53rd week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200406435 | Torque Wrench - A torque wrench includes a main body, a holder, an adjusting member, and at least one first washer. The main body has a receiving recess. The holder has a first threaded portion. The adjusting member is provided with a second threaded portion, a head portion, a first abutting face, a second abutting face, and an annular groove. The at least one first washer is mounted in the annular groove of the adjusting member. Thus, when the head portion is moved toward the holder by rotation of the second threaded portion relative to the first threaded portion, the at least one first washer is moved to abut the holder, thereby providing a buffering effect between the head portion and the holder, and thereby preventing the head portion from directly hitting the holder. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406436 | RATCHET WRENCH - A ratchet wrench includes a fastener drive member and a rigid, one-piece frame having a handle portion extending along a longitudinal frame axis between a head portion and a finger loop. The fastener drive member has a pair of drive openings centered on the drive axis and facing in opposite directions, with each of the drive openings defined by one or more drive surfaces. One of the drive openings is sized to receive a fastener or driver bit of a first size and the other opening is sized to receive a fastener or driver bit of a second size greater than the first size. The finger loop has a finger receiving opening sized to receive and encircle a finger of a user. The fastener drive member is mounted in the head portion to rotate about a drive axis, and a ratchet mechanism is mounted in the head portion in operable connection to the fastener drive member to selectively transfer torque from the frame to the fastener drive member in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction about the drive axis. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406437 | SEAL INSTALLATION TOOL - A method of installing a seal in a bore of a component includes securing a base plate to a component. The method includes arranging the seal onto a pusher. The method also includes inserting the pusher into a hole in the base plate. The method further includes installing a hub onto the base plate and over the pusher. The method further includes rotating a rod relative to the hub to advance the pusher and seat the seal in the bore. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406438 | STRIKING TOOL - A striking tool having an ejecting path of a fastener which is formed in a nose part, and configured to sequentially strike fasteners supplied to the nose part, includes an attachment member that can be attached to and detached from a tip end of the nose part. The attachment member can be fixed to and released from the nose part by an operation in a direction different from an ejecting direction of the fastener. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406439 | DRIVER, PRESSURE REGULATOR AND DRIVING UNIT - Provided is a driver configured to be capable of filling gas suitable for a set pressure of a pressure chamber. This driver is provided with: a pressure chamber into which gas is filled; a striker moved in a first direction D | 2020-12-31 |
20200406440 | HOT STAPLER - A hot stapler comprises a body, two heat conducting units, an electrical storage unit, a circuit unit, and a switch button. The body includes a head and a handle. The electrical storage unit is disposed in the handle and has a voltage value less than 6 volts. A first wire and a first resistor of the circuit unit are electrically mounted between one of the two heat conducting units and the electrical storage unit. A second wire and a second resistor of the circuit unit are electrically mounted between the other one of the two heat conducting units and the electrical storage unit. The switch button is disposed on the handle and is switchable between a power-on position and a power-off position. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406441 | PERCUSSION TOOL - A percussion tool is used for performing a chiseling operation on a workpiece with a chisel. The percussion tool comprises a housing including a cylinder portion, a tool holder coupled to the cylinder portion for holding the chisel, and a percussion mechanism including a striker supported for reciprocation in the cylinder portion. The percussion mechanism is configured to impart repeated axial impacts to the chisel with the striker. The percussion tool further comprises a flange between the cylinder portion and the tool holder. Movement of the chisel within the tool holder toward the percussion mechanism is stopped by the flange. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406442 | Locking Mechanism and Safety Latch for Multi-Purpose Apparatus - Locking mechanism and safety latch for multi-purpose apparatus. The apparatus includes at least a first tool and a second tool. Each tool can rotate between open position and closed position. The locking mechanism includes a rotatable elongated lever, connected perpendicularly to a locking bar. The mechanism is switchable among at least: a first position in which the mechanism holds or locks in place both the first tool and the second tool when they are in closed positions; a second position in which the mechanism holds or locks in place both the first tool and the second tool when the first tool is in open position and the second tool is in closed position; a third position in which the mechanism holds or locks in place both the first tool and the second tool when the first tool is in closed position and the second tool is in open position. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406443 | COUPLER FOR SPLIT-BOOM POWER TOOL - A coupler includes a collar defining a member receiving passage. First and second lobes extend outwardly from the collar. The first lobe includes a lobe ramp surface, a cylindrical projection extending from the first lobe and radially surrounding the lobe ramp surface, and a gear extending from the cylindrical portion. A passage is defined in the first and second lobes and has a first axis. A lever arm is rotatable about the first axis. The lever arm includes a lever ramp surface. A pawl arm is movably connected to the lever arm. The pawl arm includes a portion biased into engagement with the gear teeth. A fastener extends through the passage and couples the lever arm to the first lobe so the lever ramp surface cams with the lobe ramp surface. Rotation of the lever arm in a first direction brings the first and second lobes toward each other. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406444 | POWER TOOL - Rotation of a spindle relative to a first cam is reduced. A power tool includes a spindle to receive a tip tool and rotatable about a rotation axis, and a vibration mechanism that vibrates the spindle in an axial direction. The spindle has an outer surface including, in a cross section orthogonal to the rotation axis, a first portion at a first distance from the rotation axis, and a second portion at a second distance from the rotation axis. The vibration mechanism includes a first cam surrounding the spindle, and a second cam located behind and in contact with the first cam. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406445 | TOOL HANDLE AND METHODS OF USE - A tool handle apparatus and methods of use, for slinging or casting contents therefrom, the tool includes a spade having a spade neck extending from a first spade end, a spade handle having a first handle end a midsection, and a second handle end, said first handle end connected to said spade neck, a spring having a first spring end and a second spring end, said first spring end affixed to said midsection and said second spring end connected to said second handle end, and a looped strap connected to said second handle end and, thus, functions to assist a user in slinging or casting contents therefrom. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406446 | Tool Storage Devices - Tool storage devices. A tool storage device may include a handle assembly including a support arm connected between a body and a handle portion and having a substantially rectangular cross section oriented with first walls extending transverse to the axis having a greater width than second walls extending parallel to the axis. A width of the handle portion may be at least about 50% of a width of the body. The body may include a frame assembly formed of a rigid material, a wall formed of a flexible material and at least partially defining the storage compartment with an open top, and a cover formed of a rigid material connected to the frame assembly to selectively close the open top. A wheel well portion receives each wheel and may cover the width of the wheel and a portion of the circumference of the wheel. A radial clearance between the wheel and a lower end of the wheel well may be no more than about 0.5 inches. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406447 | RAIL TYPE TOOL RACK - Disclosed is a tool rack having a track, at least one tool positioning seat and two combined end covers. The track has an intermediate plate, two lateral grooves and two ends. Each lateral groove forms two side wall edges and one side opening, and the intermediate plate is respectively provided with a through hole at a position adjacent to each end. Each combined end cover includes a main body, one end limit block, two side claws and a bump. The main body has two lateral sides and one end side, and an abutting surface used for abutting against an outer wall surface of one side wall edge of the track. The end limit block abuts on the end of the track. The two side claws are respectively gripped and positioned outside the side wall edge of the track, and the bump is embedded in the through hole. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406448 | SERVICE ROBOT - The present disclosure discloses a service robot which includes a robot main body, a robot housing and a shielding structure. The robot main body is arranged in the robot housing, and the robot housing is configured to be fixed on the robot main body by means of a fastener. The shielding structure is configured to be fit on the robot housing to block the fastener. The service robot blocks the fastener exposed outside the robot housing by means of the shielding structure, so as to effectively improve the aesthetics and integrity of the overall appearance of the service robot. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406449 | LINKING DEVICE FOR AN EXOSKELETON STRUCTURE FACILITATING THE CARRYING OF LOADS WHILE WALKING OR RUNNING - A linking device for an exoskeleton structure is provided. The device an input part mounted in rotation with respect to a support, and a transmission device that when a load is applied to the input part to pivot the input part in a first direction of rotation, the transmission device transmits to a first connecting link a force to pivot the first connecting link to transfer the load to a first mechanical leg assembly and unload a second mechanical leg assembly of the exoskeleton structure, and when a load is applied to the input part to pivot the input part in a second direction of rotation opposite to the first direction, the transmission device transmits to a second connecting link a force to pivot the second connecting link to transfer the load to a second mechanical leg assembly and unload the first mechanical leg assembly. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406450 | Robot - A robot includes a base, a first arm coupled to the base and rotating about a first rotation axis, and a second arm coupled to the first arm and rotating about a second rotation axis, wherein the first arm has a first portion coupled to the base, a second portion coupled to the second arm, and a third portion located between the first portion and the second portion and having an internal space, and a liquid exhaust hole communicating between the internal space and an outside of the first arm and exhausting a liquid entering the internal space to the outside of the first arm is provided in the third portion. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406451 | Robot - A robot includes a base, a robot arm having a first arm coupled to the base and rotating about a first axis, and a force detection unit provided in the base and detecting a force acting on the base or the robot arm, wherein the first arm is coupled to the base in a position shifted from a first center line passing through a center of the base and being parallel to the first axis, and a second center line passing through a center of the force detection unit and being parallel to the first axis is closer to the first axis than the first center line. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406452 | WORKPIECE TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A workpiece transport apparatus for transporting a workpiece includes: a hand device; a moving device that includes a movable part mounted with the hand device and that includes at least one drive axis configured to operate the movable part; a current measurement section configured to measure a current value of a motor that drives the drive axis; and a workpiece number detection section configured to detect that a number of workpieces held by the hand device is different from an expected number based on a comparison result between the current value measured by the current measurement section when the hand device holds the workpiece, and a predetermined threshold value. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406453 | ROBOT PROGRAMMING SYSTEM - A robot programming system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a robot program storage section; a press program storage section; a template program setting section that causes the robot program storage section to store, as an initial version of a robot program, a template program that instructs a robot how to move basically; a model placing section that places three-dimensional models of a workpiece, the robot, and a press machine in a virtual space; a robot movement processing section that causes the three-dimensional model of the robot to move; a press movement processing section that causes the three-dimensional model of the press machine to move; an interference detection section that detects interference between the three-dimensional models; and a robot program modification section that modifies a robot program stored in the robot program storage section to prevent interference detected by the interference detection section. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406454 | GEARBOX SENSOR ARRANGEMENT - A gearbox monitoring system can include a fan, compressor, combustor, and turbine in axial flow arrangement, with corresponding rotating components mounted to a shaft, and a gearbox assembly operably coupled to the shaft and connecting the turbine and the fan. The gearbox assembly can include a carrier, a sun gear, at least one planet gear, and a ring gear. An oil feed tube is coupled to the gearbox for lubricating at least one of the sun, ring or planet gears. One or more bearings rotationally supports at least one of the sun gear, ring gear, or planet gear relative to the carrier. In addition, at least one vibration sensor is part of the gearbox monitoring system. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406455 | SECURE DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM USING BLOCKCHAIN FOR SELF-POLICING OF AUTONOMOUS AGENTS - A device includes communication circuitry configured to receive a message indicating an observation of an agent device. The device further includes a processor coupled to the communication circuitry and a memory. The memory stores instructions that are executable by the processor to cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include accessing a blockchain data structure. The blockchain data structure includes one or more blocks including data descriptive of observations of a plurality of agent devices, where the plurality of agent devices including the agent device. The operations also include determining, based on one or more blocks of the blockchain data structure, a behavior of the agent device. The operations also include determine whether the behavior satisfies a behavior criterion associated with the agent device. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406456 | PRESS WORKING SIMULATOR - A press working simulator according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a robot program storage section that stores a robot program that instructs a robot how to move; a press program storage section that stores a press program that instructs a press machine how to move; a profile data setting section that causes the press program storage section to store a press program according to profile data that records what position a die is in at each time point when the press machine is actually moved; a model placing section that places three-dimensional models of a workpiece, the robot, and the press machine in a virtual space; a press movement processing section that causes the three-dimensional model of the press machine to move according to the press program; and a robot movement processing section that causes the three-dimensional model of the robot to move according to the robot program. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406457 | EXTENDING AND RETRACTING ROBOTIC LIMB - Robotic limbs and methods of operating robotic limbs are described. In some embodiments, a robotic limb includes a chain and a growing point. The growing point is configured to selectively move links through the growing point, and to rotationally lock and/or unlock each link relative to adjacent links as they are moved through the growing point. In some embodiments, a robotic system includes two or more robotic limbs arranged in a parallel configuration. The growing points of the robotic limbs are connected such that the robotic system steers by selectively growing one robotic limbs relative to the other robotic limb(s). In some embodiments, a method of operating a robotic limb includes drawing a link of a chain into a growing point, rotating the growing point relative to a rigid portion of the chain, and locking a relative angle between the link and at least one other link of the chain. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406458 | OVERSHOOT AMOUNT DETECTION METHOD, OVERSHOOT AMOUNT DETECTION SYSTEM, ROBOT SYSTEM, AND OVERSHOOT AMOUNT ADJUSTMENT METHOD - An overshoot amount detection method includes a first step of generating a first signal from a first detection signal output from an inertial sensor that detects inertia in a working unit of an arm to be displaced, a second step of generating a second signal using a second detection signal output from an encoder that detects an amount of displacement of the arm, and a third step of detecting an overshoot amount of the arm based on a third signal obtained by synthesis of the first signal and the second signal. The first step includes twice integration of the first detection signal and removing a low-frequency component contained in the first detection signal. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406459 | ROBOT SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a robot system and a control method for the same. The robot includes a first server, a first robot registered on the first server and configured to deliver goods to a client according to information received from the first server, a second robot configured to receive the delivery goods from the first robot, and a second server having the second robot registered thereon and being configured to operate the second robot. The control method for the robot system may include: confirming, by the first robot, whether a person is present in a surrounding area of delivery destination; when someone is present, acquiring, by the first robot, voice information and image information of the present person and transferring the same to the second robot; transferring, by the second robot, the voice information and the image information of the person to the second server; recognizing, by the second server, a person from at least one of the voice information and the image information of the person transferred from the second robot, and transferring a recognition result to the second robot; confirming, by the second robot, whether the present person is a family member of the client, based on the recognition result of the person transferred from the second server; and when the present person is a family member, transferring, by the first robot, the delivery goods to the present person. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406460 | ASSEMBLY PLANNING DEVICE, ASSEMBLY PLANNING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - An assembly planning device: holds a partial-order graph showing assembly operations of parts and an order constraint based on a partial-order relationship of the assembly operations, an operation sequence template showing an operation sequence and a required time of the operation sequence, and part information showing parts that can be assembled by robots; refers to the part information to generate allocation plans in which the robot are allocated to the assembly operations shown by the partial-order graph; for each of the allocation plans, refers to the operation sequence template to allocate an operation sequence for each assembly operation shown by the allocation plan; calculates movement times of the robots in the allocated operation sequence; calculates an operation time in the allocation plan based on the movement times and the required time shown by the operation sequence template; and selects an allocation plan based on the operation times. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406461 | COMPUTATIONAL VIBRATION SUPPRESSION FOR ROBOTIC SYSTEMS - A robot control method, and associated robot controllers and robots operating with such methods and controllers, providing computational vibration suppression. Given a desired animation cycle for a robotic system or robot, the control method uses a dynamic simulation of the physical robot, which takes into account the flexible components of the robot, to predict if vibrations will be seen in the physical robot. If vibrations are predicted with the input animation cycle, the control method optimizes the set of motor trajectories to return a set of trajectories that are as close as possible to the artistic or original intent of the provider of the animation cycle, while minimizing unwanted vibration. The new control method or design tool suppresses unwanted vibrations and allows a robot designer to use lighter and/or softer (less stiff) and, therefore, less expensive systems in new robots. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406462 | AUTOMOBILE CALIBRATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to the fields of automobile maintenance and device calibration technologies and discloses an automobile calibration device. The automobile calibration device includes: a stand apparatus; a supporting assembly, mounted at the stand apparatus and movable in a vertical direction with respect to the stand apparatus; and a drive assembly, configured to drive the supporting assembly to move in the vertical direction with respect to the stand apparatus. In the foregoing manner, the supporting assembly can automatically ascend or descend and manual adjustment of the supporting assembly is avoided. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406463 | IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - An image processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a visual sensor which photographs images; a first storage unit which stores image data photographed by the visual sensor and photography information including at least one of a processing result of the image data and machine control information of the industrial machine during photography; a second storage unit having larger capacity than the first storage unit, and to which the photography information is transmitted from the first storage unit; and a storage control unit which controls storing of the photography information by the first storage unit, and transmitting of the photography information from the first storage unit to the second storage unit, in which the storage control unit transmits the photography information that is old stored in the first storage unit to the second storage unit, and deletes the photography information stored that is old in the first storage unit. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406464 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING DEVIATION AMOUNT OF WORKING POSITION OF TOOL - A device capable of acquiring a deviation of a working position of a tool with respect to a target position of a workpiece with higher accuracy in accordance with actual work. A device for acquiring a deviation amount of a working position of a tool with respect to a target position when a work is performed on a workpiece with respect to the target position by the tool, the tool being moved by a movement machine, the device including: a camera arranged in a predetermined positional relationship with respect to the tool and configured to image the target position at a first time point when the tool performs an operation for the work; and a deviation amount acquisition section configured to acquire a deviation amount between the working position and the target position at the first time point, based on a position of the target position in image data imaged by the camera and information indicating a position of the working position in the image data. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406465 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - There is provided an information processing apparatus to estimate a position of a distal end of a movable unit with a reduced processing load, the information processing including a position computer that computes, on the basis of first positional information obtained from reading of a projected marker by a first visual sensor and second positional information including positional information obtained from reading of the marker by a second visual sensor that moves relative to the first visual sensor, a position of a movable unit in which the second visual sensor is disposed. This makes it possible to estimate the position of the distal end of the movable unit with a reduced processing load. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406466 | Method for Moving Tip of Line-Like Object, Controller, and Three-Dimensional Camera - The present method for moving a tip of a line-like object is a method for moving a tip of a line-like object grasped by a robot hand to a target position, the method including: measuring a position of the tip of the line-like object grasped by the robot hand; and moving the tip to the target position based on the measured position of the tip. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406467 | METHOD FOR ADAPTIVELY ADJUSTING A USER EXPERIENCE INTERACTING WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for adaptively adjusting a user experience interacting with an electronic device. A method includes: collecting, using at least one sensor, data related to an interaction of a user with a feature of an electronic device; activating of a timer to measure a response time of a user to the feature; analyzing the collected data to determine responsiveness of the user to the feature; and adjusting a user experience parameter of the electronic device based on the determined responsiveness. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406468 | THERAPEUTIC SOCIAL ROBOT - A robot comprising a head portion having a graphical display configured to display an animated representation of eyes; one or more microphones; one or more speakers; and wherein the head portion can move in a plurality of directions; a body portion having a rounded bottom, the body portion configured to perform rotational movement in each of yaw, pitch, and roll axes such that the body portion leans forward, backward, and side to side; at least one arm flap portion connected to the body portion and configured to move in at least one direction in relation to the body portion; a base portion upon which the body portion having a rounded bottom sits, one or more processors; one or more motors; and one or more memories; wherein the one or more processors are programmable by an end user to instruct the robot to perform therapeutic interactive movements, gestures, and audio-visual cues. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406469 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND ROBOT APPARATUS - An information processing apparatus and an information processing method, and a robot apparatus that process information to be used for user identification and the like are provided. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406470 | GRIPPER DEVICE FOR AN OBJECT, CHARGING ROBOT HAVING A GRIPPER DEVICE - A gripper device for an object and a changing robot having such a gripper device. The gripper device includes a housing having an inner contour that is a negative contour adapted at least partly to the contour of an object. Also disclosed is a charge plug for a transportation vehicle. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406471 | TECHNIQUE FOR ROBOTIC DEVICE CONTROL - A robotic device control system is described. The robotic device control system includes: a radio base station for wireless communication with a robotic device; a beamforming controller coupled or integral to the radio base station for controlling beamforming between the radio base station and the robotic device; and a robotic device controller coupled to the beamforming controller, wherein the robotic device controller is configured to control the robotic device via the radio base station; wherein the robotic device control system is configured to provide an instruction, derived by the robotic device control system based on radio beam propagation information of the wireless communication between the radio base station and the robotic device, to the beamforming controller for controlling beamforming between the radio base station and the robotic device. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406472 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING FORCE - The present invention concerns a device ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200406473 | ROBOT DETECTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM WITHIN CHAMBER AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates a robot detection and control system within a chamber capable of detecting a position of the robot within the chamber by using a plurality of UWB radars. To this end, the present invention provides a robot detection and control system within a chamber configured to include a UWB radar provided in the chamber; a position detection unit which detects a position of a robot moving in the chamber using data by the UWB radar; and a robot control unit which compares the position of the robot by the position detection unit with a position of an obstacle to control the movement of the robot. Therefore, according to the present invention, since the position of the robot within the chamber may be determined in real time, it is possible to determine whether the movement path of the robot is appropriate and prevent an emergency accident in advance. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406474 | ROBOT APPENDAGE - A robot hand including a set of carpal bones, each of the carpal bones having at least one adjacent bone; and each carpal bone defining at least one socket. For each pair of adjacent carpal bones, at least one connector having a first and second end and wherein the first end and the second end are each in the form of a ball, and wherein the balls are joined by a connective element. Wherein the ball at the first end of the connector is fitted conformally into the socket of a first one of the pair of adjacent carpal bones and the ball at the second end of the connector is fitted conformally into the socket of a second one of the pair of adjacent bones, thereby joining the carpal bones together, but permitting limited relative movement. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406475 | ROBOT HAND AND ROBOT - A robot hand includes holding members radially receiving a tape reel between flat-plate-shape main bodies facing each other, and an actuator configured to open and close the holding members. The holding members are openable and closable between a reel hold position and a tape pull-out position, the reel hold position is a position at which a distance between inner surfaces of the main bodies is greater than a distance between outer surfaces of pair of side plates of the tape reel, the tape pull-out position is a position at which a distance between outer surface of the main bodies is smaller than a distance between inner surfaces of the pair of side plates. The holding members include rail portions and cut-outs provided in the rail portions. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406476 | ACTUATOR APPARATUS, OBJECT TAKING-OUT METHOD USING ACTUATOR APPARATUS, AND OBJECT TAKING-OUT SYSTEM - When one of the objects placed on a placement board is sucked and held by a suction nozzle and is taken out by an actuator under the control of an operation controller, a first acquirer acquires a difference ΔM between a first moment M | 2020-12-31 |
20200406477 | ITEM HANDLING MANIPULATOR - An end of arm tool includes a rotating plate with a first slot and an end effector inserted through the first slot with a clearance to move the end effector within the first slot. Further, the rotating plate is adjusted to alter an orientation of the end effector to position the end effector at one of a plurality of different angles based on characteristics of object to be handled by the end effector. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406478 | GRIPPING DEVICE AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOT - A gripping device includes: a palm portion; a plurality of finger portions protruding from a periphery of the palm portion and configured to fall toward the palm portion by deforming the palm portion in a thickness direction; a connecting portion formed in a position surrounding an outer edge of the palm portion on a side opposite to a side formed with the finger portions, the connecting portion connected to a case; a high-strength portion provided between the palm portion and the connecting portion, the high-strength portion having a predetermined length from the outer edge of the palm portion in the thickness direction of the palm portion, and the high-strength portion being less likely to be deformed than the palm portion; the case connected to the connecting portion, the case coming into contact with a base end of the high-strength portion; and an actuator configured to deform the palm portion. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406479 | ROTARY SHAFT STRUCTURE AND ROBOT - A rotary shaft structure including: a first member; a second member that is supported so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis with respect to the first member; an actuator that includes an output shaft member connected to the second member and that rotationally drives the second member about the rotation axis with respect to the first member; a sensor that detects a physical quantity acting between the output shaft member and the second member; and a first fixing member that is fixed to the output shaft member. A wire body is routed from the first member side to the second member side; the first fixing member extends toward the second member, with a prescribed gap between the first fixing member and the sensor; and the wire body routed from the first member side is fixed to the first fixing member on the second member side. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406480 | DEVICE FOR IMPROVING THE ACCURACY OF MANUAL OPERATIONS - A hand held robotic system that remains stiff so long as it is operating within allowed limits, but which become actively controlled once the operator exceeds those limits. The system thus corrects deviations by more than a predetermined amount of the operator's hand motions, so that the tool remains in the allowed region even when the operator's hand deviates from the planned trajectory. The pose and path of the robotic operating head is ascertained by means of a navigation or tracking system, or by means of a proximity device to measure the closeness of the operating head to a damage sensitive feature. As the tool deviates from its predetermined path or pose, or comes too close to the hazardous area, the robot control acts to move the tool back to its predetermined pose or path, or away from the hazardous region, independently of user's hand movement. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406481 | Robot - A robot includes a robot arm, a base supporting the robot arm, and a cable coupled to the base, wherein the base has a housing a circuit board, a connector unit located on a side surface of the housing and electrically coupled to the circuit board, to which the cable is coupled, a cover member having an insertion portion through which the cable is inserted and attached to the side surface of the housing to cover the connector unit, and a wall portion located between a coupling portion by which the cover member is coupled to the side surface of the housing and the connector and provided to project from the side surface of the housing within a space surrounded by the side surface of the housing and the cover member. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406482 | ROBOT - A robot includes heat-generating members such as an actuator in spaces surrounded by exterior members. A heat-transfer section transfers heat of the heat-generating members to the exterior members. A heat-transfer control section adjusts the amount of heat transfer between the heat-generating members and the exterior members by operating the heat-transfer section. The heat-transfer section has a thermally conductive member that can shift between a coupling position for thermally coupling the heat-generating members and the exterior members, and an interrupting position for interrupting thermal conduction between the heat-generating members and the exterior members. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406483 | MALFUNCTION-TYPE DETERMINATION DEVICE AND MALFUNCTION-TYPE DETERMINATION METHOD - A driving force sensor detects a driving force in a rotating mechanism provided in an apparatus. A vibration sensor detects vibrations of the apparatus. A control unit determines a type of a malfunction of the apparatus in accordance with a combination of the detected driving force and the detected vibrations. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406484 | Profiling Apparatus - A profiling apparatus includes: a holder rotationally moves around a first fulcrum, and holds a subject; a balancer rotationally moves around a second fulcrum, an intermediate part coupled to holder part and balancer, expands and contracts in a coupling direction, and bends in a direction orthogonal to the coupling direction, in which a position of the first fulcrum, a first gravity center position, a bending position, and a second gravity center position are aligned in this order. The first gravity center position corresponds to a gravity center of a part, which rotationally moves around the first fulcrum, of the subject and the holder in a case where the subject is held. The bending position corresponds to a bending point of the intermediate part. The second gravity center position corresponds to a gravity center of a part, which rotationally moves around the second fulcrum, of the second fulcrum position and balancer. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406485 | SAFETY RAZOR SHAVING SYSTEM - A safety razor shaving system, comprising: a handle having a handle connecting structure; and a replaceable razor cartridge having a cartridge connecting structure; wherein the handle connecting structure comprises two arms, each arm having a proximal end connected to the handle and a free distal end having a pin extending away from the pin of the other arm; and wherein the cartridge connecting structure comprises two through holes, each through hole configured to accommodate one of the pins and one of two end portions of a resiliently flexible clip, the two end portions of the resiliently flexible clip configured to eject the two pins from the through holes when a user-applied pinching force is applied to opposite sides of the clip. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406486 | POLYMERIC CUTTING EDGE STRUCTURES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING POLYMMERIC CUTTING EDGE STRUCTURES - A functional polymeric cutting edge structure and methods for the manufacturing of cutting edge structures comprised of polymeric materials are provided. The cutting edge structures may be produced on a substrate having a blade body or blade support type. The polymeric material is produced by curing a precursor material activated by electromagnetic radiation wherein a wavelength of said radiation is about double a wavelength required to activate the precursor material. A razor blade for use in a razor cartridge or a blade box may be formed using the present invention. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406487 | DEVICE FOR MACHINING DISTINCTIVE MARKS ON LINE - A device for machining distinctive marks on line includes a clamping positioning system and a mark machining system. The clamping positioning system includes a first frame, a clamping cylinder and a fixed roller are fixed on the first frame, and a clamping roller corresponding to the fixed roller is fixed to an output end of the clamping cylinder. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406488 | TAPE CUTTER AND TAPE PRINTING APPARATUS - Provided is a tape printing apparatus including a half cutter and a mounting portion lid. The half cutter has a half-receiving portion and a half-movable portion, the half-movable portion includes a half-movable blade and comes into contact with or separates from the half-receiving portion, a first side, which is one side of the half-movable blade in a blade length direction, is open between the half-receiving portion and the half-movable portion, and the mounting portion lid opens and closes a cutter mounting portion on which the half cutter is mounted. The mounting portion lid is provided with a lid-side half-receiving support portion that supports at least one of an end on the first side of the half-receiving portion and an end on the first side of a third frame portion that supports the half-receiving portion pressed by the half-movable portion when the mounting portion lid is closed. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406489 | FLOATING BELT - The conveying apparatus ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200406490 | LONGITUDINAL CUTTING OF A BAND OF A SOFT FOOD MASS - A device for the longitudinal cutting of a wide food band of a soft food mass which is moved in a conveyance direction on a conveyor belt, wherein a cutting cylinder rotating in the conveyance direction is provided on which is mounted a number of cutting disks disposed coaxially to the rotational axis A for cutting into the food band with the edge thereof, wherein a comb having a plurality of comb tines is provided, which in an operating position engage into the intermediate spaces between the cutting disks during the longitudinal cutting in order to hold down the cut strips on the conveyor belt, wherein the comb is held on a comb holder so as to be pivotable about the rotational axis, wherein the comb holder can be transferred from the operating position and a maintenance position by pivoting about the rotational axis. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406491 | ADVANCE-SHAFT TRANSITION APPARATUS AND HOT FOIL STAMPING AND DIE-CUTTING EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to an advance shaft transition apparatus for sheet processing equipment, which comprising: a plurality of advance shafts for feeding foils, the plurality of advance shafts being arranged along a horizontal direction; an advance shaft supporting frame, the advance shaft supporting frame supporting the ends of the advance shafts so that the advance shafts can freely rotate; and a lifting means, the lifting means is provided with a driving means and a transmission mechanism, the lifting means is connected to the advance shaft supporting frame to enable the advance shafts to move between a first position and a second position, at the first position, the advance shafts is operably rotated to feed the foil, and at the second position, the advance shafts being lifted up from the first position to leave a position where the foil can be fed. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406492 | QUICK-CHANGE CUTTING BLADE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A quick-change cutting assembly includes a base having a support surface for supporting a cutting blade, a clamping arm having a clamping surface, a spring interposed between the base and the clamping arm, and a pivot defining a pivot axis between the spring and the clamping surface that couples the clamping arm to the base. The spring biases the clamping surface toward the support surface and a cutting blade therebetween. The clamping arm is pivotable between a closed position where the clamping surface is parallel to the support surface and an open position removed from the closed position where the clamping surface is spaced further from the support surface. The cutting assembly further includes a locking pin transverse the direction of biasing action of the spring that connects the clamping arm to the base to prevent the clamping arm from pivoting relative to the base when in the closed position. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406493 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR A BANDSAW - A safety device for a bandsaw includes a frame and a pair of jaws rotatably mounted thereon. The frame is mounted on the framework of the saw with the jaws on either side of the blade. An actuating rod is slidably mounted on the frame. A resilient return member constrains the sliding and a two-way transmission transforms it into a rotation of the pair of jaws. An electromagnetic actuator is rigidly connected to the frame and a retaining member is rigidly connected to the actuator. The rod has a receiving portion which engages with the retaining member when the rod is in a first position relative to the frame. The transmission is arranged so that the jaws are separated from one another when the rod is in the first position. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406494 | METHOD FOR QUICK HOT-PRESS FORMING OF LAMINATED WOOD - The present invention discloses a method for quick hot-press forming of laminated wood. The method includes: drying a machined small wood material to a moisture content of 5-8 wt %; gluing the dried small wood material, and assembling and laying the dried small wood material to be a square material or a sheet material, where an adhesive for the gluing is a water-soluble adhesive having a solid content of 45-60 wt %; clamping the square material or the sheet material through a three-dimensional metal clamp; sending the clamped square material or sheet material together with the clamp into a microwave heating machine for microwave heating to obtain a formed laminated wood, where the time from the gluing to the entry into the microwave heating machine is controlled to not exceed 15 min. According to the present invention, a glued part that needs to be heated can be heated quickly, precisely and effectively, the gluing strength and production efficiency of the laminated wood can be significantly improved, and the cost of production energy consumption is reduced. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406495 | PROCESSED SLABS, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - This document describes systems and processes for forming synthetic molded slabs, which may be suitable for use in living or working spaces (e.g., along a countertop, table, floor, or the like). | 2020-12-31 |
