Other Current Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Maximum [Member]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Line Items]
Performance obligation related to customer deposits expected satisfaction period	1 year

Performance obligation related to customer deposits expected satisfaction period.

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