Patents Issued in June 25, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200197962
    Abstract: A shower head water-saving switching structure and a shower head are disclosed. The shower head water-saving switching structure includes a water inlet seat, a water discharging body, a functional water switching member, a flow switching member, and a drive mechanism. The water inlet seat and the water discharging body are connected to form a water distribution chamber therebetween. The drive mechanism includes a ratchet wheel, a push rod in linked with the ratchet wheel, and a button linked with the push rod. The functional water switching member and the flow switching member are rotatably accommodated in the water distribution chamber and linked with the ratchet wheel. The structure is simple, and the operation is effortless.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Dongming Hu, Ruiyin Ye, Xingchuan Ling, Guozhong Wu
  • Publication number: 20200197963
    Abstract: A UFB-containing liquid manufacturing apparatus includes a liquid ejecting unit having a thermal energy generating element, a flow path for leading liquid to the thermal energy generating element, a driving unit configured to drive the thermal energy generating element, and an ejection opening. The UFB-containing liquid manufacturing apparatus also includes a collecting unit configured to collect liquid ejected from the ejection opening. At this time, the driving unit drives the thermal energy generating element to cause film boiling in liquid led to the flow path and causes liquid containing ultrafine bubbles generated by the film boiling to be ejected from the ejection opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Kenji Takahashi, Masahiko Kubota, Ikuo Nakazawa, Akitoshi Yamada, Nobuhisa Tanahashi
  • Publication number: 20200197964
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for attaching a dispensing pump on the neck of a reservoir containing a fluid product. The system a sleeve with attachment means on the neck and hooking means of the pump, an articulation collar, the articulation collar and sleeve being mounted mobile with respect to one another between an end of motion position (PF) and a start of motion position (PI), a shrink ring configured to move along the articulation collar between a top disassembly position (PH), wherein the attachment means are free, and a bottom position (PB) of use, wherein the attachment means are engaged around the neck and wherein the start and end of motion positions (PI, PF) are arranged so that the articulation collar can go from the top disassembly position (PH) to the bottom position (PB) of use by a translational motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Pierre Dumont, Frédéric Leleu, Emir Ezzina
  • Publication number: 20200197965
    Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a generally fluid product includes a dispensing head placed on top of an external body into which is inserted an internal container that forms a reservoir and is suitable for rigid attachment to a metering assembly of the head. The metering assembly, of the airless type, includes a metering pump that is surrounded and supported by a closing element in direct contact with the upper end of the container in a leaktight annular connection area. A ring which surrounds the connection area covers an internal peripheral volume defined between the body and the container. A wall that is movable towards the pump inlet provides a leaktight separation and maintains an identical pressure between the product in the reservoir and the air in the peripheral volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Marc DELMON, Gérald MARTINES
  • Publication number: 20200197966
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes a housing, a pump, an outlet nozzle, a reservoir, a liquid passage, an air passage, and a refill container. The pump and reservoir are attached to the housing, and both the outlet nozzle and the reservoir are in fluid communication with the pump. The reservoir has at least one engagement member, and the liquid passage and the air passage are located in the engagement member. The refill container has at least one sealing member, and the refill container is configured to be releasably attached to the reservoir such that the refill container is in fluid communication with the reservoir. When the refill container is attached to the reservoir, the engagement member engages the sealing member to cause the liquid passage and the air passage to be in fluid communication with the refill container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Aaron D. Marshall, Nick E. Ciavarella, Donald Russell Harris
  • Publication number: 20200197967
    Abstract: A pump for a vial intended to contain a cosmetic product. The pump includes a dosing chamber with a variable volume defined at least partially by a deformable element between an initial state and a deformed state. The pump further includes a guiding rod passing through the deformable element, the latter sliding along the rod when it undergoes a deformation. The deformable element includes an outlet lip delimiting an outlet orifice, surrounding a section of the rod, and bearing in a sealed manner against the rod or deviating from the rod according to the pressure in the chamber. The rod includes means for maintaining the outlet lip bearing in a sealed manner against the rod when the membrane is in the initial state thereof whatever the pressure in the chamber and whatever the pressure around the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Eric Rossignol
  • Publication number: 20200197968
