Abstract: Disclosed are a thickness detection device, method and system, a storage medium and a processor. The thickness detection device includes: a detection unit, including a plurality of thickness detection chips, wherein the thickness detection chips are sequentially arranged at least in a second direction; and a common unit, arranged opposite and spaced from the detection unit in a first direction, wherein distances between at least two positions of a first surface of the common unit and the detection unit are different, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction and a moving direction of an object to be detected, and the first surface is a surface of the common unit which is close to the measurement unit.

Abstract: A plastic bottle manufacturing device (50) includes a preform heating part (52) that includes a plurality of heating bodies (65), a blow-molding part (54) that molds a plastic bottle (20) by blow-molding a preform (10), and a preform temperature measuring part (53) that measures temperatures of the preform (10) at a plurality of measurement points (P) in a longitudinal direction of the preform (10). The plurality of measurement points (P) are provided in correspondence with the plurality of heating bodies (65). A control unit (70) controls an output of each heating body (65) based on an optimal temperature distribution at each measurement point (P) of the preform (10) that has been predetermined and an actually measured temperature distribution at each measurement point (P) of the preform (10).

Abstract: An ultrasonic device comprising a fusion chamber (10) with an inlet bore (11) for a polymer in pellet, powder or tablet form, a plunger that modifies the volume of the fusion chamber, an outlet bore (12) that communicates with a mould (60), a sonotrode bore (13) through which a distal portion (21) of an ultrasonic head (20) is inserted into the fusion chamber, wherein the distal portion is separated from the rest of the ultrasonic head by a first nodal plane (PN1) in correspondence of a first surface (S1) in contact with a complementary surface of a ring seal (30) that closes the fusion chamber, the ultrasonic head including a second nodal plane (PN2) away from and parallel to the first nodal plane in correspondence of or adjacent to a second surface (S2) wherein an anchoring device (40) presses the ultrasonic head against the ring seal ensuring a tight closure.

Abstract: A system for adjusting a gap in a slot die for producing a polymeric web. The system includes a slot die that has a polymer reservoir that extends between a polymer inlet and a melt outlet. The melt outlet has a first edge and a second edge that each extend longitudinally along the melt outlet. The second edge is opposite the first edge. A plurality of actuators move the second edge along a plurality of positions along a length of the second edge. The first edge is spaced apart from the second edge by a gap that has an adjustable profile. A pressure sensor communicates with the reservoir and measures the pressure of the polymer in the reservoir. A control unit with an algorithm correlates the profile of the gap to the pressure in the reservoir. The algorithm is configured to generate control signals to cause the profile of the gap to be uniform.

Abstract: A method and device for adjusting the concentricity of a die component of an extrusion assembly relative to a tip component in a manner that minimizes time and effort. The concentricity adjusting extrusion device includes an extrusion die body assembly including a die subassembly and a body, a die tip module and an adjustment sleeve subassembly; wherein said adjustment sleeve subassembly adjusts the concentricity of the die subassembly relative to the die tip module.

Abstract: Calibration method for machines for the production of segmented extruded products comprising the steps of: activating an extrusion process according to a plurality of operating parameters suitable for producing a segmented extruded product having at least one segmentation portion (6); injecting a marker at the segmentation portion (6) during its extrusion; detecting a plurality of characterizing parameters of the marker and/or of the segmentation portion (6), by selecting at least one of spatial distribution of the segmentation portion (6) and axial and/or radial position of the segmentation portion (6); selecting at least one operating parameter according to at least one of the detected characterizing parameters, so as to modify spatial distributions and/or axial and/or radial positions of the segmentation portion (6).

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for automated collection of training data and training object detection models is provided. The method generates a set of reference images for a first set of products. Based on the set of reference images, the method identifies a subset of products within an image stream. Based on the subset of products, a second set of products is determined within the image stream. The method identifies a set of product gaps based on the subset of products and the second set of products. The method generates a product detection model based on the set of reference images, the subset of products, the second set of products, and the product gaps.

Abstract: A method for the active adjustment of the profile of a film produced with blown extrusion technology, a film obtained with such method and a reel resulting from the winding of the film.

