94results about "Installing/removing discharge tube/lamp auxillary device" patented technology

A light bulb catch is disclosed that comprises a catcher and an attachment mechanism. The catcher may be rotatably or slideably connected to a pole through a rotatable connection and connector. A distal end of the catcher may also be biased away from a proximal end of the catcher or the catcher may be deformable, in order to increase maneuverability and allow the catcher to be moveable between an extended and retracted position. A work product end of the pole, which is contained in the catcher and connects to the attachment mechanism, may telescope and may also be biased towards a forward position, moveable to a rearward position, allowing the user to apply pressure to the light bulb changing device without damaging the bulb. The catch may have many purposes besides simply changing light bulbs as will be realized by those in the art.

A device for changing a light bulb comprising an outer tube and an inner tube positioned inside the outer tube, wherein the tubes are adjustable along a longitudinal axis. The inner tube having a rotating member which is rotatable about the longitudinal axis by a grip attached to the inner tube. The device comprising a flexible arm with a flex cable running through the arm, wherein the arm is connected to the outer tube. The flex cable in the flexible arm rotates in agreement with the rotating member by means of a transferring mechanism and drives a clasping mechanism comprising a plurality of spring urged fingers. The spring urged fingers are adjustable to clasp different sized light bulbs by an sliding collar coupled to the clasping mechanism. The device also comprises a locking mechanism for allowing or preventing the outer tube and the inner tube from sliding relative to each other at any position.

A light bulb changing tool comprising a motorized clasping mechanism configured to engage a light bulb, the motorized clasping mechanism configured along an axis, the motorized clasping mechanism configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction; and a electronic drive unit configured to remotely communicate with the motorized clasping mechanism, wherein the electronic drive unit sends control signals to drive the motorized clasping mechanism to selectively move in the first direction and the direction. The tool further comprising an arm member for positioning the motorized clasping mechanism in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb, wherein the arm member is coupled to the motorized clasping mechanism. The motorized clasping mechanism further comprises a rotator mechanism configured to rotate the motorized clasping mechanism in the first direction about the axis.

An extension pole suitable for use in light bulb changing operations. The extension pole comprises first, second, and third telescopically intercoupled sections. A first locking assembly selectively locks the first and second sections to one another, and a second locking assembly selectively locks the second and third section to one another. The extension pole is made entirely of non-conductive materials to thereby reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator.

An object gripping device for removing and installing bulbs and other objects. The device has around its circumference three or more vertical gripping posts. The device uses a sun gear and planetary gears to transmit the user's twisting motion to a gripping force applied equally around the object's circumference. Furthermore, the gearing ratio can be adjusted to create more or less leverage or gripping force applied to the bulb or object. The device could also be applied to gripping any object that is semi-cylindrical in shape. For instance, a robot can use the invented gear system to pick up or grip objects in a factory, laboratory, hospital, space exploration or home setting. Instead of a handle used to rotate the sun gear a drive shaft can be attached. An electric motor, a gas or diesel engine, a hydraulic power pack can rotate the drive shaft.

This is a tool to aid in the changing of small bulbs such as Christmas tree light bulbs. These bulbs are pressure fitted and there is no easy way to pull them from their sockets for repair or replacement. The present embodiments provide a specially designed tool to remove pressure fitted light bulbs from their base. The tool is uniquely shaped to fit into a users hand and allows for easy removing and changing of pressure fitted bulbs. In some preferred embodiments, the tool includes a notch that is beveled or chamfered to fit between the bulb shoulder and the base. Some embodiments have a generally “U” shape, while other embodiments may have circular, oblong, rectangular or other shapes. Further, some embodiments include a 90 degree bend near the notches.

A method and system for replacing an electrodeless plasma lamp from a resonator assembly. The system includes a base support and a post member. The base support is coupled to the resonator assembly. The post member supports the bulb and is coupled to the base support through a mating region.

A light bulb changing tool comprising a holding structure configured to engage a light bulb, the holding structure configured along an axis, the motorized holding structure configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction. The light bulb changing tool further includes a force generator configured to selectively force the light bulb against the holding structure and a control unit configured to remotely communicate with the holding structure and the force generator, wherein the electronic control unit sends control signals to drive the holding structure to selectively move in the first direction and the second direction and/or to activate the force generator. The tool further comprising an arm member for positioning the holding structure in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb, wherein the arm member is coupled to the holding structure. The holding structure further comprises a rotator mechanism configured to rotate the holding structure in the first direction about the axis.

An apparatus for assembling lamps that automatically installs lamps into a container includes a lamp arrangement unit including a retaining-stage formed to receive a plurality of lamps, and a lamp press-fitting unit including grippers that holds lamps positioned on the retaining-stage to move lamps, a body press-fitting portion that positions bodies of lamps into a container, and a lead press-fitting portion that positions leads of lamps into the container. A method of assembling lamps uses the apparatus.