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agricultural product delivery system in which a support structure or skid well is configured to rigidly support a primary product storage tank that is manufactured from a non-metallic material such as polyethylene or plastic. The product storage tank can have a capacity of at least 500 gallons, and preferably 1000 gallons, and the support structure can include multiple support ribs spaced along sides of the tank for providing rigid support for the tank and preventing deformation when filled with liquid. In addition, the product storage tank can include one or more contours or cavities for accommodating smaller chemical injection tanks positioned therein. Such chemical injection tanks can also be rigidly supported by the support structure. A spray system can mix liquid from the product storage tank and chemical from a chemical injection tank for spraying a field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Blaine Schwalbe, Ross P. Christiansen
  • Publication number: 20200197969
    Abstract: A paint sprayer array may include an array frame. The array frame may include a first support member. The paint sprayer array may include an array mount. The array mount may include an array support member. The array mount may be detachably mountable to the array frame. The paint sprayer array may include a plurality of sprayers. Each sprayer of the plurality of sprayers may be detachably mountable to the array support member of the array mount and operable to selectively atomize paint. The paint sprayer array may include a sprayer activation assembly. The sprayer activation assembly may be operable to selectively activate at least a portion of the plurality of sprayers. The paint sprayer array may be selectably mountable to an aerial work platform. The aerial work platform may move the paint sprayer array to paint a large work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Nicholas William Hegeman
  • Publication number: 20200197970
    Abstract: A filter for industrial coating filtration systems. The filter has a housing made up of a peripheral wall extending around the periphery. The housing is preferably made of a suitably rigid material. A preferably rigid support backing is mounted within the housing. The support backing has a planar configuration with openings formed through it so that gas can flow through without substantial resistance. The preferably planar sheet of which the support backing is made is pleated. The pleated support backing defines a series of panels, each of which is angled to a next adjacent panel. Filtration media is mounted to the support backing, end caps are attached to the ends of the support backing to maintain the pleated configuration, and the assembly is inserted into the housing, which can have end flaps to seal using tape or adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Mounir B.H. Slama, James E. Large, Daniel J. Baizel, Michael K. Haufe
  • Publication number: 20200197971
    Abstract: One variation of a system includes: a pipe adapter defining an inlet configured to thread into a water supply outlet adjacent a shower wall, defining an external threaded section opposite the inlet, and defining an internal bore between the inlet and the external threaded section; a collar defining: a surface configured to face the shower wall; a retention feature offset from the surface; and an internal threaded section defining an axis normal the surface, the internal threaded section configured to mate with the external threaded section of the pipe adapter to position the surface approximately flush with the shower wall; a nipple configured to insert into the pipe adapter and comprising a seal configured to mate with the internal bore; a shower head defining a nozzle fluidly coupled to the nipple; and a latch configured to transiently engage the retention feature to constrain the shower head against the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Philip Winter, Gabriel Parisi-Amon, David Shulman, Brian Willkom, Scott Steber, Ace Shelander, Yoav Ben-Haim
  • Publication number: 20200197972
    Abstract: Exemplary pressurization and coating systems, methods, and apparatuses are described herein. In certain embodiments, pressurization systems, methods, and apparatuses are used in conjunction with coating systems, methods, and apparatuses to control pressure about a substrate after a coating material is applied to a surface of the substrate. An exemplary system includes a die tool configured to apply a coating material to a substrate passing through the die tool and a pressurization apparatus attached to the die tool and forming a pressurization chamber. The pressurization apparatus is configured to receive the substrate from the die tool and control pressure about the substrate in the pressurization chamber. In certain embodiments, the die tool forms a coating chamber and is configured to apply the coating material on at least one surface of the substrate in the coating chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Gordon L. King, Don A. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20200197973
    Abstract: An applicator for applying adhesive to a moving web has a housing with an interior chamber, an inlet and a discharge port. The inlet and discharge port are in fluid communication with the interior chamber. A rotor is disposed within the interior chamber of the housing. The rotor has a body and a nonlinear channel extending about at least a portion of the body. The nonlinear channel is selectively positionable for fluid communication with the inlet and the discharge port of the housing such that adhesive flowing into the housing through the inlet flows through and is directed by the nonlinear channel to the discharge port in the housing. The rotor is rotatable relative to the housing to change the position of the nonlinear channel relative to the discharge port and thereby change the location from which adhesive flows from the discharge port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Gregory J. Rajala
