Abstract: A plate compactor includes a base, a vibration mechanism coupled to the base, a compacting plate coupled to the base and configured to be vibrated in a vertical direction by the vibration mechanism, and a non-stick coating on a surface of the compacting plate. The compacting plate is configured to compact a work surface. The non-stick coating is configured to prevent a buildup of material on the compacting plate.

Abstract: A self-propelled earth working machine includes a machine frame, a working apparatus, at least one function apparatus, a drive system including first and second motors, a function transmission and a working transmission. The working transmission is configured to transmit torque between the drive system and the working apparatus. The working transmission connects the first motor and the second motor to the working apparatus for the transmission of torque such that the working apparatus may be driven to perform the earth working movement solely by the first motor or solely by the second motor or jointly by the first and second motors, wherein the working transmission connects the first motor to the working apparatus at a first transmission ratio and connects the second motor to the working apparatus at a second transmission ratio different from the first transmission ratio.

Abstract: A vehicle barrier includes a first post and a second post each having a top end and a planar wall, a barrier beam extending longitudinally in a same vertical plane as the first post and the second post and the barrier beam separating an attack side from an asset side, a first post connection attaching the barrier beam to the first post, the first post connection comprising a first beam plate extending from a first end of the barrier beam, a first post plate extending from the planar wall of the first post, and a first pin vertically disposed in the first beam plate and the first post plate, and a second post connection attaching the barrier beam to the second post.

Abstract: A cable barrier assembly or system can include line posts extending along a barrier section. Cables can extend along the line posts. In addition, each line post can have a total number of cable retention features that is less than a total number of the cables. Each cable retention feature can include at least a partial loop that limits a range of radial motion of a cable extending through an eye of the partial loop, relative to an axis of the cable.

Abstract: A hydraulic implement, which may be configured for attachment to a hydraulic system having a pressure line and a return line, may include a motor, an anti-cavitation valve, and an adjustable flow control valve. The motor may be operably connected between the pressure line and the return line and to rotate a shaft when hydraulic fluid flows from the pressure line through the motor to the return line. The anti-cavitation valve may be connected in parallel across the motor between the pressure line and the return line. The adjustable flow control valve may be connected in parallel across the motor between the pressure line and the return line. A method may include causing fluid to flow from the pressure line through an open adjustable flow control valve to the return line; and at least partially closing the valve to divert at least some fluid flow through the motor.

Abstract: Dams and methods for modifying deep-release dam water intakes are provided. In an example, a dam for holding back and releasing water comprises: a dam body having a first side and a second side, the dam body configured to hold the water on the first side of the dam body; at least one intake formed in the dam body, the at least one intake having a first opening defined on the first side and a second opening defined on the second side, for releasing the water from the first opening to the second opening; and a dam modification element on the first side of the dam body, and configured to supply to the first opening of the at least one intake the water from a position higher than the first opening.

Abstract: A precast dam structure includes at least two precast segments coupled together via linkages and a flow path structure. The flow path structure defines a flow path having an intake port and a draft port and is associated with at least one of the at least two precast segments. The flow path structure is configured to provide a change in flow direction, either internally or externally, from the at least one of the at least two precast segments.

Abstract: A high flow capacity flexible earth drainage system and method for relieving and conveying pore water is disclosed. In some embodiments, the presently disclosed high flow capacity flexible earth drainage system and method provide an arrangement of high flow capacity flexible earth drains, wherein each flexible earth drain may include one or more flexible ridged panels, one or more single-sided flexible ridged panels, one or more two-sided flexible ridged panels, and/or one or more flexible zigzag panels arranged longitudinal within a geotextile filter fabric sleeve. Further, a method is provided of installing the high flow capacity flexible earth drains to form the presently disclosed high flow capacity flexible earth drainage system for relieving and conveying pore water.

