Abstract: A variable stroke drive system for a tufting machine includes a series of drive assemblies mounted along the frame of the tufting machine. Primary drive shafts extend through the drive assemblies and are each driven by a drive motor. A series of first drive members are mounted to the primary drive shafts and are linked to associated second drive members such that the driving of the first drive members by the primary drive shafts in turn drives the second drive members. Cam arms are connected to the second drive members and to rocker arms to which push rods are mounted, the cam arms being vertically reciprocated by the rotational movement of the second drive members so as to drive the reciprocation of the push rods, and thus the needle bar(s) connected thereto along a desired stroke or reciprocating path of travel. Controlling the rate at which the primary drive shafts are driven enables control of the stroke of the needle bar(s).

Abstract: A blower for an airflow dyeing machine is provided. Each four nozzles of the airflow dyeing machine shares a blower, the blower being disposed at a central position of the four nozzles; wherein the blower comprises: a motor, a blowing machine, a primary air duct, a secondary air duct, an air inlet and an air outlet, the motor driving the blowing machine to rotate, the blowing machine comprising a blowing machine housing and impellers, the impellers being disposed inside the blowing machine housing, two air outlets of the blowing machine being oppositely arranged and are disposed on two sides of the blowing machine housing which respectively supply air to the two nozzles at the two sides, the air inlet of the blowing machine being on a side opposing the motor, the two air outlets of the blowing machine being respectively coupled to one ends of the two primary air ducts.

Abstract: An energy-saving dyeing machine includes a body, a liquid dyes supply device, a liquid dyes heating device having a direct-heating heat exchanger, and a cooling unit connecting to the direct-heating heat exchanger by a series connection. When heating up the liquid dyes, the liquid dyes enters the direct-heating heat exchanger from the liquid dyes supply device via a supply tube, saving several heating procedures and unnecessary energy wastes. Additionally, an outer wall is surrounding the body to form a surrounding space for the heated exhaust gas from the direct-heating heat exchanger to enter and reheat the liquid dyes in the body again, making a better use of the heat energy.

Abstract: Aspects hereof relate to a multi-frame manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing articles from non-rigid materials and methods for manufacturing articles utilizing a multi-frame manufacturing apparatus. The multi-frame manufacturing apparatus includes a plurality of discrete frames, each frame including a movement mechanism that enables it to move between sequentially arranged processing stations. Each movement mechanism permits substantially horizontal movement forward and backward. The movement mechanism for at least one of the frames permits substantially vertical movement both up and down. Actuation of the movement mechanisms for at least two frames may permit the frames to switch their relative positions. Each frame additionally includes at least one gripping mechanism for temporarily securing non-rigid material in place on the framed for processing.

Abstract: A method and system of creating a quilted product. When it comes to traditional quilting, various pieces of fabric are used and sown together to form one large quilt. This method allows a stamp to be utilized to create one single quilted piece. A first stamp is used to apply a coloring liquid to a blank surface to create a first quilted piece. Then, a second stamp is used to apply a coloring liquid to a blank surface to create a second quilted piece. The second quilted piece is adjacent to the first quilted piece such that it abuts against the first quilted piece. Neither the first stamp nor the second stamp comprise an added allowance.

Abstract: A washing apparatus and control method where the washing apparatus comprises a door configured to open and close the entrance; a tub inside a main body and having an opening corresponding to an entrance to the main body; a diaphragm configured to connect the entrance with the opening; a drum rotatably provided inside the tub; a door washing nozzle provided on the diaphragm to inject washing water to the door. The door washing nozzle is controlled to inject the washing water for a first time in a first section and inject the washing water for a second time in a second section when a washing mode of the diaphragm including the first section at which the drum in a stopped state arrives at a first target rotation speed and the second section at which the drum rotated at the first target rotation speed arrives at a second target rotation speed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (100) for treating one or more substrates with a multiplicity of solid particles comprising: a rotatably mounted drum (12) arranged to contain said multiplicity of solid particles and said one or more substrates during treatment of the one or more substrates; a collecting volume (22) for collecting said multiplicity of solid particles exiting the drum (12); a circulation path (L) for conveying said multiplicity of solid particles from the collecting volume (22) to the drum (12), the circulation path (L) having a downward portion in which the multiplicity of solid particles move along a downward flow path; a separating device (200) arranged in said downward portion of the collecting path for intercepting and/or capturing one or more foreign objects while permitting flow of said multiplicity of solid particles along the circulation path (L), the separating device (200) comprising: a sloping surface (202a, 202b) and a transfer flow path (208a, 208b) for said solid particles

