Abstract: A system for chemical vapor infiltration and densification may comprise a reaction chamber and a plurality of conduits fluidly coupled to an exhaust outlet of the reaction chamber. A first set of conduits of the plurality of conduits may define a first flow path and a second set of conduits of the plurality of conduits may define a second flow path. The second flow path may be fluidly coupled to an inlet of the reaction chamber. A hydrogen extraction component may be in fluid communication with a least one of the first set of conduits or the second set of conduits.

Abstract: A method performed by a film deposition apparatus including a process chamber and a rotary table that is disposed in the process chamber and includes a substrate-mounting surface on which a substrate is placeable. The method includes a first cleaning process of supplying a cleaning gas from above the substrate-mounting surface of the rotary table while rotating the rotary table in a first cleaning position, and a second cleaning process of supplying the cleaning gas from above the substrate-mounting surface of the rotary table while rotating the rotary table in a second cleaning position that is lower than the first cleaning position.

Abstract: An apparatus for depositing a coating on a part comprises: a chamber; a source of the coating material, positioned to communicate the coating material to the part in the chamber; a plurality of thermal hoods; and means for moving a hood of the plurality of thermal hoods from an operative position and replacing the hood with another hood of the plurality of hoods.

Abstract: An atomic layer deposition apparatus, having a first series of high pressure gas injection openings and a first series of exhaust openings that are positioned such that they together create a first high pressure/suction zone within each purge gas zone, wherein each first high pressure/suction zone extends over substantially the entire width of the process tunnel and wherein the distribution of the gas injection openings that are connected to the second purge gas source and the distribution of the gas exhaust openings within the first high pressure/suction zone, as well as the pressure of the second purge gas source and the pressure at the gas exhaust openings are such that the average pressure within the first high pressure/suction zone deviates less than 30% from a reference pressure which is defined by the average pressure within process tunnel when no substrate is present.

Abstract: A process chamber for depositing a film on a wafer is provided, including: a pedestal having, a central top surface having a plurality of wafer supports configured to support the wafer at a support level above the central top surface, an annular surface at a step down from the central top surface; a carrier ring configured to be supported by carrier ring supports such that a bottom surface of the carrier ring is at a first vertical separation above the annular surface, the carrier ring having a step down surface defined relative to a top surface; wherein when the carrier ring is seated on the carrier ring supports, then the step down surface of the carrier ring is positioned at a process level that is at a second vertical separation from the support level over the top surface of the pedestal.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to a temperature control system in a substrate support assembly. In one embodiment, a substrate support assembly is disclosed. The substrate support assembly includes a support plate assembly The support plate assembly includes a first fluid supply manifold, a second fluid supply manifold, a first fluid return manifold, a second fluid return manifold, a plurality of first fluid passages, a plurality of second fluid passages, and a fluid supply conduit. The plurality of first fluid passages extend from the first fluid supply manifold to the first fluid return manifold. The plurality of second fluid passages extend from the second fluid supply manifold to the second fluid return manifold. The plurality of fluid passages extend across an upper surface of the support plate assembly in an alternating manner. The fluid supply conduit is configured to supply a fluid to the fluid supply manifolds.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of burying trenches of a sample comprises at least the steps of: from the sample having the trenches extending from one surface into a depth direction, cutting a sample piece of a small part including the trenches; and by irradiating an electron beam toward the inside of the trenches from a side surface extending along the depth direction of the sample piece and simultaneously injecting a compound gas into the inside of the trenches from openings on the side of the one surface of the trench, decomposing the compound gas with secondary electrons generated by irradiation of the electron beam and depositing constituents of the compound gas within the trenches. Therefore, the method can bury the trenches uniformly without generating cavities within the trenches even if the trenches of the sample piece have a high aspect ratio deep in a depth direction.

Abstract: The disclosed process is capable of depositing thin layers of a wide variety of metals onto powders of magnesium, aluminum, and their alloys. A material is provided that comprises particles containing a reactive metal coated with a noble metal that has a less-negative standard reduction potential than the reactive metal. The coating has a thickness from 1 nanometer to 100 microns, for example. A method of forming an immersion deposit on a reactive metal comprises: combining a reactive metal, an ionic liquid, and a noble metal salt; depositing the noble metal on the reactive metal by a surface-displacement reaction, thereby generating the immersion deposit on the reactive metal; and removing the ionic liquid from the immersion deposit. The material may be present in an article or object (e.g., a sintered part) containing from 0.25 wt % to 100 wt % of a coated reactive metal as disclosed herein.