Abstract: A system is provided, including a remotely operated machine having: a coiled rod with a probe to be penetrated into subsurface by uncoiling the rod; a tracking unit determining a position of the machine; and adjustable support legs for stabilizing and levelling the machine; a remote workstation having a user interface for data input and output; a tracking control unit for tracking movement of the machine based on its position; a levelling control unit for controlling the support legs; and a deployment control unit for controlling uncoiling of the rod and penetration of the probe into the subsurface; the tracking control unit, levelling control unit and deployment control unit configured to communicate with the remote workstation allowing operation of these units to be monitored, initiated and/or controlled via the user interface; and the tracking control unit, levelling control unit, and deployment control unit configured to transmit a signal indicating successful execution of its operation.

Abstract: A method for constructing a large-span station by two-wing open type semi-covered excavation and semi-reverse construction, is divided into three stages of excavation. First, excavate a first-stage inner small foundation pit, then excavate a second-stage annular foundation pit within the first-stage retaining piles and outside the range of the first-stage inner small foundation pit, and finally excavate a third-stage semi-covered excavation foundation pit below the first-stage inner small foundation pit and the second-stage annular foundation pit. By setting graded retaining piles, middle upright post piles, middle top plates, local waist beams and local concrete supports in the soil-rock combination strata, so that the force transfer between the foundation pit enclosure and the station main body structures and the underlying rock layer is clear and reliable, and a stable frame structure is achieved.

Abstract: Enclosure cover assemblies for use with direct burial enclosures are provided. The enclosure cover assembly includes a frame that is secured to the enclosure and a cover separately secured to the frame. The frame and cover are made of metal while the enclosure is made of a high strength material.

Abstract: Ways of marking an open construction hole may include using a marker device for marking an open construction hole. The marker device may include a planar body including a top side and a bottom side and a post disposed on the bottom side of the body. The post may be placed in the open construction hole to stabilize the marker device when the marker device is marking the open construction hole. A marker may be removably coupled on the top side of the planar body opposite the post. The marker may include an elongate body that extends in a direction away from the planar body when the marker may be coupled to the top side of the planar body.

Abstract: The control device is a control device that controls a drawbar attached to a main frame of a grader, in which a movement of the drawbar is generated by at least three actuators, and the control device controls, based on an output signal from one operation lever having at least three degrees of freedom, the plurality of actuators such that a movement of the one operation lever corresponds to the movement of the drawbar.

Abstract: A hydraulically driven utility vehicle, such as a wheel loader or track loader, can automatically shift between two or more operating speed ranges based on prevailing operating conditions. The default condition may be a low speed range, and the vehicle may shift into a high speed range only if an output speed of the vehicle's hydraulic drive motor exceeds a designated threshold. The designated threshold may, for example, be a designated percentage of maximum speed. The machine may automatically shift back to the lower speed range if the output speed of the hydraulic drive motor drops beneath a second designated threshold that may lower than the first designated threshold. Other operating conditions, such as commanded speed, engine load and engine speed, may also be taken into account when determining whether to auto-shift.

Abstract: A safety system for a machine includes a pressurizing device; at least one hydraulic cylinder, the at least one hydraulic cylinder including a pressure chamber and a piston having a head and a rod, the piston being movable within the pressure chamber along a longitudinal direction; a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor being designed to measure the pressure within the pressure chamber via a first channel having a first opening and a second channel having a second opening, which both extend into the pressure chamber, and are spaced apart as seen in the longitudinal direction; a seal device arranged circumferentially around the head of the piston, and a hydraulic system being fluidically connected to a head side and a rod side of the at least one hydraulic cylinder, the hydraulic system being fluidically connected to a hydraulic fluid reservoir and the pressurizing device.

Abstract: A mining shovel with compositional sensors comprises a bucket having various inward looking sensors positioned throughout the bucket. The bucket can also have disposed thereon a control enclosure that houses processing equipment that receives and analyzes the data collected by the inward looking sensors. The mining shovel with compositional sensors can be used as part of a system to manage a mining field, including generating and transmitting instructions directing where to deposit material located in the bucket based on the data collected from the inward looking sensors positioned in the bucket.

