Abstract: An attachment that is mountable to an arm of construction equipment includes a mount bracket that is removably attachable to the arm of the construction equipment. An implement is mounted to the mount bracket, where the implement is configured to perform at least one jobsite task. At least one ground support member is mounted on the attachment, and the at least one ground support member includes at least two support legs that are actuatable between a retracted position and an extended, ground-engaging position at which the at least one ground support member is able to support the attachment on the ground when the mount bracket is not attached to the arm of the construction equipment.

Abstract: A milling unit attachment for fastening to a movable carrier arm of a carrier device permits the production of a substantially uninterrupted milling surface without requiring, for this purpose, a constant pendulum movement of the carrier arm and the milling unit attachment attached thereto.

Abstract: A working machine includes a machine body, a cabin which is provided on the machine body and in which an operator's seat where an operator sits is provided, a hood provided behind the cabin, and a condenser for an air conditioner to adjust a temperature inside the cabin, wherein the condenser is provided above the hood such that the condenser faces a lower portion of a rear surface of a rear panel of the cabin.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a motor of an electric drivetrain having a multi-speed transmission with at least a first clutch and a second clutch. The system and method includes initiating a transmission shift requiring engagement of the first clutch, applying synchronizing torque commands to the motor based on an engagement parameter of the first clutch until the shift is complete, and applying non-shifting torque commands to the motor after the shift is complete.

Abstract: An authentication unit performs authentication of an operator. A storage unit stores setting data associated with a plurality of operators. A vehicle body control unit outputs a control signal to drive a vehicle body of the work machine with power supplied by a power source, based on the setting data associated with the authenticated operator. The authentication unit receives the authentication when the power source is stopped and does not receive the authentication when the power source is driven.

Abstract: A work machine start-up system includes a control unit configured to control a work machine, a proximity detection unit configured to detect that a specific operator is in close proximity to the work machine, and a start-up unit configured to start at least part of the control unit when it is detected that the specific operator is in close proximity to the work machine.

Abstract: A machine controller that controls an action of the construction machine; an external operation controller that controls unmanned operation that does not require operation by an operator riding in an operation room, by generating a control signal according to an operation signal received from an outside via a communication terminal, and sending the control signal to the machine controller; an approach permission signaling light that signals permission for a worker to approach the construction machine; and an action request signaling light that signals a request for riding in the operation room and performing a particular action to a nearby worker are provided, and the external operation controller is configured to control the approach permission signaling light to be turned on when it is decided that approach of the worker to the construction machine can be tolerated according to information collected by the machine controller, and also control the action request signaling light to be turned on when it is dec

Abstract: An electric powertrain includes an electric power source, an electric motor and a multi-speed transmission. The powertrain has an electronic controller. The controller determines a respective rimpull torque limit for the operating gear of the multi-speed transmission and determines whether the rimpull torque demand exceeds the rimpull torque limit. Upon determining that the rimpull torque demand exceeds the rimpull torque limit, the controller acts to either (i) shift the multi-speed transmission to a gear in which the respective rimpull torque limit is at or above the rimpull torque demand or (ii) reduce the electric motor torque command to a level for which the rimpull torque is below the respective rimpull torque limit for the operating gear of the multi-speed transmission.

Abstract: Provided is a hydraulic shovel as an electric work machine, the hydraulic shovel comprising: a charger that supplies electric power from an external power source to a battery to charge the battery; an electric motor that is driven with electric power supplied from the battery; a hydraulic system including a hydraulic pump driven by the electric motor and a hydraulic actuator to which pressure oil is supplied by the hydraulic pump; a control unit that manages a physical quantity indicating the operation status of the electric motor as first operation information, and manages a physical quantity indicating the operation status of the battery including charging and discharging as second operation information; and an output unit that outputs the first operation information and the second operation information.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a metering valve for controlling the amount of a fluid passed through the valve and a servo-valve for controlling the metering valve, wherein the servo-valve is decoupled from the metering valve to thermally distance or thermally isolate the servo-valve from any heat from the fluid passing through the metering valve. The metering valve and servo-valve may be used to attemperate a steam stream in a power plant attemperation system, such as a system for attemperating a superheated steam gas stream from a power plant being used for a heat-recovery steam generator. An integrated metering valve and discharge valve for discharging fluid during periods of non-use is also provide. Changeable throttle plates are also provided that control the flow of the fluid through the control chamber of the metering valve and the discharge valve.

