Abstract: The disclosure relates to a platform stack for the space-saving configuration of an energy conversion installation, comprising at least two platforms stacked one over another to form the platform stack, wherein each of the platform is configured to position a skid with a respective converter unit of the energy conversion installation such that they are stacked one on top of the other on via the two platforms. The platforms each include a frame structure having a storage surface for the skid, and have alignment elements on a first side and support posts on a second side of the frame structure, opposite the first side.

Abstract: A pole yurt framing structure system includes: a crown wheel, a roof pole, and a lattice wall; wherein the crown wheel is a prismatic conical structure formed by multiple triangular first pole orthogonally stacked wooden rib structures; the roof pole comprises multiple rectangular second pole orthogonally stacked wooden rib structures and multiple triangular third pole orthogonally stacked wooden rib structures; and the lattice wall comprises at least one cuboid frame and multiple rectangular frames. A construction method of the pole yurt framing structure system uses assembly technology. The composite wooden poles with the same specifications are prefabricated by the factory, which are assembled on site to form the pole orthogonally stacked wooden rib structures. Finally, the pole yurt framing can be obtained. The technical scheme reduces the production and design cost, and reduces environment pollution caused by the construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of sunshading articles, and particularly discloses a multifunctional umbrella tent, comprising an umbrella surface, umbrella ribs, an umbrella disc assembly, an umbrella rod and ear pieces. The umbrella ribs support the umbrella surface, the umbrella disc assembly is hinged in the middle of the umbrella ribs, and the umbrella rod is connected to the lower end of the umbrella disc assembly; the ear pieces are triangular and detachably connected to both sides of the umbrella surface in an expanded state; the umbrella ribs are evenly arranged on the lower end of the umbrella surface peripherally, and comprise a plurality of long ribs and a plurality of short ribs; and the umbrella disc assembly comprises an umbrella cap, an upper disc, a lower disc and an outer lock of the lower disc.

Abstract: A tent may be provided with: a plurality of support frames that form an assembled tent frame when the tent has been assembled; a tent fabric which is supported by the tent frame and surrounds the inner space of the tent frame; ridge frames that extend from the top portion of the tent frame in a direction parallel to the ground or an upwardly inclined direction with respect to the ground; pieces of awning fabric which are supported by the ridge frames, installed in an overhanging shape at the top portion of the tent frame, and form awning spaces with the tent frame; and connection strings of which, in the awning spaces, one end is coupled to the lower surface of each piece of awning fabric and the other end is coupled to the outer surface of the tent fabric so as to stretch out the tent fabric upward.

Abstract: A razor wire rapid deployment unit (RDU)/barrier is disclosed. In some embodiments, the RDU includes an enclosure having a first section coupleable with a second section, the enclosure defining an interior area therein. The RDU may further include a razor wire disposed within the interior area of the enclosure, a first end of the razor wire directly coupled to the first section, and a second end of the razor wire directly coupled to the second section. The first and second sides of the enclosure may be separated from one another to deploy the razor wire from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration.

Abstract: A lock knob attachment includes an attachment portion configured to be attached to a lock bar that is configured to lock a door by sliding in a first direction, and a main body portion configured to be coupled to the attachment portion and configured to extend from the attachment portion to a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. When a direction perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction is defined as a third direction, a length of the main body portion in a direction along the third direction is greater than a length of the attachment portion in a direction along the third direction.

Abstract: A reinforcement member for a door comprises a plate having a plurality of hooks extending on one face of the plate. The reinforcement member is shaped for mounting on a door stile or on a strike jamb of a door frame, on one side of a locking member opening. The reinforcement member is maintained on the door stile or on the strike jamb by insertion of the hooks in a material of the door stile or strike jamb. A set may include a pair of reinforcement members for placing on both sides of the locking member opening. Two members may be integrated as one piece via a pair of bridges, or integrated in a faceplate or a strike plate. Kits may include the reinforcement members and a back plate for mounting behind a door frame with screws.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock identifier assembly for locks with a cover with a main body, a hollow projection and a knob housed in the hollow projection and with a knob ramp. It includes a tongue, with a recess and a tongue ramp, linked to the knob ramp such that when the knob is actuated, the knob ramp moves, moving the tongue with it to lock/unlock the lock. There is an identification element housed in the hollow projection that has a guide element housed in the recess of the tongue and which is movable on the tongue ramp. When the tongue is moved by the knob, the identification element moves longitudinally in the hollow projection between a position in which it is hidden in said projection and a position in which it projects superiorly from an upper end of said hollow projection.

