Patents Issued in November 28, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240391091
    Abstract: A cobot welding system includes: at least one modular support device configured for having coupled thereto and thus for supporting thereby at least one modular accessory such that the cobot welding system is modular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: APT MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS
    Inventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Roger W. Sanders, Chad A. Sprow, James M. Frantom, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240391092
    Abstract: A harmonic drive includes: a wave generator; a circular spline provided with internal teeth; a flexible spline provided between the wave generator and the circular spline and configured to be engaged with the internal teeth of the circular spline; and a plurality sets of torque sensors. Each set of torque sensors includes a plurality of strain gauges, each set of torque sensors is respectively configured to measure torque transmitted by the harmonic drive during rotation of the flexible spline. Signals measured by each of the plurality sets of torque sensors include a torque ripple, and the plurality sets of torque sensors are alternatively arranged. The harmonic drive further includes a processor configured to calculate a true torque transmitted by the harmonic drive based on signals measured by the plurality sets of torque sensors. The torque ripple is excluded from the true torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Ran AN, Juncai PENG, Tingke SONG, Shiquan WANG
  • Publication number: 20240391093
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system (1000) to carry out a multiplicity of possible tasks on construction sites and to act in: air, land, sea and under water; safely, increasing execution duration, allowing precision and stability. The system (1000) includes a control unit (100, 101 and 102) to operate vehicles and equipment, for: operation, feeding, transportation and storage; such as: vehicles to transport other vehicles, charge wired, easy contact or wireless power to other vehicles, distribute and manipulate cables with sensors, select, contain and transport objects, units to assemble, store, power, maintain and deliver in the construction sites. The system (1000) includes an UPV Portal-type multi-task autonomous unmanned vehicle, which includes a modular portal-type structure (1.1), extensible motorized legs, to adapt to the inclinations of the terrain and overcome obstacles, where it moves at least one robot arm (1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Miguel Angel MURA YAÑEZ
  • Publication number: 20240391094
    Abstract: An encoder is trained to generate latent representations of kinematic motion from motion data and a control policy is trained to generate dynamics informed output for a robotic system based on the latent representations of kinematic motion. The encoder and the control policy are deployed in the robotic system to generate the dynamics informed output based on the motion data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Moritz Niklaus Bächer, Agon Serifi, Ruben Jelle Grandia, Lars Espen Knoop
  • Publication number: 20240391095
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a system and a method for controlling a mechanical system having different actuators and multiple degrees of freedom to track a reference trajectory for performing a task. The system comprises a memory configured to store an energy based inverse dynamics model trained with machine learning to map states of the different actuators to corresponding torques for the different actuators, wherein the energy based inverse dynamics model is configured to model energy of the mechanical system with a Gaussian Processes Regression (GPR) process having a matrix capturing correlations between the torques of the different actuators. The system further comprises a processor configured to process the states of the different actuators with the energy based inverse dynamics model to produce values of the torques for the different actuators of the mechanical system, and control the mechanical system based on the produced values of the torques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Diego Romeres, Alberto Dalla Libera, Giulio Giacomuzzo, Ruggero Carli
  • Publication number: 20240391096
    Abstract: A robot-training system permits a user touch, click on or otherwise select items from a display projected in the actual workspace in order to define task goals and constraints for the robot. A planning procedure responds to task definitions and constraints, and creates a sequence of robot instructions implementing the defined tasks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Rahul D. Chipalkatty, Raphael Segal, Jay Ming Wong
  • Publication number: 20240391097
    Abstract: Systems and methods for streaming sensor packets in real-time are provided. An example method includes obtaining a sensor data packet representing a first portion of a three-hundred and sixty degree view of a surrounding environment of a robotic platform. The method includes generating, using machine-learned model(s), a local feature map based at least in part on the sensor data packet. The local feature map is indicative of local feature(s) associated with the first portion of the three-hundred and sixty degree view. The method includes updating, based at least in part on the local feature map, a spatial map to include the local feature(s). The spatial map includes previously extracted local features associated with a previous sensor data packet representing a different portion of the three-hundred and sixty degree view than the first portion. The method includes determining an object within the surrounding environment based on the updated spatial map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Sergio Casas, Davi Eugenio Nascimento Frossard, Shun Da Suo, Xuanyuan Tu, Raquel Urtasun
  • Publication number: 20240391098