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a composite balance ring and a washing machine. The balance ring is internally hollow to form a chamber. The chamber is horizontally provided with a partition plate which divides the chamber into upper and lower chambers. The upper and lower chambers communicate through an overflow structure and a backflow structure, and the chamber is filled with balancing liquid with a level close to the partition plate. During the dehydration process of the washing machine, the balancing liquid in the lower chamber overflows into the upper chamber by a low overflow speed through a narrow gap that forms the overflow structure, and the balancing liquid remaining in the lower chamber provided with a counterweight force in the inner tub, so that the increase of eccentric displacement of the inner tub due to eccentric flowing of the balancing liquid is avoided.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a main body; a washing tub provided inside the main body to receive washing water; a dewatering tub rotatably provided inside the washing tub; a driving device configured to supply a rotational force; a clutch unit to operate in a first mode in which the rotational force generated in the driving device is transmitted to the dewatering tub and a second mode in which the rotational force is not transmitted to the dewatering tub; a clutch motor to switch an operation mode of the clutch unit; and a cam switch switched from a switch-off state to a switch-on state, wherein the cam switch outputs pulses having the same period as a frequency of AC power supplied to the clutch motor in the switch-on state, and when the cam switch is switched from the switch-off state to the switch-on state, the clutch unit is stopped.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing displacement of a washing machine having a drum rotatable about an axis of rotation is disclosed. The washing machine comprises a chassis and a motor for rotation a drum. The drum is suspended from the chassis by a suspension. The suspension can comprise springs having six natural frequencies that can resonate at a rotational speed of the drum driven by the motor. The suspension system can be tuned such that resonant frequencies can be varied based upon rotational speed of the drum.

Abstract: A drum washing machine capable of performing washing applicable to various washings is provided. The drum washing machine includes: an outer tank provided in a shell; a drum, which is provided in the outer tank and configured to rotate with a horizontal shaft or an inclination shaft inclining relative to a horizontal direction as a center; a driving part, configured to be operated in a first and second driving form, the first driving form refers to a form in which the drum and a rotating body are enabled to rotate at different rotation speeds, the second driving form refers to a form in which the drum and the rotating body are enabled to rotate integrally at a same rotation speed; a control part, configured to control actions of the driving part.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the field of laundry appliances. In an embodiment, a laundry appliance system includes a laundry appliance such as a washing machine that includes an opening for receiving and removing clothes and a door that covers the opening during a washing cycle. The washer is equipped with a receiver comprising a computer, an RF reader, and an antenna positioned near the opening. The antenna, for example, may be positioned on or within the door. The antenna may also be a circular pass through antenna tailored to encircle the opening in a way that permits the door to be closed. RFID tags are provided for affixing to items not intended to be laundered (i.e., run through a washing cycle of washing machine or a drying cycle of a dryer appliance). Such items may include wallets, passports, watches, keys, phones, and other electronic devices or important documents that could be damages or destroyed if passed through a washing cycle.

Abstract: Provided are a clothes dryer using far-infrared heating and a clothes-drying control method thereof. The clothes dryer using far-infrared heating includes a clothes-drying drum, and further includes at least one far-infrared heater, a humidity sensor for detecting exhaust humidity of the clothes-drying drum, a relay and a controller having an output end connected with the relay; where all the far-infrared heaters are connected with a power supply through the relay; a first temperature sensor is mounted inside one of the far-infrared heaters; the first temperature sensor and the humidity sensor are connected with an input end of the controller; and the controller controls on and off of the relay according to a received temperature signal or humidity signal. A control system described above simplifies a circuit, and also saves cost.

Abstract: The present application relates to a fabric clamp (9) for a garment steamer (1). The fabric clamp (9) has a first clamp portion (10) through which steam is emittable. The fabric clamp (9) also has a second clamp portion (12) which is movable relative to the first clamp portion (10) between a closed position and an open position. The second clamp portion (12) has a steam vent (40) through which steam from the first clamp portion (10) is emittable, and a heater for heating the second clamp portion (12). The present application also relates to a garment steamer (1) and an accessory for a garment steamer (1). This fabric clamp enables a user to remove creases and create pleats from fabric more effectively, and the integrated heater also helps to prevent condensation.

