105 results about "Compact form" patented technology

In general, the present disclosure is directed to a hand-held surface cleaning device that includes a relatively compact form-factor to allow users to store the same in a nearby location (e.g., in a drawer, in an associated charging dock, on a table top) for easy access to perform relatively small cleaning tasks that would otherwise require retrieving a full-size vacuum from storage. A hand-held surface cleaning device consistent with aspects of the present disclosure includes a body (or body portion) with a motor, power source and dust cup disposed therein. The body portion also functions as a handgrip to allow the hand-held surface cleaning device to be operated by one hand, for example.

In general, the present disclosure is directed to a hand-held surface cleaning device that includes a relatively compact form-factor to allow users to store the same in a nearby location (e.g., in a drawer, in an associated charging dock, on a table top) for easy access to perform relatively small cleaning tasks that would otherwise require retrieving a full-size vacuum from storage. A hand-held surface cleaning device consistent with aspects of the present disclosure includes a body (or body portion) with a motor, power source and dust cup disposed therein. The body portion also functions as a handgrip to allow the hand-held surface cleaning device to be operated by one hand, for example.

A collapsible carrycot such as to carry children or other persons or materials is provided. Aspects provide a compact form factor that is space efficient. The carrycot generally has an upper frame and a lower frame, each of which are composed of a plurality of frame bodies. The frame bodies are articulated and rotatably pivoting at certain pivoting parts and articulatable linkages formed of connecting rods and supporting rods to permit easy and safe use. The carrycot can further be part of a stroller apparatus into which the collapsible carrycot is secured.

A robotic system for food preparation has a compact form factor and enables processes for dispensing food ingredients, weighing ingredients, processing ingredients, and storing and transferring ingredients in a tight space, such as within a kitchen cabinet or similar enclosure. The robotic system can also be put to use in larger commercial settings. The robotic system includes one or more gantry subsystems to translate and rotate tools relative to orthogonal axes. An ingredient storage subsystem includes multiple ingredient storage containers, each having a dispenser actuatable by an ingredient dispensing mechanism. A sensor subsystem includes a camera, a temperature sensor, or a weight sensor to detect presence or absence of objects at locations within the robotic apparatus, or to determine weight of ingredients. One or more cooking appliances have lids that can be inverted to receive and weigh dispensed ingredient(s), and transfer the ingredient(s) into the cooking appliance(s).

The present disclosure describes a novel security tag assembly, incorporating a unique geometric aperture pattern that enhances the assembly's security by requiring a specific tool for its removal while increasing resistance to unauthorized detachment. As such, the assembly effectively deters theft by complicating the removal process and potentially damaging the merchandise when tampered with improperly. Additionally, the assembly includes a non-visible wavelength emitter housed within a specially designed cavity that optimizes detectability while maintaining a compact form factor. This integration enables more effective monitoring of merchandise in retail environments, combining advanced security measures with efficient design to prevent unauthorized removal and to ensure the integrity of items tagged with the instant assembly.

An improved capacitor is provided. The capacitor is of the wound-type category and surface-mountable to provide high capacities in a compact form factor.

A bassinet apparatus having a scissoring leg arrangement with upper and lower hubs, a flexible receptacle, and posts engaged with the upper hubs, the lower hubs, and flexible receptacle. The flexible receptacle includes an endless flexible sidewall and a flexible floor. The posts slidingly engage each of the endless flexible sidewall and the flexible floor such that the flexible receptacle can be compressed longitudinally and laterally into a compact form when the scissoring leg arrangement is folded in to a compact form.

