Abstract: The present invention provides an edge wear protector system adapted to be attached to a bucket of earth moving equipment, the bucket includes a base plate and a side plate connected to the base plate. The edge wear protector system includes a first member attachable to the base plate. First member includes an attaching side adapted to connect to the base plate when the first member is attached to the base plate, such that the first member includes a plug channel adapted to receive a plug weld therein and the plug channel is disposed on the attaching side of the first member. The edge wear protector includes a second member attachable to the side plate.

Abstract: A water detection and shut-off system is disclosed. The water detection system may be battery powered and include a water detector, a satellite water detector, and a water shut-off mechanism. The detectors and shut-off mechanism may be communicatively coupled via one or more communication links to a client component such as a smartphone app. Upon detecting the presence of unwanted water, the shut-off mechanism may operate an electric motor to close a water shut-off valve to prevent flooding or water damage.

Abstract: A pull-down faucet includes a spout and a water hose movable within the spout. A spray hose connector is attached to the discharge end of the water hose. A sprayhead is in fluid communication with the spray hose connector and the water hose, and is movable between a docked position adjacent the discharge end of the spout, to an undocked position away from the spout. A magnet is secured to the interior of the spray hose connector, and a metallic element is secured near the discharge end of the spout.

Abstract: Provided is a hand washing device with which malfunctions of a washing liquid dispenser can be prevented during hand washing without the need for a complex device structure. A hand washing device 1 comprises: a water discharger 10 that discharges water or hot water when an object is detected; and a washing liquid dispenser 20 that dispenses a washing liquid. The water discharger 10 includes: a water discharge port 12; a water discharge sensor 11 that detects an object within a detection range; and a water discharge control unit 16 that controls the discharge/cutoff of water or hot water from the water discharge port 12 on the basis of a detection signal of the water discharge sensor 11.

Abstract: A drain pipe assembly for installation of a basin includes: a drain pipe which is inserted in a drain port formed in a base of basin and has a flange of which an upper end is caught by the drain port; and a fastening member which fixes the basin against the flange, wherein the fastening member polls the drain pipe, which is exposed below the basin, in a downward direction, to upwardly press the basin, thereby fastening the basin and the drain pipe.

Abstract: Provided is an unpowered and automatically flushing toilet seat, for a water tank, having detachable and waterproof functions. A loading lever rotates, for the descending movement of a toilet seat, and presses a loading member, thereby enabling enhancement of the transmission efficiency of the force and smooth operation. Since the loading member maintains the loaded state until a toilet paper time and flush control unit presses and releases the loading member, which has been moved and loaded by the pressing of the loading lever, a user can easily acquire time for discarding toilet paper.

Abstract: Independence Clean the present invention can be very helpful to a client if they are able to get onto the toilet seat with or without assistance. Once on top the toilet the cleaning of the perineal area will be much easier and more dignified as it requires less hands on assistance.

Abstract: A toilet seal for sealing between a plumbing fixture discharge and a waste drainpipe outlet is described. The toilet seal comprises a flange member having an inwardly extending flexible lip. A flexible sleeve extends downwardly from the flange member. The toilet seal further includes a compressible member having an upper surface disposed adjacent to a lower surface of the flange member. The compressible member further has a lower surface and a plurality of ridges extend downwardly from the lower surface of the compressible member.

Abstract: Toilet arrangement, which includes a gravity toilet bowl (1) provided with a water trap (11) and an outlet (12). The arrangement further includes a water valve (5), a flush water tank (4), and a flush valve (6) arranged between the flush water tank (4) and the toilet bowl (1), and an activating means (8) for activating a flushing sequence. In order to allow for the use of a standard gravity toilet bowl in connection with a vacuum sewage system, the toilet arrangement comprises an adapter (13) which is arranged between the gravity toilet bowl (1) and a discharge valve (2) connected to a vacuum sewer piping (3). A control mechanism (7) is connected to the vacuum sewer piping (3), the discharge valve (2), the water valve (5) and the flush valve (6), whereby the control mechanism (7) is arranged to be activated by means of the activating means (8).

