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).
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 - OUTILS COMBINÉS OU À USAGES MULTIPLES NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS; DÉTAILS OU PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES D'OUTILS PORTATIFS À MOTEUR SANS RELATION SPÉCIFIQUE AVEC LES OPÉRATIONS EXÉCUTÉES ET NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT WITH ADVANCED POWER MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
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 - Moteurs avec pompes à piston alternatif; Moteurs avec pompes sous carter de l'arbre-manivelle avec pompes simples sous carter de l'arbre-manivelle, c. à d. avec la face arrière d'un piston moteur non étagé, agissant comme unique organe de pompage travaillant en conjonction avec le carter
F02B 33/10 - Moteurs avec pompes à piston alternatif; Moteurs avec pompes sous carter de l'arbre-manivelle avec pompes à piston alternatif autres que les pompes simples sous carter de l'arbre-manivelle avec le cylindre de pompage situé entre le cylindre moteur et le carter de l'arbre-manivelle ou avec le cylindre de pompage entourant le cylindre moteur
F02B 33/12 - Moteurs avec pompes à piston alternatif; Moteurs avec pompes sous carter de l'arbre-manivelle avec pompes à piston alternatif autres que les pompes simples sous carter de l'arbre-manivelle avec le cylindre de pompage situé entre le cylindre moteur et le carter de l'arbre-manivelle ou avec le cylindre de pompage entourant le cylindre moteur la face arrière du piston moteur agissant comme organe de pompage en conjonction avec une chambre de pompage isolée du carter de l'arbre-manivelle, la bielle du piston moteur passant à travers la chambre de pompage et travaillant en conjonction avec
8.
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.
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 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p.ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule
A01D 75/00 - Accessoires pour moissonneuses ou faucheuses
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 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 - Récepteurs spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques
G01S 19/43 - Détermination de position utilisant l'interférométrie à ligne de base longue ou courte
G01S 19/07 - Systèmes de positionnement par satellite à radiophares émettant des messages horodatés, p.ex. GPS [Système de positionnement global], GLONASS [Système global de navigation par satellite] ou GALILEO Éléments coopérants; Interaction ou communication entre les différents éléments coopérants ou entre les éléments coopérants et les récepteurs fournissant des données pour corriger les données de positionnement mesurées, p.ex. DGPS [GPS différentiel] ou corrections ionosphériques
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
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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 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 - Montage d'éléments d'armature; Application de la précontrainte
B21F 15/04 - Assemblage de fils métalliques entre eux ou à d'autres matériaux ou objets métalliques; Assemblage d'éléments au moyen de fils métalliques de fils entre eux sans autres éléments ou matériaux de connexion, p.ex. par torsion
B25B 25/00 - Outillage pour fixer, joindre ou tendre des fils métalliques ou des bandes
B65B 13/02 - Application et amarrage des matériaux de liage, p.ex. ficelles, fils métalliques, bandelettes, bandes ou rubans, autour d'objets ou de groupes d'objets
B65B 13/28 - Amarrage des extrémités du matériau de liage par torsion
B65B 27/10 - Mise en paquets de tiges, barres ou objets allongés analogues
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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 - Séparateurs de particules utilisant des corps filtrants creux et rigides, p.ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
B01D 46/71 - Régénération de la substance filtrante ou des éléments filtrants à l'intérieur du filtre par action à contre-courant sur la surface filtrante, p.ex. en rinçant du côté du filtre sans gâteau avec du gaz sous pression, p.ex. de l'air pulsé
B01D 46/90 - Dispositifs permettant de mettre hors service une ou plusieurs unités de filtres multi-unités, p.ex. pour la régénération ou l’entretien
B24B 55/06 - Equipement d'enlèvement des poussières sur les machines à meuler ou à polir
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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 - Outils particuliers pour scier, p.ex. fil coupant comportant des dents de scie, lames de scie ou fil à scier comportant des diamants ou d'autres particules abrasives disposés individuellement dans des positions choisies
B24D 3/00 - Propriétés physiques des corps ou feuilles abrasives, p.ex. surfaces abrasives de nature particulière; Corps ou feuilles abrasives caractérisés par leurs constituants
B24D 7/06 - Meules agglomérées, ou meules comportant des segments abrasifs rapportés, conçues pour travailler autrement que par la périphérie, p.ex. par le côté; Bagues ou accessoires pour le montage de ces meules avec des segments abrasifs rapportés, p.ex. meules segmentées
B28D 1/12 - Lames de scie spécialement adaptées au travail de la pierre
18.
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 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 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical dirigés à la main par un opérateur à pied
20.
ENHANCED DRIVE MOTOR CONTROL IN A ROBOTIC LAWNMOWER
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 - Revêtement pour obtenir au moins deux couches superposées, soit par des procédés non prévus dans un seul des groupes principaux , soit par des combinaisons de procédés prévus dans les sous-classes et
C23C 14/16 - Matériau métallique, bore ou silicium sur des substrats métalliques, en bore ou en silicium
C23C 30/00 - Revêtement avec des matériaux métalliques, caractérisé uniquement par la composition du matériau métallique, c. à d. non caractérisé par le procédé de revêtement
C25D 7/00 - Dépôt électrochimique caractérisé par l'objet à revêtir
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 - Commande de la pression d'un fluide sans source d'énergie auxiliaire l'élément sensible étant un organe élastique cédant à la pression, p.ex. un diaphragme, un soufflet, une 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 - Commande de la pression d'un fluide sans source d'énergie auxiliaire l'élément sensible étant un organe élastique cédant à la pression, p.ex. un diaphragme, un soufflet, une 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 - Commande de la pression d'un fluide sans source d'énergie auxiliaire l'élément sensible étant un organe élastique cédant à la pression, p.ex. un diaphragme, un soufflet, une capsule
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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 - Moteurs avec pompes à piston alternatif; Moteurs avec pompes sous carter de l'arbre-manivelle avec pompes simples sous carter de l'arbre-manivelle, c. à d. avec la face arrière d'un piston moteur non étagé, agissant comme unique organe de pompage travaillant en conjonction avec le carter
F02M 69/10 - Appareils d'injection de combustible à basse pression particuliers pour moteurs à deux temps à balayage, p.ex. à injection dans le carter de la chambre de pompe
F02D 11/10 - Dispositions ou adaptations pour le déclenchement non automatique de la commande du moteur, p.ex. démarrage par l'opérateur caractérisées par des liaisons non mécaniques de la commande, p.ex. par des liaisons de commande à fluide ou par des liaisons de commande à relais de puissance ou puissance assistée électriques
F02M 35/10 - Tubulures d'admission de l'air; Systèmes d'introduction
27.
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).
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 - Entraînement des principaux organes de travail des arbres rotatifs, p.ex. des broches de travail entraînés principalement par des moyens électriques
B23D 47/12 - Machines à scier ou dispositifs de sciage travaillant au moyen de lames circulaires, caractérisés uniquement par la structure d'organes particuliers de l'entraînement de lames de scies circulaires
B23D 57/02 - Machines à scier ou dispositifs de sciage non couverts par l'un des groupes à scies à chaîne
B23Q 5/04 - Entraînement des principaux organes de travail des arbres rotatifs, p.ex. des broches de travail
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrous; Accessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
B28D 1/00 - Travail de la pierre ou des matériaux analogues p.ex. briques, béton, non prévu ailleurs; Machines, dispositifs, outils à cet effet
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.