Abstract: A deformation detection apparatus includes a cell movement-control assembly to handle a linear motion and a rotational motion of a battery cell, a body that supports the cell movement-control assembly, a digital micrometer, and control circuitry. The control circuitry controls a displacement of the battery cell between a first position and a second position along a longitudinal axis through a scanning region of the digital micrometer and a plurality of rotational positions of the battery cell at a plurality of charge states and a plurality of discharge states. The control circuitry measures a plurality of outer diameter values of the battery cell for a plurality of linear positions and a plurality of rotational positions along the longitudinal axis of the battery cell and determines a change in a geometrical shape (deformation and/or strain) of the battery cell for the plurality of linear positions and the plurality of rotational positions.

Abstract: A method comprises the steps of continuously measuring, proximal a tube extrusion die, a diameter of tubing extruded by the die, to produce a plurality of die-measurement or layflat samples; and continuously measuring, downstream of the tube extrusion die and proximal an accumulation point of flattened tubing, a width of the flattened tubing, to produce a plurality of flat-width samples. A slope value is calculated over a selected interval of the layflat samples and the flat-width samples to determine the stability of the diameter of the tubing and the width of the flattened tubing. A y-intercept value is calculated over the selected interval of the layflat samples and the flat-width samples to determine a forecast trend of the diameter of the tubing and the width of the flattened tubing.

Abstract: A method of making an optical filter film with varying optical properties includes the step of drawing a multilayer polymeric preform into an optical filter and varying at least one environmental condition being a member of the group including of heat, pressure, tension, and a drawing speed, the at least one environmental condition being varied over time or over a distance, or both, and causing a variation in layer thickness within the optical filter. The preform may be drawn through a furnace subjecting the preform to a heating power that varies across a width of the furnace or over time or both across the width and over time. The preform may also be drawn through the furnace while the drawing speed varies across a width of the furnace or over time or both across the width and over time.

Abstract: In a shaping device, a sheet that distends due to being irradiated with electromagnetic waves is placed a conveyor belt. An irradiator irradiates the sheet placed on and conveyed by the conveyor belt with electromagnetic waves. At least one heater heats the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A plastic film of a thermoplastic synthetic resin is made in a film-making system by extrusion from a die of an extruder. First the plastic is melted and extruded from the die as a tube or web that is, typically after cooling and stretching, formed into a package. At least one reference parameter is provided, and, during continuous operation of the system, two input parameters different from the reference parameter are measured by respective measuring devices An output is determined from these reference parameters and is compared with the reference parameter.

Abstract: A numerical control device controls an additive manufacturing apparatus that manufactures a modeled object by irradiating a wire, which is a material fed by a driving force of a rotary motor, which is a driving unit, with a beam, and applying the molten material to a workpiece. The numerical control device includes an error detecting unit that detects an error in the height of the workpiece in the height direction in which the material is deposited. The numerical control device includes a condition adjusting unit, which is an adjustment unit that adjusts the supply amount of the material on the basis of the error.

Abstract: A film forming apparatus includes a die device which extrudes a molten resin in a tube shape to form a film and a controller which controls the die device. The die device includes an inner peripheral member which defines an inner periphery of an annular discharge port, an outer peripheral member which surrounds the inner peripheral member and defines an outer periphery of the discharge port, and an adjustment portion which applies a load to at least one of the inner peripheral member and the outer peripheral member to elastically deform the at least one of the inner peripheral member and the outer peripheral member and change a radial width of the discharge port. The controller controls a thickness of the film with the load applied by the adjustment portion.

Abstract: A modular press suitable for use in the manufacture of EWC products may include a plurality of frame modules coupled together and aligned along a feed path axis. Each frame module may have a generally planar body supported on a corresponding pair of bases, an elongate aperture, an upper and a lower platform within the aperture, and a platen between the platforms. Optionally, the ends of the aperture may be curved. A first actuator system may be operable to move the platen from a raised position to an intermediate position, and a second actuator system may be operable to press the platen downwardly from the intermediate position onto a workpiece within the aperture. Some modular presses may include conveyor rolls and a third actuator system to raise and lower the conveyor rolls. In some embodiments, the actuator systems may be pneumatic actuator systems. Corresponding methods and systems are also described herein.

