A portable backpack-borne power unit used for concrete vibration and consolidation, that is switchable between left-handed and right-handed applications. The power unit can transmit motor-generated power to a variety of tools with various power cables known in the art. For concrete vibration, power is transmitted to a vibrator that is immersed within green concrete. The instant design enables the power connection at the power unit to be secured on either side of the backpack, effectively facilitating either left-handed or right-handed operation.

A system, method, and apparatus for leveling concrete and similar materials. The automated, remotely controllable screed for leveling concrete can be used on any kind of sub-grade, it is lightweight and can be moved quickly to any location or floor level. It is highly accurate, and less labor intensive compared with the lightweight devices. It is all electrical mechanical. It is low noise. It is remotely controlled.

A machine for removing formwork from underneath a cured concrete slab includes a wheeled base movable on and supported at a support structure, a raisable-and-lowerable structure disposed on the wheeled base, and a formwork-removal device attached to the raisable-and-lowerable structure. The formwork-removal device includes an arm extending from the raisable-and-lowerable structure, at least one wedge element disposed at a distal end of the arm, and a formwork-retaining mechanism. With the raisable-and-lowerable structure adjusted to raise the wedge element and the wedge element moved to engage the formwork and an underside of a concrete slab, the wedge element is further moved to apply a force separating part of the formwork from the concrete slab, the formwork-retaining mechanism is operated to grasp the formwork separated from the concrete slab, retaining the formwork. With the formwork grasped by the formwork-retaining mechanism, the raisable-and-lowerable structure is lowered, removing the formwork from the concrete slab.

A concrete vibrator motor includes a motor assembly that provides actuation and a cage assembly that surrounds the motor assembly to shield it and provide one or more operator handles. The motor assembly includes a motor housing, a motor pod, and a plurality of brushes that are used to secure the motor pod within the motor housing. The cage assembly includes a pair of endcaps and handles arranged beneath the endcaps. The endcaps are configured to inhibit fluid ingression into the motor housing while permitting air circulation between the ambient environment outside of the motor housing and within the motor housing. Thus, the motor assembly may intake air into the motor housing and exhaust air therefrom without contamination from the ambient environment.

A concrete vibrator system includes a concrete vibrator having a motor, a vibratory head that is actuated by the motor, and a controller that controls the motor. The concrete vibrator system may also include one or more remote devices or servers that wirelessly communicate with the controller of the concrete vibrator. The remote device may monitor the speed output by the motor and the voltage supplied to the motor to achieve a set speed via the controller, and display information representative of the motor speed and motor voltage to the user. Moreover, the speed output by the motor may be controlled using voltage supplied to the motor.

A concrete vibrator motor includes a motor assembly that provides actuation and a cage assembly that surrounds the motor assembly to shield it and provide one or more operator handles. The motor assembly includes a motor housing, a motor pod, and a plurality of brushes that are used to secure the motor pod within the motor housing. The cage assembly includes a pair of endcaps and handles arranged beneath the endcaps. The endcaps are configured to inhibit fluid ingression into the motor housing while permitting air circulation between the ambient environment outside of the motor housing and within the motor housing. Thus, the motor assembly may intake air into the motor housing and exhaust air therefrom without contamination from the ambient environment.

A remote controlled vibration imparting device for a concrete finishing tool includes a case that attaches to a float using standard bolt layouts. A motor housing is suspended in and attached to the case, and the motor housing partly surrounds a vibrator with a support, a rotor with a shaft and weighted body, a bi-directional motor, and a coupler between the shaft and the motor. Also in the case are a variable speed controller and a remote switch, both of which are electrically connected to the motor and a battery located on or in the case. The case further includes a removable lid that attaches to a concrete finishing tool.

A machine for removing formwork from underneath a concrete slab includes a wheeled base movable on and supported at a support structure, a raisable and lowerable structure disposed on the wheeled base, and a formwork-removal device attached to the raisable and lowerable structure. The formwork-removal device includes (i) an arm extending from the raisable and lowerable structure and (ii) at least one pneumatic gripper disposed at a distal end of the arm. With the raisable and lowerable structure adjusted to position the pneumatic gripper under the formwork and engaged with the formwork, and when the pneumatic gripper is activated, the pneumatic gripper applies a suction to secure the formwork at the pneumatic gripper. With the formwork secured at the pneumatic gripper, and when the pneumatic gripper is lowered, the pneumatic gripper applies a separating force to the formwork to remove the formwork from the concrete slab.

A remote controlled vibration imparting device for a concrete finishing tool uses a housing having a chamber surrounded by an inner surface of the housing. A vibrator with a support, a rotor with a shaft and weighted body, a motor, and a resilient link between the shaft and the motor is positioned within the housing chamber. The vibrator also includes a resilient band to separate the vibrator from the housing inner surface. First and second adaptors are employed for the housing to be placed between the handle and the terminus of a concrete finishing tool.