Abstract: The present invention enables proper assistance of an operation by an operator even when a sensor is not disposed in the correct position. In a method for controlling a work assistance system that assists work of an operator by using a machine guidance function, the work assistance system comprises: a sensor unit that is held by a moving part of a construction machine and acquires attitude information by using a sensor; and a portable information terminal device that acquires, by means of data communication with the sensor unit, the attitude information acquired by the sensor unit, and that, on the basis of the attitude information, reports information for assisting an operation by the operator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for tuning hydraulic components of a production digger. The system may comprise a sensor units mounted to the body, boom, stick and bucket of the production digger, and a processor in communication with the sensor units configured to receive signals and determine the rotational velocity and acceleration of various components of the digger around joints of the digger, and display tuning information to a user.

Abstract: A fastening device for different components is proposed. The device may include a first member having a through passage formed at a connecting end, and a second member including an insertion groove, into which a connecting end of a first member is introduced, and an inlet hole and an outlet hole, which are formed on the opposite side of the insertion groove to communicate with each other through the through passage. The device may also include a connector for fastening or releasing according to a rotational operation position while being inserted to reach the inlet hole, the through passage, and the outlet hole; and a damper positioned on one side of the connector and configured as a single elastic pressing body that prevents rotation of the connector and maintains a fixed state of the connector by contracting or restoring its original shape according to a rotational operation of the connector.

Abstract: A handling system for handling ground-engaging wear parts used on earth working equipment includes handling tools to remove and handle wear parts from equipment and/or to install new wear parts. The tools can include a gripping system to engage and disengage a wear part for installation and removal. The gripping system allows an operator to more easily grip a wear part and allows for various shapes and sizes of wear parts.

Abstract: A pull-out automatic faucet includes a faucet body, an integrated valve seat, a solenoid valve, a water-mixing valve core, a pull-out spray head, a pull-out tube having two ends respectively connected to the pull-out spray head and the integrated valve seat, and a sensor electrically connected to the solenoid valve. The integrated valve seat is insertedly disposed in a main pipe and a branch pipe of the faucet body. The solenoid valve is mounted to the integrated valve seat. The water-mixing valve core is connected to the integrated valve seat. The pull-out tube is movably inserted through the main pipe. The pull-out automatic faucet has a compact structure. The faucet body is small in size.

Abstract: An automatic faucet for a wash basin includes a control box. The control box includes a control box body, a solenoid valve, and a manual control member. Both the solenoid valve and the manual control member can control whether water flows out from a mixed water outlet of the control box body or not. The automatic faucet can realize a manually-operated spray function for use in an emergency when the solenoid valve fails.

Abstract: In the case of a jet regulator, it is thus provided to effect in the outlet structure (14) a division into a core region (17) and a ring region (18) enclosing this core region (17), wherein the core region (17) determines the emerging jet (21) into a core jet (23), while the ring region (18) defines an outside of the jet (21), and outwardly extending separating elements (19, 20) in the ring region (18) are dimensioned such that the jet (21) is divided on the outside into jet arms (22).

Abstract: A sink system includes a basin and an apron. The basin includes a floor, a front wall, and a basin rim. The front wall is contiguous with the floor. The basin rim has a rim front side that is contiguous with the front wall. The rim front side includes an aperture. The apron includes an apron coupling wall. The apron coupling wall is configured to be coupled to the rim front side. The apron coupling wall includes an apron slot that is configured to be aligned with the aperture when the apron is coupled to the basin rim.

Abstract: A dispenser system includes at least one main tubular element, at least one nozzle, and openings formed on the main tubular element. The at least one nozzle receives and injects a first fluid inside the main tubular element. The openings in conjunction with the nozzle enable fluid circulation between inside and outside of the main tubular element.

Abstract: A wall-mounted bathroom furniture, including a supporting structure with a support component to be fastened to a vertical wall and multiple support elements arranged offset horizontally to one another on the support component, projecting horizontally from the support component in cantilever fashion. Linear guides for receiving at least one extendable drawer are provided on the support elements or on at least some of the support elements. At least one drawer with a base, two side walls and a front wall is placed, or can be placed, on the linear guides arranged below the base. The support elements, or at least some of the support elements, are designed either to receive a countertop to be arranged horizontally, for receiving a washbasin, or for directly receiving a washbasin.

