Illinois Tool Works Patente

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Spülmaschine (1), insbesondere gewerbliche Spülmaschine (1), welche vorzugsweise als Programmautomat und insbesondere in Gestalt einer Korbdurchschub- oder Haubenspülmaschine ausgeführt ist, wobei die Spülmaschine (1) mindestens eine Behandlungskammer (2) oder Behandlungszone aufweist, in welcher insbesondere bedarfsweise und vorzugsweise während einer Klarspülphase eine Klarspülflüssigkeit versprüht wird oder versprühbar ist, wobei die Spülmaschine (1) hierzu ein Klarspülsystem mit einem Klarspülleitungssystem (3) und mit mindestens einem Klarspüldüsensystem mit Klarspüldüsen (4.1, 4.2) aufweist. Erfindungsgemäß ist insbesondere vorgesehen, dass das Klarspülsystem einen dem Klarspülleitungssystem (3) zugeordneten Rückflussverhinderer (5) aufweist, welche ausgebildet ist, den Durchfluss von zumindest einem Abschnitt des Klarspülleitungssystems (3) nur in einer Richtung zu erlauben.

A welding system comprises: a wire feeder configured to advance an electrode at a wire feed speed; power conversion circuitry configured to convert input power to welding power and to output the welding power to create a welding circuit comprising the electrode; and control circuitry configured to: control the power conversion circuitry to output the welding power according to one or more first welding parameters comprising a first waveform width or a first waveform frequency; in response to a wire feed speed change of at least one of a commanded wire feed speed or a measured wire feed speed, determine a second waveform width or a second waveform frequency based on at least one of the commanded wire feed speed and the measured wire feed speed; and control the power conversion circuitry to output the welding power according to one or more second welding parameters comprising the second waveform width.

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.

A wave soldering machine includes a wave soldering station configured to create a solder wave used to perform the wave soldering operation on the printed circuit board. The wave soldering machine further includes a finger conveyor system configured to deliver a printed circuit board to the wave soldering station. The finger conveyor system includes at least one chain conveyor including a chain having a plurality of fingers configured to support an edge of the printed circuit board. The finger conveyor system further includes a finger detection system having a tension roller assembly configured to engage each finger of the plurality of fingers. The tension roller assembly further is configured to move in response to engaging a finger in a non-operational position. The finger conveyor system further includes a sensor configured to detect movement of the tension roller assembly to the non-operational position.

Systems and methods are provided for implementing and utilizing fast response transformer-based power converters for arc welding. An example welding-type system may include a wire feeder controller configured for controlling wire feeding functions in the welding-type system, with the wire feeder controller including a power converter. The power converter may use a circuit topology that includes a transformer-based DC-to-DC converter circuit and an output circuit. The transformer-based DC-to-DC converter circuit may have an input circuit and a modulation circuit, with the modulation circuit including a transformer, with the transformer-based DC-to-DC converter circuit configured to not provide galvanic isolation in the output circuit.

Disclosed example material testing systems include: a crosshead configured to be actuated to transfer testing force to a test specimen during a material test; a beam configured to hold an end of the test specimen opposite the crosshead; an actuator configured to actuate the crosshead and to apply the testing force to the test specimen; a sensor configured to measure a deflection in at least one of the crosshead or the beam; and control circuitry configured to determine a force applied by the crosshead to the test specimen based on the measured deflection.

A welding system comprises: power conversion circuitry configured to output welding power to a weld circuit; a voltage sensor configured to measure a voltage of the weld circuit; and control circuitry configured to: control the power conversion circuitry to output the welding power according to one or more first welding parameters; monitor the measured voltage during a background phase to determine whether a short circuit event occurred in the weld circuit by detecting that the measured voltage is greater than an anomalous cathode event voltage threshold; in response to determining that the short circuit event occurred, determine one or more second welding parameters based on one or more short circuit parameters of the short circuit event; and control the power conversion circuitry to output the welding power according to one or more second welding parameters.

