Abstract: A process for fabrication of all-solid-state thin film batteries, may include batteries including a film of anode materials, a film of solid electrolyte materials and a film of cathode materials. Each of these three films may be deposited using an electrophoresis process. The anode film and the cathode film may each be deposited on a conducting substrate, preferably a thin metal sheet or band, or a metalized insulating sheet or band or film. The conducting substrates or their conducting elements may be useable as battery current collectors, the electrolyte film may be deposited on the anode and/or cathode film. The process may also include stacking the sheets or bands so as to form at least one battery with a “collector/anode/electrolyte/cathode/collector” type of stacked structure.

Abstract: Provided are a film formation device and a film formation method for forming a metal film, with which metal films with a desired thickness can be continuously formed on surfaces of a plurality of substrates. A film formation device 1A includes at least a positive electrode 11, a negative electrode 12, a solid electrolyte membrane 13 arranged on a surface of the positive electrode 12, between. the positive electrode and a substrate to serve as the negative electrode, and a power supply unit E adapted to apply a voltage across the positive electrode 11 and the substrate B. A voltage is applied across the positive electrode 11 and the substrate B to deposit metal on a surface of the substrate from metal ions contained in the solid electrolyte membrane 13, whereby a metal film F made of metal is formed, The positive electrode 11 is made of a porous body that allows a solution L containing metal ions to pass therethrough and supplies the metal ions to the solid electrolyte membrane 13.

Abstract: An electroplating processor includes a base having a vessel body. A membrane assembly including a membrane housing is attached to a membrane plate. A membrane is provided on a membrane support attached to the membrane housing. An anode assembly includes an anode cup and one or more anodes in the anode cup. An anode plate is attached to the anode cup. Two or more posts on a first side of the anode plate are engageable with post fittings on the membrane plate. Latches on a second side of the anode plate are engageable with and releasable from a latch fitting on the membrane plate. The anode assembly is quickly and easily removable from the processor for maintenance, without disturbing or removing other components of the processor.

Abstract: A plating apparatus 10 includes a rectifier 18 configured to apply a DC current to a substrate, and a plating apparatus control unit 30 that instructs the rectifier 18 on a value of the DC current. The plating apparatus control unit 30 has a setting unit 32 for setting a current value, a storage unit 34 that stores a relational expression between an instructed current value on which the rectifier 18 is instructed and an actual current value which the rectifier 18 outputs in accordance with the instructed current value, a calculation unit 38 that corrects the current value set by the setting unit 32 on the basis of the above-mentioned relational expression to calculate a corrected current value, and an instruction unit 36 that instructs the rectifier 18 on the corrected current value calculated by the calculation unit 38.

Abstract: A method of providing well-shaped diamond grains of at most about 100 microns in size. The method includes providing a synthesis assembly comprising a source of carbon material, a plurality of seed grains on which diamond material can crystallize, and solvent-catalyst material for promoting the crystallization of the diamond grains, and subjecting the synthesis assembly to a condition for growing the diamond grains. The synthesis condition is maintained long enough for at least about half of the carbon material to be converted into the diamond grains.

Abstract: A monolithic crystal having the atomic formula WnXmYpZr, with at least one dimension greater than about 10 mm. A method for top seed, solution growth of a monolithic crystal, wherein the method includes the steps of: preparing a precursor, forming a seed crystal, and forming the monolithic crystal. Some configurations of the method include the differential control of the crystal flux temperature in a furnace and the rotational frequency of a seed crystal in the crystal flux.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a process chamber having a pre-heat ring for heating the process gas. In one embodiment, the process chamber includes a chamber body defining an interior processing region, a substrate support disposed within the chamber body, the substrate support having a substrate support surface for supporting a substrate, and a pre-heat ring positioned on a ring support disposed within the chamber body, wherein a portion of the pre-heat ring is tilted downwardly by a predetermined angle towards the gas exhaust side with respect to the substrate support surface to promote the purge gas flowing more through the gas exhaust side than the gas injection side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a regenerated cellulose fiber, which is characterized by the combination of the following features: the fiber has in its dry condition a collapsed hollow cross-sectional structure the fiber has in its wet condition a cross-sectional structure with cavities the fiber is segmented in the longitudinal direction by dividing walls there is incorporated into the fiber an absorbent polymer, in particular carboxymethylcellulose. The fiber may be obtained by a process, wherein there is admixed a carbonate as well as an absorbent polymer, in particular carboxymethylcellulose, to a viscose dope.

