Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a prop (10) comprising a first tube (14) and a second tube (16). The first tube (14) is telescopically connected to the second tube (16) for axially displacing the second tube (16) between a retracted position and an extended position. The first and second tubes (14, 16) each comprise a loading end for receiving an axial load from opposing load surfaces (62, 64) in the extended position. The first tube (14) and the second tube (16) are made from a plastics material.

Abstract: A wheel assembly for supporting a shoring shield is described, which beneficially does not require the use of an axle. The assembly may comprise a main support brace and an axle support brace, operably coupled by an upper transverse arm and a lower transverse arm pivotably connected to both support braces forming a parallel or quasi-parallel linkage. A rocker arm, coupled to a spring, may also be provided.

Abstract: A base pad includes a main body that has a top side and a bottom side. The top side is configured to receive a pier support. The base pad includes a plurality of ribs positioned on the bottom side of the main body. The base pad includes at least one aperture that is defined by the main body. The aperture passes through the top side to the bottom side of the main body. The aperture is configured to receive a fastener for securing the pier support to the top side of the main body.

Abstract: A connection surface disposed on a face of a structural unit comprises a first segment having a three dimensional surface profile including a plurality of positive outer surfaces extending outwardly along a normal direction from a plane and a plurality of negative outer surfaces extending inwardly along the normal direction from the plane, wherein at least two of the plurality of positive outer surfaces are separated from one another along both vertical and horizontal directions and at least two of the plurality of negative outer surfaces are separated from one another along vertical and horizontal directions. A second segment opposes the first segment with respect to an axis, wherein the second segment is a substantial reflection of the first segment across the axis, but reversed along the normal direction.

Abstract: A bag assembly for repairing a receded bank includes a fabric bag having a closable opening; and a mesh cover surrounding the bag. The bag assembly is filled with a fill material and has an end portion that is fastened to remain closed. The mesh cover can be applied over and around the bag after the bag is filled. The mesh cover is resistant to penetration by burrowing animals, such as muskrats. A method is described for restoring a bank on a body of water that is resistant to burrowing animals and includes the steps of: stacking a plurality of courses of bag assemblies to form a wall spaced from a face of a receded bank, wherein each bag assembly comprises a fabric bag filled with fill material and surrounded by a mesh cover; and filling the void between the wall and the receded bank with fill material. The method can include the further step of before the step of stacking bag assemblies, placing a blanket of mesh over the face of the receded bank.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an implement connectable to a working vehicle. The implement includes an arm, a fastening arrangement arranged at a first part of the arm, and an attaching arrangement connected to a second part of the arm. The fastening arrangement is connectable to the working vehicle. The attaching arrangement is attachable to a working tool. The implement further includes a first hydraulic circuit configured to carry hydraulic fluid to at least one first hydraulic function and a local control element. The implement further includes a digital interface to the working vehicle. The local control element is arranged to receive an operator control signal via said digital interface for operator control of the at least one first hydraulic function.

Abstract: An implement connectable to a work vehicle includes an arm, a fastening arrangement arranged at a first part of the arm, and an attaching arrangement. The fastening arrangement is connectable to the work vehicle an attaching arrangement is arranged at second part of the arm. The attaching arrangement is attachable to a tool. The implement further includes a second hydraulic circuit configured to carry hydraulic fluid to at least one second hydraulic function. The first hydraulic function comprises a lifting function and a local control element. The implement further includes at least one second sensor arranged to obtain sensor signals at least related to the lifting function, a local control element and a digital interface to the work vehicle. The control element is arranged to receive and process the received sensor signals so as to determine a load weight and to feed the determined load weight to the digital interface.

Abstract: An earthmoving system is disclosed. The earthmoving system includes a blade, a controller, and a blade control system configured to control the positioning of the blade. While grading, the earthmoving system is configured to simultaneously position the blade according to each of a fixed slope grading mode, a design driven control grading mode, and an fixed load grading mode.

