Abstract: A pile-driver is disclosed. The pile driver comprising a support member arranged in a transverse direction at or on a pile; a liquid chamber bounded on the underside by the support member and which further comprises one or more side walls and is configured to receive a liquid therein; one or more pressure build-up chambers, comprising: an upper part forming a combustion space; a lower part in fluid connection with the liquid chamber; an ignition mechanism configured to ignite a fuel present in the combustion space; and a fuel supply channel for carrying fuel into the combustion space; and a combustion product discharge channel for discharging combustion products after combustion; wherein the one or more pressure build-up chambers are arranged close to the side wall of the liquid chamber; and wherein the combustion product discharge channel is in fluid connection with a passage opening arranged in the side wall.

Abstract: A bulldozer rake assembly for facilitating a single bulldozer blade to be employed for grubbing and grading includes a bulldozer blade that is mountable on a bulldozer for grading. The bulldozer blade has a bottom edge and a top edge. A rake unit is pivotally coupled to the bulldozer blade. The rake unit is positionable in a deployed position having the rake unit being aligned with the bottom edge of the bulldozer blade. In this way the rake unit is positioned to engage roots and debris for grubbing. The rake unit is positionable in a stored position having the rake unit being aligned with the top edge of the bulldozer blade. In this way the bulldozer blade can engage earth for grading.

Abstract: A working machine includes a first section with a first frame and at least one oscillation axle holding a first pair of ground engaging members; a second section with a second frame and a second pair of ground engaging members; a joint arrangement pivotly connecting the first frame to the second frame; a motor configured for driving one ground engaging member of the first pair of ground engaging members in order to create propulsion forces; a propulsion force transfer arrangement adapted to transfer propulsion forces from the ground engaging member of the first pair of ground engaging members to the second pair of ground engaging members, via the joint arrangement. The propulsion force transfer arrangement includes a connecting element extending centrally in a longitudinal direction of the working machine.

Abstract: A cab is used in a work machine. The cab includes a first pillar, a second pillar disposed to a rear of the first pillar, a beam disposed between the first pillar and the second pillar, and a reinforcing member provided to the beam.

Abstract: A method for controlling a loading tool includes positioning the loading tool on a lifting device of a machine, receiving a payload by the loading tool from a payload stock during an operating mode, and determining a mass of the payload during the operating mode. The method also includes providing calibration data representative of a ratio between a volume of the payload and a mass of the payload, detecting a volume of the payload during the operating mode, and determining the mass of the payload as a function of the detecting step and the calibration data.

Abstract: A wear member assembly may include a nose attachable to a bucket lip. The nose may include a rear portion having a first set of substantially planar surfaces including a first, second, and third subset of surfaces. The third subset of surfaces may be angled and positioned between the first subset of surfaces and the second subset of surfaces. The nose may also include a forward portion positioned forwardly adjacent to the rear portion, the forward portion having a second set of substantially planar surfaces including a fourth, fifth, and sixth subset of surfaces. The sixth set of surfaces may be angled and positioned between the first subset of surfaces and the second subset of surfaces. The wear member assembly may also include a wear member having a cavity comprising rear and forward bearing surfaces corresponding to the third and sixth subset of surfaces.

Abstract: A method of facilitating atmospheric water generation is disclosed. The method may include receiving, using a communication device, sensor data from at least one sensor associated with an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). Further, the at least one sensor may be configured for sensing at least one characteristic of an environment of the AWG. Further, the method may include analyzing, using a processing device, the sensor data. Further, the method may include determining, using the processing device, a quality parameter associated with the environment based on the analyzing. Further, the method may include generating, using the communication device, at least one operational parameter based on the quality parameter. Further, the method may include and transmitting, using the communication device, the at least one operational parameter to at least one regulator configured for controlling the at least one characteristic of the environment based on the at least one operational parameter.

Abstract: A method of facilitating atmospheric water generation is disclosed. The method may include receiving, using a communication device, sensor data from at least one sensor associated with an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). Further, the at least one sensor may be configured for sensing at least one characteristic of an environment of the AWG. Further, the method may include analyzing, using a processing device, the sensor data. Further, the method may include determining, using the processing device, a quality parameter associated with the environment based on the analyzing. Further, the method may include generating, using the communication device, at least one operational parameter based on the quality parameter. Further, the method may include and transmitting, using the communication device, the at least one operational parameter to at least one regulator configured for controlling the at least one characteristic of the environment based on the at least one operational parameter.

