Abstract: A sealing arrangement for application in a robot joint. The sealing arrangement includes: a circular sealing assembly arranged between a swing and a base of the robot joint in a longitudinal direction, the circular sealing assembly defining a tubular cavity in a circumferential direction and having a gas inlet and a gas outlet; and an air channel coupled to the gas inlet and operable to continuously conduct pressured air flow into the cavity to maintain an air pressure inside the cavity above an air pressure outside the cavity, and thereby a high-speed airflow out of the gas outlet.

Abstract: A special purpose-designed combat knife to provide for passive retention of the knife without having the gripping hand fully closed. The essence of the disclosure is a handle which allows for passive retention in the user's hand. The knife uses a finger slot shape which allows retention of the handle without closing the user's hand around the handle of the knife. The user of the knife can also operate a handgun or other instrument in the same hand with the palm of the user relaxed about the handle without dropping the knife. A preferred embodiment includes a blade which protrudes from the lower end of the knife handle. An alternate embodiment includes a folding blade and locking design in which the knife blade protrudes from the top end of the handle.

Abstract: A reciprocating-type electric shaver includes an outer blade, an oscillator that is driven to reciprocate by a motor, and an inner blade that reciprocates in cooperation with the oscillator. The oscillator includes attachment portions that are respectively attached to a main body, a movable base, both end sides of which are supported by the attachment portions via support portions having a substantially U-shape, and a cooperation portion that cooperates with the inner blade. In the respective support portions, a portion on a side connected to the attachment portion in a base portion, which is one linear portion of the U-shape, is formed in flexible oscillating pieces. The respective oscillating pieces are formed to be tilted in a direction orthogonal to a reciprocating direction of the movable base so that a lower portion side of the respective oscillating pieces is open outward in the reciprocating direction of the movable base.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a releasable attachment comb (60) for a blade set (22) of a cutting head (20) of a hair cutting appliance (10), said attachment comb (60) comprising a supporting frame (62) comprising a first lateral grip bar (68), a second lateral grip bar (70), and at least one laterally extending supporting bar (64, 66) arranged between the first lateral grip bar (68) and the second lateral grip bar (70); a plurality of guide teeth (72) that define a skin contact front face (74); a plurality of snap-on mounting elements (78, 80); wherein the snap-on mounting elements (78, 80) are spaced away from the first lateral grip bar (68) and the second lateral grip bar (70); wherein at least one of the snap-on mounting elements (78, 80) is configured as a proximal snap-on mounting element (78) that is arranged on a first, proximal side (84); wherein at least one of the snap-on mounting elements (78, 80) is configured as a distal snap-on mounting element (80) that is arranged on a second, distal side

Abstract: The present invention relates to electric appliances for personal care, in particular electric shavers, comprising a magnetic linear drive unit having first and second drive components supported for linear displacement relative to each other by a first spring device and adapted to magnetically interact with each other, and a second spring device for movably linking the drive unit to a structural element of the appliance. The first spring device is made from plastics such as long-chained PPS, whereas the second spring device is made from steel.

Abstract: A shaving head having a retainer with a plurality of legs operable to abut various portions of the shaving head, thereby securing components of the shaving head thereto.

Abstract: A roller-type compression—incision—cutting unit for packaging material webs comprises: a motor-driven roller (2) provided with at least one projecting incision—cutting profile (3); a driven counter-roller (4) provided with at least one abutting counter-profile (5); kinematic means (6) for directly transmitting motion, in a synchronised fashion, between the roller (2) and the counter-roller (4), the kinematic means being connected to respective shafts (2a, 4a); adjustable pusher elements (7), adapted to allow an incision or cutting contact between the roller (2) and the counter-roller (4); at least one rolling element (10, 11) interposed between the roller (2) and the counter-roller (4), and adapted to separate the rotation of the motor-driven roller (2) from the rotation of the thrust rings of the driven counter-roller (4).

