Abstract: A damper damping motion of a first object relative to a second object, the damper including: a casing including a conductor; plurality of magnetic elements serially in a first direction within the casing and each including at least one magnet so adjacent magnetic elements repel in the first direction; at least one magnetic element is moveable relative to other magnetic elements within and relative the casing; the conductor allows movement of at least one moveable magnetic element relative to the casing induces current in the conductor, the magnetic field produced by current providing a braking force to the moving magnetic element; at least one moveable magnetic elements includes a first connecting part and either casing or at least one other magnetic element includes a second connecting part, one connecting part for connecting the damper to the first object, and other connecting part for connecting the damper to the second object.

Abstract: Disclosed is a machining system wherein provisions are made to be able to remove machining chips reliably without requiring human intervention. The machining system includes: an image processing unit which detects the position and amount of machining chips by comparing images captured of a workpiece and a machining tool before and after execution of a machining step; a condition judging unit which, based on the detected amount of machining chips, determines whether or not there is a need to execute a removal step; and a result judging unit which judges the result of the removal step by comparing the images captured of the workpiece W and the machining tool before and after the execution of the removal step.

Abstract: A wheel deburring device includes a machine frame, a wheel delivery and positioning mechanism mounted in the frame, and a brush for brushing off burrs from a wheel. The brush is movably mounted to the frame through a rising and falling plate and a sliding plate rack connected with the plate via first guide rails, the brush being able to rotate by a servo motor mounted in the frame and to rise and fall by a rising and falling cylinder. A first servo electric cylinder is mounted so that the first cylinder can adjust angles of the brush. A second servo electric cylinder is fixed at one side of the rising and falling plate, and its output end is connected with the rack so that the second cylinder can adjust positions of the brush through first guide rails.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a housing, a motor, a cooling unit, and a plurality of electronics. The housing includes a first housing part and an air intake opening. The motor is assigned to a drive train of the hand-held power tool. The cooling unit is configured to cool the motor. The plurality of electronics is located in the housing. The first housing part includes at least one air channel that is integral with the first housing part. The air intake opening is configured to conduct a cooling air flow directly to the motor via the at least one air channel.

Abstract: A dual PMR writer is disclosed wherein the better writer at outer diameter (OD) skew is paired with a suspension after dynamic performance (DP) spin stand testing so that the better writer is the inner writer formed closer to a recording disk center than the other writer. Accordingly, lower read write offset is achieved at OD skew and better area density capability is realized. Preferably, there is a symmetrical or substantially symmetrical air bearing surface design after lapping and spin stand testing to afford flexibility in pairing an up facing (UP) head configuration with an UP suspension, or a down facing (DN) head configuration with a DN suspension to enable the better writer to be the inner writer. The dual PMR writer may have a dual dynamic fly height heater on each side of a center plane separating the two writers to improve write gap protrusion in the better writer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a carrying mechanism that carries a plate-shaped workpiece in which a substrate larger than a wafer in area is stacked on a lower surface of the wafer. The carrying mechanism includes a carrying pad for covering an upper surface of the wafer, holding sections for holding the substrate on outside of the outer periphery of the wafer, and a water supply source for supplying water to the wafer. The carrying mechanism forms a predetermined gap between the lower surface of the carrying pad and the upper surface of the wafer, and carries the plate-shaped workpiece in a condition where the gap is supplied with a predetermined amount of water.

Abstract: A painting-installation cleaning system is provided for cleaning at least one component of a painting installation, in particular at least one component of a painting robot or of a handling robot, characterized by at least one dry-ice nozzle for producing a dry-ice jet which cleans the component.

Abstract: A polycrystalline compact includes a plurality of diamond grains of micron size, submicron size, or both, and a plurality of diamond nanoparticles disposed in interstitial spaces between the plurality of diamond grains. A method of forming a polycrystalline compact includes combining a plurality of micron and/or submicron-sized diamond grains and a plurality of diamond nanoparticles to form a mixture and sintering the mixture in a presence of a carburized binder to form a polycrystalline hard material having a plurality of inter-bonded diamond grains and diamond nanoparticles. Cutting elements including a polycrystalline compact and earth-boring tools bearing such compacts are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pipe clamp includes a length of tubing having a pair of polygonal clamps moveably secured about the tube through an aperture located at a proximal end of each clamp. At a distal end of the tubing projects a nut which is perpendicularly secured thereto. A rod is engaged within the nut and in mechanical communication with the distal exterior end of the closest clamp. A handle is secured to the distal end of the rod.

