Abstract: A piste grooming vehicle having at least one piste grooming device for preparing a piste. The piste grooming vehicle has a detection device configured to detect an actual topography of a piste section, positioned in front of the piste grooming vehicle in the forward travel direction thereof, of the piste, a determining device connected to the detection device and configured to determine at least one differential value between coordinates of the actual topography and coordinates of a reference topography of the piste, and a control device connected to the determining device and configured to actuate the at least one piste grooming device in accordance with the at least one determined differential value.

Abstract: A mechanical sand remover removes sand from a railroad rail and includes an actuator and a pair of web wiper pads having a lateral dimension that corresponds to a lateral dimension of a rail web of the railroad rail. A caliper mechanism is mechanically coupled to the actuator and is operable thereby into a retraction state and an engagement state. The caliper mechanism includes a pair of caliper arms respectively coupled to the web wiper pads at an angle relative thereto.

Abstract: A suction device includes a plurality of radial fans. Each respective radial fan has a suction opening for drawing in particles that are removed during processing, and an outlet opening for discharging the particles into a collection device. Each radial fan has a fan wheel driven in a rotationally movable manner about a rotation axis. The fan wheel has a circumferential face and an impact face. The impact face faces the suction opening for radially redirecting the particles that strike the impact face. The suction device further includes at least one collection channel circumferentially and partially surrounding the fan wheel of each respective radial fan. The circumferential faces of the fan wheels of adjacent radial fans delimit a roller gap. The collection channel opens in the roller gap.

Abstract: Proposed is a detachable mooring system for an offshore structure, including a first tension adjuster connected to an offshore structure, and blocking a pulling chain from proceeding from an outlet of a body toward an inlet, a second tension adjuster connected to one end of the pulling chain and blocking the pulling chain from proceeding from an outlet of a body toward an inlet, a mooring chain having a first longitudinal end connected to one surface of the second tension adjuster body and having a second longitudinal end connected to an anchor on the seabed, a first lead rope having one longitudinal end connected to one end of the pulling chain discharged out through the first tension adjuster outlet, and a second lead rope having one longitudinal end connected to the second tension adjuster body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detachable harbor edge protector, and a detachable harbor edge protector according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a bottom plate of which a cross section is formed in a curved shape and which is fixed to a stepped ground surface, one or more fixing parts which fix the bottom plate to the ground surface, an upper cover detachably coupled to an upper portion of the bottom plate, and a side cover coupled to a side surface of the bottom plate. Accordingly, since the bottom plate and the upper cover are detachably formed, maintenance can be easily performed when damage occurs.

Abstract: Disclosed is an attachment system for detachably coupling a female tube end and a male tube end to each other to form foundation piles. The system includes corresponding cylindrical sleeve holes in tube sleeves of the tube ends; a coupling element which is fittable in the sleeve holes and rotatable through an angle therein; a blocking pin on the coupling element or on one of the sleeve holes; and a blocking slot in one of the sleeve holes or in the base body, so that the blocking pin engages in the blocking slot upon rotation of the coupling element in the sleeve holes, Additionally, one of the sleeve holes and the base body can be provided with corresponding sleeve slots in order to form a fitting hole together to fit a blocking element therein, in order to prevent rotation of the coupling element in the sleeve holes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a collar device for a multi-part ground screw assembly. A ground screw device and an installed racking system are also both provided. A method of installing the racking system is provided as well. The collar device includes an annular main body with at least one aperture having a hexagonal shape. The collar device further includes at least one fastener assembly, comprising a fastener with a head and a threaded post, a locking washer, and a hexnut washer. The collar device is coupled to the ground screw device and the racking device. Advantageously, the collar device is easy to transport for on-site installation of a solar racking system and provides an efficient system capable of easily removing the collar device from the solar racking system as well.

Abstract: Method of installing a foundation (1) having a toe (2) which is inserted into a soil (10) until a depth of the toe (2) reaches at least a minimum installation depth threshold (23). During insertion, fluid is jetted from a plurality of nozzles (7) provided at the toe (2) for directing fluid distally into the soil (10) ahead of the toe (2). The jetting of fluid from the plurality of nozzles (7) is controlled based on the depth of the toe (2), wherein the rate of jetting of fluid is reduced when the depth of the toe (2) reaches a stabilisation depth (22) ahead of the minimum installation depth threshold (23).

