A service vehicle with service equipment for performing a predetermined service operation in an operating area, the vehicle comprising positioning means to determine position information for navigating the service vehicle and/or the service equipment; monitoring means to acquire position-dependent operational data of the performing of the service operation in dependence on the position information; and reporting means to communicate the position-dependent operational data to a remote management server. The service vehicle is operable in a first mode, in which the positioning means provides the position information to the monitoring means which acquires the position-dependent operational data using the position information; the reporting means communicates the operational data to the remote management server; and the navigating is performed substantially independently of the position information.
A service vehicle with service equipment for performing a predetermined service operation in an operating area, the vehicle comprising positioning means to determine position information for navigating the service vehicle and/or the service equipment; monitoring means to acquire position-dependent operational data of the performing of the service operation in dependence on the position information; and reporting means to communicate the position-dependent operational data to a remote management server. The service vehicle is operable in a first mode, in which the positioning means provides the position information to the monitoring means which acquires the position-dependent operational data using the position information; the reporting means communicates the operational data to the remote management server; and the navigating is performed substantially independently of the position information.
A mobile marking apparatus (1), such as a pedestrian line-marker, is described for marking ground surfaces such as sports fields. The apparatus (1) comprises a spray assembly (8) having an atomising spray nozzle (10) for spraying a marking liquid (9) on to the ground surface. The marking liquid is supplied (15) at a first pressure to the atomising nozzle (10), and an atomising fluid is supplied (16) at a second pressure to the atomising nozzle (10). A nozzle-flushing arrangement is described, in which the nozzle (10) is automatically flushed as a continuous integral part of the spraying. A marking method is also described.
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
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 7/06 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with one outlet orifice surrounding another approximately in the same plane
B05B 7/12 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 15/02 - Arrangements or devices for cleaning discharge openings
B05B 15/04 - Control of spray area, e.g. masking, side shields; Means for collection or re-use of excess material (B05B 1/28 takes precedence)
A63C 19/06 - Apparatus for setting-out or dividing courts
Paints and washes; Lacquers and varnishes; Coatings in the nature of sprays [paints]; Ground coatings [paints and oil]; Powders in the nature of paint for use as coatings.
A line marking apparatus, for use in a system that includes a source of a narrow beam of radiation which extends substantially horizontally along or parallel to a line to be marked, includes a wheeled chassis and a line marking head for dispensing line marking material. The marking head is supported on the chassis for lateral movement relative thereto, which movement is controlled by a controller that includes a detector which is movable with the marking head and is positioned and directed to detect such a beam of radiation, the marking head being movable together with the detector in response to a detected beam. Lateral movement of the marking head is thereby controlled such that the head and the detector substantially follow the line to be marked irrespective of whether the chassis deviates from the line direction.
E01C 23/00 - Auxiliary devices or arrangements for constructing, repairing, reconditioning, or taking-up road or like surfaces
A63C 19/06 - Apparatus for setting-out or dividing courts
E01C 23/20 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ
E01C 23/16 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings
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LINE MARKING APPARATUS WITH NOZZLE FLUSHING ARRANGEMENT
A line marking apparatus comprises a nozzle (1) for dispensing line marking material, a first pump (3) for supplying line marking material from a source to the nozzle, and a nozzle flushing arrangement. The nozzle flushing arrangement comprises a reservoir (9) for a flushing fluid, and means (13, 35) selected from a syringe assembly and a second pump for conveying flushing fluid from the reservoir and for delivering the fluid under pressure to the nozzle.
B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 15/02 - Arrangements or devices for cleaning discharge openings
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
B05B 15/04 - Control of spray area, e.g. masking, side shields; Means for collection or re-use of excess material (B05B 1/28 takes precedence)
B05B 15/06 - Mountings, supporting or holding means, or rests for spray heads or other outlets when in use or out of use (B05B 15/10 takes precedence)
B05B 15/08 - Means for adjusting position of spray heads
B05B 9/047 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump supply being effected by follower in container, e.g. membrane or floating piston
Hybrid line marking apparatus comprises both a pedestrian line marking apparatus (19) and a ride-on unit (1 ). The pedestrian line marking apparatus (19) includes a body provided with wheels and a reservoir (47) for line marking material. The ride-on unit (1 ) includes a chassis (3) provided with wheels (5, 11 ), a seat (9) for a user, an engine (7) for propelling the chassis, and a platform for receiving the pedestrian line marking apparatus. A line marking head (27) is mounted on the chassis of the ride-on unit and connectable to the reservoir of the pedestrian line marking apparatus.
E01C 23/20 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Machines for the treatment of turf; line marking machines; line marking machines for use on sports grounds; line marking machines for use on roads and hard surfaces, all being wheel mounted; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. All-terrain land vehicles.
An alignment apparatus includes first and second alignment devices (1) and means (9) for mounting each of the first and second alignment devices in spaced relationship one behind the other and such that one alignment device is at a higher level than the other alignment device. Each alignment device (1) includes a plate member having a surface comprising at least one area of reflective material and at least one area (3, 5) of non-reflective material. The areas of reflective material and of non-reflective material are configured such that, when an elongate vertical beam of electromagnetic radiation is incident on both of the first and second alignment devices, the pattern of reflected radiation in the plane of the beam varies according to whether the reflective areas of both of the first and second alignment devices are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the beam.
Machines for the treatment of turf; line marking machines; scarifiers; mowers; turf aerators; mechanised rakes; all being for use on sports grounds; machines for the treatment of turf; line marking machines; scarifiers; mowers; turf aerators; mechanised rakes; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