  • Publication number: 20200197974
    Abstract: A controller controls a plunger to operate at a measurement speed and discharge the viscous material from the nozzle before applying the viscous material to the workpiece. The controller measures a period of time, from when the plunger starts operating at the measurement speed until a discharge amount of the viscous material reaches a predetermined value, as a time delay amount. The controller further determines an operation speed of the plunger and/or a moving speed of the nozzle during application of the viscous material to the workpiece according to the measured time delay amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Naohiro Otsuki, Toshihiko Ito, Akihito Sakai
  • Publication number: 20200197975
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus having various features is described. The dispensing apparatus can receive a cartridge having a movable plunger configured to direct the fluid through a dispensing valve. The plunger can be movable under a force applied by air pressure. The cartridge can be inserted in the dispensing apparatus using a clamping and sealing mechanism and can be released using a cartridge ejector. The dispensing apparatus can include a ball valve having a ball defining an internal passageway that selectively aligns with a second internal passageway outside of the ball, a brush mounted via an elongating mechanism, and/or a gear train transmitting power from the elongating mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Jerry R. Routen, William C. Paetow, II, Jeffry J. Grana, Justin E. Hall, Thomas R. Tudor
  • Publication number: 20200197976
    Abstract: A system treats uneven surfaces of additive manufactured objects to improve the transparency and glossiness of the surfaces. The system operates an actuator to dip the additive manufactured object into a bath of fluid material that is the same as the material used to form the uneven surface to smooth the surface of the object and operates a sprayer to apply another fluid material to a surface of the object that is identified as being rougher based on the object's geometric data. A heater is provided to dry non-UV curable material applied to the object and a source of UV radiation is provided to cure UV curable material applied to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Ron E. Dufort, Linn C. Hoover, Erwin Ruiz, Mandakini Kanungo
  • Publication number: 20200197977
    Abstract: An applicator for introducing a fluid to a plant includes a first arm and a second arm pivotally connected to one another at one end. The other ends are spaced apart to receive the plant therein when the applicator is in a rest position and are driven together upon pivoting of the arms to place the applicator in an application position. A fluid injector is mounted on the first arm and includes an injector body and a diaphragm defining a plurality of channels. The diaphragm includes a pliable dome defining a reservoir to receive the fluid and a plurality of applicator nodes. A respective applicator node is positioned near a terminus of each channel. A driving member engages the pliable dome when the applicator is pivoted to the application position. The pliable dome is then compressed by the driving member to direct the fluid through the plurality of channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Chapin Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: David Dubiel
  • Publication number: 20200197978
    Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a transparent product which suppresses sparkling on an anti-glare surface thereof. The transparent product has a transparent substrate equipped with an anti-glare surface. The surface shape of the anti-glare surface is shaped in a manner such that the autocorrelation length (r0.2), which is the minimum value of the distance r at which the autocorrelation function g(r) represented by formula (1) is 0.2, is no greater than 6 ?m. The autocorrelation function g(r) is obtained by converting the autocorrelation function g(tx, ty) obtained by normalizing the surface shape z(x, y) of the antiglare surface to polar coordinates (tx=r cos ?, ty=r sin ?), and averaging the angle direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Kajioka, Koji Ikegami
  • Publication number: 20200197979
    Abstract: A vibrator device that includes a support member, first and second displacement plates, first and second piezoelectric vibrator elements, and an added mass member. The support member has first and second side portions opposing each other. The first displacement plate is supported by the first side portion and extends toward the second side portion so as to have a free end. The second displacement plate is supported by the second side portion and extends toward the first side portion so as to have a free end. The first and second piezoelectric vibrator elements are respectively disposed on the first and second displacement plates. The added mass member is connected to a portion of the first displacement plate at or around the free end thereof and to a portion of the second displacement plate at or around the free end thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Kenji Kagayama
  • Publication number: 20200197980
