A sleigh shovel includes a scoop having lateral panels, a rear panel extending between the lateral panels and a bottom panel extending between the lateral panels. The shovel further includes a push bar assembly extending from the scoop, an actuation assembly and a discharge mechanism connected to the scoop. The discharge mechanism includes a sliding wall mounted within the scoop in an upright position and operatively connected to the actuation assembly, and an adjustable panel mounted between the lateral panels and operatively connected to the actuation assembly. The sleigh shovel being operable between a scooping configuration for containing and transporting material within the scoop, and a discharge configuration, for discharging material from the scoop upon manual operation of the actuation assembly.
A sleigh shovel is provided. The sleigh shovel includes a scoop having lateral panels, a rear panel extending between the lateral panels and a bottom panel extending between the lateral panels. The shovel further includes a push bar assembly extending from the scoop, an actuation assembly and a discharge mechanism connected to the scoop. The discharge mechanism includes a sliding wall mounted within the scoop in an upright position and operatively connected to the actuation assembly, and an adjustable panel mounted between the lateral panels and operatively connected to the actuation assembly. The sleigh shovel being operable between a scooping configuration for containing and transporting material within the scoop, and a discharge configuration, for discharging material from the scoop upon manual operation of the actuation assembly.
A geothermal pile for harvesting electricity from a gradient of temperature between ambient air and an underground area is provided. The geothermal pile includes an elongated thermally-conductive body, a thermoelectric cell and an electrical output. The elongated thermally-conductive body has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second end is configured to be introduced, in use, into an underground area. The thermoelectric cell is provided at the first end so as to be exposed to ambient air when the second end is introduced into the underground area. The thermoelectric cell is in thermal contact with the second end of the elongated thermally-conductive body and is configured to generate electricity from a gradient of temperature between a first temperature of the ambient air and a second temperature of the underground area. The electrical output is electrically connected to the thermoelectric cell.
F03G 7/04 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs utilisant les différences de pression ou les différences thermiques existant dans la nature
F24T 10/40 - Collecteurs géothermiques fonctionnant sans source d’énergie externe, p. ex. utilisant la circulation thermosiphonique ou des tubes de chaleur
A dolly for attachment to a vehicle hitch is disclosed. The dolly includes a connection assembly for connecting and disconnecting the dolly to the vehicle hitch. The connection assembly also allows to position the dolly from a ramp position in which the support surface is inclined, to a loading position in which the support surface is raised and parallel to the ground, for loading the object from the dolly to the vehicle. The connection assembly also allows to position the dolly from the loading position to a transport position. In the transport position, the support surface is upright and extends along the rear of the vehicle, for transporting the dolly with the vehicle, once the object has been loaded in the vehicle. A method of operating the dolly is also provided.
A geothermal pile for harvesting electricity from a gradient of temperature between ambient air and an underground area is provided. The geothermal pile includes an elongated thermally-conductive body, a thermoelectric cell and an electrical output. The elongated thermally-conductive body has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second end is configured to be introduced, in use, into an underground area. The thermoelectric cell is provided at the first end so as to be exposed to ambient air when the second end is introduced into the underground area. The thermoelectric cell is in thermal contact with the second end of the elongated thermally-conductive body and is configured to generate electricity from a gradient of temperature between a first temperature of the ambient air and a second temperature of the underground area. The electrical output is electrically connected to the thermoelectric cell.
F03G 4/00 - Dispositifs produisant une puissance mécanique à partir d'énergie géothermique
F03G 7/04 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs utilisant les différences de pression ou les différences thermiques existant dans la nature
H02N 11/00 - Générateurs ou moteurs non prévus ailleursMouvements dits perpétuels obtenus par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
A geothermal pile for harvesting electricity from a gradient of temperature between ambient air and an underground area is provided. The geothermal pile includes an elongated thermally-conductive body, a thermoelectric cell and an electrical output. The elongated thermally-conductive body has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second end is configured to be introduced, in use, into an underground area. The thermoelectric cell is provided at the first end so as to be exposed to ambient air when the second end is introduced into the underground area. The thermoelectric cell is in thermal contact with the second end of the elongated thermally-conductive body and is configured to generate electricity from a gradient of temperature between a first temperature of the ambient air and a second temperature of the underground area. The electrical output is electrically connected to the thermoelectric cell.
