A digging lance for hydro excavation includes an extension pipe, a nozzle, and a valve handle. The valve handle is adjustably attached to the extension pipe, and is selectively movable along a length of the extension pipe.
A system for noise exposure management. In one example, a system includes at least one speaker and a controller operatively coupled to the at least one speaker. The controller is configured to turn on and turn off the at least one speaker. The system is further configured to reduce a sound intensity of siren sounds generated by the at least one speaker when the at least one speaker is turned on in response to a signal received by the controller. The signal is generated in response to a cumulative sound exposure, over a period of time, that exceeds a predefined sound exposure magnitude.
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Emergency light bars for vehicles; emergency warning lights
for vehicles; programmable electronic controllers for sirens
and warning lights for law enforcement and emergency
vehicles.
A grinder truck with a computer controlled profiler in combination with a vehicle automated guidance system for guiding a vehicle and equipment secured to a vehicle for removing of road markings. The computer controlled profiler detects the position of one or more grinding, grooving, rumbling heads in the X, Y and Z position. A controller and one or more actuators are manipulated in response to ground markings visible in a camera field. A remote controller allows an operator to control grinder heads individually, and allows for precise adjustment based upon an operator's visual inspection.
E01C 23/09 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surfaceDevices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for forming cuts, grooves, or recesses, e.g. for making joints or channels for markings, for cutting-out sections to be removedDevices or arrangements for working the finished surfaceDevices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for cleaning, treating, or filling cuts, grooves, recesses, or fissuresDevices or arrangements for working the finished surfaceDevices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for trimming paving edges
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Emergency light bars for vehicles; emergency warning lights for vehicles; programmable electronic controllers for sirens and warning lights for law enforcement and emergency vehicles.
6.
BOOM TURRET FOR AN EXCAVATION VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF
A boom turret for a debris body. The boom turret includes an inlet defining an inlet axis and configured to couple to a hose. An outlet defining an outlet axis and configured to rotatably couple to the debris body. The inlet axis is substantially orthogonal to the outlet axis and a debris flow path is defined within the boom turret between the inlet and the outlet. A plate is disposed between the inlet and the outlet and has a surface at least partially defining the debris flow path through the boom turret. A nozzle is coupled to the plate and extends into the debris flow path. A pressure vessel is configured to hold a charge of pressurized fluid, and the pressure vessel is coupled in flow communication with the nozzle and selectively releases the charge of pressurized fluid through the nozzle to dislodge accumulated debris within the debris flow path.
A debris collection hopper for road surface maintenance vehicles, such as street sweepers and road mark line removers separates and retains debris according to their sizes inside a hopper of the pneumatic conveyance system. The air stream flows through three divided compartments—main storage area for coarse or bulky debris, low pressure drop pre-separator for fine particles, and filter housing for extra fine dusts. Each compartment has a common open end closed by a single door. During discharge, opening the door empties all the compartments. The hopper effectively collects debris from the pneumatic conveyance system, reduce clogging in filters and increasing productivity, while still being compact and simple to operate.
B65D 88/56 - Large containers characterised by means facilitating filling or emptying by tilting
B01D 45/02 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising gravity
B01D 45/04 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising inertia
B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
B01D 50/20 - Combinations of devices covered by groups and
E01H 1/08 - Pneumatically dislodging or taking-up undesirable matterDrying by heat only, or by streams of gasCleaning by projecting abrasive particles
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Emergency light bars for vehicles; Emergency warning lights for vehicles; Programmable electronic controllers for sirens and warning lights for law enforcement and emergency vehicles
A GPS directed vehicle for cleaning airport runway surfaces. The vehicle uses an ultra-high pressure washer for cleaning rubber off the surfaces of the runway, and a vacuum system for the collection of debris. A GPS device allows an operator to track a cleaning line so as to allow no more than 25 mm overlap of surfaces to be cleaned. An iPad can be used to highlight Google maps for calculating a runway area to be treated. Recording allows the exact location of last treated surface area to allow exact location of an untreated surface area.
G05D 1/248 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons generated by satellites, e.g. GPS
G05D 1/648 - Performing a task within a working area or space, e.g. cleaning
G05D 105/10 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for cleaning, vacuuming or polishing
A surface marking truck for heating and applying thermoplastic material. The surface marking truck is comprised of laterally disposed direct fired kettles positioned within at least one firebox. The kettles are constructed and arranged to provide a platform area for placement of pallets above the kettles for storing material and refilling of each kettle. The thermoplastic material held in the kettles and totes is heated to a preferred application temperature with an application system mounted to the truck. Retro-reflective glass beads can be added to the thermoplastic during the spraying step.
E01C 23/22 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying
B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
E01F 9/518 - Road surface markingsKerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users characterised by the road surface marking material, e.g. comprising additives for improving friction or reflectivityMethods of forming, installing or applying markings in, on or to road surfaces formed in situ, e.g. by painting, by casting into the road surface or by deforming the road surface
20.
EPOXY TRUCK WITH LATERALLY DISPOSED HEATING KETTLES AND SURFACE APPLICATOR SYSTEM
A surface marking truck for heating and applying epoxy. The surface marking truck is self-propelled and comprised of laterally disposed kettles allowing for a platform area about the kettles for placement of replaceable totes holding epoxy, catalyst, or glass beads. Each tote is coupled to a kettle allowing gravity filling of each kettle. Epoxy and catalyst material held in the kettles and totes is heated before mixing and application through a spraying system. The spraying system includes a recirculation system that eliminates the need for jacketed transfer lines. Retro-reflective glass beads can be added to the epoxy during or after the spraying step.
