Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a street sweeper. The street sweeper may include a hopper, a pickup head, and a magnet bar. The pickup head may have an intake portion that is fluidly coupled to the hopper. The magnet bar may be disposed rearward of the intake portion of the pickup head.

Abstract: A system is provided for automatic operation and status indication of a marine barrier gate. Embodiments include a system having a buoyant barrier gate that is movable between a closed position and an open position. An actuator moves the gate between the open and closed positions, and a sensor is operably connected to the actuator to generate data relating to a position of the barrier gate between the open and closed positions. A processor receives the data from the sensor and processes the data to move the gate between the open and closed positions, and detect the position of the gate. A human-machine interface is operably connected to the processor for communicating the detected position of the barrier gate to a user.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a modular hydrokinetic turbine. An apparatus includes modular vertically floating units tethered to shore with a generator residing above water and vertically oriented blades submerged in water to convert a latent kinetic energy of a moving waterway into electricity.

Abstract: A floatable, portable and readily deployable apparatus used in a surface water body for the collection, mixing, separation, containment and removal of total solids from fluid in surface water by settling, sorption, floatation or filtration of total solids from fluid entering or induced to flow into the apparatus. Separation of total solids from fluid can include the use and recycling of commercially available or proprietary biologic, chemical and/or physical substances and processes to increase the rate and percentage of total solids removed from fluid in the apparatus.

Abstract: A double-acting hydraulic impact hammer includes a drop weight and an inner hydraulic piston. The drop weight is arranged to be driven in an upward and downward direction and the drop weight acts on a pile during its downward motion. The piston has a voided internal area defining a piston volume which is arranged to receive a piston rod and along which the piston extends and retracts axially. The piston volume is in sealed hydraulic communication with the hollow rod volume to form a first volume which changes size as the piston moves along the piston rod whereby the application of hydraulic pressure to the first volume biases the piston towards its extended position. The hammer includes a bore and a collar. The collar forms an outer piston having a working surface which when exposed to hydraulic fluid has sufficient surface area to lift the piston and the drop weight.

Abstract: A foundation for a windmill, has a circular or polygonal pedestal for supporting a windmill tower, and a plurality of ribs which project radially outwards from the pedestal, wherein the pedestal is divided in the vertical direction into a base ring section and an adapter ring section, the base ring section being divided into a plurality of peripheral sections and composed of precast concrete elements, and the adapter ring section likewise being composed of precast concrete elements.

Abstract: An open loop electrohydraulic bucket position control system for a work vehicle having a positionable bucket coupled to a movable boom. The bucket control system maintains a position of the bucket with respect to a frame of the vehicle as the movable boom is raised or lowered. A bucket command, determined by an operator of the vehicle, is modified based on a pre-determined relationship of the work vehicle's hardware and known and constant properties of a linkage design of the work machine. The control system includes a processor and one or more look-up tables that include data identifying implement velocities with respect to boom commands and implement velocities with respect to bucket commands. Bucket commands are modified based on a relationship between the commanded velocity of the boom and a level orientation of the bucket during the commanded heights of the boom. Modified bucket commands and boom commands adjust the position of a bucket hydraulic cylinder and a boom hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: A grading control system is disclosed. The grading control system may have a lift actuator to raise or lower a work implement, and a tilt actuator to tilt the work implement. The grading control system may also have a first sensor that communicates a signal indicative of a position of the work implement, and a second sensor that communicates a signal indicative of a position of the machine frame. The grading control system may have a controller to determine a track plane of the machine and a desired grade relative to the track plane. Further, the controller may determine an orientation of the work implement relative to the track plane to maintain the desired grade based on the sensor signals. The controller may also be configured to actuate one or both of the lift and the tilt actuators to orient the work implement according to the determined orientation.

Abstract: A method for burying a pipeline in a bed of a body of water which includes: making a trench with a bottom surface in a bed of a body of water via a bed working vehicle advanced in an advancing direction; advancing a floating unit in the body of water; releasing a pipeline in the body of water via a tensioner and along a lay device tilted in an adjustable manner and constrained to the floating unit; guiding the pipeline to the bottom surface of the trench via a guide vehicle advanced on the bed of the body of water; and controlling the tensioner, the floating unit, the lay device, the bed working vehicle, and the guide vehicle to minimize stress along the pipeline.