Abstract: A pre-coating agent composition for a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet, a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet including the same, and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. Particularly, a pre-coating agent composition for a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet including an acid containing boron (B); and a solvent, a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet including the same, and a manufacturing method thereof are provided.

Abstract: A method for forming a sheet structure includes providing a tool having a formation surface corresponding to a shape of the sheet structure. The method also includes depositing at least one layer of material on the formation surface using a cold-spray deposition technique. The method also includes removing the at least one layer of material from the formation surface to create the sheet structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to coating a carrier component by means of cold gas dynamic spraying. For example, a method for coating a carrier component may include: laying a mask with an opening on the component; depositing a material through the opening to completely fill up the mask opening; removing any material located above the upper side to form a flat surface even with the upper side of the mask; laying a second mask on the first mask; depositing the material again; removing any deposited material located above the upper side of the second mask to form a flat surface even with the upper side of the second mask; repeating layers of additional masks and material deposition until the deposited material reaches a required thickness on the carrier component; and after completion of the coating to the required thickness, removing the masks.

Abstract: A coated steel component is provided. The coated steel component includes a substrate composed of a steel sheet which can be supplied to a hot-forming process. The coated steel component also possesses a non-metallic coating on the basis of silicon, in a layered structure. The layered structure includes three functional layers having the composition SiOxNyCz, wherein x lies between 30 and 70%, y lies between 0 and 35%, and z lies between 0 and 50%.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes of removing layers from substrates using fluorinated reactants having the formula MFx(adduct)n, wherein x ranges from 2 to 6 inclusive; n ranges from 0 to 5 inclusive; M is selected from the group consisting of P, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Mo, and W; and the adduct is a neutral organic molecule selected from THF, dimethylether, diethylether, glyme, diglyme, triglyme, polyglyme, dimethylsulphide, diethylsulphide, or methylcyanide. The fluorinated reactants dry etch the nitride layers without utilizing any plasma.

Abstract: A cathodic protection device enclosing a reference cell and a conductive media and having two coupon assemblies mounted, facing opposing direction, on an exterior surface thereof is disclosed. The coupon assemblies each have a disc-shaped coupon seated in a jacket and are electrically coupled to a wire. The jacket is generally patch-sized and defines a pocket in a first surface and a groove in a second, opposing surface thereof. The disc-shaped coupon is seated in the pocket and the wire is seated in the groove with the electrical junction therebetween aligned with an aperture connecting the pocket to the groove. A sealing material is used to form a watertight seal between the disc-shaped coupon and the pocket and fills the groove. The device includes a hydrophilic porous member having a first surface in communication with the conductive media and a second surface in communication with an external environment.

Abstract: A system for providing hydrogen includes a first electrochemical cell or stack including a first cathode and a first anode separated by a first proton exchange membrane. A first inlet is in communication with the anode side of the first electrochemical cell or stack. The first inlet receives a first gas including hydrogen. A liquid composition on a liquid flow path is in communication with the cathode side of the first electrochemical cell or stack. The liquid composition includes water and a water-compatible redox compound. A second electrochemical cell stack including a second cathode and a second anode separated by a second proton exchange membrane is disposed with the anode side of the second electrochemical cell or stack in communication with the liquid flow path. A hydrogen outlet in communication with the cathode side of the second electrochemical cell or stack dispenses hydrogen from the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the extraction of lithium from liquid resources, such as natural and synthetic brines, leachate solutions from clays and minerals, and recycled products.

Abstract: A platform technology that uses a novel membrane electrode assembly including a cathode layer comprising a reduction catalyst and a first anion-and-cation-conducting polymer, an anode layer comprising an oxidation catalyst and a cation-conducting polymer, a membrane layer comprising a cation-conducting polymer, the membrane layer arranged between the cathode layer and the anode layer and conductively connecting the cathode layer and the anode layer, in a COx reduction reactor has been developed. The reactor can be used to synthesize a broad range of carbon-based compounds from carbon dioxide.

