Abstract: A method for producing a towel with ultra-long looped piles is provided. First, a looped pile | is woven by using three weft yarns when weaving a towel, a fixed connecting structure for fixedly connecting looped piles is disposed outside every two looped piles I or every three looped piles, and the fixed connecting structure is formed by fixedly connecting 3 to 5 weft cotton yarns. Water soluble weft yarns are disposed between the every two looped piles I or the every three looped piles, and the water-soluble weft yarns are used as weft yarns for separating and fixedly connecting adjacent to looped piles. Then, the water-soluble weft yarns are dissolved in a dyeing and finishing process, so that the original two looped piles I or three looped piles I form one looped pile, thereby increasing the length of a looped pile, so that the towel is fluffy and soft in hand feeling, and is not easily damaged when being hooked.

Abstract: Woven textiles and methods of making woven textiles provide an increased level of three-dimensional design flexibility without extensive post weaving processing. Textiles are woven to form three-dimensional shaped structures, the shapes corresponding to anatomical and other designed structures. Hollow and/or expandable woven textiles with treads or filaments integrated into the construction, wherein the weft threads pass between or interchange between layers or folded layers, define a predetermined controlled shape and retain overall control of the form and size of the woven textile when expanded.

Abstract: A machine and method are presented for producing interlaced composite components. The method includes: depositing a first one or more warp filaments onto a deposition surface in a first linear direction, inserting, on top of the first one or more warp filaments, a first one or more weft filaments in a second linear direction, where the second direction is in the same plane as the first one or more warp filaments but is not parallel to the direction of the first one or more warp filaments, depositing, on top of the one or more first weft filaments, one or more second warp filaments in first linear direction, where the second one or more warp filaments are not collinear with the first one of more warp filaments, and inserting, on top of the second one or more warp filaments, a second one or more weft filaments in the second direction.

Abstract: A braided, open structure composite made with large prepreg tow can be cured without bonding at the yarn crossovers and after removal from the mandrel, it can be used directly as a spring in which the spring constant in bending, torsion, tension or compression can be controlled by the geometry of the braided structure as well as the size of the structural elements. Alternatively the spring may be curved in multiple directions to form complex shapes and then crossovers can be re-bonded to make more rigid open structure composites that would be difficult or impractical to manufacture by conventional techniques.

Abstract: A method for producing a blanket, and a blanket produced by the method are disclosed. A method for producing a blanket having a filler such as cotton batting included within the outer cover includes sewing the outer cover of the blanket with the filler even at the outermost edge of the blanket to stably fix the filler in the outer cover at the edge of the blanket while enabling rapid and easy production due to there being no need for an extra finishing process. The outer cover of the blanket is sewn with the filler even at the outermost edge of the, thereby freely forming the design of the outermost edge of the blanket and enabling a pattern sewn in the middle of the blanket to be formed in a variety of patterns regardless of a gap with the outermost edge of the blanket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to automatically controlling the tension of thread sewn while operating a sewing machine The system for controlling the tension of thread being used includes a wheel or other gripping mechanism that is in mechanical communication with a motor. When voltage and/or current is provided to the motor via electronic circuitry, the motor “pulls” on the thread with the desired force in a direction opposite to how the thread normally flows. The voltage and/or current delivered to the motor may be adjusted by a user. When the motor pulls on a thread to provide tension, the tension may be maintained independently of the sliding friction of the thread. As such, the tension is very accurate and repeatable, and provides for a tension that cannot be achieved with currently existing sewing machines.

Abstract: A yarn color placement system for a tufting machine including a series of different color yarns being fed to the needles of the tufting machine by yarn feed mechanisms. A backing material is fed through the tufting machine at an increased stitch rate as the needles are shifted according to the programmed pattern steps. A series of level cut loop loopers or hooks engage and pick loops of yarns from the needles, with the clips of the level cut loop loopers or hooks being selectively actuated to form cut pile tufts, while the remaining loops of yarns can be back-robbed so as to be hidden from view in the finished patterned tufted article.

