Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging and a molded core disposed in said casing between said inlet and said outlet. The molded core includes an outer surface at least in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. The core is held within said casing against axial movement by bonding with said casing or by an indentation protruding into said core or both.

Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging and a molded core disposed in said casing between said inlet and said outlet. In one embodiment, the molded core includes an outer surface at least in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. The core is held within said casing against axial movement by bonding with said casing or by an indentation protruding into said core or both. In another embodiment, the filter-drier molded core includes a filter media pad bonded to the core, the bond being sufficient to hold the filter media pad in place and eliminate the need for outlet support screens. In another embodiment, the filter-drier includes a hollow cylindrical core having a filter media bonded to the core and defining a filter media lined passage, the core being held in place by end plates having opposed axial check valves and offset check valves.

Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging and a molded core disposed in said casing between said inlet and said outlet. In one embodiment, the molded core includes an outer surface at least in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. The core is held within said casing against axial movement by bonding with said casing or by an indentation protruding into said core or both. In another embodiment, the filter-drier molded core includes a filter media pad bonded to the core, the bond being sufficient to hold the filter media pad in place and eliminate the need for outlet support screens. In another embodiment, the filter-drier includes a hollow cylindrical core having a filter media bonded to the core and defining a filter media lined passage, the core being held in place by end plates having opposed axial check valves and offset check valves.

Abstract: A foam filter and the manufacturing method thereof is disclosed. The method for manufacturing a foam filter includes the following steps: First, mixing the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with water by heating until the PVA is dissolved to form a solution (A) and then cooling said solution (A). At the same time, mixing the vegetable starch with water to form a paste-type solution (B). After that, mixing said solution (A) with said solution (B) to form a solution (C) followed by adding formaldehyde, catalyst and active carbon into said solution (C) to form a paste mixture. Then soaking a polyurethane (PU) foam into said paste mixture and heating said paste mixture to acetalize said PVA therein. Finally, cooling said paste mixture.

Abstract: Air is removed by suction from the interior of an enclosure of machine tools by means of exhaust systems. The cuttings which are produced during machining of the workpieces are distributed within the working chamber and are thrown to the exhaust location and removed by suction. The cuttings collect in the exhaust area and present a safety risk.

Abstract: A bread maker with hot air circulating means, comprises a housing defining the outer appearance of the bread maker; a baking oven; a bread barrel; a stirring bar; a drive mechanism; a upper assembly; a control panel assembly; a control unit and a circulating means being mounted on the side wall of the baking oven, and the air communication port of the circulating means being disposed on the position adjacent to the inlet and outlet of the baking oven. The circulating means comprises a fan and an air duct. The fan is mounted inside of said air duct and an air communicating port of the air duct is disposed adjacent to the inlet and outlet of the baking oven. The air inlet and outlet of the baking oven are formed on the side wall of the baking oven. The hot air inside of the baking oven is directed into a loop airflow by the rotation of the fan disposed in the circulating means.

Abstract: A protective screen 5 is provided near a peephole part 7 of a door main body 2 and has its heat resisting temperature higher than the heat resisting temperature of a window frame. Even when a material to be cooked ignites, flame hardly goes outside from the peephole part 7. A temperature switch 3 does not need to be provided in a heating chamber 1. Accordingly, the cooking apparatus can be easily designed.

Abstract: A gas barbecue is described, comprising a hinged lid, an interior cooking space with a rotisserie rod mountable therein, a gas infrared broiler assembly mounted at a periphery of the cooking space, and an infrared-transparent panel held by a plenum disposed between the broiler and the cooking space. The broiler assembly is preferably mounted in a substantially vertical plane at the rear of the cooking space, and enclosed by the plenum such that flue products are substantially prevented from entering the cooking space. Heating and cooking of the food product is therefore limited to infrared radiation through the glass panel. Additionally, the barbecue may include a substantially horizontal cooking grill, and a heating element disposed underneath the grill.

Abstract: A V-shaped flavor plate is used in a barbecue in place of briquettes. The V-shaped flavor plate has three inverted V-shaped sections forming three peaks and two valleys. A plurality of spaced oblong openings are located along a lowermost surface of the valleys. The openings are separated by ridges that prevent the collection of flammable liquids.

