Abstract: An anti-slip torque tool that utilizes a plurality of grooves to prevent slippage and facilitate torque transfer to a fastener. The tool includes a wrench torque-tool body and an at least one engagement element. The wrench torque-tool body includes a plurality of internal sidewalls, a first base, and a second base. Further, each of the internal sidewalls includes a bracing surface. The engagement element includes a first pair of grooves and a second pair of grooves, wherein each further includes a primary cavity and a secondary cavity. The engagement element is laterally integrated into a specific sidewall to provide additional gripping action. The first pair of grooves and the second pair of grooves are positioned offset from each other, along the bracing surface of the specific sidewall. The primary cavity and the secondary cavity each traverse normal and into the bracing surface from the first base to the second base.

Abstract: A locking device for a spindle of an electric tool comprises an output shaft, a fixing ring, a retainer, locking roller pins, bearing roller pins and a power output disc. When the power output disc is active, the power output disc drives the output shaft to rotate thus outputting torque and meanwhile driving the retainer to rotate synchronously; when the output shaft is active, the output shaft rotates to make the planes of the multi-surface shaft of the output shaft deflect and drives the locking roller pins to abut against the fixing ring so as to lock the spindle. In the locking process, under the supporting effect of the bearing roller pins, the spindle rotates in a balanced mode and is stressed uniformly, the locking reliability is high, and the overall structure assembling difficulty is low.

Abstract: A power tool includes a power tool base having a base housing and a motor supported by the base housing. The power tool also includes a power tool implement selectively coupled to the power tool base. The power tool implement includes an implement housing and a working end coupled to the implement housing. One of the power tool base and the power tool implement includes a first interface portion having a protrusion. The other one of the power tool base and the power tool implement includes a second interface portion having an opening configured to receive the first interface portion. The power tool implement is coupled to the power tool base in response to axially moving the first interface portion into the second interface portion and rotating the implement housing relative to the base housing such that the protrusion of the first interface portion engages the second interface portion.

Abstract: An angle adjustable wrench includes a handle, a main part, an adjustment unit and a jaw unit. The handle includes a head which has inner teeth defined in the inner periphery thereof. The head is installed in the main part. The adjustment unit includes a sleeve with an axial hole, two pawls, a resilient member and a button. The button includes a first neck and a second neck. The resilient member pushes the button, and the two pawls are pushed by the first neck and engaged with the inner teeth of the head. The jaw unit includes a movable jaw, a rotary wheel and a fixed jaw. The rotary wheel is threadedly mounted to the shaft. The main part together with the jaw unit are pivoted an angle relative to the handle by pushing the button.

Abstract: A motorcycle stand assembly includes a first panel that is selectively positioned on a support surface. A second panel extending away from the first panel and the second panel is selectively positioned on the support surface. A tire of a vehicle is selectively rolled onto the second panel. A pair of fasteners is each coupled to and extends upwardly from the second surface of the first panel. A pair of straps is selectively coupled between the fasteners and the vehicle to retain the vehicle in an upright orientation on the second panel. A first prominence extends upwardly from the second panel. The first prominence has a tire slot therein and the tire is selectively positioned therein.

Abstract: A removable, universal, multi-bit holster and method for storing multiple bits, for example, on a hand-held drill. The removable multi-bit holster comprises a cylindrical housing having a first surface and a second, opposing surface and a substantially sold volume there between. The housing comprises a center aperture and a plurality of cavities therein. The plurality of cavities are configured to each receive a drill bit therein.

Abstract: A drop-prevention pouch for a cordless power tool has a battery pack that defines a battery pack perimeter. The drop-prevention pouch includes a pouch floor and a sidewall extending transversely from the pouch floor and having a sidewall rim portion defining a pouch opening. The pouch floor and the pouch sidewall define a chamber sized to receive the battery pack when the battery pack is attached to the cordless power tool. The pouch sidewall defines a window opening aligned to permit the user to view a feature on the battery pack. A flexible conduit extends along the sidewall rim portion. A drawstring extends through the flexible conduit and is capable of restricting the pouch opening to be smaller than the battery pack perimeter, thereby preventing the drop-prevention pouch from being removed from the battery pack when the battery pack is attached to the cordless power tool.

