Patents Issued in June 20, 2019
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Publication number: 20190184526Abstract: A clamping apparatus is provided with: a metallic detector that is provided to a pivot shaft pivotally moving integrally with a clamp arm under the operation of a driving unit, in such a manner as to extend along the pivot shaft so as to be around the axis thereof; and one proximity sensor that is arranged so as to be opposed to the detector and that detects the magnetic loss of the detector. The detector is formed so that the area of a sensor opposing part opposed to a detection surface of the proximity sensor changes in association with the pivotal moving of the pivot shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: SMC CORPORATIONInventors: Atsushi TERASAKI, Kazuyoshi TAKAHASHI, Atsushi TAMAI, Koichi KATSUMATA
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Publication number: 20190184527Abstract: This application relates to the field of reveal architectural panels and a tool or clamp for assembly thereof. The apparatus and method replace prior art assembly methods and fasteners with adhesives and a dedicated particularly designed clamp to facilitate assembly. The frame members are modified to facilitate assembly with adhesive sealants and removal of mechanical fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Timothy Koetje
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Publication number: 20190184528Abstract: An attachment device for mounting to a handheld power tool, including a tool fixture for receiving an insertable tool, and including at least one rotary impact mechanism, which, in at least one operating state, is configured to generate a rotary impact pulse for an impact drive of the tool fixture. The rotary impact mechanism includes at least one planetary gear set, which is configured to convert a rotational speed and/or a torque of an output shaft of the handheld power tool to a rotational speed and/or a torque of the tool fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Tobias HERR, Dietmar SAUR, Jens BLUM
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Publication number: 20190184529Abstract: A tool connector is provided, including: a shaft, including a connection end configured to be connected to a driving tool; a slidable sleeve, slidably disposed around the shaft; a tubular member, disposed around the shaft, including an inner hole, an insertion opening communicated with the inner hole and a slanted slot communicated with the inner hole, the slanted slot extending inwardly toward the insertion opening; a locking mechanism, including an elastic mechanism and a locking mechanism, the elastic mechanism abutted between the slidable sleeve and the locking mechanism, the elastic mechanism normally urging the locking mechanism in a direction toward the slanted slot, the locking mechanism including a driven portion comovable with the slidable sleeve, and a locking portion received within the slanted slot and radially projectable into the inner hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: YEH-CHING CHANG
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Publication number: 20190184530Abstract: A torque retaining device for preventing unitary rotation of a nut and a fastener extending through two parts to be connected is provided. The torque retaining device includes an engagement portion for connection to one of the nut and a fastener head and an elongated portion for rotationally catching on one of the parts that the fastener is to be extended through. The engagement portion includes a wall having an inner side that defines a cavity for placement of the fastener head or nut and is shaped rotate with the fastener head or nut. At least one flexible member extends radially inwardly from the inner side of the wall for holding the fastener head or nut in the engagement portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Alan M. Lares
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Publication number: 20190184531Abstract: A hose clamp pliers includes a pliers assembly and a clamping device. The clamping device includes a first clamping element and a second clamping element. The second clamping element is movable with respect to the first clamping element for clamping. The first clamping element has a first stopping wall and a second stopping wall. The second clamping element has a third stopping wall and a fourth stopping wall. The first stopping wall and the third stopping wall face each other. The second stopping wall and the fourth stopping wall extend toward each other. The junction between the first stopping wall and the second stooping wall and the junction between the third stopping wall and the fourth stopping wall are adapted for the leg portions of the hose clamp to abut against.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Ching-Shu Wang
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Publication number: 20190184532Abstract: When coupling tubular parts by fitting, the seal interposed between them may roll on itself, be pinched or damaged. Now, a twisted or damaged seal no longer correctly ensures the seal-tightness and it is very difficult to detect this. The present application discloses a tool for installing a seal between two tubular parts, one male and one female, including a compression ring to encircle the male part and exert a compression on the seal before producing the join. The tool also includes a tongue that can be positioned at a chamfered surface of the female tubular part. The tongue makes it possible to offer the pre-compressed seal with the dimensions of the female part a continuous travel making it possible to prevent any twisting or other effect compromising the seal-tightness.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: David PETIT, Geneviève SCHUBETZER, Damien FRAYSSE, Serge VERNET, Sophie GOURDON, Nicolas CHARMES, Mathieu TRINDADE, Joel ANTIC
