Abstract: A screw-tightening electric tool includes a housing having a grip portion configured to be gripped by a hand of a user. A brushless motor is located in the housing and includes a stator fixed to the housing and a rotor that is rotatable relative to the stator. A tip-tool retaining part configured to hold a bit is located at a front of the housing, a battery mounting part is disposed at a lower end of the grip portion, and a battery pack is detachably affixed to the battery mounting part. A trigger protrudes from the grip portion, a trigger switch is disposed within the grip portion, and a control circuit board is disposed on the battery mounting part and offset from the brushless motor in the front-rear direction of the electric tool.

Abstract: A fastener cartridge can be used with a shaft of a tool during an orthopedic procedure. The fastener cartridge can have a main housing that can be attached to fastener housing including a fastener chamber and a backstop component. The fastener chamber includes a plurality of non-flexible tabs and the backstop component includes a plurality of resiliently flexible tabs. The fastener housing is configured to include a plurality of fasteners that are arranged therein such that the longitudinal axes of the fastener chamber and the plurality of fasteners are collinear. The plurality non-flexible tabs prevent one of the fasteners from inadvertently passing entirely out of an outlet of the fastener chamber and the plurality of resiliently flexible tabs allow the fasteners to move axially in the first direction and restrict movement of the fasteners in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A torque sleeve for a connector includes a slip ring, a torque ring, a torque spring, and an outer shell. The slip ring includes at least one axial movement inhibiting structure, and a plurality of first teeth having a first sawtooth pattern disposed in an axial direction of the torque sleeve. The torque ring includes at least one radial movement inhibiting structure, and a plurality of second teeth having a second sawtooth pattern disposed in an axial direction of the torque sleeve facing the plurality of first teeth. The torque spring is configured to apply a spring force against the torque ring to encourage movement of the torque ring toward the slip ring. The outer shell is configured to house the slip ring, the torque ring, and the torque spring within the torque sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention provides a removal tool. A base portion is used as a base, and a first component and a second component are separately disposed on the base portion in a manner of being isolated from each other, so that a relative distance between the first component and the second component can be changed under the effect of an external first external force, to enable a vehicle maintainer to perform removal work of separating a ball joint of a lower support arm of a vehicle from a combined bushing. The technical features of the present invention further include a first acting portion, a second acting portion, and a third acting portion respectively disposed on the first component and the second component.

Abstract: A hand-held pressing device is described. The pressing device can be used for crimping or cutting workpieces. The device has a housing and a tool holder for receiving a tool. A movably configured actuator is driven by an electric motor to actuate the tool. The device includes a planetary gear assembly for coupling an electric motor and the actuator.

Abstract: A firing pin assembly of a nail gun and a bonding method thereof are provided. The firing pin assembly includes a firing pin body and a firing pin head made of a material having a hardness greater than that of the firing pin body. The firing pin head has a first end and a second end. The first end is made of a material having a density lower than that of the second end. The first end and the front end face of the firing pin body are preheated to a set temperature. The top of the second end is pressed toward the front end face of the firing pin body for an appropriate bonding time, so that the material particles of the firing pin body are dissociated and fused into the first end of the firing pin head to form the firing pin assembly.

Abstract: A gas spring for an impacting device includes at least a cylinder, a piston, a seal, an and anvil for delivery of an impact. In an operational cycle, the piston may be moved to an energized position and thereafter released from the de-energized position. The gas pressure within the cylinder is preferably at least 200 psia. The cylinder may also include a safety valve rated to vent the cylinder pressure at a minimum of 150% of the original cylinder pressure. The piston volume may be less than 80% of the swept volume, and the piston may comprise a flange that has less than 90% of the cross sectional area of the cylinder. In an embodiment, the maximum kinetic energy of the piston never exceeds 30% of the cyclic potential energy of the gas spring.