Abstract: A smoker oven that includes a housing having an internal cavity having a top portion, a mid-portion, and a lower portion. The internal cavity houses a support frame that has at least one generally horizontal support surface for supporting a jerky rack, the support frame being suspended from the top portion of the housing. A heater and a smoke source, positioned immediately over the heater are located in the lower portion of the internal cavity, so that an amount of smoke released in the lower portion is allowed to rise to the support frame to expose the support surface of the support frame to the amount of smoke as a filter is used to remove the smoke form the top portion.

Abstract: An electric roaster for smoked meat includes: an outer shell; an inner pan, with its outer surface covered by heating elements; an up lid. The electric roaster for smoked meat further includes: a tray for containing the meat roasted, a supporting ring, and an outer pan, wherein said supporting ring is disposed on said inner pan; said tray is disposed on said supporting ring; said inner pan, said tray and said supporting ring can be taken out of and reset into inside said electric roaster said up lid is disposed on the top of the said inner pan; said outer pan is disposed outside said inner pan; and some wood material for producing smoke is put around said supporting ring. Said inner pan, said tray and said supporting ring may be integrally formed or separated units.

Abstract: A postage assembly structured to define or be representative of the charge for mailing an article and including a display field positioned on an exposed portion of the article being mailed. A graphic presentation and at least one commercial segment are cooperatively disposed for viewing in an observable location on or within the display field, wherein at least the one commercial segment comprises an advertising display. The display field, graphic presentation and one or more commercial segments may be visually integrated on a base which is structured to be mounted on the mail article by an adhesive or like material backing or by being imprinted thereon.

Abstract: A coating system for coating print carriers includes at least one pump, at least one selection valve, a first metering device and a second metering device. The first metering device and the second metering device are constructed differently from one another with respect to metering principles thereof. The pump and the selection valve are assembled into a modular supply unit constructed so as to be compatible both with the first and with the second metering device. A coating machine, such as a printing or varnishing machine which includes the coating system, is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printing device for printing labels which have been removably affixed to a carrier strip, in particular goods labels, comprising at least one label feed device which comprises at least one wiper head, as well as comprising at least one printer with at least one print head for printing the label. Different label models can be printed in a continuous labelling process using only one printer, if at least one conveyor device is provided which conveys the labels, which have been peeled off at a wiper head, of which there is at least one, to the printer, of which there is at least one.

Abstract: A method for making a multilayer printing blanket whereof at least an outer layer is provided with embedded particles has the embedded in the surface of the outer layer by exerting pressure on said particles. Such a printing blanket is useful in the field of printing machines.

Abstract: A scanning pattern generator and a method for microlithographic multi-beam writing of high precision patterns on a photosensitive substrate (11), the system comprising a light source (1), preferably a laser, for generating at least two light beams, a computer-controlled light modulator (4), a deflector for scanning the beams on the substrate and an objective lens (10) to contract the at least one light beam from the light source before it reaches the substrate, wherein at least the objective lens is arranged on a carrier (22) being movable relative to the substrate (11) and the light source (1). Hereby, the carrier defines a movable optical path relative to the remaining, stationary optical path. Further, the system comprises means for altering the stationary optical path in order to maintain telecentricity for the beams as they impinge on the photosensitive substrate during the movement of the carrier and the movable optical path.

Abstract: A storage and loading device for sheet articles, wherein the articles are stored vertically in a rotating carousel. A picking mechanism picks a foremost article and delivers it to a depositing location. A slip-sheet removal mechanism removes protective slip sheets located between the sheet articles. The device may be used in conjunction with a CTP system.

Abstract: A method for controlling a drive (3) of a first subsystem of a printing press (1) which is mechanically decoupled from a second subsystem of the printing press (1). In the method, a motion sequence is determined for the second subsystem in advance, the motion sequence being used as a reference curve for controlling the drive (3) of the first subsystem.

Abstract: A method for the transformation of digital print data streams, in which an input print data stream (2) is read in, this is analyzed by means of a parser (4) for graphically representable objects (5, 5a) and is split up into these graphically representable objects (5, 5a), and the graphically representable objects (5, 5a) are stored in a memory (6) in an object-oriented format, and the graphically representable objects (5, 5a) stored in the memory (6) in an object-oriented format are transformed into a format for the control of an output device (9), preferably a printer, and the objects thus transformed are combined into an output print data stream (10) and are output, graphically representable objects (5, 5a) being stored in the memory (6) in an object-oriented format, to which at least one stored script (5a) is assigned, which is executed in the cases defined in the script (5a).

