Abstract: Disclosed are an anti-overturning warning method and an anti-overturning warning apparatus for a work machine, a work machine and an electronic device. The anti-overturning warning method includes: acquiring a plurality of positive pressures collected by a plurality of pressure sensors. The plurality of pressure sensors are respectively provided at a plurality of supporting wheels of the work machine; obtaining an intersection point where a gravity direction of the work machine intersects a ground based on the plurality of positive pressures; and obtaining an outer contour of the plurality of supporting wheels, and performing a warning of an overturning risk of the work machine based on the intersection point and the outer contour of the plurality of supporting wheels.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure is a display control device, and the display control device includes: an overhead image-generating unit that generates an overhead image of a work machine including an undercarriage and an upper swiveling body swivelably supported by the undercarriage based on one or a plurality of captured images imaged by one or a plurality of imaging devices provided in the upper swiveling body; a superimposing unit that generates a display image in which an attention area image indicating a swiveling attention area accompanying swiveling of the upper swiveling body and a traveling attention area accompanying forward and backward movement of the undercarriage is superimposed on the overhead image; and a display image-outputting unit that outputs the display image.

Abstract: A work machine control method includes acquiring a captured image of a monitored area around a work machine, causing an overhead image based on the captured image to be displayed in a first display region, and causing at least part of a specific image to be displayed in a second display region. The first display region is a region that is part of a display screen displayed on a display device and that has a shape obtained by cutting out, as a cutout region, a portion of the display screen in a circumferential direction as viewed from an own machine reference position that corresponds to a position of the work machine in plan view. The second display region is a region that is part of the display screen and that is located in the cutout region.

Abstract: Techniques for orchestrating activities at an earthmoving site are described. In an example, a stream of images are captured by an image capturing device removably fixed to a mobile earthmoving machine with a field of view overlapping with a working range of an attachment coupled to the mobile earthmoving machine. Using a selected subset of images from the stream captured during a time period, a first trained algorithm generates a probability that the subset of images depicts an action performable by the machine. Based on the probability, it is determined that the machine was performing the action during the time period, and in response, an image from the subset of images is selected. The image and an indication that the machine was performing the action during the time period are transmitted to a remote server system through a network.

Abstract: An abnormality determination system applicable to a work machine includes: a stereo camera 22 mounted on a wheel loader having working equipment 10; a position data calculation unit 83 that estimates a position of the working equipment 10 in a captured image of the stereo camera 22 based on a posture of the working equipment 10 when captured by the stereo camera 22; and a determination unit 91 that determines whether the stereo camera 22 is normal based on the estimated position of the working equipment 10.

Abstract: Provided is a work machine with a display device capable of reducing the usage of the capacity of a memory without increasing the cost while realizing display using image data in which the sharpness when being displayed is ensured. A hydraulic excavator 1 comprises: a monitor 4 for displaying a plurality of work mode screens 401 used during work and a plurality of service mode screens 402 used during maintenance; and a controller 6 for controlling display of the monitor 4, wherein the controller 6 stores first image data to be displayed on the plurality of work mode screens 401 and second image data to be displayed on the plurality of service mode screens 402, and the second image data includes specific image data X1 having a quality set to be different from a quality of the first image data.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for improved hot water flushing of a water supply system.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of monitoring water usage includes generating and receiving first water usage data indicating a first plurality of water usage events associated with a structure, each of the first plurality of water usage events being associated with a respective location and/or entity. The method may also include generating, based upon the first water usage data, a baseline water usage model representing water usage over time locations and/or entities, and generating second water usage data indicating a second plurality of water usage events associated with the structure, each of the second plurality of water usage events being associated with a respective location and/or entity. The method may also include detecting, based upon the second water usage data and the baseline water usage model, anomalous water usage associated with a particular location and/or entity, and causing an indication of the anomalous water usage to be presented to a user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a plumbing system. A sensor module includes an acoustic flow sensor, and is configured to be attached to a water pipe. In response to receiving sound at the acoustic flow sensor above a threshold level, the sensor module wakes up from a low-power sleep mode and begins collecting acoustic data. The acoustic data is analyzed to determine if water is flowing through the pipe, and if so, a thermal flow sensor may also be activated. Flow data is collected while the water is flowing to document the flow event. In response to the sensor module determining the flow of water has stopped, the collected data is transmitted to a remote server, and the sensor module returns to sleep mode. Multiple sensor modules can be deployed to form a sensor network that communicates wirelessly to monitor the plumbing system.