Abstract: A gas combustion type driving tool includes an output unit, a grip, a fuel container storage unit, a battery mounting unit and a coupler. The output unit includes a combustion chamber. The grip is connected to a lower surface of the output unit. A fuel container is detachably attached to the fuel container storage unit. A battery pack is detachably attached to the battery mounting unit. The coupler is configured to take air in. The fastener is driven out by combustion pressure when mixed gas of combustible gas supplied from the fuel container and compressed air supplied from outside via the coupler is ignited. The coupler is disposed on a lower end side of the grip. The gas combustion type driving tool includes a pipe configured to connect the coupler and the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A gas combustion type driving tool drives a fastener by combustion pressure when mixed gas of combustible gas and compressed air in a combustion chamber is ignited. The gas combustion type driving tool includes an air ejection valve, and a gas ejection valve. The air ejection valve is configured to eject compressed air into the combustion chamber. The gas ejection valve is configured to eject combustible gas into the combustion chamber. Output related to driving of a fastener is adjustable by adjusting at least one of filling pressure of compressed air or filling pressure of combustible gas.

Abstract: A driving tool includes a striking mechanism configured to be actuated by a combustion pressure of a mixed gas of compressed air and fuel, a combustion chamber in which the mixed gas of compressed air and fuel is to be combusted, a valve member configured to open and close communication between the striking mechanism and the combustion chamber, and a valve support member configured to support the valve member. The valve member has a seal part provided on an outer peripheral surface along a moving direction of the valve member.

Abstract: A driving tool includes a striking cylinder comprising a piston configured to be actuated by a combustion pressure of a mixed gas of compressed oxidant and fuel, a combustion chamber in which the mixed gas of compressed oxidant and fuel is to be combusted, an oxidant supply port for supplying the compressed oxidant into the combustion chamber, a fuel supply port for supplying the fuel into the combustion chamber, and a check valve provided to at least one of the oxidant supply port and the fuel supply port.

Abstract: A driving tool includes a main body, a trigger, a contact member and a control unit. The main body has a combustion chamber configured to be filled with fuel and compressed air. The trigger is configured to operate an ignition device to combust a mixture of the fuel and the compressed air filled in the combustion chamber. The contact member is brought into contact with a driving target member to enable an operation of the trigger. The control unit is configured to start an injection of the fuel when the contact member is turned on, and to complete an injection of the air after the trigger is turned on.

Abstract: A driving tool includes a combustion chamber, a cylinder, a valve and a control unit. Fuel and compressed air are supplied into the combustion chamber. The cylinder is configured to movably store a piston which is driven by combustion pressure at a time of igniting a mixture of the fuel and the compressed air filled in the combustion chamber. The valve is configured to open and close a passage through which the compressed air is supplied into the combustion chamber. The control unit is configured to control the valve to supply the compressed air into the combustion chamber when the control unit determines that a return of the piston is completed.

Abstract: A driving tool includes a striking cylinder including a piston configured to be actuated by a combustion pressure of a mixed gas of compressed oxidant and fuel, a combustion chamber in which the mixed gas of compressed oxidant and fuel is to be combusted; a valve member configured to open and close communication between the striking cylinder and the combustion chamber, and a striking cylinder exhaust valve configured to open and close communication between the striking cylinder and an outside.

Abstract: A driving tool includes a striking cylinder including a piston configured to be actuated by a combustion pressure of a mixed gas of compressed oxidant and fuel, a combustion chamber in which the mixed gas of compressed oxidant and fuel is to be combusted, and an exhaust valve configured to be actuated by change in pressure in the striking cylinder from actuation of the piston.

Abstract: A self-adjusting cable guide can be coupled to a nosepiece assembly having a contact end and can be movable between an extended guide position and a retracted guide position relative to the contact end of the nosepiece assembly. A contact trip arm can be adjacent the cable guide and can have a distal end positioned to contact a cable received within a guide recess of the cable guide. The contact trip arm can be movable between an extended arm position corresponding to an inactive state of the tool and a retracted arm position corresponding to an active state of the tool. In addition, the cable guide can have a non-aligned orientation, in which cooperating misalignment stop surfaces can engage each other to stop movement of the self-adjusting cable guide toward the retracted guide position and an aligned orientation in which movement into the retracted guide position is permitted.

