Abstract: An end-effector may include a base, a plurality of underactuated fingers coupled to the base; and an adhesion gripper coupled to the base. An end-effector may include a base, an actuator, a first underactuated finger comprising a proximal link and a distal link, the proximal link including a distal end, a guide for a first tendon spaced a first distance away from the distal end of the proximal link and the distal link including a lever arm disposed on a proximal side to the distal pad and which extends in a volar direction from a first axis, and a node disposed on the lever arm sized and shaped to receive a first tendon. The end-effector may include a first revolute joint compliant in a first direction disposed between the base and the proximal link; and a second revolute joint compliant in the first direction disposed between the proximal link and the distal link.

Abstract: A rotation mechanism according to the disclosure includes: an output portion for outputting, to a mating member, rotation of a drive source producing a rotational force; a coupling member for coupling the mating member and the output portion by elastic deformation; and an anti-rotation portion for preventing relative rotation between the mating member and the output portion.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus for improving cleanliness of a robot and an associated robot. The apparatus includes a hoop adapted to be mounted on a joint of the robot to enclose a plurality of parts of the joint, wherein the hoop is shaped such that at least one gap is formed between the hoop and the plurality of parts. A suction port provided on the hoop and adapted to be coupled to a suction device to allow creation of a flow from the at least one gap to the suction port. Within the hoop enclosing the parts of the joint that move relatively and the suction port allowing creation of a flow from the gap to the suction port, debris generated due to the relative movement of the parts during operation of the robot can be removed with the flow.

Abstract: A protective device and a method of transmitting an alert from the device, in which the protective device is handheld and includes a flexible sheath disposed between an upper member and a lower member. When the device is compressed, elongated defensive components protrude through openings in the upper member. In some cases, the upper member also includes protruding portions extending upward from the upper member and/or an arm portion extending outward to a side of the device. A signal alert may be automatically transmitted upon device compression.

Abstract: A portable environmentally friendly clipping tool that includes spring biased upper and lower hinged rigid members, removable clipping teeth, and side walls, forming an enclosed storage area for trapping clipped remains until the user finds a non-polluting location to dispose of the trapped clippings. Clipping removal is facilitated by raising a hinged side wall on the tool enabling the user to pour out the stored clippings from the tool. A pair of C-shaped walls within the tool are positioned in a way that during non-use, the lower portion of one C-shaped wall blocks the open portion of the second C-shaped wall. When the user pushes down on the upper rigid member, a clipping action can take place and the open portion of both C-shaped walls align, allowing clipped remains to migrate into the enclosed storage area of the clipper and be captured for later disposal.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose utility cutter apparatus having two body members rotatably connected at a pivot point to form two jaw portions and two handles, with at least one of the jaw portions formed with a blade holding mechanism.

Abstract: An electric clipper includes a face cover, an intermediate cover, a bottom cover and an electric cutting assembly. The face cover and the bottom cover are buckled on two sides of the intermediate cover respectively. A first accommodating space is formed between the intermediate cover and the bottom cover. The electric cutting assembly is fixedly arranged in the first accommodating space. A suction channel is formed between the face cover and the intermediate cover. The air inlet end of the suction channel is matched with the electric cutting assembly. An integration of hair cutting and suction is implemented.

Abstract: A vacuum apparatus for collecting cut hair includes a housing and a motor located in the housing. A fan is operatively connected to the motor for producing a negative pressure within a filter assembly. A filter assembly includes a filter housing and a filter is located in the filter housing. The filter is configured to move away from an end of the filter housing and increase a storage volume for cut hair within the filter housing. A position sensor is located in the filter housing that is configured to detect the filter. A processor receives a signal from the position sensor when the position sensor detects presence of the filter. The processor uses logic saved in a memory to instruct the motor to increase speed of the motor from an initial speed based on the signal.

Abstract: A single-blade razor apparatus and methods are for manufacturing the same. A razor apparatus includes a handle and a head pivotably mounted on the handle. The head includes a rear side including an aperture for receiving a single blade, as well as a front side through which a cutting edge of the blade is exposed during use. An upper portion and a lower portion of the head form the aperture. The lower portion physically interfaces with the upper portion so that a front region of the upper portion is physically supported by the lower portion. In a particular implementation, the lower portion includes several protruding latches proximate the front side of the head, which respectively mate with recesses formed in the upper portion. Alternatively, the latches are formed in the upper portion and respectively mate with recesses formed in the lower portion.