Abstract: This document describes interactive cords. An interactive cord includes a cable, and fabric cover that covers the cable. The fabric cover includes one or more conductive threads woven into the fabric cover to form one or more capacitive touchpoints which are configured to enable reception of touch input that causes a change in capacitance to the one or more conductive threads. A controller, implemented at the interactive cord or a computing device coupled to the interactive cord, can detect the change in capacitance and trigger one or more functions associated with the one or more capacitive touchpoints. For example, when implemented as a cord for a headset, the controller can control audio to the headset, such as by playing the audio, pausing the audio, adjusting the volume of the audio, skipping ahead in the audio, skipping backwards in the audio, skipping to additional audio, and so forth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textile fabric having a woven fabric, which is made up in whole or in part of flat filament yarns, wherein warp threads and weft threads form the woven fabric and wherein the warp threads and the weft threads are each made of a polymer. The invention provides that the warp threads and the weft threads are spun dyed and are different colors, which produce a varying color of the woven fabric depending upon a viewing angle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a warp knitted contexture including a base structure and pile loops anchored in the base structure for rattle free attachment of wiring harnesses or for attachment of replaceable grinding discs at grinding machines. It is an object of the invention to provide a new warp knitted contexture for both applications recited supra and other applications, wherein the warp knitted contexture can be produced in a more economical manner and has constant quality or a constant surface. The object is achieved in that a plurality of independently standing pile loops is arranged at the base structure through unilaterally tied drop stitch, wherein a height of the pile loops is greater than a distance between stitch wales and the pile loops are only arranged on the technically left side of the product.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of manufacturing a product from textile waste comprising a majority of cotton or wool, the method comprising the steps of; collecting the textile waste comprising; a majority of cotton or wool, granulating said, textile waste into fibers having an average fiber length of between 0.5 mm and 4 mm, mixing said granulated textile waste with thermoplastic binder, and forming a nonwoven mat from the mixture of said granulated textile waste and binder. Preferably the method further comprises the steps of placing said: mat in a preheated three-dimension mold or flat press, and pressing the mat into a product having a shape determined: by the shape of the three-dimensional mold or flat press. The invention also pertains to a product produced by said method.

Abstract: Printer driver systems and methods for automatic generation of embroidery designs are disclosed. An example method to convert image data to embroidery data, includes converting image data representing an image to first vector data, converting the first vector data into component data structures that specify regions within the image, converting a first one of the component data structures into a fill shape including second vector data, converting a second one of the component data structures into a stroke shape including third vector data, and generating embroidery data structures using the fill shape and the stroke shape.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to hand sewing needles that have periodic markings to facilitate the creation of stitches of equal length and spacing. Because regular stitching can be difficult to produce by hand but is nevertheless necessary for a garment or other sewing product to be considered of quality, presentable, and professionally made, embodiments of the invention aid those with little sewing experience in producing regular stitching. Embodiments of the present invention also relate to methods for producing and using the disclosed hand sewing needle.

Abstract: A fiber composite component includes a composite including cured matrix material and a fiber material embedded therein. At least one partial area of the fiber composite component is provided with at least one thread, which undulates as it extends along a surface area of the composite, so that sections of the thread alternately run inside of the composite and outside of the composite. An adhesive arrangement for such fiber composite components is also disclosed. Finally, methods for manufacturing such a fiber composite component or for manufacturing such an adhesive arrangement are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a bandage comprises the following steps: preparing multiple complex yarns each comprising chitosan fibers and rayon fibers; (b) weaving solely the multiple complex yarns to form a preformed bandage; (c) immersing the preformed bandage in an acid alcohol, and then washing the preformed bandage by alcohol to obtain an alcohol-washed bandage; and, (d) heating the alcohol-washed bandage to obtain the bandage. The bandage related to the method is comprised of complex yarns, wherein each of the complex yarns is composed of chitosan fibers and rayon fibers. By means of immersing the preformed bandage into an acid alcohol, the bandage thus obtained has enhanced tensile strength, decreased dissolution rate and reduced hemolytic dose.

Abstract: A washing machine driving apparatus includes: an outer shaft which is connected with a washing tub; an inner shaft rotatably arranged inside the outer shaft and connected with a pulsator; an inner rotor connected with the outer shaft; an outer rotor connected to the inner shaft; and a stator which is disposed with an air gap between the inner rotor and the outer rotor, wherein the outer shaft has one end the washing tub and the other end connected to the inner rotor and is directly connected between the washing tub and the inner rotor, and wherein the inner shaft has one end connected to the pulsator and the other end connected to the outer rotor and is directly connected between the pulsator and the outer rotor.