    Abstract: Present disclosure relates to a segregation unit (100) for a solid waste management system (200). The segregation unit (100) comprises an enclosure (1), defined with at least one inlet portion (2), to receive shredded solid waste (3). The enclosure (1) is adapted to define a compartment (4), to store the shredded solid waste (3). Further, a flow creation device (5) is in fluid communication with the enclosure (1). The flow creation device (5) is configured to create a flow of the shredded solid waste (3) entering the enclosure (1) through the at least one inlet portion (2) such that, the shredded solid waste (3) is segregated, based on volumetric mass, across the compartment (4). This may help in segregating biodegradable waste from non-biodegradable waste, based on volumetric mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Antony Raj M.A.L, Anupama V. Joshi, Aishwarya Pantula, Manasvi Hemant Paradkar, Nivedha R.M
  • Publication number: 20200197981
    Abstract: Spectral identification and optical sorting systems and methods are disclosed. The system can include a conveying roller having a conveying surface on its outer lateral periphery along which a flow of objects can be transported; an illumination unit to illuminate the objects on the conveying surface; a spectral detector to detect object light from the objects and output spectral data; and a processor to derive, from the measured spectral data, material-specific information associated with the objects. A sorting unit can be provided to sort the objects based on the material-specific information. An infrared emitter-detector assembly for measuring a mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) response of an object is also disclosed and includes an illumination unit having a blackbody-like source operated at a temperature of about at least 2000 kelvins; and a MWIR detector having a detection waveband including wavelengths between about 2.5 and 8 micrometers to detect object light from the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: 6511660 CANADA INC.
    Inventors: Julien NEIGE, Nathanael LORTiE, Alain BRASSARD
  • Publication number: 20200197982
    Abstract: A system of distributed printing for use with automated robotic sorting has at least one work cell including a robotic sorting station, and a plurality of locations that receive sorted items from the robotic sorting station, with each of the plurality of locations having a separate printer. Each printer is configured to print labels related to items received by the respective location, wherein the printers in the work cell are configured in a network that receives data relating to the labels to be printed in the respective locations. Also included is a method of using the system and operating the automated robotic sorting station to place items in the plurality of locations, and sending data to the work cell relating to the labels to be printed in the respective plurality of locations by the separate printers and in association with the items received by the respective plurality of locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Roth
  • Publication number: 20200197983
    Abstract: A pressure washer system includes a fluid pump having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A flow sensor is in fluid communication with one of the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. An internal combustion engine is in driving communication with the fluid pump. A control module is mounted to the fluid pump. The control module is configured to receive an indication of flow through the fluid pump and to control a starting operation of the internal combustion engine to start the internal combustion engine in response to receiving the indication of flow through the fluid pump when the internal combustion engine is not running.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Gus Alexander, Christopher C. Alexander, Richard J. Gilpatrick, Robert E. Dowd, Giles Denham, Peter D. Joseph, Michael C. Hansen, Paulo Rogerio Funk Kolisheski
  • Publication number: 20200197984
    Abstract: A washer for a work piece includes a spray nozzle and plunger useful to activate the spray nozzle. The spray nozzle is configured and positioned to remove very small debris and can be positioned within a housing to accommodate different types of work pieces. The plunger can include a recess for receipt and centering of the work piece. A position of the plunger can activate a switch useful to control the introduction of fluid to the spray nozzle. The plunger can be coupled with an elastic device useful to return the plunger to a home position after insertion of the work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Mark E. Mcilrath
  • Publication number: 20200197985
    Abstract: A nozzle for water jet equipment and a method of use thereof. The nozzle has a body including a base with a shaft extending outwardly therefrom. The shaft is inserted through a bore of a sleeve that rotatable about the shaft. The base and shaft define a bore therein. At least one opening is defined in the shaft and one or more grooves are milled into the shaft's exterior surface. Each opening places the body's bore in fluid communication with one of the grooves and the sleeve's bore. Water flowing through the body's bore will flow through each opening, into the associated groove and into a space between the shaft and sleeve. The shaft terminates in a conical section usable as a battering ram to break up blockages in pipes during cleaning operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Terydon, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, SR., Gary L. Manack, JR., Kristen E. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20200197986