Abstract: A controller 50 is disposed to the front relative to a rotation shaft 11d of an electric motor 11 above a base 2, so as to be tilted in the up-to-down direction as it extends frontward.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a staple support part provided on a front end face. The staple support part includes an inclined surface protruding obliquely from the front end face in a striking direction, and is configured to support a crown portion of the staple with the inclined surface and a pair of leg portions of the staple with side edge portions of the inclined surface. The side edge portion has: a connection portion continuing to the inclined surface and extending from the inclined surface in an opposite direction to a feeding direction of the staple, by a first length; and a leg portion contact portion extending with being folded from a tip end portion of the connection portion in the feeding direction by at least the first length, and configured to support corresponding one of the pair of leg portions from an inner side thereof.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a building panel (10). The method includes applying a first binder and free lignocellulosic or cellulosic particles on a first surface of a carrier for forming a first layer (11), applying a second binder and free lignocellulosic or cellulosic particles on the first layer (11) for forming a second layer (12), wherein the first binder is different from the second binder, and applying heat and pressure to the first and second layers (11, 12) to form a building panel. Also, such a building panel (10).

Abstract: A method of lining a pipe with a lining mixture formed from a dry component and a liquid is discussed. The method includes placing the dry component in a dry component surface container located above ground, conveying the dry component from the dry component surface container to a dry component subterranean supply container located underground, conveying the dry component from the dry component subterranean supply container to a mixer located underground, mixing the dry component with the liquid to form the lining mixture, and applying the lining mixture to the pipe with a mixture applicator.

Abstract: A conduit segment casting mold system includes at least one inner mold; at least one outer mold configured as at least two outer mold sections of opposed shapes that define a cavity between the at least two outer mold sections that is sized to at least partially enclose the at least one inner mold, each of the at least two outer mold sections including a respective mating surface, each of the at least two outer mold sections including at least one hole sized to receive a cable, and the at least one hole of a particular one of the at least two outer mold sections is aligned with the at least one hole of another particular one of the at least two outer mold sections when the mating surfaces of the particular one and the another particular one of the at least two outer mold sections are mated; and a mold base.

Abstract: A vehicle CO2 capture and utilization system includes a concrete mixer vehicle and a vehicle exhaust capture system. The concrete mixer vehicle comprises a vehicle exhaust and a mixer tank. The vehicle exhaust capture system is located onboard the concrete mixer vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle exhaust capture system includes one or more fluid pathways that fluidly couple the vehicle exhaust and the mixer tank.

Abstract: Tool cores may have removable sections, which may be removable without damaging, cutting or severing attachment configurations for the removable sections. The removable sections may be handled simultaneously. Moving parts used to facilitate removal of the removable sections may be secured in a pre-loaded configuration.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a preform has a non-developable end shape having, about a longitudinal axis (A), an end overall radius of curvature (R2), and, in at least a longitudinal section, curved segments forming bending radii linking straight segments. The method includes a step of depositing successive layers giving the preform an initial substantially rotational shape having, about the longitudinal axis (A), an initial overall radius of curvature, then a step of deploying the preform by increasing the initial overall radius of curvature until the end overall radius of curvature is reached (R2), in order to close the bending radii of the curved segments.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced resin shaped product includes: reinforcing fibers with a weight average fiber length of 100 mm or less; and a thermoplastic resin. The fiber-reinforced resin shaped product has grains on at least a part of a surface thereof. A maximum height (Rz) of the grains is 100 ?m to 200 ?m, and an average pitch (Rsm) between adjacent grains is 1100 ?m or less.

Abstract: To provide a process for producing a package for mounting a semiconductor element by using a mold, said a package for mounting a semiconductor element comprising a substrate having a mounting surface for mounting a semiconductor element and a packaging body formed from a cured product of a curable resin and having a frame-shaped portion surrounding the mounting surface, and the package has a concave portion formed by the mounting surface and the packaging body, which allows it to prevent resin burrs without occurrence of dents or damage of a substrate and failure in releasing from a mold, and to provide a mold release film to be suitably used for the production process.