Abstract: A low-voltage, direct current apparatus for controlling a door, gate, or other access point to a structure or enclosed area. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise a housing, a face plate coupled to the housing, a strike plate coupled to the housing, and a keeper disposed between the face plate and the strike plate. The keeper may be rotatably coupled to the housing and may have a cavity configured to receive a latch coupled to a door or other access point. A motor may be disposed within the housing, and a shaft may be coupled to the motor. An actuator arm may be coupled to the shaft. The motor may be operable to rotate the shaft to move the actuator arm from a locked position to prevent movement of the keeper to an unlocked position to allow movement of the keeper.

Abstract: A clutch for a door lock may comprise an output shaft configured to operate the door lock, and a thumb turn shaft coupled to the output shaft comprising an inclined projection. The clutch may also comprise an input gear configured to be coupled to an actuator output, and a coupler coupled to the input gear such that the coupler and input gear rotate together. The coupler may be configured to translate between an engaged position and a disengaged position, where the inclined projection of the thumb turn shaft is configured to move the coupler from the disengaged position to the engaged position when the thumb turn shaft rotates relative to the coupler. In the disengaged position the coupler may be decoupled from the output shaft.

Abstract: A locking device includes a case, a latch, a locking member, an electric actuator, a rack, a guide portion, and a biasing member. The electric actuator includes a pinion. The rack meshes with the pinion and moves between a first position and a second position. The guide portion differentiates a going route and a return route. The going route is a route the rack takes when moving from the first position to the second position, and the return route is a route the rack takes when moving from the second position to the first position. When taking the going route, the rack meshes with the pinion and moves from the first position to the second position according to rotation of the pinion. When taking the return route, the rack moves toward the first position by a biasing force of the biasing member.

Abstract: A vertical door latch assembly includes a housing and a bolt movably attached to the housing having a catch portion. A drive motor is located within the housing and is configured to selectively move a lock assembly between a locked position preventing movement of the bolt and an unlocked position allowing movement of the bolt. A controller is in electrical communication with the drive motor and is configured to direct the actuator lock assembly between the locked position and the unlocked position.

Abstract: A low-voltage, direct current apparatus for controlling a door, gate, or other access point to a structure or enclosed area. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise a housing, a face plate coupled to the housing, a strike plate coupled to the housing, and a keeper disposed between the face plate and the strike plate. The keeper may be rotatably coupled to the housing and may have a cavity configured to receive a latch coupled to a door or other access point. A motor may be disposed within the housing, and a shaft may be coupled to the motor. An actuator arm may be coupled to the shaft. The motor may be operable to rotate the shaft to move the actuator arm from a locked position to prevent movement of the keeper to an unlocked position to allow movement of the keeper.

Abstract: A system for opening a latch on a barrier comprises an activator configured for receiving user-input, which is arranged at a different height on the barrier than the latch, and a striker configured for selectively engaging the latch responsive to the activator, so as to open the latch. The activator and striker are distinct, linearly displaceable members which are distinct from the latch and interact by camming engagement.

Abstract: A drawer lock assembly includes a housing; a barrel having a first end extending perpendicularly from a front face of the housing and a second end extending through a rear face of the housing; a locking actuation member disposed through the barrel; a driver disposed through the barrel to engage the locking actuation member; a first and second bolt, each bolt configured to engage the driver, where upon actuation of the driver via the locking actuation member, the first and second bolts move in opposite directions in a perpendicular arrangement relative to the barrel; and an end plate configured to retain the driver and the first and second bolts in the housing, wherein upon actuation of the locking actuation member by a key, the first and second bolts extend from the housing in a first position and at least partially retract within the housing in a second position.

Abstract: A system and method for defeating a door lock. More specifically, a door having an outside door handle with a key-lock, and having an interior door handle of the type that includes both a paddle along with the handle runs the risk of being left in locked mode in the event of a mechanical malfunction. This problem has been overcome by mechanically linking the paddle on the interior handle to unlatch the key-lock.

