Abstract: A polishing pad for CMP is provided. The polishing pad includes a layer of material having a surface, a plurality of grooves indented into the surface in the layer of material, and a fluorescent indicator in the layer of material. Each of the plurality of grooves has a first depth, the fluorescent indicator has a second depth, and the second depth is equal to or less than the first depth.

Abstract: A method of forming a CMP pad includes providing a solution of a block copolymer (BCP), where the BCP includes a first segment and a second segment connected to the first segment, the second segment being different from the first segment in composition. The method further includes processing the BCP to form a polymer network having a first phase and a second phase embedded in the first phase, where the first phase includes the first segment and the second phase includes the second segment, and subsequently removing the second phase from the polymer network, thereby forming a polymer film that includes a network of pores embedded in the first phase. Thereafter, the method proceeds to combining the CMP top pad and a CMP sub-pad to form a CMP pad, where the CMP top pad is configured to engage with a workpiece during a CMP process.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic sandpaper replacement device for CNC production line, comprising an automatic sandpaper supply mechanism which comprises a bracket assembly, and a sandpaper receiving assembly and a sandpaper extracting plate disposed on bracket assembly; and an automatic sandpaper peeling mechanism that is mated with bracket assembly, and comprises a mounting plate, and a peeling drive assembly and a peeling assembly mounted on mounting plate; wherein peeling assembly is drivingly connected with peeling drive assembly, peeling assembly periodically peels off waste sandpaper on a sanding head under driving of peeling drive assembly, and sandpaper extracting plate periodically supplies new sandpaper to sanding head after peeling off sandpaper.

Abstract: A computing system may send and receive data from a variety of other devices, such as abrading tools and consumable abrasive products. The computing system may use this data for various purposes, such as tracking worker vibration dosage, monitoring inventory, promoting use of personal protective equipment, and other purposes.

Abstract: A grinding machine for grinding non-horizontal grinding surfaces comprises a deformation device which is disposed between a grinding power source and a grinding pad driven by the grinding power source. The deformation device includes a set of an offset unit and the deformation members disposed near one end of the grinding pad, wherein the offset units, the first deformation member and the second deformation member define deformation angles. Therefore, one end of the grinding pad is correspondingly fitted to various non-horizontal grinding surfaces independently through the variable angles of the deformation angle, especially for continuous irregular non-horizontal grinding surfaces. Thus, the present invention has excellent grinding effectiveness.

Abstract: A computing system may send and receive data from a variety of other devices, such as abrading tools and consumable abrasive products. The computing system may use this data for various purposes, such as tracking worker vibration dosage, monitoring inventory, promoting use of personal protective equipment, and other purposes.

Abstract: An estimation model creating device for grinding wheel surface condition estimation includes a measurement data obtaining unit and a first learning model creating unit. The measurement data obtaining unit obtains measurement data measured during grinding of workpieces with a grinding wheel in a grinding machine. The measurement data obtaining unit obtains the measurement data for a predetermined period of time for each workpiece. The measurement data includes at least one of first measurement data indicating the condition of a structural member of the grinding machine, and second measurement data relating to a ground portion of the workpiece. The first learning model creating unit performs machine learning using the measurement data relating to the workpieces as first-learning input data so as to create a first learning model for estimating a surface condition of the grinding wheel.

Abstract: An abrasive grinding wheel (10) that comprises an annular body (20) made of abrasive material provided with a central hole (21) and a reducing ring (30) provided with a central attachment hole (32), wherein the reducing ring (30) is inserted into the central hole (21) so that the attachment hole (32) of the reducing ring (30) is coaxial with respect to the central hole (21) of the annular body (20), wherein the reducing ring (30) comprises two opposing enlarged axial end stretches (311 and 312) configured to axially lock the reducing ring (30) to the central hole (21) of the annular body (20).

Abstract: This disclosure, in general, relates to nonwoven abrasive belts including flexible butt joints and methods of making and using such belts and joints.

