Abstract: The present invention provides a silicon single crystal ingot cooling tube, including: an inner wall portion for forming a hollow into which a silicon single crystal ingot is inserted; an outer wall portion spaced apart from the inner wall portion and surrounding the inner wall portion from outside; a top wall portion and a bottom wall portion for sealing a space portion formed by the inner wall portion and the outer wall portion; at least one cooling water inlet tube for introducing cooling water into the space portion; at least one cooling water outlet tube for discharging cooling water flowing along the space portion; and a cooling water flowing portion for flowing cooling water introduced along the cooling water inlet tube to an upper region of the space portion from a lower region thereof and discharging cooling water to the cooling water outlet tube.

Abstract: According to an aspect of a present inventive subject matter, a method for producing a crystalline film includes; gasifying a metal source containing a metal to turn the metal source into a metal-containing raw-material gas; supplying the metal-containing raw-material gas and an oxygen-containing raw-material gas into a reaction chamber onto a substrate including a buffer layer; and supplying a reactive gas into the reaction chamber onto the substrate to form a crystalline film on the substrate under a gas flow of the reactive gas.

Abstract: A black phosphorus crystal having a high photoelectric response rate, a two-dimensional black phosphorus PN junction, and preparation method and use thereof. The black phosphorus crystal having a high photoelectric response rate is a single crystal with a spatial point group Cmca (No. 64), cell parameters a=3.2-3.4 ?, b=10.4-10.6 ?, c=4.3-4.5 ?, and an interlayer spacing of 4-6 ?, and is characterized by a high photoelectric response rate, an adjustable semiconductor type, and the like. Its preparation method is simple with a mild condition, a high yield, a low cost, and less pollution. The two-dimensional black phosphorus PN junction comprises a two-dimensional black phosphorus film, a first area of the film forming an n-type semiconductor by n-type doping, a second area of the film is maintained as a p-type semiconductor, and the first area is adjacent to the second area, to enable the n-type semiconductor to be combined with the p-type semiconductor to form the PN junction.

Abstract: A CVD single crystal diamond material suitable for use in, or as, an optical device or element. It is suitable for use in a wide range of optical applications such as, for example, optical windows, laser windows, optical reflectors, optical refractors and gratings, and etalons. The CVD diamond material is produced by a CVD method in the presence of a controlled low level of nitrogen to control the development of crystal defects and thus achieve a diamond material having key characteristics for optical applications.

Abstract: A continuous processing device for forming bamboo fiber includes a machine rail, a cart guide rail, a cart, and a clamp for clamping a bamboo strip. The cart and the clamp are connected through a connecting plate. The machine rail is formed with a slot along a path of the machine rail. The machine rail includes ahead linear rail section, a conical spiral rail section and a tail linear rail section arranged in sequence. The cart guide rail includes ahead linear guide rail section, a conical spiral guide rail section and a tail linear guide rail section arranged in sequence. A continuous processing method for forming bamboo fiber using the continuous processing device is disclosed. The present invention can quickly and efficiently produce a large quantity of high-quality bamboo fiber, greatly saving the production time of bamboo fiber, improving the production efficiency, and reducing the production cost.

Abstract: Processes for forming synthetic fibers from polymer melts containing a first fiber forming polymer, a spin assist additive, and optionally a pigment additive are provided. Also provided are synthetic fibers of a first fiber forming polymer, a spin assist additive, and optionally a pigment additive, as well as articles of manufacture such as yarns, carpets and fabrics made up of these synthetic fibers.

Abstract: Acrylic compositions comprising a hindered amine light stabilizer are described herein. The acrylic composition may be in the form of a fiber, thread, yarn, and/or fabric. Also described herein are methods of making and using the acrylic compositions and articles comprising an acrylic composition as described herein.

Abstract: A textile machine that produces take-up packages with control valves 1, whereby the control valves 1 each have a valve body 2, a piston 3 and a plunger 4, whereby the plunger 4 comprises a front seal seat 5 and a rear seal seat 6 as well as seals 9, with which outlets, such as a main line 14, a pilot line 19, a connection 16 and at least one vent 15 are alternately sealable in the valve body 2, and the piston 3 has a piston seal 8 that separates two air circuits from each other. Contact surfaces 11 are designed in the valve body, at which the corresponding surfaces 12 of the front and rear seal seats 5, 6 of the plunger 4 can be brought into abutment.