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for concentration controller of coating machine may include a pulse bubble generator and a container used for cleaning a concentration controller of a coating machine and a tube thereof. The pulse bubble generator has a bubble-generating end connected to the container through a pipe, and the container is filled with a plentiful detergent. The pulse bubble generator is configured to pump air into the detergent with a pulse per time, and a large amount of detergent bubbles are adapted to be generated in the container. The detergent bubbles are configured to be pumped by the concentration controller into the tube and the concentration controller so as to complete cleaning effect of the tube and the concentration controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicants: Department of Electrical Engineering, National Changhua University of Education
    Inventors: Chi-Ming Chen, Yi-Nung Chung
  • Publication number: 20200197987
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to apparatus and methods for cleaning an exhaust path of a semiconductor process tool. One embodiment provides an exhaust pipe section and a pipe cleaning assembly connected between a semiconductor process tool and a factory exhaust. The pipe cleaning assembly includes a residue remover disposed in the exhaust pipe section. The residue remover is operable to move in the exhaust pipe section to dislodge accumulated materials from an inner surface of the exhaust pipe section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Wei Chang CHENG, Cheng-Kuang CHEN, Chi-Hung LIAO
  • Publication number: 20200197988
    Abstract: A cleaning device is provided. The cleaning device includes a drive rod, at least two cleaning brush heads, and a connection member. The drive rod and the cleaning brush heads are all fixed on the connection member. Fixing points of the cleaning brush heads and the connection member are located at two ends of a mounting point between the drive rod and the connection member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Teng SHEN
  • Publication number: 20200197989
    Abstract: An example flush station includes an upper cabinet and a lower cabinet. At least one cleaning head is mounted in the upper cabinet, and has an anchoring attachment, a cleaning solution inlet to dispense cleaning solution, and a compressed air inlet to dispense compressed air. A vacuum system may be provided in the upper cabinet to entrain airborne particulates. A catch basin formed in the lower cabinet receives spent cleaning solution from the upper cabinet. At least one settling tank in the lower cabinet receives spent cleaning solution from the catch basin for settling at least some suspended particulate matter in the spent cleaning solution. A grate at an interface between the upper section and the lower cabinet provides a cleaning deck for filters and/or other components to be cleaned during the cleaning operation. During the cleaning operation, cleaning solution and/or compressed air are dispensed through the filters and/or other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Junior Reyes
  • Publication number: 20200197990
    Abstract: A control system for controlling extraction of landfill gas, comprising: at least one sensor configured to measure one or more characteristics of landfill gas; at least one flow control mechanism disposed in well piping and configured to control flow of the landfill gas through the well piping; and at least one processor configured to: obtain a measured concentration of a first gas in landfill gas; determine whether the measured concentration of the first gas is either less than a first threshold concentration or greater than a second threshold concentration; when it is determined that the measured concentration is less than the first threshold concentration, control the at least one flow control mechanism to reduce flow rate of landfill gas; and when it is determined that the concentration is greater than the second threshold concentration, control the at least one flow control mechanism to increase the flow rate of landfill gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Loci Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Campanella, Joseph G. Michels, Peter Quigley, Ian Martin
  • Publication number: 20200197991
    Abstract: One of Japan's current environmental problems is the fact that approximately 70% of the world's incinerators for waste disposal are Japanese incinerators. Although problems such as PPM are now being addressed, discharge at the particulate level into the atmosphere still occurs. In addition, harmful substances including residual chlorine remain in residual ash, and there is a limit to the disposal of waste soil by burying. Furthermore, the costs for maintaining the energy required for incineration are enormous. The present invention is capable of solving all of the aforementioned problems, as well as reducing said maintenance costs, and effectively using unwanted substances currently considered waste by recovering, recycling, and regenerating the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Misao KAIZAN
  • Publication number: 20200197992
    Abstract: Provided are a ferrite-based stainless steel having improved heat radiation property and processability and method for preparing same. A ferritic stainless steel according to an embodiment of the disclosure, includes, in % by weight, carbon (C): 0.0005 to 0.02%, nitrogen (N): 0.005 to 0.02%, chromium (Cr): 10.0 to 17.0%, titanium (Ti): 0.02 to 0.30%, niobium (Nb): 0.10 to 0.60%, and the remainder of iron (Fe) and other inevitable impurities, and the ferritic stainless steel is plated with aluminum (Al) having a thickness of 5 to 50 ?m. Therefore, heat dissipation and workability of ferritic stainless steel may be improved by controlling ferritic stainless steel alloy composition, aluminum (Al) thickness and manufacturing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Ji Eon Park, Mi-Nam Park