Abstract: A tool protecting and organizing device for drywall installers includes a housing. The housing has a top that is open. A lid is configured to reversibly couple to the housing to close the top. A wall is coupled to the housing. The wall extends between opposing sides of the housing to define first and second compartments. The first compartment is configured to position items, such as a sanding block and a screw gun, to retain the items in the housing. A plate is coupled to and extends between the wall and a second end of the housing to define an upper chamber and a lower chamber within the second compartment. Each of a plurality of slots that is positioned through the plate is configured to insert a portion of a respective tool, such as a trowel and a mud pan, to fixedly position the tool in the housing.

Abstract: A method of locating position on a component includes engaging a template with a component and marking a location on the component using marking features of the template. Marking a location can include marking a plurality of locations on the component using a plurality of respective marking features of the template. Each marking feature of the template can include a corner formed where at least two edges meet on the template. Marking each respective location on the component can include marking two line segments that cross at an intersection point, wherein the two line segments follow the edges of the template at each respective corner, to mark the respective location on the component at the intersection of the two respective line segments. For example, marking each location can include marking a center point location for a strain gage, as well as the horizontal and vertical orientation.

Abstract: Devices for reaching and grabbing objects suffer from one or more drawbacks. They are unable to grab irregular or heavy object. The present disclosure relates to a device for reaching and grabbing object, including a support comprising a first grip and a rest. An elongated shaft is coupled to the support. A securing mechanism is also coupled to the support. The securing mechanism includes a support plate and a backer plate to which an object can be secured. A loop mechanism may be coupled to the distal end of the elongated shaft and used to secure the object to the grabbing device. The diameter of the loop mechanism can be adjusted by a user at the proximal end of the grabbing device to secure the object to the device.

Abstract: A robotic vehicle for traversing surfaces is provided. The vehicle is comprised of a chassis supporting a magnetic drive wheel for driving and steering the vehicle and a stabilization mechanism. The magnetic wheel comprises two flux concentrator yokes and an axially magnetized hub extending therebetween. The hub includes a central housing configured to house a sensor probe and enhance the magnetic pull force of the wheel by providing a continuous pathway of high magnetic permeability material for magnetic flux to flow axially through the drive wheel. The stabilization mechanism comprises a front and rear facing support element moveably coupled to the chassis and configured to contact the surface and move symmetrically relative to the chassis thereby maintaining the vehicle and probe normal to the surface and providing stability to the vehicle while traversing surfaces regardless of surface curvature and vehicle orientation.

Abstract: Provided is a robot system including a robot including at least one sensor that detects an applied external force and a controller that controls the robot. The controller changes an operation mode of the robot when performing lead-through teaching in accordance with a position and a pattern of the external force detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A robot system including a conveying apparatus that conveys an object; a robot that performs a process on the object being conveyed; a visual sensor that acquires visual information about the object; a high-frequency processing unit that detects at least one of a conveying velocity at which the object is being conveyed by the conveying apparatus and a position of the object by processing, at a first frequency, the visual information; a low-frequency processing unit that detects a position of the object by processing, at a second frequency that is lower than the first frequency, the visual information; and a control unit that controls the robot.

Abstract: A system for processing event cases through the use of a robotic process automation (RPA) bot model in conjunction with an event case processing management module is provided. A synergistic processing management and robotic framework provides for end-to-end monitoring and tracking of event case processing performance. In addition the invention provides for data-centric robotics, policy and procedure robotics which manage end-to-end orchestration to provide a holistic throughput of event case processing.

Abstract: A microplate handling apparatus comprising: a housing; a robotic arm mounted to the housing; and a controller located within the housing and arranged to control the robotic arm and further arranged to control an instrument. By embedding the controller within the robotic arm rather than having it as a separate PC the controller becomes a dedicated controller for the robotic arm and any associated instruments. As the controller is a dedicated controller, users are less likely to attempt to make use of the controller for any other purpose. The system provider/installer retains much greater control of the set up, e.g. of the operating system and software installation. There is a much lower likelihood of conflicting software or erroneous settings causing software problems. This reduces the number of software support problems that need to be answered which in turn reduces the cost of the system itself and/or any associated support contract.

Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating future autonomous vehicle actions are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer implemented method includes obtaining, by a computing system including one or more computing devices onboard an autonomous vehicle, data associated with a planned motion of the autonomous vehicle. The method includes identifying, by the computing system, a future vehicle action to be performed by the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the data associated with the planned motion. The method includes determining, by the computing system, an external vehicle indication that is indicative of the future vehicle action to be performed by the autonomous vehicle. The method includes outputting, by the computing system via an output device onboard the autonomous vehicle, the external vehicle indication. The external vehicle indication is outputted to at least a portion of a surrounding environment of the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: A robot includes a robot body and an operating system. The operating system includes a positioning module and an action performance module. The positioning module positions the robot and judges whether the position is in a target area. The action performance module is a behavior tree. A judged result from the positioning module triggers the behavior tree, so that the robot performs corresponding action.

Abstract: A continuum robot having at least two independently manipulatable bendable section for advancing the robot through a passage, without contacting fragile elements within the passage, wherein the robot incorporates control algorithms that enable the continuum robot to operate and advance into the passage, as well as the systems and procedures associated with the continuum robot and said functionality.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of deploying sensors by a robot in a geographical region. The robot receives a first instruction including information corresponding to the geographical region and a second instruction indicating one of a first manner and a second manner of deploying sensors. The robot computes a path to traverse the region in a plurality of steps, each step of the plurality of steps having a predetermined magnitude. The robot traverses until a stopping condition is satisfied. The robot deploys sensors at each traversed step size and further receives from each deployed sensor, information indicating absence of sensors in a neighboring area of the deployed sensor. Additionally, the robot repeats the traversing and deploying of sensors in the neighboring area to provide full coverage.

Abstract: A motion generation device may be for generating a movement for changing the robot from a first orientation to a second orientation, and include a first acquisition unit that acquires first orientation information that specifies the first orientation and second orientation information that specifies the second orientation, a second acquisition unit that acquires at least one priority item regarding the movement for changing from the first orientation to the second orientation, and a movement generation unit that generates a motion of the robot that includes a movement path along which the robot moves from the first orientation to the second orientation, based on the first orientation information, the second orientation information, and the priority item that were acquired.

Abstract: A movement planning apparatus includes: an acquiring unit configured to acquire an environmental map in which a no-entry area is indicated for each of turning angles that a moving robot may have; and a planning unit configured to search for a moving path that allows at least one search branch to be extended from a departure point to a destination point based on the environmental map without making a change in the turning angle become discontinuous and without passing the no-entry area, and determine the turning angle on the moving path to the destination point based on a predetermined condition.

Abstract: In a case where an apparatus that is moved by a user is moved in a vertical direction, when a distance from an object located in the same two-dimensional position as the apparatus and directly underneath the apparatus is greater than a height, which corresponds to the two-dimensional position and which possibly damages the apparatus when the apparatus falls, a display is caused to perform a first display and a speaker is caused to output a first sound. When the distance is equal to or shorter than the height, the display is caused to perform a second display and the speaker is caused to output a second sound.

Abstract: A workpiece machining system with at least one machine tool, which has at least one loading and unloading opening and at least one safety area, which has at least one loading and unloading device, which has at least one carrier and at least one loading and unloading device which can be moved along the carrier and, in particular, one that is multi-axis, where the loading and unloading device can be arranged in front of at least one of the at least one machine tool in a loading and unloading position and at least one gripping arm of the loading and unloading device can be moved from a displacement position, in which the gripping arm is arranged substantially above the carrier, into an engagement position, and with at least one safety device for monitoring the Security area of the at least one machine tool.

Abstract: A moving robot system includes a moving robot which travels in a cleaning area, generates a map of the cleaning area, moves based on the map, and sucks foreign substances; and a terminal which inputs a cleaning command to the moving robot, based on the map, wherein the moving robot determines that the moving robot is in an isolation state, when the moving robot is unable to move due to a surrounding obstacle while traveling in the cleaning area, and sets a virtual wall in an isolation position where isolation is occurred and avoids the isolation position during a next cleaning operation.