Abstract: A universal object holding mechanism for holding three-dimensional objects for printing thereon uses an array of suction cups reciprocally connected to a vacuum box to acquire objects from a staging platen while in a horizontal position and then pivot into a vertical position for movement of the objects past print heads. A plenum connected to the vacuum box is valve controlled to allow a low flow rate to the vacuum box to acquire objects and then a high flow rate pulse to close off all un-sealed suction cups with ball valves.

Abstract: A cylinder head pallet includes: a base plate; a subplate disposed upwardly of the base plate, spaced apart from the base plate, and having a first surface and a second surface that oppose each other; and a plurality of posts installed on the first surface and the second surface of the subplate to support a cylinder head.

Abstract: A reversible ratchet wrench without a switch knob has a handle portion and a head portion. The head portion has an accommodation trough, a detent trough, and a blind hole. A ratchet wheel is disposed in the accommodation trough and displaceable in the accommodation trough toward the handle portion to form a first position and a second position. A detent is disposed in the detent trough. Left and right sides of one surface of the detent are formed with push portions, respectively. An elastic member is disposed in the blind hole and pressed against one of the push portions. For a reverse switch, the ratchet wheel is displaced to the second position and then the ratchet wheel is turned, so that the elastic member is pressed against the other push portion.

Abstract: A holding pin protrudes from a first opening of a through hole, enters a hole formed in a tip tool, and holds the tip tool. A spring member energizes the holding pin. A bush is press-fitted in the through hole and supports the spring member at a first end portion thereof. An inner diameter of a second opening of the through hole is formed larger than an outer diameter of the bush. As a result of this, a second end portion of the bush is arranged to avoid contact with the second opening of the through hole.

Abstract: A nail feeding device for a magazine of coil nailer, comprising a housing, a handle, a nailer head, a magazine assembly; the magazine assembly comprising a nail receiving chamber, one end of the nail receiving chamber being connected with the handle, and the opposite end thereof being connected with the nailer head; the nail receiving chamber comprising a cover, a nail feeding pallet disposed therein, a post disposed at a center of the nail feeding pallet, and a sliding groove; the sliding groove having an opening; the nail feeding pallet correspondingly comprising an pallet adjuster; wherein the nail feeding pallet can be moved outwardly from the nail receiving chamber, thereby having more space in the magazine, and keeping the handle and the magazine from disturbing the loading process. The coil nails loading process has been improved to a great extent.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a multi-purpose portable gardening tool with multiple heads and combinations, belonging to the technical field of electric gardening tools. It solves the technical problems that the existing gardening tools have single function and are inconvenient to carry. The multi-purpose portable gardening tool with multiple heads and combinations includes a main machine, a function head, an extension tube, an extension intermediate head and a function intermediate head; the function head or the extension intermediate head is in spigot joint with a head end of the main machine, a head end of the extension intermediate head is connected to the extension tube having the function intermediate head at a head end thereof, and the function head is in spigot joint with a head end of the function intermediate head.

Abstract: A multifunctional back tool includes a mounting elbow having a first end and a second end, a first adjustment brace coupled to the first end of the mounting elbow, and a second adjustment brace coupled to the second end of the mounting elbow. The first adjustment brace has a first plurality of slots coupled with an adjustable handle and the second adjustment brace has a second plurality of slots coupled with an adjustable arm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for assisting with the quick and accurate cutting of a piece of wall board or the like for installation. When installing wall board, it is important that it fits tightly to the ceiling or wall against which the wall board is being installed. The invention generally includes a frame on which a piece of dry wall can be placed and at least one cutting template that comprises a first cutting guide disposed within a first cutting slot that is carried by the frame. The first cutting slot and first cutting guide define a first cutting channel that is adapted to receive a cutting tool and to guide the cutting tool along the first cutting guide so that the dry wall can be cut to match the pattern of the cutting guide.