Abstract: A system for excavating sediment deposits from water storage reservoirs that equalizes the mass flow of sediment entering the reservoir with the sediment mass in the combined discharge from a dredge and the reservoir outlet system to the downstream water course. One or more remote instrument stations located on the inflow streams to the reservoir collect data that is used by the dredge control system to adjust the mass flow output from the dredge using data collected from the remote reservoir outlet instrumentation located downstream of the reservoir.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an implement connectable to a work vehicle. The implement comprises an arm, a fastening arrangement arranged at a first part of the arm, and an attaching arrangement. The fastening arrangement is connectable to the work vehicle. The attaching arrangement is connected to a second part of the arm. The implement further includes a first hydraulic circuit configured to carry hydraulic fluid to at least one first hydraulic function, at least one first sensor arranged to obtain sensor signals at least related to the at least one first function, a local control element, and a digital interface. The local control element is arranged to receive the obtained sensor signals, to calculate at least one state parameter related to the implement based on the obtained sensor signals, and to feed the calculated state parameter to the digital interface.

Abstract: A rollover prevention system prevents a construction machine from rolling over. The rollover prevention system comprises a first angle detection unit (12) disposed adjacent to a turning joint (11) to detect a swing angle of the upper frame (5), a second angle detection unit (13) disposed on the upper frame to detect an angular movement of the upper frame, safety valves (40) disposed on flow passages (25, 32) communicating with hydraulic cylinders for a work attachment (10) and a swing motor (26) to control flows of working oil supplied to the hydraulic cylinders by opening and closing the flow passages in response to external signals, and an electronic controller (14) electrically connected to the first angle detection unit, the second angle detection unit, and the safety valves. The electronic controller comprises a barycenter calculating section (14a), a safety range determining section (14b), and a signal outputting section (14c). A rollover prevention method for a construction machine is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a work machine having at least one hydraulic actuator for actuating a piece of working equipment and having a first displacement unit that is driven by a drive assembly of the work machine and that feeds the hydraulic actuator with hydraulic medium from a hydraulic tank, wherein at least one second displacement unit is provided that is driven by the drive assembly and that feeds the hydraulic actuator and/or further hydraulic consumers with hydraulic medium from a hydraulic tank in the working mode and that is drivable during a recovery mode by the hydraulic volume displaced by the at least one hydraulic actuator or by a hydraulic consumer to feed kinetic energy back to the drive assembly.

Abstract: A control system for construction machinery, includes a hydraulic pump, first and second actuators connected to the hydraulic pump through first and second parallel lines respectively, first and second control valves installed in the first and second parallel lines respectively and configured to control operations of the first and second actuators, first and second spool displacement adjusting valves configured to control displacement amounts of the spools of the first and second control valves, and a controller configured to output a control signal to the first and second spool displacement adjusting valves corresponding to a manipulation signal of an operator, and configured to limit a spool displacement amount of the second control valve according to the manipulation signal for the first actuator when the manipulation signal for a multiple operation of the first and second actuators is received.

Abstract: An attachment pin assembly includes a first pin body, a second pin body, and a bolt for fastening and fixing the first pin body and the second pin body to each other. The first pin body has a first shaft portion and a flange portion formed at an end of the first shaft portion. The second pin body has a second shaft portion. The bolt is inserted into the flange portion and the first shaft portion of the first pin body and the second shaft portion of the second pin body. Moreover, a housing recessed portion for housing a head of the bolt is formed at the first pin body, and a bottom surface of the housing recessed portion is arranged on a tip end side of the first shaft portion as a second pin body side with respect to a seating surface of the flange portion.

Abstract: An attachment pin assembly includes a first pin body, a second pin body, and a bolt for fastening and fixing the first pin body and the second pin body to each other. A tip end of the first pin body is formed in a planar shape across a substantially entire area excluding a first bolt hole extending in an axial direction. A tip end of the second pin body is formed in a planar shape across a substantially entire area excluding a second bolt hole extending in the axial direction. The first pin body and the second pin body are fastened and fixed with the bolt in a state in which the planar tip ends contact each other.