Abstract: An above grate based inlet filter system for erosion and sediment control comprises a filter mat configured to extend beyond the perimeter of the grate and a securing mechanism, such as magnets, configured to securing the filter mat around the perimeter of the grate. The system may include a filter berm secured in vicinity to the mat, and a rectangular array of magnets coupling the filter mat to the grate. The natural fiber filter mat may effectively be formed of vertically aligned coir fibers or alternatively of reticulated foam. Multiple side edges of the mat are undulating having a pattern of repeating recesses. The mat includes a plurality of high flow holes extending into the mat and which are closed at a bottom surface thereof.

Abstract: A modular assembly for forming a shear wall includes a modular frame having a first side, and formwork. The formwork has a reinforcing bar cage and a first wall each coupled to the first side of the modular frame. The first wall is disposed between the reinforcing bar cage and the first side of the modular frame.

Abstract: An assembly of concrete structural elements includes a first and a second concrete lower column, and a first and a second column capitals are supported on respective upper ends of the respective first and second lower columns. At least one inverted beam is extended between the first and second column capitals. At least one lower flat surface of the inverted beam is positioned on respective edges of the first and second column capitals.

Abstract: A method of assembling a modular building includes affixing a plurality of horizontally-extending metal bands to a shear core. The metal bands are spaced vertically from one another along a vertical axis defined by the shear core. Modular units are coupled to the shear core via the metal bands.

Abstract: A building panel system is provided that includes a perimeter frame; a main beam attached to the perimeter frame; a carrier attached to the main beam, the carrier having a plurality of identical hook members, each of the hook members having a protruding hooking portion on only a first side of the hook member, and a non-hooking portion on a second side of the hook member, the second side being opposite the first side; and a plurality of panels removably attached to the carrier, each of the panels being attached to the carrier by engaging one of the hooking portions.

Abstract: Block construction of prefabricated buildings is disclosed. A building is constructed by the following steps. A plurality of structural units are assembled into a plurality of volumetric blocks. The structural units fabricated separately prior to assembly into the volumetric blocks. The volumetric blocks are assembled into a building frame. At least one non-structural module is inserted into the building frame. The non-structural module is affixed to one or more of the volumetric blocks.

Abstract: A device and method for keeping water away from a main concrete slab sitting on a concrete footing of a building include a joint covering an intersection of the external side surface of the foundation wall and the top surface of the footing. The joint can include a plurality of wedge blocks positioned adjacent the intersection providing an inclined surface for the water to flow away from the intersection, and typically one water resistant membrane ensuring the impermeability of the joint. Alternatively, the device and method include at least one through hole extending through the footing, and sloping downwardly from the internal side surface to the external side surface, and below the top surface of the footing, to drain water away from the area under the slab. A drain pipe may also be inserted into the hole.

Abstract: A system for retaining a flowable and curable building material to form a portion of a foundation includes side walls disposed in a predetermined configuration having a first side wall and a second side wall, and at least one component having an interior cavity disposed in one of the side walls. A bracket assembly includes an outwardly bounding reinforcement post for each of the side walls, a separator bar having a plurality of apertures sized to receive and retain each of the reinforcement posts at locations corresponding to nominal widths of the at least one component. A barrier is disposed between the outwardly bounding posts. The barrier and the component in the side wall is retained in the foundation after the building material cures. The barrier prevents backfill from filling a volume between the outwardly bounding posts.

Abstract: A layered insulation system comprising one or more layers. A variety of types of layers can be used in conjunction with one another to deliver a range of desired Low-E and/or Low-U insulation properties and/or venting choices. Some types of layers can be foam layers with foam that inhibits heat conjunction interspersed with microparticles and/or nanoparticles that reflect, scatter, abate, and/or negate infrared radiation (IR) wavelengths, including dampening “Ideal Model Matrix” vibrations to inhibit heat flux through an IR opaque system. Other layers can be Low-E layers, Low-U layers, primarily empty layers, and/or other types of layers.