Abstract: An electrode includes a base material, and a catalyst layer provided on the base material, the catalyst layer including a plurality of catalyst units having a porous structure. The catalyst layer has a first catalyst layer provided near the base material, the first catalyst layer including a plurality of the catalyst units dispersed at a first dispersion degree. The catalyst layer has a second catalyst layer provided above the first catalyst layer, the second catalyst layer including a plurality of the catalyst units dispersed at a second dispersion degree. The second dispersion degree is different from the first dispersion degree.

Abstract: In a water electrolysis system and a method of controlling the water electrolysis system, a control device places a high pressure water discharge solenoid valve, a depressurizing solenoid valve, and a low pressure water discharge solenoid valve in the closed state. Further, a pressure acquisition unit obtains the electrolysis time pressure as a pressure in the low pressure water sealing container during production of hydrogen by a water electrolyzer. Further, the control device determines the occurrence of hydrogen leakage in a depressurizing line based on at least the electrolysis time pressure.

Abstract: An insulation assembly is provided, including: a body of an insulating material with a lower surface configured to contact a sidewall an electrolysis cell; an upper surface generally opposed to the lower surface; and a perimetrical sidewall extending between the upper surface and the lower surface to surround the remainder of the body, the perimetrical sidewall including: an inner portion configured to face an anode surface of the electrolysis cell and provide a gap between the body and the anode surface of the electrolysis cell; wherein the body is configured to extend from the sidewall towards the anode surface.

Abstract: Provided are a production method of a mold, a manufacturing method of a pattern sheet, a production method of an electroform, a production method of a mold using an electroform, and an original. The production method includes: preparing an original having an inclined portion which is formed in an enclosed shape on an outer peripheral portion of a protruding pattern formed at a center portion on a base and gradually increases in thickness from inside toward outside, and a thermoplastic resin sheet; and forming a recessed pattern on the thermoplastic resin sheet by pressing the original which is heated against the thermoplastic resin sheet at a position where a flat surface of the original and a surface of the thermoplastic resin sheet are separated from each other, cooling the original in the state where the original is pressed, and separating the original from the thermoplastic resin sheet.

Abstract: An electrolyte may be provided. The electrolyte may include at least one additive configured to decompose or evaporate at a temperature above approximately 100° C., and a water soluble metal salt, and the electrolyte may be free from carbon nanotubes. In various embodiments, a method of forming a metal layer may be provided: The method may include depositing a metal layer on a carrier using an electrolyte, wherein the electrolyte may include at least one additive configured to decompose or evaporate at a temperature above approximately 100° C. and a water soluble metal salt, wherein the electrolyte is free from carbon nanotubes; and annealing the metal layer to form a metal layer comprising a plurality of pores. In various embodiments, a semiconductor device may be provided.

Abstract: In one example, an electroplating system comprises a bath reservoir, a holding device, an anode, a direct current power supply, and a controller. The bath reservoir contains an electrolyte solution. The holding device holds a wafer submerged in the electrolyte solution. The wafer comprises features covered by a cobalt layer. The anode is opposite to the wafer and submerged in the electrolyte solution. The direct current power supply generates a direct current between the holding device and the anode. A combination of forward and reverse pulses is applied between the holding device and the anode to electroplate a copper layer on the cobalt layer of the wafer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic part (1) with selective metallization comprising at least one first non-metallized portion (7) made from a first plastic material that cannot be metallized by electroplating and at least one second metallized portion (9) made from a second metallizable plastic material, the first plastic material being a mixture of polycarbonate and of a semiaromatic polyester and the second plastic material being a polyamide.

Abstract: A plating method capable of saving a substrate in an event of a failure of a transporter, a plating tank, or other component when the substrate is being plated is disclosed. The plating method includes: transporting a plurality of substrates to a plurality of plating tanks, respectively, with a transporter; immersing the plurality of substrates in a plating solution held in the plurality of plating tanks to plate the plurality of substrates; detecting a failure that has occurred in the transporter or a post-processing tank; and replacing the plating solution in the plurality of plating tanks with a preservative liquid to thereby immerse the plurality of substrates in the preservative liquid.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for carrying out phosphide in-situ injection synthesis by carrier gas, relating to a synthetic method of semiconductor crystal: step A, shielding inert gas is introduced into a furnace body through a carrier gas intake conduit; step B, a crucible is heated in the furnace body to melt a pre-synthesized raw material in the crucible; step C, the heated shielding inert gas is introduced into the furnace body through the carrier gas intake conduit; step D, a phosphorus source furnace loaded with red phosphorus is moved downwards until an injection conduit of the phosphorus source furnace is submerged in the melt; step E, the red phosphorus is heated by the phosphorus source furnace to produce phosphorus gas, and the phosphorus gas is mixed with the shielding inert gas and then injected into the melt through the injection conduit, and the phosphorus gas reacts with the melt to produce phosphide; and step F, each device is turned off after the synthesis is finished.