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Publication number: 20190184533Abstract: A tool for pulling a fastener into a through opening, which is formed in two or more superposed parts to be joined, comprising: a main body, which has a supporting surface for supporting the tool on a surface of one part to be joined, and a pulling body for moving the fastener relative to the main body, wherein the pulling body can be moved from a first into a second position relative to the main body in a pulling direction perpendicular to the supporting surface, and a clamping device, formed on the pulling body, for clamping an outer section of the fastener, which projects beyond the opening in one part to be joined, wherein the extent of the main body perpendicular to the supporting surface, and the path of movement of the pulling body are shorter than four times the clamping clearance of the clamping device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Jörn Skirke, Wolfgang Papendick
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TOOL FOR INSTALLING A BIT ON AND/OR DEINSTALLING A BIT FROM A BIT HOLDER SYSTEM OF A MILLING MACHINE
Publication number: 20190184534Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for installing a bit on and/or deinstalling a bit from a bit holder system of a milling machine, in particular a road milling machine, having at least one initiator with which installation and/or deinstallation of a bit is initiated. Provision is made that the tool comprises a detection device having at least one counting device; and that the detection device is designed to detect a number of bits deinstalled using the tool and/or a number of bits installed using the tool. The invention also relates to a corresponding bit holder system and to a method for monitoring wear. With the tool and the bit holder system, additional information regarding bit changes that have been carried out is made available to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Christian Berning, Matthias Brück, Lothar Schwalbach, Cyrus Barimani -
Publication number: 20190184535Abstract: In a method for installing a key locked insert to a workpiece, the workpiece has a hole open to a first surface. The method includes: threading an insert body into the hole; threading a first portion of a mandrel into the insert body; after the threading of the first portion into the insert body, mating a second portion of the mandrel with an actuator; and using the actuator to extend an anvil relative to the mandrel to drive keys of the insert through a thread of the workpiece hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Derek T. Welch, Ricky D. Tucker
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Publication number: 20190184536Abstract: A fastener-driving tool includes a housing and a workpiece-contacting element movable between a rest position and an activated position. The tool also includes a trigger connected to the housing and movable between a rest position and an activated position, a control valve including an actuating pin, an actuation lever movably connected to the trigger and movable between a rest position and an actuating position adjacent to the actuating pin, and a trigger control mechanism associated with the actuation lever and configured for moving and holding the actuation lever in the actuating position. In a powered mode, the trigger control mechanism causes the-actuation lever to move and remain in the actuating position such that the tool is actuated each time the workpiece-contacting element contacts a workpiece and moves to the activated position causing the actuation lever to contact the actuating pin and initiate an actuation of the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Stephen P. Moore, Murray Z. Weinger, Daniel J. Birk, Hanxin Zhao, Ricardo Segura, Ryan L. Francis
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Publication number: 20190184537Abstract: A staple removing device configured to remove a staple of a paper bundle bound by the staple includes a loading portion on which the paper bundle is loaded and a pressing member (120A) configured to press the paper bundle to the loading portion. The pressing member (120A) includes a staple support portion (126) configured to position the staple at a removing position by allowing the staple to abut against the staple support portion (126).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: MAX CO., LTD.Inventors: Katsuya HAKOZAKI, Tooru YOSHIE, Tomokazu MATSUI
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Publication number: 20190184538Abstract: A machine tool includes a tool holder and a pneumatic striking mechanism that includes, on a working axis, an exciter piston, a beater, and a pneumatic chamber disposed between the exciter piston and the beater. The exciter piston is drivable by the motor and includes a pot-shaped base body, a seal ring, and a tube-shaped cladding body. The pot-shaped base body has a lateral wall enclosing the working axis and a collar which protrudes in a radial direction. The tube-shaped cladding body is disposed on the pot-shaped base body surrounding the lateral wall. A groove is defined between the collar and the tube-shaped cladding body and the seal ring is disposed in the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Pierre PALLMER, Steffen GEIGER, Ferdinand KRISTEN, Franz POPP, Erich DAIGELER, Henrik LUESSMANN
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Publication number: 20190184539Abstract: A flat chisel (1) having a longitudinal axis (7), a shank (2) and a blade-shaped working section (5). The shank (2) has a striking surface (4) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (7). The working section (5) has a cutting edge (3) that is crosswise to the longitudinal axis (7). The cutting edge (3) is configured so as to be saddle-shaped.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Peter GEROLD
