The present disclosure related to a method (100) for production of a chainsaw guide bar (5). The method (100) comprises the steps of providing (120) two elongated side plates (23a, 23b), wherein at least one of the side plates (23a, 23b) is provided with an alignment aperture (31b). Providing (140) a core plate (25) which is connected to an alignment plate (33) comprising an alignment aperture (31a). Positioning (160) a side plate (23a, 23b) on each side of the core plate ((25). Aligning (180) the core plate (25) to the side plates (23a, 23b) such that the alignment aperture (31a) of the core plate (25) is in register with the alignment aperture (31b) of the at least one side plate (23a, 23b). Joining (200) the core plate (25) and the side plates (23a, 23b) to form an elongated guide bar (5) and removing (200) the alignment plate (33) from the core plate (25). The disclosure also relates to a guide bar (5) for a chainsaw (1). The guide bar (5) is produced according to the method (100). The disclosure also relates to a guide bar blank.
A harness (100/200) for carrying an outdoor power equipment device may include a back plate (110/210), a leg plate (260/310) to support the device responsive to attachment of the device to the leg plate (260/310), a chest buckle (170/270) operable to alternately enable donning and doffing of the harness (100/200), and an adjustable strap assembly (280/300) operably coupled to the back plate (110/210) and the chest buckle (170/270) to enable a carrying height of the leg plate (260/310) to be adjusted. The adjustable strap assembly (280/300) may include a strap portion (302) operably coupling the leg plate (260/310) to the back plate (110/210) at a selected one of a plurality of fixed anchoring points via an attachment toggle (308) disposed at a distal end of the first strap portion (302).
A concrete surface processing machine (100) for processing a concrete surface, wherein the concrete surface processing machine is arranged to be supported on the concrete surface by one or more support elements (150) extending in a base plane (101) of the machine parallel to the concrete surface, wherein the concrete surface processing machine comprises a control unit (110) connected to at least one linear photo sensor (130) extending transversally to the base plane (101), and wherein the control unit (110) is arranged to detect a height (h) of an incoming laser beam (H) relative to the base plane (101), based on a point of incidence of the incoming laser beam (H) on the linear photo sensor (130).
G05D 1/648 - Performing a task within a working area or space, e.g. cleaning
B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or work; Arrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
E04F 21/24 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for laying flooring of masses made in situ, e.g. smoothing tools
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
Hand-held construction equipment (100) comprising a trigger (110) arranged to activate the equipment (100) in response to actuation by a user, a trigger lockout arrangement (120) having a locked state and a released state, where the trigger lockout arrangement (120) is arranged to prevent activation of the construction equipment by the user when in the locked state, and a control unit (150) comprising a communications module arranged to communicate wirelessly (170) with auxiliary equipment, where the control unit (150) is arranged to transmit a wireless activation signal by the communications module to the auxiliary equipment in response to the trigger lockout arrangement (120) entering into the released state or in response to the trigger lockout arrangement (120) entering into the released state and remaining in the released state for a predetermined period of time.
B25F 5/00 - COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
The present disclosure relates to a charger 1 for a battery-operated system, configured to charge a battery pack 21, the charger comprising a housing 3 and a charging socket 5 in the housing for receiving a battery pack. Charging electronics provide a direct current to electric connectors 7 associated with the charging socket for charging the battery pack. A fan arrangement 9 is provided, force cooling the battery pack during charging. The housing 3 comprises a fan compartment 11, enclosing the fan 9, and an electronics compartment 13, enclosing the charging electronics. The fan compartment 11 and the electronics compartment 13 are separated at least by a wall 15.
The present disclosure relates to a battery-operated system comprising a tool (1), a battery pack (3) configured to power the tool by being inserted in a tool socket (5) of the tool, and a charger (7), comprising a charger socket (9) for charging the cooling channel (13) extending from a first (15) to a second (17) opening in the housing. The tool (1) comprises a fan arrangement (19) for cooling the battery pack (3) during use by forcing air from battery pack (3). The battery pack (3) has a housing (11) and a the first (15) to the second (17) opening in the battery pack housing (11), and the charger (7) comprising a fan arrangement (21) for cooling the battery pack (3) during charging but instead forcing air housing (11). This means that a battery cell that may become the hottest during discharging is cooled at ambient temperature during charging meaning that full charging can be attained faster.
A control unit (110) for controlling power consumption by construction equipment (100) powered at least partly via an electrical mains cable connection (160), where the control unit (110) is arranged to obtain data indicative of a current drawn by the construction equipment (100) as function of time, where the control unit (110) is arranged to process the obtained data using at least a first and a second averaging function, where the first averaging function is associated with a shorter averaging time window compared to the second function, where the outputs of the at least two functions are associated with respective function acceptance criteria, where the control unit (110) is arranged to limit the current drawn by the construction equipment (100) in case any of the function outputs does not meet the respective function acceptance criterion.
A robotic work tool (100) configured to operate in an operating area (205) in parallel operation lines, the robotic work tool (100) comprising an obstacle sensor and a controller (110), wherein the controller (110) is configured to: operate along a first operation line in a first direction; detect a first obstacle blocking the first operation line based on the obstacle sensor; note the first operation line as being blocked in the first direction; reverse the robotic work tool (100) and switch to an adjacent second operation line; operate along the second operation line in the first direction; and determine that the robotic work tool (100) has reached an end side of the operating area and return to the first operation line and operate along the first operation line in a second direction, wherein the controller (110) is further configured to: detect a second obstacle blocking the first operation line in the second direction; note the first operation line as being blocked in the second direction; navigate the robotic work tool (100) to an in- between area (A) between the first and the second obstacle; and operate in the in- between area (A), and wherein the controller (110) is further configured to: note a location of the first obstacle; note a location of the second obstacle; enter the robotic work tool through a half-way point of the in-between area (A).
A crankcase scavenged two-stroke engine (1) is disclosed comprising a cylinder (2), a crankcase (5), a crankshaft (10), and a piston (3). The piston (3) comprises a first face (F1) forming a delimiting surface of a combustion chamber (4) and a second face (F2) forming a delimiting surface of a crankcase volume (V). The engine (1) comprises a pump chamber (8) with an aperture (18) facing the second face (F2) of the piston (3). The piston (3) comprises a section (13) configured to protrude into the pump chamber (8) via the aperture (18) to delimit the pump chamber (8) from the crankcase volume (V) when the piston (3) is at a predetermined position between the top dead centre and the bottom dead centre. The present disclosure further relates to a handheld power tool (20).
F02B 33/04 - Engines with reciprocating-piston pumps; Engines with crankcase pumps with simple crankcase pumps, i.e. with the rear face of a non-stepped working piston acting as sole pumping member in co-operation with the crankcase
F02B 33/10 - Engines with reciprocating-piston pumps; Engines with crankcase pumps with reciprocating-piston pumps other than simple crankcase pumps with the pumping cylinder situated between working cylinder and crankcase, or with the pumping cylinder surrounding working cylinder
F02B 33/12 - Engines with reciprocating-piston pumps; Engines with crankcase pumps with reciprocating-piston pumps other than simple crankcase pumps with the pumping cylinder situated between working cylinder and crankcase, or with the pumping cylinder surrounding working cylinder the rear face of working piston acting as pumping member and co-operating with a pumping chamber isolated from crankcase, the connecting-rod passing through the chamber and co-operating with movable isolating member
13.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A SOLAR ROBOT WITH A SOLAR TABLE
A method for operating at least one autonomous robot (2), in particular an autonomous vegetation working robot, preferably an autonomous lawn robot, within an operating area, the robot comprising (i) an electrically driven tool, (ii) an electric motion drive for moving the robot, (iii) a photoelectric device for converting energy from illuminating light, in particular sunlight, into electric energy, and (iv) an energy storage for storing electric energy charged by the photoelectric device and for supplying the tool and the motion drive with electric energy, the method comprising the steps of a) the robot (2) working, in a working mode, within at least one working area (15) within the operating area according to a working navigational routine, b) monitoring the intensity of the illuminating light, while the robot is working in the working mode, during successive recording cycles, wherein each recording cycle comprises a number of successive recording time intervals, c) recording, during each recording cycle, for each of the successive recording time intervals at least one corresponding charging position, where a maximum or high intensity was monitored during this recording time interval, in at least one data storage or look-up table, d) during the working mode, monitoring the charging status of the energy storage and checking whether, due to a low charging status, recharging of the energy storage is required, e) if recharging is required, providing or retrieving the actual time of the day and retrieving a corresponding recording time interval of a previous recording cycle, which recording time interval comprises a time of the day, which corresponds to the actual time of the day, and retrieving from the storage or look-up table the or one of the charging position(s) recorded in the corresponding recording time interval of the previous recording cycle, f) the robot moving to this retrieved charging position for recharging in a charging mode.
The present disclosure relates to method for a robotic work tool system (220), where the method comprises controlling (S200) the movement of an outdoor robotic work tool (100) using a user terminal (205), acquiring (S300) position data for the robotic work tool (100), and providing (S400) boundary installation points (202a, 202b, 202c, 202d) during a setup phase as the robotic work tool (100) is controlled to move within an operation area (203). A boundary (201) that defines the operation area (203) is defined by means of the boundary installation points (202a, 202b, 202c, 202d). The method further comprises presenting (S600) data to a user about the position of at least one boundary installation point (202b) that is closest to a current position (P) of the robotic work tool (100), where the data is presented via a user terminal display (206) of the user terminal (205), and moving (S700), or inserting, at least one boundary installation point (202b′) in response to a user's instruction via the user terminal such that a boundary (201) that defines the operation area (203) is altered (201).
A floor grinder (100), comprising at least one motor (110, 120) arranged to rotatably drive one or more abrasive grinding tool holders (130), and a control unit (140) arranged to monitor an operating characteristic of the floor grinder, wherein the control unit is arranged to compare the monitored operating characteristic to a pre-determined set of operating characteristics indicative of a tool glazing condition, and to trigger an action in case the monitored operating characteristic is indicative of a tool glazing condition, wherein the control unit is arranged to monitor the operating characteristic of the floor grinder using a machine learning technique and a glazing model configured using a plurality of examples of floor grinders which have experienced various degrees of glazing.
