Abstract: A method for depositing a photocatalytic coating on a support, the method having the steps: a) providing an aqueous and/or alcoholic suspension of nanoparticles of a semiconducting material, b) providing a sol in an aqueous and/or alcoholic solution of a hydrolyzed organosilane, c) mixing the suspension and the sol and proceeding with deposition of the obtained mixture on the support to be covered, d) performing a drying operation, e) and optionally producing an illumination of the obtained coating after drying at one wavelength at least causing activation of the semiconducting material, so as to remove at least 3% of the organic groups initially present in the coating and bound to the silicon atoms through a Si—C bond; as well as coatings with photocatalytic properties, materials, notably textiles, covered with such a coating and the use of such coatings and materials for photocatalysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for treating a lignocellulose biomass in order to dissolve the lignin therein, while the cellulose does not dissolve. The cellulose pulp obtained can be used to produce glucose. In addition the lignin can be isolated for subsequent use in the renewable chemical industry as a source for aromatic platform chemicals.

Abstract: The bin arrangement is for collecting and discharging smaller ligno-cellulosic material. The bin has a transition part from a circular section of the bin and downwardly to a rectangular section with a long and short side of the rectangular section. The transition part could be built with few wall segments, thus needing less welding. Two rotary pocket feeders, each with at least one shaft extending parallel to the long side, are arranged directly under the rectangular section, enabling a uniform feed from the bin. The use of two rotary pocket feeders with this design directly under the bin does not destroy the even feed of material through the bin part, which otherwise is experienced from using conventional feed screws that feed material in a transverse direction from the bin outlet. The bin does not need to have a complex bin design which converges to a small circular inlet to a conventional rotary pocket feeder.

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for processing cellulose pulp of wood processing industry. The method and assembly may be used, on one hand, as a pressure diffuser for washing the pulp before an oxygen stage and, on the other hand, the separation of soap, gas and/or other light materials from filtrates and from black liquor of a cellulose mill in a pressurized device, as well as the new process connections enabled by the method. The method and apparatus may process filtrates from brown stock washing and bleaching as well as black liquors from a digesting department and an evaporation plant. By way of example, the filtrate of the washing department is pumped to the digesting department of a sulfate cellulose mill as well as the black liquor taken from the digesting department to an evaporation plant.

Abstract: A papermaking strainer disposed adjacent to a rotor, for sieving a disintegrated paper material, includes a strainer for facing the rotor, including a plurality of strainer holes formed in the strainer; and a plurality of peripheral walls protruding from a surface of the strainer to surround the plurality of strainer holes, or a plurality of peripheral concaved groove portions concaved from the surface of the strainer to surround the plurality of strainer holes.

Abstract: A screw press features a feed pipe, in which a rotatable feed screw is arranged, and a feed cone, to which the feed screw conveys material, wherein drainage openings are arranged in the feed pipe. Drainage openings are preferably also provided in the feed pipe cone. Especially the combination of a feed screw with a feed pipe cone and a downstream compactor leads to a simple and effective compression of particularly liquid materials.

Abstract: Irradiated lignocellulosic or cellulosic materials are provided which contain carboxylic acid groups and/or other functional groups not present in a naturally occurring cellulosic or lignocellulosic material from which the irradiated material was obtained

Abstract: A process for treating a cellulosic material comprising pretreating the cellulosic material and then extracting the cellulosic material with an extractant to selectively extract hemicellulose therefrom and separating the extracted hemicellulose to form a cellulosic product comprising less hemicellulose than the cellulosic material. The extractant comprises a cellulose solvent and a co-solvent. The cellulosic product advantageously retains its cellulosic fiber morphology. The processes involve separating and recovering the hemicellulose and separating and recycling various process streams employed in the process.

Abstract: A method of making paper includes mixing calcium hydroxide into a water and pulp fiber slurry. The method also includes reacting the calcium hydroxide and pulp fiber slurry under a carbon dioxide pressure. Further, the method includes causing calcium carbonate precipitate to form in response to the reacting.

