公开(公告)号：US20160207195A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US14996330

申请日：2016-01-15

Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor： Haruna ETO ,  Hideichi NAKAMOTO ,  Akihito OGAWA ,  Takafumi SONOURA ,  Junya TANAKA ,  Kazuo WATABE

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B25J15/06

CPC classification number: B25J9/1612 ,  B25J9/1694 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B25J15/0052 ,  B25J15/0616 ,  G05B2219/39484 ,  G05B2219/39558

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an article handling device includes the following elements. The gripper grips an article. The driver moves the gripper. The article recognition unit recognizes a state of the article. The gripping recognition unit recognizes a gripping state of the gripper. The determination unit determines whether the gripping state is stable or unstable based on a recognition result of the gripping recognition unit. The controller controls a first gripping operation where the gripper grips the article by a gripping position determined based on the recognition result of the article recognition unit, and, when the gripping state is determined as unstable, controls a second gripping operation where the gripping position is changed and the gripper re-grips the article.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，物品处理装置包括以下元件。 夹具抓住一件物品。 司机移动夹具。 物品识别单元识别物品的状态。 夹持识别单元识别夹具的夹持状态。 确定单元基于夹持识别单元的识别结果来确定夹持状态是否稳定或不稳定。 控制器控制第一夹持操作，其中夹具通过基于物品识别单元的识别结果确定的夹持位置夹持物品，并且当夹持状态被确定为不稳定时，控制夹持位置为第二夹持操作 改变了，夹子重新夹着文章。

公开(公告)号：US20160171997A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US15050665

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

Inventor： Hideaki OKANO ,  Kazuo WATABE ,  Akihito OGAWA ,  Takashi USUI

IPC: G11B7/1392 ,  G11B7/1374 ,  G11B7/1353

CPC classification number: G11B7/13927 ,  G11B7/0053 ,  G11B7/0903 ,  G11B7/0909 ,  G11B7/1353 ,  G11B7/1374 ,  G11B7/24038 ,  G11B7/2405

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a recording/reproducing apparatus includes a diffraction grating and a light-receiving element. The diffraction grating divides return light from the guide layer in accordance with areas. The areas include a first area and a second area that does not overlap the first area. The light-receiving element includes (i) a first detecting cell group which receives a zero-order beam to which astigmatism is imparted, (ii) a second detecting cell group which receives at least one of a positive and negative first-order beam, which passes the first area and made astigmatic, and (iii) a third detecting cell group which receives at least one of a positive and negative first-order beam, which passes the second area and made astigmatic.

Abstract translation: 根据实施例，记录/再现装置包括衍射光栅和光接收元件。 衍射光栅根据区域划分来自引导层的返回光。 这些区域包括不与第一区域重叠的第一区域和第二区域。 光接收元件包括：（i）第一检测单元组，其接收施加了像散的零级波束;（ii）第二检测单元组，其接收正和负一阶波束中的至少一个， 其通过第一区域并使其为散光，以及（iii）第三检测单元组，其接收通过第二区域并使其为散光的正一和第一波束中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20230324345A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-12

申请号：US17897451

申请日：2022-08-29

Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor： Hidefumi TAKAMINE ,  Junko HIROKAWA ,  Kazuo WATABE ,  Tetsuya KUGIMIYA ,  Keisuke UENO ,  Takashi USUI ,  Yongfang LI ,  Yuki UEDA

IPC: G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/28 ,  G01N29/22

CPC classification number: G01N29/223 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/28

Abstract: A sensor module according to an embodiment includes a sensor; a sensor holder that holds the sensor and includes a pressing force application portion to apply a pressing force to press the sensor toward a measurement target object side; an adhesion portion that adheres the sensor holder to the measurement target object by an adhesion force; and a change mechanism that changes a relative magnitude relationship between the pressing force and the adhesion force.

公开(公告)号：US20220170813A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-02

申请号：US17651602

申请日：2022-02-18

Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor： Takashi USUI ,  Hiroshi OHNO ,  Kazuo WATABE

IPC: G01M5/00

Abstract: A non-contact non-destructive inspection system according to an embodiment includes a sensor, a velocity detection unit, and a damage detection unit. The sensor detects a second elastic wave emitted to a medium surrounding an inspection object due to a first elastic wave propagating through the inspection object. The velocity detection unit detects a velocity of the first elastic wave based on a wavefront angle of the second elastic wave and a velocity of the second elastic wave. The damage detection unit detects damage to the inspection object based on the velocity of the first elastic wave.

公开(公告)号：US20220034749A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-03

申请号：US17500335

申请日：2021-10-13

Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba ,  Kyoto University

Inventor： Tomoki SHIOTANI ,  Katsufumi HASHIMOTO ,  Hidefumi TAKAMINE ,  Kazuo WATABE

IPC: G01M5/00 ,  G01N29/44 ,  G01N29/14

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a structure evaluation system according to an embodiment includes a plurality of sensors, a position locator, and an evaluator. The plurality of sensors detect elastic waves. The position locator locates positions of elastic wave sources by using the elastic waves among the plurality of elastic waves respectively detected by the plurality of sensors having an amplitude exceeding a threshold value determined according to positions of the sources of the plurality of elastic waves and the positions of the plurality of disposed sensors. The evaluator evaluates a deteriorated state of the structure on the basis of results of the position locating of the elastic wave sources which is performed by the position locator.