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 water temperature control assembly for remotely controlling water temperature in a shower includes a control unit that is attached to a fluid valve in a shower to adjust a temperature of water that is delivered from the fluid valve. A showerhead is provided and the showerhead is fluidly coupled to the fluid valve in the shower for bathing. The showerhead is in wireless electrical communication with the control unit to remotely control the temperature of the water.

Abstract: The invention discloses a device integrated hot and cold tap and purified water, including: casing pipe providing with first and second pipeline respectively provided with first and second valve body; first pipeline comprising: first water inlet hose having both end communicated with cold water supply part of tap water and water inlet end of first valve body; second water inlet hose having both end communicated with hot water supply part of tap water and water inlet end of first valve body; connecting pipe having both end communicated with water outlet end of first valve body and outer waterway; one end of second pipeline provided with two branch pipes communicated with hot and cold water supply part of purified water, and the other end communicating with inner waterway. The invention has advantages that only one mounting hole is used to integrate hot and cold tap and purified water on a faucet.

Abstract: A sanitary insert unit (6) is provided having an insert housing (2) which can be mounted on or in a water outlet (3) of a sanitary outlet fitting and in the housing interior of which there is provided a liquid path that channels water flowing through the housing interior. A jet splitter (9, 10) with a plurality of splitter openings (11, 13) is provided in the liquid path, and the splitter openings divide the through-flowing water into a plurality of individual jets. At least one grid or mesh structure (14, 15) follow the jet splitter (9, 10) in the liquid path, and at least one bypass duct (16) which bypasses the liquid path at least in certain portions is provided. The bypass duct (16) is formed as a nozzle for generating at least one accelerated liquid jet, and for this purpose, the at least one bypass duct (16) has a tapering clear duct cross section at least in a sub-portion.

Abstract: A toilet flange includes a body that is a made of a rigid material and that includes i) a hollow cylindrical portion having two longitudinal ends, and ii) a flange portion that extends radially outward from the hollow cylindrical portion at one of the two longitudinal ends thereof; and an annular seal member that is made of a resilient material and that is integrated into the one-piece body so as to extend from the flange portion on a side thereof opposite the hollow cylindrical portion coaxially therewith. The resiliency of the seal member allows a range of movement thereof during installation of a toilet bowl to the toilet flange. This contributes to maintaining the integrity of the seal. Also, the integration of the seal member to the body prevents displacement of the seal relative to the body, yielding a more precise installation of the toilet bowl.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic flush valve system for tankless water fixtures, comprising a valve housing and a replaceable flush valve module removably secured within the valve housing. The flush valve module is comprised of an independent, self-contained flush valve configured as a replaceable flush valve cartridge.

Abstract: A method for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface uses modules. Assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion, and the supports are spaced apart and form multiple channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.

Abstract: A tensional space frame structure for use in decorating, covering, or enclosing spaces, utilizing a plurality of tension members organized to interact with vertical compression members to define a desired shape for the structure and transfer vertical loads to the perimeter of the structure. A large number of configurations for tensional space frame structures exhibit the potential to carry significant vertical loads and are suitable for long-span structures.

Abstract: An architectural structure in accordance with the invention comprises at least one substantially planar component in the form of a wall (9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16), floor or ceiling, the at least one planar component comprising a plurality of identically sized right angled panels A each having the form of a 30°-60°-90° right angled triangles and a plurality of identically sized isosceles panels B each having the form of a 30°-120°-30° isosceles triangle. The invention may provide a building (11) which is constructed from a relatively small selection of prefabricated components, but which provides an architect with a relatively large degree of flexibility in the design of the structure. The invention may also permit a building (11) to be assembled without a binder or other fastenings between the majority of the components and therefore assist in the efficient deconstruction of the building, either at the end of its life or if the building is to be modified or rebuilt.

