Abstract: A new method for extinguishing fire is provided, characterized in that a pyrotechnic agent is used as a heat source (energy) and a power source (driving gas); during use, the pyrotechnic agent is ignited, and the high temperature generated by the combustion of the pyrotechnic agent is utilized to make a fire extinguishing composition produce a large amount of fire extinguishing substance, which is sprayed out together with the pyrotechnic agent, so as to achieve the purpose of extinguishing a fire. As compared with conventional aerosol fire extinguishing systems, gas fire extinguishing systems and water-based fire extinguishing systems, the fire extinguishing method of the present invention is more efficient and safer.

Abstract: A hand-held aerosol fire suppression apparatus comprises an outer cylinder, inner cylinder components, a handle, and an activation device, wherein each outer cylinder is provided with at least three inner cylinder components. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: 1. the outer cylinder is provided with three or more inner cylinder components, so as to achieve a large ejecting area, a high fire suppression efficiency, and safety in use; 2. The members of the inner cylinder component are assembled together as one component, so as to achieve a convenient assembly and a high production efficiency.

Abstract: A turf edger is attached to a traction unit in the form of a self-propelled turf grooming or working vehicle. The turf edger has a narrow U-shaped edging blade carried on an edger frame. The edging blade oscillates to cut and free a strip of material along a boundary between a turf surface and a non-turf surface. When this strip of material is brushed away, a clean edge is provided along the boundary without the need for any manual hoeing. Side walls of the edging blade at least partially nest around a ground engaging roller on the edger frame to more easily cut horizontal grass runners in the turf surface. The edger frame is selectively movable between a lowered edging position and a raised transport position by the operator. Limited ground following action is provided for the edger frame when the edger frame is in the edging position.

Abstract: A depth control system for a frame mounted to a movement system is provided. The frame is mounted such that the frame can be raised and lowered in relation to the movement system by a height adjustment mechanism. The depth control system includes a depth control arm connected to the movement system, a height adjustment mechanism, and a mechanical stop. The height adjustment mechanism is configured to engage with the depth control arm to adjust the height of the frame. The mechanical stop is configured to engage with the depth control arm to prevent the frame from moving in at least one direction with respect to the movement system and disengage from the depth control arm when the height of the frame is being adjusted.

Abstract: A motor grader includes a frame, a work implement, a lifter guide, a lifter bracket and a lift cylinder. The lifter guide is joined to the frame and encloses the frame. The lifter bracket encloses the lifter guide. The lift cylinder is attached to the lifter bracket for driving the work implement. The lifter guide includes an annular portion and a first leg portion, the annular portion enclosing an outer periphery of the frame. The first leg portion is continuous to an inner periphery of the annular portion. The first leg portion protrudes from the annular portion in a side view, and the first leg portion is welded at an outer edge to the frame.

Abstract: A fastening device includes first to third rotary sensors (position detecting unit) which are provided in a support arm and detect a position of a nut runner (fastening tool), and a main controller (controlling unit) which has a storage unit for storing a plurality of fastening positions of a chain cover, and drives the nut runner when a detection result from the first to third rotary sensors coincides with position information of the fastening position of the chain cover stored by the storage unit. Therefore, during a fastening work, an operator does not need to pull a trigger to drive and rotate the nut runner, thus reducing a burden on the operator during the fastening work.

Abstract: A power tool that includes a housing, a motor, a trigger, a multi-speed transmission and a torque clutch. The housing define a handle. The motor is coupled to the housing. The trigger is coupled to the housing and configured to control operation of the motor. The multi-speed transmission is configured to transmit rotary power between the motor and the output spindle and includes a plurality of planetary stages with a first stage and a second stage that receives rotary power from the first stage. The first stage has a first internally toothed gear element and the second stage having a second internally toothed gear element. The torque clutch limits torque output from the multi-speed transmission to the output spindle. The torque clutch is configured to alternatively ground the second and third internally toothed gear elements to the housing based on a speed ratio setting of the multi-speed transmission.

