-shaped block includes a radial notch. A latch connected to the block by a living hinge overlays the notch and has a tab at its free end adapted to engage the peripheral edge of the drive plate when the block is advanced along the slot in the steel plate to a point when the tab snaps over the plate's peripheral edge. This prevents the block from any further movement until the latch is again released by raising it to the point where it no longer engages the front edge of the plate.

Abstract: A method, which can accurately determine in a short time a relationship between a load of a dresser and a pressure of a gas supplied to an air cylinder, is disclosed. The method includes determining a first contact point where a load measurement device is brought into contact with a polishing table, calculating a relational expression composed to a quadratic function showing a relationship between a measured load and a measured pressure, determining a second contact point where the dresser is brought into contact with a polishing surface of a polishing pad, calculating an amount of correction from the pressure of the gas at the first contact point and the pressure of the gas at the second contact point, and correcting the relational expression based on the calculated amount of correction.

Abstract: A coolant nozzle carrier for use with a grinding machine that has a grinding spindle for supporting and driving a grinding disc with a rotational axis. The coolant nozzle carrier comprises at least two coolant nozzles and at least a center leg and two side legs that are attached to the center leg. Each of the side legs supports at least one nozzle and extends in a plane that is perpendicular to the rotational axis. The side legs are configured to accommodate the grinding disc in between the side legs with a moving gap defined between the grinding disc and the side legs.

Abstract: A handheld, hand-guided cutting-off machine, which includes a rotating cutting-off wheel, a supporting housing part (36), an output shaft (20), which is rotatably supported around an output axis (40), a drive motor, a transmission mechanism (19), which connects the drive motor to the output shaft (20), a flange (41) and a safety guard (24), which covers the cutting-off wheel over a covering area (25). The cutting-off wheel is rotatably fixedly mounted on the output shaft (20) with the aid of the flange (41) and surrounded by the safety guard (24). The safety guard (24) is pivotable around a pivot axis, and the pivot axis is displaced by a distance from the output axis (40) of the output shaft (20).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a component of an axial turbine engine includes the following steps: (a) providing or producing a component with a temporary surface; (b) placing the component in a chamber containing particles; and (c) vibratory peening of the temporary surface using the particles. The chamber includes an abrasive paste mixed with the particles so as to polish the surface of the component during the peening step (c). Thus, at the end of the peening step (c), the surface becomes a polished surface with a surface compression stress or prestress. The present application is notably applicable to a one-piece bladed drum of an aircraft turbojet engine low-pressure compressor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanding pad for a sander, such as an eccentric sander, which sanding pad includes a disc-shaped body with a rotation axis. The disc-shaped body has a first and second side extending substantially radially from the rotation axis and a third peripheral side extending between the first and second side. The sanding pad includes a coupling arranged on the first side, concentrically with the rotation axis, for coupling to a sander, a disc-shaped flexible plate which is arranged concentrically with the rotation axis and which lies with a first side against the second side of the disc-shaped body, where the disc-shaped flexible plate extends beyond the peripheral side as seen in radial direction; and attaching means for attaching a sanding layer arranged on a second side of the disc-shaped flexible plate opposite the first side of the plate.

Abstract: A tool for removing fusion bonded epoxy coating from the surface of a pipe has an elongate rotatable shaft suitable for being received in a rotating tool holder of a machine. Extending radially outward of the distal end of the shaft are a plurality of fingers, the outer ends of which are spaced apart. Each of the fingers is made of a spring metal, and at the distal end of each finger is an abrasive pad having diamond particles embedded in soft metal. Spring force is independently applied by each spring finger to its associated abrasive pad.

Abstract: An apparatus for binding to a select surface and a method of use thereof is provided. The apparatus comprises a body, a flexible member, and a recess. The body has a proximal surface configured with a fluid port. The flexible member has a cavity therein and is operatively coupled to the body to form a seal with the body. The flexible member is configured to expand responsive to an expansive pressure within the cavity. The recess is formed by the proximal surface and the flexible member. The fluid port is configured to facilitate generation of a binding pressure within the recess.

Abstract: A driver for non-magnetic gripping of a socketed fastener head. The driver includes a shank and two cantilever beams. Each cantilever beam has an end and a basal segment adjacent the shank opposite the end. The driver also includes a gap defined by the two cantilever beams in resting positions. The gap extends between the two cantilever beams from an open end toward the shank. The ends of the two cantilever beams are configured to bend into the gap from the resting positions.

Abstract: A tool attachment includes a first body, a first gear, a second gear, at least one third gear, a cover, multiple bolts and multiple tools. The at least one third gear is engaged with the first and second gears. When either one of the first and second gears rotates, the first gear, the second gear and the at least one third gear rotates together. The tools can be connected to the tool attachment as needed.