Abstract: A clamp has: a clamping set and a positioning set. The clamping set has a shaft pivotally connected to a first arm and a second arm, and the shaft is provided with an elastic member. The first arm and the second arm are kept open by the elastic member, and the first and second arms are extended downward with a first handle and a second handle. The first handle is provided with a first pin, and the second handle is provided with a second pin. The positioning set is pivoted on a middle section of the first and second handles with the first and second pins. The positioning set is approximately horizontal, and travel distance of the shaft is greatly reduced, which not only reduces the structural cost, but also effectively improves the smoothness of the shaft movement.

Abstract: Plumbers are often required to carry out various tasks on water pipes including measuring, cutting, bending, threading, joining, soldering and marking positions on pipes. Each of these activities requires the pipe to be held securely by the plumber (for instance in one hand, or under one foot, while the task itself is carried out using the free hand(s). The present invention is a tote tray provided with a clamp 15 connected to the open-top box, the clamp configured for releasably gripping a pipe 17. In this way, a plumber may place a pipe 17 within the clamp 15 and securely grip it therein, and may then carry out various types of work on the pipe 17 without the need to hold the pipe 17 manually in position. Once work on the pipe 17 has been completed, the user may release the clamp's grip on the pipe 17.

Abstract: A tool adapted to be driven rapidly includes a driving portion which has a first jaw and a second jaw and an opening between the first and the second jaws configured to receive an object to be driven. The first and the second jaws have first and second engaging sides configured to grip the object to be driven. The opening has a closed end, an open end, and two opposite sides respectively delimited by the first and the second engaging sides. The first engaging side extends along a linear line. The second engaging side extends along a curved line. The closed end of the opening has a smaller width than the open end of the opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides an opening-closing device including a first component, a second component and a third component. The second component is rotatably connected with the first component, and the third component is rotatably connected with the second component. The present invention further includes a mode switching device for switching operating modes of the opening-closing device. The operating modes include a conventional mode and a labor-saving mode. When the opening-closing device is in the conventional mode, the third component is fixed relative to the second component. When the opening-closing device is in the labor-saving mode, the third component is rotated in the opening direction relative to the second component during opening of the opening-closing device, and the third component is rotated in the closing direction relative to the second component during closing of the opening-closing device.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with various shearing machines for safely and efficiently positioning material to be worked. Magnets which control the material are embedded in a body made of non-magnetic material. Magnets are positioned in the forward end of the apparatus for holding the material being worked while other magnets are positioned in the body of the apparatus for adhering the apparatus to the machine table. A handle is provided for sliding the material into the proper position.

Abstract: A tool kit has a first set of tools of a first standard and of different sizes, a second set of tools of a different second standard and of different sizes, and a holder adapted to receive the first and second set of tools intermixed with each other in an integrated sequence arranged according to size irrespective of standard. The different standards may be indicated by different colors or other indicia, or by positions, such as offset rows that preserve the sequence.

Abstract: A spiral ratchet driver with crank and slider mechanism comprises a spiral ratchet driver having a shank housing, a journal having a hole, connected to the shank housing by a screw, a ratchet mechanism assembly connected adjacent to the journal, a shank received in the shank housing and the ratchet mechanism assembly, a spindle having a spindle bearing connecting the second end of the shank to a chuck or a square drive, a lever connecting bar connected to the hole of the journal by means of a first rivet, a lever having a lever handle cushion grip, rotatably connected with the lever connecting bar, a handle bar having a handle bar grip on a free end, connected with the lever below the handle grip and connected with the spindle from a fixed end, a journal housing covering the journal, is connected with the handle bar and four or more bearing slides disposed between journal and the journal housing.

Abstract: A method and a device for separating a fastening element from a fastening element strip having a holder in which the fastening element is received, wherein the fastening element defines a fastening direction in which the fastening element is intended to be driven into a substructure, wherein the fastening element is transported in a transport direction until the fastening element is arranged in a separating portion, and a movement of the fastening element relative to the holder in a separating direction is generated until the fastening element is divided from the holder, and wherein the separating direction is inclined with respect to the fastening direction.