Abstract: A controller controls the steering device so as to cause a vehicle body to turn toward the left when a left steering lever is operated without a right steering lever being operated. The controller controls the steering device so as to cause the vehicle body to turn toward the right when the right steering lever is operated without the left steering lever being operated. The controller reduces the rotation speed of the engine when both the left steering lever and the right steering lever are operated and both the operation amount of the left steering lever and the operation amount of the right steering lever are equal to or greater than a first threshold.

Abstract: To improve working efficiency in an eco mode when a power mode and the eco mode have been set in a wheel loader, the wheel loader is provided with a controller having an eco mode characteristic line, a power mode characteristic line, and a lifting operation characteristic line having a matching point C located between a matching point A between a working device operating engine torque characteristic line and the eco mode characteristic line and a matching point B between the working device operating engine torque characteristic line and the power mode characteristic line. The controller includes a control portion, which controls a HST pump in accordance with the lifting operation characteristic line when lifting operation of a lift arm is detected while the eco mode has been selected by a work mode selecting portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a safety system for a construction machine, and the safety system for a construction machine according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a pilot pump which supplies a pilot working fluid; multiple spools which are operated by the pilot working fluid to control a supply of a main working fluid and each have a signal unit formed in one region thereof; a signal line which sequentially connects the pilot pump and the signal units of the multiple spools and discharges the pilot working fluid, which is supplied by the pilot pump, to a hydraulic tank; and a pressure sensor which measures pressure in the signal line.

Abstract: A hydraulic excavator (1) includes a controller (40) for generating, when the tip of a work implement (1A) is approaching a target surface (60) due to the pilot pressure output from an operating device (45a, 45b, 46a), a control signal for a boom cylinder (5) such that the tip of the work implement moves along the target surface and controlling the work implement (1A) by outputting the generated control signal to the flow control valve (15a) of the boom cylinder (5). The controller calculates the positional information of a finished shape (97) formed by the work implement, based on the topographic information input from a topographic measurement device (96) that measures the topography near the work machine and corrects the control signal based on the positional information of the finished shape such that the finished shape gets closer to the target surface.

Abstract: A protection element for an earth-working implement includes a flat plate having a wearing portion on a side of the flat plate facing a distal end of the earth-working implement. A lower portion of the flat plate forms an attachment portion provided with notches, projecting portions, or a combination thereof configured to engage with the earth-working implement. When the attachment portion is engaged with the earth-working implement, the protection element is configured to project above a plane coinciding with a top surface of at least a portion of the earth-working implement proximal to the protection element such that the portion of the earth-working implement proximal to the protection element is shielded from a flow of loose mass during use of the earth-working implement. The wearing portion is arranged at an upper portion of the flat plate. The attachment portion is arranged at a lower portion of the flat plate.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and controlling a flow of fluid in an environment and a method of using the system to control the flow of fluid in the environment. The system comprises a main valve positioned at an entry point of the environment. The main valve permits fluid to be discharged into the environment upon receipt of an authorized request to a controller from one or more authorizing signaling devices. The controller communicates with the authorizing devices and processes signals from the authorizing signaling device to control the flow of fluid in the environment. The system may also comprise one or more monitoring signaling devices positioned in the environment intermediate the main valve and an authorizing signaling device.

Abstract: A shut-off element of a hydrant with a hydrant axis. The shut-off element has a valve stem that is axially movable substantially along the hydrant axis, and a main valve body that can be brought into sealing contact with a sealing surface of the hydrant. The shut-off element has a damping system that is inserted between the main valve body and the valve stem or in a section of the valve stem or between an actuating element of the valve stem and the valve stem or in the actuating element itself, so that the main valve body is coupled to the valve stem axially dampened by the damping system along the hydrant axis.

