Abstract: In one embodiment, a reciprocating tool includes a reciprocating plunger, the plunger including an inner wall defining a chamber portion within the plunger, a motor operably connected to the plunger, and a bushing located at least partially within the chamber and contacting the inner wall.

Abstract: A featherboard assembly for use with a work table. The featherboard assembly includes a featherboard having a body and an axis. The featherboard assembly further includes an adjustment mechanism associated with the featherboard for attaching the featherboard to the work table. The adjustment mechanism permits the featherboard to be adjusted on the table along a first axis and permits the featherboard to be adjusted along a second axis. The adjustment mechanism is capable of locking the featherboard against movement along the second axis while the featherboard is moved along the first axis and locking the featherboard against movement along the first axis while the featherboard is moved along the second axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical machine tool, particularly a hand machine tool, having a contrast detection device, an analysis unit, and at least one sensor provided for capturing a surface of a work piece. According to the invention, the analysis unit is provided for detecting a differentiation of the surface from an at least partially automatic guide using data captured by a sensor.

Abstract: A method of feeding packaging material (5, 11) between a punch form (1) and an anvil (12) and bringing the punch form (1) and the anvil (12) together so that the packaging material (5, 11) is die-cut in such a manner that a relative sliding (9) occurs between the packaging material (5, 11) and the actual sheet material (4) of the election rubber (3) during the die-cutting course, even when the clamping pressure (8) is applied.

Abstract: This invention pertains to machinery and methods for cutting a workpiece utilizing a cutting tool into at least two parts having prescribed shapes from a metal plate comprising the steps of: identifying each of the parts by one or more contour lines; cutting a workpiece along one of the identifying contour lines into one of the parts; creating at least one path diversion, wherein the diversion has an associated bounded region or opportunity; cutting the workpiece along a contour line associated with the opportunity; resuming the cutting of the part along the identifying contour line with minimal damage to the part being cut; finishing the cutting of the part and then moving the cutting tool to the opportunity and hence to an associated adjacent identifying contour line and then repeating the process until all parts have been manufactured.

Abstract: Woodworking machines including cutting tools and motors adapted to drive the cutting tools are disclosed. The machines also include a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between the cutting tool and a person, and a reaction system adapted to perform a specified action upon detection of the dangerous condition. The machines further include a control system adapted to test the operability of at least a portion of the detection system and/or the reaction system. The control system is adapted to disable the motor if the tested portion is inoperable.

Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removeably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

Abstract: A die for fabricating a carrier tape such that the carrier tape is provided with a plurality of housing holes for housing electronic components therein in a state where the housing holes are arranged in a longitudinal direction and penetrates the carrier tape in a thickness direction. The die is less prone to be damaged and is less prone to induce breakages in the interval portions between the housing holes in the carrier tape. A male die includes housing-hole formation convex portions which are constituted by a plurality of first housing-hole formation convex portions having respective tip ends at a relatively-higher heightwise position, and a plurality of second housing-hole formation convex portions having respective tip ends at a relatively-lower heightwise position.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for operating a food slicing device in which a sensor device with a sensor is provided, where a food product resting on a cutting bed is sliced with a cutting blade. The method is used for optimizing and monitoring the operation of the cutting blade. This is achieved in that a cutting force being applied by the cutting blade via the food product onto the cutting bed is determined using the sensor device.

Abstract: A pallet dismantler includes cantilevered supports to support a pallet by its deck boards, which automatically aligns the pallet with a band saw blade.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable folding saw guide for hand held circular saws that allow the user to make different cross angled cuts to a work piece positioned thereon. The guide uses an adjustable guide track in which the saw is engaged which can be sequentially positioned at different cross angle incremental orientation by the user in a self-contained portable platform structure. The saw guide has hinges that allow the bottom surface of one of the work surface portions to be folded up against the bottom surface of the other work surface portion so that the saw guide can be folded, transported to a use location, unfolded and used. The saw guide plate supports and engages the saw on one side of the saw only.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cutting tool that is capable of performing cutting operations on a variety of materials such as, for example, plasterboard, glass, wood, laminated wood, cardboard, plastics, such as PERSPEX®, tiles, or the like. The cutting tool comprises an upper and lower part with the upper and lower parts being separated by spacing means that are preferably retractable. The upper and lower parts include at least one cutting device. The upper and lower parts are held together by magnetic attraction.

