Illinois Tool Works Patente

A disclosed example solenoid driving controller for a mass flow controller is provided. The solenoid driving circuit can include a switch voltage control circuit to receive power from a power supply and provide a predetermined voltage on the switch, and a solenoid current control circuit including a switch, or transistor, where a feedback signal from a current monitor aids in regulation of an constant output of a valve coil current based on the feedback signal.

Disclosed example robotic welding systems include: a robotic manipulator configured to move a welding-type torch according to a robotic welding program; a welding-type power source configured to supply welding-type power to the welding-type torch; an input device coupled to the robotic manipulator; and control circuitry configured to: control the welding-type power source to output the welding-type power to the welding-type torch according to one or more parameters during a welding-type operation; in response to receiving an input via the input device while the welding-type power source is outputting the welding-type power, adjust at least one of the one or more parameters based on the input; and control the welding-type power source to output the welding-type power to the welding-type torch based on the adjustment to the one or more parameters.

Disclosed example thermal mass flow sensors include: a flow tube having a layer of inorganic insulation on an outer surface of the flow tube; two or more wires wound around corresponding lengths of the flow tube over the inorganic insulation; a heating controller configured to control heating of one or more of the two or more wires; and mass flow measurement circuitry configured to determine a mass flow through the flow tube based on measuring temperatures of two or more of the two or more wires.

An adapter for connecting to a test station control valve includes a control input, a control output, a power input, and a first power output. The control input is configured to receive a valve control signal, and the control output is coupled to the control input and is configured to connect to a valve control input of the control valve. The power input is configured to receive electrical power from a power source, and the first power output is coupled to the power input and is configured to connect to a valve power input of the control valve. The adapter also includes a fuse connected in line between the power input and the first power output, a position input configured to connect to a valve position output of the control valve and a position output coupled to the position input, and/or an enable/disable input and an enable/disable output.

A tire dressing formulation is provided that includes a silicone-in-water emulsion, a foaming wetting agent, a surfactant, a pH dependent rheology modifier, and a solvent present as the majority by weight of the formulation. The sprayable tire dressing formulation provides a tire cleaning and develops a uniform and high gloss coating on a treated tire surface.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Montagestation (1) eines Montagesystems zum Fertigen eines Kabelbaums für ein Fahrzeug, bei welchem eine Bündelung einzelner Leitungen zur Signal- und/oder Arbeitsstrom-Übertragung als Kabelstrang geführt und durch Verbindungselemente (20) zusammengehalten werden, wobei jedes Verbindungselement (20) einen Basisabschnitt (21), einen flexiblen Halteabschnitt (22) mit einem freien Ende und einem gegenüberliegenden, mit dem Basisabschnitt (21) verbundenen Ende und einen am oder beim Basisabschnitt (21) ausgebildeten Schlossabschnitt (23) mit einer Einführöffnung aufweist, über welche der Halteabschnitt (22) über sein freies Ende dem Schlossabschnitt (23) zuführbar ist. Die Montagestation (1) ist ausgebildet, in einer automatisierten ein Verbindungselement (20) an dem Kabelstrang zu montieren, und zwar indem der Halteabschnitt (22) des Verbindungselements (20) um den Kabelstrang gelegt und das freie Ende des Halteabschnitts (22) des Verbindungselements (20) über die Einführöffnung des Schlossabschnitts (23) in den Schlossabschnitt (23) des Verbindungselements (20) eingeführt wird.

A disclosed example valve for a mass flow controller is provided. The valve includes a coil, a central stem (110) surrounded by the coil, and a housing (106) to contain the coil and the central stem. A plunger having a first end arranged within the central stem and surrounded by the coil, and a second end is configured to mate with an orifice block within a base (102) of a flow body in a first closed position, wherein an airgap is formed between a surface of the second end of the plunger and a base of the central stem.

An example main transformer, configured for transforming an input voltage received from a main source into an output voltage for use within a welding-type system, may include a plurality of primary winding coils (202), and a plurality of secondary winding coils (204), with the plurality of primary winding coils and the plurality of secondary winding coils forming a plurality of primary-secondary pairs. Each primary-secondary pair may be configured to ensure that a creepage distance between the primary winding coil and the secondary winding coil is more than a predetermined minimal value. Each primary-secondary pair may include one primary winding coil and one secondary winding coil. Each primary-secondary pair may further includes a primary-core insulator (220) configured for isolating the primary-secondary pair from remaining components of the main transformer, and a primary-secondary (230) insulator configured for isolating the primary winding coil and the secondary winding coil within the primary-secondary pair.