B60K 7/00 - Disposition du moteur dans ou jouxtant une roue motrice
B60K 17/04 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission
A01D 34/00 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
A01D 69/02 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou éléments de ceux-ci pour moissonneuses ou faucheuses électriques
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 - Machines à scier ou dispositifs de sciage travaillant au moyen de lames circulaires, caractérisés uniquement par la structure d'organes particuliers de l'entraînement de lames de scies circulaires
B23D 47/00 - Machines à scier ou dispositifs de sciage travaillant au moyen de lames circulaires, caractérisés uniquement par la structure d'organes particuliers
B25F 5/02 - Structure des boîtiers, corps ou poignées
B28D 1/04 - Travail de la pierre ou des matériaux analogues p.ex. briques, béton, non prévu ailleurs; Machines, dispositifs, outils à cet effet par sciage avec des lames de scie circulaires ou des disques de scie
33.
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 - Machines à scier ou dispositifs de sciage à lames circulaires ou à disques à friction la lame circulaire ou la pièce à scier étant portée par un levier à pivot
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 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p.ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule
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 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical avec des moyens pour décharger les produits fauchés
A01D 43/063 - Faucheuses combinées avec des appareils permettant d'effectuer des opérations supplémentaires pendant le fauchage avec des moyens pour collecter, ramasser ou charger les produits fauchés dans un conteneur porté par la faucheuse; Conteneurs à cet effet
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 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 method for use in a robotic lawnmower (100) arranged to operate in an operational area, the robotic lawnmower comprising a work tool (160), a navigation sensor, and a grass sensor, wherein the signal-based navigation sensor is configured to provide a current location of the robotic lawnmower (100), wherein the grass sensor is configured to provide a determination of whether the robotic lawnmower is currently operating on grass or not, and wherein the method comprises: causing the robotic lawnmower (100) to operate in the operational area with the work tool (160) active; determining that the navigation sensor is unable to provide an accurate location; determining whether the robotic lawnmower is currently operating on grass or not based on the grass sensor, and if so, continuing operating with the work tool active, and if not so, continuing operating with the work tool deactivated.
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).
A01G 25/02 - Systèmes d'arrosage placés au-dessus du sol qui utilisent des canalisations perforées ou des canalisations avec accessoires pour la distribution, p.ex. pour l'irrigation goutte à goutte
A method for use in a robotic work tool, the method comprising: detecting an unexpected event; determining a location for the event; determining if a counter corresponds to the location, and if so increasing the counter and determining if the counter exceeds an update value, and, if so, triggering a map update, and if no counter corresponds to the location, setting a counter corresponding to the location.
A sprinkler system (100) includes a body (110) defining a liquid channel (112). The liquid channel (112) is defined between an inlet (110A) and an outlet (110B) of the body (110) to allow flow of a liquid. A sprinkler head (118) is coupled to the body (110) and a plurality of nozzles (119) are disposed with the sprinkler head (118). The plurality of nozzles (119) defines a first nozzle (121) and at least one second nozzle (122). The sprinkler system (100) is characterizing in that the body (110) further defines at least one barrier (123) such that the at least one barrier (123) at least partially limits the flow of liquid from the outlet (110B) towards the at least one second nozzle (119).
B05B 1/14 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des filtres placés dans ou à l'extérieur de l'orifice de sortie
A protective garment (400, 500, 600) for use of with a chainsaw is provided that includes a plurality of inner protective material layers (210, 220, 230) and a plurality of outer protective material layers (240, 250, 260). Each inner protective material layer (210, 220, 230) may have first pull-out fibers (215) and each outer protective material layer (240, 250, 260) may have second pull-out fibers (245). The pull-out fibers (215, 245), when contacted by a moving chainsaw, may be configured to perform a safety feature by pulling out and clogging the chainsaw to prevent further rotation of the cutting chain. The first pull-out fibers (215) may be weaved into each of the inner protective material layers (210, 220, 230) with a first fiber density, and the second pull-out fibers (245) may be weaved into each of the outer protective material layers (240, 250, 260) with a second fiber density. The second fiber density may be greater than the first fiber density.
A41D 1/08 - Pantalons spécialement adaptés au sport
A41D 31/24 - Matériaux spécialement adaptés aux vêtements de dessus caractérisés par une fonction ou une utilisation particulières résistants à la contrainte mécanique, p.ex. résistants au perçage
A41D 13/05 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p.ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs protégeant uniquement une partie particulière du corps
B32B 5/00 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches
A robotic vehicle (100) for irrigation of a ground surface (G) such that the robotic vehicle (100) includes a pair of wheels (120A, 120B) adapted to propel the robotic vehicle (100) on the ground surface (G). The pair of wheels (120A, 120B) includes a first wheel (120A) and a second wheel (120B). At least one nozzle (130) is adapted to spray a liquid. Further, a payload (140) is disposed between the first wheel (120A) and the second wheel (120B). The robotic vehicle (100) is characterized in that the pay load (140) is defined around an axis (Y-Y') passing through a center (C1) of the first wheel (120A) and a center (C2) of the second wheel (120B).
A handheld battery-operated power tool comprises a work implement, an electric motor configured to operate the work implement, and a connector assembly (32) configured to be releasably coupled to a mating connector counterpart of a removable, rechargeable battery pack (20), for transfer of electric power to the electric motor. The connector assembly (32) comprises a connector temperature sensing arrangement (58) configured to sense a temperature of the connector assembly (32). A rubber cushion (48) enables the connector body (34) to flex in relation to the housing (13a).
B25F 5/00 - OUTILS COMBINÉS OU À USAGES MULTIPLES NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS; DÉTAILS OU PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES D'OUTILS PORTATIFS À MOTEUR SANS RELATION SPÉCIFIQUE AVEC LES OPÉRATIONS EXÉCUTÉES ET NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
B25F 5/02 - Structure des boîtiers, corps ou poignées
H01M 50/247 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs portatifs, p.ex. aux téléphones portables, aux ordinateurs, aux outils à main ou aux stimulateurs cardiaques
A valve assembly (300) is adapted to be coupled with a flexible pipe (200). The valve assembly (300) includes a hollow body (310) defining a first end (320) and a second end (330). A porous body (350) partially encloses the hollow body (310) proximate to the first end (320) and houses a swellable material (344). The hollow body (310) further defines a hollow chamber (340) between the first and second ends (320, 330). A piston (346) is disposed within the hollow chamber (340). The piston (346) is adapted to move between a first position (P1) and a second position (P2) corresponding to a contraction and an expansion of the swellable material (344). The valve assembly (300) selectively allows passage of water through the flexible pipe (200) based on the positions (P1, P2) of the piston (346). The irrigation system (100) is characterized in that the valve assembly (300) further includes an elastic diaphragm (380) disposed between the swellable material (344) and the piston (346). The elastic diaphragm (380) includes an annular bead (382).
Mower blades are provided, in which the mower blades include a body portion formed from a base metal layer having a first hardness, and having a first end including a first side edge and a first leading edge including a first cutting edge arranged opposite a first trailing edge and a second end including a second side edge and a second leading edge including a second cutting edge arranged opposite a second trailing edge. The mower blades also include a hard-facing material having a second hardness that is disposed on the first cutting edge, the second cutting edge, and at least a portion of a top surface of the body portion of the mower blades, in which the second hardness is larger than the first hardness.