Abstract: A torque adjustment device of a torque wrench includes a handle having a passage defined axially therethrough, and a driving head is connected to one end of the handle. A torque adjustment unit is located in the passage of the handle and includes a stationary member, a threaded shaft threadedly extending through the stationary member, a rotary member and a spring. The shaft includes a threaded rod that extends beyond the rotary member. A sleeve is mounted to the threaded shaft. A rotary unit includes a tube which has a mounting section and a threaded section on two ends thereof. By rotating the tube, the rotary member and the threaded shaft are rotated relative to the stationary member so as to compress the spring to set the output torque value. A knob is then threadedly connected to the threaded rod to secure the output torque value.

Abstract: A remote operating tool capable of replacing work units contains: a control unit, a connection assembly, and a work unit. The control unit includes a first plier part, a second plier part, and a fixing shaft. The first plier part has a first grip portion and a limitation extension, the second plier part has a second grip portion and an accommodation extension, and the accommodation extension has an aperture. The connection assembly includes a cable and an accommodation sleeve, the cable has a knob, and the accommodation sleeve has a fitting member, wherein the fitting member has a large-diameter section and a small-diameter section. The limitation extension has a first cutout, and the accommodation extension has a second cutout. The control unit further includes a stopper, wherein the defining member is a shell and includes a first chamber.

Abstract: A tool for mounting a muffler on a vehicle includes a tool body having a tool support member with mounting holes and walls with an external peripheral surface configured to connectively receive a muffler hanger stay. The walls define an interior recessed region configured to connectively receive a muffler hanger. A tool handle member extends from the tool support member to facilitate manual alignment and mounting of the muffler hanger and the muffler hanger stay on the muffler and the vehicle.

Abstract: A pneumatic tool is provided comprising: a motor; a drive mechanism connected to the motor; a cylinder; the drive mechanism comprising a drive bar connected to a piston, the drive bar adapted to drive the piston in a linear direction; the cylinder filled with high pressure gas; wherein the piston is housed in the cylinder and adapted to reciprocate within the cylinder; the piston is connected to a striking member adapted to strike a workpiece; wherein the drive mechanism further comprises a plurality of latching members adapted to be in contact with and lock the drive bar. The latching structure provided by the present invention has a smaller sliding distance and is safer than conventional drive bar latching structures.

Abstract: A method for operating a driving-in device for fastening elements comprises a motor operating according to a particular pattern when there are no more fastening elements in a magazine of the driving-in device.

Abstract: A hand-held tool comprises a housing with a neck-like housing portion and a suspension element with a connection portion for connecting the suspension element to the neck-like housing portion and with a suspension portion for temporarily suspending the tool on a separate object, wherein the connection portion has two spring arms, which enclose the neck-like housing portion on opposite sides in a snap-fit connection in order to connect the suspension element to the housing.

Abstract: A heatsink structure for a pile driver includes a rotation seat, a pivot base, a pile driver gear unit, and at least one radiating pipe. The rotation seat is pivotally connected with the pivot base. The pile driver gear unit is mounted in the pivot base and includes a receiving space and a vibration device. A pump device is mounted in the receiving space of the pile driver gear unit. The at least one radiating pipe is mounted on the pivot base. Thus, the lubricating oil in the receiving space of the pile driver gear unit is pumped by the pump device during operation and is delivered to the at least one radiating pipe so that the at least one radiating pipe cools down and carries away the heat of the lubricating oil.

Abstract: A power tool and accessory system is described that comprises a power tool such as hammer drill and an accessory such as dust extractor. In order to provide electrical power to the drive motor of the dust extractor, a first induction coil is disposed in the hammer drill and is electrically connected to the power supply of the hammer drill. A second induction coil is disposed in the dust extractor at a location in which, when the hammer drill and dust extractor are connected, current through the first induction coil induces a voltage in the second induction coil through inductive coupling. As a consequence, the drive motor of the dust collector is powered by inductive power transfer from the electrical power source of the hammer drill.

Abstract: An outdoor surface treating apparatus having a body having a handle and a head arranged to be removably connected with an accessory tool assembly. The head includes a first engagement arrangement for releasably engaging with a second engagement arrangement in the accessory tool assembly. A drive unit, arranged in the head, includes a first coupling member for drivingly coupling with a second coupling member in the accessory tool assembly. The first engagement arrangement is fixed. The second engagement arrangement is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The accessory tool assembly includes a biasing element for biasing the second engagement arrangement into the extended position.