Abstract: A water supply system for a plurality of water consumer units in an aircraft. The system includes a main tank configured to store a main supply of water, a main water pipe connected to an outlet of the main tank, and a plurality of water networks, each configured to conduct water from the main tank to at least one of the plurality of water consumer units. The plurality of water consumer units is partitioned in a first group of water consumer units and at least a second group of water consumer units. Each of the plurality of water networks includes a conveying device configured to convey water to each water consumer unit of one of the groups. The water supply system further includes a cross-feed valve configured to fluidically connect or separate the plurality of water networks downstream of the conveying devices in the plurality of water networks.

Abstract: Provided is a water outlet equipment adapted for a narrow space, an installation and an assembly method thereof. The water outlet equipment is installed within a single-bowl kitchen cabinet, and includes an external case having a base plate; a water pump sited on the base plate; an ice water tank secured above the water pump, an interior of the ice water tank being provided with a soda water tank; a compressor; a boiled water tank secured on the compressor, and is level with the ice water tank; a carbon dioxide cylinder in communication with the soda tank; a waterway plate anchored on the boiled water tank, and the waterway plate is in communication with the water pump, the boiled water tank, the compressor, the ice water tank, and the soda water tank, respectively.

Abstract: A water dispensing device with an integrated mixer include a body having an elongated shape and a dispensing head transversal to the body and engaged at the second end of the body. The dispensing head fluidically communicates with the body and is configured to dispense a dispensing flow. The device further includes a mixer housed inside the body and configured to mix, upstream of the dispensing head, first and second water flows having temperatures and/or heat amounts different from each other. The device has a mix control rotational member configured to regulate the mix of the first and second water flows and with a linear motion activation member operating on the dispensing head and configured to enable or prevent the dispensing flow. The mix control rotational member and the linear motion activation member are independently operable from each other.

Abstract: An automatic drain system may comprise a drain including a neck defining a drain orifice and a flange extending from the neck. A liquid detection sensor is located on at least one of the neck or the flange. A sink assembly may comprise a sink basin and the drain located in a sink opening formed in the sink basin.

Abstract: A cleaning system and method for an enclosed space include a floor including a hydrophobic material configured to repel liquid. One or more wipers are configured to sweep one or both of the liquid or debris off the floor, such as into an inlet of a vacuum.

Abstract: An active noise cancellation system for a toilet comprising a lid configured to cover a bowl of the toilet, a microphone configured to detect noises associated with the toilet, and a coil coupled to the lid and configured to causes vibrations in the lid to emit sounds derived from the detected noises associated with the toilet.

Abstract: A modular building system includes pluralities of regular and short plates and beams, and a plurality of sticks, all of which include symmetrically and equidistantly positioned holes and pins, such that the plates, beams, and sticks are detachably connectable to form construction assemblies. Also disclosed are related reinforced construction members, block-based construction members, and a threaded tubular rivet that includes holes for pins and accepts a screw for securing plates with a bracket and the screw.

Abstract: A steel structural connector, comprising a vertically-oriented connecting body for connecting to columns and a horizontally-oriented connecting body for connecting to beams, where one end of the horizontally-oriented connecting body is connected to the vertically-oriented connecting body. The vertically-oriented connecting body further includes sequentially arranged front sidewall, left sidewall, rear sidewall, and right sidewall. On at least one end of the vertically-oriented connecting body, there are several installation through-holes for connecting to columns. The vertically-oriented connecting body has installation through-holes on one end of each sidewall with an inwardly extending concave portion along the length direction of the vertically-oriented connecting body. The installation through-holes are placed within the concave portion.

