Abstract: A space barrier for preventing the unauthorized use of reserved spaces comprising a vertical locking mechanism and a raising mechanism. The raising mechanism comprising at least a pedal-like component welded to a push up member for displacing in a rotational matter the space barrier from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The raising mechanism is useful for avoiding lower back injuries or for assisting user with lower back injuries. Further the locking mechanism assist the parking barrier to hold the vertical position while avoiding the entry or exit of a vehicle from the parking space.

Abstract: A snow melting device that combines both a heating element and a compound for dissolving snow is provided. The snow melting device comprises a container including a snow melting compound, and a conduit with a first end connected to the container, and a second end connected to a distribution mechanism. The distribution mechanism includes a housing with an open first axial end and a second axial end connected to the conduit. A motor is positioned adjacent to the second axial end of the housing, drives a pump that is connected to the conduit and provides the snow melting compound to the distribution mechanism that includes a fan and a heating element. The fan atomizes the snow melting compound and sprays it out of the first axial end of the housing.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a hopper spreader apparatus for spreading granular material is provided. The hopper spreader apparatus includes a hopper, a spreading unit, and a dispensing unit. The hopper has a storage cavity for storing the granular material to be spread. The spreading unit spreads the granular material. The dispensing system transports the granular material from the hopper to the spreading unit. The dispensing system includes a conveying unit and a rotating first roll. The conveying unit conveys the granular material toward the spreading unit. The rotating first roll controls a flow of granular material from the hopper to the conveying unit. The use of the rotating roll allows for control of high flow material (such as for example dry salt) while allowing for improved collapse and break-up of low flow material (such as for example wetted sand).

Abstract: A hammering device which can be coupled to a working machine, said device comprising a first frame, said frame having means for attaching to the working machine and to the frame coupled at a distance from each other locating series suspensions means, via which as a frame for vibrators working second frame can be attached to the first frame, wherein said second frame comprises vibrators and gripping jaws for gripping to an object, wherein the gripping jaws locate on turning jaw bars wherein said bars can be moved by means of hydraulic cylinder and that the first frame is like a forking frame of U-form coupled to the attachment means, which has suspension means on the inner surfaces of both forks, via which suspension means the second frame has been attached to the first frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support structure of a cover of a structure capable of being inserted into the ground, for example of a shaft or a channel, wherein the cover (10) comprises a traversable surface (11) and the support structure (20) extends downwards under said cover into the structure and comprises beam-shaped supports (21-23) such that their under support side (24) facing away from the surface (11) experiences a tensile stress when the surface (11) is loaded. The invention is further characterized in that between two areas (A, A?) a thickness (D) of the carriers with minimum tensile stress is configured substantially symmetrically in an increasing manner up to a maximum value and then, in turn, in a decreasing manner to form a ball shape when viewing the cover from below.

Abstract: A loader work machine has a base frame including a cabin; a loader work apparatus attached to the base frame; and two traveling apparatuses supporting the base frame, and including: a track frame connected to the base frame; a drive wheel driving a traveling belt; front and rear idlers arranged in a front-back direction below the drive wheel and supported by the track frame; and one or more track rollers arranged between the front and rear idlers and supported by the track frame, the traveling belt stretched around the drive wheel, idlers, and track rollers. The base frame includes: a lower frame connected to two track frames and interposed between the traveling apparatuses; an upper frame provided with the loader work apparatus; and a slewing apparatus connecting the upper and lower frames. The upper frame connected to the lower at an upper frame bottom surface being above the traveling belts.

Abstract: A coupler for a wheel loader is used for coupling an attachment (102) to a lifting arm of the wheel loader. A bracket (100) is installed between the lifting arm and the attachment (102). The bracket's back face is pivotally connected to a lifting arm and the bracket's front face is detachably connected to the attachment (102). The attachment (102) has a pair of protrusions (104a,104b) rearwardly extending from the lower back of the attachment (102) and have locking holes pierced through their width. The bracket has a pair of receiving slots (108a,108b) formed at the lower front of the bracket and engaged with the protrusions(104a,104b). The coupler has a shaft (202), and a pair of locking pins (204a,204b) combined with the shaft by threads (216a,216b). The threads (216a,216b) formed at one end of the shaft (202) are right handed and the threads (216a,216b) formed at the other end of the shaft (202) are left handed.