Abstract: A cement form assembly includes cement and a cement form. The cement form can include a ground facing surface extending horizontally on a ground support surface and a cement facing surface extending vertically and contacting the cement. An extension member extends outward from the cement form and includes a surface that extends the ground facing surface or the cement facing surface. The cement form and the extension member are each made, at least partially, of a foam material.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring using a sub-slab sensor assembly for a building having a slab includes a housing, a first air quality sensor coupled to the housing and generating a first air quality signal for air above the slab, a second air quality sensor coupled to the housing and generating a second air quality signal for air below the slab and a pressure sensor coupled to the housing. The pressure sensor generates a pressure signal corresponding to the pressure below the slab. A position sensor generates a position signal corresponding to a location of the sensor. A network interface communicates the first air quality signal, the second air quality signal or the pressure signal, or warning signals corresponding thereto and the position signal to a network.

Abstract: A construction machine comprising a machine frame, a plurality of ground engaging units for supporting the machine frame from a ground surface, a work tool coupling, left and right boom arms pivotally supported directly or indirectly from the machine frame and pivotally connected to the work tool coupling, left and right work tool actuators mounted on the left and right boom arms, respectively, and left and right actuator linkages connecting the left and right work tool actuators, respectively, with the work tool coupling.

Abstract: An arm cylinder bracket (7a) is connected to a lower plate (BP). An inner rib (21) is disposed inside an arm (7) and connected to the lower plate (BP) within a connection range (RA) between the lower plate (BP) and the arm cylinder bracket (7a) in a side view.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a dipper assembly and parts thereof for use with a mining shovel. The dipper assembly includes: a dipper body having a back wall and an open dipper bottom; a dipper door pivotally coupled to the back wall of the dipper body and moveable between open and closed positions relative to the open dipper bottom; and a latch assembly for releasably securing the door in the closed position. The latch assembly includes a latch keeper and a latch member for engaging the latch keeper. The latch keeper is associated with the dipper body proximate the open dipper bottom and the latch member is coupled to the dipper door. The latch member includes at least one roller to assist the latch member in engaging and disengaging with the latch keeper and to reduce wear on the latch member.

Abstract: A construction machine including a solenoid valve that reduces a boom lowering pilot pressure for a second directional control valve and a controller that controls the solenoid valve is provided.

Abstract: A work machine includes a vehicle body, a lift frame supported so as to be rotatable about a lift axis with respect to the vehicle body, a blade supported so as to be rotatable about a pitch axis with respect to the lift frame, a pitch actuator connected to the blade and the lift frame, and a controller. The pitch actuator is configured to cause the blade to perform a pitch motion about the pitch axis in a forward tilt direction and a backward tilt direction. The controller is configured to acquire a traction force of the vehicle body and control the pitch actuator so as to change a pitch angle of the blade based on the traction force.

Abstract: A work machine includes a machine body having a work element, and a control unit that controls an operation of the machine body based on a degree of priority among work efficiency, energy consumption efficiency, and metal fatigue damage.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a mobile working machine comprising a driver's cab for accommodating an operator of the mobile working machine, a control station for the operator arranged in the driver's cab, a primary steering system arranged in front of the control station in the direction of travel of the mobile working machine, and a secondary steering system, arranged laterally offset from the control station in the direction of travel of the mobile working machine, wherein the primary steering system has a steering column section, which cooperates with a steering column mount to transmit a steering actuation to a control unit implementing the desired steering movement, wherein the steering column section and the steering column mount can be connected to each other in a rotationally fixed manner via a plug-in connection, such that the operator is able to dismount the primary steering system depending on a perceived visual restriction.

Abstract: A shovel includes a lower traveling body, an upper turning body turnably mounted on the lower traveling body, a hydraulic actuator that drives driven parts including the lower traveling body and the upper turning body, a main pump that supplies hydraulic oil to the hydraulic actuators, a pump motor that drives the main pump, and a power storage device that supplies electric power to the pump motor. When the charging cable is connected to the charging port during the operation of the shovel, the shovel causes the hydraulic actuators to shift to the inoperable state. When the charging cable is connected to the charging port, the shovel does not start the pump motor even if an input for starting the pump motor is received from a user.

