166 results about "Weather proofing" patented technology

A wood or engineered wood structural panel, such as, but not limited to, OSB (“oriented strand board”) or plywood, that is both fire-resistant and water resistant. The panel is factory-coated with a product that provides fire resistance. The treatment gives it a Fire-Resistant (FR) performance (for use in a one- or two-hour rated assembly). The panel also is overlaid or coated in a factory setting with a weather / water resistive barrier (WRB). The structural panel thus combines a fire-resistant structural sheathing and WRB product in one integrated panel produced at a factory prior for installation at a job site.

A portable worksite monitoring and communication device, including a weatherproof sealed container, further comprising, a container portion having an internal cavity, a removable cover arranged to lockably seal the internal cavity, and a heat sink opening, a heat sink apparatus sealably secured within the heat sink opening, a plurality of electronic connectors, a computing device in communication with a cellular modem, the cellular modem in communication with a cloud network, the computing device in communication with the plurality of electronic connectors, a display in communication with the computing device, and, a plurality of communication configurations in communication with the computing device, wherein the heat sink apparatus is arranged to programmably activate or automatically activate.

A vehicle charge system includes a charge port having a charge port receptacle and a connector receiver. The charge port receptacle is configured to transfer electrical energy to a rechargeable electric storage system. A charge port shield is supported at the charge port. The charge port shield includes a base member having a peripheral edge defining a first surface and an opposing second surface. The base member includes an opening alignable with the charge port receptacle and a connector extending outwardly of the second surface. The connector being received by the connector receiver in the charge port to align the opening with the charge port receptacle. A frame extends about the peripheral edge of the base member. The frame includes a plurality of walls that project outwardly of the first surface of the base member. The plurality of walls and the first surface of the base member form a recess.

An improved weatherproof junction box includes a housing that includes a plurality of sides and a bottom. The plurality of sides and the bottom include a housing material. The housing material fabricated from a non-metallic material. The junction box includes a drill pattern in a side of the plurality of side and / or the bottom. The drill pattern includes a recess indicating a location for creating a hole through the housing. A thickness of the housing material under the drill pattern is sized to meet a fire rating standard applicable to a location where the junction box is installed.

A storage trunk including a container, a lid, a latch and a seal is provided. The container can include an upper surface, a plurality of sidewalls, and a bottom surface. The lid can include a top section and a lip disposed adjacent to the top section. The lip can include a latch receiving section having a lock receiving section. The lid can be removably secured to the container. The latch can be connected to the container. The seal can be disposed adjacent to the lip of the lid. In certain embodiments, the storage trunk can include a tie-down element, a handle, and / or a wheel.

A sustainable, prefabricated building system, including prefabricated wall panels, load bearing beams, and prefabricated roof panels, and methods of assembly are presented herein. In one aspect, a prefabricated building assembly includes a number of prefabricated wall panel subassemblies mounted to a concrete foundation with a desired offset distance between the bottom of each prefabricated wall panel assembly and the foundation. Each prefabricated wall panel includes a metal base angle subframe coupled to structural wood subassembly. In another aspect, a metal base angle subframe includes end caps welded to each end of the structural angle to facilitate weather proofing and isolation of the wall panel assembly from the ground. In some embodiments, a wall panel subassembly includes any of an interior facing finishing layer, one or more utility chases, a weather resistive membrane, an insulation layer, one or more flashing elements, and an exterior finishing layer.

A vehicle charge system includes a charge port having a charge port receptacle and a connector receiver. The charge port receptacle is configured to transfer electrical energy to a rechargeable electric storage system. A charge port shield is supported at the charge port. The charge port shield includes a base member having a peripheral edge defining a first surface and an opposing second surface. The base member includes an opening alignable with the charge port receptacle and a connector extending outwardly of the second surface. The connector being received by the connector receiver in the charge port to align the opening with the charge port receptacle. A frame extends about the peripheral edge of the base member. The frame includes a plurality of walls that project outwardly of the first surface of the base member. The plurality of walls and the first surface of the base member form a recess.

A weatherproof outdoor heater includes: a burner, an air supply assembly and a windproof net; a heat transferring port is provided on one side of the burner; the air supply assembly is connected to the burner; and the windproof net is connected to an outer side of the burner and covers the heat transferring port.