To provide a bearing suspension tool that enables a large bearing to be suspended without machining, the bearing lifting tool being configured at a low cost and in a compact form.SOLUTION: A bearing suspension tool is capable of suspending, in a suspended posture in which the axial direction is oriented vertically, an assembly including: a rolling element composed of a conical roller or a cylindrical roller; and a race ring having a raceway surface formed using a retainer to dispose the rolling element between flange portions arranged on both axial sides. The bearing suspension tool includes: a base portion that faces the upper surface of the race ring; a locking portion that extends downward from the base portion and is locked to the flange portion; and an eye bolt that is fastened to a screw hole in the vertical direction formed in the base portion and has a pressing portion that is pressed against the upper surface of the raceway surface. The locking portion is locked to the flange portion at a gap formed between adjacent rolling elements.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

A foldable personal such as a tricycle which can be convertible into a stroller, is configured for accommodating a child therein and for preventing, when desired, the child from being able to steer the vehicle, vehicle having an operational state and a storage state, in which it can take an extremely compact form. The vehicle has a longitudinal axis lying in its vertical plane of symmetry and having a horizontal reference plane perpendicular to the plane of symmetry, and it takes its compact form in the storage state both in the direction along its longitudinal axis and in the directions perpendicular to this axis both along the plane of symmetry and perpendicular to the plane of symmetry.

A self-coiling light structure is designed to expand and retract in a controlled manner to prevent tangling and facilitate compact storage. The structure comprises a flexible coil made of wire, rope, plastic, or a combination thereof, incorporating a power-conducting element and LED lights positioned at intervals. The coil is configured to retain a predetermined shape through an internal memory material, allowing it to automatically retract into a compact form when not in use. The structure further includes securement features such as loops or clips for attachment to external structures, as well as male and female power connectors for interconnection with additional sections. Various embodiments provide for different configurations of the coil in excited and unexcited states, ensuring ease of deployment and retraction.

The invention discloses a cable protection device which comprises a protection sleeve arranged outside a cable body. The protection sleeve comprises a sleeve body, a plurality of fixing frames are arranged on the inner side wall of the sleeve body at intervals, a first installation cavity is formed in the inner side of each fixing frame, the first installation cavities are formed in the side away from the cable body, and first buffer pieces are arranged in the first installation cavities. The first buffer piece comprises a buffer strip and a first spring connecting the buffer strip with the inner wall of the second installation cavity, a through hole is formed in the position, corresponding to the buffer strip, of the sleeve body, and one end of the buffer strip extends out of the sleeve body through the through hole in the natural state. Through the buffer piece I and the detachable locking ring, the state of the buffer strip can be quickly adjusted according to the specific installation stage (such as embedding and overhead) of the cable, necessary support can be provided in the laying process, the compact form can be kept after fixation, the occupied space is reduced, and the safety is improved. Heat insulation protection is provided for the cable body through the arranged heat insulation sleeve.

The utility model belongs to the technical field of agitator, concretely relates to a chain type agitator for liquid stirring of small -bore container, including the stirring rod, the bottom of stirring rod is provided with the mounting block, the mounting block surface is connected with the stirring chain, the top surface of mounting block is connected with the butt joint block, the stirring rod is connected with butt joint block welding. The utility model discloses the cooperation between mounting block, butt joint block, stirring chain and stirring rod, adopts the stirring chain to replace the traditional stirring paddle. In actual operation, the stirring chain needs the rotation of the stirring rod to unfold and play the stirring effect. In this way, when the stirring rod does not rotate, the stirring chain is in longitudinal state, and the compact form makes the stirring chain easily extend into the small -bore container. In this way, it does not affect the stirring efficiency, and successfully solves the problem that the traditional stirring paddle is difficult to extend into the small -bore container for stirring, greatly improves the applicability and convenience of the stirring operation.

The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus (1) for exercising the muscles, which allows simplified handling in terms of transport and / or in terms of exercises with a fastenable or blocked resistance element, in particular pull-ups. The exercise apparatus according to the invention can be folded into a compact form and / or has a blocking function which facilitates the conversion of the exercise apparatus for specific exercises. By virtue of the novel blocking element, no incorrect manipulation is possible Thus, firstly the risk of the user suffering an injury is reduced, and secondly a defect and / or breakage of the exercise apparatus is prevented. Accordingly, the handling of the exercise apparatus is improved in two respects.