    Abstract: A method for monitoring a resolver having first and second winding assemblies, the first winding assembly having a sine winding and a cosine winding arranged so that when inductive coupling between the sine winding and the second winding assembly is zero, inductive coupling between the cosine winding and the second winding assembly is at a maximum, and when inductive coupling between the cosine winding and the second winding assembly is zero, inductive coupling between the sine winding and the second winding assembly is at a maximum, the method including obtaining a master amount of total inductive coupling between the first and second winding assemblies of the resolver; obtaining a current amount of total inductive coupling at a current instant in time; and deciding that the resolver is defective when a difference between the current amount and the master amount exceeds a predetermined threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Richard Roberts, Werner Hösl
  • Publication number: 20240391099
    Abstract: Provided are a robot control device and a robot system that can automatically correct errors in position and posture when supplying a workpiece. A robot control device for controlling a robot comprises an error correction unit that, when the robot supplies a workpiece to or removes the workpiece from a machine tool, performs force control on the basis of a detection value of a force detector detecting an external force and a moment acting on the workpiece, and corrects errors in position and posture of the workpiece and a securing mechanism securing the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takashi SATOU
  • Publication number: 20240391100
    Abstract: A tray system for robotic part processing is provided, comprising: a plurality of substantially identical trays, each including a base having an upper surface and a lower surface, a frame connected to the upper surface of the base and defining a plurality of pockets for receiving workpieces, and a plurality of spacers, each spacer including an alignment feature on the upper surface or the lower surface of the base, and at least one stacking post on another of the upper surface or the lower surface of the base of each of the plurality of trays, each stacking post including one end having a centering tip and another end configured to mate with another stacking post; wherein the trays are configured to be stacked in alignment with one another by placing the plurality of alignment features of one tray into engagement with the plurality of spacers of another tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Paul J. Gray
  • Publication number: 20240391101
    Abstract: A robotic system to load or unload pallets or other receptacles is disclosed. Image data is received and used to identify an item associated with a topmost receptacle in a stack of one or more stackable receptacles. A robotic arm is controlled to perform a pick and place operation on the item with respect to the topmost receptacle in the stack of one or more stackable receptacles. Successive iterations of identifying, picking, and placing items are performed until a stop condition is determined to have been met, the stop condition including one or more of determining no further items remain to be processed and determining that the stack of one or more stackable receptacles includes a maximum permitted number of stackable receptacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Li, Robert Moreno, Neeraja Abhyankar
  • Publication number: 20240391102
    Abstract: A robot device that has a robot element pivotable about a first robot joint is controlled by a method including the steps of: moving the robot element by an actuator; controlling the actuator by an actuator control device that sends control signals to the actuator; and supporting the robot device by a support device. gravity-compensating control signals are sent to the support device by a support control device. The support device is controlled such that a force and/or a moment is applied to the robot element via a force-applying element connected to the robot element. The force and/or moment compensates for the gravitational load acting on the robot element. To compensate for the gravitational force acting on the robot element, gravity-compensating second control signals are sent from the support control device to the support device, and gravity-compensating control signals are also sent from the actuator control device to the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.
    Inventors: Marco DE STEFANO, Christian OTT, Ria VIJAYAN, Hrishik MISHRA, Ferdinand ELHARDT
  • Publication number: 20240391103
    Abstract: A painting system includes a mobile robot including a frame, wheels connected to the frame, and a motor configured to move the wheels to position the mobile robot. A paint container is mounted on the mobile robot and configured to store paint. A robot arm includes a first end mounted on the mobile robot and a paint applicator arranged at a second end of the robot arm. The paint applicator is in fluid communication with the paint container and includes one or more nozzles to spray the paint onto a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: John Patrick SPICER, Xiang ZHAO, Hua-tzu FAN, Miguel Arturo SAEZ, Jorge F. ARINEZ
  • Publication number: 20240391104
    Abstract: A method of handling safety of an industrial robot, the method including providing at least one virtual safety border defined in relation to the industrial robot, where each virtual safety border is associated with a condition to be fulfilled by the industrial robot; obtaining environment data of a physical environment of the industrial robot by means of an environment sensor; determining, by a control system, an obstacle position of an obstacle in the environment based on the environment data; and evaluating, by the control system, a border position of each virtual safety border with regard to the obstacle position. Control systems for handling safety of an industrial robot in an environment, and a method including defining at least one virtual safety border in relation to the industrial robot based on the environment data, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Jonas Brönmark, Björn Löfvendahl, Stefan Romberg, Simon Gräsberg
  • Publication number: 20240391105
    Abstract: An information processing device includes a controller. The controller estimates the suitability of a candidate first control program to control a first robot from a plurality of control programs to control a robot which are recorded in a memory. The controller acquires first environmental information indicating a work environment of the first robot. The controller acquires second environmental information indicating an environment in which the first control program is to be executed. The controller estimates the suitability of a candidate first control program on the basis of a similarity between the first environmental information and the second environmental information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Norio TOMIIE