Abstract: Provided is a hydraulic striking device in which a reverse operation circuit and a forward operation circuit can switch connection states to a high pressure circuit and a low pressure circuit by means of an operation switching valve. Further, the hydraulic striking device is configured to be selectable between a reverse operation mode or a forward operation mode by operating the operation switching valve. A high/low pressure switching portion is provided with a shortening portion for reducing the time required for high/low pressure switching operation in piston front and rear chambers in association with retraction of a valve to be shorter than the time required for high/low pressure switching operation in the piston front and rear chambers in association with advancement of the valve.

Abstract: The present invention seeks to protect Applicant's HYTORC® LITHIUM SERIES™ Torque Gun Tools for tightening and/or loosening of industrial threaded fasteners. Such tools include: a drive input and output assembly; a turning force multiplication assembly; a dual drive output and reaction assembly; and a yoke-style shifting assembly for any torque mode from lower and/or higher resistance and/or speed. A preferred embodiment includes an electric motor of the drive input and output assembly powered by a battery pack. Advantageously, the yoke-style shifting assembly: improves and simplifies design and operation of shifting; reduces tool size and cost; and increases tool portability, efficiency, reliability and repeatability, all without sacrificing Applicant's many innovations in hand-held, multispeed torque intensifying tools.

Abstract: A handle for a tool that provides multiple gripping locations for a user to grasp and manipulate the tool. The handle includes a main shaft, a first extension that extends outward from a first location along the main shaft, and a second extension that extends outward from a second location along the main shaft. The handle provides multiple gripping locations along one or more of the main shaft, the first extension, and the second extension.

Abstract: This accessory, for a hand held drill, turns the drill into a portable drill press. To use this portable drill press, place the drill bit where you want it. Lean the drill forward until the base slides under the metal your drilling. The base is a lever and the drill and bit swings off it. The base holds the drill in place at a angle. When the drill is pulled straight, everything tightens up. The metal and the drill bit are pushed together with leverage. Turn the drill on and drill the hole by just holding the drill straight. This portable drill press is faster and easier to use, than drilling by hand.

Abstract: A tool insert and/or tool holder insert, in particular tool storage insert and/or tool holder storage insert, has at least one base body, includes at least one receiving region, in particular at least in part as an opening, in the base body, for receiving at least in part at least one tool and/or at least one tool holder, and has at least one contact element, which is arranged at least in part inside the receiving region, in particular projecting into the receiving region, for the purpose of contacting mounting of the tool and/or of the tool holder, and includes side walls, which complement one another and extend, in particular parallel to a receiving direction of the receiving region, on at least two opposite outside surfaces of the base body, which are configured to engage at least in part with side walls of further tool inserts and/or tool holder inserts.

Abstract: A machine for the machining of railway wagons comprising: a holding structure having a first upright and a second upright that extend along respective first direction and second direction substantially parallel and adapted to be arranged on the opposite side with respect to a wagon to be machined; sliding means of the structure along a main direction; machining means of the wagon comprising at least a first anthropomorphic robot associated sliding with the first upright, and at least a second anthropomorphic robot associated sliding with the second upright.

Abstract: Exosuit systems and methods according to various embodiments are described herein. The exosuit can be used to monitor users for injury, perform injury prevention, and monitor works for productivity.

Abstract: A teaching device for teaching a motion of a robot, including an image projector which projects an image on a projection surface in a working space of the robot; an indicator position detector which detects a position of an indicator on the projection surface; an image generator which generates or updates the image based on the position of the indicator that is detected by the indicator position detector; and a processor which calculates a teaching point for teaching a motion of the robot based on the position of the indicator.

Abstract: A robot may include an application processor (AP) configured to set a movement path through which driving is to be performed for a preset time, a display unit configured to display guidance information representing a movement path, and a driving driver configured to drive along the movement path, thereby guiding passengers to a destination, such as an airplane boarding position.

Abstract: A machine learning device for a robot that allows a human and the robot to work cooperatively, the machine learning device including a state observation unit that observes a state variable representing a state of the robot during a period in that the human and the robot work cooperatively; a determination data obtaining unit that obtains determination data for at least one of a level of burden on the human and a working efficiency; and a learning unit that learns a training data set for setting an action of the robot, based on the state variable and the determination data.