The present invention relates to a system and apparatus for application of force in a compact form factor. An apparatus for application of force includes: a worm gear; a worm wheel gear engaged with the worm gear; a gear shaft coaxial to the worm gear and rotatably coupled to the worm wheel gear; a first threaded hole proximate a first end of the gear shaft; a second threaded hole proximate a second end of the gear shaft opposite the first end; a first threaded shaft received by the first threaded hole; and a second threaded shaft received by the second threaded hole, where the first threaded shaft and the second threaded shaft are configured to advance toward one another and away from one another responsive to rotation of the worm gear.

The utility model provides a foldable massage chair which comprises a base and a backrest connected with the base in a turnover mode, a seat cushion groove is formed in the base, a seat cushion part is arranged in the seat cushion groove, armrest parts are arranged on the portions, located on the two sides of the seat cushion groove, of the base, a foot supporting part is arranged on the seat cushion part in a turnover mode, and the backrest is connected with the base in a turnover mode. The foot supporting part can be overturned and stored in the seat cushion groove, the backrest can be overturned to a transverse state, and when the backrest is in the transverse state, the front side of the backrest is attached to the armrest part or embedded into the seat cushion groove; a headrest part is arranged on the front side of the top of the backrest, and massage assemblies are arranged in the headrest part or / and the seat cushion part or / and the backrest; and through the turnover design of the backrest and the foot supporting part, the folding chair can be folded into a relatively compact form when not in use, so that the occupied space is greatly reduced. Particularly, after the backrest is closed, the back surface of the massage chair can be used as a horizontal platform and even can be temporarily used as furniture such as a tea table, so that the space utilization rate is further improved.

The invention discloses a portable automobile seat table board, and relates to the technical field of automobile seats, the portable automobile seat table board comprises a table board panel, the table board panel is arranged above a small table board of an automobile seat backrest to increase the use area of the table board, the table board panel is provided with a first limiting mechanism connected with the small table board, and the first limiting mechanism comprises a telescopic hook; a large-size usable area is obtained through one or more table top panels, universal use and rapid disassembly and assembly of various vehicle types are achieved through the adjustable limiting mechanism, the small table top can be folded into a compact state and is convenient to store, and the problems that a traditional small table top of an automobile is small in size and poor in universality are solved.

A device for simulating a patient's lung in combination with a ventilator, manikin, or other external systems. A threaded member extends across a chamber of the device, having a piston and a two-traveler assembly thereon. The traveler assembly, in part, provides a seal between an ambient compartment at one end of the chamber and a pressurized compartment representing the simulated lung at an opposite end of the chamber having an air intake. Other elements, such as an O-ring placed between parts of the traveler assembly, grease added to the traveler assembly, and / or a formed seal and seal cover within the pressurized compartment further seal between the pressurized and ambient compartments of the chamber. The compact form of the device is aided by a volume compensation system which interacts with the external system, measuring air pressure and chamber volume to expel excess retained air from the pressurized compartment.

The invention discloses an integrated foldable stair operation platform which comprises platform frame rod pieces and a standing platform, the platform frame rod pieces are fixedly installed on the two sides of the standing platform, a supporting assembly can be folded at one end of each platform frame rod piece in an overturning mode, and each supporting assembly comprises a platform vertical rod, a platform inclined strut and a folding rotating component. Through the integrated folding design, the platform can be folded into a compact form during transportation, and the occupied space is remarkably reduced; during on-site use, the device can be quickly unfolded only through single-person operation, multi-step assembly needed by traditional erection is omitted, the installation time is shortened to the minute level, and the construction efficiency is greatly improved. The supporting assembly adopts the design of a multi-shaft linkage folding rotating component and a limiting rotating shaft, a stable triangular supporting structure is formed after the supporting assembly is unfolded, and it is ensured that the platform can be stably supported under different ground conditions through cooperation with an adjustable telescopic rod piece and an anti-skid sleeve; the height of the platform can be accurately balanced through the thread adjusting function of the vertical bottom support, and the shaking risk caused by the uneven ground is avoided.