Abstract: A steam iron device for ironing and removing creases, intended for smoothing operations, in particular vertical, includes a heating body, a boiler for producing steam, a water tank, and a metal soleplate pierced with holes to allow the steam to pass. An outer wall of the soleplate has a partially curved shape and includes two parts: a flat front part, and a convex curved rear part. The flat front part is tangent to the convex curved rear part.

Abstract: A combination is provided that is used as a self-healing cutting board or a storage container. Both comprise a natural fabric and a formulation. The formulation infuses the natural fabric. The formulation comprises a natural wax, which is preferably bees wax and Damar resin, and has a melting point of about 70 C to about 80 C. The cutting board can be rejuvenated by heating. Both the board and the storage containers are anti-microbial, non-skid, water resistant, re-useable and compostable.

Abstract: A method for coloring a carbon nanotube (CNT) product is provided, including placing a CNT product in an electric circuit to ground the product, charging a plurality of pigment molecules with an opposite charge from the CNT product, applying a coating of the charged pigment molecules to a surface of the CNT product, and exposing the coating to a temperature sufficient to cure the coating, while allowing the coating to form a substantially conformal film on the surface of the CNT product.

Abstract: Compositions especially suitable for forming fibers and films having good elasticity and relatively high modulus are disclosed. Surprisingly, compositions including a styrenic block copolymer having a relatively high melt flow rate, and a detackifier, and optionally, but preferably in some embodiments a polyolefin (co)polymer, and/or polystyrene polymer, and/or a softener have good draw down performance and are processable into fibers having low tack, relatively high modulus and tensile strength. The fibers produced from the composition can be processed easily and are useful to manufacture articles such as fabrics, both woven and non-woven, webs, threads, and yarns. In various embodiments, unique fiber structures are produced having low tack and desirable elasticity.

Abstract: The aim is to reduce the wrinkling tendency of a cotton textile or otherwise cellulosic textile. This was achieved by bringing the textile into contact with an amino-group-containing polymer having carboxylic-acid-group-bearing substituents and optionally subsequently ironing the textile.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced resin intermediate material, including not only a thermoplastic resin but also a thermosetting resin, in which defects such as voids are difficult to be generated and which is excellent in shaping ability; and a method for manufacturing the same. The fiber-reinforced resin intermediate material according to the present invention is a fiber-reinforced resin intermediate material formed by attaching a resin to an outer surface part of a reinforcing fiber substrate formed of reinforcing fibers subjected to opening and heating the resin to a temperature equal to or higher than the melting point of the resin to impregnate the reinforcing fiber substrate with the resin, wherein the reinforcing fiber substrate has void space that is opened on an outer surface thereof and the resin is in a semi-impregnated state.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of clothing construction and, more particularly, to a novel method for the formation of permanent manipulations in textile materials such as pleats, ruffles, cinches, gatherings or any physical effect or pattern, through the application of an acrylic-based medium to the textile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pretreatment process of lignocellulosic biomass, comprising contacting lignocellulosic biomass with pretreatment solution in a temperature ranging from an ambient temperature to 100° C. and a pressure of at least 20 bars, wherein the pretreatment solution comprising water, water-miscible organic solvent and alkali having a concentration of 5 to 15% w/v if the alkali is solid or 5 to 15% v/v if the alkali is liquid. Said pretreatment process operates in mild condition or at low temperature to be specified with the removing of lignin but not destroying cellulose and increasing desired sugar yield.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screen cylinder that is particularly suitable for screening, filtering, fractionating, or sorting cellulose pulp or fiber suspensions of the pulp and paper industry or other similar suspensions. The present invention relates more particularly to screening devices of the type comprising a plurality of screen wires positioned axially and at a small spacing parallel to each other, and a plurality of bar-wires arranged in a reverse orientation to the screen wires.