Abstract: The problem addressed by the present invention is to provide yarn, which includes an ultrafine filament, and that has superior handling properties, elongation and contraction properties, and with which a fabric and a fiber product of high quality can be obtained, a fabric using this yarn, and a fiber product using this yarn or fabric. The solution is imparting a binder to yarn that includes a filament A-1 with a single fiber diameter of 10 to 3000 nm and a fiber A-2 with a single fiber diameter greater than the filament A-1, and obtaining a fabric or fiber product using the yarn as necessary.

Abstract: A dyeing and welding process may be configured to convert a substrate into a welded substrate having at least some color imparted thereto via a dye and/or coloring agent by applying a process solvent having a dye and/or coloring agent therein to the substrate, wherein the process solvent interrupts one or more intermolecular force between one or more component in the substrate. The substrate may be configured as a natural fiber, such as cellulose, hemicelluloses, and silk. The process solvent may include a binder, such as dissolved biopolymer (e.g., cellulose). After application of a process solvent comprised of a dye and/or coloring agent, the substrate may be exposed to a second application of a process solvent comprised of a binder, which second application may occur before or after a process temperature/pressure zone, process solvent recovery zone, and/or drying zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a yarn and a yarn forming process, further relates to a protective textile produced by using the yarn and a knitting method therefor, and additionally relates to textile equipment for knitting the protective textile. The present invention discloses a yarn, wherein a core filament of the yarn uses a tungsten wire, which is covered at the center of an outer-layer yarn. A protective textile knitted by using the foregoing tungsten-wire yarn may be obtained by using single-yarn knitting, or by using double-yarn knitting by mixing another yarn. A single shuttle or two-shuttle knitting of the textile equipment may be used in the knitting method. Technical effects of the protective textile are that the protective textile knitted by using the tungsten wire as a core filament has a higher protection level, is lighter and thinner, better fit hand skin, and is operated more flexibly.

Abstract: Techniques are described for infiltrating a nanofiber yarn with an infiltration material and removing a surface layer of the infiltration material on at least a portion of the infiltrated nanofiber yarn. This enables an infiltration method by which the infiltration material is selectively disposed within an interior of a nanofiber yarn and not disposed on an exterior surface of at least a portion of a nanofiber yarn. Electrical connection can be established by mechanically connecting an electrode (e.g., a conductive clamp or fitting) directly to the exposed surface of the nanofiber yarn.

Abstract: A yarn is produced having a functional core and a covering. The core is either an active functional core having electronic components or passive components and may be monofilament or multifilament. The core and covering are woven together such that the covering protects the core and gives the core a more comfortable feel such that the yarn may be used in textile applications. The core may be covered by various spinning methods such as air jet or Vortex air jet spinning, ring spinning, open end, or friction spinning. The yarn may also be processed in a single or double covering operation. In one embodiment, the yarn is woven into clothing.

Abstract: A half-slide matched device and its application of ultra-smoothly reconstructing yarn hairy structure belong to a textile processing field. According to the half-slide matched device of the present invention, a vortex device static part and a vortex device moving part are symmetrical arranged and are of a half-slide matched. In practice, multiple devices are connected in tandem. When yarn moves, the parts of half-slide matched device are closed, for efficiently constraining and utilizing the vortex airflow. A directional jet tube one-directionally stretches hairiness on yarn surface to avoid hairiness random dispersion and entanglement, remove yarn surface impurities. Tandem-connected devices repeatedly superimpose and strengthen the reconstructed ultra-smooth yarn structure. The half-slide matched device can be opened when the yarn breaks, which facilitates splicing and maintenance. The half-slide matched device has a reasonable structure and is very convenient for wide application.

