Abstract: A system may include a sensor disposed on a parcel of land, watering equipment comprising a watering pump and processing circuity, and a user terminal comprising a user interface. The sensor may be configured to detect moisture conditions. The processing circuitry may be configured to direct the watering pump to operate in accordance with an operational mode. The user terminal may be configured to output system information via the user interface based on sensor data provided by the sensor, control the watering pump to operate in accordance with the operational mode, and delegate operational control of the system to a second user in response to a delegation input provided by a first user via the user interface.

Abstract: A robotic work tool having a chassis, a cover and a controller for controlling the operation of the robotic work tool. The robotic work tool further has a lift/collision detection device (300) connected to the controller for providing sensor input, and which Hft/coUision detection device (300) includes a first sensor element (340) and a second sensor element (345). The controller (110) is configured to receive sensor input of a distance value indicating a distance between the first sensor element (340) and the second sensor element (345), determine that a lift has been detected, fay comparing the distance value with a lift detection threshold and/or determine that a collision has been detected, by comparing the distance value with a collision detection threshold, wherein the collision detection threshold is different from the lift detection threshold.

Abstract: An arboriculture safety monitoring system (300) comprising at least one arboriculture safety monitoring device (200) and at least one arboriculture safety user interface device (100), the at least one arboriculture safety monitoring device (200) comprising at least one proximity sensor, a controller and a communication interface, the arboriculture safety user interface device (100) comprising alerting means, a communication interface, and a controller wherein the at least one arboriculture safety monitoring device (200) is configured to: connect to at least one of the at least one arboriculture safety user interface device (100), detect that a person has come within range of the at least one proximity sensor, and in response thereto emit an alert through alerting means of the arboriculture safety user interface device (100).

Abstract: A transmitter device (100) includes a housing (102). The transmitter device (100) has at least one battery housed within the housing (102). The transmitter device (100) has a cover (104) which at least partially covers the at least one battery. The transmitter device (100) further includes a sensor (106) electrically coupled with the at least one battery. The transmitter device (100) is installed in a ground surface. The transmitter device (100) is characterized in that the cover (104) is removably coupled with the housing (102) by a snap-fit connection such that the cover (104) is vertically accessible for removal while the transmitter device (100) remains installed. The cover (104) includes one or more recesses or protrusions (114) and the housing (102) has one or more complementary protrusions (112) or recesses for the removable coupling between the cover (104) and the housing (102), and the cover (104) includes a tab (108) or a slot which allows disassembly of the cover (104) from the housing (102).

Abstract: A pressure reducer (100) for reducing a fluid pressure includes a pressure reducer body (110) defining at least one pressure reducer chamber (120). The pressure reducer chamber (120) includes an inlet section (122) and an outlet section (124) fluidly coupled with the inlet section (122). The pressure reducer chamber (120) further includes a spring-operated piston rod (121) and a sealing element (128) operatively coupled with the piston rod (121). A flange (132) is sealing coupled with the pressure reducer body (110). The pressure reducer body (110) defines a pressure compensation hole (114). The pressure reducer (100) is characterized in that the pressure reducer body (110) has a first threaded portion (112), and the flange (132) has a second threaded portion (134) such that the pressure reducer body (110) and the flange (132) are threadedly coupled.

Abstract: A starting assembly for a backpack blower may include a starting lever. The backpack blower may include an engine and a backpack harness configured to support the blower on a back of a user wearing the backpack harness. The starting lever may include a lever arm operably coupled to an axial member at a distal end of the axial member. The starting lever may be pivotable about an axis formed by the axial member by a user wearing the blower via the backpack harness to start the engine.

Abstract: A hand operated cutting tool (200) for pipes or tubes includes a housing (202). The housing (202) defining at least one first opening (204) to receive an object (210) to perform a first cutting action, and a second opening (206) which is adapted to perform a second cutting action. The first opening (204) includes a longitudinal axis (A-A1) and the second opening (206) include a longitudinal axis (X-X?). The longitudinal axis (A-A1) and the longitudinal axis (X-X?) include an angle (Z) therebetween that is unequal to 0 degree. And, one or more cutting blades (208, 502) are operatively coupled to the first opening (204) and the second opening (206). The one or more cutting blades (208) is arranged such that it is performing both the first cutting action and the second cutting action.