Abstract: A state monitoring method for thermosetting resin includes, in a curing treatment of thermosetting resin, detecting a moisture content of the thermosetting resin during the curing treatment; and determining a cross-linking state of the thermosetting resin during the curing treatment based on the detected moisture content. It is possible to determine the cross-linking state of the thermosetting resin by detecting the moisture content of the thermosetting resin during the curing treatment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tool used to producing anatomical phantoms. The tool includes an inner flexible mold which sits inside a rigid, thermally conductive outer shell. The rigid shell may be made out of aluminum. The silicone mold and thermally conductive shell both include at least two interlocking components. The shell is held together by a locking mechanism which can expand upon internal pressure. An anatomical phantom is produced from polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel by freezing and thawing a PVA liquid precursor in the silicone mold and demolding it.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-shock pad, which includes: a board-shaped compound material structure, manufactured by mixing a composition and foam molding the composition, wherein the composition comprises: a main substrate, having a proportion of 50 wt % to 80 wt % of total weight of the composition, comprising: a vinyl acetate; and an ethylene-vinyl acetate; a secondary substrate, having a proportion of 10 wt % to 40 wt % of the total weight of the composition, comprising: a polyethylene; a styrene butadiene rubber; and a thermoplastic elastomer; and an additive, having a proportion of 1 wt % to 20 wt % of the total weight of the composition; wherein a density of the anti-shock pad is between 0.20 and 0.50, and a foaming ratio of the anti-shock pad is between 20 and 40. The present invention is also related to a method of manufacturing the anti-shock pad.

Abstract: A mechanism for mixing a supercritical fluid and a polymer raw material melt provided by the present invention includes a hot-melting unit, a mixing unit, and a supercritical fluid supplying unit. The mixing unit, independently of the hot-melting unit, receives a polymer melt from the hot-melting unit and a supercritical fluid from the supercritical fluid supplying unit, respectively, and mixes the polymer melt and the supercritical fluid into a homogenous single-phase solution. The hot-melting unit is provided with a pushing member for pushing a polymer raw material. The mixing unit is provided with a mixing rotor for mixing the polymer melt and the supercritical fluid.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an antibacterial container, the method including: reacting allyl chloride with potassium thiocyanate by stirring the allyl chloride and the potassium thiocyanate; mixing a compound resulting from the reaction with a vegetable oil; mixing and melting a PP pellet with the mixture; and injection-molding the melt, wherein the allyl chloride is reacted with the potassium thiocyanate at 150 to 200 RPM for 10 to 36 hours.

Abstract: A mould includes at least two mould parts, one of which includes a mould cavity for enclosing electronic components placed on a carrier and a contact surface for at least partially enclosing the mould cavity, contacting the carrier, and forming a tight connection with the carrier. A feed channel is recessed into the contact surface and the mould part further includes a displaceable barrier element that is displaceable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the contact surface connecting to the feed channel for regulating the size of a passage in the feed channel. A foil handler applies a foil layer between a wall of the feed channel and the displaceable barrier element which is configured for exerting a pressure onto the foil layer when the mould parts are moved apart to release the carrier with electronic components from the mould part.

Abstract: Thermocouples and their associated thermocouple junctions can be integrated via freeform fabrication into various parts of injection-molding apparatuses, including the nozzles. Unitary monolithic integration of thermocouples allows thermocouple junctions to be located highly proximate to the locations where temperature monitoring is desired, particularly, near the tips of injection-molding nozzles, which has conventionally been difficult or impossible to achieve. An injection-molding nozzle with one or more integrated thermocouples, a hot-runner manifold with injection-molding nozzles, having integrated thermocouples, monolithically integrated with the manifold as a single part using a freeform fabrication process, and a separately formed injection-molding nozzle having at least one integrated thermocouple and a robust electrical connection are presented according to various aspects of the invention.