Abstract: Buildings, particularly high-rise buildings, are retrofitted with a fire resistant liquid-applied material, preferably a material that intumesces with heat, where the exterior of the building is formed of metal clad combustible foam composite panels. Once the fire resistant coating has been applied, new thin panels matching the original fascia are installed outside the original composite panels, with space between, so that the appearance of the building is maintained.

Abstract: A blast-resistant wall (10) comprises a first panel (20) and a second panel (30) in face-to-face spaced parallel arrangement is disclosed and securing means (21, 22) to secure the said panels (20, 30), in spaced end-to-end relationship with a further first panel and a second panel respectively, forming a first and second panel assemblies. To secure said panel-engaging portion to a panel, the securing means (21, 22) comprises a panel engaging portion (55) engaging a face (56) of each of neighbouring first or second panels (20, 30), A spacer section (52) separates the ends of adjacent panels.

Abstract: A beam and bolting construction method and an example dwelling (10) according to the method are provided. The method involves preliminary steps of selecting a site and determining a bolt array (19) and selection of dimensions and materials. Actual construction steps include forming a foundation slab (14) having vertical bolts (18) embedded therein in accordance with the bolt array (19). Alternating layers of beams (B), having aligned bolt bores (52) for receiving the bolts, are successively laid down over the bolts (18), with sides meeting at corners (29) with alternating sides encompassing the corner bolt. Once a desired height is achieved, washers (72) and nuts (78) are placed on the bolts and are tightened to desired pressure levels. The dwelling (10) is formed with beams (42) compressed together by threaded bolts (18) in a bolt array (19).

Abstract: A modular wall system is an easily assembled or disassembled wall or partition having connectable block sections that connect together on any side edge to form a wall. The side edges have slotted openings for conduit or wiring to pass through, and contact brackets that are linearly adjustable in length attach to the top, side, or bottom of the formed wall to fill in the space and attach to an existing wall, ceiling, or floor. The block sections have panels that cover the open spaces on front and back once erected.

Abstract: A sandwich construction element (100) is disclosed. The sandwich construction element comprises a first element (101) with a face, extending in a longitudinal direction with a thickness and a height being smaller than the longitudinal length, and a second element (102) with a face, extending in the same longitudinal direction as the first element with a thickness and a height being smaller than the longitudinal length, wherein the second element is facing the flat face of the first element (101). The sandwich construction element further comprises an open core structure (103) arranged between, and operatively connected to the first element (101) and the second element (102), wherein the open core structure comprises a plurality of close packed tetraeder structures (201).

Abstract: A corner trim material that is made of a material that will bond with current industry mastics such as all purpose joint compounds, resists impact, resists abrasion, and readily accepts common coatings such as drywall mud, texture and paints. The surface of this material generally does not need to be covered by any secondary fiber based material such as paper to improve bonding or coating on the inside or outside. The material generally consists of a polymer mixed with a fibrous material like pulp or glass fiber. A corner trim piece can be directly extruded from the mix. The corner trim piece can have a center hinge, can be bullnose, and the flanges can optionally have holes or optionally be coated with adhesive.

Abstract: A modular system includes a first pair of modular units and a second pair of modular units to be disposed above the first pair of modular units. The first pair of modular units includes brackets configured to be coupled to a façade trim. The second pair of modular units includes brackets configured to be coupled to a façade trim. The brackets of the first pair of modular units are spaced apart from one another a different distance than the brackets of the second pair of modular units are spaced apart from one another.

Abstract: A floor panel may include a substrate and a top layer located above the substrate. The substrate may include a closed cell foamed synthetic material layer with fillers, and have an average density of more than 300 kilograms per cubic meter. The top layer may include a back layer, a printed synthetic material film above the back layer, and a transparent or translucent synthetic material wear layer above the printed synthetic material film. The back layer may include a vinyl compound with fillers, and have a thickness of at least 45 percent of the thickness of the top layer. The floor panel may include first mechanical coupling parts at the pair of long edges and second mechanical coupling parts at the pair of short edges. The first mechanical coupling parts may allow horizontal and vertical locking of two of such floor panels using a turning movement along the respective long edges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a panel suitable for constructing a waterproof floor or wall covering, wherein the panel has a substantially planar top surface, a substantially planar bottom surface, and at least four substantially linear side edges. The invention also relates to a process for producing a panel according to the invention. The invention further relates to a panel obtainable by said process according to the invention.

