Abstract: A self-cleaning hanging magnetic sweeping apparatus for protecting pneumatic tires on mechanical cleaning equipment such as street sweepers. The magnetic sweeper apparatus is suspended beneath or behind a front bumper of a street sweeper. A pair of cross-belt self-cleaning magnets are positioned in front of steer tires of the street sweeper. Each cross-belt magnet includes a rare-earth magnet within a housing, a conveyor belt and pulley system, and a motor for clean-off operations. During a clean-off cycle, the conveyor belt carries collected ferrous debris out of the magnetic field and deposits the debris at a location for collection by the sweeper's main cleaning head. A central bracket system suspends the magnets, provides width adjustability for different track widths, and raises or lowers the magnets to set a desired sweeping height, optionally using limit switches.

Abstract: A foldable handheld portable magnetic sweeper apparatus that folds into a collapsed position for storage and folds into an extended position for use. The apparatus includes a quick clean-off sleeve configured to be removable, installed over a magnetic collection portion to enable safe debris release, an ergonomic extendable handle adjustable for different operator heights, connector assemblies enabling folding and angular adjustment secured by a nut-and-bolt arrangement, and in some embodiments an internal containment housing configured to maintain positional stability of rare earth or ceramic magnets after magnetization.

Abstract: A front mount mechano-hydraulic magnetic sweeper apparatus having a debris collection and retention system. The magnetic sweeper apparatus addresses ferrous debris pickup with ground tracking capabilities ahead of its swept path. The magnetic sweeper apparatus features a large magnet hanging out-front of the vehicle or primary mover, which allows for ferrous debris pickup and retention utilizing complete wrap around technology. Objects as small as paperclips, up to large items like rail spikes and steel axles, are able to be safely retrieved and retained beneath the magnet. Obstructions such as sharp ramps, speedbumps, potholes, small curbs, ruts, and other rough terrain can be traversed without having to sacrifice lifting the magnet which reduces magnetic performance. A quadric cycle chain mechanism allows for magnet clean off and debris storage in a smooth and controlled motion.

Abstract: A gravity clean-off magnetic sweeper apparatus that connects to the front of industrial equipment or industrial vehicles where a bucket would normally go. The magnetic sweeper is lifted off the ground slightly and driven around an area to pick up metal debris. The collected debris is then cleaned off of the bottom of the invention by lifting it with the machine and pivoting it downward. As the magnetic sweeper is pivoted downward, the mass of the magnets, which is greater than its attraction force to the metal debris attached to the pan in between the magnet and the debris, allows the magnet to hang vertically, as the pan is forced away from the magnet. This removes the metal debris away from the magnetic field and allows it to fall from the magnetic sweeper.

Abstract: A low-profile magnet mounted permanent magnetic sweeper apparatus with wrap around technology is disclosed. The magnetic sweeper is mounted on the underside of a forklift or prime mover vehicle. The magnetic sweeper apparatus comprises a plurality of magnet mount pods mounted on each corner of the magnet housing. A large bar magnet is placed within the magnet housing and is capped on either end. A sleeve having a pull handle is around the magnet housing. Magnetic debris accumulates on the sleeve which can be pulled off the magnet housing whereby the debris can be removed.

Abstract: A system and method for collection of non-metallic and metallic foreign object debris (FOD) is disclosed. The foreign object debris system consists of one or more debris collection modules and can be deployed in various width configurations. Debris collection modules can be pulled, pushed, attached to moving equipment, vehicles or to a tow trailer to provide motion. Each pickup module consists of a frame, a debris bin area, a brush, one or more rigid ramp(s) with replaceable tip(s). Multiple debris collection modules can be connected to form a wider or narrower sweeping width. As the foreign object debris system travels forward, debris travels up the tip(s) and ramp(s) and is deposited into a debris bin.

Abstract: A continuous discharge ceramic powered steel shot magnetic sweeper apparatus is disclosed. The magnetic sweeper apparatus consists of at least one handle, a frame, support wheel(s), a frontal debris bin, drive wheels, a finned tube housing a ceramic magnetic assembly. The ceramic magnetic assembly comprises a sealed magnetic drum and rotating non-ferrous finned tubes. The magnet is continuously cleaned off as the magnetic sweeper apparatus is pushed forward. Magnetic debris accumulates on the magnet assembly and is deposited in the frontal debris bin. The magnetic sweeper apparatus design utilizes field differences created by the magnet position and angle to achieve the automatic pick-up and drop-off of debris at different locations of the drum. Furthermore, the apparatus aims to solve this high-cost rare earth magnet problem by using lower cost ceramic magnets as an alternative.

Abstract: A continuous discharge magnetic sweeper apparatus with a vertical axis rotary clean off attachment. The main magnetic sweeper consists of a handle, a back wheel, a frontal debris bin, a drive wheel and a finned drum housing a magnetic assembly. Magnetic debris is attracted by magnet assembly, accumulates on the finned drum and is deposited in the frontal debris bin. The vertical axis rotary clean off attachment connects to the magnetic sweeper and consists of a main frame body, a mounting feature, a support wheel, a rotary cap and a finned driving wheel. The finned driving wheel is a hollow finned wheel driven by contact with a wall, assisting the magnetic field to move shot from the wall side into the main sweeper's range to be picked up by the main sweeper apparatus.

Abstract: A continuous discharge magnetic sweeper apparatus with horizontal axis rotary clean off is disclosed. The magnetic sweeper apparatus consists of a handle, back wheels or front caster, a frontal debris bin and drive wheels housing a ceramic magnetic assembly. The ceramic magnetic assembly comprises a sealed magnetic drum and rotating non-ferrous finned tube, and the magnet is continuously cleaned off as the magnetic sweeper apparatus is pushed forward. Magnetic debris accumulates on the outside of the finned tube at the bottom of the sealed magnet assembly and is deposited in the frontal debris bin. The magnetic sweeper apparatus' horizontal axis continuous discharge design utilizes field differences created by the magnet position and angle to achieve the automatic pick-up and drop-off of debris at different locations of the drum.

