Patents Issued in May 7, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200139489
    Abstract: According to one implementation, a laser peening processing apparatus includes a laser oscillator and an irradiation system. The laser oscillator oscillates a laser light. The irradiation system condenses the laser light with a lens and irradiates a workpiece with the condensed laser light. The irradiation system irradiates the workpiece with the laser light in a state where the workpiece has been exposed in an atmosphere without interposed liquid. Furthermore, according to one implementation, a laser peening processing method includes producing a product or a semi-product by laser peening processing of the workpiece using the above-mentioned laser peening processing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Mayu NAKANO, Takafumi ADACHI
  • Publication number: 20200139490
    Abstract: Various embodiments include a solder preform for diffusion soldering comprising a sandwich structure having a multiplicity of first layers and a multiplicity of second layers alternating with one another in the sandwich structure. The first layers each comprise a metal foil. The second layers each comprise metal particles and a binder forming a paste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jörg Strogies, Klaus Wilke, Christian Schellenberg
  • Publication number: 20200139491
    Abstract: Present invention consists of a block with a cylindrical stud and a cylindrical hole. A hex-head screw comprises a screw head portion, a middle portion and a threaded portion. The threaded portion of the hex-head screw can be fitted to the base of a clamp through the cylindrical hole, so that the clamp can freely rotate, using the cylindrical stud as a pivoting point, and the clamp's location on a welding table can be shifted to provide a proper location on the surface of a work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Jason Alen Marburger
  • Publication number: 20200139492
    Abstract: A system for improving alignment in welded assemblies is provided. The system includes a support member having a surface and a projection extending from the surface. The projection may include one of a convex or a concave geometry. The system includes a positioning member provided over the support member for receiving a frame member. The positioning member may be movable over the support member, and the positioning member may include a geometry configured to engage the one of the convex or the concave geometry. The frame member may be movable from a first position relative to a center of the projection to a second position relative to the center of the projection during movement of the positioning member over the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Chad ARNOLD
  • Publication number: 20200139493
    Abstract: An assembly for a dual-walled component of a gas turbine engine and methods of forming and repairing a dual-walled component. The assembly includes a cold section part having an outer surface that defines a plurality of impingement apertures, a hot section part including a pre-sintered preform, the hot section part positioned over the outer surface of the cold section part, and a plurality of support structures including the pre-sintered preform, the plurality of support structures positioned between the hot section part and the cold section part, the plurality of support structures separating the hot section part from the cold section part to define at least one cooling channel therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Peter Henderkott, Robert Frederick Proctor
  • Publication number: 20200139494
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rack bar includes joining axial end portions of first and second bar members to each other, and forming a power transmission section on the second bar member. The first bar member has a toothed portion. When the second bar member is hollow, the method may further include thickening a wall of a portion of the second bar member along the axial direction so as to be coaxial with the first bar member. When the second bar member has a greater diameter than the first bar member, the method may further include cutting an outside diameter of a portion of the second bar member in the axial direction so as to be coaxial with the first bar member. The power transmission section is formed on the portion of the second bar member where the wall has been thickened and/or the outside diameter has been cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: NETUREN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Makoto NOMURA, Takashi YAMAWAKI, Ryosuke SUZUKI, Nobumoto ISHIKI
  • Publication number: 20200139495
    Abstract: These fixtures aid in installing, sealing and securing pipe. Specifically, the invention aids in mating bell & spigot joints and securely capping open pipe ends of standard polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) pipe products as well as non-plastic piping by enabling equalized full circumference pressure on pipe ends to nudge, seal and/or secure pipe ends during installation or decommissioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Gerald R. Herren
  • Publication number: 20200139496
    Abstract: The invention discloses a waste air-conditioning compressor recycling processing equipment, which includes a conveying box. The conveying box is provided with a conveying chamber with an opening facing upward. The conveying chamber is provided with a conveying device. Two left and right symmetrical fixing rods are fixedly connected, and a cutting box is fixedly connected to the fixed rods. The cutting box is provided with a cutting cavity with an opening facing downward, and the cutting cavity is provided with a power device. The lower side of the power unit is provided with a lifting device for providing the lifting movement required for cutting. The lower side of the lifting device is provided with a cutting device for cutting the compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Haiqiu Shu