E01C 23/22 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying
E01F 9/518 - Road surface markingsKerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users characterised by the road surface marking material, e.g. comprising additives for improving friction or reflectivityMethods of forming, installing or applying markings in, on or to road surfaces formed in situ, e.g. by painting, by casting into the road surface or by deforming the road surface
E01F 9/524 - Reflecting elements specially adapted for incorporation in or application to road surface markings
A modular push bumper that mounts directly to a vehicle. Members of the push bumper are fastened together with fasteners, rather than welded together. The push bumper can include a channel member defining a channel for mounting accessories to the push bumper while keeping them protected from, e.g., vandalism and collisions.
B60R 19/50 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds with lights or registration plates
B60R 19/02 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
B60R 19/24 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles
22.
LATERALLY DISPOSED THERMOPLASTIC MELTING KETTLE AND SURFACE APPLICATOR
A surface marking devices for heating and applying thermoplastic material. The surface marking device is comprised of laterally disposed oil-jacketed melting kettles having a rotatable auger extending from a first end to a second end; the first end having an open inlet for receipt of particulate thermoplastic marking material in a non-molten state. The second end coupled to a thermo pump for transfer of the thermoplastic marking material in a molten state to a sprayer, extrusion die, or an auxiliary vehicle for subsequent application. Retro-reflective glass beads can be added to the molten state during the spraying step.
E01C 23/22 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying
E01C 23/20 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ
E01F 9/524 - Reflecting elements specially adapted for incorporation in or application to road surface markings
E01F 9/518 - Road surface markingsKerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users characterised by the road surface marking material, e.g. comprising additives for improving friction or reflectivityMethods of forming, installing or applying markings in, on or to road surfaces formed in situ, e.g. by painting, by casting into the road surface or by deforming the road surface
A high pressure reciprocating pump (10) for high fluid pressures having a valve cartridge (57) positioned within a manifold block (15) of the pump (10). The valve cartridge (57) has a fixed body (58) with a plurality of equally spaced suction opening (69) extending therethrough. A central bore (70) of the valve cartridge body (58) has a valve assembly (72) mounted therein. Valve assembly (72) include a discharge valve member (74) and a two-piece suction valve member (280) mounted for sliding movement about the outer surface of discharge valve member (74). A spring (84) biased between spring retainer (87) and the two-piece suction valve member (280) continuously urges the valve members (74, 280) toward closed position. On the suction stroke, the two piece suction valve member (280) is opened and fluid through suction openings (69) enters the pump chamber (37). On the discharge stroke, high pressure fluid is discharged through the central bore (77) and lateral slots (79) of open discharge valve member (74) past seat (78). The two-piece suction valve 280 includes a spring seat 282 and a hard sealing member 284.
An electronically controlled motor driven siren. The siren is electronically controlled to generate different sound profiles, while having advantages of a motor driven mechanical siren. In some embodiments, the siren is part of a system of multiple sirens. The phases of the rotors of the sirens of the system can be electronically controlled to generate different multi-siren combined sound profiles.
B60Q 1/34 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
An impact attenuator safety truck with a configurable flatbed capable of carrying a forklift. The safety truck provides a crash barrier for roadway construction projects using impact absorbing sections (TMAs) that are movable from a stowage position above the surface of the flatbed, thereby allowing the entire surface of the flatbed for storage. The forklift is secured to the flatbed when the impact absorbing sections are in the stowage position. When the impact absorbing sections are in a deployed position, the forklift can access the flatbed surface from either side. A pair of hydraulic cylinders in combination with pivot arms and a cradle allows rotating of the impact absorbing sections between the stowage position and deployed position.
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
A removable cover to protect a connector between two conduits includes a single body having a wall surrounding an interior volume. The body has a neck sized to grip a portion of a first of the conduits. The body has a size-adjustable section to permit the body to be shortened or lengthened. The body has a casing section. The casing section protects a coupling connecting together the two conduits.
An example system for a synchronizing audio on emergency vehicles can include a receiver configured to accept a synchronization signal. The example system can also include a processor configured to use the synchronization signal to determine a correct playback time for a message to remain in sync with other emergency vehicles.
An example system for a synchronizing audio on emergency vehicles can include a receiver configured to accept a synchronization signal. The example system can also include a processor configured to use the synchronization signal to determine a correct playback time for a message to remain in sync with other emergency vehicles.
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
(1) Trailers used for transporting heavy equipment and accessories for such trailers, namely, goosenecks, tow hooks, tow couplers and cable reelers.
(2) Trailers for vehicles, cargo.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
(1) Trailers used for transporting heavy equipment and accessories for such trailers, namely, goosenecks, tow hooks, tow couplers and cable reelers.
(2) Trailers for vehicles, cargo.
34.
Lighting unit with electronically modulated beam configuration
Lighting unit that can be mounted to a vehicle for illuminating work or emergency areas at night. The lighting unit includes a mechanically controllable driver for selecting a position of a central optical axis of the light emitter and an electronically adjustable refractive element for modulating a beam spread configuration generated by the lighting unit.