Abstract: A drive assembly for a vehicle may selectively couple a motor of the vehicle to a mobility assembly of the vehicle. The drive assembly may include a worm gear assembly having a worm engaged with a worm gear. The worm may be operably coupled to the motor of the vehicle, and the worm gear may be selectively coupled to a shaft of the mobility assembly. The drive assembly may be configured to move between a first configuration and a second configuration. In response to the drive assembly being in the first configuration, the worm gear assembly and the shaft of the mobility assembly may be operably coupled, and the worm gear assembly may be configured to selectively transfer power from the motor to the mobility assembly to provide mobility to the vehicle. In response to the drive assembly being in a second configuration, the worm gear assembly and the shaft of the mobility assembly may be decoupled, and the worm gear assembly may be prevented from transferring the power from the motor to the mobility assembly.

Abstract: An ignition system for outdoor power equipment driven by a petrol or gasoline engine may include a safety interlock system, a starter motor, a starter solenoid having an activation coil, and a solenoid monitor. The ignition system may be configured to selectively apply power to start the engine based on application of a start attempt. The safety interlock system may be operable to actuate the starter solenoid via the activation coil to apply current to the starter motor for starting the engine during the start attempt. The solenoid monitor may be configured to determine a status of the activation coil and starter solenoid contacts and provide a fault indication based on the status determined.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a starter pulley arrangement for an internal combustion engine. The arrangement comprises a cord drum (1) configured to house a starting rope wound thereon, a driver (3) configured to interact with a flywheel (5) or other part connected to an engine crankshaft, and a torsion spring (7) connecting the cord drum (1) to the driver (3), such that the cord drum can resiliently urge the engine crankshaft via the driver. The torsion spring (7) is tensioned in a resting position where the driver does not influence the crankshaft. This provides an improved resistance against wear on the parts of the starter pulley arrangement.

Abstract: A blower may include a housing having a handle, an electric motor powered by a battery pack, and a fan assembly operably coupled to the electric motor to force air through a blower tube responsive to operation of the electric motor. The blower tube defines a blower tube axis. The fan assembly creates a low pressure area in a intake chamber that provides the air to the fan assembly. The air enters the intake chamber via at least one radial entrance and an axial entrance disposed in the housing. The axial entrance is configured to receive cooling air that has passed through the battery pack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laying machine for laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire including: a blade arrangement for making a trench in the ground, a consolidation and laying means being arranged behind the blade arrangement, for clearing and safe-guarding the trench from collapsing while laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire into the trench. A blade assembly comprising compartments for cooling fluid and air.

Abstract: A sealing member (2), for waterproof sealing of a volume, comprises a hollow, generally cylindrical body and a sealing area (5a, 5b) at the respective axial ends thereof. At least one sealing area (5a) comprises a first radially extending portion (6) and a second portion (7) extending in a reverse direction partly overlapping the first portion. The second portion (7) has a free end and is arranged for pressing towards the first portion (6), thereby forming a seal with the first portion (6). A sealing system comprises a sealing member (2) as above, a sealing seat (9) for abutment against the sealing member (2), and a counterpart surface (11), for pressing the sealing member (2) against the sealing seat (9). The sealing seat (9) comprises an inclined surface (10). A work tool (1) comprising the above-mentioned sealing system has at least one sealing area (5a) of the sealing member (2) pressed between a housing (4) and a chassis (3) of the work tool (1).

Abstract: A hose device may include a flexible hose device body having a first end configured to be attached to a cyclone and a second end with a free opening. The hose device may also include a plurality of weights affixed between the first end and the second end. When subjected to suction forces from a vacuum of the cyclone, the second end may be sucked upwards such that the plurality of weights hingedly swing toward the first end and the hose device body is in a retracted configuration. When released from the suction forces of the cyclone, the plurality of weights hingedly swing away from the first end and the hose device body extends downwards into an extended configuration by the gravity forces acting upon the weights, in the absence of the suction forces, to expand a size of the free opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor surfacing machine (1) comprising a frame (2) that is carried by a first wheel (3) and a second wheel (4). The floor surfacing machine (1) further comprises a first motor (6), a handle arrangement (7), at least one planetary head (15) that is rotatably mounted to the frame (2) and at least one satellite surfacing head (19, 20, 21) that is rotatably mounted to the planetary head (15), where the first motor (6) is arranged to propel the planetary head (15). The floor surfacing machine (1) comprises a first control unit (10), and a remote control panel (11) which in turn comprises a second control unit (12) that is arranged to communicate with the first control unit (10). The floor surfacing machine (1) also comprises a second motor (22) that is arranged to propel the satellite surfacing heads (19, 20, 21) such that the planetary head (15) and the satellite surfacing heads (19, 20, 21) are independently operable.