Abstract: An aircraft door with an inner door space; a door opening system arranged at least partly in the inner door space. The door opening system comprises: at least one locking device for locking the aircraft door in a locked state, actuation kinematics for actuating the at least one locking device, and at least one transmission rod coupling the actuation kinematics with the at least one locking device; wherein the at least one transmission rod is displaceable in the inner door space by means of the actuation kinematics for actuating the at least one locking device; and an anti-vibration device mounted in the inner door space to the at least one transmission rod for absorbing vibrations of the at least one transmission rod, wherein the anti-vibration device is displaceable in the inner door space together with the at least one transmission rod.

Abstract: A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism arranged in a lock housing and made up substantially of a rotary latch and a pawl. Furthermore, an electromotive drive is provided, in particular for the locking mechanism and an emergency power source for emergency electrical power supply of the drive. According to the invention, the emergency power source is arranged in the lock housing in such a way that it can be replaced.

Abstract: A locking device for a motor vehicle bonnet, wherein the locking device comprises a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and a pawl for locking the rotary latch in a main latching position. Wherein the locking device also comprises a catch hook which can define an opening movement of a lock retainer in a secure position which is between an intended closed position and an intended open position after opening the locking mechanism, wherein the catch hook comprises a load dependent barrier, and the locking device is designed such that a movement of the lock retainer in the direction of the barrier is defined by the barrier dependent on the load in the intended locked position, such that the lock retainer only goes in further than the intended closed position when there is an overload. A further developed locking device with pedestrian protection can also be provided.

Abstract: A lid opening/closing structure includes: a lid openable/closable with respect to a base member between a fully-closed position and a fully-opened position; a first power-applying mechanism to apply, to the lid, first power for opening/closing the lid with respect to the base member; and a second power-applying mechanism to apply, to the lid, second power different from the first power and being for opening/closing the lid with respect to the base member by an external force operation. The second power-applying mechanism has an engagement portion and a to-be-engaged portion. The engagement portion and the to-be-engaged portion are not engaged with each other when the lid is opened/closed between the fully-closed position and the fully-opened position by the first power, and are engaged with each other such that the lid is opened/closed by the second power being applied to the lid when the external force operation is performed.

Abstract: A vehicular exterior door handle assembly includes a base portion configured to mount at a door of a vehicle, and a handle portion. The base portion has a longitudinal axis that extends along a length dimension of the base portion and a lateral axis that extends laterally across the vehicle. The handle portion is movable along the lateral axis relative to the base portion between a recessed position and a deployed position. An actuator, when operated, imparts translational movement of a sliding element along the longitudinal axis relative to the base portion. As the sliding element moves along the longitudinal axis relative to the base portion, the sliding element imparts movement of the handle portion along the lateral axis between the recessed position and the deployed position according to movement of the sliding element along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An inside handle may include: a handle body disposed in an opening and operated by a user; and a handle base that supports the handle body such that the handle body is capable of swinging around a rotation shaft parallel to the opening between an ordinary position and an operation position. The handle body may include: a design surface disposed along the opening when the handle body is at the ordinary position; an operation surface that extends from a distal end of the design surface relative to the rotation shaft to the interior of the opening, the operation surface forming a concave portion in which a finger of the user that operates the handle body is disposed; a pair of protection walls that is positioned on both sides of the concave portion formed by the operation surface and that extends from the design surface to the interior of the opening.

Abstract: A locking device for a motor vehicle bonnet, wherein the locking device comprises a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and a pawl for locking the rotary latch in a main latching position. Said locking device also comprises a catch hook which can define an opening movement of a lock retainer in a secure position which is between an intended closed position and an intended open position after opening the locking mechanism, wherein the catch hook comprises a load dependent barrier, and the locking device is designed such that a locking movement of the lock retainer is defined by the barrier in the intended closed position such that the lock retainer only goes in further than the intended closed position when there is an overload. A further developed locking device with pedestrian protection can also be provided.

Abstract: A window opening control assembly for releasably-limiting the maximum amount of travel of a window sash relative to a window frame includes a first component for attachment to one of the sash or frame, wherein the first component comprises a latch assembly including an actuator and a retainer, and a second component for attachment to the other of the sash or the window frame and comprising an at least partially flexible member that is extendable to the first component and releasably secured by the retainer. The at least partially flexible member is fed from the second component as distance between the first and second components increases until an intermediate position is reached and the components are restrained from further relative movement. The latch assembly is selectively unlatched to permit removal of the at least partially flexible member from the retainer to permit free movement between the first and second components.

