Abstract: A pump-storage device includes a tank, a treatment container, and a vacuum pump. The treatment container includes a first chamber in communication with an inlet. The first chamber includes a bottom wall having a first valve intercommunicated with a second chamber. The second chamber includes a bottom wall having a second valve. The treatment container includes a first control valve having a first duct in communication with the first chamber, a second duct in communication with the second chamber, and a third duct in communication with the tank. The treatment container includes an actuation cylinder for actuating an actuation rod to extend or retract. A first valve plate and a second valve plate are mounted on the actuation rod for controlling opening and closing of the first valve and the second valve. The treatment container includes a second control valve in communication with the first chamber and the vacuum pump.

Abstract: In a sewer cleaning vehicle is provided having a container for the water required for cleaning the sewer and/or the sludge obtained during cleaning of the sewer, and an extension arm which is liftable and lowerable and/or rotatable about a vertical axis and which is accommodated on the container for the manipulation of a flushing hose which can be supplied with compressed water and which can be inserted into the sewer. A suction hose with a suction draft can be lowered into the sewer. At least one further working device which is provided for working the sewer and which can be manipulated by the extension arm is carried along on the vehicle and can be loosely accommodated on an associated retaining device provided on the vehicle side and can releasably be coupled to the extension arm when required by an associated coupling device.

Abstract: A metal building system has multiple spaced building sections connected by inner and outer batten panels. Each building section has two spaced frame elements connected by inner and outer skin panels. The frame elements have two walls and a roof. The batten and skin panels have a metal layer that faces away from the frame elements and an insulation layer that faces the frame elements. The skin panels are seamed to the frame element and the batten panels are seamed to the skin panels such that there is no metal to metal contact between the frame elements, the skin panels and the batten panels. Each building section can be assembled at ground level, rotated to a final upright position and anchored.

Abstract: The present invention provides a building comprising a foundation; a wall supported by the foundation; and trusses supported by the wall. A plurality of hold down assemblies connects at least some of the trusses directly to the foundation. Each hold down assembly comprises an anchor; a tie-rod connected to the anchor; a bearing plate operably associated with an end portion of an associated truss for transferring load to the tie-rod; and a fastener securing the tie-rod to the bearing plate, thereby tying the associated truss directly to the foundation.

Abstract: A modular building structure with relative integrated plants, as obtained by assembling a plurality of module frames to obtain a complex frame, allows associating ducts of one or more plants to the module frame. The module frames have a parallelepiped-like shape and are identified by beams joining in respective angles, including a plurality of connecting knots joining module frames adjacent to the angles; the adjacent beams of side-by-side module frames are spaced apart by the knots and the panels and are connected to the beams of the module frame thereto, so as to create an air gap. The integrated plants have a plurality of ducts arranged in the air gaps and in the through channels, which include, at edges or angles of the module frame, quick connections for connecting the ducts related to a module frame to those of another module frame placed side-by-side thereto.

Abstract: A carriage is disclosed for moveably supporting an acoustical panel. The carriage comprises a frame having rolling members for movably for supporting the acoustical panel. A first and a second pair of support legs extend angularly from the frame for enabling a plurality of carriages to orientate acoustical panels in a linear or angular relationship. Each of the unique acoustical panels provides sound absorption as well inhibiting sound transmission.

Abstract: A building block and a building system used for construction a building are disclosed in the present invention. The building block includes: an inner face, an outer face, an upper face having a base face and a projection protruding upward from the base face, wherein the projection extending longitudinally for the entire length of the upper face; a lower face having a complementary groove for interlocking with the projection of a cooperating interengaging building block; a first end; a second end; each of the first end and the second end has a header face, which is substantially one of a planar face, a male header face and a female header face, the male header face of the building block interlocking with the female header face of a cooperating interengaging building block; the cooperating interengaging building block is substantially similar to the building block.