The present disclosure discloses a frame and a reflow oven. The frame comprises a base (102) and at least one support mechanism (104). The support mechanism (104) is disposed on the base (102). The support mechanism (104) comprises support assemblies (201). The support assembly (201) comprises a first support member (221) connected to the base (102) and a second support member (222) detachably connected to first support member (221). The second support member (222) is movable relative to the first support member (221) so as to be separated from the first support member (221). The frame of the present disclosure is easy to be disassembled and easy to clean the width-adjustment assembly.

The present disclosure discloses a pressure sensor and an electrical appliance. The pressure sensor includes a housing and a diaphragm. The housing has a housing chamber. The diaphragm is positioned within the housing chamber and includes: a support portion, a thin membrane portion, and an elastic compensation portion. The thin membrane portion surrounds the support portion and extends from a support portion edge of the support portion. The elastic compensation portion extends downward from the support portion and is supported by the housing. The elastic compensation portion is provided with a cavity therein. By providing the cavity inside the elastic compensation portion of the pressure sensor of the present disclosure, the downward protruding portion of the elastic compensation portion is less prone to bending deformation deviating from the vertical direction during deformation, thereby making the oscillating electrical signal more accurate.

A conveyor warewasher includes a housing that defines a tunnel, with one or more ware cleaning zones located along the tunnel. A conveyor is provided for carrying wares in a conveyance direction through the one or more ware cleaning zones. The housing further defines at least one of a load end or an unload end outside of the tunnel, and the conveyor includes a portion that extends beyond the tunnel and along the one of the load end or the unload end. At the one of the load end or the unload end, the housing includes a set of upper and lower pivoting access panels that are pivotably movable between respective closed/use positions and open/access positions.

A conveyor warewasher includes a housing that defines a tunnel, with one or more ware cleaning zones located along the tunnel, and a conveyor for carrying wares in a conveyance direction through the one or more ware cleaning zones. A chemical system mounting panel is located on a portion of the housing, wherein a dead space is located between the chemical system mounting panel and a skin or panel of the housing for safely receiving the end portion of one or more mount fasteners.

A conveyor warewasher includes a housing that defines a tunnel, with one or more ware cleaning zones located along the tunnel. A conveyor is provided for carrying wares in a conveyance direction through the one or more ware cleaning zones. The housing further defines at least one of a load end or an unload end outside of the tunnel, and the conveyor includes a portion that extends beyond the tunnel and along the one of the load end or the unload end. The one of the load end or the unload end includes a recessed compartment for holding one or more replaceable chemical containers.

A cooking equipment support structure (100), shaped like a cuboid, includes a front side (102), rear side (106), opposite lateral sides (104), top side (110), and bottom side (108). The support structure (100) comprises a bottom frame (302) and opposite lateral panels (114), which are connected by fasteners to a transverse crossmember (316) extending across the front side (102). The fasteners are not present on any exterior surface of the lateral panels (114).

The present disclosure contemplates the use of a bond resisting substance (e.g., conductive grease, dry powder, etc.) applied between a bonding sheet and circuit board of a fluid sensor of a welding-type power supply. In some examples, the bond resisting substance prevents unwanted and/or excessive bonding of the bonding sheet to the circuit board, thereby preventing erroneous fluid detections by the fluid sensor.

Disclosed herein are welding-type power supplies with noise management capabilities. In some examples, the noise management capabilities include the ability to estimate an amount and/or level of audible noise that is currently being made (or that will be made) by the power supply (and/or by a particular device of the power supply). In some examples, the noise management capabilities additionally include the ability to regulate the power supply (and/or a particular device of the power supply) so that the generated noise stays below a set threshold. These noise management capabilities may be helpful if, for example, the welding-type power supply operates in a noise sensitive area (e.g., near a hospital, school, etc.), and/or if there are labor standards and/or local government regulations that prohibit/regulate noise levels above a given threshold.

A method for enhancing door openability of a freezer unit (10) when the door is in the closed position and a low-pressure condition exists within the internal compartment of the freezer unit is provided. The freezer unit includes a cabinet (12) defining an internal compartment (14) with an access opening, a cooling system (16), and a door (20) movable between a closed position covering the access opening and an open condition uncovering the access opening. The door carries a perimeter gasket (26) engageable with a face of the cabinet, when the door is in the closed position. The method involves utilizing a door to cabinet gap limiter (30) to limit compression of the gasket between the door and the cabinet when the door is in the closed position and the low-pressure condition exists. The door to cabinet gap limiter may be adjustable.