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Publication number: 20190184540Abstract: A lubrication system including a drive fluid chamber and a lubricant chamber. A first movable member is movable from a first position to a second position within the drive fluid chamber in response to drive fluid pressure acting on the first movable member. A second movable member is movable between a first position and a second position within the lubricant chamber and is operatively coupled to the first movable member. A biasing member is positioned to bias the first movable member toward the first position. A relief valve is associated with the first movable member and, when the relief valve in an open state, the drive fluid pressure acting on the first movable member is reduced such that the biasing member moves the first movable member to the first position within the drive fluid chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Cody Moore
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Publication number: 20190184541Abstract: An extension for a tool handle is described that may be used to provide additional torque when turning or unloosening an object. The device accommodates several types of ratchets, wrenches, or other hand tool handles and may be used alone or in combination with other torque enhancing tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Ross Lazarov
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Publication number: 20190184542Abstract: A method for manufacturing a handle includes manufacturing a surface portion for the handle, arranging the surface portion having a uniform thickness in a mould to contact a surface of the mould and to cover cavities which are provided in the surface in a predetermined pattern, pressing those parts of the surface portion that cover the cavities into the cavities with a mass that is introduced into the mould, and removing the handle from the mould once the mass has cured to form a rigid body which is at least partly covered by the surface portion from which protrusions arranged in the predetermined pattern protrude.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Fiskars Garden Oy AbInventors: Carl-Olof Holm, Jouni Riikonen
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Publication number: 20190184543Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a handle for a hand tool. The handle comprises at least four prongs extending outwardly from a central point. An arcuate surface is disposed between each of the at least four prongs. A connection member extends outwardly from the central point perpendicularly in relation to the at least four prongs. The connection member may removably engage with the hand tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Sebastian Hart-Meyer
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Publication number: 20190184544Abstract: The solar energy and solar farms are used to generate energy and reduce dependence on oil (or for environmental purposes). The maintenance, operation, optimization, and repairs in big farms become very difficult, expensive, and inefficient, using human technicians. Thus, here, we teach using the robots with various functions and components, in various settings, for various purposes, to improve operations in big (or hard-to-access) farms, to automate, save money, reduce human mistakes, increase efficiency, or scale the solutions to very large scales or areas, e.g., for repair, operation, calibration, testing, maintenance, adjustment, cleaning, improving the efficiency, and tracking the Sun.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Saied Tadayon
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Publication number: 20190184545Abstract: A magnetic field control system according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a structure forming part for forming a three-dimensional structure having an inner space; a magnetic field generating part for generating a magnetic field, the magnetic field generating part being formed to extend from a predetermined position of the structure forming part and being disposed to face a target region defined in the inner space; and a power source part for supplying electric power to the magnetic field generating part.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: IUCF-HYU (INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION HANYANG UNIVERSITY)Inventors: Gunhee JANG, Jaekwang NAM, Wonseo LEE, Bongjun JANG
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Publication number: 20190184546Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a personal robotic system, comprising: an electromechanical mobile base defining a cross-sectional envelope when viewed in a plane substantially parallel to a plane of a floor upon which the mobile base is operated; a torso assembly movably coupled to the mobile base; a head assembly movably coupled to the torso; a releasable bin-capturing assembly movably coupled to the torso; and a controller operatively coupled to the mobile base, torso assembly, head assembly, and bin-capturing assembly, and configured to capture a bin with the bin-capturing assembly and move the torso assembly relative to the mobile base so that the captured bin fits as closely as possible within the cross-sectional envelope of the mobile base.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventor: Steve Cousins
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Publication number: 20190184547Abstract: A method for controlling an ambulatory exoskeleton (1) linked to a user (100), comprising the following steps: —measuring only the vertical component (ZNg, ZNd) of the pressure (Rd, Rg) under each foot (123, 133) of the user (1); —controlling actuators (40, 41, 42, 43) such that the vertical component (ZEd, ZEg) of the resultant of the balancing forces (REg, REd) applied to the exoskeleton (1) and exerted by each foot (23, 33) of the exoskeleton (1) on the ground is a function of the vertical component (ZNg, ZNd) of the pressure (Rd, Rg) measured under the corresponding foot (123, 133) of the user (100).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVESInventors: Philippe GARREC, Franck GEFFARD
