Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacing a bridge using pre-cast materials, including steel piles, steel reinforced concrete caps, and metallic male and female connectors. The pre-cast materials can be formed to precise standards in a controlled factory environment before being brought to the worksite for the bridge replacement project. Further, the male and female connectors provide for a quick and robust way to connect the caps to the piles without the use of welding between the piles and the caps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rolling device for cleaning an immersed surface, comprising at least one front drive rolling member (2) and a hydraulic circuit which has at least one liquid outlet (10) which is orientated towards the rear, and which is capable of creating a flow of liquid which is discharged from each rear outlet (10) in order to create a hydraulic reaction force, and which has a longitudinal component (Fe) for driving the device forwards which is not equal to zero and whose value is adapted to create a pressure torque for each front drive rolling member (2) on the immersed surface and, alone, to move the device forwards when it is immersed and when each front drive rolling member (2) is lifted from the immersed surface.

Abstract: A toothbrush tip for a motorized toothbrush with a first brush head and a second brush head. The second brush head encircles the first brush head. The first and second brush heads has different axes of rotation. The first and second brush heads are driven by an elongated shaft. The shaft engages the second brush head. Interactive gear teeth associated with each first and second brush heads allows the first and second brush heads to rotate at opposite direction, upon being driven by the shaft.

Abstract: The electronic toothbrush (10) includes a brush head (20) having an implantation area where bristles (22) for brushing of teeth are fixed and a handle (21) configured to carry the brush head (20). The brush head (20) includes a brush electrode exposed on its surface. The brush electrode includes a first electrode (23) located in the implantation area where the bristles (22) are fixed and a second electrode (242) located in a non-implantation area where no bristles (22) are fixed. The handle (30) includes a handle electrode (32) exposed on its surface. The handle (30) is configured to house a power source (35) for applying a voltage between the handle electrode (32) and each of the first electrode (23) and the second electrode (242). The bristles (22) are fixed directly to the first electrode (24).

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the longitudinal bore of a firearm includes an elongated pull cord which is partially disclosed within a cord cleaning head. A pull weight is attached to the pull cord and has a cross section less than the cross section of the bore of the firearm. The pull weight is dropped into one end of the barrel and is grasped and pulls the cleaning head through the bore. An engagement member has one end of the pull cord secured thereto and in proximity to the cleaning head and engages the cleaning head to enable the pulling of the cleaning head through the bore. In another embodiment hereof, the pull cord comprises a heavy cable which enables replacement of the pull weight. According to this embodiment, a heavy metal cable stop has the cable secured thereto at one end thereof. The cable stop is positioned rearwardly of the engagement member.

Abstract: A cleaning tool includes an arcuate handle member connected to a cleaning member. The handle member includes an outer tube having opposite first and second end portions, and an inner tube having opposite first and second end parts. The inner tube has the first end portion sleeved thereon. The second end part is extended movably into the outer tube. The inner tube has a plurality of engaging holes between the first and second end parts. An engaging component is disposed pivotably on the first end portion and is movable relative to the handle member between an engaging position, where the engaging component engages removably one of the engaging holes so as to secure the second end part inside the outer tube, and a free position, where the engaging component is disengaged from the engaging holes to permit movement of the second end part inside and along the outer tube.

Abstract: The present invention is a pressure-sensitive toothbrush comprising a handle interrelated with a head; wherein the handle and the head are interrelated with each other by means of a ball and socket joint; further wherein the head has bristles. Optionally, the ball and socket joint is covered by a joint sheath. The ball and socket joint is hingedly connected. Alternatively, the ball and socket joint is separably connected. If a user exerts too much pressure on the toothbrush of the present invention during brushing, the ball will be disengaged from the socket and the toothbrush will become temporarily disabled and inoperable for use in tooth brushing. Over time, the user will learn to sense and exert an appropriate amount of pressure during tooth brushing.