B24B 49/10 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or work; Arrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving electrical means
B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
B24B 49/00 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or work; Arrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation
B24B 49/16 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or work; Arrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation taking regard of the load
B24B 55/02 - Equipment for cooling the grinding surfaces, e.g. devices for feeding coolant
B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
A handheld power tool (1) is disclosed comprising a handle (20) and a trigger element (30) extending along a curved portion of the handle (20) and being movably arranged relative to the handle (20). The power tool (1) further comprises a spring assembly (8) configured to bias the trigger element (30) towards an unactuated position relative to the handle (20) and a switch (10) configured to switch from a first state to a second state when the trigger element (30) is moved from the unactuated position. The spring assembly (8) comprises a follower (9) and a spring member (13) configured to bias the follower (9) in a first direction (d1) against a sliding surface (18) of one of the handle (20) and the trigger element (30) to bias the trigger element (30) towards the unactuated position. The follower (9) is slidably arranged relative to the sliding surface (18) along a second direction (d2) being perpendicular to the first direction (d1).
H01H 3/20 - Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch wherein an auxiliary movement thereof, or of an attachment thereto, is necessary before the main movement is possible or effective, e.g. for unlatching, for coupling
B25F 5/02 - Construction of casings, bodies or handles
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MOVABLE STORAGE ASSEMBLY FOR A RIDING LAWN CARE VEHICLE
A riding lawn care vehicle may include a. frame to which wheels of the riding lawn care vehicle may be attachable, a. power source operably coupled to the frame, wherein the power source may provide power to the wheels, a seat which an operator of the riding lawn care vehicle may utilize when operating the riding lawn care vehicle, a steering assembly which may be operably coupled to the wheels, and a. movable storage assembly which may be operably coupled to the frame. The movable storage assembly may include a storage bin to retain objects therein, and an engagement assembly operably coupling the storage bin to the frame. The engagement assembly may translate the storage bin between a forward position and an aft position. In the aft position, the storage bin may pivot to a pivoted position via the engagement assembly.
A01D 34/64 - Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
A pressure reducer assembly (100) includes a pressure reducer body (110) defining at least one pressure reducer chamber (120) along a central axis (X-X′). The pressure reducer chamber (120) includes an inlet section (122) and an outlet section (124) fluidly coupled with the inlet section (122). The pressure reducer assembly (100) further includes a spring-operated hollow piston rod (121) having a center (X) along the central axis (X-X′), a cylindrical inner peripheral surface comprising an inner diameter (A), and a cylindrical outer peripheral surface comprising an outer diameter (B). A diaphragm (128) made of elastic material is adapted to be operatively coupled with the piston rod (121). The diaphragm (128) includes a central hole (150) having a center (Y) along a central axis (W-W′) and a diameter (C). The pressure reducer assembly (100) is characterized in that, in an unmounted state, the outer diameter (B) of the piston rod (121) is greater than the diameter (C) of the central hole (150) of the diaphragm (128), whereas in a mounted state, the outer diameter (B) of the piston rod (121) is the same as the diameter (C) of the central hole (150) of the diaphragm (128), and the diaphragm (128) is assembled over the piston rod (121) so that the central axis (X-X′) of the piston rod (121) coincides with the central axis (W-W′) of the diaphragm (128).
G05D 16/06 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a flexible member yielding to pressure, e.g. diaphragm, bellows, capsule
The invention concerns a robotic work tool (100) for performing tree maintenance activities including an identification assembly (150) configured to detect an identified location (270) on a tree (120) for the robotic work tool (100) to perform a cutting operation. The robotic work tool further comprises a mobility assembly (130) configured to transport the robotic work tool (100) to the identified location (270) on the tree (120) and a cutting module (140) selectively operably coupled to the mobility assembly (130) and configured to perform the cutting operation at the identified location (270) on the tree (120). The robotic work tool furthermore comprises processing circuitry (160) configured to facilitate navigation of the mobility assembly (130) to the identified location (270) and to coordinate performing the cutting operation upon arriving at the identified location (270).
A hose nozzle for spraying fluids is disclosed. The hose nozzle comprises a faceplate rotatable about a central pivot axis to two or more user-selectable rotational orientations. The faceplate comprises an upstream sealing surface and two or more entry openings. A seal member defines a seal opening that comprises a portion of a fluid flow pathway within the hose nozzle. The seal member may comprise a downstream sealing surface.
B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
A water socket (110) couplable with a water system, the water socket (110) comprising: a base body (112) defining an annular surface and having a longitudinal axis (LL1); a coupling nipple (114) defined with the base body (112) along the longitudinal axis (LL1), and one or more coupling pins (116) operatively coupled on the annular surface of the base body (112), wherein the one or more coupling pins (116) is movable with respect to the base body (112) along the longitudinal axis (LL1), to an open position and a closed position, and wherein coupling of the hose connector (150) and the water socket (110) is such that the one or more coupling pins (116) at least partially moves to the open position within the base body (112), based on engagement of the coupling pin (116) with the at least one indent (162).
F16L 37/40 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied
A robotic lawnmower system (200) comprising a charging station (210) and robotic lawnmower (100) arranged to operate in an operational area (205), wherein the charging station (210) comprises a communication interface (213) comprising a first interface (213A) for establishing an internet connection and a second interface (213B) for transmitting RTK correction data to the robotic lawnmower (100) and wherein the robotic lawnmower (100) comprises a satellite navigation receiver (190) and a communication interface (115A) for receiving RTK correction data from the charging station (210), and wherein the controller (211) of the charging station (210) is configured to receive RTK correction data through an internet connection via the first interface (213A) and to transmit the RTK correction data to the robotic lawnmower (100) via the second interface (213B). And wherein the controller (110) of the robotic lawnmower (100) is configured to receive the RTK correction data from the charging station (210) via the communication interface (115A) and to determine a position for the robotic lawnmower (100) based on the received RTK correction data and the satellite navigation receiver (190).
G01S 19/14 - Receivers specially adapted for specific applications
G01S 19/43 - Determining position using long or short baseline interferometry
G01S 19/07 - Cooperating elements; Interaction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers providing data for correcting measured positioning data, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS] or ionosphere corrections
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
24.
A SYSTEM FOR CHARGING CORDLESS POWER TOOL BATTERIES
A system for charging a plurality of cordless power tool batteries includes charging circuitry and a plurality of docking stations. The charging circuitry includes a plurality of electrical connectors connectable to up to j > 1 electrical loads, and primary control circuitry to direct DC output power to k ≤ j of the electrical connectors that are connected to k ≤ j electrical loads, separately and in succession. The plurality of docking stations are connectable to the plurality of electrical connectors as the k ≤ j electrical loads. Each docking station includes charging ports to receive up to m > 1 of the cordless power tool batteries, and secondary control circuitry to direct the DC output power to recharge n ≤ m of the cordless power tool batteries that are received by the plurality of charging ports, separately and in succession under control of the primary control circuitry.
A battery (400) for a power tool, the battery comprising a central housing (310) terminated by a first gable (320) and a second gable (330), the first gable (320) being arranged opposite to the second gable (330) and facing in an insertion direction (D) of the battery, wherein the gables (320, 330) mate with the central housing (310) along respective gable rims (325, 335), thereby defining a volume (V) delimited by the gables (320, 330) and the central housing (310), the battery further comprising a battery cell pack (410) comprising a plurality of elongated battery cells extending in an elongation direction transversal to the insertion direction (D), wherein the battery cell pack (410) is arranged suspended in the volume (V) by at least three resilient members, wherein the resilient members extend in a direction diagonally away from a mass center of the battery cell pack and transversal to the elongation direction, towards a supporting location on one of the gable portion rims (325, 335).
H01M 50/242 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/247 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for portable devices, e.g. mobile phones, computers, hand tools or pacemakers
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/262 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks
H01M 50/291 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
26.
CONCRETE SURFACE MAPPING ROBOTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING CONCRETE SURFACES
A concrete surface processing machine (100) for processing a concrete surface, wherein the machine comprises means for self-locomotion and a control unit (110) arranged to control the means for self-locomotion, wherein the machine comprises one or more surface quality sensors connected to the control unit (110) and arranged to determine a local surface quality of the concrete surface, and wherein the control unit (110) is arranged to control a self-locomotion of the machine to determine a plurality of local surface quality values associated with respective different locations on the concrete surface.
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 3/56 - Investigating resistance to wear or abrasion
E01C 23/01 - Devices or auxiliary means for setting-out or checking the configuration of new surfacing, e.g. templates, screed supports; Applications of apparatus for measuring, indicating, or recording the surface configuration of existing surfacing, e.g. profilographs
A hand-held power tool (1) is disclosed comprising a tool (2) and a motor assembly (3). The power tool (1) further comprises an actuator (5), a light emitting device (7) arranged on or adjacent to the actuator (5), and a control arrangement (21). The control arrangement (21) is configured to enable or disable operation of the motor assembly (3) based on input from the actuator (5). The control arrangement (21) is configured to obtain fault data indicative of an at least potential operational fault of the power tool (1). The control arrangement (21) is further configured to cause the light emitting device (7) to output a first type of signal when no fault data is obtained, and to cause the light emitting device (7) to output a second type of signal, being distinguishable from the first type of signal, when fault data is obtained.
A concrete surface processing machine (100) for processing a concrete surface, wherein the concrete surface processing machine is arranged to be supported on the concrete surface by one or more support elements (150) extending in a base plane (101) of the machine parallel to the concrete surface, wherein the concrete surface processing machine is arranged to rotate (R) about an axis (C) normal to the base plane (101) by the one or more support elements (150), wherein the concrete surface processing machine comprises control unit (110) connected to at least one laser range finder (120) arranged pointing in a fixed direction from the concrete surface processing machine, and wherein the control unit (110) is arranged to determine a boundary geometry of the concrete surface based on a sequence of ranges obtained by the laser range finder (120).
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or work; Arrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
E04F 21/24 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for laying flooring of masses made in situ, e.g. smoothing tools
A method performed in a control unit of a power tool driven by an electric motor, for detecting a fault state in the power tool, wherein the electric motor is associated with a motor current drawn over a motor interface, the method comprising monitoring a parameter of the electric motor during operation of the power tool, wherein the parameter is indicative of the motor current, obtaining a fault model, wherein the fault model is configured to classify a state of the power tool into a pre-determined number of states comprising one or more fault states, based on a series of electric motor parameter values, classifying a state of the power tool into the pre-determined number of states based on the fault model and on one or more values of the monitored electric motor parameter, and triggering an action by the power tool in case the state of the power tool is classified as a fault state.