Abstract: An apparatus to treat wound sheet forms, especially textile sheets, with fluids is provided. The treatment includes the bleaching, the dyeing, and the washing of knitted and woven textile and fleece. Such sheet forms may include any of cellulosic, animal, and synthetic fabric and their compositions. The sheet forms wound onto a perforated dyeing beam are treated with the fluids by means of centrifugal force in such a way that a regular treatment with the least use of water, chemicals, and energy is possible. A centrifugal dyeing apparatus includes a closable container, a pump to circulate a treating fluid, a driven dyeing beam, which is rotatably supported in the container, arranged to hold a lap made of a textile sheet form and having a tube with a perforation, wherein support sustainers are provided, wherein the support sustainers radially support the lap, and wherein the support sustainers (6) are attached to the dyeing beam.

Abstract: A ball joint for use within a washing machine suspension system may generally comprise a joint body including a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion may define an outer surface having a curved profile. In addition, the joint body may define at least one lubrication inlet port extending between the upper and lower portions and at least one lubrication channel extending circumferentially around at least a portion of the lower portion along the outer surface. The lubrication channel(s) may be in fluid communication with the lubrication inlet port(s) such that, when a lubricant is injected into the lubrication inlet port(s) at the upper portion of the joint body, the lubricant flows from the lubrication inlet port(s) into the lubrication channel(s) and then flows circumferentially within the lubrication channel(s) along the outer surface.

Abstract: Methods of determining a laundry load size in a laundry treating appliance comprising a rotatable drum at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving laundry for treatment in accordance with a treating cycle of operation, at least one imaging device, and a controller having a processor, the method includes generating multiple images and determining, by the controller, a load size based on the multiple images.

Abstract: A water-saving washing machine and a control method are provided. The washing machine includes a washing drum and an outer drum, where a circulating pipeline is arranged between an outer drum drainage outlet and an outer drum water inlet, a drainage pump and a main filter are arranged on the circulating pipeline, a pre-filter is further arranged on the circulating pipeline, the pre-filter is located between the drainage pump and the main filter, and a compactness of a filter screen of the pre-filter is lower than that of a filter screen of the main filter.

Abstract: A method of removing lint from drying air in a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber for holding clothes for treatment according to a cycle of operation, a treating chemistry dispenser fluidly coupled to the treating chamber, and an air supply having an inlet and outlet fluidly coupled to the treating chamber is disclosed. The method comprises a laundry treating phase comprising supplying treating chemistry from the treating chemistry dispenser to the treating chamber and leaving a portion of the treating chemistry within the treating chamber to form a bath of treating chemistry, a laundry drying phase comprising supplying air to the treating chamber through the inlet and exhausting the supplied air from the treating chamber.

Abstract: Antimicrobial cellulose fibers and antimicrobial cellulose fabrics are provided herein. Such an antimicrobial fiber can include a reactive antimicrobial compound comprising an antimicrobial agent that reacted with at least one reactive compound, and wherein the reactive antimicrobial compound is chemically fixed to a cellulose fiber.

Abstract: A modified fiber and a method for producing the same. The modified fiber is obtained by modifying a fiber material containing at least one of a cellulosic fiber and an animal fiber. In the modified fiber, a film of a silicone elastomer is attached to at least a portion of a surface of the fiber material, the silicone elastomer contains a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether having 12 to 15 carbon atoms as a main component and has a siloxane skeleton, and the surface has a surface tension of 30 to 70 mN/m.