Abstract: An electronic personal care device with a housing defining a sealed cavity. A power source positioned within the sealed cavity of the housing. A first circuit board is positioned within the sealed cavity of the housing. A second circuit board positioned outside the sealed cavity and in electrical connection with the power source. A light guide is mounted to the second circuit board. The light guide having a body defining an opening. A light source is positioned within the opening, spaced apart from the light guide and mounted to the circuit board. A transparent adhesive layer is positioned around the light source and on the second circuit board forming water tight seal.

Abstract: The utility model discloses a cutting assembly for a vegetable cutter and a hand-held electric vegetable cutter, which falls within the field of vegetable cutting appliances. The cutting assembly for a vegetable cutter of the utility model comprises a cup body and a cutting disc, wherein the cutting disc is axially mounted in a cutter disc mounting cavity by an upper end of the cup body, the outer periphery of the cutting disc is supported on a limiting step, and a rotation connecting portion is provided at the center of the cutting disc so that the cutting disc can axially rotate in the cup body.

Abstract: A process can be used for producing foam panels, for the production of foam films, composed of a polymer having a glass transition temperature Tg of at least 100° C. An average cell diameter of the foam panels measured according to the standard ASTM D 3576 is between 20 ?m and 250 ?m, and less than 20 cells having a diameter >260 ?m are present per m2. The elongation at break of the foam is 4%-13% measured according to ASTM D 638.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises: (1) a track with specifically designed conveyor blades for cutting; (2) a motor for conveying the conveyor blades over each other; (3) a tumble blade to gently move or tumble the flowers over the conveyor blade; and, (4) trimmed flower excavation chute for collecting trimmed buds.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for the connection of one or more panels to a building element, the apparatus including: a support profile, provided with an anchor base fixed to an installation surface of the building element, a first and a second wing and a cavity, which acts as a seat-for at least a portion or edge of the panel; a system designed to adjust the laying set-up of the panel with respect to the support profile, so as to adjust the inclination of the panel with respect to the building element or to panels adjacent thereto. The laying set-up adjustment system of the panel provides an adjustment assembly, capable of providing the edge of the panel with a controllable rotation around a fulcrum and of adjusting the inclination of said panel.

Abstract: A system having a conveyor assembly, at least one scorching assembly, and a central controller. The conveyor assembly has a conveyor that effects movement of at least one board or panel relative to a movement axis. Each scorching assembly has a combustion chamber, at least one burner, and at least one processing unit. Each burner can be mounted to the combustion chamber and at least partially received within the combustion chamber. Each burner can be oriented toward the conveyor. The at least one processing unit can be communicatively coupled to the at least one burner and configured to selectively control activation and operation of the at least one burner. The central controller can be communicatively coupled to each processing unit of the at least one scorching assembly and configured to receive a user input corresponding to a scorching profile for the at least one board or panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle (10) for dispensing concrete, mortar or the like, comprising a housing (12) and a mixing chamber (14) which is arranged therein and is delimited by a circumferential wall (16) and extends along a longitudinal axis (L) at least between a supply opening (19) and an outlet opening (20); an actively driveable mixing device, which is arranged in the mixing chamber (14); and an exit opening (32), which is directly or indirectly flow-connected to the outlet opening (20) of the mixing chamber (14). At least one cavity (44; 44a, 44b), which extends axially and in the circumferential direction, is arranged around the circumferential wall (16) of the mixing chamber (14) and is in contact with the circumferential wall (16) and at least substantially surrounds the mixing chamber (14) in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: An electric drive for a mixer drum, including a high-voltage DC voltage power supply to which at least one battery, a power converter and at least one external interface for connecting a stationary electric power supply are connected. The at least one battery is charged only via the at least one external interface, wherein a controller is configured to control flows of energy from and to components connected to the high-voltage DC voltage power supply.