Abstract: A pulp fiber with an enhanced carbonyl content resulting in improved antimicrobial, anti-yellowing and absorptive properties. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Abstract: A method for producing antimicrobial paper pulp is provided. The method includes steps of obtaining paper pulp, reducing water content and temperature of the paper pulp, and refining the paper pulp having reduced water content and temperature to improve properties of the paper pulp. The refining may be performed using a refiner with rotating and stationary cutters. The nanocomposite suspension may be added to the refined paper pulp to produce antimicrobial paper pulp. The antimicrobial paper pulp may be drained and pressed to produce paper by applying oil to reduce moisture content of the paper. The paper may be dried without using vapor.

Abstract: The invention describes a new type of railway sleeper composed of fiber-stabilized stoneware. By using a plurality of fiber-layered stone plates which are bonded to one another in such a way that prestress is generated in the stoneware, a permanently high-performance-capable sleeper is obtained, which is made of natural materials such as granite or basalt which occur almost everywhere on the earth in unlimited quantities and have a substantially longer service life and are substantially more resistant to influences of the weather and the environment than previous solutions. The material can be manufactured with substantially less consumption of energy than current systems. As a result, in the medium term, CO2 emissions are reduced and the use of more environmentally friendly materials is promoted. In addition, the sleeper or the intermediate spaces thereof are equipped with photovoltaic modules which together form a power unit when they are coupled together and connected electrically to the rails.

Abstract: A spike claw puller for pulling a rail spike has a handle a first feeder tooth and a second feeder tooth. The handle includes a feature for coupling the spike claw puller to a rail spike pulling machine. The first and second feeder teeth extend from the handle and form a jaw opening therebetween to receive a rail spike. The first feeder tooth includes a first feeder extension and the second feeder tooth includes a second feeder extension to help align the spike claw puller with the rail spike.

Abstract: A system and method for forming concrete tiles for use in concrete walkways and concrete patios and courtyards. The system includes a unitary frame with two or more slanted sidewalls with a plurality of pickup points placed within an interior opening of the unitary frame. Concrete poured into the interior opening of the frame forms a beveled or slanted concrete sidewalk tile. The pickup points are buried in the beveled concrete sidewalk tiles. When an opening in the pickup points is uncovered, a means to pick and place the beveled concrete sidewalk tiles is provided. Slanted or beveled sidewalls prevent binding to or interference with adjacent slanted or beveled sidewalk tiles to facilitate lifting.

Abstract: A method of processing artificial turf is disclosed which enables a region of artificial turf or a walled structure to made using the artificial turf. This enables walled structures and other structures to be made using recycled artificial turf.

Abstract: A paving machine includes a hopper assembly movable between a lowered position and a raised position and a conveyor frame. A first hopper is pivotally connected to the conveyor frame at a first hopper axis and a second hopper is pivotally connected to the conveyor frame at a second hopper axis. A first apron is connected to the first hopper about a first apron axis. A second apron is connected to the second hopper about a second apron axis. The first apron axis and the second apron axis are respectively perpendicular to the first and second hopper axis. A central apron is pivotally connected relative to the conveyor frame about a central axis that is inline to the first and second apron axis in the lowered position. The first and the second apron axis are planarly translated to the central axis from the lowered to the raised position.

Abstract: A telescopic screed is provided which includes main section and telescopic section screeds, the main section screed includes a screed frame and a base plate; the telescopic section screeds are arranged on the left side and/or the right side of the main section screed and include a cross slope framework, a cross slope driver, at least two multistage sliding pipes, a telescopic frame, a telescopic driver, a telescopic section frame, a telescopic section base plate and an elevation difference driver; the cross slope framework is pivotally connected with the main section screed to adjust the cross slope; the multistage sliding pipes are used for transversely guiding the telescopic frames to achieve the telescopic ability of the telescopic section screeds; the telescopic section frame is connected with the corresponding telescopic frame to move up and down to adjust the relative height between the telescopic section frame and the telescopic frame.