Abstract: A hose clamp structure includes a vertical plate having an opening, a groove portion provided at a back side of the vertical plate on one side of the opening, the groove portion being open toward the opening, a receiver portion provided at the back side of the vertical plate on the other side of the opening, a first clamping member to be inserted in the groove portion, an elastic second clamping member configured such that the second clamping member is placed in the receiver portion through the opening to contact the receiver portion and such that hose(s) passing through the opening is held between the first clamping member and the second clamping member, and a pressing member to be attached to the vertical plate to press the second clamping member from the front side to elastically deform the second clamping member to press the first clamping member.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a work management system that enables efficient extraction of approach events that are likely to result in contact between a work machine and a worker.

Abstract: An earthmoving vehicle performance monitoring system includes one or a plurality of sensors for mounting on an earthmoving vehicle. A processor is configured to receive sensed data generated by the sensors when mounted on the vehicle and when the vehicle is excavating in a region which the vehicle is tasked with excavating, to analyze the sensed data to update a topographical map of the region, and to analyze changes to the topographical map due to the updating to calculate a volume of earth that was excavated by the vehicle.

Abstract: A controller specifies a diagnosed portion to be diagnosed in a motor grader based on candidate information of an abnormality candidate in the motor grader, specifies a first sensor connection position of a diagnosis sensor for diagnosis of the diagnosed portion, and controls a display apparatus to display position information of the first sensor connection position.

Abstract: A control system for a machine includes one or more component controllers for one or more components of the machine. The control system also includes a supervisory controller, connected to the one or more component controllers, and having at least one supervisory processor configured to perform operations comprising receiving supervisory system inputs, including at least one of a machine component status input, a key switch input, a directional input, or an operator presence input, from an operator of the machine, requesting and receiving, from each of the one or more component controllers, a status of the one or more components, and, upon receiving an indication that a status of a component, of the one or more components, is faulted, disabling the faulted component, and disabling any other components, of the one or more components, that require the faulted component for operation.

Abstract: A faucet structure comprises a water outlet pipe with a control switch, one end of the water outlet pipe is fixedly connected to a water diversion seat, one end of the water diversion seat is rotatably connected to a water diversion connector. One side of the water diversion connector is provided with a first water outlet hole for connecting to a shower head assembly, the bottom end of the water diversion connector is provided with a second water outlet hole for connecting to a valve seat, the side of the valve seat is provided with a switch connection hole, and the bottom end of the valve seat is provided with a first water flowing hole and a second water flowing hole. A switch assembly for switching the water flow between the first water flowing hole and the second water flowing hole is arranged in the switch connection hole.

Abstract: A shower system includes a sprayer moveably coupled with a shower column and a control system operably coupled with the sprayer. The control system can automatically change a position of the sprayer along the shower column.

Abstract: A drain valve assembly includes a valve housing having an upper section and a lower section and a poppet valve positioned in the housing and extending between the lower section and the upper section. The poppet valve is arranged to fluidly seal the lower section from the upper section, the poppet valve in the water collection chamber being arranged to be normally sealingly positioned across the outlet port to prevent water exiting the water collection chamber to the outlet port. The poppet valve is attached to the pressure diaphragm in the upper section.

Abstract: A method of flushing a toilet that includes opening a first valve to introduce a first supply of grey water into a passage to prime a siphon; opening a second valve to introduce a second supply of water into a bowl from a tank, the bowl having an outlet that is in fluid communication with an inlet of the passage; closing the first valve to shut off the first supply of water, evacuating the contents of the bowl through an outlet of the passage by way of the siphon generated by the introduction of the first supply of water and the introduction of the second supply of water; and closing the second valve to shut off the second supply of water.