Abstract: A quick hitch for mounting an implement on a machine includes mounting means for connection to a machine and a securing means for securing the quick hitch to an implement. The securing means includes an over-center mechanism and a locking member. The over-center mechanism includes a first member pivotal at a axis D relative to a chassis, a first end of a first link pivots at axis E relative to a first arm of the first member, and a second end of the link pivots at axis F member. When the securing means in a first position with the hitch secured to an implement, axis E lies on a first side of a line between axes D and F. When in a second position with the hitch unattached, axis E lies on a second side of a line between axes D and F.

Abstract: A quick hitch for mounting an implement on a machine. The quick hitch has at least one mounting means for connection to a machine and a securing means for securing the quick hitch to an implement. The quick hitch also has at least one removable plate for engagement with a surface of an implement.

Abstract: An edge of a guide hole includes a first contact portion, a second contact portion, and a guide portion. The first contact portion is in contact with the second connecting pin while the second connecting pin is positioned in the lock actuation position. The second contact portion is in contact with the second connecting pin while the second connecting pin is positioned in the lock release position. The guide portion extends in a direction intersecting the movement direction of the second connecting pin between the first contact portion and the second contact portion. The guide portion is pressed by the second connecting pin that moves from the lock actuation position to the lock release position in order to resist the urging force of an urging member and cause the second lock member to move from the locked position to the unlocked position.

Abstract: A hydraulic excavator is equipped with a bucket, a tilt cylinder, a fourth stroke sensor, and a bucket information computing unit. The bucket is able to rotate about the center of a tilt axis. The tilt cylinder causes the bucket to rotate about the center of the tilt axis. The fourth stroke sensor detects a stroke length of the tilt cylinder. The bucket information computing unit obtains a tilt angle of the bucket on the basis of the stroke length detected by the fourth stroke sensor.

Abstract: A support structure for a frame of a machine including a frame mount for attaching the support structure to the frame, the frame mount defining a bottom portion of the support structure. A cylinder mount formed above the frame mount for pivotally mounting a lift cylinder to the frame and a cab mount formed above the frame mount for mounting a cab structure.

Abstract: A rotation drive apparatus for rotating an upper rotary body of a construction machine, the rotation drive apparatus eliminating, while achieving a fundamental goal of stopping a rotation when an emergency stop operation is performed, wasteful stopping by a parking brake. The apparatus includes: an emergency stop switch; a rotation control section which performs control to stop a rotating motor when the emergency stop operation is applied to the emergency stop switch; and a timer which activates the parking brake when a set period of time has elapsed after the emergency stop operation is performed. Preferably, the rotation control section detects a failure of an inverter and causes the parking brake to perform a braking operation before the elapse of the set period of time when the failure is detected.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling a swing motor in a hydraulic system and a hydraulic system. The method for controlling the swing motor in the hydraulic system and the hydraulic system according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may ensure the sufficient amount of hydraulic oil in a make-up line in a situation in which the hydraulic oil needs to be supplementarily supplied to the swing motor in the hydraulic system. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of cavitation in the swing motor by stably supplying the amount of hydraulic oil at the point in time where the hydraulic oil needs to be supplementarily supplied to the swing motor. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of abnormal noise which is harsh to the ear when the cavitation occurs.

Abstract: A system for an excavating machine comprises a control system operating aspects of the excavation machine; and a monitoring system receiving inputs from one or more sensors determining if the excavating machine is in a first state or a second state. In operation, if the excavating machine is in the first state, then the control system enables the excavating machine to perform a first action; or if the excavating machine is in the second state, then the control system disable the excavating machine to perform the first action.

Abstract: Method for controlling input to a touch panel includes a monitor screen display displaying a rear camera image screen, a measurement screen at the touch panel, and an input operation screen display in which an input operation can be performed. When the machine is operable, a monitor screen can be displayed in an input lock state in which the input operation is inhibited by turning off a hydraulic lock switch and releasing a hydraulic lock state. A specific input lock releasing operation on the touch panel releases the lock and the monitor screen display is switched to the input operation screen display.

