Vehicle with pneumatically suspended operator compartment

An overland vehicle is provided which includes a chassis with a roll-over protection structure, a powertrain configured to generate power to drive the overland vehicle, a first suspension system configured as a chassis to ground suspension system, and an operator compartment. The vehicle may also include a second suspension system configured to pneumatically suspend the operator compartment within the chassis, where the second suspension system includes a plurality of pneumatic couplers, including at least a first pneumatic coupler suspending the operator compartment to the chassis along a first vector extending in a first direction, and a second countering pneumatic coupler suspending the operator compartment to the chassis along a second vector extending in a second direction, where the second direction is generally opposite the first direction. In another embodiment, the second suspension system may include a plurality of spaced apart pneumatic couplers, including at least a first pneumatic coupler suspending the operator compartment to a first side of the chassis, and a second pneumatic coupler suspending the operator compartment to a second side of the chassis.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING DATA TO IDENTIFY RELATIONAL CLUSTERS

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods that may be employed for processing data to identify relational clusters, the method including receiving, using at least one processor, prior event data, the prior event data comprising a plurality of fields, the plurality of fields corresponding to a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows; determining, using the at least one processor, column field value correlations between the plurality of fields in the plurality of columns; and determining, using the at least one processor, a first column of the plurality of columns with a column field value correlation beyond a predetermined threshold with a second column of the plurality of columns.

Printing device

A printing device for printing labels that includes a display; a user input means for inputting an image to be printed by the printing device and for selecting a required label length; and a control means operable to determine the length of the image input via the user input means, and if the length of the image input is greater than the required label length, the control means is arranged to cause the display to display an error message indicating the difference between the length of the image and the required label length, which may be the minimum length of the inputted image, the difference between a preselected length and the minimum length of the inputted image, or both.

VECTOR STEERING FOR TRACKED VEHICLE

A technique for steering a tracked vehicle includes controllably deforming at least a portion of a vehicle's track into a curved shape, causing the vehicle to follow a curve-shaped path as it drives. As the vehicle naturally tends to follow a curved path defined by the track's curvature, steering is accomplished with greatly reduced skidding against the ground. 1. A tracked vehicle , comprising:a vehicle body;a set of wheels coupled to the vehicle body and including a steerable wheel configured to turn left and right relative to the vehicle body; anda deformable track that surrounds the set of wheels and engages the steerable wheel, the deformable track configured to deform into a curved shape in response to the steerable wheel turning left or right.2. The tracked vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the deformable track includes a plurality of track links attached together to form a loop in which a first track link is left-right pivotably coupled to a second track link immediately adjacent to the first track link.3. The tracked vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the first track link includes a channel adapted to receive a tab that extends from the second track link claim 2 , and wherein the first track link is attached to the second track link via a fastener that extends through the tab.4. The tracked vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the first track link and the second track link include respective upward projections constructed and arranged to engage with a circumferential channel of the steerable wheel as the track advances around the steerable wheel.5. The tracked vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the set of wheels includes another steerable wheel configured to turn left and right relative to the vehicle body claim 1 , and wherein the deformable track further engages the other steerable wheel.6. The tracked vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the steerable wheel is coupled to the vehicle body via a thrust actuator configured to controllably retract and extend relative to the vehicle body for ...

VEHICLE WITH PNEUMATICALLY SUSPENDED OPERATOR COMPARTMENT

An overland vehicle is provided which includes a chassis with a roll-over protection structure, a powertrain configured to generate power to drive the overland vehicle, a first suspension system configured as a chassis to ground suspension system, and an operator compartment. The vehicle may also include a second suspension system configured to pneumatically suspend the operator compartment within the chassis, where the second suspension system includes a plurality of pneumatic couplers, including at least a first pneumatic coupler suspending the operator compartment to the chassis along a first vector extending in a first direction, and a second countering pneumatic coupler suspending the operator compartment to the chassis along a second vector extending in a second direction, where the second direction is generally opposite the first direction. In another embodiment, the second suspension system may include a plurality of spaced apart pneumatic couplers, including at least a first pneumatic coupler suspending the operator compartment to a first side of the chassis, and a second pneumatic coupler suspending the operator compartment to a second side of the chassis. 1. An overland vehicle comprising:a chassis including a roll-over protection structure;a powertrain coupled to the chassis, wherein the powertrain is configured to generate power to drive the overland vehicle;a first suspension system configured as a chassis to ground suspension system;an operator compartment; anda second suspension system configured to pneumatically suspend the operator compartment within the chassis, wherein the second suspension system includes a plurality of pneumatic couplers, including at least a first pneumatic coupler suspending the operator compartment to the chassis along a first vector extending in a first direction, and a second countering pneumatic coupler suspending the operator compartment to the chassis along a second vector extending in a second direction, wherein the ...