Abstract: A description is given of a component (1) having at least one area of plastic (3, 21), which extends with the surface (32) thereof that is facing a front side (28) along a reference plane (22). The component is characterized in that, in this area of plastic (3, 21), the wall of plastic (27) has a wall thickness (d) in the range of 0.2-5 mm, in this area of plastic (3, 21) there is formed a continuous two-dimensional grid (30) of channel-shaped depressions (6), in which depressions (6) the wall of plastic (27), while keeping substantially the same wall thickness (d), is offset out of the reference plane (22) by an offset (v) and, perpendicularly to the reference plane (22), in the depressions (6) the offset (v) lies in the range of 1.5 to 5 times the wall thickness (d) from the reference plane (22) to the surface (32) of the rear side (29), wherein the grid (30) forms a pattern comprising a multiplicity of grid cells (31) recurring in two directions of the reference plane (22).

Abstract: A co-injection extrusion apparatus and method. The first extruder cooperates with a first material delivery channel for delivering a first material to a die. The second extruder cooperates with a second material delivery channel for delivering a second material to a die. A first plunger is positioned in the first material delivery channel and a second plunger is positioned in the second material delivery channel. The plungers are movable between a first position in which to the plunger is extended in a respective material delivery channel toward the die, and a second position in which the plunger is retracted in the respective material delivery channel away from the die.

Abstract: A vacuum pump with a first flow regulator connected to the suction head of the vacuum pump for conveying granular resin material from a supply to receivers retaining and dispensing the resin when needed by a process machine and a second flow regulator controlling and limiting to a maximum value vacuum flow through a conduit carrying auxiliary additives to the receivers.

Abstract: A method of fabrication of a wristband of a watch or piece of jewelry, including: providing a first synthetic material; providing an extrusion line with a die plate for making an extrudate from the first material; providing one or more additional materials distinguished in their properties from the first material; providing a die plate including a first zone defining a profile allowing for fabrication of an extrudate having a hollow tubular profile at least at one of its ends in which the extrudate has a width corresponding to the length of one or two strands of the wristband; the die plate further includes a second zone allowing defining of particular profiles selected from among a flat profile, a curved profile, or a profile with projecting zones.

Abstract: A method for producing a marked container (12), includes the following steps: a first step (E1) of heating, beyond a glass transition temperature, at least one shape-changing portion of the thermoplastic material wall (17) of a preform (14); and a second step (E2) of forming the container by injecting a pressurized fluid into the body (16) of the preform (14) such as to change the shape of the heated portion of the wall (17) by stretching it; and a step (E0) for marking the preform (14), during which a mark (39) is provided on the shape-changing portion of the wall (17) such that the mark (39) is stretched at the same time as the wall (17), during step (E2) after forming.

Abstract: An apparatus for hot drape forming a part includes a plurality of pyrometers, a bladder covering a formable material, and a pyrometer control medium positioned between the plurality of pyrometers and the formable material. The plurality of pyrometers are configured to measure a temperature of the pyrometer control medium.

Abstract: A stretcher for processing a film is described. In particular, stretcher receives a film, graps edge portions of the film, conveys the film in a machine direction, and moves the opposing edge portions along diverging; substantially parabolic paths to form a stretched film.

Abstract: A dispensing system has a sterilizable chamber. At least one robotic arm assembly and a dispensing device are within the sterilizable chamber. The dispensing device comprising a first dispensing element and a second dispensing element. The first dispensing element is connectable to the second dispensing element The at least one robotic assembly is configured to move the dispensing device. An external control device is connected to the at least one robotic arm assembly and is configured to control the at least one robotic arm assembly. The first dispensing element is configured to dispense a structural material and the second dispensing element is configured to dispense a biological material.

Abstract: An object forming apparatus and a controlling method thereof are provided. The object forming apparatus includes an injector configured to inject an object forming material based on object data, a base part in which an object is formed through stacking of the injected object forming material, a sensor configured to detect a height of the object stacked on the base part, and a controller configured to control the injector based on a signal output from the sensor.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for the manufacture of 3D printed components with structurally integrated metal objects using an additive manufacturing system enhanced with a range of possible secondary embedding processes. One or more layers of a three-dimensional substrate can be created by depositing a substrate, and then one or more 3D printed components can be configured on the substrate with one or more metal objects using additive manufacturing enhanced by one or more secondary embedding processes.