Abstract: A hydraulically driven concrete pump system includes a distribution boom, a support system, and a concrete pump. A first hydraulic pump is configured to drive the concrete pump, and a combustion drive engine is configured to drive the first hydraulic pump. A second hydraulic pump is configured to drive the distribution boom and/or the support system, and an electric motor is configured to drive the second hydraulic pump.

Abstract: In a method, substrate elements are provided wherein each substrate element has a first side and a second side meeting at a corner point. The substrate elements are picked and then placed on a support device in alignment. A cutting operation is then performed where each of the substrates elements are cut along a cut line having a common first direction which intersects the first and second sides of each of the substrate elements in order to create a third side on each substrate element. The third side of each of the substrate elements meets the first and the second sides at corresponding corner points.

Abstract: A portable cutting machine is provided. The portable cutting machine comprises: a cutting portion including a disc-shaped cutting blade that cuts an object to be cut by rotating, and a first rotation axis that serves as a rotation center of the cutting blade; a drive portion including a drive source and a second rotation axis rotating by drive of the drive source; a transmission portion including a first pulley fixed to the first rotation axis, a second pulley fixed to the second rotation axis, and a belt looped around the first pulley and the second pulley, and configured to transmit a rotational force by the drive portion to the cutting portion; and a case including a storage space for storing the transmission portion and at least one communication portion that connect to the storage space and open to outside.

Abstract: A device for producing a rubber mixture and/or non-vulcanized vehicle tire components and/or a vehicle tire, comprising a first mixer comprising a mixing chamber with at least one first mixing rotor and with a first volume ratio, and a second mixer comprising a mixing chamber with at least one second mixing rotor and with a second volume ratio, wherein the ratio of said first volume ratio to said second volume ratio lies in the range from 50:1 to 1:10. Also disclosed is the use of the device and a method for producing non-vulcanized vehicle tire components and/or a vehicle tire.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a pellet in a pellet mill, which method comprises the steps of (A) pressing a mixture for compaction by a roller through a nozzle to obtain a strand, and (B) comminuting the strand to obtain the pellet, wherein the mixture for compaction comprises (i) 87 to 97 wt. % of a polymer stabilizer, which is tris(2,4-ditert-butylphenyl) phosphite (CAS-No. 31570-04-4), and (ii) 3 to 13 wt. % of a processing aid, which is a propylene-ethylene copolymer and which possesses a melting enthalpy below 100 J/g at 101.32 kPa. The pellet is useful for a dust-free handling of its polymer stabilizer at a manufacturing of the stabilized polymer. Furthermore, a method for stabilizing a polymer, which is a polyolefin, a polystyrene or a mixture thereof, is disclosed, which comprises the dosing of the pellet to the polymer.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced plastic capable of coping with a more complicated shape while maintaining lightweight properties and mechanical properties is provided, where a thermoplastic prepreg is obtained by impregnating a discontinuous reinforcing fiber web impregnated with a thermoplastic resin, the thermoplastic prepreg satisfying at least one of the following features (A) or (B): feature (A): a plurality of incisions cutting at least a part of discontinuous reinforcing fibers constituting the discontinuous reinforcing fiber web; and feature (B): a fiber length variation region in which a coefficient of variation in fiber length of the discontinuous reinforcing fibers constituting the discontinuous reinforcing fiber web is 40% or more.

Abstract: A method for recycling a carbon fiber-reinforced resin including a carbon fiber and a matrix resin is provided, and the method includes: a first heating step of heating the carbon fiber-reinforced resin to decompose the matrix resin so as to obtain an intermediate in which the decomposition residue of the matrix resin is adhered to the carbon fiber; an unwinding step of unwinding an intermediate fiber from the intermediate; a second heating step of heating the unwound intermediate fiber to decompose the decomposition residue of the matrix resin adhered to the intermediate fiber so as to obtain a recycled carbon fiber; and a winding step of winding the recycled carbon fiber.