Abstract: A system for debundling fiber tow into chopped fibers is provided that has one or more reels of fiber tow, a cutting element configured to receive the fiber tow to form chopped fiber, and a tube with introduced gas flow configured to receive the chopped fiber. A moving belt is positioned under the tube to collect the chopped fiber. A dispenser is positioned along the moving belt for applying a binder or additive. A treatment chamber receives the treated chopped fiber. A process for debundling fiber tow into chopped fibers is provided that supplies one or more reels of fiber tow to a cutting system, drops the chopped fiber into a tube with introduced gas flow to debundle the chopped fiber with a vortex, collects the chopped fiber exiting the tube onto a moving belt, chemically treats the chopped fiber, and provides the chemically treated chopped to a treatment chamber.

Abstract: A woven fiber structure presenting over at least one of its outside faces a satin weave formed by interlinking a first set of yarns with a second set of yarns; wherein the first set of yarns is in the majority over the outside face, the first set of yarns being formed by a mixture of yarns having an S-twist and of yarns having a Z-twist.

Abstract: Provided is a down-proof woven fabric which is highly effective to prevent leakage of down from a seam of a product, even having a low cover factor, the woven fabric containing a single yarn having a convex portion and a concave portion in a cross section, in which an air permeability is 0.1 cm3/cm2·s or more and 2.0 cm3/cm2·s or less; a total fineness is 5 dtex or more and 80 dtex or less; a total cover factor of a warp and a weft is 1500 or more and 2200 or less; a hole is formed in the woven fabric with a sewing machine needle having a cross-sectional diameter (thickness of a main body of the sewing machine needle) of 1.00 mm, and in an area having a radius of 1.5 mm about the hole, a total number of warps and wefts that are displaced by 0.

Abstract: An upper-torso garment includes a first knit zone and a second knit zone. The first knit zone includes a first tubular-jacquard knit structure and having a first modulus of elasticity, and the second knit zone includes a second tubular-jacquard knit structure and having a second modulus of elasticity, which is greater than the first modulus of elasticity.

Abstract: A heat resistant fiber assembly contains heat resistant fibers having a glass transition temperature of 100° C. or more, the heat resistant fibers being bonded together.

Abstract: A buttonhole sewing guiding device of a sewing machine includes a buttonhole presser foot unit disposed on a presser foot holder of the sewing machine, and a sensing unit disposed on the buttonhole presser foot unit. A presser frame of the foot unit is movable relative to a sliding member between first and second sewing positions set in accordance with an operating distance that corresponds to a size of a button to allow first and second triggering members to initiate a sensing module for controlling operation of a sewing needle.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance, including methods for operation, is provided herein. The washing machine appliance may have a tub and a basket rotatably mounted to a motor and within the tub. The basket may define a chamber for receipt of articles for washing. The method may include spinning the basket; calculating a torque value; accelerating the basket to an elevated rotational speed; determining an acceleration rate; determining a mass moment of inertia; and adjusting acceleration of the basket.

Abstract: A washing machine is provided herein. The washing machine appliance may include a cabinet, a tub disposed within the cabinet, and a passive pneumatic damper. The passive pneumatic damper may be attached to the tub within the cabinet. The pneumatic damper may include a rod, a casing, and a piston. The rod may extend between a first end portion and a second end portion. The casing may include a body that defines a damping chamber and an axis of motion. The body may include a first end cap and an oppositely-positioned second end cap, and a sidewall that extends between the first end cap and the second end cap. The piston may be slidable along the axis of motion within the damping chamber. The body may define a passive air aperture that extends in fluid communication between the damping chamber and an ambient atmosphere.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a tub. The washing machine includes a drum rotationally provided inside the tub to receive an object to be washed. The washing machine also includes a pulsator rotationally provided inside the drum. The washing machine further includes an outer shaft connected to the drum and including a cavity. The washing machine also includes an inner shaft connected to the pulsator and arranged in the cavity. The washing machine further includes a first pulley including a first axial coupler to be coupled to the outer shaft. The washing machine also includes a second pulley including a second axial coupler protruding toward the tub. The second axial coupler arranged in the cavity and coupled to the inner shaft.