Abstract: Articles are provided, including a substrate having a first major surface, the substrate including a nonwoven material, a woven material, or a foam. The article further includes microcapsules having an outer surface and a plasticizer encapsulated in the microcapsules, where the plurality of microcapsules is attached to the first major surface of the substrate with a polymeric material. A method of making an article is also provided, including providing a substrate having a first major surface and providing microcapsules having an outer surface and a plasticizer encapsulated in the microcapsules. The method further includes attaching the microcapsules to the first major surface of the substrate with a polymeric material, thereby forming a polymeric matrix attached to the first major surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A braiding or stranding machine for the braiding or the stranding of a strand shaped material 2 comprises a rotor yoke curved radially outward and rotatably around an axis of rotation, the two ends of which lie on or near the axis of rotation and the strand shaped material 2 is moved along the longitudinal direction thereof during operation of the braiding or stranding machine. The rotor yoke comprises a transport device 1 for the strand shaped material 2, which is provided to contact the strand shaped material 2 on only one part of the longitudinal extension of the rotor yoke and to move at the contact surface with the strand shaped material 2 in the same direction as that of the strand shaped material 2. According to the invention, the transport device 1 is adapted to contact the strand shaped material 2 only on a part of the longitudinal extension of the rotor yoke.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a rope comprised of a band, mainly having a linear extension with flat faces and a substantially flattened straight cross-section, the rope comprising two pins spaced each other along an axis passing between the pins, the band being wound up on the two pins, in such a way to continuously form a plurality of overlapped coils, wherein the plurality of band portions extending parallel to the axis passing between a pin and the other realize two arms and a bending point in correspondence of each pin, the rope comprising at least one clamping device near at least one of the bending points, able to direct, from outside toward inside the rope, each of the arms in at least one counter-bending point in order to block the mutual sliding of the plurality of band portions and the rotation of the rope around at least one of the pins, as a result of a loss of balance of the load applied on the rope.

Abstract: Discharge of fiber and other particulate to the outside of a housing unit is prevented. A drum unit includes a screen with numerous apertures through which airborne material including at least fiber passes, and a cylinder section without apertures, disposed to a rotating cylinder; a housing unit encloses the screen part of the drum unit inside and contacts the cylinder section; and a forming unit forms sheets using material that passes through the apertures.

Abstract: A dewatering roll (10) comprises a roll body (20), a mantle support structure (30) and a mantle (40). The mantle support structure (30) is attached around the roll body (20). The mantle (40) is attached against an outer surface (36) of the mantle support structure (30). The mantle (40) has a plurality of through holes (42) constituting mantle flow paths (44). The mantle support structure (30) presents support flow paths (38) from the outer surface (36) of the mantle support structure (30). The support flow paths (38) are in fluid contact with the mantle flow paths (44). The outer surface (36) of the mantle support structure (30) has a static geometric shape defining an envelope having a smaller radius in vicinity of each axial end (15) than in vicinity of a centre (16). Thereby, the inner surface (48) of the mantle (44) assumes the shape of the envelope.

Abstract: A selective removal of metal and its anion species that are detrimental to subsequent hydrothermal hydrocatalytic conversion from the biomass feed prior to carrying out catalytic hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis/hydrodeoxygenation of the biomass in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of the hydrothermal hydrocatalytic treatment while minimizing the amount of water used in the process is provided.

Abstract: Nonwoven double layer industrial textiles comprising a plurality of interconnected selectively slit and profiled folded panels formed from suitable sheet or film materials. Each panel includes two fold regions having an array of slots and seaming loops. The folded panel is formed by folding each fold region toward the panel body, thereby providing seam loops and seam loop receiving openings, which are used to connect adjacent folded panels in a given layer of the textile. Two such layers are bonded together in overlapping relation such that outside free edges of any of the fold regions are returned and sealed interior to the double layer. Further panels composed of heat or wear resistant material can be connected to lateral outside edges of panels forming the textile.

Abstract: A measuring device and method for simultaneously measuring both a slice lip opening and a setback of a headbox slice in a headbox of a papermaking machine are provided. The measuring device is formed by a block having a stop depending from the bottom at the back of the block that is adapted to be placed against the apron lip tip. A height measurement scale is located on a side surface and extends in a direction from the front to the back adapted for measuring the slice opening b. A setback distance measurement scale is located at the top extending from a zero position aligned in a fixed relation with the stop surface toward a front of the block for measuring the setback L. A movable sliding indicator connected to the block slides includes a slice lip locator adapted to move into sliding contact with the slice lip to indicate the setback distance L on the setback distance measuring scale while simultaneously indicating the slice opening b on the height measurement scale.

Abstract: A method of making nonwoven fibrous materials suitable for use in a pollution control device or as a firestop, where the method comprises: providing a first slurry comprising water, first inorganic fibers, a first organic binder, and a first neutral pH flocculent; removing first waste water from the first slurry; optionally forming a first nonwoven fibrous material from the first slurry; providing a second slurry comprising a quantity of the first waste water, an optional quantity of relatively clean water, second inorganic fibers, a second organic binder, and a second flocculent that is the same and/or a different flocculent than that used in the first slurry; and forming a second nonwoven fibrous material from the second slurry. The addition of the first waste water in the second slurry does not adversely affect the flocculation of the second organic binder in the second slurry.