Abstract: One object is to efficiently secure good quality oil by preventing the clogging of tar in a device body or piping. There is provided a waste plastic liquefaction device comprising a pyrolysis tank that thermally decomposes and gasifies a waste plastics; a gas cooler that cools a pyrolysis gas generated in the pyrolysis tank to produce a generated oil; and a circulation tank that recovers the generated oil produced by the gas cooler and circulates a portion of the generated oil to the gas cooler. The circulation tank has a temperature adjustment device which maintains the temperature of the generated oil in the circulation tank within a predetermined temperature range in the circulation tank. The circulation tank is connected to a centrifugal separator so that the generated oil in the circulation tank is returned to the circulation tank after impurities is removed by the centrifugal separator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device (100) for making an object. The device (100) comprises a vessel (44) for receiving a radiation hardenable material (42). The device (100) comprises a fabrication platform assembly (7) comprising a fabrication platform (8) and having a first mode in which an orientation of the fabrication platform (8) is adjustable and a second mode in which the orientation of the fabrication platform (8) is fixed, and configured for positioning at the vessel (44) in the second mode to form a layer of the radiation hardenable material when so received between the fabrication platform (8) and a wall (46) of the vessel (44). The device (100) comprises a radiation source (48) arranged to illuminate the layer of radiation hardenable material when so formed to form one of a plurality of layers of the object.

Abstract: A process for producing a molded part from a highly filled thermosetting starting material including: introducing the starting material into a prepressing tool; producing a preform from the starting material, the starting material being brought to a prepressing temperature by the prepressing tool and being compressed with a prepressing force to form the preform; removing the preform from the prepressing tool and introducing the preform into a finish pressing tool; and producing a finished part from the preform, the preform being brought to a finish pressing temperature by the finish pressing tool and being compressed with a finish pressing force to form the finished part. Here, the prepressing temperature is lower than the finish pressing temperature and the finish pressing temperature is at least as high as an onset temperature of a curing reaction of the starting material.

Abstract: Methods of making molded polystyrene articles are described. The methods include introducing steam into a mold simultaneous to filling the mold with foam particles, and cooling the mold without the use of cooling water. The method can be performed faster and with a lower temperature differential than conventional molding processes, permitting faster turn-around to the production of subsequent molded articles. The molded articles produced by the method can have thicker side walls, improved foam particle fusion, and improved compression properties as compared to conventional EPS molding processes.

Abstract: Method for controlling the operation of a device for producing a particle foam component, wherein the device includes at least one function unit, which is controllable during its operation in respect of at least one target value. The method includes selecting, selection, on the basis of at least one selection criterion, of a control parameter set from a data storage unit, in which a plurality of control parameter sets are stored, which each has at least one control parameter for controlling the operation of at least one function unit of the device in respect of at least one target value; and applying the at least one selected control parameter set to control the operation of the device, in particular to control the operation of the function unit of the device affected by the particular control parameter set.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injection molding method of manufacturing a two-wheeler frame in which a melt of a thermoplastic is injected into a cavity of an injection molding tool before a portion of the plastic melt is displaced from the cavity again by a subsequent fluid injection to form the inner hollow space of the tubular frame, with the fluid flowing upward in the course of the displacement process.

Abstract: An injection molding machine according to one embodiment includes a bed, an injection apparatus and a moving apparatus provided on the bed, and a hydraulic system for actuating the injection apparatus and the moving apparatus. The hydraulic system is provided with a hydraulic device group including a motor, a hydraulic pump, an oil tank, oil filters, and valves, and the hydraulic device group is arranged inside the bed.

Abstract: For in mold spraying, a double-inclined mixing nozzle is connected obliquely and fixedly with a side surface of a third half-mold through a lateral sealing structure and connected with a side surface of a first half-mold in an inclined and sealing manner, side faces of a first half-mold and the third half-mold are respectively provided with installation inclined surfaces. A lateral sealing structure includes a mounting plate and a sealing member. The sealing member is sleeved on the double-inclined mixing nozzle and is in transition fit with the double-inclined mixing nozzle and the mounting plate respectively. A butt sealing groove provided on the installation inclined surface of the first half-mold and is in sealing fit with the mounting plate.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus includes a defining portion, a plunger, and a valve member. The defining portion defines a supply port, a discharge port, and a resin channel. The resin channel includes a reserving portion, a first partial channel connecting the supply port and the reserving portion, a second partial channel connecting the reserving portion and the discharge port, a relay channel connecting the first partial channel, the reserving portion and the second partial channel, and a connecting channel connecting the first partial channel and the second partial channel. The plunger discharges the molten resin reserved in the reserving portion. The valve member is provided in the connecting channel and the second partial channel. The first partial channel and the relay channel are connected to the connecting channel so as to intersect with the connecting channel. The valve member includes a first valve portion and a second valve portion.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus includes an injection cylinder to which molten resin is supplied and which is configured to inject the molten resin, and an injection plunger disposed such that the injection plunger fits in the injection cylinder and moves in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The injection cylinder includes a base body configured to contain the molten resin, and a sleeve configured to be detachably attached to the base body. The injection plunger is configured to be inserted into an inner portion of the base body through an opening portion formed in the sleeve and slide on the sleeve.