Abstract: The socket wrench storage case is a storage apparatus. The socket wrench storage case comprises a rectilinear block, a plurality of ports, and one or more adaptors. The plurality of ports are formed in the rectilinear block. Each of the plurality of ports are defined to receive a drive fitting selected from the group consisting of a drive fitting of an adaptor selected from the one or more adaptors, the wrench handle drive fitting, and the wrench extension drive fitting. Each individual adaptor selected from the one or more adaptors attaches the rectilinear block to a socket rail selected from the group consisting of the first socket rail drive fitting, the second socket rail drive fitting, and the third socket rail drive fitting.

Abstract: A plier hanger is configured to restrict a locking plier which includes a stationary jaw, a stationary handle, a movable jaw and a movable handle, and the plier hanger including a main body and a restricting member. The main body has a penetration portion, a first engaging portion and an assembling portion. The penetration portion is configured for the stationary jaw to be disposed therethrough and the first engaging portion is configured to engage the stationary handle. The restricting member has a second engaging portion and an installation portion. The installation portion is assembled with the assembling portion and the second engaging portion is configured to engage at one side of the stationary handle opposite to the first engaging portion.

Abstract: A saw blade caddy to store saw blades therein, the saw blade caddy including a box, a removable lid to attach to a top portion of the box, and a plurality of saw blade slots disposed vertically within the box to store the saw blades vertically therebetween.

Abstract: A tool suspension device includes a seat, a receiving element, and a fixing element. The seat has a suspension portion. The seat has a first positioning portion on a front face thereof. The receiving element has at least one tool receiving portion and a second positioning portion. The second positioning portion is detachably positioned to the first positioning portion so that the receiving element is detachably disposed on the seat. The tool receiving portion is located at a face of the receiving element opposite to the seat. The fixing element is disposed on the seat and the receiving element to fix the seat and the receiving element together. Thus, the seat can be applicable for receiving elements designed for various kinds of tool.

Abstract: To reduce influence of vibrations resulting from operations of a robot and also ensure excellent workability in installation. An industrial robot according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a robot main body, a first base, a second base, and a coupling frame. The first base includes a first upper end portion and a first bottom portion, the first upper end portion supporting the robot main body, the first bottom portion being provided on a floor surface. The second base includes a second upper end portion and a second bottom portion, a plurality of works processed by the robot main body being placed on the second upper end portion, the second bottom portion being provided on the floor surface. The coupling frame couples the first bottom portion and the second bottom portion to each other.

Abstract: The present application provides a multi-motion-platform parallel robot and a method of constructing the same. The parallel robot comprises a symmetrical basic parallel mechanism and one or more symmetrical branch parallel mechanism. The basic parallel mechanism comprises a symmetrical basic foundation platform, a symmetrical basic motion platform, and symmetrical main branched-chains. The branch parallel mechanism comprises a symmetrical branch foundation platform, a symmetrical branch motion platform, and symmetrical branch branched-chains. The basic parallel mechanism and the branch parallel mechanism are connected by means of a multiple-output motion pair having symmetrical output ends, and share one set of driving pairs and drive and control devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method and system for sharing toy robot programs enabling toy robots to interact with physical surroundings can include receiving a robot program; automatically processing a token for the robot program; and processing a program request for the robot program based on the token. The embodiments can additionally or alternatively include controlling a toy robot based on a robot program; recommending a robot program; publishing a robot program; processing modifications of robot programs S160; and/or any other suitable functionality.