Abstract: An advertising medium includes a frame enclosing a traffic signal control cabinet. The frame includes opposing rails for each side of the cabinet with opposing inside surfaces of the rails including grooves extending longitudinally along the rail and spaced from each other. A light panel is carried within one groove near, yet spaced from, surfaces of cabinet walls. An advertising panel is carried within a second groove. The advertising panel is spaced from the light panel and on an opposite side from the cabinet wall. A clear protective panel is carried within a third groove and opposite an outer surface of the advertising panel. Tie rods extend between lock devices which are secured to the rails such that removing the frame from its position around the cabinet is prevented. As a result, advertising material may be secured to a traffic signal control cabinet without intruding upon or modifying the cabinet.

Abstract: A method to automatically audit the number of units within an enclosure having at least one door includes receiving from a remote telemetry device data indicating the number of times within a predetermined period of time a door has been opened to a predetermined open position relative to the enclosure, the predetermined open position of the door being specifically calibrated by a sensor device being mechanically set when the sensor device is installed on the enclosure proximal to the door as a position of the door between a closed position and a more fully opened position beyond the predetermined open position, to generate a door opening count, wherein the remote telemetry device includes a sensor configured to be adjustably calibrated to sense when the door is at the predetermined open position relative to the enclosure based upon the adjustable calibration, to generate the door opening count.

Abstract: A hinge structure is provided. The hinge structure includes a fixed structure including a first guide rail and a second guide rail, a center of an arc of the first guide rail is a first axis of rotation parallel to an axial direction and a center of an arc of the second guide rail is a second axis of rotation parallel to the axial direction, a first rotary structure including a first guide portion accommodated in the first guide rail and a first helical groove extending around and along the first axis of rotation, a second rotary structure including a second guide portion accommodated in the second guide rail and a second helical groove extending around and along the second axis of rotation, and a sliding structure including a first guide protrusion accommodated in the first helical groove and a second guide protrusion accommodated in the second helical groove.

Abstract: Tension hinge pins are disclosed. The tension hinge pins include a body with a hollow interior, an opening into the hollow interior, and an expandable body positioned within the hollow interior. The tension hinge pins include an actuator positioned to engage the expandable body and actuate expansion of expandable body to expand at least a portion of the expandable body outward through the opening. The tension hinge pins can be installed in a hinge used for hanging doors.

Abstract: A fluid damping apparatus includes a housing enclosing a chamber retaining a damping fluid, a piston disposed in the housing chamber and movable between a first end position and a second end position, and a variable volume element disposed in the housing chamber having a first size occupying a first volume in the housing chamber. Increased fluid pressure of the damping fluid (e.g., resulting from increased temperature of the fluid damping apparatus and associated expansion of the damping fluid) compresses the variable volume element to a second size occupying a second volume in the housing chamber smaller than the first volume, to permit expansion of the damping fluid, thereby limiting fluid pressure of the damping fluid.

Abstract: A first portion and a second portion cooperate to define an opening. Guide structures are in engagement with bracket assemblies so that the bracket assemblies are movable with respect to the guide structures to allow movement of a panel between a closed position and an open position. A stabilizer engages the panel in the open position. In some implementations, the panel may be flush relative to the first portion and/or the second portion in the closed position.

Abstract: A display case door includes a door frame, a motor, and a torque rod. The door frame extends about and is coupled to a panel assembly. The motor is coupled to the door frame. The torque rod is coupled to the door frame and configured to couple with an enclosure for a display case. When the door is installed in an opening of the enclosure for the display case, the motor is operable to open the display case door, and the torque rod is configured to close the display case door.

Abstract: A door system, presenter assembly and method for controlling movement of a motor vehicle closure panel between a closed position, a presented position and an open position are provided. Presenter assembly includes an electric motor having a drive shaft that extends along a drive shaft axis. A clutch assembly has an engaged state when electric motor is energized and a disengaged state when electric motor is de-energized. A presenter unit has a presenter lead screw and an extensible member configured for movement between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position and an extended position corresponding to the presented position. Extensible member is biased toward the retracted position by a presenter biasing member. Presenter lead screw is rotatably driven by the output member when electric motor is energized and when clutch assembly is in the engaged state to move the extensible member against the bias of the presenter biasing member to the extended position.

Abstract: One embodiment is a safe including an outer wall formed of a metal, an inner wall formed of the metal, and a coarse aggregate and fill material filling a gap between the outer and inner walls. The fill material, such as a metal or thermoplastic with a melting point lower than the metal of the inner and outer walls.