Abstract: A rotational mop includes a handle, a mop head and a plurality of cotton cloths. The mop head includes an installation disc, having a circular gutter formed on a top side of the installation disc, and a top side of two gutter walls is a serrated structure, and the cotton cloths are installed into the circular gutter and the serrated structure. The mop head further includes at least one serrated element embedded into the circular gutter, and a concave shape formed by a bottom side of the serrated element clamps the plurality of cotton cloths into the circular gutter in an M-shaped form. The installation disc can be connected directly to a bottom side of a turntable, or connected with a ring body first and then embedded into the bottom side of the turntable, so that the cotton cloth can be rotated together with the turntable in 360 degrees.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper for vehicle windows that comprises structural members comprising at least a longitudinal substrate (10); a stiffening rod (20) arranged as an extension of said substrate (10); a wiping blade (30) attached to said substrate (10); an accessory (40) including at least one tube (42a, 42b) for spraying a washing liquid, said accessory (40) being assembled on said substrate (10). According to the invention, the wiper further includes means (60a, 60b) for heating the washing liquid, said heating means being included in the tubes (42a, 42b) of the accessory (40).

Abstract: A domestic vacuum cleaning appliance including a flexible hose in which a length of the hose has a hose-wall formed at least in part by a layer of ripstop fabric. In one embodiment, the hose-wall is formed entirely by one or more layers of fabric, including said layer of ripstop fabric, and at least one of the layers of fabric is sealed for preventing escape of fluid through the hose-wall during normal use of the hose. The hose offers an alternative to the conventional corrugated plastic hose commonly used in domestic vacuum cleaners.

Abstract: A vacuum electronic switch detection system allows multiple user selectable vacuum modes to be chosen with only one micro-controller input available for performing the multiple selectable modes. The switch detection system provides multiple voltage ratio control signals indicative of multiple switch position possibilities.

Abstract: A vacuum electronic power tool sense system senses the operation of a power tool that is plugged into an onboard power outlet and the vacuum source is automatically operated to facilitate user clean-up of debris generated by use of the power tool. A delay period can be utilized to maintain the vacuum source is an on state for a predetermined period of time after the power tool is turned off.

Abstract: A surface cleaning appliance incorporating a flexible hose. The hose is a stretch hose, which is extendable lengthways from a retracted length to an extended length under a tensile force applied to the hose, the extended length being at least 25% longer than the retracted length. A length of the hose has a hose wall formed at least in part by a layer of fabric which is sealed to form an impermeable barrier for the fluid carried by the hose, and which therefore provides a layer which is both impermeable and has a high resistance to cyclic fatigue.

Abstract: A handheld drain clearing device includes a first compressed air collection chamber and a cylindrical chamber for housing a cylinder. The central axis of said cylindrical chamber coincides with the central axis of said first compressed air collection chamber. A second compressed air collection chamber is formed within said cylindrical chamber and extends into said first compressed air collection chamber. To operate, a user first pushes the air into the second compressed air collection chamber, and then further pushes said cylinder inward to force said compressed air through a gate, into the first compressed air collection chamber. Finally, use a trigger component to discharge the highly compressed air to clear the blockage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface treating appliance for separating particles from a fluid flow. Particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a domestic vacuum cleaner for separating particles, such as dirt and dust particles, from a dust laden airflow. The surface treating appliance includes a first cyclonic cleaning stage, a second cyclonic cleaning stage arranged downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage, and an electrostatic filter connected to a controlled high voltage power supply, the electrostatic filter being arranged separate from, but in fluid communication with, the first cyclonic cleaning stage and the second cyclonic cleaning stage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a separating apparatus for separating particles from a fluid flow. Particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a vacuum cleaner having such a separating apparatus for removing dust particles from a dust laden airstream. The separating apparatus includes a first cyclonic cleaning stage including at least one cyclone, and an electrostatic filter located downstream of and in fluid communication with the at least one cyclone, wherein at least a portion of the electrostatic filter is located longitudinally through the separating apparatus, at least a portion of the first cyclonic cleaning stage being arranged around the electrostatic filter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a separating apparatus for separating particles from a fluid flow. Particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a domestic vacuum cleaner having such a separating apparatus for removing dust particles from a dust laden airstream. The separating apparatus includes a first cyclonic cleaning stage including at least one cyclone, and an electrostatic filter, wherein the electrostatic filter is in fluid communication with the at least one cyclone via an air passage, at least a portion of the air passage being formed longitudinally through the separating apparatus, wherein at least a portion of the first cyclonic cleaning stage, the electrostatic filter and the air passage are arranged concentrically.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrostatic filter. Particularly but not exclusively the invention relates to an electrostatic filter for removing dust particles, for example an electrostatic filter for use in a vacuum cleaner, fan or air conditioner. The electrostatic filter includes a filter medium located between a first and a second electrode, each at a different voltage during use, such that a potential difference is formed across the filter medium, wherein a property of the filter medium varies along the length of the filter medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrostatic filter. Particularly but not exclusively the invention relates to an electrostatic filter for removing dust particles, for example an electrostatic filter for use in a vacuum cleaner, fan or air conditioner. The electrostatic filter includes a filter medium located between a first and a second electrode, each at a different voltage during use, such that a potential difference is formed across the filter medium, the first and second electrodes being substantially non-porous.

Abstract: A nozzle for providing particulate materials to a suction intake hose connected to a bulk transfer apparatus is provided. A body structure of the nozzle comprises comprising a connecting mechanism for connecting to an end portion of the suction intake hose. A support mechanism is mechanically connected to the body structure for movably supporting the body structure. A particulate materials transport mechanism is placed in front of the body structure. The particulate materials transport mechanism comprises a movable mechanical structure for mechanically transporting the particulate materials into an airstream generated by suction through the suction intake hose. A hood is mounted to a front portion of the body structure for guiding the airstream towards an opening in fluid communication with the connecting mechanism.

Abstract: A door check apparatus for an automobile comprises a unitary check body containing a pair of compliant leaves and a guidance arrangement which is adapted to be rigidly mounted to a vehicle door. It also comprises a check arm containing cam surfaces and detent features which is pivotally connected to a vehicle body structure and is configured to slideably interface with the guidance arrangement of the unitary check body. The unitary check body is manufactured from a resilient material so that the compliant leaves are capable of storing and releasing energy in response to the movement of the cam surfaces and detent features of the check arm relative to the guidance arrangement. Rotary motion of the vehicle door relative to the vehicle body structure is checked with predetermined forces generated from the energy stored and released by the compliant leaves at positions determined by the relationship between the detent features of the check arm relative to the guidance arrangement of the unitary check body.

Abstract: The invention proposes a spring hinge (1) for spectacles, having a housing (3), a hinge element (7), at least one spring element (9) and a blocking body (11), wherein the housing (3) has a recess (5) which at least partially accommodates the hinge element (7), the at least one spring element (9), and the blocking body (11). The spring hinge (1) proposed is distinguished in that the spring element (9) and the blocking body (11) are coupled directly to one another, and in that the at least one spring element (9) subjects the blocking body (11) to a prestress force on account of which the blocking body (11) can be displaced out of an unlocking position into a locking position, in which it interacts with a locking surface (49).

Abstract: A leverage-type hinge is mounted in a portable electronic device with a base, a cover and a driven panel. The cover and the driven panel are connected pivotally to the base. The leverage-type hinge has an actuating sleeve and a leverage bracket. The actuating sleeve is rotated with the cover and has an actuating protrusion. The leverage bracket is mounted pivotally on the base and has a free end abutting the driven panel. When the cover is opened relative to the base, the actuating protrusion presses a receiving end of the leverage bracket to pivot the leverage bracket. Then the free end of the leverage bracket pushes the driven panel to tilt. Therefore, the driven panel is tilted while the cover is opened to facilitate utilization of elements on the driven panel.

Abstract: A hinge device includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a locking member. The first connecting member defines a connecting portion hole therein. A positioning arm with an angled surface is located on the first connecting member. The second connecting member defines a connecting body hole therein. A connecting body post is located on the second connecting member. The locking member engages in the connecting portion hole and the connecting body hole so that the first connecting member is rotatable relative to the second connecting member. The connecting body post abuts on the angled surface and the first connecting member is rotated between a first position where a first friction is generated between the connecting body post and the angled surface, and a second position where a second friction is generated between the connecting body post and the angled surface and greater than the first friction.

Abstract: A hinge includes a first connecting member, a shaft, a second connecting member, and a shaft sleeve unrotatably fixed to the second connecting member. The shaft is unrotatably fixed to the first connecting member, and includes a shaft body having a flat surface formed on a circumference of the shaft body. The second connecting member is rotatably mounted to the shaft body. The shaft sleeve defines a receiving hole for the shaft body rotatably passing therethrough. The shaft sleeve includes a flat resisting block resisting against the flat surface. When the second connecting member is rotated relative to the first connecting member, the resisting block is deformed, and slide onto the circumference of the shaft body from the flat surface.