Abstract: A kerf making machine includes a table. A slide assembly comprises first, second, and third slides. The first slide has a first stop and a first abutment on the end thereof. The second slide has a second stop oppositely positioned to the first stop. The third slide has a third abutment on the end thereof and is positioned relative to the first abutment a distance that is the exact distance of the desired distance. The slide assembly is reversed from its one side to its other side wherein the first slide, the second slide, and the third slide are positioned on the table.

Abstract: A transport device includes a transport unit that transports a paper sheet, a cutter unit that cuts the paper sheet, and a controller that, when transport of the paper sheet is to be halted, controls the transport unit so that the transport unit halts an ideal cut line of the paper sheet corresponding to a specified length of the paper sheet at a more upstream side in a direction of the transport of the paper sheet when a specified length of the paper sheet is shorter than a threshold length than when the specified length of the paper sheet is longer than the threshold length.

Abstract: A transport device includes a transport unit that transports a paper sheet, a cutter unit that cuts the paper sheet, and a controller that, when transport of the paper sheet in the vicinity of the cutter unit is to be halted, controls the transport unit so that the transport unit transports the paper sheet by a longer travel when a specified length of the paper sheet is shorter than a threshold length than when the specified length of the paper sheet is longer than the threshold length.

Abstract: A blade assembly is provided for use in a wire stripping system, where the blade assembly includes a first blade including a first cutting opening therein, the first opening including a first guide surface on one side of the first opening and a first cutting surface on the opposite side of the first opening, and a second blade including a second cutting opening therein, the second opening including a second guide surface on one side of the second opening and a second cutting surface on the opposite side of the second opening. The blades impart a rotation force on the wire to cause the cutting surfaces to make a depth-controlled circumferential cut in the sheath around the entire wire.

Abstract: A turbine engine, bucket and method for modifying an airfoil shroud of turbine bucket is disclosed. A reference location is located in a second end edge of the airfoil shroud proximate a seal rail of the airfoil shroud. A relief cut is formed in the airfoil shroud to remove the reference location. Additionally, another reference location may be located in a first end edge of the airfoil shroud proximate the seal rail. Another relief cut may be formed in the airfoil shroud to remove the other reference location.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a method is provided for modifying an airfoil shroud located at a tip of an airfoil of a airfoil, the airfoil shroud having a first end edge, a second end edge, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The method includes locating a reference location in the first end edge of the airfoil shroud, the reference location being proximate a seal rail extending circumferentially from the substantially horizontal surface and forming a relief cut in the airfoil shroud to remove the reference location, wherein a modifying of the airfoil shroud is complete following forming of the relief cut.

Abstract: A medicine dispensing device may include: a device body; a container containing a plurality of blister packs with medicines packaged individually as arranged one behind another and being attached to the device body such that the blister packs are horizontally arranged one behind another; a dispensing member movably provided in the device body and being moved up to the container to dispense the blister pack contained in the container; a gripping member gripping and carrying the blister pack dispensed by the dispensing member; and a cutting member cutting off a fraction from the blister pack gripped and carried by the gripping member. Depending upon the opened positions of an opening/closing door, one sheet of the blister pack is dispensed as it is or the fraction thereof is dispensed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of an automated hair cutting system. The system comprises a hair cutting device; at least one sensor, said sensor providing signals utilized by said automated hair cutting system to compute a position of said hair cutting device relative to a user's head and face; and a control system for actuating a cutter head attached to said hair cutting device, said cutter head configured for collecting hair therein during operation of said hair cutting device and thereafter cutting the collected hair according to the user's selected hair length and hair style. The control system may execute a safety sequence for initiating the hair cutting device comprising multiple pre-defined safety verifications before beginning operation of the hair cutting device.