B25F 5/00 - COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
A fluid distributor assembly (100) includes a body (110). The body (110) defines a fluid inlet (120) adapted to receive a fluid supply from a fluid source (200). The body (110) further defines at least one fluid outlet (130) fluidly coupled with the fluid inlet (120). The at least one fluid outlet (130) is provided with a threaded portion (132) to allow fluid coupling with the fluid distribution component (500), The fluid distributor assembly (100) further includes one or more stabilizer arms (702, 800) that extend away from the body (110). The fluid distributor assembly (100) is characterized in that a first end (802) of the one or more stabilizer arm (702, 800) is removably coupled with the threaded portion (132).
A robotic work tool system (200) comprising a server (230), a user device (240) and one or more robotic work tools (100, 100-1, 100-2), the server comprising a controller (231), the controller (231) being configured to: define (510) an extent of a work area (205); define (520) features of the work area; receive at least one user requirement from the user device (240); define (540) requirements based on the extent of the work area, the features of the work area and the user requirement; select (550) one or more of the one or more robotic work tools (100) based on capabilities of the robotic work tools (100) by matching the requirements to the capabilities of the robotic work tools; generate (560) operating instructions for the selected robotic work tools (100); and to transmit (570) the operating instructions to the selected robotic work tools (100).
A machine (100) for processing a concrete surface, the machine comprising a control unit (101) and at least three tool carriers (110) arranged to rotate about respective tool carrier axes, wherein at least one of the tool carriers (110) is arranged to generate a variable force acting on the machine, relative to the concrete surface, in response to a control signal generated by the control unit (101), wherein the control signal is configured to provide locomotion by the machine relative to the surface.
E04F 21/24 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for laying flooring of masses made in situ, e.g. smoothing tools
B24B 7/18 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding floorings, walls, ceilings or the like
B24B 47/10 - Drives or gearings for grinding machines or devices; Equipment therefor for rotating or reciprocating working-spindles carrying grinding wheels or workpieces
B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or work; Arrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
A liquid reservoir (100) includes a body (102) defining a base (104) and a plurality of sides (106). The plurality of sides (106) and the base (104) define a volume (116) to store the liquid (101) therein. The liquid reservoir (100) also includes a pump (122) operatively mounted with the liquid reservoir (100). The liquid reservoir (100) is characterized in that the body (102) includes one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) such that the one or more mounting features (138), (140), (338) allow removable mounting of the pump (122) towards the base (104) of the liquid reservoir (100).
A control device for controlling one or more actuators (110, 120, 130, 140) on a construction machine (100), the control device comprising a control input arrangement configured to receive a manual control command from an operator for controlling the one or more actuators, and to output a coordinate indicative of the manual control command as function of time, the control device further comprising a processing unit arranged to determine a first time derivative of the coordinate, and a transmitter arranged to transmit the coordinate and the first time derivative of the coordinate to an actuator control unit of the construction machine, thereby enabling compensation for time delay between the control device and the construction machine by the actuator control unit, wherein the time delay T to be compensated for is based on a pre-determined calibration setting.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Rotary power-operated saws for cutting unhardened concrete and parts and fittings therefor; power-driven wall saws and parts and fittings therefor; power-driven wire saws and parts and fittings therefor; power-driven floor saws and parts and fittings therefor; power-driven flat saws and parts and fittings therefor; power-driven tile and masonry saws and parts and fittings therefor; power-operated core drilling machines and parts and fittings therefor; power-driven surface and floor grinding machines for use on concrete, natural stone, terrazzo, concrete overlays and cementitious toppings; power driven surface and floor polishing machines for use on concrete, natural stone, terrazzo, concrete overlays and cementitious toppings; power-operated slurry vacuums, power-operated air scrubbers, power operated dust pre-separators, dust and slurry machines for cleaning purposes; power-operated concrete vibrators for industrial purposes; power-operated trowels; waste, asphalt and soil compactors; ground surface finishing and compacting machines; power driven screeders, namely, machines used for leveling surfaces; power concrete screeders; remote demolition wrecking machines and parts and fittings therefor; walk-behind floor scarifier; all of the foregoing in the field of construction Power packs, namely, battery packs; all of the foregoing in the field of construction Lamps
A cutting disk protection plate (7) in a lawn mower (1) is provided with a fixation interface (16) at a central portion of the plate (7). The plate (7) extends symmetrically about an axis. The protection plate (7) comprises at least one accommodation space (17), evenly arranged around a peripheral zone of the plate (7), for accommodating a plurality of projections from the cutting disk. In a combination of a protection plate (7) and a cutting disk (4) with a set of symmetrically arranged cutting blades (5), the accommodation spaces (17) are arranged in register with attachment devices of the cutting blades (5). A robotic lawn mower includes the protection plate (7).
The present disclosure relates to a wire tying machine (100) adapted to tie wire knots (153) that secure reinforcement bars (105, 106) together. The wire tying machine (100) comprises a lid (160, a main body part (102), a trigger (140) and a spool compartment (155) that is adapted to accommodate a wire spool 5 150 comprising a length of wire (151) behind the lid (160). The wire tying machine (100) is arranged to feed (110) a free end (152) of the wire (151) out from an opening in a tying head (101) of the wire tying machine (100). The wire tying machine (100) comprises a control unit arrangement (130) and a sensor arrangement (120), where the sensor arrangement (120) is adapted to detect if the lid (160) is in a closed position (A) or in an opened position (B), and to output a signal to the control unit arrangement (130), which signal is indicative of if the lid (160) is in the closed position (A) or in the opened position (B).
E04G 21/12 - Mounting of reinforcing inserts; Prestressing
B21F 15/04 - Connecting wire to wire or other metallic material or objects; Connecting parts by means of wire wire with wire without additional connecting elements or material, e.g. by twisting
B25B 25/00 - Implements for fastening, connecting, or tensioning of wire or strip
B65B 13/02 - Applying and securing binding material around articles or groups of articles, e.g. using strings, wires, strips, bands or tapes
B65B 13/28 - Securing ends of binding material by twisting
B65B 27/10 - Bundling rods, sticks, or like elongated objects
43.
IMPROVED DETERMINATION OF POSE FOR A ROBOTIC WORK TOOL
A robotic work tool system comprising a robotic work tool (100) arranged to operate in an operational area (205), the operational area (205) having a surface that is at least partially irregular, and the robotic work tool comprising controller (110), a memory (120), three or more wheels (130), deduced reckoning sensors (180), the memory (120) being configured to store a map application (120A) and to store data regarding the positions of the wheels (130) on the robotic work tool (100), and wherein the controller (110) is configured to receive sensor input from the deduced reckoning sensors (180); determine a curvature (C) for the surface of the operational area (205); determine a pose based on the sensor input, wherein the pose is determined based on an analysis of the sensor input, the analysis being constrained by that the position of the three or more wheels being on the surface of the operational area, wherein the controller is further configured to determine that a wheel is on the surface taking into account the curvature (C) of the surface.
A pre-filter (200) for a heavy-duty dust extractor (100), the pre-filter (200) comprising a filter aperture (210) and a filter side wall (220), where the side wall is arranged to permit a flow of air to pass the side wall and to prevent at least some particulate matter from passing the side wall, wherein the filter side wall (220) extends away from the filter aperture (210) and tapers inwards towards a center axis (260) of the filter (200) to define a filter interior volume (V), where the pre-filter (200) is arranged to hold a separating wall (230) in position in the filter interior volume (V) to divide the filter interior volume (V) in at least two parts.
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
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 46/90 - Devices for taking out of action one or more units of multi-unit filters, e.g. for regeneration or maintenance
B24B 55/06 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines
45.
U-SHAPED CUTTING SEGMENTS FOR ABRASIVE CUTTING TOOLS
A cutting segment (110) for mounting onto a work tool to provide an abrasive operation by the work tool, the cutting segment (110) having first and second side walls (220, 230) extending in an intended direction of motion (M) of the cutting segment (110) during the abrasive operation by the work tool, wherein the side walls (220, 230) are joined by a top surface (210) arranged to engage a work object during the abrasive operation, and where a pre-formed groove (130) in the top surface (210) of the cutting segment (110) extends in the intended direction of motion (M).
B23D 61/18 - Sawing tools of special type, e.g. wire saw strands, saw blades or saw wire equipped with diamonds or other abrasive particles in selected individual positions
B24D 3/00 - Physical features of abrasive bodies, or sheets, e.g. abrasive surfaces of special nature; Abrasive bodies or sheets characterised by their constituents
B24D 7/06 - Bonded abrasive wheels, or wheels with inserted abrasive blocks, designed for acting otherwise than only by their periphery, e.g. by the front face; Bushings or mountings therefor with inserted abrasive blocks, e.g. segmental
B28D 1/12 - Saw blades specially adapted for working stone
46.
A HAND-HELD ELECTRICALLY POWERED CUT-OFF TOOL WITH A KICKBACK MITIGATION FUNCTION
A hand-held electrically powered cut-off tool (100) for cutting concrete and stone by a rotatable cutting disc (105), the cut-off tool (100) comprising an electric motor (130) arranged to be controlled by a control unit (110) via a motor control interface (120), wherein the control unit (110) is arranged to obtain data indicative of an angular velocity of the cutting disc (105), and to detect a kickback condition based on a decrease in angular velocity, wherein the control unit (110) is arranged to control an electromagnetic braking of the electric motor (130) in response to detecting a kickback condition, wherein the control unit (110) is arranged to determine an angular acceleration associated with the electric motor (130), and to detect the kickback condition based on a comparison between the determined angular acceleration and a configurable detection threshold.
B28D 7/00 - Accessories specially adapted for use with machines or devices of the other groups of this subclass
B28D 1/04 - Working stone or stone-like materials, e.g. brick, concrete, not provided for elsewhere; Machines, devices, tools therefor by sawing with circular saw blades or saw discs
H02P 3/22 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an ac motor by short-circuit or resistive braking
H02P 21/14 - Estimation or adaptation of machine parameters, e.g. flux, current or voltage
47.