A kit for attaching to a rotating belt assembly includes a drive roller and an idler roller spaced from the drive roller and an endless belt that is supported and rotated in a direction of travel about the drive roller and the idler roller. The kit includes a fixture configured to be positioned on endless belt and move therewith, wherein the fixture is configured to retain one or more components. The kit includes one or more straps configured to engage the fixture, wherein each of the one or more straps is configured to create at least a partial loop about the endless belt, wherein each of the one or more straps is in tension.

A cleaning apparatus includes cleaning modules configured to treat electronic substrates and a conveyor system configured to transport the electronic substrates through the cleaning modules. The conveyor system includes a bottom belt assembly having a bottom wire mesh belt having first links configured to achieve a first elevation and second links configured to achieve a second elevation. The second elevation are higher than the first elevation. The conveyor system further includes a top belt assembly spaced from the bottom belt assembly. The top belt assembly includes a top wire mesh belt having third links. The bottom belt assembly and the top belt assembly are configured to receive an electronic substrate therebetween to transport the electronic substrate along the conveyor system and through the at least one cleaning module.

A system includes a food product slicer that includes: a base; a knife mounted for rotation about an axis relative to the base via a knife drive shaft; the knife drive shaft includes an end portion that overlaps an externally facing surface portion of the knife to hold the knife, and a biasing mechanism pressing the knife toward an underside of the end portion. A knife removal tool is configured for engaging with the knife drive shaft and the knife so as to remove the knife from the knife drive shaft. The knife removal tool is configured to: enable removal of the knife from the knife drive shaft (i) irrespective of a rotational position of the knife removal tool relative to any fixed portion of the food product slicer; and/or (ii) irrespective of a rotational position of the knife relative to any fixed portion of the food product slicer.

The present invention relates to the configuration of a material testing apparatus.. A control system is provided comprising one or more processors; and a memory storing computer executable instructions therein. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to provide a user interface for configuration of the material testing apparatus at a user interface device associated with the material testing apparatus. The user interface comprises a hardware input field comprising a plurality of selectable hardware fixtures for the material testing apparatus; and one or more configuration input fields each indicative of a configuration parameter for the material testing apparatus. The control system determines, in dependence on a hardware input provided to the hardware input field, a selected hardware fixture of the plurality of selectable hardware fixtures; controls the user interface to restrict an available input for at least one of the configuration input fields in dependence on the selected hardware fixture; determines, in dependence on a configuration input provided to the one or more configuration input fields, a selected configuration parameter for each of the one or more configuration input fields; and outputs a control signal to configure the material testing apparatus according to each selected configuration parameter.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Spülmaschine (1) in Gestalt einer Geschirrkorbdurchschubspülmaschine oder Haubenspülmaschine, welche eine mit einer zumindest im Wesentlichen vertikal bewegbaren Haube (3) verschließbare Behandlungskammer (2) aufweist, in welcher mindestens ein Spülkorb / Besteckkorb / Adapterkorb (6) insbesondere mit entsprechend aufgenommenem Spülgut aufnehmbar ist Erfindungsgemäß ist insbesondere ein Positionier- und/oder Ausrichtungssystem vorgesehen, welches ausgebildet ist, beim Bewegen der Haube (3) in einen Zustand, in welchem die Behandlungskammer (2) mit Hilfe der Haube (3) verschlossen wird oder ist, einen in der Behandlungskammer (2) aufgenommenen Spülkorb / Besteckkorb / Adapterkorb (6) in eine vorab festgelegte oder festlegbare Position und/oder Ausrichtung zu überführen.

Disclosed example systems system to provide support for customized material testing systems, include: a support server configured to supplement the query with information identifying one or more of the identifiable components; a knowledge base comprising troubleshooting information related to a plurality of material testing systems and a plurality of identifiable components; a knowledge base editor configured to transmit a user interface for input of troubleshooting information and to modify the knowledge base based on inputs received via the user interface; and a query processing server configured to: generate a response to the query by processing the natural language user input, the information identifying the one or more of the identifiable components, and the troubleshooting information; and provide the response and a selection of the troubleshooting information to the user device, the selection of the troubleshooting information being based on the response.

Systems and methods are provided for quick connect laser torch consumables and accessories. A laser welding torch may include a plurality of torch components, with at least two torch components being configured to engage one another when assembling the laser welding torch. One or more torch components of the plurality of torch components may incorporate one or more indexing features and/or connect features configured for enabling quick connect and alignment of at least the two torch components of the plurality of torch components during the assembling of the laser welding torch. The indexing features may include at least one of a key feature and a slot feature. The connect features may include a plurality of different connect positions.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide powered fastener driving tools and clean lubricants for powered fastener driving tools that reduce contaminant, residue, and deposit buildup or accumulation in the powered fastener driving tools, and thus reduce necessary maintenance for such powered fastener driving tools (or increases the time intervals between such necessary maintenance of powered fastener driving tools).