Abstract: A moving robot system includes a moving robot which travels a cleaning area, generates a map for the cleaning area, and moves based on the map; and a terminal which receives the map, sets at least one virtual wall in the map, and transmits the virtual wall to the moving robot, wherein the terminal sets an attribute for controlling operation of the moving robot in the virtual wall, and wherein the moving robot divides a travelable area in correspondence to the virtual wall and performs cleaning while traveling the cleaning area, and performs a specified operation according to the attribute specified to the virtual wall when reaching the virtual wall.

Abstract: A programming device capable of reducing the operator's work involved in generating an operation program for a robot. The programming device includes a model arrangement section which places a workpiece model, a robot model, and an imaging section model in a virtual space, a target-portion extracting section which extracts a target portion of the workpiece model in accordance with a certain extraction condition, a simulating section which. moves the imaging section model or the workpiece model to an imaging position, and a program generating section which generates an operation program for causing the imaging section to capture the portion to be captured, based on positional data of the robot model when the robot model positions the imaging section model or the workpiece model at the imaging position.

Abstract: A method, a delimiting device and an arrangement that includes an automatic movement machine that has at least one movable element, wherein the arrangement includes a delimiting device for delimiting a working region of the automatic movement machine, where the delimiting device includes at least one delimiting element via which it is possible to prevent the at least one element from overshooting at least one boundary of the working region, and the delimiting device also includes a movement apparatus that is configured to move the at least one delimiting element depending on at least one movement of the at least one movable element such that the at least one delimiting element prevents the at least one movable element from overshooting the at least one boundary.

Abstract: An processor moves an arm to rotate a calibration pattern around three rotation axes linearly independent from each other and to stop at a plurality of rotation positions. A processor causes a camera to capture a pattern image of the calibration pattern at the plurality of rotation positions. A processor estimates parameters of the camera for calculating a coordinate transformation between a target coordinate system and a camera coordinate system using a pattern image captured at the plurality of rotation positions.

Abstract: A robot control device includes a processor that creates a parameter of a camera including a coordinate transformation matrix between a hand coordinate system of an arm and a camera coordinate system of the camera. The processor calculates a relationship between an arm coordinate system and a pattern coordinate system at the time of capturing the pattern image of the calibration pattern, and estimates a coordinate transformation matrix between the hand coordinate system of the arm and the camera coordinate system of the camera with the relationship between the arm coordinate system and the pattern coordinate system, a position and attitude of the arm at the time of capturing a pattern image, and the pattern image.

Abstract: A method for operating a self-traveling robot, wherein a control command for initiating a service mode is transmitted to the robot, and wherein a service is made available for the robot in the service mode. In order to reliably and comfortably switch the robot into a service mode, an optical code containing the control command is displayed on an external terminal, wherein the optical code is detected by an image acquisition device of the robot, and wherein a control device of the robot extracts the control command from the optical code and initiates the corresponding service mode.

Abstract: Described are machine vision systems and methods for simultaneous kinematic and hand-eye calibration. A machine vision system includes a robot or motion stage and a camera in communication with a control system. The control system is configured to move the robot or motion stage to poses, and for each pose: capture an image of calibration target features and robot joint angles or motion stage encoder counts. The control system is configured to obtain initial values for robot or motion stage calibration parameters, and determine initial values for hand-eye calibration parameters based on the initial values for the robot or motion stage calibration parameters, the image, and joint angles or encoder counts. The control system is configured to determine final values for the hand-eye calibration parameters and robot or motion stage calibration parameters by refining the hand-eye calibration parameters and robot or motion stage calibration parameters to minimize a cost function.

Abstract: A system for robotic construction guidance includes a sensor module including one or more sensors. A projection module is rotatably connected to the sensor module and includes one or more projection elements configure to project an image onto a surrounding structure. A base module is rotatably connected to the projection module or the sensor module, and includes a support structure, wheels, and/or a suspension means.

Abstract: A robot controlled by a control circuit moves to a predetermined target point by rotating its spherical body. The robot detects a value of a pitch angle and then determines a minimum control amount corresponding to the statistical value of the pitch angle. When the robot arrives at a predetermined distance short of the predetermined target point, the control circuit generates a deceleration control amount for a drive mechanism greater than or equal to the minimum control amount. The control circuit then decelerates rotation of the spherical body by controlling the drive mechanism in accordance with the deceleration control amount.

