Abstract: A system for storing and picking storage units including a rack arrangement having a plurality of racks, a plurality of rack-bound vehicles adapted to travel in a rack aisle for storing and retrieving the storage units into and from the storage locations in a transversal direction, wherein a rack-integrated lifter includes a load-handling device for transferring storage units between a rack-integrated handing-over location and at least one rack-integrated buffer location arranged only vertically beneath, or only vertically above, the handing-over location and at a transferring device for exchanging storage units between a feeding/discharging conveyor and the handing-over location.

Abstract: Storage and order-picking system for storing and picking piece goods, comprising: a manual work station comprising a defined working area, in which an operator is supposed to manipulate a piece good with his/her hands in a default manner, which is communicated to the operator visually and/or audibly, in that the operator moves the piece good within the working area; a motion-sensor system, which detects motions, preferably of the hands and/or forearms, of the operator within the working area of the work station and which converts same into corresponding motion signals; and a computing unit, which is data connected to the motion-sensor system and which is configured to convert the motion signals into corresponding, preferably time-dependent, trajectories in a virtual space, which is an image of the working area and where the trajectories are compared to reference trajectories, or reference volumina, in the virtual space, in order to generate and output control signals which indicate a correct or wrong performa

Abstract: A system for storing and picking storage units including a rack arrangement having a plurality of racks, a plurality of rack-bound vehicles adapted to travel in a rack aisle for storing and retrieving the storage units into and from the storage locations in a transversal direction, wherein a rack-integrated lifter includes a load-handling device for transferring storage units between a rack-integrated handing-over location and at least one rack-integrated buffer location arranged only vertically beneath, or only vertically above, the handing-over location and at a transferring device for exchanging storage units between a feeding/discharging conveyor and the handing-over location.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and computer program product for reading an encoded cable speed/length value contained within an interconnection cable to set the interconnection speed of two or more components connected by the interconnection cable within a computing environment. This method detects changes to the cable connections within the I/O fabric of the computing environment, and autonomically reconfigures the connected components to enable the interconnected devices to communicate at the maximum effective bandwidth, based on the length of the interconnection cables utilized.

Abstract: A method of electrolytically debonding a paint coating from an electrically nonconductive member wherein the paint coating is bonded to a surface of the nonconductive member. The method comprises providing an electrode blanket on the paint coating, the electrode blanket comprised of a first blanket layer in contact with the paint coating, a negative electrode layer in contact with the first blanket layer, a second blanket layer covering the negative electrode layer, a positive electrode layer in contact with the second blanket layer, and a third blanket layer covering the positive electrode layer. An aqueous-based electrolyte solution is applied to the electrode blanket. An electric current is passed from the negative electrode to the positive electrode, evolving hydrogen at the negative electrode, thus creating an alkaline condition thereby causing delamination and degrading of the paint coating on the electrically nonconductive member.

Abstract: A method of preparing carbonaceous blocks or bodies for use in a cathode in an electrolytic cell for producing aluminum wherein the cell contains an electrolyte and has molten aluminum contacting the cathode, the cathode having improved wettability with molten aluminum. The method comprises the steps of providing a carbonaceous block and a boron oxide containing melt. The carbonaceous block is immersed in the melt and pressure is applied to the melt to impregnate the melt into pores in the block. Thereafter, the carbonaceous block is withdrawn from the melt, the block having boron oxide containing melt intruded into pores therein, the boron oxide capable of reacting with a source of titanium or zirconium or like metal to form titanium or zirconium diboride during heatup or operation of said cell.

Abstract: A method of preparing carbonaceous blocks or bodies for use in a cathode in an electrolytic cell for producing aluminum wherein the cell contains an electrolyte and has molten aluminum contacting the cathode, the cathode having improved wettability with molten aluminum. The method comprises the steps of providing a carbonaceous block and a boron oxide containing melt. The carbonaceous block is immersed in the melt and pressure is applied to the melt to impregnate the melt into pores in the block. Thereafter, the carbonaceous block is withdrawn from the melt, the block having boron oxide containing melt intruded into pores therein, the boron oxide capable of reacting with a source of titanium or zirconium or like metal to form titanium or zirconium diboride during heatup or operation of said cell.

Abstract: A method of electrolytically separating a paint coating from a metal surface comprising the steps of providing a metal member having a surface having a paint coating thereon and contacting the member with an essentially neutral electrolytic solution. The metal member is made cathodic in an electrolytic cell and current is passed from an anode electrode pad through the electrolytic solution to the metal member for a time sufficient to cause the paint coating to separate from the metal member. The pad is comprised of a first blanket for contacting the paint coating, a second blanket to cover the first blanket and an electrode mesh positioned between the first and second blankets.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved carbonaceous material suitable for use as a cathode in an aluminum producing electrolytic cell, the cell using an electrolyte comprised of sodium containing compounds. The carbonaceous material is comprised of carbon and a reactive compound capable of suppressing the formation or accumulation of sodium cyanide during operation of the cell, of reacting with sodium to reduce problems associated with sodium intercalation, and of reacting with one of titanium or zirconium to form titanium or zirconium diboride during operation of the cell to produce aluminum.