Abstract: Augmented reality techniques for monitoring and controlling continuous sheetmaking systems superimpose real-time sheet quality measurements onto images of the sheet and/or machine during production. A portable, hand-held computer device that is equipped with a camera, such as a tablet or smartphone, enables an operator to direct the device at the sheet along specific locations of the papermaking machine and view an indication of one or more quality measurements that are superimposed over the image of the paper. The operator can assess and resolve problems associated with the sheet being produced and/or machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fibrillated lyocell fibers which have a fibrillation ratio Q of 20 or more and whose content of microfibers with a fineness of less than 14 mesh and a diameter of less than 2 ?m is at least 50%, as well as the use thereof for producing a wipe, which contains cellulosic fibers and 5 to 20 wt. % of fibrillated lyocell fibers.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for continuously coating a cellulose-based fibrous substrate web with fatty acid chloride, comprising the steps of a) pre-drying a cellulose-based fibrous substrate web to an EN ISO 638:2008 dry matter content of less than 10%; b) coating the cellulose-based fibrous substrate web pre-dried in step a) with a liquid fatty acid chloride composition at a DIN EN 20187 relative humidity of less than 20 rH and a temperature below the boiling temperature of the liquid fatty acid chloride composition; c) thermally treating the coated cellulose-based fibrous substrate web obtained from step b).

Abstract: A rail-changing system for air transport systems that comprises a bearing assembly and an arrangement of beams for changing direction, in which the bearing assembly is of the type that is linked to a carriage of an air transport system on beams, and comprises a frame linked to a pair of extensions defining a configuration similar to a yoke, each extension comprising a pair of main wheels with a common rotational axis arranged horizontally, and the main wheels being able to circulate on a beam; the bearing assembly also comprises at least one cam arranged on a rotating basis between the extensions, such that the rotational axis of the cam is arranged vertically, the arrangement of the beams for changing direction of a carriage with a bearing assembly and the beams being rails of the passive type.

Abstract: Railway rails are welded in situ by induction welding with an insert (3) between the ends of the rails (1) being welded. The insert (3) compensates, at least in part, for the loss of rail length that occurs in the welding process. Preferably the ends of the rails are pushed apart (e.g. by the length of rail consumed in the welding process) before the insert (3) is placed in position, thereby allowing a longer insert to be used. Induction heating may be performed with a split head (5) that can be opened so as to be placed around a rail in situ and then closed to carry out induction heating.

Abstract: A perforated geocell is made from a plurality of strips that form cells. Each cell wall has a single pattern of perforations spaced evenly over the cell wall. This avoids uneven distributions of stress over the cell wall, reducing deformation of the geocell.

Abstract: A support unit (10) is connectable together with similar such units to form a temporary roadway. A plurality of upwardly extending and tapering recesses (18) are provided on a lower surface (20) of the support unit (10) to provide engagement with the ground. Locking arrangements and respective flanges and corresponding recesses are provided on the sides of the support units (10), for interconnecting adjacent such units (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a structure for the reinforcement of pavements. The structure is provided at predetermined positions with interruptions or with weakened zones. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a structure and to a method of breaking up a pavement reinforced with such a structure.

Abstract: A portable dispensing device for dispensing a crack sealant, comprises an outer housing, a melting kettle for holding crack sealant to be melted, a guide mechanism in the housing below the kettle for positioning a burner below the kettle, a burner assembly removably mounted in an air gap between the outer housing and the melting kettle using the guide mechanism, the removable burner assembly configured to direct a flame against a surface of the melting kettle, a control valve fluidly connected to the melting kettle to dispense melted crack sealant, and a handle assembly for manually moving the portable dispensing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a paving machine including a tractor, a screed assembly coupled to the tractor, and an auger coupled to the tractor and disposed between the tractor and the screed assembly. The paving machine includes an actuator coupled to the auger and the tractor. The actuator is configured to move the auger relative to a ground surface. The paving machine includes a sensor coupled to the tractor and configured to detect an obstruction on the ground surface. The paving machine includes a controller in communication with the actuator and the sensor. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the sensor assembly indicative of the obstruction. The controller is further configured to control the actuator to raise the auger.

Abstract: A wall module for a modular wall structure integrates a wall panel portion with a post portion having bottom extensions and at least one groove for receiving a distal end portion of a wall panel portion of an adjacent module. The bottom post extension may be suspended in a post hole and anchored with a material such as concrete.