B60Q 1/24 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
B60Q 1/076 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle by electric means
F21V 21/15 - Adjustable mountings specially adapted for power operation, e.g. by remote control
F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
H05B 47/18 - Controlling the light source by remote control via data-bus transmission
F21S 41/64 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on refractors, filters or transparent cover plates by changing their light transmissivity, e.g. by liquid crystal or electrochromic devices
F21V 14/00 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements
A mobile vehicle mounted dry filtration system to support a grinder system used for removal of markings, creating rumble strips, or the like. Blowers create a vacuum for drawing debris and dust from the grinder system into a debris bin. Large debris is removed from the vacuum draw and remains in the bin for later disposal. Small particles and dust are drawn into parallel positioned filter cyclones that have a cyclonic separation followed by flexible and inexpensive bag filters. The flexible filters are cleaned using vibrating diaphragms mounted on the top of the filter cyclones subject to a reverse air flow by the blowers using slide valves. A polishing tank containing water receives the exhaust from the filter cyclones for removal of airborne particles and sound suppression.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/58 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel
B01D 46/76 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by forces created by movement of the filter element involving vibrations
B01D 46/762 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by forces created by movement of the filter element involving vibrations involving sonic or ultrasonic waves
B01D 50/00 - Combinations of methods or devices for separating particles from gases or vapours
B01D 50/20 - Combinations of devices covered by groups and
B65D 88/10 - Large containers rigid parallelepipedic
A mobile vehicle mounted hydro demolition system comprising ultra-high pressurized water through a rotating nozzle water jet for cutting concrete, including a water supply, a vacuum blower, and a vacuum container that has offset with a dewatering bag so that incoming water can be pumped off as wastewater. A remote control gives an operator immediate adjustments of the rotational speed of the nozzle; the transverse traversing speed of the nozzle; the forward advancement of the vehicle; the number of traverses the head traverses before the vehicle advances its predetermined step; the pressure of the high-pressure pump; the amount of vacuum cfm's the blowers are producing; the steering of the vehicle; and the traversing distance of the rotating nozzle. By manipulating the above parameters the depth of removal is predictable and provides a consistent depth.
E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surfaceDevices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
A boom assembly for an excavation vehicle includes a bracket configured to couple to a turret that is rotatably mounted to a debris body. Three or more telescoping support members. A first support member of the three or more telescoping support members is pivotably coupled to the bracket, a second support member of the three or more telescoping support members supports a shoe at a distal end, and a third support member of the three or more telescoping support members is disposed at least partially between the first support member and the second support member. The boom assembly also includes a single actuator. One end of the actuator is coupled to the first support member and the other end of the actuator is coupled to the second support member. The actuator is configured to extend and retract the second support member relative to the first support member.
A boom turret for a debris body. The boom turret includes an inlet defining an inlet axis and configured to couple to a hose. An outlet defining an outlet axis and configured to rotatably couple to the debris body. The inlet axis is substantially orthogonal to the outlet axis and a debris flow path is defined within the boom turret between the inlet and the outlet. A plate is disposed between the inlet and the outlet and has a surface at least partially defining the debris flow path through the boom turret. A nozzle is coupled to the plate and extends into the debris flow path. A pressure vessel is configured to hold a charge of pressurized fluid, and the pressure vessel is coupled in flow communication with the nozzle and selectively releases the charge of pressurized fluid through the nozzle to dislodge accumulated debris within the debris flow path.
A vehicle includes a frame and a debris hopper including a door disposed along a side of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes front and rear lift assemblies supporting the debris hopper on the frame and configured to lift and tilt the debris hopper relative to the frame. Each lift assembly includes a transverse support mounted across the frame. A lift arm including a first end and an opposite second end, with the first end of the lift arm pivotably coupled to one end of the transverse support. A leg extending below the debris hopper and disposed proximate the door, with the second end of the lift arm pivotably coupled to one end of the leg opposite of the debris hopper. A first fluid actuator extending between the transverse support and the lift arm, and a second fluid actuator extending between the lift arm and the leg.
B60P 1/34 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element in combination with another movement of the element the other movement being raising or lowering
B60P 1/16 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element actuated by fluid-operated mechanisms
B60P 1/26 - Means for controlling movement of tailboards or sideboards
E01H 1/04 - Brushing apparatus taking-up the sweepings, e.g. for collecting, for loading
A thermoplastic extrusion vehicle for continuous processing of thermoplastic material used for applying lines and stripes to a roadway. Heated oil from a burner is directed to a common reservoir having a section for oil distributed to the extremities of the vehicle and a main section for heating of melting kettles; the common reservoir having a divider wall capable of maintaining two different temperatures within the reservoir. A programmable logic controller displays and records the mil thickness of lines that is calculated according to the volume of material consumed at the rate of application based upon the speed of the vehicle.
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05B 13/00 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups
G01B 21/08 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01D 5/12 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
A vehicle includes at least one hose extending from the vehicle and configured to extend below ground through a manhole, and a light system. The light system includes a storage member, such as a retractable reel, coupled to the vehicle, a flexible line wrapped at least partially around the storage member, and a light source coupled to the flexible line. The storage member is adapted to selectively extend and retract the light source together with the hose below ground, and the light source is storable on the vehicle adjacent the storage member. The light source has a self-contained power source. In some systems, the flexible line and/or the light source are removable from the vehicle so they can be moved to a remote location from the vehicle.
A melting kettle for processing of thermoplastic material. The kettle disclosed herein obtains heat transfer by use of an oil jacketed tank with an adjoining main tank for storage of hot oil and a hose tank for recovery of the hot oil. Oil expelled from the oil jacket is directed to the main tank through an opening. Spillage of oil from the hose tank is directed to the main tank through an aperture. The melting kettle reduces the space needed for oil storage, and increases operator safety by eliminating additional transfer lines. Dual kettles benefit by having the adjoining main tank placed therebetween.