  • Publication number: 20200139497
    Abstract: In one aspect there is provided a pipe spinner and lifter for supporting and rotating a cylindrical member having a longitudinal axis. The pipe spinner and lifter comprises a pair of jaws that pivot about a pivot member, to allow the pipe spinner and lifter to actuate between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A plurality of rollers are mounted on the jaws, each rotatable about a rolling axis. When the pipe spinner and lifter is in the closed configuration, the cylindrical member can be rotatably captured by the pipe spinner and lifter, allowing the cylindrical member to rotate about its longitudinal axis. Preferably, the plurality of rollers are arranged in a substantially mirrored arrangement on the jaws. More preferably, the rolling axis of each of the rollers is substantially parallel to the cylindrical member's longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Colin Twerdocleb, Nathan Ristau
  • Publication number: 20200139498
    Abstract: A vise jaw combination used with a milling machine vise to hold a work-piece having either parallel edges or non-parallel edges. Wherein, the milling machine vise in this application disposes at least one movable member having threaded holes cooperating with fasteners to join the movable member and the vise jaw combination comprising a vertical axis tool post and a rotatable vise jaw. Wherein, the vertical axis tool post comprises a detachable wall disposing correlative thru holes for cooperating with the threaded holes and fasteners disposed at the movable member, whereby the vertical axis tool post is joined to the movable member disposed at the milling machine vise. Wherein, the rotatable vise jaw consists of a one-piece structure disposing a thru hole for receiving a vertical shaft disposed at the vertical axis tool post, whereby the rotatable vise jaw is joined to the vertical axis tool post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Danny Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20200139499
    Abstract: A tool exchange device for tool magazine includes a base having a driving member, a pressure cylinder, a movement member pivotally connected to the base adjacent to the driving member, and a tool retrieving member disposed on the movement member. The driving member has a connection portion and a twisting portion. The pressure cylinder has a piston rod pivotally connected to the connection portion for driving the driving member. The twisting portion is removably received in a receiving portion of the movement member. With the rotation of the driving member, the twisting portion forces the movement member to move along an arc shape route, such that the movement member rotates by an angle, and the tool retrieving member sways between a vertical and horizontal positions. Therefore, the tool exchange device is driven with a lower force, and the tool retrieving tool stably sways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: YING SUN
  • Publication number: 20200139500
    Abstract: A rotary table device according to the present invention includes: a spindle that supports a table; a driving mechanism that drives the spindle; a load detection portion that detects a load of the driving mechanism; a clamp mechanism that inhibits rotation of the spindle; a rotation control portion that causes the driving mechanism to drive the spindle with a predetermined inspection pattern after the clamp mechanism starts releasing clamping; and a determination portion that determines whether good or not with respect to an operation of the clamp mechanism based on of change over time in the load detected by the load detection portion when the spindle is driven with the inspection pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shingo TACHIKI
  • Publication number: 20200139501
    Abstract: A wheel burr cleaning device comprises a lower turnover system, a lower turnover system, a center hole burr brushing system, a back cavity burr brushing system, an upper lifting rotation system. The present disclosure not only can be used for removing burrs from the center hole of the wheel, the roots of the flanges and the edge of each spoke, but also can adapt to the wheels of different sizes and different widths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Xueqiang LI, Bowen XUE, Jiandong GUO
  • Publication number: 20200139502
    Abstract: The present application relates to an adjustable wheel deburring device, comprising a lower lifting-translating-overturning system, a clamping driving system, a upper lifting-moving system, a adjusting system, a brush unit and a upper deburring system, among others. The device according to the present invention in use is able to not only remove burrs at the back cavity and front of the wheel, but also automatically adjust the shape of the brush belt according to the shape of the wheel back cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Guorui WU, Bowen XUE, Jiandong GUO
  • Publication number: 20200139503
    Abstract: A substrate processing method of thinning a substrate having a protective tape attached on a front surface thereof includes measuring a thickness of the protective tape; and grinding, by using a grinder, a rear surface of the substrate held by a substrate holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Munehisa KODAMA, Takahiro SAKAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20200139504