Abstract: A work machine includes a vehicle body, an object detecting section, a state detecting section, and a control section. The vehicle body includes a traveling unit and a work implement disposed on the traveling unit. The object detecting section detects an object in a periphery of the vehicle body. The state detecting section detects at least one state of an inclination of the vehicle body, an articulation of the vehicle body and the work implement. The control section sets a deceleration using automatic braking when the object is detected, based on a relationship, with which the vehicle body is stoppable, between a stable range in a lateral direction and a center of gravity position. The relationship is obtained from detection information of the state detecting section.

Abstract: A steering mechanism is used to navigate the direction of travel of a motor grader. A directional correction input device is manipulatable by an operator. A controller, during automatic control of the steering operation by the steering mechanism, controls the steering mechanism in a manner that the direction of travel is adjustable leftward or rightward through a certain angle based on an operation command inputted through the directional correction input device.

Abstract: A hydraulic system (400) for a construction machine, the system comprising a hydraulic pump (410), a hydraulic tank (420), one or more actuator control valves (430, 440) arranged to control respective actuators on the construction machine, and a control unit (300) arranged to configure respective valve positions of the actuator control valves and to control a hydraulic flow generated by the pump (410), wherein at least one of the actuator control valves (430, 440) is a pressure compensated flow control valve, and where, in a first mode of operation, the control unit (300) is arranged to control the hydraulic pump (410) to deliver a hydraulic flow at a pre-determined flow level at or below a total flow requirement of the actuators.

Abstract: A controller of a work machine computes a requested velocity of a hydraulic actuator based on an operation signal, computes a first estimated velocity of the hydraulic actuator based on a sensed value of a first sensing device that senses motion information of a driven member, computes a second estimated velocity of the hydraulic actuator based on a sensed value of a second sensing device that senses a flow rate of a directional control valve, computes an arbitrated velocity by arbitrating the first estimated velocity and the second estimated velocity according to a driving state of the hydraulic actuator, and controls the directional control valve based on a deviation between the requested velocity and the arbitrated velocity.

Abstract: In a working machine, a controller is configured or programmed to control actuation of a blocking switching valve and a solenoid valve, to cause the blocking switching valve to unblock a first pilot fluid passage to perform switching to a first operation pattern in which an operation device operates a first device via a first control valve and a first hydraulic actuator, and cause the blocking switching valve to block a second pilot fluid passage and control the solenoid valve based on pilot pressure detected by a pressure detector to perform switching to a second operation pattern in which the operation device operates a second device via a second control valve and a second hydraulic actuator.

Abstract: A control unit (150) for controlling a hydraulic system on a construction machine (100), where the hydraulic system comprises a hydraulic pump arrangement with an electric drive motor configured to drive a hydraulic pump at a controllable drive torque, wherein the control unit (150) is arranged to obtain a load pressure of at least one actuator in the hydraulic system, to convert the obtained load pressure into a corresponding torque, and to control the electric drive motor to generate the torque.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to free rotating hydraulic joint apparatuses and systems for a vehicle attachment. One apparatus includes a swivel component and a coupler wherein the swivel component can freely rotate through 360 degrees with respect to the coupler around one rotational axis and wherein the joint formed by the swivel component and the fluid block component is fluid tight. The fluid block component has a body with two fluid passageways therein, each passageway has an aperture for affixing vehicle-side hose ends, a second end of each passageway having an aperture on a side surface of the fluid block component and an annular passageway portion, each annular portion in fluid communication with a port provided for affixing attachment-side hose ends thereto.

Abstract: An energy calculation unit calculates an energy amount for each of a plurality of sides of a support polygon of a work machine in which the energy amount is required to cause the work machine to fall when the side serves as a rotation axis. An evaluation unit evaluates a possibility of the work machine falling based on the calculated energy amount for each of the sides.

Abstract: A running wheel is attached to a machine main body. A boom is attached to the machine main body. A bucket is attached to the boom. A boom cylinder is attached to the machine main body and drives the boom. A controller calculates a mass of a load within the bucket based on boom cylinder force of the boom cylinder and a ground acceleration of a wheel loader.