Abstract: A system is provided for determining a volume of material milled, or a surface area milled, by a construction machine having a milling drum. The volume of material milled is determined as a function of a cross-sectional area of material to be milled in front of the milling drum and a distance traveled by the construction machine while actively milling. The cross-sectional area is determined in part by direct machine observation of one or more profile characteristics of a ground surface in front of the milling drum. The surface area milled is determined as a function of the width of the area to be milled in front of the milling drum and a distance traveled by the construction machine while actively milling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ground milling machine, in particular, a road cold milling machine, having a replaceable milling drum unit. To make this replacement procedure easier, the present invention proposes a fastening device between the milling part and the machine part of the ground milling machine. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for replacing a milling part on the ground milling machine, a fastening device being used for this purpose.

Abstract: A method of removing a cutting chamber from a cold planer is disclosed. The method initiates with disconnecting the cutting chamber from a frame of the cold planer. Thereafter, the frame of the cold planer is raised to a height above the cutting chamber. After raising, the cold planer is maneuvered to a second location. More specifically, the cold planer is maneuvered in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel so that the cutting chamber is no longer under the cold planer.

Abstract: A pipe rack and a method for making a pipe rack where the pipe rack may include at least one foundation, two legs, and a horizontal support. The two legs are supported by the at least one foundation. Each of the two legs includes at least one aperture. The horizontal support has two ends. The first end is located in an aperture in a first leg of the two legs and a second end of the horizontal support is located in an aperture in a second leg of the two legs. A rod forms a joint between the foundation and one of the two legs. The rod is located in the aperture in the upper surface of the foundation and in an aperture in a lower surface in the one of the two legs.

Abstract: Disclosed is a delineator post with a restoration function, which includes a base panel having a coupling hole formed therethrough and installed at the ground, a delineator body installed at an upper portion of the base panel and having a disposition space formed therein, and a restoration rod having an upper portion inserted into the disposition space of the delineator body through the coupling hole and a lower portion coupled to the coupling hole, the restoration rod being capable of restoring the delineator body tilted by an external force. In this configuration, when the delineator post is tilted by an external force caused by a vehicle or laid down by being trampled by a tire of a vehicle, the delineator post may restore its original shape by means of the restoration rod.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a collapsible smart fence and uses thereof. Specifically, the invention relates to a collapsible smart fence for effectively detecting and handling crowd behaviors.

Abstract: A cover for a concrete parking block has a first lateral end, second lateral end and a longitudinal enclosure. The first lateral end and the second lateral end can be either open or closed. The longitudinal enclosure is the same length as the concrete parking block. The protective cover can be made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), Acrylonitrile Butadiene styrene (ABS) or foam and resin. The protective cover can also be used to as a bicycle stand. In doing so, the bicycle wheels are inserted into V-shaped slots of the longitudinal enclosure. A water bladder is attached to the protective cover when used as a bicycle stand. A reflective coating is applied on the exterior of the protective cover in order to provide more visibility during low light conditions.

Abstract: A protective device for securement to a hard surface to soften an impact of a vehicle against the surface includes a shock absorbing material forming a device core and a flexible membrane coating the shock absorbing material to enclose the shock absorbing material and provide a substantially soft, non-scratching surface. The core may be a foam material such as a polystyrene foam or a polyethylene foam. The membrane may be an aliphatic acrylic polyurethane material applied over the core. The device can take may shapes depending upon the shape of the surface on which it is to be mounted. An L shaped device can be mounted over a right angle wall or pillar corner, a portion of a ring, such as a semicircle, can be mounted over a round pillar, and a flat device can be mounted on a flat wall.

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus having a handle, an elongated shaft, a base, and a disposable cartridge. The handle includes a cutout for manual gripping and a ring for attachment to a belt loop or other support. The cartridge provides a first side with a nub thereon and a second side with a plurality of tines disposed thereon and extending therefrom. The base provides a plate having a well with an open end and interior volume in which the nub of the cartridge engages therewith for removable securement. In operation, the user can place a bag over the base and push the nub into the open end of the well of the base for attachment thereto and impale animal waste using the tines. The user can then fold the bag over the cartridge and detach the bag from the plate enclosing the cartridge therein for disposal.