Abstract: A papermaking machine for making a paper product using a through air drying process. A headbox supplies an aqueous furnish. A structuring fabric has a surface with a contact area and (i) receives the furnish from the headbox on the surface to thereby form a cellulosic web from the furnish and (ii) non-compactively dewaters the cellulosic web. At least one through air drier dries the cellulosic web on the structuring fabric. A portion of the structuring fabric on which the cellulosic web is formed has an adjusted planar volumetric index of at least about 27.

Abstract: A tie plate is formed with a profile defining two parallel protrusions with bores for receiving the respective ends of two clips. The two clips engage the flange of a rail to secure the rail to the plate, and therefore, to tie disposed below the plate. Since the protrusions are made integrally with the the plate, the resulting tie plate is able to support the rail securely even in the presence of large forces and/or twisting moments on the rail resulting from a train passing over the plate.

Abstract: A hollow paving block comprises a substantially planar member having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface of the planar member is a textured surface which functions as a top of the paving block. A side wall extends along and away from a periphery of the second surface of the planar member to define a cavity in the paving block. The side wall has a bevelled edge which extends about a mouth of the cavity. At least one protrusion extends along the second surface of the planar member. The paving block is formed in part from crumb rubber and polyolefin.

Abstract: A texturing machine is provided for the subsequent treatment of a freshly produced concrete layer having a width between left and right edges and extending longitudinally in a working direction. Left and right height sensors are arranged to detect a height above the freshly produced concrete adjacent the left and right edges of the layer. At least one crown height sensor is arranged to detect a height above a crown of the freshly produced concrete layer. A controller is configured to receive input signals from the height sensors and to communicate height control sensors to the height adjustable columns and to communicate a crown control system to the crown actuator. A direction sensor may also detect at least one of the edges of the freshly produced concrete layer. The controller may receive a direction input signal from the direction sensor, and the controller may communicate a direction control signal to a steering actuator of one of the ground engaging units of the machine.

Abstract: A method of treating particulate, in substance including selecting a load based on a planned in use loading of the particulate; applying the load to the particulate; injecting material below the load; and removing the load.

Abstract: A precast concrete beam including a substantially planar web extending longitudinally between ends of the beam; a pair of flanges formed integrally with the web, each flange extending laterally from an elongate edge of the web and extending longitudinally between the ends of the beam so as to define a structure engaging surface of the beam; and a plurality of diaphragms formed integrally with the web and the flanges, each diaphragm spanning laterally between a side of the web and one of the flanges, wherein the diaphragms are spaced apart along the beam to thereby support the flanges.

Abstract: A seal between abutting cement segments is provided, the cement segments each having a top surface, each top surface being substantially in the same plane. The seal comprises an epoxy adhesive in contact with the cement segment and a woven member The woven member comprises carbon fiber bundles, each of the bundles are bonded to the top surface of the cement segments.

Abstract: A street sign assembly is fabricated from a composite material having at least one panel for displaying indicia such as street names. Electrical conductors are embedded into the panel to permit attachment and electrical coupling of an integrated power supply module, lights and other electrical devices thereto. The integrated power supply module includes a solar panel and battery in a single weatherproof enclosure that is attachable to the panel. The battery is recharged by the solar panel and power is provided from the module through electrical leads that contact the embedded electrical conductors in the panel.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a module suitable for use in a crash barrier includes adhering first and second cellular foam blocks to opposite sides of a diaphragm and wrapping a wrap layer around a periphery of the first and second cellular foam blocks. In one embodiment, the wrap layer is configured as a metal cover member. Methods of assembling a crash barrier include one or more of positioning a plurality of modules end to end, supporting the modules with a base, covering a junction between adjacent modules with a connector, and/or coupling a mounting portion to the base.