Abstract: A work machine includes a vehicle body, a travel direction detecting section that detects a travel direction of the vehicle body, an object detecting section that detects an object in a predetermined direction of the vehicle body, a braking section, a setting section. and a control section. The braking section is able to implement automatic braking of the vehicle body and exert a braking force based on a detection of the object. The setting section sets the braking section so that the automatic braking force can be or cannot be exerted. The control section controls the setting section to set the braking section so that the braking force can be exerted when the vehicle body is traveling in the predetermined direction, and to set the braking section so that the braking force cannot be exerted when the vehicle body is traveling in a direction other than the predetermined direction.

Abstract: There is described a shower system that includes a showerhead fixture and a base connected by conduits. The showerhead fixture includes an inlet for receiving pressurized water. A diverter is configured to divert at least a portion of the pressurized water to the base. The showerhead fixture also includes a second inlet fluidly connected to a recirculating showerhead portion with a plurality of showerhead jets for expelling mixed water received from the base. The base is configured to create a reservoir of water on a shower floor and includes a venturi pump capable of using pressurized water from the showerhead fixture to draw in water from the reservoir into the stream of pressurized water. The mixed water is sent from the base to the jets in the showerhead fixture to thereby increase the volume of water expelled from the showerhead.

Abstract: A water monitoring system that is operable to measure and detect water flows and leaks within an entire building and further provide reporting on water consumption patterns so as to provide improved water management for buildings such as multi-unit high rise residential buildings. The present invention includes a plurality of first sensor assemblies wherein the first sensor assembly is operable in two modes and measures temperature and vibration of water pipes. A plurality of second sensor assemblies are included wherein the second sensor assemblies are configured at installation to be operable in one of three modes. The second sensor assembly further includes an environmental sensor and a tamper switch. A water meter monitor is further included and the elements of the system are all communicably coupled via wireless communication protocols. The data collected is transferred to a server wherein software thereon provides operation of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary unit (1) comprising a pressure-reducing valve (2) that has a valve housing (3) containing a valve support (6) provided with at least one through-flow channel (7), said valve comprising a cup-shaped valve body (5) which is guided such that it moves from an open position against a restoring force into a closed position. In the closed position, the valve body (5) sits on a valve seat (11) provided on the valve support (6) with the circumferential edge (9) of its cup shape, in such a way that the valve body (5) blocks at least one channel opening (12) of the at least one through-flow channel (7). The sanitary unit according to the invention 54 is characterised, inter alia, in that the valve housing (3) has an external or internal thread (22) for screw connection to a coupling counterpart (23).

Abstract: A faucet system includes a first assembly configured for positioning above an upper surface of a support, the first assembly including a handle that is movable between an on configuration and an off configuration, a second assembly configured for positioning below a bottom surface of a support, the second assembly including a valve assembly configured to connect to two or more fluid lines; and an elongated member: coupling the second assembly to the first assembly such that moving the handle between the on configuration and the off configuration causes the elongated member to operate the valve assembly, and having a hollow interior defining a fluid pathway between second assembly and the first assembly through which fluid from at least one of the two or more fluid lines is provided to the first assembly when the handle is in the on configuration.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manually overriding a touchless faucet system using an electronic or mechanical bypass. In a mechanical override system, the system includes a movably attached system that controls the touchless functionality of the faucet. In an electronic override system, the system includes a control box with which a user can interact to bypass or disable the touchless functionality of the faucet.

Abstract: A showerhead assembly includes a handshower and a docking mechanism. The handshower includes a mounting puck mountably coupled to a rear portion of the handshower. The docking mechanism is configured to receive the handshower. The docking mechanism includes a cradle assembly positioned adjacent the handshower that is configured to receive the mounting puck. The cradle assembly includes a first portion, a second portion, and a first O-ring. The second portion is adjacent the first portion. The second portion includes a face extending along a rear of the first portion. The first O-ring is provided annularly about a perimeter of the first portion and the second portion to secure the first portion and the second portion relative to one another. Upon receiving the mounting puck, the mounting puck urges the first portion into an open position to receive the mounting puck within the cradle assembly.

Abstract: At least one embodiment relates to a quick-coupling mechanism including a clamp spring configured to receive a valve body. The clamp spring is coupled to a release button configured to manipulate one or more arms of the clamp spring. The quick-coupling mechanism includes a base structure coupled to the toilet pedestal/bowl. The base structure is configured to hold the clamp spring in place. In a locking-state, the clamp spring seats in a groove in the valve body thus securing the valve body in place and preventing an axial movement of the valve body relative to the clamp spring. In a non-locking state, the release button bends the arms of the clamp spring outwardly to increase the diameter of the clamping portion, thus releasing valve body such that the valve body can move axially relative to the clamp spring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet flushing initiating, monitoring and management system initiated by the unlocking of a locking member on a door mounted in a stall typically found in a bathroom such as a public bathroom. Signal patterns from flushing controller and a door housing controller are recorded and analyzed to identify associated fault conditions. Notifications of the associated fault conditions are output and communicated to an authorized user, such as a facilities manager.