Abstract: The scraper blade device is provided for cleaning a surface, for instance a roadway surface, when moving in a forward direction relative to the surface. The scraper blade device includes an upper blade portion and a bottom blade portion. The bottom blade portion has a plurality of widthwise-disposed blade segments that are adjoined and juxtaposed to one another. The bottom edge of each blade segment is independently slidingly movable in an up and down movement out of alignment with reference to the bottom edge of the other blade segments and is biased towards a downward working direction. The bottom edge of the blade segments is also pivotally movable with reference to the surface to be cleaned about a pivot axis that is substantially parallel to the lowermost edge of the scraper blade device. The bottom edges is biased towards a forward working position.

Abstract: A snowblower skid shoe height adjustment mechanism includes a linear actuator mounted to an auger housing. The linear actuator may be connected to a switch in an operator station. A shaft extends transversely across the auger housing and rotates in response to the extension or retraction of the linear actuator. A first bell crank is attached to a left end and a second bell crank is attached to a right end of the shaft. A rod is connected to each of the first and the second bell cranks, and each rod extends generally vertically down to a skid shoe. The rods and skid shoes are raised or lowered as the linear actuator is extended or retracted.

Abstract: A method for planning and designing a debris flow drainage channel is provided. The position and total length of the drainage channel and a longitudinal slope of a gully bed of the drainage channel are determined. An inlet section, an outlet section and an acceleration section of the drainage channel are formed as fully lined channel type. After determining the length of the inlet section and the included angle between the side wall of the inlet section and the main channel, the length of the outlet section and the included angle between the side wall of the outlet section and the main channel, and the length of the acceleration section, the channel type and the length of the main channel section are also determined.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include apparatus and methods relating to a drainage channel comprising two half members further comprising overhangs extending away from the half member along the length of the half member, wherein the overhang features alternating protrusions and recesses at regular distances along the length of the overhang and wherein the first half member and the second half member are joined together by the recesses of the first half member receiving the protrusions of the second half member and the recesses of the second half member receiving the protrusions of the first half member; and wherein the interior edges of the first half member and the second half member define a channel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a floating system integration method involving integrated lifting equipment. The topsides and the hull are integrated at a first location such as a dock. The floating system is then transported to a second location such as an offshore location. The topsides is lifted after transportation to the second location. In addition to eliminating the need for heavy lifts, the method provides additional stability during transportation to the second location as the topsides is in a lowered position and has not been lifted yet.

Abstract: A pile casing comprising a hollow that extends through an entire length of the pile casing, wherein the pile casing is manufactured of a first material selected from the group consisting of a polymer material and a composite material comprising a polymer material and at least one of glass fibers, carbon fibers, steel fibers and wood. A pile comprising such a pile casing and a filling that fills the hollow, wherein the filling comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of sand, gravel, concrete, wood, glass, glass fibers, metal, carbon fibers, steel fibers, basalt fibers, asphalt, asphalt concrete, and a composite comprising at least one material selected from the group consisting of sand, gravel, concrete, wood, glass, glass fibers, metal, carbon fibers, steel fibers, basalt fibers, asphalt and asphalt concrete.

Abstract: A ground anchor system configured for introducing into a borehole, and comprising a plurality of straps each having a length dimension extending along a central longitudinal axis of the ground anchor system. Each of said straps has a width dimension taken along a major axis and a thickness dimension taken along a minor axis. The major axis and the minor axis are disposed at a transverse plane of the ground anchor system and intersect at a middle point. The middle point of each of said straps is intersected by an imaginary line extending through the longitudinal axis at the transverse plane. The imaginary line forms an angle smaller than 90° with the major axis of the respective strap.

Abstract: A non-welded metal foundation includes a plurality of bodies formed of metal plates or metal sheets, each body being comprised of lateral ends with integrated planar fins, wherein each of the metal lateral ends overlap a lateral end of an adjacent body; a plurality of mechanical fasteners along each of the overlapped ends of adjacent bodies for mechanically fastening the bodies having the integrated planar fins; wherein said plurality of said bodies are configured for forming a closed perimeter of a geometrical shape having an open interior and wherein the integrated planar fins of each body extend away from the perimeter of the closed geometric shape along the plane of the fin.