Abstract: A detectable warning tile system has a tile base with an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface has a plurality of upward projections therefrom. The tile base has two side edges for alignment with corresponding side edges of other tiles, and front and rear edges. An area of the upper surface of the tile base is formed free of the detectable warnings and may include a trough into or over which a replaceable tile section may be placed. The tile base and/or replaceable tile section may be configured to receive one or more individually-installable detectable warnings.

Abstract: A retractable speed barrier system includes a winged speed barrier assembly, a lateral pivoting assembly that includes a plurality of trapezoidal hinges, a hollow frame assembly, and an electrically activated linear actuator. The winged speed barrier assembly is attached to the hollow frame assembly by the lateral pivoting assembly. The linear actuator causes the winged speed barrier assembly to laterally pivot on the trapezoidal hinges in a direction perpendicular to the flow of traffic between a retracted positon and a deployed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water barrier, in particular a dike, comprising an inner slope, a crown and an outer slope, wherein the outer slope is located on the waterside. The water barrier is characterized in that the natural vegetation of at least one of the elements of inner slope, crown and outer slope is provided with fibres inserted into said vegetation.

Abstract: A water containment structure that includes at least one flexible sleeve formed from a strong flexible material that will resist puncturing and is formed to contain at least one bladder formed to retain water, and which said sleeve includes center notches formed in the opposite sleeve ends that separate like closed end parallel fingers, which bladder fills the sleeve to the sleeve finger ends so that the bladder ends fit into and against the finger ends, and at least one water fill and drain tube fitted through said sleeve intro said bladder to pass, respectively, water into, and drain water from which bladder, and said bladder includes an air drain to provide for evacuating air from the sleeve during bladder filling. Which sleeve finger ends can be fastened together around a support, and which sleeve finger ends and notches can be secured to one another for connecting a number of sleeves, end to end, into a water containing structure.

Abstract: A fish ladder for small-bodied fishes that is easily portable so as to enable installation and use in a given water course when needed, and relocation at other times. The fish ladder defines a channel with generally evenly spaced baffles in the channel disposed at about 45° angles to the channel bottom. The ladder includes a bracket that enables the ladder to be attached to any size, shape, and material of culvert or other drainage structure. The ladder is attached to the bracket with a hinge mechanism, so as to accommodate virtually any height of drop presented by small drainage structures. With extendable legs, a fish ladder according to embodiments of the invention is able to be installed in streams up to 6 feet deep. The ladder can be scaled so as to target passage of small-bodied non-game species such as minnows, while also passing larger game species as well.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an additional structure near a surface of a body of water, and a system which includes the apparatus and further includes the structure attached to the apparatus. The apparatus and the system are each configured to assume a rest position and orientation when the apparatus or system is floating at the surface and when the body of water is substantially still, where the rest orientation defines a vertical direction extending from the surface to a keel at a lowermost position of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a support member, which, in use, is attached to the additional structure; and buoyant units. Each buoyant unit is attached to the support member at or near the keel and extends from the keel in a longitudinal direction of the buoyant unit, which longitudinal direction defines an angle of approximately 35°-65° with respect to the vertical direction.

Abstract: A passive annular grout seal assembly is disclosed for sealing an annular opening between a driven pile and a skirt pile sleeve for an offshore platform. The annular seals are located at the bottom of the pile sleeves near sea floor and automatically activated when piles are inserted and driven through the pile sleeves without any active operational procedure during offshore piling. The seal configuration fully utilizes the seal height, the grout column height and the density difference between grout and sea water to produce enhanced sealing capacity against the column of grout above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting device for lifting an upper part of a sea platform, the sea platform comprising a support structure and a top side, the lifting device being constructed to be positioned on a lifting vessel, the lifting device comprising: a base frame constructed to rest on the lifting vessel, at least one console frame connected to the base frame via a flexible connection system, a suspension system connected to the console frame and comprising a leg connector, wherein the suspension system is constructed to allow freedom of movement of the leg connector relative to the console frame, wherein the flexible connection system forms a flexible connection between the console frame and the base frame and allows a predetermined movement of the console frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to automated dynamic compaction systems. A system for dynamic compaction includes a compaction crane having a boom and compaction weight, at least one positional sensor, at least one boom deflection sensor, a rotational encoder, and a compaction control system. The compaction control system may be programmed to identify a first drop location having a first target parameter, determine whether the compaction crane is positioned over the first drop location, determine an initial elevation of the compaction weight, lift the compaction weight to a drop height, detect that the compaction weight has been released, re-hoist the compaction weight to the drop height, measure the payout length of a winch cable after each drop, determine a current elevation of the compaction weight after each drop, and determine whether the first target parameter has been satisfied.