Abstract: The invention includes a controller-mechanical assembly for a shower head and the electromechanical valve actuated by a contactless sensor in response to momentarily waving of the hand momentarily raised above the head of the user. The assembly for remotely controlling the flow of fluid in showers includes a contactless sensor to actuate at least one electromechanical valve to turn on and off the flow as desired by the user. The actuation logic includes stimuli such as motion or interruption of wireless signal by a raised hand. The valve assembly includes a manually operated bypass valve to override the electromechanical valve, in case the electrical system malfunctions or power supply is down. In another embodiment, the controller-mechanical assembly and the shower head are integrally made for compactness and both have a common wall between them and has water passage in the wall connecting each other.

Abstract: A bracket for installing a sink is provided by the present disclosure, which includes a fixed base and a support rod, wherein the fixed base is provided with an installing structure for installing the fixed base onto a wall or a table wall, a lower end of the support rod extends into the fixed base in an upward-downward movable manner, the fixed base and the support rod are provided with an adjustment connection structure for enabling an upward-downward adjustment of the support rod and a rotatable installation of the support rod in the fixed base, an upper end portion of the support rod is provided with a jacking structure for abutting against a corner between a sink body of the sink and an installing plate for the sink, and the fixed base is installed with a holding structure for holding the lower end of the support rod.

Abstract: The present invention provides a leakage proof, water saving flushing device for effectively managing water resources through an interlocking mechanical assembly. The said interlocking mechanical assembly is made up from a water channel gate arm having a distal end and a gate end, and a floating air pocket arm having a floating air pocket end and a distal end. Wherein, the distal end of the said floating air pocket arm is placed perpendicularly against the said distal end of the said water channel gate arm and provides an interlocking mechanism. The said interlocking mechanical assembly also comprises an operating element adapted for providing a push force to an elongated connecting arm, wherein the said elongated connecting arm provides a push force to unlock the said interlocking mechanical assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a toilet cleaning system mounted onto a toilet, the toilet cleaning system including a cleaning tool configured to clean an inward facing surface of the toilet bowl; a support arm configured move said cleaning tool along the inward facing surface; and, a control device configured to deploy said support arm to move said cleaning tool towards the inward facing surface; and, to actuate said cleaning tool to clean the inward facing surface.

Abstract: An ergonomically designed hygiene variable portable bidet wand tool for the use of cleansing and rinsing the anal and genital areas of the body. A tubular body for connection at its opposite end to a conventional shut-off valve which connects to a standard water bottle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a urinal protector having a housing having a back portion configured to be removably coupled to a wall beneath a urinal, a front portion positioned to be spaced away from the wall when the back portion is coupled to the wall, and a recessed area between the back portion and the front portion, the recessed area configured to retain an absorbent mat; one or more magnets coupled to the back portion of the housing; and one or more downwardly protruding members coupled to or formed as a part of the back portion.

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

Abstract: A lattice structure comprising a series of connecting rings or half-rings on which a series of orienting elements are secured. The orienting elements being equipped with holes and a slot in which the connecting rings or half-rings are disposed, as well as comprising profiles that are solidly connected using joining elements that extend through holes in the profiles.

Abstract: The column-base joint includes a prefabricated-reinforced-concrete column and a reinforced-concrete foundation, and further includes a coating-steel-plate sleeve that is integrally prefabricated with the concrete column and encloses an exterior of a column base. A gap is between a bottom end of the coating-steel-plate sleeve and an upper surface of the foundation. An outside of the gap is provided with a plugging material. The joint further includes an annular rib plate all of whose edges are horizontally and seamlessly connected to an inner wall of the coating-steel-plate sleeve and whose middle portion is provided with a rib-plate opening. The annular rib plate is provided with a sleeve opening that matches with the grouting sleeve device.

Abstract: An apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a hollow connector sleeve having a rectangular opening comprising an interior surface configured to slide over and to conformingly receive a portion of a wooden beam that acts as a support shaft and has a cross-section selected from rectangular and square. The apparatus includes one or more exterior mounting panels and multiple male flanges, where each male flange has a planar rectangular block at a distal end of rectangular connecting shaft that connects to the one or more exterior mounting panels, and where each male flange is configured to be slidably received into an open end of a corresponding female slot. A system and method implement the apparatus and may include an attachment that detachably couples to the hollow connector sleeve.

