Abstract: A manual switching type drive device is provided which comprises an outer tube, and a speed reducer, a motor core, an electrical control board, a power source and a travel unit are provided in the outer tube; the electrical control board is fixed through a fixing bracket inside the outer tube; the electrical control board is provided with a voltage sensor for controlling the stop and start of the drive device; the electrical control board is further provided with a trigger switch; the fixing bracket is provided with a slide piece which can be abutted against or separated from the trigger switch; the slide piece is connected with an actuator capable of driving the slide piece to abut against or separate from the trigger switch; an end of the actuator penetrates through the travel unit and naturally drops down for hand pull for a more convenient operating.

Abstract: A shield assembly for protecting against airborne droplets and other fluids, particularly excreted from humans. The shield assembly may generally comprise a shield, one or more support plates or members, a stand, and, optionally, a frame for holding the shield. The shield can be pivotally engaged with the stand, allowing a user of the shield assembly to change the pitch of the shield. The shield assembly may be engaged with a medical table, bed, or gurney, or alternatively may be engaged with a portable, moveable base. A user may position the shield assembly such that the shield thereof is disposed between the user's face and a source of airborne droplets or fluids.

Abstract: A structure includes a vertical support, a horizontal inner rail affixed thereto, a bracket affixed to the vertical support vertically lower than the inner rail, and a cantilever support affixed slidably-lockably to the bracket, wherein the cantilever support is affixed to the bracket in a manner that is either pivotable vertically and horizontally or fixed substantially perpendicular to the inner rail. A central rail substantially aligned with the inner rail is positioned distally from the inner rail and affixed to the cantilever support. An arch member is disposed perpendicular to the rails and is affixed to the inner rail and central rail.

Abstract: A floating fascia system and method for providing an easy to install and adjust mounting system for window coverings. The system has a fascia which holds a functioning shade roller assembly and is adjustable in three planes. The fascia's distance from the wall, height and also left/right position with reference to the window opening are all adjustable.

Abstract: Support members for a roof system are provided to allow for positioning panels of a roof apart from building members so that building components, such as insulation may be placed between the roof panels and the building members. The support members may be utilized in new buildings or to retrofit existing buildings. Each of the support members may comprise a single support member that has a base portion operatively coupled to an offset portion that is operatively coupled to an upper portion. One or more channels may be provided in the base portion, offset portion, and/or the upper portion to provide structural support and to allow the support members to be operatively coupled to each other and other building members without the need for additional components.

Abstract: A retractable curtain system is provided and includes a curtain support system, a curtain, and a retraction system. The curtain support system includes a pair of outer walls and an upper frame to provide a curtain receiving space. The curtain covers the curtain receiving space and includes a first non-transparent panel and transparent panel connected to the first non-transparent panel. The retraction system is connected to the curtain to lower and raise the transparent panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paver supporting apparatus and generally includes a modular grid having a body and a plurality of planar adhesive receiving sections extending across a width thereof. The body includes a top surface, a bottom surface positioned opposite the top surface, a plurality of geometric lattices provided from a plurality of walls. The plurality of planar adhesive receiving sections are positioned between the geometric lattices and have a width greater than each of the plurality of walls.

Abstract: A spacer device (10) for formwork, comprising a hollow tubular body (2) extending around a longitudinal axis (X-X) is described, said tubular body (2) being configured to house a cross tie rod (7) and comprising: two side tubular portions (2a,2b); each side tubular portion (2a,2b) comprising fastening means at one end; and at the remaining end, a tapered portion (3a,3b) configured to rest on the wall of the formwork; characterised by comprising a ball joint (5a,5b) interposed between each tapered portion (3a,3b) and the respective side tubular portion (2a,2b) to couple each tapered portion (3a,3b) with the respective side tubular portion (2a,2b).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a screen assembly that can be used in a window or door cavity, or any other area which may benefit from the assembly and which contains a flexible sheet like member (for instance an insect screen) wound about substantially vertical rod (for example), which can be pulled across the window or door cavity such that the screen extends and retracts in a horizontal direction and particularly to a system and method allowing more straightforward installation on site, quickly and easily.

Abstract: Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system that may be locked with a vertical displacement of a first panel against a second panel. The locking system includes a flexible strip that during locking bends upwardly or downwardly. The locking system includes a first and a second joint edge section with different locking functions. One section provides a horizontal locking and another section provides a vertical locking.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a gate having a frame that can fold and collapse into a compact profile for purposes of storage and travel. In an embodiment, a gate consistent with the present disclosure includes a plurality of frame members coupled together via hinged couplers. The hinged couplers provide an in-use configuration whereby the frame members occupy substantially the same plane and form a picture-frame/rectangular shape. Preferably, a foldable material such as mesh at least partially surrounds each frame member and extends between the frame members to form a sidewall. The hinged couplers include at least a first hinged coupler configured to allow for out-of-plane rotation about a first axis to fold the frame members relative to each other in a clamshell fashion, and at least a second hinged coupler to allow for in-plane rotation about a second axis to collapse the frame members.

