Abstract: An apparatus or system for reinforcement bar (rebar) joint recognition using artificial intelligence vision includes a rebar tying tool attached to a micro manipulator; and a macro manipulator for moving the position of the micro manipulator; wherein the macro manipulator is adapted to move the micro manipulator on a first plane; the micro manipulator is adapted to move the rebar tying tool on a second plane parallel to the first plane and at a first axis vertical to the second plane.

Abstract: A robot includes an arm via which the robot is configured to perform an operation on a workpiece conveyed in a conveyance direction on a conveyor, and a visualizer which is configured to visualize positional deviation of the robot from the conveyor in at least one of a first direction perpendicular to the conveyance direction and a second direction perpendicular to both the conveyance direction and the first direction.

Abstract: A control device includes a control section configured to control a motion of a robot arm using values detected by a plurality of distance sensors. The plurality of distance sensors include a first distance sensor and a second distance sensor disposed in a first direction orthogonal to the axial direction of a dispenser. The second distance sensor is disposed in a position further apart from the dispenser than the first distance sensor. The control section executes, on a robot, a first instruction for causing the robot to execute discharge of a discharge object by the dispenser when a distance acquired by the first distance sensor is a distance in a predetermined range and a distance acquired by the second distance sensor is a distance larger than the distance in the predetermined range.

Abstract: A ground mark for spatial positioning comprises a core region and a peripheral auxiliary region surrounding the core region. Positioning marks (3) are disposed at edges of the core region, and peripheral guiding marks (2) are disposed in the peripheral auxiliary region pointing to the center of the core region. The ground mark for spatial positioning increases redundancy, such that the mark can be captured even if the mark is incomplete or blocked, and when deviated from the normal identification range, peripheral guiding marks (2) can be captured to facilitate locating the core region.

Abstract: To provide a control device and a control method enabled to more simply execute initialization of a force sensor included in a legged walking robot. Provided is a control device including: a leg control unit that controls at least one or more legs of a legged walking robot including a plurality of legs, and stores a force sensor provided in each of the legs in a predetermined space in which the force sensor provided in each of the legs is in a non-contact state; and an initialization execution unit that performs initialization of the force sensor provided in each of the legs.

Abstract: Provided is a control device controlling a robot having a movable section to which a work section, performing work on a target object, is attached and which moves the work section.

Abstract: Provided is an auxiliary bending robot capable of processing two workpieces simultaneously, including a linear base slide rail, a slider, a movable major arm, a movable minor arm, a front arm, a swing link, and an additional seventh axis. The slider is slidably connected to the linear base slide rail, and a first axis is formed between the slider and the linear base slide rail. A top portion of the slider is directly or indirectly hinged to a rear end of the movable major arm through a second axis, a front end of the movable major arm is hinged to a rear end of the movable minor arm through a third axis, a front end of the movable minor arm is hinged to a rear end of the front arm through a fourth axis, and a front end of the front arm is rotatably connected to a middle portion of the swing link through a fifth axis.

Abstract: A robot hand includes a first portion, and a second portion detachable from the first portion, including a pair of holding pieces For holding a workpiece. The first portion includes a first movable member movable in one direction by a first stroke, an actuator which moves the first movable member. The second portion includes a second base which is detachably attached to the attaching and detaching mechanism, and a second movable member movable in one direction by a second stroke which is larger than the first stroke. At least one of the holding pieces is fixed to the second movable member. A first engaging portion is provided in the first movable member, second engaging portions are provided in the second movable member, and the second engaging portion can be engaged with the first engaging portion.

Abstract: Provided is holding finger 21 with which a thin-plate substrate W that has been subjected to surface processing can be transferred without generating a natural oxide film on a surface to be processed of the thin-plate substrate W.