Abstract: Arch structure defining equidistant points along a radial curve and comprising uniformly-sized, standard stock, elongated rectangular cross-section stringer members, uniformly-sized, standard stock, elongated rectangular cross-section arch members each having a midpoint and first and second angled ends of equal but opposing to one another angular magnitude, each arch member adapted to converge crossways on and completely abut a side surface of two non-adjacently positioned stringer members, each of the arch members further being adapted for undergirding a stringer member located between two non-adjacently positioned stringer members at the mid-point of the arch member, each arch member adapted for being oriented in scissor-like crossing relationship to another arch member, a plurality of fasteners, and where needed at least one tensioning member preferably attached between end stringer members, or alternatively between foundation members, the tensioning members and fasteners making the arch structure fortifie

Abstract: A modular housing structure comprising a plurality of modular elements each having a relative bearing structure defining an inner housing volume, and relative removable union components/devices for the reciprocal connection, associated with the bearing structure, wherein each of the modular elements comprises relative removable union components/devices for the reciprocal connection, and wherein the union components/devices are associated with the bearing structure and are of the magnetic type.

Abstract: A modular tire service station for servicing vehicle tires includes a first pre-configured service module and a second pre-configured service module that is proximate the first module. A customer area is disposed in at least one of the first module and the second module, a tire storage area is disposed in at least one of the first module and the second module, and a tire service area is disposed in at least one of the first module and the second module.

Abstract: A through-wall flashing support system for supporting a through-wall flashing membrane installed in a cavity wall. The system includes multiple support parts, multiple spline parts and a through-wall flashing membrane. Each support part has a flange, configured to abut and be attached to an inner wall of the cavity wall, and a base, extending with a downward slope from the lower portion of the flange such that the outer portion of the base penetrates an outer wall of cavity wall. Spline parts are configured to connect adjacent support parts. The through-wall flashing membrane extends across the cavity and covers the bases of the support parts and the spline parts. Weep holes are installed to enable water to flow through the outer wall along through-wall flashing membrane. Methods for installing this system in a new cavity wall and retrofitting an existing cavity wall are also provided.

Abstract: A construction formed of column and a beam, where the beam has top and bottom flanges coupled to the column by a lateral bracing system, and a web between the top and bottom flanges. The lateral bracing system may include a column-mounted plate including a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, the vertical portion affixed to the column. The beam may be coped at top and bottom edges of the web to prevent binding of the beam flange with the column-mounted plate upon rotation of the beam relative to the column.

Abstract: A unibody structural frame for an interlocking structural block, an interlocking structural block, and a system of interlocking structural blocks useful for the manufacture of structures, columns, and beams.

Abstract: The invention relates to a partition wall which comprises a wall element and a stand device, wherein the wall element comprises a multiplicity of tubular bodies, each having a cavity, which are vertically aligned in the room. The wall element herein comprises spacer webs, wherein one of the spacer webs is in each case disposed between neighbouring tubular bodies of the wall element in such a manner that the tubular bodies are aligned so as to be mutually parallel and mutually spaced apart.

Abstract: Provided is a curtain wall assembly including a first panel, and a second panel that is adjacent to the first panel. The curtain wall assembly includes a first attachment member attached to the first panel, and a second attachment member attached to the second panel. Each of the first attachment member and the second attachment member include at least one fin, and the first attachment member is secured to the second attachment member at the fin.

Abstract: A dynamic acoustic ceiling baffle and a dynamic acoustic ceiling baffle system, that includes multiple shaped baffles that can be quickly and easily installed onto construction ceiling hangers without the need for additional tools, to provide an aesthetically pleasing image, such as an undulating image, along with a reduction in unwanted noise or room acoustics.

Abstract: Modified and connected foam wall structures and methods for making them are described. The wall structures include a frame, a foam panel attached to the frame, a foam layer disposed in a cavity defined by the frame, and a structural adhesive. The structural adhesive may be disposed in at least one of: (A) an aperture located within the foam layer, and (B) an aperture located between the foam layer and a frame member. In some cases, a cured structural adhesive is located between connecting members of adjacent foam wall structures.

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 split nut can include a first nut portion and a second nut portion. The first nut portion can define a first receptacle and a second receptacle. The second nut portion can define a first passage and a second passage, and the first and second passages can be respectively located to align with the first and second receptacles. A first pin and a second pin can respectively extend through the first and second passages to respectively engage with the first and second receptacles, for instance to secure the first and second nut portions together to close the split nut and thereby define a nut passage.

Abstract: A roofing structure is disclosed. The roofing structure includes a roof sheathing structure, a riser positioned on the sheathing structure, and a felt positioned on the riser, where the riser is between the roof sheathing structure and the felt. The roofing structure also includes a first course of roof shingling elements placed on the felt and on the riser, where the riser causes a portion of a roof sheathing structure side of the first course of roof shingling elements and a portion of the felt to be spaced apart from the roof sheathing structure by at least about one quarter inch.