Abstract: A traveling system for a handling device with at least one guide element, with at least one carriage body, which is moveable by the guide element in a guided way in at least one plane of movement and on which or upon which at least one handling device can be fixed or is fixed, with at least one drive element by means of which the carriage body is driveable for a movement at least along the guide element, and with at least one cable guide that is connected to the carriage body, which includes a cable guide housing which includes a plurality of housing elements linked to each other, where two adjacent housing elements are movable relative to one another and about a common axis of rotation. At least one cable is also arranged or can be arranged, which is connectible or connected with one end to the handling device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a servo control system and a servo. A servo control system includes a main control module; and a communication module including a first communication interface, a second communication interface and a control switch unit. First communication terminal and second communication terminal of the control switch unit are correspondingly coupled to the first communication interface and the second communication interface. First enabling port and second enabling port of the control switch unit are correspondingly coupled to two enabling terminals of the main control module.

Abstract: A workpiece model is created based on three-dimensionally measured data obtained by performing a three-dimensional measurement on a working space in which the workpieces are loaded in bulk. Holding data including a holding position of the workpiece model and a posture of a holding unit of a robot are set by setting a model coordinate system. The setting of the model coordinate system and the setting of the holding data are repeated while sequentially changing the posture of the workpiece, and multiple pieces of holding data are stored such that the multiple pieces of holding data correspond to the workpiece models. A three-dimensional search process is performed on the obtained three-dimensionally measured data, and an operation of the holding unit of the robot is controlled based on the holding data set to the workpiece model.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving operation of at least one robot. The robot is being operated on the basis of a set of predefined actions. A method comprises generating combined actions by combining at least two actions out of a set of original actions stored in an action library. Storing the combined actions in the actions library in addition to the original actions. Applying a reinforcement learning algorithm to the set of actions stored now in the action library to learn a control policy making use of the original actions and the combined actions. And finally, operating the robot on the basis of the resulting action library.

Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting a velocity profile for controlling a robotic device are provided. An example method includes receiving via an interface a selection of a robotic device to control, and receiving via the interface a request to modify a velocity profile of the robotic device. The velocity profile may include information associated with changes in velocity of the robotic device over time. The method may further include receiving a selected velocity profile, receiving an input via the interface, and determining a velocity command based on the selected velocity profile and the input. In this manner, changes in velocity of the robotic device may be filtered according to a velocity profile selected via the interface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for programming a robot, in particular a robot comprising a robotic arm, in which method a movement to be performed by the robot is set up preferably in a robot programme by means of a predefined motion template, the motion template is selected from a database comprising a plurality of motion templates, the motion template comprises one or more execution modules that can be parameterized and at least one learning module, the one or more execution modules are used for planning and/or performing the robot movement or part of the robot movement, the leaning module records one or more configurations of the robot during an initialization process, in particular in the form of a teaching process, and the learning module calculates parameters for the one or more execution modules on the basis of the recorded configurations, preferably using an automatic learning process. Also disclosed is a corresponding system for programming a robot.

Abstract: An automatic and intelligent book checking and shelving robot based on the RFID technology, including an RFID system used for identifying book information, a controllable lifting device used for checking books, a navigation sensor for providing a locating navigation function and a four-wheel omni-directional mobile platform for driving the equipment to move. The present invention mainly uses the automatic identification technology and the radio frequency phase technology in the RFID technology, and the machine automation technology to realize an automatic and intelligent book checking and shelving function, including an automatic whole-library book checking function and an automatic whole-library book shelving function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for programming an industrial robot (3) to perform work in a robot cell including a plurality of workstations (4a-c).

Abstract: A robot calibrating apparatus calibrating a command value for a robot body 2 whose position and orientation is controlled based on the command value, includes an operating unit configured to calculate a calibrating function of calibrating the command value, based on the difference between an ideal position and orientation of the robot body 2 and an actual position and orientation of the robot body 2. The ideal position and orientation is operated based on a command value RHTcom for calibration used during calibration or on a control result value which is a result of control according to the command value. The actual position and orientation is operated based on a measurement value RHT?meas for calibration acquired by a camera 3 arranged at a prescribed relative position and orientation with respect to the robot body 2 during the robot body 2 being controlled according to the command value for calibration.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer readable media applicable to robots, such as balancing robots. Some implementations are directed to determining multiple measures of a property of a robot for a given time and determining a final measure of the property of the robot for the given time based on the multiple measures. One or more control commands may be generated based on the final measure of the property and provided to one or more actuators of the robot.