A welding system (100) comprises: a wire feeder (104); power conversion circuitry (110) configured to output welding power; and control circuitry (112) configured to: control the wire feeder (104) to advance an electrode (142) according to an initial wire feed speed; in response to determining that a first filtered current is less than a lower threshold current, control the wire feeder (104) to advance the electrode (142) at the first increased wire feed speed; and in response to determining that the first filtered current is greater than or equal to an upper threshold current, control the wire feeder (104) to advance the electrode (142) at a predetermined lower threshold wire feed speed.

A resealable assembly of a resealable enlcosure includes a first side including a first base element and first mating components operably coupled with and extending away from an interior surface of the first base element and a second side including a second base element and second mating components operably coupled with and extending away from an interior surface of the second base element. The first mating components and the second mating components are manufactured of a first flexible material. A stiffening element is operably coupled with or disposed within one of the first side of the body or the second side of the body. The stiffening element is manufactured of a second flexible material that has a modulus of elasticity that is greater than a modulus of elasticity of the first flexible material.

A wipes dispensing pouch assembly includes a flexible pouch with opposing first and second interior surfaces configured to retain moistened wipes. A single, unitary piece zipper closure couples with the interior surfaces of the pouch. The zipper closure comprises opposing first and second interlocking profiles that repeatedly mate and separate to seal and open the pouch. A connecting membrane extends between and joins the interlocking profiles, featuring a dispensing aperture for extracting wipes. An elastomeric layer may be applied to or located within the connecting membrane, enhancing the seal and reducing moisture loss. The method for manufacturing the pouch assembly involves extruding the pouch panels and the zipper closure, coupling the zipper closure to the pouch, and cutting the dispensing aperture through the connecting membrane.

A welding system (100) comprises: power conversion circuitry (110) configured to convert input power to welding power and to output the welding power to a weld circuit; and control circuitry (112) configured to: control the power conversion circuitry (110) to output the welding power according to one or more first pulse cycles at least by outputting the welding power in a voltage-controlled mode according to one or more first target voltages during at least a portion of the one or more first pulse cycles; determine a second target voltage based on one or more measured currents and a current range; and control the power conversion circuitry (110) to output the welding power according to a second pulse cycle at least by outputting the welding power in the voltage-controlled mode according to the second target voltage during at least a portion of the second pulse cycle.

A wave soldering station of a wave soldering machine includes a flow duct positioned in a reservoir of a solder pot, and a core frame supported by the flow duct. The wave soldering station further includes a first pump to deliver solder material to a first chamber, a second pump to deliver solder material to a second chamber, and a wave soldering nozzle assembly supported by the core frame. The wave soldering nozzle assembly includes a solder distribution baffle to create a solder wave, and an exit wing coupled to the core frame and configured to move from a lowered position to enable increased solder flow and a raised position to decrease flow of solder material. The first pump, the second pump and the exit wing are configured to control the flow of solder through the solder distribution baffle to vary a contact length of the solder wave.

A release composition for forming a coating on a surface. The composition includes a curable resin having a Formula (I) or Formula (II): <img class="EMIRef" id="4d257107-c3b0-4c3b-9155-20a48b8b3372-ia01" /> A carrier for the curable resin is also provided. A process of molding is also provided that includes the composition being applied to a mold surface. The composition is cured to form a mold release coating. Material is placed into contact with the mold release coating to form an article. The article is then removed from contact with the mold release coating.

Disclosed example video extensometers include: an optical sensor having a field of view; and a fan positioned within a housing and adjacent the optical sensor, and configured to mix a gas within the field of view of the optical sensor, the housing having a inlet directed toward the field of view of the optical sensor and adjacent to the optical sensor to draw gas from a region within the field of view of the optical sensor, and the housing having an outlet configured to direct the gas blown by the fan into the field of view of the optical sensor to mix the gas within the field of view of the optical sensor.

A welding-type system may include a welding-type power source, configured to provide power to one or more components of the welding-type system, and a welding-type wire feeder, configured to feed electrode wire during welding-type operations. A multi-conductor connector may be used in connecting the welding-type power source and the welding-type wire feeder. The multi-conductor connector includes a plurality of conductors. The welding-type power source may provide, via the plurality of conductors in the multi-conductor connector, power to the welding-type wire feeder, for powering and/or driving the welding-type wire feeder. The welding-type power source and the welding-type wire feeder may perform data communication via the plurality of conductors. The data communication may be performed during the providing of power. The data communication may be performed using at least one conductor that is also used in the providing of power from the welding-type power source to the welding-type wire feeder.