  • Publication number: 20240391106
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to systems and methods for a surgical tool or a surgical robotic system. One example system for handling hardstops includes one or more processors configured to calculate an articulation joint position for the articulation drive disk or the one or more corresponding rotary motors corresponding rotary motors, calculate an articulation joint torque for the articulation drive disk or the one or more corresponding rotary motors, determine a torque ratio based on the articulation joint position and the articulation joint torque, and adjust a commanded articulation joint position received from the user based on the torque ratio to compensate for collision involving the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Xiaobin Zhang, Dimitri Chatzigeorgiou
  • Publication number: 20240391107
    Abstract: This control device comprises a correction amount calculation unit for calculating a correction amount for an operation of a mobile robot with respect to a work space according to information from a visual sensor mounted on the robot, and a control unit for modifying the imaging position and/or imaging orientation of the visual sensor on the basis of the correction amount and applying a correction to the operation of the robot on the basis of the information from the visual sensor after the modification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Yuutarou TAKAHASHI, Yuta NAMIKI
  • Publication number: 20240391108
    Abstract: A control device for controlling an industrial machine, the control device comprising: an image operating unit that displays an image captured by a visual sensor on a display screen, and accepts a user operation with respect to the image; and a motion control unit that controls a motion of the industrial machine so as to move a visual field of the visual sensor displayed as an image on the display screen, in accordance with the accepted user operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Yuta NAMIKI
  • Publication number: 20240391109
    Abstract: In some examples, an autonomous robotic welding system comprises a workspace including a part having a seam, a sensor configured to capture multiple images within the workspace, a robot configured to lay weld along the seam, and a controller. The controller is configured to identify the seam on the part in the workspace based on the multiple images, plan a path for the robot to follow when welding the seam, the path including multiple different configurations of the robot, and instruct the robot to weld the seam according to the planned path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Path Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander James LONSBERRY, Andrew Gordon LONSBERRY, Nima AJAM GARD, Colin BUNKER, Carlos Fabian BENITEZ QUIROZ, Madhavun Candadai VASU
  • Publication number: 20240391110
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a handling system includes a holder and controller. The holder holds an object. The controller controls the holder. The controller acquires information about physical properties of the object. The controller generates a holding plan for holding the object by the holder on the basis of the physical properties. The holding plan includes information of a holding region of the object in which the object is held by the holder. The controller causes the holder to hold the object on the basis of the holding plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Haruna ETO, Akihito OGAWA, Seiji TOKURA, Kazuma KOMODA
  • Publication number: 20240391111
    Abstract: A manipulation system includes: a manipulator for manipulating a sample; a manipulator drive mechanism for moving the manipulator; an imaging apparatus for imaging the sample through an objective lens; a control apparatus that generates force information indicating a magnitude of a force sensation presented to a user, based on an image captured by the imaging apparatus; and a force sensation presentation apparatus configured to receive an input operation from the user for designating a position of the manipulator and to present a force sensation according to the force information generated by the control apparatus to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Tadayoshi AOYAMA, Toshiki FUJISHIRO, Kazuya SAKAMOTO, Yuki FUNABORA, Sumiwa SAITO
  • Publication number: 20240391112
    Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program for enabling appropriate matching between a robot and an operator who performs remote operation. The information processing system is an information processing system for executing matching related to remote operation by a robot that can be remotely operated and an operation terminal that can operate the robot via a network. The information processing system includes: a matching unit configured to select the operator who performs remote operation of the robot, on the basis of a selection condition including an operation environment necessary for remotely operating the robot to execute work and on the basis of an operation environment of the operator each. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a server that intermediates remote operation between an operation terminal and a robot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Sony Group Corporation
    Inventors: Takayoshi HIRAI, Noboru SHIBUYA, Naoyuki HIROTA, Soichi FUKASAWA, Taro AZUMA
  • Publication number: 20240391113
    Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping or gripping device (10) comprising a housing (12), a clamping guide (14) which is arranged in the housing (12), at least one clamping element (18) which can be moved in the clamping guide (14) along a clamping direction (16), and at least one position sensor (64) for detecting the position of the clamping element (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Julian Heinzl, Jonas Nägele, Bruno Fellhauer, Florian May, Lutz Hausser
  • Publication number: 20240391114