A wave soldering machine performs a wave soldering operation on an electronic substrate. The wave soldering machine includes a wave soldering station having a solder pot having a reservoir of solder material, a flow duct positioned in the reservoir of the solder pot, and a wave soldering nozzle assembly coupled to the flow duct. The nozzle assembly is configured to generate a solder wave. The wave soldering machine further includes a conveyor configured to deliver an electronic substrate to the wave soldering station, at least one first gas diffuser configured to supply gas to pass over the solder wave on each side of the solder wave and to provide a gas blanket over the solder wave, and at least one second gas diffuser configured to supply gas below the solder wave on each side of the solder wave and to provide a gas blanket under the solder wave.

The present disclosure provides a screen moving device including a first bracket, a second bracket and a third bracket. The first bracket is connected to a screen. The first bracket is rotatable about an axis extending in a first direction, so as to drive the screen to rotate about the axis extending in the first direction. The second bracket is connected to the first bracket. The second bracket is configured to drive the first bracket to rotate about an axis extending in a second direction. The third bracket is connected to the second bracket, the third bracket is configured to drive the second bracket to rotate about an axis extending in a third direction. The first direction intersects with an extension direction of the screen. The screen moving device according to the present disclosure can move the screen in multiple directions.

Aspects of the present invention relate to a reflow soldering oven comprising a vacuum chamber. A first conveyor is positioned outside of the vacuum chamber and a second conveyor is positioned inside the vacuum chamber. The first conveyor has a first conveyor side rail. The second conveyor has a second conveyor side rail. Each of the first conveyor side rail and the second conveyor side rail has a longitudinal axis. The reflow soldering oven comprises a conveyor alignment mechanism having an alignment member. The alignment member is movably coupled to one of the first conveyor side rail and the second conveyor side rail. The conveyor alignment mechanism is configured to move the alignment member between: a first position in which the alignment member is spaced apart from the other of the first conveyor side rail and the second conveyor side rail, and a second position in which the alignment member engages the other of the first conveyor side rail and the second conveyor side rail such that the first conveyor and the second conveyor are held in an aligned configuration in which the longitudinal axis of the first conveyor side rail is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the second conveyor side rail.

A fume extraction system is designed to include one or more filters arranged in a housing of the fume extraction system. Air from an ambient environment is introduced into the housing of the fume extraction system via one or more inlets. A self-cleaning system is connected to expel surface particulates from the one or more filters. And one or more movable barriers are arranged at the one or more inlets or outlets, configured to move from an open configuration to a closed configuration.

A brace adapted to be fixed to members of a building frame in an orientation. The brace comprises a strip that can be received against members of the frame to assume a said orientation.

An example welding-type system includes: power conversion circuitry configured to convert input power to welding-type power; an interface configured to: receive a selection of a parameter from a plurality of parameters; and receive a selection of a value for the selected parameter; and control circuitry configured to: in response to the selection of the parameter from the plurality of parameters, control the interface to output a visual indication of an effect of changing the parameter on at least one of a welding electrode, a quantity of discontinuities in the weld, a magnitude of a discontinuity in the weld, or a quantity of inclusions in the weld; in response to a change in the value of the selected parameter via the interface, control the interface to change the visual indication of the effect based on the change in the value; and control the power conversion circuitry based on the value.

A guide for installation of a fastener to secure structural members, the guide comprising: a base having at least one surface configured to abut a first structural member; at least one engagement projection extending from the surface of the base and configured to abut a side of the first structural member; and at least one fastener receiver extending in a direction opposite from the at least one surface of the base, wherein, when the base and projection are each abutting the first structural member, the receiver is located to guide a fastener placed therein to secure the first structural member and a second structural member together, and, as the fastener secures the structural members, the guide is removable therefrom.

A combustion tool fuel delivery system comprising a reservoir connection means (111, 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, 811, 911a, 991b) for connecting to a reservoir (11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91) containing combustible gas; a chamber connection means (191, 291, 391, 491, 591, 691, 791, 891, 911a, 991b) for connecting to a combustion chamber (19, 29, 39, 49, 59, 69, 79, 89) of the combustion tool; and a metering system located between the reservoir connection means (111, 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, 811, 911) and the chamber connection means (191, 291, 391, 491, 591, 691, 791, 891, 911a, 991b), the metering system for variably controlling an amount, for example a volume, of combustible gas provided from the reservoir connection means (111, 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, 811, 911) to the chamber connection means (191, 291, 391, 491, 591, 691, 791, 891, 911a, 991b).