Abstract: An insulating glass pane includes at least two glass plates, a frame-shaped spacer made of a synthetic-based material and a muntin bar insert attached to the spacer. The spacer and the muntin bar insert are located between the two glass plates. The insulating glass pane contains at least one pair of magnets being two magnets which cooperate to position and hold the muntin bar insert in the insulating glass pane.

Abstract: A door system includes a door having a frame forming at least a portion of a perimeter of the door and a sleeve configured to encase at least a portion of the frame. The frame is constructed from a first material and the sleeve is constructed from a different second material. The first material may be electrically conductive and the second material may be electrically insulating. Alternatively or additionally, the first material may be susceptible to wear and tear and the sleeve may be resilient and replaceable.

Abstract: A pet door assembly allowing ingress and egress of a pet to a shelter or housing is disclosed. while protecting the opening of the shelter or housing from being damaged from chewing by the pet, wherein the pet door assembly further includes an awning for minimizing the ability of rain or other precipitation from entering the opening of the pet door assembly and wherein the pet door assembly further includes a gap between the flap and the frame allowing the shelter or housing to maintain the pet's body heat without buildup of moisture and carbon dioxide from the pet's respiration on the inside of the shelter or housing.

Abstract: A screen retraction mechanism for a retractable screen assembly, the screen retraction mechanism comprising: a roller housing; a roller spinably mounted within the roller housing and for rolling a screen material sheet thereon; a torsion spring coupled to the roller for rotationally biasing the roller; and a tension adjuster coupled to an end of the torsion spring and configured to move in and out of engagement with the roller housing, wherein the tension adjuster is spinnable to selectably tension the torsion spring when out of engagement with the roller housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a width-adjustable instant curtain which comprises a length-adjustable upper mounting portion, a cuttable curtain body, a length-adjustable lower counterweight portion capable of smoothing up a lower end of the curtain body, and a pull rope; the curtain body is connected between the upper mounting portion and the lower counterweight portion, and the pull rope runs through and connects the upper mounting portion, the curtain body and the lower counterweight portion, through the cooperation of the length-adjustable upper mounting portion, the cuttable curtain body, the length-adjustable lower counterweight portion, the finished curtain can be freely re-sized to adapt to different mounting sizes of the window frames. Furthermore, the lower counterweight portion of the curtain can smooth up the lower end of the curtain body to enable the curtain body to unfold smoothly, ensuring the aesthetics of the curtain.

Abstract: A screen attachment assembly is provided and includes a cover extending between a first cover end and a second cover end, a base extending between a first base end and a second base end, and a spline. The cover includes a lip extending from a cover body at the second cover end and an arm extending from the cover body. The base includes a first leg and a second leg extending from a base body in the same direction. The spline is disposed between the first and second legs. The first cover end of the cover is pivotally connected to the first base end such that the cover and base are integrated as a single piece. The cover is movable between an open position and a closed position such that the lip is positioned adjacent to the second leg and the arm abuts the first leg in the closed position.

Abstract: Ladders and ladder components are provided including a rung assembly that provides an alert to a user of the ladder that they are standing on a particular rung or step. In one example, the lower most rung or step of a ladder includes a rung assembly having an alert mechanism. The alert mechanism may provide an audible and/or other sensory alert to a user when they step on the rung assembly so that the user recognizes their position relative to the ground or supporting surface. In one embodiment, the rung assembly is configured to include a base member, a displaceable member and an alert mechanism, wherein the displaceable member is positioned between the alert mechanism and the base member.

Abstract: The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a pneumatic lift apparatus for a ladder. The apparatus is attachable to a conventional extendable ladder. The apparatus attaches to the lower end of the ladder and includes attachments for attaching the side rails of the ladder. A plate is attached in weight bearing relation between opposing pneumatic pistons which serve to lift the plate relative to the rails.

Abstract: An improved adjustable hinge for a multi-position ladder that is positionable in a variety of configurations while being ergonomic to adjust and which is structurally sound, rigid, and easy to adjust, light in weight, and has a long service life. The mating surfaces of the outer hinge plates, inner hinge plates, and inner hinge center spacer are large, contributing to overall hinge rigidity and stability. The size of the lock button and lock bracket are each relatively large, making them ergonomic to operate, while also being large enough to be operable by a gloved human hand. A method of assembling an improved adjustable hinge for a multi-position ladder that is positionable in a variety of configurations.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a work machine comprising a mobile undercarriage, an upper carriage, a leader mounted on the upper carriage, and an attachment, wherein the leader is pivotably mounted on the upper carriage by means of a leader kinematic system and wherein the removable attachment can be mounted in an operating position on a front side of the leader facing away from the upper carriage. According to the disclosure, the removable attachment can be removed from the front side of the leader and the leader comprises receiving means via which the removable attachment can be mounted for transport on a rear side of the leader facing the upper carriage or laterally on the leader in a transport position.