Abstract: An electronic device to be put on a cradle may include a housing including a part in a hemispherical shape and physically coming into contact with the cradle in an arbitrary position when the electronic device is put on the cradle, a display arranged on another part of the housing, a camera module to obtain an image in a direction that the display faces, a sensor module to sense an orientation of the electronic device; and a processor to determine a target orientation of the electronic device based on the obtained image, and create control data to change the orientation of the electronic device based on the sensed orientation and the target orientation of the electronic device.

Abstract: An example robot includes a hydraulic actuator cylinder controlling motion of a member of the robot. The hydraulic actuator cylinder comprises a piston, a first chamber, and a second chamber. A valve system controls hydraulic fluid flow between a hydraulic supply line of pressurized hydraulic fluid, the first and second chambers, and a return line. A controller may provide a first signal to the valve system so as to begin moving the piston based on a trajectory comprising moving in a forward direction, stopping, and moving in a reverse direction. The controller may provide a second signal to the valve system so as to cause the piston to override the trajectory as it moves in the forward direction and stop at a given position, and then provide a third signal to the valve system so as to resume moving the piston in the reverse direction based on the trajectory.

Abstract: The invention relates to a robot comprising a tool (8), a first chain of elements having a proximal end element (6) and a distal end element (7) to which the tool is connected, at least one control member (9) of the robot connected to one of the elements of the first chain of elements other than the distal end element, control means (13, 14, 15) for at least one part of the first element chain and the control member in order to associate, with a movement of the control member relative to the proximal end element along at least one degree of freedom of the control member, a more complex movement of the distal end element relative to the proximal end element along at least one of the degrees of freedom of the distal end element.

Abstract: A mechanical finger has a base adapted to be connected to an actuator for being displaced in at least one degree of actuation, and has two or more phalanges. A first phalanx is rotationally connected at a proximal end to the base, and a second phalanx is rotationally connected at a proximal end to a distal end of the first phalanx. A transmission linkage providing at least one rotational degree of freedom (DOF) between the base and a distal-most one of the phalanges.

Abstract: A robot system includes a robotic arm having a wrist in a tip-end part thereof, the wrist being rotatable on a rotational axis extending in a given direction, an end effector attached to the wrist, and a deformation detecting device configured to detect deformation of the end effector by using a target pin having a target part where a given detection part of the end effector reaches. The target part has an indicate function to indicate that the detection part reaches the target part. The deformation detecting device includes a search part configured to control the robotic arm so that the detection part touches the target pin to search for the target part, and detect that the detection part reaches the target part based on the indicate function, and a deformation detecting part configured to compare an assumed position of the detection part when the detection part reaches the target part with a given reference position, and detect the deformation of the end effector.

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 foot structure for contacting the ground and connecting to a leg structure of a humanoid robot, includes: a foot assembly for contacting the ground; a first servo mounted on the foot assembly and including a first output shaft; a connecting assembly rotatably connected to the foot assembly and to constitute an ankle portion; and a second servo mounted on the connecting assembly and connected with the leg structure, the second servo including a second output shaft perpendicular to the first output shaft; the connecting assembly being arranged perpendicularly to the foot assembly and including a first connecting structure used to mount the first output shaft and rotatably connected to the foot assembly, and a second connecting structure connected to the first connecting structure and used to mount the second output shaft.

Abstract: A charging system for an autonomous data machine may be provided. The system may comprise: a charging station, wherein the charging station has a low profile allowing the autonomous data machine to drive over to charge a power supply of the autonomous data machine automatically; and one or more processors of the autonomous data machine configured to make charging decisions to effect charging operations of the autonomous data machine that include charging time, charging location, and operations to be performed during charging. In some instances, the charging decision are based on at least one of the following: location of charging station, availability of charging station, mission parameters, locations of other autonomous data machines, and/or charging requirements and/or availability of charging stations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cutter knife, which even if made with only the metal parts, smoothness of sliding operation of the blade is not degraded in time, even without lubricating oil nor friction resistant coating, A slider of the cutter knife carries rolling member, which is made rolling contact with the outer surface of the cutter knife. Further, the slider has a protrusion which extends into the cutter knife body and is engaged into a hole formed on the blade. Since an external force applied onto the slider is received by the rolling member, the slider can be operated smoothly. Besides, the height of the protrusion is determined, such that the protrusion does not touch the inner surface of the cutter knife. Thus, the protrusion tip never interfere with the inner surface of the cutter knife, thereby the sliding operation of the slider would not be prevented.