Abstract: A wheelchair accessible home addition system is provided that includes a trailer, a prefabricated dwelling unit, and a connector, which together allow for the rapid installation of a wheelchair accessible bedroom and bathroom with an optional kitchenette that can be temporarily or permanently attached to an existing home. A more temporary installation may be accomplished using the trailer assembly, which includes four integral crank-down support jacks that can be engaged and secured for hurricane winds with cable tie downs. In this way, the dwelling remains on the trailer during use. A more permanent installation may be accomplished by using a metal support frame under the dwelling that allows the dwelling to be placed on a site built pile foundation.

Abstract: The present invention provides an injection-molded faucet body and a method for manufacturing the same. The faucet body includes a plastic housing constituting the outer layer thereof and a plastic inner core constituting the inner layer thereof. When the plastic inner core, among the same, is injection-molded using double plastic injection molding, a valve spool mounting groove, a cold water supply opening, a warm water supply opening, a cold water supply tank, a warm water supply tank, and a water discharge tank are formed. In addition, sealing cover plates are installed in the cold water supply tank, the warm water supply tank, and the water discharge tank such that a cold water supply cavity, a warm water supply cavity, and a water discharge cavity are formed therein, respectively. The plastic housing is formed by performing secondary injection coating with regard to the plastic inner core.

Abstract: A curved plastic faucet contains: a body, an arcuate tube, connector, and a supply head. The body includes a connection member. The arcuate tube includes an inflow segment, an outflow segment, an arc-shaped section extending to ¼ circumference length of the inflow segment from the outflow segment, and an arcuate water conduit which has an imaginary arc line being an arcuate section of a circle and a length of the arcuate section is not more than ¼ of the circle, wherein a cross section of the arcuate water conduit proximate to the inflow segment is not more than that of the outflow segment, and an outlet is defined adjacent to a lower end of the outflow segment. The connector includes an inlet and at least one stop ring. The supply head includes a guide space and a second screwing portion mating with a first screwing portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for the installation and wall mounting of a washbasin (23) or the like, wherein a flush-mounted box (1) for connections of the washbasin (23) and a fastening device for the fastening of the washbasin (23) on the wall are provided, wherein the flush-mounted box (1) comprises a load-bearing rear wall (2) provided with a mounting rail (4), which can be fixedly anchored to the wall (24), wherein the rear wall bears the fastening device (5) for the washbasin (23), wherein the flush-mounted box (1) comprises the connections for the water inlet (6, 7) and the drain (30) and wherein the front side of the flush-mounted box (1) is entirely covered by the rear wall (31) of the washbasin (23) once it has been mounted on the wall.

Abstract: Water and space saving bathroom components especially useful for a comfort station. Included are a novel toilet having a cistern with a sink in combination with the toilet, a novel waterless urinal and a hand sanitizer dispensing station. The sink is an integrally formed sink into the top of the cistern and has a drain formed into the sink for draining effluent from the sink into the toilet cistern. A faucet is installed in the surface of the sink to provide a clean water source for hand washing and the like that generates grey water after washing. The waterless urinal can be plumbed and mounted to a comfort station wall or on a mobile stand, while the hand sanitizer dispensing station may be adapted for multiple dispensers. The dispensers may be mounted at different heights to accommodate adults, children and disabled persons in wheelchairs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet flushing initiating, monitoring and management system initiated by the unlocking of a locking member on a door mounted in a stall typically found in a bathroom such as a public bathroom.

Abstract: A system for removing sediment from water is disclosed. The exemplary embodiments described herein disclose a system with a chamber having a deck positioned inside to divide it into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The deck may have a plurality of holes to hold filtration elements and also may have a ridge or a skirt or both. The filtration elements may be filter cartridges with multiple elongated filter elements that extend down into the lower chamber.

Abstract: A water detention system for detaining storm water having a side wall and a bottom floor; an inlet conduit for ingress of storm water; and a water discharging assembly, which includes a siphon, configured to pass storm water there through; and an outlet conduit for egress of storm water from the water discharging assembly. The inlet and outlet conduits are disposed through the side wall of the water detention system. A water discharging assembly for discharging storm water from a water detention system includes an outer enclosure; a first opening in the outer enclosure for ingress of water; a second opening in the outer enclosure for egress of water; and a siphon disposed within the outer enclosure; where, except of the first opening and the second opening, the outer enclosure is substantially fluid tight.