Abstract: A device for attaching a transverse vertical panel, in particular a glass panel, to a structure includes a support member configured to be attached to the structure and a hook configured to be attached to the panel. The hook is arranged to be slidably attached to the support member to position the panel on the structure. A flange is configured to lock the hook in the hooked position on the support member, wherein the flange has the shape of a U-shaped rider having two legs mounted in the support member in an elastically interlocking manner by overlapping the hook. A force for unhooking the panel is transmitted to the support member by means of the legs of the rider.

Abstract: A foldable modular building having a fixed portion and at least one foldable portion where the foldable portions are hingedly connected. Methods of assembling, folding and deploying the foldable modular building utilizing hinges, cables and winches.

Abstract: A system for forming a wall is described. In an embodiment, the panel comprises: one or more prefabricated wall panels each 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; 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 head track and a base track, each track connected to the front and rear board and the first and second side stud at a top and bottom of said boards and studs respectively; 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: Techniques for and examples of a partition wall structure of a building are described, including a first shell formed as a first wythe including a first group of stacked elongated beads of extruded building material, a second shell spaced apart from the first shell and formed as a second wythe that has a second group of stacked elongated beads of extruded building material, and at least one structural support having a first portion embedded in the first wythe, and a second portion embedded in the second wythe.

Abstract: An exterior wall panel system is provided. The exterior wall panel system includes a wall panel and a wall supporting member. The wall panel includes an exterior facia mounted to a panel perimeter frame having a head frame with an inner male panel engagement leg, a jamb frame, and a sill frame with a female panel engagement pocket. The wall supporting member includes an extruded structural member with a panel mounting flange and a shop-installed panel fastener on the panel mounting flange. The panel fastener includes a fastener stem with a stem diameter and a fastener head. The head frame or the jamb frame has a shop-fabricated jamb fastener hole for engaging the panel fastener.

Abstract: Canopy roofing system which includes at least two successive pairs of panels, each pair of panels includes two panels resting directly or indirectly against each other, the panels of each pair are mutually hingedly and angularly connected along their facing edges by a top hinge including a curved shaft, at least one panel of each of the successive pairs of panels is mutually hingedly connected along their upwardly oriented edges, the upwardly oriented edges extend between the facing edges and the edges located opposite the aforementioned facing edges.

Abstract: A ceiling tile system capable of mitigating radio-frequency and acoustic waves from passing therethrough including a set of conductive grid bars; and a set of ceiling tiles each having a layer of conductive material and a layer of acoustic insulation.

Abstract: A high density mineral fibre board having a formaldehyde free binder has acceptable strength and good dimensional stability.

Abstract: A panel extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and including a profiled metallic tray (15), a profiled metallic sheet (1) and an insulation material (16) sandwiched between the profiled metallic tray (15) and the profiled metallic sheet (1), the profiled metallic sheet (1) including in cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X) at least a main part (3) substantially lying down in a plane P and a lateral flange (7) extending inwards from an extremity of the main part (3) and including a U-shaped bend forming a protrusion (8) extending outwards and delimited by two lateral walls (9, 10) and a free end (11), wherein the panel (2) includes a longitudinal seal (12) located in the protrusion (8) away from its free end (11) and compressed between the lateral walls (9, 10) of the protrusion (8), thus delimiting an unfillable volume (V) in the protrusion (8).

Abstract: A coupling system is described comprising an anchor that may releasably connect to a coupled member. Associated tools configured to cooperate with the coupling system and methods of use of the coupling system and release or re-engagement of the coupling system are also described. In one embodiment, the coupling system may further comprise an enclosing member and release member and a related tool or tools to actuate release of the connection and re-engage of the connection as desired.

Abstract: A roof tile comprising a decorative layer having at least a ceramic body, and a support layer disposed below the decorative layer, wherein the roof tile comprises an upper edge, a lower edge which is opposite to the upper edge and two opposite side edges, said side edges being transverse to the upper edge, wherein said roof tile comprises at least one anchoring element for anchoring the roof tile to a structure or framework.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing photocatalytic coated ceramic granules. The method involves providing a coatable composition containing an inorganic binder and a variety of photocatalytic particles, such as TiO2, ZnO, Ti(OH)4, doped derivatives, or combinations thereof. These photocatalytic particles have a surface area per weight of no more than 15 m2/g. The coatable composition is then applied to uncoated base ceramic granules, resulting in intermediate coated granules. Finally, the intermediate coated granules are heated at a temperature of at least 700° C., leading to the formation of photocatalytic coated ceramic granules. These granules exhibit a Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) value of at least 0.7. This method offers an efficient and effective way to produce ceramic granules with enhanced photocatalytic properties.