Abstract: The application relates to a plasticizing unit with a cylinder and a screw that is rotatably mounted in the cylinder and has a screw section which is designed as a shearing section and in which a blocking web encircling the screw core in a helical manner and a main screw thread enclosed by the blocking web are provided. A shearing web runs in the main screw thread parallel to the blocking web at a lower height than the blocking web. In this manner, two screw threads are produced which run parallel to each other and are separated by the shearing web. The threads are designed in the form of wave screw threads. Each wave screw thread is equipped with one or more wave peaks with a surface which is designed in the form of a plateau and forms a wave peak shearing surface, wherein the wave peak shearing surface is located at the same height as the surface of the shearing web in the region.

Abstract: Provided is a mold-clamping device that can inhibit inclination of a platen. A mold-clamping device according to an embodiment is provided with a supporting member that is provided on a base and supports a movable platen. The supporting member is provided with a pillar portion extending away from the base, and a joint portion which extends from the pillar portion toward a fixed platen along an extension direction of a tie bar and is joined to the movable platen.

Abstract: There is provided a method for controlling a fluidity index of a molten resin, which can detect the fluidity of a molten resin even during successive molding operations and, in addition, can control the fluidity within a target range. The method includes: assuming that a narrow flow path, formed in a flow path for the molten resin, is a capillary or an orifice, and measuring, based on the amount of a metered molten resin and the back pressure applied to the screw during a metering step, a fluidity index which indicates the fluidity of the metered molten resin; and feeding back the measured fluidity index value and comparing it with a target value, and controlling the back pressure or the rotating speed of the screw so as to eliminate a deviation between the target value and the measured value.

Abstract: An injection molding management system includes: an identification information acquisition unit acquiring molded product identification information for identifying a molded product; a defect category acquisition unit acquiring, when the molded product is equivalent to a defective product, first defect category information representing a category of a defect of the molded product and second defect category information representing a category of a defect that is different from the first defect category information of the molded product; and a storage unit storing the first defect category information and the second defect category information in association with the molded product identification information of the molded product.

Abstract: An injection nozzle is attachable to a tip end of a heating cylinder and having an in-nozzle flow path formed therein. The injection nozzle is attached to the heating cylinder by being pressed against the heating cylinder by a nozzle pressing member that is fixed to an end surface of a tip end of the heating cylinder. An outer peripheral surface of the injection nozzle has a sensor hole that is opened at a position contacting the nozzle pressing member, and a temperature sensor is inserted into the sensor hole.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided an injection molding system configured to operate in a plurality of cycles. The system comprises, amongst other things, a controller that is configured for performing a comparison of a variable pressure setpoint with a target pressure value. The controller is configured to, when the target pressure value is less than the variable pressure setpoint by at least a predetermined lower bound, (i) decrease the variable pressure setpoint to a reduced variable pressure setpoint and (ii) not further decrease the variable pressure setpoint from the reduced variable pressure setpoint until the pump assembly operates for a plurality of stabilizing cycles at the reduced variable pressure setpoint.