Abstract: A guard device for a saw system in which the table saw is not operated without a saw blade guard, unless a user intends to make a non-through cut in a workpiece. The guard device, in one embodiment, determines whether an adjusted saw blade height corresponds to a thickness of the work piece to be cut and prevents the tool or motor driving the saw blade from operating if the saw blade is adjusted too high, in order to improve work conditions.

Abstract: The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using concentric cutters in which a rotatable cutter having floating teeth rotates concentrically about a stationary cutter having fixed teeth. The object is cut by a severing action caused by the floating teeth of the rotatable cutter sliding against the fixed teeth of the stationary cutter. Embodiments of the invention include a UUV system for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects, concentric cutting assemblies for use in the UUV system and other systems, and a method for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects. A UUV system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention has a concentric cutting assembly at the forward end and a propulsor at the aft end. The concentric cutting assembly integrates seamlessly within the UUV housing and is deployed from the forward end of the UUV, enabling the UUV to quickly and efficiently penetrate through objects blocking its path.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for creating screen protectors for electronic devices where the screen protectors may be formed from stock screen protector material to fit any of a multitude of differently sized, shaped and/or configured screens for distinct portable electronic devices. The system includes screen protector material, a cutting element, a control unit and an interface. The interface enables a user to actuate the control unit by selecting an electronic device from one of the supported devices. The system then cuts a screen protector to fit the selected device allowing a user to create new screen protectors as needed or required.

Abstract: First, second and third sensors 11, 12 and 13 emit electromagnetic waves, receive electromagnetic waves emitted by the first, second and third sensors 11, 12 and 13 and reflected by an object 9 or electromagnetic wave emitted by the object 9 that received the electromagnetic waves emitted by the first, second and third sensors 11, 12 and 13, and specify distances between themselves and the object 9, respectively, based on time differences between emissions and receptions of the electromagnetic waves, and a control section 3 specifies three-dimensional coordinates of the object 9 based on the distances between the respective sensors 11, 12 and 13 and the object 9, determines whether or not the three-dimensional coordinate of the object 9 falls within a predetermined region and stops a motor when the three-dimensional coordinates of the object 9 falls within the region.

Abstract: An electric rotary razor anatomically configured for shaving the gluteal cleft, a delicate private part of a person's anatomy. The razor includes a small, narrow cutter head having one or more rotary cutting systems mounted so that the cutting surface is generally parallel to the length of the device to enable the cutter head to be positioned within and shave this specific region of the body. The razor comprises a handle, a cylindrical elongated neck, and a cutter head mounted to the neck that includes a cutting system having multiple cutting elements. The cutter head is permanent, the rotary cutting systems are disposable, and the neck may be permanent or detachable from the handle for interchange, thereby enabling the device to be safely and hygienically used on different persons.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of cutting off laminate layers for use in a fiber-reinforced laminate object comprising a number of combined laminate layers, wherein, along a section of the at least one rim of the laminate layer, a tapering cut is performed through the thickness of the laminate layer, whereby the thickness of the laminate layer is reduced. Since not only the number of laminate layers, but also the thickness of the individual laminate layers are reduced, a laminate layer is accomplished that can be used in a laminate object, by which both the issues of areas rich in resin, air pockets and the risk of delamination are reduced. The invention also relates to a laminate layer for use in a fiber-reinforced laminate object comprising a number of combined laminate layers and a fiber-reinforced laminate object in the form of the blade of a wind turbine, wherein the blade of the wind turbine comprises a number of combined laminate layers.

Abstract: An area light source device has a transfer-molded optical member, and a light source disposed in a position facing at least one of end faces of the optical member. Light incident to the optical member from the light source is output through a light exit surface of the optical member. A cutting back clearance portion is provided in at least one of corner portions of the end face of the optical member.