Abstract: An exemplary additive manufacturing system may include an extruder having an opening dimensioned to receive a material. The extruder also may have a barrel and a screw within the barrel. The screw may have a diameter ranging between about 20 mm and about 150 mm and the barrel extends along a longitudinal axis. The system may include one or more heaters positioned along at least a portion of the barrel. As the material passes through the barrel, the one or more heaters may at least partially melt the material. The system may further include a gear pump in fluid communication with the barrel for receiving the at least partially melted material. Additionally, the system may include a nozzle in fluid communication with the gear pump for depositing the at least partially melted material. The system also may include a vertical worktable.

Abstract: In a roller transfer application method for a hot-melt adhesive, a coater head having a slot in a direction towards an axis center of a pattern roller is provided to face a pattern surface of the pattern roller; and by supplying hot-melt adhesive, which is supplied from a hot-melt adhesive supply device, in a thin-film state to a pattern top surface of the pattern roller, thin-film hot-melt adhesive is thus only supplied to the top surfaces of protrusions of the pattern roller. By opening an on-off-type hot-melt adhesive supply control valve, which is attached to the coater head, at a timing that an adhesive opening (the slot) on the bottom surface of the coater head faces application zones on the pattern surface of the pattern roller, the hot-melt adhesive is supplied only to the top surfaces of the pattern roller protrusions.

Abstract: A processing unit for rotational processing includes at least two processing cylinders and a machine frame. A first processing cylinder is movably mounted in the machine frame, a second processing cylinder is stationarily mounted in the machine frame and a pair of support members is provided for each respective processing cylinder. A respective support member of the second processing cylinder has a solid joint, a manipulator and an annular segment attached to the solid joint and contacting one support member of the first processing cylinder. A solid joint is linearly displaceable by the manipulator and an annular segment is linearly displaceable therewith. A gap dimension between the processing cylinders can therefore be adjusted in a simple, accurate manner with precise repeatability. A label printing machine having the processing unit is also provided.

Abstract: The sheet-like rubber forming device has a die body which has an opening having a predetermined cross sectional shape, and a variable die lip which is arranged in a front side of the die body and can change the height of the opening. The variable die lip is constructed by a first movable body and a second movable body. The die lip control unit controls the variable die lip so as to drive the first movable body in an opening direction from a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body are closed when the forming is started, hold the positions of the first movable body and the second movable body after reaching a predetermined height, and drive the second movable body in a closing direction when the forming is finished.

Abstract: A multi-stage roll type sheet molding apparatus includes four or more molding rolls including a touch molding roll, a main molding roll and finish molding rolls disposed in the horizontal direction in parallel to each other, in which a molten sheet is supplied downward from above to a first nip part interposed between the touch molding roll and main molding roll, the sheet is compressed by the molding rolls, and the compressed sheet is windingly fed sequentially from the main molding roll to the finish molding rolls, thereby molding a sheet having a specific thickness. The apparatus further includes a rear-stage side rail for guiding the finish molding rolls in a horizontally movable manner and second to fourth hydraulic cylinders for horizontally moving the finish molding rolls to in such a manner that they can pressurize the sheet.

Abstract: A method for determining the rotor position and the rotational speed of a rotating field machine, including, based on Hall sensor signals, a step of determination of a sector in which a rotor of the rotating field machine is situated and a step of determination of a preliminary rotational speed of the rotating field machine. In a step of determination, the rotor position and the rotational speed are determined based on the sector and on the preliminary rotational speed, an observer of the rotating field machine being used at least for the determination of the rotational speed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a die device (10) for an extrusion blow-molding apparatus (100) for producing a multilayered blown film (300), with an inner surface (310) and an outer surface (320), having a die orifice for the discharge of a multilayered material melt (300), wherein a temperature-control device (30) is arranged in order to set a different temperature on the two sides (310, 320) of the material melt (300). The invention also relates to a method for equalizing the differences in viscosity of the materials of the layers (350) by a controlled (40, 60) temperature setting.

Abstract: Provided is a die lip driving structure for adjusting a gap between a first lip and a second lip by applying a pressing load or a tensile load to a flexible lip portion which forms at least one of the first lip and the second lip provided in a die body, the die lip driving structure including: a lever supported by a rotating shaft as a fulcrum; and an operating rod which is supported to be displaced in an axial direction by the die body. A rotational force of the lever is converted into a force in the axial direction of the operating rod, and the force in the axial direction becomes a pressing load or a tensile load exerted on the flexible lip portion. The lever directly applies a force to the operating rod at the point of action of the lever.