Abstract: A urinal with built-in urine detection, comprises a urinal body, a detector, a processor and a display, the urinal body is disposed with a urine slot, and a urine drainage hole is disposed on a bottom of the urine slot; the detector is arranged in the urine slot and includes a casing, a detection channel for urine to pass through, a light source module and a sensing module. The light source module emits a detection beam into the detection channel, and the sensing module receives the detection beam passing through the urine, and generates a light intensity signal according to the detection beam; the processor electrically connects to the light source module and receives the light intensity signal, and calculates contents of various components in the urine according to the light intensity signal, to generate a test result and displays the test result in a display screen.

Abstract: Existing systems require the installation of joists directly to a partially cast hanger or bracket or to the joist hanger. The present disclosure is related to the brackets for use in ICF systems allowing joist hangers to be directly mechanically attached to brackets obviating the need for the use of ledgers. A bracket includes a plate having one or more anchor members extending from the plate for casting into an ICF wall. A method of assembling a bracket includes cutting a sheet of metal to define the plate and the one or more anchor members and bending the anchor members toward from the plate. A method installing joist hangers includes inserting anchor members of brackets into an ICF wall pre-casting and attaching joist hangers to the brackets post-casting.

Abstract: A system for securing a wall panel in a vertical configuration to a base comprises a top opening formed in a body secured to a top portion of the wall panel, a bottom coupler secured to the base, a top coupler and a substantially non-elastic tension member extending between the bottom coupler and the top coupler, through the top opening, wherein the top and bottom couplers are adapted to apply a tension to the tension member so as to clamp the wall panel therebetweeen.

Abstract: The present invention intends to provide a technique by which, in an interior building material which is represented by a gypsum board and to which a magnet does not attach, the surface of such an interior building material can be modified so that a magnet can attach to the surface by simple means that can be put into practical use, a wall face and the like for which a stopper with a magnet, which is a substitute for a thumbtack, and a magnet sheet are usable can thereby be formed, and an interior building material which has realized favorable construction efficiency such that the interior building material can be easily cut with a cutter knife or the like can be made, and this object is realized by providing an interior building material having a plurality of sheet-like magnetic materials fixed to at least a portion of a surface or back surface of a plate-like base material to which a magnet does not attach, wherein adjacent magnetic materials are disposed in such a way as to have a portion where the adjacen

Abstract: The invention is a device used for hub style portable shelters and hub style ground blinds that utilizes ceiling hub poles or side wall hub poles in order to hang equipment. What is new is the length spanning adjustability of the device. The device is comprised, in part, of linear components which can be secured at different positions in relationship to each other, for example, telescoping tubes. With an adjustable spanning length, the invention can be installed at various positions between the same two adjacent ceiling hub poles or side wall hub poles at various distances from the central hub to the relevant pole ends. Hooks at the ends of the device rest over or on top of the adjacent poles. Hooks are installed between the ends from which to hang equipment. The spanning components also separate and can serve as, in part, individual equipment hanging devices using appropriate accessories.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to a structural insulated panel framing system comprising: insulation sheathing receivable by a wall jig; a frame for placement atop the insulation sheathing; and spray foam for application to the frame and the insulation sheathing to fuse the frame and insulation sheathing to produce a structural insulated panel.

Abstract: A modular building frame panel may include first and second frame portions, each including first and second light gauge steel (LGS) vertical load-bearing members in a spaced substantially parallel relationship, top and bottom LGS edge purlins extending between upper and lower ends of the first and second LGS vertical load-bearing members, respectively, and configured to provide shear resistance of the upper and lower ends of the first and second LGS vertical load-bearing members, at least one LGS intermediate purlin extending transversely between the first and second LGS vertical load-bearing members and located vertically between the top and bottom LGS edge purlins; and, a plurality of cross-frame members extending transversely between the first and second LGS vertical load-bearing members of the first and second frame portions configured for rigidly maintaining the first and second frame portions in a substantially parallel, spaced relationship.