Abstract: A roof arrangement comprising a panel arrangement attached to a frame is disclosed. The panel arrangement includes N panels slidable between a distributed position and a stacked position; and (N?1) pairs of reinforcing ribs each comprising an upper and a lower reinforcing rib. The sum of heights of the upper and lower reinforcing ribs of each pair of reinforcing ribs is the same. Each two adjacent panels extend in a different horizontal plane. Bottom sides of all lower reinforcing ribs and top sides of all upper reinforcing ribs are in a horizontal plane. By providing the frames of adjacent panels in different planes, the mutual positioning of the reinforcing ribs and the variation in length of the upper and lower reinforcing ribs in adjacent panels, it is possible to partially (or completely) slide these adjacent panels over each other without thereby increasing the height. Hence, this limits the stack height.

Abstract: A telescopic handrail that includes first and second telescoping members adapted to move from a first contracted position to a second expanded position. The telescoping members each having a free end and an opposing telescoping end. The handrail includes locking arrangement to releasably secure the telescoping members in the first contracted position. The handrail includes restraining arrangement to prevent the telescoping members from separating more than the second expanded position. The handrail includes a first fixing device to secure a free end of the first telescoping member to a fixed point. The handrail includes a second releasable fixing device to releasably secure a free end of the second telescoping member to a fixed point.

Abstract: A glass fencing system includes glass panels, rails, gaskets, and spigots. The rails extend across the upper edges of the glass panels. The gaskets are fitted within the rails. The spigots support one of the glass panels and comprise a base, a first arm, a first pad, a second arm, and a second pad. The first pad has a first pad surface and a lower surface. The first pad surface is in contact with the first arm and the glass panel. The lower surface extends from the first pad surface and is in contact with the glass panels. The second arm has bores. The second pad has a second pad surface, a backing, a plate, and fasteners. The second pad surface is in contact with the glass panel. The backing is spaced apart from the second pad surface and has backing openings aligned with the bores. The plate is located between the second pad surface and the backing. The fasteners pass through the bores and the backing openings to contact the plate.

Abstract: A panel which may be used as a part of a surface covering system, such as that for a wall or a ceiling, and which is useful to provide easy installation, durability, beneficial fire preventive performance, resistance to mold growth, and resistance to moisture. The panels may have a first major surface, a second major surface opposite the first major surface, and a side surface extending between the first and second major surfaces. The panel may be formed from polyvinyl chloride present in an amount from about 45 to about 70 wt. %; carbonate present in an amount from about 10 to about 31 wt. %; stearate present in an amount from about 1 to about 6 wt. %; and aluminum hydroxide present in an amount from about 10 to about 30 wt. %.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to cladding for covering a building surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a method of manufacturing a building surface panel. The method includes providing a foam piece having a 30 day/23° C. residual shrinkage of no more than 0.2%. The foam piece having the 30 day/23° C. residual shrinkage of no more than 0.2% is attached to a rear side of an outer shell so as to form the building surface panel. In some embodiments, a front side of the outer shell forms a visible surface of the building surface panel. The foam piece can be provided, e.g., by aging the foam piece for a time and at a temperature such that the 30 day/23° C. residual shrinkage is no more than 0.2%. The foam piece to be aged can, in some embodiments, be cut from a body of foam.

Abstract: A floor panel (1) is joined by its long edge (2) to a short edge (4) of an adjacent floor panel (1?) by means of the said first vertical retaining assembly (10) in the form of an elastic insert (21), placed via sliding in a guiding groove (22) between the floor panels (1, 1?) to be joined and extending from a side surface (5) below the short edge (4) and by means of a second vertical retaining assembly (10?), placed below the first vertical retaining assembly (10), in the form of a bearing protrusion (27) extending from a bearing surface (26).