Abstract: A safety wrench for coupling and uncoupling hammer union type connections employs a spring biased retractable bolt to apply a blow to the union lug. In use the bolt is retracted rearward to compress compression springs positioned within an internal spring bore in the bolt to a position away from the lug of the union to be rotated. When the bolt is disengaged from the ratchet mechanism, the compression springs rapidly extend to rapidly move the bolt forward to impact the union lug and rotate the union. The bolt may be retracted by a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, a hand lever, or a rack and pinion mechanism. Reversing the position of the safety wrench on the union lug will allow the union to be rotated in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A hand tool includes two parts with a core received between the two parts to form a handle. A shank is connected to the handle. The shank includes a first engaging portion which is connected to the first opening of the two parts and the first aperture of the core. The third engaging portion is engaged with the second opening and the second aperture. The shank, the two parts and the core are well connected to each other so as to obtain a hand tool with simple structure.

Abstract: An oil filter remover includes a main body, a toothed element, three claw elements, and an elastic element. The main body has three first pivot portions and a first connecting portion between two adjacent first pivot portions. The toothed element is arranged at the center of the main body and is formed with an annular toothed portion. Each claw element has a bent clamping portion and a second pivot portion. The second pivot portions are pivotally connected to the first pivot portions respectively. Each claw element has a toothed portion to be engaged with the annular toothed portion respectively. One of the claw elements has a second connecting portion between the clamping portion and the second pivot portion. The elastic element is connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion therebetween so that the claw elements tend to pivot toward the main body.

Abstract: A tube crimper includes a front crimper including a crimper body and multiple crimper wires arranged in a U shape and defining with the crimper body a U-shaped closed space therebetween, a die block mounted in the U-shaped closed space, and a hydraulic device having a pusher inserted through the crimper body of the front crimper and connected with the die block. After insertion of the tube and connector to be crimped into the U-shaped closed space, the hydraulic device is operated to move the pusher, causing the die block and the crimper wires to crimp the tube onto the connector.

Abstract: A tool for installing and removing wheel nut indicators. The tool includes an elongated handle having a first end opposite a second end. An indicator holder is coupled to the second end. The indicator holder includes an end plate and a sidewall. The end plate is substantially perpendicular to the elongated handle and the sidewall extends from the end plate and is substantially perpendicular to the end plate. An inner surface and a cross section of the sidewall forms a teardrop shape. A wheel nut indicator form fits within the indicator holder.

Abstract: A removal tool has a base separating a first sidewall from a second sidewall. An alignment collar is disposed within an aperture of the first sidewall. A hydraulic cylinder is in communication with the alignment collar.

Abstract: Provided is a reciprocating work machine capable of further reducing vibration transmitted from a housing to a handle. The reciprocating work machine provided with an electric motor, a piston and a striker reciprocating by power of the electric motor and striking a tool, and a housing accommodating the electric motor, the piston, and the striker, includes: a resin handle operably connected to the housing; a spring provided between the housing and the handle and expanding and contracting in a reciprocating direction of the piston and the striker when the handle operates relative to the housing; and a weight provided to the handle and made of a material having a specific gravity higher than each of a specific gravity of a material constituting the handle and a specific gravity of a material constituting the housing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rock breaking device comprising a striking cell having at least one actuation chamber, a striking piston, and a hydraulic circuit comprising a hydraulic supply source having a High Pressure circuit and a Low Pressure circuit, and an actuator configured to connect the High Pressure circuit or the Low Pressure circuit to the actuation chamber so as to move the piston in translation in the striking cell in a normal movement area of which the limits are variable depending on the pressure difference between the High Pressure circuit and the Low Pressure circuit, the striking cell comprising depressurizing means configured to control the establishment of hydraulic communication between the High Pressure circuit and the Low Pressure circuit when the striking piston exits a predefined movement area.

Abstract: A multi-purpose electrical tool is described herein for electrical wiring manipulations. The multi-purpose electrical tool combines the functions of several different tools, for example gripping, bending, cutting, stripping, and curling, and the like, into a single tool. The multi-purpose electrical tool comprises two body members attached at a pivot point and two jaws portions. The jaw portions move open and closed when the body members are opened and closed, facilitating cutting functions. The jaw portions also allow for wire curling. One of the body members includes a slot for inserting a screwdriver into the slide for its immediate use.

Abstract: Various embodiments of substantially linear multitools are disclosed. One embodiment provides multitool having a first handle segment having a first handle portion and a second handle portion, the first handle segment having an internal channel housing a first pivot tool arm, a second handle segment having a third handle portion and a fourth handle portion, the second handle segment having an internal channel housing a second pivot tool arm, a pivot to rotatably couple the first pivot tool arm to the second pivot tool arm to create a pivot tool, wherein the pivot can rotate the first pivot tool arm and second pivot tool arm into a substantially straight arrangement allowing the first handle segment to be collinear with the second handle segment when the multitool is in a closed orientation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic tool including a working unit, a driving unit, a connection unit, and a switching device. The working unit is adapted to operate a workpiece. The driving unit is configured to drive the working unit and comprises a housing and a movable part provided in the housing and movable between an initial position and an end position. The connection unit connects the working unit and the driving unit. The switching device can rotate between a first position and a second position. When the switching device is in the first position, the movable part of the driving unit has a first stroke from the initial position to the end position; when the switching device is in the second position, the movable part of the driving unit has a second stroke smaller than the first stroke.