A robotic working tool system comprising a robotic working tool comprising at least one image sensor, a work tool and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to receive at least one image from the image sensor; detect at least one object in the received at least one image; classify the at least one object as processed or unprocessed, wherein an object classified as processed represents a processed area and an object classified as unprocessed represents an unprocessed area; detect an edge between a processed area and an unprocessed area; and navigate the robotic work tool so that the work tool overlaps the edge.
The present disclosure relates to a lubrication monitoring system (15) configured to monitor a supply of lubricant in a hand-held cutting tool (1) having a cutting unit (3, 5). A lubricant tank (41) and a conduit (45) are configured to duct a flow of lubricant from the tank (41) to the cutting unit (3, 5). The lubrication monitoring system (15) comprises a heating element (29) and a sensor arrangement (31, 33), the heating element (29) being configured to heat the lubricant flow. The sensor arrangement comprises a first sensor (31) located at the flow, upstream of the heating element (29), and a second sensor (33) located at said flow, downstream of the heating element. The lubrication monitoring system outputs a monitoring signal based on a sensed temperature difference between the first and second sensors (31, 33).
F16N 7/00 - Installations à huile ou autre lubrifiant non spécifié, à réservoir ou autre source portés par la machine ou l'organe machine à lubrifier
F16N 7/08 - Installations à huile ou autre lubrifiant non spécifié, à réservoir ou autre source portés par la machine ou l'organe machine à lubrifier avec alimentation par gravité ou lubrification goutte à goutte commandées par la température de l'organe à lubrifier
F16N 9/02 - Installations à huile ou autre lubrifiant non spécifié, à réservoir ou autre source mobiles avec réservoir dans ou sur un organe rotatif
F16N 7/38 - Installations à huile ou autre lubrifiant non spécifié, à réservoir ou autre source portés par la machine ou l'organe machine à lubrifier avec pompe séparée; Installations centralisées de lubrification
F16N 29/02 - Dispositifs particuliers dans les installations ou systèmes de lubrification indiquant ou détectant des conditions indésirables; Utilisation des dispositifs sensibles à ces conditions dans les installations ou systèmes de lubrification agissant sur l'alimentation en lubrifiant
F16N 29/04 - Dispositifs particuliers dans les installations ou systèmes de lubrification indiquant ou détectant des conditions indésirables; Utilisation des dispositifs sensibles à ces conditions dans les installations ou systèmes de lubrification permettant d'arrêter des pièces en mouvement
B27B 17/12 - Dispositifs de lubrification spécialement conçus pour les scies à chaîne
53.
A BATTERY POWERED CHAINSAW COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE HANDLE HEATING ELEMENT
The present disclosure relates to a battery-powered chainsaw (1) comprising a cutting tool in the form of a saw chain (4) running on a guide bar, a front handle (7) at least partially extending transverse to the elongation of the guide bar and a rear handle (5) extending, at least partially, approximately in the elongated direction of the guide bar. A battery-operated heating unit comprising a first heating element (15) in the rear handle, a second heating element (13) in the front handle, and a temperature sensor (17) located in either of the rear or front handle. The heating unit (19) is configured to provide power to the first and second heating element based on a reading from the temperature sensor (17). Upon activation, a temporary power boost is provided to the first and second heating elements and subsequently a steady state power, lower than the power of the power boost.
A filing tool (200, 600) for sharpening a chain (100) of a chainsaw includes a first handle assembly (210, 510, 610) disposed at a first end of the filing tool (200, 600), a second handle assembly (220, 620) disposed a fixed distance away from the first handle assembly (210, 510, 610) at a second end of the filing tool (200, 600), a first guide rail (230, 630) operably coupling the first handle assembly (210, 510, 610) to the second handle assembly (220, 620), a second guide rail (240, 640) operably coupling the first handle assembly (210, 510, 610) to the second handle assembly (220, 620), a depth gauge file (250, 650) disposed between the first guide rail (230, 630) and the second guide rail (240, 640), and a cutter file (260, 360, 460, 560, 660) disposed between the first guide rail (230, 630) and the depth gauge file (250, 650). The cutter file (260, 360, 460, 560, 660) may be movable between a first position (372, 472, 572) configured for sharpening first cutter links (150) of the chain (100) in a first orientation and a second position (374, 474, 574) configured for sharpening second cutter links (150) of the chain (100) in a second orientation.
The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling an autonomous robotic tool (1) comprising a plurality of sensor arrangements (9, 11, 13) configured to acquire data concerning the surroundings of the robotic tool. The method involves the steps of acquiring data (41) from a group comprising at least a first, a second and a third sensor arrangement covering a common overlapped field of the robotic tool surroundings, determining a correlation (43) measure for each pair of sensor arrangements in the group, and if the correlation measures related to one sensor arrangement in the group falls short of a threshold, tagging (45) that sensor arrangement as unreliable. This allows the robotic tool to independently verify the status of its different sensor arrangements and to initiate measures if one sensor arrangement is found to be unreliable.
A friction drive transmission includes a drive pulley having an engaging face, a tip plate that supports the drive pulley and is configured to pivot about a pivot axis that is parallel to an axis of rotation of the engaging face of the drive pulley, and a friction ring that drives an axle. The friction ring may contact the engaging face of the drive pulley and may be moveable relative to the engaging face of the drive pulley to transition between forward rotation and reverse rotation. When the friction ring moves into a reverse rotation position for reverse rotation of the axle, the tip plate may pivot, with the drive pulley, about the pivot axis from a first position into a second position. The first position may be different from the second position.
F16H 15/10 - Transmissions donnant une gamme continue de rapports de vitesses dans lesquelles un organe A monté sur un arbre et de diamètre utile uniforme peut travailler avec différentes parties d'un organe B et où l'organe B est un disque à surface de friction plane ou sensiblement plane les axes des deux organes se croisant ou se coupant
F16H 37/12 - Transmissions comportant principalement une transmission à engrenages ou à friction, des maillons ou des leviers, des cames, ou bien des organes appartenant à deux des trois types ci-dessus au moins
57.
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT WITH UNEQUAL BLADE RPM CONTROL
A blade speed control module (100) for outdoor power equipment (10) having at least a first cutting blade (130) and a second cutting blade (132) may include processing circuitry (110). The processing circuitry (110) may be configured to receive an operational setting defining a first target blade speed for the first cutting blade (130) and a second target blade speed for the second cutting blade (132), where the first and second cutting blade speeds are different, receive blade speed data indicating a first current blade speed for the first cutting blade (130) and a second current blade speed for the second cutting blade (132), and control blade speeds for each of the first and second cutting blades (130 and 132) to cause the first and second current blade speeds to substantially match the first and second target blade speeds, respectively.
A01D 34/00 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
A01D 34/66 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p.ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule à plusieurs couteaux
A01D 34/685 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical dirigés à la main par un opérateur à pied à couteaux ou à roues entraînés par un moteur à plusieurs couteaux
58.
CUTTING DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FOR A RIDING LAWN MOWER
A riding lawn care vehicle (10) includes a frame (60, 120) to which wheels of the riding lawn care vehicle are attached, a seat (20) in which an operator of the riding lawn care vehicle is positioned when operating the riding lawn care vehicle, a cutting deck (140) that comprises a cutting blade and a housing frame, wherein the housing frame is configured to support a housing inside which the cutting blade is housed, and a deck height adjustment assembly (150) that comprises a carriage assembly (154) and a rotary assembly (152), wherein the carriage assembly and the rotary assembly are operable by the operator positioned in the seat. The carriage assembly couples the frame of the riding lawn care vehicle to the cutting deck of the riding lawn care vehicle, and the rotary assembly is configured to set a height for the cutting deck.
