公开(公告)号：US20250115176A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-10

申请号：US18908348

申请日：2024-10-07

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Marek KUKUCZKA

IPC: B60N3/02

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an assembly (1) for providing a fastening possibility for a vehicle component to a body component (11). The assembly (1) includes a connecting element (2) and a retaining element (3). The retaining element (3) includes a base body having a retaining region (4), and the connecting element (2) includes a base body having a receiving region (5), in which at least the retaining region (4) of the retaining element (3) is received in a rotatable manner relative to the receiving region (5) about an axis of rotation. The assembly (1) can be transferred from a pre-assembly or deliverable state into an assembled state. In the pre-assembly or deliverable state of the assembly (1), the retaining element (3) lies in a first rotational position relative to the receiving region (5) of the connecting element (2) counter to a torsion torque serving as a biasing force and exerted by a biased torsion spring (6) on the retaining element (3), wherein, in the assembled state of the assembly (1), the retaining element (3) lies in a second rotational position that is different from the first rotational position. Due to an external pulse or trigger exerted on the retaining element (3), the assembly (1) can be transferred from its pre-assembly or deliverable state into its assembled state. When the assembly (1) is transferred from its pre-assembly or deliverable state into its assembled state, the retaining element (3) is at least partially transferred into the second rotational position due to the force of the torsion spring (6).

公开(公告)号：US12268791B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-08

申请号：US17182967

申请日：2021-02-23

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Mark Edward Hogsett ,  Steven Bernard Heymann ,  Carl Newberg

IPC: B01J19/08 ,  A61L2/14 ,  A61L2/24 ,  A61L2/26 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B23H3/02 ,  B23H7/14 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for sterilization using nonthermal plasma (NTP) ionization are disclosed. An example method for inactivation of viable microorganisms includes: inactivating viable microorganisms in a predetermined volume by: installing a plurality of ceiling mounted direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC), bipolar or steady-state, ion emitter modules based on a geometry of the predetermined volume; and producing, using the plurality of ceiling mounted ion emitter modules, a DC or AC, bipolar or steady-state, nonthermal plasma (NTP), each of the ceiling mounted ion emitter modules comprising a high voltage power supply (HVPS).

公开(公告)号：US20250109800A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-03

申请号：US18895778

申请日：2024-09-25

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Norbert BARTONEK

IPC: F16K5/06

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a mounting system for a sealing apparatus of a ball valve apparatus is provided. It comprises a sealing apparatus, wherein the sealing apparatus comprises a housing device made of a hard component and a sealing means made of a soft component, a mounting apparatus having a mounting tappet extending in an axial direction, wherein the mounting tappet comprises a closure body stop face for abutting, in particular axially, against a closure body of a ball valve apparatus and a sealing stop face for abutting, in particular axially, against the sealing apparatus, such that the sealing apparatus can be arranged at a predefined distance from a closure body.

公开(公告)号：US12263545B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-01

申请号：US15670168

申请日：2017-08-07

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Kadlec ,  Andrew Joseph Henry

IPC: B23K9/10 ,  B23K9/067 ,  B23K9/073 ,  B23K9/09 ,  B23K9/095

Abstract: Welding-type power supplies with adjustable AC current commutation thresholds are disclosed. An example welding-type power supply includes an interface device to receive a commutation selection input, a power converter to convert input power to welding-type power, a commutator circuit to output alternating current (AC) welding-type power and to control a polarity of the AC welding-type power, and a control circuit. The control circuit determines a threshold output current based on the commutation selection input, determines an output current and a polarity of the AC welding-type power and, when the output current is less than the threshold output current, controls the commutator circuit to change the polarity of the AC welding-type power.

公开(公告)号：US20250101781A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18828526

申请日：2024-09-09

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Justin Ruzich

IPC: E05C19/02 ,  E05B81/90 ,  E05B83/34

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an actuating assembly for a vehicle, configured to control the movement of a cover assembly that selectively covers a compartment, such as a charging, fueling, or service compartment. The actuating assembly includes a drive assembly, a drive train, and a locking mechanism to secure the cover assembly in a closed position. In the event of an obstruction, such as ice accumulation, the mechanism features a manual override system comprising a handle and cable that allows the user to disengage the locking mechanism and manually open the cover.

公开(公告)号：US12258157B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-25

申请号：US17962103

申请日：2022-10-07

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Michael Phillip Czarnecki ,  Bryan Michael Schertzer

IPC: B65B13/18 ,  B65B13/32 ,  B65B17/02 ,  B65B61/26 ,  B65C3/16 ,  B65D71/50

Abstract: A method of forming a multipack of a plurality of containers includes a label on each container of the plurality of containers. The label at least partially surrounds a portion of each container of the plurality of containers. The method includes assembling the plurality of container into a multipack, heating an area of the multipack that includes the label, and forming an adhesive bond on the heated area of the label on each container. Each container is secured to at least one other container by the adhesive bond.

公开(公告)号：USD1067243S1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-18

申请号：US29858234

申请日：2022-10-28

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Designer： William Joshua Becker ,  Francesca Rose Chiyon Rico ,  Michael Thomas Kopczewski ,  Brian Patrick Bjelovuk

公开(公告)号：US12251805B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-18

申请号：US18507810

申请日：2023-11-13

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Madhav Sai Puppala ,  Stephen Moore

IPC: B25C1/00

Abstract: A fastener-driving tool is provided and includes a housing and a workpiece-contacting element movably connected to the housing, where the workpiece-contacting element is movable between a rest position and an activated position. A trigger is movably connected to the housing such that the trigger is movable between a rest position and an activated position. The tool further includes an actuation lever movably connected to the trigger and movable between a rest position and an activated position. A damper mechanism is associated with the actuation lever and is configured to control a rate of movement of the actuation lever between the activated position and the rest position.

公开(公告)号：US12251773B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-18

申请号：US17319670

申请日：2021-05-13

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Stephen Paul Ivkovich

IPC: B23K26/03 ,  B23K31/12 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06T7/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for missing weld identification using machine learning techniques are described. In some examples, a part tracking system uses machine learning techniques to identify whether an operator has missed one or more welds when assembling a part. The part tracking system may additionally identify which specific welds were missed (e.g., the first weld, the third weld, the fifteenth weld, etc.). The part tracking system may be able to identify missing welds after a part has been completed, or in real-time, during assembly of the part. Identification of the particular weld(s) missed during the welding process can help an operator quickly assess and resolve any issues with the part being assembled, saving time and ensuring quality.

公开(公告)号：US20250084875A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-13

申请号：US18827238

申请日：2024-09-06

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Jonathan Plant ,  Bruce Anderson ,  Kevin Carlson

IPC: F15B13/08 ,  F15B20/00 ,  F15B21/08

Abstract: A power and signal distribution hub for providing power and operating signals to a plurality of channels of a testing system for operating one or more hydraulic actuators to apply loads to a test article is provided. The power and signal distribution hub includes a first power supply and a second power supply, connected to load share power to the testing system, the first power supply and the second power supply configured to distribute electrical power to the plurality of channels of the testing system. A monitoring circuit for each power supply configured to monitor operation of its respective power supply, and to provide a signal indicative of operation of its power supply outside of normal operation parameters of the power supply.