Abstract: An apparatus for intermittently manufacturing a raw rubber strip comprises a screw extruder, an extruder head having a preforming nozzle, a gear pump therebetween, a pair of calendar rolls, a roll-gap changer for switching between a close state and an open state of calendar rolls, and a controller for controlling the gear pump, the calendar rolls and the roll-gap changer to let the calendar rolls in the open state prior to the stopping of the rotation of the calendar rolls.

Abstract: A coating apparatus to apply a coating solution onto a base material, including a first body portion, a second body portion spaced-apart by a gap from the first body portion, a coating solution inlet arranged in one region of the second body portion, a coating solution passage connecting the coating solution inlet to said gap, a coating solution outlet arranged at one end of the gap to discharge the coating solution supplied to the coating solution inlet and a gap adjusting arrangement including a plurality of gap adjusting portions arranged on the first body portion to adjust a size of the coating solution outlet, the plurality of gap adjusting portions being arranged in a width direction of the base material.

Abstract: The invention describes a regulating device that adapts to the aerodynamic profile of a mold bed made of composite material offsetting the geometrical deviations occurring in the mold bed. The device comprises some stiffening ribs (20) supported on a surface of the bed (10) of the mold and is equipped with actuators (21) that modify the curvature of the bed (10) of the mold.

Abstract: Provided is a forming device for forming an adhesive composition so that tiles can be reliably laid on a laying surface.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a mold manufacturing method includes obtaining a first distribution, obtaining a second distribution, generating a correction data, and forming a second mold. The first distribution is a distribution of level difference included in a first layer on a substrate. The obtaining the second distribution obtains the second distribution when a first mold having the concave-convex pattern is brought into contact with a photosensitive resin applied on the first layer and the resin is cured. The second distribution is a distribution of film thickness of the resin remaining between the substrate and a convex pattern feature of a concave-convex pattern. The correction data is a data for suppressing a difference between one of the first distribution and the second distribution, and a film thickness of a reference set beforehand. The second mold is different from the first mold using the correction data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for cutting a strand to a length with regard to a weight and to the use of such device in a method for producing a medicament dosage form of at least one piece composed of at least one medicament and at least one additive, the medicament and the additive being mixed and extruded from a die as a strand and the strand being cut into pieces of precise weight using the device.

Abstract: The present invention provides an imprint, apparatus which performs an imprint process of transferring a pattern onto a substrate, the apparatus comprising a deforming unit configured to deform the pattern surface by applying a force to the mold, an obtaining unit configured to obtain thickness information of the mold, a calculation unit configured to calculate a force to be applied to the mold based on the thickness information of the mold obtained by the obtaining unit, so that the pattern surface has a target, shape in the imprint process, and a control unit configured to control the deforming unit, to apply the force calculated by the calculation unit to the mold in the imprint process.

Abstract: A calibration device for calibrating an extruded film tube, above the frost line, forms an annular gap between the calibration device and the film tube. The calibration device includes a plurality of calibration segments and at least one blowing nozzle. The plurality of calibration segments are distributed around a longitudinal axis and form a central feed through opening for feeding through the film tube along the longitudinal axis. The calibration segments are adjustable for adjusting the diameter of the feed through opening. The at least one blowing nozzle for each calibration segment, feeds a calibration gas to the feed through opening. The at least one blowing nozzle is formed such, that the calibration gas is guided to the annular gap substantially parallel to a surface of the film tube and that the calibration gas flows through the annular gap in a single flow direction.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for blow-molding containers are disclosed. A parison made of a thermoplastic material is first subjected to a thermal treatment in the zone of a heating section along a conveying path. The parison is then shaped into the container within a blow mold under the effect of a blowing pressure. Once the container has been blow-molded, a wall thickness is measured on at least one vertical level of the container. A preset value for the wall thickness is fed to a controller as a desired value, and the measured wall thickness is fed thereto as an actual value. The controller presets the quantity of at least one parameter influencing the blowing process in accordance with a difference between the desired value and the actual value. More specifically, the controller presets the quantity of at least one parameter influencing the supply of blowing gas. The quantity of the parameter is preset on the basis of a blowing process simulation model implemented in the controller.