Abstract: A yoke for a ceiling suspension system is disclosed. For example, the yoke may include a yoke body having an upper end configured to be mounted only to another yoke, or to an extension mounted to the other yoke. The yoke body may have a lower end having a first mount configured to be mounted to a first ceiling support member (CSM), and a second mount configured to be mounted to a second CSM that differs from the first CSM. In one version, no portion of the yoke body extends through any portion of the first CSM and the second CSM.

Abstract: A deformable device has an extended state, a flattened state, and a rolled state if a beam, where a stiffness and strength of the deformable beam or hinge in the extended state is greater than a different stiffness and strength of the deformable beam or hinge in the flattened state. An end face cross section includes a main C curved member which defines an about circular shape of an arc ranging between about a quarter arc and a substantially full circle. A periodic C curved member defines at least two about C shaped curves. The periodic C curved member has a first periodic C curved member end mechanically coupled to the first main C curved member end, and a second periodic C curved member end mechanically coupled to the second main C curved member end. A deformable device with a V shaped member is also described.

Abstract: The present technology relates to beams having a cross section defining a plurality of channels and assemblies comprising the beams. In embodiments the cross section may define four channels, facing in four directions. The cross section has the advantages of providing structural channels that provide strength, platforms for attaching sliding and fastening components, and conduits for protecting internal components. The interior and exterior surfaces of the channels are configured to permit multiple carriers to slide/roll in linear motion independently in multiple directions, with smooth action and stability due to one or more guiding features to distribute load. These and other embodiments are discussed in greater detail in the detailed description and drawing figures.

Abstract: A roofing shingle has a shingle body with at least a top layer having a buttlap portion with a butt edge and a headlap portion. An exposure zone extends from the butt edge toward the headlap portion and is configured to be exposed to the environment when the roofing shingle is installed on a roof. A shadow formation may be located in the exposure zone of the top layer. The shadow formation and the exposure zone differ from each other in at least one aspect, such as color. The top layer may be substantially rectangular and have no tabs formed along the butt edge. A thickness of the exposure zone and a thickness of the shadow formation may be substantially identical. The shadow formation may be a simulated cut out, slit or slot.

Abstract: An apparatus for catching debris that includes a collection assembly, the collection assembly including a screen section and a grab rail, the collection assembly capable of moving between a first position and a second position; and a mounting assembly, the mounting assembly including a binge, the hinge pivotally connecting the mounting assembly to the collection assembly, wherein, when the grab rail is actuated, the collection assembly is moved between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A sealing gland is configured to form a first seal between a first elongate member and the sealing gland, and a second seal between a second elongate member and the sealing gland. The sealing gland includes a conical upper section having an upper aperture through which the first elongate member is to pass and defining, at the upper aperture, a deformable upper seal configured to deform about and form the first seal to a periphery of the first elongate member, and a tubular lower section extending from a base of the upper section and having an open lower end through which the elongate members are to pass, the lower section including one or more endless lip seals, the open lower end configured to deform about a periphery of the second elongate member, such that the one or more endless lip seals form the second seal at the second elongate member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a wall panel system having a plurality of wall panels arranged within a framework. The wall panels may include a plurality of retention devices releasably engaging the framework to position the wall panels relative to the wall panel system. One or more of the retention devices may be actuated to engage and disengage from the framework. The wall panel system may include trim releasably engaging the framework.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a curtain wall member and a first curtain wall member mounting apparatus coupled to a first end of the curtain wall member. The first curtain wall member mounting apparatus includes a mounting plate and an arm having one or more projections. The first curtain wall member mounting apparatus engages with a first curtain wall member supporting channel having a vertically-disposed member and a horizontally-disposed supporting member having a receiving-and-retaining member extending from an end opposite the vertically-disposed member. The receiving-and-retaining member engages with a channel adjacent to one or more projections of the first curtain wall member mounting apparatus. The first curtain wall member mounting apparatus is adapted to be rotated into position such that a connection mechanism at a second end of the curtain wall member engages with a second curtain wall member supporting channel to retain the curtain wall member in position.