B29B 7/12 - MixingKneading non-continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices, i.e. batch type with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary with single shaft
B29B 13/02 - Conditioning or physical treatment of the material to be shaped by heating
F27B 14/20 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
B01F 27/96 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a substantially vertical axis with openwork frames or cages
B01F 27/112 - Stirrers characterised by the configuration of the stirrers with arms, paddles, vanes or blades
B01F 27/191 - Stirrers with two or more mixing elements mounted in sequence on the same axis with similar elements
B01F 27/192 - Stirrers with two or more mixing elements mounted in sequence on the same axis with dissimilar elements
F27B 14/08 - Details specially adapted for crucible, pot or tank furnaces
E01F 9/518 - Road surface markingsKerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users characterised by the road surface marking material, e.g. comprising additives for improving friction or reflectivityMethods of forming, installing or applying markings in, on or to road surfaces formed in situ, e.g. by painting, by casting into the road surface or by deforming the road surface
E01C 23/20 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ
Melting kettles for use on vehicles for continuous processing of material for applying lines, stripes, bitumen, crack sealant or the like. The kettles disclosed herein provide heat transfer by use of oil jacketed tanks. A coil may be placed along a lower section for heat transfer through a burner for heating recirculated oil. A coil may be placed in a lower section and an upper section for heating an oil jacket, as well as heat transfer from the entire circumference of a coil placed in the upper section. An upper coil can be fluidly coupled to a lower coil and positioned within the chamber a spaced apart distance from the interior wall of the melter kettle. A mixer system rotates paddles to cause continuous transfer of material around the upper coil. The melter kettle is cylindrical, but can be corrugated to increase heatable surface area.
B29B 7/12 - MixingKneading non-continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices, i.e. batch type with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary with single shaft
B29B 13/02 - Conditioning or physical treatment of the material to be shaped by heating
F27B 14/20 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
B01F 27/96 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a substantially vertical axis with openwork frames or cages
B01F 27/112 - Stirrers characterised by the configuration of the stirrers with arms, paddles, vanes or blades
B01F 27/191 - Stirrers with two or more mixing elements mounted in sequence on the same axis with similar elements
B01F 27/192 - Stirrers with two or more mixing elements mounted in sequence on the same axis with dissimilar elements
F27B 14/08 - Details specially adapted for crucible, pot or tank furnaces
E01F 9/518 - Road surface markingsKerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users characterised by the road surface marking material, e.g. comprising additives for improving friction or reflectivityMethods of forming, installing or applying markings in, on or to road surfaces formed in situ, e.g. by painting, by casting into the road surface or by deforming the road surface
E01C 23/20 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ
A grinder truck with a computer controlled profiler in combination with a vehicle automated guidance system for guiding a vehicle and equipment secured to a vehicle for removing of road markings. The computer controlled profiler detects the position of one or more grinding, grooving, rumbling heads in the X, Y and Z position. A controller and one or more actuators are manipulated in response to ground markings visible in a camera field. A remote controller allows an operator to control grinder heads individually, and allows for precise adjustment based upon an operator's visual inspection.
E01C 23/09 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surfaceDevices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for forming cuts, grooves, or recesses, e.g. for making joints or channels for markings, for cutting-out sections to be removedDevices or arrangements for working the finished surfaceDevices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for cleaning, treating, or filling cuts, grooves, recesses, or fissuresDevices or arrangements for working the finished surfaceDevices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for trimming paving edges
Lighting systems for emergency vehicles. The lighting systems adjust light emission characteristics of lighting devices of the vehicle based on one or more detected conditions in the vicinity of the vehicle. The conditions are detected in different zones around the vehicle. The lighting system is configured to adjust characteristics of the lighting devices based on the zone in which the condition is detected.
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
B60Q 1/46 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for giving flashing caution signals during drive, other than signalling change of direction, e.g. flashing the headlights
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
B60Q 1/08 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically
B60Q 1/24 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
Lighting systems for emergency vehicles. The lighting systems adjust light emission characteristics of lighting devices of the vehicle based on one or more detected conditions in the vicinity of the vehicle. The conditions are detected in different zones around the vehicle. The lighting system is configured to adjust characteristics of the lighting devices based on the zone in which the condition is detected.
B60Q 1/24 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
B60Q 1/40 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction having automatic return to inoperative position
H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
H05B 47/115 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings
B60Q 1/46 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for giving flashing caution signals during drive, other than signalling change of direction, e.g. flashing the headlights
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
An example speaker for providing alerts includes: a housing and a cover forming an integrated unit; a microphone configured to sense an ambient noise level; and a processor configured to adjust a volume of the speaker based upon the ambient noise level. A hinge can be positioned between the housing and the cover to allow the cover to be pivoted relative to the housing from a close position to an open position.
H04L 69/325 - Intralayer communication protocols among peer entities or protocol data unit [PDU] definitions in the network layer [OSI layer 3], e.g. X.25
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
53.
Power split and variable creep drive system for street sweeper or like specialty vehicle
A power split and creep drive system for street sweeper or like specialty vehicle having a single engine is disclosed. The system intends to retrofit and convert on-highway truck chassis into specialty vehicles capable of performing work function and moving at creeping speed, such as a street sweeper. It includes a hydraulic work circuit or power-take-off (PTO) port, a planetary gear set, a hydraulic system comprising pumps and motors to drive the working devices and balance the demand between propulsion and work function such as sweeping. The planetary gear set includes an input shaft connecting to a transmission output shaft of the chassis, a first output shaft connecting to a hydraulic machine, and a second output shaft to vehicle propulsion drive shaft.
F16H 47/04 - Combinations of mechanical gearing with fluid clutches or fluid gearing the fluid gearing being of the volumetric type the mechanical gearing being of the type with members having orbital motion
E01H 1/05 - Brushing apparatus with driven brushes
F16H 61/00 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion
B60K 25/06 - Auxiliary drives from the transmission power take-off
B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
F16H 37/06 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts
F16H 61/4061 - Control related to directional control valves, e.g. change-over valves, for crossing the feeding conduits
B60K 17/28 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off
F16H 61/421 - Motor capacity control by electro-hydraulic control means, e.g. using solenoid valves
54.
SELF-ADAPTING VARIABLE LOUDNESS AND/OR VARIABLE SOUND PATTERN EMERGENCY VEHICLE SIREN SYSTEM WITH OPTIONAL COLLISION WARNING
An example emergency vehicle (602, 1202, 1400) siren system can include: one or more emergency lights; a siren; and a controller including a processor and memory, the memory encoding instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to modify a sound of the siren based upon a context of the vehicle, the context including at least one of a speed and location of the vehicle.
