Abstract: The present invention relates to a control device and control method for a construction machine. A control device and control method for a construction machine according to the embodiments of the present invention can determine a need for the operation of the alternator by taking into account required electrical energy and the current charge amount of a battery when auxiliary power is received from the auxiliary power device, and can thus decrease an engine RPM in a situation in which power generation is not required, thereby improving the fuel efficiency of a construction machine.

Abstract: A power limiting stress-strain monitor system for a machine includes at least one stress-strain sensor supported on a structural component of the machine. The power limiting stress-strain monitor system also includes an electronic controller including a processor and a memory. The processor receives a signal from the stress-strain sensor, determines a degree of stress-strain at a location of the stress-strain sensor based on the signal, identifies a machine system associated with the stress-strain, and modifies a control signal to the machine system based on the degree of stress-strain.

Abstract: A control system for a work vehicle includes a display and a control unit which has the display show a perspective image in which at least a part of a work implement of a wheel loader or a vessel of a loaded vehicle is seen through.

Abstract: A front linkage for a construction machine which can uniquely calculate the rotation angle of the work tool relative to the arm and which can prevent the angle detection device from being damaged by contact with the soil during digging. The front linkage has an arm, a first link pivotally connected at one end to the front end side of the arm, and at the other end to one end of a second link, and a work tool which is pivotally connected to the other end of the second link and which is pivotally connected to the arm in a further front end side than the one end portion of the first link. The first link is positioned outward along the outer width of the side wall of the arm. An angle detecting device for detecting the rotation angle of the first link relative to the arm may comprise a magnet disposed on an inner surface of the first link and a magnetic detector disposed on the side wall outer surface of the arm.

Abstract: An image display apparatus for a shovel that includes a lower-part traveling body, an upper-part turning body turnably placed on the lower-part traveling body, and an attachment mounted on the upper-part turning body, and performs work in a work area by driving the attachment, includes an image display part configured to display the work area to be subjected to the work. An image of the work area captured with an image capturing device is subjected to image processing to add and indicate a distribution of depressions and elevations of the work area, and is displayed on the image display part.

Abstract: An excavator calibration framework comprises an excavator, a laser distance meter (LDM), and a laser reflector. The excavator comprises a linkage assembly (LA), implement, and controller. The LA comprises a boom with point B, stick coupled to point B, and four-bar linkage (4BL) including nodes D, F, G, and H (a dogbone linkage between nodes D and F). The laser reflector is disposed at node F. The nodes F, G, and the point B define an outer triangle BGF that defines with node D three inner triangles DGB, DBF, and DFG. The controller executes an iterative process including determining a node F position based on a LDM/laser reflector measurement signal, determining a node D position based on the node F position, and determining a dogbone angle BDF of DBF based on the node D position. The controller generates an actual dogbone angle based on a series of dogbone angles.

Abstract: When correcting an error caused by deviation of an attitude detection device with respect to a work machine including a swing body which swings, a working implement being attached to the swing body, the attitude detection device outputting an attitude of the work machine, the error is corrected by using a first position which is a position of a part of the work machine when the work machine is in a first attitude and a second position which is a position of the part when the work machine is in a second attitude.

Abstract: A ground engaging tip of a tip assembly for a base edge of a ground engaging implement has an adapter configured for attachment to the base edge of implement and having a forwardly extending adapter nose. The ground engaging tip has a rear edge, a top outer surface, and a bottom outer surface. The top outer surface and the bottom outer surface extend forward from the rear edge of the ground engaging tip and converge at a front edge of the ground engaging tip. The ground engaging tip also has a nose cavity, within the ground engaging tip and defined between the converging top and bottom outer surfaces of the ground engaging tip, for receiving the adapter nose therein. The nose cavity includes a wear indicator extending from an inner surface of the nose cavity, into the ground engaging tip, toward the bottom outer surface of the ground engaging tip.