Abstract: Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system comprising tongue and grooves provided with protrusions and cavities which are displaceable in relation to each other and configured such that the protrusions can obtain a vertically unlocked position where they match the cavities and a vertically locked position where the protrusions overlap each other.

Abstract: A method of assembling resilient floorboards is disclosed that includes the step of bending an edge of a floorboard during the assembling. The bending reduces the force required for connection of the edge to another edge of a juxtaposed floorboard. The floorboards may be provided with a mechanical locking system for vertical and horizontal locking of two adjacent floorboards.

Abstract: A joint for floors includes a series of strips, constituted by a single linear bar constituted by a central planar body from which multiple pairs of elastically deformable tabs protrude which can be associated selectively at adapted seats. The seats are provided in a lower region and longitudinally with respect to the strips and are adjacent to the longitudinal perimetric edges thereof. Each pair of the tabs is substantially S-shaped with the free end directed toward the outside of the planar body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an outdoor bamboo floor and a manufacturing method thereof, in particular, to an outdoor bamboo floor subjected to an immersion treatment using hot oil. Conduits or other capillary structures of a bamboo material in the outdoor bamboo floor of the present invention are filled with an oil medium, with an oil content of 2-10%. The manufacturing method includes immersing a plate blank of the bamboo floor in a hydrophobic organic medium at 100-300° C. for 1-10h, and are statically cooled down to a room temperature after being taken out.

Abstract: A deck board supporting system includes a plurality of interconnected skirt joists configured as an outer perimeter of the deck board supporting system and a plurality of deck joists configured to be attached to one or more of the plurality of skirt joists within the outer perimeter. Each of the skirt joist and deck joist has a respective longitudinal groove formed on a respective top surface, and the longitudinal groove extends downwards perpendicular to the respective top surface. The longitudinal groove is configured for receiving one or more fasteners for connecting one or more deck boards to the top surfaces of the respective skirt joists and deck joists.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bamboo floor, in particular to a composite bamboo floor. The composite bamboo floor comprises a floor surface board provided with a body, a pressed surface, a connecting surface connected with the core board, at least one cut surface board side face and surface board end faces, and the core board arranged under the floor surface board and provided with a core board surface connected with the floor surface board, a core board bottom surface, core board side faces and core board end faces, and the positions of the core board side faces or the core board side faces and the surface board side faces are provided with notch structures processed in two sides in the length direction of the composite bamboo floor. The composite bamboo floor is high in strength, high in processing efficiency and low in production cost.

Abstract: A base panel suitable to be processed into a covering panel, consisting of the following layers: (i) a substrate having a top surface, (ii) a resilient layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, whereby the bottom surface is connected to the top surface of said substrate, and (iii) optionally, a contact layer between the bottom surface of said resilient layer and the top surface of said substrate. A covering panel further comprising a digitally printed decor on the top surface of the resilient layer of the base panel, and a process of producing covering panels from said base panels.

Abstract: An automated drywalling system for cutting and/or hanging drywall that includes one or more vision systems and a computing device executing a computational planner. The computational planner obtains target wall assembly data from the one or more vision systems, the target wall assembly data including information regarding a configuration of a target wall assembly including a plurality of studs that define a portion of the target wall assembly; and generates a plan for a configuration of a plurality of drywall pieces to be disposed on studs of the target wall assembly based on the target wall assembly data.

Abstract: A hand tool is provided for the application of joint compound on wall board, having a planar blade affixed to an ergonomic handle. The blade has a concave arcuate working edge, wherein the concave arcuate curve extends the entire length of the working edge to each corner of the working edge. The concave arcuate working edge may be used to apply a self-feathered layer joint compound over drywall tape on planar butt joint or an inside corner joint. The blade is laterally flexible.