F24V 50/00 - Utilisation de la chaleur de sources naturelles, p. ex. provenant de la mer
F03G 4/00 - Dispositifs produisant une puissance mécanique à partir d'énergie géothermique
F03G 7/04 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs utilisant les différences de pression ou les différences thermiques existant dans la nature
A bait sleeve for securing a bait therein is disclosed. The bait sleeve includes a sleeve including a first end, and a second stretchable end opposite the first end. The second stretchable end defines an opening into the sleeve, wherein the second stretchable end is stretchable between an open state to receive the bait within the sleeve and a substantially closed state to secure the bait within the sleeve. The bait sleeve also includes a shape-defining frame connected to the sleeve, the shape-defining frame extending between the first end and the second stretchable end. The bait sleeve also includes at least one fishing hook. Advantageously, the frame prevents excessive compression of the bait by the sleeve.
A bait sleeve for securing a bait therein is disclosed. The bait sleeve includes a sleeve including a first end, and a second stretchable end opposite the first end. The second stretchable end defines an opening into the sleeve, wherein the second stretchable end is stretchable between an open state to receive the bait within the sleeve and a substantially closed state to secure the bait within the sleeve. The bait sleeve also includes a shape-defining frame connected to the sleeve, the shape-defining frame extending between the first end and the second stretchable end. The bait sleeve also includes at least one fishing hook. Advantageously, the frame prevents excessive compression of the bait by the sleeve.
A dolly for attachment to a vehicle hitch is disclosed. The dolly includes a connection assembly for connecting and disconnecting the dolly to the vehicle hitch. The connection assembly also allows to position the dolly from a ramp position in which the support surface is inclined, to a loading position in which the support surface is raised and parallel to the ground, for loading the object from the dolly to the vehicle. The connection assembly also allows to position the dolly from the loading position to a transport position. In the transport position, the support surface is upright and extends along the rear of the vehicle, for transporting the dolly with the vehicle, once the object has been loaded in the vehicle. A method of operating the dolly is also provided.
B60P 1/44 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement ayant une plate-forme de chargement qui élève la charge au niveau de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
B60R 9/06 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires à l'avant ou à l'arrière du véhicule
B62B 3/00 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacementDispositifs de direction à cet effetAppareillage à cet effet
B62D 53/04 - Combinaisons tracteur-remorqueTrains routiers comprenant un véhicule portant la partie essentielle de la charge de l'autre véhicule par support de la partie avant ou arrière de cet autre véhicule
A dolly for attachment to a vehicle hitch is disclosed. The dolly includes a connection assembly for connecting and disconnecting the dolly to the vehicle hitch. The connection assembly also allows to position the dolly from a ramp position in which the support surface is inclined, to a loading position in which the support surface is raised and parallel to the ground, for loading the object from the dolly to the vehicle. The connection assembly also allows to position the dolly from the loading position to a transport position. In the transport position, the support surface is upright and extends along the rear of the vehicle, for transporting the dolly with the vehicle, once the object has been loaded in the vehicle. A method of operating the dolly is also provided.
B60P 1/44 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement ayant une plate-forme de chargement qui élève la charge au niveau de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
B60R 9/06 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires à l'avant ou à l'arrière du véhicule
B62B 3/00 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacementDispositifs de direction à cet effetAppareillage à cet effet
B62D 53/04 - Combinaisons tracteur-remorqueTrains routiers comprenant un véhicule portant la partie essentielle de la charge de l'autre véhicule par support de la partie avant ou arrière de cet autre véhicule
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