The present disclosure relates to a robotic lawn mower (1 ) comprising a body (3), at least two drive wheels (5a, 5b), a drive motor arrangement (7a, 7b) drivably connected to the drive wheels (5a, 5b), and at least one swivelable wheel (6) adapted to swivel around a swivel axis (ax1 ). The robotic lawn mower (1 ) further comprises a control unit (21 ), adapted to control the operation of the robotic lawn mower (1 ), and an offset rotatable grass cutting disc (12) having an offset rotation axis (ax2). The offset rotation axis (ax2) is arranged at a first distance (d1 ) from a longitudinal center plane (LCP) of the robotic lawnmower (1 ). The robotic lawnmower (1 ) comprises a guard (13) covering at least a portion of the offset rotatable grass cutting unit (12), where the guard (13) is attached to a pivot axle (ax3) and arranged to pivot with the pivot axle (ax3) in dependence of a travelling direction (D1, D2, D3) of the robotic lawn mower (1 ).
A method for supervising operation of a first robotic working tool and a second robotic working tool in an operating area, wherein the method comprises establishing a single machine zone, determining whether the single machine zone is occupied or not, and if not occupied, enabling the robotic working tool to enter the single machine zone, and if occupied, halting the robotic working tool outside the single machine zone.
A method for a robotic working tool system for mapping an operating area having a boundary, the robotic work tool system comprising a first device comprising at least one navigation sensor and at least one long-range object detection sensor and a second robotic working tool comprising at least one navigation sensor and at least one short- range object detection sensor, wherein the method comprises the first device: determining an initial mapping of the operating area in a first resolution utilizing the at least one navigation sensor and the at least one long-range object detection sensor; detecting one or more objects utilizing the at least one long-range object detection sensors; and determining at least one area in the initial mapping comprising at least one of the one or more detected objects; wherein the method further comprises the second robotic work tool: determining a supplemental mapping of the operating area, by mapping out the at least one area utilizing the at least one navigation sensor and at least one short-range object detection sensor in a second resolution, wherein the first resolution is lower than the second resolution.
A cutting assembly (1) is disclosed configured to be mounted to a lawnmower (2) to cut vegetation. The cutting assembly (1) comprises a mounting unit (8) configured to be mounted to a lawnmower body (21) of the lawnmower (2), a cutting arrangement (4, 41) comprising a cutting unit (3) and a number of ground engaging members (5, 5', 5") configured to abut against a ground surface (11) during operation of the cutting assembly (1), and a connection arrangement (9). The cutting arrangement (4, 41) is linearly displaceably arranged relative to the mounting unit (8) via the connection arrangement (9) along a displacement axis (dA) to allow the number of ground engaging members (5, 5', 5") to follow a contour of a ground surface (11) during operation of the cutting assembly (1). The present disclosure further relates to a lawnmower (2) comprising a cutting assembly (1).
A01D 34/68 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical dirigés à la main par un opérateur à pied à couteaux ou à roues entraînés par un moteur
A01D 34/86 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses spécialement adaptés à des usages particuliers pour une utilisation sur un terrain en pente, p.ex. sur un talus
A01D 34/00 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
An insert (400) for a rainwater downpipe (300) is fluidly coupled between a first section (310) and a second section (320) of the rainwater downpipe (300). A rainwater reservoir (500) is defined within the insert (400) to store the rainwater received from the first section (310) therein. The rainwater reservoir (500) includes a side surface (510), a bottom surface (520) and an outlet opening (522) fluidly coupled to the second section (320). A valve element (530) is disposed within the rainwater reservoir (500) to allow or deny the passage of the stored rainwater in the rainwater reservoir (500) through the outlet opening (522). The insert (400) is characterized in that the side surface (510) of the rainwater reservoir (500) further defines a rainwater harvesting opening (549) adapted to allow access to the rainwater stored in the rainwater reservoir (500).
A water collection module (200) includes a collection container (204) adapted to collect and store water received from a downpipe. The collection container has a top portion (214) and a bottom portion (216) such that the collection container (204) defines a water outlet (210) towards the bottom portion (216). A base module (202) is coupled to the collection container (204) towards the bottom portion (216). The water collection module (200) is characterized in that the base module (202) further includes an engagement element. The collection container (204) is slidingly coupled to the base module (202) in a removable manner via a male coupling member and a cooperating female coupling member.
E03B 3/03 - Récipients particuliers pour le recueil ou le stockage de l'eau de pluie en vue de son utilisation ménagère, p.ex. tonneaux pour recueillir l'eau de pluie
A water collection module (200) includes a collection container (204) adapted to collect and store water received from a downpipe. The collection container has a top portion (214) and a bottom portion (216) such that the collection container (204) defines a water outlet (210) towards the bottom portion (216). A base module (202) is coupled to the collection container (204) towards the bottom portion (216). The base module (202) allows the collection container (204) to stand on the base module (202). The base module (202) is fluidly coupled with the water outlet of the collection container (204), and the base module (202) houses a water distribution component (300) therein. The water collection module (200) is characterized in that the collection container (204) is slidingly coupled to the base module (202) in a removable manner via a male coupling member and a cooperating female coupling member.
E03B 3/03 - Récipients particuliers pour le recueil ou le stockage de l'eau de pluie en vue de son utilisation ménagère, p.ex. tonneaux pour recueillir l'eau de pluie
A method of manufacturing a component (124) having a main body (116) and at least one ring sleeve (118) through a molding assembly (100), the method comprising: providing a mold (102) having an inlet (115) and defining a hollow portion (H); placing at least one core to form a free-space (104, 106) within the component (124) inside the mold (102) to bifurcate the hollow portion (H) into a first cavity and a second cavity; pouring a molding material (117) inside the mold (102) through the inlet (115); allowing the molding material (117) to set inside the mold (102) around the core within the first cavity and the second cavity to form a main body (116) and at least one ring sleeve (118) of the component (124); connecting the first cavity and the second cavity and forming at least one first bond and one second bond (130, 132, 134, 136) between the main body (116) and the at least one ring sleeve (118); and removing the at least one core from at least part of the hollow portion (H) within the mold (102); characterized in that: providing the core with at least one recess allowing the molding material (117) to flow therethrough such that on withdrawing the core out of the mold (102), at least one first bond (130, 132) breaks and on withdrawing the core outside the mold (102), at least one second bond (134, 136) breaks.