Vector steering for tracked vehicle

A technique for steering a tracked vehicle includes controllably deforming at least a portion of a vehicle's track into a curved shape, causing the vehicle to follow a curve-shaped path as it drives. As the vehicle naturally tends to follow a curved path defined by the track's curvature, steering is accomplished with greatly reduced skidding against the ground.

MONITORING INSTRUMENT

The invention comprises an apparatus comprising a water-proof housing assembly comprising a housing () and a display panel (), and incorporating an enclosure () containing electrical apparatus, wherein said display panel is formed from a clear material () encapsulating a visual display () and/or a light-source () and said apparatus is capable of operating in water at a pressure of at least 300 bar without ingress of water into the enclosure. The apparatus may be used as an instrument or a lighting unit in sub-sea environments. The invention comprises further a light-source attachment for a powered apparatus comprising a light source embedded within a block of clear material () and means for mounting said block on the powered apparatus such that a connector connects the light source to a power source within the powered apparatus. 1. An apparatus in the form of a monitoring instrument comprising a water-proof housing assembly comprising a housing and a display panel , and incorporating an enclosure containing electrical apparatus , the electrical apparatus being housed within said enclosure and the electrical apparatus comprising a radiation detector , a power source for said radiation detector , and a data processor/controller , wherein said display panel is formed from a clear material encapsulating a visual display , said visual display displays at least one status or measurement related to radiation which is monitored by the monitoring instrument and said apparatus is capable of operating in water at a pressure of at least 300 bar without ingress of water into the enclosure.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the clear material has a modulus of elasticity in compression of at least 3 GPa.3. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the clear material has a compressive strength of at least 30 MPa.4. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the clear material has a volume resistivity of at least 10 G ohm m.5. An apparatus according to wherein the ...

VERSATILE OFF-ROAD CHAIR

An off-road chair comprises a U-shaped chassis configured to receive a rider in a wheel chair type (manual or electric); at least one wheel attached to the chassis; and a floor section. The floor section is configured to attach to the bottom of the U-shaped chassis and to provide a floor; be lowered to provide a ramp for the rider to get on the floor section; and be raised to attach to a bottom part of the U-shaped chassis. The U-shaped chassis is configured to receive a wheel chair type (manual or electric) carrying the rider. The off-road chair further comprises a front bumper attached to a front of the U-shaped chassis, wherein the front bumper is configured to swing up with respect to the U-shaped chassis, enabling the rider to get on the floor section; and be lowered to lock to the chassis and protect the rider. 1. An off-road chair comprising:a U-shaped chassis configured to receive a rider;at least one wheel attached to the chassis; and attach to the bottom of the U-shaped chassis and to provide a floor;', 'be lowered to provide a ramp for the rider to get on the floor section; and', 'be raised to attach to a bottom part of the U-shaped chassis., 'a floor section configured to2. The off-road chair of claim 1 , wherein the at least one wheel includes two side tracks.3. The off-road chair of claim 1 , wherein the U-shaped chassis is configured to receive a chair carrying the rider.4. The off-road chair of claim 2 , wherein the floor section comprises:a ramp floor for positioning the rider; anda ramp assist plate configured to form a bridge to the ramp floor, enabling the chair to wheel into the ramp floor.5. The off-road chair of claim 4 , wherein the ramp floor comprises a chair lock enabling the chair to be locked to the floor.6. The off-road chair of claim 1 , wherein the floor section is7. The off-road chair of claim 1 , further comprising:an engine;a top section; anda top-back section attached to the top section and configured to cover the engine.8. The ...

RADIATION DETECTOR

A detector probe for detecting ionising radiation includes at least one detector () mounted on a support (), and an electrically operated source of heat () arranged on the support in proximity to the detector so that the temperature of the detector may be changed by operation of the heat source. The detector probe may be used in the manufacture of a level gauge or density profiler. 115-. (canceled)16. A detector probe for detecting ionising radiation comprising:at least one radiation detector for detecting ionising radiation comprising alpha particles, beta particles, gamma radiation and/or neutrons, and a support, wherein an electrically operated source of heat is arranged in proximity to at least one said detector so that the temperature of the detector may be changed by operation of the heat source.17. A detector probe according to claim 16 , wherein said detector is selected from the group consisting of Geiger-Müller tubes and scintillation detectors.18. A detector probe according to claim 16 , comprising at least 4 detectors.19. A detector probe according to claim 16 , wherein each detector is mounted on a printed circuit board for carrying the control and data signals to and from the detector.20. A detector probe according to claim 19 , wherein said support comprises a reinforcing structure for reinforcing the circuit board to provide strength and stiffness over the length of the probe.21. A detector probe according to claim 16 , wherein the heat source comprises one or more than one point source of heat.22. A detector probe according to claim 16 , wherein the heat source comprises a distributed heat source for distributing heat through a greater part of the probe.23. A detector probe according to claim 16 , wherein the heat source comprises a trace heat source.24. A detector probe according to claim 16 , further comprising a temperature sensor.25. A detector probe according to claim 16 , wherein the heat source comprises a self-regulating heat source.26. A ...