Abstract: A thermoplastic pultrusion die system for pultruding a thermoplastic composite includes a first pultrusion die member with a curved, concave top surface; a second pultrusion die member with a curved, convex bottom surface; a curved die cavity gap formed between the a curved, concave top surface of the first pultrusion die member and the curved, convex bottom surface of the second pultrusion die member; a die cavity gap adjustment mechanism that imparts movement to at least one of the first pultrusion die member and the second pultrusion die member to vary the die cavity gap from closed to a specified location to open at a specified location; a pultrusion gripper mechanism having one or more grippers in series, and a computer numerical control (CNC) computer system controlling the die cavity gap adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: An measuring apparatus includes: a storage unit configured to store a relationship, regarding an irradiation condition predetermined based on a correlation between a characteristic of each of beams of reflected light obtained from a plurality of patterns different from one another in a thickness of a residual layer in a recessed portion and the thickness of the residual layer of each of the plurality of patterns, between the characteristic of the reflected light from each pattern and the thickness of the residual layer of the pattern; and a processing unit configured to, based on a characteristic of reflected light from a pattern formed on a substrate irradiated with light under the irradiation condition and the relationship stored in the storage unit, obtain a thickness of a residual layer in a recessed portion of the pattern formed on the substrate.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for casting concrete products with a substantially horizontal slipform casting process, where concrete mass is fed through a restricted cross-section defining the product to be cast, and which restricted cross-section moves progressively along with the casting process in relation to a casting bed, wherein the height of the cast product exiting the restricted cross-section is measured during the casting process, and the height and/or position of the leveling plate of the upper surface of the restricted cross-section is adjusted during the casting process based on the height measurement of the cast product.

Abstract: A thermoplastic pultrusion die system for pultruding a thermoplastic composite includes a first pultrusion die member; a second pultrusion die member; a die cavity gap formed between the first pultrusion die member and the second pultrusion die member; and a die cavity gap adjustment mechanism that imparts movement to at least one of the first pultrusion die member and the second pultrusion die member to vary the die cavity gap within a very tight die cavity gap tolerance.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extrusion device and an extrusion method for the extrusion of plastic profiles (10), in particular a nozzle plate (1), having at least one flow channel (3, 12) for plastic melt, wherein at least one wall region (A) of the flow channel (3, 12) can be temperature controlled in a targeted manner with a local temperature control device (2) for setting the flow speed of the plastic melt. The invention relates further to an extrusion method.

Abstract: The sheet-like rubber forming device has a die body which has an opening having a predetermined cross sectional shape, and a variable die lip which is arranged in a front side of the die body and can change the height of the opening. The variable die lip is constructed by a first movable body and a second movable body. The die lip control unit controls the variable die lip so as to drive the first movable body in an opening direction from a state in which the first movable body and the second movable body are closed when the forming is started, hold the positions of the first movable body and the second movable body after reaching a predetermined height, and drive the second movable body in a closing direction when the forming is finished.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the layer-by-layer production of three-dimensional objects using a powder material comprising polyamide PA613 and also to the moldings obtained according to the process.

Abstract: Device (1) for manufacturing a rubber strip material comprising cord material. The device comprises an extruder (4) with an integrated gear pump (13) with adjustable pump speed and with a conveying screw for extruding unvulcanised rubber around the cord material for the purpose of producing a continuous rubber strip. The device furthermore comprises a control unit (15) for adjusting the pump speed of the gear pump, a measuring unit (16) for measuring the height and the width of the rubber strip and for emitting a measuring signal indicative of the measured height and width. The measuring unit can be connected to the control unit for adjusting the pump speed of the gear pump for emitting the measuring signal to it, wherein the pump speed of the gear pump can be controlled by the control unit at least based on the measuring signal.