Abstract: A louvered pergola includes (a) a plurality of horizontally spaced apart posts; (b) an elevated frame supported by the posts and defining a central frame opening; and (c) a plurality of louvers supported by the frame and extended parallel with each other across the frame opening. The plurality of louvers include a static first louver fixed to the frame, a static second louver fixed to the frame opposite the static first louver, and a plurality of pivotable louvers pivotably supported by the frame between the static first and second louvers. The pivotable louvers are pivotable relative to the static first and second louvers between a closed position in which each pair of adjacent louvers of the plurality of louvers interlock to close the frame opening, and an open position in which a gap is provided between each pair of adjacent louvers of the plurality of louvers.

Abstract: Provided is an extendable rail, comprising a main rail and an auxiliary rail arranged in parallel with the main rail, the main rail is shifted in longitudinal direction relative to the auxiliary rail, wherein the main rail is configured with a driving wheel and a first reverse wheel; the auxiliary rail is configured with a second reverse wheel, a first guiding wheel and a second guiding wheel arranged inside; a belt loop with fixed length wraps around the driving wheel, the first reverse wheel, the first guiding wheel, the second reverse wheel, the second guiding wheel, and the driving wheel in turn. The total length of the extendable rail can be adjusted according to the practical needs of consumers by adjusting the length of the overlapped area of the main rail and the auxiliary rail, which provides easy adjustment, high universal applicability and operation performance without size customization.

Abstract: A device for raising a temporary wall to enclose an area includes a main body, a drive wheel attached centrally to the main body, a motor mounted on the main body and configured to drive the drive wheel, and a hook portion attached each end of the main body. Each hook portion has an arm member extending from the main body, a wheel support member extending from the arm member, the wheel support member extending substantially parallel to the main body, a wheel attached to the wheel support member on a surface facing the main body, and a depth adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a depth of the device by adjusting a length of the arm member. The device also includes a width adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a width of a gap between the wheel support members and a loop member attached to the main body.

Abstract: An adjustable window shade having a magnetic attachment point for mounting on a window and a shade portion with a magnet, the shade portion being detachably engageable with the magnetic attachment point via the magnet. Methods of installing and using the window shade are disclosed.

Abstract: A building system that utilizes an improved beam and coupling system for building a frame or structure having improved strength and durability and improving performance and/or spanning distance of the beam.

Abstract: A roller blind includes an upper rail, a roller blind device located at one end of the upper rail, a position limiting device located at another end of the upper rail, two fixing brackets provided for pivotally connecting with the roller blind device and the position limiting device and fixing above a window, a lower rail disposed at an interval below the upper rail, and a blind material. Two ends of the blind are fixed on the upper rail and the lower rail. The blind is wound on a surface of the upper rail. One end of the position limiting device protrudes from an outer end of the upper rail and is combined with the fixing bracket at a right side and is capable of adjusting lower and upper limit positions of the lower rail from an outer side of the fixing bracket at the right side.

Abstract: A slat assembly for a roll top cover enables an improved sealing arrangement and reduced frictional forces. The assembly includes: a plurality of successive and interconnected slats, each of the slats comprising opposed and adjoining first and second ends and upper and lower surfaces; and first and second hinge elements disposed at the respective first and second ends of each slat and integral therewith, the first and second hinge elements configured to define a hinge arrangement that facilitates relative pivotal movement between the slats; wherein the slat assembly is operable between extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: An actuating system includes a sleeve, a braking part for applying a braking force to prevent rotation of the sleeve, a brake releasing part, an axle coupler and an engaging part. The brake releasing part is operable to cause the braking part to release the braking force for rotation of the sleeve. The axle coupler is disposed through the sleeve, and is rotatable for raising and lowering a movable rail of a window shade. The engaging part is disposed between and can be in rolling contact with the axle coupler and the sleeve. The engaging part has a coupling position with respect to the axle coupler where the sleeve and the axle coupler are locked to each other in a first direction of rotation, and is movable away from the coupling position for rotation of the axle coupler relative to the sleeve in a second direction of rotation.

Abstract: A floor panel for forming a floor covering, wherein the floor covering consists of floor panels, which, on at least one pair of edges, are provided with coupling parts. The coupling parts substantially are manufactured from the material of the floor panel, and the coupling parts are configured such that two such floor panels, at the pair of edges, can be installed and locked to each other by means of a downward movement and/or by means of the fold-down principle.