Abstract: A transport tool for transporting a laboratory article using a pipette of a pipetting system, and having a plug-in sleeve at a top end, an article holder at a bottom end, and a connecting part which connects the plug-in sleeve to the article holder. The plug-in sleeve has a side sleeve wall and a bottom which surround an interior space of the plug-in sleeve having a cylindrical or conically tapering shape. The plug-in sleeve further has an upward-facing opening for receiving an end of a pipette of an automated pipetting system. The article holder has a holding element oriented downward away from the connecting part. The holding element having at least two elongated projections which has one or more snap hooks protruding outwards to hook under a storage opening of a pipette tip carrier.

Abstract: A construction equipment accessory can include a construction equipment attachment portion, which can include a mechanical interface, a hydraulic interface, and a center section coupled to the mechanical interface, first and second support arms pivotably coupled to the construction equipment attachment portion's center section, and first and second finger grapples. The first and second finger grapples can each include two or more opposing fingers and can be hydraulically movable between open and closed positions. By attaching the construction equipment accessory to construction equipment with the construction equipment attachment portion, an operator can move elongate objects such as pipes, poles, and erosion control products.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a blade carrier configured to releasably couple to a blade; and a blade retention mechanism coupled to the blade carrier. The blade retention mechanism includes a first actuator; and a second actuator coupled to the first actuator, wherein an actuation of the first actuator permits the second actuator to move from a locked position to an unlocked position for the blade.

Abstract: A utility tool comprising a body having a first end and a second end positioned on opposite ends of the body; a removable device; as well as a first tool and a second tool configured to be selectively coupled to each other or one of either the first end and second end of the body.

Abstract: Electrical hair removal device and method for determining the time behavior of a cyclic motor process during use of the electrical hair removal device with a motor-driven hair cutting unit by measuring the motor current. Parallel to measuring the motor current, the induced voltage of the motor is measured and a timing property of the induced voltage is evaluated, wherein the duration of a time pattern in the induced voltage is analyzed as timing property of the induced voltage. A cutting activity of the electrical hair removal device during use is determined based on the evaluated timing property of the induced voltage, and a force applied onto skin during use of the electrical hair removal device is determined based on the measured motor current and, optionally, on the determined cutting activity.

Abstract: The present application relates to a domestic appliance (1) comprising a mechanical function unit (2) having a movable member (3), a housing (4) containing a motor (5) to operate the movable member to carry out a primary function of the appliance, and an electrical function unit (6) having an electrically operative member (7) to perform a secondary function of the appliance that supports the primary function performed by the mechanical function unit. The electrical function unit comprises a module (8) positioned between the mechanical function unit and the housing. The electrical function unit comprises a generator to convert mechanical energy generated by the motor located in the housing into electrical energy to power the electrically operative member.

Abstract: Disclosed here are shaving razor systems and methods including razor handles that dock with razor cartridges. In some embodiments, a handle is configured to dock with a razor cartridge using a single hook configured to mate with a cartridge tab. In some embodiments, a central pushrod is mounted with a spring into the handle, and is configured to exert a pushing force on the mounted cartridge. In some embodiments, to eject the cartridge, the single hook may be pushed to pivot to the side of the cartridge tab, and thereby release the cartridge by ejecting it with a spring loaded pushrod.

Abstract: Disclosed here are shaving razor systems and methods including razor cartridges with a unitary frame having a length and width, a topside and an underside, wherein the unitary frame includes angled joints or bends connecting at least three guards running lengthwise on the unitary frame, the guards separated by at least three gaps in the frame, and at least three blades, affixed to the underside of the guards of the unitary frame, wherein the at least three blades include edges, and wherein the blade edges extend into the gaps in the frame when affixed to the underside of the guards of the unitary frame.

Abstract: A wrinkle caused in a separator roll is inhibited. A slitting apparatus (6) changes a conveying direction of a first separator (12a) by a direction changing roller (68) toward a first take-up roller (70U), and conveys the first separator via an assisting roller (69) which is provided between a take-up position of the first separator to be wound and the direction changing roller so as to shorten a conveying distance between the take-up position and a roller immediately before the take-up position.