Abstract: A method to control a laundry machine. The method includes: controlling an electric motor to rotate a drum to change the rotational speed according to a prefixed reference speed profile comprising an acceleration ramp from a low speed to a prefixed high speed and a constant speed phase at the high speed, sampling first torque values generated by the motor during the acceleration ramp according to a first sample time, sampling second torque values generated by the motor during the constant speed phase according to a second sample time, calculating a third value indicative of an average torque being calculated on the basis of the second torque values, determining a fourth value by performing an integral function with respect to the first torque values less the third value, and determining the amount of laundry load on the basis of the fourth value.

Abstract: A machine and method for washing fabric articles adaptively fills a wash basin with water based on a time period between rotation reversal of the wash basin and a load present in the wash basin.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a smart clotheshorse and a method for controlling a hanger in a smart clotheshorse. The smart clotheshorse includes first supporting poles parallel to each other, a hanger connected between the first supporting poles and configured to be slidable along the first supporting poles, the hanger having a driving device and a control device; and a sensing device. The sensing device is configured to sense environmental information of the hanger. The environmental information includes at least one of humidity information and light intensity information. The control device is configured to control the driving device based on the environmental information. The driving device is configured to drive the hanger to slide along the first supporting poles.

Abstract: Functionalizing a fibrous material having a plurality of hydroxyl groups includes reacting the fibrous material with a compound of Formula I: where X is a monovalent counteranion for the quaternary ammonium cation of Formula I and Hal is a halogen atom, to obtain the functionalized fibrous material. Also provided is a functionalized fibrous material prepared by any one of the methods described herein (e.g., a functionalized fiber including a moiety of Formula II: having an odor of free amine below the threshold of detection, or having an odor of free amine with degree of offensiveness of about 3 or less. The functionalized fibrous material may be dyed, and articles of clothing may be made from the dyed functionalized fibrous material.

Abstract: Examples to process print media (105) are defined herein. At least one marked cell from a plurality of cells (305) extending throughout a processed image of the print media (105) is detected. The processed image of the print media (105) may include marked portions (110) and unmarked portions (115). Further, the marked cell overlays a marked portion of the processed image. Once the marked cell is detected, the marked portions (110) of the print media (105) corresponding to the marked portions (110) of the processed image may be determined and separated from the print media (105) to provide a processed media (130) comprising the unmarked portions (115).

Abstract: A method for dehydrating a dispersion of a chemically modified pulp (oxidized pulp, carboxymethylated pulp, or cationized pulp) obtained by chemically modifying a pulp feedstock, characterized by dehydrating the dispersion of a chemically modified pulp by means of a screw press.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a release aid that includes at least one succinic anhydride derivative for use in a papermaking process. For example, the release aid of the present invention is particularly useful for use in a paperweb creping process. The present invention also relates to a paperweb creping method that includes a release aid comprising at least one succinic anhydride.

Abstract: Method of papermaking comprises: treating filler with a starch and a flocculant to form a filler floc; combining the filler floc with the cellulose fiber stock; and forming a paper mat from the combination of filler floc and cellulose fiber stock. The method have been found to result in larger particle sizes for the filler flocs, improved shear stability, and improved sheet strength in the paper mat.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention is to provide a sheet containing ultrafine cellulose fibers, which is excellent in transparency and water resistance. The present invention relates to a sheet including cellulose fibers having a fiber width of 1000 nm or less, and polyamine polyamide epihalohydrin, wherein the haze of the sheet is 6% or less.

Abstract: Ballast (3) located underneath of sleepers of a track is compacted by immersion and squeezing of compacting tools (7) set in vibrations. The vibrations introduced into the ballast (3) during the compacting process are registered as a measure of the ballast compaction. Thus, it is possible to obtain a homogenously compacted track even in the event of different ballast characteristics.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, discrete material formats for use in an Additive Manufacturing Array are disclosed. Methods of using the additive manufacturing robot, discrete materials, and the roadways produced with the additive manufacturing robot are provided. A combined function Addibot, with Additive Manufacturing capabilities, cleaning capabilities, line painting capabilities and seal coating capabilities which may be used in concert with a camera equipped aerial drone for design and characterization function is described.