  • Publication number: 20200197993
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a press for the direct extrusion of metallic material, wherein the press comprises a supporting structure which defines an extrusion axis and a transverse direction orthogonal to said extrusion axis. The press further comprises an extrusion die and a die-holder drawer, in which said die is placed. Moving means are provided for moving said drawer along a transverse direction between a first position (P1), in which said die is aligned with said extrusion axis, and a second position in which, when reached, said die can be replaced. The press according to the invention further comprises a fixed supporting element which supports the drawer at least when it occupies the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Alessandro Mario Galli, Mattia Merlini, Giacomo Calvetti
  • Publication number: 20200197994
    Abstract: The present invent on relates to a press for the direct extrusion of metallic material. The press, comprises a supporting structure, a container receiving the metallic material to be extruded, a container holder element and a plurality of adjustment devices to adjust the position of the container holder with respect to the supporting structure. The container holder element is movable along an extrusion direction by means of a plurality of pads slidable along corresponding guides integral with the supporting structure. The press comprises at least one motorized member operationally connected to at least one of the adjustment devices to determine a variation of the position of the container holder with respect to the supporting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Alessandro Mario Galli, Mattia Merlini
  • Publication number: 20200197995
    Abstract: An actuating device is disclosed for actuating a contractible element for a bending element of an industrial machine for bending metal elements provided with a lower component and an upper component apt to move relative to each other from a first position to a second position, the actuation device including a connecting plate configured to be connected to the lower component of the contractible element. A rack and pinion gear unit is also set out and includes a pinion having an axis, at least a first rack and a second rack actuated simultaneously by the pinion. The first rack is configured to be fixed to the upper component and the second rack is configured to be coupled to the connecting plate. The pinion is operable in a first direction of rotation to move the first rack and the second rack transverse to the axis in opposite directions. The pinion is operable in a second direction of rotation, contrary to the first one, to move the racks in opposite directions towards a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: ANTONIO CODATTO
  • Publication number: 20200197996
    Abstract: A deep-drawing tool for deep drawing blanks which are punched out of sheet material that is painted or coated with film material, in order to obtain flangeless molded blanks, includes a drawing bell, a drawing core, a blank holder, a force transmission device, a drawing cushion for applying a spring force to the blank holder by the force transmission device, and a drive which, after the drawing bell reaches a predetermined position in downward movement thereof, drives the force transmission device to perform a movement which precedes movement of the drawing bell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Marcus Naroska
  • Publication number: 20200197997
    Abstract: A stamping press binder assembly for forming a finished stamped product from a blank includes an upper die for at least partially forming the finished stamped product, a stationary punch, an inner lower binder, and an outer lower binder. The inner and outer lower binders are both supported by a single cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Dajun Zhou, Changqing Du, Robert D Miller, Richard J Siemen
  • Publication number: 20200197998
    Abstract: The invention discloses a metal pipe bending cutting machine, which comprises a machine tool base. A main motor cavity is symmetrically arranged at the center of the machine tool base. A main motor is fixedly located in the lower wall of the main motor cavity. A main power shaft is provided, a first bevel gear is fixed on the main power shaft, and a second bevel gear is meshed with the first bevel gear. The invention has the advantages of simple structure, convenient maintenance and convenient use. The metal pipe is automatically processed by the stamping mechanism, and the bending and stamping process can be built in. At the same time, a high-speed cutting device can be built in, so that the metal pipe can be cut and processed after the bending process is completed, thereby speeding up the processing and greatly improving production efficiency, Reduce the workload of workers and save production costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Xue'er Bao
  • Publication number: 20200197999
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming system for producing a gear part through a rotational forming. According to the invention provision is made in that in a preforming step a rotationally symmetrical workpiece is set into rotation about its center axis and, at least through axial feeding and passing of at least one forming roller, a stretch-flow forming is carried out, wherein a cylindrical circumferential wall with a defined target wall thickness is shaped which is smaller than a basic wall thickness of the workpiece. Subsequently, in a finish-forming step the preformed workpiece is clamped onto an inner mandrel with external toothing and set into rotation and at least one profiled toothed roller is fed radially, by which the cylindrical circumferential wall, whilst substantially maintaining the target wall thickness, is formed into the external toothing of the inner mandrel, wherein a drum-shaped toothed region with a splined toothing is shaped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Leifeld Metal Spinning AG