B29C 33/48 - Moules ou noyaux; Leurs détails ou accessoires comportant des moyens ou conçus spécialement pour faciliter le démoulage d'objets, p.ex. des objets à contre-dépouille avec des moyens rétractables ou démontables
B22C 9/10 - Noyaux; Fabrication ou mise en place des noyaux
B22D 25/00 - Coulée particulière caractérisée par la nature du produit
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c. à d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule fermé; Appareils à cet effet
B29C 45/44 - Démoulage ou éjection des objets formés d'objets à contre-dépouille
F16L 33/22 - Dispositions d'assemblage des manches avec des organes rigides; Raccords rigides pour manches, p.ex. éléments unitaires s'engageant à la fois dans deux manches avec moyens non mentionnés dans les groupes précédents pour saisir la manche entre l'extérieur et l'intérieur
A lawnmower cutting arrangement (1) is disclosed comprising a cutting unit (3), a driveshaft unit (4) configured to be attached to a driveshaft (20) of a lawnmower (2), a keyed interface (60) for rotationally locking the cutting unit (3) to the driveshaft unit (4), and a skid plate assembly (5) comprising an attachment unit (6) for attaching the skid plate assembly (5) to the driveshaft unit (4). The cutting arrangement (1) comprises a locking mechanism (9) configured to be transferred between a locked state and an unlocked state upon a relative rotation between the attachment unit (6) and the driveshaft unit (4). The present disclosure further relates to a lawnmower (2).
A packaging (100) for a cutting tool (150) includes a body (110) and one or more cover portions (120). The one or more cover portions (120) at least partially support the cutting tool (150) with the body (110). The packaging (100) is characterized in that the body (110) and the one or more cover portions (120) are integrally formed and made by fiber-based packaging. The one or more cover portion (120) are a first portion (130) and a second portion (140). The first portion (130) defines a wall profile (132) with the body (110) and the second portion (140) defines a curved profile (142) adjacent the body (110) to at least partially support the cutting tool (150) with the body (110).
An inspection tool (100) for inspection of a concrete surface (180), the tool comprising a vision-based sensor (110) arranged to be directed at a section of the concrete surface (180), guiding means (120) for allowing an operator (170) to move the vision-based sensor (110) over the concrete surface (180), a trigger (130) arranged to receive a command from the operator (170), wherein the vision-based sensor (110) is arranged to capture at least one image of the concrete surface in response to the command, a control system arranged to analyze the at least one image of the concrete surface in terms of a surface quality of the section of the concrete surface (180), and a display unit (140) arranged to present a result of the surface quality analysis to the operator (170).
B24B 49/12 - Appareillage de mesure ou de calibrage pour la commande du mouvement d'avance de l'outil de meulage ou de la pièce à meuler; Agencements de l'appareillage d'indication ou de mesure, p.ex. pour indiquer le début de l'opération de meulage impliquant des dispositifs optiques
B24B 7/18 - Machines ou dispositifs conçus pour une seule opération particulière pour meuler des revêtements de sol, des murs, des plafonds ou similaires
E04F 21/24 - Outillage pour travaux de finition des bâtiments pour la pose des revêtements de sols faits de produits préparés sur place, p.ex. outils à lisser
G01B 11/25 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer des contours ou des courbes en projetant un motif, p.ex. des franges de moiré, sur l'objet
G01B 11/30 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la rugosité ou l'irrégularité des surfaces
G01N 21/15 - Prévention de la souillure des éléments du système optique ou de l'obstruction du chemin lumineux
G01S 17/06 - Systèmes déterminant les données relatives à la position d'une cible
G06T 7/586 - Récupération de la profondeur ou de la forme à partir de plusieurs images à partir de plusieurs sources de lumière, p.ex. stéréophotométrie
70.
REINFORCED FACE PROTECTION ACCESSORIES FOR HARD HATS
A face protection accessory (110) for assembly with a protective helmet (100) to protect a wearer (300) during a cut-off tool kickback event, wherein the accessory (110) comprises a U-shaped supporting frame (115) extending between left and right temple anchoring points (120l, 120r), via left and right cheek-bone portions (130l, 130r) arranged on either side of the U- shaped supporting frame (115), and a chin portion (140) arranged at a distal end of the accessory (110), where the temple anchoring points (120l, 120r) are configured to attach to the protective helmet (100), and wherein at least a first guard bar (150) extends transversal to the U-shaped supporting frame (115) between the left and the right cheek-bone portions (130l, 130r).
A control unit (130, 700) arranged to control heating of a gas tank (120) for powering a concrete surface processing machine (100), wherein the concrete surface processing machine (100) comprises an electrical system (210) associated with a maximum allowable load, wherein the control unit (130, 700) comprises an input port (721) for receiving a signal associated with a present load of the electrical system (210), wherein the control unit (130, 700) comprises an output port (722) arranged to control an electrical heating element (220) associated with the gas tank (120), where the control unit (130, 700) is arranged to control the heating element (220) in dependence of the current load of the electrical system in relation to the maximum allowable load of the electrical system (210).
G01F 23/20 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p.ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par mesurage du poids, p.ex. pour déterminer le niveau d'un gaz liquéfié stocké
G01F 9/00 - Mesure du débit volumétrique par rapport à une autre variable, p.ex. du combustible liquide pour un moteur
B24B 7/18 - Machines ou dispositifs conçus pour une seule opération particulière pour meuler des revêtements de sol, des murs, des plafonds ou similaires
F02B 43/00 - Moteurs caractérisés par leur fonctionnement avec des combustibles gazeux; Ensembles fonctionnels comportant de tels moteurs
F02B 63/00 - Adaptations des moteurs pour entraîner des pompes, des outils tenus à la main ou des génératrices électriques; Combinaisons portatives de moteurs avec des dispositifs entraînés par des moteurs
A handheld cutting tool (1) is disclosed comprising a cutting member (3) configured to reciprocate along a reciprocating axis (Ra) and a power source (5) configured power the cutting member (3). The cutting tool (1) further comprises a body portion (2) comprising a handle (6, 6') and a tool portion (4) comprising the cutting member (3) and a first abutment (10) having a first abutment surface (10') configured to abut against an object (30) during cutting of the object (30) with the cutting member (3). The tool portion (4) is pivotally attached to the body portion (2) about a pivot axis (Pa).
B27B 11/04 - Supports susceptibles d'être fixés à la pièce
A01G 3/08 - Autres outils à élaguer, émonder ou ébrancher des arbres sur pied
B27B 19/09 - Scies à moteur comportant une lame maintenue à ses deux extrémités ou à l'une d'elles uniquement, p.ex. scies sauteuses, scies à chantourner portatives
A liquid flow diverter (130) for a downpipe (120) includes a body (132). The body (132) includes a channel profile (136) between a first end (131) and a second end (133). The channel profile (136) includes a helix shape and allows flow of a liquid therein. The body (132) further includes a liquid outlet (139) associated with the first end (131). The liquid outlet (139) allows fluid communication of the liquid flow diverter (130) with the downpipe (120). The liquid flow diverter (130) is characterized in that the body (132) is made of a partly rigid material with the helix shaped channel profile (136) having a lead (L) of at least a height (H) of the channel profile (136) at its first end (131).
A package (100) for a cutting tool (160) includes a package body (110). The package body (110) may include one or more sections (112) adapted to at least partially cover one or more cutting edges (166, 176) of the cutting tool (160) and a hanging portion including one or more hanging holes. The package (100) for the cutting tool (160) is characterized in that the package body (110) include one or more attachment elements (133) to removably suspend the package (100) with a suspension element (180), a part of a clothing. The package body (110) further defines an angular section (123) such that a fastener (168) of the cutting tool (160) removably engages therewith. The angular section (123) supports the fastener (168) of the cutting tool (160) such that the one or more cutting edges (166, 176) of the cutting tool (160) are at least partially covered by the one or more sections (112). The hanging portion (140) is removably attached with the package body (110).