Abstract: An infuser with an integral coupler for use in automatic washing machines is described, wherein thanks to the outer geometry thereof, that is to say, thanks to the combination of the curvature of the blades on its front face and the concavity on its side faces, there is no need for the water to completely cover the textile clothes load, because it is in constant motion due to the generation of a strong stream going from the bottom to the top, resulting in a homogeneity in cleansing with a much less amount of water.

Abstract: A method of automatically initiating a procedure to adjust dosing of laundry treating chemistry after satisfying a threshold of determined over-sudsing conditions in a laundry treating appliance during a cycle of operation. When an over-sudsing condition is detected, an over-sudsing counter is initialized, and the data is stored in the memory of a laundry treating appliance as an aggregate total. Once a predetermined threshold is satisfied, a predetermined dosage of laundry treating chemistry is reduced and the over-sudsing counter is reset. The over-sudsing counter can also be reset in the event of an operational event such as a replenishment of a bulk treating chemistry, input by a user of a default value, or passing of a temporal reference, wherein the predetermined dosage is reset to a default value.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling a washing machine including detecting an amount of clothes contained in a drum, supplying washing water based on the detected amount of clothes, washing the clothes by applying current to a drive module after the supply of the washing water, a rinsing operation of rinsing the clothes by supplying water to a tub from an external water source, after the washing of the clothes, determining unbalance of the clothes by applying current to the drive module while washing water is contained in the tub, after the rinsing of the clothes, dispersing the clothes by controlling the current applied to the drive module when the unbalance of the clothes is determined to be equal to or higher than a set value, discharging the washing water contained in the tub when the unbalance of the clothes is determined to be lower than the set value, and dehydrating the clothes to remove the washing water from the clothes, after the discharge of the washing water.

Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting and preventing a cabinet strike event in a washing machine appliance are provided. An exemplary method includes ramping a target speed of a motor from a first speed to a second speed over a ramping period. The method includes computing an average deviation of an observed speed of the motor from the target speed over the ramping period. The method includes computing an average power consumption by the motor over the ramping period. The method includes determining whether both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes rebalancing the load if both the average deviation is greater than a first threshold value and the average power consumption is greater than a second threshold value. The method includes performing one or more standard operations if both conditions are not satisfied.

Abstract: A distance sensor and a washing machine including the distance sensor are provided. The washing machine may include a main body having a laundry loading hole formed therein, a door coupled to the main body, at a position corresponding to the laundry loading hole, and a plurality of reed sensors. The door may include a magnet disposed therein. The plurality of reed sensors provided in the main body and react to the magnet provided in the door to determine an open/closed state of the door.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a body provided with a laundry inlet; and a door configured to open and close the laundry inlet, wherein the door includes a door frame; a door cover mounted at one side of the door frame, and provided with a light transmitting region; a mounting frame mounted at the other side of the door frame; a display mounted on the mounting frame to display visual information through the light transmitting region of the door cover; and a display gasket disposed between the door frame and the mounting frame, and formed to surround the display.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine including a main body having a washing space and an opening through which clothes are inserted and withdrawn into and from the washing space, a door to open and close the opening, and a sub-washing unit to form a sub-washing space separate from the washing space and separably provided from the door. By such configuration, sub-washing may be efficiently performed, and space utilization may be improved.

Abstract: A clothes dryer includes a rotatable drum, a drum supporter for supporting the drum, the drum supporter being provided with a discharge port for discharging air from the drum, a circulation channel for guiding the air discharged through the discharge port into the drum, and a filter cartridge disposed in the circulation channel for filtering air, wherein the filter cartridge includes an inside filter cartridge for filtering air discharged from the drum and an outside filter cartridge for filtering air that has passed through the inside filter cartridge, the outside filter cartridge being disposed in the circulation channel, the inside filter cartridge being separably received in the outside filter cartridge through an opening formed in the outside filter cartridge, and wherein the inside filter cartridge is provided with an interference protrusion, and the outside filter cartridge is provided with a restraint protrusion for restraining the interference protrusion.