Abstract: A bidet washing apparatus includes a control unit connected to one or more water inlets configured to supply water to the control unit, the control unit having one or more control unit switches configured to operate one or more control unit valves for controlling water flow from the one or more water inlets and/or from one or more control unit outlets; a deodorizer housing unit, wherein the housing unit includes a deodorizer container, and a deodorizer pump; a deodorizer tube connected to the deodorizer pump; a deodorizer spray or drop outlet connected to the deodorizer tube; and a nozzle assembly including at least one washing nozzle connected to at least one of the one or more control unit outlets with one or more control unit outlet to nozzle assembly water tubes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nozzle drive device for a bidet, the device including: a nozzle cover mounted on a water supply part to which a water supply source is connected; a nozzle fixing part coupled to an inside of the nozzle cover; an extended nozzle part slidably coupled to an inside of the nozzle fixing part and simultaneously communicating with a base end of the nozzle cover and a front end of the nozzle cover; a spray nozzle part coupled to the inside of the extended nozzle part to be slidably movable toward an upper end portion, and having at least one spray hole connected to the water supply part so as to spray wash water to an outside; and a driving part having a wound member coupled to an outside of the nozzle cover, the wound member being rotated so as to draw and insert the extended nozzle part and the spray nozzle part in multiple stages.

Abstract: A foldable nozzle assembly and a bidet are provided. The foldable nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body. The nozzle body is equipped with a nozzle base, and a limiting component is installed between the nozzle base and the nozzle body. A rotational component on the nozzle base allows for the pivotal attachment of a rotating base, which supports a nozzle. The nozzle can be folded onto the nozzle base using the limiting component and the rotational component, enabling the foldable functionality of the bidet nozzle, reducing space occupation, and facilitating storage. The invention features a simple structure, ease of use, and practicality.

Abstract: A vortex flush toilet includes a toilet stool including a toilet bowl and a rim unit, a water tank unit, a first water discharge unit, a pipe unit, an electric switching valve, and a sensor control unit controlling switching of the electric switching valve between a blocked state and a communicated state. The rim unit is formed with first, second, and third flushing ports having decreasing sectional area, and has first, second, and third water-guiding passages respectively in fluid communication with the first, second, and third flushing ports and each having a width decreasing gradually. A bottom surface of each of the first, second, and third water-guiding passages has a height decreasing gradually and forms a respective one of first, second, and third height differences increasing gradually. An inclination angle defined between the bottom surface of each first, second, and third water-guiding passage and a horizontal line gradually increases.

Abstract: An adapter for a drain device, for installation in a floor panel, and having a receptacle with an upper inlet opening through which waste water can flow into the drain device, and parts which can be connected in a fluidic manner to a drain pipe and the receptacle, so that waste water which has passed through the inlet opening can enter the drain pipe. To improve the sealing function, the adapter has a base part having an inner thread, a first coupling point to the drain pipe, a second coupling point to the receptacle and which couples the receptacle to the drain pipe, a sealing ring that can be installed in the base part to seal the adapter from the drain pipe, and a compression ring with an outer thread compatible to the inner thread of the base part for exerting a compressive force on the sealing ring.

Abstract: Drain devices for installation in a shower floor panel usually include a cover. To adjust the position of the cover after a floor covering has been applied, the drain device has an adjusting device with a receptacle for installation in the floor panel with a bearing surface and an inner contour which has an inner diameter, a retainer insertable into the receptacle for an extension element connected to the cover and which is movable in a horizontal direction, and a fixing element which can be attached to the receptacle and which allows the retainer to be moved vertically relative to the fixing element while allowing a play. As a result, the retainer and the cover are still movable after the floor panel has been installed and the cover is precisely adjustable relative to the floor covering after the latter has been applied to the floor panel.