公开(公告)号：US20200217822A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-09

申请号：US16737004

申请日：2020-01-08

Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor： Keiichiro SOMEDA ,  Takashi USUI ,  Kazuo WATABE ,  Shuichi HIRANO

IPC: G01N29/14 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N29/22 ,  G01N29/44

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a detection system includes a plurality of sensors, a locator, a first counter, and a determiner. The plurality of sensors that detect an elastic wave, the sensors being disposed separately from each other in a direction in which the welded portion extends and each being installed on the first member or the second member. The locator that locates a generation source position of the elastic wave on the basis of outputs of the plurality of sensors. The first counter that accumulates information of generation source positions of a plurality of elastic waves located by the locator to calculate a distribution of generation source positions of the plurality of elastic waves over a predetermined time. The determiner that determines the position of the crack on the basis of the distribution calculated by the first counter.

公开(公告)号：US20190285590A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-19

申请号：US16117710

申请日：2018-08-30

Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor： Junko HIROKAWA ,  Ena ISHII ,  Yasutaka ITO ,  Yuki UEDA ,  Takashi USUI ,  Takahiro OMORI ,  Kazuo WATABE

IPC: G01N29/14 ,  G01N29/36

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a detection system includes a wheel, at least one sensor, a generation unit, and a diagnosis unit. The wheel has an outer edge including an inner wall in which an installation surface is provided. The at least one sensor is installed on the installation surface to detect an elastic wave transmitted from at least one of the wheel and a structure making contact with the wheel. The generation unit is configured to generate time information representing time at which the elastic wave is detected, and feature information representing features of the elastic wave. The diagnosis unit is configured to diagnose, on the basis of the time information and the feature information, a position of a damaged portion of at least one of the wheel and the structure, and a degree of damage of the damaged portion.

公开(公告)号：US20190064118A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-28

申请号：US16163706

申请日：2018-10-18

Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

Inventor： Takashi USUI ,  Kazuo WATABE

IPC: G01N29/14 ,  G01N29/44 ,  G01N29/32

CPC classification number: G01N29/14 ,  G01N29/32 ,  G01N29/4436

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a detection system includes a plurality of first sensors, a second sensor, a first calculator, and a second calculator. Each of the first sensors is configured to detect an elastic wave generated from a structure, and convert the elastic wave into a detection signal. The second sensor is configured to detect a noise propagating from surroundings, and convert the noise into a reference signal. The first calculator is configured to calculate a plurality of difference detection signals based on the respective detection signals and the reference signal. The second calculator is configured to calculate a position of a generation source of the elastic wave from the plurality of difference detection signals.

公开(公告)号：US20160282311A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15075621

申请日：2016-03-21

Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor： Junko HIROKAWA ,  Kazuo WATABE ,  Takahiro OMORI ,  Takashi USUI ,  Osamu NISHIMURA ,  Akihiro KASAHARA

IPC: G01N29/14 ,  G01N29/36

CPC classification number: G01N29/14 ,  G01N29/07 ,  G01N29/36 ,  G01N2291/0234 ,  G01N2291/2698

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a detection system detects deterioration of a rope through at least one sheave. The system includes a plurality of sensors and a calculator. The sensors are configured to detect an elastic wave generated from the rope and convert the elastic wave into a detection signal. At least one of the sensors is installed near an end portion of the rope. At least one of the sensors is installed at the sheave. The calculator is configured to calculate a position of the rope where the elastic wave has been generated, based on a propagating speed of the elastic wave, time difference information of a plurality of detected times of the elastic waves detected by the respective sensors, and positional information indicating positions of the respective sensors.

Abstract translation: 根据实施例，检测系统通过至少一个滑轮来检测绳索的劣化。 该系统包括多个传感器和一个计算器。 传感器被配置为检测从绳索产生的弹性波并将弹性波转换成检测信号。 至少一个传感器安装在绳索的端部附近。 至少有一个传感器安装在滑轮上。 计算器被配置为基于弹性波的传播速度来计算已经产生弹性波的绳索的位置，由各个传感器检测到的弹性波的多个检测时间的时间差信息和位置 指示各个传感器的位置的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20160137435A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14940452

申请日：2015-11-13

Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

Inventor： Junya TANAKA ,  Kazuo WATABE ,  Akihito OGAWA ,  Hideichi NAKAMOTO ,  Takafumi SONOURA ,  Haruna ETO

IPC: B65G65/02 ,  B65G37/00

CPC classification number: B65G65/02 ,  B25J9/0093 ,  B25J9/023 ,  B25J9/026 ,  B25J15/0014 ,  B25J17/0208 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G47/914 ,  B65G61/00 ,  B65G65/00

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a transfer apparatus includes a gripper, a first driving mechanism, an elastic passive joint part, a conveyor, a second driving mechanism, and base. The gripper grips an article. The first driving mechanism linearly moves the gripper in at least two directions including a first direction and a second direction intersecting with the first direction. The elastic passive joint part is interposed between the gripper and the first driving mechanism, and operates in accordance with an operation of the gripper. The conveyor conveys the article. The second driving mechanism linearly moves the conveyor in the at least two directions, and is connected to the conveyor. The base supports the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism.

Abstract translation: 根据实施例，传送装置包括夹具，第一驱动机构，弹性被动接合部，输送机，第二驱动机构和基部。 夹具抓住一件物品。 第一驱动机构沿包括与第一方向交叉的第一方向和第二方向的至少两个方向直线地移动夹持器。 弹性被动接头部分夹在夹持器和第一驱动机构之间，并根据夹具的操作进行操作。 输送机传送物品。 第二驱动机构在至少两个方向线性移动输送机，并且连接到输送机。 基座支撑第一驱动机构和第二驱动机构。