Abstract: A door handle device for a vehicle includes a frame member mounted to a door of the vehicle, a handle main body fitted with the frame member, an engaging arm formed at the handle main body and engaging with the frame member, a handle axial portion formed at the engaging arm and serving as a pivotal center of the handle main body, a bearing member pivotally supported by the frame member, and a holding portion formed at the bearing member for holding the handle axial portion, wherein the holding portion is shifted between a released position where the handle axial portion is engageable with or disengageable from the holding portion and a supported position where the handle axial portion is pivotally supported with a pivoting of the bearing member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating small elongated fibrous and particles of certain materials, e.g., PTFE materials in a suspension are presented. In some instances, high-intensity ultrasound (or acoustical energy) is applied to a sample of the material, through a fluid coupling medium or suspension, to achieve a material transformation in the sample. In various embodiments, fibrillation of particles of PTFE or similar materials is accomplished, or the formation of extended structures of these materials is caused or enhanced. Also, the ability to separate long fiber samples by ultrasonic or acoustic cavitation action is provided.

Abstract: A fluid transfer hose clamp maintains the connective ends of fluid transfer hoses in the vicinity of and adjacent to the connection points of medical equipment. The clamp is an integral body having an elongated top section, two end sections extending perpendicular to the top section, and two elongated bottom sections extending parallel to the top section. Each bottom section has a distal end, the distal end of one of the bottom sections being positioned beneath the distal end of the other bottom section. The top section and bottom sections form an opening through which the fluid transfer hoses extend. A bolt and nut connection, extending through all the sections, maintains the clamp in position around the equipment's supporting bracket and the hoses to maintain the hoses in position in relation to the medical equipment to which they are to be connected.

Abstract: A seal having wings provided that are adapted to engage a portion of a wrapped band. The wings have an enlarged distal end for engagement with an individual's thumb or finger to facilitate deflection of the same.

Abstract: A system to permit a diver to quickly adjust a one-piece continuous piece of webbing by simply pushing or pulling the webbing in the desired direction. The system includes accessory plate which is fixed to an existing diving backplate, which allows the webbing to slide on through the attached accessories without affecting the location of the accessories with respect to the diver's body. An improved adjustable crotch strap is also secured to the backplate. An ergonomic backplate frame is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to adhesive systems and methods of making and using such systems. Exemplary adhesive systems comprise protrusions and/or grooves that can interleave to form a reversible adhesive interaction.

Abstract: A strap clip device comprising a top plate with a front end and a rear end, a side flange that is perpendicular to the top plate and that rims longitudinally from the front end of the top plate to the rear end of the top plate, and a front bracket that extends downward from the front end of the top plate and is curved inward to form a convex shape. The top plate comprises two lateral channels that form a tooth that is disposed roughly centrally on the top plate. The outer edge of the tooth comprises a first lip that extends downward from the outer edge of the tooth and is parallel to the side flange. The front bracket curves under and below the side flange. The strap clip device is comprised of a single piece of material.

Abstract: A strap attaching section of a folding portable apparatus includes a recessed section (11) arranged on a hinge section (1?) of a case (1) configuring the portable apparatus; a strap holder (4) stored in the recessed section; and a coupling means for coupling the strap holder and the hinge section. The coupling means includes a first pin hole (42) which penetrates the strap holder; a second pin hole formed on the hinge section; a groove (10) formed on an outer surface of the hinge section; and an L-shaped pin (5). The groove is provided with a first region (12) whereupon one end of the second pin hole opens, and a second region (14) continued to the first region. A first portion (51) of the L-shaped pin extends through the first and second pin holes, and a second portion (52) of the L-shaped pin is arranged in the second region in the groove. A cover (3) is removably attached to the case (1) so as to cover the groove (10).

Abstract: Strap buckle comprising a frame (4) with a reverse side and an upper side, which frame has an anchorage end (at 2) and a free end (7) and an opening (6) between those two ends, the side edges of which are designed as guides (10, 11) and the edge of which that lies adjacent to the free end forms a counter edge (8), as well as a locking means (5) arranged in the opening to be displaceable on the guides. The locking means (5) is provided on the guides (10, 11) with a clearance (16) so that it is slanted in relation to the guides when a pulling force is exerted on the strap (18) laid around the locking means. The locking means (5) is on its side lying at the reverse side of the frame designed with a lip (17) protruding towards the free end of the frame in order to, in cooperation with said counter edge (8), exert line pressure against the strap when the strap is loaded.