A smart parcel delivery box with authenticated access and theft detection system, consisting of: a weatherproof housing that defines a secured storage compartment, a microcontroller-based control unit that is functionally connected to control all system functions, a matrix keypad positioned on an outer surface of the housing to receive authentication inputs, at least one infrared proximity sensor positioned within the storage compartment to detect the presence and absence of packages, at least one vibration sensor attached to the housing to detect unauthorized tampering attempts, a magnetic door position detection system comprising at least one Hall-effect sensor and associated magnetic elements to monitor the state of the door position, a servo-controlled automatic locking mechanism for securing said storage compartment, visual indicators comprising RGB LED elements to display system status information, an electronic screen for displaying system information and generating one-time passwords, acoustic signaling devices for issuing acoustic warnings and confirmations, a wireless communication means for sending notifications and receiving remote commands and a power supply means for supplying electrical energy to all system components.

A ball launching net post system for ball courts integrates automated ball launching, environmental monitoring, net tension control, and weatherproofing within a pair of multifunctional net posts. Each net post houses a ball launcher comprising opposing wheels driven by servomotors to propel balls through apertures in the post. Controllers integrated into each net post monitor court humidity, wind, and weather conditions while enabling remote operation of the ball launchers via smartphone or smartwatch. A weatherproofing system enhances ventilation and prevents water intrusion, safeguarding internal components. The system includes a net tension mechanism and height sensor, connected to the controllers, to maintain net height automatically. Adjustable ball trajectories are achieved by varying launcher wheel speeds and housing tilt angles. The ball launching net post system maximizes court space, improves practice versatility, and increases equipment durability by transforming passive net posts into intelligent, active court infrastructure.

A bonding sheet material for a weather strip disclosed herein is a composition including at least EPDM, a cross-linking agent, and carbon black, and has a volume resistivity of 1.0×106 Ω·cm or more based on a double ring electrode method of JIS-K6271-1: 2015 where a test piece has a thickness of 2 mm. When the composition is placed in a mold and molded to press the composition at 50° C. under 100 Kgf / cm2 for 60 seconds whereby a molded article is produced, the molded article has a thickness change rate of 100% or less, the thickness change rate being represented by formula (1): Thickness change rate=((thickness of molded article after 30 minutes from releasing press−thickness of mold) / thickness of mold)×100.

An electrical device enclosure is provided that includes an electrical device; a telescoping support member having the electrical device supported thereon; an electrical device region, the telescoping support member being configured to move the electrical device into a stored position in a first space defined in the electrical device region and to move the electrical device into a deployed position outside of the first space; and a hood pivotally connected to the electrical device for movement between a hooded position and an unhooded position. The hood and electrical device region have cooperating surfaces, the cooperating surfaces being configured and positioned so that movement of the electrical device to the stored position moves the hood into sealed contact with the electrical device to define a weather-tight space around the electrical device.

An electrical device enclosure is provided that includes an electrical device; a telescoping support member having the electrical device supported thereon; an electrical device region, the telescoping support member being configured to move the electrical device into a stored position in a first space defined in the electrical device region and to move the electrical device into a deployed position outside of the first space; and a hood pivotally connected to the electrical device for movement between a hooded position and an unhooded position. The hood and electrical device region have cooperating surfaces, the cooperating surfaces being configured and positioned so that movement of the electrical device to the stored position moves the hood into sealed contact with the electrical device to define a weather-tight space around the electrical device.

This utility model relates to the field of communication engineering cabinet technology, and more particularly to a weatherproof outer shell for outdoor communication engineering equipment, including a cabinet; it also includes a base, an airbag, a waterproof air pump, a water level sensor, a PLC controller, a sliding frame, a screw, a slider, a drive frame, an annular scraper, a sliding sleeve, a sliding rod, and a limiting ring. The bottom of the cabinet is provided with a base, and the top of the inner surface of the base is provided with an airbag. The top of the right side of the inner surface of the base is connected to the waterproof air pump, and the output end of the waterproof air pump is connected to the airbag. The water level sensor is provided at the top of the right side of the inner surface of the base corresponding to the position of the waterproof air pump. This utility model, by setting up an airbag, when the water level sensor detects that the water level exceeds the safety threshold, the PLC controller activates the waterproof air pump to inject gas into the airbag. The buoyancy of the airbag in the water pushes the cabinet, causing the cabinet to move upward along the sliding rod, thereby raising the cabinet and preventing water immersion.