Abstract: In a printing system including a client, a print server and a printer that are connected to a network, the print server has a database associating printing parameter information with each printed material output apparatus user (i.e., recipient), as well as a data processing unit. When print data is sent from the client to the printer, the printing parameters for the output apparatus user specified by the sender are obtained from the database, and the print data is processed by the data processing unit based on these printing parameters. The processed print data is then output by the printer. As a result, printing can be performed using the printing parameters desired by the recipient.

Abstract: A multi-mode fuze for a munition has at least one sensor that generates an electrical output dependent on a rate of deceleration when the munition impacts a target, a logic circuit electrically coupled to the at least one sensor effective to discriminate between a soft target and a hard target dependent on the electrical output and a fuze that transmits a detonation signal to an initiating explosive to thereby detonate the munition. The detonation signal is transmitted at a time dependent on target discrimination. The multi-mode fuze of the invention may be incorporated into an explosive projectile that includes an aerodynamically shaped metallic casing, an explosive contained within the metallic casing and an initiating explosive contacting the explosive. The multi-mode fuze communicates with the initiating explosive to trigger detonation of the explosive either on impact with a hard target or following a delay on impact with a soft target.

Abstract: The invention relates to safety priming device for an explosive charge, notably a shaped charge, comprising a pyrotechnic igniter and at least one igniting relay placed between the igniter and an explosive load.

Abstract: A projectile with a penetrator, which on impact with an obstacle (wall, door, glass pane etc.) pierces it, so that immediately afterwards an active substance which is carried along by the penetrator, is set free behind said obstacle. Such a projectile is of particular use by special police, military or other operations as a so called barricade-penetrator, in order to set out of action persons to be overpowered in closed rooms. The release of the active substance occurs without a pyrotechnic detonation; the active substance is expelled exclusively through mechanical means, and preferably by a piston action resulting when the projectile contacts the obstacle.

Abstract: The invention is a machine for repair and construction of railway tracks. The laying machine comprises a frame, railway trucks, upper and lifting mechanisms which are designed for lifting and laying of switch and railway section, two rods hinge connected at the lower part of the frame and two power cylinders. There is also a bracket-swing crane and a retractable support with a pusher, which is designed for removal of the third rail from the railway section surface. The invention allows reducing the cost of repair works.

Abstract: A real-size simulated drag strip ride is presented which recreates the physical and visual sensations of a drag race. A real-size dragster is located along a specified and controlled linear track. The rider is positioned inside the driver's compartment, with a specially adjustable safety helmet and full safety harness securing him in place in an adjustable seat. Once the simulated light tower signals that the dragster is set to race, each driver of two, side-by-side vehicles, may push the acceleration pedal to accelerate the vehicle through an initial acceleration zone. The dragsters are propelled by use of a linear induction motor and fin located out of sight underneath the vehicle. The race is finished when the cars pass the finish line. Speeds and the winner are displayed on the starting line tower. The cars are then returned to the loading and unloading area for the next riders.

Abstract: A rail mounted patient lift comprises a ceiling mountable rail 10, a carriage 16 mounted for displacement along the rail, a flexible elongate support element and power operated lifting means for extending and retracting the support element relative to the carriage. The rail 10 comprises a plurality of rail sections 10a, 10b which in use are suspended from a ceiling with a gap 13 therebetween at a position where the rail 10 is to cross the path of a curtain 14. Each rail section has at least one pivotable flap 19 engageable by the carriage 16 as it moves along the rail. The flap 19 of one of a pair of adjoining rail sections is pivotable by the carriage as it moves in one direction to bridge the gap between the two sections and the flap of the other of the pair of adjoining rail sections is pivotable by the carriage as it moves in an opposite direction to bridge the gap between the two rail sections.