    Abstract: In a device for connecting an effector of a handling device to a movable part of the handling device, in particular to a robot arm, wherein the device comprises a first mounting part for mounting the effector on the device and a second mounting part for mounting the device on the movable part and the first mounting part and the second mounting part are displaceable with respect to one another along a linear displacement path between a pulled-apart position and a pushed-together position, the first mounting part and the second mounting part are loaded with respect to one another along the displacement path with a settable restoring force, preferably with a constant restoring force along the displacement path, in the direction of the pushed-together position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: BLUE DANUBE ROBOTICS GMBH
    Inventors: Florian DANNEREDER, Andreas BALDINGER, Tobias FERNER, Walter WOHLKINGER, Michael ZILLICH
  • Publication number: 20240391115
    Abstract: A vacuum transfer device, which is arranged between a process chamber and a load lock chamber and transfers a substrate between the process chamber and the load lock chamber, includes a container, a transfer device, an exhaust device, a dew-point meter, and a control device. The container is connected to each of the process chamber and the load lock chamber via a gate valve. The transfer device is provided inside the container and transfers the substrate between the process chamber and the load lock chamber. The exhaust device exhausts a gas in the container. The dew-point meter measures a dew-point temperature of the gas in the container. The control device determines whether a process is ready to be executed, based on the dew-point temperature measured by the dew-point meter, and when the process is ready to be executed, notifies that fact to a user of the vacuum transfer device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Seiji ISHIBASHI, Hayato ITOMI, Hiroyuki TAKAHASHI
  • Publication number: 20240391116
    Abstract: A multidimensional joint is provided and includes a body and a drive assembly. The body includes a first motor and a second motor. The drive assembly includes a planetary carrier rotatably coupled to the body, a first drive gear driveably coupled to the first motor, a second drive gear driveably coupled to the second motor, at least one driven gear and at least one output end. The first and the second drive gears are rotatably mounted on the planetary carrier about a first axis, and the at least one driven gear is rotatably mounted on the planetary carrier about a second axis in a different direction from the first axis. The first and the second drive gears are engaged with the at least one driven gear respectively. The at least one driven gear is coupled to the at least one output end configured to output torque to a load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Ran AN, Juncai PENG, Tingke SONG, Shiquan WANG
  • Publication number: 20240391117
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a cutting tool having a multi-grip handle. The multi-grip handle includes an end grip surface and a pair of grip surfaces. The cutting tool includes a connecting region having a first cutting edge, where the pair of grip surfaces are positioned between the end grip surface and the first cutting edge. The cutting tool includes a blade connected to the multi-grip handle via the connecting region and having a second cutting edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Douglas Katz
  • Publication number: 20240391118
    Abstract: A boxcutter includes a handle, a blade and a holder. The handle includes a bump on an internal face. The blade is insertable in the handle. The holder is moveable in the handle between a front position to extend a front section of the blade from the handle and a rear position to insert the blade entirely in the handle. The holder includes a carrier and an elastic leaf. The carrier includes a flat space for receiving a rear section of the blade. The elastic leaf includes a rear section connected to the carrier and a front section formed with a lever and a latch. The lever extends over the carrier and the latch extends in the cutout. When the holder is in the front position, the lever abuts against the bump to deform the elastic leaf to move the latch from the cutout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: KUO-CHAN HUANG
  • Publication number: 20240391119
    Abstract: A utility beard knife device includes a handle that has a lengthwise channel. A blade is pivotally coupled to the handle and the blade is positionable in a stored position or a deployed position. A first knob extends away from the blade for gripping and a first lock is movably integrated into the blade for retaining the blade at a variety of positions. A comb is pivotally coupled to the handle and the comb is positionable in a stored position or a deployed position. A second knob extends away from the comb for gripping and a second lock is movably integrated into the comb for retaining the comb at a variety of positions. A belt clip is attached to the handle for attaching to a garment to carry the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Gerric Donahoe
  • Publication number: 20240391120
    Abstract: A sleeve for mounting on a battery powered trimmer device that has a water impermeable outer surface, a connector for attaching a handle loop and a port to enable charging of the trimmer with the a cable or by mounting in a charging unit. The sleeve can include a surface region corresponding to the operating switch for the trimmer, one or more light emitters in the trimmer that emit light that is seen with the sleeve on the handle, and one or more graphics windows on the outer surface on which images, symbols and/or lettering can be printed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Ingrid Jackel
  • Publication number: 20240391121
    Abstract: The clamping device includes a flexible member extending approximately according to an arc of circumference open at the bottom at a supporting and sliding surface of the logs to be cut. Actuator members are further provided for clamping and releasing the flexible member around the logs to be cut which advance along the feed path through the arc of circumference defined by the flexible member. The actuator members include a first tensioning and release device of the flexible member and a second tensioning and release device of the flexible member. The first tensioning and release device and the second tensioning and release device are adapted to engage two ends of the flexible member, and to increase and reduce the radius of the arc of circumference defined by the flexible member, which extends between the first tensioning and release device and the second tensioning and release device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Valmet Tissue Converting S.p.A.