Abstract: Provided is a method for controlling a robot including plural articulated shafts capable of moving a workpiece in a same direction while supporting the workpiece. In moving the workpiece by the robot, the method controls each of the articulated shafts in such a way that an interference torque caused by acceleration or deceleration of one articulated shaft and acting on another articulated shaft and a torque for accelerating or decelerating the other articulated shaft do not act in opposite directions simultaneously.

Abstract: A control system is described for a base supporting a telescoping articulated boom assembly indicated generally at 15, comprising long telescopic boom 17 and telescopic stick 19. Mounted to the remote end 21 of the stick 19 is an end effector in the form of a head 23 that supports a 6 axis robot arm 25 that moves a further end effector 27 to manipulate the items. The robot arm 25 has a robot base 31, and mounted above the robot base 31 is a first target in the form of a 6 degree of freedom (6 DOF) high data rate position sensor 33, that provides 6 DOF position coordinates, relative to a fixed ground reference 35, to a control system. Mounted on the end of the robot arm 25 immediately above the end effector 27 is a second target in the form of a 6 degree of freedom (6 DOF) high data rate position sensor 37, that provides 6 DOF position coordinates, relative to the fixed ground reference 35, to the control system.

Abstract: An operation processor of the motion trajectory generation apparatus specifies the target object by extracting first point cloud data that corresponds to the target object from a depth image in the vicinity of the target object acquired by a depth image sensor, excludes the first point cloud data from second point cloud data, which is point cloud data in the vicinity of the target object, in the depth image, estimates, using the second point cloud data after the first point cloud data has been excluded, third point cloud data, which is point cloud data that corresponds to an obstacle that is present in a spatial area from which the first point cloud data is excluded in the depth image, and supplements the estimated third point cloud data in the spatial area from which the first point cloud data is excluded, and generates the plan of the motion trajectory.

Abstract: Provided is a method for computer-aided user assistance during the activation of a movement planner for a machine, in which: a user interface is provided and can be used by a user to specify parameterization data for the movement planner, wherein the parameterization data comprise a machine model and an environment model; the collision-free movement space and the collision-prone movement space of the machine in the configuration space are determined on the basis of parameterization data specified via the user interface; one or more features with respect to the collision-free and/or collision-prone movement space are determined; a predefined plausibility criterion is checked for a respective feature of at least some of the features, wherein, if the plausibility criterion has not been satisfied, an output in the form of a warning message is produced via the user interface.

Abstract: The example embodiments are directed to a system and method for controlling and commanding an unmanned robot using natural interfaces. In one example, the method includes receiving a plurality of sensory inputs from a user via one or more natural interfaces, wherein each sensory input is associated with an intention of the user for an unmanned robot to perform a task, processing each of the plurality of sensory inputs using a plurality of channels of processing to produce a first recognition result and a second recognition result, combining the first recognition result and the second recognition result to determine a recognized command, and generating a task plan assignable to the unmanned robot based on the recognized command and predefined control primitives.

Abstract: A self-guiding automaton includes sensors, a hardware processor, and a memory storing a self-guidance software code. The hardware processor executes the self-guidance software code to detect a location and/or travel path of one or more human being(s) in a pedestrian environment using the sensors, and identify a self -guided path forward in the pedestrian environment based on the location and/or travel path of each human being(s). The self-guidance software code also determines a social cue for communicating the self-guided path forward to the human being(s), detects any change in the location and/or travel path of each human being(s) using the sensors, determines a pedestrian safety score of the self-guided path forward based on the location and/or travel path and any change in the location and/or travel path of each human being(s), and moves the automaton along the self-guided path forward if the pedestrian safety score satisfies a safety threshold.

Abstract: A robot system includes: a transport device; an article accumulating part that can block the article without stopping the operation of the transport device; a robot performing a task on the article in a working area defined on a downstream side; a control unit; an article-decelerating unit that can reduce the speed of the article in the working area; a detecting unit detecting the traveling distance of the article; a sensing unit that detects the position of the article on an upstream side; and a management unit that causes the article to be blocked and causes the speed of the article to be reduced when the management unit determines that the task will not be completed within the working area. The control unit calculates the current position of the article based on the position and the traveling distance and causes the robot to follow the article to complete the task.