An example emergency vehicle siren system can include: one or more emergency lights; a siren; and a controller including a processor and memory, the memory encoding instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to modify a sound of the siren based upon a context of the vehicle, the context including at least one of a speed and location of the vehicle.
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
A boom hose apparatus for a material collection vehicle includes a telescoping boom assembly and a hose assembly supported by the boom assembly. The boom assembly includes a plurality of telescoping conduits. A flexible hose is received through the telescoping conduits and can slidably extend from, or retract into, the conduits independently from the telescoping of the conduits.
E01C 19/47 - Hydraulic cement concrete mixers combined with distributing means specially adapted for road building
E03F 7/10 - Wheeled apparatus for emptying sewers or cesspools
F16L 3/01 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets for supporting or guiding the pipes, cables or protective tubing, between relatively movable points, e.g. movable channels
B60P 1/60 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using fluids, e.g. having direct contact between fluid and load
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
E01H 1/08 - Pneumatically dislodging or taking-up undesirable matterDrying by heat only, or by streams of gasCleaning by projecting abrasive particles
E02F 3/88 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with arrangements acting by a sucking or forcing effect, e.g. suction dredgers
E02F 3/90 - Component parts, e.g. drives, control devices
E02F 7/02 - Conveying equipment mounted on a dredger
Peripheral lighting system for an emergency vehicle. In an example, the lighting system has a plurality of light heads configured to be located at various positions on the emergency vehicle. A system controller is programmed to individually control each of the light heads via each a plurality of serial communications lines from the controller to the light heads.
B60Q 1/28 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating front of vehicle
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
A warning device. In some embodiments, the warning device can include: a plurality of light sources forming an array; a plurality of reflectors, with at least one reflector being associated with each of the plurality of lights; and a plurality of lenses, with at least one lens being associated with each of the plurality of lights. In some examples, each of the plurality of reflectors and the plurality of lenses is tilted along a principal axis to collimate light and to direct the light from one of the plurality of lights to one of a plurality of far field light spots.
F21S 43/40 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the combination of reflectors and refractors
F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
A system for object detection within a monitored zone around a vehicle includes: at least one processor; and memory encoding instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: detect an object; and suppress an alert associated with detection of the object when a size of the detected object is below a lower size threshold value or above an upper size threshold value.
G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
G01S 13/56 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds for presence detection
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
B60R 25/104 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device characterised by the type of theft warning signal, e.g. visual or audible signals with special characteristics
B60R 25/31 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems of human presence inside or outside the vehicle
B60R 25/30 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems
G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
A system for object detection within a monitored zone around a vehicle includes: at least one processor; and memory encoding instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: detect an object; and suppress an alert associated with detection of the object when a size of the detected object is below a lower size threshold value or above an upper size threshold value.
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
G08B 13/187 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using active radiation detection systems by interference of a radiation field
The invention involves a low speed control system and method for automatically regulating the speed of work vehicles or equipment and, more particularly, vehicles that apply, remove or modify roadways or road markings. The system includes a controller, a speed display, at least one rotary encoder or the like, and one or more Eddy current or mechanical brakes for inhibiting motion of the vehicle at the operator's control. The brakes may be pneumatic, spring operated, Eddy current, or hydraulic that are controlled in response to feedback from the at least one rotary encoder for compliance with the preset speed on the speed display. In another embodiment, a throttle control is also provided.
Light beacons and light beacon systems including a lens or housing configured to collimate light emitted from two discrete optical focal points positioned along a central longitudinal axis of the beacon. The example lens can be, e.g., cylindrical or frusto-conical, and an outer surface of the lens defines at least a first region that is optically tuned to a first of the optical focal points, a second region that is optically tuned to a second of the optical focal points, and a third region that is optically tuned to both focal points.
Light bars, and lighting systems and vehicles that include light bars. The light bars include a plurality of light emitting modules coupled together at flexible joints to allow a single light bar to be affixed to surfaces of varying curvatures, such as an interior window surface of a vehicle. The size of the light bar is easily customizable due to its modular nature. In some examples, a controller or other electronic element is adapted to detect a number and/or configuration of modules in a given light bar.
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
B60Q 3/10 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards
B60Q 1/46 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for giving flashing caution signals during drive, other than signalling change of direction, e.g. flashing the headlights
Light bars (100), lighting systems (300) and vehicles (210) that include light bars (100). The light bars (100) include a plurality of light emitting modules (108) coupled together at flexible joints (110) to allow a single light bar (100) to be affixed to surfaces of varying curvatures, such as an interior window surface (202) of a vehicle (210). The size of the light bar (100) is easily customizable due to its modular nature. In some examples, a controller (304) or other electronic element is adapted to detect a number and/or configuration of modules (108) in a given light bar (100).
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
F21V 21/005 - Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devicesHand grips for several lighting devices in an end-to-end arrangement, i.e. light tracks
F21S 10/06 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect flashing, e.g. with rotating reflector or light source
F21S 4/22 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports flexible or deformable, e.g. into a curved shape
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Lighting devices and systems with orientation detection and control
Lighting systems, devices, and units that provide illumination according to a detected orientation relative to a reference plane or a reference vector. In some examples, a light bar for use on a vehicle includes first and second sets of light emitters that are selectively activated and inactive based on a detected orientation of the light bar relative to a reference plane or reference vector.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
B60Q 1/30 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
B60Q 1/28 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating front of vehicle
F21Y 103/00 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes
F21Y 113/10 - Combination of light sources of different colours
A boom hose apparatus (200) for a material collection vehicle (100), includes a telescoping boom assembly (202) and a hose assembly (204) supported by the boom assembly (202). The boom assembly (202) includes a plurality of telescoping conduits (230, 232). A flexible hose (234) is received through the telescoping conduits (230, 232) and can slidably extend from, or retract into, the conduits independently from the telescoping of the conduits.