Abstract: A tool for cutting a panel made of reconstituted material comprises a fixed support on which a blade is mounted so as to be able to pivot by means of a pivot. A slot is provided which is designed to receive at least part of the blade during cutting. A movable support is mounted so as to be able to move about the rotation pin (21), between an engagement position in which the movable support is arranged along the longitudinal edges of the slot of the fixed support, and a retracted position in which the movable support is arranged spaced apart from the longitudinal edges of the slot of the fixed support. The movable support comprises a slot of width smaller than the width of the slot of the fixed support and greater than the width (Lt) of the blade.

Abstract: A rotary cutting device comprising an anvil and roll having at least one knife affixed thereon, the roll being rotatably mounted to the machine by bearings disposed on opposing ends of the roll and supported by bearing mounts connected to the machine frame. A thermal isolating mounting arrangement orients the bearing mounts so that thermal growth occurs along an axis generally perpendicular to a plane in which the knife and anvil interface. A thermal isolator may also be disposed between the bearing mounts and the machine frame to further inhibit heat transfer into the frame and the resultant effect on knife position.

Abstract: A roll cutting device for a web processing machine having a cutter roll with only one knife affixed thereto, the cutter roll being rotatably mounted to the machine and configured to perforate or cut the web once per revolution of the cutter roll, and a stress balancing member mounted to the cutter roll in diametric opposition to the knife, the knife and the stress balancing member being connected to the cutter roll by similar connection means so that mechanical stresses caused by connection of the knife and the stress balancing member are balanced and the cutter roll rotates without stress-induced eccentricity.

Abstract: Machines with safety systems are disclosed. The machine may take the form of woodworking machines including table saws, band saws, miter saws, hand-held circular saws, pneumatic chop saws, radial-arm saws, jointers, planars, routers and shapers. The machines may include an operative structure configured to perform a task, where the operative structure includes a cutting tool adapted to move in at least one motion, and a safety system adapted to detect the occurrence of an unsafe condition between a person and the cutting tool and for mitigating the unsafe condition. The safety system may include a detection subsystem and a reaction subsystem. The machine may also include a bypass or override mode where in an injury mitigation system is disabled for certain cuts.

Abstract: The disclosed technology generally regards a chainsaw guard mountable on a chainsaw having a motor powerhead housing, a drive motor contained in the housing, a saw chain guide bar mounted on the housing, and a saw cutter chain driven by the drive motor and carried on the saw chain guide bar, the chainsaw guard forming a physical barrier that limits access to the saw cutter chain when the chainsaw guard is mounted on the powerhead housing. The chainsaw guard includes a bracket member mountable to a chainsaw motor powerhead housing, and a retractable member movably engaged with the bracket member and designed and configured to sheathe the saw chain guide bar and saw cutter chain of the chainsaw when the chainsaw guard is mounted on a chainsaw.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved method for coating wood-based materials, which comprises treating the surface of a wood-based material with 0.05 to 50 g/m2, preferably 0.1 to 20 g/m2, more preferably 0.3 to 10 g/m2 of a surface-active substance, preferably as 0.1 to 60 wt %, preferably 0.5 to 50 wt %, more preferably 1 to 40 wt %, more particularly 2.5 to 30 wt % solutions, more particularly a solution of a surfactant.

Abstract: A method for treating wood. The method comprises adding to wood: (a) a copper-containing wood preservative; and (b) a solution copolymer which is an acrylic polymer comprising from 5 to 40 wt % polymerized units of a nitrogen heterocycle monomer and from 30 to 80 wt % polymerized units of a monomer comprising at least one acid group or comprising at least 2 polymerized units of ethylene oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phase shifting debarker. The shifting debarker generally comprises a phase shifting mechanism being powered by a main motor and being connected to an operative assembly by the mean of timing belts. The main motor is being configured to control, by the mean of a belt, the movement of the phase shifting mechanism which is being adapted to control the movement of the operative assembly by the mean of the timing belts. The operative assembly generally comprises an actuator ring and a main ring. The activation of the shifting mechanism creates a shift phase between the actuator ring and the main ring while rotating at the same speed.