20200406496 | OBJECTS AND TOOLS FOR USE IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Embodiments disclosed herein include dissolvable and intentionally degradable objects that are useful for hydraulic fracking operations. Such objects are at least in part manufactured using materials that are soluble in certain fluids including water. The dissolvable and intentionally degradable fracking objects can be manufactured from one or more materials, including composite materials. In one embodiment, dissolvable fracking objects are manufactured from ceramic materials that are soluble in fluids such as water. Such dissolvable fracking objects include fracking balls and plugs. These fracking balls and plugs are arranged to seal a well for a predetermined period of time and dissolve over that predetermined period of time until the well is no longer sealed. In another embodiment, tools generally useful in fracking operations are manufactured to have desirable elastomeric properties. Such tools can be manufactured from a combination of materials that are soluble in fluids and generally dispersible in fluids. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406497 | Volcanic Material and method for producing the same - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for manufacturing building materials made of volcanic material. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to the gathering of molten volcanic material, cooling the volcanic material, and shaping the volcanic material into shapes that may be used in construction. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406498 | SLURRY DELIVERY CONDUIT OF MIXER AND SLURRY DELIVERY METHOD - An object of the invention is to prevent differences in the flow rate and the specific gravity of a gypsum slurry from being caused between slurry discharge ports, to divide a current of the slurry into streams without a factor of stagnation of the slurry provided at a branch part, and also, to ensure a sufficient distance between the discharge ports. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406499 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WAFER MOUNTING TABLE - A method of manufacturing a wafer mounting table according to an embodiment includes: (a) a step of loading a ceramic slurry containing a ceramic powder and a gelling agent into opening portions of a metal mesh, inducing a chemical reaction of the gelling agent to gelate the ceramic slurry, and then performing degreasing and calcining to prepare a ceramic-loaded mesh; (b) a step of sandwiching the ceramic-loaded mesh between a first ceramic calcined body and a second ceramic calcined body obtained by calcining after mold cast forming so as to prepare a multilayer body; and (c) a step of hot press firing the multilayer body to prepare the wafer-receiving table. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406500 | CONCRETE MIXING MACHINE - The disclosure herein describes a concrete mixing machine for indoor preparation of fluid concrete for disposition as flooring. The concrete mixing machine is capable of mixing of 23 bags of concrete concurrently. The concrete mixing machine produces a large batch of concrete, and the concrete mixing machine moves and deposits the concrete for application. The concrete mixing machine is hydraulically operated and self-propelled. The concrete mixing machine does not emit gases harmful to indoor air quality and thus is environmentally friendly. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406501 | VOLUMETRIC MOBILE POWDER MIXER - This disclosure describes volumetric mobile powder mixer (VMPM) systems and methods for VMPM operation and use. The VMPM is providing with a number of storage compartments (or bins) for liquid or solid ingredients including at least one powder storage bin, a powder transport system, a dust handling system, a solid/liquid mixing system, a cellular foam generator, a product delivery system, and a controller capable of monitoring the delivery and mixing of each of the ingredients, as well as the discharge of the final product. The controller determines if the proper mixture is being discharged by the VMPM and, if not, alerts the VMPM operator. In an automated embodiment, the VMPM controller is also configured to independently control the delivery and mixing of each of the ingredients, as well as the delivery of the final product. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406502 | MOBILE AGGREGATE HOPPER - A mobile aggregate hopper for a volumetric and gravimetric mixer having arcuate longitudinal walls for holding and isolating aggregate. The mobile aggregate hopper has a base integral with the arcuate longitudinal walls with an aggregate transfer conveyor and means for attachment to a trailer or chassis having wheels. The single sheet structure of the longitudinal arcuate side walls minimizes welding and mechanical joints during manufacturing and provides a hopper with high strength and capacity and low overall weight. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406503 | CONCRETE CUTTING MACHINE AND SLIDING PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR A CONCRETE CUTTING MACHINE - A concrete cutting machine, for wet and dry dual-use cutting, includes a saw blade, which is configured to cut concrete, a motor, which is configured to drive the saw blade to rotate about a first axis, and a bottom plate, which is configured to support the motor and the saw blade. The bottom plate is formed with a first cutting space for the saw blade to pass through. The concrete cutting machine further includes a sliding plate assembly, which is at least partially disposed in the first cutting space, to form a second cutting space smaller than the first cutting space. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406504 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN PELLETS - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing resin pellets, in which occurrence of defective pellets is suppressed. The method for producing resin pellets of the present invention includes the following steps, and a strand-shaped resin has a diameter of 1.5 to 4.5 mm, is discharged at a take-off speed of 1.5 m/s to 10 m/s, a die has 10 or more die holes, and a strand interval X defined by Formula 2 satisfies the following Formula 1; step 1: discharging a molten thermoplastic resin through a die in the form of a strand; step 2: cooling the discharged strand-shaped resin using a refrigerant; and step 3: cutting the cooled strand-shaped resin to obtain resin pellets; | 2020-12-31 |
20200406505 | POLYMER COMPOSITES - A composition including 6 to 50 weight percent wood pulp fiber and 45 to 93.45 weight percent thermoplastic polymer. In some embodiments, the average dispersion of the wood pulp fibers within the thermoplastic polymer is equal to or greater than 90% as determined by the Dispersion Test. In some embodiments, the dilution level for detection in a bang at 40° C. is equal to or less than 450 as determined by ASTM E679. In some embodiments, the composition further includes 0.5 to 5 weight percent of an additive, such as a compatibilizer, a coupling agent, an anti-oxidant, and/or a lubricant. In some embodiments, the wood pulp fiber is bleached chemical wood pulp fiber. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406506 | LAYUP AND FABRICATION OF TOWS OF BRAIDED FIBER FOR HYBRID COMPOSITE PARTS - Systems and methods are provided for fabricating a laminate. One method includes laying up a first set of layers comprising tows of unidirectional thermoplastic fiber-reinforced material for the laminate, and laying up a second set of layers comprising tows of braided thermoplastic fiber-reinforced material for the laminate. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406507 | ELECTRIC FIBER ORIENTATION OF FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC - A fiber-orientation system for a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic is provided. In various embodiments, the system includes a first tool, and a second tool that, in combination with the first tool, defines a gap therebetween configured to define a flow path for a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic melt during an injection molding. A plurality of electrodes are disposed in the first tool. The electrodes have exposed ends disposed in or along the flow path such that the electrodes are configured to, when energized, orient fibers within the thermoplastic melt. This provides a localized, controllable modification of the orientation of the fibers within the melt. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406508 | THERMOREGULATED MOLD AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A method of fabricating a mold includes 3D printing a first shell using a first material, the first shell having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, and 3D printing a second shell using a second material different from the first material, the second shell having a second interior surface and a second exterior surface wherein the second interior surface generally conforms to the first exterior surface. The first material may be thermally conductive and the second material may be thermally insulative, and the first and/or second shell may include at least one thermal regulation element formed therein. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406509 | MOTH-EYE TRANSFER MOLD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MOTH-EYE TRANSFER MOLD, AND METHOD OF TRANSFERRING MOTH-EYE STRUCTURE - To provide a moth-eye transfer mold and a method of manufacturing a moth-eye transfer mold that provide a simple and inexpensive manufacturing process. A moth-eye transfer mold | 2020-12-31 |