Abstract: A retaining mechanism having a retainer member, plunger member, and an engagement indication assembly. The retainer member has a body that defines a void having a first end and a second end and extending along a length of the body. The plunger member is located at least partially in the void and has a length greater than the length of the void. The plunger member is movable a first position in which a portion of the plunger member extends beyond an end of the void, and a second position in which another portion of the plunger member extends beyond another end of the void. The engagement indication assembly includes a retainer member linkage coupled to the retainer member, a plunger member linkage coupled to the plunger member, and a flag member coupled to the plunger member linkage and the retainer member linkage.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a cleanup pass profile for a machine implement is provided. The method may include identifying a pass target extending from a first end to a second end along a work surface, determining a plurality of primitives of a cleanup pass profile extending between the first end and the second end where each primitive may be defined based at least partially on volume constraints, determining a cost value associated with moving the machine implement along the cleanup pass profile based on an optimization cost function, and adjusting the volume constraints associated with one or more of the primitives to minimize the cost value.

Abstract: An anti-skid structure is provided. The anti-skid structure includes a plate having a first surface, a second surface, and a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface. The anti-skid structure includes a plurality of fasteners fastened to the plate through the plurality of apertures. The plurality of fasteners includes a first member and a second member. The first member having a head placed on the first surface, and a body extending through an aperture. The body includes a locking portion structured and arranged to prevent a rotation of the first member relative to the plate. The second member is coupled to a threaded portion of the body and is positioned on the second surface. The second member is configured to fasten the plurality of fasteners to the plate using the threaded portion. Further, each head of the plurality of fasteners have a predetermined shape.

Abstract: A hydraulic excavator capable of suppressing deterioration of a reducing agent stored in a reducing agent tank is provided. The hydraulic excavator includes: a main valve supplying a hydraulic oil to a work implement; an exhaust gas treatment device treating an exhaust gas from an engine through a reduction reaction; the reducing agent tank arranged forward of the main valve and storing the reducing agent to be supplied to the exhaust gas treatment device; and a partition plate arranged between the reducing agent tank and the main valve.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes: a body; a boom which is supported by the body and is turned; a bucket which is supported by a side of the boom opposite to a side of the body and is turned; a boom driving part which turns the boom; a bucket driving part which turns the bucket; a lifting force detector which detects lifting force as force that the boom driving part receives from the boom; and a control device which starts a tilt operation of the bucket when a predetermined condition is established, and ends the tilt operation on the basis of an amount of increase of the lifting force from a time when the tilt operation is started.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a cleanup pass profile is provided. The method may include identifying a pass target extending from a first end to a second end along a work surface, determining one or more volume constraints based at least partially on machine load limits and volume differentials between the pass target and the work surface, generating a plurality of primitives between the first end and the second end based on the volume constraints, and adjoining the primitives to form a substantially continuous cleanup pass profile.

Abstract: Mobile apparatus comprising a main frame (2), a sub-frame (1) connected rotatably to the main frame and an operating arm connected to the sub-frame, wherein the sub-frame is provided with a seating or standing location for a driver, operating instruments (4) controllable by a driver, and a bus system (5) connected to the operating instruments; wherein the main frame is provided with a lifting device (8) to which an implement (18) is connectable; wherein the mobile apparatus further comprises a drive (7, 17) for driving the lifting device and/or the implement, and a control unit (6, 16) connected to the bus system for controlling the drive on the basis of signals from the bus system; this such that the lifting device and/or the implement are controllable via the bus system using the operating instruments in the sub-frame.

Abstract: When a clutch is in the disengaged state, the predicted engagement time determining unit determines a predicted engagement time. The predicted engagement time is the predicted value for the time required from the beginning of the clutch engagement until engagement is complete. The speed ratio parameter estimating unit determines an estimated value for a speed ratio parameter after the elapse of the predicted engagement time from the current point in time. When the estimated value for the speed ratio parameter reaches a mode-switching threshold value, a clutch control unit outputs a clutch command signal for causing the clutch to engage.