Abstract: A hydraulic excavator drive system includes: a cylinder that drives a moving part that is an arm or a bucket. Hydraulic oil is supplied from a hydraulic pump to the cylinder via a control valve. A bypass line branches off from a rod-side supply/discharge line. The bypass line is blocked and opened by a restrictor. The restrictor is controlled by a controller such that, when the hydraulic oil is supplied to the cylinder through a head-side supply/discharge line, the restrictor blocks the bypass line if a pressure detected by a load detector is lower than a predetermined value, and opens the bypass line if the pressure detected by the load detector is higher than or equal to the predetermined value.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for a work machine includes a hydraulic pump to supply a pilot fluid, and a hydraulic switch valve to be switched to a plurality of switching positions based on a pilot pressure. The pilot pressure is a pressure of the pilot fluid supplied from the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic system includes a direction switch valve to apply a first pilot pressure to the hydraulic switch valve to switch the hydraulic switch valve into one of the plurality of switching positions. The hydraulic system includes a pressure applying device to apply a second pilot pressure to the hydraulic switch valve. The second pilot pressure is lower than the first pilot pressure.

Abstract: A work machine includes an engine, a pilot pump to be driven by the engine to supply a pilot fluid, an operation pump to receive a first pilot fluid to change an output power in accordance with the first pilot fluid, a pilot fluid tube provided between the pilot pump and the operation pump, an operation valve connected to the pilot fluid tube to output the first pilot fluid, the first pilot fluid being a part of the pilot fluid supplied from the pilot fluid, a temperature sensor to measure a temperature of at least one of an operation fluid including the pilot fluid, a cooling water, an engine oil, and an outside air, and a pressure controller to control a first pilot pressure of the pilot fluid outputted from the operation valve when a temperature measured by the temperature sensor is equal to or higher than a first temperature.

Abstract: A shovel includes a turning hydraulic motor, a hydraulic cylinder, a pilot circuit, a hydraulic control valve, a variable throttle, and a controller. The turning hydraulic motor is driven with hydraulic oil supplied from the hydraulic pump to drive a turning body of the shovel to turn. The hydraulic cylinder is driven with the hydraulic oil supplied from the hydraulic pump. The pilot circuit controls a pilot pressure in accordance with the operation of an operation lever. The hydraulic control valve controls the hydraulic oil supplied from the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic cylinder in accordance with the pilot pressure supplied from the pilot circuit. The opening of the variable throttle varies in accordance with the operating state of the operation lever. The controller changes the opening of the variable throttle.

Abstract: A position measurement system includes: at least a pair of imaging devices mounted on a work machine; a calculation unit provided at the work machine and configured to perform stereo measurement by using information of an image of an object captured by at least the pair of imaging devices; and a determination unit configured to determine condition related to image capturing by the imaging device based on a performance result of the stereo measurement.

Abstract: A coupler unit for coupling a work tool to a machine. The coupler unit comprising an indicator coupled to the coupler unit and pivotable between a first position and a second position. The second position indicative of the work tool coupled to the machine. A coupling member movable by an actuator to couple the work tool to the machine wherein coupling of the work tool by the coupling member causes the indicator to pivot from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A controller uses a Kalman filter to develop an estimated position of an implement based on a previous implement position, an implement pitch, an implement pitch rate and an estimated implement linkage velocity. The controller moves the implement to a desired position based on the estimated position of the implement.

Abstract: A water reclamation system includes a drainage lane overlaying a downward graded area of land and configured to receive water run-off from the land. At least one collection ditch coupled to the at least one drainage lane is configured to receive water from the drainage lane. At least one collection pipe housed is within and extends outwardly from the at least one collection ditch. A first container is coupled to the at least one collection pipe and configured to receive water from the at least one collection pipe. Housed within the first container is at least one water purifying filter and a pump configured to evacuate at least a portion of water within the container to a destination. A second container is in communication with the first container and is configured to: subject water received from the first container to a purification process; and store the purified water.