Abstract: An alignment system, a trailer frame alignment system and a method of aligning a trailer frame upon a foundation, the system including a foundation having at least three contiguous vertical walls, a trailer frame guide system including a pair of opposing guides on corresponding opposing walls of the at least three contiguous vertical walls, and a stop guide on the other of the at least three vertical walls between the corresponding opposing walls. The pair of opposing guides on the corresponding opposing walls include a tapered portion having a first distance defined between the pair of opposing guides at distal ends of the pair of opposing guides from the stop guide, the first distance being greater than a second distance defined between the pair of opposing guides between the distal ends of the pair of opposing guides and the stop guide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to components and methods for a modular building system, used as mid-rise residential and office building, to pre-fabricate and assemble the system quickly, easily and simply. More particularly, it relates to a building temporal self-supporting panel system invention that includes formwork, structural rebars and insulated panels for the purpose of wall, floor and roof. The panel system is composed of a number of layers and a temporal-structural frame, integrating all constructive elements needed: temporal structural capacity, thermal and acoustical insulation, impermeability and pre-installations; designed considering operation, function, fabrication and assembling.

Abstract: A hinged connector is used to attach two generally coplanar first and second structural members while allowing for pivotal movement of the structural members in the plane of the structural members about an axis that is transverse or perpendicular to the plane in which the structural members rotate.

Abstract: A building component utilizing a pourable polyurethane or structural foam that can be used for floors, walls, and roof assemblies with a frame with an interior, back or a front, multiple partition beams forming cells in said frame, pourable polyurethane or structural foam exterior backing attached to said frame back. The structural foam is poured into said cells to a desired level, and after said structural foam is poured into said cells, said interior backing is attached to said frame front. Cabling is used to improve movability of the invention, and improve on wind loading and seismic requirements of the present invention. Safety is also improved during the manufacturing process, loading, unloading, and in final assembly through the use of cabling.

Abstract: A thermal insulator module includes: a thermal insulating member; and a frame part, all or a portion of the frame part being embedded in the thermal insulating member, having a plurality of fastening parts, each having one side coupled to a wall body and the other side to which an interior material or an exterior material is coupled, the other side being at a different position from the one side coupled to the wall body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an exterior wall for tilt-up construction comprising: (a) a fascia wythe; (b) a structural wythe; (c) a layer of insulating material disposed between the fascia wythe and the structural wythe; and (d) a thermal break in contact with at least the structural wythe, the thermal break comprising an elongate body comprising one or more non-wooden thermal insulating materials, a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first contacting surface, and a second contacting surface opposite the first contacting surface, the first contacting surface and the second contacting surface extending between the first surface and the second surface. The structural wythe contacts at least a portion of the second contacting surface.

Abstract: Vacuum insulation panels, methods for manufacture thereof, and applications thereof are described. The vacuum insulation panels comprise a porous insulating core encapsulated in an envelope to which a vacuum is applied. The envelope is coated with a waterproof coating layer which increases the robustness of the vacuum insulation panel.

Abstract: A thermally broken framing system and method of use are disclosed. The thermal framing system is comprised generally of a structural apparatus, exterior retention framing and a fastener system comprised of thermal spacer material, and structural fasteners. A structural component, such as a T-shaped member with a structural tab may lie flatly against a wall while providing a thermal break. The structural tab is further comprised of apertures located at regular intervals. The exterior retention framing is comprised generally of a retention face represented as and two framing tabs attached to a retention face. The framing tabs have framing tab apertures placed at regular intervals from each other to match the spacing of the structural tab apertures. The structural tab apertures and framing tab apertures are aligned and thermally insulated fastening ants placed through the apertures, securing the system.

Abstract: A demountable wall system includes a frame component. The frame component may include a front channel that receives a panel of the demountable wall system. In addition to the front channel, the frame component may include at least one of a front cover, a removable back cover, a leveling system, a supplemental channel, or a joining system. In some examples, the demountable wall system includes a door support system for movably supporting a door relative to the panel of the demountable wall system.

Abstract: A curtain wall constructed from prefabricated connecting wall elements including a frame of assembled profiles on the inside of the curtain wall and of one or more filling elements on the outside. The curtain wall contains a wall element with a two-part frame including two subframes, respectively a fixed frame part and a second frame part fitted with an infill element, where the fixed frame part is located behind the second frame part seen from the outside of the curtain wall, where the fixed frame part is equipped with a rebate into which the second frame part fits and where the relevant filling element is attached to the outside of the curtain wall on the outward looking side of the second frame part using structural silicone in such a way that this outside of the second frame part is entirely covered by the filling element.

