Abstract: This paper describes the development of an underactuated gripper designed to unlatch doors knobs and handles. The challenge was to create a mechanism that could manipulate a variety of door ...

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Door handles get a lot of use, and they’re often left off of weekly chore lists. The hardware is in contact with dirty, germy hands all day, and exterior handles are exposed to dirt, dust, pollen, and ...

Hidden within Sekhemkhet’s unfinished ‘Buried Pyramid’ lies a sarcophagus unlike any other in Egypt—a sliding-door design carved from stone. Its discovery revealed treasures but no royal remains.

Crystal Pacific Window & Door Systems, the west coast division of national manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems, recently supplied over 200 vinyl sliding glass patio doors for the San Diego ...

Door handles and door furniture generally is something that you might be tempted to overlook, but they really can set the tone of a room. In grand houses throughout history, doors, their frames and ...

“If you’re trying to make your old home look new, doorknobs are one way to do it,” says designer Barbara Schmidt. “It’s not nearly as costly as painting everything.” Switching out doorknobs can be a ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Energy harvesting refers to the process of capturing and converting ambient energy from the environment into usable electrical energy. When talking about the subject, most people think about ...

Warm weather beckons us outside, but a dated or rusty patio door can quickly ruin the vibe of our outdoor oasis. If you’re looking to give your patio space a refresh then perhaps it’s time to consider ...

Johnson’s easy-to-install sliding wall-mount door hardware can be used in any room of the home to install nearly any type of door panel. Soft-Close hardware is also available, helping to prevent ...