Abstract: A handheld work apparatus includes a first assembly, a second assembly and an anti-vibration unit which includes a coil spring. A first end of the coil spring forms a fastening eyelet fixed to the first assembly by an attachment screw which extends through the fastening eyelet and the head thereof projects into the coil spring. A second end of the coil spring is screwed onto a connecting piece of the second assembly which has an opening extending through the connecting piece and through which an engagement contour in the head of the attachment screw is accessible for a tool. When the work apparatus is in a non-loaded state, the distance (f) between the fastening eyelet and a front end of the connecting piece is ?the length (g) of the attachment screw. The distance (p) of the above support surface from the front end of the connecting piece is the length (g).

Abstract: An ergonomic cooktop scraping utensil has a planar body, a first side support, a second side support, a blade, and a handle. The blade is removably attached to a distal end of the planar body, and the handle is laterally connected between the upper ends of the first and second side supports. When force is applied to the handle, it is transmitted to the side supports and into both the proximal and distal ends of the utensil. The blade is configured to be oriented at a specified blade angle relative to the cooktop surface for efficient scraping action. The handle is designed to be operated by the heel of the palm of the user in order to minimize any moment arm, and thus strain, applied to the wrist of the user.

Abstract: Rework system for unsoldering and/or soldering electronic components on a circuit board, having a work table for fastening the circuit board, having a module which can travel along at least one X-axis and one Y-axis having at least one camera for accommodating electronic components provided on the circuit board, having a drive unit on which the module can travel with the camera, having a control unit for activating the drive unit, having a computing unit to which a display and user-operable input means are assigned, wherein the input means comprises a pointer which can be moved on the display and a command generator which can be operated in a positioning mode for positioning the camera in two steps (rough positioning and fine positioning).

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing gravity compensation to a cable-suspended, vacuum-adhered, tool-equipped crawler vehicle traveling along and following the contour of a non-level surface during the execution of an automated maintenance operation. One technical feature shared by multiple embodiments of the gravity-compensating systems is that a cable spool is operated to wind a portion of the cable from which the vacuum-adhered crawler vehicle is suspended to generate a tensile force that counteracts a gravitational force being exerted on the crawler vehicle during movement. Rotation of the cable spool may be driven by a motor or by a tensioning spring.

Abstract: A robot includes a casing having an internal space, a head that protrudes from the casing and having a first display, a second display provided on a front of the casing, a first motor embedded in the casing, a lifting plate configured to ascend and descend via power of the first motor, a first bar having a first end connected to the head and a second end in contact with the lifting plate, a fixed plate positioned between the lifting plate and the head, and having an opening defined therein through which the first bar passes, a linkage that connects the lifting plate and the fixed plate to the second display, a first guide body rotatably disposed above the fixed plate and guiding movement of the first bar, and a second motor rotating the first guide body.

Abstract: For the purpose of achieving a further reduction in weight while maintaining strength and of reducing the manufacturing cost, the present invention provides a robot arm including: a long cylindrical arm body; and mounting interface portions that are fixed at both sides of the arm body and that are used to mount the robot arm to another member. At least sections of outer surfaces of the arm body and the mounting interface portions are formed of a resin. A first part that has one of the mounting interface portions and a section of the arm body and a second part that has the other one of the mounting interface portions and a section of the arm body are joined to each other.

Abstract: A method of robotic collaboration comprises designating a first robot a lead robot and assigning a first task in a task area to the lead robot. Broadcasting a work query in the task area seeks the presence of subordinate robots configured to perform tasks. Receiving a work confirmation signal from a subordinate robot in the task area answers the work query with an affirmation that the subordinate robot is in the task area to perform tasks. Transmitting a task command to the subordinate robot in response to the work confirmation signal comprises a directive to perform the first task. Receiving a task confirmation signal informs the lead robot of the subordinate robot electronic characteristics comprising processing capabilities, transmit signal profile, receive signal profile, and storage device capabilities. Processing confirms whether the subordinate robot can collaborate with the lead robot to do the first task.