E03F 7/10 - Wheeled apparatus for emptying sewers or cesspools
A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
B66C 23/70 - Jibs assembled from separate sections to form jibs of various discrete lengths
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
E01C 19/47 - Hydraulic cement concrete mixers combined with distributing means specially adapted for road building
A boom hose apparatus for a material collection vehicle includes a telescoping boom assembly and a hose assembly supported by the boom assembly. The boom assembly includes a plurality of telescoping conduits. A flexible hose is received through the telescoping conduits and can slidably extend from, or retract into, the conduits independently from the telescoping of the conduits.
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
E01H 1/08 - Pneumatically dislodging or taking-up undesirable matterDrying by heat only, or by streams of gasCleaning by projecting abrasive particles
E01C 19/47 - Hydraulic cement concrete mixers combined with distributing means specially adapted for road building
E03F 7/10 - Wheeled apparatus for emptying sewers or cesspools
E02F 7/02 - Conveying equipment mounted on a dredger
F16L 3/01 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets for supporting or guiding the pipes, cables or protective tubing, between relatively movable points, e.g. movable channels
B60P 1/60 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using fluids, e.g. having direct contact between fluid and load
E02F 3/88 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with arrangements acting by a sucking or forcing effect, e.g. suction dredgers
E02F 3/90 - Component parts, e.g. drives, control devices
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LOCALIZED DISTRIBUTION OF EMERGENCY MASS NOTIFICATION ALERTS
In an example, a notification system includes: a first notification server that is programmed to originate emergency messages; a second notification server connected to the first notification server, the second network server being programmed to identify the target endpoints associated with the emergency messages; and a virtual personal assistant-enabled device programmed to receive the emergency messages from the second notification server, translate the emergency messages into a format suitable for issuance by the virtual personal assistant-enable device, and issue the emergency message.
A piston assembly is provided with a piston head retaining structure. The piston assembly includes a piston shaft and a piston head disposed around the piston shaft and providing a piston head face that faces a cylinder wall. The piston assembly further includes a piston head mount element arranged adjacent to the piston head and mounted around the piston shaft and a tensioning device that generates an axial tension between the piston shaft and the piston head.
F04B 53/14 - Pistons, piston-rods or piston-rod connections
F16J 7/00 - Piston-rods, i.e. rods rigidly connected to the piston
F16J 1/12 - Connection to driving members with piston-rods, i.e. rigid connections
F04B 5/02 - Machines or pumps with differential-surface pistons with double-acting pistons
F04B 9/109 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being fluid the fluid being liquid having plural pumping chambers
F04B 53/16 - CasingsCylindersCylinder liners or headsFluid connections
A safety system can include: at least one wearable device configured to communicate with a central hub of a facility; and the central hub programmed to determine a location of the at least one wearable device within the facility, and to provide emergency instructions to the at least one wearable device based upon the location.
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
G08B 21/22 - Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons
G08B 27/00 - Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations
An improvement to surface marking devices for pumping and circulating melted thermoplastic material to various surfaces including roads, parking lots and the like is provided. The pump for melted thermoplastic is comprised of a cold section and a hot section. The hot section is connected to a fluid or electric motor, or alternatively, an internal combustion engine for providing rotation to the pump. The connection to provide rotation to the hot section is through the cold section, which is spaced away from the hot section and connected with shafting to provide rotation to the hot section. A heating jacket is secured to the hot section for transferring heat from an external source to the hot section. The spacing between the hot and cold sections provides the ability to rebuild the hot section of the pump without removal from the cold section and without removal from the vehicle to which it is attached.
F04C 13/00 - Adaptations of machines or pumps for special use, e.g. for extremely high pressures
F04C 2/12 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type
B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
E01F 9/524 - Reflecting elements specially adapted for incorporation in or application to road surface markings
E01F 9/588 - Lane delineators for physically separating traffic lanes and discouraging but not preventing crossing
A safety system can include: at least one wearable device configured to communicate with a central hub of a facility; and the central hub programmed to determine a location of the at least one wearable device within the facility, and to provide emergency instructions to the at least one wearable device based upon the location.
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
G08B 21/22 - Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons
G08B 27/00 - Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations
A62B 3/00 - Devices or single parts for facilitating escape from buildings or the like, e.g. protection shields, protection screensPortable devices for preventing smoke penetrating into distinct parts of buildings
An example speaker for providing alerts includes: a housing and a cover forming an integrated unit; a microphone configured to sense an ambient noise level; and a processor configured to adjust a volume of the speaker based upon the ambient noise level. A hinge can be positioned between the housing and the cover to allow the cover to be pivoted relative to the housing from a close position to an open position.
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
A service mode selection system for a service vehicle is provided for simplifying a control for setting the vehicle in a desired service mode. The system includes a control system for receiving an operator's selection of service mode via a service mode selection device and controlling vehicle components to automatically set the vehicle in a selected service mode. The service mode selection device can be arranged in a cab of the vehicle and allows the operator to conveniently select a desired service mode, thereby achieving a work-ready machine with as few operator inputs as possible.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
B60W 50/12 - Limiting control by the driver depending on vehicle state, e.g. interlocking means for the control input for preventing unsafe operation
E03F 7/10 - Wheeled apparatus for emptying sewers or cesspools
E01H 1/10 - Hydraulically loosening or dislodging undesirable matterRaking or scraping apparatus
A voice control system for a police vehicle, including: a single azimuthally-sensitive directional microphone configured to receive an audio command for controlling an aspect of the police vehicle and identify a direction of origin of the audio command; and a controller including a processor and tangible memory encoding instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to: identify a command associated with the audio command received by the single azimuthally-sensitive directional microphone; and when the direction of origin allows for the command, initiate the command to control the aspect of the police vehicle.