IMPROVED NAVIGATION FOR A ROBOTIC WORK TOOL SYSTEM
A robotic work tool system (300) connected to a User Equipment (200), the robotic work tool system (200) comprising a base station (313) and a robotic work tool (100) arranged to operate in an operational area (305), the robotic work tool (100) comprising a satellite navigation sensor (175), the robotic work tool system comprising a controller (210, 340A) configured to: receive an indication of zero or more reliably received satellites from the base station (313); receive an indication of expected satellites; compare the reliably received satellites to a list of expected satellites; and provide feedback (250) to be displayed on the User Equipment (200).
A floor saw (100) for sawing in a concrete surface segment (160), the floor saw comprising a circular cutting blade (110), at least two drive wheels (120) arranged to support the floor saw on the concrete surface segment (160), a sensor arrangement (140) configured to determine a current yaw motion of the floor saw, and a control unit (130) configured to receive a desired yaw motion setting, wherein the at least two drive wheels (120) are arranged to be driven at respective first and second wheel speeds, and wherein the control unit (130) is arranged to control a difference between the first and second wheel speeds to reduce a difference between the current yaw motion of the floor saw and the desired yaw motion setting.
B28D 1/04 - Working stone or stone-like materials, e.g. brick, concrete, not provided for elsewhere; Machines, devices, tools therefor by sawing with circular saw blades or saw discs
B28D 7/00 - Accessories specially adapted for use with machines or devices of the other groups of this subclass
E01C 23/09 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for trimming paving edges
A lawn mower 10 may include a blade housing 12, an engine 14 supported at least in part by the blade housing 12, a handle assembly 18 operably coupled to the blade housing 12, and a handle height adjustment assembly (HHAA) 30 which may include a foot operated actuator 35 operably coupled to at least one handle member 20. The foot operated actuator 35 may be operably coupled to the at least one handle member 20 and spaced apart from a pivot point of the handle assembly 18 relative to the blade housing 12. The HHAA 30 may be configured to enable the at least one handle member 20 to be fixed in at least a first operating position or a second operating position defining different handle heights for the at least one handle member 20. The HHAA 30 may be further configured to enable the at least one handle member 20 to be rotated between the first operating position, the second operating position, and a folded position 60.
A01D 34/67 - Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator
A hand-held electrically powered cut-off tool (100) for cutting concrete and stone by a rotatable cutting disc (105), the cut-off tool (100) comprising an electric motor (130) arranged to be controlled by a control unit (110) via a motor control interface (120), wherein the control unit (110) is arranged to obtain data indicative of an angular velocity of the cutting disc (105), and to detect a kickback condition based on a decrease in angular velocity, wherein the control unit (110) is arranged to determine an angular acceleration associated with the electric motor (130), and to detect the kickback condition based on a comparison between the determined angular acceleration and a detection threshold, wherein the detection threshold is configured at an angular acceleration between 5000 rad/s2 and 35000 rad/s2, and preferably between 10000 rad/s2 and 30000 rad/s2, and more preferably between 20000 rad/s2 and 30000 rad/s2.
B28D 7/00 - Accessories specially adapted for use with machines or devices of the other groups of this subclass
B28D 1/04 - Working stone or stone-like materials, e.g. brick, concrete, not provided for elsewhere; Machines, devices, tools therefor by sawing with circular saw blades or saw discs
B25F 5/00 - COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
H02P 3/22 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an ac motor by short-circuit or resistive braking
H02P 21/14 - Estimation or adaptation of machine parameters, e.g. flux, current or voltage
A watering system (100) includes a watering robot (102). The watering robot (102) further includes an irrigation controller (110) configured to operate within a region (114). A connector portion (106) is coupled to the body (104), and is adapted to couple with the one or more water supplying units (116) to receive water therefrom. The watering system (100) is characterized in that a sensor (130) of the watering robot (102) detects the one more water supplying units (116) to selectively integrates therewith. An actuator (140) of the watering robot (102) at least partially lifts up the watering robot (102) with respect to a ground surface (120) of the region (114). The watering robot (102) automatically couples with the one or more water supplying units (116) through the connector portion (106), and the actuator (140) at least partially lifts up the watering robot (102) with respect to the ground surface (120).
A01G 25/09 - Watering arrangements making use of movable installations on wheels or the like
A01D 43/14 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with dispensing apparatus, e.g. for fertilisers, herbicides or preservatives
There is disclosed method for manufacturing a cutting device comprising the steps of a) providing a base comprising a cutting edge, wherein the base is made of a base material comprising a first element, b) applying a first coating layer comprising a second element on the top surface of the base by a method selected from PVD and electroplating, c) heat treating the base, wherein the step c) is performed at a temperature and for a time period sufficient for the second element to diffuse partly into the base and for the first element to diffuse at least partly into the first coating layer, whereby a gradient of a compound is formed by a reaction of the first element and the second element. Advantages include that wear resistance properties and stay sharp properties are improved, which are particularly suitable for surfaces of cutting devices. Furthermore, the method is environmentally friendly.
C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
C23C 14/16 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on metallic substrates or on substrates of boron or silicon
C23C 30/00 - Coating with metallic material characterised only by the composition of the metallic material, i.e. not characterised by the coating process
C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated
A hand-held electrically powered cut-off tool (100) for cutting concrete and stone by a rotatable cutting disc (105), the cut-off tool (100) comprising an electric motor (130) arranged to be controlled by a control unit (110) via a motor control interface (120), wherein the control unit (110) is arranged to obtain data indicative of an angular velocity of the cutting disc (105), and to detect a kickback condition based on a decrease in angular velocity, and wherein the control unit (110) is arranged to electromagnetically brake the electric motor (130) in response to detecting a kickback condition.
H02H 7/085 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for dynamo-electric motors against excessive load
H02P 6/182 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position without separate position detecting elements using back-emf in windings
H02P 3/22 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an ac motor by short-circuit or resistive braking
H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
A pressure reducer assembly (100) includes a pressure reducer body (110) defining at least one pressure reducer chamber (120) along a central axis (X-X'). The pressure reducer chamber (120) includes an inlet section (122) and an outlet section (124) fluidly coupled with the inlet section (122). The pressure reducer assembly (100) further includes a spring-operated hollow piston rod (121) having a center (X) along the central axis (X-X'), a cylindrical inner peripheral surface comprising an inner diameter (A), and a cylindrical outer peripheral surface comprising an outer diameter (B). A diaphragm (128) made of elastic material is adapted to be operatively coupled with the piston rod (121). The diaphragm (128) includes a central hole (150) having a center (Y) along a central axis (W-W') and a diameter (C). The pressure reducer assembly (100) is characterized in that, in an unmounted state, the outer diameter (B) of the piston rod (121) is greater than the diameter (C) of the central hole (150) of the diaphragm (128), whereas in a mounted state, the outer diameter (B) of the piston rod (121) is the same as the diameter (C) of the central hole (150) of the diaphragm (128), and the diaphragm (128) is assembled over the piston rod (121) so that the central axis (X- X') of the piston rod (121) coincides with the central axis (W-W') of the diaphragm (128).
G05D 16/06 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a flexible member yielding to pressure, e.g. diaphragm, bellows, capsule
characterized in thatcharacterized in that the sealing element (130) rests upon the sealing seat (139); and, when the piston rod (121) stops the supply of fluid, the piston rod (121) is sealed radially by the sealing element (130) to prevent the fluid from entering the piston rod (121).
G05D 16/06 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a flexible member yielding to pressure, e.g. diaphragm, bellows, capsule
A pressure reducer (100) for reducing a fluid pressure includes a pressure reducer body (110) defining at least one pressure reducer chamber (120). The pressure reducer chamber (120) includes an inlet section (122) and an outlet section (124) fluidly coupled with the inlet section (122) such that the inlet section (122) and the outlet section (123) allow inlet and outlet of the fluid respectively. The pressure reducer chamber (120) further includes a disc spring (131) defining an inner diameter (D1) and an outer diameter (D2). A piston rod (121) is coupled with the disc spring (131) and a diaphragm (128) is operatively coupled with the piston rod (121). The pressure reducer (100) is characterized in that the disc spring (131) operatively supports the diaphragm (128).
G05D 16/06 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a flexible member yielding to pressure, e.g. diaphragm, bellows, capsule
59.
EXTERNALLY WORN SUPPORT STRUCTURE WITH INTEGRATED TOOL BELT
An externally worn support structure (EWSS) (100) for an operator (160) of outdoor power equipment may include a shoulder harness (110), a first leg support (130), a second leg support (140), a tool belt (120) that may be disposed between the shoulder harness (110) and the first and second leg supports (130, 140) and a coupling assembly (150) which may be configured to operably couple the shoulder harness (110), the first and second leg supports (130, 140) and the tool (belt 120). The tool belt (120) may be removably operably coupled to the coupling assembly (150). The coupling assembly (150) may distribute load forces felt by the operator (160) wearing the (EWSS 100) amongst the shoulder harness (110), the tool belt (120) and the first and second leg supports (130, 140).
Handheld construction equipment (100) comprising a crankcase scavenged combustion engine (110) arranged to drive a work tool (120), where a first mass (170) of the equipment (100) comprises the combustion engine (110), where a second mass (180) of the equipment (100) is vibrationally decoupled from the first mass (170 by means of one or more resilient members (160), where a fuel injector (230) configured to provide a controlled amount of fuel into an air and fuel intake flow (210) of the combustion engine (110) is arranged in the second mass (180) and separated from the first mass (170) by the one or more resilient members (160).