Abstract: A sanitary system having at least one sanitary article respectively having a sanitary article controller and an actuator, wherein the sanitary article controller is configured to drive the actuator according to the intended use and wherein the sanitary article controller has a sanitary article communication interface, at least one gateway having a gateway communication interface and a memory which is connected to the gateway communication interface, and a processor. The at least one gateway is connected via the gateway communication interface to the sanitary communication interface via a data connection. The memory is configured to store received operational data, and the processor is configured to evaluate received operational data. When a predetermined evaluation criterion is reached from the evaluation of received operational data, the processor provides an isolated control instruction.

Abstract: A toilet infectious airborne particulate filtration and disinfection system is provided. The system includes a modified toilet seat assembly, with circumferentially arranged grooves on an underside of the modified toilet seat assembly. The system also includes a seat air filtration unit configured to mate with the grooves. The system further includes a modified toilet lid assembly, with grooves on an underside of the lid. The system includes a lid air filtration unit configured to mate with the grooves. The system also includes an internally arranged disinfectant dispersing mechanism, with a disinfectant fluid reservoir, positioned internally to a toilet bowl enclosure. The system also includes a plurality of spray nozzles positionable about the toilet bowl enclosure and a plurality of disinfectant fluid delivery tubes positioned internally to the toilet bowl. The system includes a disinfectant propellant mechanism and activation control device. System is adaptable to a urinal.

Abstract: A trench system includes a trench body operable to contain chemicals without corroding. The trench body includes a trench floor having a longitudinal length and a lateral width. A pair of first and second sidewalls is welded to opposing longitudinal perimeters of the trench floor and extend vertically upwards therefrom. Wall support ribs are attached to outer surfaces of the first and second sidewalls and extend laterally outward and vertically upward therefrom. Floor support ribs are attached to an outer surface of the trench floor and extend vertically downward therefrom. A vertically extending anchoring slot is attached to an outer distal edge of each wall support rib. Each anchoring slot is configured to receive a metal reinforcement bar therethrough at an acute angle to the wall support ribs. The metal reinforcement bars are operable to reinforce concrete poured around the outer surfaces of the first and second sidewalls.

Abstract: A system for connecting the waterproofing with a drain pipe in indoor wet areas, suitable for being used in a main part of a drain that is in turn equipped with a discoidal plane wherein and on which a waterproofing sheet is positioned and attached, which includes an adhesive sealing means interposed between the aforementioned discoidal plane of the main part and the waterproofing sheet and said waterproofing sheet thus being arranged on and pressing on the adhesive sealing means, and includes a secondary part and a securing ring, wherein the secondary part entails a connection and support for a grid, wherein the securing ring is arranged uniformly on the waterproofing sheet when said waterproofing sheet is pressing on the adhesive sealing means in turn arranged between the discoidal plane and the waterproofing sheet itself, both the secondary part and the securing ring being coupled and interlocked with each other.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a building block includes alignment elements that interlink with a similar block with a positional offset. For example, the positional offset may be linear and/or rotational. For example, the second cinder block may be rotated with respect to the first block on which it is supports. Optionally, protrusions from the top of the block are positioned to interlink to the vertical slots at a fixed offset between the blocks. Optionally, the protrusions are formed by channels on a mold and/or a mold head. In some embodiments, a structure may be built stacked blocks. Optionally, a decorative face is configured to form a continuous decorated surface across offset blocks. In some embodiments a building block includes a calibration feature. For example, the block may include a ridge on the top of the block that may be shaved and/or ground to adjust the height of the block.

Abstract: A mobile house construction (1) is easy to move with strong mobility; (2) has a high folding ratio, providing a good living experience; (3) has a simple structure and is easy to drive; (4) permits for the entire device to be factory manufactured; and (5) provides a standardization of structure, thus reducing costs. The home construction includes a main body structure and a folding mechanism. The main body mechanism is the main load-bearing structure of the mobile house, which is connected to the folding mechanism. The main structure includes a floor, a water tank, an engine, a bathroom, a kitchen, a door, a window, a load-bearing column, a load-bearing beam, and the like, and can further include several pieces of furniture. The folding mechanism can expand the internal space of the mobile house, including the left side folding mechanism, the right-side folding mechanism and the top folding mechanism.