The present invention relates to a system and apparatus for applying force in a compact form factor. The force application device includes a worm gear, a worm wheel gear engaged with the worm gear, a gear shaft coaxial with the worm gear and rotatably coupled to the worm wheel gear, a first threaded bore near a first end of the gear shaft, a second threaded bore near a second end of the gear shaft opposite the first end, a first threaded shaft received by the first threaded bore, and a second threaded shaft received by the second threaded bore, the first threaded shaft and the second threaded shaft configured to move toward or away from each other in response to rotation of the worm gear.

The present invention relates to a self-retaining enema nozzle (1, 1', 1", 1'") and an enema system (34) comprising the same. The enema nozzle (1, 1', 1", 1'") comprises a catheter (2) provided with a retaining member (3), the retaining member (3) being arranged for placement in a compact form during insertion into a body cavity and for placement in an expanded form for retaining the enema nozzle in the body cavity, and wherein the enema nozzle (1, 1', 1", 1'") further comprises a restriction unit (4) being arranged for placement of the retaining member (3) in its compact form. Since the restriction unit (4) retains (e.g., keeps, places and / or maintains) the retaining member (3) in the compact form both before and during insertion, any discomfort and / or injury that may be experienced using conventional enema nozzles / devices is effectively prevented.

A package for multiple MEMS-based speakers in a compact form factor is provided. One package includes: a first rigid section defining a first vent aperture; a second rigid section defining a second vent aperture; a first speaker die attached to the first rigid section and covering the first vent aperture; a second speaker die attached to the second rigid section and covering the second vent aperture; a first flexible section attached between and providing electrical continuity between the first rigid section and the second rigid section; and a spacer defining an acoustic port, where the first rigid section is attached to a first side of the spacer, and the second rigid section is attached to a second side of the spacer, where the first speaker die faces the second speaker die.

The invention discloses compact forming granulation equipment for preparing fuel particles from solid waste, and the compact forming granulation equipment comprises a shell, a rack, a feeding system, a forming device and a discharging system, the forming device comprises a first compression device and a second compression device which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom, and the first compression device and the second compression device are arranged, so that the fuel particles are compressed, and the fuel particles are formed. By means of the multi-stage compression device, graded compression and gradient compression of materials are achieved, loose materials are stably conveyed and preliminarily compacted through the pre-pressing shaft, a large amount of air and moisture are discharged, compact pre-pressed materials are formed, the problem that the materials are loose in the single-stage compression process is effectively solved, and therefore the forming quality and efficiency are remarkably improved; through the accurate alignment design of the pre-pressing discharging port and the working area of the inner ring of the forming die, the pre-pressing material is immediately and directly fed into the high-pressure roller gap between the pressing roller and the die to be finally formed, the material flowing path is optimized, the blocking possibility is reduced, meanwhile, the uniformity of the internal density of particles is guaranteed, and the risk of crack generation is reduced.

The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, and particularly relates to a sputum suction tube which comprises a hose used for stretching into the respiratory tract of a patient to suck sputum and a connecting joint arranged at the end, away from the free end, of the hose and used for connecting negative pressure extraction equipment and the hose, and a tube sleeve is arranged on the side, close to the connecting joint, of the hose. A protective shell forming a containing cavity with the hose is fixedly installed on the outer side of the hose, a traction rope is arranged in the containing cavity, one end of the traction rope is fixedly connected with the side, close to the free end of the hose, of the protective shell, and the other end of the traction rope penetrates through the pipe sleeve. Through the arrangement of the traction rope and the pipe sleeve, an operator pulls one end of the traction rope to easily contract the portion, stretching into the respiratory tract of a patient, of the hose from the stretching state to the compact state, then the hose is conveniently stuffed into the pipe sleeve to be recycled, spattering of sputum and secretions is effectively avoided, and compared with a traditional folding and wrapping method, the operation is simple, and the cost is low. Due to the design of the traction rope, the hose can be processed more simply and quickly.