This consists of a frame system made of aluminum or similar lightweight material, raw or treated to be weather-resistant.

Closure arrangement (10) for covering and closing openings in buildings, roofs, walls, in particular for weather protection, for pergolas, for canopies, for doors, gates and the like, comprising at least one profile arrangement (5, 5'), wherein the profile arrangement (5, 5') has at least one hollow chamber (50, 51) and at least one connecting element (3) and / or at least one connecting device (4), wherein the profile arrangement (5, 5') has at least one structural layer (6), wherein the at least one structural layer (6) has at least a portion of a polymeric material, wherein the profile arrangement (5, 5') has at least one reinforcing insert (7), preferably fully embedded in the structural layer (6), characterized in that the profile arrangement (5, 5') has a bending stiffness about the x-axis of approximately 17 to 29 × 10 9 N / mm 2 , preferably about 18 to 22 × 10 9 N / mm 2according to DIN EN ISO 178-2019-08, the profile arrangement (5,5') has a linear coefficient of thermal expansion α of approximately 12 to 64 × 10 -6 / K, preferably 16 to 30 × according to DIN EN ISO 11359-2:2021-11, having the material of the at least one structural layer (6) comprising microhollow spheres consisting of a plastic shell filled with a gas.

The invention discloses a shutter with fireproof and electromagnetic shielding functions and a weather-tight cover, which comprises a frame body, an inner frame is arranged in the frame body, a shutter plate is arranged on one side, close to the inside of a cabin wall, in the inner frame, and a multi-layer high-shielding waveguide structure is arranged on the outer side of the shutter plate. By arranging the multi-layer high-shielding waveguide structure and conducting fireproof treatment on the shutter cover plate, effective ventilation of the interior of a cabin is guaranteed, meanwhile, fireproof, electromagnetic shielding and wind and rain prevention are achieved, and therefore the diversified function requirements of the shutter with the wind and rain tight cover in the ship ventilation field are met.

2.1. Photovoltaic device for electricity generation. An improvement on flat solar panels, which are not protected from extreme weather. The new solar collector changes its shape between a closed cone shape (Fig. 1) and an open tree shape (Fig. 2). 2.2. In the closed position (Fig. 1), the solar collector closes at night or when extreme weather approaches. The outer material (4) is durable. The solar cells (2) are protected and mounted on the inside of the sun sails (2), and the solar collector is firmly anchored to the ground (3). A frame (1) provides additional stability and serves as a support for the sun sails (2). The open solar collector (Fig. 2) mimics the shape of a tree. The sun sails are extended during daylight hours. The sun sails are attached to extendable arms (5), which in turn are attached to the mast (1). At the end of the arms (5) is a rotating joint (6) to which the sun sails are mounted.A slot (7) in the center of the solar modules is provided for the rotation (8) of the solar sails (2). The extension and rotation angle of the solar sails depends on the position of the sun. The alternative mechanical arm (Fig. 3) can be designed mechanically or as a robotic arm instead of hydraulically (D). 2.3. Several solar collectors form a configuration (solar power plant) to reduce winds and prevent damage, which is particularly interesting for use on the planet Mars with its destructive dust storms. Solar collectors can be placed, for example, in fields or in deforested rainforest areas. Agriculture, including gardens and trees, or wind turbines, can be practiced around them.

Passive House Sub-Framing Systems which utilize compression of rigid insulations to support heavier static loads at long distances away from the structural base wall, as well as moving of the weather barrier to closer to the cladding materials, provides a structurally superior framing / sub-framing system to support claddings of all types in buildings striving to reach passive house thermal and acoustic performance levels.

An expandable structure has an expansion section with side wall panels that can stack into and be deployed from a wall enclosure central housing. A track can be deployed on the wall enclosure for facilitating the movement of wall panels into and out of the central housing. This innovative configuration not only enables efficient and accurate storage of each wall panel within the central enclosure but also concurrently serves as the foundational support structure for the cabin. After the wall panels are deployed and the structure is fully expanded, the wall panels can be tightened together to provide sound and weather protection.