Abstract: Successive strips of material may be cut to uniform widths by placing at least a first spacing guide on an edge of the material so that the first spacing guide overlies the material and placing at least a second spacing guide in contact with the first spacing guide so that the second spacing guide overlies the material and so that combined widths of the spacing guides correspond to desired width of the strips. A hand support maybe placed adjacent the second spacing guide and in overlying relationship with the material. The first and second spacing guides may be removed from the material and the material may be cut along an edge of the hand support.

Abstract: A band saw blade has a plurality of teeth defining a pitch pattern and first and second set patterns within each pitch pattern. The first set pattern includes a plurality of offset teeth that are each offset at approximately the same set magnitude as every other set tooth within the first set pattern. The second set pattern includes a plurality of first offset teeth that are each offset at approximately a first set magnitude, and a plurality of second set teeth that are each offset at approximately a second set magnitude that is greater than the first set magnitude.

Abstract: In a method in which a cut line is formed on one surface of a planar glass material, and the cut line is allowed to extend in the thickness direction of the glass material, thereby cutting a glass substrate from the glass material, the cut line is selectively formed on a surface having relatively small surface waviness out of two opposing surfaces of the glass material. In the case of a glass material formed into a planar shape on a molten metal, the surface which has come into contact with the molten metal is selected as the surface having relatively small surface waviness. When a disk-shaped glass substrate is cut from the glass material, cutting is performed under conditions where either one of the thickness and the radius of the glass material and the maximum height of surface waviness of the glass material satisfy a predetermined relationship.

Abstract: A power tool in one embodiment includes a work-piece support surface, a swing arm assembly movable along a swing path between a first swing arm position whereat a portion of a shaping device supported by the swing arm assembly extends above the work-piece support surface and a second swing arm position whereat the portion of the shaping device does not extend above the work-piece support surface, a latch hold pivotable between a first latch hold position whereat the swing arm assembly can be supported by the latch hold in the first swing arm position and a second latch hold position whereat the swing arm assembly cannot be supported by the latch hold in the first swing arm position, an actuator chamber configured to receive at least one actuator, an opening in the actuator chamber, and a plug aligned with the opening and connected to the latch hold.

Abstract: Cutting device, method and use are for cutting of a line extending from a floating vessel. The cutting device is structured for placement on the vessel. The cutting device comprises: at least one guide structured for directional steering of the line past a cutting area for the line; and at least one of the following cutting-promoting devices: at least one induction coil device directed inwards toward the cutting area and structured for heating, hence weakening, of the line within the cutting area; and at least one moveable cutting knife with an opposite contact surface directed inwards toward the cutting area and also structured for cutting of the line within the cutting area.

Abstract: An impeller for use in a food cutting apparatus. The impeller is adapted to be mounted coaxially within a cutting head having one or more cutting knives disposed about a circumference thereof. The impeller is equipped with paddles such that, as the impeller rotates within the cutting head, the paddles force food product radially outward toward the stationary cutting knives of the cutting head. The paddles are equipped with grooves on at least one face thereof. The grooves preferably extend across the entire surface of the paddle face for the purpose of promoting the stability of the food product relative to the impeller.

Abstract: Consumer products, e.g., shaving systems and toothbrushes, are disclosed which have a replaceable portion, e.g., a shaving assembly or a toothbrush head, that is removably mounted on a handle. The consumer products described herein include keyed structures on the handle and replaceable portion, the relative placement of which creates a unique interaction between the two parts. This unique interaction may, for example, be used to provide a dedicated attachment system for each specific customer of the manufacturer of the consumer product.

Abstract: Method of building construction comprising the steps of: preparing a foundation for a building at a building site; providing an onsite mobile packaged production machine at the building site; providing part data relating to a building design to the onsite mobile packaged production machine; supplying wood to the onsite mobile packaged production machine; the onsite mobile packaged production machine providing building parts formed from the wood and based on the part data in the order of assembly; assembling the building parts on the foundation to form the building, wherein at least external walls including the said building parts include interior and exterior panels having a cavity therebetween; and providing foam insulation into the cavity between the interior and exterior panels. A building formed using the method of construction is also provided. Cutting apparatus and a liquid-laden foam filler for wall panels are also provided.