Abstract: A ground engaging tip of a ground engaging tip assembly includes an adapter configured for attachment to the base edge of the implement and having a forwardly extending adapter nose. The ground engaging tip has a rear edge, a top outer surface, and a bottom outer surface. The top and bottom outer surfaces extend forward from the rear edge and converge at a front edge of the ground engaging tip. The tip has first and second side outer surfaces extending forward from the rear edge of the ground engaging tip to the front edge. The tip has a nose cavity for receiving the adapter nose therein. The tip has a support rib on at least one of the first or second side outer surfaces, the support rib being positioned at the rear edge and extending lengthwise from the bottom outer surface toward the top outer surface.

Abstract: A ground engaging tip of a ground engaging tip assembly includes an adapter that attaches to the base edge and having a forwardly extending adapter nose, and a ground engaging tip. The tip has a rear edge and a top and bottom outer surfaces. The top and bottom outer surfaces extend forward from the rear edge of the ground engaging tip and converge at a front edge of the tip. The tip includes first and second side outer surfaces extending forward from the rear edge to the front edge. Tip includes a nose cavity for receiving the adapter nose therein. The nose cavity has first and second side inner surfaces opposite the first and second side outer surfaces, respectively. The nose cavity has an aperture and a retention channel on at least one of the first and second side inner surfaces. The retention channel extends from the rear edge to the aperture and guides a lug of the adapter into the aperture during installation of the ground engaging tip on the adapter.

Abstract: A wearing part system includes a wearing part holder, a wearing part, where the wearing part and the wearing part holder jointly define at least one locking opening, a wedge for locking of the wearing part to the wearing part holder, where the wearing part is arranged with a rotatable rotary disk, where the rotary disk can be arranged in a first open position and a second closed position, and the wedge can move in the locking opening through the rotary disk, when the rotary disk is oriented in a first open position, and the wedge is locked and retains the wearing part against the wearing part holder when the rotary disk is oriented in a second closed position. A lock and a method for releasable locking of a wearing part to a wearing part holder are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable device for generating drinking water from atmospheric moisture and in particular relates to a portable device powered by means of renewable energy sources.

Abstract: A water-harvesting system can operate with a material that can take up and release water with minimum energy requirements and powered by low-grade energy sources, such as sunlight, in order to potentially allow its deployment into households, especially those located in sunny regions. A water-harvesting method and system can include vapor adsorption using a porous metal-organic framework. In certain embodiments, the porous metal-organic framework can include metal-organic framework in ambient air with low relative humidity, typical of the levels found in most dry regions of the world.

Abstract: A removable cartridge configured for installation in a pit including a pit connector, the removable cartridge including a cartridge connector configured to operatively couple in fluid communication to the pit connector; a locking mechanism mounted to the cartridge connector and selectively movable about and between a locked position and an unlocked position, the locked position configured to securely couple the cartridge connector to the pit connector, the unlocked position configured to release the cartridge connector from the pit connector; and a piping system connected in fluid communication with the cartridge connector.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for shutting off the flow of liquid to a hydrant. A break away frangible activator of a valve body becomes dislodged responsive to a hydrant receiving sufficient inadvertent impact. A valve member closes in response to the impact to close off the flow of fluid to the hydrant.

Abstract: Water quality maintenance system are disclosed herein. The systems are configured to automatically switch between an open state allowing for purging of water from a water line and a closed state preventing water flow. The systems comprise a controller is configured to automatically generate a control signal and a purge valve comprising an electromagnetic actuator in electromechanical communication with the controller. Also disclosed herein are fixtures comprising the systems and methods of using the systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for recycling domestic greywater. Greywater is drawn from a greywater waste pipe through an overflow pipe of a sanitary fixture, thereby, permitting greywater to be collected for reuse without the need for complicated and expensive retrofitting and/or reconfiguration of existing plumbing infrastructure. The system and method of the present invention can easily operate independently or be integrated with domestic utility systems to supply these utility systems with grey-water.

Abstract: A pipe trap assembly is described. Embodiments of the pipe trap assembly can include a first plate, a second plate, and a plurality of fasteners. The second plate can include two or more protrusions extending inwardly from an interior edge of an opening in the second plate. The protrusions can be implemented to frictionally engage a waste line. In one example, the pipe trap assembly can be used to secure a waste line for coupling to a drain base of a drain assembly.