The weatherproof sealing structure comprises a window frame, a mounting strip, a sealing plate, communicating grooves and a fixing auxiliary structure, the communicating grooves are formed in the inner walls of the left side and the right side of the window frame respectively, and openings are formed in the left side and the right side of the window frame respectively; the inner walls of the two openings are connected with assembling blocks in an inserted mode respectively, the sides, away from each other, of the two assembling blocks are fixedly connected with mounting strips respectively, the upper sides and the lower sides of the inner walls of the two communicating grooves are fixedly connected with vertical rods respectively, and the inner walls of the two communicating grooves are provided with fixing auxiliary structures respectively. According to the fire-fighting skylight, the problems that in the installation process of an existing fire-fighting skylight, if the distance between a window frame and a wall body has errors, the sealing strips are possibly not installed in place, the sealing performance of the skylight is reduced, water seepage of the skylight possibly occurs in rainy days, and the service life of the skylight is affected are solved. And the interior of the building is affected with damp.

Reclining or seating furniture, preferably for outdoor use, comprising a body (1) made of solid, preferably weatherproof material forming a storage space (4), with an upper side (2) which can serve as a support surface for at least one upholstered element (6), and at least one erectable support part (5) which is arranged on the upper side (2) of the body (1), wherein the support part (5) is movable from a horizontal position in a plane to the upper side (2) up to a position inclined by 60° to the upper side (2) and is fixable in at least three angular positions, characterized in that the storage space (4) is accessible and is dimensioned such that the at least one upholstered element (6) can be completely stowed therein.

Freestanding, self-supporting device for protection against the elements, especially for use with a roof tent mounted on a vehicle, characterized by that the device has a load-bearing frame system, - which requires no ground anchoring or guy wires at all, - consisting of at least two telescopic support elements, - wherein the support elements are attached horizontally or diagonally to a support structure of the vehicle or directly to the base plate of the roof tent, and -where a textile covering is stretched over the frame system and connected to the roof tent via a zipper connection or an equivalent textile coupling.

The top covering member (10) is intended to at least partly cover a top frame member of a roof penetrating structure mounted in a sloping roof and comprises an interior side (11) configured to face the roof penetrating structure when the top covering member is in a mounted state, and an exterior side (12) opposite the interior side and configured to face away from the roof penetrating structure in the mounted state. The top covering member (10) comprises a first cover portion (101), a second cover portion (102), an attachment portion (103) at the first cover portion (101) comprising an interlocking engagement member (105), and an adjustment portion (104) located between the first and second cover portion and enabling the first and second cover portion to pivot relative to each other. The interlocking engagement member (105) is configured to engage and interlock with the top frame member for fixing the top covering member (10) to the roof penetrating structure.

(Main claim) Display device for a vehicle (1), in particular for a diplomatic vehicle, a state carriage or an official service vehicle, comprising: - an electronic surface display (10) designed for the digital display of sovereign symbols and information content, - a holding device (20) for attaching the surface display (10) in the exterior of the vehicle (1) at a position provided for a vehicle standard, - a control unit (30) for interchangeable digital control of the surface display (10), characterized in that the surface display (10) is weatherproof with a protection class of at least IP65.

A rain gauge / evaporometer comprising a vessel having an interior surrounded by a wall, and a siphon integral with the wall. An inlet of the siphon opens into the interior of the vessel. The rain gauge / evaporometer further comprises a wick contained within the interior of the vessel and having a first volume occupying a major portion of a second volume of the interior of the vessel. A load cell is positioned below the vessel and mechanically coupled to the vessel, and a data collection system electrically coupled to the load cell. The data collection system is housed within a weather-proof enclosure.

An enclosure may be structurally configured to provide a sealed enclosure at multiple positions of a cover portion relative to a base portion. The enclosure may include a base portion having a base wall portion, a cover portion structurally configured to attach the base portion and including a cover wall portion, and a sealing portion structurally configured to be positioned between the cover wall portion and the base wall portion. The base wall portion and the cover wall portion may be configured to be disposed in a configuration such that base wall angle and the cover wall angle may be configured to provide a weatherproof seal between the cover wall portion and the base wall portion at multiple positions of the cover portion relative to the base portion, so as to provide a sealed enclosure at multiple positions of the cover portion relative to the base portion.

A sheathing panel including a cementitious substrate having a first side and a second side. The first side faces an interior of a building and the second side faces towards an exterior of the building. The sheathing panel includes a moisture-resistant fabric having a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface. The first surface is joined with the second side of the cementitious substrate and the second surface faces an exterior. The moisture-resistant fabric includes an adhesive layer disposed on the first surface.