Abstract: An additive elastomeric manufactured part is comprised of extrudates comprised of a reaction product of a multifunctional Michael donor and multifunctional Michael acceptor and a rheological modifier. The additive elastomeric manufactured part may have a high elongation and resistance to heat. Said part may be made by dispensing a mixture of the multifunctional Michael donor, multifunctional Michael acceptor, rheological modifier and a catalyst through a through a nozzle to form an extrudate deposited on a base. The base, nozzle or combination thereof is moved while dispensing the mixture so that there is horizontal displacement between the base and nozzle in a predetermined pattern to form an initial layer of the material on the base. Subsequent layers are then formed on the initial layer by repeating the dispensing and movement on top of the initial layer and layers that follow.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and devices for constructing models in layers. A region for constructing models, preferably a construction platform, and a material applying device for applying material onto the region are provided. The material applying device is arranged in a movable manner over the region. The material applying device is designed as a portal such that the material applying device can be moved over the region at least via two linear guides arranged at opposite sides of the region, and the material applying device is arranged around the region such that a portal is formed by at least two portions that extend laterally with respect to the region.

Abstract: A material set can include a powder bed material, including a polymer powder and a fusing agent. The polymer powder can have a particle size distribution having the following profile: D10 of 30 ?m or more, D50 from 50 ?m to 65 ?m, and D90 of 100?m or less. Other parameters can include a melting point from 100° C. to 300° C., a processing window temperature of 20° C. or more, an energy density absorption of 20% or less, and a melt flow index from 10 cc to 80 cc at 10 minutes. The fusing agent can include an energy absorber capable of absorbing electromagnetic radiation to produce heat.

Abstract: A system for removing powder from an additively manufactured article includes a powder removal mechanism. The powder removal mechanism can include a build plate holder configured to hold a build plate at a distal end thereof. The powder removal mechanism can also include a first actuator that is configured to angle the build plate holder relative to gravity and a second actuator that is configured to rotate the build plate holder about a central axis of the build plate holder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for producing three-dimensional models, wherein binding/bonding material is applied in layers to a building platform and media are selectively applied which delay or completely prevent the binding of the applied material.

Abstract: In example implementations, a method for extracting layers of build material into a carrier. The method includes providing a layer of build material onto a bed. Portions of the layer of build material on the bed are digitally printed with a liquid functional material (LFM). The method repeats providing the layer of build material and digitally printing without applying energy to the LFM to define a structure in layers of build material on the bed. The layers of build material are extracted into a carrier and the carrier is removed.

Abstract: Certain examples provide systems, methods, and apparatus for patient care and support. An example apparatus includes a controller including a particularly programmed processor to generate a three-dimensional model for printing a three-dimensional model of a portion of a patient anatomy to form a physical avatar. The example printed three-dimensional model is formed based on image data obtained of the patient. The example controller is configured to link electronics in the physical avatar to a virtual avatar at the controller. The example virtual avatar is formed based on an electronic record for the patient. The example virtual avatar is to interact with the physical avatar via the controller according to a treatment plan. The example apparatus also includes a communication device to facilitate exchange of information between the controller and the physical avatar.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite vessel assembly includes the step of placing the composite vessel assembly in a pliable containment prior to curing of a resin of the composite vessel assembly. With the composite vessel assembly in the pliable containment, a vacuum is applied through an orifice in the pliable containment to evacuate air and compact the composite vessel assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments herein include a system for joining components. The system can include a rotating base platform, a plurality of receptacles mounted to the base platform, and a rotating sonotrode platform. A plurality of sonotrodes are mounted to the sonotrode platform. Each sonotrode can correspond to a receptacle. Each sonotrode can move in a reciprocating motion between a release position distant from a corresponding receptacle and a compressing position proximal to the corresponding receptacle. The compressing position occurs at a first angular position of the sonotrode platform. Each sonotrode is energized at the compressing position.