Abstract: A food cooking device includes a robot main body having a tray where food is placeable, a spatula configured to move the food in a given direction while contacting the food, a first robotic arm to which the tray is attached, and a second robotic arm to which the spatula is attached, and a control device configured to control operations of the robot main body. The device moves the tray to a given position, while the food is placed on a placement surface of the tray, and sweeps out the food placed on the placement surface of the tray in a direction outward of the placement surface by the spatula.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for picking a product to complete an order. The systems and methods may include receiving product information obtained via a user mobile device; retrieving, by a robot, the product from the location within the warehouse; and depositing, by the robot, the product in a bin assigned to an order. The product information may identify a location of the product in a warehouse.

Abstract: A transport apparatus including a drive; a first arm connected to the drive, where the first arm includes a first link, a second link and an end effector connected in series with the drive, where the first link and the second link have different effective lengths; and a system for limiting rotation of the end effector relative to the second link to provide substantially only straight movement of the end effector relative to the drive when the first arm is extended or retracted.

Abstract: A robot arm includes a distal end unit having a gripping part and a first supporting part that supports the gripping part, a first drive unit that, with an axis along a direction in which the gripping part and the first supporting part are arranged as a first axis, pivots the gripping part about a first pivot axis along the first axis relative to the first supporting part, a second supporting part that supports the first supporting part, and a second drive unit that, with an axis orthogonal to the first axis as a second axis, pivots the distal end unit about a second pivot axis along the second axis relative to the second supporting part, wherein the first drive unit includes a piezoelectric motor, and the second pivot axis crosses the distal end unit.

Abstract: An imaging unit, a control parameter generation unit, a control unit, and a drive unit are provided. The imaging unit captures an image including two objects. The control parameter generation unit feeds information of the captured image including the two objects into an input layer of a neural network, and outputs a position control amount for controlling the positional relation of between the two objects as an output layer of the neural network. The control unit controls current or voltage to control the positional relation between the two objects by using the outputted position control amount. The drive unit changes a position of one of the two objects by using the current or the voltage. Here, the control parameter generation unit selects the neural network from a plurality of neural networks. Therefore, even if there are differences between objects or errors in the positional relationship between the two objects, alignment can be performed more accurately.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods, computer program products, and computer systems of a robotic apparatus with robotic instructions replicating a food preparation recipe.

Abstract: A robot and an operation method thereof are disclosed. A robot may include a loading box provided to load goods, and to be movable at a certain distance with respect to the robot when closed and opened, a drive wheel configured to drive the robot, an auxiliary wheel provided at a position spaced apart from the drive wheel, and a variable supporter configured to change the position of the auxiliary wheel, and supporting the loading box, and the variable supporter may move the auxiliary wheel so as to correspond to the movement direction of the center of gravity of the robot. The robot may transmit and receive a wireless signal on the mobile communication network constructed according to a 5 Generation (G) communication.

Abstract: A control device of a robot includes: an image data acquirer acquiring image data taken by a camera, the image data including a hand teaching substrate and substrate placing portion, the teaching substrate arranged as a teaching target at a substrate target position; a virtual substrate information generator generating information of a virtual substrate virtually arranged at the hand substrate placing portion in the image data; an operating unit receiving an input and generate operation information corresponding to the input; a screen display unit displaying an image of the teaching substrate and an image of the virtual substrate on a screen; a robot operation control unit controlling an operation of the robot arm in accordance with the operation information; and a teaching data record unit storing, as teaching data, a position of the hand when the virtual substrate has coincided with the teaching substrate.

Abstract: A dynamic representation of a robot in an environment is produced, one or more observer agent collects data, and respective values of one or more metrics for the robot are computed based at least in part on the collected data. Tasks for the robot to perform are generated. Ratings and challenge questions are generated. A server may produce a user interface and a value of a metric based on collected observer data.

