Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for generating a consumable product quotation are provided. An example method may include receiving a surface status. The example method may also include determining, by processing circuitry, consumable product requirements for performing a job based on the surface status and consumable product parameters accessed in a consumable products database. The example method may also include providing the consumable product requirements for output to a user. The consumable product requirements may include types of consumable products for completing the job.

Abstract: A battery pack may include a plurality of battery cells, a cell retainer and a heat exchanger assembly. The cell retainer may define a plurality of cell reception slots configured to retain respective ones of the battery cells. The cell retainer may define an enclosure that fixes the battery cells and is not penetrated by any cooling apparatus. The cell retainer may be in thermal communication with the battery cells to transfer heat away from the battery cells. The heat exchanger assembly may be in thermal communication with the cell retainer and external to the cell retainer to at least passively transfer heat away from the cell retainer while the battery pack is operated in a discharge mode. The cell retainer may include a thermally conductive material capable of transferring heat to the heat exchanger assembly and also storing at least some of the heat.

Abstract: A riding lawn care vehicle (10) includes first and second drive wheels (32), a steering lever (34), a brake assembly (110), and a mechanical brake linkage assembly (120) including a cable tensioner (250). The brake assembly (110) may be operably coupled to at least one of the first and second drive wheels (32) to enable brakes to be selectively applied to the first and second drive wheels (32) based on a position of the steering lever (34). The cable tensioner (250) may be configured to activate the brake assembly (110) relative to the at least one of the first and second drive wheels (32) in response to the steering lever (34) being moved outwardly to an outboard position. The mechanical linkage assembly (120) may be configured to provide a greater amount of rotation of the cable tensioner (250) than a magnitude of rotation of the steering lever (34) when the steering lever (34) is moved from the inboard position to the outboard position.

Abstract: An apparatus for tying a wire around one or more objects, such as concrete reinforcing includes a wire feed roller configured to pass a wire around the objects to form a loop, a wire twister configured to twist the sides of the loop together, and a guiding surface arranged to deflect the wire as it is being twisted so that the ends of the wire finish pointing at least partially in the direction of the objects being tied.

Abstract: Industrial vacuum cleaner configured for servicing at least one construction tool, said vacuum cleaner comprising a vacuum inlet, wherein said vacuum cleaner further comprises a controller and connected to said controller a wireless transceiver, a memory, and at least one location and/or orientation sensor configured for detection of vacuum cleaner location and/or localization of other objects in relation to the vacuum cleaner and wherein the vacuum cleaner further comprises means for propulsion controlled by said controller.

Abstract: A robotic working tool comprising a sensor for detecting magnetic fields connected to a controller for controlling the operation of the robotic working tool. The controller is configured to operate according to a first control signal being transmitted through a first boundary wire and according to a second control signal being transmitted through a second boundary wire. The robotic working tool is thereby configured to operate within a composite work area comprising at least a first partial work area and a second partial work area. The first boundary wire delimits the first partial work area and the second boundary wire delimits the second partial work area. The at least first and second boundary wires provide a common perimeter for the composite work area. Analysing the magnetic fields detected by the sensor, the controller determines whether the robotic working tool is inside or outside the composite work area.

Abstract: This document discloses a valve comprising a main valve closure body, arranged on a low pressure side of the valve and moveable to open towards the low pressure side, a control body, fixedly connected to the main valve closure body, such that a position of the main valve closure body is fixed relative to a position of the control body, a control chamber, partially defined by the control body, whereby a volume of the control chamber is variable in relation to the position of the control body, and a control fluid connector for controlling a pressure in the control chamber. The document also discloses use of the valve in a separator for separating dust and debris from an airflow, a separator comprising such a valve and a method of operating a separator.

Abstract: An electronic device is described, including memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to receive center pivot irrigation system information corresponding to a center pivot irrigation system and to request map data. The processor is also configured to a user interface with a map of the center pivot irrigation system. The processor is further configured to receive an input via the user interface indicating an input point. The processor is additionally configured to render an alteration point marker at a first position, the alteration point marker representing an alteration point for the pivot, the alteration point corresponding to a first radial position of the pivot at which a change in operation of the pivot is set to occur. The processor is also configured to control the center pivot irrigation system to alter operation of the pivot at the first radial position.