Abstract: A synthetic nonwoven fabric having bonded fibers forming channels surrounding unbonded fibers forming raised slip resistant spots. The fabric is made by extruding hot polymer through a spinneret die onto a moving belt to form a sheet of random fibers, which sheet undergoes a calendering process between a pair of heated rollers, one of which rollers having a plurality of cavities defined in its surface. The resulting fabric can be laminated and otherwise combined with other layers as desired to provide an end product having good slip resistant properties.

Abstract: A seal enclosure protects a tubular motor that is configured to drive an awning roller. The seal enclose includes a motor box sized to fit over an end of the tubular motor, a motor box extension engaging the motor box and including a circumferential protrusion, a gasket positioned between the motor box and the motor box extension, and a flexible seal engaging the circumferential protrusion and configured to engage the awning roller. The motor box, the motor box extension and the flexible seal define a closed housing for the tubular motor.

Abstract: A stair stringer includes a pair of joists each including an upper wall, a first lateral wall extending from the upper wall, and a second lateral wall extending from the upper wall. At least one stair step support bracket includes a tray support wall, a first side wall extending from the tray support wall, a second side wall extending from the tray support wall, and a front wall extending between the first side wall and the second side wall. The at least one stair step support bracket is configured to set on the upper wall of one of the pair of joists and the first side wall extending downward beyond the upper wall of the one joist in position to receive a first fastener through the first side wall and into the first lateral wall of the one joist, and the second side wall extending downward beyond the upper wall of the one joist in position to receive a second fastener through the second side wall and into the second lateral wall of the one joist, wherein the tray support wall is level.

Abstract: A panel retention device, a panel mounting system, and a panel assembly each including an adjustable flange in threaded engagement with a compression plate. In one version of each of the panel retention device, the panel mounting system, and the panel assembly, the compression plate is in indirect threaded engagement with an externally threaded adjustable flange through an internally threaded disk extending from the compression plate. In another version of each of the panel retention device, the panel mounting system, and the panel assembly, the compression plate is in direct threaded connection with the an externally threaded adjustable flange threaded into a threaded opening in the compression plate.

Abstract: Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system that may be locked with a vertical displacement of a first panel against a second panel. The locking system includes a first rigid and a second flexible joint edge section with different locking functions. The first edge section provides a horizontal locking and the second section provides a vertical locking.

Abstract: A composite backer board for wet space construction is disclosed, along with a method of producing the backer board. The board includes a rigid foam core of a suitable thickness for wet space construction. A first fabric layer is fixed to at least one face of the rigid foam core with a polymeric adhesive. A first polymer layer is on the first fabric layer in which the polymer layer is dimensionally stable parallel to the face of the rigid foam core. A second fabric layer is on the first polymer layer opposite the first fabric layer and forms a first face that is amenable to thin set mortar and related compositions in wet space construction.

Abstract: A rectangular panel for floor-, wall- or ceiling coverings is provided comprising a visible decorative side, wherein the decorative side comprises at least one undulated edge line, which extends along the long side edges of the panel, said undulated edge line having a different design than the rest of the decorative side. In the provided panel(s), the physical edges and the optical edges may diverge, which provides the possibility that multiple panels can be installed as floor ceiling or wall covering in a way that the physical edges in a corresponding covering become almost invisible whereas the optical edges (i.e. the undulated edge lines) are perceived as artificial optical edge of virtual panels forming the covering.

Abstract: Electronic trowels, systems and methods of applying a layer of material using the present electronic trowels. The various electronic trowels include a handle, at least one blade, and one or more sensors residing on or within the trowel. The trowel is for applying a layer of material over a surface area, whereby the one or more sensors detect and collect material installation data during application of the layer of material over the surface area. One or more electronic devices coupled to the one or more sensors receive and analyze the collected installation data for monitoring and controlling the application of the layer of material to ensure a desired end product is achieved. Application errors may be detected before, during, or after the installation process.

Abstract: An apparatus for screeding concrete to produce a level finished surface includes a frame assembly having an integral screed head having at least one member for contacting said concrete, a leveling assembly secured to the frame assembly having a plurality of vertically adjustable leveling legs capable of extension and retraction and a plurality of wheels secured to the leveling legs, each capable of rotation around a vertical axis for steering.

Abstract: A modular tire service station for servicing vehicle tires includes a first pre-configured service module and a second pre-configured service module that is proximate the first module. A customer area is disposed in at least one of the first module and the second module, a tire storage area is disposed in at least one of the first module and the second module, and a tire service area is disposed in at least one of the first module and the second module.