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Publication number: 20190184548Abstract: This patent teaches a novel approach to deliver sufficiently high force at the end effector of a robot, without making the overall robot bulky. Instead of transferring the force at the end effector to the predecessor link, the innovative approach taught in this patent consists of transferring the end effector's force directly to ground or to a suitable frame such as conveyer frame in case of spot welding application. Many times, a ground or suitable frame may not be available to transfer the force, but many other times, there is such a frame available, and the technology described in this patent can become critical in designing a compact, lightweight robotic arm and may make a difference between having a viable product or not.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: ConnectMyEV Inc.Inventor: Satyajit Patwardhan
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Publication number: 20190184549Abstract: A joint module has a base, a motion mechanism, a linear driving mechanism, a driving motor assembly, and a transmission. The motion mechanism, the linear driving mechanism, and the driving motor assembly are disposed on the base. The transmission is disposed between the linear driving mechanism and the driving motor assembly. A first transmitting assembly and a second transmitting assembly of the motion mechanism are disposed on the base in parallel. A first linear driving assembly and a second linear driving assembly of the linear driving mechanism are non-coaxial and are disposed on the base in parallel. A first wheel transmitting assembly of the transmission is connected to the driving motor assembly and the first linear driving assembly. A second wheel transmitting assembly of the transmission is connected to the driving motor assembly and the second linear driving assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: CHAO-CHIEH LAN
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Publication number: 20190184550Abstract: A robotic system with an arm assembly that includes: a pedestal, a first member operatively coupled to an opposing end of the pedestal, and a second member operatively coupled to an opposing end of the first member. The robotic system further includes a joint operatively coupled to an opposing end of the second member and at least one phalange assembly operatively coupled to the joint. The at least one phalange assembly includes: a third member operatively coupled to the joint, a fourth member operatively coupled to an opposing end of the third member, and a fifth member operatively coupled to an opposing end of the fourth member. The robotic system further includes an interchangeable manipulator is operatively coupled to the opposing end of the fifth member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Cole NIELSEN-COLE
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Publication number: 20190184551Abstract: A robotic arm system is provided. The system includes a one or more roll and/or angle actuators driven by a unidirectional drive. One or more clutches allow the actuators to engage and disengage with a drive shaft or a reverser assembly or angle drive coupled to the drive shaft, thereby permitting changes in rotational direction for the actuators without a change in the rotational direction of the drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Alex Shafer, Bruce Schena, Mitchell Barham
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Publication number: 20190184552Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bionic pneumatic soft gripping device, which comprises a flexible sleeve, a connecting base, a pneumatic artificial muscle, a flexible holder, and a gap tube. The flexible sleeve is an annular jacket-like structure. The flexible holder is a tubular hollow structure having openings at both ends thereof. The pneumatic artificial muscle is wound on the flexible holder. The flexible sleeve is sleeved on the flexible holder connected with the pneumatic artificial muscle through the opening of the flexible sleeve. The pneumatic artificial muscle is connected to the tube joint via a fastening sleeve, and the tube joint is connected to the gap tube. The bionic pneumatic flexible gripping device of the present disclosure has the advantages of large gripping force and compliancy, and can effectively grip objects in various shapes within its gripping size range.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Jiantao YAO, Haili LI
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Publication number: 20190184553Abstract: To provide a technology of reducing a difference with respect to a target position of a curvable portion of a continuum robot which is to move forward substantially along a trajectory including a branched trajectory and a space. A continuum robot includes a plurality of curvable portions separately driven by wires, and control units which control positions of a plurality of curvable portions in accordance with a kinematic model. A modification value for modifying the kinematic model based on a target position and a measured position about each of the cases in which the plurality of curvable portions take a plurality of positions having at least one intersection is calculated. Modification uses a modification result in at least one of the plurality of positions as an initial value to modify the kinematic model in another position, and synthesizes the plurality of modification values.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Kiyoshi Takagi
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Publication number: 20190184554Abstract: A grasping apparatus 1 includes: an image data acquisition unit 16; a robot arm 11; a control unit 12; and a grasping position determination unit 18 configured to determine, using the image data of photographed flexible objects in a folded and stacked state that is acquired by the image data acquisition unit 16, whether or not a part of the flexible objects in that image data is suitable for being grasped. The control unit 12 controls the robot arm 11 so as to deform ends of a top surface of the flexible object at the top of the stacked flexible objects. The grasping position determination unit 18 determines whether or not a part is suitable for being grasped using the image data of the photographed flexible object the ends of the top surface of which have been deformed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicants: SHINSHU UNIVERSITY, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kimitoshi YAMAZAKI, Kazuki SANO, Satonori DEMURA, Wataru NAKAJIMA, Keisuke TAKESHITA