    Inventors: Matteo GALOPPINI, Mario Gioni CHIOCCHETTI
  • Publication number: 20240391122
    Abstract: A novel three-dimensional ultrasonic elliptical vibration cutting device, comprising has a two-dimensional ultrasonic vibration transducer, an asymmetric ultrasonic horn, and a cutter. The cutter is installed at the output end of the asymmetric ultrasonic horn, the two-dimensional ultrasonic vibration transducer is used for outputting ultrasonic longitudinal-flexural complex vibration, the asymmetric ultrasonic horn is used for converting and decomposing longitudinal vibration output by the two-dimensional ultrasonic vibration transducer into second-phase flexural vibration and longitudinal vibration, and outputting a three-dimensional ultrasonic elliptical vibration trajectory on the cutter in combination with first-phase flexural vibration output by the two-dimensional ultrasonic vibration transducer. A three-dimensional ultrasonic elliptical vibration trajectory is output in a double-excitation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Zhigang DONG, Renke KANG, Sen YIN, Yan'an PAN, Yan BAO
  • Publication number: 20240391123
    Abstract: An electrode substrate notching device comprises: a first base comprising a first holder; a back plate in the first holder and assembled with a fastener passing through a through-hole of the first base; a second holder in the first holder and assembled on the back plate; a punch in the second holder and assembled on the back plate; a second base; and a die on the second base positioned towards the punch. The through-hole of the first base provides space for the fastener for moving the fastener by a distance in the through-hole, where the distance is greater than an adjustment range of the punch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Sungjin KWON, Youngjin JANG
  • Publication number: 20240391124
    Abstract: A cutting apparatus includes: a pair of cutting blades; a drive mechanism configured to drive the pair of cutting blades to close or open with respect to each other in a first direction; and a gap adjustment mechanism configured to drive at least one of the pair of cutting blades to move along a second direction before the drive mechanism drives the pair of cutting blades to open, so as to enlarge a movement gap between the pair of cutting blades; where the first direction intersects with the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Zhihua WEN, Yitai GUO, Keqiang LI, Cong ZHANG, Yunru SHI, Zhongdi WANG
  • Publication number: 20240391125
    Abstract: A tool and method for forming a perforation through a fiber preform includes a first and second tool components. Coaxial holes of the first and second tool components receive a plunger assembly that is translatable along the coaxial holes to perforate the fiber preform. Opposing surfaces of the first and second tool components circumscribe respective holes and contact the fiber preform during the perforation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Olivier H. Sudre
  • Publication number: 20240391126
    Abstract: Contour cutting system (1), in particular for cutting water-soluble pods (3), the contour cutting system comprising a controller (5), at least one cutting head (7) and at least one cutting member (9), wherein the cutting member comprises: a cutting segment (27) defining a cutting edge (37) forming a closed cutting shape (28), the cutting segment comprising a cutting conductor (31) in thermal contact with the cutting edge, the cutting conductor having a resistance chosen to allow the cutting edge to become hot as a result of a current running through the cutting conductor, wherein the contour cutting system is configured for conducting the electric cutting current from the to the cutting conductor, such that the cutting edge reaches a cutting temperature at or above a minimum suitable temperature for cutting a product from a foil (41), preferably a product comprising a water soluble pod (3) comprising PVOH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Aalt Cornelis LOZEMAN
  • Publication number: 20240391127
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a scanner optimizer system may generate a virtual model of a predicted flitch based on a 3D model of a log/cant and a cut solution for the log/cant. The scanner optimizer system may compare a virtual model of an actual flitch to virtual models of predicted flitches by comparing data points at a fixed elevation relative to one or both faces of the models. Based on the comparisons, the scanner optimizer system may identify the source log from which the actual flitch was cut. In addition, the scanner optimizer system may identify the saw used to cut the actual flitch, and/or other relevant information, and use the additional information to monitor and adjust the saws and other equipment. Embodiments of corresponding apparatuses and methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Paul W. Green, Dwayne Seawai Fujima
  • Publication number: 20240391128