Abstract: A continuous discharge ceramic powered steel shot magnetic sweeper apparatus is disclosed. The magnetic sweeper apparatus consists of at least one handle, a frame, support wheel(s), a frontal debris bin, drive wheels, a finned tube housing a ceramic magnetic assembly. The ceramic magnetic assembly comprises a sealed magnetic drum and rotating non-ferrous finned tubes. The magnet is continuously cleaned off as the magnetic sweeper apparatus is pushed forward. Magnetic debris accumulates on the magnet assembly and is deposited in the frontal debris bin. The magnetic sweeper apparatus design utilizes field differences created by the magnet position and angle to achieve the automatic pick-up and drop-off of debris at different locations of the drum. Furthermore, the apparatus aims to solve this high-cost rare earth magnet problem by using lower cost ceramic magnets as an alternative.

Abstract: A continuous discharge magnetic sweeper apparatus with a vertical axis rotary clean off attachment. The main magnetic sweeper consists of a handle, a back wheel, a frontal debris bin, a drive wheel and a finned drum housing a magnetic assembly. Magnetic debris is attracted by magnet assembly, accumulates on the finned drum and is deposited in the frontal debris bin. The vertical axis rotary clean off attachment connects to the magnetic sweeper and consists of a main frame body, a mounting feature, a support wheel, a rotary cap and a finned driving wheel. The finned driving wheel is a hollow finned wheel driven by contact with a wall, assisting the magnetic field to move shot from the wall side into the main sweeper's range to be picked up by the main sweeper apparatus.

Abstract: A rare earth portable magnetic cleaning apparatus configured to collect magnetic debris. The portable magnetic cleaning apparatus comprises a quick clean-off sleeve, a handle body, an ergonomic and extendable handle and an internal rare earth housing. The quick clean-off sleeve is a four-sided plastic sleeve held on and released with push button mechanism. The sleeve slips on an off easily to easily clean off debris. The ergonomic and extendable handle slides on over the main magnet tube housing to reduce operator strain and fatigue and accommodate operators of different heights. The internal rare earth housing consists of an internal plastic device to allow rare earth magnets to be charged as an assembly and then safely handled by the user. The housing holds the rare earth magnets in a proximity to each other that would otherwise push apart/rotate/attract them to each other after magnetization.

Abstract: A low-profile magnet mounted permanent magnetic sweeper apparatus with wrap around technology is disclosed. The magnetic sweeper is mounted on the underside of a forklift or prime mover vehicle. The magnetic sweeper apparatus comprises a plurality of magnet mount pods mounted on each corner of the magnet housing. A large bar magnet is placed within the magnet housing and is capped on either end. A sleeve having a pull handle is around the magnet housing. Magnetic debris accumulates on the sleeve which can be pulled off the magnet housing whereby the debris can be removed.

Abstract: A front mount mechano-hydraulic magnetic sweeper apparatus having a debris collection and retention system. The magnetic sweeper apparatus addresses ferrous debris pickup with ground tracking capabilities ahead of its swept path. The magnetic sweeper apparatus features a large magnet hanging out-front of the vehicle or primary mover, which allows for ferrous debris pickup and retention utilizing complete wrap around technology. Objects as small as paperclips, up to large items like rail spikes and steel axles, are able to be safely retrieved and retained beneath the magnet. Obstructions such as sharp ramps, speedbumps, potholes, small curbs, ruts, and other rough terrain can be traversed without having to sacrifice lifting the magnet which reduces magnetic performance. A quadric cycle chain mechanism allows for magnet clean off and debris storage in a smooth and controlled motion.

Abstract: An industrial hanging magnetic sweeper apparatus auto clean-off, side shift and height adjustment features. The magnetic sweeper apparatus mounts to an industrial vehicle using chains and maintains multiple points of contact. This allows movement of the apparatus independently from the vehicle which reduces damage to the apparatus and the vehicle in the case of incidental ground contact. The apparatus includes a hydraulic side shift of the magnet allowing debris to be collected from outside the primary mover track width. The apparatus also allows for height adjustment on each individual side. Two top links, one for each side, can adjust the sweeping height of the magnetic sweeper for optimal pickup performance.

Abstract: A gravity clean-off magnetic sweeper apparatus that connects to the front of industrial equipment or industrial vehicles where a bucket would normally go. The magnetic sweeper is lifted off the ground slightly and driven around an area to pick up metal debris. The collected debris is then cleaned off of the bottom of the invention by lifting it with the machine and pivoting it downward. As the magnetic sweeper is pivoted downward, the mass of the magnets, which is greater than its attraction force to the metal debris attached to the pan in between the magnet and the debris, allows the magnet to hang vertically, as the pan is forced away from the magnet. This removes the metal debris away from the magnetic field and allows it to fall from the magnetic sweeper.

Abstract: One or more virtual supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) controllers are provided. The virtual SCADA controller(s) may be deployed upon a detection of a failure of a physical SCADA controller. An on-site module may detect failure including a security breach which causes the physical SCADA controller to be disconnected from a network and the virtual SCADA controller(s) to take over control. The virtual SCADA controller(s) may be on-site or off-site.

Abstract: One or more virtual supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) controllers are provided. The virtual SCADA controller(s) may be deployed upon a detection of a failure of a physical SCADA controller. An on-site module may detect failure including a security breach which causes the physical SCADA controller to be disconnected from a network and the virtual SCADA controller(s) to take over control. The virtual SCADA controller(s) may be on-site or off-site.