Abstract: Improvements in pre-fabricated modular wall sections to construct a building or house is disclosed. Adjacent side of the wall sections are tapered and dovetailed that lock-in-place. The dovetails are spaced to reduce the height that one section must be lifted to engage in an adjoining wall section. The footers/base plate will also have integrated earthquake or hurricane hold-downs in the footer/base plate that aligns and can be secured from the foundation to the wall sections. The connection of the wall section to the foundation to have counter flashing at the concrete insert and the wall-to-wall sections can be self-flashed. The wall sections can have GPS locators for positioning the wall sections. Plumbing and electrical conduit creating circuits that can be integrated into the walls and are connected sealed or bonded together.

Abstract: At least one first vertical member having an upper portion and a lower portion wherein the lower portion has at least one first horizontal member extending away from the at least one first vertical member. At least one vertical second vertical member extends vertical from the at least one first horizontal member. At least one second horizontal member extending from the at least one first upright member on the upper portion and at least one third vertical member extending from the at least one second horizontal member and at least one third horizontal member extending from the at least one third vertical member wherein the at least one third horizontal member forms a shelf with at least one gutter.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure is roofing shingle including a shim layer having a top surface, a first side edge, and a second side edge positioned opposite the first side edge. The roofing shingle also includes a top shingle layer at least partially laminated to the top surface of the shim layer, where the top shingle layer includes a first side edge offset a sidelap distance from the first side edge of the shim layer such that a side portion of the top surface of the shim layer is exposed, and a second side edge extending beyond the second side edge of the shim layer so as to overlap the second side edge of the shim layer by the sidelap distance.

Abstract: A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flat roof structure comprising a water attenuation layer comprising at least one water attenuation layer comprising at least one water attenuation element formed of man-made vitreous fibres bonded with a cured binder composition. The flat roof structure further comprises a water reducing layer below the water attenuation layer, and at least one drainage point in fluid communication with the water attenuation layer and arranged to direct water from the flat roof structure towards the ground. The binder is an aqueous composition free of phenol and formaldehyde comprising: a component (i) in form of one or more lignosulfonate lignins having a carboxylic acid group content of 0.03 to 2.0 mmol/g, based on the dry weight of the lignosulfonate lignins, a component (ii) in form of one or more cross-linkers.

Abstract: A gutter assembly comprising: a gutter having a front gutter wall having a front inner lip; and a gutter cover comprising: a front cover mounting portion including: a rim abutting segment superposable to the front inner lip; and a lip retaining member resiliently and deflectably connected to the rim abutting segment, the lip retaining member extending downwardly and including a lip retaining segment extending forwardly from a rearward segment end of the rim abutting segment to define a lip receiving recess thereinbetween for receiving the front inner lip of the gutter, the lip retaining member further comprising a guiding member extending rearwardly and downwardly from the lip retaining segment, the lip retaining member being resiliently deflectable rearwardly by the guiding member abutting the front inner lip upon engagement of the gutter cover with the gutter.

Abstract: A fascia rail system includes: an angle profile component including a first upper support, a lower support, and a mount surface; a clamping profile component including a second upper support, a front face, and a groove between the second upper support and the front face; a panel inserted into the groove of the clamping profile component; and a cover overlying the angle profile component and the clamping profile component. The angle profile component is mountable to an edge of a flooring structure at the mount surface. The second upper support of the clamping profile component is attached to the first upper support of the angle profile component. Methods for installing a fascia rail system are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for obstructing the open end of vertical corner channel pieces of siding often used in residential building applications. Siding terminates at the corners of buildings into a vertical corner channel piece that is typically open on its top and bottom ends. This opening provides opportunity for small animals to enter and damage the building. This invention comprises an enclosing cap with a bottom surface to obstruct the opening of the vertical corner channel piece and two exterior surfaces along with two interior pinching surfaces that secure the apparatus onto the siding piece. This enclosing cap provides an attractive and inexpensive solution to the problem of small animals entering spaces located underneath siding.