Abstract: A microwave heating device includes a variable frequency microwave power supply, a waveguide launcher, and a fixture to contain a material to be heated, with the fixture located directly adjacent to the end of the launcher. All heating occurs in the near-field region. This condition may be insured by keeping the thickness of the fixture or workpiece under one wavelength (at all microwave frequencies being used). The launcher is preferably a horn or waveguide configured to apply the microwave power to a small area to perform spot curing or repair operations involving adhesives and composites. The spot curing may secure components in place for further handling, after which a thermal or oven treatment will cure the remaining adhesive to develop adequate strength for service.

Abstract: When a cylinder portion of an innerliner is positioned inside a mouthpiece and when an upper mold and a lower mold are brought together, a projection portion is provided on an outer circumferential member of the lower mold that closes a gap between a section of an upper mold side positioning outer circumferential surface following on from an inner circumferential end of an outer abutting surface and a portion of the innerliner where an inner circumferential surface abuts. As a result, the portion of the innerliner that is thermally deformed is prevented from being displaced radially inward of the mouthpiece along a first annular surface.

Abstract: A blade shell part for a wind turbine blade and a wind turbine blade are disclosed. The blade shell part is made of a composite structure comprising a reinforcement material embedded in a polymer matrix, the blade shell part extending from a tip end to a root end, wherein the blade shell part comprises: a blade shell body with a leading edge and a trailing edge, and a first glue flange extending from the leading edge and having a first glue flange edge and a first glue surface with a first width, wherein the first glue flange is provided with one or more spacer elements. Further, a method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade is described.

Abstract: In an example, a composite structure having a variable gage is described. The composite structure includes a first end having a first gage, a second end having a second gage, which is less than the first gage, a plurality of continuous plies, and a plurality of drop-off plies. Each continuous ply extends from the first end to the second end. Each drop-off ply includes a tip having a tapered shape. Each drop-off ply extends from the first end to a respective position of the tip of the drop-off ply between the first end and the second end. The plurality of drop-off plies are separated from each other by at least one of the plurality of continuous plies.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rotor blade panel of a wind turbine includes placing a mold of the rotor blade panel relative to a computer numeric control (CNC) device. The method also includes forming one or more fiber-reinforced outer skins in the mold. The method also includes printing and depositing, via the CNC device, printing and depositing, via the CNC device, a plurality of rib members that intersect to form at least one three-dimensional (3-D) reinforcement grid structure onto an inner surface of the one or more fiber-reinforced outer skins before the one or more fiber-reinforced outer skins have cooled from forming. Further, the grid structure bonds to the fiber-reinforced outer skin(s) as the structure is deposited. In addition, the plurality of rib members include, at least, a first rib member extending in a first direction and a second rib member extending in a different, second direction. Moreover, the first rib member has a varying height along a length thereof.

Abstract: In a manufacturing method for a component, a clamping force is applied perpendicular to a surface of a first portion of a semifinished product containing reinforcing fibers via opposing first clamping surfaces of a first clamping tool. A clamping force is applied perpendicular to a surface of a second portion of the semifinished product via mutually opposing first clamping surfaces of a second clamping tool, spaced a first distance from the first clamping tool. A shaping device deforms a third portion of the semifinished product lying between the first and the second portions to form a first subportion and an opposite second subportion. The first distance is reduced to a second distance. A clamping force is applied perpendicular to the surfaces of the first and second subportions via a second clamping surface of the first clamping tool and an opposite second clamping surface of the second clamping tool.

Abstract: A mold and a method for manufacturing a front wheel disc of a carbon fiber composite wheel relates to a wheel disc, a wheel disc bottom aluminum alloy embedded body, a wheel disc middle aluminum alloy embedded body, a window insert, a top plate, an upper mold, a lower mold, an ejector rod lower plate, an ejector rod upper plate, outer ejector rods, inner ejector rods, a guide post, a bottom plate, upright posts, hydraulic cylinders, lower mold hot runners and upper mold hot runners.