Abstract: A front attachment control system includes a selective control valve controlled by a joystick in a utility vehicle operator station, a diverter valve connected to the selective control valve and having a diverter switch that switches the diverter valve between a first position for an attachment tilt function and a second position for an attachment angling function controlled by the joystick. A front attachment with an angling cylinder includes a pair of hydraulic lines connectable to the diverter valve, and an actuator that engages the diverter switch as the hydraulic lines are connected to the diverter valve to switch the diverter valve to the second position.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a method for determining a bucket and a machine combination operating along with multiple haul trucks of multiple sizes available in a mining site to achieve a target production efficiency. The method includes of providing a material information including at least one of a material category, a material bucket fill factor, and a material density. The method also includes providing a machine information including at least one of a static tipping load. The method includes providing a haul truck information including an average material load carried by the haul truck based on the material category, and available options of the haul trucks and haul truck sizes. Thereafter, the method includes determining the bucket and the machine combination based on analysis of the material information, the loader information, and the haul truck information.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a cleanup pass profile is provided. The method may include identifying a pass target extending from a first end to a second end along a work surface, generating a plurality of primitives between the first end and the second end such that each primitive has endpoints configured to approximate at least one of the pass target, the work surface, and an endpoint of an adjoining primitive, and adjoining the primitives at the endpoints to form a substantially continuous cleanup pass profile.

Abstract: A control method includes: detecting an attitude of a work machine including a boom, an arm, and a bucket; operating an operating device to drive a movable member including the arm and the bucket; detecting an amount of operation of the operating device; generating position data of a cutting edge of the bucket based on the detected attitude; acquiring a target shape of an excavation object to be excavated by the work machine and calculating a distance between the cutting edge and the target shape based on the position data and the target shape; setting a limited amount of operation limiting a speed of the movable member based on the detected amount of operation; and outputting a signal to a valve that adjusts an amount of operating oil supplied to a hydraulic cylinder driving the work machine so that the movable member is driven with the limited amount of operation.

Abstract: A wear member for an earth-working implement includes a body having front, rear, top, bottom, inner side and outer side portions. A cutting edge is defined along at least a portion of a bottom interface. The wear member includes a contoured upper front surface, which extends between a top edge along a top interface between the front portion and the top portion, an outer side edge along an outer side interface between the front portion and the outer side portion, a ridge on the front portion, and a spearhead edge along the bottom interface. The wear member includes a contoured lower front surface formed on the front portion of the body adjacent the contoured upper front surface, which is between an inner side edge, which is disposed along an inner side interface between the front portion and the inner side portion, the cutting edge, and the ridge.

Abstract: A retention system for a wear member may have a flange having a mounting slot defined between a first inner wall and a second inner wall, which are parallel to an axis. The retention system may also have a first retention member having a first through hole, and a second retention member having a second through hole. The retention system may additionally have a fastener configured to be received in the first and second through holes. The fastener may be configured to move the first retention member and the second retention member in opposite directions along the axis. The retention system may be configured such that movement of the retention members along the axis exerts forces on the first and second inner walls perpendicular to the axis.

Abstract: The present invention is a device that can obtain fresh water from the moisture air and generate electricity in the process. The water collecting device comprises a vertical shaft, windmill elements for producing rotational force from wind, a vertical shaft, a water collecting tank secured at the bottom of this rotating structure, a small holed mesh with U shaped collecting ducts in the windmill structure and a generator coupled to the shaft. When the windmill structure rotates from the wind, moisture from the air adhere to the mesh and then are channeled to the water-collecting vessel through channels along the windmill frame. Additionally a generator coupled to the windmill frame produces electricity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system intended to avoid wastage of the cold water that is allowed to flow while waiting for the hot water to arrive from the heater to the showers, wherein the system is comprising three essential structural components which are an extension element, a division nut, a complementary recirculation chamber that in combination with a connecting means, obtain novel results.