Abstract: A method of forming a cutting element includes providing a supporting substrate including a homogenized binder including Co, Al, C, and one or more of Ni and Re, depositing discrete diamond particles directly on the supporting substrate, sintering the supporting substrate and the discrete diamond particles to a temperature of about 1350° C. or greater under a pressure of about 5 GPa or greater to diffuse a portion of the homogenized binder into the discrete diamond particles and inter-bond the discrete diamond particles to form a cutting table attached to the supporting substrate, and converting portions of the homogenized binder into intermetallic phase precipitates including one or more of Ni and Re and metallic phase precipitates. Related cutting elements, earth-boring tools including such cutting elements, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A modular skid-based system to provide treatment or competition operations at a well includes a main skid configured to be positioned on a trailer or ground in proximity to the well. A first modular skid is positioned on the main skid and includes a first primary system and a first support system. A second modular skid is positioned on the main skid and includes a second primary system and a second support system. At least one of the second primary system and the second support system is coupled to at least one of the first primary system and the first support system. The first modular skid, the first primary system and the first support system are removable as a whole from the main skid without removing the second modular skid, the second primary system or the second support system.

Abstract: A centralizer for a downhole probe disposed within an eccentric pipe, the centralizer having an elongated, primary tubular member with three or more elongated centralizer strip assemblies extending along the primary tubular member. Each strip assembly has inner and outer portions opposing one another on the wall of the primary tubular member and spaced apart from one another about the circumference of the wall. The inner portions of the strip assemblies engage the outer diameter of a probe and are all sized and shaped to have the same inner radial length. The outer portions of the strip assemblies have at least two different outer radial lengths, where one of the outer portions has an outer radial length longer than any other outer radial portions. The outer radial lengths are selected so that the sonde can be coaxially positioned within the eccentric pipe relative to the outer diameter of eccentric pipe.

Abstract: In order to achieve the above-described objectives, the present invention provides an adapter tool for coupling a bend stiffener with diverless bell mouth (DLBM) interface in a bell mouth with BSN900E-type interface. The adapter tool is capable of maintaining interchangeability and flexibility between designs or design phases, even if different bell mouth models are used. A tool characterized in that it comprises an adapter split ring (10) that, in the upper part, has a geometry compatible with the dovetail profile of the BSN900E model helmet and, in the lower part, has a geometry compatible with the seating profile of the DLBM helmet (40). The present invention leads to two assembly methods, which guarantee the operational safety of the adapter assembly, namely: a method where it is only done by screws located in the split ring; and another, where the assembly includes, in addition to the split ring, an assembly with the support ring and rods.

Abstract: A reel assembly is provided. The reel assembly includes a housing, a drum core disposed within the housing, and a splitter flange separating the drum core into a first partition and a second partition. A first conduit is wound on the first partition of the drum core, and a second conduit is wound on the second partition of the drum core. A conduit handler system is utilized to make a connection or test a connection between the first conduit and the second conduit using actuating pistons to apply a compressive or an opposing tensile force on the connection.

Abstract: A separator system and method may provide a four-way separator that may separate a material and remove a hazardous material. The hazardous material may include gas and sand that may be removed by the four-way separator. The separator system and method may further provide a main unit that may include three chambers or recirculation hoppers, an auger sand extractor, and a strap tank. The separator system and method may provide a faster rig-up time and may be exclusively driven by hydraulics.

Abstract: A release tool for connecting a workstring to a toolstring. The release tool will be used for contingency if the toolstring gets stuck downhole and hopefully rarely would be actuated. In the present disclosure, the release tool is not broken or destroyed, but is simply disconnected into two parts using the propellent of a low explosive combustion element. This element produces gasses that drive the disconnecting process. The gasses are directed to press a tubular piston to translate from a first position where a wedging portion of the tubular piston is inside a lock ring bracing the lock ring in a locking configuration to a second position where the wedging portion is out of contact with the lock ring. The lock ring is then able to slip free from one or more locking grooves releasing the upper portion of the release tool from the lower.