Abstract: A utility knife is provided that has an elongated main body portion and a head assembly that is separate from the main body portion. The main body portion has a handle assembly. A main body fastening mechanism is provided at one distal end of the handle assembly, and a handle assembly fastening mechanism is provided at one end of the handle assembly. A threaded pin pivotally fastens the main body portion to the head assembly by connecting the main body fastening mechanism to the handle assembly fastening mechanism. Accordingly, the head assembly can pivot with respect to the main body portion and handle assembly, so that the utility knife can be configured to cut an object at different angles, which can be particularly useful for the knife to fit in a tight cutting space.

Abstract: A cutting device is disclosed. The cutting device has a first housing member and a second housing member that is removably attachable to the first housing member to form a housing. The cutting device also has a locking member that selectively locks the first housing member to the second housing member. The cutting device further has a carriage that is movably disposed in the housing, the carriage including a first attachment portion, which is disposed at a first portion of the carriage, and a second attachment portion, which is disposed at a second portion of the carriage that is disposed away from the first portion of the carriage. The cutting device also has a cutting member that is removably attachable to the first attachment portion at the first portion of the carriage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drive train (50) of a hair cutting appliance (10) and to a self-aligning coupling linkage (66) for a drive train (50).

Abstract: A hair clipper has a vacuum system for collecting hair debris created by the cutting blades. Air flow through an adjustable air inlet is divided into multiple paths, including at least one primary flow path and at least one separate secondary flow path. A debris trap intersects both the primary air flow path and the secondary air flow path. The primary flow path allows air flow through a first path to be higher than a secondary air flow through the second path before debris accumulates in the debris trap. The primary air flow decreases as debris accumulates in the primary air flow path and the secondary air flow approaches and perhaps exceeds the primary air flow, whereupon some debris accumulates in the secondary air flow path as air is diverted through the secondary air flow path.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus including a first pusher for pushing and conveying the left side, toward the right side direction; a second cutter for cutting the right side of the large sheet block and sequentially cutting the right end to divide the sheet into long column unit blocks in the up-and-down direction; a right side remover for removing the remaining portion; a column unit block conveyer for conveying the column unit blocks in the right side direction while maintaining a predetermined interval thereamong; a second pusher for pushing and conveying the upper sides of the cut column unit blocks toward the lower side direction; a fourth cutter for cutting the lower side of the column unit block and sequentially cutting the lower end of the column unit block into small blocks; and a lower side remover for removing the remaining portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for slicing food product to produce food product slices. The apparatus includes a circular cutting head having an axis and at least one knife assembly on the circumference of the cutting head, and a knife extending axially inward and having a corrugated shape to produce a food product slice with a periodic shape characterized by peaks and valleys. At least one component securing the knife to the cutting head has a surface facing radially inward and a corrugated shape shaped differently than the corrugated shape of the knife to minimize surface contact between unsliced food products and the cutting head.

Abstract: A rotary knife assembly includes a rotatable core and a plurality of knife blades extending from the rotatable core. A heating element is coupled with the plurality of knife blades, and the heating element is configured to heat the knife blades. One or more package guides are interposed between each of the plurality of knife blades configured to engage along one or more deformable packages as the rotatable core is rotated. In another example, a discharge assembly includes a conveyor belt including inner and outer belt surfaces, and a plurality of belt rows extending along a belt length. A plurality of package spacing ridges each include outer engaging edges, and one package spacing ridge of the plurality is positioned between each of the plurality of belt rows. The outer belt surface is recessed from the outer engaging edges.