Abstract: A board straightening tool comprising a handle non-rotatably attached to a cam rotatably attached to a locking dog provides force to straighten boards by grasping the joist supporting the tool and simultaneously wedging a shoulder of the cam against the board being fastened to the joist, and maintains a space between tool and board for edge-mount fasteners. Increased force against the board is provided by a fulcrum action of the cam to locking dog rotatable attachment and is maintained by locking the cam in place using a specially designed curved cam perimeter section that enables an installer to straighten a deck board while keeping his hands free. Locking dog locking fingers are constructed from a knurled metal for grasp power or of a smooth surface to reduce marring the joist. The tool also provides the force required to maintain consistently spaced gaps between the boards for a more desirable appearance.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing and using segmented and integrated solutions for scaffold extensions are disclosed. An example embodiment comprises: a standard scaffold support component including at least one post element; and a scaffold extension including a runner element and a bracing element coupled to the post element of the standard scaffold support component to produce a modified scaffold support component with a scaffold extension. The scaffold extension can be a one-sided scaffold extension or a two-sided scaffold extension. The scaffold extension can be coupled to the post element of the standard scaffold support component with a hinged and swingable coupling. The scaffold extension can be integrated into the post element of the standard scaffold support component. The scaffold extension can be integrated into a retrofit scaffold support component configured to be coupled to the standard scaffold support component.

Abstract: A platform assembly, such as for a utility or communications monopole, can include a central mounting bracket, such as can be configured for mounting about a monopole. One or more or at least three platforms can extend laterally from the central mounting bracket. One or more or at least three lower rails can extend between adjacent pairs of the platforms. One or more or at least three upper rails can be located above respective lower rails. A plurality of vertical mounting pipes can interconnect respective upper rails to corresponding lower rails. Such vertical mounting pipes can support the respective upper rails with respect to the corresponding lower rails. One or more or at least three corner connection plates can extend between adjacent upper rails. A vertical support pedestal can connect at least one of the corner connection plates to an underlying one of the one or more or at least three platforms.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a drivable working machine, including a vehicle, a concrete placing boom that can be rotated on a vehicle-fixed carrying structure by means of a slewing gear, and a plurality of supporting legs arranged on the carrying structure for supporting the carrying structure in a working position. A compensation device is provided to compensate a rotational deflection of the carrying structure from the working position. The compensation device has a sensing unit for sensing the rotational deflection and acts on at least one supporting leg by means of an associated actuator to reduce the rotational deflection.

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.

Abstract: A wave making apparatus for use with a wave pool having water is disclosed. The apparatus includes a wave making chamber having an interior and a plurality of chamber walls. The chamber also has a passageway connecting the interior to the wave pool and constructed to allow water to flow there-between. A water vane is disposed of in or adjacent to the passageway. The wave vane includes at least one smooth and curved water vane wall, which in combination with the plurality of chamber walls, create at least two conduit paths for the water flowing between the interior and the wave pool. The conduit paths have two ends, and the water enters one end in a first direction and exits the second end in a second direction.

Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatuses for improving pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a pool skimmer basket system that includes a skimmer basket, a first tube that is attached to the skimmer basket, and a second tube that is adjacent to and rotatable relative to the first tube. The first tube includes a longitudinal slot that feeds water into the skimmer basket. Without being bound by any particular theory, it is believed that the slot increases the velocity of water flowing into the basket and that the system increases the debris-holding capacity and allows one to avoid having to reach through dirty water to remove the skimmer basket.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes utility pole repair plates for repairing a pole, such as a utility pole. One or more utility pole repair plates may be attached to a utility pole in an interconnected fashion to cover a portion or the entire circumference of a utility pole. A utility pole repair plate may include multiple substantially planar interconnected plate segments disposed at angles designed to accommodate a particular pole geometry.

Abstract: A flag pole support apparatus for effectively and efficiently supporting a flag pole to any types of objects. The flag pole support apparatus includes a bracket assembly adapted to removably fasten to an object; and a support assembly removably mounted to the bracket assembly and adapted to support a flag pole.