Abstract: The present invention falls within the field of textile products, and specifically provides a brand new production method for a high-low pile towel. The method breaks through the visual monotony of conventional towels and a traditional design method in which two or three adjacent conventional pile loops have a consistent pile loop height in conventional high-low pile towels, but uses a design method in which two or three adjacent pile loops have a inconsistent pile loop height for weaving, and at the same time uses a special dyeing and finishing treatment, whereby the dyed and finished product has a special visual effect, a strong visual impact, and a fluffy and soft hand feel, and the product therefrom has a high additional value without improving the coats, compared with the existing products. The method fills up a blank of high-low pile towels, and can be widely popularized and applied.

Abstract: The current invention concerns a textile coating composition comprising an aqueous emulsion of a midblock sulfonated styrenic block copolymer and a poly(vinyl alcohol). It also concerns a method for preparing the textile coating composition and its application. It also concerns fabrics on which the coating compositions have been applied.

Abstract: The present invention provides a prepreg comprising: a primary pre-pregnant made of a reinforced fiber substrate and an epoxy resin composition containing at least epoxy resin and thermoplastic resin impregnated into the reinforcing fiber that forms the reinforced fiber substrate; and a surface layer made of epoxy resin composition containing at least an epoxy resin and an epoxy resin-soluble thermoplastic resin that dissolves in the epoxy resin, the surface layer being formed on one or both surfaces of the primary prepreg; the prepreg being characterized in that only one of either the epoxy resin composition of the primary prepreg or the epoxy resin composition of the surface layer contains a hardening agent for an epoxy resin.

Abstract: Provided is a printing agent including a pigment, a pigment dispersant, water, an organic solvent, and a binder resin, the pigment dispersant being a polymer (A) including an anionic group, the polymer (A) having a solubility in water of 0.1 g/100 ml or less, a number-average molecular weight of 1000 to 6000, and an acid value of 40 to 400 mgKOH/g. Also provided is a printed fabric produced by applying the printing agent on a fabric. The polymer (A) is preferably a polymer represented by General Formula (1) (where A1 represents a residue of an organolithium initiator; A2 represents a polymer block including a monomer having an aromatic ring or a heterocyclic ring; A3 represents a polymer block including an anionic group; n represents an integer of 1 to 5; and B represents an aromatic group or an alkyl group).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing corrugated fiberboard from plies of paper which each have a grammage of 70 to 200 g/m2 and of which at least one ply of paper is obtained by a process comprising the addition of (A) 0.25 to 5 wt %, based on dry paper stock, of at least one cationic polymer comprising vinylamine units, and (B) 0 to 5 wt %, based on dry paper stock, of at least one polymeric anionic compound, to a paper stock, draining the paper stock by sheet formation, coating the paper web obtained with (C) 0.

Abstract: Methods of producing cellulosic or lignocellulosic materials for use in papermaking include treating a cellulosic or lignocellulosic dry feedstock having a first average molecular weight with ionizing radiation, and controlling the dose of ionizing radiation such that the average molecular weight of the feedstock is reduced to a predetermined level. A method of producing an irradiated paper product includes treating a paper product including a first carbohydrate-containing material having a first molecular weight with ionizing radiation, and controlling the dose of ionizing radiation so as to provide an irradiated paper product with a second carbohydrate-containing material having a second molecular weight higher than the first molecular weight. Pulp and paper products are produced.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a liquid coating composition comprising at least one terephthalate ionomer comprising anionic substituents selected from sulfonate, carboxylate and/or phosphate groups, wherein the at least one terephthalate ionomer has an acid value of at least 1 mg KOH/g ionomer, at least one calcium carbonate containing filler, and a buffer.

Abstract: Provided is a glass interleaving paper capable of suppressing scratches on surfaces of glass plates in a manufacturing process or a distribution process for storing and transporting a plurality of stacked glass plates. The glass interleaving paper is characterized in that a main component is cellulose pulp, a basis weight is 10 to 100 g/m2, and content of mineral having a Mohs hardness of at least 5 is 400 ppm or less. When the mineral having a Mohs hardness of at least 5 is a silicate mineral, the glass interleaving paper is more useful.

Abstract: An impact-absorbing assembly includes a covering layer being one or more of artificial turf, rubber mats, polymer mats, short pile carpeting, particulate infill, wood chips, and ground rubber chips. Also included is a layer of underlayment panels positioned beneath the covering layer. The panels have a panel section with a plurality of drain holes formed therethrough. A top surface of the panels is configured to support the covering layer. A bottom surface of the panels has a plurality of bottom projections that cooperate to define bottom channels suitable to permit water flow across the bottom surface, the bottom channels being in fluid communication with the panel drain holes. The bottom projections define a first spring rate characteristic that is part of a first stage and a second spring rate characteristic is part of a second stage, the first stage having a smaller volume of material than the second stage.