Abstract: A pop-up drain assembly for a sink has a drain stopper, a generally vertical control rod and a generally horizontal pivot rod. A connector device links the control rod to the pivot rod. The connector device has compressive-friction connectors that receive and hold the control rod and the pivot rod. The connector device preferably has a pair of opposing C-channels that define a hole therebetween, where the control rod is received through the hole and within an open C-shaped space in the C-channels, and preferably a two-prong fork, where the pivot rod is held in a compressive-friction fit between the prongs on the connector device. The drain stopper preferably has a dual-prong fork, and the pivot rod is received between the prongs on the drain stopper in a compressive-friction fit.

Abstract: A descending spiral sink drain hole insert is comprised of a ring, an attached descending, circular spiral, and preferably (but not necessarily) a metallic material. This ring sits flush against a sink surface, suspending the spiral inside of a sink drain hole, where it allows waste and water to drain downward, yet shields any splattering debris from resurging when a garbage disposal unit is operated. The preferably metallic material would be ideal for easy-cleaning, sturdy quality, dirt-resistance, and easy handling.

Abstract: A device for removing an obstruction from a pipe or toilet generally includes a handle portion and a flexible head portion having a plurality of grooves. The flexible head portion is configured for insertion into a pipe. The flexible head portion is configured by shape and/or size to allow water from the pipe or toilet to move over the flexible head portion between the flexible head portion and the pipe or drain wall while the plunger is manipulated in the pipe or toilet. Using the handle portion, the flexible head portion can be moved along the inner wall of the pipe to move a column of liquid to effect the removal of the obstruction. If the intervals between the grooves are in contact with the pipe wall, water may still pass between the flexible head portion and the pipe through the grooves. A storage case for the device is provided.

Abstract: A flushometer valve includes a hollow body and a piston assembly disposed inside the hollow body for controlling operation of the flushometer valve. The piston assembly and hollow body define an inlet chamber, an outlet chamber and a pressure chamber. The piston assembly includes a flow guide, a piston top, and an insert. The flow guide is movable relative to the hollow body between an open position, in which the outlet chamber is fluidly connected to the inlet chamber, and a closed position, in which the outlet chamber is fluidly disconnected from the inlet chamber. The piston top is coupled to the flow guide, includes a first material, and has a bleed passage that fluidly connects the pressure chamber and the inlet chamber. The insert is disposed within the bleed passage, includes a second material, and has a bore that fluidly connects the bleed passage and the pressure chamber.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic toilet switchable between cold-water and hot-water and a method of controlling the same. The electronic toilet includes a controller, a water spraying cleaner, a water chiller having a cold-water outlet pipe and a cold-water electromagnetic valve disposed on the cold-water outlet pipe, a water heater having a hot-water outlet pipe and a hot-water electromagnetic valve disposed on the hot-water outlet pipe, and a booster water pump with a water inlet thereof connected to a confluent water outlet pipe of the water chiller through a water outlet pipe of the cold-water electromagnetic valve and the water heater through a water outlet pipe of the hot-water electromagnetic valve, and a water outlet thereof connected to the cleaner.

Abstract: A flushing structure of a toilet and a toilet includes a main waterway, a jet waterway and a rim waterway. An inlet of A main waterway inlet is in communication with an outlet on the toilet tank. A main waterway outlet is in communication with a jet waterway inlet and a rim waterway inlet. A jet waterway outlet is in communication with a jet hole beneath a water surface of a first water seal at the bottom of the toilet bowl. A waterway outlet is in communication with a rim hole provided on the toilet bowl for flushing the inner wall of the toilet bowl. A second water seal, whose water surface is on the same level with surface of the first water seal, is provided on the rim waterway. The main waterway and the jet waterway are isolated from air via the first water seal and second water seal.