Abstract: The guideway-based transportation system includes a guideway and a mating vehicle. The guideway includes a main guideway section that may branch at a branch point into two separate branch sections. The guideway has a suitable geometry to support and guide the vehicle at any speed reasonably associated with such a transportation system. The vehicle includes both support and guide wheels to support the weight of the vehicle and to maintain contact between the vehicle and the guideway as it moves along the guideway, and may optionally include a switching wheel assembly for switching the path of travel of the vehicle from the main guideway section to either of the branch sections.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a polysaccharide produced by subjecting a Sphingomonas bacterium modified with a S7c6 gene cluster or segment thereof to aerobic fermentation in a nutrient aqueous broth for a time sufficient to produce the polysaccharide dissolved therein, including L-Rhap, D-Glcp and 2-deoxy-&bgr;-D-arabino-HexpA in a molar ratio of 1:3:1, wherein the polysaccharide has at least 20% less glucose per repeat unit compared to a heteropolysaccharide S-7 produced by an unmodified Sphingomonas strain S7, and the segment includes at least the spsB and rhsACBD genes.

Abstract: A pigment yellow 74 obtained by coupling a coupler component containing 2-methoxyacetoacetoanilide and an acetoacetoanilide derivative of the following formula (1) in an amount of 0.

Abstract: The present application relates to a process for the manufacture of pigmented vitreous materials, as well as to pigmented vitreous materials, characterized by the use of soluble pigment precursors and preferably the absence of significant amounts of dispersants. These pigmented vitreous materials can be used as coloured materials for any known purposes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel phosphomagnesium mortar and the method for obtaining such a mortar. The mortar is a phosphomagnesium mortar comprising a phosphomagnesium binder containing a phosphorus compound and a magnesium compound, granular elements, and water in a E/L ratio less than 0.38, E representing the amount of water and L the amount of magnesium compound, and whereof the fluidity is at least 150%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a work table, consisting of a frame (1) with a vertical central column (5) as well as a base (6) and a height- and tilt-adjustable work surface (3), which is fastened to a support element (9). The invention is characterized by the fact that on the upper end of the central column (5) a joint seating device (7) is provided, about whose horizontal axis (17) a swivel arm (4) is arranged in a pivoting manner, wherein the swivel arm (4) contains another rotary joint (18), about whose horizontal axis (19) the support element (9) and the work surface (3) connected with it are arranged in a pivoting manner. With this work table, a user can easily and quickly realize a change in the working position (upright sitting position, tilted-back almost lying position, standing position).

Abstract: A shield for a cubicle including an at least partially opaque covering suspended over the cubicle such that the environmental parameters are attenuated, and a frame for supporting the at least partially opaque covering, thereby providing protection for the cubicle user against environmental parameters. Alternatively, a frameless shield may be provided.

Abstract: A single-piece flexure and flexure apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention allow movement along two perpendicular axes. The flexure is made from a single continuous material having a first and second flexure sections, with the second flexure section allowing translational movement in a direction perpendicular to that allowed by the first flexure section. Two-dimensional flexure assemblies may then be manufactured using these flexures. The flexure apparatus is made from a single contiguous material fashioned to provide a base section and a plurality of legs extending perpendicularly from the base section, with each leg having a first and second flexure sections, with the second flexure section allowing translational movement in a direction perpendicular to that allowed by the first flexure section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding table, consisting of a table top (1) and a folding steel wire frame (2) with four vertical struts (3) and four cross-struts (4). It is characterized by the fact that the vertical struts (3) on one hand are arranged on the top in a pivoting manner in a table front edge profile (5) that is firmly connected with the table top (1) and on the other hand are arranged on the bottom in rollers (6) in a horizontally non-pivoting manner, wherein the vertical struts (3) each are arranged only in half of the rollers (6) and in the other half of the rollers (6) the cross-struts (4) are arranged in a horizontally pivoting manner, and wherein the cross-struts (4) at their upper ends are fixed in an anchor plate (7), which is arranged on the bottom of the table top (1). The table with a filigree appearance exhibits good stability, can be transported easily and is well protected against damage due to scratching during assembly.

