Remote control for a mobile machine

in particular a heavy construction machine, agricultural or handling machine comprising a remote control body, a lever fixedly attached to a handle designed to be held by a user, means for connecting the lever to the body allowing a movement of the lever relative to the body on at least one axis, and means for detecting the relative movement of the lever relative to the body of the remote control, the signals originating from the detection means being designed for the control of a member of the mobile machine. The detection means are of the contactless type, and the remote control body comprises a sealed wall separating on the one hand the detection means that are situated on a first side of the sealed wall, and on the other hand, the lever and the means for connecting the lever to the body that are situated on a second side of the sealed wall.

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR HEAVY MOBILE MACHINES

An automatic and essentially shock proof fire suppression system for a heavy mobile machine such as a log skidder, tractor, street sweeper or the like incorporates a set of spray nozzles piped to a tank of extinguishing fluid. A self contained battery circuit includes a plurality of thermostatic switch heat sensors and in the presence of fire a sensor closes, actuates a solenoid valve and allows CO2 gas from a CO2 capsule to flow and operate a piston device which in turn punctures a CO2 cartridge, gas from the cartridge flows and pressurizes the extinguishing tank thereby causing the extinguishing fluid to be discharged from the nozzles
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Johnson Matthey is organising and sponsoring the following symposium in Sweden

Johnson Matthey is organising and sponsoring the following symposium in Sweden.6th HDD Emissions Control Symposium, Gothenburg15-16 September 2009The symposium will look at the challenges and strategies for emissions compliance for forthcoming on-road and non-road legislation.For further information and registration please go to www.sae/org/events/training/symposia

Non-Road Mobile Machinery

Non road mobile machinery covers a broad range of machine types, including machines for construction, agriculture, forestry, materials handling, mining as well as engines in rail and marine applications.
Applying exhaust gas treatment to non road mobile machinery represents a range of special challenges, including diverse and variable duty cycles, packaging and physical durability. Johnson Matthey understands these challenges and has technical solutions to match.
The technologies available from Johnson Matthey for diesel engines in non-road mobile machinery include

Oxidation catalyst
CRT® system
SCRT® system
NOx adsorber catalysts (OEM systems only)
Products and servicesTo find out more about Johnson Matthey’s products and services for the reduction of emissions from non road mobile machinery, please select your market:
Engine and vehicle manufactures
Retrofit Systems for construction and agriculture
Rail
Underground mining

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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics maintain and repair construction and surface mining equipment, such as bulldozers, cranes, crawlers, draglines, graders, and excavators. They are usually employed by equipment wholesale distribution and leasing firms, large construction and mining companies, local and Federal governments, and other organizations that own heavy machinery and equipment fleets. Those employed by the Federal Government may work on tanks and other armored equipment. Mobile heavy equipment mechanics perform routine maintenance on engines, as well as fuel, brake, and transmission systems to maximize performance and ensure safety. They often work with hydraulic systems, repairing fluid leaks and occasionally replacing components. They also diagnose electrical problems, disassemble and repair undercarriages and track assemblies, and sometimes weld frames and structural parts.

LG to unveil Viewty’s 8 megapixel successor

LG Electronics (LG), a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications, announced that it would launch the LG-KC910, the only 8 megapixel multimedia phone with a full touchscreen interface. The LG-KC910 boasts top-of-the-range camera capabilities and the latest multimedia features, all combined with a 3.0 inch full touchscreen.
“With our new flagship handset, the LG-KC910, we’ve once again combined a high-end camera with top-notch multimedia features and full touchscreen interface to provide the ultimate multimedia experience,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “According to our customers a full touchscreen interface is essential for fully utilizing high-end multimedia features and this is one of many areas where the LG-KC910 excels.”

HTC FUZE From AT&T announced

AT&T customers now have the best of both worlds. AT&T Inc. and HTC Corp. have announced the availability of the new smartphone HTC FUZE(TM). The HTC FUZE provides users with a familiar QWERTY keyboard paired with HTC's intuitive, graphic-rich TouchFLO(TM) 3D touch-screen user interface for easy one-touch access to a range of fun and powerful features. TouchFLO 3D is designed for one-hand operation using simple, gesture-based navigation, allowing customers to simply touch, hold and slide along the screen tabs. A quick slide on the home screen quickly activates the most used features such as e-mail, text messaging, music player and camera. This instinctive interface extends to the powerful Web browser. A useful "zoom in, zoom out" feature makes it especially fun and easy to access the Web via the included Opera browser, which provides for desktop-like Web page renderings and user interactions.

[Source: AT&T]