Abstract: A lift device includes a base, a mast assembly including a first mast section coupled to the base and a second mast section configured to move vertically relative to the first mast section, a platform assembly pivotally coupled to the second mast section, a guardrail assembly, a pivot assembly pivotally coupling the guardrail assembly to the second mast section, and a link arm pivotally coupled between the pivot assembly and the platform assembly, wherein the link arm links pivotal movement of the platform assembly to pivotal movement of the guardrail assembly so that the platform assembly and the guardrail assembly simultaneously pivot between a working position and a folded position.

Abstract: A lift device includes a pivot assembly pivotally coupled between a mast assembly and a guardrail assembly and a locking plate defining an external cutout and an internal cavity. A pair of link arms link movement of a platform assembly and the the guardrail assembly so that the platform assembly and the guardrail assembly simultaneously pivot between a working position and a folded position. When pivoting from the folded position to the working position, a locking mechanism pivots toward the locking plate so that a tab of the locking mechanism is inserted through the external cutout and into the internal cavity. Rotation of a handle in a locking direction rotates the tab to a locked position where the tab is prevented from being removed from the internal cavity and, thereby, the platform assembly and the guardrail assembly are prevented from pivoting from the working position to the folded position.

Abstract: A lift device includes a base, a mast assembly including an inner mast section coupled to the base and an outer mast section, a platform assembly pivotally coupled to the outer mast section, a guardrail assembly pivotally coupled to the outer mast section, a crank assembly including a drive gear that is rotatably coupled to a pulley assembly, and a lift assist motor rotatably coupled to the drive gear. Rotation of the pulley assembly is configured to move the outer mast section relative to the inner mast section. The lift assist motor is configured to selectively apply an assisting torque on the drive gear to assist in raising the outer mast section, the platform assembly, and the guardrail assembly relative to the base.

Abstract: A lift device includes a guardrail assembly pivotally coupled to a mast assembly and having a guardrail and a door pivotally coupled to a free end of the guardrail by an automatic door hinge assembly. The automatic door hinge assembly includes a hinge rod rotationally fixed relative to the guardrail and including a plurality of helical protrusions, a hinge channel extending through the door and including a plurality of helical recesses, and a hinge rod spring biased between the guardrail and the door and configured to generate a biasing force on the door that biases the door toward a closed position. Each of the plurality of helical protrusions is received within a corresponding one of the plurality of helical recesses.

Abstract: A lift device includes an inner mast section coupled to a base and an outer mast section, a platform assembly and a guardrail pivotally coupled to the outer mast section, a pulley wheel coupled to a belt, and a locking rail including a plurality of locking slots. A tension arm assembly includes a tension arm coupled to the pulley wheel and including a cutout extending through the tension arm, a tension spring biasing an end of the tension arm, and a locking pin coupled to a locking spring. In response to the belt decoupling from the pulley wheel, the tension spring is configured to bias the tension arm so that the tension arm pivots relative to the locking pin to allow the locking spring to displace the locking pin into one of the locking slots and prevent the outer mast section from moving relative to the inner mast section.

Abstract: A lift device includes a base, a mast assembly coupled to the base and a platform assembly, and a guardrail assembly pivotally coupled to the mast assembly. An outrigger assembly includes a front outrigger leg and a rear outrigger leg pivotally coupled to the side of the base and pivotally movable between a deployed position and a stowed position where the front outrigger leg and the rear outrigger leg are both pivoted upwardly relative to the base. A caster assembly includes a caster linkage assembly pivotally coupled between a caster plate and the base, and a pedal pivotally coupled to the caster plate so that movement of the pedal in a caster deployment direction applies a pivotal force on the caster plate that pivots the caster plate, via the caster linkage assembly, between a retracted position and an extended position.

Abstract: A lift device includes a mast assembly coupled to a base, a platform assembly and a guardrail assembly pivotally coupled to the mast assembly, and an outrigger assembly. The outrigger assembly includes a front outrigger leg pivotally coupled to a side of the base and including a front foot and a rear outrigger leg pivotally coupled to the side of the base and including a rear foot. The front outrigger leg and the rear outrigger leg are both pivotally movable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The locking assembly is configured to selectively lock the front outrigger leg in the deployed position. When the front outrigger leg is locked in the deployed position by the locking assembly, the rear outrigger leg is prevented from pivoting from the deployed position to the stowed position.