    Inventor: Benedikt NILLIES
  • Publication number: 20200198000
    Abstract: To radially enlarge an intermediate portion of a shaft, the shaft is held by a pair of holders with a gap between the pair of holders in an axial direction of the shaft, compression force is applied in the axial direction to the intermediate portion arranged between the pair of holders, and alternating load is applied in a direction intersecting the axial direction to the intermediate portion to enlarge the intermediate portion. When enlarging the intermediate portion, a temperature of the intermediate portion is set to be above a blue brittleness temperature range of the shaft, and a temperature of the holders is set to be below a tempering temperature range of the holders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: NETUREN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshitaka KUWAHARA, Mitsuhiro OKAMOTO, Takashi IKEDA, Kazuki MORI
  • Publication number: 20200198001
    Abstract: The invention relates to the making, on a support plate (34), of an annular space (76) in a ceramic paste covering this plate, in order, by successive deposits and firing of layers of said ceramic paste, to create a base of a ceramic shell (40) for the moulding of parts, the base having said annular space (76). For this purpose, between two deposits of said ceramic paste, and on the plate, said deformable annular element (82) will be deformed in order to break the ceramic layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Hervé Bruno Marc OSMONT, Pascal Francis Patrick GOMEZ
  • Publication number: 20200198002
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for feeding said molds laterally and/or between stations of differing heights. The method and apparatus of this invention utilize walking-beam-type conveyors having spaced apart fixed outboard rails and a central reciprocating rail. Walking-beam conveyors can be disposed in perpendicular directions with a junction therebetween that allows for a perpendicular change in direction. The method and apparatus of this invention include lift, leveling, and/or lateral transfer mechanisms for lateral placement of the stations relative to the conveyance path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: HUNTER FOUNDRY MACHINERY CORPORATION
    Inventor: William Gary Hunter
  • Publication number: 20200198003
    Abstract: A refractory lining structure for a metallurgical vessel is characterized by at least one elongated expansion joint formed in and extending through the surface of the working lining in a substantially vertical direction. The elongated expansion joint accommodates thermal expansion of the working lining in a metallurgical vessel such as, for example, a tundish during preheating for a continuous casting operation. The elongated expansion joint decreases crack formation, delamination, and spalling of the working lining from underlying back-up linings and/or safety linings in metallurgical vessels during preheating and use, while still facilitating metal skull removal after the completion of metallurgical operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: VESUVIUS USA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Beda Mohanty, Daniel T. Schaner, Robert L. Richardson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200198004
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing a three-dimensional multilayer object produces a three-dimensional multilayer object by partially applying energy to a conductive powder and thereby melting or sintering and curing the conductive powder. The apparatus for producing a three-dimensional multilayer object includes: a holding unit holding the conductive powder, and holding the cured three-dimensional multilayer object; an energy application unit applying energy to the conductive powder held by the holding unit; a probe disposed spaced apart from a surface layer portion of the cured three-dimensional multilayer object and detecting a flaw in the surface layer portion; and a probe moving mechanism relatively moving the probe with respect to the surface layer portion. The probe contains an excitation coil generating an eddy current in the surface layer portion, and a detection coil detecting a change in a magnetic field of the surface layer portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: IHI Corporation
    Inventor: Takeru OOHASHI
  • Publication number: 20200198005
    Abstract: A method of additively manufacturing a monolithic metal article having a three-dimensional shape is disclosed. The method involves forming a preform of the article that includes atomized metal particles bound together by a binder material. The atomized metal particles, more specifically, comprises (1) water atomized metal particles and (2) gas atomized metal particles, plasma atomized metal particles, or a mixture of gas atomized metal particles and plasma atomized metal particles. The water atomized metal particles may be contained in one portion of the preform and the gas and/or plasma atomized metal particles may be contained in another portion of the preform. The method also includes removing at least a portion of the binder material from the preform and sintering the preform to transform the preform into the monolithic metal article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Zhe Li, Shekhar G. Wakade