Abstract: A deck clip that may be used in the construction of a deck and a method of using the same is provided. The deck clip may include a grip and a spacer. Portions of both the grip and the spacer may be received within the grooves of deck boards used in decks. Thus, the deck clip may be selectively affixed to deck boards. Further, the deck clip may be configured to receive a fastener for anchoring the deck clip to joists. Thus, the deck clip may be used to couple deck boards to joists. Advantageously, the deck clip may be used to construct a deck without exposed fasteners, the geometry of the spacer may assist with creating a consistent gap between adjacent deck boards, and the grip may comprise saw-tooth shaped surfaces for improved retention of the deck boards.

Abstract: A duct assembly, to house and route utilities for example in floors, walls and overhead spaces, including a plurality of tracks connected together with a plurality of joint bars, where each track includes a bottom side, opposed side walls separated by a central wall and an open top. The assembly includes a shelf support partway along the wall between the bottom side and the open top to support a plurality of middle covers defining a lower chase. The assembly further including a plurality of top covers removably connected to a top of the tracks to define an upper chase.

Abstract: A lifting device for erecting a structure having splice plates is provided. The lifting device having a body adapted to engage the splice plates and having an attachment site adapted to be coupled to a hoisting apparatus. The body further has an opening defined therethrough and adapted to align with the plate openings. The lifting device also has a connection assembly comprising a support structure connected to the body and having a cradle, and a releasable connector adapted to extend through the plate openings and the opening. The cradle is adapted to secure the releasable connector through the splice plates and the body when the body is lifted via the hoisting apparatus. The connection assembly also has a disconnection mechanism operable from a ground surface to remove the releasable connector from the plate openings and the opening to disconnect the body and the structure.

Abstract: A method for installing brackets includes: triggering a robotic arm to retrieve a fastener; and scanning a first image captured by a camera defining a view of a location of a bracket for features of a strut channel. The method also includes, in response to detecting features of the strut channel: maneuvering the end effector to locate the fastener over the strut channel based on the strut channel pose; and driving the end effector to couple the fastener within the strut channel. The method further includes: triggering the end effector to retrieve the bracket; and scanning a second image captured at the optical sensor for features of the fastener. The method also includes, in response to detecting features of the fastener: maneuvering the end effector to locate the bracket over the fastener based on the fastener pose; and driving the end effector to couple the bracket to the fastener.

Abstract: A method of unloading a structure including a plurality of linear actuators includes extending the plurality of linear actuators to support the structure on the plurality of linear actuators at a first location, retracting the plurality of linear actuators to lower the structure onto one or more crawlers, and sending instructions to the one or more crawlers, receipt of the instructions causing the one or more crawlers to travel across a first surface to carry the structure from the first location to a second location.

Abstract: A footing apparatus provides support to a deck frame of the type having a plurality of joists supporting decking thereon above a foundation. The footing apparatus has a sleeve including internal threads formed therein and a bracket supporting the sleeve thereon. The bracket can be secured onto one of the joists such that the sleeve is vertically oriented, offset to one side of the joist, and in fixed relation to the joist. A post extends axially through the sleeve and includes external threads thereon forming a mating threaded connection with the internal threads of the sleeve. In this manner, the post is adjusted vertically relative to the bracket with rotation of the post relative to the sleeve. The post has a suitable length such that the post protrudes below a bottom side of the joist for adjustably supporting the joist spaced above the foundation.

Abstract: A cold temperature system for exercising combines wellness benefits of training with colder temperatures. HVAC technology provides a space to exercise in cold temperatures. Methods are additionally disclosed that allow a public or commercial wellness facility (or exercise facility) to provide a controlled cold environment for exercises. A refrigerated area has a chamber with insulated walls and appropriate ventilation installed on site in a preexisting space using modular prefabricated materials. The modular components include access for ventilation from existing HVAC units. Exercise equipment may be provided on the floor of the refrigerated area, which may be separated into one or more exercise areas by insulated or uninsulated interior walls and individually climate controlled such that one exercise area is kept at a different temperature than another exercise area. The exercise areas may have different temperatures optimized for different exercise equipment, or for different workouts.