Abstract: An assistant robot for assisting a robot according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit for transmitting or receiving data; and a controller for controlling a charging module for charging a battery of a robot and an operation of the assistant robot, wherein the controller performs control to check a battery level of the robot, determine whether to perform charge, on the basis of the checked battery level, connect the charging module to the robot on the basis of the determination on whether to perform charge, and charge the battery of the robot up to a predetermined battery level.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a social robot includes providing a set of quantitative personality trait values, also called a “personality profile” to a decision engine of the social robot. The personality profile is derived from a character portrayal in a fictional work, dramatic performance, or by a real-life person (any one of these sometime referred to herein as a “source character”). The decision engine controls social responses of the social robot to environmental stimuli, based in part on the set of personality trait values. The social robot thereby behaves in a manner consistent with the personality profile for the profiled source character.

Abstract: A control device for industrial machines having controlled motion drives for machine components has at least one control element configured to manually influence or specify adjustment movements of at least one machine component and is implemented as a rotary control element with a continuously rotatable actuating element connected in terms of motion to a rotational resistance generator that is variable under control or the actuating element can be connected in terms of motion thereto. The rotational resistance generator is drivable by an analysis and control device. The analysis and control device and the rotational resistance generator in this case are equipped to inhibit the rotational mobility of the actuating element, or to subject it to an increased rotational resistance haptically perceptible by an operator, as a function of machine states or events known to or sensed by the control device. In addition, a corresponding control method is specified.

Abstract: A robot operating apparatus includes a force sensor mounted on the distal end part of an arm unit and a handle supporting unit mounted on the distal end part of the arm unit via the force sensor. The handle supporting unit supports two handles, and a handle structure including the two handles has two force points where forces are applied while being gripped with both hands. The force sensor detects a resultant force of forces acting on the two force points, and transmits the same to a robot control apparatus, so that the distal end part of the arm unit moves in accordance with a direction and a magnitude of the resultant force detected by the force sensor.

Abstract: A hand intended to equip a humanoid robot, the hand includes a palm and at least one finger extending along a first axis, the hand being capable of picking up an object, the finger comprising a first phalanx linked to the palm by a first motorized pivot link and a second phalanx consecutive to the first phalanx linked to the first phalanx by a second pivot link. The finger comprises a first mechanism linking the palm to the second phalanx configured such that the rotation of the first phalanx about the second axis causes the second phalanx to rotate about the third axis, and a second mechanism linking the palm to each of the phalanges configured to actuate the finger in such a way that the finger wraps around the object to be picked up, and the second mechanism is configured to deform the first mechanism.

Abstract: A transfer tool includes a substantially strip-shaped frame; a wrist-side slider provided on one side of the frame in a thickness direction in a manner capable of moving along a longitudinal direction of the frame; a workpiece-side slider provided on another side of the frame in the thickness direction in a manner capable of moving along the longitudinal direction; and a distal-end swing shaft attached to the workpiece-side slider. The shaft includes a support section supported by the workpiece-side slider in a manner capable of swinging around an axis line extending in a width direction of the frame and supporting a workpiece, and an actuator attached to the workpiece-side slider and causing the support section to swing. The actuator includes a motor, and a pair of gears that transmits driving force of the motor to the support section. At least one of the gears is formed into a fan shape.

Abstract: An adaptive tooling interface comprises a plurality of motors, disposed at least partially within a housing, which are operatively in communication with a controller and where a first power output is operatively in communication with a first motor of the plurality of motors and a second power output operatively in communication with a second motor of the plurality of motors. A drive interface, comprising a tooling adapter, is operatively in communication with the plurality of motors and configured to mate with and provide power to one or more tools, which comprise a matching subsea tool tooling interface, via the first power output and the second power output. The adaptive tooling interface may be connected to or otherwise integrated into a subsea vehicle system comprising a subsea vehicle.

Abstract: A workspace isolated from an exterior space by a partition, a glove provided to the partition so that an external surface thereof is exposed to the workspace and an internal surface thereof communicates with the exterior space, and a robot configured to insert an arm into the glove and perform a work in the workspace. The glove includes, at a tip-end part thereof, an operating part provided inside the glove, and a hand part provided so as to be exposed to the workspace.