A method for use in a robotic work tool (100) arranged to operate in an operational area, the robotic work tool comprising a memory configured to store a location of at least one object, a distance sensor (195), a navigation sensor (185) being based on signal-reception and a controller, the method comprising: - determining a location of the robotic work tool (100) utilizing the navigation sensor (185); - determining that a shadowed area is encountered, wherein navigation utilizing the navigation sensor is not reliable; and - in response thereto navigating utilizing the distance sensor based on detecting at least one object and a distance to the at least one object utilizing the distance sensor (195), the stored at least one object and the location of the robotic work tool (100).
A liquid connector (160) for a hose trolley (100). The liquid connector (160) includes a body (162) defining an inlet (164) and a plurality of outlets (166, 166'). The body (162) allows flow of a liquid from the inlet (164) to one or more of the plurality of outlets (166, 166'). A fixing element (168) is adapted to allow coupling of the liquid connector (160) with the hose trolley (100). The inlet (164) of the body (162) has a coupling element (163) which allows coupling of a hose (165). The liquid connector (160) is characterized in that the fixing element (168) is one or more coupling elements (169) provided on the body (162). The one or more coupling elements (169) allow removable coupling of the liquid connector (160) with a corresponding structure.
B65H 75/40 - Noyaux, gabarits, supports ou pièces de tenue pour matériau bobiné, enroulé ou plié, p.ex. tourets, broches, bobines, tubes à cannette, boîtes spécialement adaptés ou montés pour stocker, dérouler de façon répétée et stocker à nouveau des longueurs de matériau prévues pour des buts particuliers, p.ex. tuyaux souples à poste fixe, câbles de force impliquant l'utilisation d'un noyau ou d'un gabarit intérieur formant support pour le paquet de matériau stocké mobile ou transportable
B65H 75/44 - Noyaux, gabarits, supports ou pièces de tenue pour matériau bobiné, enroulé ou plié, p.ex. tourets, broches, bobines, tubes à cannette, boîtes spécialement adaptés ou montés pour stocker, dérouler de façon répétée et stocker à nouveau des longueurs de matériau prévues pour des buts particuliers, p.ex. tuyaux souples à poste fixe, câbles de force impliquant l'utilisation d'un noyau ou d'un gabarit intérieur formant support pour le paquet de matériau stocké - Détails de structure
A holding device (100) for releasably holding a box (102) includes a holding element (110, 120, 130) which releasably holds the holding device (100) with one or more holding structures (112). The holding device (100) also includes a body (136) defining a channel (138) along an axis (A1). The body (136) is connected to a base portion (144) substantially perpendicular to the body (136) on one side thereof. The holding device (100) further includes a sliding element (160) to be partially received within the channel (138). The holding element (110, 120, 130) is adapted to be received within the channel (138). The holding device (100) is characterized in that the sliding element (160), when received within the channel (138), selectively secures the holding element (110, 120, 130), when the holding element (110, 120, 130) is at least partially received within the channel (138). The sliding element (160) is configured to slide within the channel (138) to switch the holding device (100) between a locked position and an unlocked position.
A sprinkling system (100) includes a body (110) that defines a liquid channel (112) between an inlet (114) and an outlet (116). The liquid channel (112) allows flow of the liquid between the inlet (114) and the outlet (116). The sprinkling system (100) further includes a sprinkler head (120). The sprinkler head (120) is coupled to the liquid channel (112) around the outlet (116). The sprinkler head (120) includes a plurality of nozzles (122). At least one nozzle (122') from the plurality of nozzles (122) constitutes a first nozzle set and the rest of the plurality of nozzles (122'', 122''') constitute a second nozzle set. The sprinkling system (100) is characterized in that a type of sections (P1, P2) of the nozzles (122') in the first nozzle set is different from a type of sections (P2, M2, M3) of the nozzles (122'', 122''') in the second nozzle set, and wherein the type of sections (P1, M1) of the nozzles (122') in the first nozzle set and the type of sections (P2, M2, M3) of the nozzles (122'', 122''') in the second nozzle set are configured to ensure desired liquid distribution at different distances (D).
B05B 1/14 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des filtres placés dans ou à l'extérieur de l'orifice de sortie
B05B 15/652 - Aménagements de montage pour la liaison fluide de l’appareil de pulvérisation ou de ses sorties aux conduits d’écoulement le jet pouvant être orienté
B05B 1/02 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour produire un jet, un pulvérisat ou tout autre écoulement de forme ou de nature particulière, p.ex. sous forme de gouttes individuelles
B05B 1/34 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour influencer la forme de l'écoulement du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide, p.ex. pour produire une turbulence
B05B 12/16 - Aménagements de commande de la distribution; Aménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation pour régler l’aire de pulvérisation
B05B 3/02 - Appareillages de pulvérisation ou d'arrosage avec des éléments de sortie mobiles ou des éléments déflecteurs mobiles avec des éléments rotatifs
F24F 6/14 - Humidification de l'air par dispersion d'eau dans l'air en utilisant des buses
A riding lawn care vehicle (10) may include a frame (60, 130) to which wheels (31, 32) of the riding lawn care vehicle (10) may be attachable, a seat (20, 110, 310) which an operator of the riding lawn care vehicle (10) may utilize when operating the riding lawn care vehicle (10), a seat mounting structure (120, 320) to which the seat (20, 110, 310) may be mounted, an isolation assembly (140, 340) which may provide vibration isolation between the frame (60, 130) and the seat mounting structure (120, 320), and a hinge assembly (150, 350) which may enable the seat (20, 110, 310) to pivot via the seat mounting structure (120, 320). The isolation assembly (140, 340) may include a motion ratio adjustment assembly (160, 360) which may define a motion ratio of the isolation assembly (140, 340) independent of an amount of pre-loaded compression. The isolation assembly (140, 340) may be operably coupled to the seat mounting structure (120, 320) via the hinge assembly (150, 350) such that displacement of the seat (20, 110, 310) may be transferred to the isolation assembly (140, 340) via the hinge assembly (150, 350).
The present disclosure relates to an electric power tool (1 ) comprising at least one handle (31, 33) and an active tool part (2, 4) powered by and electric motor (5), wherein the electric motor is powered by a supply unit (13, 23) controlling the electric motor torque. A control unit (41 ) detects a condition to be communicated to a user of the power tool, and to vary, for instance using field-oriented control, FOC, the motor torque according to a predetermined pattern as a notification in response to the condition, such that a motion of the tool (1 ) is produced or a characteristic sound pattern. Such a notification can be relatively easily noticed by a user under working conditions.
B23Q 17/09 - Agencements sur les machines-outils pour indiquer ou mesurer pour indiquer ou mesurer la pression de coupe ou l'état de l'outil de coupe, p.ex. aptitude à la coupe, charge sur l'outil
81.
CHAINSAWS, METHODS OF CONTROLLING CHAINSAWS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTING SUCH METHODS
A handheld battery-powered chainsaw comprises an electric motor (22) and a transmission arrangement (28) coupled to the electric motor (22), wherein the electric motor (22) is configured to drive a saw chain via the transmission arrangement (28). The transmission arrangement (28) comprises a slip clutch (34), comprising a drive member (36) configured to receive rotary power from the electric motor (22) and a driven member (38) configured to transmit rotary power to the saw chain (16), wherein the slip clutch (34) is configured to at least partly disengage the electric motor (22) from the saw chain by enabling a slip in the engagement between the drive member (36) and the driven member (38).