Abstract: An overmolded grip for a power tool having a size, a 3-dimensional shape, and certain material properties to aid the user in gripping a power tool or the like.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a process for producing a material with improved break-down strength. The process includes heating a polymeric composition composed of a low density polyethylene (LDPE) and a minority amount of a high density polyethylene (HDPE). The polymeric composition is heated to at least the melting temperature of the HDPE. The process includes control-cooling the heated polymeric composition at a cooling rate from 0.1° C./min to 20° C./min, and forming a polymeric composition. The control-cooled polymeric composition has a unique morphology which improves breakdown strength. Also provided is a coated conductor with an insulating layer composed of the polymeric composition with the unique morphology. The insulating layer exhibits improved breakdown strength.

Abstract: It is aimed to suppress a clearance between a waterproofing agent supplied to an intermediate spliced portion connecting wires and a protective sheet covering the waterproofing agent in waterproofing the intermediate spliced portion. A waterproof intermediate spliced portion of wires includes an intermediate spliced portion of the wires, waterproofing agent supplied to the intermediate spliced portion and cured, and a protective sheet for covering around the waterproofing agent supplied to the intermediate spliced portion. The protective sheet has flexibility capable of being deformed following the deformation of the surface of the waterproofing agent supplied to the intermediate spliced portion and covers the waterproofing agent in a state held in close contact with the surface of the waterproofing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymeric compositions with improved breakdown strength. The polymeric compositions contain a polyolefin and a voltage stabilizing agent. The voltage stabilizing agent contains a triazine. The triazine may include a substituent that enables keto-enol tautomerism, which provides the voltage stabilizing agent with additional energy dissipation capacity. The present polymeric compositions exhibit improved breakdown strength when applied as an insulating layer for power cable.

Abstract: A plate-like conductor for a busbar, which is a clad member consisting of two copper layers derived from respective two copper plates clad on respective opposite major surfaces of an aluminum plate, an aluminum layer derived from the aluminum plate and formed integrally with the copper layers, and two alloy layers consisting of aluminum and copper and formed between the aluminum layer and the two copper layers.

Abstract: With infrared (IR) sensors, repeatability and accuracy can become an issue when there are thermal gradients between the sensor and an underlying printed circuit board (PCB). Conventionally, a large thermal mass is included in the sensor packaging to reduce the effect from such thermal gradients, but this increase costs and size of the sensor. Here, however, a PCB is provided that includes an isothermal cage included therein that generally ensures that the temperature of the underlying PCB and sensor are about the same by including structural features (namely, the isothermal cage) that generally ensure that the thermal time constant for a path from a heat source to the thermopile (which is within the sensor) is approximately the same as thermal time constants for paths through the PCB.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating a back-end-of-line (BEOL) wiring structure, BEOL wiring structures, and design structures for a BEOL wiring structure. The BEOL wiring may be fabricated by forming a first wire in a dielectric layer and annealing the first wire in an oxygen-free atmosphere. After the first wire is annealed, a second wire is formed in vertical alignment with the first wire. A final passivation layer, which is comprised of an organic material such as polyimide, is formed that covers an entirety of a sidewall of the second wire.

Abstract: A method for surface mounting an electronic component includes providing a conductive circuit on a substrate member, forming a thermoplastic resin layer on a front surface of the conductive circuit, providing a surface of an electrode of an electronic component with a metal layer, and bonding the metal layer of the electronic component and the conductive circuit to each other by melting and partially removing a thermoplastic resin by applying a load generated by ultrasonic vibration that vibrates in a direction substantially parallel to a surface of the metal layer, while pressing the metal layer to the thermoplastic resin layer, and then stopping applying the load generated by the ultrasonic vibration, and hardening the thermoplastic resin thus melted by cooling. The metal layer is configured by a thin layer made of a material having a shear strength lower than that of a material constituting the conductive circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic module with high routing efficiency and other new possibilities in conductor design. The electronic module comprises a wiring layer (3), a component (1) having a surface with contact terminals (2) and first contact elements (6) that connect at least some of the contact terminals (2) to the wiring layer (3). The electronic module is provided with at least one conducting pattern (4) on the surface of the component (1) but spaced apart from the contact terminals (2). The electronic module further comprises a dielectric (5) and at least one second contact element (7) that connects the conducting pattern (4) to the wiring layer (3) through a portion of said dielectric (5). Methods of manufacturing such modules are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a component carrier or printed circuit board for electronic components. According to embodiments, a component carrier may include a first contact face for a contact to a first component, a second contact face for a contact to a second component as well as a conductor track that electrically couples the first and the second contact face. The conductor track may include a conductor recess along the conductor track extending through the printed circuit board. An electric conductor may be arranged in the conductor recess extending over the entire course thereof and electrically coupled to the conductor track.