    Abstract: A circular saw guiding device for facilitating cutting perpendicularly to a selected edge of a substrate includes a guide plate that is rectangular. A first rail is attached to a lower face in parallel with a first edge of the guide plate. The first rail can be abutted to the selected edge with the guide plate positioned atop the substrate. First and second fences are attached to an upper face of the guide plate and extend in parallel between the first edge and a second edge of the guide plate, thereby defining first, second, and medial sections of the guide plate. The first and second sections have widths equivalent those of narrow and wide sections of a circular saw's base plate, respectively. The first and second fences can be abutted to either an outer edge or an outer limit of the narrow and wide sections, respectively, to guide a cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas L. Juranek
  • Publication number: 20240391129
    Abstract: A diamond segment may include a steel weld pad that is configured to be coupled with a drive link of a cutting chain. The diamond segment may further include a diamond layer that is coupled with the steel weld pad such that the diamond layer extends along a height of the steel weld pad at a peripheral portion of the steel weld pad. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Todd Gerlach
  • Publication number: 20240391130
    Abstract: A hand-held power tool, in particular a router, includes a tool holder and a housing in which at least one drive unit configured to drive the tool holder is arranged. The tool holder is associated with a clamping element configured to clamp an insertion tool configured to be arranged in the tool holder. The clamping element is configured to clamp the insertion tool in the tool holder in a clamping position and release the insertion tool in a release position. A clamping element operator unit configured to be actuated without tools is provided to enable tool-free actuation of the clamping element to clamp or release the insertion tool in/from the tool holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Thorsten Kuehn
  • Publication number: 20240391131
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for producing a wood-based material panel with the steps: producing a raw wood-based material panel which includes a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface that runs parallel to the first lateral surface, and edge surfaces that connect the lateral surfaces to each other; applying a liquid containing a flame retardant at least to the first lateral surface; and applying a negative pressure to the second lateral surface so that the liquid containing the flame retardant is sucked into a peripheral zone of the raw wood-based material panel, and/or applying an overpressure to the first lateral surface so that the liquid containing the flame retardant is pressed into a peripheral zone of the raw wood-based material panel, resulting in the wood-based material panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Joachim Hasch, Norbert Kalwa, Georg Seidack
  • Publication number: 20240391132
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for stabilisation, hydrophobation and enhanced durability treatment of a ligno-cellulosic material. The method includes the steps of applying a cross-linking formulation including at least one cross-linking acid and at least one polyol, and hydophobation emulsion to a ligno-cellulosic material. The chemically treated material is then subjected to a temperature initiating an esterification reaction between the cross-linking acid, the hydroxyl groups of the cellulose and the polyol. Also disclosed is a bio-based material obtainable by the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Duncan MAYES
  • Publication number: 20240391133
    Abstract: A plug cutting tool that produces plugs having an aesthetic exterior surface common to a donor board. The tool can include a tool axis; a carrier that rotates about the tool axis; and a blade which is joined with the carrier and which includes a first cutting edge moveable along a first extension axis transverse to the tool axis as the blade rotates about the tool axis. The first cutting edge angles toward and moves closer to the tool axis as the first cutting edge bores a groove in a donor board. The first cutting edge can advance into the donor board to produce the groove surrounding a plug having a plug face, a plug bottom, and a plug sidewall inwardly tapered from the plug face to the plug bottom so that the plug face has a greater dimension than the plug bottom. A related method of use is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Roger A. Vandenberg, Todd E.A. Schwartzkopf, Christopher M. Colyn
  • Publication number: 20240391134
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a tooling fixture suitable for use in infiltrating a fibrous preform includes generating a model of the tooling fixture, the model being conformal and complementary to a geometry of the fibrous preform, additively manufacturing the tooling fixture by extruding a carbon-containing ink in a layer-by-layer manner, and consolidating the extruded carbon-containing ink to form a consolidated tooling fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Olivier H. Sudre, Zachary Paul Konopaske, Robin H. Fernandez, Jesse R. Boyer, Afshin Bazshushtari, Mary Colby, Andrew Joseph Lazur
  • Publication number: 20240391135