B27B 17/10 - Embrayages de transmission spécialement conçus pour les scies à chaîne
F16D 43/21 - Embrayages automatiques à commande interne actionnés entièrement mécaniquement commandés par le couple, p.ex. embrayages à déclenchement en cas de surcharge, embrayages à glissement avec dispositifs par lesquels le couple fait varier la pression d'embrayage avec organes à friction
F16D 43/14 - Embrayages automatiques à commande interne actionnés entièrement mécaniquement commandés par la vitesse angulaire avec masses centrifuges constituant elles-mêmes les organes d'embrayage
A system for storing and facilitating handheld mobility of accessories for use with battery-operated outdoor power equipment includes a battery (165) and a container (100). The container (100) includes a fluid compartment (110) configured to store a fluid and a battery compartment (120) configured to removably retain the battery (165). The fluid compartment (110) includes a separate fluid reservoir (230) which may be configured to isolate the fluid from the battery compartment (120). The battery compartment (120) comprises a battery pocket (160) configured to removably retain the battery (165). The battery (165) is configured to operably couple with an external portion of the battery pocket (160) via a clip on the battery (165) that corresponds with a receiver on the battery pocket (160). The container (100) further includes an electronic device holder (180) that is configured to secure an electronic device (190) to the container (100). The electronic device holder (180) is configured to charge the electronic device (190) using electric current from the battery (165) via wireless charging or a wired plug.
A method for use in a robotic lawnmower system comprising a robotic lawnmower configured to operate in a work area comprising a lawn, the method comprising determining that the lawn comprises weeds and in response thereto adapting a cutting height of the robotic lawnmower by for a first time period increasing the cutting height from a default cutting height to a maximum cutting height and for a second time period setting the cutting height to the default cutting height.
A robotic work tool system comprising a robotic work tool configured to operate in a work area comprising a lawn being of at least one lawn type, the robotic work tool comprising a controller configured to operate in the work area based on a work schedule, wherein the work schedule includes an indication of a work amount, wherein the robotic work tool system is characterized in that the work amount is dependent on the lawn type.
Irrigation controllers, methods, and computer readable media for altering a watering schedule for an irrigation controller in accordance with determined drought conditions are disclosed. A drought category for a watering zone may be determined. At least one of an adjusted watering frequency and an adjusted watering duration may be calculated based on the drought category. The watering schedule for the watering zone may be altered in accordance with the at least one of the adjusted watering frequency and the adjusted watering duration.
A method for use in a robotic work tool system comprising two or more robotic working tools (200), wherein the method comprises determining (510) a navigation for the two or more robotic working tools (200) through a transport area so that collision or other impediment do not occur.
A tool (110, 110') is adapted to be held by a tool holder (100, 100'). The tool (110, 110') includes an implement (150), a handle (112, 112') adapted to be coupled with the implement (150), and a locking member (116, 116') coupled with the handle (112, 112'). The locking member (116, 116') is adapted to facilitate removable coupling of the implement (150) and the handle (112, 112') together. The tool holder (100, 100') holding the tool (110, 110') includes a body (101) defining at least one cavity (130, 130'). The at least one cavity (130, 130') is adapted to house the handle (112, 112'). The tool holder (100, 100') defines a longitudinal axis (X-X') and each of the at least one cavity (130, 130') defines a central axis (Y-Y') such that the longitudinal axis (X-X') is perpendicular to the central axis (Y-Y'). The tool holder (100, 100') is characterized in that the at least one cavity (130, 130') is adapted to store the handle (112, 112') by having the locking member (116, 116') removably inserted therein such that at least part of the handle (112, 112') extends along the longitudinal axis (X-X') below the at least one cavity (130, 130').
A tool holder (100, 100') for holding one or more tools (110, 110'). The tool holder (100, 100') includes a body (101). The body (101) includes at least one cavity (130, 130') to hold the one or more tools (110, 110'). Each of the at least one cavity (130, 130') defines a central axis (Y-Y'), and the tool holder (100, 100') defines a longitudinal axis (X-X'), wherein the central axis (Y-Y') is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X-X'). The at least one cavity (130, 130') is configured to removably receive an extension (116, 116') of a handle (112, 112') of the one or more tools (110, 110') such that when the extension (116, 116') is removably received in the cavity (130, 130'). At least a part of the tool (110, 110') extends along the longitudinal axis (X-X') below the at least one cavity (130, 130'). The tool holder (100, 100') is characterized in that the cavity (130, 130') is defined as a through opening, and wherein the cavity (130, 130') is configured to receive at the same time two tools (110, 110') on two opposing sides of the cavity (130, 130') seen along the central axis (Y-Y').
A method for use in a robotic working tool system (400) comprising a first robotic working tool (200A) and at least one second robotic working tool (200B), the second robotic working tool (200B) comprising a communication interface (203) and a controller (201), wherein the communication interface (203) is configured to connect the second robotic working tool to the first robotic working tool (200B), the first robotic working tool (200A) comprising a communication interface (203), wherein the communication interface (203) is configured to connect the first robotic working tool to a server and to the at least one second robotic working tool (200B), and wherein the method comprises the first robotic working tool (200A): receiving information regarding a work mission, the information comprising parameters for the work mission; receiving operational parameters for the at least one second robotic working tool (200B); determining path planning for each of the for the at least one second robotic working tool (200B) based on the operational parameters for the at least one second robotic working tool (200B) and the information regarding the work mission so that the path planning completes the work mission, and transmitting the path planning for the at least one second robotic working tool (200) to the at least one second robotic working tool (200B), and wherein method further comprises the second robotic working tool (200B): receiving path planning data from the first robotic working tool (200A) and executing the work mission according to the path planning data.
A method for use in a robotic work tool system (400) comprising a robotic work tool (200) connected to a robotic work tool controlling application, the robotic work tool (200) comprising a propulsion device, a navigation device (270, 280, 285), and a communication interface (203), wherein the communication interface (203) is configured to connect the robotic work tool to a user equipment configured to execute the robotic work tool controlling application, and wherein the method comprises: detecting a problem (510); transmitting (520) information regarding the problem to the robotic work tool controlling application; stopping operation (535) of the robotic work tool (200); executing an appropriate action (530) to alleviate (545) the problem; transmitting (555) data to the robotic work tool controlling application for confirming (560) that the problem is removed; receiving commands (565) and execute the commands to ensure (570) a good working condition and report (575) results to the robotic work tool controlling application; and in response thereto restarting (585) the robotic work tool (200) and continuing operation (590).
A01D 34/00 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p.ex. pilote automatique
A blind cleaning device (100) includes a body (102) defining a bracket (104). The blind cleaning device (100) also includes a pair of bristle plates (134, 136) coupled with the bracket (104) of the body (102). The body (102) is coupled with a fluid connection (103) which provides a fluid. The blind cleaning device (100) further includes a pair of bristle brushes (150) coupled with the pair of the bristle plates (134, 136). Each of the pair of bristle brushes (150) includes a plurality of bristles (152). The blind cleaning device (100) is characterized in that the pair of bristle brushes (150) are coupled with the pair of the bristle plates (134, 136) such that the pair of bristle brushes (150) contact each other to define a cleaning room (156) with the pair of the bristle plates (134, 136). Further, the fluid connection (103) supplies the fluid into the cleaning room (156).