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Publication number: 20190184555Abstract: A robotic system includes one or more end-effectors that combine, according to a production process, at least one object and structure(s) at a production site. Sensor(s) generate, from the production site, sensor data relating to the production process. A control system stores specifications for the production process based on a model of the production site and/or the at least one object. The control system: receives, from the sensor(s), the sensor data; determines, from the sensor data, properties of at least one of: the production site or the at least one object; determines difference(s) between the properties and the model; determine(s) adjustment(s) to the production process based on the difference(s); and sends, for the end-effector(s), instruction(s) for combining the at least one object and the structure(s) based on the specifications and the one or more adjustments to the production process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Jeff Linnell, Anthony Jules, Marek Michalowski, Kendra Byrne, Jonathan Proto, Brandon Kruysman, Eli Reekmans
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Publication number: 20190184556Abstract: Robotic devices may be trained by a user guiding the robot along a target trajectory using a correction signal. A robotic device may comprise an adaptive controller configured to generate control commands based on one or more of the trainer input, sensory input, and/or performance measure. Training may comprise a plurality of trials. During an initial portion of a trial, the trainer may observe robot's operation and refrain from providing the training input to the robot. Upon observing a discrepancy between the target behavior and the actual behavior during the initial trial portion, the trainer may provide a teaching input (e.g., a correction signal) configured to affect robot's trajectory during subsequent trials. Upon completing a sufficient number of trials, the robot may be capable of navigating the trajectory in absence of the training input.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Oleg Sinyavskiy, Jean-Baptiste Passot, Eugene Izhikevich
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Publication number: 20190184557Abstract: A robot system may include a robot controller; and a target robot. The target robot may include a first memory to store device specific data including individual identification data; and an individual difference parameter unique to the target robot. The robot controller may include a second memory structured to store the individual identification data and the individual difference parameter of the target robot connected to the robot controller; and a controller to control the target robot on the basis of model configuration information the individual difference parameter stored in the second memory. The controller may check the individual identification data read from the first memory unit against the individual identification data stored in the second memory unit and, in accordance with a checking result, update the individual difference parameter stored in the second memory unit with the individual difference parameter read from the first memory unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Hirokatsu OKUMURA, Jun OTSUJI, Tetsuya INOMATA
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Publication number: 20190184558Abstract: Robots may be instantiated on-demand and may be adaptive in response to an environment, application, or event change.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Venson Shaw, Jeffrey Joseph Farah
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Publication number: 20190184559Abstract: A computer implemented method and a system including at least one industrial robot arranged with a tool, and a conveyance path transferring a plurality of objects within a working area of the at least one robot. The computer implemented method includes obtaining position data indicating a position for each of the plurality of objects and applying a first strategy to the at least one robot. The first strategy includes: determining a value for each object within a certain area of the at least one robot, wherein the determination is based on the position data, and the value indicates a uniformity measure of the flow distribution in the direction of the conveyance path for the remaining objects within the certain area if the object, for which the value is determined for, was excluded from the conveyance path; determining a selected object within the working area of the at least one robot based on the determined values; and controlling the at least one robot to handle the selected object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Anders Lager
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Publication number: 20190184560Abstract: The invention discloses a trajectory planning method for six degree-of-freedom robots taking into account of end effector motion error. Specifically, the invention disclosed a method for precise planning of robot end effector continuous trajectory by combining the screw theory, the cubic spline interpolation algorithm, and particle swarm optimization algorithm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Beijing University of TechnologyInventors: Zhifeng Liu, Jingjing Xu, Congbin Yang, Yongsheng Zhao, Qiang Cheng, Yanhu Pei