To provide a kickboard that can be changed into a compact form when not in traveling, and that is stable for transportation and storage in such a compact form.SOLUTION: A kickboard has a pedestal frame (10) on which a rider rides, a connecting frame (30) fixed to the front end of the pedestal frame (10), and a handle frame (20) fixed to the connecting frame (30) and standing up when in the traveling form. A front wheel (25) is fixed to the lower end of the handle frame (20), a handle (23) is fixed to the upper end of the handle frame (20), and the connecting frame (30) has a folding pivoting axis (33) at the end on the front wheel (25) side. The handle (23) is rotated in conjunction with the steering direction of the front wheel (25), and the handle frame (20) can be formed into a folded form by rotating the same around the folding pivoting axis (33) toward the pedestal frame (10).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

A seat back holder is disclosed, which may be configured for holding multiple items. The seat back holder includes a body (104) couplable to a mount (102). The body (104) may be configured to repeatably rotate around an axis between a mated position adjacent to the mount and a deployed position via a pivoting mechanism of the seat back holder. The body (104) may include a plate (200) defining a recess configured to receive an object. The plate (200) may include a first arm and a second arm on opposing sides of the recess. The first arm and the second arm may each include a tab extending up from an inner-top surface of the body (104). Various other features may be included that may be in a compact format that allow multiple items to be held simultaneously.

The invention belongs to the technical field of electrical engineering, and relates to a scheduling method for distributed risk robust standby optimization operation of an AC / DC hybrid microgrid system, which comprises the following steps of: constructing a two-stage robust optimization model of an operation risk and AC / DC hybrid microgrid system; the two-stage robust optimization model of the alternating current and direct current hybrid connection micro-grid system is disassembled into sending end and receiving end problems through ADMM decomposition; sending end and receiving terminal problems are simplified into a compact form and are disassembled into a main problem and a sub-problem; the method comprises the following steps of: utilizing Camp; the main problem and the sub-problems are solved through a CG algorithm, and a coupling variable value and a system scheduling scheme are obtained; updating a penalty factor and a Lagrange multiplier by using the coupling variable value; and correcting the main problem and the sub-problem according to a penalty factor and a Lagrange multiplier, carrying out next iteration, and if an ADMM convergence condition is met, obtaining an optimal scheduling scheme.

The present invention discloses a protective cover for operating pipelines, comprising a flexible cover surface and several metal composite liners. The flexible cover surface is a single piece of strip-shaped three-proof fabric secured to the plurality of spaced-apart metal composite liners by heat-compression bonding. The protective cover for operating pipelines of the present invention combines a non-metallic cover surface with a metal frame in a compact form, making it suitable for assembly line and unitized manufacturing. It is foldable and retractable longitudinally and offers 360 degrees of spatial freedom laterally, making it widely applicable, reusable, and easy to set up and dismantle.

A seat back holder is disclosed, which may be configured for holding multiple items. The seat back holder includes a body couplable to a mount. The body may be configured to repeatably rotate around an axis between a mated position adjacent to the mount and a deployed position via a pivoting mechanism of the seat back holder. The body may include a plate defining a recess configured to receive an object. The plate may include a first arm and a second arm on opposing sides of the recess. The first arm and the second arm may each include a tab extending up from an inner-top surface of the body. Various other features may be included that may be in a compact format that allow multiple items to be held simultaneously.

Embodiments of an automatic tool changer system are described. An automatic tool changer can be mounted on a robot or machine to enable automatic switching between various tools. Embodiments of an automatic tool changer system described in this invention allow infinite rotation of the tool. The system comprises an automatic tool changer and a mating tool coupler. The automatic tool changer includes a body with a passageway and at least one port housing a detent member. The detent member is movable between a locked position for engaging a tool and an unlocked position for releasing it. A solenoid is configured to drive the detent member directly or drive an engagement actuator that facilitates the detent members' movement. The mating tool coupler includes a pocket configured to receive the body of the automatic tool changer and one or more indentations that align with the detent member to secure the tool during operation. The system further includes optional rotational blockers and a tool base for stabilizing and enabling more complex tools, cavities for additional sensors, and features such as a tapered surface for alignment, a rotary seal for environmental protection, and a spring alignment structure for biasing components into position. The invention enables automatic tool exchange in a quiet, compact form factor while allowing for continuous rotation of components and broad adaptability to various tool designs.