20200406510 | AUTOMATIC MOLD CLEANING DEVICE - An automatic mold cleaning device includes an automatic cleaning system, a mold clamping system and a waste recovery system. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406511 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PLASTIC FOOTWEAR - The present invention relates to a method for the production of plastic footwear ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200406512 | FORMING MOLD WITH LINKAGE TYPE LATERAL AUXILIARY PRESSURIZATION - The present disclosure includes a mold base set, a forming mold core, a rubber pad or a rubber bladder, and a lateral pressure mechanism, wherein the mold base set includes a first mold base and a second mold base, and the second mold base has a mounting part; the forming mold core is arranged on the first mold base; the rubber pad is arranged on the mounting part, and the base surface and side wall surface of the sheet are molded during mold assembly of the mold base set; and the lateral pressure mechanism includes a slope fixed block fixed to the first mold base and a slope slide block set arranged on the second mold base. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406513 | VEHICLE TRIM COMPONENT - A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a structural substrate comprising a fiber panel and a structure comprising a resin. The fiber panel may comprise a thickness along a periphery; the structure may comprise a border of the structural substrate along the thickness of the periphery of the fiber panel. The periphery of the fiber panel may comprise an edge; the structure may be formed on the edge. The fiber panel may comprise a compression-formed fiber panel. The fiber panel may comprise a plurality of fibers and a resin configured to bind the fibers. The structure may comprise a feature providing an ancillary component; the feature may comprise a molded resin. The structure may be formed in a hole in the fiber panel. The component may comprise at least one of a center console; floor console; door panel; instrument panel; headliner; overhead console; sun visor. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406514 | Biodegradable dental floss pick manufacturing apparatus. - This utility model discloses a manufacturing device of a dental floss pick, which comprises of an injection molding module, a cutting module, a carrying module and a storage module. The injection molding module is provided with a material chamber, a motor, a rotating shaft and screw, and heating is arranged on the outer periphery of the lower end of the material chamber. A nozzle is arranged at a lower end of the material chamber, an upper mold and a lower mold are arranged under the nozzle, and a shape forming mold is arranged between the upper mold and the lower mold. The cutting module encompasses of cutters directly under the blade cutter; a clamping robot is arranged between the injection molding module and the cutting module, and a suction cup robot is arranged between the cutting module and the storage module. Through the whole process, the automated carrying module is used to carry out the handling and stacking operation of the product. The whole production process realizes the automatic operation of the equipment, which greatly improves safety and production efficiency; furthermore the equipment in the utility model is naturally degradable. Thermoplastic starch plastics are produced as raw materials and the products do not pollute the environment. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406515 | TOP MOUNT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A top mount assembly includes an upper plate having a first bushing accommodation portion formed to protrude upward at a center portion; a lower plate disposed below the upper plate and having a second bushing accommodation portion formed to protrude downward at a center portion; a rubber bushing accommodated in an accommodation space defined by the first bushing accommodation portion and the second bushing accommodation portion when the upper plate and the lower plate are coupled to each other; a plurality of bolts coupled to the lower plate and the upper plate so as to protrude upward from the upper plate; an upper housing integrally coupled to the lower plate and the plurality of bolts below the lower plate by an insert injection molding; a lower housing coupled to the upper housing from below the upper housing; and a bearing interposed between the upper housing and the lower housing. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406516 | MOLDED ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD, MOLDED ARTICLE, AND MOLDED ARTICLE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - An insert member ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200406517 | TRANSFER SHEET AND MOLDING METHOD USING SAME - Provided are a transfer sheet and a molding method using the same, which enable easy cleaning and continuous use of a mold even if foreign matter is present on a cavity surface of the mold. The transfer sheet is configured such that a transfer layer is formed on one surface of a base sheet, and a foreign matter trapping layer is formed on the other surface of the base sheet. The molding method includes: a placement step of placing a transfer sheet so that the foreign matter trapping layer faces one cavity surface of a pair of molds; a molding step of clamping the pair of molds, injecting a molten resin into a molding space formed by clamping, pressing the foreign matter trapping layer against the cavity surface, and molding a molded article integrated with the transfer sheet; a mold-opening step of opening the pair of molds; a peeling step of peeling off the transfer sheet from the molded article; and a removal step of removing the molded article. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406518 | MOLDS HAVING COOLING BEHIND INSERT TECHNOLOGY AND RELATED METHODS - This disclosure includes injection molds for reducing cycle times and related methods. Some molds include first and second mold portions movable relative to one another from an open position to a closed position in which each of one or more recesses of the first mold portion cooperates with a respective one of one or more recesses of the second mold portion to define a chamber. Each of the chamber(s) includes a first cooling body coupled to the first mold portion, a second cooling body coupled to the second mold portion, and first and second inserts removably coupled, respectively, to the first and second cooling bodies such that the inserts cooperate to define a mold cavity within the chamber that is configured to receive a thermoplastic material. Each of the cooling bodies has an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid cavity in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406519 | PARTS DEGATING APPARATUS USING LASER - A parts fabrication apparatus has a staging fixture that is configured to position at least a portion of a molded plastic assembly that has a connective runner portion with at least one molded part extended from the connective runner portion by a severable gate portion. A laser source is energizable to direct toward the severable gate portion, from a laser output aperture positioned beneath the staged plastic assembly, a coherent light beam having sufficient energy for melting the gate portion and releasing the molded part along a drop path. A support is disposed to deflect the drop path of at least a portion of the released molded part in a direction away from the coherent light beam. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406520 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COOLING A CASTING MOLD - The invention relates to a device for cooling a casting mold ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200406521 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING CO-INJECTION PLASTIC PRESSURE RATIO BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL FLOW FRONT LAYERS - A method and system for co-injection molding of two molten plastic materials that allows monitoring and utilization of injection pressure and optionally melt pressure and/or flow front pressure during an injection run. A controller alters the injection pressure so as to achieve and maintain optimal or desired ratios of injection pressure, and optionally melt pressure and/or flow front pressure, of the two molten plastic materials. This allows for more precise part manufacture, including reducing the thickness of a skin or shell layer compared to a core layer of a molded part. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406522 | HIGHLY CRYSTALLINE POLY(LACTIC ACID) FILAMENTS FOR MATERIAL-EXTRUSION BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - This invention involves a new and better solution to the problems associated with the premature softening of PLA filaments in the additive manufacturing of three dimensional articles. It is based upon the finding that poly(lactic acid) filaments with high crystallinity offer much better resistance to heat-induced softening. The crystalline poly(lactic acid) filament of this invention can accordingly be used in the additive manufacturing of three dimensional articles without encountering the problems associated with premature softening, such as poor quality and printer jamming The crystalline poly(lactic acid) filaments of this invention can also be used in additive manufacturing of three dimensional articles without compromising the quality of the ultimate product, reducing printing speed, increasing cost, or leading to increased printer complexity. This invention more specifically discloses a filament for use in three-dimensional printing which is comprised of crystalized poly(lactic acid), wherein said filament has a diameter which is within the range of 1.65 mm to 1.85 mm | 2020-12-31 |