Abstract: A method of producing neodymium in an electrolytic cell without formation of perfluorinated carbon gases (PFCs), the method comprising the steps of providing an electrolyte in the electrolytic cell and providing an anode in an anode region of the electrolyte and providing a cathode in a cathode region of the electrolytic cell. Dissolving an oxygen-containing neodymium compound in the electrolyte in the anode region and maintaining a more intense electrolyte circulation in the anode region than in the cathode region. Passing an electrolytic current between said anode and said cathode and depositing neodymium metal at the cathode, preventing the formation of perfluorinated carbon gases by limiting anode over voltage.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved carbonaceous material suitable for use as a liner in an aluminum producing electrolytic cell, the cell using an electrolyte comprised of sodium containing compounds and the carbonaceous material penetrable by sodium or nitrogen and resistant to formation or accumulation of sodium cyanide during operation of the cell. The carbonaceous material is comprised of carbon and a reactive compound capable of reacting with one of sodium, nitrogen and sodium cyanide during operation of the cell to produce aluminum, the reactive compound present in an amount sufficient to suppress formation or accumulation of cyanide compounds in the liner.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of electrolytically separating a paint coating front a metal surface comprising the steps of providing a metal member having a surface having a paint coating thereon and contacting the member with an essentially neutral electrolytic solution. The metal member is made cathodic in an electrolytic cell and current is passed from an anode through the electrolytic solution to the metal member for a time sufficient to cause the paint coating to separate from the metal member.

Abstract: In the electrolytic production of metal employing nonconsumable anodes, the performance of these anodes is improved by adding predetermined measured amounts of anode constituent materials to the electrolyte melt in a controlled manner in order to control the corrosion and solubility of the anode.

Abstract: Aluminous ore such as bauxite containing alumina is blended with coke or other suitable form of carbon and reacted with sulfur gas at an elevated temperature. For handling, the ore and coke can be extruded into conveniently sized pellets. The reaction with sulfur gas produces molten aluminum sulfide which is separated from residual solid reactants and impurities. The aluminum sulfide is further increased in temperature to cause its decomposition or sublimation, yielding aluminum subsulfide liquid (AlS) and sulfur gas that is recycled. The aluminum monosulfide is then cooled to below its disproportionation temperature to again form molten aluminum sulfide and aluminum metal. A liquid-liquid or liquid-solid separation, depending on the separation temperature, provides product aluminum and aluminum sulfide for recycle to the disproportionation step.

Abstract: A method of producing aluminum chloride from aluminous materials containing compounds of iron, titanium and silicon comprising reacting the aluminous materials with carbon and a chlorine-containing gas at a temperature of about 900.degree. K. to form a gaseous mixture containing chlorides of aluminum, iron, titanium and silicon and oxides of carbon; cooling the gaseous mixture to a temperature of about 400.degree. K. or lower to condense the aluminum chlorides and iron chlorides while titanium chloride and silicon chloride remain in the gas phase to effect a separation thereof; heating the mixture of iron chlorides and aluminum chlorides to a temperature of about 800.degree. K. to form gaseous aluminum chlorides and iron chlorides; passing the heated gases into intimate contact with aluminum sulfide to precipitate solid iron sulfide and to form additional gaseous aluminum chlorides; and separating the gaseous aluminum chloride from the solid iron sulfide.

Abstract: A process for simultaneously providing synthetic textile materials with an antistatic and dirt-repellent finish, which process comprises treating said textile materials with an aqueous preparation which contains(a) a copolymer of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or the anhydride thereof and at least one other ethylenically unsaturated compound, and(b) a fatty acid/alkanolamine reaction product or an alkylene oxide adduct of this reaction product,And subsequently drying them.

Abstract: A process for determining the oxide content of a molten salt charge, in particular the aluminum oxide content of cryolite-based melts. The rate of dissolution of a test piece of a material which can dissolve in the melt is determined.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for controlling the inlet or exhaust openings of central ventilation or exhaust installations wherein air is only removed from the individual rooms or areas by means of a central exhaust ventilator when such rooms or areas are in use as well as for a certain time duration thereafter, and after expiration of such time duration the exhaust openings of the rooms or areas are automatically closed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous acid solution or suspension of a preparation as well as the production thereof for the permanent finishing of fiber materials, especially dyed carpets, to render them antistatic, dirt-repellent and, optionally, antimicrobial, which aqueous preparation contains:A. 10 to 20 per cent by weight of at least one antistatic agent,B. 3 to 35 per cent by weight of a stabilized, aqueous non-film-forming dispersion of polystyrene,C. 1 to 6 per cent by weight of at least one acid, especially o-phosphoric acid, andD. 0 to 5 per cent by weight of further components, such as an antimicrobic agent and a solubility-promoting agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous acid solution or suspension of a preparation as well as the production thereof for the permanent finishing of fiber materials, especially dyed carpets, to render them antistatic, dirt-repellent and, optionally, antimicrobial, which aqueous preparation contains:A. 10 to 20 per cent by weight of at least one antistatic agent,B. 3 to 35 per cent by weight of a stabilized, aqueous non-film-forming dispersion of polystyrene,C. 1 to 6 per cent by weight of at least one acid, especially o-phosphoric acid, andD. 0 to 5 per cent by weight of further components, such as an antimicrobic agent and a solubility-promoting agent.