Abstract: A modular framing system has a plurality of spanning members, at least some of which are hollow and have a predetermined nominal wall thickness, fasteners, and a plurality of joiners that are each securable to two or more of the hollow spanning members. Each joiner has connection portions, and at least one web portion that interconnects an adjacent pair of the connection portions, and has a minimum thickness that is greater than the predetermined nominal wall thickness of the hollow spanning members. Each connection portion has through holes for fasteners to secure the joiner to spanning members. The web portion spaces the respective adjacent pair of connection portions, and spanning members secured to the adjacent pair of connection portions are non-parallel and lie in a common plane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sidewall system and a collapsible building using the system thereof. The sidewall system has a fixed wall, a sidewall, and a single-side eave system that has an eave panel that can be unfolded and folded along with the movement of the sidewall automatically. A collapsible building with two sidewall systems and a sliding, retractable roof is also provided. The collapsible building can create an enclosed space easily and quickly. To solve the above problems, the present invention is proposed. A multi-layered folding roof fitted with a liftable ceiling is also provided. The roof can be unfolded and retracted in the horizontal direction, and the internal multi-piece ceiling structure will unfold and fall simultaneously with the roof due to the action of the internal slide rail. The invention can be used in a variety of buildings and mobile homes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sidewall system and a collapsible building using the system thereof. The sidewall system has a fixed wall, a sidewall, and a single-side eave system that has an eave panel that can be unfolded and folded along with the movement of the sidewall automatically. A collapsible building with two sidewall systems and a sliding, retractable roof is also provided. The collapsible building can create an enclosed space easily and quickly.

Abstract: A precursor to form an impaling clip, and an impaling clip formed therefrom. The impaling clip is configured for mounting an acoustic panel on a structural component, e.g., a wall stud, of a building. The impaling clip includes a base member from which a pair of prongs project upward perpendicular to the plane of the base member. The base member includes at least one hole for receipt of a fastener, e.g., a screw, to fixedly secure the base member of the clip to the structural component. Each prong includes a leg portion terminating in pointed head and outwardly projecting under-cut barbs configured to pierce through the back surface of the panel to lock the prong within the panel so that it is resistant to removal.

Abstract: A pneumatic active sealing wall can create a seal between a movable wall and another part of a structure, such as a recreational vehicle, mobile home or the like. The pneumatic active sealing wall design allows the wall to expand from two sides, and, by expanding the wall parts into the side walls, gaps will be eliminated. The sealing wall can be used, for example, to create a seamless wall for folding mechanisms. Since such folding mechanisms do not allow lamination connection, the stretchable design of the pneumatic active sealing wall can solve the problems associated with sealing such movable walls.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sidewall system and a collapsible building using the system thereof. The sidewall system has a fixed wall, a sidewall, and a single-side eave system that has an eave panel that can be unfolded and folded along with the movement of the sidewall automatically. A collapsible building with two sidewall systems and a sliding, retractable roof is also provided. The collapsible building can create an enclosed space easily and quickly. To solve the above problems, the present invention is proposed. A retractable roof with a foldable ceiling is provided. The roof can be used on some expandable structures such as recreational vehicles or mobile houses. Compared to the traditional sliding roof, this invention combines a foldable ceiling inside the roof. The ceiling can split the roof and room which offer a better thermal insulation function.

Abstract: A ceiling panel support system includes a ceiling panel and a mounting bracket. The ceiling panel has an upper part including an elongate support portion, with the support portion having an elongate support channel including a pair of opposing lips defining an elongate opening into the elongate support channel. The mounting bracket has a main body, a holding part configured to be housed within the elongate support channel behind inwardly facing surfaces of the opposing lips, and a leg configured to extend from the main body to the holding part between the opposing lips. The main body includes lower surfaces on either side of the leg configured to face the support portion. The system further includes a securing member that presses the holding part against the inwardly facing surfaces of the opening lips and secures the mounting bracket frictionally along the elongate extent of the panel.

Abstract: A composite element for use as an insulating and/or construction means, where at least one layer is configured in the form of a foam layer, and where the foam layer comprises a foam material comprising a natural, renewable raw material; methods of using composite elements for thermal and/or acoustic insulation, including of buildings and/or roofs, and in the installation of heating and/or utility systems, including in floors and/or walls of buildings; an in-situ foam as well as a particulate foam material in loose filling for use as an insulating means; and an installation panel.