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for extrusion of filaments of construction material enriched with aggregates and/or steel fibers, referred to as loaded material, for a robot for additive manufacture of architectural structures comprising: a head (100) for printing filaments of construction material comprising an inlet opening (110) for material and an outlet nozzle (120) for material; a circuit (10) for supplying material to said print head (100) comprising a reservoir (20) for storing loaded material and a conduit (31) for supplying material, connecting said storage reservoir (20) and said print head (100); characterized in that said supply circuit (10) comprises at least one piston pump (40) mounted on said supply conduit (31) and in that said print head (100) comprises an endless screw (150) arranged between said inlet opening (110) and said outlet nozzle (120) and configured to be able to extrude the loaded material in a continuous manner via said outlet nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: XTREEE
    Inventor: Alban MALLET
  • Publication number: 20240391136
    Abstract: A process for producing a component from a curable material, a new layer of the material being printed in periodically recurring steps in a 3D printing process onto a layer located thereunder so as to have lower reinforcing elements which protrude above the top of this new layer, and also relates to a component produced by a corresponding process. Known processes and components do not allow reinforcement over a large surface area. The object of designing a process in such a way that the reinforcement thereof withstands high loads is achieved by providing that, after each layer has been printed, upper reinforcing elements are connected to the lower reinforcing elements so as to extend said lower reinforcing elements and so as to form the lower reinforcing elements of the subsequent layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: PERI SE
    Inventor: Juergen Mayer
  • Publication number: 20240391137
    Abstract: Method and system for decorating a base ceramic article (CB) having a surface to be decorated. The decoration system comprises: a first printing assembly for applying a first layer of adhesive material on at least part of the surface; a digital depositing assembly for depositing a second layer comprising granular material or enamel atomized particles on the first layer to form an at least partially relief pattern on the surface; a detection assembly of such at least partially relief pattern; a second printing assembly, operable based on the data detected by the detection assembly, to form a defined image on the at least partially relief pattern; a dryer configured to dry the base ceramic article (CB) and arranged between the digital depositing assembly and the second printing assembly; and a firing kiln.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Angelantonio ONORATO
  • Publication number: 20240391138
    Abstract: Proposed is a manufacturing method of a filament for a 3D printer. The manufacturing method of a filament for a 3D printer includes forming a filament by covering carbon fiber with a thermoplastic resin. and forming a resin layer on a surface of the filament, which is formed in the filament forming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: KI YOUNG KIM
  • Publication number: 20240391139
    Abstract: A method of recycling a solar panel includes steps of removing a frame from the solar panel, delaminating a glass cover, silicon wafers and a plastic backing of the solar panel using a green solvent adapted to weaken, rather than dissolve, an adhesive used in lamination of the solar panel thereby generating a delaminated material stream, separating glass of the glass cover from the delaminated material stream, separating the plastic backing from the delaminated material stream thereby generating a concentrated metals stream, electrostatically separating insulator materials and electrically conducting materials from the concentrated metals stream thereby creating an insulator material stream and an electrically conducting material stream and separating silicon from other metals in the electrically conducting material stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: John G. Groppo, Zebulon Hart, Lucas Bertucci
  • Publication number: 20240391140
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a method is provided of casting an object from a mold, the method comprising obtaining a mold comprising a hollow shell of rigid material, the material comprising a thermoset polymer having a plurality of pores formed therein, providing a metal and/or ceramic slurry into an interior of the mold, exposing at least part of the mold to a low pressure environment so that a net flow of gas is produced from the interior of the mold into the low pressure environment. According to some aspects, a method of forming a porous mold is provided. According to some aspects, a photocurable liquid composition is provided, comprising a liquid photopolymer resin, particles of a solid material, in an amount between 30% and 60% by volume of the composition, and a water-soluble liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Formlabs, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex McCarthy, Maxim Lobovsky, Martin Galese