Abstract: A press stud (10) comprises a male component (12) which can engage selectively by a snapping action in a female component (14) which comprises a resilient ring (15) which, in a closed condition of the press stud, keeps the male component (12) in connection with the female component (14). The female component (14) comprises a base structure (24) with a housing seat (30) for the resilient ring (15). A cover cap (34) is fixed to the base structure (24) so as to cover it at least partially and close off, at least partially, the housing seat (30) for the resilient ring (15).

Abstract: A shoelace fastening device includes a main part having two openings perpendicularly defined therethrough and a passage transversely defined through the main part. Two sliding members are slidably inserted into the passage from two ends of the main part and each sliding member has an enclosed hole and an opened recess. A first hole and a second hole are formed by the separation portion in each of the openings. The first and second holes have substantially the same diameters. Two end member are connected on two ends of the two sliding members and each end member has a stop located on an inside thereof and the stop is engaged with an inside of the passage to prevent the sliding member from sliding within the passage. The main part includes a notch defined in an underside thereof so as to partially accommodate the shoelaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (11) for handling an article (13) such as a coil spring, and to an installation for handling an article. The device (11) comprises a body (10) having an internal housing (12) suitable for containing said article (13), said housing (12) presenting at least one open end (10A, 10B) and a constriction zone (14) that is suitable in a stable state, in which said constriction zone (14) presents a reduce dimensions (D14X) that is reduced in a first direction (X), for retaining said article (13) inside the body (10), and for being deformed to adopt a deformed configuration enabling said article (13) to be inserted into the housing (12) or enabling said article (13) to be extracted from the housing (12). The installation includes force-application means for acting on the device to change it between its stable state and its deformed configuration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tool for securing fittings for fluid delivery systems, such as drip irrigation systems, and assisting in the assembly of such systems. Specifically, the tool is a device sized and shaped to fit comfortably within the hand of an adult, having a channel therein to accept and secure fittings, which can then be easily be inserted into fluid delivery tubing.

Abstract: A tool employable to install a garbage disposal supported in an elevated position by a mounting ring rotationally engaged to a sink flange extending from a drain. The device provides one or a plurality of handles extending from a supporting member adapted to cradle or engage with projections extending from the mounting ring. With the supporting member engaged to the mounting ring the user may employ two hands to lift the mounting ring and disposal and concurrently twist the mounting ring onto the sink flange.

Abstract: A special tool used in a control arm of vehicles comprises a rod to be held by hand formed in an elongated stick shape and including a lower end having a retaining portion to abut against a bottom side of the control arm, and between the rod and the retaining portion being defined a support portion; a suspending seat including a lateral slot secured at a side thereof to engage with the support portion; an engaging member connected to the suspending seat so as to hook the control arm of vehicle.

Abstract: A method of reworking a head suspension removes a slider from the head suspension by pressing a blade from a first side toward a second side in a longitudinal direction of the slider to solder ball bonding, stopping the second side of the slider in the longitudinal direction with a holding mechanism, and forcing the blade to bite and cut the solder ball bonding to remove the slider from the flexure. The solder ball bonding is cut without applying extra force to components of the head suspension except the slider. The method improves product yield.

Abstract: A system for exchange and reconditioning of winding or rewinding multi-components shafts associated with a web handling device comprising an omni-directional mobile cart having a plurality of subassemblies thereon for receiving, storing and transfer of one or more clean and/or to-be-reconditioned shafts between the web handling device and a maintenance station wherein a shaft is mounted in similar manner to the mounting of the shaft on the web handling device for disassembly, cleaning, repairing reassembly and storage of the clean shaft on the cart in anticipation for subsequent exchange of such clean shaft for a to-be-reconditioned shaft mounted on the web handling device. In the system, the removal of the to-be-reconditioned shaft from the web handling device, storage of this shaft on the cart and installation of a clean shaft previously stored on the cart are all performed without modification or material repositioning of the cart from its initially established position relative to the web handling device.