Abstract: A silicon wafer includes a denuded zone which is a surface layer and of which the density of vacancy-oxygen complexes which are complexes of vacancies and oxygen is less than 1.0×1012/cm3. An intermediate layer is disposed inwardly of the denuded zone so as to be adjacent to the denuded zone. The density of the vacancy-oxygen complexes in the intermediate layer increases gradually inwardly in the depth direction from the boundary with the denuded zone within a range of 1.0×1012/cm3 or over and less than 5.0×1012/cm3. The intermediate layer has a depth determined corresponding to the depth of the denuded zone. A bulk layer is disposed inwardly of the intermediate layer so as to be adjacent to the intermediate layer. The density of the vacancy-oxygen complexes in the bulk layer is 5.0×1012/cm3 or over.

Abstract: Gallium-containing nitride crystals are disclosed, comprising: a top surface having a crystallographic orientation within about 5 degrees of a plane selected from a (0001) +c-plane and a (000-1) ?c-plane; a substantially wurtzite structure; n-type electronic properties; an impurity concentration of hydrogen greater than about 5×1017 cm?3; an impurity concentration of oxygen between about 2×1017 cm?3 and about 1×1020 cm?3; an [H]/[O] ratio of at least 0.3; an impurity concentration of at least one of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Ca, F, and CI greater than about 1×1016 cm?3; a compensation ratio between about 1.0 and about 4.0; an absorbance per unit thickness of at least 0.

Abstract: Provided herein, in some embodiments, are novel compositions and improved methods for nucleic acid manipulation and analysis that can be applied to multiplex nucleic acid sequencing. In certain embodiments, the novel compositions and methods presented herein are more cost effective, more conducive to automation, and faster than traditional approaches. Also provided herein are novel blocking nucleic acids.

Abstract: A system and method for forming non-woven fibers includes an extruder for melting a substance, a nozzle on an end of the extruder for outputting the melted substance, and a gas source in fluid communication with the nozzle. The nozzle may be configured to output the substance in a melted form at atmospheric pressure proximate an output of the gas source. The system may be configured to output a gas stream at lower temperature.

Abstract: Provided is a nanofiber based composite false twist yarn that is obtained by producing a nanofiber tape yarn by precisely slitting a nanofiber membrane produced by electrospinning and then twisting a nanofiber-only twist yarn that is obtained by twisting the nanofiber tape yarn or composite-twisting a nanofiber-only twist yarn and a natural fiber or synthetic fiber. The nanofiber based composite false twist yarn includes: a nanofiber tape yarn including at least one bonding portion or a false twist yarn which is obtained by false twisting the nanofiber tape yarn; and a natural fiber yarn or a synthetic fiber yarn that is composite-false-twisted with the nanofiber tape yarn or the false twist yarn, wherein the nanofiber tape yarn is made of a nanofiber web that is obtained by integrating polymer nanofibers made of a fiber-forming polymer material and having an average diameter of less than 1 ?m thereby having fine pores.

Abstract: Systems and methods for weaving helical carbon fabrics with minimum fiber crimp are provided herein. In various embodiments, small denier natural or synthetic yarns are used in the warp direction to interlace the carbon fiber wefts with minimum deformation. Specific weave designs are used in combination with the small denier yarn to maintain the primary carbon fiber weft and warp un-crimped.

Abstract: A fabric for a thermal protective application includes: 5-40 weight % PBI-p fiber and the balance being conventional fibers, where the fabric has equal or better flame-resistant and/or heat-resistant properties, and a fabric weight less than an equivalent fabric made with a like amount of PBI-s fiber in place of the PBI-p fibers. The fabric for a thermal protective application includes: 5-40 weight % of a blend of PBI-p fiber and PBI-s fiber, and the balance being conventional fibers, where the fabric has equal or better flame-resistant and/or heat-resistant properties and a fabric weight less than an equivalent fabric made with a like amount of PBI-s fiber in place of the PBI-p fibers.

