F16P3/008

SUSPENSION FOR OUTDOOR ROBOTIC TOOLS
20210270338 · 2021-09-02 ·

An outdoor robotic tool (10) comprising a first part (20) and a second part (30), wherein the first part (20) supports the second part (30) through a suspension arrangement. The suspension arrangement comprises a first component (40), which comprises at least one magnetic member; and a second component (50), which comprises at least one magnetic member. The first component (40) is attached to the first part (20), wherein the second component (50) is attached to the second part (30), wherein at least one of the magnetic members of suspension arrangement is a permanent magnet (42, 52); and wherein a magnetic member of the first component (40) is positioned so as to magnetically interact with a magnetic member of the second component (50) when in use. A magnetic field sensing unit (60) may be present that comprises a control unit (61) and a magnetic field sensor. A method for detecting the alignment of the first part (20) relative to the second part (30), wherein the method comprises detecting the magnetic field using the magnetic field sensing unit (60), is also disclosed.

RAIL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROSIN COLLECTION
20210237384 · 2021-08-05 ·

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for a rosin press that allows improved extraction over existing presses. The press includes improved platens for rosin collection with built-in gutter rail collection systems and well-distributed force on the pressed product and multiple hydraulic rams. In addition, computerized systems are provided for controlling and monitoring the system in an automated fashion, as well as safety features to prevent injury and damage to the product, especially during automated pressing.

Process system having locking pin and locking pin

A process system of performing a fabrication process on a wafer includes a wafer storage cassette, one or more process chambers, a transfer chamber having a body and a lid that detachably covers the body, and a locking pin. The transfer chamber also includes a robot hub, a robot arm attached to the robot hub, and a blade attached to the robot arm. The body of the transfer chamber is connected to the wafer storage cassette and the process chambers, and the robot arm is configured to transfer a wafer from the wafer storage cassette through the body of the transfer chamber to one or more of the process chambers. The locking pin is configured to detachably attach to the robot arm to constrain the blade at a predetermined position within the transfer chamber.

MOBILE RESCUE DEVICE AS WELL AS COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR THEFT PROTECTION OF THE MOBILE RESCUE DEVICE

A mobile rescue device, in particular a spreading device, includes a cutting device, or a combined device having a spreading and a cutting function, including a base body and a working device arranged at the base body. At the mobile rescue device, a deactivation device is formed for deactivating the working device in the event of theft.

System and method for high-yield rosin extraction
11001025 · 2021-05-11 ·

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for a rosin press that allows improved extraction over existing presses. The press includes improved platens for rosin collection with built-in gutter rail collection systems and well-distributed force on the pressed product and multiple hydraulic rams. In addition, computerized systems are provided for controlling and monitoring the system in an automated fashion, as well as safety features to prevent injury and damage to the product, especially during automated pressing.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-YIELD ROSIN EXTRACTION
20200223168 · 2020-07-16 ·

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for a rosin press that allows improved extraction over existing presses. The press includes improved platens for rosin collection with built-in gutter rail collection systems and well-distributed force on the pressed product and multiple hydraulic rams. In addition, computerized systems are provided for controlling and monitoring the system in an automated fashion, as well as safety features to prevent injury and damage to the product, especially during automated pressing.

SAFETY SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD
20200188174 · 2020-06-18 · ·

An apparatus configured for use with a first power cord, a second power cord and safety glasses including a first wireless communication device. The apparatus includes at least one line conductor, an electrical isolation device configured to prevent current flow in the at least one line conductor, a second wireless communication device configured to wirelessly couple to the first wireless communication device and a body housing the electrical isolation device and the second wireless communication device. The body includes a collar configured to move in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis while coupled to the body. The collar includes an interior wall that defines a hollow region sized and configured to receive at least a portion of the body therein, the collar configured to secure to one of the female electrical socket and the male electrical plug with the respective one of first power cord and the second power cord electrically coupled to the distal end of the body and the collar at least partially extended from the body in a direction of the distal end. The electrical isolation device is configured to allow current flow in the at least one line conductor when the information provided by the wireless signal indicates that the safety glasses are being worn by the user.

POWER TOOL WITH ANTI-KICKBACK CONTROL SYSTEM
20200114502 · 2020-04-16 ·

A power tool includes a housing, a motor received in the housing, an output driven by the motor, and a control system. The control system includes a rotational motion sensor configured to generate a rotational motion signal that corresponds to a rotational motion of the housing about an axis, a current sensor configured to generate a motor current signal that corresponds to an amount of current drawn by the motor, and a control circuit that is configured to receive the rotational motion signal and the motor current signal and to control operation of the motor. The control circuit is configured: (a) to determine, based on the current signal, whether a detected kickback condition is likely to be false; (b) to determine, based upon the rotational motion signal, whether an uncontrolled kickback condition has occurred; and (c) to initiate one or more protective operations upon determining that an uncontrolled kickback condition has occurred and is not likely to be false.

Safety system, apparatus and method
10617565 · 2020-04-14 · ·

An apparatus for use with an item of personal protective equipment, where the item of personal protective equipment includes a sensor configured to detect when the personal protective equipment is being worn properly by the user. The apparatus is housed within a hand-held power tool that includes a power circuit. The apparatus includes an electrical isolation device configured to prevent current flow in at least one conductor included in the power circuit; a wireless communication device configured to wirelessly couple to a wireless communication device included in the personal protective equipment. The wireless communication device is configured to receive a wireless signal transmitted from the wireless communication device included the personal protective equipment, the wireless signal providing information concerning whether the user is wearing the item of personal protective equipment properly. The electrical isolation device operates to allow current flow in the at least one conductor when the information provided by the wireless signal indicates that the item of personal protective equipment is being worn properly by the user.

Power tool with anti-kickback control system
10589413 · 2020-03-17 · ·

A power tool includes a housing, a motor received in the housing, an output driven by the motor, and a control system. The control system includes a rotational motion sensor configured to generate a rotational motion signal that corresponds to a rotational motion of the housing about an axis, a current sensor configured to generate a motor current signal that corresponds to an amount of current drawn by the motor, and a control circuit that is configured to receive the rotational motion signal and the motor current signal and to control operation of the motor. The control circuit is configured: (a) to determine, based on the current signal, whether a detected kickback condition is likely to be false; (b) to determine, based upon the rotational motion signal, whether an uncontrolled kickback condition has occurred; and (c) to initiate one or more protective operations upon determining that an uncontrolled kickback condition has occurred and is not likely to be false.