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Publication number: 20190184561Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that introduce an improved way of producing fast and optimal motion plans by using Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) to determine end-to-end trajectories in an iterative manner. By using an RNN in this way and offloading expensive computation towards offline learning, a network is developed that implicitly generates optimal motion plans with minimal loss in performance in a compact form. This method generates near optimal paths in a single, iterative, end-to-end roll-out that that has effectively fixed-time execution regardless of the configuration space complexity. Thus, the method results in fast, consistent, and optimal trajectories that outperform popular motion planning strategies in generating motion plans.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Michael YIP, Mayur BENCY, Ahmed QURESHI
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Publication number: 20190184562Abstract: A robot system is provided with: a plurality of robots; an image acquisition unit that can be attached and detached with respect to each of the robots and that acquires an image of an inspection target object; and a plurality of image inspection units that are respectively connected to the robots and that each inspect the inspection target object on the basis of the image acquired by the image acquisition unit. The image acquisition unit holds image-inspection data that includes optical property data indicating optical properties of the image acquisition unit and that is used in the inspection performed by the image inspection units, and transmits the image-inspection data to the image inspection unit that is connected to the robot to which the image acquisition unit is attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Fanuc CorporationInventors: Makoto YAMADA, Kenshirou OONO
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Publication number: 20190184563Abstract: Provided is a method for detecting an imminent collision between an object and a component of an autonomous system in the real environment including at least one real, decentralized autonomous component, whereby of at least a part of the autonomous system a virtual image is available, emulating at least one aspect of the autonomous system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Florian Krautwurm
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Publication number: 20190184564Abstract: A robot control apparatus includes: a memory unit configured to store a correspondence-relation between a plurality of half-mounted-states of a first component and an optimal action of a robot giving the highest reward for each of the plurality of half-mounted-states obtained beforehand by reinforcement learning; a force detector configured to detect a half-mounted-state of the first component; and a normal control unit configured to identify an optimal action of the robot corresponding to the half-mounted-state detected by the force detector based on the correspondence-relation stored in the memory unit and to control the servo motor in accordance with the optimal action.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Kotaro Muraoka, Yasutaka Ishizuka
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Publication number: 20190184565Abstract: When a control message is determined and sent from a master system to a slave system, the control message is accompanied with a time stamp, indicative of the master model version of the environment which was applied when the control data was determined by the master system. When data, triggered by data provided from the environment to the slave system in the form of updated sensor data is provided from the slave system to the master system, also that data, indicative of an updated slave model version of the environment made by the slave system, is provided to the master system, together with a time stamp, indicative of when the update of the slave model version was made. By applying the suggested time stamp, a coordination of model versions can be obtained between the master system and the slave system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: José Araújo, Tommy Falk, Lars Andersson
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Publication number: 20190184566Abstract: When a main power supply is shut off and a robot control apparatus is unable to be involved, information on a state of each joint can be recorded at a robot arm alone. A robot arm includes: a plurality of links; a joint connecting the plurality of links to each other; and a sensor that detects a state of the joint. Further, the robot arm includes: a logging device that records output information of the sensor; and a powering unit that supplies power to the sensor and the logging device in a state where a drive power supply of the joint is shut off.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Akiyoshi Yokoi
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Publication number: 20190184567Abstract: A robot detects a voice using a microphone array, and identifies a sound source direction. The robot directs a head portion in the sound source direction. When an object including characteristics as a voice emitting body is detected in a filming region of a sound source direction identified using the microphone array, the voice emitting body is identified as a voice emission source. When a voice emitting body is identified as a voice emission source, the robot directs a body toward a sound source (emission source). When a special environmental sound is detected, a predetermined motion is executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Kaname HAYASHI