Abstract: A prefabricated cabin for being transported to an installation site comprises support legs below a cabin box configured for supporting the cabin box on top of them. The support legs are fixed to the cabin box and each comprise a first horizontal metal plate placed below the cabin box and supporting the cabin box on top of it, and a second horizontal metal plate configured for being placed against a supporting base. The second horizontal metal plate is at a distance below the first horizontal metal plate. One or more metal pillars are between the first and second horizontal metal plates, connecting them fixedly to each other.

Abstract: The following relates to the technical field of structural construction of a cold room, in particular to an enclosure assembly for cold insulation, of which is collapsible, foldable, portable, mobility and is convenient to assemble and dissemble, wherein said enclosure assembly comprising at least a base, at least an upstanding ledge formed on the base (1), a plurality of walls joined perpendicularly to the base or upstanding ledge, a roof system dimensioned to engage with the plurality of walls and at least a cooling means to supply cool or chill air to the enclosure assembly.

Abstract: Provided is a construction method for a trestle whereby work efficiency of installation work of the trestle can be enhanced. The construction method of a trestle includes forming an opening in one tile of a plurality of tiles laid on a roof of a house, fixing a base of the trestle to a roofing board that is a bed of the roof through the opening, and attaching a first L-shape bracket that is a first fixing bracket to the base through the opening.

Abstract: A system and method for attaching precast panels and for coupling a plurality of reinforcing bars together. The system and method have a plurality of reinforcing bar coupler assemblies as shown to mechanically splice reinforcing bars of two precast panels or a plurality of reinforcing bars together to provide a permanent means of connecting the panels. Each of the reinforcing bar coupler assemblies have a first component, clamp ring, insert and second component and spring that are assembled and used to couple a plurality of reinforcing bars together. The reinforcing bar coupler assembly is precast into precast panels that are then adapted to be mounted and coupled together using the reinforcing bar coupler assemblies.

Abstract: The embodiments disclose an apparatus including a first layer including a metalized film, a second layer including a heat treated luminized fiberglass cloth, a heat resistance adhesive between the first layer and the second layer and configured to adhere the heat treated luminized fiberglass cloth to the metalized film, a third layer including intumescent paper configured to be adhered to a back side of the heat treated luminized fiberglass cloth with a polyurethane adhesive and wherein the adhered first, second, and third layers form a multi-layered fire resistant barrier laminate configured to be applied to building materials.

Abstract: The present application is directed toward fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, flat straps for use between tracks and fluted wall components, fire sponges for use in fluted wall components, and tracks with protruding grooves or other structures which prevent unwanted air movement between a wallboard component and the track.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a product and methods of using that product for constructing walls and other structures. The product is a locking block that is designed for use in building walls and other structures quickly and inexpensively. The locking blocks are fabricated from polymers to form a robust physical structure that resists damage and provides for a relatively clean work space during assembly. The locking blocks include matching male and female features that reversibly secure the blocks together and are self-aligning to guide workmen on block placement during assembly. The design of the blocks eliminates the need to apply mortar or other adhesive methods to secure the blocks together, which greatly reduces labor costs as compared to typical construction products and methods. Because no mortar or other adhesive is used, the blocks can be efficiently and effectively disassembled and reused.

Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel is described, said panel comprising: a rear board; a front board forming an internal face for a room, said front board spaced away from said rear board to form a cavity; and a first side stud and a second side stud, each side stud connected to the front and rear boards on opposing sides of the cavity; and a wireway disposed within the cavity, wherein the wireway runs substantially from a base of the wall panel to a top of the wall panel to allow services to pass through the panel, and wherein the wireway constrains cabling of the services therein; and wherein the first side stud comprises a male mating means and the second side stud comprises a female mating means such that the prefabricated wall panel can mate with an adjacent prefabricated wall panel to form a continuous internal wall surface.

Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel for forming internal walls in a building is described. In an embodiment the panel comprises a rear board; a front board forming an internal wall for a room, said front board spaced away from said rear board to form a cavity; and a wireway disposed within the cavity, wherein the wireway comprises one or more channels that run substantially from a base of the wall panel to a top of the wall panel to allow services to pass through the panel, and wherein the wireway constrains cabling of the services within a channel.