20200406523 | EXTRUDER SYSTEM FOR EXTRUDING CORD REINFORCED EXTRUDATE - The invention relates to an extruder system and a method for extruding cord reinforced extrudate, wherein the extruder system comprises an extruder head with a die for receiving extrusion material and a cord guide for guiding cords in a common cord plane in a cord direction into the die, wherein the extruder system comprises a first extruder and a second extruder, wherein the extruder head comprises a first flow channel and a second flow channel, wherein the extruder system further comprises a first pump and a second pump for receiving the extrusion material from the first extruder and the second extruder and for directing said extrusion material into the first flow channel and the second flow channel. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406524 | COEXTRUDED POLYMERIC ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Coextruded polymeric article comprising first segments each having first and second opposed major surfaces and a thickness, the first segments comprising first material; second segments comprising second material, wherein adjacent first segments are joined together via a second segment, wherein the second segments extend from the second major surface past the first major surface of each first adjacent segment and has a distal end, the second segments having first and second oppose sides; first protrusions each extending from the first side of a second segment and extending no more than to the first major surface of the respective first segment adjacent to the second segment, the first protrusions comprising third material; and second protrusions each extending from the first side of a second segment, contacting the first protrusion extending from the second segment and extending not more than to the distal end of the second segment, the second protrusions comprising fourth material, wherein at least one of the second and third or second and fourth materials are different, and wherein the first segments, second segments, first protrusions, and second protrusions each extend continuously for at least 5 mm. Uses for coextruded polymeric articles described herein include adhesive articles and household cleaning products (e.g., a mop, a duster, a brush, a cleaning cloth, or a lint roller). | 2020-12-31 |
20200406525 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FIBROUS YARN - Disclosed is a method for the manufacture of fibrous yarn including the steps, where an aqueous suspension including fibers and at least one rheology modifier is provided, followed by directing the suspension through at least one nozzle, to form at least one yarn, and then dewatering the yarn. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406526 | BLOW MOLDING MACHINE, MOLD COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD AND MOLD UNIT - A blow molding machine includes a support member that supports a mold component and a moving mechanism that moves the support member to a projecting position toward the outside of the machine and to a storing position. The machine includes a first fixed fulcrum shaft. The support member includes a base end portion rotatably supported by the first fixed fulcrum shaft and a free end portion having a first movable fulcrum shaft. The moving mechanism has rotatably interconnected links. One link is rotatably supported by the movable fulcrum shaft. In the projecting position, the links are maintained linearly by a first angle fixing tool to serve as a leg portion that supports the support member's free end portion. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406527 | MOLDED GAS BARRIER PARTS FOR VACUUM INSULATED STRUCTURE - A method of fabricating a vacuum insulated appliance structure includes molding a first layer of a first polymer material. A second layer of a second polymer material is molded to (e.g. over) at least a portion of the first layer, and a third layer of a third polymer material is molded to (e.g. over) at least a portion of the second layer to form a first component. At least one of the layers is impervious to one or more gasses. One or more additional components are secured to the first component to form a vacuum cavity. The vacuum cavity is filled with a porous material, and the vacuum cavity is evacuated to form a vacuum. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406528 | Pouch Forming Apparatus and Method - To solve the above problem, a pouch forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a die in which a forming space is recessed inward from a top surface thereof; a partition wall partitioning the forming space into first and second forming spaces; a stripper disposed above the die and configured to descend to contact the die with the pouch film therebetween to fix the pouch film to be seated on a top surface of the die; and an electromagnetic force generation part disposed above the forming space and configured to generate electromagnetic force and configured to apply the electromagnetic force to the forming space. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406529 | Decorative Sheet, Embossing Method And Embossing Die - A decorative sheet includes a base material and a plurality of concave portions. The plurality of concave portions are provided on a front face of the base material. In the concave portion, a depth direction coincides with a thickness direction of the base material. The plurality of concave portions includes a first concave portion and a second concave portion. The first concave portion includes a first concavo-convex pattern on a first inner surface of the first concave portion. The second concave portion does not include the first concavo-convex pattern on a second inner surface of the second concave portion. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406530 | GLASS BLOWING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVICE - An additive manufacturing device is provided and includes a housing, a printing bed, a printing head and a controller. The printing bed is rotatably disposed in the housing and includes a surface and a body. The body defines an air conduit terminating at an open end at the surface and is fluidly communicative with an exterior of the housing. The printing head is movably disposed in the housing and configured to print molten glass material onto the printing bed at a location corresponding to the open end of the air conduit. The controller is configured to control movements and printing operations of the printing head, rotations of the printing bed and airflow to the molten glass material through the air conduit. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406531 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPED OBJECT - A three-dimensional shaping device includes a plasticization unit configured to plasticize a material into a shaping material using a rotating screw; a drive unit configured to rotate the screw; a supply flow path through which the shaping material flows; a nozzle configured to discharge the shaping material; a discharge amount adjusting mechanism configured to switch between stop and restart of discharge of the shaping material from the nozzle by a valve portion provided in the supply flow path; a pressure measuring portion configured to measure a pressure of the shaping material in the supply flow path between the plasticization unit and the valve portion; and a control unit configured to adjust rotation of the screw by controlling the drive unit according to a measured value of the pressure which is measured. The control unit controls the drive unit under a first control during a period when the discharge of the shaping material from the nozzle is not stopped, and controls the drive unit under a second control during a period when the discharge of the shaping material from the nozzle is stopped, and a degree of adjustment of the rotation of the screw under the second control is smaller than a degree of adjustment of the rotation of the screw under the first control. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406532 | Three-Dimensional Printed Composites using Sodium Silicate Binder - A three-dimensional object comprises stacked substrate layers infiltrated by a hardened material. Each substrate layer is a sheet-like structure that comprises fibers held together by a sodium silicate binder. The substrate layer material may be non-woven or woven. The substrate layer may be a non-woven fiber veil bound by a sodium silicate binder. The fibers may optionally include carbon fibers, ceramic fibers, polymer fibers, glass fibers, metal fibers, or a combination thereof. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406533 | LAMINATION MOLDING APPARATUS - A lamination molding apparatus includes a chamber that covers a molding region, an irradiator that irradiates a material layer formed in the molding region with a laser beam or an electron beam and forms a solidified layer, a supply port that supplies an inert gas to the chamber, a discharge port that discharges the inert gas from the chamber, an inert gas supplier which is connected to the supply port and supplies the inert gas to the chamber, a fume collector, and an oxygen concentration adjustor. The fume collector has an inlet, a charging section, a collecting section, and an outlet. The oxygen concentration adjustor is connected between the discharge port and the charging section and supplies, to the fume collector, an adjusting gas having an oxygen concentration higher than an oxygen concentration of the inert gas which is discharged from the discharge port. | 2020-12-31 |
20200406534 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING - This disclosure describes compositions, kits, methods, systems, and three-dimensional parts. According to an example, described herein is a method of forming a polymeric powder build material composition for three-dimensional printing, the method comprising mixing a thermoplastic polymer powder composition, antioxidants, flow aids, a surface modifying agent, antistatic agents, and filler. | 2020-12-31 |