  • Publication number: 20200198006
    Abstract: A process for the additive manufacture of a metallic and/or vitreous and/or ceramic component, a mixture of substrate particles and an at least two-phase binder is firstly provided. The mixture is preferably provided as composite particles, so that the substrate particles adhere to one another by the at least two-phase binder. The mixture is selectively melted layerwise by means of electromagnetic radiation so that a shaped part is additively produced. The shaped part is taken out from the mixture which has not been melted and the at least two-phase binder is subsequently removed, preferably successively. The process produces a microporous shaped part which after sintering leads to a component having a desired density and a desired mechanical and/or thermal stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Christian FISCHER, Christian STAUDIGEL
  • Publication number: 20200198007
    Abstract: Provided is an article that includes silicon carbide as a main component and that has sufficient mechanical strength while manufactured by a three-dimensional shaping technology. The article that includes silicon carbide as a main component includes: silicon carbide; a metal boride having a melting point lower than a sublimation point of silicon carbide; and metal silicon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Koji Kitani, Motoki Okinaka, Tsutomu Miki
  • Publication number: 20200198008
    Abstract: A method for the powder-metallurgical production of a component from titanium or a titanium alloy is disclosed. In this method, following the customary procedure, first a green part is formed by using metal powder formed from titanium or the titanium alloy and is densified and compacted in a subsequent sintering step. Metal powder of titanium or the titanium alloy with an average grain size of <25 ?m is used for producing the green part and the sintering step is carried out at a sintering temperature of up to a maximum of 1100° C. for a sintering at a sintering duration of ?5 hours in an atmosphere that is under a reduced pressure in comparison with normal pressure. These measures achieve the effect that the grain structure of the material obtained, and consequently also the material properties, can be selectively influenced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Ulf VIEHÖFER, Wendelin WINKELMÜLLER, Markus LANG, Matthias SCHARVOGEL
  • Publication number: 20200198009
    Abstract: An assembly 2 comprises a rigid, self-supporting AM component 4 which is in the form of a T-shaped pipe having an elongate section 6 which is open at its ends 8, 10 and a section 12 which extends transversely to elongate section 6 and opens at its end 13. The component 4 forms internal walls of a capsule which is subjected to Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP). External walls of the capsule are defined by sheet metal sections (referenced 14 in FIG. 1 and described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5) and are arranged to define the outer shape of at least a portion of a final component made by HIP. Between its inner and outer walls a void is defined into which powdered metal 16 is introduced so the capsule encases the powdered metal 16. In use, the assembly is subjected to HIP and, thereafter, the sheet metal sections of the capsule are removed to define a final component comprising both the AM component 4 and HIPed powder 16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: David JOHN, Susan DAVIES
  • Publication number: 20200198010
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for additive production of a component layer of a component including the steps of: generating at least one layer from a powdery component material in the region of a structuring and joining zone; subdividing model data of the layer into virtual sub-regions by a control device; selecting at least one of the virtual sub-regions by the control device; localized heating of at least one heating region in a real sub-region of the layer corresponding with the selected virtual sub-region by a heating device; verifying whether a temperature of the layer has, in a predetermined inspection region, a predetermined minimum temperature; and localized solidifying of the layer in a predetermined solidifying region by selective irradiation by at least one energy beam of an energy source, if the layer has the predetermined minimum temperature in the inspection region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicants: EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems, MTU Aero Engines AG
    Inventors: Sebastian EDELHÄUSER, Martin LEUTERER, Michael GÖTH, Bernd BIECHELE, Markus FROHNMAIER, Gerd CANTZLER, Johannes CASPER
  • Publication number: 20200198011
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object by laminating a layer to manufacture the three-dimensional shaped object, the method including a layer forming step of forming the layer using a constituent material containing amorphous metal powder and a melting and solidifying step of irradiating the layer with a laser to melt and solidify the amorphous metal powder, in which in the melting and solidifying step, a melted and solidified portion obtained by melting and solidifying the amorphous metal powder by being irradiated with the laser is formed and irradiation of the laser is repeated so that at least one-half of a width of the melted and solidified portion overlaps, thereby allowing the layer to become a metal layer in which an amorphous region and a crystal region are formed in a mesh shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Yasutoshi HIDESHIMA, Takeshi MIYASHITA