Abstract: A multi-layer printed circuit board has a number of landing pads that are configured to engage a connector secured thereto. Between the landing pads associated with different signals is at least one micro via that is electrically connected to a ground plane on an outer surface of the multi-layer printed circuit board, and a ground plane on an inner layer of the multi-layer printed circuit board.

Abstract: The printed circuit board comprises two first signal traces, a first grounding layer, two first signal traces, a second grounding layer, two signal conductive pillars and two grounding conductive pillars. The first signal traces are formed on a first surface of a substrate. The first grounding layer is formed on the first surface. The second signal traces are formed on a second surface of the substrate. The second grounding layer is formed on the second surface. The signal conductive pillars are extended to the second surface from the first surface and each signal conductive pillar connects the corresponding first signal trace and second signal trace. The grounding conductive pillars are extended to the second surface from the first surface and each grounding conductive pillar connects the first grounding layer and the second grounding layer. Each grounding conductive pillar and the corresponding signal conductive pillar are disposed in pairs.

Abstract: A shield member capable of preventing the break of a metallic foil due to the bend of the metallic foil and bringing the shielding capability is provided. The shield member includes a metallic foil formed in a tubular shape, to be provided for covering and surrounding one or more conducting paths. At least one of a wrinkled part and an axially-uneven part is formed in the metallic foil at least in correspondence with a bent position of the one or more conducting paths. At least one of the wrinkled part and the axially-uneven part is formed over one loop of the metallic foil.

Abstract: Compact, high-speed data cable structures that include shielding to protect from electro-magnetic interference (EMI) are disclosed. The cable structures can include the conductors necessary to communicate signals that comply with the HDMI™ standard. The cable structures are formed for use with portable electronic devices and may include specific connectors, such as the 30 pin connector found on many products, such as the iPhone™ from Apple Inc. The cable structures include a micro crimp that enables the cable to be smaller and more than traditional high-speed data cables. The cable structures also include a shield body housing formed from a pair of virtually identical halves that are mated together to form the housing.

Abstract: A differential signal transmission cable includes a pair of differential signal lines arranged in parallel to each other, an insulation for bundle-covering the pair of differential signal lines, and a shield conductor wound around an outer periphery of the insulation The insulation is configured such that an outer circumference thereof in a cross section perpendicular to a longitudinal direction thereof has an oval shape formed with a continuous convex arc-curve The oval shape has a width in a first direction along the arrangement direction of the pair of differential signal lines being larger than a width in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction

Abstract: A vent structure for electromagnetic shielding includes: a conductive shielding case having a vent formed therein: a conductive shielding duct installed on the shielding case so as to cover the vent, including a space formed perpendicular to the direction of motion of air discharged from the vent to vent the air and a discharge port connected from the space to the outside to discharge the air introduced into the space to the outside, and shielding electromagnetic waves; and an EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) gasket installed at a bonding surface between the shielding case and the shielding duct, and electrically connecting the shielding case and the shielding duct.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a charging station enclosure is provided having a casing for enclosing circuitry therein, the casing comprising a side wall surrounding the circuitry, wherein at least a portion of the side wall comprises a double wall with a space therebetween.

Abstract: An electronic device may include electronic circuitry and a housing carrying the electronic circuitry. The housing may include first and second metallic housing members having opposing first and second mating surfaces respectively defining a projection and a corresponding recess. The projection may be spaced inwardly from a perimeter of the first housing member, and the recess may be spaced inwardly from a perimeter of the second housing member. The electronic device may further include a gasket between the opposing first and second mating surfaces and extending outwardly to perimeters of the first and second mating surfaces. The gasket may include indium.

Abstract: A connector includes an insulation board, a conductor pattern, a rod-shaped member and a solder. The insulation board is provided with a through hole penetrating from a top face to a bottom face. The conductor pattern covers an internal wall of the through hole. The rod-shaped member includes a first end protruding beyond the bottom face and a second end inside the through hole. The solder closes a gap between the conductor pattern covering the internal wall of the through hole and the rod-shaped member and covers the second end of the rod-shaped member.