Abstract: A tile installation assembly includes a cart that may be rolled along a support surface. A plurality of gripping units is provided and each of the gripping units is coupled to the cart. The plurality of gripping units is arranged into a plurality of columns and rows on the cart. Each of the gripping units is selectively manipulated into a gripping position to releasably grip an associated one of a plurality of tiles. Moreover, the gripping units position the tiles above the support surface. Each of the gripping units is selectively manipulated into a releasing position to place the tiles on the support surface in the corresponding columns and rows. A pumping unit is coupled to the cart and the pumping unit contains a fluid mortar. The pumping unit selectively dispenses the fluid mortar onto the support surface thereby facilitating the tiles to be selectively lowered onto the fluid mortar.

Abstract: A modular scaffold, which includes parts to be joined to each other, which parts are at least standards, ledgers, working platforms and the necessary railings, and also ladders. The parts of the modular scaffold are fabricated mainly from plastic and/or fiber composite.

Abstract: A supporting framework having at least one connector and at least two bars arranged on the connector. The bars are preferably arranged on the connector at the longitudinal end regions thereof. The connection between the bars and connector is achieved by at least one bolt, in particular, by two bolts. The bolt is or the bolts are preferably designed in the form of plug-in bolts, in particular fit bolts. The bolt has or the bolts have preferably a diameter of more than 28 mm that acts in the connection to the connector. The bars are formed from a steel having an upper yield strength of above 490 MPa. The bar height is less than 200 mm. The bars, bolts, and connector are preferably part of a lattice truss of the supporting framework, wherein the lattice truss has a lattice truss height of at least 2100 mm.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a panel framing device. The device comprises a portable framing table that can be driven in a trailer to remote locations and a pre-printed roll of framing tape that is used to tell a worker where different parts of a framed panel will go. The goal of the device is to facilitate the building of structures using a panel approach, with the framing table and template tape minimizing the chances that a worker will make a mistake in either the selection of materials or the location of the materials. The technology can also be used to construct entire walls, which are then either transported to the site, or merely “tilted-up” into place, having been constructed on the slab.

Abstract: A temporary safety guardrail for construction sites is provided. The guardrail includes specially designed anchoring members configured to accept removable posts which vertically extend from each anchoring member. On top of each posts, a guardrail is provided in two versions, a fixed length handrail or a telescopic handrail. Either handrail is connected directly to a fixed bracket, or indirectly by way of one or more orientable bracket so that the guardrail can be oriented to different angles so as to follow the building's contour, such as going up and down staircases or doing corners.

Abstract: An external docking station may be provided and may a filter manipulator that is arranged to (i) input without human intervention, a filter into a pool cleaning robot that exited a pool and is located in a filter replacement position and to (ii) assist without human intervention, in positioning the filter at a position in which the filter is at least partially disposed within a path formed between a first fluid opening and a second fluid opening of a housing of the pool cleaning robot thereby allowing the filter to apply a filtering operation when fluid passes through the fluid path.

Abstract: The invention relates to swimming pool cleaning robot (10) comprising: a body (11); at least one hydraulic circuit through which a liquid flows between at least one liquid inlet (13) and at least one liquid outlet (14), said hydraulic circuit including at least one means for separating debris suspended in the liquid; pumping means for driving the liquid through the hydraulic circuit; means for driving and guiding the cleaning robot on a surface; and means for controlling the operating parameters of the means for driving and guiding the cleaning robot (10). The control means comprise a pressure sensor (21) that can be used to determine the immersion depth of the cleaning robot in a swimming pool, and means for automatically controlling the measured pressure on the basis of a set value.

Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner is driven along a submerged surface by water and debris flowing past a turbine positioned between an inlet and outlet of the cleaner. Retractable elements carried proximate the inlet form a plenum for water to enhance adherence of the pool cleaner to the submerged pool surface being cleaner. A drive train independently drives each of two wheels for maneuvering the pool cleaner in forward and reverse directions along the submerged surface. A hose connector operable with an outlet port is angled toward the forward direction of movement of the pool cleaner such that a suction hose will be placed slightly ahead of the pool cleaner when climbing a side wall surface to provide a weight for keeping the cleaner below the water surface and thus prevent an undesirable sucking of air at the inlet.