Abstract: A method monitors/controls unwinding and supplying thread from a supply device to a textile machine. The supply device includes a control unit and a thread collection and supply unit moved by a motor. A first sensor detects first data indicative of a current driving torque applied to the collection and supply unit. A second sensor detects second data indicative of a current tension value of thread supplied to the textile machine. A first indicator representing driving torque values is calculated, each variation of the first indicator representing a variation of the driving torque value to compensate for a deviation of the first data. A second indicator is calculating representing tension values applied to the thread supplied to the textile machine. Each variation of the second indicator representing a deviation of the second data. Based on the indicators, malfunctions in the unwinding and supply of thread are detected and signaled.

Abstract: An implantable, pliable silk device (e.g., in a form of a knitted mesh) for use in human soft tissue support and/or repair that provides stretch or pliable properties, e.g., multi-directional elongation properties. Such a device permits physicians or users to alter or manipulate the device dimension and/or shape at the time of device implantation, thereby permitting the device to conform to the contour of a target area or tissue more easily and providing more precise positioning of the device over the target area or tissue. In some embodiments, the implantable pliable silk device comprises a knit pattern feature that substantially prevents unraveling and preserves the stability of the mesh when cut. For example, the pliable silk device is a knitted mesh comprising at least two yarns laid in a knit direction and engaging each other to define a plurality of nodes.

Abstract: A carded nonwoven fibrous web and method of making is provided. The web comprises at least 50%, by weight of the fibrous web, of staple fibers and at least 10%, by weight of the fibrous web, of non-fibrous latex binder, wherein, the staple fibers are autogenously bonded to each other and are bonded to each other by the latex binder.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a stain removal device capable of performing partial beating and washing on a cloth product, automatically supplying liquid and applying a beating force to a stain portion appearing on the cloth product, preventing liquid leakage and realizing miniaturization. The stain removal device includes: a cassette mechanism, which includes a head portion having a beating surface and a water supply bottle for accommodating liquid, where water supply paths are from the water supply bottle and throughout the head portion; and a device main body, which includes a vibration unit mountable by pressing the cassette mechanism and detachable by pulling out the vibration unit and is configured to apply a vibration to the cassette mechanism towards a direction substantially orthogonal to the beating surface of the head portion through supplied electric power.

Abstract: A cloth washing device contains a washing machine and a fiber opener. The washing machine includes multiple transmission rollers arranged on water and multiple bearings fixed in the water. The fiber opener includes multiple transmission rollers arranged on the water, multiple bearings fixed in the water, and at least two mesh wheels arranged in the water. The fiber opener is mounted behind the washing machine, and a cloth is delivered between the washing machine and the fiber opener by way of the multiple transmission rollers and the multiple bearings of the washing machine and the fiber opener and the least two mesh wheels.

Abstract: A method for washing laundry in a washing machine utilizes a washing tub external to a rotatable washing drum. The method includes providing a quantity of detergent, providing a first quantity of water to form with the detergent a quantity of washing solution, introducing the washing solution into the tub, recirculating the washing solution inside the tub by recirculation until the washing solution is absorbed by the loaded laundry inside the drum and the level of the washing solution is below the drum, activating a heater for heating the wetted loaded laundry inside the drum deactivating the heater and maintaining the heated wetted loaded laundry inside the drum for a predetermined dry maintenance time, supplying a second quantity of water in the tub, rotating the drum, and rinsing the loaded laundry by drum rotations and by liquid drainage from the tub.

Abstract: A wall-mounted washing machine with a built-in drying device operable to generate hot air during drying processes. The washing machine includes a rear panel configured to be affixed to a wall surface and support the tub. The rear panel includes one or more vent holes that allow hot air existing in a space between the rear panel and the housing of the washing machine to be discharged outside. By promptly removing hot air from the vicinity of the housing, the internal temperature of the washing machine can be effectively controlled and various components in the washing machine can be protected from unintended heating by the hot air.