Abstract: A storm water capture and filtration system may secure in a catch basin or other area subject to flows of water from streets, channels, and the like as a result of run off from storms. A filter system may include a capture portion including attachment mechanisms, a funnel, various supports, and a filter hanger designed and calculated to capture all water entering a storm water inlet and directing it toward a bag filter. A gap is provided between a funnel and filter hanger in order to provide accommodation for overflow, while an anti-backflow skirt on the filter bag resists flushing of captured pollution out of the bag in overflow condition.

Abstract: A channel drain for use in a fabricated surface having an exposed appearance. The channel drain includes a first body having a plurality of support surfaces, with each support surface extending from a respective body sidewall in spaced relation to a body lower wall. A plurality of inserts are insertable into the first body. Each insert includes an insert cavity sized and structured to receive a selected material having an appearance substantially identical to the exposed appearance of the fabricated surface. Each insert is supported by certain ones of the plurality of support surfaces when inserted into the first body and is sized and structured to define a gap between the pair of body sidewalls when inserted into the first body, with the gap allowing for fluid to flow therethrough toward the body lower wall.

Abstract: A portable deck assembly is disclosed. The portable deck assembly comprises a top platform, a bottom platform, and a plurality of weight-shaped sections. The plurality of weight-shaped sections comprises a series of planks which comprise the top platform of the portable deck assembly. The weight-shaped sections are positioned on top of the bottom platform of the portable deck assembly. The portable deck assembly also comprises at least two hinges, wherein the hinges are attached to an underside of the bottom platform of the portable deck assembly and wherein the hinges are configured to permit folding of the portable deck assembly.

Abstract: The present technology relates generally to a platform and concrete composite slab system used as a building material. A platform, is formed from joined, substantially coplanar boards with connector plates partially embedded between the boards such that a portion of the connector plates extend above the platform's top surface. A reinforcing material (e.g., wire mesh and/or rebar) can be arranged on the prongs or other portion of the connector plates spaced above the platform and concrete is poured over the reinforcing material and allowed to cure, forming a reinforced concrete layer that encases the connector plates and reinforcing material. The connector plates act as standoffs and help to suspend the reinforcing material in the middle of the concrete layer to increase the strength of the reinforced concrete and to fixedly anchor and bind the concrete layer to the platform, so as to establish a composite action between the platform and the concrete.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to deployable structures and methods of use thereof. In particular, deployable structures with non-cylindrical or irregular shapes and methods of use thereof are disclosed. Non-cylindrical combustion elements can be used to rigidize such non-cylindrical or irregular shapes. The use of gaseous oxidizers along with deployable structures is also disclosed.

Abstract: A framework module for use in modular building construction comprises a plurality of elongate upright and cross beams, rigidly connected at or towards their ends to form a box frame with open side and end faces, and; at least one connection point on each of the upright beams which is configured to allow mutual connection with an equivalent connection point located on a substantially identical adjacent framework module, so that a plurality of framework modules can be connected together to form an open-web truss of vertically and horizontally aligned members.

Abstract: A self-storage facility. The facility comprises a first set of commercial containers forming a first level of storage volume and a second set of commercial containers, atop the first set, forming a second level of storage volume.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a profiled rail (2) for fastening to a formwork (5) for at least partially embedding in concrete. The profiled rail (2) is formed in a substantially C-shaped manner along a profiled rail longitudinal axis, wherein a plurality of holes (24) are formed in the rail back (21). Plugs (1) are inserted into some of the holes (24), wherein each plug (1) has a cap section (12) and an adjoining through section (10). The through section (10) fits through the respective hole wherein the cap section butts against the rail back (21). The plug (1) has a feed-through region (13) through which an elongate connecting element (4) can be pieced being guided by the feed-through region (13). The connecting element (4) is preferably a nail or a screw and connects the plug (1) to the formwork (5) holding the profiled rail on the formwork (5).

Abstract: Structural member joints capable of easily reinforcing connecting portions of structural members and a structure using the structural member joints. Each structural member joint includes three tubular joint members into which end portions of the structural members can be inserted and fixed. The three tubular joint members are connected to each other at their proximal end portions and disposed at right angles to each other. Since the distal end portions of the joint members arranged at right angles to each other are connected by the reinforcing members, it is possible to use the reinforcing members to easily reinforce the connecting portions of the structural members.