F02B 33/04 - Engines with reciprocating-piston pumps; Engines with crankcase pumps with simple crankcase pumps, i.e. with the rear face of a non-stepped working piston acting as sole pumping member in co-operation with the crankcase
F02M 69/10 - Low-pressure fuel-injection apparatus peculiar to scavenged two-stroke engines, e.g. injecting into crankcase-pump chamber
F02D 11/10 - Arrangements for, or adaptations to, non-automatic engine control initiation means, e.g. operator initiated characterised by non-mechanical control linkages, e.g. fluid control linkages or by control linkages with power drive or assistance of the electric type
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
13 - Firearms; explosives
14 - Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry; time-keeping instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
18 - Leather and imitations of leather
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
23 - Yarns and threads for textile use
24 - Textiles and textile goods
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
26 - Small items for dressmaking; artifical flowers; false hair
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
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36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
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38 - Telecommunications services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Silicates; concentrated mixture of potassium and lithium silicate for hardening and surface enhancement of concrete and mineral materials; additives (Chemical -) for grouting materials; chemical sealing grout for use in the construction industry; detergents for cleaning use [part of manufacturing operations]; detergents for use in industrial processes. Cleaning preparations; polishing preparations; scouring preparations; abrasives. Industrial oils and greases; machine oils, machine grease; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting. Anchor screws, including for installing charging stations; metal fuel canisters. Machines for gardening, park, forestry, construction and parts and fittings therefor; handheld saws [machines]; power operated saws; chain saws, clearing saws, pole saws; saw mills (electrical), saw benches (parts of machines), saw blades (parts of machines); trimming machines, brush cutters, hedge trimmers; lawn mowing machines, robotic lawn mowers, walk-behind lawn mowers, zero turn lawn mowers, commercial front mowers, ride on lawn mowers; garden tractors for mowing lawns; lawn aerators, dethatchers, cultivators, tillers, stumpgrinders, lawn edgers; blowing and sucking devices such as leaf- and snowblowers; garden vacuums, collectors; snow throwers; ice augers (petrol driven); high pressure cleaners; water pumps; sprayers (knapsack-) [electric] for carrying on the back, sprayers [machines] for garden use, battery operated spraying machines; power packs; chains (parts of machines); motors, motorparts and engines for outdoor power products; chains and bars for chainsaws; chain saw bar covers; attachments for ride on lawn mowers, garden tractors for mowing lawns and zero turn lawn mowers, including dump carts, dozer blades, front scoops, brush guards, lawn mower covers, seat covers, loading ramps, canopies; attachments for robotic lawn mowers, including replacement bodies, heavy front and rear wheels, wheel brushes; protective housings and wall hangers for lawn mowers, including robotic lawn mowers; generators; cutting, drilling, abrading, grinding, sharpening machines and apparatus; abrading tools for use with machines; abrasive tools being parts of machines; orbital sanders (machines); power operated sharpeners; abrasive discs for power-operated sanders; wall saws, road- and floor saws, wire saws, tile and masonry saws, power cutters; core drilling machines and drill stands; diamond tools; saw blades, wires, rollers, grinders, planers; surface preparation equipment (machines); concrete- and floor grinders, planetary grinders; ride-on concrete grinders; remote-control grinders; edge grinders; precision grinding machines; rotary grinding machines; heavy duty grinding machines; grinders (hand-held power driven); pavement cutting power grinders; tools, parts and accessories for grinding machines; polishing machines; diamond tools, including: diamond blades for concrete cutting machines and equipment; diamond core bits and drills for machines; diamond segments, diamond cup wheels, diamond discs, diamond polishing pads and diamond blocks, all of the foregoing for surface preparation machines and equipment; diamond tools, including wires, stationary wires, quarry wires, multiwire, blades, gang saw blades, circular blades, grinding pads, drills, and core bits, for use in the stone industry to cut, polish, or process natural stone; powered dust extractors, powered slurry vacuums, powered air scrubbers, powered pre-separators; wet separators; dust and slurry machines for cleaning purposes; dust removing installations for cleaning purposes; machines and apparatus for cleaning, electric; suction machines for industrial purposes; suction machines for scavenging purposes; vacuum cleaners for construction purposes; vacuum cleaners for industrial purposes; vacuum cleaners for cleaning surfaces; wet and dry vacuum cleaners; parts and accessories for vacuum cleaners; compactors; ground surface finishing and compacting machines; screeders (machines); concrete vibrators; vibrators (machines) for industrial use; shafts for machines; flexible shafts; power operated trowels; parts and accessories for power trowels, compactors, screeders, vibrators remote demolition machines; demolition hammers; accessories for remote demolition machines; robots (machines); dishwashing machines, washing machines, mangles, machines for high pressure cleaning, spin-driers, compressors for refrigerators and freezers, food mixing machines, food processors, slicers, grinders, vacuum packaging machines, waste disposal machines, vacuum cleaners and parts therefore, namely hoses, nozzles, tubes, dustbags and filters; ironing machines; ironing presses; steam stations; sewing-, embroidery-, and over-lock machines; knitting machines; blind stitch machines; cover stitch machines; quilting machines; pleaters; pleaters [parts of sewing machines]; motors, motorparts and engines for sewing machines; stands for sewing machines and sewing machine accessories; presser feet for sewing machines; bobbins for sewing machines; sewmachine belts; springs [parts of machines]; dust covers for sewing machines; pedal drives for sewing machines; needle plates for sewing machines; serger knives; tension devices for sewing machines; parts and fittings for sewing machines. Hand tools and hand implements, all for use in forestry, park and horticulture; hedge shears, blades, saws, swords, axes, rakes, collectors , tool belts, lifting tongs, brushes, spreaders, diamond saw blades, laser welded blades for dry cutting, diamond core bits, diamond wires- and chains, abrasive, grinding and polishing tools; sprayers (knapsack-) [non-electric] for carrying on the back, sprayers [hand-operated tool] for garden use; flat irons, steam irons; scissors; hand operated sanders; hand-operated sharpening tools and instruments; abrading instruments (hand instruments); grinding wheels (emery-). Protective and safety clothing and equipment; protective footwear; protective headgear; protective boots, gloves, helmets, face-shields, glasses, sunglasses; visors; safety glasses; safety harnesses; safety shoulder straps; scientific, optical, measuring , signalling, checking apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; batteries; electric batteries; rechargeable batteries; battery chargers; chargers; docking stations; charging stations; photovoltaic cells; electric power units; electromagnetic valves, radio controls, accumulators; mechanical, electric and electronic time switches, electric switches, run dry safety devices for pumps; electric cables, electric cable extensions, plugs, electric connectors, cable splices for electric cables, electric couplings, adapter connectors, electric plug adapters, electric transformers, electrical circuit boards, electrical switch boards, electrical control boards, electric fuse boxes; repeaters, multiport repeaters, ethernet repeaters; gateways, protocol converters; frequency converters signal boosters; global positioning system (GPS) devices and apparatus; electronic tracking apparatus and instruments; GPS communication devices for robotic lawn mowers; sensors and detectors; electronic sensors; sensors for recording usage of machines, engines and motors; radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags and readers; electronic tags; receivers of electronic signals; wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems; data loggers and recorders; cameras, movement indicators; alarms, security alarms, theft alarms, electric alarms, remote alarms [other than anti-theft for vehicles]; remote controls; remote controls for robotic lawn mowers and for demolition robots; remote controls for dust extractors apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; integrated TV; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; computer programs, software; application software; mobile apps; manuals in electronic format, publications in electronic format, teaching materials in electronic format, user guides in electronic format, logbooks in electronic format; smartwatches; software and apps for smart connected watches; peripherals adapted for use with computers and other smart devices; time measuring instruments (not including clocks and watches). Hearing protection. Refrigerators, freezers, fridge- and chest freezers, free standing cookers, range cookers, grills, ovens, microwave ovens, air conditioning installations and apparatus, fans, cooker hoods, bain-maries, radiators, drying apparatus and installations, tumble driers, integrated ice- and coffee machines, integrated water dispensers, water purifying apparatus, electric coffee brewing machines, electric water heaters, air cleaners, humidifiers, toasters, electric waffle irons; bicycle parts, namely lights; light bulbs, electric; headlights for robotic lawn mowers; lights and lighting for sewing machines. Garden tractors and parts and fittings therefor; attachments for garden tractors, including dump carts, dozer blades, front scoops, brush guards, garden tractor covers, seat covers, loading ramps, canopies; two-, and four wheeled motorcycles; two-wheeled motorized vehicles; four wheel all-terrain vehicles, utility vehicles; bicycles and parts therefore, namely frames, brakes, chains, lights, pumps, saddles; alarms for vehicles, anti-theft alarms for vehicles, remote alarms for land vehicles. Firearms, sights, ammunition. Jewellery, clocks, watches, cuff links, tie pins, pins, brooches; horological and chronometric instruments and their parts and accessories; time instruments; timekeeping instruments; watches; clocks; wrist watches; dress watches; alarm watches; pocket watches; stop watches; mechanical watches; pendant watches; diving watches; sports watches; quartz watches; electric watches; electronic watches; chronographs (watches); automatic watches; solar watches; watches incorporating a telecommunication function; watches with wireless communication function; straps for watches; bands for watches; bracelets for watches; parts and fittings for watches; chains for watches; dials for watches; bracelets and watches combined; parts for watches; movements for clocks and watches; cases for watches and clocks; cases for watches (presentation); watch springs; watch glasses; watches incorporating a memory function; digital watches with automatic timers; key rings. Printed matter; manuals, publications, teaching materials, user guides, logbooks; sewing patterns. Leather and imitations of leather and goods made of these materials, namely trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas; back packs, carry all bags; carrying cases for chain saws; carrying bags for robotic lawn mowers; carrying cases for sewing machines. Tables, cabinets, cupboards for sewing machines and sewing machine accessories; cases of wood or plastic to transport and store sewing machines; non-metallic fuel canisters. Glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes; cleaning instruments (hand operated), dusting clothes, dusters, non-electric saucepans; ironing boards; gardening gloves; sponges for household purposes; sponges; saucepan scourers of metal; scouring pads; pads for cleaning; articles for cleaning purposes; polishing materials (for making shiny) (except preparations, paper and stone). Thread. Fabrics for sewing. Clothing, footwear, headgear. Needles for sewing by hand and by machine, lace and embroideries, ribbons, braids, buttons, sewing thimbles, hooks, eyes, pins and notions for sewing; sewing kits; sewing boxes; bobbin cases; rotary cutters and mats for sewing; sewing baskets; sewing organizers; thread racks; stabilizers for use in connection with sewing. Games and toys; electronic games; toy models; toy scale models; toy clocks and watches. Advertising; shop window dressing; business consultancy and advisory services relating to dealerships; retail services relating to equipment, machines, clothing, tools and accessories for gardening; retail services relating to equipment, machines, clothing, tools and accessories for park care; retail services relating