Abstract: Ties and related methods for making insulating composite wall structures including first and second structural layers comprising a hardenable material and an insulating layer having a high thermal resistance disposed between the structural layers. The insulating layer is formed from a plurality of insulating sheets, where the sheets are sandwiched between the structural layers of the wall. During wall construction, the tie is configured to be advanced into the first structural layer before it has hardened, with the tie fitting between adjacent sheets of insulation. No pre-drilling of holes through the sheets, or screwing or pressing of the ties through the actual sheets is required. Each tie includes generally planar features to accommodate such placement, with a penetrating segment, an impact segment, and a mesial segment therebetween. At least the penetrating and mesial segments are generally planar in shape, as they are advanced into such a gap between insulation sheets.

Abstract: A prefabricated skylight and curb assembly and method for installing and fabricating same is disclosed. The skylight and curb assembly of the present invention may include a roof curb, a skylight, and a locking cap. The roof curb may define an outer perimeter and an inner open perimeter. Further, the roof curb may include a lower end for securing to a roof structure and an upper end for rigidly securing the skylight. The locking cap may include a retainer and a cover. The retainer may be disposed on the outer perimeter of the roof curb between the upper and lower ends. The cover may be adjustably secured to the retainer so that the cover may be moveable between a generally vertical position and a generally horizontal position.

Abstract: A waterfall gutter system comprises at least one J-shaped rain gutter configured to be attached to edges of a roof wherein mounting hardware is located at an underside of the gutter and a funnel independently attachable at its lower end to a top end of a downspout wherein there is a vertical gap between a top of the funnel and an end of the gutter wherein water can be seen to flow or not flow from the end of the gutter into the top of the funnel from a position of a person standing at ground level.

Abstract: A gutter debris barrier system is provided that includes a frame that is configured for direct attachment to a building and a filter screen for preventing debris from entering a gutter while allowing water to flow therethrough. The frame may include a floor with slots punched therein, with ribs on either side of the slots that form channels. The channels may be tapered to improve the speed and efficiency of heat transfer, and also to funnel water down into the gutter. The frame is made of a durable material, such as extruded aluminum. The frame has a first mounting flange that can bend and flex relative to the remaining portions of the frame, which allows for enough flexibility to enable the frame to be mounted directly to the building.

Abstract: A roofing anchor configured to be removably secured to a seam of a roofing panel includes a first segment having a first flange configured to contact a first side of the seam upon closing the roofing anchor, and a second segment opposing the first segment, the second segment having a second flange opposite the first flange, the second flange configured to contact a second side of the seam upon closing the roofing anchor. The roofing anchor also includes a hinge mechanism configured to open the roofing anchor to separate the first flange and the second flange by a distance greater than at least a top of the seam, and to close the roofing anchor to bring the first flange and the second flange in contact with the seam. The roofing anchor further includes a securing mechanism configured to apply a compressive force on the seam.

Abstract: An insulating siding panel comprises a backing member, and a siding member. The backing member comprises a front face, a rear face, a top face, and a bottom face. The siding member has an upper end, a lower end, and a nailing divot. An upper end of the backing member combines with the upper end of the siding member to form a tongue. A groove is defined in the bottom face of the backing member that is complementary in shape to the tongue. The nailing divot of the lower panel may be concealed by a front section of the backing member of the upper panel.

Abstract: A demountable wall system includes a frame component. The frame component may include a front channel that receives a panel of the demountable wall system. In addition to the front channel, the frame component may include at least one of a front cover, a removable back cover, a leveling system, a supplemental channel, or a joining system. In some examples, the demountable wall system includes a door support system for movably supporting a door relative to the panel of the demountable wall system.