Abstract: A polymer based combined kerb drainage element (1) and a method for manufacturing such are provided. The combined kerb drainage element (1) comprises a first moulded component (2) having side walls (2a, 2b) that define a first longitudinal channel and a second moulded component (3) having side walls (3a, 3b) that define a second longitudinal channel. The side walls (3a, 3b) of at least one of the moulded components (3) are linked by a living hinge (4) such that said hinged side walls (3a, 3b) can be aligned with the side walls (2a, 2b) of the associated moulded component (2) to construct the combined kerb drainage element (1) with an internal conduit (16).

Abstract: The invention relates to a scraper bar (20) for a scraper blade (68) of a road milling machine, having a carrier (10) that comprises a front side and a rearward installation surface (17), the carrier (10) comprising a cutting-element receptacle (13), cutting elements (30) being held, serially arranged along a longitudinal axis (L) extending in a width direction of the carrier (10), on or in the cutting-element receptacle (13), and the cutting elements (30) comprising a cutting edge (35.1) that transitions indirectly or directly into a rake surface (35). In order to improve the working result, provision is made according to the present invention that at least for some of the cutting elements (30), the cutting edge (35.1) is set at least locally not parallel to the longitudinal axis (L).

Abstract: An improved automated tape applicator that applies pavement marking tape to a pavement surface. The automated tape applicator may include dual knives for cutting two or more patterns simultaneously, a hinged frame that permits an adhesion roller to be lifted off the ground when not in active use, an electronic clutch for selectively engaging a tape feed mechanism, a swiveling front tire, an automated controller for simultaneous application of multiple markings and accurate dimensioning, and/or replaceable knife inserts.

Abstract: Disclosed are a damping bearing in convertible antiseismic mode and a damping bridge apparatus. The damping bearing includes a bearing body, a damping component, a hydraulic component, and a connecting piece. The bearing body includes a first bearing, a second bearing, and a third bearing. The damping component includes an arc damping member. The arc damping member is located between the first bearing and the second bearing. One end of the arc damping member is connected to the second bearing, the other end of the arc damping member is connected to the first bearing by using the connecting piece, and after the connecting piece is cut off, the arc damping member is capable of sliding relative to the first bearing. The hydraulic component is connected to the arc damping member and the second bearing respectively.

Abstract: A composition for use as a binder system for road marking formulations and methods for making thereof is disclosed. The binder system is provided as pellets. The method provides for making the pelletized binder system, and mixing the pelletized binder system with fillers and other components, heating the mixed ingredients forming into a molten mixture for applying on a road surface. The pelletized binder system comprises at least a resin and an elastomer in one embodiment; at least a resin and a plasticizer in a second embodiment; and at least a resin, an elastomer, and a plasticizer in a third embodiment.

Abstract: An exemplary modular vehicle barrier includes a rigid, generally L-shaped frame having a base and an upright portion. the base including two or more joists spaced apart and extending orthogonal to a foot plate, wherein the foot plate is attached to a bottom surface at a front end of the two or more joists, the upright portion configured in a ladder arrangement having spaced apart vertical posts secured at bottom ends to a bottom beam and at top ends to a top beam, wherein the bottom beam is attached to a top surface at a back end of the two or more joists, and a wedge point formed the bottom surface of the second end of the two or more joists.

Abstract: A fiber block system suitable for controlling erosion and stabilizing soil is described that comprises a fiber block formed of a densely packed natural fibers and having an apron extending therefrom, wherein the apron is formed of the same natural fibers. The fiber block and apron are enclosed in a sleeve of fiber mesh and ties are disposed in the fiber block and connect to the sleeve. The fiber block, mesh, and ties can be made of coir fibers.

Abstract: A structure for restraining debris in a stream, including lateral walls, which delimit between them a flow section in a bed of the stream. This flow section includes an upper portion that includes set between the lateral walls, a structure for retaining material arriving from upstream, and a lower portion that identifies an opening for outflow.

Abstract: A slope roller assembly attaches to a vehicle. The slope roller assembly includes an armature and a roller member. The armature is secured to the vehicle. The roller member is secured to the armature. The roller member includes one or more grousers extending radially from a cylindrical body. The roller member may include or be mounted on a rotatable shaft. Rotation of the shaft when the slope roller assembly is installed and positioned may result in a footprint that is uninterrupted.