G10L 15/22 - Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialog
H04R 1/32 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only
G06F 16/683 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
A dumping vehicle includes a vehicle elevation system for elevating a body of a vehicle. The system can use one or more components of a vehicle as a main support against which a vehicle body is elevated. In certain examples, a suspension device of the vehicle can be used as the main support. The system further includes an elevation device arranged between the suspension device and a vehicle frame and configured to elevate the vehicle body by lifting the vehicle frame against the suspension device.
B60P 1/16 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element actuated by fluid-operated mechanisms
B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
B60G 11/34 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds including leaf springs
B60G 5/053 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements with two or more pivoted arms, the movements of which are resiliently interrelated a leafspring being used as equilibration unit between two axle-supporting units
81.
Water level monitoring for multiple water tanks of sewer cleaning vehicle
A sewer cleaning vehicle includes a monitoring device for detecting a water level in a plurality of water tanks using a sensor engaged with the water tanks. The vehicle can present to an operator the water level together with operational conditions of the vehicle. The vehicle can continuously fill the water tanks based on the water level, and inform the operator of the water tanks having a water level lower than a user-configurable threshold.
G01F 23/14 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measurement of pressure
E03F 7/10 - Wheeled apparatus for emptying sewers or cesspools
E03F 9/00 - Arrangements or fixed installations for cleaning sewer pipes, e.g. by flushing
B08B 9/035 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing by suction
B08B 9/032 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
The present device is a rumble strip forming apparatus for reducing the amount of reactive force transferred to the transporter. The rumble strip forming apparatus includes a transport, a lift device, a grinder, and a drive means that connect drive portions of the transport to the grinder to synchronize engagement of a cutting device with the pavement with forward movement of the transport while providing rearward movement of the grinder drum during cutting. The grinder is configured to provide both rotation of a pavement cutter and up and down movement of the pavement cutter while portions of the grinder remain in contact with the pavement.
E01C 23/00 - Auxiliary devices or arrangements for constructing, repairing, reconditioning, or taking-up road or like surfaces
E01C 23/09 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surfaceDevices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for forming cuts, grooves, or recesses, e.g. for making joints or channels for markings, for cutting-out sections to be removedDevices or arrangements for working the finished surfaceDevices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for cleaning, treating, or filling cuts, grooves, recesses, or fissuresDevices or arrangements for working the finished surfaceDevices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for trimming paving edges
E01F 9/529 - Road surface markingsKerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users specially adapted for signalling by sound or vibrations, e.g. rumble stripsRoad surface markingsKerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users specially adapted for enforcing reduced speed, e.g. speed bumps
An example hazardous detection call point station can include: a common rear housing; a front housing, wherein the common rear housing and the front housing are configured to be coupled to form a housing defining an interior; and an actuator cylinder positioned at least partially within the interior; wherein, upon breaking a glass front or depressing a button of the station, the actuator cylinder is biased to rotate to complete a circuit and thereby send an alarm notification to a main panel at a remote location.
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
G08B 25/08 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using communication transmission lines
A power split and creep drive system for street sweeper or like specialty vehicle having a single engine is disclosed. The system intends to retrofit and convert on-highway truck chassis into specialty vehicles capable of performing work function and moving at creeping speed, such as a street sweeper. It includes a hydraulic work circuit or power-take-off (PTO) port, a planetary gear set, a hydraulic system comprising pumps and motors to drive the working devices and balance the demand between propulsion and work function such as sweeping. The planetary gear set includes an input shaft connecting to a transmission output shaft of the chassis, a first output shaft connecting to a hydraulic machine, and a second output shaft to vehicle propulsion drive shaft.
B60K 25/06 - Auxiliary drives from the transmission power take-off
F16H 47/04 - Combinations of mechanical gearing with fluid clutches or fluid gearing the fluid gearing being of the volumetric type the mechanical gearing being of the type with members having orbital motion
E01H 1/05 - Brushing apparatus with driven brushes
F16H 61/00 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion
F16H 37/06 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts
F16H 61/4061 - Control related to directional control valves, e.g. change-over valves, for crossing the feeding conduits
B60K 17/28 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off
B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
F16H 61/421 - Motor capacity control by electro-hydraulic control means, e.g. using solenoid valves
A street sweeper configured to clean a street can include: at least one broom or sprayer configured to clean a street, a street surface deviation detection device coupled to the street sweeper, the street surface deviation detection device being configured to detect visual signatures of defects in a surface of the street; and a position device to measure the position of the street sweeper, wherein the position device is programmed to send the position to a central server.
G01F 15/075 - Integration to give total flow, e.g. using mechanically-operated integrating mechanism using electrically-operated integrating means
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
A self-rotating tube cleaning nozzle assembly is disclosed that includes at least one debris exclusion feature. The nozzle assembly includes a main body defining an internal fluid passageway, a nozzle mounted to the main body, and a sleeve rotatably disposed about the main body. In one aspect, the sleeve having at least one discharge port in fluid communication with the main body internal fluid passageway for discharging a spray and rotating the sleeve about the main body. The debris exclusion feature is defined between the main body and the sleeve and includes a stepped portion on an exterior surface of the main body that faces and overlaps with a complementarily shaped stepped portion on an interior surface of the sleeve. The debris exclusion feature forms a tortuous pathway that eliminates or reduces contaminant ingress.