Abstract: A knockout structure for a wall of an electrical box includes a cutout that penetrates through the thickness of the wall to form a knockout on an interior of the cutout along a substantial perimeter of the knockout. The knockout structure also includes a first bridge section interrupting continuity of the cutout and maintaining a connection between the wall and the knockout. The knockout structure further includes a second bridge section interrupting continuity of the cutout and maintaining a connection between the wall and the knockout, the second bridge section being different than the first bridge section and on a same half of the perimeter of the knockout.

Abstract: There is provided a wiring structure of wire harness capable of reducing an influence due to the swing and heat even in the case where the wire harness is subjected to the countermeasure against electromagnetic shield, and a shielding cover used for the wiring structure. In the wiring structure, a conducting path of a harness body of the wire harness and a conductive shielding cover that covers the wire harness are partly put into at least one of a contact state and a holding state directly or indirectly.

Abstract: It is aimed to enable a heat shrinkable tube to be mounted on a connected part of a core exposed portion of a wire and a terminal with high positioning accuracy. A terminal-fitted wire manufacturing method is for mounting a heat shrinkable tube on a connected part of a core exposed portion of a wire and a terminal. After the wire is inserted into the heat shrinkable tube, the terminal is connected to the core exposed portion. Thereafter, the heat shrinkable tube is moved to a position for covering the connected part of the core exposed portion and the terminal, and a part of the heat shrinkable tube is temporarily fixed to at least parts of the wire and the terminal. Thereafter, the heat shrinkable tube is mounted by being heated and thermally shrunk.

Abstract: An object is to provide a wire connecting device for connecting a fiber-core conductor, which can improve reliability of electric connection by controlling a force in a shearing direction acted on the fiber-core conductor. The wire connecting device for connecting the fiber-core conductor configured by stranding a plurality of fiber-core conductive wires, which are formed by plating a surface of a fiber with electric conductive metal, includes a rivet having a rod-shape pin and a head extending outwardly from the pin to be mounted at an end portion of the fiber-core conductor; and a plate-shape terminal having an opening, which the pin is inserted through and the rivet is connected with, and an overlap portion, which the head is overlapped on. The fiber-core conductor is clamped between the head and the overlap portion of the terminal so as to connect electrically the fiber-core conductor and the terminal.

Abstract: There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. There is further provided with in the systems a means for delivering high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates.

Abstract: A method and device for monitoring down-the-hole percussion drilling. A down-the-hole hammer is supplied with percussion and flushing fluid flow. The down-the-hole hammer is subjected to rotational force and to feed force. Percussion frequency or a related frequency of the down-the-hole hammer is sensed. A representation of a spread thereof is created so as to produce a response to an adjustment of at least one drilling parameter as a change of width of the spread.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are used in conjunction with a system for performing horizontal directional drilling, the system including a drill string extending from a drill rig to a boring tool such that the boring tool is steerable based on a roll orientation. The system also includes an arrangement for generating steering commands for guiding the boring tool to a target position. Responsive at least in part to the steering commands, a display is configured to selectively indicate each of a rotate command, a push command and a spin command. A steering indicator is described which indicates a current roll orientation of the boring tool. A 3-D grid can be animated and centered on either a steering or target indicator. Rounding of a steering command ratio can limit the display of target roll orientations to only those that a given boring tool transmitter is capable of sensing and indicating.

Abstract: In one aspect, a drilling apparatus is disclosed, that includes a progressive cavity device that includes a plurality of linearly coupled rotors, each rotor disposed in a separate stator, wherein adjoining stators are separated by a coupling device configured to provide lateral support to the rotors. In another aspect, the stators may be enclosed in a common housing. In yet another aspect, the adjoining stator sections may be rigidly connected to each other.

Abstract: A safety mechanism comprising: an obstructing member moveable between a first position where fluid flow is permitted, and a second position where fluid flow is restricted preferably blocked; a movement mechanism; and a wireless receiver, often an acoustic transceiver, adapted to receive a wireless signal; wherein the movement mechanism is operable to move the obstructing member from one of the first and second positions to the other of the first and second positions in response to a change in the signal being received by the wireless receiver. Embodiments of the invention thus provide a safety mechanism for a well such as a valve, packer, plug or sleeve, which can be operated wirelessly and so may allow operation of safety mechanisms in a well even when emergency situations have occurred.