Abstract: A folding knife is provided with an opening mechanism having a traction surface to aid users in rotating the blade from the closed position to the open position and to assist with opening the folding knife. More specifically, the traction surface is located on an outer surface of the tang of the blade and extends outwardly from the handle when the blade is in the closed position.

Abstract: A utility knife with a lockable blade is provided. The blade is selectively extended from a housing with a sliding mechanism. The blade is interconnected to a blade carrier that includes a portion configured to lock the blade in a deployed configuration. The blade carrier includes a deflectable portion that is selectively biased by the release button to unlock the blade from the deployed state. Spring force associated with a biasing member interconnected to the blade carrier draws the blade into the housing when the release button is dispersed.

Abstract: The invention provides a carving knife. The carving knife comprises a knife handle, a blade, a light-emitting structure and a switch structure, wherein the blade is inserted into the front end of the knife handle, the light-emitting structure is mounted on the knife handle and located near the blade, the switch structure is arranged on the knife handle, electrically connected with the light-emitting structure and used for controlling on-off of the light-emitting structure. The carving knife has the advantages of being high in integration level and comfortable in use.

Abstract: A method for generating user feedback information from a shave event associated with a user. A shaving razor is provided to user. The shaving razor includes a handle, a hair cutting implement connected to the handle, at least one motion sensor in the handle, a hair cutting implement displacement sensor associated with the handle, a communication device associated with the handle and a power source associated with the handle. The power source powers the at least one motion sensor, the hair cutting implement displacement sensor and the communication device. Shave event data associated with the user during a shave is collected from the at least one motion sensor and the hair cutting implement displacement sensor. The shave event data is processed to generate user feedback information.

Abstract: A method for generating user feedback information from a shave event associated with a user. A shaving razor is provided to user. The shaving razor includes a handle, a hair cutting implement connected to the handle, at least one motion sensor in the handle, a communication device associated with the handle and a power source associated with the handle. The power source powers the at least one motion sensor and the communication device. User profile data is collected from the user. Shave event data associated with the user during a shave is collected from the at least one motion sensor. The shave event data and user profile data are processed to generate user feedback information. The user feedback information is communicated to the user.

Abstract: A method for generating user feedback information from a shave event associated with a user. A shaving razor is provided to user. The shaving razor includes a handle, a hair cutting implement connected to the handle, at least one motion sensor in the handle, a hair cutting implement displacement sensor positioned in the handle, a communication device positioned in the handle and a power source positioned in the handle. The power source powers the at least one motion sensor, the hair cutting implement displacement sensor and the communication device. Shave event data associated with the user during a shave is collected from the at least one motion sensor and the hair cutting implement displacement sensor. The shave event data is processed to generate user feedback information.

Abstract: A personal appliance. The personal appliance includes a handle having an implement connecting structure. An implement is connected to the implement connecting structure. An implement displacement sensor is positioned in the handle. The implement displacement sensor measures a displacement of the implement relative to a fixed position of the handle. A power source, an acceleration sensor and an angular velocity sensor are positioned in the handle.

Abstract: A method for generating user feedback information from a shave event associated with a user. A shaving razor is provided to user. The shaving razor includes a handle, a hair cutting implement connected to the handle, at least one motion sensor in the handle, a communication device positioned in the handle and a power source positioned in the handle. The power source powers the at least one motion sensor and the communication device. User profile data is collected from the user. Shave event data associated with the user during a shave is collected from the at least one motion sensor. The shave event data and user profile data is processed to generate user feedback information. The user feedback information is communicated to the user.

Abstract: A networked shaving appliance system includes: (a) a shaving appliance including a handle and a shaving head cartridge connected to the handle and motion, orientation, and/or pressure sensors associated with the handle and/or shaving head cartridge; (b) a sensor circuit connected to receive sensor signals and generate shave event information from the sensor signals; (c) a network circuit wirelessly connected with a computer network and communicating at least the shave event information to the computer network; and (d) a computerized tool operating, at least in part, on a computerized user device connected to the computer network.