Abstract: A method is utilized for repairing a motherboard with a defective dual inline memory module (DIMM) socket mounted thereon be surface mounted technology (SMT). The method includes following steps. Repair tools including a ball grid array (BGA) rework device, a steel bar, a nozzle, and a steel sheet are provided. The BAG rework device, the nozzle are align with the defective DIMM on the motherboard for heating up solder balls between the defective DIMM and the motherboard until the solder balls are melted. The defective DIMM is removed from the motherboard. The steel bar is installed on a replacement DIMM to detect a planarity of a bottom face of the replacement DIMM. The replacement DIMM is mounted on the motherboard to replace the defective DIMM if the replacement DIMM is qualified.

Abstract: A tool for manipulating an article includes an operative portion. The operative portion includes a convex surface defined by a first curved segment extending substantially from a first end having a radius greater than at least one further subsequent curved segment, and a concave surface opposite the convex surface. In use, one of the convex and concave surfaces is engageable with an article and the other of the convex and concave surfaces is engageable with a work-piece such that the convex and concave surfaces are cooperable to establish a fulcrum point between the work-piece and the other surface.

Abstract: An outer seal assembly of a turbine rotor stage is secured within a circumferential groove of the turbine casing in such a manner as to both fix the outer seal assembly in its installed position and also provide for sealing around its outer periphery so as to thereby prevent the leakage of cooling air therearound. A plurality of arcuate elements having an angle-shaped cross sectional profile are provided to interface between radially extending arms of the outer seal assembly and the inner surface of the casing, with a locking mechanism then being applied to secure the two structures in their installed positions. Each of the arcuate elements includes a radially extending panel, a plurality of forwardly extending hooks that are disposed within a groove in the casing, and a second forwardly extending flange that engages the rear surface of the outer seal assembly arm.

Abstract: A process for designing and fabricating a custom-fit implant, comprising: a) processing medical image data of a patient's pathologically defective or anatomically deformed area having a symmetrical part to construct a three-dimensional (3D) digital model; b) forming a mirror image of the left or right side of the three-dimensional (3D) digital model based on its axis of symmetry depending on which side the pathologically defective or anatomically deformed area is; c) overlying the mirror image on the original image to form a composite image with a non-overlapping area wherein the implant will be fitted; d) generating a digital implant by cutting off the non-overlapping area of the mirror image; e) designing mounting points between the digital implant and the pathologically defective or anatomically deformed area where the implant is mounted thereon; f) building a positive and a negative moulds based on the digital implant to fabricate a custom-fit implant.

Abstract: An assembly is described that combines blood chemical analysis with lancing in a single multiple-test disposable cartridge. The penetrating members can be assembled and sterilized without damaging the analytical chemistry, and the functioning of the present radical disc cartridge mechanism is not substantially modified.

Abstract: The present invention minimizes the assembly time of a dispenser head by inserting a rigid seal retaining element. The seal retaining element comes in different configurations thus allowing a variety of compressed gas cartridge dispensing options. Additional features are integrated into a molded dispenser head thus requiring fewer components to accomplish a useable dispenser thus reducing manufacturing costs. Reliance on conformable plastic allows for relaxed dimensional tolerances. This method of making a dispenser head can equally apply to threaded or non-threaded lance housings.

Abstract: To assemble a belt including a plurality of elements and a ring for fastening the element efficiently. A belt assembling apparatus for fastening a plurality of plate-like elements being juxtaposed in a same orientation annularly by a ring includes a load applying mechanism, which applies a load to the ring or to the elements which have already been fastened by the ring during a process of fastening the elements sequentially by the ring, thereby widening a clearance in an array of the elements being fastened by the ring. Therefore, the clearance to which the last piece of the element to be fastened by the ring is inserted can be widened relatively so that the element is allowed to be inserted into the clearance easily.

Abstract: A method of final assembly for constructing homes from substantially planar floor and wall sections. The method includes assembling a house from floor and wall sections in a final-assembly section of a final assembly facility. The final-assembly section is at an intersection of a crane section that is adjacent to a final assembly line. The crane section has at least one roof assembly area used for assembling the roof. The final assembly line further has a plurality of additional stations within the final-assembly section that are in-line with the at least one station. The method also includes lifting a roof assembled in the roof assembly area onto the house, and further finishing the house at each of the plurality of additional stations.