F28G 3/16 - Rotary appliances using jets of fluid for removing debris
B08B 9/032 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
B08B 9/043 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes
B05B 3/06 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet by jet reaction
B05B 13/06 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups specially designed for treating the inside of hollow bodies
An example warning device can include: a plurality of light sources forming an array; a plurality of reflectors, with at least one reflector being associated with each of the plurality of lights; at least one lens for each of the plurality of lights; and an optical prism plate that directs light from one or more of the plurality of lights to one of a plurality of far field light spots.
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
G08B 5/38 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources using flashing light
F21W 111/00 - Use or application of lighting devices or systems for signalling, marking or indicating, not provided for in groups
F21V 13/04 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements the elements being reflectors and refractors
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 1/28 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating front of vehicle
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Automated activation and/or charging of cameras and/or autonomous vehicles
A body camera can include: a camera configured to capture images; and a sensor module programmed to: sense a strength of a field within an emergency vehicle; activate the camera when the strength of the field falls below a certain threshold; and deactivate the camera when the strength of the field exceeds the threshold. The body camera can include a receiver configured to wirelessly receive power from an energy source within the emergency vehicle. An autonomous vehicle can also be carried by the emergency vehicle, with the autonomous vehicle being configured to be automatically activated and/or charged.
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
B60L 53/00 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles
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AUTOMATED ACTIVATION AND/OR CHARGING OF CAMERAS AND/OR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
A body camera can include: a camera configured to capture images; and a sensor module programmed to: sense a strength of a field within an emergency vehicle; activate the camera when the strength of the field falls below a certain threshold; and deactivate the camera when the strength of the field exceeds the threshold. The body camera can include a receiver configured to wirelessly receive power from an energy source within the emergency vehicle. An autonomous vehicle can also be carried by the emergency vehicle, with the autonomous vehicle being configured to be automatically activated and/or charged.
A hose reel arrangement for sewer jetting includes a reel; a hose wound around the reel; a reel frame holding the reel; and a cover arrangement. The reel frame with the reel is rotatable about a frame axis perpendicular to a horizontal mounting surface. The cover arrangement is over a majority of the reel and reel frame. The cover arrangement is selectively movable to expose a portion of the reel to provide access to the hose. The cover arrangement is fixed in position relative to the rotatable reel frame and reel.
B60P 3/035 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for transporting reel units
B65H 75/42 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material mobile or transportable attached to, or forming part of, mobile tools or machines
B60R 19/24 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles
B08B 9/04 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
B08B 9/043 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes
B60R 19/38 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles adjustably or movably mounted, e.g. horizontally displaceable for securing a space between parked vehicles
E03F 7/10 - Wheeled apparatus for emptying sewers or cesspools
E03F 9/00 - Arrangements or fixed installations for cleaning sewer pipes, e.g. by flushing
An example beacon can include: a dome having an interior space; a prism positioned within the interior space, the prism having a first refraction portion and a second refraction portion, the first refraction portion extending for a first semicircle and the second refraction portion extending for a second semicircle; and a printed circuit board assembly supporting at least one light emitting diode, the printed circuit board assembly being positioned within the interior space of the dome. Light from the at least one light emitting diode is directed by the first refraction portion and the second refraction portion towards an obtuse angle relative to a position of the at least one light emitting diode.
H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
A waterblasting system includes a fluid supply device, an air supply device, and a waterblasting tool. The air supply device contains a battery and an alternator in a single unit. The alternator is operated by compressed air from a separate air compressor and generates electric power, at least some of which is used to charge the battery.
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
A two-stage valve system includes a safety latch configured to at least partially cover an actuation lever, such as a foot pedal, to prevent inadvertent operation of the actuation lever. The safety latch needs to be lifted to a certain level to gain access to the actuation lever in a first stage, and then the actuation lever is operated to actuate a valve assembly in a second stage.
A two-stage valve system includes a safety latch configured to at least partially cover an actuation lever (120), such as a foot pedal, to prevent inadvertent operation of the actuation lever. The safety latch (122) needs to be lifted to a certain level to gain access to the actuation lever in a first stage, and then the actuation lever is operated to actuate a valve assembly in a second stage.
A warning system includes one or more modularized alarm subsystems and one or more modularized coupling devices for coupling the alarm subsystems in various manners. The alarm subsystem can include a signaling device and a modularized protection housing. The signaling device operates to provide an alarm in an event of a predetermined situation. The modularized protection housing is configured to mount the signaling device and a coupling device. The coupling device is configured to couple the modularized protection housing with another modularized protection housing therethrough. The modularized protection housing is configured to interchangeably mount different types of signaling devices. The coupling device is further configured to engage another coupling device.
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
A warning system includes one or more modularized alarm subsystems and one or more modularized coupling devices for coupling the alarm subsystems in various manners. The alarm subsystem can include a signaling device and a modularized protection housing. The signaling device operates to provide an alarm in an event of a predetermined situation. The modularized protection housing is configured to mount the signaling device and a coupling device. The coupling device is configured to couple the modularized protection housing with another modularized protection housing therethrough. The modularized protection housing is configured to interchangeably mount different types of signaling devices. The coupling device is further configured to engage another coupling device.
G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
A water pump control system is provided for vacuum excavation equipment. The water pump control system includes a control circuit for controlling a hydraulic actuation circuit configured to control a water pump circuit such that a water pressure produced by the water pump circuit does not exceed a desired water pressure. The hydraulic actuation circuit can include a proportional hydraulic valve, and the control circuit controls a water pump speed by monitoring a water pressure and adjusting an electric current flowing into the proportional valve to meet the desired water pressure. The control circuit can include a pressure transducer mounted to the water pump circuit to monitor the water pressure in real-time.
F04B 49/00 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
F04B 49/22 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by means of valves
E02F 3/88 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with arrangements acting by a sucking or forcing effect, e.g. suction dredgers
F04B 49/20 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by changing the driving speed