Abstract: A method for layerwise production of a tangible object comprises repeatedly performing method cycles. Each method cycle comprises the steps of solidifying a predetermined area of an uppermost liquid layer (10) of a liquid (3) in a reservoir (2), so as to obtain a solid layer of the tangible object, and creating, above, parallel and adjacent to the solid layer, a successive uppermost liquid layer of the liquid. Said creating of the successive liquid layer is carried out by spraying such liquid onto upper parts of the contents in the reservoir. A height distribution over at least part of the surface of the uppermost liquid layer is measured by means of a measuring device (6). Based on the measured height distribution, the solidifying is carried out to compensate for unflatness of the measured height distribution.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an imprint method comprises coating a photo-curable organic material on a film to be processed, bringing a concave-convex pattern of a template into contact with the photo-curable organic material, applying a force to the template in such a state that the template is brought into contact with the photo-curable organic material, curing the photo-curable organic material by irradiating light onto the photo-curable organic material, in such a state that the template is brought into contact with the photo-curable organic material, and releasing the template from the photo-curable organic material after the light irradiation. The force applied to the template corresponds to a gap between a surface of the film to be processed and the template.

Abstract: A thermoplastic pultrusion die system for pultruding a thermoplastic composite includes a first pultrusion die member; a second pultrusion die member; a die cavity gap formed between the first pultrusion die member and the second pultrusion die member; and a die cavity gap adjustment mechanism that imparts movement to at least one of the first pultrusion die member and the second pultrusion die member to vary the die cavity gap within a very tight die cavity gap tolerance.

Abstract: A method of controlling a slot die comprises, while continuing to pass the extrudate through the fluid flow path and out the applicator slot, changing the position of the actuators with the controller to either increase the cross-directional thickness of the fluid flow path adjacent each of the actuators or substantially close the fluid flow path adjacent the actuators, and after changing the cross-directional thickness of the fluid flow path adjacent each of the actuators, while continuing to pass the extrudate through the fluid flow path and out the applicator slot, repositioning each of the actuators with the controller according to the set of discrete settings to resume operating the slot die with the actuators positioned according to the set of discrete settings.

Abstract: A method for monitoring production of a fluid film, including: activating a dispenser to deliver appropriate material from a storage duct to a metering system for even distribution of a fluid film; allowing the fluid film to pass a sample retrieving roller; measuring the fluid film on the sample retrieving roller using a data reading device to obtain film thickness data; transmitting the data to an analyzer to examine the data against a predetermined reference value; transmitting a comparison result in real time by the analyzer to a production equipment controlling console; controlling the storage duct to dispense material through the material metering system and adjusting the film thickness; repeating the above steps to make a film thickness within the reference range; and maintaining the thickness at the narrowest tolerance deviation, and continuously delivering the film onto a substrate for production.

Abstract: The system for vacuum formation of a dental appliance is a fully automated vacuum formation machine for dental appliances, such as retainers and the like. The system includes a base having a perforated top vacuum plate in communication with a vacuum source. A heating unit is positioned above the perforated top vacuum plate, and a controller is in communication with the heating unit and the vacuum source for selective actuation thereof. A holder releasably receives a thermoplastic plate. The holder is selectively positionable vertically over the perforated top vacuum plate and a dental impression cast mounted thereon. The holder is positioned by a linear actuator or the like, in communication with the controller. A sensor is positioned adjacent the perforated top vacuum plate for measuring the thermoplastic plate's thickness as it is molded about the dental impression cast, and is communication with the controller.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for forming wallboard panels having recessed edges along all four edges.

Abstract: Method for the manufacturing of a dental restoration including a dental restoration core 2 and a veneer layer 3, the veneer layer 3 being located at predetermined locations on the dental restoration core 2 and having predetermined thickness at the predetermined locations; the method including: manufacturing the dental restoration core; filling a void 5 in a mould block 1; 10 with a slurry or paste containing a constituent material for a veneer layer, the dental restoration core being positioned in the void; pressing the slurry or paste into the void, the void being arranged to have the slurry cover the dental restoration core at at least the predetermined locations; heating the slurry or paste in a hardening or pre-sintering process to obtain a hardened veneer structure covering the dental restoration core; milling a contour of the veneer layer into the hardened veneer structure to form the dental restoration.

Abstract: Device for eliminating oversize pellets from balling disks, includes a plow-like tool defined by a series of cylindrical rods that are coplanar and parallel to each other and incorporated into a horizontal plate, whose medial portion incorporates a vertical tubular arm that protrudes vertically and upwards to pass axially through and be selectively and adjustably attached to a vertical sleeve that is incorporated in a distal portion of an extensible arm, which composes a trussed structure that is adjacently attached to a balling disk and protrudes over its area of operation.