Abstract: A downhole tool includes a pressure activated flow switch for selectively actuating and deactuating a device, such as a reaming block. The flow switch is deployed external to the flow bore and includes a flow piston configured to reciprocate between axially opposed open and closed positions such that the device is actuated when the flow piston is in the open position and deactuated when the flow piston is in the closed position. The flow piston is configured to translate from the closed position to the open position when a differential pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold. The flow piston may be further configured to remain in the open position at differential pressures less than the threshold.

Abstract: A hammer bit for drilling a borehole in earthen formations. In an embodiment, the bit comprises a bit body having a bit axis and a bit face. The bit face includes an inner region extending from the bit axis to about 50% of the bit radius and an outer region extending from the inner region to the outermost radius. In addition, the bit comprises a plurality of gage cutter elements mounted to the bit face in a circumferential gage row in the outer region. Further, the bit comprises a plurality of adjacent to gage cutter elements mounted to the bit face in a circumferential adjacent to gage row in the outer region. The cutting profile of at least one cutter element in each row in the outer region radially overlaps with the cutting profile of at least one other cutter element in a different row in rotated profile view.

Abstract: A cutting assembly suitable for use on a drillable drill bit is described. The cutting assembly comprises one or more cutting members comprising one or more pre-formed pockets and one or more cutters located with the pre-formed pockets. A detachment facilitating feature is located at the interface between the cutting members and the cutters. The cutters of the drill bit are therefore mechanically robust for normal drilling operations but also facilitate detachment during a subsequent drill out procedure of the drill bit.

Abstract: A parallel-guiding mechanism (120) has a movable parallel leg (121), a stationary parallel leg (122), a first parallel-guiding member (123) and a second parallel-guiding member (124). The parallel legs and the parallel-guiding members are connected to each other by flexure pivots, in the form of narrow material connections. There is at least one adjustment zone (135). An adjustment flexure fulcrum (136) is arranged between a flexure pivot (131) and a parallel leg. The adjustment zone is connected to the first lever end (138) of an adjustment lever (137). The adjustment flexure fulcrum forms the lever fulcrum (146) of the adjustment lever, which has an elastic domain with a section modulus that is smaller than a section modulus of the adjustment flexure fulcrum.

Abstract: A POS system includes: input means for receiving an input of an order; memory means for storing item information containing an individual theoretical weight of each item; calculating means for calculating, based on input information containing item types and item quantities of ordered items and on the item information, a theoretical total weight of the ordered items; weight measuring means for measuring an actual total weight of the ordered items, which are put in a bag; judging means for comparing the theoretical total weight and the actual total weight, and when there is a weight difference therebetween, identifying a side item and/or included item close in weight to the weight difference from among the ordered items; and output means for outputting the identified side item and/or included item as an item candidate corresponding to the weight difference.

Abstract: Device for weighing flat objects in motion comprising a conveyor (12) with drive rollers (22A, 22B) for conveying the flat objects along a transport path (14), a weighing plate (16) facing said transport path and comprising a set of free rollers (160) for receiving the flat objects, and a weighing sensor (18) attached to the weighing plate for measuring the weight of the flat objects during their passage between the conveyor and the weighing plate, wherein the weighing sensor is arranged above the transport path and the conveyor is adapted to move vertically in order to press the flat objects in motion against the weighing plate.

Abstract: A removable track drive can include a truck configured for supporting a vehicle tire and having two rollers adapted to contact respective surfaces of the vehicle tire. The removable track drive can also include a track disposed around an exterior of the truck and configured to pass over top of the vehicle tire so as to be moved by rotation of the vehicle tire. The removable track drive can also include a compulsory drive having a first rotating portion coupled to a vehicle wheel, a second rotating portion coupled to one of the rollers and a flexible drive member.

Abstract: Provided is a swing arm device for an electric two- or three-wheeled vehicle that can be reduced in the number of components for a reduction in weight while being mounted compact in an electric vehicle for which a swing arm of an electric vehicle includes a battery and a charger. The swing arm device for an electric two- or three-wheeled vehicle to be fitted on an electric vehicle includes a swing arm (30) one end of which is coupled to a swing shaft and the other end of which supports a rear wheel (WR), an electric motor (M) placed at the other end side of the swing arm (30) and for driving the rear wheel (WR), and a battery (56) for supplying electric power to the electric motor (M), and a charger (200) for charging the battery (56) is incorporated in the swing arm (30).