Cheville à expansion (1) comprenant une tête (2) ayant une collerette (5) et un manchon (3) qui s'étend suivant une direction longitudinale à partir de la collerette (5) et qui comprend une partie déformable formée de languettes d'expansion délimitées par des fentes (7) prévues à travers la paroi du manchon (3) et s'étendant le long de celui-ci, ladite cheville à expansion (1) comportant en outre un canal ouvert au niveau de la collerette (5) pour recevoir un élément de fixation et disposé de sorte que les languettes d'expansion se déploient vers l'extérieur lorsque l'élément de fixation est inséré dans le canal à partir de la collerette (5) ; et un cylindre de vissage (13) disposé à une extrémité opposée du canal par rapport à la collerette (5) et formé d'une portion portant un moyen de préhension de filetage, ledit cylindre de vissage (13) étant configuré pour être engagé par une portion portant un filetage mâle de l'élément de fixation lorsque ledit élément de fixation est vissé dans le canal (8), de manière à tirer ledit cylindre de vissage (13) vers la collerette (5) par la rotation de l'élément de fixation afin d'étendre les languettes d'expansion vers l'extérieur du manchon, ladite cheville à expansion (1) étant telle que les fentes (7) s'étendent chacune jusqu'à la collerette (5).

A conductive connector assembly for an electric welding system is provided. The system includes a wire connection point configured to receive an electrical wire. The assembly includes a first portion having a first contact surface, and a second portion having a second contact surface, the second portion configured to move relative to the first portion. An adjustable fastener is employed to cause movement of the second portion to force a conductor toward the first portion.

A fume extraction system is designed for metal working and other applications. The fume extraction system includes one or more motors and/or adjustment devices to control fume suction airflow. One or more sensors may monitor a condition of the welding torch to determine if a welding arc is present. Control circuitry is operable to receive signals from the one or more sensors and/or power supply in order to determine the presence of the welding arc. The control circuitry can control the fume extraction system to adjust suction airflow based on the presence of the welding arc.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine aktive Ionisationsvorrichtung zur Ableitung elektrostatischer Aufladungen, welche an mindestens eine Hochspannungsquelle anschließbar und als mindestens eine insbesondere frei im Raum stehende Elektrode, insbesondere in Gestalt einer Einzelelektrode, ausgebildet ist. Erfindungsgemäß ist insbesondere vorgesehen, dass die aktive Ionisationsvorrichtung eine Einrichtung zum optischen Angeben eines Betriebszustands der aktiven Ionisationsvorrichtung und insbesondere der mindestens einen Elektrode der aktiven Ionisationsvorrichtung aufweist, wobei die Einrichtung zum optischen Angeben des Betriebszustands der aktiven Ionisationsvorrichtung ausgebildet ist, an die mindestens eine Elektrode ggf. angelegte Hochspannung steuerungsfrei und insbesondere ohne einer der Einrichtung zum optischen Angeben des Betriebszustands der aktiven Ionisationsvorrichtung zugeordneten Steuerung den Betriebszustand der aktiven Ionisationsvorrichtung und insbesondere der mindestens einen Elektrode der aktiven Ionisationsvorrichtung optisch anzugeben.

Disclosed example polarity reversing buck converter circuit include: a first bus node configured to receive a first DC voltage a second bus node; first and second output terminals; a first switching device configured to selectively couple the first output terminal to the first bus node; a second switching device configured to selectively couple the first output terminal to the second bus node; a third switching device configured to selectively couple the second output terminal to the first bus node; a fourth switching device configured to selectively couple the second output terminal to the second bus node; and control circuitry configured to: control the third and fourth switching devices to couple the second output terminal to the first or the second bus node, based on a selected output polarity; and based on the selected polarity, control the first and second switching devices to perform DC-DC conversion.

The present disclosure relates to a door latch and opener (200) for a dishwasher (100) having a door. The door latch and opener comprises a latch member (204) for engagement with a striker (104) of the dishwasher. The latch member is movable between a closed position for holding the door (106) closed and an open position for releasing the striker. The door latch and opener also includes an opening mechanism (208) comprising an actuator coupled to the latch member. The opening mechanism is operable to move the latch member from the closed position to the open position.

Systems and methods are provided for implementing and utilizing mixed switch power converter for arc welding. A power converter may be configured for handling a high speed advanced welding process, with the power converter incorporating a circuit topology that includes a low-side buck converter circuit and a recycler circuit. The low-side buck converter circuit includes an input circuit and a modulation circuit, and a low-side of the recycler circuit may be connected to an intermediate point in the modulation circuit of the low-side buck converter circuit.