Abstract: A sewage control system for protecting a building from sewage damage includes a building that has a sewage outlet. A toilet is fluidly coupled to the sewage outlet to facilitate defecation and urination in the building. A backflow unit is fluidly coupled to the toilet and the backflow unit is in fluid communication with the sewage outlet. The backflow unit inhibits sewage from flowing into the toilet from the sewage outlet thereby inhibiting the building from being damaged by the sewage.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electrolytic water urinal. The electrolytic water urinal includes an electrolysis module and a urinal body. The electrolysis module produces the acidic electrolytic water and the alkaline electrolytic water. The electrolysis module includes a first water outlet and a second water outlet. The urinal body includes a bowl water inlet which is provided on an upper portion of the urinal body. The first water outlet and the second water outlet of the electrolysis module are connected to the bowl water inlet of the urinal body. The acidic electrolytic water and the alkaline electrolytic water produced by the electrolysis module are sprayed on an inner wall of the urinal body alternately or simultaneously through the bowl water inlet so as to perform washing from top to bottom.

Abstract: A recessed point drain assembly is described. Embodiments of the recessed point drain assembly can include, but are not limited to, a base plate having a recess, a drain body adapted to be coupled to the base plate by a first plurality of fasteners, and a clamping collar adapted to be coupled to the drain by a second plurality of fasteners. A gasket can be sandwiched between the drain body and the clamping collar. Typically, a top of the recessed point drain assembly can be configured to be substantially flush with a top of a subfloor.

Abstract: A structural element for thermal insulation between two building parts, particularly between a building (B) and a projecting external part (A), including an insulating body (2) to be arranged between the two building parts and including reinforcement elements in the form of at least tensile reinforcement elements (3), which in the installed state of the structural element (1) extend through it essentially horizontally and perpendicularly in reference to the essentially horizontal longitudinal extension of the insulating body, and respectively project in the horizontal direction beyond the insulating body and here can be connected to at least one (B) of the two building parts preferably made from concrete, with the tensile reinforcement elements (3) comprising an anchoring element (6, 16, 26, 36) in an area of at least one building part (B) surrounding its radial exterior, with the anchoring element at least including an anchoring bushing (6a, 16a, 26a, 36a) made from a concrete material and a profiling (6b, 1

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector for connecting first and second timber structural members together. The connector mounts to a face of the first structural member and receives at least a portion of the second structural member. The connector includes a lip portion and an at least one projection. The projection is forced into tacking engagement with the first structural member, causing the connector to be tacked in place. The tacking engagement is effected when the lip is placed into an underlapping association with a bottom surface of the first structural member the connector undergoes at least one of a) a pivoting the connector about the lip at the underlapping association of the lip with the bottom surface and b) a movement of the connector towards the first structural member and parallel with its bottom surface. The tacking engagement holds the connector in its placed orientation relative to the first structural member.

Abstract: An elongate hanger for precast cladding panels includes an anchorage band embeddable in an upper region of a precast panel; an abutment band contiguous with the anchorage band and providing an abutment surface for the lower edge of an upper panel in a panel assembly mounted to a support wall; a ventilation band contiguous with and extending horizontally from the abutment band, and having one or more ventilation openings; and a mounting band contiguous with and extending upward from the ventilation band in a tilted off-vertical plane when the panel is mounted to a support wall by fasteners extending through a lower region of the mounting band. The hanger vertically supports the cladding panel at a distance from the support wall corresponding to an air space defined by the selected hanger geometry, with the ventilation openings facilitating the flow of water or water vapour out of the air space.

Abstract: A remote command and control center for a longwall mining system that can be located away from the longwall face and belt line components such as the cutter, conveyor and roof supports is provided. The command and control center is comprised of two nested halves which allow for the height of the command and control module to be quickly and easily adjusted to allow the remote command and control module to be introduced into areas where clearance is an issue. The command and control center can be pressurized to push coal dust and other contaminants out of the command and control center to protect the operators from inhaling hazardous coal dust. A rack system for mounting video monitors within the command and control module is also provided.