Abstract: A system includes at least one hand-held power tool and at least one electrotechnical product. The power tool includes a housing with a handle, a drive motor arranged in the housing, and a first interface configured to receive information from at least one second external interface and/or to transmit information to the at least one second external interface. The housing of the hand-held power tool and a housing of the electrotechnical product each have a receiving opening. The first interface is removably arranged in a selected one of the receiving openings. The receiving openings are releasably sealed by corresponding covers. The covers close the housings to the outside.

Abstract: An interchangeable power tool device is disclosed which comprises a driving chamber, and a tool connector. The driving chamber comprises a housing, a driving motor mounted inside the housing, a coupler, and a rotatable output shaft connected to the driving motor by the coupler. The rotatable output shaft protrudes from the housing along an axial direction of the driving motor. The tool connector includes a positioning base removably attached to the housing and a tool fixing component rotatably connected with the positioning base, and a coupling component to circumferentially limit the rotatable output shaft is provided on an end of the tool fixing component. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a power tool device having a convenient interchangeable function for a tool connected to the tool connector and a smaller size.

Abstract: A handle with a mounting track includes a handle section. One or more legs extend from the handle section and are attachable to a surface. When the leg is attached to the surface, the handle section forms a graspable handle. A mounting track is formed along at least a portion of the handle section. The mounting track includes a base, two vertical rails extending opposite each other from the base, and two horizontal beams each extending from a different one of the vertical rails over the base toward the other horizontal beam. The horizontal beams are laterally spaced apart from each other by a first distance. The vertical rails and the horizontal beams define a track within which a retention element of a mount assembly can move.

Abstract: Concrete which is used in structural support of freeways, bridges, and large buildings, must be tested for anomalies. The testing equipment consists of probes which are inserted into testing tubes. The tubes are placed within rebar cages before concrete is poured. The prior art involved ad hoc methods of tying the tubes to the rebar. The improvement is pre-fabricated, mass produced cylindrical devices which can be axially snapped onto the testing tube. A first cylindrical device also has a perpendicular receptacle which facilitates connection to a second cylindrical device, where the second device can be axially snapped onto a piece of longitudinal rebar on the edge of the rebar cage. The combined first and second devices safely, accurately, and quickly affix the testing tubes to the rebar.

Abstract: A storage hutch assembly 10 including a plurality of dissimilar storage assemblies, such as power tool holder assembly 120, which may be selectively and operatively deployed within the hutch assembly 10 upon a contained shelf 30 and/or upon a storage cart, such as cart 50, and/or upon a surface such as surface 25 contained within the storage hutch assembly 10.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a robotic companion device for assisting a patient with daily tasks and/or medical emergencies. A robotic companion device may have sensors, actuators, and a computer system. The robotic device maybe able to receive sensor data, such as environmental information and a patient location. As the robotic device receives more data, it can learn (i.e., update decision tables) from the environment or patient in order to guide future actions. Additionally, based on the received sensor data, the robotic device is able to determine whether an emergency situation has occurred related to one or more patients and move to an area adjacent to the patient. Once near the patient, the robotic device can transmit a communication to a third party alerting them of the emergency situation. To improve patient interactions, the robotic device may mimic the gender, voice, lip movement, or facial appearance of a familiar individual.

Abstract: A robot includes a body having a torso, a pair of arms and servos configured to drive the arms. A first end of each of the arms is movably connected to the torso via a corresponding one of the servos. An opposite, second end of each of the arms is connected with a hand. A first connection member is arranged on the body. A fake gun includes a second connection member that is magnetically attractable to the first connection member, and is connected to the body when the second connection member is attracted to the first connection member. One of the arms is rotatable and the hand of the one of the arms and the fake gun are configured in such a way that fake gun is detachably connected to the hand of the one of the arms when the one of the arms is rotated to a predetermined position.

Abstract: A wearable hand robot of the present invention is a wearable hand robot which is mounted on a user's fingers and can bend the user's fingers by means of an external force transmitted through a wire, and comprises: at least one first wire which is disposed to extend toward the tip of a finger and then change the extension direction toward the base of the finger; a finger cap which is configured to be fit on the tip of the finger and includes a first wire tube which is disposed at the end of the finger so that the first wire passes therethrough and is U-shaped; a finger member comprising two second wire tubes, at least one finger strap and at least one bending unit; and a support member which is mounted on the hand adjacent to the user's wrist and through which the first wire extending from the finger member passes. The two second wire tubes are configured to extend in the extension direction of the finger segment and are disposed on the respective sides of the finger, and the first wire passes therethrough.