Abstract: A cutting equipment for continuous paper strips having images arranged in sequence along multiple rows comprising a longitudinal cutting mechanism for separating the rows from the strips and a transversal cutting mechanism for separating image sheets from the rows and in which the image sheets have different longitudinal dimensions and possibility of random variations between row and row, The equipment further comprises individual feeding mechanisms for feeding, in an independent way, the rows with respect to the transversal cutting mechanism; a buffer device, of compensation for the different feeds of the rows, and an electronic control unit for actuating the feeding mechanisms and the transversal cutting mechanism so as to present the trailing edges of said image sheets in alignment for a simultaneous cutting by the transversal cutting mechanism and extracting one or more images from the cutting mechanism, after its actuation, as preparation of collecting.

Abstract: The process can include obtaining a rectangular aluminum panel size; obtaining a cast aluminum ingot having a length and width housing said aluminum panel size; sawing the annealed aluminum ingot along its length and across its width, thereby yielding a plurality of aluminum panels having said aluminum panel size and a given plate thickness; and cutting the plates across the thickness of the aluminum panels.

Abstract: A rotary cutting apparatus is configured to rotate about a first longitudinal axis. The cutting roll includes a cutting member. The apparatus includes an anvil roll that is configured to rotate about a second longitudinal axis. The anvil roll is positioned relative to the cutting roll such that the first longitudinal axis is substantially parallel with the second longitudinal axis. The anvil roll includes an outer circumferential surface. The second longitudinal axis is selectively movable between a first position and a second position relative to the first longitudinal axis. In the first position, a first minimum distance is defined between the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis. In the second position, a second minimum distance is defined between the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis, and wherein the second minimum distance is greater than the first minimum distance.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting food product includes at least one knife having longitudinal ends and a hollow spindle. The knife has a central region therebetween and a base and opposite sides located along a longitudinal extent thereof. The hollow spindle has a slot for receiving the knife. The slot has a base wall for engaging and supporting the base of the knife and side walls for engaging and supporting the sides of the knife. The spindle includes a circumferential wall in which at least two circumferential gaps are present to segment the wall into at least two end wall segments and a third wall segment therebetween. The gaps separate the slot into at least two end slot segments and a third slot segment therebetween that are complementary to and receive, respectively, the base and side walls of the knife at the longitudinal ends and central region, respectively, of the knife.

Abstract: A shaving razor (10) includes a handle (11), a head part (14) and a first mounting (20) for mounting a blade holder (16) and/or a blade (18) to the head part (14). The handle (11) includes a body (12) for gripping by a user in use. The razor (10) includes a second mounting (34). The blade holder (16) and/or the blade (18) extend lengthwise along a first axis (26). The second mounting (34) is arranged to permit the blade holder (16) and/or the blade (18) to move pivotally in use relative to the body (12) around a second axis (52) which is orientated differently to the first axis (26).

Abstract: A food processing dicing method and assembly is disclosed. The food processing dicing assembly may comprise a dicing element having multiple dicing openings through which food may pass, a frame configured to selectively retain the dicing element, and a management tool having multiple projections sized to be received by the dicing openings, the management tool may include at least one coupling element for releasably coupling the management tool to at least one of the dicing element and the frame.