Abstract: A robot may include a spatiotemporal controller for controlling the kinematics or movements of the robot via continuous and/or granular adjustments to the actuators that perform the physical operations of the robot. The spatiotemporal controller may continuously and/or granularly adjust the actuators to align completion or execution of different objectives or waypoints from a spatiotemporal plan within time intervals allotted for each objective by the spatiotemporal plan. The spatiotemporal controller may also continuously and/or granularly adjust the actuators to workaround unexpected conflicts that may arise during the execution of an objective and delays that result from a workaround while still completing the objective within the allotted time interval. By completing objectives within the allotted time intervals, the spatiotemporal controller may ensure that conflicts do not arise as the robots simultaneously operate in the site using some of the same shared resource.

Abstract: Automatic calculation of a trajectory by taking the interference with an obstacle into account may be performed by calculating trajectory information representing a trajectory on which (i) the picking hand picks, on the first position, the work with a posture associated with the first position included in the first combination; and (ii) the picking hand arranges, on the second position, the work with a posture associated with the second position included in the first combination, and determining whether an interference is present or absent on the trajectory represented by the trajectory information calculated in the calculating a trajectory.

Abstract: An trajectory information generating unit for generating trajectory information defining a trajectory for which a picking hand picks a work at a first position and arranges the work at a second position, an execution control unit for operating a picking apparatus based on trajectory information generated by the trajectory information generating unit, and an execution time estimating unit for estimating a period of time from when the picking apparatus receives an instruction for starting an operation on a work to a time when the operation of the picking apparatus on the work is ended are included. The trajectory information generating unit may adjust an amount of calculation based on an estimation result of the execution time estimating unit.

Abstract: A point cloud information acquiring unit for acquiring point cloud information of a region including at least one of the picking hand and the work at a time which is at least one of (i) when the picking hand picks the work at the first position, (ii) when the picking hand moves the work out of the first container, (iii) when the picking hand moves the work in the second container and (iv) when the picking hand arranges the work at the second position; and an abnormality detection unit for detecting an abnormality based on the point cloud information acquired by the point cloud information acquiring unit are included.

Abstract: A computer-based system and method is disclosed for spatial programming of a robotic device. A mixed reality tool may select an object related to one or more interactive tasks for the robotic device. A spatial location of the object may be located including Cartesian coordinates and orientation coordinates of the object. An application program may be executed to operate the robotic device using the spatial location. Based on initial parameters, execution of the one or more tasks by the robotic device on the object related to a skill set may be simulated in a mixed reality environment.

Abstract: In robot teaching programming, a robot teaching programming method, apparatus and system, and a computer-readable medium, can realize the programming of a robot simply, and are not restricted in terms of robot types. A robot teaching programming system includes a movable apparatus for imitating movement of an end effector of a robot in a working space of the robot; a robot teaching programming apparatus for recording first movement information of the movable apparatus in a first coordinate system and converting the same to second movement information in a second coordinate system of the robot, and then programming the robot according to the second movement information. Using a movable apparatus to simulate an end effector of a robot has the advantages of ease of operation, and no restrictions in terms of robot types. Teaching programming is accomplished through simple coordinate transformation, and there is no need for advanced programming skills.

Abstract: A robot includes a robot arm, a first member and a second member placed between a base of the robot arm and an installation part, a first force sensor and a second force sensor placed in contact with both the first member and the second member on a plane in a normal direction along a direction in which the base and the installation part are arranged, an on-virtual line component calculation part that obtains a first translational force component on a virtual line from output of the first force sensor and obtains a second translational force component on the virtual line from output of the second force sensor, and a determination part that outputs a signal when determining that the first force sensor or the second force sensor is abnormal based on a difference between the first translational force component and the second translational force component.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a robot recharge docking method. The method includes: obtaining current radar data of a radar of a robot for a scanned obstacle; obtaining a position of a target object by analyzing the current radar data; controlling the robot to move to a predetermined position around the target object; determining whether infrared carrier data is received by the robot recharge docking apparatus from the target object; determining that the target object is a charging station upon receiving the infrared carrier data from the target object; and docking the robot at the target object to charge if the target object is the charging station. In the above-mentioned manner, the present disclosure can prevent the robot from taking an obstacle similar to a charging station in shape as the charging station to dock at, thereby ensuring the safety of the automatic recharging of the robot.