Abstract: A tool driver for a power trowel, the tool driver comprising a combination of a magnetic fastening arrangement and a hook and loop based fastening arrangement for releasably holding an abrasive tool to the tool driver, wherein the magnetic fastening arrangement is configured symmetrically around a rotational center of the tool driver, wherein the hook and loop based fastening arrangement is adapted to provide increased shear strength during abrasive operation of the tool, and wherein the magnetic fastening arrangement is adapted to provide increased pull strength during lifting of the tool driver.

Abstract: A remote demolition robot (10) comprising a controller (17), drive means (14), an arm member (11) movably arranged on a tower (10a) rotatably arranged on a body (11b) of the remote demolition robot (10) and a remote control (22) for providing commands, that are interpreted by the controller (17) causing the controller (17) to control the operation of the remote demolition robot (10), wherein the remote control (22) comprises a first joystick (24a) and a second joystick (24b), wherein the remote control (22) is characterized in that each joystick (24) is provided with a thumb control switch (26).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a floor grinding machine for grinding floor surfaces of stone or stone-like material. Such a machine comprises a machine frame, a grinding head 2, supported by and being rotatable relative to the machine frame, a grinding head hood 2, which defines a space in which the grinding head 1 is rotatable, a hollow and resilient member 4, arranged in the space, and a pressurized fluid source, operatively connected to the hollow member 4 to supply said pressurized fluid, whereby the hollow member 4 is resiliently expandable upon supply of said fluid.

Abstract: A trimmer head of a hand-held cutting device may include a spool onto which trimmer line is loadable and from which the trimmer line is dispensable, a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion operably coupled to the first housing portion to house the spool where the housing is driven rotationally about an axis by a shaft during powered operation of the device, a coupling assembly configured to selectively couple the spool to and decouple the spool from the housing during powered operation of the device based on an axial position of the coupling assembly within the housing, and a button operably coupled to the coupling assembly to alter the axial position of the coupling assembly when the button is moved out of a rest position by a bump of the button on a surface.

Abstract: This document provides a method of operating a floor grinding machine 100. The method comprises providing a grinding machine 100 comprising a frame 101, a motor 102 and at least one grinding element 1, causing the motor to drive the grinding element so as to rotate at a rotational speed, while in contact with a floor surface to grind, polish or mill the floor surface, determining an actual value of a motor operating parameter, determining a nominal value of the motor operating parameter, comparing the actual value of the motor operating parameter with the nominal value of the motor operating parameter, if a difference between the actual value of the motor operating parameter and the nominal value of the motor operating parameter exceeds a predetermined difference threshold, determining at least one grinding parameter to be adjusted, and causing the at least one grinding parameter to be adjusted.

Abstract: A carrier comprising a hydraulic cylinder having a piston, a controller and a piston position sensor, wherein the carrier is arranged to carry an accessory through the use of the hydraulic cylinder and wherein the controller is configured to: receive piston position information; determine a direction of movement of the piston; and if the piston position equals a stop distance from an end wall of the hydraulic cylinder in the direction of movement, abort the movement.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to engine-driven tool (1) comprising a rotatable work tool (2) and an engine (4) for propelling a first driving pulley (28) via a clutch wheel (30) comprised in a power transferring unit (27) and having an outer edge. The first driving pulley (28) and the clutch wheel (30) arc arranged to rotate around a common driving axis (38). The power transferring unit (27) comprises an endless drive belt (9) that is arranged propel the rotatable work tool (2) when the first driving pulley (28) is propelled. A fan arrangement (13) is arranged to convey air front a dust channel (11) formed between a shielding cover (8) and the rotatable work tool (2), and comprises a fan turbine (26) that is connected to a fan pulley (29) connected to the drive belt (9) is arranged to propel the fan pulley (29).

Abstract: A carrier comprising at least one hydraulic cylinder having a piston, a controller and a piston position sensor, wherein the carrier is arranged to carry a tool through the use of the hydraulic cylinder and wherein the controller is configured to: receive control input for moving the tool; receive piston position information for at least one piston of the at least one cylinders; determine a current angle for the tool based on the piston position information; and determine that the current angle approximates a desired angle, and in response thereto halt the tool at the desired angle. According to an aspect the controller may be configured to detect and determine the position of a subject relative the carrier based on hydraulic pressure information and tool operational information. Further, the application concerns methods applied with the embodiments of said carrier.