Abstract: A system that includes a plurality of front faces configured to be arranged end-to-end in a series. Adjacent front faces are connected together by a different X-shaped or X-wye connector that facilitates installation of reinforcement tail walls. At least one tail wall is connected to each connector. A redundant reinforcing tail wall may be constructed and attached to one of the connectors to provide alternative load path(s).

Abstract: A nonmetallic conductive geotextile and a geocomposite. The nonmetallic conductive geotextile comprises a geotextile and a nonmetallic conductive structure, the nonmetallic conductive structure comprising one of carbon nanotube, graphene, superconductive carbon black or a combination thereof, wherein the nonmetallic conductive structure may be conductive coating which is coated onto the surface of the geotextile; the nonmetallic conductive structure may also be a conductive fiber, and when producing the geotextile, the conductive fiber is added and connected into the geotextile to form a nonmetallic conductive blended geotextile; the nonmetallic conductive structure may also be a conductive sewing thread, and when producing the geotextile, the conductive sewing thread is sewn onto a nonwoven fabric at regular intervals to form a nonmetallic conductive geotextile; and the geocomposite comprises a geonet and the nonmetallic conductive geotextile bonded to one surface or two surfaces of the geonet.

Abstract: A foundation for a wind mill includes a circular or polygonal pedestal for supporting a wind mill tower and a plurality of ribs radiating radially outwardly from the pedestal, wherein the pedestal is divided into a plurality of circumferential sections, wherein a circumferential section and a rib are each integrally formed with one another, or are each formed, as a precast concrete element, wherein the precast concrete elements are made from reinforced concrete including a first reinforcement structure, in particular reinforcement bars, embedded into the precast concrete elements, neighbouring precast concrete elements, in their sections radiating outwardly from the pedestal, are spaced from each other in a circumferential direction and the clearance between two neighbouring precast concrete elements is each bridged by a bridging plate.

Abstract: Geosynthetic reinforced wall panels including soil reinforcing members and retaining wall system formed therewith are disclosed. The geosynthetic reinforced wall panels include any type of wall panels, such as a precast concrete wall panels, that are supported by an arrangement of soil reinforcing members. Various configurations of soil reinforcing members may include end tabs and/or inner tabs that have strips arranged therebetween. Examples of soil reinforcing members include, but are not limited to narrow-width single-section reinforcing members, narrow-width multi-section reinforcing members, and wide-width reinforcing members. Further, a retaining wall system is provided that includes any arrangement of the one or more geosynthetic reinforced wall panels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for positioning cladding panels, a reinforced soil structure comprising said device and an associated positioning method. The system comprises at least first and second cladding panels and at least one separator interposed between said cladding panels. The separator has elastic properties configured to maintain a relative reference position (Pr) between the first and second cladding panels. The separator is capable of being deformed under the effect of a stress applied to the separator by the first and second cladding panels, causing the second and first cladding panels to move closer together when the stress is greater than a predefined threshold.

Abstract: A porewater pressure dissipater is disclosed. In one example, a disclosed dissipater includes aggregate; a cylindrical receptacle for receiving the aggregate; a plate having a top surface and a bottom surface and one or more openings transcending from the top surface to the bottom surface wherein the plate secures and compacts the aggregate in the cylindrical receptacle; and one or more access tubes coupled to the top surface of the plate wherein the one or more access tubes are positioned over the one or more openings thereby forming a passageway to the cylindrical receptacle. The disclosed dissipater allows piles and shafts to be embedded at the optimum depth without concerns of liquefaction.

Abstract: A control system for controlling an earthmoving machine operating at a worksite is disclosed. The control system includes a receiving unit to receive a first input indicative of a terrain profile of the worksite, a second input indicative of a target terrain profile for the worksite, and a third input indicative of machine characteristics. The control system also includes a mission planning controller to generate an excavation plan based on the first input, the second input, and the third input. The controller controls operation of the machine, based on the generated excavation plan, to obtain an excavated terrain profile. Further, the controller determines whether the excavated terrain profile matches with the target terrain profile, and operates the machine based on inputs indicative of the excavated terrain profile, the second input, the third input, and an extent of match between the excavated terrain profile and the target terrain profile.