Abstract: A method of providing information on an interior of a shelter via a sail is presented. The method includes attaching a first fastener of the sail to a peak bracket of the shelter and attaching a second fastener of the sail to a leg bracket of the shelter. The method also includes attaching a third fastener of the sail to a first joint of the shelter and attaching a fourth fastener of the sail to a second joint of the shelter.

Abstract: An electric fence wire reel which may be secured to a vertically disposed post or secured to a drawbar which is secured to a receiver tube of a hitch mounted at the rearward end of a vehicle.

Abstract: An electronic lock device configured to be externally mounted on a building door is provided, and being configured to operate a lock by moving a lock bolt of an associated lock case between a retracted position and a protruded position. The device includes an electrical motor and a transmission for connecting said electrical motor to the associated lock case. The transmission includes a rotatable shaft configured to be connected to a lock follower of the lock case, and a rotatable member being drivingly connected to the electrical motor and being connected to an engagement member being allowed to pivot upon rotation of the rotatable member, such that the engagement member is engaging with the rotatable shaft when the electrical motor is driving the rotatable member.

Abstract: A wireless ultra-low power portable lock may be realized as a lock apparatus including: a locking mechanism having at least locked and unlocked states, the locking mechanism operable to provide physical resistance to being unlocked when in the locked state; an actuator operable to move the locking mechanism from the locked state to the unlocked state in response to a received signal; and a controlling unit configured to control the actuator and to receive one or more signals from one or more devices external to the lock apparatus.

Abstract: A mounting assembly (10) for the electromagnet (12) of an electromagnetic door locking system, the mounting assembly (10) comprising: a main body portion (14) affixable, in use, to a door frame (18), the main body portion (14) comprising at least two channels adapted to receive a corresponding set of tabs associated with the electromagnet (12) and a set of locking screws (30) cooperating with the channels and being adapted, upon tightening, to deform the channels to clamp the tabs to fix the electromagnet (12) relative to the main body portion (14).

Abstract: In a door lock, a locking mechanism includes an outer wheel, an inner wheel disposed inside the outer wheel and operable to rotate relative to the outer wheel, a clutch member disposed in the inner wheel and normally biased to radially extend from the inner wheel into the outer wheel to interengage the inner and outer wheels, and an arm plate sleeved around the inner wheel. When the inner wheel rotates in a first direction, the arm plate is driven by the inner wheel to actuate the deadbolt. When the inner and outer wheels are interengaged, the inner wheel drives the outer wheel by rotating in a second direction. When the inner wheel disengages from the outer wheel, rotation of the inner wheel in the first or second direction is idle relative to the outer wheel.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a door with an interior door cavity, as well as a lock rod and another item of a locking system, an impact beam, an attack member and a push member, all housed in the interior door cavity. The impact beam crosses the other item from laterally between the other item and the door. The attack member faces the lock rod from laterally between the door and the lock rod. The push member, along the impact beam, faces the other item from laterally between the other item and the door and laterally beyond the impact beam. When the door collapses when compromised by a side impact event, the door carries the attack member for attacking action on the lock rod. The door additionally carries the push member for counterpart pushing action on the other item. A connection between the lock rod and the other item thus breaks.

Abstract: The application is directed to a motor vehicle lock for a door arrangement, wherein the catch may be brought into holding engagement with a lock striker, wherein the pawl may be brought into an engagement position, wherein the pawl may be deflected into a release position, wherein an actuation lever is provided for deflecting the pawl, wherein a switchable lock arrangement is in an actuation drive train between the actuation lever and the pawl, wherein the switchable lock arrangement may be brought into a functional state, wherein, with the switchable lock arrangement being in the unlocked state, an actuation movement of the actuation lever deflects the pawl and a drive train component of the actuation drive train is decoupled from the pawl for letting the actuation movement of the actuation lever run free or a drive train component is blocked for blocking an actuation movement of the actuation lever.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door lock or flap lock comprising a locking mechanism that has a rotary latch and a pawl for locking the rotary latch. Said type of lock is also described in DE 103 20 457 A 1. The aim of the invention is to provide a lock with a position securing system with low technical complexity. Said aim is achieved by a lock with a locking mechanism comprising a rotary latch and a pawl for locking the rotary latch. The lock comprises a position securing system for a locking or anti-theft device. A spring is used for securing the position. Said spring is embodied as a dual-acting clamping spring. A tilting mechanism tilts a slot thus securing the position of the slot if excessively accelerated. As a result, an undesired movement of the slot is inhibited and the position thereof is thus improved.

