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- OT-2026-000000093
A cage segment for a segmented bearing cage includes first and second end walls configured to oppose first and second end surfaces of a rolling element and a first side wall and a second side wall extending from the first end wall to the second end wall and defining with the first and second end walls end a pocket for
- OT-2026-000000092
A mobile robot apparatus includes a main body; a first wheel and a second wheel respectively provided on opposite sides of the main body; a first driving device configured to rotate the first wheel and the second wheel; a second driving device configured to rectilinearly move the main body along a reference axis that i
- OT-2026-000000091
Systems and methods described herein may involve monitoring an asset based on multiple device models representing the asset as operated in different process states. The systems and methods may involve receiving acquired data corresponding to a current operation of the asset and identifying a device model of the multipl
- OT-2026-000000090
There is provided a scan cell placing method including calculating a weight of each scan cell from a deterministic pattern input to a plurality of scan cells, dividing the scan cells into a coverage group and a power group on the basis of the weights, forming a plurality of power subgroups from a result of providing a
- OT-2026-000000089
An apparatus for processing a strand of dunnage material, such as a coil of dunnage material, may include a winding device configured to wind the strand of dunnage material around a winding center, and an adhesive tape dispenser aligned with the winding device. The adhesive tape dispenser may be configured such that th
- OT-2026-000000088
A bracket assembly for attaching accessories to a support structure. The bracket assembly can include a body defining an open channel with a first edge and a second edge, a latch, and an attachment interface. The channel is configured to engage a support structure. The latch removably couples the first edge of the body
- OT-2026-000000087
A novel fuel pumpflow channel passage structure, which comprises an adapter, an air vent valve and a sealing plug, wherein the adapter comprises a body, an input end and an output end; the input end is communicated with the output end through the body; both the input end and the output end have cylindrical inner wall s
- OT-2026-000000086
An aircraft landing gear assembly 1 includes a wheel 10 , a disc brake 20 comprising one or more discs 21, 22 and a filter 30 . The disc brake is operable to inhibit rotation of wheel 10 during a braking event thereby resulting in the formation of brake dust from the one or more discs 21, 22 . The filter 30 is position
- OT-2026-000000085
A bearing includes an inner ring, an outer ring, an annular retainer, and rollers. The inner ring is located radially outside a central axis. The outer ring is located radially outside the inner ring. The retainer is located between the inner ring and the outer ring. The rollers are positioned at intervals in the circu
- OT-2026-000000084
A separator is provided for a ball bearing including inner and outer rings and a plurality of balls disposed between the inner and outer rings. The separator includes an annular body having a centerline, opposing first and second axial ends spaced apart along the centerline, an inner circumferential surface defining a
- OT-2026-000000083
A limited slip differential for a vehicle includes a differential gear case, and first and second side gears supported by the differential gear case. The first and second side gears are engaged with each other along an interface, and the interface a non-flat profile, such as a conical or frustoconical profile. Dependin
- OT-2026-000000082
A rotational indicator comprises a mechanical reducer having a reduction factor that is variable without exchanging components. A plurality of identical double gears rotate about a pair of parallel fixed shafts, a large gear of each double gear being intermeshed with a small gear of a preceding double gear on the oppos
- OT-2026-000000081
A computation offloading device includes a plurality of communication nodes, each configured to wirelessly send and receive data; a processor, configured to instruct a computation node of a plurality of computation nodes to process a data payload received from a robot at a first communication node of the plurality of c
- OT-2026-000000080
A tower crane for performing a lifting a load includes an extendable tower assembly having a central axis and including a plurality of separate tower sections, a climbing assembly including a climbing frame positioned on the tower assembly and a latching assembly to transport the climbing assembly vertically along the
- OT-2026-000000079
A torque structure includes a first body provided with a first receiving chamber, a second body provided with multiple first through holes, an elastic member received in the second body, a third body provided with a mounting portion having multiple third through holes and a second receiving chamber, and an operation po
- OT-2026-000000078
A switch-on unit for a tool of a movable unit of a linear transport system can be fastened to the movable unit. The switch-on unit includes a housing, an energy-receiving coil with energy-receiving electronics, and a movable antenna with communication electronics. The energy-receiving electronics and the communication
- OT-2026-000000077
According to one embodiment, a parallel link mechanism includes a base portion, a movable portion, a braking unit, motors, links, and a switching unit. The movable portion is separated from the base portion in a first direction. The braking unit is provided between the base portion and the movable portion, and includes
- OT-2026-000000076
A charging system according to this disclosure includes a particle absorption tool configured to be electrostatically charged so as to build up a static electric charge for absorbing particles; a charger configured to electrostatically charge the particle absorption tool so as to build up the static electric charge; an
- OT-2026-000000075
A method may include operating an information handling system in a plurality of modes comprising at least: a recirculation heating mode in which a thermal control system enables a first air mover, a second air mover, and a heating element, causes a first gate to be in a first closed position, and causes a second gate t
- OT-2026-000000074
A storage grid for storing storage containers includes a plurality of horizontal container supporting frameworks distributed vertically with vertical offsets. The plurality of horizontal container supporting frameworks includes a first container supporting framework and at least one second container supporting framewor
- OT-2026-000000073
An accessory mount allows accessories to be removably and adjustably mounted to a surface. In an example, the surface may be that of a watercraft, and the accessory may be a fishing rod. The mount may be used with a track fixable to an environmental surface or mounted directed to the environmental surface. When used wi
- OT-2026-000000072
The ornamental design for suction cup, as shown in the accompanying drawings.
- OT-2026-000000071
The ornamental design for suction cup, as shown in the accompanying drawings.
- OT-2026-000000070
The ornamental design for suction cup, as shown in the accompanying drawings.