Abstract: Systems, methods, non-transitory processor-readable storage media, and devices of the various embodiments enable a vehicle vending machine to retrieve a vehicle from a storage location and deliver the vehicle to a delivery bay for delivery to a customer. Various embodiments may include a vehicle vending machine including a tower, a robotic carrier, a corridor extending from the tower, a plurality of delivery bays positioned along the corridor, a customer interaction kiosk, and a video system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gusset plate connection with sliding end plates for a buckling-restrained brace, including central plate (1), first rib plate (2), second rib plate (3), horizontal end plate (4), first horizontal tie plate (5), second horizontal tie plate (6), bolts (7) and unbonding layers (8). Horizontal end plate (4) is perpendicular to the central plate (1) and fixedly disposed on a lower end surface of central plate (1). First horizontal tie plate (5) and second horizontal tie plate (6) are both disposed on an upper surface of horizontal end plate (4) and are located at two sides of central plate (1), respectively. Unbonding layers (8) are each disposed at a bottom surface of horizontal end plate (4), between horizontal end plate (4) and first horizontal tie plate (5), and between horizontal end plate (4) and second horizontal tie plate (6). The components are connected by means of bolts (7).

Abstract: A securement system for a guy wire, the securement system including an anchor assembly including a guy wire coupler and a securement member extending axially outward from the guy wire coupler; the securement member defining an anchor axis, a securing assembly including at least one projection extending outward relative to the shaft; and a block receiving at least the securing assembly therein, the block having an outer surface, wherein the guy wire coupler protrudes from the outer surface of the block; and a base pad extending laterally outward from the block to define at least one channel adjacent to at least one side of the block.

Abstract: Azimuth adjustable tilt-towers may be provided by a variety of systems, processes, and techniques. In certain embodiments, a tilt tower may include a tilt tube having a near end and a removed end and a pivot about which the removed end of the tilt tube pivots from an upright orientation to a ground level orientation. The tower may also include an elongated mounting tube and a thrust bearing. The mounting tube may extend through and protrude from the ends of the tilt tube and have a near end and a removed end. The thrust bearing may be located near the removed end of the tilt tube and configured to axially support the mounting tube while allowing it to rotate such that the mounting tube may be rotated about its longitudinal axis by access to the near end while the removed end of the tilt tube is in the upright position.

Abstract: A burial complex (10) comprising at least one burial site (14) having at least one section for housing human remains in the ground of the burial site; a plurality of building structures (12) for housing human remains being locatable on the burial site; at least one of the building structures having at least two storeys (27) and being able to house a plurality of mausoleums (20); and at least one of the building structures having at least two storeys and having a plurality of burial spaces on each floor of the building structure, each of the burial spaces being able to house at least one burial box in soil conditions.

Abstract: Device for tensioning a fabric of a tent comprising a tensioning device, a corner protection device as well as a fastening element, wherein the tensioning device (9) presses against at least one tensioning element (6) of the corner protection device (5), on which the fabric of the tent (1, 12) can be arranged, wherein a fastening element (7) is arranged on the lower part (59) of the corner protection device (5).

Abstract: Techniques are provided for a metal connector for connecting a strut to a fencing strainer post. The connector includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion being elastically deformable and arranged to fit around a strainer post. The second portion arranged, when the first portion is deformed, to be inserted into a cavity in a strut and arranged to engage the strut by an at least partial reversal of the deformation.

Abstract: A gravity-actuated latch mechanism is provided. The gravity-actuated latch mechanism may include a strike attached to a lid of a container and a latch body attached to a wall of the container. The latch body includes a housing and a catch accessible from outside of the housing, wherein the catch engages and disengages with the strike. The latch body includes a lever having a lever arm moveable between an engaged and disengaged position. The engaged position is engaged with the catch and the disengaged position is disengaged with the catch. The latch body also includes a latch actuation member such as a ball housed in an elongated passage within the housing. The lever arm of the lever extends into the elongate passage, allowing the latch actuation member to apply force to the lever arm to move the lever from the engaged to the disengaged position in response to tipping the container for dumping.