Abstract: A low profile depository cabinet-safe combination including a safe forming a hollow safe interior therein accessible through a lockable door, a depository cabinet set atop and locked to the safe, forming an enclosed cabinet interior accessible through a pivotally mounted lockable door by inputting an unlocking combination therein, an opening formed in the safe and an opening formed in the cabinet to place the respective interiors thereof in vertical communication with each other, deposit handling means in the depository cabinet including a deposit plate moveable from inside the cabinet interior, with the cabinet door, to outside the cabinet when the cabinet door is fully opened, on which to place a deposit and a deposit actuator for moving with the cabinet door to move the deposit plate and the deposit placed upon it from outside the cabinet into the cabinet interior, as the door is being closed, and off the deposit plate, over the communications opening, to allow the deposit to fall down into the safe interi

Abstract: A container for burning refuse including yard waste, household waste and the like. The container has a cylindrical portion that defines a burning chamber. The cylindrical portion includes a plurality of ventilation apertures and inwardly protruding flanges. The container also includes a cover supportable by the cylindrical portion to open and close the burning chamber. A pair of cross braces extends across a lower portion of the burning chamber to partially support the burnable refuse. During burning of the refuse, the flanges prevent the refuse from collecting along the inner walls of the burning chamber and define air flow passageways to improve air circulation through the chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated and streamlined system and method for collecting, containing and processing different types of wastes which provides an economically efficient solution of treating wastes and utilizing the collected data in an operationally useful manner either or both of the waste generator and processor. The present system and method include waste containment in compliance of the laws and governmental regulations, and processing of the wastes. In one embodiment, the system and method also includes compilation and utilization of data relating to the collected and processed wastes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating stitching position in a stitching machine. The apparatus includes a laser assembly which emits laser light. The laser assembly is mounted to an upper arm assembly of the stitching machine, and is operable to indicate a location of at least a portion of a pattern to be stitched using the stitching machine. The laser assembly is mounted such that the laser light is unobstructed prior to hitting fabric which is to be stitched. The stitching machine may include a user interface which can be used to activate the laser assembly. The stitching machine may also trace an outline of a pattern to be stitched while the laser assembly is activated in order to verify that the pattern does not overlap a hoop which holds the fabric.

Abstract: A presser foot assembly is disclosed which is operable to adjust the pressure applied to a fabric by a presser foot in a stitching machine. The presser foot assembly includes an adjustment element, a linkage and a presser foot. A connecting end of the presser foot is connected to the linkage. The adjustment element is operable to be adjusted while the stitching machine is operating, and adjusts the linkage such that the travel distance of a foot end of the presser foot changes. The adjustment element can include an adjustment eccentric, which adjusts the location of a cam. The linkage can include a cam follower, the height of a second end of which is changed when the cam is adjusted. The connecting end of the presser foot engages with the second end of the cam follower, and thus the height of the foot end is adjusted, allowing for more or less pressure to be applied to the fabric.

Abstract: A stitching apparatus is disclosed which has at least one active thread feeder and is operable to adjust stitching operation based on the condition of a thread being stitched. The active thread feeder is operable to feed thread from a spool to a needle assembly, where the thread is stitched into fabric. The stitching apparatus includes at least one thread sensor. The thread sensor outputs information related to thread tension, which is received at a control which includes a first controller, and the first controller is used for controlling the thread. The control can calculate a thread feed length, and activate the active thread feeder to feed the appropriate amount of thread to the needle assembly. The control can use information from the thread sensor to adjust thread tension by adjusting the active thread feeder. The control can also detect a break in the thread, or a break in an underthread which is located in a lower arm assembly and is used to lock stitches.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed which provide a plurality of stitching machines which may be synchronized without mechanical coupling of the stitching machines. Each of the plurality of stitching machines are connected to a control, which coordinates operations of the stitching machines, including the download of patterns to be stitched by the stitching machines. A master stitching machine is selected by either the control, or the stitching machines. Each of the stitching machines, during stitching operations transmits a heartbeat signal to the master stitching machine. The heartbeat signal can include information related to stitching operations, which the master can use to determine that each stitching machine is operating properly. Several clusters of stitching machines may also be present, with each cluster having a master stitching machine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a watercraft comprising a body; a hull constituting a lower portion of the body; a deck having deck floors formed on both sides of the body in a width direction and a raised portion at least extending from a center portion of the body to a rear end portion of the body in a longitudinal direction and being raised from center-side end portions of the deck floors on both sides in the width direction so as to form an engine room that contains the engine, the deck covering the hull from above and constituting an upper portion of the body; a straddle-type seat mounted over an upper end of the raised portion of the deck for a rider to straddle with feet put on the deck floors on both sides; and a rear cowling mounted behind the seat and extending rearwardly from a rear end of the seat.