Abstract: A method to manufacture a bevel at least partly along at least one edge of a building panel, such as a floor panel or wall panel, where the building panel includes a polymer-based material. The method includes creating an indentation in an edge portion of the at least one edge of the building panel, where the indentation is located at a distance from a surface of the building panel, in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of the building panel. The method further including heating at least an area between the indentation and the surface of the building panel in which the bevel is to be formed and applying pressure to the surface for forming a bevel of the building panel.

Abstract: A method to manufacture a bevel at least partly along at least one edge of a building panel, such as a floor panel or wall panel, where the building panel includes a substrate having an inorganic filler of an amount of 50-85 wt % and a polymer-based material. The method including heating at least an edge portion of an edge of the building panel, along which edge the bevel is to be formed, and forming the bevel in the edge portion by applying pressure to the portion, where the bevel is at least partly formed in the substrate.

Abstract: Floor panels which are provided with a mechanical locking system including a displaceable tongue in a displacement groove. The tongue is moulded and provided with bendable protrusions. A building panel having an edge portion provided with a groove, in which a tongue formed as a separate part is received, wherein the tongue includes at least two bow shaped protrusions at a first long edge of the tongue, and wherein the protrusions are arranged bendable in the groove.

Abstract: A base for supporting raised floors includes a planar part configured to rest and fix the base onto the ground, and a raised part joined to and extending from the planar part. The planar part has a straight first cut and/or at least a first series of holes aligned along a line dividing the planar part in at least two parts, thus defining a line that facilitates a breaking action for the separation of a detachable part from the planar part.

Abstract: A film coating or laminate on a surface of a concrete finishing tool, including a film covering a surface, or including a film spanning a space between two surfaces, including for example a film for covering a channel on such tools, and methods relating thereto.

Abstract: A method for obtaining a concrete construction element by additive manufacturing, in which superposed mortar layers are successively deposited so as to form two wall surfaces, opposite one another, so as to form a cavity, as well as a plurality of reinforcement elements each extending from one of the wall surfaces toward the cavity, each reinforcement element being in contact with neither the wall surface opposite to that from which it extends, nor with a reinforcement element extending from the opposite wall surface to that from which it extends.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a 3D weaving and printing integrated structure construction equipment, comprising: a printing matrix material preparation device, processing the printing matrix raw materials and then delivering them to a printing matrix extrusion device; a printing matrix extrusion device, having the functions of promoting extrusion and lamination molding, and printing a matrix; a wire pushing and spatial anchoring device, using a nail-shooting to position and tow a rope/wire/cable for continuously weaving layer by layer stacking along the vertical direction; an electromagnetic guided shuttle dropping device, weaving the rope wire/cable material along the longitude and latitude directions; Aa locking device, positioning and fixing the rope/wire/cable woven along the longitude and latitude directions; a tensioning traction device, performing spatial multi-directional prestress tensioning on the rope/wire/cable woven along the longitude and latitude directions.

Abstract: A clamp apparatus is used for securing one end of a flexible sheet spanning under tension across a building opening relative to a perimeter beam along the edge of the building opening. The clamp apparatus has a C-shaped channel body having (i) a first flange with a threaded bore therein to receive a bolt defining a first clamping jaw and (ii) a second flange defining an opposing second clamping jaw, whereby the clamp apparatus clamps a perimeter mounted flange of the flexible sheet onto a beam flange of the perimeter beam. C-shaped stiffener plates are mounted externally on the channel body, spaced apart from one another along the length of the channel body in perpendicular relation to the length to reinforce the clamp such that the clamp is able to withstand high wind forces acting on the tensioned sheet.

Abstract: A weighted tarpaulin device for covering an article without moving due to wind or other environmental forces includes a tarpaulin with a plurality of pockets dispersed across a face of the tarpaulin. Each pocket is configured for holding a sandbag of a plurality of sandbags. The plurality of sandbags weigh the tarpaulin down when contained in the plurality of pockets.