FLAME- PROOF RADIATION DETECTOR WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION MEANS

A radiation detector module includes a radiation detector, power source and wireless communication elements all housed within a flame-proof enclosure. The enclosure has a portion through which wireless transmissions can pass. The radiation detector module may be suitable for use in a hazardous area containing a potentially explosive gas mixture. 1102022242830. A radiation detector module () comprising a radiation detector ( ,) , power source () and wireless communication means ( ,) all housed within a flame-proof enclosure.214. A radiation detector module according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion () of the walls of the flame-proof enclosure is made from a material which is relatively more transmissive to the wireless transmission than is steel.3. A radiation detector module according to claim 2 , wherein said portion of the walls of the flame-proof enclosure is made from a non-metallic material.4. A radiation detector module according to claim 3 , wherein said non-metallic material is a static dissipative plastics material having a surface resistance ≦1 GΩ at (23±2)° C. and (50±5)% relative humidity claim 3 , when measured in accordance with the test given in Clause 26.13 of EN 60079-0:2004.5. A radiation detector module according to claim 1 , wherein the maximum surface area of non-metallic material having a surface resistance ≦1 GΩ at (23±2)° C. and (50±5)% relative humidity forming an external surface of the flame-proof enclosure is 10 claim 1 ,000 mm.6121438. A radiation detector module according to claim 1 , wherein said flame-proof enclosure comprises a housing comprising a body portion () and at least one end cap ( claim 1 , ).7. A radiation detector module according to claim 7 , wherein the body portion of said housing is made from metal and the end cap comprises a non-metallic material.834. A radiation detector module according to claim 1 , wherein the housing or the end cap include indicating means () for providing information about the status of ...

Radiation detector

A detector probe, for detecting ionizing radiation and which is suitable for use in a nucleonic instrument usable in locations having a high ambient temperature, includes an array of radiation detectors mounted on a support and a heat pipe for cooling the detector probe. The nucleonic instrument incorporating such a detector probe is also described.

RADIATION DETECTOR FOR DENSITY OR LEVEL MEASUREMENTS

A nucleonic density profiler includes a detector probe, for detecting ionizing radiation, includes an array of radiation detectors and a circuit board including at least two circuit board portions. 2. A nucleonic instrument according to claim 1 , wherein said circuit board portions are spaced apart from each other.3. A nucleonic instrument according to claim 2 , wherein one or more radiation detectors are mounted between said circuit board portions.4. A nucleonic instrument according to claim 1 , wherein said one or more detectors comprise Geiger Müller tubes.5. A nucleonic instrument according to claim 1 , comprising at least four detectors.6. A nucleonic instrument according to claim 1 , wherein one portion of said circuit board carries a high voltage circuit.7. A nucleonic instrument according to claim 6 , wherein a different portion of circuit board carries a low voltage circuit and does not carry a high voltage circuit.8. A nucleonic instrument according to which is intrinsically safe claim 1 , as defined by BS EN 60079-11:2012.9. A nucleonic instrument according to claim 1 , wherein said detector probe further comprises an elongate support.10. A nucleonic instrument according to claim 1 , wherein said detector probe further comprises a heat pipe.11. A nucleonic instrument according to claim 1 , comprising more than one detector probe. The present invention relates to an apparatus for measuring levels of materials, especially of fluids, and optionally for calculating a density profile of a mixed fluid system.A density profiler has been described in WO2000/022387. The device comprises a linear array of sources of ionising radiation which emit radiation towards detectors disposed in one or more linear arrays. When the source array and detector array(s) are positioned so that they traverse the interfaces between two or more fluids in a container, the interfaces of the fluids may be identified from the differences in radiation received by each detector in the array ...

Flame- proof radiation detector with wireless communication means

The invention concerns a radiation detector module (10) comprising a radiation detector (20,22), power source (24) and wireless communication means (28,30) all housed within a flame-proof enclosure (12,14). The enclosure has a portion through which wireless transmissions can pass. The radiation detector module may be suitable for use in a hazardous area containing a potentially explosive gas mixture.

