19th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160129467 | CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING HIGH-QUALITY DROPS OF HIGH-VISCOSITY MATERIALS - This invention concerns a method and apparatus for dispensing minute quantities of fluids and more particularly rapidly dispensing highly precise and repeatable, minute amounts of viscous fluids in a non-contact manner. An impacting element is impacted against a hardened insert on a flexible diaphragm to deflect the insert into a jetting chamber and against an outlet orifice in the jetting chamber. The movement of the diaphragm and insert force viscous fluid in the chamber through the outlet orifice and the impact jets that fluid from the outlet orifice, with the impact force being adjusted to jet the fluid from the orifice in a single drop. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129468 | Fire and Water Fountain - Disclosed is two-tier fountain with a continuous scupper. A continuous scupper is a 360-degree, unrestricted border (i.e., continuous), scupper in an upper basin that creates an inward flowing laminar sheet of fluid. A continuous scupper maintains a laminar flow for great distances so that the fluid falls in a circular cascade sheet. On reaching the lower basin, the fluid creates a limited amount of turbulence during entry and therefore a reduced splash. The continuous scupper may be circular, or may have simple to complex variations that create different forms of circular cascade sheets. The upper basin may be open to the atmosphere, or may be closed to create even more spectacular circular cascade sheets. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129469 | IMPRINTER FOR CONFORMAL COATING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURFACES - Disclosed is an imprinter device comprising an array of adjacent applicators that are arranged so that longitudinal axes of each of the adjacent applicators are parallel to each other, wherein the applicators are configured to make contact with and conform to a surface of a three dimensional (3D) object. In some embodiments, the applicators move independently of each other with respect to the surface of the object, and wherein the applicators are configured to apply a material over the object while in proximity to the surface of the object. Also disclosed are methods of conformal coating a surface of an object. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129470 | COATING APPARATUS AND COATING METHOD - In a coating apparatus, which coats an object to be coated with a viscous coating material while causing a moving part to move a flat nozzle that discharges the coating material, the nozzle includes a cylinder that applies predetermined pressing force F to the nozzle towards the object to be coated. The cylinder forms a gap (G) between the object to be coated and the nozzle by moving the nozzle in a direction away from the object to be coated to a position where discharge reaction force (R) is balanced with pressing force (F). The discharge reaction force (R) is generated when the nozzle discharges the coating material to the object to be coated. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129471 | DISPELLING PEN - The disclosure relates to a dispelling pen. The dispelling pen comprises a pen case and a pen head connected with the pen case, wherein at least one accommodation cavity for storing a dispelling solution is disposed in the pen case, the accommodation cavity is connected with the pen head via a pipeline, and a switch control valve is disposed on the pipeline. As compared to the prior art, the dispelling pen according to the disclosure need not frequently dip in the dispelling solution, thereby avoiding fragmentation and circuit scratch due to the dispelling pen's repeated contact with the substrate while increasing the convenience significantly, and increasing the security of the substrate at the time of dispelling. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129472 | DOUBLE-SIDED COATING DEVICE - A double-sided coater | 2016-05-12 |
20160129473 | COATED BOARD OF WOOD-BASED MATERIAL - A coated board of wood-based material and a method for coating a board of wood-based material, wherein the board of wood-based material is in particular a wall panel or floor panel or is intended for producing such a panel, comprising a front side and a rear side, wherein at least the surface of the front side is provided with a polymer coating and wherein the polymer coating has a hardness gradient, so that the hardness of the polymer layer decreases with increasing depth from the surface. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129474 | SUBSEA UMBILICAL - An umbilical for subsea applications has at least one longitudinal internal element and a sheath, the sheath is formed by extrusion. The internal element is suitable for communicating fluids, electrical power or signals, or for carrying loads. The sheath is made of a polymer composite having a high density filler, the polymer composite having a density in the range 3 to 11 g/cm3. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129475 | Ultrasound Transmitter - A circuit for driving ultrasound transducers uses a sample-and-hold circuit to sample multiple sample periods of a transducer driving waveform, and uses the samples to modify drive parameters. Use of multiple sample periods enables independent measurement and adjustment of different portions of the transducer driving waveform to ensure mirror symmetry. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129476 | SCREEN DEVICE COMPRISING SCREEN ROLLERS FOR PREVENTING OVERSIZE GRAIN FROM JAMMING - A screen device for sorting screening material into one or more fine grain fractions and one or more oversize grain fractions. The screen device includes a frame and a roller screen including screen rollers which are arranged, such that they can be rotary-driven about a roller axis each, next to each other and which are supported on the frame and which each comprise a roller body and one or more screen structures which protrude radially relative to the roller body. There is a fine grain screen gap between the roller bodies of respectively adjacent screen rollers, through which a fine grain fraction falls, while an oversize grain fraction is conveyed on the roller screen in the axial direction of the rollers when the screen rollers are rotary-driven. The roller body of at least one of the screen rollers widens radially in the axial direction of the rollers in an axial widening portion and the width of the fine grain screen gap which the widening roller body forms with the roller body of an adjacent screen roller decreases in the axial direction of the rollers along the widening portion. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129477 | TROMMEL ASSEMBLY HAVING A SPIRAL ASSEMBLY WITH DECAYING PITCH - The trommel assembly ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129478 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SILICON POWDER MANAGEMENT - Methods and apparatus for separating polysilicon powder from a mixture of granular polysilicon and polysilicon powder are disclosed. The method includes tumbling the polysilicon material in a tumbling device. The tumbling device includes a tumbler drum having one or more lifting vanes spaced apart from one another and extending longitudinally along an interior surface of the tumbler drum. The lifting vanes facilitate separation of polysilicon powder and granules as the tumbler drum is rotated about its longitudinal axis of rotation. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129479 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SORTING - A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129480 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SORTING - A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129481 | CLEANING HEAD APPARATUS - The present invention discloses a cleaning head apparatus operated by a carrier unit for cleaning a target surface. The cleaning head apparatus is comprised of: at least two loop straps attached next to each other by a main structured, each strap stretched and rolled on two axles operated by an engine, wherein at each cleaning session each strap has one part in dry state and one part of the in wet state, drying mechanism and wetting mechanism. The rolling of the straps is controlled, such that straps are not rolled during the movement of the cleaning head apparatus across the surface and are rolled, when the cleaning head apparatus reaches the edge of the target surface. During the cleaning movement, the wet strap is ahead of the dry strap and the straps are in constant contact with the surface. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129482 | GLASS SUBSTRATE DETERGENT TANK AND CLEANING DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to the technical field of glass substrate cleaning. Specifically, the present disclosure provides a glass substrate detergent tank which can solve the technical problem of wasting detergent solution. The detergent tank includes a tank body enclosed by a top face, a bottom face and side faces. There are a water inlet, a water outlet and a vent hole in tank body. There is a partition plate disposed between two facing inside faces of the tank body, which separate the tank body into two cavities communicating at the bottom. The detergent tank according to the embodiment of the present disclosure will not let froth discharge outside the tank body with gas, and thus can reduce the amount of wasted detergent solution, thereby extending the usage time of the detergent solution. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129483 | Pressure-Sensing Rollers For Lamination Systems - An assembly system may be provided for attaching together display layers for an electronic device display. The system may include substrate cleaning equipment that includes one or more pressure-sensing cleaning rollers ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129484 | SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS AND METHOD OF REMOVING PHOTORESIST LAYER ON SUBSTRATE - A semiconductor apparatus for removing a photoresist layer on a substrate includes a platform, a first ultraviolet lamp, and an ozone supplier. The platform is used to support the substrate. The first ultraviolet lamp is used to provide first ultraviolet light. The ozone supplier has at least one first nozzle for introducing ozone toward the substrate through the first ultraviolet light, such that at least a part of the ozone is decomposed by the first ultraviolet light, and at least a part of the decomposed ozone reaches the photoresist layer to react with the photoresist layer. Moreover, a method of removing a photoresist layer on a substrate is also provided. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129485 | Method and apparatus to control sample carryover in analytical instruments - A method and apparatus are disclosed which enable the reduction of sample carryover in the measurement cell of an analytical instrument. A sample cell is defined as a region sealed within a first o-ring. Located outside of said sample region is another o-ring which seals and defines a seal wash region as the region between the first and second o-ring. After the fluid sample is injected into the measurement cell a pressure is applied to the seal wash region, forcing the first o-ring to the innermost extent of the groove in which it sits, expelling any trapped solvent and removing from the measurement cell a significant dead volume while the cell is flushed and prepared for a new sample and corresponding measurement. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129486 | Device for cleaning pipes - The invention relates to the non-covalent, self-organizing hydrogel matrix for biotechnological applications containing a covalent polymer peptide conjugate, wherein the covalent polymer peptide conjugate comprises conjugates of two or more peptides that are coupled to a polymer chain and the peptide sequence contains a recurring dipeptide motif (BA) | 2016-05-12 |
20160129487 | CLEANING DEVICE AND CLEANING METHOD IMPLEMENTED BY THE SAME - The present invention provides a cleaning device and a cleaning method implemented by the cleaning device. The cleaning device is used for cleaning a water supply pipe, and comprises: a cleaning unit, which is at least partially provided inside the water supply pipe; a control unit, which is connected to the cleaning unit, for detecting whether volume of a foreign body left on an inner wall of the water supply pipe exceeds a preset volume, when it is determined that the volume of the foreign body left on the inner wall of the water supply pipe exceeds the preset volume, controlling the cleaning unit to clean the water supply pipe so as to remove the foreign body on the inner wall of the water supply pipe. In this invention, foreign bodies left on the inner wall of the pipe can be removed automatically, thus normal water supply can be ensured. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129488 | SOIL REMEDIATION UNIT - A soil remediation unit that changes the use and purpose of certain commercially available aggregate mixing devices and or pug mills for removing unwanted contaminants from a quantity of contaminated soil aggregate or substrate which includes a canopy and a burner tube attached to the canopy. The burner tube includes an upper securing element and a lower adjustment element. The soil remediation unit also includes a burner supported in a desired position within the burner tube by the upper securing element and the lower adjustment element. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129489 | A WIRE ROD HAVING TENSILE STRENGTH OF 950 TO 1600MPa FOR MANUFACTURING A STEEL WIRE FOR A PEARLITE STRUCTURE BOLT, A STEEL WIRE HAVING TENSILE STRENGTH OF 950 TO 1600MPa FOR A PEARLITE STRUCTURE BOLT, A PEARLITE STRUCTURE BOLT, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A wire rod having a tensile strength of 950 to 1600 MPa for manufacturing a steel wire for a pearlite structure bolt according to the present invention includes a predetermined chemical composition and is manufactured by hot rolling and then direct isothermal transformation treating, in which when an amount of C in terms of mass % is indicated as , a structure at an area from a surface of the wire rod to a depth of 4.5 mm includes 140× area % or more of a pearlite structure, the average block size of a pearlite block at the area from the surface of the wire rod to the depth of 4.5 mm is 20 μm or less, in which the average block size is measured in a transverse section of the wire rod, and the average lamellar spacing of the pearlite structure at the area from the surface of the wire rod to the depth of 4.5 mm is more than 120 nm to 200 nm. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129490 | PRESS - A press tool for pressing a periphery of an aperture of a workpiece to at least partially undo deformative damage to the aperture. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129491 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THIN PLATE-SHAPED SUBSTRATE - A thin plate-shaped substrate molding device for pressing molding a pre-molded article to a prescribed irregular shape. The thin plate-shaped substrate molding device comprises a first die, a second die, a plurality of tensioning portions and a controller. The first and second dies are movably disposed to be moved towards and away from each other. The second die has protruding portions that protrude towards the first die for forming stretched portions and forming bent portions. The controller controls the first die, the second die and the tensioning portions. The bent portions are tensioned and stretched by the tensioning portions, while the stretched portions of the pre-molded article are still pressed by the first die and the protruding portions of the second die, to impart the shape of the protruding portions to the pre-molded article along the side edges of the protruding portions. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129492 | PRESS MOLDING METHOD - A press molding method of this disclosure includes: disposing a plurality of inner peripheral molding dies inside an outer shape cutting molding die having an annular cross section, the outer shape cutting molding die being configured to press-mold an identical outer shape member from a base material formed of a metal plate, the identical outer shape member having an outer shape identical to a final-shaped member, the inner peripheral molding dies being configured to press-mold all through-holes and all unevenness disposed on the final-shaped member to the base material or the identical outer shape member; and shifting all timings of press moldings to the base material and the identical outer shape member with the outer shape cutting molding die and the plurality of inner peripheral molding dies to one another. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129493 | STOCK EJECTOR ASSEMBLY - A stock ejector assembly and method for metal forming dies includes a stock ejector with a large spring and a ring-style stripper. The ring-style stripper provides a larger surface area for contacting the stock. The large compression spring is preloaded and when a load is applied, the stripper retracts and the spring pressure increases. When the dies separate, the stock ejector pushes the part off flat surfaces, separating surfaces sealed by adhesion, including, but not limited to, oil or lubricant adhesion. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129494 | FLANGE PROJECTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments provide a tooling station for forming containers that includes a blank and draw punch configured to blank off a portion of stock from a stock element and draw the portion of stock to form a cup. The blank and draw punch includes a blank and draw punch curved edge disposed between a blank and draw punch inner circumferential wall and a blank and draw punch proximal surface. The blank and draw punch curved edge has a radius of curvature that varies along its circumference. The tooling station also includes a draw-redraw die configured to redraw the cup to form a can having a flange. The draw redraw die includes a draw-redraw die curved edge disposed between a draw-redraw die inner circumferential wall and a draw-redraw die proximal surface. The draw-redraw die curved edge has a radius of curvature that varies along its circumference. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129495 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THERMOHYDROFORMING - The disclosure relates to punch die apparatus, related thermoforming press apparatus, and methods for thermohydroforming die-punched parts formed therefrom, in particular from sheet blank substrates such as polymer composite materials and metals. The disclosure further relates to thermohydroforming blanks incorporating a vacuum-sealed outer film, in particular polymer composite blanks which can be used in combination with the disclosed apparatus. The apparatus and methods are particularly suitable for thermohydroforming parts with complex deep drawn geometries yet which retain relatively smooth outer surfaces and internal material structure. The apparatus and methods provide a fast and efficient means for composite part manufacturing. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129496 | Coating compositions for casting moulds and cores for avoiding maculate surfaces - The invention relates to a size composition (coating composition) for casting moulds and cores, comprising at least one metal additive which contains a metal or a compound of a metal, wherein the metal is selected from one of groups 7 or 9 to 12 of the Periodic Table of the Elements. The invention also relates to a process for producing a casting mould, which comprises a mould coating of the size (coating) according to the invention, and to the use of said mould for the casting of metals. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129497 | TURBINE ENGINE BLADE PREFORM - The invention relates to a blade preform ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129498 | DOUBLE CASTING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a duplex casting apparatus and a duplex casting method. The duplex casting apparatus includes a casting chamber in which a space portion is formed; an injection tube mounted below the casting chamber and into which a molten metal is injected; a mold detachably connected to the injection tube and having a cavity; a filling medium filled between an inner portion of the casting chamber and the mold; and a pressure regulation means disposed above the casting chamber and decompressing the inner portion of the casting chamber. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129499 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CASTING TITANIUM ALUMINIDE COMPONENTS - A process for casting TiAl components, having the following process steps: producing a melt (S) of the TiAl material below an inert gas fill (IF); placing a casting mold ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129500 | CASTING VALVE WITH A POST-COMPRESSION PISTON - A method for a die casting with a casting device comprising a casting valve with a valve piston and a post-compression piston configured to provide a post-compression. The method includes providing a casting valve in a closed position and a mold cavity which is cleaned and prepared for a mold filling process, opening the casting valve for a casting, filling the casting valve with a melt, closing the casting valve after the filling with the melt, cooling the casting valve and the melt, and removing a cast part. A post-compression is provided to the melt during the cooling by the post-compression piston. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129501 | METHOD FOR IMPROVED POWDER LAYER QUALITY IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for forming at a three-dimensional article through successively depositing individual layers of powder material that are fused together with at least one energy beam so as to form the article, said method comprising the steps of generating a model of said three-dimensional article; applying a first powder layer on a work table; directing said at least one energy beam from at least one energy beam source over said work table causing said first powder layer to fuse in first selected locations according to said model to form a first cross section of said three-dimensional article; introducing a predetermined pattern laterally separated from said first cross section for reducing thickness variations in a powder layer provided on top of said first cross section. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129502 | POWDER DISPENSER FOR MAKING A COMPONENT BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A powder dispenser ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129503 | System And Method For High Power Diode Based Additive Manufacturing - A system is disclosed for performing an Additive Manufacturing (AM) fabrication process on a powdered material forming a substrate. The system may make use of a diode array for generating an optical signal sufficient to melt a powdered material of the substrate. A mask may be used for preventing a first predetermined portion of the optical signal from reaching the substrate, while allowing a second predetermined portion to reach the substrate. At least one processor may be used for controlling an output of the diode array. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129504 | GRAPHITE HEATER WITH TAILORED RESISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS FOR HPHT PRESSES AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREIN - A method for sintering includes loading a tool material into a resistance heating element within a HPHT press and heating the resistance heating element at a first axial portion to a control temperature, where a temperature difference is measured between the control temperature and a second temperature measured at a distal axial portion along the resistance heating element, wherein a difference between the control temperature and the second temperature ranges between about 5 percent to about 11 percent of the control temperature. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129505 | VIBRATORY MACHINING DEVICE - A machining device including a casing, a transmission shaft ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129506 | Drill - A drill with a drill flute ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129507 | CUTTING INSERT, CUTTING TOOL, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING MACHINED PRODUCT - A cutting insert according to an embodiment of the present invention has an upper surface, a lower surface, a side surface connected to each of the upper surface and the lower surface, and a cutting edge located along an intersection of the upper surface and the side surface. The upper surface has a land surface disposed along the cutting edge, a rake surface which is located further inside than the land surface and is inclined so as to have a smaller height as departing from the land surface, and a bottom surface located further inside than the rake surface. The rake surface has a projection-shaped first region and a concave-shaped second region which are alternately disposed along the bottom surface. The first region has a first recess that reaches the second region adjacent to the first region. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129508 | COLLAPSIBLE PORTABLE PANEL SAW AND METHOD - The invention could be a panel saw and a method for same, the panel saw comprising a railing set supporting a power cutting tool-carriage combination capable of moving along at least a portion of a length of the railing set; a framework that removably connects the railing set to a frame support that holds the railing set in a semi-upright canted operating position; the frame support comprises two backing panels each of which having movably attached support panel that allows the backing panel to obtain a semi-upright canted operating position, wherein the framework removably attaches each of the two backing panels to hold the two backing panels in a spaced apart, coplanar relationship to one another further creating a cutting space for the power cutting tool between the two backing panels. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129509 | Transmission Mechanism for Double-Blade Electric Saw - The present invention relates to a transmission mechanism for an electric two-blade saw, comprising a transmission gear set installed in a housing and driven to rotate by a motor, a first saw blade and a second saw blade; the first and second saw blades are respectively installed on a first base with a first rack and a second base with a second rack; the first and second racks are engaged with each other through a middle gear; the output end of the transmission gear set is in drive connection with the second base; the middle gear is provided with a gear shaft at the middle portion; and the two ends of the gear shaft are in rotatory connection with the housing. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129510 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR THE FINISHING OF GEARS - A machine and method for the finishing of gears with a finishing tool, in particular a grinding wheel; the machine having a plurality of workpiece carrier slides, a plurality of workpiece carrier spindles, each of which is mounted on a respective workpiece carrier slide, and a plurality of loading-unloading stations; each workpiece carrier spindle is rotating and supports a gear; each workpiece carrier slide slides from a respective loading-unloading station to a working station and vice versa; in which the control unit synchronizes the rotation of each gear with the rotation of the finishing tool outside of the working station so that by entering the working station the gear meshes with the finishing tool without collisions. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129511 | GEAR MACHINING DEVICE AND GEAR MACHINING METHOD - A gear machining device for machining a gear by using a machining tool which has a rotation axis inclined relative to a rotation axis of a workpiece and feeding the machining tool relatively in the rotation axis direction of the workpiece by rotating the machining tool in synchronization with a rotation of the workpiece. The gear machining device includes a tool state memorizing portion for memorizing a tool state including a position or a posture of the machining tool relative to the workpiece for machining a tooth bottom, first and second side surfaces of the gear and a machining control portion for controlling machining of the workpiece under each tool state of the machining tool memorized in the tool state memorizing portion. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129512 | WIRE ELECTRODE FOR THE DISCHARGE CUTTING OF OBJECTS - A wire electrode for spark erosion is proposed, having a total diameter between 0.05 and 0.4 mm, an inner steel core made of steel and an outer coating surrounding the steel core, which electrode is cost-effective and simultaneously satisfies the mechanical and electrical demands placed thereon, it is further proposed that the coating has an iron-zinc alloy layer and the thickness of the iron-zinc alloy layer at its thinnest point is greater than 5% of the total diameter and at its thickest point is less than 25% of the total diameter. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129513 | LASER APPARATUS WITH CAPACITOR DISPOSED IN VICINITY OF LASER DIODE - A laser assembly is disclosed. The laser assembly includes a carrier for mounting a semiconductor laser diode (LD) and a capacitor thereon. The carrier provides, in a top surface thereof, a metal pattern having a die area for mounting the LD through a brazing material, a mounting area, and an auxiliary area for absorbing a surplus brazing material. The capacitor is mounted on the mounting area closer to the LD through another brazing material. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129514 | Welding Type Power Supply For TIG Starts - A method and apparatus for TIG welding and starting a TIG welding process includes limiting the pulse width of a power circuit when a TIG start is being performed, and monitoring for the creation of a welding arc. After the welding arc has been detected the limiting of the pulse width is ended. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129515 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELIMINATING CUT TAPER - Methods and apparatus for a material cutting system are provided. The system has a table for receiving a work piece. A cutting head cuts the work piece on the table and includes a positioning apparatus. The positioning apparatus moves the cutting head relative to the work piece at an angle relative to a planar surface of the work piece. The material cutting system also includes a computerized numeric controller (CNC) controlling the positioning apparatus. The CNC references a table of values within application software to find a material value and a work piece thickness value within the table to determine the angle from the perpendicular to produce a kerf edge that is formed at a particular angle to the work piece planar surface. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129516 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING WELDING PARAMETER OF A WELDING SYSTEM - Embodiments of a the present disclosure include a remote control system for a welding system having a control device and control circuitry configured to select a first operating parameter adjustment for a first operating parameter of the welding system based on a first actuation of the control device, wherein the first operating parameter adjustment comprises an adjustment to a rate of change of the first operating parameter. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129517 | Welding Type Power Supply With Wind Tunnel - A method and apparatus for providing a welding type power is disclosed. It includes an outer housing having a wind tunnel within the outer housing. Air flows through the wind tunnel in an air flow direction. The width of the tunnel is less at one location than at another location. Electrical components receive power and provide a welding type output. A first group of those components require air flow for cooling, and are disposed at least partially in the wind tunnel. A second group of components are not disposed in the wind tunnel. The wind tunnel can also change direction. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129518 | Method and Apparatus for Air Carbon Arc Cutting - A method and apparatus for air carbon arc cutting (CAC-A) using a welding-type power supply includes selecting a CAC-A mode and providing current in a CAC-A mode at a selected current setpoint. Start and restrike algorithms can be used that are specifically for CAC-A. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129519 | Welding Type Power Supply With Transformer - A method and apparatus for providing welding type power, including a power and control circuit is disclosed. The power circuit provides welding, control and aux power. The control and aux power are provided with a transformer, and secondary windings for control and aux power are wound on a single bobbin, with a winding separator separating them. Air vents, which can be formed by fins on the bobbin or separator allow cooling of the inner winding. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129520 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Auxiliary and Welding Type Power With Thermal Protection - A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power supply includes a power circuit and a controller. The power circuit receives input power and provides welding type power and auxiliary power. It is controlled on a control input. The power circuit also includes an auxiliary power transformer. A temperature responsive component is mounted in the auxiliary power transformer and provides a temperature signal indicative of the temperature in the auxiliary power transformer. The controller controls a cooling fan for the aux power transformer and/or turns off the aux power output in response to the sensed temperature. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129521 | POWER SOURCE FOR REDUCING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND POWER CONSUMPTION - A welding power source configured to receive an input power includes a plurality of components and supervising circuitry configurable in a plurality of modes. The plurality of components include power conversion circuitry and background power supply. The supervising circuitry is configured to distribute the input power to the plurality of components based at least in part on a mode of the plurality of modes. The plurality of modes include a welding mode configured to distribute the input power to the power conversion circuitry and to the background power supply. The plurality of modes also include a monitoring mode configured to distribute the input power to the background power supply, and to not distribute the input power to the power conversion circuitry. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129522 | MULTIFUNCTION WIRE FEEDER FOR A PORTABLE WELDING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a wire feeder including a housing having wire inlet and outlet regions. In some approaches, a tensioning assembly includes a pivotable tension arm and a pivotable tension knob assembly. The pivotable tension arm has a pivot axis oriented perpendicular to the direction of a wire fed through the wire feeder, while the pivotable tension knob assembly has a pivot axis oriented parallel to the direction of the wire fed through the wire feeder. A roller assembly includes a drive roller rotatably coupled to the pivotable tension arm, and a feed roller coupled to the housing. The feed roller is positionable opposite the drive roller to receive a welding wire therebetween and to move the welding wire from the wire inlet region to the wire outlet region. A gear assembly transmits rotational motion from a motor to the feed roller. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129523 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT FOR MIG WELDING TORCH - A contactor providing for electrical contact in a welding torch includes a body member having first and second opposite sides, and adjacent pivot and head portions. The pivot portion has an outwardly curved contact surface on the second side providing a pivot point. The head portion also has a contact surface on the second side. The pivot portion has a shorter length between the first and second sides than the head portion. The contactor may be pivotally mounted in a torch connector body. At least one resilient member urges the contact surface of the pivot portion into engagement with an inner flange surface of the connector body, and biases the head portion into an opening in the torch connector body. The contact surface of the head portion is engageable with a torch neck inserted into the torch connector body, and provides an electrical connection between the torch body and neck. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129524 | RUGGEDIZED CASING FOR A PORTABLE WELDING SYSTEM - A portable welding system casing includes front, rear, top and bottom portions. First and second side members can each have a plurality of fastening lug portions. The first and second side members may each have a recess so that the recess of the first side member receives a first perimeter edge of the front, rear, top and bottom portions and the recess of the second side member receives a second perimeter edge of the front, rear, top and bottom portions. A plurality of handle members can be coupled between associated fastening lug portions of the first and second side member. First and second foot members coupled to respective surfaces of the front, rear and bottom portions. The resulting casing has improved structural strength and rigidity. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129525 | SPOT WELDING SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM CAPABLE OF MAKING PRESSURIZING FORCE APPLIED TO OBJECT TO BE PRESSED TO BE CONSTANT - In a conventional spot welding gun, since pressurizing force due to a movable electrode is measured by a pressure sensor at each of a plurality of attitudes, calibration work is complicated. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129526 | Ablation Cutting of a Workpiece by a Pulsed Laser Beam - A method for ablating a workpiece by a pulsed laser beam includes pretreating a workpiece surface of the workpiece by moving the pulsed laser beam over the workpiece surface along a surface path, first consecutive laser pulses of the pulsed laser beam having a first pulse overlap on the workpiece surface in a path direction, and ablating the pretreated workpiece surface by moving the pulsed laser beam over the workpiece surface along the surface path multiple times. The second consecutive laser pulses of the pulsed laser beam have a second pulse overlap on the workpiece surface in the path direction, and the second pulse overlap is less than the first pulse overlap. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129527 | LASER CUTTING DEVICE - A laser cutting device, including a laser beam generation unit emitting a laser beam; an optical system on a traveling path of the laser beam; a laser main body providing a passage through which the laser beam travels towards a substrate after passing through the optical system; a suction unit coupled to a header of the laser main body and sucking impurities, the suction unit including a curved surface therein; and a collection unit connected to the suction unit and collecting discharged impurities, the impurities being discharged to the collection unit along the curved surface inside the suction unit. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129528 | MACHINE TOOL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A machine for additive manufacturing positions a film having additive material relative to a substrate. The additive material is melted onto the substrate or previously formed layers of a workpiece using a laser. The substrate/workpiece and/or the film can be positioned in multiple axes so that complex shapes can be formed without extraneous supporting structures. The film-based delivery of the additive material allows deposition in orientations other than horizontal as is required for powder-only additive manufacturing and also avoids the inconvenience of collecting and recycling unused loose powdered metal. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129529 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY INSPECTING AND TRIMMING A PATCH ANTENNA - A system for automatically inspecting and trimming a ceramic patch antenna includes an inspection apparatus electrically connected to a radio frequency component testing fixture. The inspection apparatus is inputted standard parameters of electrical characteristics of the ceramic patch antenna. The ceramic patch antenna is arranged on the radio frequency component testing fixture. Then, the inspection apparatus is configured to measure electrical characteristics of the ceramic patch antenna and to judge whether the electrical characteristics of the ceramic patch antenna are the same as the standard parameters or not. The inspection apparatus is configured to drive a trimming machine for trimming a radiation metal surface of the ceramic patch antenna if the electrical characteristics of the ceramic patch antenna are different from the stand parameters. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129530 | Transient Liquid Phase Sinter Pastes and Application and Processing Methods Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to transient liquid phase sinter pastes for electronic interconnects, and sinter paste application and processing methods. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129531 | ELECTRODE OF A WELDING TORCH - An electrode includes a working end portion defining a first truncated cone. A seating end portion defines a second truncated cone and including a threaded portion having a plurality of threads with a thread angle of 55°. An elongated body defines a longitudinal axis. The elongated body is located between the seating end portion and the working end portion. A method is also disclosed. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129532 | FLUX-CORED WIRE FOR GAS-SHIELDED ARC WELDING, METHOD FOR WELDING STEEL FOR VERY LOW TEMPERATURE USE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WELD JOINT - [Object] There is provided a flux-cored wire capable of obtaining a weld metal having excellent low temperature toughness and improving welding efficiency, in which preheating performed for preventing cold cracking can be omitted or simplified. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129533 | HYBRID BRAZE TAPES AND HYBRID BRAZE TAPE METHODS - A hybrid braze tapes includes a braze tape layer comprising a braze alloy composition and a binder, and, a polytetrafluoroethylene (“PTFE”) tape layer disposed adjacent a surface of the braze tape layer. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129534 | WELDING ACCESSORY APPARATUS - Various welding accessory apparatus are disclosed herein. A welding accessory apparatus can include a welding lens and a vacuum assembly. The welding lens can be configured to filter at least one of ultraviolet, infrared, and visible light to a shade number of at least two. The vacuum assembly can have at least one intake aperture positioned proximate to the welding lens. A welding accessory apparatus can include a welding lens and a flexible curtain. The welding lens can be configured to filter at least one of ultraviolet, infrared, and visible light to a shade number of at least two. The flexible curtain can be positioned proximate to the welding lens and can be configured to provide protection from sparks and spatter generated during welding. A welding accessory apparatus can include a shielding strip and a fastening member. The shielding strip can be one of fabric and flexible film. The shielding strip can be configured to provide protection from sparks and spatter generated during welding. The fastening member can be affixed to the shielding strip. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129535 | WORKPIECE POSITIONING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A workpiece positioner is includes a main positioner body including first and second end plate members. The main positioner body also includes a pair of tubular structural members extending between and interconnecting the end plate members, a number of substantially co-planar panel sections disposed between the first and second end plate members, and a number of spaced-apart reinforcing ribs interspersed between the panel sections, the reinforcing ribs also disposed between and interconnecting the tubular structural members. Each of the reinforcing ribs has two opposite side edges, each formed with an arcuate outline shape. The workpiece positioner may also include two or four workpiece support arms attached to the main positioner body, where each of the support arms may have a workpiece-supporting turntable mounted thereon, and may further include first and second shield members attached to the respective tubular members. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129536 | Method for Producing a Piston Pump - A method is used to produce a piston pump having a housing and a piston subassembly. The piston subassembly is displaceably guided in the housing and has a first, rod-like piston element and a second, sleeve-like piston element. The second piston element is connected to the first piston element via a press fit. At least one transverse bore and a longitudinal bore are arranged in the second piston element. A stop edge for the housing is arranged on the second piston element. The piston subassembly also has an inlet valve, which includes a receiving element, in which an inlet valve spring and an inlet valve sealing element are arranged. The piston subassembly also has a corresponding inlet valve seat, which is arranged on the second piston element. While the second piston element is being machined, the press fit and the longitudinal bore are produced and/or finished in one step. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129537 | BASIC BODY OF MAGNETIC CLAMPING PLATE AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION THEREOF - The basic body of the magnetic clamping plate, particularly the basic body ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129538 | TOOL CHANGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and tool changing system for changing tools on a machine. The tool changing system includes a tool magazine, a tool transporter, and an automatic tool changer (ATC). The ATC includes a tool holder and a tool changer. The tool magazine is configured to store at least one tool received at the tool loading station. The tool transporter is configured to transport a tool from the tool loading station or the tool magazine to a tool transfer position of the ATC, and to hold the tool at the tool transfer position during an automatic tool change process. The tool holder is configured to hold the tool at the tool transfer position during the automatic tool change process when the tool transporter is not positioned at the tool transfer position. The tool changer is configured to provide the tool at the tool transfer position to a tool change position of a machine during the automatic tool change process. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129539 | BACKLASH AUTOMATIC DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD USING THE SAME - A backlash automatic detection system comprises a control device and a machine tool. The machine tool comprises a servo driver, a lead screw, a nut seat and a platform. The method comprises: entering an initial state and outputting a control command to the servo driver through the control device; driving the lead screw by the servo driver to move the nut seat towards a first direction and changing the movement direction of the nut seat towards a reverse second direction by the servo driver; defining a backlash phenomenon period according to one time point at which the nut seat starts to move towards the second direction and another time point at which the platform is driven to move by the nut seat; defining the displacement of the nut seat corresponding to the backlash phenomenon period as a backlash value. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129540 | Hand-Held Power-Tool Device - A hand-held power-tool device includes at least one coupling device, which has at least one contact receiving region, and which is configured to couple an optional additional module to at least one energy supply unit, in at least one operating state. The at least one contact receiving region has (i) at least one receiving opening configured to receive a corresponding contact element of the optional additional module, and (ii) at least one dirt removal opening. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129541 | METHODS FOR POLISHING INORGANIC SUBSTRATES - A method for treating a surface of inorganic flooring (e.g., concrete, terrazzo, or a ceramic) includes applying a composition that includes a silicate to a surface of the inorganic flooring and, while the composition is present on the surface, polishing the surface. The silicate may be a lithium polysilicate and/or a colloidal silica. The composition may further include a surfactant and/or a leveling agent. When the composition is applied to the surface of the inorganic flooring, gravity may enable it to spread substantially evenly across the surface. The acts of applying and polishing may be repeated. Such a treatment may result in a surface that has a glossiness that reflects at least about 80% of incident light when the incident light is directed toward the composition at an angle of 60° to the surface. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129542 | MACHINE TOOL OF HIGH-FREQUENCY VIBRATION AND CONTROL METHOD OF SENSING/FEEDBACK SIGNALS THEREOF - A machine tool of high-frequency vibration is provided. A main shaft structure of the machine tool comprises a rotating shaft, the end of which is provided with a tool holder chuck for fixing a tool holder; the upper portion of which is provided with a rotating coil portion; the main shaft structure is correspondingly provided with a stationary coil portion; and the tool holder is provided with a high-frequency vibration module. By non-contact coils, an external electric power/signal can be transmitted into the high-frequency vibration module to avoid a wear phenomenon in a contact-rotating electrode. Because the inductive coil is arranged outside of the tool holder, the manufacturing cost of the tool holder is reduced, and the convenience of changing the tool holder is increased. Moreover, the machining stability and efficiency of the tool holder are improved by a control method of sensing/feedback signals with wireless transmission. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129543 | CLOTH TAKING-UP DEVICE - The invention provides a cloth taking-up device including: a platform, on which glue/cloth to be taken-up are disposed; and a clamp part movable with respect to the platform, which can clamp a roller and roll the glue/cloth to be taken-up successively onto the roller. An outside surface of the platform has an included angle of 0°-180° with respect to the horizontal plane, on which the glue/cloth to be taken-up are disposed, and the clamp part can keep the roller in parallel with the outside surface. The cloth taking-up device can avoid uneven pressure applied to the glue/cloth to be taken-up in the down-press manner, improving uniformity of taken-up glue/cloth. Meanwhile, the foreign matters on the glue/cloth to be taken-up can easily fall off, and the foreign matters on the rollers cannot drop onto the glue/cloth to be taken-up with the rotation, thereby ensuring glue/cloth taking-up quality. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129544 | METHOD OF FORMING A RECESS IN A SUBSTRATE, ABRASIVE WHEEL, AND COVER - A method of forming a recess in a surface of a substrate includes: providing an abrasive article comprising a structured abrasive member disposed along a peripheral surface of a support member, frictionally contacting the structured abrasive layer with a surface of a substrate, longitudinally advancing the structured abrasive layer relative to the surface of the substrate; and rotating at least one of the abrasive article or the substrate relative to the other around a rotational axis perpendicular to the surface of the substrate such that the structured abrasive layer maintains contact with and abrades the surface of the substrate. The structured abrasive member comprises a structured abrasive layer comprising shaped abrasive composites secured to a backing, wherein the backing is proximate to the support member. The shaped abrasive composites comprise abrasive particles retained in a binder material. The present disclosure also provides an abrasive wheel comprises a structured abrasive member disposed on a peripheral surface of a support wheel and display covers including a spherically concave recess abutting a cylindrical passage. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129545 | FINISHING DEVICE - A finishing device includes a finishing tool having a grinding face and a finishing-tool holder configured to hold the finishing tool. The finishing-tool holder is movably guided on a pivot support which is pivotable about a pivot axis. A force-generating apparatus is configured to generate a pressing force, by means of which the grinding face of the finishing tool is pressed against a workpiece to be machined. The force-generating apparatus is arranged on a mounting apparatus for pivotally mounting the pivot support. A force-transmitting apparatus is configured to transmit the pressing force from the force-generating apparatus to the finishing-tool holder. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129546 | POLISHING METHOD - A method of polishing a substrate is disclosed. The method includes irradiating the substrate with light; measuring intensity of the reflected light; producing spectral waveform representing relationship between relative reflectance and wavelength of the light; performing a Fourier transform process on the spectral waveform to determine a thickness of the film and a corresponding strength of frequency component; determining whether the determined thickness of the film is reliable or not by comparing the strength of frequency component with a threshold value; calculating a defective data rate representing a proportion of the number of unreliable measured values to the total number of measured values; and changing the threshold value based on the defective data rate. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129547 | VACUUM-GROOVED MEMBRANE WAFER POLISHING WORKHOLDER - Hard-material, flat-surfaced workpieces such as semiconductor wafers or sapphire disks are attached with vacuum to the flexible elastomeric membrane of a rotatable wafer carrier that allows one surface of the workpiece to be in conformal abrading contact with a moving flat-surfaced abrasive. The elastomeric membrane external wafer attachment surface has a pattern of recessed vacuum grooves where vacuum supplied to the grooves firmly attach the rigid-material silicon wafer in flat-surfaced contact with the membrane. The attached wafer seals the vacuum grooves. A flexible thin metal annular membrane support disk is attached to the membrane within an abrading-pressure chamber where attached drive pins engage matching holes in the wafer carrier provide rotational torque to the wafer and restrain it laterally against abrading forces. Wafer polishing pressure is applied uniformly over the wafer surface. The rotating wafer peripheral edge does not contact a rigid retaining ring during a wafer polishing procedure. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129548 | Abrasive cloth and polishing method - In accordance with an embodiment, a polishing method includes supplying slurry to a surface of a polishing layer including a polymer, and bringing a polishing object into contact with the polishing layer to polish the polishing object. The polishing layer has a fibrous first substance mixed therein or contains a second substance. The second substance is higher in specific heat and higher in thermal conductivity than the polymer in such a manner that the second substance is surrounded by the polymer. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129549 | CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING MACHINE AND POLISHING HEAD ASSEMBLY - A chemical mechanical polishing machine includes a polishing head assembly including a polishing head body and a membrane disposed at a bottom of the polishing head body. The bottom surface of the membrane includes a hydrophobic area and a hydrophilic area. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129550 | Dynamically Tracking Spectrum Features For Endpoint Detection - A method of controlling polishing includes polishing a substrate and receiving an identification of a selected spectral feature, a wavelength range having a width, and a characteristic of the selected spectral feature to monitor during polishing. A sequence of spectra of light from the substrate is measured while the substrate is being polished. A sequence of values of the characteristic of the selected spectral feature is generated from the sequence of spectra. For at least some spectra from the sequence of spectra, a modified wavelength range is generated based on a position of the spectral feature within a previous wavelength range used for a previous spectrum in the sequence of spectra, the modified wavelength range is searched for the selected spectral feature, and a value of a characteristic of the selected spectral feature is determined. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129551 | ABRASIVE NOZZLE HEAD - The abrasive nozzle head includes, within a hollow head body mounted to a nozzle adapter supplying high pressure water: a water nozzle; a mixing chamber; and an abrasive nozzle, which are arranged coaxially with the nozzle adapter. The abrasive nozzle head is provided with an abrasive supply portion that supplies an abrasive to the mixing chamber. The head body has a recessed hole formed by drilling from a side surface, the recessed hole intersecting with the jet axis of a water jet. A mixer member is removably inserted into the recessed hole, and formed with the mixing chamber and an abrasive supply port. The abrasive nozzle head also includes: a positioning portion that positions the mixing chamber coaxially with the water nozzle and the abrasive nozzle when the mixer member is fully inserted; and a fixing portion that releasably fixes the mixer member in the fully inserted position. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129552 | MECHANISM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING EQUIPMENT - The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling a water jet machine by way of a wireless connection between the water jet machine and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device either directly to the water jet machine or via a control unit which is removably connected to the water jet machine. The water jet machine or control unit communicates wirelessly with the computing device, allowing a user to move about freely while still controlling the water jet machine. The control unit may include at least one valve for use in controlling the operating device. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129553 | BONDED ABRASIVE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING - An abrasive article includes a body having abrasive grains contained within a bond material comprising a metal or metal alloy, wherein the body comprises a ratio of V | 2016-05-12 |
20160129554 | HIGH TOUGHNESS THERMALLY STABLE POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND - A mixture for fabricating a cutting table, the cutting table, and a method of fabricating the cutting table. The mixture includes a cutting table powder and a binder. The binder includes at least one carbide formed from an element selected from at least one of Groups IV, V, and VI of the Periodic Table. The carbide is in its nonstoichiometric and/or stoichiometric form. The binder can include the element. In certain embodiments, the binder includes one or more of the cutting table powder and a catalyst. The cutting table is formed by sintering the mixture using a solid phase sintering process or a near solid phase sintering process. When forming or coupling the cutting table to a substrate, a divider is positioned and coupled therebetween to ensure that the sintering process that forms the cutting table occurs using the solid phase sintering process or the near solid phase sintering process. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129555 | METHODS FOR PRE-SHARPENING IMPREGNATED CUTTING STRUCTURES FOR BITS, RESULTING CUTTING STRUCTURES AND DRILL BITS SO EQUIPPED - Processes for pre-sharpening cutting structures comprising particles of superabrasive material such as diamond grit, dispersed in a metal matrix material such as cemented tungsten carbide. Matrix material may be removed from a surface of a cutting structure to a desired depth to expose superabrasive particles within the matrix material adjacent the surface, and to increase exposure of partially exposed superabrasive particles at the surface. Electrodischarge machining (EDM), laser machining, electrolytic etching and chemical etching may also be employed. Pre-sharpened cutting structures are also disclosed. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129556 | GRINDING APPARATUS - A grinding apparatus has a spindle, a first wheel mount fixed to the lower end of the spindle, and a first grinding wheel mounted on the first wheel mount. The first grinding wheel has a first base and first abrasive members arranged annularly along the outer circumference of the first base in the form of a ring. A second wheel mount inside the first wheel mount is vertically movable. A second grinding wheel is mounted on the second wheel mount in concentric relationship with the first grinding wheel. The second grinding wheel includes a second base having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the ring formed by the first abrasive members. A plurality of second abrasive members are arranged annularly along the outer circumference of the second base in the form of a ring. The second wheel mount moves forward and away from a chuck table. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129557 | ADAPTER - An adapter according to one aspect is an adapter for fixing to a shaft of a grinding machine a grinding wheel having a through-hole where the shaft is inserted. The adapter is provided with a main body having at least a portion thereof inserted into the through-hole, the main body including an outer wall that contacts a wall of the through-hole and an inner wall that forms an opening that corresponds to the shaft, and a plurality of reinforcing parts provided in predetermined intervals along a circumferential direction of the main body. Each reinforcing part extends from the inner wall to the outer wall, and a notch is formed in each reinforcing part. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129558 | Pin Clamp - A pin clamp assembly has a housing, an actuating device and a movable locating pin. A clamping device is coupled with the actuating device to move within the locator pin. The clamping device includes a rod and a finger. The finger extends and retracts in and out of the locating pin to enable the locating pin and clamping device to be moved so that the clamping finger clamps a workpiece. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129559 | CLAMP APPARATUS - A clamp apparatus including first and second clamp arms, which are supported rotatably on a body, with a cover being installed to cover outer sides of the body. The cover includes openings through which portions of the first and second clamp arms are inserted and rotatably operated. An unloading tray is arranged in the body at a position below the openings in the direction of gravity. Spatter, which invades into the clamp apparatus from the openings when a welding operation is carried out on a workpiece that is clamped by the first and second clamp arms, is deposited on the unloading tray, and the spatter is eliminated by taking out the unloading tray to the exterior of the clamp apparatus. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129560 | CLAMPING JIG - A clamping jig for fixing a workpiece in position includes a base, a cover mounted on the base, a driving assembly and a clamping assembly. The cover has a top face for receiving the workpiece thereon. The driving assembly includes a diaphragm type pneumatic actuator fixed to the base and a linkage slideably received in the base for receiving a pushing force from the diaphragm type pneumatic actuator. The clamping assembly includes a plurality of clamping members each including a wedge slideably received in the base and an abutment extending upwardly from the wedge through the cover. Under action of the linkage to the wedges, the abutments are movable between a first position to engage with the workpiece to a second position to release their engagements from the workpiece. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129561 | BIASED PLIERS - A tool and a method of manufacture of the tool are provided. The tool is prepared by the steps of providing a first tool half having a first jaw, providing a second tool half having a second jaw, inserting a temporary sleeve through an opening in the first tool half, the temporary sleeve having an opening configured to receive an end of a biased member that extends axially, aligning the end of the biased member with the opening in the first tool half, disposing the biased member within a cavity formed by the first tool half and the second tool half, and removing the temporary sleeve. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129562 | COMBINATION WRENCH WITH A REVERSIBLE ROLLER CLUTCH - A force transfer wrench apparatus includes a housing assembly and a handle attached to the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a housing, a spindle, and wedging element. The spindle is disposed within the housing. The housing includes an annular outer race. The spindle includes an opening at a center of the spindle and at least one protrusion around an outer circumference of the spindle. The protrusion forms a ramp including a ramp surface. The ramp surface slopes from the outer circumference of the spindle to a larger outer circumference of the spindle. The wedging element is disposed between the spindle and the outer race. The wedging element is a cylinder comprising an outer surface. The wedging element is disposed between the spindle and the outer race such that the outer surface of the wedging element contacts the ramp surface. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129563 | Rathchet Wrench with Dustproof Structure - A ratchet wrench includes a driving device having first and second sides spaced along a rotating axis. A compartment extends from the first side through the second side. A drive member is received in the compartment and includes an end for driving a tool. A ledge is formed on an inner periphery of an end of the compartment at the second side. A pressing rod extends into the drive member via the end of the compartment at the second side. The pressing rod is movable relative to the drive member along the rotating axis between a first position and a second position to control engagement with or detachment from the tool. A dustproof ring is mounted between the ledge and the pressing rod. The dustproof ring includes an outer side and an inner side. The outer side presses against an abutment portion of the ledge. The inner side presses against the pressing rod wherever the pressing rod is in the first position and the second position. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129564 | Reversible ratchet wrench - A reversible ratchet wrench includes a head including a through opening, a cavity on an inner surface of the through opening, and an open well on an inner surface of the cavity; a drive gear including external drive teeth and rotatably supported in the through opening; first and second reversing pawls each including pawl teeth and a detent notch wherein the detent notches communicates with each other, the pawl teeth of the second reversing pawl engage the drive teeth, and the first and second reversing pawls are in the cavity; a reversing lever including an exposed thumb tab, a recess on an inner surface, and a slit communicating with the recess; and a biasing member including first and second ends urging against the detent notches. The biasing member is anchored in the slit and urges against the well. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129565 | RETENTION APPARATUS FOR PORTIONS OF ADJUSTABLE WRENCH - The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus for use with an adjustable wrench to limit the displacement of a broken portion of the adjustable wrench relative to the remaining parts of the adjustable wrench when the wrench fractures. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129566 | MANUAL SCREWDRIVER - A manual screwdriver includes a handle defining a cavity and a slot, a screwdriver head at one end of the handle, a rotation connector rotatably received in the cavity, a spiral rod defining a spiral groove and being rotatably received in the cavity, an operating arm slidably received in the spiral groove with two ends of the operating arm extending from the cavity through the slot, and a first elastic element biased on the operating arm. The screwdriver head is connected to the handle via the rotation connector. The spiral rod can be driven by the operating arm to engage or disengage the rotation connector. When the spiral rod and the rotation connector are combined into an engaged state, the operating arm can slide in the spiral groove toward the screwdriver head to drive the spiral rod and the rotation connector to rotate relative to the handle. | 2016-05-12 |