Abstract: An improved wood or engineered wood substrate panel, with one edge of each panel forming a first joint element and the opposing edge forming a complementary second joint element, wherein the first joint element from one panel is configured to mate and form a joint with the second joint element on an adjacent panel. Each panel is provided with complementary sealants or adhesives pre-installed on each joint element, so that the first joint element is joined with the second joint element to form the joint, an adhesive bond is automatically formed by the sealants on contact, or shortly thereafter, and no adhesive need be applied during installation.

Abstract: A finishing profile for a floor covering, including at least a flange-shaped portion, which extends on opposite sides of an attachment portion situated on the underside, wherein the flange-shaped portion is formed in one piece from synthetics and is provided for being subdivided at the location of the attachment portion. The invention further also relates to a cutting tool for cutting up such finishing profile for a floor covering, wherein this cutting tool includes a body and includes at least one knife, wherein the position of the knife is adjustable.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembled floor unit. The bottom plate of the assembled floor unit is rectangular and comprises a frame and a middle part; the frame is provided with a clamping hook and a clamping groove, the clamping hook is suitable for cooperating with the clamping groove to enable multiple blocks of bottom plates to connect and combine; the frame and the middle part are integrally formed; a plurality of through holes penetrating the thickness direction of the bottom plate are array-distributed in the middle part. The bottom plate has the advantages of material saving, easy manufacture, light weight, and the like. The assembled floor unit with the bottom plate can eliminate the process of embedding a filling layer into the bottom plate, and the light weight but high strength is beneficial to the transportation and export sales of the product.

Abstract: A plaster extruder application device includes a plaster extruder which has an end portion of a container and a plaster applicator. The end portion is adapted to contain flowable plaster compound and includes a body adapted to form the end of the container and a first set of apertures extending through the body. The end portion is also gated by at least a one-way valve which allows the compound to be drawn through the first set of apertures into the cylindrical body and therefore into the container adapted to be engaged thereto, allowing intake of compound into the container but preventing egress of the compound from the container through the first set of apertures.

Abstract: The equipment for the movement and laying of ceramic articles, particularly large-format tiles, comprises: a base frame; movement means of said base frame on a support plane; at least an articulated arm associated with said base frame; and gripping means associated with said articulated arm and comprising at least a support element of at least a ceramic article, said articulated arm being movable relative to said base frame to lay the article itself on at least a laying surface.

Abstract: Concreting tools including a vibrating float and a rotary trowel are provided. The vibrating float is for levelling concrete, and comprises: an elongate plate, having a substantially planar lower surface configured to be moved across the concrete; at least one electric motor coupled to the elongate plate and configured to vibrate the plate; and a handle, coupled to the elongate plate, for use by an operator to control movement of the vibrating float.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method and a device for controlling the movement of a concrete-distributing boom, the boom base of which is mounted on a slewing gear so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis of rotation, the slewing gear being actuated by means of a rotary drive and, if necessary, a brake in order to bring the boom into a desired angular position, it being possible for an undesired natural oscillation of the boom to occur in the horizontal direction upon accelerating and/or decelerating the boom. According to this disclosure, it is proposed that the rotary drive be temporarily switched to a freewheel mode in the range of at least one peak of oscillation of the natural oscillation, so that the slewing gear is freely movable and the natural oscillation is reduced.

Abstract: An outrigger beam support that comprises a fall protection anchor that comprises a plate, an anchor post coupled with a first side of the plate, and at least one member on a second side of the plate, the member being substantially perpendicular and spaced inwardly from the plate's perimeter, and the plate and/or member(s) may have holes to accommodate fasteners. The outrigger beam support further comprises a support post with a first end that operatively couples with the anchor post, and a second end of the support post is attached to a beam holder adapted to hold an outrigger support beam.

Abstract: A post anchor is provided for securing a post within a poured concrete slab. The post anchor comprises a socket having a first cavity sized to receive the post therein. A jacket member is adapted to mount over at least a portion of the socket. At least one tensile member is mounted to, and extending from, the jacket member. The jacket and tensile members function to reinforce the socket and to distribute any forces exerted upon the post anchor further into the surrounding concrete. The socket may be provided in a variety of heights, to allow the post anchor to be easily adapted to a variety of slab depths.