Abstract: A segment-assembled type pier column member with a steel-concrete composite structure includes a reinforcement tube embedded in a pile cap, wherein the reinforcement tube is connected with a bottom of a lower segment of a hollow steel tube pier and is poured with concrete, and pier columns in upper and lower segments are reinforced by means of segment connecting and being embedded with local reinforcing meshes. A steel cross beam is connected with an upper segment of the hollow steel tube pier in an assembled way. A pre-stressed tensioning duct is reserved between the steel cross beam and the pier column in the upper segment.

Abstract: Technologies are described for a pipe cover and method of covering a pipe. The pipe cover comprises a cover having a first side, top, second side and an open bottom and is configured to receive an end portion of a pipe into the open bottom and between the first and second side. The first side, top, and second side are configured to extend beyond a terminal end of the pipe to be covered. A first clamping mechanism is on the first side and a second clamping mechanism is on the second side, configured and disposed to clamp the cover onto the end portion of the pipe to be covered and cover the terminal end of the pipe.

Abstract: A structural improvement of assembled traffic cone is provided, in which a base and a cone member are separately manufactured then assembled afterward. The center of the base is formed with a combination hole allowing the cone member to be sleeved and assembled, the inner periphery of the combination hole is formed with a convex mounting ring; the foundation portion of the cone member is formed with a combination ring part which is concavely formed with an annular mounting slot allowing the convex mounting ring of the base to be mounted, a decoration mounting ring having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the combination hole of the base is formed at the top end of the annular mounting slot, so when the base and the cone member are assembled, the decoration mounting ring is served to cover the edge of the combination hole of the base.

Abstract: A frangible post captures and holds a cable anchor to a guardrail. The post breaks when struck by a vehicle, releasing the cable. The frangible post may include hinge members, which bias the post so that weakened sections are put in tension when the post is struck, thereby ensuring that the post breaks cleanly and the cable is released when the post is struck. A method of releasing a cable anchor includes impacting the post, biasing the weakened sections so that they are in tension, breaking the post, and releasing the cable anchor. The post may be configured with a notch to engage the cable anchor, which is then released from the notch as the post is broken.

Abstract: An oil containment system aboard a vessel includes a pneumatic system to provide power to a winch and reel assembly containing boom whereby the pneumatic supply is capable of simultaneously powering the winch-reel assembly for boom deployment through inflatable gas fed to a pneumatic motor while also inflating the boom. The inflation of the boom is accomplished by diverting, all or any portion thereof, the inflatable gas from a pneumatic supply through a hose that runs concurrently on the outside of the boom. The pneumatic supply originates from a single pneumatic system powering both the winch and reel assembly as well as associated brake and feeding inflatable gas pressure to the inflation hose running concurrently with the boom. The system can be utilized to confine a discharge of a floating material such as hydrocarbons floating on the surface from a vessel or structure.

Abstract: A drive point for a substantially tubular driven pile, wherein the drive point can be fitted onto a pile end of the driven pile, wherein at least one first support limb with a first support surface configured to abut an end face of the pile end of the driven pile is arranged at an inside wall of the drive point, wherein at least one support device with a ground surface is arranged at an outer surface of the drive point, and wherein the ground surface of the at least one support device supports the drive point when on a ground into which the drive point is to be driven in a driving-in direction.

Abstract: Provided is a ground reinforcement structure installed on a ground (10) in which a sandy soil layer (11) having a weak surface layer is provided and thus large-caliber excavation is difficult to be performed, the ground reinforcement structure including a ground reinforcement material (100) including: an expansion-type steel pipe (110) inserted to be installed in a small-caliber drilled portion (A) having a diameter of 51 mm to 61 mm and expanded by hydraulic pressure; and a settlement member (120) coupled to a rear end of the expansion-type steel pipe (110). Here, the expansion-type steel pipe (110) is inserted into the sandy soil layer (11), and the settlement member (120) is inserted into a rock layer (12). In this case, the settlement member (120) of the ground reinforcement structure according to the present invention is fixed to the rock layer (12), fixing force is excellent.