Abstract: A cast-in-place gasket construction for concrete structures such as tunnel segments includes a gasket body having a bottom face configured to be positioned against a surface of an associated tunnel segment. First and second gasket portions of the construction extend in different directions and are connected to each other at a first joint. The gasket portions are made of an elastomeric material having a first durometer on the Shore A hardness scale. The joint comprises an elastomeric material having a second and lesser durometer on the Shore A hardness scale. A method for replacing a damaged frame-like gasket construction is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a control tube bearing assembly comprising in one example a main body having an outer surface, a longitudinal axis, a radial axis; and an actuator sleeve radially exterior of the main body longitudinally repositionable thereto. The actuator sleeve in use is grasped by a user and repositioned relative to the main body so as to actuate tape dispensing, mastic dispensing, creasing components, and/or tape cutting components or a taper as desired.

Abstract: An outer shell for a composite building panel includes a tongue and correspondingly shaped groove formed on opposite side edges thereof for interlocking like panels to form a wall. The tongue extends outwardly from the side edge of the panel and has a forward portion with parallel sides which are straight and parallel to a central plane of the panel. The tongue has an intermediate portion that tapers outwardly from the parallel sides toward a side face of the panel. The tongue has a rearward portion with parallel sides. Inner faces of the groove are configured for close engagement of the forward and rearward portions of the tongue.

Abstract: A hempcrete wall comprising a stud wall, a hemprecte block panel including hemp hurd, hydrated type S lime, and a pumice, and a lumber embedded in the hemprete block panel with holes that allows fixing the hempcrete block panel to the stud wall. The hempcrete block includes a 17.5 lbs of hemp hurd, 10 lbs hydrated type S lime, 17 lbs of powdered pumice, and 44 lbs water.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a beam-column connection structure and method of making the same wherein the beam-column connection structure includes: a precast column comprising a plurality of tension bars horizontally embedded in the precast column; a precast beam comprising a metal plate fastened to an end surface of the precast beam, the metal plate having a plurality of through holes; and a plurality of fasteners, wherein each of the fasteners respectively penetrates through each of the through holes of the metal plate and connects to an end of a corresponding tension bar so that the precast beam is fixed to the precast column.

Abstract: Building or structural panels may be joined, such as to form walls or floors. The panels may be connected in various orientations via one or more connectors. The connectors may mount to anchors associated with the panels. The panels may have outer skins located over an expanded core comprising a matrix of supporting elongate members and voids or openings, with the anchors located at edges of the panels.

Abstract: A floor support system for a grain bin having an elevated floor formed of a plurality of planks and supported by a plurality of floor supports is presented. The system includes a plurality of support members and a plurality of holding members. The support members are formed of an elongated member that provides structural strength and rigidity. The holding members fit over the support members and engage the upper end of the floor supports. The support members and holding members are quickly and easily installed by placing the support members on the floor supports and placing the holding members over the support members. Once the support members and holding members are in place on the floor supports, the elevated floor is assembled over the holding members and support members that provide support to the elevated floor when spanning increased distances between adjacent floor supports.

Abstract: The technology provides increased capability and control over the yield performance of the timber prop, a mine roof support. The new Wedge Prop design includes a cut pattern idealized for the specific wood species used in manufacturing and a set of confinement rings varying in strength due to different failure mechanisms. The cut pattern is based on the diameter of the yellow poplar pole, while the confinement rings consist of multiple types of welds to allow for either wire tensile failure or for weld detachment. The cut pattern can be combined in conjunction with various combinations of confinement rings to allow for precise control over the performance of the Wedge Prop in the Propsetter System.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a beam-column connection structure and a method for connecting a beam and a column. The beam-column connection structure comprises a precast column, a precast steel reinforced concrete beam and a plurality of fasteners. The precast column has a plurality of tension bars horizontally arranged inside the precast column and has an engagement assembly. One side of the engagement assembly is connected with one end of each of the plurality of tension bars, and the other side of the engagement assembly has a plurality of second holes therein. One end of the precast steel reinforced concrete beam has a plurality of first holes corresponding to the plurality of second holes. The plurality of fasteners are inserted into the plurality of first holes and the plurality of second holes such that the precast steel reinforced concrete beam is fixed to the precast column.