Underwater display panel or light source

The invention comprises an apparatus comprising a water-proof housing assembly comprising a housing (20) and a display panel (10, 32), and incorporating an enclosure (30) containing electrical apparatus, wherein said display panel is formed from a clear material (16) encapsulating a visual display (12) and/or a light- source (34) and said apparatus is capable of operating in water at a pressure of at least 300 bar without ingress of water into the enclosure. The apparatus may be used as an instrument or a lighting unit in sub -sea environments. The invention comprises further a light- source attachment for a powered apparatus comprising a light source embedded within a block of clear material (16) and means for mounting said block on the powered apparatus such that a connector connects the light source to a power source within the powered apparatus.

Flame- proof radiation detector with wireless communication means

The invention concerns a radiation detector module (10) comprising a radiation detector (20,22), power source (24) and wireless communication means (28,30) all housed within a flame-proof enclosure (12,14). The enclosure has a portion through which wireless transmissions can pass. The radiation detector module may be suitable for use in a hazardous area containing a potentially explosive gas mixture.

Printing device

A printing device for printing labels that includes a display; a user input means for inputting an image to be printed by the printing device and for selecting a required label length; and a control means operable to determine the length of the image input via the user input means, and if 10 the length of the image input is greater than the required label length, the control means is arranged to cause the display to display an error message indicating the difference between the length of the image and the required label length, which may be the minimum length of the inputted image, the difference between a preselected length and the minimum length of the inputted image, or both.

Radiation detector

A detector probe, for detecting ionising radiation and which is suitable for use in a nucleonic instrument usable in locations having a high ambient temperature, comprises an array of radiation detectors mounted on a support and a heat pipe for cooling the detector probe. The invention further comprises a nucleonic instrument incorporating such a detector probe.

Radiation detector

A detector probe, for detecting ionising radiation and which is suitable for use in a nucleonic instrument usable in locations having a high ambient temperature, comprises an array of radiation detectors mounted on a support and a heat pipe for cooling the detector probe. The invention further comprises a nucleonic instrument incorporating such a detector probe.

Fast tracked ground vehicle

An unmanned guided vehicle that is at least twice as fast as those of the prior art, lighter, less vulnerable, and more reliable than the prior art having at least one of: a dual-action dogleg suspension system; a track system comprising a plurality of cleats, a rubber insert secured to each cleat, and two cables serially joining each cleat to make up a track; a track guide system comprising a shark fin secured to each cleat that runs through a plurality of track guides; a dry clutch and braking system; a tubular chassis comprising a tubular center chassis and a tubular suspension chassis; a spring-loaded piston track tension compensator system; a flat drive tooth drive sprocket system that allows for clearing foreign debris from between the teeth; and a suspension carrier modular design assembly system comprising a passenger side suspension carrier, center cage, and driver's side suspension carrier.

Display for instrument or light

Radiation detector

 A nucleonic instrument such as a level gauge or density profiler including a detector probe suitable for use in locations having a high ambient temperature. An array of radiation sources and a further array of detectors forming the detector probe are mounted on supports. A heat pipe cools the detector probe.

Radiation detector

Printer with background images

A printing device comprising user input means having function setting means for selectively instigating a background text state and an edit state and character selection means for selecting characters or symbols to be printed, a label memory for holding label data in the form of characters or symbols selected as background text and characters or symbols selected as foreground text, a printing mechanism for printing images based on said label data and a controller responsive to the user input means and the label data to control the printing mechanism, wherein the controller is operable to generate print data for the printing mechanism to print said selected background characters or symbols as grey shaded background.

Tape printer

Simulative clock

Ein Drucker für Hintergrundbilder

Versatile off-road chair

An off-road chair comprises a U-shaped chassis configured to receive a rider in a wheel chair type (manual or electric); at least one wheel attached to the chassis; and a floor section. The floor section is configured to attach to the bottom of the U-shaped chassis and to provide a floor; be lowered to provide a ramp for the rider to get on the floor section; and be raised to attach to a bottom part of the U-shaped chassis. The U-shaped chassis is configured to receive a wheel chair type (manual or electric) carrying the rider. The off-road chair further comprises a front bumper attached to a front of the U-shaped chassis, wherein the front bumper is configured to swing up with respect to the U-shaped chassis, enabling the rider to get on the floor section; and be lowered to lock to the chassis and protect the rider.

Radiation detector probe for ionising radiation

A detector probe for detecting ionizing radiation includes at least one detector ( 14 ) mounted on a support ( 12 ), and an electrically operated source of heat ( 18 ) arranged on the support in proximity to the detector so that the temperature of the detector may be changed by operation of the heat source. The detector probe may be used in the manufacture of a level gauge or density profiler.