A blind cleaner device (100) includes a body (106) defining one or more openings (122). The blind cleaner device (100) also includes a cover (148, 248) attached with the body (106) of the blind cleaner device (100). The blind cleaner device (100) is characterized in that the cover (148, 248) includes one or more sealing plugs (162). Each of the one or more sealing plugs (162) of the cover (148, 248) are water-proofing plug a corresponding opening (122) of the one or more openings (122) of the body (106).
A hose reel assembly (100) includes a frame (110) rotatable along a central axis (X-X') of the hose reel assembly (100). A reel is rotatably arranged within the frame (110) such that the rotational axis of the reel is substantially parallel to the central axis (X-X'). Further, one or more ground supports (122) are rotatably coupled with the frame (110) to allow mounting of the hose reel assembly (100) on a level surface (124). The hose reel assembly (100) further includes one or more wheels (160) adapted to propel the hose reel assembly (100) on the level surface (124). The hose reel assembly (100) is characterized in that the one or more wheels (160) are rotatably mounted on the frame (110). The hose reel assembly (100) defines an operational position (P1) and a driving position (P2) such that the one or more wheels (160) directly touch the frame (110) in the operational position (P1) and the one or more wheels (160) directly touch both the level surface (124) and the frame (110) in the driving position (P2).
B65H 75/40 - Noyaux, gabarits, supports ou pièces de tenue pour matériau bobiné, enroulé ou plié, p.ex. tourets, broches, bobines, tubes à cannette, boîtes spécialement adaptés ou montés pour stocker, dérouler de façon répétée et stocker à nouveau des longueurs de matériau prévues pour des buts particuliers, p.ex. tuyaux souples à poste fixe, câbles de force impliquant l'utilisation d'un noyau ou d'un gabarit intérieur formant support pour le paquet de matériau stocké mobile ou transportable
B65H 75/44 - Noyaux, gabarits, supports ou pièces de tenue pour matériau bobiné, enroulé ou plié, p.ex. tourets, broches, bobines, tubes à cannette, boîtes spécialement adaptés ou montés pour stocker, dérouler de façon répétée et stocker à nouveau des longueurs de matériau prévues pour des buts particuliers, p.ex. tuyaux souples à poste fixe, câbles de force impliquant l'utilisation d'un noyau ou d'un gabarit intérieur formant support pour le paquet de matériau stocké - Détails de structure
94.
IMPROVED FUEL AND OIL COMBINATION STORAGE CONTAINER
A container (100) includes a first storage chamber (120), a first opening (130), a second storage chamber (140), a second opening (150), a first accessory storage assembly (160), a second accessory storage assembly (170), and removable magnets (250). The container (100) further includes magnet retention channels (230, 240) configured to accommodate the magnets (250). The magnets (250) are held in place on the underside of the first storage chamber (120) so that they may magnetically separate ferrous debris (300) from the fluid contained within the first storage chamber (120). In some embodiments, the fluid may be fuel and separating the ferrous debris (300) may prevent ferrous debris (300) buildup in fuel delivery systems of internal combustion engines. The magnets (250) are removable from the container (100) so that the first storage chamber (120) may be cleaned out responsive to the removal of the magnets (250). In some embodiments, the magnets (250) may be held in place near the first opening (130).
A tool (100) includes a handle (110) that defines a handle body (111). The tool (100) further includes a trigger (120) that is operatively attached with the handle (110). The trigger (120) is actuable to different positions to perform one or more actions by the tool (100). The trigger (120) is movable between a first position (P1) and a second position (P2) with the trigger (120) being biased towards the first position (P1). A lock (130) is adapted to lock the trigger (120) at the second position (P2). The tool (100) is characterized in that the lock (130) allows the trigger (120) to selectively lock at one or more locking positions between the first position (P1) and the second position (P2).
A ground compactor for ground compaction during construction work, the ground compactor comprising an upper mass movably connected to a lower mass, where the lower mass is arranged to make contact with the ground during compaction, the ground compactor comprising at least one electric motor arranged to operate in a voltage range to drive the ground compactor, the ground compactor further comprising first and second battery compartments for receiving respective first and second batteries, and power circuitry configured to supply power in the voltage range to the at least one electric motor from either of the first and second batteries.
The invention relates to a station (1) for a self-moving device (2), in particular lawn-care self moving device, comprising at least one support member, in particular wall (14), and at least one canopy part (10), wherein the canopy part extends from the at least one wall (14) and is configured for parking the self-moving device at least partially under the canopy part, wherein the station is provided with a water inlet (15) and water supply device (30) and an electrical power inlet (16) and an electrical supply device (32), the water supply device (30) and the electrical supply device (32) being configured for connecting the self-moving device (2). The invention further relates to a system (3) comprising the station and the self-moving device (2).
A handheld power tool (1) is disclosed comprising a power tool body (3), a tool (2), a power source (4) configured to power the tool (2), a switch (10) configured to set the power tool (1) in an active-state or an inactive-state, and an elongated handle (20). The elongated handle (20) comprises a trigger element (30) being arranged movable relative the elongated handle (20) such that the trigger element (30) moves relative the handle (20) when a person grips the handle (20). The switch (10) is arranged at the power tool body (3). The power tool (1) comprises a mechanism (7) operably connected to the trigger element (30). The mechanism (7) is configured such that a first mechanism member (11) of the mechanism (7) is moved in a direction (d1) towards the switch (10) when the handle (20) is gripped.
H01H 9/06 - Enveloppes d'un interrupteur constitué par un manche servant à un autre but que d'actionner l'interrupteur, p.ex. par le manche d'un aspirateur
The present disclosure relates to an optical vegetation sensor unit having two or more light sources (17, 19, 21, 23) with mutually different light spectra, which illuminate an evaluated target surface. A photo sensor (25) measures reflected light from the target surface, and an amplifier circuit (51) processes the signal from the photo sensor, the amplifier circuit having a compensation input (63,65). The output from the amplifier circuit is measured when the light sources are wholly or partly turned off and a compensation signal is applied that drives the amplifier circuit output to a predetermined set point voltage. During measuring of reflected light, the compensation signal is applied to the amplifier circuit which substantially eliminates the influence of ambient light.
G01N 21/31 - Couleur; Propriétés spectrales, c. à d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p.ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
G01N 21/84 - Systèmes spécialement adaptés à des applications particulières
G01N 21/47 - Dispersion, c. à d. réflexion diffuse
100.
A ROBOTIC LAWN MOWER WITH ENHANCED CUTTING PROPERTIES
The present disclosure relates to a robotic lawn mower (100) having a first end portion (101) and a second end portion (102), and comprising a body (140), at least two drive wheels (130a, 130b), at least one swivelable wheel (131a, 131b), a rotatable grass cutting disc (160) having a rotation axis (152), and at least two electric motor arrangements (150, 165). At least two drive wheels (130a, 130b) have a drive wheel axis (145) with a center (146) and are drivably connected to a first electric motor arrangement (150), where at least one swivelable wheel (131a, 131b) has a corresponding swivel axis (153,154). A swivel attachment axis (151), running through at least one swivel axis (153,154) and being parallel to the drive wheel axis (145), is positioned between the second end portion (102) and the drive wheel axis (145). The cutting disc (160) is drivably connected to a second electric motor arrangement (165), wherein the cutting disc (160) at least partly is positioned between the swivel attachment axis (151) and the second end portion (102).
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