Abstract: A cutter head for use with automated hair cutting systems are provided. The cutter head comprises a coupling apparatus for attaching the cutter head to an automated hair cutting device; a top comb comprising a plurality of top cutting members; a bottom comb comprising a plurality of bottom cutting members; and a control apparatus having a plurality of control modes for controlling movement of the top and bottom cutting members.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacement of damages display shield (typically glass) covering a display screen on a device, typically a mobile phone. Mobile phones have an electronic display protected by a glass shield. Between the glass and the display is often a plastic polarizing or other intermediary sheet. Removal of a damage glass can be accomplished by cutting thru the polarizer with a moving wire or blade. This separates the glass from the sensitive display and allows replacement of the glass without damaging the more expensive display.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacement of damages display shield (typically glass) covering a display screen on a device, typically a mobile phone. Mobile phones have an electronic display protected by a glass shield. Between the glass and the display is often a plastic polarizing or other intermediary sheet. Removal of a damage glass can be accomplished by cutting thru the polarizer with a moving wire or blade. This separates the glass from the sensitive display and allows replacement of the glass without damaging the more expensive display.

Abstract: The line comprises a feed path (P) of the web material (N) and, along the feed path, a transverse cutter (5) for cutting scraps (FS) from said continuous web material (N); Furthermore, the line comprises a system for removing scraps of web material cut by the cutter. The system for removing scraps is fitted with a scrap accumulator member (21). The accumulator member (21) is movable in a direction generally parallel to the feed path (P) of the web material between: a position for receiving scraps, wherein the distance between the accumulator member (21) and the cutter (5) is such that scraps (FS) generated by the cutter (5) are collected by the accumulator member (21); and a standby position, at a distance from said cutter (5) such that scraps (FS) generated by the cutter are collected in a space (D) between the cutter (5) and the accumulator member (21).

Abstract: Apparatus for moving logs (2) within cutting-off machines. The apparatus includes a platform (1) with one or more longitudinal channels (10) inside which the logs to be cut are disposed, and a pusher device (3) acting in correspondence of the platform (1) and intended for acting on the back of the logs (2) to push them, along respective guide channels (10), toward a cutting device (4) disposed downstream. The apparatus includes a clamping device (5) disposed intermediate between the pusher device (3) and the cutting device (4) and intended for engaging the logs (2) which are pushed along the channels (10) of platform (1) by the pusher device (3) and driving them along up to the cutting device (4).

Abstract: Stabilization of a circular saw blade is provided, through use of a blade stabilizer mounted adjacent a workpiece in a fixed relationship to the workpiece and having a stabilizer contact element adapted to bear against the circular saw blade and exert a force against the saw blade in a direction substantially perpendicular to a cutting plane of the saw blade at a point on at least one of the blade faces on the working side of the blade, proximate an axis of motion passing through an axis of rotation of the saw blade and the workpiece in the cutting plane, as the circular saw blade and/or the workpiece move relative to one another along the axis of motion. The axis of motion may be linear or curved. Some embodiments include additional blade stabilizers.

Abstract: A screw cutting tool for cutting a screw comprising a first grip having a first cutting aperture, a second grip pivotally connected to the first grip, the second grip having a second cutting aperture, a measuring scale attached to a proximal end of the first or second grip, and a screw holder slidably attached to the measuring scale having a hole extending therethrough, wherein the hole aligns with the first and second cutting apertures in at least one position.

Abstract: A method and a device for producing thin sections of a sample by means of a microtome is described, in which a camera acquires at least one image of a surface generated by sectioning of the sample. With the aid of an evaluation device, the image of the surface is evaluated in terms of predefined characteristic values of a section quality. As a function of the characteristic values that are identified, a decision is then made as to whether the section of the sample is accepted or not.

Abstract: The present invention includes a chain type cutting apparatus for continuous cutting of a rope of a center-filled consumable product into individual pieces, which includes a first continuous elongate rotary chain with a plurality of first open die cavity portions and a second continuous elongate rotary chain with a plurality of second open die cavity portions. The first and second die cavity portions are mutually engageable to form a closed die cavity about a rope of center filled consumable product, forming pieces. The invention incorporates four main variables, dwell time, chain length, chain speed and the number of closed die cavities in simultaneous engagement. These four variables can be altered to increase the output of the product, as well as maintain a satisfactory seal of the center-filled consumable product.