Abstract: A soil probing device for determining properties of soil during penetration into ground using a soil probing device. The soil probing device has a measuring probe, a plurality of rod sections each having a central axis for assembly of the probing rod, driving means for penetrating the probing rod into the ground, and a measuring means for determining properties of the ground during penetration of the probing rod into the ground. The probing rod while penetrated into the ground is extendable each time by a new one of the rod sections. Each of the rod sections are provided at their outer ends with complementary male and female locking parts which in an axially aligned position of adjacent rod sections, are movable relative to each other from an unlocked into a locked position and from the locked position into the unlocked position.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed. The system may comprise a first stabilization machine and one or more other machines or supply trucks. The system may also include one or more site controllers. The first stabilization machine may include a first stabilization controller. The first stabilization controller may be configured to receive location data and metering information, and to determine and transmit one or more of the following to the appropriate other machine(s), supply truck(s) or site controller(s): resupply time, location/boundaries of the worked surface area, the quantity of passes over the worked surface area, the mixing depth and the moisture content. The other machine(s), supply truck(s) or site controller(s) may each be in communication with user interface(s) on which the transmitted information may be displayed.

Abstract: A convertible capping system and methods of use thereof for capping a top portion of a sheet piling wall or other structure. A top panel of the capping system includes a widthwise spaced array of longitudinally extending parallel connection ribs, and defines an initial width at least equal to or greater than an intended final width, whereby a user can cut the top panel down to a desired final width corresponding to the thickness of the wall. A pair of side flanges have engagement features configured to attach to the connection ribs of the top panel after adjusting the width of the top panel, to assemble the capping system. A wave diverter and/or structural reinforcement system can optionally be provided with the convertible capping system or sheet piling wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a concreting installation for concreting an excavation. The installation includes a concreting column having a top end arranged to be open in order to be at atmospheric pressure, and at least one controlled retention device situated at a distance from the open top end of the concreting column and adapted, in at least one configuration, to retain a volume of concrete inside the column. The invention also relates to a method of concreting an excavation.

Abstract: An equipment for installing silt fencing includes a motive vehicle with an attached trencher to cut a trench having a predetermined depth and width. The trencher includes a cutting wheel and a trenching foot having a predetermined width for determining a width of a trench cut with the trenching assembly. The trencher is vertically positionable and a gauge is provided to the operator for controlling the depth of the trench as terrain and soil condition varies. The cutting wheel and trenching foot are also rotatable to control the orientation of the trench with respect to plumb. The equipment may also include a silt fence installation station including a power hammer on a positionable boom for another operator to use to drive the silt fence stakes into the ground. The equipment may also include a back filler on a side opposite the trencher for backfilling the trench.

Abstract: A ground scraper (10) including: a bowl (12) for holding excavated ground material; a cutting edge (14) mounted at a mouth of the bowl (12) for excavating the ground material; an apron (26) pivotally mounted to the bowl (12) for closing the mouth of the bowl (12); and a hitch assembly (28) including a draft tube (32) and a pair of draft arms (34) extending from the draft tube (32) and pivotally coupled to the bowl (12). Each draft arm (34) including a first portion (36) angled with respect to a second portion (38).

Abstract: A system and method are provided for assisting a machine operator in controlling a work tool of the machine. In an embodiment, the work tool is set at a first height and the machine is travelling at a first machine speed, resulting in a first work tool or machine load. Based on these factors, a first work tool control mode or second work tool control mode is chosen. In the first work tool control mode, the work tool is manually controlled within a load limit and a work tool height limit, whereas in the second work tool control mode, the work tool load is controlled toward the first work tool load. Based on operator inputs and machine state, as well as other factors such as ground surface, the machine may switch between control modes, or out of automatic work tool control entirely.

Abstract: An apparatus features front blade sections fixed to the frame in a V-configuration, and a pull tongue extending over the blade apex to a pivotal connection near a rear of the frame. An actuation mechanism effects relative pivoting between the frame and the pull tongue to adjust an angle between the front blade and the trailer tongue to control a position of the blade apex. Two rear blade sections on opposing sides of the frame are movable between deployed positions extending rearwardly and laterally outward from the front blade sections, and stowed positions elevated out of the deployed positions. The rear blade sections are movable downwardly past a plane in which they align with the front blade sections, thus enabling different working operations.