Abstract: A monohull marine platform is provided which includes a plurality of bows each having a flat lower keel. A transverse a stem seal is connected to the bows using an inclined lift surface and a pair of outboard seals forming an air chamber. Pressurized air is forced into the air chamber to form a pressurized air cushion under the platform. Respective water flow channels disposed between each pair of the plurality of bows diminish wave energy during operation. As the platform passes through the water, the platform utilizes a combination of floatation, pneumatic, and hydrodynamic for reduced resistance and drag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wind-propelled watercraft by means of which in contrast to the conventional solutions the wind forces can be better utilized for the propulsion, and the turning moments about the longitudinal axis acting on the body of the watercraft and the hull, respectively can be reduced. With this, a sheet element is held with at least one stay rope in close proximity to the body of the watercraft, and the one or else a plurality of stay ropes are attached to at least three points of the sheet element spaced to one another. In addition, the point of application of force of the one or else a plurality of stay ropes on the body of the watercraft can be varied depending on the wind direction and direction of motion.

Abstract: A ship of the invention comprises: a main propeller 2 which can move the ship forward and reverse by normal rotation, reverse rotation or by changing the pitch angle; a drive unit which drives the main propeller 2; a rudder 3 which changes the course of the ship; and at least one pod propulsion unit 10A, 10B. As a result, the support mechanism and the turning mechanism of the pod propulsion unit arranged separated to the main propeller can be simplified, and cost can be reduced.

Abstract: A laden ship is transported across a shallow portion of a watercourse by a submergible floating vessel, while the ship is lifted upwardly within the water by means of a vessel platform placed under the hull. The vessel is preferably comprised of a multiplicity of rigid U-shape, separately floodable, buoyant sections, including end sections, which have self-propulsion. The several sections are pivotably interconnected, as by hinge assemblies, so the transporter platforms adjust to major up or down bends along the length of the hull, during lifting. The platforms are surfaced with a layer of resilient deformable material, or movable blocks, to accommodate local irregularities in the bottom of the ship.

Abstract: According to various aspects of the invention, a buoyancy apparatus, a buoyancy system and a buoyancy method are provided. In one example embodiment of the present invention, a buoyancy apparatus for drilling and production caisson is provided for use in deep water offshore well operations. The buoyancy apparatus comprises a central cell, and a plurality of secondary cells essentially surrounding the central cell and secured to the central cell; wherein the perimeter surface of the buoyancy apparatus is essentially continuous along the length of at least the secondary cells. In one example embodiment, rigidly connecting the central cell and the secondary cells creates void chambers. The tops, bottoms, and sides, of the void chambers are sealed for buoyancy or production fluid storage. In another example embodiment, the void chambers have open bottoms. Another example embodiment comprises a mixture of sealed and open bottomed void chambers.

Abstract: Anchor fluke (1) having a hollow plate-shaped body, with attachment means for a shank and/or anchor lines, with longitudinal axis and a front penetration edge (3) and a rear trailing edge (4), which are located at a distance from one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis, wherein the fluke has a place of symmerty that contains the longitudinal axis and is substantially perpendicular to the plate-shaped body,wherein the hollow plate-shaped body comprises an upper surface (2a) with a centre of gravity and a lower surface (2b) which surfaces are bounded by the penetration edge, the trailing edges and the lateral edges (5a, 5b) and wherein said body, at lower side, substantially between the edges, is provided with means belonging to the lower surface for counteracting a rolling movement about the longitudinal axis during penetration of the anchor fluke in an anchorage ground, and with vertical trailing edges (13a, 13b) for counteracting a yawning movement about an axis that is perpendicular to the lon

Abstract: A gravity-type quay wall comprising a rubble base stage (3) extending from the sea bottom. A lower part (1a) is constructed on the rubble base stage (3) by stacking cell block units (4) wherein each of the cell block units (4) have four walls defining a vacant space therein for filling with rubble (5). Two of the walls of the cell block units (4) are side walls (6,6a), each having one of a female key (13) or a male key (14) for mating with adjacent cell block units (4). In an upper part of a top staged cell block unit (4a) is a depressed portion (7). An L-shaped shelf-style middle part (1b) is settled on a top surface of the rubble (5) of the lower part (1a) wherein the rubble (5) is filled halfway in the depressed portion (7). An upper part (1c) is settled on the middle part (1b) with the same length and width thereof.