Abstract: A process for producing a polypropylene composition using a compounding extruder includes a) a melting section having a first elongated cylindrical tube with a first inlet port to receive a propylene-based polymer and additives containing an elastomer of ethylene and ?-olefin comonomer having 4 to 8 carbon atoms and a first outlet port to discharge a first melt composition containing a melt of the propylene-based polymer and the additives and a first screw arranged in the first elongated cylindrical tube, convey the propylene-based polymer and the additives to the first outlet port, and a mixing section including a second elongated cylindrical tube having a second inlet port to receive the first melt composition, and a second outlet port to discharge a second melt composition containing the first melt composition and the optional further component and a second screw arranged in the second elongated cylindrical tube to convey the first melt composition to the second outlet, wherein the first screw and the seco

Abstract: A flow path forming device including a first flow path forming member and a second flow path forming member that form a tubular flow path through which a plastic composition is allowed to pass to mold the plastic composition. At least one of a flow path forming surface of the first flow path forming member and a flow path forming surface of the second flow path forming member has a surface roughness parameter Rk of 1.0 ?m or more.

Abstract: A flow path forming device including a first flow path forming member and a second flow path forming member that form a tubular flow path through which a plastic composition is allowed to pass to mold the plastic composition. At least one of a flow path forming surface of the first flow path forming member and a flow path forming surface of the second flow path forming member has a surface roughness parameter RPc of 60 or less.

Abstract: A resin foam production apparatus is provided including: a metal mold including a foaming part and a discharge part; and an extruder configured to feed a resin foamable composition into the metal mold to cause the resin foamable composition to pass through the discharge part. The resin foamable composition comprises at least one type of resin. A ratio of resin pressure Cp2 at the foaming part of the metal mold relative to resin pressure Cp1 generated by the extruder is 0.3 or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling apparatus and a method for cooling a continuous strip, wherein the cooling apparatus comprises a cooling drum and a guiding device for guiding the strip in a plurality of windings around the cooling drum, wherein the guiding device comprises first and second guiding elements, wherein each one of the first guiding elements forms a set with one of the second guiding elements, wherein the first guiding element of the set receives the strip from a first winding in a first winding direction and directs the strip in a first transition direction towards the second guiding element which receives the strip in a second transition direction and directs the strip into a consecutive winding in a second winding direction, wherein the first transition direction is different from the first winding direction and the second transition direction is different from the second winding direction.

Abstract: A continuously rotating, non-symmetric preform feed, stretch-blow-moulding machine dedicated to the stretch-blow-moulding of containers from non-symmetric injection moulded preforms; the non-symmetric preforms including an integral handle extending from a first junction point to a second junction point on a body of the preform; the body of the preform and the integral handle constituted from the same material.

Abstract: Provided are a blow-molding mold, a bottle blowing machine and a plastic bottle, the blow-molding mold has a mold cavity, where a bottle body, a bottle shoulder, a handle and a bottle neck are formed within the mold cavity after a bottle preform is blown, the bottle shoulder is located between the bottle body and the bottle neck, one end of the handle is connected to the bottle shoulder, the other end of the handle is connected to the bottle shoulder or the bottle neck, and the mold cavity includes a first concave region to have a raised step structure formed on the bottle neck.

Abstract: Provided are a bottle blowing mold, a bottle blowing machine and a plastic bottle, the bottle blowing mold includes a mold cavity, where a bottle body, a bottle shoulder, a handle and a bottle neck are formed within the mold cavity after a bottle preform is blown, the bottle shoulder is located between the bottle body and the bottle neck, one end of the handle is connected to the bottle shoulder, an other end of the handle is connected to the bottle shoulder or the bottle neck, and a cavity wall of the mold cavity is provided with at least one first rib to have a non-closed or annularly closed first groove is formed on the bottle body.

Abstract: A nozzle alignment fixture suitable for use with a blow/fill/seal packaging machine in the form of an elongated block defining an aligned series of receptacles sized to receive and hold tips of fill nozzles of a blow/fill/seal packaging machine.

Abstract: A temperature adjustment mold for a blow molding apparatus provided with at least an injection molding unit that injection-molds a preform made of a resin and having a bottomed shape, a temperature adjusting unit that adjusts a temperature of the preform manufactured by the injection molding unit, and a blow molding unit that blow-molds the preform to manufacture a resin container, the temperature adjustment mold including a cavity mold that accommodates the preform, and an air introduction member that includes a fitting core and a rod member with a multiple-tube structure to form at least three concentric air flow paths.