Abstract: A hydraulic excavator includes a revolving unit revolvably mounted on a traveling unit. A counterweight is disposed on a rear end part of the revolving unit. An engine compartment is disposed in front of the counterweight on the revolving unit. An equipment compartment is disposed in front of the engine compartment on the revolving unit. A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antenna supporting part is fixed on the equipment compartment.

Abstract: An upper slewing body 3 includes: a bottom plate rotatably attached to a lower traveling body; supporting frames and standing on the bottom plate; an engine supported on the bottom plate by the supporting frames; a generator motor connected to the engine; and a terminal box including a terminal, which is electrically connected to the generator motor and allows a cable to be connected, and a box main body housing the terminal and being attached to the generator motor. The generator motor includes a facing section facing the bottom plate at a position separated from the supporting frames in a plan view. The terminal box is arranged between the facing section of the generator motor and the bottom plate.

Abstract: A rear portion is arranged in the rear of a front portion, and has a width smaller than a width of the front portion in a plan view. A wall portion extends from the rear portion outward in a width direction toward the front portion and includes two walls opposed to each other in a fore/aft direction with a gap lying therebetween, in a plan view. Electric components are arranged in the gap and project into an indoor space of a cab from the gap through a through hole formed in the front wall. In a plan view, a foremost portion of the electric components is located in the rear of a foremost normal located foremost among normals to a line connecting a front end and a rear end of a doorway, which intersect with the front wall.

Abstract: A work machine includes: an operator seat; an operation device having an operation lever; a working device to be operated via the operation lever; and a support mechanism to support the operation device selectively at a first position or a second position, the first position being on a side of the operator seat, the second position being located forward with respect to the operator seat.

Abstract: A hydraulic motor has a primary side and a secondary side. A hydraulic pump is to be driven by the engine to supply an operation fluid to the primary side. A bypass circuit is to connect the primary side and the secondary side. An electromagnetic valve is configured to control a flowing amount of the operation fluid in the bypass circuit to control an amount of the operation fluid supplied to the primary side. A filter is disposed in a fluid tube connected to the secondary side. A relief valve is disposed between the hydraulic pump and the primary side. A controller is to control the electromagnetic valve to drive the hydraulic motor in a case where a temperature of the operation fluid is low when the engine is started.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment disclosed in the present specification relates to an apparatus and a method for selecting a screen mode for each operation mode in construction equipment. The apparatus for selecting the screen mode for each operation mode in the construction equipment provides an optimal screen which can determine an operation mode using a boom angle and a turning angle and a driving speed of an upper body, remove a blind spot according to an operation mode, and improve safety.

Abstract: A clamp for a retention system is configured to clamp a tool to a work implement. The clamp includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The second side includes a first clamping arm extending from the second side, a second clamping arm extending from the second side, and an intermediate surface extending between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm. The intermediage surface includes a generally flat surface closer to the first clamping arm and a generally curved surface being closer to the second clamping arm. The generally curved surface is curved with respect to an axis that extends between a top end and a bottom end of the clamp.

Abstract: A fastener includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The fastener also includes an axis extending between the first and second end, and a head disposed on the first end. The head includes a plurality of radially-extending gear teeth disposed on the head around the first end and a first collar including a conical surface that tapers along the axis toward the second end. The fastener also includes a threaded rod disposed on the second end.

Abstract: A cap for removably attaching to a head of a fastener includes a main body having an open end and defining a hollow interior. The cap also includes an end section forming a closed end of the main body. The cap further includes a hollow inner portion connecting to an inner surface of the end section and extending through the hollow interior toward the open end of the main body. The inner portion is spaced from the main body, and the inner portion has a distal end configured to be inserted into an opening in the head of the fastener.

Abstract: A lip for a machine bucket includes a plate portion. The plate portion includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and an aperture extending between the first surface and the second surface. The aperture is configured to receive a retention mechanism for attaching a shroud to the plate portion. The lip also includes a deflector projecting from the first surface of the plate portion. The deflector includes a rear portion located between the aperture and a rear edge of the lip. The rear portion forms an inclined surface that is generally flat and that has a height that tapers toward the rear edge of the lip. The inclined surface of the rear portion connects a raised surface of the deflector to the first surface of the plate portion.