Abstract: A system for securing a wall panel, said system comprising: a wall panel comprising a rear board, a front board forming an internal face for a room and a first side stud and a second side stud, each side stud connected to the front and rear boards to form the panel; and a head track for separating the first and second side studs; and a deflection head profile positioned adjacent to a top portion of the wall panel for holding the wall panel in position whilst allowing for deflection in the building.

Abstract: A modular slab, slab system, piles and methods of use thereof are described along with specific applications and methods of manufacture. The slab or slab system may be pre-insulated and pre-finished before being assembled on site. The slab system may be advantageous to use as a replacement for traditional in-situ poured building foundations. The slab system may also have uses in other fields such as for floors, roads, bridges, pavements/side walks and other civil and structural applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for mounting a panel (40) such as an acoustic panel, baffle or fin. The system for mounting the panel (40) can comprise an elongate member (12) formed from a metal, composite or plastic. A base (14) of the member (12) can be configured to enable it to be mounted with respect to a structure. Opposing sidewalls (13) of the member (12) can extend from the base (14) such that, in profile, the sidewalls define a neck portion (N) that extends to an enlarged head portion (H) of the member (12). The panel (40) can be formed from a deformable material and can have a recess (42) formed in an edge thereof. The recess (42) can be configured to generally correspond to an external profile of the member (12). An inner recess portion (43) of the panel (40) can be enlarged to receive the member head portion (H), with an outer recess portion (45) being configured to receive the member neck portion (N). The outer recess portion (45) can open out of the panel edge.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to building surface products, for example, panels suitable for forming a building surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a building surface product including a gypsum panel with an upper edge that overlaps a lower edge of a neighboring gypsum panel.

Abstract: A structural element for constructions, which works as a beam when placed horizontally and as a column when placed vertically, meant to be used in the field of constructions on light structure, for exterior or interior walls, bridgings etc. The structural element includes a top timber chord, a bottom timber chord with two parallel timber panels in between connected together at 90° through a series of galvanized steel staples.

Abstract: A gutter system has a gutter that has a front wall, a back wall, and a floor, and the front wall is coupled to the floor and the back wall is coupled to the floor creating a channel through which water and debris flow. The gutter system further has at least one reinforcement hanger comprising at least one leg and the at least one leg couples to the back wall via at least one crimped bend and an arched piece couples to the front wall by insertion into a bend that extends the length of the gutter. Further, the at least one reinforcement hanger has a horizonal plate extending back from the crimped bend and a vertical plate that extends upward from the horizontal plate, the vertical plate has an opening for receiving a fastener to attach the gutter to a fascia board.

Abstract: A roof flashing is disclosed herein. The roof flashing can include a bottom half having a first plate and a first neck portion and also a top half having a second plate and a second neck portion. At least one of the first neck portion and the second neck portion can include a pipe portion formed from a first material and a sealing portion formed from a second material. The sealing portion can define one of the first portion of the aperture and the second portion of the aperture. The first material can be more rigid than the second material. The sealing portion can define a top surface facing upwardly and a bottom surface facing downwardly and a plurality of beads projecting outwardly from the top surface and a plurality of channels extending inwardly into the bottom surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for venting buildings, specifically attic spaces, such vents being predominantly shape-conform to the components from which a wall or a roof is built (typically tiles, in the context of roofs), the vent typically being fabricated from a metallic, plastic, or ceramic core as well as one or more layers from other materials or compounds which modify the overall characteristics of the vent, such as the surface characteristics. Furthermore disclosed are methods of manufacturing such ventilation apparatuses.

Abstract: A toggle anchor system includes a toggle anchor having a top surface with a top surface length, a bottom surface with a bottom surface length that is less than the top surface length, a threaded through hole that extends from the top surface to the bottom surface, and a pair of positioning holes that each extends from the top surface to the bottom surface. The system further includes wherein each of the respective positioning holes are positioned on opposing sides of the threaded through hole and a flexible positioning member having a pair of ends and each end of the flexible positioning member extends through each of the respective pair of positioning holes. The system also includes a fastener having a threaded shaft coupled to the threaded through hole.

