Abstract: An assembly for utility truck bodies having metal and/or composite reinforcement(s) and/or foam reinforcements and/or honeycomb reinforcement/ and/or wood reinforcements encapsulated within a thermoformed thermoplastic, or thermoset or fiber-reinforced thermoset walking surface floor structure of the truck bed assembly or other composite floor structure with attachable components and junctions, e.g., sidepack(s), and methods of making the same are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting attachment of a lanyard at a utility platform of an aerial device are described. In some embodiments, a lanyard attachment device is disposed on a utility platform. The lanyard attachment device may comprise a sensor detecting when a lanyard is attached to the lanyard attachment device. In some embodiments, the utility platform is separated from a base of the aerial device by a dielectric gap, and a light signal is indicative of the state of the lanyard attachment device. Furthermore, anti-tie-down functionality may be used to detect error or tampering of the lanyard attachment device.

Abstract: A system and method for providing heating to a seat of a mobile hydraulic equipment. The system includes a heat exchanger disposed in or adjacent the seat for recycling the heat from a return hydraulic fluid received from a diverter manifold to heat the operator's seat. A valve disposed within the diverter manifold routes the return fluid to one or more of the heat exchanger or a return fluid reservoir based on a control signal received from a controller.

Abstract: A toe space module for elevating platforms, wherein the module wraps around the edges and bottom of the platform in order to transform tension stress into shear and compression stresses. Also, a platform with a toe space module attached, and method for manufacturing the platform and toe space module. Also, a combination toe space module and step, a platform with the combination toe space module and step, and methods for manufacturing the platform with the combination toe space module and step.

Abstract: A flexible and electrically conductive platform liner is provided for lining an aerial work platform. The platform liner is composed of a flexible and electrically conductive material, such that it is foldable for transport and storage. The platform liner is configured to be placed into the aerial work platform and electrically bonded to an energized power line during operation, such that the platform liner is held at a similar electrical potential to the energized power line.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for providing electrical power to an electrically isolated region utilizing an electrically insulating drive shaft to transmit rotational energy over an electrically isolated gap to an electrical generator disposed in the electrically isolated region. Electrical power generated by the generator is used to power at least one electronic device in the electrically isolated region or to charge a battery, while maintaining electrical isolation.

Abstract: Ribs for an elevating platform, the ribs designed and configured to insert through a slot in the sidewall of the elevating platform. The ribs are composed of T-shaped and/or L-shaped portions. Configurations include a T-shaped rib that inserts through the slot; a combination T-shaped and L-shaped rib wherein the T-shaped component inserts through the slot and the L-shaped component is attached on the exterior of the platform, and a double-L-shaped rib, wherein one of the L-shaped components inserts through the slot and the other L-shaped component is attached to it on the exterior of the platform.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting a configuration of a crane winch assembly and activating a mode of operation of an aerial device based at least in part on the configuration is shown and described herein. The aerial device may comprise a crane winch assembly with a sensor for detecting that the crane winch assembly is stowed or deployed. When the crane winch assembly is deployed, a crane mode of the aerial device may be active. When the crane winch assembly is stowed, an aerial mode of the aerial device may be active. Further, certain operations of the aerial device may be active and inactive based on an anti-two block system of the aerial device.

Abstract: A wheel chock system comprising at least one wheel chock for supporting a vehicle, detecting a load imparted by the vehicle, and displaying information indicative of the load imparted by the vehicle is described herein. In some embodiments, the wheel chock detects a load imparted by a vehicle with a load sensor and displays the load. The wheel chock may be in communication with other wheel chocks supporting the vehicle. The wheel chocks may display the loads detected by all wheel chocks and may determine and display a load distribution across all wheel chocks.

Abstract: An assembly for utility truck bodies having metal and/or composite reinforcement(s) and/or foam reinforcements and/or honeycomb reinforcement/and/or wood reinforcements encapsulated within a thermoformed thermoplastic, or thermoset or fiber-reinforced thermoset walking surface floor structure of the truck bed assembly or other composite floor structure with attachable components and junctions, e.g., sidepack(s), and methods of making the same are provided.