Abstract: A system of modular components for on-site assembly of a shelter for an above-ground structure to protect the structure from blast, wind, fire or other physical hazards. A pyramidal shelter with triangular or rectangular base is formed by joining side panels to each other. Each side panel includes a triangular frame covered, except at access hatch, observation port and door openings, with either steel plate or diamond steel mesh to which blast-resistant, fire-resistant or other kinds of coatings or panels are applied. A corner anchor assembly to support each corner of a shelter has a lower plate, an overlying split plate, and a pair of upstanding, anchor rods attached to the split plates for insertion into hollow, lower portions of side beams of adjacent side panels. The corner anchor assemblies facilitate expansion of an assembled shelter by addition of more modular components.

Abstract: A utility pole anchoring system and associated methods are shown. In one example, a set of anchoring nuts is provided having at least one non-standard thread dimension. In one method of anchoring, a number anchor nuts from a set of non-standard thread dimensioned anchor nuts are selected to correspond to measured deviations in anchor thread dimensions.

Abstract: A tent support platform including a flexible support sheet supported by legs mounted thereto. Anchors anchor each leg into the ground. The legs are movable independently from each other when the anchors are removed from the ground.

Abstract: A status indicating handle assembly generally includes a handle, an activation carrier mounted in the handle, and a status indicator mounted in the handle and engaged with the activation carrier. The handle includes a shank extending along a longitudinal axis and a grip portion extending laterally from the shank. The activation carrier is mounted in the shank, and has an unlocking position and a locking position. The status indicator has a first state in which a first indicium is displayed and a second state in which the first indicium is not displayed. The activation carrier transitions the status indicator between the first state and the second state as the activation carrier moves between the locking position and the unlocking position.

Abstract: A closure latch assembly for a motor vehicle closure panel includes a housing; a ratchet pivotably mounted for movement between striker capture and a striker release positions; a release lever, and a pawl assembly. Pawl assembly includes a first and second pawls. First pawl is pivotably mounted to housing for movement about a first pivot axis between ratchet checking and ratchet releasing positions in response to movement of release lever. Second pawl is pivotably mounted to first pawl for movement about a second pivot axis spaced from first pivot axis. Second pawl is engaged with ratchet locking surface while first pawl is in the ratchet checking position to releasably maintain ratchet in the striker capture position. Second pawl is pivotal relative to first pawl about second pivot axis when first pawl pivots toward the ratchet releasing position to allow ratchet to pivot to the striker release position.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for a motor vehicle includes a latch body, a claw rotatably mounted in the latch body and operable to selectively retain a hood latch element, and a motor operatively connected to the claw. The motor is operably to rotate the claw to selectively release the hood latch element. A latch controller is operatively connected to the motor, and a speed sensor operatively connected to the latch controller. The speed sensor detects a speed of the motor vehicle. The latch controller operates the motor to rotate the claw based on the speed of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: Latch mechanisms adapted to prevent unauthorized displacement of a latch bolt from an extended, locked position to a retracted, unlocked position. The latch mechanisms prevent the failure of a latch bolt of one latch mechanism to return to an extended lock position from interfering with the ability of a latch bolt of an inter-related latch mechanism from being able to return to an extended, locked position. Further embodiments provide a mounting bracket mounted to a door to allow the associated latch mechanism to be indirectly secured to the door. Additionally, the mounting bracket may have a plurality of mounting orifices that allow the mounting bracket to be used with a wide range of latch mechanisms, as well as provide adjustable attachment of the latch mechanism to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle hinge assembly includes a door portion, a body portion, and a hinge pin movable between an engaged position where the door portion and the body portion are rotatably coupled and a disengaged position where the door portion and the body portion are configured to be decoupled from one another. A latch is moveable relative to the hinge pin between a locked position where the latch blocks movement of the hinge pin and an unlocked position where the latch allowed movement of the hinge pin. The latch is configured to be in the unlocked position when the vehicle hinge assembly is in a first substantially upright orientation, and the latch is configured to be in the locked position when the vehicle hinge assembly is in a second substantially upside-down orientation.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to cams with non-radial abrasion edges. In some examples, a cam can comprise a first annular surface having an outer radius and an inner radius, a second annular surface having the outer radius and the inner radius, a contact surface connecting the first annular surface to the second annular surface, and a non-radial abrasion edge with respect to the outer radius and the inner radius. The non-radial abrasion edge can be at a distal end of the contact surface.