Abstract: A latch mechanism having an adjustment mechanism that adjusts the distance to which a latch bolt extends into a mating recess. The adjustment mechanism may include a driver component and a driven component. Rotation of the driver component about a first axis may displace the driven component, thereby causing the position of the latch bolt to be adjusted along a second axis that is non-parallel to the first axis. According to certain embodiments, the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The latch mechanism may also include an inner housing that is displaced as the latch bolt is extended into, and retracted from, a mating recess in an adjacent structure. Further, the position of the inner housing may remain generally static as the position of the latch bolt is adjusted along the second axis via operation of the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A lock assembly for a door, the lock assembly including a first magnetic field sensor and a second magnetic field sensor. The first magnetic field sensor and the second magnetic field sensor are moveable with respect to the door to determine an open position of the door, a close position of the door, and a fault condition. In one embodiment, the first magnetic field sensor and the second magnetic field sensor move with respect to the door as the door moves from the open position and the close position. The first magnetic field sensor is spaced from the second magnetic field sensor such that each of the first and second magnetic field sensors detects a different value of magnetic field intensity. A controller determines a position of the door with respect to a door frame using signals provided by the first and second magnetic field sensors.

Abstract: A door latch for an electrical domestic appliance includes a rotary member arranged to be rotationally movable between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position and is spring-biased in the direction towards the release rotational position, a movably arranged catch that is in an arresting engagement with the rotary member when the rotary member is in the closing rotational position, and a locking assembly that includes a movable locking member movable between an unlocking position and a locking position. The arresting engagement is releasable by an overlifting rotational movement of the rotary member. The rotary member is rotationally movable between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position and is spring-biased in the direction towards the release rotational position. The locking member, when transferred from the unlocking position into the opening position, causes the arresting engagement of the catch with the rotary member to be released.

Abstract: An electronic deadbolt lock which includes a housing; an electronic recognition device disposed on the housing; a turnpiece pivotally mounted on the housing and connected to a deadbolt; a key operating mechanism disposed on the housing and connected to the deadbolt, wherein the deadbolt moves as a result of rotation of one of the turnpiece and the key operating mechanism; and a braking mechanism controlled by the electronic recognition device, wherein the braking mechanism normally applies a brake to the turnpiece to prevent the turnpiece from being rotated, and it is only when a user passes verification by the electronic recognition device that the turnpiece can be rotated by the user.

Abstract: The spinning knob includes a shell, a rotation member, and a pushing member. The rotation member is rotatably disposed on the shell. The rotation member includes a threaded portion for screwing with a screw. The pushing member is arranged on the shell and tends to abut against the rotation member to have circumferential interference with the rotation member so that the shell and the rotation member may rotate simultaneously. When the rotation member is screwed to the screw sufficiently and an end of the rotation member abuts against an object, if the shell is further rotated, the rotation member obliquely abuts against the pushing member to make the pushing member trip away from the rotation member so that the pushing member has no circumferential interference with the rotation member and that the shell is rotatable with respect to the rotation member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crash lock. In order to provide a facilitated crash lock, a motor vehicle lock arrangement for a motor vehicle door is provided. The motor vehicle lock module comprises a motor vehicle door lock and a crash element. The motor vehicle door lock comprises a locking mechanism inside a housing of the motor vehicle door lock to lock the motor vehicle door lock. The locking mechanism has at least one transmission element arranged on the outside of the housing. The transmission element is configured to transmit an actuating movement to the locking mechanism, and the transmission element is configured for connection with at least one of the group of an inner locking operation element and outer locking operation element. The crash element comprises a first abutment portion and a second abutment portion.

Abstract: A door handle device includes a resin panel fixed to a vehicle door, and a handle lever rotatably supported on the resin panel via a rotation support. The rotation support includes a conductive part configured to form an electrostatic capacitance between the conductive part and a finger operating the handle lever.