Abstract: Systems and methods to provide pressed aggregate-filled cavities for improving ground stiffness and uniformity are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes using a mechanism to press into a ground surface in a substantially downward direction to create a concavity. The method also includes substantially or completely filling the concavity with unstabilized or chemically stabilized aggregate, soil, or sand. Further, the method includes using the mechanism to press the aggregate within the concavity to achieve a desired ground stiffness.

Abstract: This rotary press-in steel pipe pile includes: a steel pipe; a first blade which is formed in a substantially helical shape on the steel pipe so as to be positioned close to the distal end the steel pipe and in which a first sectorial gap having a central angle is formed in a circumferential direction thereof; and a second blade which is formed in a substantially helical shape on the steel pipe so as to be positioned close to the rear end of the steel pipe with respect to the first blade and in which a second sectorial gap having a central angle is formed in a circumferential direction thereof. The first sectorial gap of the first blade and the second sectorial gap of the second blade are disposed at positions that do not overlap in a circumferential direction, and the central angle of the second sectorial gap is set to be smaller than the central angle of the first sectorial gap.

Abstract: A device and method for the creation of a water proof component void form unit to create space between concrete structures and expansive soil for the passage of plumbing lines, electrical lines and other utility conduit lines is described. The unit includes a plurality of panels interlocked with one or more connectors. The panels are aligned opposite one another and are configured to abut one another to create a route. The panels are located in a trench and configured to define a void space underground for the passage of the utility conduit lines. A top cap overlays across the panels. Utility conduit lines are routed within the void space and adjusted according to needs. The unit is configured to resist soil expansive forces so as to protect the placement and integrity of the utility conduit lines.

Abstract: A mounting member for coupling a rock guard with a top wall of a loader bucket is provided. The mounting member includes a base plate having a first end and a second end distal to the first end. The base plate is configured to couple to the top wall. The base plate includes a diametric portion at the first end and an elongate portion at the second end. The mounting member also includes an extension plate projecting upwards from the base plate. The extension plate is configured to couple the rock guard with the top wall. The extension plate includes a first inclined edge defined at a first angle with respect to the base plate. The first inclined edge is configured to couple with the rock guard. The extension plate also includes a second inclined edge distal to the first inclined edge.

Abstract: A spreader bar including two spaced apart opposite end portions, each end portion having a first connection point for connecting a lower hoist chain thereto and a second connection point for connecting an upper hoist chain thereto, said second connection point being spaced from said first connection point towards the opposite end portion by a first predetermined distance, said predetermined distance being selected such that in use an upper hoist chain connected thereto makes a smaller angle with the longitudinal axis of the spreader bar than would an upper hoist chain connected to the first connection point.

Abstract: An eccentric assembly for a walking mechanism is provided. The eccentric assembly includes a barrel member and a shaft member. The barrel member includes a circumferential portion extending in a longitudinal direction and a web portion extending inwardly from the circumferential portion. Further, the web portion includes a cut-out region and an inner periphery outlining the cut-out region. The shaft member includes a tubular portion extending in the longitudinal direction and a flange portion extending outwardly from the tubular portion. The flange portion includes an outer periphery. Further, the shaft member is coupled to the barrel member such that the outer periphery of the flange portion substantially conforms to the inner periphery of the web portion. Further, the flange portion is configured to adjust an eccentricity of the shaft member with respect to the barrel member.

Abstract: A method for controlling a machine is provided. The method senses an orientation of a seat of an operator. The method selects a desired mode function with respect to at least one work tool, wherein the at least one work tool is equipped with the machine. Further, the orientation of the seat and the desired mode function is communicated to a processing module. Furthermore, a number of input modules are configured corresponding to predefined patterns to control functions of the at least one work tool and the machine. The predefined patterns define functions of the at least one work tool and the machine corresponding to the orientation of the seat, and the desired mode function.