Abstract: A handle system and mechanism for a vehicle rolling door is disclosed. The system has an inside handle with a handle portion and a shank portion. The system also has a selectively rotatable swing plate. The swing plate selectively contacts the shank portion of the inside handle to assist in opening the door. The swing plate can also contact a stop plate. An outside handle is also provided.

Abstract: A keyless door latch system for doors of motor vehicles includes a backup electrical power supply to unlock the door latch in the event the primary power supply fails, thereby eliminating the need for a lock cylinder. The latch system includes a user input device having first and second user input features. The door latch system is configured to supply electrical power from the primary electrical power supply to unlock the latch upon actuation of the first user input feature, and to supply electrical power from the backup electrical power supply to unlock the latch upon actuation of the second user input feature. The user input device may comprise a wireless portable device that generates first and second wireless signals upon actuation of the first and second user input features, respectively.

Abstract: A lid locking device of the present invention is provided with a power transmission mechanism which includes a worm gear, a worm wheel, a pressurizing protrusion portion, a pressurized face and an interference avoiding space between a motor and a locking member. The power transmitting mechanism transmits backward-driving power which allows the locking member to move backward to an unlocked position from the motor to the locking member but does not transmit the power from the locking member to the motor and cuts off the power. That is, the backward driving power received by the locking member from an engagement protrusion piece of a lid on closing the lid is cut off by the power transmitting mechanism and not transmitted to the motor.

Abstract: A vehicle door latch device comprises a casing, an operating lever, an auxiliary cover, and a hinge shaft on the auxiliary cover. The hinge shaft of the auxiliary cover rotatably engages in between a pair of elastic holding portions of the casing. A stopped portion is disposed on the auxiliary cover, and a stopper portion which the stopped portion can contact is disposed on the casing. When the auxiliary cover is rotated to open, the stopped portion gets over an end of the stopper portion and move to an opposite side, thereby holding the auxiliary cover provisionally in an open position.

Abstract: An interconnected lock has adjustable offset spacing between latchbolt and deadbolt lock mechanisms, and a sliding pusher mechanism therebetween. The pusher mechanism is operable upon operation of an interior actuator to bear against the deadbolt lock mechanism and move the deadbolt along the second axis from the latched to the unlatched position at the same time that the operation of the interior actuator moves the latchbolt along the first axis from the latched to the unlatched position. The pusher mechanism includes an arm that bears against the deadbolt lock mechanism and may be retracted and extended between a first length and a second, longer length when changing offset spacing between the deadbolt and latchbolt. The arm is extendable from the first length to the second length without adding or removing any components thereof.

Abstract: A cabinet assembly includes a cabinet having a cabinet body and a door assembly pivotably coupled to the cabinet body. The door assembly includes a door body having an outer panel, a first and second panel, and an inner panel that define an interior door cavity. The inner panel includes a fixed panel and a snap-in cover panel. The cabinet assembly includes a locking assembly at least partially contained within the interior door cavity and having a first lock rod, a latch and a locking mechanism each coupled to the first lock rod. The locking mechanism configured to selectively lock and unlock the door assembly to the cabinet body when the door assembly is in a closed position. The latch is configured to engage the flange when the locking mechanism is in the locked position to prevent movement of the door assembly from the closed to open position.

Abstract: An interlock device of a ring main unit configured to be attached to an inner frame of the ring main unit controls an attachment and detachment of a cable cover using a spring, thereby including an effect of facilitating the attachment and detachment of the cable cover through an elastic force of the spring.