A transducer controls the rotating speed of thewindlasson the safety device, and the tension control system of the safety device controls the windlass to follow the robot.
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He pointed to a singlewindlassarrangement some considerable distance away.
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Paddle wheels were on the sides and it had two cranks for propulsionwindlass.
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Only the anchor chain,windlassand cement barrels were found.
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Six pieces of original equipment were re-installed: the anchorwindlass; the mast; the ship's bell; the helm wheel; the main motor; and the steering gear.
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The wooden pole is moulded aswindlassand pulleys and hawsers are used for leverage.
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Her rudder, anchor, andwindlasswere illegally removed from her wreck site in the 1980s.
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In addition, the plantar fascia has a critical role in normal mechanical function of the foot, contributing to thewindlassmechanism.
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Due to state laws, the boat has no motor (other than for thewindlass).
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Horizontally across the basin were long, wooden beams whose front parts were attached by rope to awindlass.
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This would occur if thewindlassbrake has slipped (in a storm, for example) and the cable has reached the bitter end.
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It was 1000ft m long and was controlled with a hand-poweredwindlass.
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The guards used to lift the bridge using awindlass, which provided for defense of the gate.
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Lifting was performed by two men using awindlass.
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A direct acting steamwindlassand capstan was fitted on the forecastle head.
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