Abstract: An adjustable spa frame may include a frame member configured to interface with a sliding frame, the sliding frame configured to be adjusted relative to the frame member to secure the sliding frame at a first position or a second position relative to the frame member. The adjustable spa frame has a first length when the sliding frame is in the first position and the adjustable spa frame has a second length different than the first length when the sliding frame is in the second position.

Abstract: An inflatable spa liner to be placed in a tub or spa pedicure bucket to prevent a user from contacting the surface of the tub is disclosed. The inflatable spa liner includes a first layer and a second layer that are sandwiched. The inflatable spa liner includes air channels formed at one of the first layer and the second layer. The air channels are arranged in between the first layer and the second layer. The inflatable spa liner is placed in a tub such that the first layer is in contact with the surface of the tub. The air channels inflate such that a user sitting in said inflatable spa liner contacting said second layer does not come in contact with the surface of said tub.

Abstract: A width-adjustable drop-in stair system for an in-ground vinyl liner swimming pool includes a first and second drop-in step components having first and second lengths. The first and second drop-in step components are arranged as parts of a stair step that attaches to opposing sidewall panels of the swimming pool. The second drop-in step component is engaged in nested relationship with the first drop-in step component at a nesting overlap distance that is established to configure the stair step with a defined width dimension corresponding to a distance between the opposing sidewall panels to which the stair step is attached. The defined width dimension is less than the first and second lengths in total. The first and second drop-in step components are fastened together so as to be statically secured as parts of the stair step.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water purification, sterilization and disinfection lamp. The lamp includes a lampshade, a base and a cylinder for storing slow-release chlorine tablets. A circuit board and a battery electrically connected with the circuit board are arranged on the base. A solar panel is installed on a surface of the lampshade. The base is covered with the lampshade to form sealed connection. The solar panel is electrically connected with the circuit board. At least one lamp bead is assembled on the circuit board. The irradiation direction of the lamp bead faces the direction of the lampshade.

Abstract: A pool-cleaning robot is provided, comprising: a robot body with a moving mechanism controlled to move the robot body forward or backward; wherein the robot body has a weight difference between its left and right sides; the moving mechanism includes a driver to drive the moving mechanism unilaterally; the robot body is provided with a fluid inlet-outlet, at least one first fluid inlet, and at least one first fluid outlet, which are communicated with each other. The fluid inlet-outlet is provided with a fluid driver that applies a suction force to the first fluid inlet or a discharge force to the first fluid outlet; a controller in the robot body, connected to and controlling the operation of the moving mechanism and the fluid driver; when the robot body is on a floor or walls of a pool, combinations of discharge forces, suction forces and weight differences steer the robot.

Abstract: Disclosed is a garbage bin, which includes a main body and a filter component. The main body is provided with an opening. The filter component is detachably provided on the opening to close the opening. The main body is further provided with a water inlet. The filter component is detachably provided on the opening, the opening is not only configured to drain water during operation but also configured to pour garbage after operation, thus, it is unnecessary to provide another window for cleaning the garbage, thereby beneficially reducing the processing difficulty; in addition, after the filter component is disassembled, cleaning of a worker for an inside of the garbage bin and the filter component may be further facilitated, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

Abstract: A method of controlling an automatic swimming pool cleaner includes comparing characteristics of at least two similar electromechanical devices of the automatic swimming pool cleaner to establish a normal relationship between the at least two similar electromechanical devices. The method includes identifying abnormal behavior of the automatic swimming pool cleaner based on a divergence from the normal relationship.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a terrace canopy comprising a support pillar extending in a substantially vertical direction; a first and a second beam each extending in a substantially horizontal direction, wherein each beam is provided with a headboard at at least one end; and a corner element positioned between and secured to the support pillar and the beams and provided with a first and a second wall portion. The headboard of the first beam is attached against the first wall portion of the corner element, and the headboard of the second beam is attached against the second wall portion of the corner element. Mutually cooperating alignment means comprising a tongue and groove are provided between each wall portion and the headboard attached thereto, the mutually cooperating alignment means being configured for aligning a beam with respect to the support pillar.