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Publication number: 20190184568Abstract: A system includes a moveable element adapted to move relative to a coordinate system defined for a robot, an object detection transceiver unit adapted to be mounted on the moveable element, and a controller. The controller controls the object detection transceiver unit to emit a signal and obtain a return signal for an operational cell of the robot at each of a series of predetermined positions to emulate a transceiver aperture larger than an aperture of the object detection transceiver unit. A location corresponding to a marker present in the operational cell is determined from the return signals. A predetermined operation is carried out where the predetermined operation includes using the determined location to guide movement of the robot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Peter C. KARLSSON, Mattias FALK, Hannes BERGKVIST
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Publication number: 20190184569Abstract: The present invention discloses a robot, including: a receive module configured to receive image signal and/or voice signal; an AI module configured to determine use's intention based on the image signal and/or voice signal; a sensor module configured to capture location information that indicates distances from a portion of the robot to an obstacle and a ground surface; a processor module configured to draw a room map of the room in which the robot is located based on the user's intention, and perform positioning, navigation, and path planning according to the room map; a control module configured to send a control signal to control movement of the robot in the room along the a path; and a motion module configured to control operation of a motor to drive the robot to perform the use's intention. In the present invention, the robot and control method thereof can provide home interaction service.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Chi-Min Huang
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Publication number: 20190184570Abstract: One embodiment can provide an intelligent robotic system. The intelligent robotic system can include at least one multi-axis robotic arm, at least one gripper attached to the multi-axis robotic arm for picking up a component, a machine vision system comprising at least a three-dimensional (3D) surfacing-imaging module for detecting 3D pose information associated with the component, and a control module configured to control movements of the multi-axis robotic arm and the gripper based on the detected 3D pose of the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Enova Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kai C. Yung, Zheng Xu, Jianming Fu
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Publication number: 20190184571Abstract: The present application provides a control method and system, and mobile robot using the same. The mobile robot comprises: a storage device, configured to store a simultaneous localization and mapping application and a behavior control application; an image acquisition device, configured to acquire images of an operating environment; a processing device, configured to control the image acquisition device to capture pictures in order to acquire an image containing the ground, and invoke the simultaneous localization and mapping application and the behavior control application to control the behaviors of the mobile robot when identified that the image contains flexible obstacle; and a movement system, configured to drive the mobile robot to move based on a control instruction output by the processing device. In the present application, the flexible obstacle can be detected effectively, and the behaviors of the mobile robot can be controlled correspondingly based on detection results.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Xiru HOU
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Publication number: 20190184572Abstract: A robot includes a filming unit that films a periphery, and a movement control unit that controls a distance from a filmed target object in accordance with a size of the target object. The robot may further include an operation control unit that controls an operation of a head portion, and a recognizing unit that recognizes a face of the filmed target object. The operation control unit may control the operation of the head portion so that a line of sight of the head portion reaches an angle of looking up directed at the face of the target object. The movement control unit may control the distance from the target object in accordance with a height of the target object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Kaname HAYASHI
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Publication number: 20190184573Abstract: The present invention provides a robot control method, and the method includes: collecting interaction information of a companion target, and obtaining digital person information of a companion person (101), where the interaction information includes interaction information of a sound or an action of the companion target toward the robot, and the digital person information includes a set of digitized information of the companion person; and determining, by using the interaction information and the digital person information, a manner of interacting with the companion target (103); generating, based on the digital person information of the companion person and by using a machine learning algorithm, an interaction content corresponding to the interaction manner (105); and generating a response action toward the companion target based on the interaction manner and the interaction content (107).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Sixiao YANG, Heng LIAO, Maosheng HUANG, Jiansheng WEI, Dawei HUO, Wenhua SUN
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Publication number: 20190184574Abstract: The present invention provides a system and methods for automated rehabilitation. The system and methods could provide the automated coordination training and assessment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Chao-Wei Chen, Chih-Jui Ray Chen, Co Yih Siow
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Publication number: 20190184575Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling dancing of a service robot are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Liang ZHANG