to equipment, machines, clothing, tools and accessories for forestry; retail services relating to equipment, machines, clothing, tools and accessories for construction; retail services relating to lubricants and fuels, motorcycles and accessories, domestic appliances, sewing machines; administrative management services relating to management, use, control, tracking, monitoring, consumption, collection and rating of data and information regarding the previous, including fleet management services, of equipment, machines, tools and accessories for gardening, park, forestry and construction. Insurance services and financing services; credit card services; floor product display financing; financial leasing insurance, hire-purchase financing and financing of gardening, park, forestry and construction equipment, machines, tools and accessories; financial leasing, insurance, hire-purchase financing and financing of motorcycles. Machinery installation, maintenance and repair; after-sales services and maintenance services, maintenance and repair services, cleaning and restoration services, installation services for electrical-, electronic- and petrol driven apparatus; after-sales services and maintenance services, maintenance and repair services, cleaning and restoration services, installation services for equipment, machines, tools and accessories for gardening, park, forestry and construction uses; advisory services relating to the installation, maintenance and repair of machinery; rental of construction equipment; rental of equipment, machines, tools and accessories for gardening, park, forestry and construction uses; repair and maintenance of clocks and watches; providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of clocks and watches. Telecommunications gateway services; communication of information by electronic means; data communications services; electronic transmission of data; providing access to and leasing access to computer databases; providing access to platforms and portals on the Internet; provision of access to data via the Internet; providing online forums. Travel programs for organization of tours and travel; rental of vehicles; rental services for motorcycle rental; transport-, packaging- and storage services; transportation of gardening, park, forestry and construction equipment, machines, tools and accessories; transportation of motorcycles. Processing of concrete, stone or metal surfaces by precision grinding and abrasive polishing; surface grinding, surface polishing; cutting, polishing or processing natural stone; timber felling and processing; rental, hire and leasing in connection with all of the aforesaid; advice, consultancy and information for all of the aforesaid. Training and education relating to gardening, park, forestry and construction including gardening, park, forestry and construction equipment, machines, tools and accessories, clothes; online training and online education relating to gardening, park, forestry and construction including gardening, park, forestry and construction equipment, machines, tools and accessories, clothes; outdoor power products-, motorcycle- and four wheel all-terrain vehicle and utility vehicle training; entertainment and sporting activities such as organization of motorcycle, four-wheel all-terrain vehicle and utility vehicle clubs; fan clubs, fan club organizations, fan club services; participation in and organization of outdoor power product, motorcycle, four-wheel all-terrain vehicle and utility vehicle events; cultural activities; arranging and conducting of training seminars in grinding techniques, equipment and tools; providing online seminars in grinding techniques, equipment and tools. Development of computer programs, computer software, application software; mobile apps; computer software installation, updating and maintenance; research and consultancy services relating to computer software; technical project planning; technical planning of gardens and ponds; conducting of quality control tests, consultancy services relating to quality control; design and testing for new product development. Agriculture, horticulture and forestry services; horticulture, gardening and landscaping; tree planting; rental, hire and leasing in connection with all of the aforesaid; advice, consultancy and information for all of the aforesaid; rental of agricultural machinery and equipment; rental of gardening implements; rental of lawnmowers.
64.
METHODS AND TOOLS FOR SUPPORTING TIMING OF CONCRETE PROCESSING OPERATIONS
A concrete processing system (200) for determining an onset of a first time window (301) for a concrete processing operation in a first area (A), the system (200) comprising one or more concrete sensors (220), a data processing system (240) and a timing support tool (250), wherein the one or more concrete sensors (220) are configured to determine a temperature and/or a moisture level of a maturing concrete slab in the first area (A), and to transmit sensor data indicating the temperature and/or moisture level via respective first communication links (230) to the data processing system (240), the data processing system (240) comprising a database (243) and processing circuitry (242) configured to determine a concrete maturity level for the first area (A) based on the sensor data, to estimate the onset of the first time window based on the concrete maturity level and on data associated with the concrete processing operation stored in the database (243), and to transmit timing data indicating the onset of the first time window to the timing support tool via a second communication link (260), wherein the timing support tool (250) is arranged to support timing of the concrete processing operation in the first area (A) based on the timing data.
E01C 23/01 - Devices or auxiliary means for setting-out or checking the configuration of new surfacing, e.g. templates, screed supports; Applications of apparatus for measuring, indicating, or recording the surface configuration of existing surfacing, e.g. profilographs
E04F 21/24 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for laying flooring of masses made in situ, e.g. smoothing tools
A mobile hose reel assembly (100) includes a housing (110). The housing (110) includes a first wall (112), a second wall (114) coupled with and disposed opposite to the first wall (112) and a handle portion (116) coupled with the first wall (112) and the second wall (114). The housing (110) further includes a hose reel module (120) housed within the housing (110). The hose reel module (120) includes a hose reel (122), a drive motor (124) operatively coupled to the hose reel (122) and a transmission mechanism (126) adapted to transmit the motion of the drive motor (124) to the hose reel (122). The mobile hose reel assembly (100) is characterized in that the hose reel module (120) is adapted to exhibit a rocking motion relative to the housing (110). Further, the drive motor (124) is selectively activated and deactivated based on the rocking motion of the hose reel module (120) relative to the housing (110).
B65H 75/40 - 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
A robotic work tool system, comprising a charging station and a robotic work tool, said robotic work tool comprising two charging connectors arranged on an upper side of the robotic work tool and said charging station comprising two charging connectors and a supporting structure arranged to carry said charging connectors and to extend over and above said robotic work tool as the robotic work tool enters the charging station for establishing electrical contact between the charging connectors of the robotic work tool and the charging connectors of the charging station from above, wherein said supporting structure is arranged to allow the robotic work tool exit the charging station by driving through the charging station without reversing.
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
A01D 34/00 - Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters
B60L 50/52 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by DC-motors
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 50/16 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by engine-driven generators, e.g. generators driven by combustion engines with provision for separate direct mechanical propulsion
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
67.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FINDING A CHARGING POSITION FOR A SOLAR-DRIVEN AUTONOMOUS ROBOT
A method for operating at least one autonomous robot (2), in particular an autonomous vegetation working robot, preferably an autonomous lawn robot, within an operating area, the robot comprising (i) an electrically driven tool, (ii) an electric motion drive for moving the robot, (iii) a photoelectric device for converting energy from illuminating light, in particular sunlight, into electric energy, and (iv) an energy storage for storing electric energy charged by the photoelectric device and for supplying the tool and the motion drive with electric energy, the method comprising the steps of a) the robot (2) working, in a working mode, within at least one working area (15) within the operating area according to a navigational routine, wherein the tool and the motion drive are both activated, b) during the working mode of the robot, monitoring the output of the photoelectric device and recording output values at successive instants of time as reference output values, c) during the working mode of the robot, monitoring the charging status of the energy storage and checking whether, due to a low charging status, recharging of the energy storage is required, d) if recharging is required, the robot searching for a charging position in a searching mode, e) wherein, in the searching mode, the output of the photoelectric device is monitored and f) wherein the monitored output of the photoelectric device is compared with at least one target value, which is selected or derived from the recorded reference output values, and g) wherein the charging position is reached as soon as the monitored output value of the photoelectric device is larger than or at least equal to the at least one target value.
An edge trimming tool assembly (1) is disclosed configured to cut vegetation around edge formations (50). The assembly (1) comprises a drive shaft (3) and a trimming tool (5) configured to be rotated around a rotation axis (ax) by the drive shaft (3) such that a radially outer portion (5) of the trimming tool (5) orbits in a circular path (c). The assembly (1) comprises a guard (7) comprising a first guard portion (11) covering a portion of an area (A) formed inside the circular path (c) as seen in a first direction (d1) parallel to the rotation axis (ax) and a second guard portion (12) covering a portion of the area (A) as seen in a second direction (d2) parallel to the rotation axis (ax), wherein the second direction (d2) is opposite to the first direction (d1). The present disclosure further relates to a power tool (2) comprising an edge trimming tool assembly (1).
A pressure reducer (100) for reducing a fluid pressure includes a pressure reducer body (110) defining at least one pressure reducer chamber (120). The pressure reducer chamber (120) includes an inlet section (122) and an outlet section (124) fluidly coupled with the inlet section (122). The pressure reducer chamber (120) further includes a spring-operated piston rod (121) and a sealing element (128) operatively coupled with the piston rod (121). A flange (132) is sealing coupled with the pressure reducer body (110). The pressure reducer body (110) defines a pressure compensation hole (114). The pressure reducer (100) is characterized in that the pressure reducer body (110) has a first threaded portion (112), and the flange (132) has a second threaded portion (134) such that the pressure reducer body (110) and the flange (132) are threadedly coupled. The pressure compensation hole (114) is disposed in the first threaded portion (112) of the pressure reducer body (110) such that the flange (132) is adapted to enclose the pressure compensation hole (114) when the flange (132) is coupled to the pressure reducer body (110).
G05D 16/06 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a flexible member yielding to pressure, e.g. diaphragm, bellows, capsule
70.
A BATTERY AND A MODULAR BATTERY SYSTEM FOR A POWER TOOL
A battery (300) for a power tool, the battery comprising: a central housing (310) with at least one side (301) terminated by a first gable portion (320), and by a second gable portion (330) opposite to the first gable portion, wherein the gable portions (320, 330) face in an insertion direction (D) of the battery, one or more guiding members (340a, 340b) arranged on the central housing (310) to guide the battery along the insertion direction (D1) into mating position with attachment means of the power tool (100), one or more electrical connectors (810) arranged in respective elongated slots (350) formed in the central housing (310), wherein the slots extend in the insertion direction (D2), where the one or more guiding members (340a, 340b) and the one or more slots (350) extend in a plane (P) tangential to the side (301) of the central housing (310), wherein the battery further comprises a handle (360) arranged on the second gable portion (330), where the handle is offset (O) from a center of the second gable portion (330) towards the plane (P).