Abstract: An anchoring system for a mechanically stabilized earthen structure having an earthen structure and at least one reinforced concrete wall panel having a concrete portion and a rebar structure. The anchoring system has at least one anchor pocket, at least one anchor structure, and at least one anchor strap. The at least one anchor pocket is arranged within the concrete portion of the at least one reinforced concrete wall panel. The at least one anchor structure has at least one anchor portion. The at least one anchor structure is arranged within the concrete portion of the at least one reinforced concrete wall panel such that the at least one anchor portion is accessible within the at least one anchor pocket. The at least one anchor strap that engages the earthen structure and the at least one anchor portion.

Abstract: A utility cover for covering an opening includes an outer frame formed of a first material and an insert within the outer frame formed of a second material, wherein at least a portion of the insert is substantially transparent to wireless communications.

Abstract: A boom cylinder circuit is provided with a boom control valve for controlling supply and discharge of hydraulic oil to and from a boom cylinder, and a merge switching valve operable to be switched between a supply position at which hydraulic oil is suppliable from a first hydraulic pump to the boom control valve, and a blocking position at which a flow of hydraulic oil is blocked. A controller switches the merge switching valve to the blocking position when a combined operation of a boom lowering operation and an arm pushing operation is detected by pilot pressure sensors, and switches the merge switching valve to the supply position when only one of the boom lowering operation and the arm pushing operation is detected.

Abstract: A loader control system includes: a boom position calculation unit configured to calculate a position of a boom rotatably supported by a vehicle body of a loader; a bucket attitude calculation unit configured to calculate an attitude of a bucket rotatably supported by the boom; a determination unit configured to determine whether the attitude satisfies a predetermined condition on the basis of the attitude and a reference attitude of the bucket in dumping movement; and a work machine control unit configured to cause the bucket to carry out the dumping movement, and output a control signal to cause the boom to carry out lifting movement when the attitude is determined to satisfy the predetermined condition.

Abstract: A first grille member extends from the left side of the vehicular body toward the right side. A second grille member extends from the first grille member further toward the right side. A first pivot shaft is provided at the left side of the vehicular body. The first pivot shaft extends in the top-bottom direction of the vehicular body and pivotably supports the first grille member. A second pivot shaft extends in parallel with the first pivot shaft and couples the second grille member to the first grille member so that the second grille member is pivotable with respect to the first grille member. A fan module is pivotable about a third pivot shaft provided at the left side of the vehicular body and extending in parallel with the first pivot shaft, and at least a part of the fan module is movable to an outside of the vehicular body.

Abstract: A jetting system for an undersea trencher has jetting conduits extending aftward of its trench-cutting jetting swords. Jetting conduit nozzles direct liquid radially from their jetting conduits into the trench after the trench is excavated by the jetting sword cutting nozzles. The jetting conduits direct sufficient liquid into the trench to maintain the mix of trenched soil and water in the trench along the length of the conduits at not more than a super-critical density, extending the distance in which the product being laid in the trench is able to descend in the trench and increasing the likelihood that the product will be buried at the intended trench depth.

Abstract: A method for the maneuvering of a vessel, such as a dredge, stacker, barge or wet concentrator plant, the vessel having provided thereon at least four winches from which winch ropes extend to anchor points located remotely from the vessel, the winches being operable to maneuver the vessel, wherein at least one winch is kept under a defined torque whilst three winches are utilized to control the movement of the vessel. A maneuvering control system for implementing the method of maneuvering described is also disclosed.

Abstract: A welded structure makes a relationship between one intermittent weld which fixes a long member to a base material and the other intermittent weld which fixes a plate-shaped member to the long member appropriately respond to a type of a load which dominantly acts on the long member. A lower long side edge of a beam member which serves as the long member is fixed onto a machine body frame which serves as the base material by intermittent welds. A top plate which serves as the plate-shaped member is fixed onto an upper long side edge of the beam member by the other intermittent welds.

Abstract: A compaction machine such as a vibration trench roller has a supplemental receiver such as an eye located generally centrally of the machine and within a common reception zone of another receiver on the machine. The eye can receive a signal that is blocked from impinging upon the machine's other receiver(s), preventing the machine from shutting down when it passes beneath an obstruction and negating the need for the operator to reposition himself or herself to reestablish communications with the machine. The supplemental receiver may be positioned so as to maximize the operating range of the controller while reducing or avoiding false signals that otherwise could occur due to signal reflection. This positioning may include providing shielding around the supplemental receiver that creates a geometric umbrella of reception capability that forms a protection zone beneath it. Signals transmitted from within the protection zone cannot impinge on the supplemental receiver.