Abstract: A printing system includes: an ink supply; a feed line coupled to the ink supply; a return line coupled to the ink supply; and a plurality of printhead modules each having an inlet port fluidically coupled to the feed line and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the return line; and bypass lines fluidically coupling the feed line to the return line. A bypass line is open for both priming and printing operations.

Abstract: A printing system includes: an ink supply; a feed line coupled to the ink supply; a return line coupled to the ink supply; and a plurality of printhead modules each having an inlet port fluidically coupled to the feed line and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the return line; and bypass lines fluidically coupling the feed line to the return line. A bypass line is open for both priming and printing operations.

Abstract: A printing system includes: an ink supply; a feed line coupled to the ink supply; a return line coupled to the ink supply; and a plurality of printhead modules each having an inlet port fluidically coupled to the feed line and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the return line. Each print module has a bypass line fluidically coupling the feed line to the return line. The bypass line is open for both priming and printing operations.

Abstract: A method for automatically configuring a building information model (BIM) includes receiving a first data model and a second data model. The first data model includes construction site data and a three-dimensional model of a construction site. The second data model includes construction equipment data and a three-dimensional model of the construction equipment. The method further includes determining one or more tasks to be completed from the first data model and determining one or more pieces of construction equipment capable of completing the one or more tasks based on a comparison between the first data model and the second data model.

Abstract: A printing system includes: an ink supply; a feed line coupled to the ink supply; a return line coupled to the ink supply; and a plurality of printhead modules each having an inlet port fluidically coupled to the feed line and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the return line. Each print module has a bypass line fluidically coupling the feed line to the return line. The bypass line is open for both priming and printing operations.

Abstract: A printer comprising: a fixed printhead assembly defining a print zone; an input transport assembly for feeding print media along a media path and into the print zone, the input transport assembly being positioned upstream of the print zone; and an exit transport assembly positioned downstream of the print zone for receiving the print media from the print zone. The input transport assembly exerts a higher gripping force on the print media than the exit transport assembly and the exit transport assembly is configured to provide a higher transport speed than the input transport assembly, such that the print media has a degree of slippage relative to the exit transport assembly.

Abstract: A printer includes a modular vacuum belt assembly for moving print media in a media feed direction along a media path. The modular vacuum belt assembly includes a plurality of moving belt modules interconnected along a width of the media path. Neighboring moving belt modules are interconnected via a connecting fixed vacuum plenum.

Abstract: A printer includes a vacuum belt assembly for moving print media in a media feed direction along a media path. The vacuum belt assembly includes: a plurality of endless belts tensioned between first and second pulleys, the first and second pulleys having respective first and second axes of rotation perpendicular with the media feed direction; and a vacuum chamber for drawing print media onto an upper surface of the belts. Each belt is independently laterally slidable along one of the first and second axes.

Abstract: A method of transporting a print medium in a printer. The includes suctioning the print medium onto an upper surface of a plurality of moving belts. The print medium experiences greater suction at an upstream side of the belts relative to a downstream side of the belts, the upstream and downstream sides being defined relative to a media feed direction.

Abstract: A printer includes a modular vacuum belt assembly for moving print media in a media feed direction along a media path. The modular vacuum belt assembly includes a plurality of moving belt modules interconnected along a width of the media path. Neighboring moving belt modules are interconnected via a connecting fixed vacuum plenum.

Abstract: A printing system includes: a fixed printhead assembly having an array of printheads and vacuum platen assembly. The vacuum platen assembly includes a fixed vacuum platen and a plurality of rotatable service modules embedded in the fixed vacuum platen. Each service module is positioned opposite a respective printhead, and each service module comprises a respective vacuum platen module.

Abstract: A printing system includes: a fixed printhead assembly having an array of printheads and vacuum platen assembly. The vacuum platen assembly includes a fixed vacuum platen and a plurality of rotatable service modules embedded in the fixed vacuum platen. Each service module is positioned opposite a respective printhead, and each service module comprises a respective vacuum platen module.

Abstract: A printing system includes: a fixed printhead assembly having an array of printheads and vacuum platen assembly. The vacuum platen assembly includes a fixed vacuum platen and a plurality of rotatable service modules embedded in the fixed vacuum platen. Each service module is positioned opposite a respective printhead, and each service module comprises a respective vacuum platen module.