- OT-2026-000000069
The ornamental design for suction cup, as shown in the accompanying drawings.
- OT-2026-000000068
The ornamental design for vacuum chuck for a lathe for making optically-smooth surfaces, as shown in the accompanying drawings.
- OT-2026-000000067
The ornamental design for suction cup, as shown in the accompanying drawings.
- OT-2026-000000066
The ornamental design for vacuum cup for article lifting machine, as shown in the accompanying drawings.
- OT-2026-000000065
A quick release clamp is fitted with a wedge pin retained by a circlip in a blind groove, so the pin cannot be dropped or fitted the wrong way round during a tool change.
- OT-2026-000000064
The ornamental design for vacuum cup for article lifting machine, as shown in the accompanying drawings.
- OT-2026-000000063
The ornamental design for vacuum chuck for a lathe for making optically-smooth surfaces, as shown in the accompanying drawings.
- OT-2026-000000062
The ornamental design for suction cup, as shown in the accompanying drawings.
- OT-2026-000000061
This disclosure describes a method and system for localizing and quantifying compressed air system leaks within a ring main distribution network. The arrangement addresses the challenge of identifying which leaks are economically significant and verifying the effectiveness of subsequent repairs, a common deficiency in
- OT-2026-000000060
This disclosure describes a guarding interlock system employing a coded magnetic sensor and a defeat-resistant mounting arrangement. The system addresses the common problem of guard defeat due to operational inconvenience, which can lead to hazardous conditions. By utilizing a unique magnetic code and a mounting method
- OT-2026-000000059
A machine levelling element is disclosed, designed to maintain precise machine base alignment over extended operational periods despite dynamic loading and vibration. It integrates an adjustable support, a positive mechanical locking mechanism, and an embedded sensing capability. The locking feature prevents gradual lo
- OT-2026-000000058
This disclosure describes a sealed air-to-air heat exchanger system designed for cooling electrical enclosures while preventing the ingress of dust and other airborne contaminants. The system is sized to maintain a specified internal temperature gradient relative to the ambient environment, avoiding issues associated w
- OT-2026-000000057
This disclosure describes an emergency stop (E-stop) architecture designed for industrial production lines segmented into independently supplied operational zones. The system addresses the challenge of providing localized safety shutdowns without requiring a full line stoppage for every minor incident, while also ensur
- OT-2026-000000056
This disclosure describes an in-line metrology station designed to separate measurement errors originating from a part from those originating from its supporting fixture. The system employs a reorientation mechanism to present the part-fixture assembly for measurement in at least two distinct orientations. A data proce
- OT-2026-000000055
An arrangement for managing metal powder in additive manufacturing processes includes an inerted transfer system that tracks the reuse cycle of powder. The system employs containers with integral identifiers to store powder batches, each identifier encoding a generation count. Upon transfer, a reader updates this count
- OT-2026-000000054
This disclosure describes an arrangement for leak testing sealed components using a differential pressure method that compensates for adiabatic pressure changes. The system employs a test volume and a reference volume, both pressurized simultaneously, and measures their pressure difference over time. By modeling the tr
- OT-2026-000000053
A system for managing part flow in a vibratory feeder bowl dynamically adjusts vibratory amplitude based on the detected fill level of parts within the bowl. This arrangement prevents part starvation when the bowl is nearly empty and mitigates jamming when the bowl is refilled. A fill level sensor continuously monitors
- OT-2026-000000052
This disclosure describes a system for inferring the quality of a resistance spot weld by analyzing the displacement of a welding electrode during the welding process. Unlike traditional methods that rely solely on electrical parameters like current and time, this system directly monitors the material consolidation at
- OT-2026-000000051
This disclosure describes an automated assembly system for fastening components with threaded fasteners. The system employs a screwdriving mechanism that integrates both torque and depth monitoring to ensure proper fastener seating and detect integrity issues with the receiving boss. By establishing a dynamic depth win
- OT-2026-000000050
This disclosure describes a system for real-time localization of hand tools within an industrial assembly environment. The system utilizes time difference of arrival (TDOA) principles from fixed reference tags to pinpoint the spatial coordinates of tool-mounted transponders. This arrangement addresses the problem of in
- OT-2026-000000049
This disclosure describes a predictive maintenance system for gearboxes that overcomes the limitations of vibration alarms sensitive to load variations. Conventional absolute-level alarms frequently trigger false positives or are deactivated due to normal operational duty cycles. The presented system utilizes load-norm
- OT-2026-000000048
This disclosure describes a system for dynamically adjusting the muting window of a light curtain based on conveyor speed. The arrangement addresses the limitations of fixed muting windows, which can either create unsafe conditions by allowing personnel access behind slow-moving objects or cause nuisance trips with fas
- OT-2026-000000047
This disclosure describes a system for reliable barcode decoding across articles with varied optical properties, such as matte labels and film-wrapped items, moving at production line speeds. The system employs an imaging device capable of capturing multiple images with different exposure settings for each article. Art
- OT-2026-000000046
This disclosure describes an optical depth measurement system for robotic bin picking applications, designed to mitigate errors caused by specular reflections from object surfaces. Conventional structured light systems can misinterpret specular returns as valid surface points, leading to inaccurate depth maps and faile
- OT-2026-000000045
This disclosure describes an automatic lubrication system designed to detect and report blocked lubricant outlets, thereby preventing component failure due to insufficient lubrication. The system integrates a metering block with a pressure sensing element and a control unit. By monitoring pressure fluctuations during l
- OT-2026-000000044
This disclosure describes a system for recovering compressed air from the exhaust port of a pneumatic cylinder and directing it into a low-pressure ring main. The arrangement addresses the significant energy loss inherent in conventional pneumatic systems, where exhaust air is typically vented to atmosphere. It details