Abstract: A pressure boosting device increases pressure of a fluid flowing through a conduit (5) and includes a booster pump (2), a control device (12), controlling the booster pump (2), as well as a pressure sensor (8) arranged at the exit side of the booster pump (2) and connected to the control device. The control device (12) is configured to control the booster pump, in an operating region, in a start-stop operation, a switching off of the booster pump (2) when reaching an upper pressure limit value (P1) and a switching on of the booster pump (2) when reaching a lower pressure limit value (P2). The control device (12) is further configured in a start-stop operation to automatically adapt at least one pressure control parameter (P1, P2) of the control device (12) on the basis of the temporal course of at least one pressure value (P) detected by the pressure sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a swivel faucet, such as one having a pull-out sprayer. In one aspect the inlet and outlet lines are formed in an integral structure with a transverse plate that faces a mixing valve. In another aspect the control handle for the faucet is provided with a concentric visible bore and hidden set screw bore combined with a bushing having a cutout to facilitate their use. In still another aspect there is provided a bearing that mounts to a pivotable sprayer and provides distinct swivel positions through the use of a detent connection to a land.

Abstract: An integrally formed sensor type faucet liquid soap dispenser includes a faucet main body provided with an upper surface, a lower surface, a side surface, and a rear surface. The faucet main body further includes: a water output sensor window, disposed on the lower surface at a water output end of the faucet main body, and having the water output sensor provided inside; and a liquid soap output sensor window, disposed on the upper surface or the rear surface at the water output end of the faucet main body, and having the liquid soap output sensor provided inside. The water output port and the liquid soap output port are both disposed on the lower surface at the water output end of the faucet main body, such that water output port and liquid soap output port are adapted to output water and liquid soap respectively through using an interlock circuit.

Abstract: A sanitary fixture is provided having an upstream end and a downstream end, the sanitary fixture includes a mounting housing having a thread which is matingly engagable with a thread provided on a water outlet of a sanitary outlet fitting. The mounting housing has a downstream housing end side with flow-through holes. At least one insertion part can be inserted into the mounting housing as far as an insertion stop. The fixture includes an aerated jet regulator which is configured such that a circumferential wall of the mounting housing includes at least one aeration duct at least in a subregion of at least a double-walled configuration. The at least one aeration duct, which is arranged towards the downstream housing end side, opens out in at least one aeration opening leading into a housing interior of the mounting housing.

Abstract: A unique piping arrangement of a water pump system is designed to prevent backflow of non-potable liquid into a potable water source thereby complying with plumbing codes to provide a safe cross connection. These codes are required when a water ejector uses pressurized potable water as an energy source. When the water ejector valve is open due to a high sump level and when the potable water pressure drops below atmospheric, the non-potable liquid can be siphoned into the potable water source thereby causing contamination, a significant unsafe health hazard to consumers. The present invention complies with plumbing codes by creating the required vertical air gap from the potable water source down to the non-potable liquid in the discharge piping as well as the inlet piping, the sources of contamination. In the piping arrangement are vents and drains to create the required air gap and transparent piping to provide required inspection and verification of proper operation.

Abstract: Drain chain systems include a cap connected to a chain. The cap is configured in size and shape to enable passage of water through the drain when the cap is positioned adjacent the cap. During use, the chain is positioned within a drain and hair gathers on the chain. The chain can then be pulled out of the drain, by the cap, to remove the hair. The chain can be cleaned of entangled hair and reused, or the chain can be discarded with or without the cap, by either leaving the chain connected to the cap or by detaching the chain from the cap and replacing it with a new chain.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a protector configured to cooperate with a toilet having a bowl with an upper surface and a seat that can be selectively raised and lowered. The protector includes a body and a flange member extending outwardly from the body. The flange member is configured to removeably cooperate with the upper surface of the bowl and the upper surface of the seat depending on whether the seat is raise or lowered. The distal portion of the body of the protector is disposed below the flange member while the proximal portion of the body extends generally upwardly above the flange member. In addition, the distal portion of the body is configured to extend into a bowl of a toilet while the flange member rests on the upper surface of the bowl or the upper surface of the seat.