Abstract: This invention discloses digitally printed plate, the manufacturing method and applications thereof, is characterized in that the digitally printed plate is of respectively from top to bottom surface lacquer layer, texture layer, second wear layer, first wear layer, pattern layer, bottom lacquer layer, base layer. The digitally printed plated has various patterns, with sufficient materials, printing unrepeatable stereoscopic pattern is possible, so it can satisfy customers' personalized customization requirements, without wasting abundant time or cost, and with process reduced, production efficiency is improved, enabling order manufacturing order insert and sample making at any time.

Abstract: A panel with a detachable protruding lip for wall-, ceiling- or floor coverings is provided. Furthermore, methods are provided for manufacturing wall-, ceiling- or floor coverings comprising or consisting of a plurality of the panels.

Abstract: A panel mounting system for mounting building materials to a building surface includes a rigid cleat fixed with the building surface. Multiple building panels each have a cleat depression formed in a rear surface for receiving the cleat. Each edge of the building panel interlocks with an adjacent panel so that all of the building panels hold each other together against the building surface along with the cleat. Some of the building panels may include a hooked flange projecting that engages a flange-receiving groove of an adjacent building panel to mutually secure the building panels together. Some embodiments include a gable rail fixed with the building surface that projecting outwardly to engage a gable rail-receiving slot formed within the rear surface of a trim panel that has an ornate front surface. Other decorative panels may be included for fixing with the trim panels or other of the bundling panels.

Abstract: Factory-prefabricated wall skirting for floor coverings made of plastic, PVC, rubber, linoleum or similar materials, for manufacturing a moisture-proof wall closure, wherein the floor-side wall skirting is produced from a strip cutting of the floor covering and comprises a bending area, about which the strip cutting is bent, wherein in the convex bending area of the strip cutting the material is partially removed and replaced by a filling material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an end trim that is connectible to a panel. The trim comprises a trim-defined recess. While the connected trim and panel is secured to a mounting wall, insertion of a first connector of a mounting assembly into a panel-defined recess is with effect that a retained configuration is established, wherein the mounting assembly is vertically supported by the panel, and displacement of the mounting assembly, relative to the connected trim and panel, in a direction away from the mounting wall, is opposed. The trim-defined recess is configured for co-operation with the mounting assembly such that, while the retained configuration is established, insertion of the second connector of the mounting assembly into the trim-defined recess is with effect that a rotation-resistant configuration is established, wherein rotation of the mounting assembly, relative to the connected trim and panel, in a direction away from the mounting wall, is opposed.

Abstract: Disclosed are a prefabricated/modular sauna and methods of manufacturing and assembling a prefabricated/modular sauna. For instance, a prefabricated/modular sauna may include: a base frame; a plurality of posts; a plurality of panels; a roof frame; and a roof panel. The base frame and the roof frame include beams and have beam intersections between adjacent beams, each beam intersection is formed of a lap joint and a connector. The panels are secured in post dados of the posts and beam dados of the beams. The posts are secured in notches of base frame beams and roof frame beams. In some cases, the panels include a pre-packaged sauna assembly panel. In some cases, panels and posts are secured against loading forces, lateral forces, or compression forces by (1) interconnected beams and posts in compression or tension, and (2) mechanical connectors (e.g., pins, bolts, screws).

Abstract: A multifunctional skybox bungalow integrates four devices: a dehydrator, sauna, skybox, and wind-redirecting structure. Equipped with adjustable louver blades linked to side gutter beams, it shields against rain and modulates sunlight entry. These blades house solar-rechargeable batteries, powering LED lights and reducing environmental impact. Solar panels on the blades harness solar energy, enhancing bungalow autonomy from power outlets. The design incorporates panel frames with inserts, converting the bungalow into a sauna, skybox, or dehydrator, offering wind protection and insulation. Louver braces within the frames allow louver repositioning and wind direction control. Axis pins grant eight locking points, enabling various louver functionalities. An inner-track insert facilitates curtain or screen attachment, ensuring privacy and protection.