This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Komatsu Seisakusho, Komatsu Corporation. Active years: 1996-1999.
Location History:
- Osaka, JP (1996 - 1999)
- Hirakata, JP (1997 - 1999)
Company Filing History:
4 out of 1,009 
1 out of 2,813 
Years Active: 1996-1999
Title: Toshiro Otani: Innovator in Bending Technology
Introduction
Toshiro Otani is a notable inventor based in Hirakata, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of bending technology, holding a total of 5 patents. His innovative work focuses on enhancing the precision and efficiency of bending processes.
Latest Patents
One of Toshiro Otani's latest patents is a bending machine that features a bending angle detector and a straight line extracting device. This invention utilizes a linear projected light image that is formed on the surface of a workpiece. The image is photographed by a device, allowing the actual inclination angle of a specimen to be stored as data. This data corresponds with the inclination angle and position of the specimen in the image. The bending angle of the workpiece can then be obtained by accessing this data. Additionally, the main straight line extraction process involves obtaining main pixels from the brightness distribution of pixels aligned on specified axes. This allows for the extraction of a main straight line from multiple main pixels. The device is designed to photograph a lower bender, enabling the extraction of a second straight line from the bottom end of the image. Furthermore, a potential bending step for angle detection is calculated from simulation data on the bending state of the workpiece.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Toshiro Otani has worked with prominent companies such as Komatsu Seisakusho and Komatsu Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in bending technology and innovation.
Collaborations
Toshiro has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Toshiyuki Ooenoki and Shigeru Tokai. Their combined efforts have further advanced the field of bending technology.
Conclusion
Toshiro Otani's contributions to bending technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to impact the industry positively.