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a variable size wheel deburring device, which is composed of a lower lifting system, a central brush driving system, a brush system I, a brush system II and a clamping driving system. When used, the servo electric cylinder II, through the guiding rail II, causes the left and right rollers to clamp the lower wheel rim of the wheel; and the servo motor I can achieve the rotation of the clamped wheel by the pulley I, the pulley II and the synchronous belt I. The device according to the present invention in use can not only realize the burr removal of the wheel center hole, the flange root corner, the spoke edge and the rim corner, but also can adapt to wheel types of different size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Xueqiang LI, Bowen XUE, Jiandong GUO
  • Publication number: 20200139505
    Abstract: A wheel weight-reducing pit cleaning device comprises the lower lifting driving system, the side brush system, the ring brush unit, the ring brush system, the clamping driving system, the pressing system, The present disclosure in use is capable of cleaning and removing the burrs on the edges of the drain groove and the weight loss groove at the wheel weight-reducing pit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Bowen XUE, Decai KONG, Jiandong GUO
  • Publication number: 20200139506
    Abstract: A flash removal device includes a frame, a first servo motor, a bottom plate, an adapter shaft, a shaft sleeve, a radial bearing, a lower end cover, a pedestal, a pressure bearing, a base, a clamping cylinder, connecting plates, first guide rail sliding seats, first linear guide rails, mounting racks, rotary press-down cylinders, first sleeves, first bearings, first rotating shafts, a first gland, clamping rollers, etc. The flash removal device can meet the requirements of flash removal from a wheel blank, has the characteristics of simple structure, stable detection performance, high positioning precision, simple operation and the like, and is very suitable for automatic batch production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Weidong Liu, Fengyan Liu
  • Publication number: 20200139507
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a polishing pad using an additive manufacturing system includes receiving data indicative of a desired shape of the polishing pad to be fabricated by droplet ejection. The desired shape defines a profile including a polishing surface and one or more grooves on the polishing pad. Data indicative of a modified pattern of dispensing feed material is generated to at least partially compensate for distortions of the profile caused by the additive manufacturing system, and a plurality of layers of the feed material are dispensed by droplet ejection in accordance to the modified pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Mayu Felicia Yamamura, Jason Garcheung Fung, Daniel Redfield, Rajeev Bajaj, Hou T. Ng
  • Publication number: 20200139508
    Abstract: A suction hood for a power tool, which includes a rotating tool, in particular a grinding or cutting tool, for collecting and removing dust generated during the use of the power tool, a first side wall having a first recess, a second side wall having a second recess, and a suction channel connected to the first and second side walls. The diameter of the first recess is greater than the diameter of a flange of the power tool, so that the first recess is positionable around the flange. The diameter of the second recess is greater than the diameter of a clamping element, which is used to detachably fasten the tool on a spindle of the power tool, so that the clamping element may be accommodated in the second recess. The first and second side walls are positioned at a distance from each other which is shorter than the length of the spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Oliver OHLENDORF
  • Publication number: 20200139509
    Abstract: A glass polishing device has a casing adapted for operative engagement with the exterior surface of a powered drill motor. The casing includes a handle extending from a second side opposite an opening in an opposite first side thereof from which a handle of the engaged drill motor projects. A triggerable fluid supply is coupled to the casing and projects fluid to a tool or a section of glass being resurfaced by the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: GLAS-WELD SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Dominik Scheffler, Shiloh Spoo, Efren Larranaga
  • Publication number: 20200139510
    Abstract: Essential constructive elements of the currently known machines and devices, which work by means of vacuum blasting, are improved in the surface cleaning and engraving machine that operates via a vacuum jet process in order to enable more effective cleaning of different surfaces, further applications and simplification of the handling of the machine or device. With the modifications and additions made, the application options of the machine or device are increased, the potential of clogging the suction hose is reduced to a minimum, the service life of the machine is extended and the efficiency and operating options of the blasting hood are improved. For this purpose, technical and design details of an already known machine are supplemented and improved; there are, for instance, a metering device (3), additions to the blasting hood (6) and measures to extend the service life of the machine by using rock impact films (31).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Uwe Dyballa