Abstract: A robotic system includes a base and at least one axis actuation module. The base includes an input power conversion device. A power input terminal of the input power conversion device receives an input voltage. The input voltage is converted into a first voltage by the input power conversion device. The first voltage is outputted from a power output terminal of the input power conversion device. The at least one axis actuation module is installed on the base. Each axis actuation module includes a motor, an axis power conversion device and a driving device. The first voltage is converted into a second voltage with a rated voltage value by the axis power conversion device. The second voltage is converted into a third voltage by the driving device. The third voltage is provided to the motor.

Abstract: A heat dissipating system of robot is provided. The heat dissipating system includes a gas supply device and a robot. The gas supply device is configured to provide a high-pressure gas. The robot is in communication with the gas supply device and includes a housing, an inlet and at least one valve. The housing defines an inner space. The inlet is disposed on the housing and is in communication with the gas supply device and the inner space. The at least one valve is disposed on the housing and is in communication with the inner space. The high-pressure gas outputted by the gas supply device is guided into the inner space through the inlet, and the high-pressure gas accommodated in the inner space is released through the at least one valve when the at least one valve is open.

Abstract: A robot includes a robot main body section including a base and a robot arm coupled to the base and including a sealed internal space, a driving section provided on the inside of the robot arm and configured to drive the robot arm, a control board provided on the inside of the base, a power supply board provided on the inside of the base and configured to supply electric power to the control board, a driving board provided on the inside of the robot arm and configured to drive the driving section based on a signal from the control board, a fan configured to stir gas on the inside of the robot main body section, and a heat sink provided on the inside of the base.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a sealing apparatus for a robot and an articulated robot utilizing the sealing apparatus. In one embodiment, the sealing apparatus includes a first enclosure and a second enclosure. The second enclosure may be rotatably connected to the first enclosure such that the first enclosure and the second enclosure cooperatively define a gap between the first enclosure and the second enclosure. The sealing apparatus may further include a seal disposed in the gap such that the seal and the second enclosure cooperatively define a chamber. The sealing apparatus also includes an elastomer disposed in the chamber. The elastomer may be compressed by the seal and the second enclosure to generate an elastic force that presses the seal against the first enclosure.

Abstract: A surgical cart assembly may comprise a base portion. The base portion also includes a plurality of wheels coupled to the base portion and arranged to permit wheeled movement of the surgical cart assembly. The cart also includes a column extending vertically from the base portion, and a manipulator arm coupled to an end portion of the column opposite to a location of the base portion. The cart further comprises a stabilization assembly coupled to the base portion, the stabilization assembly may include a piston assembly moveable between a retracted position and a deployed position, and an actuation device operably coupled to the piston assembly to actuate the piston assembly between the retracted position and the deployed position. The piston assembly in the retracted position is retracted away from a ground surface on which the cart assembly is supported, and the piston assembly in the deployed position is in contact with the ground surface.

Abstract: An image processing device includes an acquirer, a face detector, and a change detector. The acquirer acquires images captured in succession by an image capturer. The face detector executes a first detection processing (face detection processing) that detects a certain target (face of a person) from a central area of the acquired image. The change detector executes second detection processing to detect a change over time in a surrounding area other than the central area in the acquired image. The second detection processing has a smaller processing load required per unit pixel in the image than that of the first detection processing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to a folding and a partially rotational device, comprising: stabilizing the frame holder of the device for the axis on which a partially rotational part rotates; spindle locking the partial rotation at two-ends using a spindle with screws at each-end of the spindle; defining the two-ends for the rotation with two or more stop pins; allowing the rotation with two or more compression springs; installing and cleaning the compression springs using a wiper; wherein tension of the rotation is adjusted by placement of one or more of the wiper or compression spring length.

Abstract: A safety cutter adapted to open a box or similar packaging comprises a molded elongated handle which integrally connects with a protective head that mounts a fixed blade. The head extends transversely and has a protective canopy. Exposed portions of the blade, which is preferably ceramic, are protectively disposed at opposed portions of an upper end of the handle below said head. The handle has measurement scales and a contoured thumb grip.

Abstract: An automatically opening tool with sliding scale release, including a frame; a tool; a release mechanism attached to the tool; a biasing mechanism for extending the tool; and a scale coupled to the frame and release mechanism. The tool is constructed such that sliding the scale along the longitudinal axis automatically unlocks the tool from the extended or retracted configurations. The tool can open automatically or manually. The tool can swing open or extend out a front opening in the frame.

Abstract: A trimmer trims a bound material at end portions and/or corner portions of the bound material. The trimmer has a table (2), a pressing unit (4), a trimming mechanism (5) that has a trimming blade (52) and moves the trimming blade (52) to the trimming position, a rotation mechanism (3) that rotates the table (2), a rotation control unit that is operatively connected to the rotation mechanism (3) in such a way that a predetermined trimming line of the bound material positioned parallel to a longitudinal direction of the trimming blade (52), a moving mechanism (6) that moves the trimming mechanism (5) in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the trimming blade (52), and a movement control unit that is operatively connected to the moving mechanism (6) so as to move the trimming mechanism and align the trimming line and the trimming position with each other.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for continuous acetylation of wood elements. The acetylation is conducted with an acetylation medium at a pressure of at least 1.5 barg in a substantially oxygen free environment. Alternatively, the method includes the steps of: (a) feeding wood elements in a substantially oxygen free environment to a continuous acetylation reactor, and (b) treating the wood elements with an acetylation medium in the continuous acetylation reactor under wood acetylation reaction conditions, at a pressure of at least 1.5 barg. The process can acetylate wood elements to a high acetyl content in an efficient way, without compromising on the quality of the material. The acetylated wood elements can be used in the production of medium density fibreboards with superior qualities such as dimensional stability and durability.

Abstract: A method for producing a hydrophobic element is disclosed and includes the following steps: a) preparing a mixture of water and an organic material from sustainably renewable resources, b) moulding the mixture prepared in step a) to obtain a moulded element, c) drying and densifying the moulded element obtained in step b) to obtain a dried and densified element-, and d) impregnating to the core the dried and densified element obtained in step c) with a binder composed of organic materials from sustainably renewable resources. A covering hydrophobic element containing more than 90%, and preferably more than 99%, of an organic material from sustainably renewable resources is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sheet manufacturing apparatus is an apparatus that heats a material containing fibers to form a sheet, and includes a heating portion that heats the material, and a control portion that controls a temperature at which the heating portion heats the material. The control portion sets a temperature of the heating portion to a first temperature in a first state where the sheet manufacturing apparatus manufactures the sheet, and sets the temperature of the heating portion to a second temperature lower than the first temperature at a predetermined timing in a second state where the sheet is not manufactured, or at a predetermined timing when a state of the sheet manufacturing apparatus is shifted to the state where the sheet is not manufactured.

Abstract: Features for formliners to form a decorative pattern in a curable material and methods of using the same are disclosed. An improved formliner is disclosed with substantially seamlessly connecting components that reduces the need for using adhesives for interconnecting a plurality of formliners in a pattern. Further, the formliner is configured to reduce and/or substantially eliminate visible seams in order to create a more natural appearance in a finished product of the curable material.

Abstract: A material trimming system used with a table saw having a rotationally driven arbor, a table with a specialized tray to retain an article to be trimmed, the system including a core structure with a core rotational axis that attaches to the arbor that has an arbor rotational axis. The system also includes a peripheral ring that is about a ring rotational axis, wherein the peripheral ring removably engages the core structure, wherein the peripheral ring includes an outer peripheral element that is operational to trim a material of the article to a selected configuration. In addition, included in the system has a cover having a cover rotational axis, the cover having a mechanism to be removably attachable to the core structure that is operational to removably retain the peripheral ring to the core structure, wherein the arbor, core, ring, and cover rotational axes are all coincident to one another.

Abstract: Provided is a kneading device 1 for dispersing a dispersoid in a dispersion medium. The kneading device includes a casing in which a kneading material containing the dispersion medium and the dispersoid is accommodated, a rotor disposed in the casing and kneading the kneading material while dispersing the dispersoid in the dispersion medium by rotating about a rotation axis, and a detection unit detecting a dispersion degree of the dispersoid into the dispersion medium by observing a state of the kneading material in the casing.

Abstract: A unitary reinforced composite based panel component, and methods of construction thereof is provided. The unitary reinforced panel component eliminates the need for adhesively joining an offset piece to the backside of a panel, to provide additional reinforcing strength thereby improving efficiency and eliminating bond-line read-through (BLRT). A vehicle component is prepared with resort to a preform made of selective comingled fiber bundle positioning (SCFBP) to selectively place co-mingled fibers that are enriched in carbon fiber as a reinforcement relative to other region that rely on a relatively higher percentage of glass fiber reinforcement to create such a preform.

Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate purification apparatus comprises at least a reactor (4) which houses the plastic material to be purified, an opening connected to a vacuum pump, stirrers (16) to ensure the stirring of the plastic material inside of the reactor (4) and a heating mechanism comprising a microwave heating device to promote the excitation of the polar molecules.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing two soundproof panels of an aircraft nacelle including a duct. The manufacturing method includes a step of supplying a mold having, on a single face, a cavity for each soundproof panel, a step of producing, in the bottom of each cavity, an inner skin for being oriented towards the duct, and a curing step during which the elements present in the mold are cured in the mold. Such a method makes it possible to produce the two soundproof panels in the same mold, thus reducing the gaps between them after they have been positioned.

Abstract: An ultraviolet irradiation device includes a light-emitting element, a temperature control element, and a control circuit. The light-emitting element is configured to emit an ultraviolet light. The temperature control element is configured to control a temperature of the light-emitting element. The control circuit is configured to control the temperature control element based on a voltage of the light-emitting element so as to control a peak wavelength of the ultraviolet light.

Abstract: To provide a method whereby it is possible to easily produce a bonded article in which a member containing a fluorinated polymer and another member are firmly bonded. This method is a method for producing a bonded article in which a member A containing a fluorinated polymer having an adhesive functional group and a member B containing a resin material, are bonded, wherein in a state where at least a portion of the member A (a coating layer 24 and a sheath layer 26 of an electric wire 20) is disposed in the cavity 46 of a mold 40 for injection molding, the resin material is injected into the cavity 46 and solidified to form the member B (connector housing).

Abstract: A molded product and an electrical product comprising a molded article that includes a main body made of resin and a standing wall made of resin. The standing wall integrally stands up from the end portion of the main body. A decorative sheet includes a base film and a conductive circuit layer. The base film continuously covers from the main body front surface to a wall front surface. The conductive circuit layer is disposed between the base film and the main body front surface. The decorative sheet is integrated with the molded article to implement a decoration with the base film. A flexible printed circuit board is disposed between the molded article and the conductive circuit layer. The flexible printed circuit board is partially embedded into and integrated with the standing wall. The flexible printed circuit board is electrically connected to the conductive circuit layer.

Abstract: The present invention is a container having a label that is embedded in the container and a method of temporarily marking the container over the label. The container is sufficiently transparent to allow indicia formed on the label to be ascertained through a wall of the container. The exterior wall of the container may be written upon with a marker that leaves marks that are erasable from the exterior of the container. A method of producing the container is described.

Abstract: An apparatus usable with an injection molder for producing articles includes a first mold support including a first mold, and a second mold support including a second mold and a first die. The first mold support is movable relative to the second mold support between a first and a second position. In the first position, the first mold and the second mold being brought together to form an injection molded article having at least one protrusion extending outwardly from the body and facing the second mold. In the second position, the first mold and the first die being brought together to subsequently form the article, the first die selectively subsequently forming an altered cross sectional region in the protrusion, forming an undercut in the altered cross sectional region or between the altered cross sectional region of the subsequently formed protrusion and the body, each article being separate and non-interlocking.

Abstract: A device for assisting molding condition determination is used with a molding method that molds an article by feeding molten material into a mold. The device includes a learning model generating unit, an input unit, and an output unit. The learning model generating unit creates a learning model through machine learning in which a plurality of molding condition element items used to mold the article and a plurality of quality element items of the molded article are used as learning data. The learning model relates to a degree of influence of each molding condition element item on each quality element item. The input unit receives input of a subject quality element item to be checked, selected from the quality element items. The output unit outputs, using the learning model, the multiple molding condition element item that has the degree of influence on the subject quality element item.

Abstract: A state determination device is capable of assisting maintenance for various injection molding machines. The state determination device acquires data related to an injection molding machine, performs numeric conversion for extracting a feature in a temporal direction or an amplitude direction, with respect to time-series data of physical quantity in the acquired data, and performs machine learning using the data obtained through numeric conversion so as to generate a learning model.

Abstract: A state determination device that determines an operation state of an injection molding machine stores respective specification data of a reference injection molding machine and an injection molding machine that is different from the reference injection molding machine, and acquires data related to the injection molding machine. Then, the state determination device converts the acquired data into yardstick data by a conversion formula set for every type of data, by using the stored specification data of the reference injection molding machine and the stored specification data of the injection molding machine and performs machine learning using the yardstick data obtained through the conversion so as to generate a learning model.

Abstract: An injection molding machine includes: a screw inserted in an injection cylinder and configured to be movable in the axial direction; a motor configured to move the screw; a torque detection unit configured to detect the torque of the motor; a position detection unit configured to detect the position of the screw; a motor drive control unit configured to drive the motor while imposing torque limitation so that the motor's torque will not exceed a limit torque, to thereby advance the screw to the foremost position in the direction of injection; and a determination unit configured to determine that unmelted resin remains inside the injection cylinder if the moving speed of the screw becomes lower than or equal to a predetermined speed while the screw is advancing to the foremost position.

Abstract: An extruder having an extruder crosshead, a die, and a die retaining assembly. The extruder crosshead has an annular major surface while the die has a first die surface facing and conformal to that major surface. The die also has a second die surface opposed to the first die surface. The die-retaining assembly is attached to the extruder crosshead, evenly and variably pressing the second die surface with controlled pressure such that the substantially opposing first die surface is pressed into the major surface of the extruder crosshead. The die-retaining also includes movable elements which abut the die in order to move the die. The die-retaining assembly can be used to evenly reduce the pressure exerted by over the second die surface so that the position adjustment elements can be used to more easily adjust the position of the die.

Abstract: A wire cutting assembly used to cut extrusions formed from an extrusion system.

Abstract: A method for the co-extrusion of a rubber profiled element consists in extruding and profiling the various rubbery materials of the co-extruded profiled element over a given co-extrusion width and in a longitudinal direction of co-extrusion perpendicular to the transverse plane (PT). The method comprises the following succession of steps consisting in: a) extruding a first material, this being performed discontinuously, b) first profiling of the first material, performed discontinuously, c) extruding a second material, this being performed discontinuously, d) profiling the first and second materials, creating at least one longitudinal groove (26) in the profiled element (20), and, jointly, at least an extruding of a third material next to each longitudinal groove (26) created in the profiled element (20), and e) final profiling of the first, second and third materials to a final profile (P74) exhibiting no discontinuity across the co-extrusion width (L50).

Abstract: Molds for forming fiber reinforced insulation and methods of using the molds are described. One exemplary mold may include an upper mold and a lower mold. The upper mold and the lower mold may be coupleable to define a mold cavity for receiving therein a fiber reinforced insulation preform. The upper mold may include a plurality of apertures that may be configured to allow moisture from the fiber reinforced insulation preform to pass through the upper mold while substantially preventing fibers from the fiber reinforced insulation preform from passing through the upper mold such that the fiber reinforced insulation preform dries and cures to form the fiber reinforced insulation product. The plurality of apertures may collectively define an open area of at least 20% of an inner surface area of the upper mold that may contact the fiber reinforced insulation preform.

Abstract: A polishing article manufacturing system includes a feed section and a take-up section, the take-up section comprising a supply roll having a polishing article disposed thereon for a chemical mechanical polishing process, a print section comprising a plurality of printheads disposed between the feed section and the take-up section, and a curing section disposed between the feed section and the take-up section, the curing section comprising one or both of a thermal curing device and an electromagnetic curing device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a three-dimensional printing device, comprising: a chassis, a light source and a controller, wherein a liquid storage tank is arranged in the middle of the chassis, an anti-sticking element is arranged on the inner wall of the liquid storage tank, and the liquid storage tank is used for holding polymerizable liquid; and further comprising: a base which is adapted to the liquid storage tank in a para-position way, wherein the base is connected with a driving device, and the light source is matched with the bottom of the base. By using the anti-sticking element as a covering part for the liquid storage tank, the forming part formed by curing the polymerizable liquid can lose contact with the anti-sticking element quickly and efficiently, so as to carry out further formation and processing operations. In this way, the whole three-dimensional printing process is more rapid and efficient.

Abstract: A method of additive manufacturing is provided. The method includes depositing a layer of base material from which an additively manufactured part is produced. The method also includes depositing a slurry onto the layer of base material, where the slurry includes a solvent, particles of a structural material, and a reinforcing agent.

Abstract: A method of additive manufacturing is provided. The method includes depositing a layer of polymeric material from which an additively manufactured part is produced. The method also includes depositing a slurry upon the layer of polymeric material, wherein the slurry includes a conductive material that imparts conductive properties to the layer of polymeric material.

Abstract: A plasticizing device includes a driving motor, a rotor that is rotated by rotation of the driving motor and has a groove-formed surface having a groove formed in a rotation direction, and a barrel that is opposite to the groove-formed surface and has a communication hole and a heater, plasticizes a material supplied between the groove and the barrel by rotation of the rotor and heating by the heater, and causes the plasticized material to flow out from the communication hole. Aside surface of the groove has a protrusion and recess surface including protrusion portions or recess portions.

Abstract: A hybrid manufacturing apparatus utilizing both additive and subtractive manufacturing processes has a cutting mechanism, a magazine, and a deposition nozzle. A cutting mechanism engages and modifies material fed from a magazine, the finished material of this process to be positioned by a deposition nozzle. More specifically, the cutting mechanism provides a chamber supporting an inlet, an outlet, and at least one cutting head. The inlet receives fresh material, the cutting head is positioned within the chamber to create the desired contours in or on the material, and the material then exits the chamber via the outlet to be deposited according to instructions extracted from a digital model in a form of numerical control (NC) programming language. This model is natively subdivided into individual constructs each defining a set of values to guide creation of corresponding physical sections, and the placement thereof.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system including a build plate and a powder spreading unit having a plurality of recoater blades configured to spread powder onto the build plate. The powder spreading unit including a base member, and the plurality of recoater blades is coupled to the base member and configured to spread powder onto the build plate.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system including a build plate, at least one recoater blade configured to spread powder onto the build plate, and at least one vibration mechanism coupled to one or more of the build plate and the at least one recoater blade. A controller coupled to the at least one vibration mechanism is configured to control actuation of the at least one vibration mechanism so that vibratory pulses are induced within the powder to effect compaction of the powder on the build plate.

Abstract: A dual roller powder spreader assembly for use in layerwise manufacture in a powder bed fusion additive manufacture process utilizes in an embodiment tilting of the dual roller assembly such that a lead roller is raised upwardly relative to the powder bed in a sweep. This is accomplished using a mechanical cam-like engagement initiated at each end of the assembly's travel, causing what will then be the lead roller to rise as a whole relative to the now following roller, the latter pushing the powder pile across the powder bed. The tilt process is reversed at each end of travel.