Abstract: A mobile manufacturing platform including a control unit; a manufacturing unit operatively coupled to the control unit, the manufacturing unit configured to fabricate a component using an automated manufacturing process based on a three-dimensional solid model of the component; and a quality test unit operatively coupled to the control unit and configured to perform testing on one of the component and a sample of material used to fabricate the component; wherein the platform is configured for transport via a vehicle to a worksite.

Abstract: Example aspects of a harness for a hydrant shoe assembly and a method for assembling a hydrant shoe assembly are disclosed. The harness for a hydrant shoe assembly can comprise an arcuate spine, the spine defining a first end, a second end, and a middle region therebetween, the spine defining an inner surface and an outer surface, the spine comprising a first protuberance extending from the outer surface and a first rib extending from the inner surface; a first fastener lug extending from the first end of the spine; and a second fastener lug extending from the second end of the spine.

Abstract: A gland assembly includes a gland defining an annular ring, the annular ring defining a first gland end and a second gland end disposed opposite from the first gland end; and a gasket, the gasket defining a first gasket end and a second gasket end, the first gasket end disposed opposite from the second gasket end, a gasket bore extending through the gasket from the first gasket end to the second gasket end, a gland collar defined at the first gasket end, the gasket bore receiving the second gland end of the annular ring.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component of a water infrastructure system can include carrying a mobile manufacturing platform with a vehicle from a storage site to a worksite located remotely from the storage site, the mobile manufacturing platform including a control unit; and a manufacturing unit operatively coupled to the control unit; sending the solid model of a first component or an equivalent thereof to the manufacturing unit; fabricating a second component using an automated manufacturing process based on the solid model of the first component saved on a computer-readable storage medium operatively coupled to the control unit; and returning the system from the worksite to the storage site.

Abstract: A mechanical joint includes a piping element, the piping element comprising an element flange, the piping element defining a socket extending inwards from the element flange; a pipe length, the pipe length extending through the element flange into the socket, the pipe length defining an outer pipe surface; and a gland, the pipe length extending through the gland, the gland comprising a joint restraint assembly, the joint restraint assembly comprising: a restraint base, the restraint base defining a restraint pocket; and a gripper disposed within the restraint pocket, the gripper configured to rotate in the restraint pocket, the gripper further configured to engage the outer pipe surface to prevent removal of the pipe length from the socket, wherein the joint restraint assembly is selectably configurable from a prepared position to an activated position.

Abstract: A piping element assembly includes a coupling body and at least one gasket, the coupling body defining an interior cavity, the interior cavity in contact with the at least one gasket, the piping element assembly adapted for sealably connecting two lengths of pipe by insertion of the pipe lengths within the interior cavity and sealed by the at least one gasket.

Abstract: A gland assembly includes a gland including an annular ring defining a fastener hole; and a joint restraint assembly comprising a restraint base, the restraint base attached to the annular ring; and a cover including a cover portion removably attached to the restraint base; and a bolt stop portion covering the fastener hole, the bolt stop portion extending laterally outward from the cover portion.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component of a water infrastructure system can include carrying a mobile manufacturing platform with a vehicle from a storage site to a worksite located remotely from the storage site, the mobile manufacturing platform including a control unit; and a manufacturing unit operatively coupled to the control unit; sending the solid model of a first component or an equivalent thereof to the manufacturing unit; fabricating a second component using an automated manufacturing process based on the solid model of the first component saved on a computer-readable storage medium operatively coupled to the control unit; and returning the system from the worksite to the storage site.

Abstract: A wide range coupling includes a body, the body defining a first body end and a second body end, the body defining a body bore extending through the body from the first body end to the second body end, the body bore defining an axis, the body defining a body shoulder disposed at the first body end, the body shoulder extending radially inward into the body bore; and an end ring, the end ring positioned over the first body end, the end ring defining a ring shoulder extending radially inward towards the body; and a gasket connected to the end ring, the gasket disposed within the body bore, the end ring and the gasket configured to axially travel along the axis relative to the body, the end ring and the gasket selectively positionable about and between an engaged position and a disengaged position.

Abstract: A gland includes an annular ring, the annular ring defining a gland bore, the gland bore defining a gland axis; and a joint restraint assembly, the joint restraint assembly includes a restraint base, the restraint base attached to the annular ring, the restraint base defining a restraint pocket; the restraint pocket comprising a restraint pivot disposed within the restraint pocket; a gripper, the gripper disposed within the restraint pocket, the gripper engaging the restraint pivot, the gripper configured to rotate about the restraint pivot; and a spring clip disposed within the restraint pocket, the spring clip biasing the gripper to rotate inwards towards the gland axis.

Abstract: A gland includes an annular ring, the annular ring defining a gland bore, the gland bore defining a gland axis extending through the annular ring; and a joint restraint assembly, the joint restraint assembly including a restraint base, the restraint base attached to the annular ring, the restraint base defining a restraint pocket, the restraint base including a structural rail; a gripper, the gripper disposed within the restraint pocket and configured to move in the restraint pocket; a spring biasing the gripper to move inwards towards the gland axis; and a cover contacting at least a portion of the restraint base.

Abstract: A gland includes an annular ring, the annular ring defining a gland bore, the gland bore defining a gland axis; and a joint restraint assembly, the joint restraint assembly includes a restraint base, the restraint base attached to the annular ring, the restraint base defining a restraint pocket; the restraint pocket comprising a restraint pivot disposed within the restraint pocket; a gripper, the gripper disposed within the restraint pocket, the gripper engaging the restraint pivot, the gripper configured to rotate about the restraint pivot; and a spring clip disposed within the restraint pocket, the spring clip biasing the gripper to rotate inwards towards the gland axis.

Abstract: A torque converter and torque divider assembly may receive torque from a power source and input the torque to a torque converter including an impeller, a turbine, and a stator, and a torque divider including a planetary gear system. The torque divider may also receive torque output from the turbine of the torque converter, and may output torque to a device such as a transmission. The torque converter and torque divider assembly may further include a stator clutch that is controlled to selectively lock the stator in place, and a lock-up clutch controlled to selectively lock rotating components of the torque converter and torque divider assembly, such as the impeller and the turbine of the torque converter.

Abstract: A torque converter and torque divider assembly may receive torque from a power source and input the torque to a torque converter including an impeller, a turbine, and a stator, and a torque divider including a planetary gear system. The torque divider may also receive torque output from the turbine of the torque converter, and may output torque to a device such as a transmission. The torque converter and torque divider assembly may further include a stator clutch that is controlled to selectively lock the stator in place, and a lock-up clutch controlled to selectively lock rotating components of the torque converter and torque divider assembly, such as the impeller and the turbine of the torque converter.