Abstract: A functional roof construction arrangement for a roof frame of a building, includes a plurality of functional roof modules being assembled together. Each of the functional roof modules includes a module housing and a roof functional unit which includes three different roof functional panel units selectively supported by the module housing at different levels thereof to provide different functions for the building. The roof functional panel units are selectively configured for selectively providing multiple functions of solar energy collection, thermal insulation, sound insulation, wireless network system, and the like.

Abstract: A foam backed panel comprised of a cladding with polyurethane foam is anchored to a frame by an anchor embedded in the foam and straps attaching the anchor to frame members. The anchored frame enables 100% continuous insulation since it eliminates nails and other fasteners that cause thermal bridges. Anchors also increase a panel's uplift resistance and may be used to attach roof panels to trusses. This all results in a stronger, better insulated structure.

Abstract: A method for preparing a roofing membrane in the form of a roll, comprising the steps of: providing a polymeric membrane; providing a fabric having a coating disposed thereon; attaching the polymeric membrane to the fabric to form a composite; and rolling the composite. Wherein the coating includes expandable graphite dispersed within a binder.

Abstract: A snow brake anchoring system to prevent accumulations of snow from sliding off an inclined roof, by securing a snow brake anchor to the inclined roof, the snow brake anchor having a body with a first and second end, a top surface, a first and second leg, a bottom of the first leg, an outwardly facing surface of the first leg, an inwardly facing surface of the first leg, a bottom of the second leg, and an inwardly facing surface of the second leg, the body defining a channel extending between the first end and the second end and between the inwardly facing surface of the first leg and the inwardly facing surface of the second leg, the body further having a laterally extending lip portion that extends perpendicularly away from the outwardly facing surface of the first leg of the body and is co-planar with the top surface.

Abstract: A pattern tile set is provided having a first tile and a second tile. The first tile comprises of a first tile portion defined by an arcuate shape with a second portion defining a background. The arcuate shape has a first color tone and the second portion has a second color tone. A second tile which is the negative of the first tile has an arcuate shape of the same size and shape as the arcuate portion of the first tile and a color tone identical to the background of the first tile. The back ground of the second tile has a color tone identical to the arcuate profile of the first tile.

Abstract: Grouting tiles and/or mosaics today even for large areas such as commercial environments, offices, shopping malls, etc. is achieved using professionals who work through the entire process on their hands and knees. It would be beneficial to provide building contractors, individuals, etc. with a machine to implement some or all of these steps thereby allowing a wider range of tiles and tile effects to be implemented. Equally a handheld unit may be employed by amateurs such as when decorating residential environments in order to improve the quality of their work and reduce the time taken. Such devices according to embodiments of the invention allowing use of smaller tiles, tiling mosaics, etc. without the costs of these visually effective and attractive designs being prohibitive.

Abstract: A work platform configured to be adjustable in both height and width, while enabling ease in transformation between an open, use configuration in a closed, storage configuration. The work platform having a platform and a pair of leg frames pivotably coupled to opposite ends of the platform, each of the pair of leg frames including a first leg and a second leg, each of which includes a first member pivotably coupled to the platform, and a second member shiftable relative to the first member, an intermediate rung operably coupled to respective distal ends of the first members and including a length extension lock mechanism configured to inhibit shifting of the second members relative to the first members, and a base rung member including a crossmember operably coupled to the respective distal ends of the second members.

Abstract: A form tie system for efficiently and securely tying together panels of a wall form with an elongated member. The form tie system generally includes a first holder which is adapted to be positioned adjacent to a first panel and a second holder which is adapted to be positioned adjacent to a second panel of a wall form. Each holder includes a grip such as a strand chuck which is adapted to securely retain an elongated member that extends from the first holder to the second holder to tie the panels of the wall form together. One of the holders may comprise an adjustable holder including an adjustable nut utilized to bear against the strand chuck to increase tension in the elongated member. After formation of the wall, the elongated member may be cut and the holders released prior to removing the wall forms from around the completed wall.