Abstract: A device for minimizing escape of malodorous gases from a toilet into the surrounding environment. In particular, a device for removing toilet-related odors, comprising a manifold, air-blower in fluid communication with intake and exhaust ports, that creates a horizontal flow of recirculating air at the top of the toilet bowl. The recirculating air passes through a filter that contains activated carbon and a potassium-permanganate impregnated zeolite material.

Abstract: A portable human and fibrous waste maceration and disposal system comprising a receiver vessel, a macerator and portable holding tank. Optionally it will be mounted on wheels or adapted for mounting on a removable cart. In some embodiments it will be a single multi-component system and in others a collection of units with detachable holding tank(s). Operation may be automated.

Abstract: There is provided a powerless back-flow prevention apparatus comprising: a body having a sewage inlet at a front thereof, a sewage outlet at a rear thereof, and a length-wise sewage channel there between; a door pivotally coupled to the body at the rear thereof to open or close the outlet, wherein the door comprises: a number of floating members arranged spacedly with each other; and a guide disposed on the floating members to pivot upwards via the floating force to close the outlet, and to pivot downwards via a gravity in an absence of the sewage back-flow to open the outlet, and, then to guide the sewage from the outlet.

Abstract: A portable housing system is provided that transmits forces through a plurality of walls. The walls may be arrayed about a central axis. A tension cable is wrapped around top ends of the walls, and anchor cables are interconnected to bottom ends of the walls. This cabling system transmits lateral forces through the walls towards the central axis. Joists and rafters extend inwardly from the walls towards a floor ring and a roof ring, respectively. The weight of the housing system acts against the cabling system, and the housing system rests in balanced state. The anchor cables may also anchor the housing system to a ground surface.

Abstract: A method for constructing a building structure using gravity and weight of the building structure is provided. The method includes designing an architecture and a construction plan of the building structure, planning an initial box for a structural design, tuning a ground required for construction of the building structure, constructing the initial box as per the planning, constructing an upper floor on the initial box, constructing remaining parts of the building structure including foundation for the building structure, and assembling a plurality of temporary structures to the building structure.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a curb wall forming apparatus and method for forming a curb wall without causing damage to the adjacent concrete floor. In various embodiments, the curb wall forming apparatus includes one or more floor plates, one or more curb side wall forming panel supports, one or more stanchions, one or more end plates, one or more wall attachment plates, and one or more curb side wall forming panels which are used together to enable a curb wall to be formed. These components can be used together to enable a curb wall to be formed on a floor adjacent to an upstanding wall without causing damage to the wall or the area of the floor adjacent to the formed curb wall. The floor plates, the curb side wall forming panel supports, the stanchions, the end plates, and the wall attachment plates remain as part of the formed curb wall.

Abstract: A concrete wall formwork module is provided in which the lateral and longitudinal opposite side edges of the modules are provided with complementary shapes that lock in place two adjacent modules when they are both deployed. The opposite side edges of adjacent modules interlock in one direction and are configured for adjoining according to a shiplap arrangement in the other direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.

Abstract: A building material for doors and windows and a method of making the building material are disclosed. The building material includes, from inside to outside, a core, a piece of reinforced material, a panel, and a cover film, wherein a surface of the core is applied with an adhesive material. The piece of reinforced material includes a piece of carbon fiber fabric, wherein the adhesive material penetrates the pieces of carbon fiber fabric. The adhesive material fixes the panel and the core after it is dried, and makes the piece of carbon fiber fabric locate between the panel and the core. Whereby, the building material has significant improvement in the aspect of anti-bending because the piece of carbon fiber fabric has reinforcing functions such as pull resistance, shear resistance, and shock resistance.