Abstract: An auger stand, system, and method of use thereof for lifting a longitudinal object. The auger stand comprises at least one wall section forming a hollow inner cavity for receiving an auger, a landing to support a load from the auger and provide an upward thrust, and a base for supporting the auger stand including an anchoring mechanism to prevent rotation of the auger stand. During operation, the auger is rotated in a first direction to screw into the auger stand and rotated in a second direction to unscrew from the auger stand and lift the longitudinal object. The auger stand may also be used as a cover to protect the auger and a stand to support the auger in an upright position.

Abstract: A toe space module for elevating platforms, wherein the module wraps around the edges and bottom of the platform in order to transform tension stress into shear and compression stresses. Also, a platform with a toe space module attached, and method for manufacturing the platform and toe space module. Also, a combination toe space module and step, a platform with the combination toe space module and step, and methods for manufacturing the platform with the combination toe space module and step.

Abstract: Ribs for an elevating platform, the ribs designed and configured to insert through a slot in the sidewall of the elevating platform. The ribs are composed of T-shaped and/or L-shaped portions. Configurations include a T-shaped rib that inserts through the slot; a combination T-shaped and L-shaped rib wherein the T-shaped component inserts through the slot and the L-shaped component is attached on the exterior of the platform, and a double-L-shaped rib, wherein one of the L-shaped components inserts through the slot and the other L-shaped component is attached to it on the exterior of the platform.

Abstract: An assembly for utility truck bodies having metal and/or composite reinforcement(s) and/or foam reinforcements and/or honeycomb reinforcement/and/or wood reinforcements encapsulated within a thermoformed thermoplastic, or thermoset or fiber-reinforced thermoset walking surface floor structure of the truck bed assembly or other composite floor structure with attachable components and junctions, e.g., sidepack(s), and methods of making the same are provided.

Abstract: Mounting plates for elevating platforms, including a mounting apparatus with interior and exterior reinforcement components elongated vertically. The interior reinforcement piece includes an embedded bolt that extends from the interior reinforcement piece, through a wall of the platform, and through the exterior reinforcement component. The interior and exterior reinforcement components have a stepped construction to convert peel stress to shear stress.

Abstract: A mounting rib for an elevating platform, the rib designed and configured to insert through a slot in the sidewall of the elevating platform. The rib is composed of a T-shaped and two L-shaped components, wherein the T-shaped component inserts through the slot and the L-shaped components are attached on the exterior of the platform. Also, a corner-mounted rib for an elevating platform.

Abstract: A step for an elevating platform, the step including a top flange, a bottom flange, and a transition; the step configured to insert into a cutout in the platform sidewall. The bottom flange is configured to contact an outer surface of the platform sidewall when the top flange contacts an inner surface of the sidewall, thereby placing all of the contact areas between the step and the platform under compression when force is applied to the step.

Abstract: A dual boom monitoring system includes a first sensor that monitors a position of a first boom and a second sensor that monitors a position of a second boom. A third sensor monitors a hydraulic fluid pressure of a first boom hydraulic cylinder configured to pivotally raise and lower the first boom with respect to a base. A fourth sensor monitors a hydraulic fluid pressure of an second boom hydraulic cylinder configured to pivotally raise and lower the second boom with respect to the first boom. A controller is communicatively coupled with the sensors and configured to perform the steps of a dual boom monitoring method. The method is used to determine positions and loads on the first boom and the second boom based on data received from the sensors. The method reduces cones of uncertainty for various boom positions to improve accuracy and reliability of load monitoring.

Abstract: A device for detecting the condition of electrical bonding of a plurality of conductive components of an aerial device, the aerial device comprising a plurality of electrical bonding cables, a control module, a gradient control device, a feedback wire to carry an input signal from the conductive components to the control module, and a power source. The device uses the input signal to determine the condition of the electrical bonding of the conductive components including the condition of the electrical bonding cables and connections therebetween and is configured to notify an operator if an unacceptable condition is determined based on a predetermined acceptance standard.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for a drop-in solid-state relay replacement for current standard relays. The drop-in solid-state relay may comprise receiving an input power and actuating at least one transistor to provide power to operational equipment. In some embodiments, an optical isolator may be disposed at an output driver stage of the relay circuit to provide electrical isolation between the input stage and the output stage. The drop-in solid-state relay may provide low input voltage, low heat, no noise, and not produce fly-back.