Abstract: An anchor bolt adapter (ABA) for adapting a bolt circle of an anchor bolt foundation to a bolt circle of a pole is adapted to secure a base to a foundation. The ABA can comprise a downwardly positioned female threaded opening configured to receive a first one of the anchor bolts and an upwardly positioned female threaded opening configured to receive a threaded connector bolt.

Abstract: An isolation block is useful for sealing a flute of a fluted metal deck and a movement joint between the metal deck and an adjacent wall configuration. The isolation block includes a flute sealing portion adapted to snugly fit into one of the flutes of the fluted metal deck, a joint sealing portion for sealing a movement joint, and a corrugation sealing portion for sealing a corrugation between adjacent fluted deck elements or in one of the fluted deck elements.

Abstract: An expansion joint design for supporting transfer loads. The system includes an elongated core and at least one longitudinal load-transfer member which are bonded together.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to plaster boards and methods for making them. For example, one aspect of the disclosure is a plaster board comprising one or more continuous layers of material disposed within a body of hardened plaster material, the first side and second side of each continuous layer of material being substantially covered by the hardened plaster material. In certain such embodiments, each continuous layer of material includes a polymer (e.g., a damping polymer) disposed on a carrier sheet. Another aspect of the disclosure relates to a method for making a plaster board that involves drying a wet body of plaster material while a continuous layer of material or precursor therefor is disposed within it.

Abstract: Precast wall systems and methods for constructing a high-rise building using the precast wall system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of interconnected precast panels, each having a top end plate, a bottom end plate, a plurality of vertical bars disposed between the end plates and a cementitious material encasing the vertical bars and defining a plurality of sides of the respective panel. A first of the precast panels has a first column member half defining a right side of the first panel, a second of the precast panels has a second column member half defining a left side of the second panel such that, when the right side of the first precast panel and the left side of the second precast panel are disposed horizontally adjacent to each other, the first column member half and the second column member half collectively form a column member.

Abstract: A privacy screen apparatus can include a body having a plurality of elongated recesses and between elongated pillow regions. The pillow regions can have a larger width than the recesses. In some embodiments, the body can be configured to bend about the elongated recesses to different configurations. A plurality of stand elements can be connected to the bottom of the body to permit the body to be free standing. In other embodiments, a plurality of connectors can be connected to the body for connecting the body to an article of furniture, such as a tabletop or a desktop.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a load transfer plate including a non-symmetrically shaped body having a semi-cylindrical first portion configured to protrude into and be secured in the first cast-in-place concrete slab and a non-semi cylindrical second portion configured to protrude into a load transfer plate pocket secured in the second cast-in-place concrete.

Abstract: Kits and methods for installing, repairing and/or replacing a decorative covering on a non-decorative substrate. The kit may include an engagement layer, a decorative covering and/or a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to prepreg composites, typically in the form of unidirectional tapes, which contain at least one reinforcing fiber and a thermoplastic polyester matrix. The prepreg composites can be thermally bonded to a mineral-containing substrate in order to improve the performance characteristics of the substrate without requiring adhesives and without significantly increasing the mass or thickness of the substrate. The prepreg composite of the present invention can be applied to a wide range of mineral-containing substrates, including structural panels, gypsum wallboards, plasterboard, drywall, cement boards, or ceiling tiles.

Abstract: A composite building panel includes: a central body comprised of an expanded polymer matrix having a first face and an opposing second face, a top surface and an opposing bottom surface, and a first side surface and an opposing second side surface; and a furring member extending horizontally across the central body between the first side surface and the second side surface proximate to the top surface. The furring member comprises: a bottom portion having at least one expansion hole such that the expanded polymer matrix extends therethrough, thereby embedding the bottom portion in the expanded polymer matrix; a first side portion extending perpendicularly from the bottom portion; and a second side portion extending perpendicularly from the bottom surface. One of the side portions extends from the bottom portion beyond the top surface of the central body.