Abstract: The present invention is transportable economically in a flat state, and easy to attach and detach, and can provide a curved surface simply while maintaining decoration and strength without craftsmanship and absorb sound. Slits are provided on a rectangular board panel comprising two or more layers of a hard material and a soft material. Two or more layers comprising a hard material and a soft material are laminated on a rectangular board panel, and slits having a length of ½ to ¾ of the vertical side are provided thereto. The use of slits makes formation of curved surfaces easy. Since there is no need to reinforce the outside to maintain the strength thereof, the board panel can be removed easily. Even if an external pressure is applied to the board panel, the flexibility of the hard material divided by the slits and the elastic characteristic of the soft material cause the pressure to be dispersed and absorbed, and sound to be absorbed.

Abstract: A collapsible truss and method that is particularly suitable for staging and lighting, for shows, performances and other events. This evolved and novel modular truss can be collapsed to a significantly smaller size (i.e. increased density), and consequently requires significantly less space for storage and transportation. Further, in addition to the advantage of rapid assembly from collapsed parts to a full truss, the modular construction of the truss provides cost effective repair of this truss over traditional rigid welded trusses by simple replacement of damaged parts.

Abstract: The invention is related to the wooden house construction, especially to the glued beam assembly and anchor, as a component of a nodal connection, a nodal connection of glued beams, and possibly be used in building various-purpose wooden constructions, as well as in furniture manufacturing. The invention is an improvement of construction technology and increases design durability by lowering the risk of connection destruction by placing a plastic tube within the glued beam and designing a nodal connection of glued beams.

Abstract: A roofing article comprising (i) an asphaltic substrate; and (ii) a plurality of mullite-containing granules disposed on a surface of the substrate, where said mullite-containing granules include a mullite concentration of at least 35 wt % and at most 63 wt % as determined by quantitative x-ray diffraction.

Abstract: In another embodiment, a connector assembly comprises a first side collector, comprising a first panel engagement region comprising a first receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a first panel; and a second side collector, comprising a second panel engagement region comprising a second receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a second panel. The first side collector and second side collector can be configured to directly mate with each other to hold panels together.

Abstract: A mount assembly is provided for mounting a structure to a roof having a top surface. The mount includes a flashing including an aperture; a bracket including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having an opening and a countersink extending around the opening, the second portion extending at an angle away from the flashing, the second portion including a slot configured to be coupled to the structure; a fastener extending through the aperture and through the opening of the bracket; and a seal extending around the aperture and positioned between the flashing and the first portion of the bracket, the seal engaging the countersink of the bracket and being compressed against the flashing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting system for a panel, comprising: a clip, a sub-frame, a spacer and a resilient washer, wherein the clip and sub-frame are secured by a screw going through a round hole of the clip, the wing and a hole of the sub-frame. The mounting clip has the following characteristics: reducing the number of clips because clips may be used for both horizontal and vertical mountings of the ceramic panel; the clips are not exposed; the resilient contact between the clips and panels; panels are not vulnerable to come off; the clips can satisfy the separate mounting and removal for panels.

Abstract: A modular mat comprises mirror image layers. At least one fitting receiver is integrally formed in a central portion of each layer, and at least one aperture is formed in a flange portion of each layer. The layers are congruently mated and affixed such that the fitting receiver of one layer is disposed through a corresponding aperture of the flange of the opposite layer. The outer surfaces of the layers comprise traction elements, which may be of different grades, such as industrial grade on one layer and pedestrian grade on the opposing layer. A floor covering system is also disclosed comprising a plurality of modular mats disposed in partially overlapping and interlocking relation with adjacent mats.

Abstract: A flooring substrate system of polymer, open cell structural panels that may be attached to framing members beneath or placed atop of a waterproof membrane roof or deck structure. The panels are attached by a clip with a mechanical fastener that can be screwed into the lower framing members at a range of angles relative to the plane of the panel while the mechanical fastener and clip remain in complete mating engagement. The panels may also be operationally positioned using a disk that either has a threaded post that is bolted to the panel through a pin block and washer, a fixed pin or a pair of spring arms that lock onto rabbets in the panel's top face.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a support box is provided. The apparatus includes a base and an insert that is attachable to the base. With the insert attached to the base, at least one suitable material is receivable within the base and allowed to harden, thereby forming a support box with at least one space for receiving a headstone.