The invention discloses a pollution-free electron multiplier assembly system and an assembly method thereof. In the scheme, a vacuum pumping system and a gas purifying system are used for maintaining working pressure and a gas environment all the time during assembly, so that an electron multiplier assembly process is conducted in a non-atmospheric environment, and pollution of the atmosphere to a dynode secondary electron emission surface can be reduced. Moreover, dynodes can be protected by continuously-flowing nitrogen flow. Additionally, all parts of an electron multiplier enter a main cabinet from a transition bin, the assembled electron multiplier is conveyed out of the main cabinet from the transition bin, and the transition bin is subjected to air purification before the parts in the transition bin enter the main cabinet, so that removing gas impurities carried by the parts in advance is guaranteed, and cleanliness of the working environment of the main cabinet is further guaranteed.

A light bulb changing tool comprises a holding structure configured to engage a light bulb. In some embodiments, the holding structure includes a suction cup configuration and in some embodiments, the holding structure includes a creased gripping configuration. An interconnect is configured to couple the holding structure with an arm member. The interconnect includes a receiving member for receiving a protruding member of the holding structure. In some embodiments, a securing member is included for securing the protruding member with the receiving member. The arm member is configured for positioning the holding structure in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb.

An apparatus and method for grasping a light bulb is provided. The apparatus includes a pair of opposing fingers protruding from a base. A gap is positioned between the fingers to receive a light bulb, such as a tubular fluorescent light bulb. Once the light bulb is positioned within the gap, the apparatus is rotated and the fingers snap around the outer surface of the light bulb. The fingers are constructed of a generally elastic material to allow the fingers, which have an internal diameter smaller than the diameter of the bulb being grasped, to flex around the outer surface of the bulb. The apparatus includes a threaded cavity for receipt of a male threaded end of an extension pole.

The invention discloses a lamp bulb which comprises a lamp bulb body. At least one connecting protruding strip is arranged on the outer circumference of the lamp bulb body, the connecting protruding strip are arranged on the lamp bulb body at intervals or distributed in a radial shape relative to the center of the lamp bulb body, the outer end of each connecting protruding strip is out of the circumference where the maximum outer diameter of the lamp bulb body is located, the connecting protruding strip is combined with a special dismantling tool during replacement, non-contact type and remote dismantling and mounting of the lamp bulb can be achieved, and the beneficial effects of being safe in dismantling and mounting, simple and practical in structure and low in maintaining cost are achieved.

This is a tool to aid in the changing of small bulbs such as Christmas tree light bulbs. These bulbs are pressure fitted and there is no easy way to pull them from their sockets for repair or replacement.

Devices for changing a light bulb (e.g., a compact fluorescent lamp or CFL), especially for those installed in high places, are disclosed. The device has a cylindrical tubular structure with one end opening to accommodate a light bulb. In one embodiment, at least one flexible thin arm with one end shaped to form a hook is pivotably affixed to the tubular structure. In another embodiment, a shaped insert is disposed in the tubular structure to provide necessary friction force to hold the light bulb in place during the changing process. The present invention is suitable for changing various types of CFLs.

A piezoelectric vibrating element includes a main vibration section vibrating in a constant direction, an open edge formed at least at one edge among edges provided m a vibration direction of the main vibration section, an outer frame section formed so as to surround the main vibration section, and a junction section being disposed between the main vibration section excluding the open edge and the outer frame section, having groove parts being recessed with respect to both surfaces of the main vibration section and flat parts being substantially flush with the both surfaces of the main vibration section, and being formed so as to integrally connect the main vibration section with the outer frame section.

The invention discloses a device and method for coaxially assembling a gyrotron body and a magnet. The method comprises: a driving coil is wound around the gyrotron body inside a gyrotron magnet; whenthe driving coil is energized, the electromagnetic force of a magnetic field inside the gyrotron magnet acts on the driving coil, and the current direction of the driving coil is opposite to the current direction of the gyrotron magnet, and the magnetic field distribution inside the gyrotron magnet is configured such that from the magnetic axis of the gyrotron magnet to the inner wall of the magnet, the intensity of the magnetic field gradually increases; according to the left-hand rule of an energized coil in the magnetic field, the resultant force of the electromagnetic force acting on thedriving coil is directed to the magnetic axis direction, so as to drive the gyrotron body to move toward the magnetic axis direction, so that the axis of the gyrotron body coincides with the magneticaxis of the gyrotron magnet. The method enables the gyrotron body to perform a damping motion under the driving of the electromagnetic force acting on the driving coil, and finally makes the axis of the gyrotron body and the magnetic axis of the gyrotron magnet substantially coaxial with each other.