Abstract: The insulation tile comprises a first planar surface, a second planar surface and side surfaces defining the surfaces, and a casting compound layer as well as an insulation material layer, which is manufactured from thermal insulation material, the compression strength of which is at least 10 kPa. The casting compound layer forms the first planar surface of the insulation tile and the insulation material layer forms the second planar surface of the insulation tile. Furthermore, the insulation material layer of the insulation tile comprises grooves in the area of the planar surface which will be against the casting compound layer. The insulation tile according to the invention can be used in floor, roof and wall structures.

Abstract: Embodiments include structural metal stud framing members with an improved web design. The structural metal stud framing member with the improved web design are referred to as an amplified metal stud member. Embodiments include a bracing structure and a stiffening structure to collectively increase the axial and lateral load capacity of the stud. In other words, embodiments increase the internal strength to weight ratio for both the overall axial and lateral load.

Abstract: A device (150) for splicing together a first reinforcement cage (10) and a second reinforcement cage (20), the first reinforcement cage (10) comprising a suspension band (18) adjacent one of its ends and the second reinforcement cage (20) carrying the said device (150) adjacent one of its ends, wherein the device (150) comprises: an anchoring portion (160) carried on a portion of the second reinforcement cage (20) adjacent its one end, e.g.

Abstract: A mount including a base portion having a first side and a second side. A plurality of holes are distributed along a lengthwise direction of the base portion and from the first side of the base portion to the second side. A connecting portion extends from the base portion in a direction transverse to a direction of extension of the base portion. A mounting portion extends from the connecting portion. The mounting portion extends in a direction transverse to the direction of extension of the connecting portion such that a portion of the mounting portion is disposed vertically above the base portion. The mounting portion has at least one hole.

Abstract: Solar-reflective roofing granules having improved solar heat-resistance are formed by coating colored mineral particles with a coating composition including titanium dioxide nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to energy storage systems comprising manufactured architectural materials having electrical battery systems embedded therein. The manufactured materials are generally provided as architectural panels, such as panels useful for interior or exterior cladding for buildings, flooring, countertops, or stairs. The panels comprise at least one battery device or battery assembly that is over-formed by and/or bonded with the architectural material. In preferred embodiments, the panels are formed by flowing a viscous architectural material precursor around the battery device or assembly and curing the precursor so as to solidify the architectural material. The panels may be electrically connected in any number of various arrangements, which can be chosen based on the specific application for the energy storage system.

Abstract: One variation of an exterior cladding system includes a set of panels including a first panel and a second panel, each panel in the set of panels including: a face; an upper flange extending from an upper edge of the face and defining a receiver; a hang tab extending from the upper flange substantially parallel to the face, offset from the face by a first depth, and defining a fastener bore; a lower flange extending from a lower edge of the face; a lock tab extending from the lower flange opposite the upper flange by a first height and offset from the face by a second depth less than the first depth; and a striker extending from the lower flange opposite the upper flange by a second height less than the first height.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rail system for mounting facing elements on a facade, wherein the rail system includes an elongated rail with a longitudinal direction, the rail including means for direct or indirect mounting on a façade, the rail further including means for fixing facing elements to the rail, and wherein the rail system further includes at least one fixing unit for each facing element, the means for direct or indirect mounting on a facade being constituted by at least one flange member, and wherein the means for fixing facing elements to the rail includes a body part with a contact face for a back side of a facing element. The new feature of a rail system according to the invention is that the body part includes at least a first set of fixing means and at least a second set of fixing means, each set of fixing means being adapted to an individual type of fixing units. In a rail according to the invention there is thus provided at last two different types of fixing means.

Abstract: A starter board for a wall cladding system includes a core member and a laminate. The core member defines a board profile portion including parallel, planar base and outer surfaces defining a uniform thickness, the base surface extending from a first lateral surface to a second lateral surface, and a supporting flange portion extending outward from the planar outer surface, at the second lateral surface, to an outer surface of the flange portion. The laminate includes a reinforcing mesh and a basecoat layer covering the reinforcing mesh, and covers the second lateral surface of the board profile portion, the inner and outer lateral surfaces of the supporting flange portion, the outer surface of the supporting flange portion, and portions of the base and outer surfaces of the board profile portion proximate the supporting flange portion.