Abstract: A process for treating an article of clothing including the steps of: providing an article of clothing in a washing machine; contacting the article of clothing during a wash sub-cycle of the washing machine with a composition including a plurality of particles, the particles comprising: about 25% to about 94% by weight a water soluble carrier; about 5% to about 45% by weight a quaternary ammonium compound formed from a parent fatty acid compound having an Iodine Value from about 18 to about 60; and about 0.5% to about 10% a cationic polymer; wherein each of the particles has a mass from about 1 mg to about 1 g.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance having a tub with a tub interior that defines a liquid chamber, a rotatable drum located within the liquid chamber and rotatable about a rotational axis that at least partially defines a treating chamber, and a lifter housing carried by the drum and located within the treating chamber.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus is provided. The laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a drum accommodated in the cabinet, a tub accommodating the drum, and a dynamic absorber provided to absorb oscillation of the cabinet. The dynamic absorber includes a support plate coupled to the cabinet, a first moving mass movably provided on the support plate to absorb oscillation transmitted to the cabinet, and a second moving mass movably provided on the support plate to absorb oscillation transmitted to the cabinet. To absorb the oscillation, a time point at which the second moving mass starts relative motion with respect to the support plate is different from that at which the first moving mass starts relative motion with respect to the support plate.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus is provided. The laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a drum accommodated in the cabinet, a tub accommodating the drum, and a dynamic absorber provided to absorb oscillation of the cabinet. The dynamic absorber includes a support plate coupled to the cabinet, a moving mass provided on the support plate, and a slider interposed between the moving mass and the support plate to apply a frictional force to attenuate a reciprocating motion of the moving mass.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a tub disposed in the cabinet to provide a washing space, a drum rotatably disposed in the tub to receive laundry placed therein, a detergent pump for supplying detergent to the tub, and a detergent box removably mounted to the detergent pump and configured to contain the detergent. The detergent box includes a body for providing a space containing the detergent and a through-hole formed in a rear side of the body to allow the detergent to flow out therethrough. The body includes a lower surface including a first slanted surface, which is slanted downwards from a front side of the body toward the rear side of the body. The through-hole is located at the lowermost position of the body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a laundry treating appliance dispense treating chemistry into a rotating basket. A dispenser can be a centrifugal dispenser adapted to move or dispense treating chemistry based upon rotational movement of a basket. The dispenser can include a holding pocket to hold a volume of treating chemistry, a transferring pocket to centrifugally receive the treating chemistry, and a dilution pocket to dilute the treating chemistry and dispenser the treating chemistry.

Abstract: A laundry treating an appliance comprises a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening located on one of a front or top of the cabinet, a tub located within the interior and defining a liquid reservoir, a drum located within the liquid reservoir and rotatable about a horizontal or vertical axis, a dispenser fluidly coupled to the liquid reservoir having at least one treating chemistry compartment with a siphon movable between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance and a treating chemistry dispenser including a receptacle at least partially defined by a set of walls and a moveable barrier rotatably mounted between a closed position wherein the receptacle and moveable barrier are configured for selectively holding a liquid treating chemistry or a powder treating chemistry and an opened position where the moveable barrier is rotated and configured to allow dispensing of the liquid treating chemistry or the powder treating chemistry; and a water diverter configured to selectively divert a flow of water to the receptacle.

Abstract: A washing machine comprises a first washing drum with a first heater and a second washing drum with a second heater. Before the first washing drum performs a heating procedure, it is necessary to determine whether the second washing drum is performing the heating procedure; if not, the first washing drum performs the heating procedure; if yes, it is necessary to determine whether the remaining heating time of the second washing drum is less than a set value, T min; if yes, the first washing drum pauses the heating procedure; when the second washing drum finishes performing the heating procedure, the first washing drum then performs the heating procedure; if not, remaining heating time of the first washing drum and that of the second washing drum are determined, whichever drum having the shorter remaining heating time performs the heating procedure first, while the other drum performs the heating procedure second.

Abstract: A lid assembly (10) for a washing machine having a frame (2, 3) and top section (1) made of a glass material attached to the frame. The lid assembly has at least one elastic member provided between the underside of the top section and the upper side of the frame in a central area of the top section. The lid assembly reduces the risk for damaging the glass top section, such that there will be a reduced risk of breaking the glass if the lid suffers from a heavy impact. Also there is a reduced risk of scratching the glass material from underneath since the glass top section is cushioned against the supporting frame underneath at a central area of the glass top section.