Abstract: A universal steering and charger system is disclosed for a dual motor vehicle comprising a socket having socket terminals. A coupling defines a socket insert having socket insert terminals. A sensor is connected to the socket insert terminals with a hand control enabling an operator to manipulate the sensor. The socket insert is receivable within the socket for electrically connecting the socket insert to the socket. A motor drive control is connected to the socket for powering the first and second motors from a storage battery for steering the dual motor vehicle. A mast has mast terminals connected to a low voltage power source. The coupling is removable from the socket for enabling insertion of the mast into the socket for charging the storage battery. A plurality of sockets may be mounted at multiple location on the dual motor vehicle for steering the dual motor vehicle from multiple locations on the dual motor vehicle.

Abstract: Electric vehicles usually inherit a chassis of a pressed steel construction from a conventional vehicle design. This imposes a substantial weight penalty on the vehicle. We disclose a chassis element for a vehicle, formed of an outer skin material, an inner core material enveloped by the outer skin material, and at least one array of aligned fibres, and comprising a restraint for an electrical battery adapted to locate the battery over the at least one array. There can be multiple arrays of aligned fibres, preferably disposed at a transverse angle relative to each other of less than 90°. We particularly prefer three arrays of aligned fibres, which can be disposed relative to each other at an angle of 60°. The fibres can be disposed within the skin material.

Abstract: A tractor has a base for supporting a motive power source, left and right driven wheels, and left and right transmissions for the respective left and right wheels. A handle structure is coupled to the base for grasping by an operator from behind the tractor. A drive system drives each of the left and right transmissions with motive power from the motive power source. A single lever hand control is provided for operation by a single hand of the operator for controlling both left and right transmissions seamlessly each between reverse speed through neutral and forward speed.

Abstract: A snowmobile has a front suspension and ski assembly having a right side and a left side. The right and left sides each have an upper arm, a lower arm and a spindle. A ski is connected to the lower portion of each spindle. At least one of the upper arms has a least one protrusion extending therefrom.

Abstract: A method to avert an unlawfully intoxicated driver from operating a vehicle is provided. The method utilizes a passive ethanol vapor sensor to measure ethanol vapor concentration in air from a vehicle cabin and imposes a safety response when the passive ethanol vapor sensor detects that a sample of vehicle cabin air indicates that a vehicle occupant exceeds the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a motor vehicle driver. The ethanol vapor sensor may have a passive measurement mode and an active breathalyzer mode. Ethanol vapor in a vehicle cabin may be passively measured and if a predetermined ethanol level is measured, a countermeasure is invoked to improve safety. An active breathalyzer may be used as a countermeasure. The active breathalyzer can be imposed for a number of vehicle trips or for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A method of measuring a chemical vapor concentration is provided. A chemical vapor sensor measures a chemical species of interest with high sensitivity and chemical specificity. In an aspect, an ethanol vapor sensor is provided, sized for being inconspicuous and on-board a vehicle, having a passive measurement mode and an active breathalyzer mode, for detecting a motor vehicle driver that exceeds a legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), for use with vehicle safety systems. For the passive mode, a vapor concentrator is utilized to amplify a sampled vapor concentration to a detectable level for use with an infrared (IR) detector. In an aspect, ethanol vapor in a vehicle cabin is passively measured and if a predetermined ethanol level is measured, a countermeasure is invoked to improve safety. In an aspect, an active breathalyzer is used as a countermeasure. The active breathalyzer can be imposed for a number of vehicle trips or for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A mounting structure is provided for facilitating attachment and detachment of a diesel particulate filter without detaching or removing a counter weight. The mounting structure is for installing the diesel particulate filter to remove particulate matter included in emission of the engine 10 of the forklift 1. The forklift 1 includes a vehicle body 2, a handling device 3 provided in front of the vehicle body 2, and a counter weight 4 provided at the rear of the vehicle body 2 and housing a diesel particulate filter 6. The diesel particulate filter 6 is detachably fitted to frames 61, 62 that are provided in the counter weight 4. The counter weight 4 has an opening 4a extending thereinto, which is sized so that the diesel particulate filter 6 can pass through the opening 4a vertically.