H01M 50/247 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for portable devices, e.g. mobile phones, computers, hand tools or pacemakers
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/262 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks
A robotic lawnmower (14) comprises a chassis (18), and an outer shell (20) defining an exterior face of the robotic lawnmower (14), the outer shell (20) comprising a skirt enclosing the chassis (18) at a distance therefrom. A sensor module (30; 34) comprises a chassis connection interface for mechanically connecting the sensor module (30; 34) to a module connection interface on the chassis (18). The sensor module (30; 34) holds the sensor outside a vertical projection of the chassis (18), between the chassis (18) and the skirt. The module connection interface is located on a top face of the chassis (18), and the sensor module housing extends downwards to a position vertically lower than the module connection interface. A cantilever member holds a main housing body of the sensor module (30; 34) with a horizontal gap between the main housing body and the chassis (18).
A method for use in a robotic work tool system (200) comprising a first robotic work tool (100:1) and a second robotic work tool (100:1) arranged to operate in an operational area (205) comprising a transport area (TA), the method comprising determining (310) that a transport is upcoming, and in response thereto moving (320) to a start area (SA); waiting (330) for the second robotic work tool (100:2) to reach the start area (SA); and then determining (340) that it is time to enter the transport area (TA), and in response thereto moving (350) through the transport area (TA) as a group.
A method for use in a robotic work tool system (200) comprising a charging station (210), a wire (220) leading to/from the charging station (210) and a robotic work tool (100) arranged to operate in an operational area (205), the robotic work tool (100) comprising one or more magnetic sensors (170), and a satellite navigation sensor (175), wherein the method comprises: exiting the charging station (210); following the wire (220) navigating based on the one or more magnetic sensors (170); determining that a release point (RP) has been reached, and in response thereto navigating in the operational area (205) based on the satellite navigation sensor (175).
A skid plate for a robotic lawnmower, comprises an approximately circular plate with a central opening (13), for a hub (6b), and means of attachment (14, 15). The skid plate (2b) is attachable to the robotic lawnmower. An edge portion (7) of the circular plate is bent to extend transversally to a main plane (8) of the circular plate. An outer peripheral edge (11) thereof extends in a single plane.
A skid plate for a robotic lawnmower, comprises an approximately circular plate with a central opening (13), for a hub (6b), and means of attachment (14, 15). The skid plate (2b) is attachable to the robotic lawnmower. An edge portion (7) of the circular plate is bent to extend transversally to a main plane (8) of the circular plate. An outer peripheral edge (11) thereof extends in a single plane.
A robotic lawn mower comprises an electric motor connected to a rotatable cutting head (1b). The cutting head is connected to a cutting disk (3b) with at least one knife (4b) at its periphery. A skid plate (2b) as above is arranged below the cutting disk (3b).
The present disclosure relates to a lawn mower cutter unit (102) comprising a cutter propulsion unit (165) with a transmission axle (169) that is adapted to be rotated around a common rotation axis (Ax), a hub (166) that is rotatably connected to the transmission axle (169), a cutting disc (160), and a knob (120). The knob is rotatably connected to the hub (166) such that the knob (120) is adapted to rotate with the hub (166) and the transmission axle (169). The cutting disc (160) is displaceable along the common rotation axis (Ax), against a spring force of a spring element (130). The cutting disc (160) and the knob (120) are comprised in a coupling interface (140) that is comprised in the lawn mower cutter unit (102) and adapted to transfer a rotational torque transferred from the hub (166) to the cutting disc (160). The coupling interface (140) is adapted to releasably lock the cutting disc (160) in mutually separated positions along the common rotation axis (Ax) by means of the spring force, conferring an associated certain grass cutting height for each locked position.
A robotic work tool (1) is disclosed configured to operate in an area in an autonomous manner. The robotic work tool (1) comprises one or more rechargeable batteries (5) and a contact plate (3) configured to transfer electricity from a contact (4) of a docking station (8) to the one or more rechargeable batteries (5). The contact plate (3) comprises an edge surface (3′) configured to abut against the contact (4) of the docking station (8) upon movement of the robotic work tool (1) relative to the docking station (8) along a docking direction (d1). The contact plate (3) comprises a number of sections (s1-s5, b1-b4) each being angled relative to the docking direction (dl). The present disclosure further relates to a robotic tool system (10) comprising a robotic work tool (1) and a docking station (8).
B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
A mobile signal generator (315) arranged to provide a supplemental control signal (325) through a supplemental wire (320) for establishing a supplemental work area (320) for a robotic working tool (100), said mobile signal generator (315) being arranged without a charging unit for the robotic working tool (100).
Electrically powered construction equipment (100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) comprising an electric motor (120) arranged to power an abrasive cutting tool (130) via a drive arrangement (200), the abrasive cutting tool (130) comprising abrasive elements (131) arranged on a carrier (132) of the cutting tool (130), where the abrasive elements (131) are arranged distanced from each other on the carrier (132) and follow a closed path during operation of the construction equipment, the construction equipment (100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) further comprising a vibration device (120, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800) arranged to generate a controlled amount of vibration of the abrasive cutting tool (130), wherein the vibration is generated in a frequency band below 15kHz.
B23Q 5/10 - Driving main working members rotary shafts, e.g. working-spindles driven essentially by electrical means
B23D 47/12 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with circular saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of drives for circular saw blades
B23D 57/02 - Sawing machines or sawing devices not covered by one of groups with chain saws
B23Q 5/04 - Driving main working members rotary shafts, e.g. working-spindles
B25B 21/00 - Portable power-driven screw or nut setting or loosening tools; Attachments for drilling apparatus serving the same purpose
B28D 1/00 - Working stone or stone-like materials, e.g. brick, concrete, not provided for elsewhere; Machines, devices, tools therefor
A floor saw for sawing in a concrete surface segment (160), the floor saw comprising a circular cutting blade (110) arranged transversally offset from a centrum line (C), which centrum line (C) is aligned with a forward direction (F) of the floor saw, the floor saw further comprising at least two supporting wheels (120) arranged to support the floor saw on the concrete surface segment (160), out of which supporting wheels at least one is a drive wheel, a sensor arrangement (140) configured to determine a current yaw motion of the floor saw, and a control unit (130) configured to obtain a desired yaw motion setting, wherein the drive wheel is arranged on an opposite side of the centrum line (C) compared to the circular cutting blade (110) and arranged to generate a respective variable wheel force by a respective first electric machine controlled by the control unit (130), and wherein the control unit (130) is arranged to control the first electric machine to reduce a difference between the current yaw motion of the floor saw and the desired yaw motion setting.
B28D 1/04 - Working stone or stone-like materials, e.g. brick, concrete, not provided for elsewhere; Machines, devices, tools therefor by sawing with circular saw blades or saw discs
B28D 7/00 - Accessories specially adapted for use with machines or devices of the other groups of this subclass
The present invention relates to a wheel hub motor (300) for a work tool (100), such as a lawn mower. The motor comprises a support member (310), a stator assembly (320), a rotor assembly (330) configured to partially enclose the stator assembly in an inner space (338) of the rotor assembly and a bearing assembly (340). The rotor assembly is rotatably supported on the support member through the bearing assembly for rotation of the rotor assembly about a rotation axis (A). The rotor assembly comprises a rotor portion (332), configured to at least partly enclose the stator assembly, and a motor cover portion (334), configured to at least partly cover a first axial side (324) of the stator assembly. The rotor assembly is rotatably supported by the bearing assembly only between a first end portion (312) of the support member and the first axial side of the stator assembly.
The present disclosure relates to a robotic lawn mower (100) having a body (140), at least two drive wheels (130a, 130b), a grass cutting mechanism (160), at least two electric motor arrangements (150, 165) and a control unit (110) adapted to control the operation of the robotic lawn mower (100). The said drive wheels (130a, 130b) are drivably connected to a first electric motor arrangement (150) and the cutting mechanism (160) is drivably connected to a second electric motor arrangement (165). The control unit (110) is configured to generate a cleaning request signal and generate a drive signal for actuating said drive wheels (130a, 130b) so as to guide said lawn mower (100) to an external cleaning station (230). Also, the control unit (110) is further configured to generate a movement signal for actuating said drive wheels (130a, 130b) to cause a relative movement of said lawn mower (100) in relation to said cleaning station (230) while allowing cleaning of at least a part of the underside of said lawn mower (100).
A tool arm (130) for a power cutter (100), the tool arm comprising a metal component (131) and a non-metal component (132) arranged to support and to enclose a drive mechanism, the drive mechanism comprising a first drive pulley, a second drive pulley, and a belt arranged to be driven by the first drive pulley and arranged to drive the second drive pulley, wherein respective axes of rotation of the first and second drive pulleys are normal to a plane dividing the tool arm (130) in first and second parts, wherein a centre of the drive belt, when installed, lies in the plane, the metal component (131) comprises a first reinforcement structure (240) extending in an extension direction normal to the plane from the first part, past the plane, and into the second part.
B23D 47/12 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with circular saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of drives for circular saw blades
B23D 45/16 - Hand-held sawing devices with circular saw blades
B23D 47/00 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with circular saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts
B25F 5/02 - Construction of casings, bodies or handles
B28D 1/04 - Working stone or stone-like materials, e.g. brick, concrete, not provided for elsewhere; Machines, devices, tools therefor by sawing with circular saw blades or saw discs
84.
CONTROL UNIT AND METHOD FOR BELT SLIP DETECTION IN CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
01011), and detect belt slip in the drive arrangement (200) in case the expected amount of effort exceeds the measured actual amount of effort by a margin.
An integrally formed tool arm for a power cutter, the tool arm comprising a first aperture (310) for receiving a motor axle, a second aperture (320) for receiving a tool axle of a rotatable work tool, wherein the first aperture (310) and the second aperture (320) are intersected by and orthogonal to a longitudinal extension axis of the tool arm, the tool arm further comprising first rail cutting accessory attachment means (330) arranged to receive a rail cutting accessory, wherein the first rail cutting accessory attachment means (330) is arranged offset from the longitudinal extension axis of the power cutter arm.