  • Publication number: 20200139511
    Abstract: A surface modified abrasive particle may include a core abrasive particle and a coating functionally connected to a surface of the core abrasive particle. The core abrasive particle may have a median particle size of at least about 0.06 microns. The coating may include a compound selected from the group consisting of dopamine, tyrosine, dihydroxyphenylalanine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, normetanephrine, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid, tannic acid, pyrogallic acid or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Aiyu YAN, Wen YANG, Pinxu NIE, Shuqiong LIANG
  • Publication number: 20200139512
    Abstract: A coated abrasive article maker apparatus is disclosed comprising a first web path comprising a production tool and a second web path configured for a resin coated backing. The second web path is configured to guide the resin coated backing through the coated abrasive article maker apparatus with the resin layer positioned facing the dispensing surface. An abrasive particle feeder is positioned along the first web path and is configured to dispense abrasive particles onto the dispensing surface such that abrasive particles are removably disposed within cavities of the production tool. Abrasive particles are transferred from the plurality of cavities to the resin layer of the resin coated backing when the production tool is positioned adjacent the resin coated backing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Scott R. Culler, John T. Boden, Steven J. Keipert, Negus B. Adefris, Karan Jindal, Aaron K. Nienaber, David L. Morrison, Peter T. Benson, Pratik Pranay, Bradford B. Wright
  • Publication number: 20200139513
    Abstract: A nonwoven abrasive article includes a lofty open nonwoven fiber web comprising entangled fibers; and abrasive platelets secured to the entangled fibers by at least one binder material. A majority of the abrasive platelets are respectively bonded in an edge-wise manner to at least one of the entangled fibers. Methods of making the nonwoven abrasive article and converted forms, including a convolute abrasive wheel, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Robinette S. Alkhas, Ronald D. Apple, Louis S. Moren
  • Publication number: 20200139514
    Abstract: A double-stringer rotary brush assembly formed of a pair of brush wire mounting hubs having sets of alternating radially staggered radially innermost and outermost brush wire tuft mounting holes having different hole sizes with brush wire tufts extending radially outwardly therefrom having at least one of (a) different lengths, (b) an offset trim, and/or (c) differently sized knots anchoring the tufts thereto. One hub can be angularly offset relative to the other hub angularly offsetting the holes of one hub relative to the other hub from being concentric. The tufts extending from one of the radially innermost and outermost holes are stiffer than the tufts extending from the other one of the radially innermost and outermost holes imparting to the brush assembly tufts having different surface finishing and abrasive removal characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Shane Clifford, Zachary Small, Brian Keiser, Brad Vanwinkle, Zachary Baumgardner
  • Publication number: 20200139515
    Abstract: A tool having gripping jaw teeth that provide a contact pattern for engaging fasteners on-axis. The gripping teeth are formed in a depression disposed at a distal end of a jaw and are oriented at an angle that turns away from a major axis of the tool or an axis that is orthogonal to a plane formed by a front face of the jaw to increase the gripping force that can be applied to the fastener before the tool disengages or “slips against” the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Ottoleo Kuter-Arnebeck, Rupak K. Paul
  • Publication number: 20200139516
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamping device (10) and a method for clamping a workpiece (2), preferably to a machining device, in particular for clamping a workpiece (2) having one or more curved surfaces or free-form surfaces, comprising: a first receiving section (12) for receiving a workpiece (2), which preferably has at least in sections thereof a first negative form relative to the workpiece (2) to be received, a second receiving section (13) for receiving the workpiece (2), which preferably has at least in sections thereof a second negative form relative to the workpiece (2) to be received, wherein one of the receiving sections (12, 13) can be moved out of a first position relative to the other receiving section (12, 13) into a second position, and one or more clamping mechanisms (20a, 20b) is/are provided on the first receiving section (12) and/or on the second receiving section (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Martin GRINGEL, Bernhard DOLL
  • Publication number: 20200139517
    Abstract: A wrench device includes a proximal member including a first recess and a second recess open to the first recess. The second recess has a width smaller than the first recess. The first recess receives a first screw and the second recess receives a second screw smaller in diameter than the first screw. The device also includes a distal member coupled to the proximal member. The distal member includes a first recess, a second recess open to the first recess, and a third recess open to the second. The first recess has a width larger than a diameter of the second recess. The second recess has a diameter larger than the third recess. When the proximal and distal members are coupled, the first and second recesses of the proximal member are in open communication with the first, second and third recesses of the distal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey Darrow, Steven Krevitski, Kory Smith, Robert Mazzarello, Donald Lu
  • Publication number: 20200139518
    Abstract: A crimp tool includes a frame, a lead screw and a nut assembly connected to the lead screw. A spring member is connected to the frame and movable with rotation of the lead screw. A first transducer is connected to the nut assembly to measure a first force applied on the nut assembly. A second transducer is connected to the spring member to measure a second force applied thereon by the spring member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: John David Lefavour, Alan Douglas Beck, Robert Michael Poirier, Peter Matthew Wason, Lawrence N. Brown
  • Publication number: 20200139519
    Abstract: An electric tool includes a motor section, a head section, a handle section, a coupling section, a battery, and a fragment ejecting mechanism. The head section is configured to twist off the fragment portion of a shear bolt. The coupling section detachably couples the head section to the motor section and allows the pointing direction of the front end of the head section to be changed along the radial direction of the motor shaft in the motor section. The fragment ejecting mechanism has a pushing portion and a driving portion. The pushing portion is provided in the head section and is configured to push out the twist-off fragment portion. The driving portion is provided at the coupling section and is configured to drive the pushing portion. The electric tool can twist off and then eject the fragment portion of a shear bolt even after the head section has changed direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Tatsuo BANBA, Fu Hsiang CHUNG, Cheng Hung LIN
  • Publication number: 20200139520
    Abstract: A control assembly, a tool and a method. The assembly may include a handle assembly including a first handle portion and a second handle portion, the handle assembly being removably connectable to a tool housing; and pump controls operable to control a pump to drive a tool drive mechanism and thereby an output member. Operation of the pump may require an operator's first hand on a first handle portion and the operator's second hand on a second handle portion. The pump may be operable under the control of the pump controls to drive the drive mechanism when the handle assembly is connected to the housing and when the handle assembly is disconnected from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Barry Fallon, Tom Foley, Tyler Jeffrey Johnson, Niklas Linn Olson, Luke Wesley Waddingham
  • Publication number: 20200139521
    Abstract: A pressing and driving mechanism, adapted for use in an electric screwdriver, includes a housing, an output member connected to the housing and movable relative to the housing with user intervention, a first adjustment member connected to the output member and moving along with the latter, and a second adjustment member fixed relative to the housing. The second adjustment member is adapted to be in mechanical contact with the first adjustment member. The first adjustment member moves relative to the second adjustment member when the output member moves relative to the housing, whereby the pressing and driving mechanism actively or passively outputs a continuously changing signal. The present invention can realize the function of automatically changing the output torque/speed with the pressing depth when the electric screwdriver is pressed by the user toward the wall or other workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Kwok Ting MOK
  • Publication number: 20200139522
    Abstract: A socket is provided, including a socket main body, a switch member and at least one positioning unit. The socket main body has a working portion and a sleeve portion which are disposed along an extending direction of an axis, and the sleeve portion has a receiving space which is for the inserting portion of a driving tool to insert thereinto; the switch member is movable along the extending direction, disposed to the sleeve portion, and rotatable about the axis; the at least one positioning unit includes a first receiving portion penetrating through the sleeve portion and being lateral to the axis, a second receiving portion formed on the switch member and facing the sleeve portion, and a positioning member movably received in the first receiving portion, and a part of the receiving member protrudes beyond the first receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: WEN-HUNG CHIANG, KATSUMI OSAFUNE
  • Publication number: 20200139523
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a fastener head having a dual zone socket area and a mating driver bit according to aspects of the present technology include a fastener configured with driving surfaces adapted to provide enhanced engagement between each other during use. The fastener includes a recessed socket area with a sidewall that has an upper inwardly tapering section and a lower vertical section that extends to the bottom of the recessed socket area. The upper inwardly tapering section of the sidewall may also include an offset relative to the lower vertical section to create asymmetrical driving and removal surfaces. The technology also includes a corresponding mating driver bit configured with mating surfaces to the fastener to provide enhanced engagement between the fastener and mating driver bit. The technology also allows either the fastener or the driving bit to be used with preexisting fasteners and driver bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Richard Bryce Campbell, II
  • Publication number: 20200139524
    Abstract: A method of determining an actual amount of torque and/or angle applied to a work piece by a tool. In an embodiment, the method includes determining a rotational angle, a tilt of the tool, and a measured torque of the tool. The actual amount of torque or angle applied to the work piece is then determined based on the rotational angle, the tilt, and the measured torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jerry A. King, Nathan J. Lee
  • Publication number: 20200139525
    Abstract: A pressing tool is described for plastically deforming a workpiece. The pressing tool comprises a piston pump driven by a motor that rotates in operating rotation direction RA and a pressure release valve and a coupling arrangement, which mechanically couples the motor to the pressure relief valve, so that the motor opens the pressure relief valve when operated in a loosening rotation direction RL opposite to the operating rotation direction RA. Also described is a corresponding method of operating a pressing tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Matthias RUCH, Rudolf KREUZER
  • Publication number: 20200139526
    Abstract: A bit puller incorporates an inner element with a longitudinal axis and having a central shaft, a base with external threads and an engagement mechanism internal to the inner element adapted to engage a drill bit. An outer element is concentric with the inner element and has a foot portion for engaging a work piece. Internal threads in the outer element are adapted to engage the external threads of the base wherein rotation of the inner element with respect to the outer element withdraws the inner element along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Kareem Gamal Shehab
  • Publication number: 20200139527
    Abstract: A bracket for attachment to an overhead substrate to carry a suspending wire or rod is formed from metal plate or strap stock having a bend connecting a first generally rectangular section of the stock with a second generally rectangular section of the stock. The first generally rectangular section of stock has a dimple formed on one side of the stock with a corresponding bulge protruding from the other side. The bulge protrudes alongside the second generally rectangular section of stock. The bulge has a base and an apex, a generally conical outside surface adjacent to the first u) generally rectangular section of stock and a through aperture at the apex. The bracket is applied with a tool that can be provided with a washer system to accommodate different fastener lengths and a safety to deactivate the triggering mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Joe Lin
  • Publication number: 20200139528
    Abstract: A stapler includes a striking part which causes a pair of staple legs to penetrate a sheet bundle, a bending part which bends the staple legs at a first position such that tips of the staple legs are directed inwardly, and a clincher part which bends the staple legs at a second position located closer to the sheet bundle than the first position to be entirely directed inwardly. The bending part includes a first part disposed on an inner side of the staple legs and having a first tip portion facing the staple legs at the first position, a second part disposed on an outer side of the staple legs and having a second tip portion facing the staple legs on a non-sheet bundle side than the first position, and a moving part which moves at least one of the first and second parts toward the staple legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: MAX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Futoshi KAMEDA, Kazuhiko KISHI, Yutaka OSHIMA
  • Publication number: 20200139529
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a motor of a hand-held power tool by means of a blockable operating element, wherein a first position and a second position of the operating element are ascertained. According to the disclosure, the motor remains deactivated if a deviation of the ascertained first position from the ascertained second position is less than a threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Rudi Habermann
  • Publication number: 20200139530
    Abstract: An air tool comprising a barrel; a main body portion from which the barrel extends; a sleeve secured to an exterior of the barrel, the sleeve connected to the barrel by a retaining ring wherein the sleeve provides for a gripping location by an operator and wherein the retaining ring facilitates rotation of the sleeve relative to the barrel when the tool is operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Sam Butler, Katherine Mruz, Patrick S. Livingston, Billy R. Lee, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200139531
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack interface device includes: at least one connecting unit that is designed to detachably mechanically connect a rechargeable battery pack to a consumer, the mechanical connection being detachable using a relative movement of the rechargeable battery pack relative to the consumer; and a retaining unit that is designed in such a way that, in a non-activated state of the retaining unit, the mechanical connection is detachable using the relative movement of the rechargeable battery pack with respect to the consumer and, in an activated state of the retaining unit, the mechanical connection is detachable using another relative movement which differs from the relative movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Wolf Zahn, Florian Kneer, Josef Baumgartner
  • Publication number: 20200139532
    Abstract: A combination screwdriver tool includes a tool connector, a main unit connected with the tool connector, and a rear cover connected with the main unit. The main unit includes multiple connecting sections located between the tool connector and the rear cover. The connecting sections and the rear cover receive a plurality of screwdriver tips. Thus, the combination screwdriver tool stores and provides multiple screwdriver tips of different shapes, sizes, and specifications. In addition, the number of the connecting sections is adjusted freely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Hsuen-Hsuan Wang
  • Publication number: 20200139533
    Abstract: A truss-jig-positioning system that includes a truss-assembly table having a support plane, a plurality of slots in the support plane, and a plurality of puck assemblies automatically movable along the slots. Each puck is self-powered and self-locks at selected locations. A controller controls the pucks. Images of the truss-assembly table and pucks allow the controller to locate pucks, and transmit location-correction information as needed to move pucks to desired locations for building various trusses, wall assemblies, etc. Pucks are self-powered, self-moving, motorized jigging members. Each operates from controller commands to unlock from one location, move along their slot and lock to a new location. Optionally location-measuring (machine-vision) subsystem(s) communicate wirelessly with the pucks to readjust positions and re-lock at the adjusted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Steven R. Weinschenk
  • Publication number: 20200139534
    Abstract: A mountable fabric having a first fabric section having a first fabric end, and a second fabric section having a second fabric end opposite the first fabric end. The fabric having a fabric seam coupled between the first fabric section and the second fabric section. The fabric having a plurality of pockets coupled to the first fabric section. A first locking mechanism secured to the first fabric end, and a second locking mechanism secured to the second fabric end, wherein when the mountable fabric is folded along the fabric seam the first locking mechanism is couplable to the second locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Anthony Vela
  • Publication number: 20200139535
    Abstract: A bucket tool organizer includes a flexible body having a first end secured to a second end in an annular configuration. A plurality of pockets is disposed on a first side of the flexible body. A support sleeve includes a hollow cylinder having an open upper end and an open lower end. A retainer ring is configured to engage an upper edge of the support sleeve, wherein a portion of the flexible body is secured between the upper edge of the support sleeve and the retainer ring. The entire assembly is insertable into a bucket, such that the retainer ring engages an inner surface of the bucket sidewall, thereby allowing individuals to easily store tools and other items within the bucket for portability and easy access. A weatherproof lid can be secured overtop the bucket, thereby protecting the contents of the bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Frazier
  • Publication number: 20200139536
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for robot transportation of objects into or out of a home automation system. One example may include determining, by a mobile robotic device, that an object is available to cross a boundary of the home automation system. The method may include deactivating at least a portion of the home automation system. The method also include retrieving, by the mobile robotic device, the object and transporting, by the mobile robotic device, the object across the boundary. The method further includes leaving, by the mobile robotic device, the object at a drop-off location. The method may also include reactivating at least the portion of the home automation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Wes Frisby, Craig Matsuura, Aaron Davis
  • Publication number: 20200139537
    Abstract: A system for assisting an operator in exerting efforts comprises a garment that can be worn by the operator, which is to engage, when worn, the mutually mobile parts of a joint of the operator. The system defines at least one axis of rotation that is to assume a position corresponding to the joint of the operator. A device is carried by the garment and designed to operate so as to compensate the resistive moments that act on the joint during the effort exerted by the operator. A compensation device is provided equipped with a rotational assembly, which has a neutral position and is able to determine a pre-set plot of the assisting torque that is a function of the angle of rotation of the joint. The compensation device may include a tension regulation device to regulate a moment obtained about the joint of the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Matteo MOISÈ, Luca MORELLI, Francesco GIOVACCHINI, Nicola VITIELLO, Giuseppe COLOMBINA
  • Publication number: 20200139538
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a mechanically over-damped actuator includes an output link comprising a lever and a torsion spring associated with the lever, wherein the lever has an initial equilibrium position and is pivotable about a pivot axis, wherein the spring opposes pivoting of the lever away from its initial equilibrium position such that the spring tends to return the lever to the equilibrium position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Amir Jafari