B23D 45/04 - Sawing machines or sawing devices with circular saw blades or with friction saw discs with a circular saw blade or the stock carried by a pivoted lever
B23D 45/16 - Hand-held sawing devices with circular saw blades
A return to neutral assembly may include a mounting bracket that may be configured to operably couple the return to neutral assembly to a transmission, an adjustment lever which may operably couple a steering assembly to a transmission shaft of the transmission, a torsion spring which may be disposed coaxially with the transmission shaft, and an eccentric adjustment assembly which may define a neutral position for the adjustment lever. The torsion spring may include a first leg and a second leg which may each extend proximate to the adjustment lever at a second end of the adjustment lever and to the eccentric adjustment assembly when the adjustment lever may be at the neutral position. One of the first leg or the second leg may lose contact with the eccentric adjustment assembly while maintaining contact with the adjustment lever when the adjustment lever may move away from the neutral position.
A01D 34/64 - Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
A driveshaft (130, 330) for outdoor power equipment (300) may include a power head interface assembly (340) configured to operably couple the driveshaft (130, 330) to a power head (110, 310) of the outdoor power equipment (300), an attachment interface assembly (342) configured to operably couple the driveshaft (130, 330) to a cutting attachment (120, 320) of the outdoor power equipment (300), an external casing rigidly coupling the power head interface assembly (340) to the attachment interface assembly (342), and a segmented internal drive assembly (360) configured to provide mechanical communication of mechanical power from the power head (110, 310) to the cutting attachment (120, 320). The segmented internal drive assembly (360) may include individually electrically insulated segments.
A harness (200) for carrying outdoor power equipment may include a back plate (210), an extension plate (270) removably operably coupled to the back plate (210), a joint plate (220) configured to pivotably operably couple to the extension plate (270) or the back plate (210), a shoulder strap assembly (230) operably coupled to the joint plate (220) and a belt (240) operably coupled to the back plate (210) and configured to rest proximate to a waist of an operator. The extension plate (270) may be disposable between the back plate (210) and the joint plate (220) and may be fixed relative to the back plate (210). The joint plate (220) may be configured to pivot relative to the extension plate (270) responsive to movement of the operator wearing the harness (200).
A walk-behind mower (100) includes a working chassis (120) with a front end stowing element (128) and a motor housing stowing element (125). The walk-behind mower (100) also includes a collection bag assembly (140) comprising a collection bag frame (155) and a collection bag (142). The collection bag frame (155) includes a lower support stowing element (148) and an upper support stowing element (150). In an operating configuration, the collection bag assembly (140) is removably attached to a back end (122) of the working chassis (12) to catch clippings. In a stowed configuration, the collection bag frame (155) of the collection bag assembly (140) is removably attached to the working chassis (120) by an engagement of the lower support stowing element (148) with the front end stowing element (128) and an engagement of the upper support stowing element (150) with the motor housing stowing element (125).
A01D 34/71 - Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis with means for discharging mown material
A01D 43/063 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material in or into a container carried by the mower; Containers therefor
A lawnmower cutting arrangement (1) is disclosed comprising a cutting unit (3') configured to be rotated around a rotation axis (Ax). The cutting unit (3') comprises a cutting disc (3) and a skid plate (5). The skid plate (5) comprises at least one through hole (6) and the cutting disc (3) comprises a number of unobstructed through holes (4, 4', 4") each arranged such that at least a portion of the at least one through hole (6) of the skid plate (5) superimposes at least a portion of one through hole (4, 4', 4") of the number of through holes (4, 4', 4") of the cutting disc (3) as seen in a direction (dA) parallel to the rotation axis (Ax) when the skid plate (5) is at a predetermined relative rotational position relative to the cutting disc (3). The present disclosure further relates to a lawnmower (2) comprising a lawnmower cutting arrangement (1).
A method for operating at least one autonomous robot (2), in particular an autono- mous vegetation working robot (2), preferably an autonomous lawn robot, within an operating area (15), the robot comprising (i) at least one electrically driven tool (8), (ii) at least one electric motion drive (20) for moving the robot, and (iii) at least one photoelectric device (3) for converting energy from illuminating light, in particular sunlight (L), into electric energy for the tool and the motion drive, the method comprising the steps of a) the robot working in an autonomous working mode with the tool and the mo- tion drive both being activated, b) receiving darkness information that the intensity of the illuminating light is or will be below a minimum charging intensity, which is necessary for charging the energy storage by the photoelectric device, for a certain period of dark- ness, usually night or another period without sunlight such as heavy clouding or rain, c) the robot, after step b) of receiving of darkness information or based on the received darkness information, moving or being moved to a wake-up position (WP), d) which wake-up position (WP) is a position, where illuminating light after the period of darkness, usually sunlight (L) in the morning or after sunrise, will es- sentially not be shaded by objects in or around the operating area, in particu- lar vegetation objects such as trees (12) or hedges (13) or bushes (14) or built objects such as buildings, for a predetermined wake-up period of the robot.
A method for operating at least one autonomous robot (2), in particular an autonomous vegetation working robot, preferably an autonomous lawn robot, within an operating area, the robot comprising (i) at least one electrically driven tool, (ii) at least one electric motion drive for moving the robot, and (iii) at least one photoelectric device for converting energy from illuminating light, in particular sunlight, into electric energy for the tool and the motion drive, and (iv) at least one energy storage for storing electric energy charged by the photoelectric device and for sup- plying the tool and the motion drive with electric energy, the method comprising the steps of a) the robot (2) working in an autonomous working mode within at least one working area (15) within the operating area, b) determining an electric energy stored in the energy storage of the robot or a directly associated electric quantity such as electric capacity or electric charge of the energy storage, c) if the determined stored energy or the directly associated electric quantity of the energy storage is below a minimum operating threshold, the robot moves or is moved to a charging position (CP, WP) for recharging the energy storage using the photoelectric device, d) wherein the charging position (CP, WP) is chosen from one or more charging positions, where, at least for a minimum recharging time period, the illumination intensity of the illuminating light will be higher than a high illumination threshold and/or where the illuminating light will essentially not be shaded by objects in or around the operating area, in particular vegetation objects such as hedges, bushes or trees or built objects such as buildings, e) wherein the or each charging position (CP) is defined by a corresponding position marker (5) placed at the charging position, f) wherein the robot, when moving or being moved to the charging position, searches for the position marker (5) by means of a sensing device (25) and stops at the charging position within a certain distance from the position marker (5).
A riding yard maintenance vehicle includes a frame to which front wheels and rear wheels of the riding yard maintenance vehicle are attachable, a steering assembly configured to receive steering inputs by an operator of the riding yard maintenance vehicle, and a mounting assembly disposed at a front end of the riding yard maintenance vehicle to which a working assembly is attachable. The working assembly receives electrical power via a plug assembly and is configured to transition between a working position and a maintenance position while operably coupled to the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a locking assembly configured to prevent the transition from the working position to the maintenance position while the plug assembly provides power to the working assembly.
A01D 34/66 - Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
A belt tensioning assembly may include a drive belt which may be configured to transfer torque from an engine, a pulley assembly which may guide the drive belt, a pulley adjustment arm which may be configured to move at least one pulley from the pulley assembly to adjust the tension level of the drive belt, a tension keeping assembly which may set and maintain a desired level of tension in the drive belt by moving the at least one pulley, and an interface assembly which may operably couple the tension keeping assembly to the pulley adjustment arm. The tension keeping assembly may include a setting portion at which the desired level of tension in the drive belt may be set and a retaining portion at which the desired level of tension in the drive belt may be maintained.
A metering console (100) includes a housing (110) adapted to allow flow of a liquid (F) therethrough. The housing (110) is adapted to attach with one or more gardening devices (132, 152). The metering console (100) includes a display (170) associated with the housing (110). The metering console (100) is characterized in that the display (170) is rotatably engaged with the housing (110) of the metering console (100) such that the display (170) rotates along a central axis (A-A′) of the housing (110).
G01F 1/12 - Adjusting, correcting, or compensating means therefor
G01F 1/075 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects using rotating vanes with tangential admission with magnetic or electromagnetic coupling to the indicating device
A motor drive system (300) for controlling an operation of an electric machine (330) on construction equipment (100), the system comprising a frequency converter (320) and a control unit (340),
where the frequency converter (320) is arranged to receive electrical power from electrical mains (310) over a first electrical interface (160) at a first AC frequency and to convert the first AC frequency into a second AC frequency for output on a second electrical interface (326) to the electric machine (330),
where the control unit (340) is arranged to control (360) the frequency converter (320) to generate the second AC frequency in dependence of a configurable maximum current to be drawn over the first electrical interface (160).
H02P 23/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by a control method other than vector control
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
A DUST EXTRACTOR COMPRISING A FINE FILTER SECTION ATTACHED TO A MOBILITY SECTION WHEREIN A DUST CYCLONE CONTAINER IS ATTACHED TO THE FINE FILTER SECTION
A dust extractor (1) comprising—a dust cyclone container (3) with an air inlet (2) for connecting to a hose, the dust cyclone container (3) having a contaminated portion downstream the air inlet (2) and a clean portion downstream the contaminated portion, where a dust separating part (9) is adapted to be provided between the contaminated portion and the clean portion, the dust separating part (9) comprising at least one cyclone and/or a coarse filter part (9), where the contaminated portion of the dust cyclone container (3) is adapted to be provided with a dust container (59), such as a flexible dust bag or a rigid box for collecting relatively coarse dust, —a fine filter section (12) arranged adjacent to the dust cyclone container (3) and having a contaminated section and a clean section downstream the contaminated section, and a fine filter part (15) is adapted to be provided between the contaminated section and the clean section, —a mobility section (66) comprising wheels (7, 8a, 8b) and a frame (6), —an air channel (47), between a clean side of the dust cyclone container (3) and a contaminated side of the fine filter part (15), —a blower/fan motor (10), preferably mounted to the fine filter section (12), for drawing air from the air inlet (2) through the dust separating part (9), through the air channel (47) and through the fine filter part (15), and allowing air to exit to the ambient after having passed the fine filter part (15), wherein the dust cyclone container (3) has a center axis (48) along its longitudinal extension, and the fine filter part (15) is provided at a radial distance from the dust cyclone container (3) along a plane (P) perpendicular to the center axis (48) of the dust cyclone container (3), the plane (P) coinciding with the dust cyclone container (3) and a portion of the fine filter part (15), wherein the fine filter section (12) is attached to the mobility section (66), and wherein the dust cyclone container (3) is attached to the fine filter section (12), so as to be suspended from the fine filter section (12).
A47L 9/16 - Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids