Elektronisches Gerät und seine Mikrofonhalterung

PROCEDURE FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF LH RH DERIVATIVES

Procedure for the control a staff supplying device for a turning lathe device and turning lathe device.

Reduced pressure drying apparatus

Lever-fitting type connector

In a lever-fitting type connector, a moving plate is accommodated in a hood part of the male connector housing. The moving plate includes a plurality of temporary engagement parts that can be slidably and temporarily engaged with the male connector housing. These temporary engagement parts are arranged on lines perpendicular to a center axis of a lever in engagement with the male connector housing. The temporary engagement part is positioned on one side of the center axis, while the other temporary engagement parts are positioned on the other side of the center axis.

MOUNTING PORTION STRUCTURE OF DOOR MIRROR

A door mirror has a mirror base attached to a door-side panel, and a mirror seal disposed between the mirror base and the door-side panel. A concave section at least a part thereof is formed by an outer edge portion of the mirror seal and that opens toward a side of a door is provided at an inner side of a front edge portion of the mirror base. A door weatherstrip has a wind entering restriction wall that crosses a front side of the door-side panel and protrudes in a vehicle outer side than the door-side panel, and that is inserted into the concave section. 1. A mounting portion structure of a door mirror , comprising:a door-side panel;a door mirror having a mirror base attached to the door-side panel and a mirror seal disposed between the mirror base and the door-side panel; anda door weatherstrip attached to an outer edge portion of a door and configured to close a space between the door and a door opening section of a vehicle body,wherein a concave section at least a part thereof is formed by an outer edge portion of the mirror seal and that opens toward a side of the door is provided at an inner side of a front edge portion of the mirror base, andthe door weatherstrip has a wind entering restriction wall that crosses a front side of the door-side panel and protrudes in a vehicle outer side than the door-side panel, and that is inserted into the concave section.2. The mounting portion structure of a door mirror according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the wind entering restriction wall is smaller than a width of the concave section in a forward/rearward direction.3. The mounting portion structure of a door mirror according to claim 1 , wherein the mirror seal includes:a seal main body section extending along the door-side panel;an outside extension section extending from a front end portion of the seal main body section toward the vehicle outer side; anda front extension section extending forward from an end portion of the outside extension section at the ...

Piezoelectric actuator and electronic apparatus

Piezoelectric actuator (51) includes a piezoelectric element (11) that performs expansion/contraction movement in accordance with the state of an electrical field, a base (21) with the piezoelectric element (11) adhered to one surface thereof, and a support member (46) for supporting the piezoelectric element (11) and the base (21), the piezoelectric element (11) and base (21) vibrating up and down in accordance with the expansion/contraction movement of the piezoelectric element (11). The base (21) is connected to the support member (46) by way of a vibration film (31) having less rigidity than the base (21). In addition, the piezoelectric element (11) and support member (46) have different outline shapes.

BRAKE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE MOUNTABILITY

A braking device for a vehicle is provided which is equipped with a hydraulic booster. The hydraulic booster includes a master cylinder, a braking simulator, and an input piston. The input piston is disposed in the master cylinder in connection with a brake actuating member such as a brake pedal and is moved in response to a braking effort applied to the brake actuating member to drive a spool valve which switches among a pressure-reducing mode, a pressure-increasing mode, and a pressure-holding mode. The braking simulator works to urge the input piston rearward and is disposed inside a cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder of the hydraulic booster. This layout improves the mountability of the braking device in vehicles. 1. A braking device for a vehicle comprising:a master cylinder which has a given length with a front and a rear, the master cylinder having a cylindrical cavity extending in a longitudinal direction of the master cylinder;an accumulator which connects with the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder and in which brake fluid is stored under pressure;a reservoir which connects with the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder and in which the brake fluid is stored;a master piston which is disposed in the cylindrical cavity to be slidable in a longitudinal direction thereof, the master piston having a front oriented toward the front of the master cylinder and a rear oriented to the rear of the master cylinder, the master piston defining a master chamber and a servo chamber within the cylindrical cavity, the master chamber being formed on a front side of the master piston and storing therein the brake fluid to be delivered to a friction braking device working to apply a frictional braking force to a wheel of a vehicle, the servo chamber being formed on a rear side of the master piston;a spool valve which is disposed on the rear side of the master piston within the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder, the spool valve working to switch among ...

WATERPROOF CONNECTOR

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a waterproof connector in which waterproof performance of a seal part against a tightening member is not deteriorated, even if a grommet main body is pulled. SOLUTION: In the waterproof connector 1 in which a pair of male and female housings 30, 40 are mutually engaged, in which at least one of these housings 30, 40 are covered with the grommet 10, and in which the pair of the male and female housings 30, 40 are connected by the tightening member 50 inserted from the grommet 10 side, a seal part 12 is installed which has a prescribed length along the insertion direction of the tightening member 50 and which is integrally molded to the grommet main body 11 at the output side end part 14. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI ...

Verfahren zur Steuerung eines Stabzufuhr-Apparates in einer numerisch gesteuerten Drehmaschine und eine numerisch gesteuerte Drehmaschine

Method of enriching gamma-aminobutyric acid and cereal obtained by the method

NOVEL PHENYL-ISOXAZOL-3-OL DERIVATIVE

The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I), which has a GPR120 agonist action and thus is useful for treatment of diabetes mellitus or hyperlipidemia, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof In the formula, (AA) represents a phenyl or the like, which may be substituted with a lower alkoxy group or the like; (BB) represents a divalent group or the like, derived by removal of two hydrogen atoms from a benzene which may be substituted with a halogen atom or the like; X represents a spacer having a main chain composed of 1-8 carbon atoms wherein 1-3 carbon atoms in the main chain may be substituted with an oxygen atom or the like; and Y represents a hydrogen atom or the like.

HEAT RECOVERY DEVICE FOR HEATING GAS OF LOW TEMPERATURE BY RECOVERED AIR OF HIGH TEMPERATURE

PURPOSE: A heat recovery device is provided to improve heat recovery efficiency and reduce the use of insulators by recovering leaked heat from an ventilation hole of gas of high temperature. CONSTITUTION: A heat exchanger has a heat absorption area(23) mounted at a part of a ventilation path for gas of high temperature and a heat emitting area(31) mounted at a part of a ventilation path for gas of low temperature. A preheating chamber(12,13) is mounted at a front end of the heat emitting area for making the gas of low temperature absorb heat leaked from at least a part of the heat absorption area and the path for the gas of high temperature. © KIPO 2009 ...

Heat recovery apparatus

To offer a heat recovery apparatus that enables improvement of heat recovery efficiency and reduction in production costs than ever before. A heat recovery apparatus 100 is provided with a heat exchanger unit 4, a primary preheating chamber 12 and a secondary preheating chamber 13. The primary preheating chamber 12 has a high temperature chamber 2. The secondary preheating chamber 13 has a low temperature chamber 3. The unit 4 recovers heat from high temperature gas in the high temperature chamber 2, and transfers the recovered heat to low temperature gas in the low temperature chamber 3. The secondary preheating chamber 13 is disposed upstream of the low temperature chamber 3 in a ventilation passage of low temperature gas. The primary preheating chamber 12 is disposed upstream of the secondary preheating chamber 13 in the ventilation passage. In the primary preheating chamber 12, the low temperature gas absorbs heat leaked from the high temperature chamber 2.

PURIFICATION OF LH-RH DERIVATIVE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject high-quality derivative in an industrially advantageous method and high yield by passing a solution containing a specific derivative through a step treating with a methacrylic synthetic absorptive resin and a step treating with an aromatic synthetic absorptive resin. SOLUTION: A solution containing an LH-RH derivative is passed through a step treating with a methacylic synthetic absorptive resin and a step treating with an aromatic synthetic absorptive resin to provide the objective derivative. Peptidergic LH-RH derivative (salt) having LH-RH agonist activity and effective for hormone-dependent diseases is exemplified as the LH-RH agonist. A physiologically active peptide (salt), etc., of the formula 5-oxoproline-histidine- tryptophan-serine-tyrosine-Y-leucine-arginine-proline-Z (Y is a residue of D- leucine, D-alanine or the like; Z is NH-C2H5 or glycine-NH2) is exemplified as such derivative. COPYRIGHT: (C)2001,JPO ...

NOZZLE STOCKER OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENT FITTING DEVICE

PURPOSE: To positively retaining a plurality of suction nozzles with one drive and to achieve a constantly stable switching operation without any need for providing a drive source for each suction nozzle. CONSTITUTION: One row or a plurality of rows of a plurality of nozzle insertion holes 138 matched to the outer shape of the shaft part at the tip of a suction nozzle 90 are formed in series inside a stocker body 131 and at the same time a slide plate 132 which slides along the direction of row of the nozzle insertion holes 138 along with the drive of one drive source 135 is laid out on the upper surface of the stocker body 131. Further, a snap hole 142 where a large-diameter part 142a with nearly the same diameter as that of the nozzle insertion hole 138 and a small-diameter part 142b which is engaged to the groove part provided at the suction nozzle 90 continue in sliding direction is provided at a position corresponding to the nozzle insertion hole 138 of the slide plate 132. COPYRIGHT ...

CASTING METHOD AND CASTING DEVICE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a casting method capable of making a cooling speed of a molten metal poured into a feeding head slower than the cooling speed of a molten metal filled in a cavity by forming a feeding head of a casting mold as small as possible so as to enable to provide easily a difference in the cooling speeds. SOLUTION: In casting a desired shaped molding by pouring the molten metal of aluminum or its alloy into a cavity 12b of a casting mold 12, the molten metal and a reductional compound are brought into contact in the cavity 12b of the casting mold 12 to conduct casting while reducing an oxide film formed on the surface of the molten metal, and as the casting mold 12 the casting mold is used so that the feeding head 16 is formed between a pouring gate 12a for pouring the molten metal and the cavity 12b, and the heat insulation property of the feeding head is higher than that of the cavity 12b so that the cooling speed of the molten metal poured into the feeding head ...

NEW 2-PYRIDINCARBONSÄUREAMIDDERIVATE

Control method for bar material feeder of nc lathe and nc lathe

Substituted quinazoline or pyridopyrimidine derivative

FLUID SUPPLY DEVICE

Provided is a fluid supply device capable of reducing loads to be applied to pipings while increasing tolerable rotation amounts of respective nozzles around a predetermined rotation axis. A fluid supply device includes first pipings A to L connected to nozzles A to C and F to J, a rotary support part supporting the nozzles A to C and F to J and the first pipings A to L, second flexible pipings A to L, and a linear guide . One end portions of the second flexible pipings A to L are configured to rotate around a rotation axis L in conjunction with the respective first pipings A to L. A movable guide portion of the linear guide is configured to be linearly displaceable along with deforming movements of the respective second flexible pipings A to L caused by rotations of the respective first pipings A to L. 1. A fluid supply device comprising:a plurality of nozzles;a plurality of first pipings connected to the plurality of nozzles;a rotary support part to support the respective nozzles and the respective first pipings rotatably around a predetermined rotation axis;a plurality of second flexible pipings cofigured to have flexibility, each including one end portion configured rotatably around the rotation axis in conjunction with a corresponding one of the plurality of first pipings, and configured to be connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of first pipings; anda linear guide including a movable guide portion supporting the other end portions of the respective second flexible pipings, and linearly displaceable according to deforming movements of the respective second flexible pipings caused by rotations of the respective first pipings.2. The fluid supply device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of third flexible pipings configured to have flexibility, each including one end portion connected to the other end portion of a corresponding one of the plurality of second flexible pipings and linearly displaceable integrally with the other end ...

Novel 2-pyridinecarboxamide derivatives

AZEPINONE DERIVATIVES

The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R2 and R3 represent a hydrogen atom or the like; R4 is a group represented by (II) R5 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted with a halogen or the like; m is an integer of from 1 to 3; and p is an integer of from 0 to 4; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

DRAINAGE CONVEYANCE SYSTEM

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a drainage conveyance system in a building formed to be hardly plugged with an organic waste. SOLUTION: This drainage conveyance system includes a main pipe line 6 constituted to expand a lower end part of the first vertical main pipe part 6A extended downwards from a vertical-directional one-part of the building B, so as to serve as a relay vessel 14, and reaching a drain port through the first horizontal main pipe part 6B extended laterally from the relay vessel, a horizontal-directional sub-pipe 2 piped in every disposer, to feed forcibly DSF drains generated in the plurality of disposers 4 installed in one part of the building, to the first vertical main pipe part, a conveying pump 34 for feeding forcibly the DSF drain reserved in the relay vessel to the first horizontal main pipe part, the first ventilation port 8 opened to an upper part of the first vertical main pipe part, and the second ventilation port 24 opened to the relay vessel. The sub-pipe ...

Piezoelectric actuator

A piezo-electric actuator comprising: piezo-electric element 1a having piezo-electric body 3a which is provided with at least two opposing surfaces, wherein the surfaces perform an expanding and contracting motion in accordance with the state of an electric field; a constraint member 21a for constraining piezo-electric element 1a on at least one of the two surfaces, a supporting member disposed around constraint member 21a, and a plurality of beam members 22a each having both ends fixed to constraint member 21a and supporting member 4a, respectively, wherein each beam member has a neutral axis for bending in a direction substantially parallel with the constrained surface, wherein the constraint member vibrates by vibration which is generated by the constraining effect between the constraint member and the piezo-electric element, and is amplified by the beam members.

Fuel tank producing apparatus

Provided is a fuel tank producing apparatus capable of uniformly heating a tank container in a short period of time. The fuel tank producing apparatus includes a heat curing furnace for heating the tank container and a hot air generator for generating hot air. The heat curing furnace is internally provided with a nozzle for blowing the hot air onto the surface of the tank container, and externally provided with a rotating portion for rotating the tank container about the central axis thereof. The nozzle is located at a position displaced to the left relative to the vertical direction to the central axis of the tank container as viewed from the direction of the central axis of the tank container. The rotating portion is configured to rotate the tank container in the reverse direction of a direction in which the hot air is blown from the nozzle.

Novel 2-pyridinecarboxamide derivatives

Substituted quinazoline or pyridopyrimidine derivative

Electrical connector with attitude maintaining structure

A connector is provided with a connecting terminal, a connecting housing, and a front holder. The connecting housing includes a connecting terminal storing chamber, and a lance which is elastically deformable in order to store the connecting terminal into the terminal storing chamber and which is engageable with the connecting terminal in order to prevent the connecting terminal from removing when recovered from an elastic deformation. The front holder is supported to be movable to back and forth along the insertion direction and locked on a front end of the terminal storing chamber. The front holder is moved in the opposite direction to the insertion direction to be actually locked by pressure in a state that the front holder is temporarily locked and contacted with the connecting terminal to hold in a state that the front holder is actually locked.

TERMINAL FITTING

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a terminal fitting capable of securely preventing coming off later by increasing the strength of a terminal lance. SOLUTION: This terminal fitting 1 is constituted such that the terminal lance 7 is provided with a folded back part 35 bent in the direction of width of a connection part 3 and is formed by bending by a predetermined angle in the direction of outside over the whole width. The folded back part 35 is bent into a U-shape and is formed by a vertical wall 51 formed by cutting out the rear of a side wall provided continuously with the rear of an outer plate 31 and a locking part 53 formed by folding its end part back into an inner side of an inner plate 19 further. COPYRIGHT: (C)2002,JPO ...

MEASURING DEVICE, MEASURING SYSTEM, MEASURING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

To provide a measuring device wherein a measurement range corresponding to a wave shape to be measured can be set with a simple configuration. A measuring device ( 100 ) has: a measuring unit that measures changes of indexes with time, said indexes relating to an object event; a conversion unit that converts a measurement value measured by means of the measuring unit into a predetermined format within a previously set measurement range; and a control unit that controls the measurement range. The control unit changes the measurement range in the cases where a conversion value obtained by converting the measurement value by means of the conversion unit satisfies predetermined conditions in a predetermined period.

INSPECTING DEVICE FOR ADHESIVE COATING LAYER

PURPOSE: To inspect only one surface of a base material and accurately obtain a coating distribution state by irradiating one surface of the coating layer of the base material with light and photodetecting reflected light from the coating layer, detecting selectively light with wavelength absorbed by water as to the reflected light and converting it into an electric signal, and comparing this signal with a reference value. CONSTITUTION: A windshield W moving on a windshield preprocessing line 7 is coated with a primer containing black ceramic at the peripheral edge part by using a coating robot 8 to obtain a primer layer A and an inspection robot 9 inspects the coating state at the same time. Then the windshield W is moved to an adhesive coating position, a robot 10 is used to coat the primer layer A with an adhesive and forming an adhesive layer B, and the arm 12 of an inspection robot 11 is lowered to position a roller 23 at the tip by the coating layer C. Infrared rays 35, on the other ...

Method of enriching gamma-aminobutyric acid and cereal obtained by the method

AUTOMATIC MIXING, PREPARING AND FEEDING METHOD

PURPOSE: To provide an automatic mixing, preparing and feeding method designed so as to automatically control processes for automatically taking out and mixing a crude feed and a thick feed to prepare a blend feed and feeding it using a computer. CONSTITUTION: In this automatic mixing, preparing and feeding method, operations of respective units and mechanisms are automatically controlled using a computer 11 so as to take out crude feeds such as dried grass 4 and silage 3 accommodated in an underground rectangular silo 2 by using a silo crane 1, supply them to a crude feed receiving and supplying unit 12, supply the crude feeds prepared by the crude feed receiving and supplying unit 12 to a continuous blender 8, supply a thick feed 6 accommodated in a feed tank through a screw feeder 13 or a thick feed mixed in a domestic blender 7 thereto, mix them, supply the blend feed mixed in the continuous blender 8 through a conveyor to an automatic feeder 10 and distribute it to respective troughs ...

AUTOMATIC FEED AND SUPPLY DEVICE FOR BAR MATERIAL

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform the opening operation of a plurality of bar material support parts of a rail means in the interlocking relationship with the gradual feed operation of a feed means without using a direct-acting structure in an automatic feed and supply device for bar material. SOLUTION: This automatic feed and supply device for bar material is provided with a pushing member 24 which feeds a bar material 14 gradually in the direction of axial line under the guidance of a rail means 20. Each of a plurality of bar material support parts 36 of the rail means 20 is provided with a pair of support members 48 hingedly-fitted and supported on a column 44. An opening and closing means 42 is provided with a cam shaft 52 supported on the column 44, a plate cam 54 supported on the cam shaft 52 fixedly, and a follower-element 58 oscillating in accordance with the rotation of the plate cam 54. The plate cams 54 arranged in adjacent to each support part 36 have a difference of phase in ...

APPARATUS FOR CLEANING ADHESIVE COATING NOZZLE

PURPOSE: To efficiently clean an adhesive coating nozzle by mounting an adhesive curing preventing mechanism storing oil preventing the curing of an adhesive and permitting the insertion of the adhesive coating nozzle and a mechanism for blowing off the adhesive and the oil. CONSTITUTION: An adhesive coating robot inserts an adhesive coating nozzle B in the oil container 2e of an adhesive curing preventing mechanism 2 at the point of time when adhesive coating work is completed to bring the same to the state dipped in the oil C stored in the container 2e. At the point of time when the starting of adhesive coating work to window glass approaches, at first, the adhesive coating nozzle B is inserted in the through-hole 3a of a blow- off mechanism 3. Next, compressed air is sprayed to the adhesive coating nozzle B from the curved parts 3e, 3j of compressed air pipings 3b, 3i to blow off the adhesive D and oil C bonded to the side surface thereof. In this state, the adhesive D to which the oil ...

SUPPORTING METHOD FOR PIEZOELECTRIC CERAMIC TRANSFORMER

PURPOSE: To offer an effective supporting method of a piezoelectric ceramic transformer able to operate in a high-frequency band. CONSTITUTION: A piezoelectric ceramic transformer is composed of a piezoelectric ceramic transformer 20 consisting of a high impedance part 18 having the inner electrodes opposing in the width direction, an insulating circular part 19 having no electrode outside thereof, further a low impedance part 17 having the opposing inner electrodes in the thickness direction outside thereof in the central part in the diametrical direction of a piezodinamic ceramic transformer disk as shown in (a), (b) where a diametrial extent cubic mode of the piezoelectric ceramic disk is utilized. This supports a disk part corresponding to the width direction central part of the circular inner electrode. COPYRIGHT: (C)1993,JPO&Japio ...

FALSE TWISTER

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a false twister having the life of the 1st friction plate prolonged to a level comparable to that of the 2nd friction plate to lessen the maintenance frequency and effective for preventing the lowering of the false- twisting operation rate to prevent the deterioration of the productivity by making the diameter of the 1st friction plate contacting with a larger number of yarns to be larger than the diameter of the 2nd friction plate. SOLUTION: The friction plate group of the false twister is composed of a friction plate 21a attached to a driving spindle 21 and friction plates having diameter smaller than that of the friction plate 21a and attached to follower spindles 23-26. The follower spindles 23-26 and the friction plates are parallelly arranged in vertical direction and lateral direction relative to the driving spindle 21 and the friction plate 21a. COPYRIGHT: (C)1999,JPO ...

VERFAHREN ZUR DARSTELLUNG VON LH-RH-DERIVATEN

Differential type piezoelectric actuator

The differential type piezoelectric actuator comprises: a drive body having a unitary block of two piezoelectric element blocks and a base block formed from a material constituting the piezoelectric element blocks; and a support spring fixed to free ends in the longitudinal direction of the two piezoelectric element blocks, wherein a differential displacement obtained by expansion and contraction of the two piezoelectric element blocks generates a rotary movement of a tip end of the support spring.

Piezoelectric ceramic element and portable device

Piezo-electric ceramic transducer 1 has upper piezo-electric active layer 5 and lower piezo-electric active layer 6 . Upper insulating layer 2 and lower insulating layer 3 , between which upper piezo-electric active layer 5 and lower piezo-electric active layer 6 are placed, are disposed on both surfaces of piezo-electric ceramic transducer 1 in a thickness direction thereof. Two electrode pads 8 and 9 are disposed on a surface of upper insulating layer 2 . Electrode pads 8 and 9 are connected with upper electrode layers 7 a and lower electrode layers 7 b via connection members 12 , and voltages are applied to upper piezo-electric active layer 5 and lower piezo-electric active layer 6 via electrode pads 8 and 9 . Insulating layers 2, 3 and 4 and piezo-electric active layers 5 and 6 are made of the same material as one another and are integrated by sintering.

Piezoelectric actuator and electronic device

Provided is a small-size thin piezoelectric actuator which can be mounted on a mobile electronic device and operate with a low power consumption also provided is an electronic device which uses the piezoelectric actuator to provide a function to give a contact feeling of a three dimensional movement to a users hand palm. The piezoelectric actuator (1) includes: a piezoelectric ceramic oscillator having a piezoelectric ceramic thin plate (5) bonded to at least one surface of a shim member (6); at least one holder (7) for holding the shim member (6); and a sheet-shaped elastic body (2). Vibration generated by the piezoelectric ceramic oscillator is transmitted via the holder (7) and the sheet-shaped elastic body (2) to a case (3) of the electronic device.

VIBRATION SENSOR

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vibration sensor having sensitivity with small secular change and small variation in characteristics. SOLUTION: A vibration sensor comprises a base provided with a space for accommodating a circuit board and a tabular piezoelectric element, and a support plate which is disposed in the base such that the piezoelectric element is supported by at least one surface through an adhesive. The support plate with an external diameter larger than the external diameter of the piezoelectric element has a double supported beam structure with both ends fixed in the base. The support plate has a groove part formed along the place opposed to the outer peripheral edge of the piezoelectric element of the support plate, such that the protrusion part of the adhesive is accommodated therein. COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT ...

LEVER FITTING TYPE CONNECTOR

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lever fitting type connector of which the downsizing is possible, and in which lever releasing workability is improved. SOLUTION: A lever insertion hole 6 in order to penetrating through a lever 5 is installed at a female housing 2, and a rib 10 which enables to make the lever 5 penetrate through the female housing 2 via a key groove 54 installed on the outer peripheral face of the lever 5 along the axial direction only when the lever 5 exists at a prescribed rotating position, and a lever retaining lock 11 having flexibility are installed at the inner wall 6A of this lever insertion hole 6, and the rib 10 which is contacted with a wall part 57 of a falling-off prevention groove 56 installed at the lever 5 simultaneously with the lever retaining lock 11 is made to retain the lever 5 not to be pulled off. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI ...

PIEZOELECTRIC PORCELAIN COMPOSITION

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a piezoelectric porcelain material having a low inner energy loss and capable of being driven at high vibration level. SOLUTION: This porcelain composition consists of three components of Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3, Pb(Mn1/3Sb2/3)O3 and PbTiO3, and has composition ratios expressed by the slant lined part. Than is, when the composition is expressed by the formula [(Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3]x[Pb(Mn1/3Sb2/3)O3]y[PbTiO3]z (x+y+z=1), the porcelain composition exists inside the quadrilateral formed by connecting the four points of the following A, B, C and D in a three-component composition diagram. A: (x=0.01, y=0.75, z=0.42). B: (x=0.01, v=0.71, z=0.28). C: (x=0.15, v=0.43, z=0.42). D: (x=0.15, v=0.57, z=0.28). COPYRIGHT: (C)1997,JPO ...

Brennstofftankherstellungsvorrichtung

Eine Brennstofftankherstellungsvorrichtung, die eine einheitliche Dicke eines Harzes auf der Oberfläche eines Tankbehälters erlaubt und die fähig ist, die Aushärtungsqualität des Tankbehälters zu verbessern. Die Brennstofftankherstellungsvorrichtung umfasst ein Förderband zur Beförderung des Tankbehälters, eine Mehrzahl an Heizkammern zur Erwärmung des Tankbehälters während der Beförderung, einen Kühlofen zur Abkühlung des Tankbehälters an einer stromabwärtsseitigen Position der Mehrzahl an Heizkammern in der Förderrichtung, eine Gasversorgungseinrichtung zur Zuführung von Gas an die Mehrzahl an Heizkammern, eine Mehrzahl an Düsen zum Aufblasen des Gases, das von der Gasversorgungseinrichtung zugeführt wurde, auf die Oberfläche des Tankbehälters in der Mehrzahl an Heizkammern und eine Mehrzahl an Glühkerzen zum Erwärmen des Gases zwischen der Gasversorgungseinrichtung und der Mehrzahl an Düsen.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Giessen

NOVEL PHENYL-ISOXAZOL-3-OL DERIVATIVE

Disclosed is a compound represented by the formula (I) below, which has G PR120 agonist activity and thus is useful for treatment of diabetes or hyper lipemia, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. (In the formula, (AA ) represents a phenyl group which may be substituted with a lower alkoxy gro up or the like, or the like; (BB) represents a divalent group obtained by re moving two hydrogen atoms from a benzene ring which may be substituted with a halogen atom or the like, or the like; X represents a spacer having a main chain composed of 1-8 carbon atoms wherein 1-3 carbon atoms in the main cha in may be substituted with an oxygen atom or the like; and Y represents a hy drogen atom or the like.) ...

Method of enriching gamma-aminobutyric acid and cereal obtained by the method

-aminobutyrc acid enrichment method and grain obtaining by the method thereof

Lever-Fitting Type Connector

A lever-fit connector, wherein a rotation prevention lock ( 12 ) preventing a lever ( 5 ) from being rotated when male and female connector housing are fitted (joined) to each other is installed in the inner wall ( 6 A) of a lever insert hole ( 6 ) in a female housing ( 2 ). A rotation lock recessed part ( 58 ) in which the rotation lock part ( 12 D) of the rotation prevention lock ( 12 ) is engageably stored is formed in the peripheral surface of the lever ( 5 ). The angle of the rotation lock part ( 12 D) is set so that the rotation lock part ( 12 D) is drawn to the lever ( 5 ) side in excessive rotation by bringing the rotation lock part ( 12 D) into contact with the side wall surface ( 58 B) of the rotation lock recessed part ( 58 ).

BRAKE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DESIGNED TO FACILITATE AIR PURGING DURING BRAKING

A braking device for a vehicle is provided which is equipped with a hydraulic booster in which a hydraulic pressure chamber is formed. The hydraulic booster has a plurality of fluid flow paths which are shaped to create convective spiral flows of brake fluid to flush bubbles of air into the spiral flows of brake fluid every braking operation. The mixture of the bubbles of air and the brake fluid is then delivered to a reservoir. The bubbles of air are discharged outside the reservoir, thereby purging the hydraulic booster of air completely.

FUEL TANK PRODUCING APPARATUS

Provided is a fuel tank producing apparatus capable of uniformly heating a tank container in a short period of time. The fuel tank producing apparatus includes a heat curing furnace for heating the tank container and a hot air generator for generating hot air. The heat curing furnace is internally provided with a nozzle for blowing the hot air onto the surface of the tank container, and externally provided with a rotating portion for rotating the tank container about the central axis thereof. The nozzle is located at a position displaced to the left relative to the vertical direction to the central axis of the tank container as viewed from the direction of the central axis of the tank container. The rotating portion is configured to rotate the tank container in the reverse direction of a direction in which the hot air is blown from the nozzle. 1. A fuel tank producing apparatus comprising:a rotating portion adapted to rotate a tank container about a central axis thereof; anda nozzle adapted to blow gas onto a surface of the tank container, whereinthe rotating portion is configured to rotate the tank container in a reverse direction of a direction of blowing the gas from the nozzle, andthe nozzle is located at a position displaced relative to a vertical direction to the central axis of the tank container as viewed from a direction of the central axis of the tank container.2. The fuel tank producing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the nozzle extends along the direction of the central axis of the tank container claim 1 , and an injection port of the nozzle is seamlessly formed along the direction of the central axis of the tank container.3. The fuel tank producing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a heating portion adapted to heat a mouthpiece portion provided at an end in the direction of the central axis of the tank container. The present application claims priority from Japanese patent application JP2017-070086 filed on Mar. 31, 2017, the ...

LEVER-FITTING CONNECTOR

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lever-fitting connector maintaining a fitted state, and improved in lever release workability. SOLUTION: A rotation-preventing lock 12 for preventing rotation of a lever 5 at a proper locking (coupling) of a male and a female housings is installed at an inner wall 6A of a lever insertion through-hole 6 of the female housing 2, and a concave part 58 for rotation locking where a rotation lock part 12D of the rotation-preventing lock 12 is engaged and housed is formed at a peripheral face of the lever 5. An angle is so set that the rotation lock part 12D is pulled in toward the lever 5 side by an overturn, as the rotation lock part 12D comes in contact with a side wall face 58B of the concave part 58 for rotation locking. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI ...

CONCRETE SIDE-DITCH STRUCTURE TAKING PEDESTRIAN'S WALK INTO CONSIDERATION, AND SIMPLIFIED ATTACHING/DETACHING DEVICE FOR SIDE-DITCH COVER CONSTITUTING THE CONCRETE SIDE-DITCH STRUCTURE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a combination of a side-ditch block and a side-ditch cover and a device for easily attaching/detaching the side-ditch cover of such constitution as to prevent the tip of a stick, the front wheel of a wheelchair, the wheel of a walker or a stroller, an infant's shoes or the heels of high-heeled shoes from being stuck or caught to cause an injury. SOLUTION: A side-ditch cover with an inclined groove 13 or a curved groove formed at one side face so as to be smoothly connected with a bottom face is combined with a side-ditch block in which one to several water collecting holes leading to the inside of a side-ditch are formed recessed in the side wall upper part on one side of a cover placing opening step part so as to be long in a proceeding direction with a width of 15 mm or less. Or a side-ditch cover with an inclined hole or a curved hole formed at one side face so as to be smoothly connected with the bottom face and to be opened long in the proceeding direction ...

METHOD AND JIG FOR INSERTING MAGNETIC WEDGE

PURPOSE: To enable ready insertion of slender soft ferrite magnetic wedge into a slot by employing a jig having a holding surface of T shape formed of a substrate of the prescribed width and a wide width part at the top. CONSTITUTION: A wedge inserting jig 10 is integrally formed with a substrate 11 of constant width W1 and wide parts 12, 13 formed at longitudinal ends of the substrate 11 at the top, and wedge holding surface is formed at the top center of the substrate 11. The length 11 of the holding surface is longer than the length of the slot of a stator. The wedge 5 is held with the holding surface of the jig 10, and the wedge 5 is inserted to ride on the shoulder 7 from the rear end of the slot 3 of the stator 1. COPYRIGHT: (C)1982,JPO&Japio ...

MAGNETIC WEDGE

Verwendung eines Ferrites auf der Basis von Ni-Zn

Novel phenyl-isoxazol-3-ol derivative

Disclosed is a compound represented by the formula (I) below, which has GPR120 agonist activity and thus is useful for treatment of diabetes or hyperlipemia, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. (In the formula, (AA) represents a phenyl group which may be substituted with a lower alkoxy group or the like, or the like; (BB) represents a divalent group obtained by removing two hydrogen atoms from a benzene ring which may be substituted with a halogen atom or the like, or the like; X represents a spacer having a main chain composed of 1-8 carbon atoms wherein 1-3 carbon atoms in the main chain may be substituted with an oxygen atom or the like; and Y represents a hydrogen atom or the like.) ...

Novel 2-pyridinecarboxamide derivatives

Novel 2-PyridineCarboxamide Derivatives Abstract Compounds represented by the general formula (I) or pharmaceutically 5 acceptable salt thereof, which have glucokinase activating effect and are useful as diabetes remedies: 10 D N N_ H N R3 R2 X, H (I) wherein XI is nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen, or the like; R' is 6- to 10-membered aryl, 5- to 7 membered heteroaryl, or the like; D is oxygen or sulfur; R2 and R3 are each independently 20 hydrogen, lower alkyl, or the like; the ring A of the general formula (II): (II) 25 (II) is optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered heteroaryl or the like; and the ring B of the general formula (III): (III) (III) is a mono- or bi-cyclic heteroaryl group.

Process for the preparation of lh-rh derivatives

Drive circuit for piezoelectric pump and cooling system that uses this drive circuit

To provide a piezoelectric pump driving circuit that realizes, with low power consumption, a cooling apparatus that is small in size and light in weight, that can drive a piezoelectric pump with low noise, and that can perform a reliable operation even during startup. The piezoelectric element of the piezoelectric pump is driven by an output signal of an amplifier that receives a signal generated by a sinusoidal oscillator and having the same frequency that drives the piezoelectric pump. The power supply for the amplifier is driven by a high voltage to which the voltage of a low-voltage power supply has been converted by a booster converter. Accordingly, the piezoelectric element is driven by the sinusoidal high voltage of a low frequency. Further, the frequency of the sinusoidal oscillator is adjusted by a signal from a first control circuit during startup. Moreover, the amplitude of the sinusoidal oscillator is adjusted by an output signal from a second control circuit that receives a ...

Heat recovery apparatus

Light source device for an image processor

Infrared ray sensor, infrared ray detection device, and electronic apparatus

Provided is an infrared ray sensor that can conduct a plurality of different types of detection such as temperature detection and gas detection in a simple structure and that is small size and low cost. The infrared ray sensor (1) includes, on one base (10), a first infrared ray detection unit (31) including at least one infrared ray detection element (20) including an infrared ray detection material (22) with physical properties changing depending on properties of incident infrared rays and receives and detects ambient infrared rays, and a second infrared ray detection unit (32) including at least one infrared ray detection element (20) having an identical element structure to the infrared ray detection element of the first infrared ray detection unit (31), is irradiated with infrared rays X for measurement having specific physical properties, and detects a change in the physical properties of the infrared rays X for measurement.

Casting method and casting apparatus

A casting apparatus for performing a casting while an oxide film formed on a surface of a molten metal is reduced by allowing the molten metal and a reducing compound to be contacted with each other, includes: a molding die having a cavity for receiving the molten metal, a sprue from which the molten metal is poured and a feeder head portion arranged between the sprue and the cavity. A difference of heat insulation is partially provided between the feeder head portion and the cavity such that the molten metal filled in the cavity and the feeder head portion is sequentially solidified in a direction of from a terminal portion of the cavity to the feeder head portion.

INSPECTION METHOD OF PRINTED WIRING BOARD

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an inspection method of a printed wiring board in which inspection is performed very accurately and highly efficiently by alignment deviation inspection of solder resist for a card by electric inspection conducted using conductive rubber, in an inspection process of a printed wiring board manufacturing process. SOLUTION: An electric inspection fixture 100 constituted of conductive rubber 10 and a transformation board 11 is used and positioned on the same surface of the printed wiring board 2. Conduction resistance between a checking pad 3 and a conduction checking pad 31 in which solder resist 9 is filled is measured, thereby conducting conduction electricity inspection and judging the alignment deviation of solder resist 9. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI ...

CONNECTOR

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a connector that implements smooth and satisfactory terminal guidance and short circuit cancellation without requiring an increased size. SOLUTION: A front mask 83 is loaded by elastic segments 91 toward short circuit terminals 51 in a mask mounting hole 81. A male housing 19 includes a lifting projection 77 having a tapered face 79 capable of abutting the front mask 83 at a tip portion. The lifting projection 77 projects forward beyond short circuit cancellation plates 73, and upon connector mating, the tapered face 79 comes in contact with the front mask 83 receiving tabs 29 inserted in tab acceptance holes 55 to displace the front mask 83 opposite to the short circuit terminals 51 into a position out of the way of the short circuit cancellation plates 73 against the loading force of the elastic segments 91. COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT ...

STRUCTURE OF MOUNTING GROMMET ON CONNECTOR

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a structure of mounting a grommet on a connector wherein attachment to an electric wire is facilitated and a waterproofing function or a sound leakage preventing function is not degraded. SOLUTION: In the structure of mounting a grommet 3 on a connector 1, the grommet 3 is provided with insertion holes 4 into which electric wires are inserted; slits 5 that are open in the insertion holes 4 on one side and through which electric wires are inserted into the insertion holes 4; a connector-side abutting face 6 where the other-side ends of the slits 5 are open, and that is abutted against the inside of the connector 1; and a retaining wall-side abutting face 7 provided on the opposite side to the connector-side abutting face 6. The electric wire insertion portion 2 of the connector 1 is constructed of a supporting face 8 that is abutted against the connector-side abutting face 6 of the grommet 3; and a grommet retaining wall 9 that is provided opposite to the ...

Lichtquelle-Vorrichtung für Bildverarbeitungsgerät

Novel phenyl-isoxazol-3-ol derivative

Cooling device for electronic apparatus

The present invention provides a cooling apparatus which is easy to build and to fix it to electronic devices, superior in thermal conduction and heat dissipation, and possible to make thin the total configuration of the apparatus. The liquid cooling unit 9 and the air cooling unit 12 are formed in a unit. A heat absorption surface 19 of the liquid cooling unit 9 is contacted or bonded to the heat generation component such as the CPU and the heat generator, which have the largest power consumption and also locally generate heat within a small area in the box 2 . In the liquid cooling unit 9 , a liquid cooling pump 14 composed of an electromagnetic pump is arranged for circulating the coolant in the flow path 10 . The heat generated by the heat generation components such as CPU 6 , heat generator 7 , and the like is thermally diffused with heat conduction into the whole liquid cooling unit 9 by circulating the coolant with the liquid cooling pump 14.

Waterproof connector

A waterproof connector, comprising a pair of male and female housings (30, 40) engaged with each other. The waterproof connector also comprises a grommet (10) covering at least one of the housings (30, 40) and a fastening member (50) inserted from the grommet (10) side into the pair of male and female housings (30, 40) to connect them to each other. In addition, the grommet comprises a sealing part (12) having a predetermined length along the inserting direction of the fastening member (50) and formed integrally with a grommet body (11) at the outlet side end part (14) thereof.

Cooling device for electronic apparatus

The present invention provides a cooling apparatus which is easy to build and to fix it to electronic devices, superior in thermal conduction and heat dissipation, and possible to make thin the total configuration of the apparatus. The liquid cooling unit 9 and the air cooling unit 12 are formed in a unit. A heat absorption surface 19 of the liquid cooling unit 9 is contacted or bonded to the heat generation component such as the CPU and the heat generator, which have the largest power consumption and also locally generate heat within a small area in the box 2. In the liquid cooling unit 9, a liquid cooling pump 14 composed of an electromagnetic pump is arranged for circulating the coolant in the flow path 10. The heat generated by the heat generation components such as CPU 6, heat generator 7, and the like is thermally diffused with heat conduction into the whole liquid cooling unit 9 by circulating the coolant with the liquid cooling pump 14.

WIRING SUBSTRATE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a wiring board having a conductor wiring layer which can have a small thermal resistance and a high reliability and can avoid generation of crackings or peeling off of the conductor wiring layer caused by thermal expansion difference in an insulating substrate, even when the conductor wiring layer having a thickness of 0.1 mm or more is provided to the insulating substrate. SOLUTION: A plurality of conductor sheets, having different Young's moduli and obtained by molding a mixture containing metallic power having Cu as its main component and an organic binder into sheets, are laminated and compressed on a ceramic insulating substrate 1 containing Al2O3, AlN or Si3N4 as a main component, so that the Young's moduli are larger as it goes from their sides contacting with the insulating substrate 1 toward their surface sides, subjected to heat treatment to form a conductor wiring layer 2 for a large current in such a manner that the Young's moduli are increased ...

WATER-ABSORBENT RESIN FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a water-absorbent resin for pharmaceutical preparations, which rapidly absorbs an exudate from an affected part due to injury/disease and maintains dry touch to give good effect for medication of the affected part, while a conventional water-absorbent resin causes a sticky surface of water-absorbent gel and problems of touch due to a particle size of the water-absorbent resin though it absorbs an exudate from an affected part. SOLUTION: The water-absorbent resin B for pharmaceutical preparations comprises fine particles produced by surface crosslinking a water-absorbent resin A with a surface crosslinking agent C. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT ...

Hebelsteckverbinder

Azepinone derivatives

BRAKE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DESIGNED TO ENSURE STABILITY IN MOTION OF BRAKE PEDAL

A braking device for a vehicle is provided which includes a master cylinder, a pedal return spring, and a movable member. When a brake pedal is depressed, it is transmitted to the master cylinder through the pedal return spring to develop a braking force. The movable member is disposed between the pedal return spring and the master cylinder and works to absorb deformation of the pedal return spring arising from tilting thereof when the brake pedal is depressed and swings, thereby ensuring the stability in motion of the brake pedal. 1. A braking device for a vehicle comprising:a master cylinder which has a given length with a front and a rear, the master cylinder having a cylindrical cavity extending in a longitudinal direction of the master cylinder;a reservoir which connects with the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder and in which brake fluid is stored;an accumulator which connects with the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder and in which brake fluid is stored under pressure;a master piston which is disposed in the cylindrical cavity to be slidable in a longitudinal direction thereof, the master piston having a front oriented toward the front of the master cylinder and a rear oriented to the rear of the master cylinder, the master piston defining a master chamber and a servo chamber within the cylindrical cavity, the master chamber being formed on a front side of the master piston and storing therein the brake fluid to be delivered to a brake device working to apply a frictional braking force to a wheel of a vehicle, the servo chamber being formed on a rear side of the master piston;a hydraulic pressure regulator which regulates a pressure of the brake fluid delivered from the accumulator to the servo chamber;an input piston which is disposed behind the master piston to be slidable within the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder;a braking simulator member which works to urge the input piston rearward within the cylindrical cavity of the master ...

Lever type connector

A lever type connector of the present invention includes a connector housing, a cover, a lever rotatably mounted on the connector housing, and a snap tab mounted on the cover. During rotation of the lever from an unlocking position to a locking position, the snap tab is pressed by the lever and bent, and if the lever reaches the locking position, the snap tab is brought back to lock the lever. The maximum bent inward angle of the snap tab is set to be smaller than the outward inclination angle of the snap tab without being bent. It is possible to prevent contact between the snap tab and the electric wires. The electric wires are prevented from being damaged, and the operation failure of the snap tab is also avoided.

LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT WIRING BOARD AND LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a light emitting element wiring board and a light emitting device which are superior in heat dissipation and whose light use efficiency can be improved. SOLUTION: A metal body 3 whose thermal conductivity is higher than that of a substrate body 2 is disposed in a first through hole 2a penetrating the direction of a Z-axis of the substrate body 2. First and second electrodes 6 and 7 and reflectors 10 whose thermal conductivity is higher than that of the substrate body 2 and which reflect light emitted from an LED chip 21 loaded on a light emitting element loading part 15 are arranged in a plane vertical to the Z-axis direction of the substrate body 2 in one surface in the Z-axis direction of the substrate body 2 and one surface in the Z-axis direction of the metal body 3 at previously decided intervals. Thus, heat generated in the LED chip 21 loaded on the light emitting element loading part 15 is transmitted to the reflector 10 and heat can effectively be ...

TILT ANGLE VARYING DEVICE FOR MONITOR

PURPOSE: To improve reliability by surely adjusting the tilt angle of even a monitor having a heavy weight. CONSTITUTION: A monitor tiltable side friction plate 4 of the monitor 3 is rotatably connected to a monitor tilt fixing side friction plate 2 by means of a rotating center bolt 6 and nut 7. This monitor tiltable side friction plate 4 is connected adjustably in frictional force to the monitor tilt fixing side friction plate 2 by an adjusting bolt 9 and nut 10 passing a tilt angle regulating groove 8. An auxiliary spring 11 is fixed to the monitor tilt fixing side friction plate 2 and an engaging plate 12 is fixed to the rear surface of the monitor 3. The base side of the monitor 3 is supported by this auxiliary spring 11 at the time of rotating the monitor backward and the engaging plate 12 is engaged and supported to and by the auxiliary spring 11 at the time of rotating the monitor 3 forward. COPYRIGHT: (C)1996,JPO ...

HYDRAULIC POWER GENERATING EQUIPMENT

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide electric power generating equipment excellent in portability and capable of converting water current energy of a river, etc., into electric energy. SOLUTION: This hydraulic power generating equipment 10 is furnished with a case part 30 having buoyancy, a plural number of current plates 40-1-40-7, a variable plate 50, turbines 60-1-60-4, a power generating part 70, a charging part 80 and a guide 90. The shape of the case part 30 is curved by contracting in diameter in a direction of an inflow port 32 from an inflow port 31. The turbines 60-1-60-4 are rotated by a water current passing through the inside of the case part 30, and the power generating part 70 converts their rotational motion energy to electric energy. COPYRIGHT: (C)2001,JPO ...

Novel 2-pyridinecarboxamide derivatives

Compounds represented by the general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have glucokinase activating effect and are useful as diabetes remedies: (I) wherein X1 is nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen, or the like; R ...

Novel 2-pyridinecarboxamide derivatives

Piezoelectric actuator

A piezoelectric actuator where increase in external dimensions is avoided, that has large vibration amplitude, whose resonance frequency is adjustable, and that has high reliability. A piezoelectric actuator has a piezoelectric element (1a) having a piezoelectric body (3a) whose at least two opposite surfaces expand and contract depending on condition of an electric field, a restraining member (21a) for restraining the piezoelectric element (1a) at at least either of the two surfaces, a supporting member (4a) provided around the restraining member (21a), and beam members (22a) in which both ends of each of the beam members are fixed to the restraining member (21a) and to the supporting member (4a) and having a neutral axis of bending, the axis being in the direction substantially parallel to the surfaces to be restrained.

Piezoelectric actuator and electronic device

A piezoelectric actuator (51) is provided with a piezoelectric element (11) which expands and contracts in accordance with the status of electric field; a base (21) having the piezoelectric element (11) adhered on one surface; and a supporting member (46) for supporting the piezoelectric element (11) and the base (21). The piezoelectric element (11) and the base (21) vertically vibrate in accordance with the expansion/contraction of the piezoelectric element (11). The base (21) is connected to the supporting member (46) through a vibrating membrane (31) having a rigidity lower than that of the base (21). The outlines of the piezoelectric element (11) and the supporting member (46) are different.

Leak detection system, vibration detection device, information processing device, and leak detection method

A vibration detection device (10) is provided with a vibration detection unit (110), a sensor-side leak determination unit (120), a first transmission unit (130), and a second transmission unit (140). The vibration detection unit (110) detects vibration transmitted through piping (30). The sensor-side leak determination unit (120) determines whether or not there is a possibility of a leak in the piping (30) based on a measurement result of the vibration detection unit (110). When the sensor-side leak determination unit (120) determines that there is a possibility of a leak, the first transmission unit (130) transmits provisional leak information to an information processing device (20). The provisional leak information indicates that there is a possibility of a leak in the piping (30). When waveform request information indicating a request for waveform data of the vibration is received from the information processing device (20), the second transmission unit (140) transmits waveform data ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF ABNORMALITY IN LEAK LIMITATION-TYPE SEAL DEVICE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and an apparatus, for the diagnosis of an abnormality in a leak limitation-type seal device, in which the abnormality in the seal device can be detected at an early stage so as to be capable of being diagnosed with good accuracy. SOLUTION: The signal of the pressure of seal water, that of the temperature of the seal water and that of the shaft displacement of a main shaft 15 are fetched from pressure gages 20, 22, thermometers 21, 23 and a displacement meter 26. A change in a seal flow rate is analyzed by an analyzer 31 by using the signals. The deviation between an analyzed flow rate obtained by this analysis and a measured seal flow rate is found. By using the obtained deviation, the correlation between itself and an abnormality operating parameter is analyzed. An analyzed result is displayed on a display screen 32. COPYRIGHT: (C)1999,JPO ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Giessen

A connector sealing element

The invention provides a connector sealing element and allows the inspection of the existence of the opening which is not correctly formed in terminal insertion holes of the connector sealing part. The connector sealing element comprises a sealing part body and a plurality of terminal insertion holes each of which is provided with an upper diaphragm part and a lower diaphragm part which are mutually separated and which are connected through a thin layer. Preferably, the terminal insertion holes are provided with diaphragms and comprise an approximately bent groove and an approximately bent thin layer. Preferably, the terminal insertion holes are provided with diaphragms with thin layers which are located in the direction which is coincident with a diagonal of a rectangular cross section of the terminals so as to cause the angles of the terminals to collide against the correspondent ends of the thin layers.

REAL TIME STOCK RECOGNITION SYSTEM, TERMINAL EQUIPMENT, ORDER RECEIVING PROCESSING METHOD AND STOCK MANAGEMENT METHOD

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a real time stock recognition system, terminal equipment, an order receiving processing method and a stock management method capable of improving efficiency and contributing to the effective utilization of resources as well. SOLUTION: In the real time stock recognition system 2 for franchise system retail trades constituted of a plurality of shops where terminal equipment PC1 managing stock information is installed respectively and a head office where a head office server 10 provided with an order receiving processing part 12, a memory MR and a browsing stock information preparation part 14 is installed, the browsing stock information preparation part 14 of the head office server 10 successively acquires the stock information of the respective shops almost in real time, prepares the stock information for browsing for which a stock deficiency rate set for each shop and each merchandise is taken into consideration on the basis of the acquired stock information ...

SOLID-LIQUID SEPARATOR

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a solid-liquid separator by which solid-liquid separation can be carried out continuously with high solid-liquid separation efficiency, and solid-liquid separation corresponding to variation factors such as a change in the amount of the supply of a solid-liquid material or the like can be operated. SOLUTION: A squeezing roller 4 wound by an endless filter cloth body 3 is revolved by a motor 13 in the direction E same as the twisted direction of a side where the filter cloth body 3 enters into the squeezing roller 4, and is also rotated in the direction I through a driving system including a motor 17, wherein the speed of revolution and that of rotation can be relatively changed. A pair of rolls 6a and 6b, between which the filter cloth body 3 after passing through the squeezing roller 4 is placed, is made to rotate in the transportation direction of the filter cloth body 3, and is revolved in the direction F opposite to the revolution direction of the squeezing ...

WIRING BOARD MANUFACTURING METHOD

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a wiring board manufacturing method capable of easily manufacturing a wiring board with excellent heat dissipation which can be connected to a wire harness and the like at low costs. SOLUTION: A method for manufacturing a wiring board 11 includes a stationary part formation step for forming a stationary part 32 of a connection terminal 31 on a metallic plate serving as a metal core 22; a masking step for covering a terminal part formation region of the metallic plate with a masking tape; an insulation layer laminating step for overlaying an insulation layer 23 on the metallic plate, heating and pressurizing them in vacuum, and integrating the insulator layer 23 with the metallic plate; an insulation layer removing step for removing the insulation layer 23 and a conductive layer 24 in the terminal part formation region and exposing the metallic plate; and a terminal part formation step for processing the exposed metallic plate and forming a terminal part ...

FOLDING METHOD FOR RECTANGULAR FABRIC WITH DISPLAY, AND FOLDING MACHINE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that, when a rectangular fabric with display, having a display unit for a hotel name or the like, included near one corner, is folded to have a prescribed small area, the display unit is not usually exposed on the upper surface of the finally folded fabric by a single folding method when the position of the display unit is different. SOLUTION: A folding machine 1 is used, wherein a lower conveyor 18 is arranged under an upper conveyor 15, to double the rectangular fabric supplied onto the upper conveyor 15 by a folding device 23 and to feed the fabric onto the lower conveyor 18, and also the running direction of the lower conveyor 18 is reversibly switched. When the rectangular fabric with display, having the display unit included near one corner, is fed to the folding machine 1, the running direction of the lower conveyor 18 is set to a side where the display unit appears on the upper surface of the finally folded fabric depending on the position ...

DEVICE FOR PREVENTING CURING OF PAINT

PURPOSE: To prevent the coating material attached to a coating nozzle from being cured by closing the opening of a binding member for supporting a vessel supplied with an agent for preventing the curing of coating material with a closing member when the nozzle is not used and closing the opening with a lid member when the nozzle is used. CONSTITUTION: The opening of a vessel 49 supplied with an agent for preventing the curing of coating material is supported by a binding member 48. A closing member 23c for closing the opening 48b of the binding member 48 when a coating nozzle N fixed to the tip of a robot arm A is inserted into the vessel 49 from the opening 48b is provided to the nozzle N. Meanwhile, a lid member 57 for closing the opening 48b when the nozzle N is separated from the vessel 49 is provided to the binding member 48 and made freely openable and closable. Consequently, since the vessel is always filled with the vapor of the agent, the curing of the coating material attached ...

SEDIMENT IMPROVEMENT DEVICE AND SEDIMENT IMPROVEMENT METHOD

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve sediment in a short period of time by efficiently stirring and kneading consolidated clay to dissolve it in a soft state and casting a solidifying medium, etc. SOLUTION: A sediment improvement device has a casing 1 and two screws 10 arranged in the inside of it. The screw 10 has a resolvable shaft 1, a spiral belt 12 extending in a coil shape in the circumference of the shaft 11 and a large number of support pieces 13 to support the spiral belt 12 on the shaft 11. The two screws 10 are opposite in the winding direction of their spiral belt 12 to each other and rotate in the opposite directions. The two screw 10 are arranged adjacent to each other and parts of their spiral belts 12, 12 are overlapped with each other. The spiral belts 12 is bent to be opposite in the winding direction at the head end side and ther terminal end side of the screw 10 at the terminal end side end part of the spiral belts 12, 12. In this constitution, improvement of sediment is ...

NOVEL PHENYL-ISOXAZOL-3-OL DERIVATIVE

The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I), which has a GPR120 agonist action and thus is useful for treatment of diabetes mellitus or hyperlipidemia, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In the formula, (AA) represents a phenyl or the like, which may be substituted with a lower alkoxy group or the like; (BB) represents a divalent group or the like, derived by removal of two hydrogen atoms from a benzene which may be substituted with a halogen atom or the like; X represents a spacer having a main chain composed of 1-8 carbon atoms wherein 1-3 carbon atoms in the main chain may be substituted with an oxygen atom or the like; and Y represents a hydrogen atom or the like.

Multi-unit connector

A multi-unit connector is formed by mounting a plurality of unit connectors, in which a terminal is received in a terminal receiving section of a housing, into a connector frame. The housing includes a front opening, and the connector frame includes a wall covering the front opening. The wall has a hole for terminal insertion, and a positioning rib projectingly. The terminal is positioned without rattling by supporting the terminal between the positioning rib and an inner wall at a side opposite to the positioning rib of the terminal receiving section. The positioning rib is provided with a slant surface for supporting the terminal. Furthermore, an additional positioning rib is arranged symmetrically against the positioning rib about a center of the hole and the slant surfaces for supporting a top end of the terminal are formed facing to each other at the positioning rib and the additional positioning rib.

Infrared sensor, electronic device, and manufacturing method of infrared sensor

The present invention aims to reduce a size and improve quality of an infrared sensor. An infrared sensor ( 203 ) according to the present invention includes a substrate ( 202 ) and an infrared detection element ( 201 ). A principal surface of the substrate ( 202 ) includes a convex shape. The infrared detection element ( 201 ) is formed over the principal surface including the convex shape of the substrate ( 202 ). Further, as for the infrared detection element ( 201 ), an entire light-receiving surface includes a planar shape. Then, it can be the small-sized infrared sensor ( 203 ) with improved quality.

PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR AND AUDIO COMPONENTS

One object of the present invention is to an achieve increase of amplitude of vibrations and/or flattening of frequency dependence of the amplitude of a piezoelectric actuator. Piezoelectric actuator () has first piezoelectric vibrator (), second piezoelectric vibrator (), and vibrating membrane (). First piezoelectric vibrator () includes first pedestal () and first piezoelectric element () connected to the first pedestal. Second piezoelectric vibrator () includes second pedestal () and second piezoelectric element () connected to the second pedestal. Vibrating membrane () has opening (). First piezoelectric vibrator () is connected to one surface of vibrating membrane () straddling opening () of the vibrating membrane. Second piezoelectric vibrator () is connected to another surface of vibrating membrane () straddling opening () of the vibrating membrane. 1. A piezoelectric actuator comprising:a first piezoelectric vibrator including a first pedestal and a first piezoelectric element connected to the first pedestal;a second piezoelectric vibrator including a second pedestal and a second piezoelectric element connected to the second pedestal; anda vibrating membrane having an opening, whereinsaid first piezoelectric vibrator is connected to one surface of said vibrating membrane straddling the opening of said vibrating membrane, andsaid second piezoelectric vibrator is connected to another surface of said vibrating membrane straddling the opening of said vibrating membrane.2. The piezoelectric actuator according to claim 1 , wherein rigidity of said vibrating membrane is smaller than rigidity of said pedestal.3. The piezoelectric actuator according to claim 1 , further comprising a support body that supports an outer edge portion of said vibrating membrane.4. The piezoelectric actuator according to claim 1 , whereinthe one surface of said vibrating membrane is connected to a surface of said first pedestal to which said first piezoelectric element is not connected, ...

Structure for attaching vibration sensor to storage device

A structure for attaching a vibration sensor to a storage device having a recording or reproducing head that records on or reproduces from a recording medium, includes: a first vibration sensor which is provided on a first outer surface of a base of the storage device, and detects vibration in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the recording medium; a second vibration sensor which is provided on a second outer surface of the base, the second surface orthogonal to the first outer surface, and detects vibration in an in-plane direction of the recording medium; an urging section which has a first end portion in contact with an upper surface of the first vibration sensor and a second end portion in contact with an upper surface of the second vibration sensor, and has a substantially L-shape; and a damping member affixed to the urging section.

Breakdown prediction device, breakdown prediction method, and breakdown prediction program

A breakdown prediction device of the present invention includes: a vibration measurement unit that measures vibrations generated from a device being monitored; and a signal processing unit that performs breakdown prediction when a specific vibration is measured at the vibration measurement unit, a maximum vibration amplitude value of the vibration exceeding an upper limit vibration amplitude threshold, and a vibration amplitude value thereof being below a lower limit vibration amplitude threshold at a point in time when a specified time is reached from a point in time when the vibration exceeds the upper limit vibration amplitude threshold.

COUPLING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING ROTARY MEMBERS

A coupling device including a first rotary member and a second rotary member are opposed and connected to each other on the same axial line, wherein a cap to cover a connection part is a cylindrical shape having a bottom wall and a protrusion insertion hole formed on the bottom wall and covers the first rotary member from a connection end-side of the first rotary member, wherein the cap is axially urged by an elastic member to bring at least one of an opening-side end face and the bottom wall of the cap into contact with an annular end face formed on the first rotary member, and wherein an accommodation chamber of the connection part is formed in the cap to reserve lubricant, and an exit of the accommodation chamber of the connection part is blocked or narrowed by a force of the elastic member. 1. A coupling device , which includes a first rotary member and a second rotary member opposed and connected to each other on the same axial line , and in which a fitting recess provided to the first rotary member and a fitting protrusion provided to the second rotary member corresponding to the fitting recess are fitted each other to connect both of the rotary members so that torque is to be transferred ,wherein a cap to cover a connection part is a cylindrical shape having a bottom wall and a protrusion insertion hole, through which the fitting protrusion of the second rotary member passes, formed on the bottom wall and covers the first rotary member from a connection end-side of the first rotary member,wherein the cap is axially urged by an elastic member to bring at least one of an opening-side end face and the bottom wall of the cap into contact with an annular end face formed on the first rotary member, andwherein an accommodation chamber of the connection part is formed in the cap to reserve lubricant, and an exit of the accommodation chamber of the connection part is blocked or narrowed by a force of the elastic member.2. The coupling device according to claim 1 , ...

Actuator, piezoelectric actuator, electronic device, and method for attenuating vibration and converting vibration direction

A viscoelastic body is interposed between a vibrating membrane vibrating in association with a piezoelectric vibrator composed of a piezoelectric element and a base and a support member supporting the vibrating membrane. The viscoelastic body attenuates vibration transmitted from the support member to the vibrating membrane and converts vibration of the vibrating membrane in the surface direction parallel to its main surfaces to vibration of the vibrating membrane in the direction nearly perpendicular to the surface direction. The vibrating membrane is annular with an opening at the center, and the base is joined to the vibrating membrane coaxially with opening.

NOVEL 2-PYRIDINECARBOXAMIDE DERIVATIVES

The present invention relates to a compound which has a glucokinase-activating effect and is useful as a therapeutic agent for diabetes mellitus, being represented by a formula (I): 138-. (canceled)40. The compound according to claim 39 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 39 , wherein D is S.41. The compound according to claim 39 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 39 , wherein both of Rand Rare hydrogen atoms.42. The compound according to claim 39 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 39 , wherein Xis selected from the group consisting of: a nitrogen atom claim 39 , sulfur atom claim 39 , oxygen atom claim 39 , —CH— claim 39 , —N—CH— claim 39 , —S—CH— claim 39 , —O—CH— claim 39 , —CH—N— claim 39 , —CH—O— claim 39 , and —CH—S—.43. The compound according to claim 39 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 39 , wherein the substituent on ring A is a hydrogen atom claim 39 , lower alkyl group claim 39 , lower alkoxy group claim 39 , hydroxy group claim 39 , or hydroxy lower alkyl group (the hydrogen atom of the hydroxy group of the hydroxy lower alkyl group may further be substituted by a lower alkyl group).44. The compound of claim 39 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 39 , wherein the substituent on ring B is a hydrogen atom claim 39 , lower alkyl group claim 39 , halogen atom claim 39 , hydroxyalkyl group claim 39 , aminoalkyl group claim 39 , or alkanoyl group.45. The compound according to claim 39 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 39 , wherein Rrepresents a pyridyl group.46. The compound according to claim 39 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 39 , wherein the substituent in Ris hydrogen atom claim 39 , hydroxyalkyl group claim 39 , lower alkyl group claim 39 , lower alkoxy group claim 39 , carbamoyl group claim 39 , alkylcarbamoyl group claim 39 , dialkylcarbamoyl group claim 39 , cyano group claim 39 , trifluoromethyl group claim 39 , ...

VIBRATION SENSOR

A vibration sensor according to the present invention includes a piezoelectric vibrator including a diaphragm and a piezoelectric element firmly fixed to at least one plane surface of the diaphragm and a signal process substrate performing a predetermined process to a signal outputted from the piezoelectric vibrator, and wherein the piezoelectric vibrator and the signal process substrate are arranged alongside in a planar direction nearly perpendicular to a vibration direction of the piezoelectric vibrator. 1. A vibration sensor comprising:a piezoelectric vibrator comprising a diaphragm and a piezoelectric element firmly fixed to at least one plane surface of the diaphragm;a signal process substrate performing a predetermined process to an electric charge outputted from the piezoelectric vibrator; and wherein the piezoelectric vibrator and the signal process substrate are arranged alongside in a planar direction nearly perpendicular to a vibration direction of the piezoelectric vibrator.2. The vibration sensor according to claim 1 ,wherein the vibration sensor comprises a housing in which the piezoelectric vibrator and the signal process substrate are placed, and the both ends of the piezoelectric vibrator are fixed to the housing.3. The vibration sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the weight of the piezoelectric vibrator and the weight of the signal process substrate are equal to each other.4. The vibration sensor according to claim 1 , an electric charge voltage conversion processing unit converting an inputted electric charge into a voltage signal,', 'a filter processing unit extracting a signal in an intended frequency band among the inputted voltage signals, and', 'a signal amplification processing unit amplifying the voltage signal outputted from the filter processing unit., 'wherein the signal process substrate comprises'}5. The vibration sensor according to claim 1 , 'the piezoelectric vibrator is electrically connected to the signal process substrate ...

CRIME PREVENTION DEVICE, CRIME PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING STATE OF OPENING/CLOSING BODY

[Problem] 11. A crime prevention device , comprising:an excitation unit for applying vibration to an opening/closing body for opening/closing an opening section of a building;a detection unit for detecting the vibration of the opening/closing body to which the vibration has been applied by the excitation means; anda determination unit for determining the state of the opening/closing body on the basis of the feature of the detected vibration of the opening/closing body.12. The crime prevention device according to claim 11 , wherein the state of the opening/closing body is any one of a first state in which the opening/closing body is closed and locked claim 11 , a second state in which the opening/closing body is closed and unlocked claim 11 , and a third state in which the opening/closing body is opened.13. The crime prevention device according to claim 11 , wherein the feature of the vibration is at least one of a period of time and magnitude of the vibration.14. The crime prevention device according to claim 11 , further comprising:an electromechanical transducer element;wherein the excitation unit and the detection unit are included in the electromechanical transducer element.15. The crime prevention device according to claim 11 , further comprising:a storage means for storing features depending on the state of the opening/closing body.16. The crime prevention device according to claim 11 , further comprising:a power feeding unit for feeding electric power to the excitation unit, the detection unit and the determination unit.17. The crime prevention device according to claim 11 , further comprising:a radio unit for transmitting the result of determination performed by the determination means.18. The crime prevention device according to claim 11 , further comprising:a signal processing unit; a filtering unit for eliminating undesired signals from a signal depending on the detected vibration of the opening/closing body, and', 'an amplification unit for amplifying ...

INFRARED DETECTION SENSOR ARRAY AND INFRARED DETECTION DEVICE

An infrared detection sensor array according to the present invention is characterized by being provided with a substrate, at least one hole that passes through the substrate, a first infrared detection element provided to one side of the substrate and a second infrared detection element provided on the other side of the substrate so as to at least partially cover the hole. 1. An infrared detection sensor array comprising:a substrate;at least one hole that passes through the substrate;a first infrared detection element provided to one side of the substrate; anda second infrared detection element provided on the other side of the substrate so as to at least partially cover a hole that passes through the substrate, wherein said hole has an opening which is not covered with said first infrared detection element on one side of said substrate.2. The infrared detection sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein said first infrared detection element provided to said one side and said second infrared detection element provided to the other side have an area where at least partially overlapping each other via said substrate.3. The infrared detection sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein said second infrared detection element on the other side that covers said hole is larger than an area of said hole.4. The infrared detection sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein said first infrared detection element and said second infrared detection element are arranged in a grid shape.5. (canceled)6. The infrared detection sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein said infrared detection element includes a pyroelectrics ceramics film and an electrode claim 1 , andwherein said pyroelectrics ceramics film induces an electric charge according to an area of the surface.7. The infrared detection sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein an infrared filter and a diffraction optical element are provided above one side of said substrate claim 1 , andwherein said infrared filter ...

ROLL-TO-ROLL THIN FILM COATING MACHINE

A roll-to-roll thin film coating machine of the invention includes: a first vacuum chamber into which a first precursor gas is introduced; a second vacuum chamber into which a second precursor gas is introduced; a third vacuum chamber into which a purge gas is introduced, the purge gas discharging the first precursors and the second precursors; and a transfer mechanism transferring a windable base member through the first vacuum chamber, the second vacuum chamber, and the third vacuum chamber, the transfer mechanism including a holding unit holding both end portions of the base member in a width direction thereof. 1. A roll-to-roll thin film coating machine comprising:a first vacuum chamber into which a first precursor gas is introduced;a second vacuum chamber into which a second precursor gas is introduced;a third vacuum chamber into which a purge gas is introduced, the purge gas discharging the first precursors and the second precursors; anda transfer mechanism transferring a windable base member through the first vacuum chamber, the second vacuum chamber, and the third vacuum chamber, the transfer mechanism comprising a holding unit holding both end portions of the base member in a width direction thereof, the transfer mechanism allowing the base member to alternately pass through the first vacuum chamber and the second vacuum chamber multiple times, thereby forming an atomic-layer-deposited film by depositing a stack of atomic layers on a surface of the base member.2. The roll-to-roll thin film coating machine according to claim 1 , whereinthe holding unit is a sandwich-holding unit holding both end portions of the base member in the width direction thereof.3. The roll-to-roll thin film coating machine according to claim 2 , whereinthe sandwich-holding unit sandwiches both end portions of the base member in the width direction thereof between a plurality of sandwich-holding members.4. The roll-to-roll thin film coating machine according to claim 2 , whereinthe ...

PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR MOUNTED THEREON

A piezoelectric actuator comprises: a piezoelectric ceramic vibrator () which vibrates when a voltage is applied to electrodes; a first holder () which is joined to a panel () and supports one end portion of the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator (); and a second holder () which is joined to the panel () and supports the other end portion of the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator (). The vibrations generated in the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator () are transmitted to the panel () via the one end portion of the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator () and the first holder (), and the relative movements of the other end portion of the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator () in the lengthwise and crosswise directions with respect to the panel () are constrained by the second holder (). 1. A piezoelectric actuator comprising:a piezoelectric ceramic vibrator that vibrates in a predetermined direction when electronic power is supplied;a first holder connected to a plate-shaped member and supporting a first portion in the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator; anda second holder connected to the plate-shaped member and supporting a second portion in the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator,wherein the first holder is made of a material with rigidity to such a degree that it is deformed by vibration from the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator, the second holder is made of a material with rigidity to such a degree that it is not deformed by vibration from the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator,the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator transmits vibration to the plate-shaped member via the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator and the first holder, and relative movement in the second portion in the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator with respect to the plate-shaped member is constrained by the second holder.2. The piezoelectric actuator according to claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric ceramic vibrator is formed in a rectangular plate shape and polarized in a thickness direction and claim 1 , when voltage is applied to electrodes ...

BRAKE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DESIGNED TO PRODUCE BRAKING FORCE WITH MINIMIZED DELAY

A braking device for a vehicle is provided which includes a hydraulic booster to make wheels of the vehicle produce frictional braking force. The hydraulic booster includes a fluid chamber and a throttle. When a brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the throttle works to obstruct or restrict an outflow of brake fluid from the fluid chamber, thereby increasing the pressure in the fluid chamber. This causes the pressure in a master chamber of the hydraulic booster to rise, thereby producing the frictional braking force almost no later than start of the depression of the brake pedal. 1. A braking device for a vehicle comprising:a master cylinder having a length with a front and a rear, the master cylinder including a cylindrical cavity extending in a longitudinal direction of the master cylinder;an accumulator which communicates with the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder and in which brake fluid is stored;a master piston which is disposed in the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the master cylinder, the master piston having a front oriented toward the front of the master cylinder and a rear oriented to the rear of the master cylinder, the master piston defining a master chamber and a servo chamber within the cylindrical cavity, the master chamber being formed on a front side of the master piston and storing therein the brake fluid to be delivered to a friction braking device working to apply a frictional braking force to a wheel of a vehicle, the servo chamber being formed on a rear side of the master piston;a pressure regulator which works to regulate a pressure in the brake fluid delivered from the accumulator to the servo chamber;a brake actuating member which is disposed behind the master cylinder and to which a braking effort, as produced by a driver of the vehicle, is transmitted to variably change a pressure in the pressure regulator;an input piston which is disposed behind the master piston to be ...

BRAKE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DESIGNED TO PRODUCE BRAKING FORCE IN CASE OF LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER

A braking device for a vehicle is provided which includes a power fail-safe mechanism which works to create frictional braking force at a wheel of the vehicle in the event of loss of electric power. The braking device is equipped with an electromagnetic valve which is of a normally closed type. In the event of loss of electric power in the braking system, the electromagnetic valve is closed to block fluid communication between a hydraulic booster and a brake fluid reservoir, so that a stroke chamber in the hydraulic booster is hermetically closed. This enables the pressure in a master cylinder to rise in response to depression of a brake pedal to develop the frictional braking force. 1. A braking device for a vehicle comprising:a pressure generator which includes a master piston, a master cylinder, a master chamber, and a servo chamber, the master chamber and the servo chamber being formed in the master cylinder, the master piston being disposed in the master cylinder and moved in response to an operation of a brake actuating member to develop a hydraulic pressure of brake fluid in the master chamber as a function of a braking effort on the brake actuating member;a servo unit which develops a hydraulic pressure in the servo chamber as a function of the braking effort on the brake actuating member to exert a hydraulic pressure that is a function of the hydraulic pressure in the servo chamber on the master piston;a wheel cylinder to which the brake fluid is delivered from the master cylinder to produce a frictional braking force;a regenerative braking system which works to produce a regenerative braking force;a dead stroke mechanism which includes a hollow cylinder, a rear wall, a stroke chamber, a front wall, a first flow path, and a reservoir, the rear wall being moved forward within the hollow cylinder in response to the operation of the brake actuating member, the front wall being disposed in front of the rear wall to be movable within the hollow cylinder and ...

BRAKE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DESIGNED TO FACILITATE ADJUSTMENT OF BRAKING HYSTERESIS

A braking device for a vehicle is provided which includes a servo unit working to develop a hydraulic pressure which generates a braking force. The servo unit is actuated following movement of a movable member to develop the hydraulic pressure. The movable member moves in response to a braking effort. The braking device has an elastic member working to create resistance to the movement of the movable member relative, so that the resistance is different between when the movable member moves in a frontward direction and when the movable member moves in a backward direction. This produces a hysteresis in relation of the brake effort to the amount of movement of the movable member. 1. A braking device for a vehicle comprising:a hydraulic pressure generator which includes a master cylinder which has a given length with a front and a rear and in which a master piston and an input piston are disposed, the master cylinder having formed therein a master chamber in which the master piston is moved within the master cylinder in response to an operation on a brake actuating member to develop pressure of brake fluid;a servo unit which works to develop a hydraulic pressure within a servo chamber as a function of the operation on the brake actuating member and exert force on the master piston as a function of the hydraulic pressure in the servo chamber;a wheel cylinder to which the pressure of the brake fluid is delivered from the master chamber to develop a frictional braking force to brake a vehicle;an operating rod which has a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion being closer to the front of the master cylinder than the rear portion is, the operating rod working to transmit a braking effort, as applied to the brake actuating member, to the input piston disposed in the master cylinder;a first spring retainer which is of a hollow cylindrical shape and disposed around the front portion of the operating rod and away from an outer periphery of the operating rod;a ...

BRAKE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE WITH COLLISION AVOIDANCE MECHANISM

A braking device for a vehicle is provided which includes a hydraulic booster to make wheels of the vehicle produce frictional braking force, a solenoid valve installed in a flow path connecting between a brake fluid accumulator and a servo chamber of the hydraulic booster, and a collision avoidance controller. When determining that there is a risk of a collision with an obstacle, the collision avoidance controller opens the first solenoid valve to achieve emergency braking to minimize the risk of the collision. Basically, the emergency braking is achieved only using the solenoid valve, thus allowing an emergency avoidance mechanism of the braking device to be constructed with a minimum of equipment and facilitating the mountability of the braking device in vehicles. 1. A braking device for a vehicle comprising:a master cylinder having a length with a front and a rear, the master cylinder including a cylindrical cavity extending in a longitudinal direction of the master cylinder;an accumulator in which brake fluid is stored;a reservoir which connects with the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder and in which the brake fluid is stored;a master piston which is disposed in the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the master cylinder, the master piston having a front oriented toward the front of the master cylinder and a rear oriented to the rear of the master cylinder, the master piston defining a master chamber and a servo chamber within the cylindrical cavity, the master chamber being formed on a front side of the master piston and storing therein the brake fluid to be delivered to a friction braking device working to apply a frictional braking force to a wheel of a vehicle, the servo chamber being formed on a rear side of the master piston and supplied with the brake fluid from the accumulator;a pressure regulator which works to regulate a pressure in the brake fluid delivered from the accumulator to the ...

BRAKE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE DURABILITY AND MANEUVERING FEELING

A braking device for a vehicle is provided which includes a braking simulator, thus resulting in improved mountability of the braking device in the vehicle. The braking device is designed to permit component parts of the hydraulic booster to slide on one another in response to a braking effort on a brake pedal, thereby absorbing an undesirable load on the braking device and also ensuring the stability in operating the brake pedal. This results in improved durability and maneuvering feeling of the braking device. 1. A braking device for a vehicle comprising:a master cylinder which has a given length with a front and a rear, the master cylinder having a cylindrical cavity extending in a longitudinal direction of the master cylinder;an accumulator which connects with the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder and in which brake fluid is stored under pressure;a reservoir which connects with the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder and in which the brake fluid is stored;a master piston which is disposed in the cylindrical cavity to be slidable in a longitudinal direction thereof, the master piston having a front oriented toward the front of the master cylinder and a rear oriented to the rear of the master cylinder, the master piston defining a master chamber and a servo chamber within the cylindrical cavity, the master chamber being formed on a front side of the master piston and storing therein the brake fluid to be delivered to a brake device working to apply a frictional braking force to a wheel of a vehicle, the servo chamber being formed on a rear side of the master piston;a spool valve which is disposed on the rear side of the master piston within the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder, the spool valve working to switch among a pressure-reducing mode, a pressure-increasing mode, and a pressure-holding mode, the pressure-reducing mode being to communicate between the servo chamber and the reservoir chamber, the pressure-increasing mode being to ...

CONNECTOR

A connector is provided with a connector housing including an elastic engagement arm as a part to be engaged with a mate connector serving as a mate to which the connector is fitted and a terminal accommodation chamber which accommodates therein a terminal of an electric wire having a terminal, and a rear holder including a holder side engagement part engaged with a housing side engagement part provided in the connector housing so as to be connected to the connector housing at a position of a rear end side in a fitting direction to the mate connector. 1. A connector comprising:a connector housing including an elastic engagement arm as a part to be engaged with a mate connector serving which is a mate to which the connector is fitted, a terminal accommodation chamber which accommodates therein a terminal of an electric wire having the terminal, and a housing side engagement part, anda rear holder including a holder side engagement part engaged with the housing side engagement part so as to be connected to the connector housing at a position of a rear end side in a fitting direction to the mate connector,wherein the connector housing includes a rear extending part having a rear end surface and a terminal guide surface,wherein the rear end surface is possible to be pressed toward the fitting direction and protrudes more rearward in the fitting direction than the rear holder from a position which shifts in a direction intersecting at substantially right angles to the fitting direction relative to the housing side engagement part, andwherein the terminal guide surface is configured to prevent the electric wire from coming into contact with the elastic engagement arm and guides the terminal to the terminal accommodation chamber from a side of the rear end surface.2. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the rear extending part includes an extending wall which is extended rearward in the fitting direction from an inner wall surface of the terminal accommodation ...

ACCELERATION SENSOR

Acceleration sensor comprises vibrating element including piezoelectric body, circuit board amplifying output charge of the piezoelectric body that is generated due to bending vibration of the vibrating element, and sensor housing composed of highly conductive material, the sensor housing loading the vibrating element and the circuit board. The circuit board includes one or two extending region(s) formed so as to protrude from one side of the circuit board, the extending region(s) connecting mechanically and electrically the circuit board to the vibrating element. The sensor housing includes supporting base supporting the vibrating element, and recess portion is formed on the supporting base. The supporting base is configured such that the extending region(s) of the circuit board cover(s) the recess portion, and the vibrating element is fixed and supported by insulating adhesive agent with which space that is formed from the recess portion and the extending region(s) is filled. 1. A piezoelectric acceleration sensor , comprising:a vibrating element including a piezoelectric body;a circuit board amplifying output charge of the piezoelectric body that is generated due to bending vibration of the vibrating element; anda sensor housing composed of a highly conductive material, the sensor housing receiving the vibrating element and the circuit board;wherein the circuit board includes one or two extending region(s) formed so as to protrude from one side of the circuit board, the extending region(s) connecting mechanically and electrically the circuit board to the vibrating element;the sensor housing includes a supporting base supporting the vibrating element;the supporting base includes a recess portion, the supporting base being configured such that the extending region(s) of the circuit board cover(s) the recess portion; andthe vibrating element is fixed and supported by an insulating adhesive agent with which a space that is formed from the recess portion and the ...

TANK COOLING DEVICE

Provided is a tank cooling device that is capable of cooling a tank more quickly. A tank cooling device has a nozzle . The nozzle is comprised to supply cooling gas for cooling a tank to an outer surface of the tank , with the cooling gas assisted by compressed gas in the nozzle . The tank has a tank main body made by using synthetic resin and an end member made by using metal. The nozzle supplies a gas flow to each of the tank main body and the end member 1. A tank cooling device , including:a nozzle comprised to supply cooling gas for cooling a tank to an outer surface of the tank, with the cooling gas assisted by compressed gas in the nozzle.2. The tank cooling device according to claim 1 ,wherein the tank cooling device is configured to cool the tank constituted by a plurality of members having different heat conductivities, andthe nozzle is comprised to supply a gas flow containing the cooling gas and the compressed gas to each of the plurality of members.3. The tank cooling device according to claim 2 ,wherein a plurality of the nozzles are provided, andat least one of the nozzles is comprised to supply the gas flow to each of the plurality of members.4. The tank cooling device according to claim 2 ,wherein the tank includes a tank main body made by using resin, and an end member made by using metal and attached to an end portion of the tank main body,the nozzle includes an end member nozzle, andthe end member nozzle is comprised to supply the gas flow toward the end member.5. The tank cooling device according to claim 4 ,wherein the end member nozzle is comprised to supply the gas flow toward a boundary portion between the plurality of materials.6. The tank cooling device according to claim 1 ,wherein the tank includes a tank main body made by using resin, and an end member made by using metal and attached to an end portion of the tank main body,the nozzle includes a side portion nozzle, andthe side portion nozzle is comprised to supply the gas flow toward ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device includes a camera; an acceleration sensor that detects an acceleration applied to a housing; a posture determining unit that determines a posture of the housing based on a value detected by the acceleration sensor; and an activation control unit that activates the camera when the posture determining unit determines that the posture of the housing becomes an upright posture. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing;a camera;an acceleration sensor that detects an acceleration applied to the housing;a posture determining unit that determines a posture of the housing based on a value detected by the acceleration sensor;an activation control unit that activates the camera when the posture determining unit determines that the posture of the housing becomes an upright posture; anda grasping form recognizing unit that recognizes a user's grasping form of the housing,wherein the activation control unit activates the camera when the posture determining unit determines that the posture of the housing becomes the upright posture and the grasping form recognizing unit recognizes that the user's grasping form of the housing is not a grasping form of covering a lens of the camera.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising an illuminance sensor claim 1 ,wherein the grasping form recognizing unit recognizes whether the user's grasping form of the housing is a grasping form of covering the lens of the camera based on the detected value output from the illuminance sensor.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a touch panel that detects a user's touch claim 1 ,wherein the grasping form recognizing unit recognizes whether the user's grasping form of the housing is a grasping form of covering the lens of the camera based on a position of the touch.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a touch sensor that recognizes a touch of a side surface of the housing claim 1 ,wherein the ...

LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM, VIBRATION DETECTION DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND LEAK DETECTION METHOD

A vibration detection device () is provided with a vibration detection unit (), a sensor-side leak determination unit (), a first transmission unit (), and a second transmission unit (). The vibration detection unit () detects vibration transmitted through piping (). The sensor-side leak determination unit () determines whether or not there is a possibility of a leak in the piping () based on a measurement result of the vibration detection unit (). When the sensor-side leak determination unit () determines that there is a possibility of a leak, the first transmission unit () transmits provisional leak information to an information processing device (). The provisional leak information indicates that there is a possibility of a leak in the piping (). When waveform request information indicating a request for waveform data of the vibration is received from the information processing device (), the second transmission unit () transmits waveform data measured by the vibration detection unit () to the information processing device (). 1. A leak detection system comprising:a plurality of vibration detection devices which are attached to piping at intervals in an extension direction of the piping; andan information processing device which detects a leak from the piping based on measurement results of the plurality of vibration detection devices,wherein each of the plurality of vibration detection devices includesa vibration detection unit which detects vibration,a sensor-side leak determination unit which determines whether or not there is a possibility of a leak in the piping based on a measurement result of the vibration detection unit,a first transmission unit which, when the sensor-side leak determination unit determines that there is a possibility of a leak, transmits provisional leak information indicating that there is a possibility of a leak in the piping to the information processing device, anda second transmission unit which, when waveform request information ...

ROLLED FILM FORMATION APPARATUS

A rolled film formation apparatus including a first chamber in which a first precursor is applied to a substrate, a second chamber in which a second precursor is applied to the substrate such that the first and second precursors react with each other and that an atomic layer is deposited on the substrate, a third chamber in which a purge gas is applied to the substrate, and conveyance roller pairs which are positioned in the first, second and third chambers, and convey the substrate. Each conveyance roller pair includes a first roller and a second roller which sandwich the substrate in a thickness direction of the substrate. At least one of the first and second rollers has an outer peripheral surface having a surface unevenness. The substrate is moved back and forth among the first, second and third chambers. The atomic layer is deposited more than once on the substrate. 1. A rolled film formation apparatus , comprising:a first chamber in which a first precursor is applied to a substrate;a second chamber in which a second precursor is applied to the substrate such that the first and second precursors react with each other and that an atomic layer is deposited on the substrate;a third chamber in which a purge gas for purging the first or second precursor is applied to the substrate; anda plurality of conveyance roller pairs positioned in the first chamber, the second chamber and the third chamber, and configured to convey the substrate,wherein each of the conveyance roller pairs includes a first roller and a second roller configured to sandwich the substrate in a thickness direction of the substrate,at least one of the first and second rollers has an outer peripheral surface having a surface unevenness, andthe plurality of conveyance roller pairs is configured such that the substrate is moved back and forth among the first chamber, the second chamber and the third chamber, and that the atomic layer is deposited more than once on the substrate.2. The rolled film ...

CONNECTOR

A connector includes a housing; and an annular packing to be sandwiched between the housing and a mating component. The packing has: an annular seal portion protruding toward a radially outer side, and an annular depressed portion located on a surface of the seal portion on the radially inner side and depressed toward the radially outer side. An edge of the depressed portion is positioned on one side with respect to a protruding end of the seal portion. When the housing and the mating component are fitted to each other, the protruding end of the seal portion is in contact with the mating component, the edges of the depressed portion are in contact with the housing, and the end portion is displaced in a direction away from the housing to warp with a vicinity of the edge on the one side as a center. 1. A connector comprising:a housing to be fitted to a mating component; andan annular packing to be sandwiched between the housing and the mating component and comes into contact with both the housing and the mating component,the packing having:an annular seal portion protruding toward a radially outer side at a position away from an end portion on one side of the packing in a fitting direction of the housing and the mating component toward another one side in the fitting direction, andan annular depressed portion located on a surface of the seal portion on the radially inner side and depressed toward the radially outer side,an edge of the depressed portion on the one side being positioned on the one side with respect to a protruding end of the seal portion,the housing being disposed on a radially inner side of the packing,upon the housing and the mating component being fitted to each other, the protruding end of the seal portion being in contact with the mating component, the edge of the depressed portion on the one side and an edge of the recessed portion on the another one side being in contact with the housing, and the end portion being displaced in a direction away ...

Piezoelectric vibration sensor

A piezoelectric vibration sensor includes a piezoelectric element which is in a form of flat plate, an element holding plate which is in a form of flat plate, and first and second support members. An electrode is arranged on at least one plane of the piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element is joined to one plane of the piezoelectric element. The first support member and the second support member support the piezoelectric element and the element holding plate. A vibration film activates vibration of the element holding plate between the first support member and the second support member. Moreover, the element holding plate is joined to each of the first support member and the second support member through the vibration film. As a result, it is possible to obtain high sensitivity in a wide frequency range and to withstand an impact which is added from the outside.

STRUCTURE ANALYZING DEVICE AND A STRUCTURE ANALYZING METHOD

An object of the invention is to provide a structure analyzing device and a structure analyzing method which can analyze a state change of a structure, which is caused before the structure is destroyed, such as a state change of degradation of the structure or the like. A structure analyzing device () according to the present invention includes a vibration detecting means () which detects a vibration of a structure, and an analysis means () which analyzes an output signal of the vibration detecting means (). The analysis means () analyzes a state change of the structure by comparing a value of at least one out of a vibration amplitude of the structure and a vibration continuation time of the structure, which is measured in a state existing when carrying out analysis, with a value of at least one out of a vibration amplitude of the water service pipe and a vibration continuation time of the water service pipe which is measured in a standard state. 1. A structure analyzing device , comprising:a vibration detecting unit which detects a vibration of a structure; andan analysis unit which analyzes an output signal of the vibration detecting unit, wherein the analysis unit analyzes a state change of the structure by comparing a value of at least one out of a vibration amplitude of the structure and a vibration continuation time of the structure, which is measured in a state existing when carrying out analysis, with a value of at least one out of a vibration amplitude of the structure and a vibration continuation time of the structure which is measured in a standard state.2. The structure analyzing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe standard state is a state before the state change occurs in the structure.3. The structure analyzing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe value, in the standard state is stored in a storage unit, and whereinthe analysis unit reads the value, in the standard state from the storage unit, and compares the value, in the state existing ...

FAILURE PREDICTION METHOD AND FAILURE PREDICTION SYSTEM

A failure prediction system for performing failure prediction to a monitoring target device by detecting a state, comprising: a state detection unit for detecting state signals of no smaller than two different kinds, and outputting a detection signal corresponding to each of the state signals; a phase processing part for synchronizing a plurality of the detection signals; a signal analysis part for calculating a feature value indicating a feature of the state for each of the detection signals from the phase processing part; and a failure prediction part for performing failure prediction of the monitoring target device for each of the feature values by comparing the feature value in question and a reference value set in advance. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. A failure prediction system for performing failure prediction to a monitoring target device by detecting a state , comprising:a state detection unit which detects state signals of no smaller than two different kinds, and outputting a detection signal corresponding to each of the state signals;a phase processing part which synchronizes a plurality of the detection signals;a signal analysis part which calculates a feature value indicating a feature of the state for each of the detection signals from the phase processing part; anda failure prediction part which performs failure prediction of the monitoring target device for each of the feature values by comparing the feature value in question and a reference value set in advance.12. The failure prediction system according to claim 11 , further comprisinga signal dividing part which separates the detection signal outputted from the phase processing part into a plurality of band signals.13. The failure prediction system according to claim 11 , whereinthe signal analysis part acquires in a predetermined time interval the detection signal having been inputted, and ...

VIBRATION DETECTING APPARATUS AND VIBRATION DETECTING METHOD

Provided are a vibration detector and a vibration detecting method, which are power saving, can detect vibration even if the vibration is very weak, and can perform both start-up of the apparatus and collection of data of vibration information by the use of only one sensor. The apparatus includes a vibration detector, a semiconductor switch, a controller and a power supply. The semiconductor switch and the controller are connected to the power supply. The vibration detector detects vibration and consequently generates a vibration voltage. The semiconductor switch includes a voltage divider for generating a bias voltage inside. The semiconductor switch detects a voltage produced by superposing the bias voltage onto the vibration voltage outputted from the vibration detector, and conducts current when the detected voltage is equal to or larger than a certain value. The controller wakes up with the current conducted by the semiconductor switch as a trigger signal. 1. A vibration detecting apparatus , comprising a vibration detector , a semiconductor switch , a controller and a power supply , wherein:the semiconductor switch and the controller are connected with the power supply;the vibration detector detects vibration and generates a vibration voltage;the semiconductor switch comprises a voltage divider for generating a bias voltage inside;the semiconductor switch is a switch which detects voltage consisting of the vibration voltage and of a bias voltage superposed on the vibration voltage, and conducts current when the detected voltage is equal to or larger than a certain value; andthe controller wakes up with the current conducted by the semiconductor switch as a trigger signal.2. The vibration detecting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor switch comprises a voltage doubling circuit inside.3. The vibration detecting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the voltage divider includes voltage dividing resistors.4. The vibration detecting ...

CONNECTOR

A connector is provided with a connecting terminal, a connecting housing, and a front folder. The connecting housing includes a connecting terminal storing chamber, and a lance which is elastically deformable in order to store the connecting terminal into the terminal storing chamber and which is engageable with the connecting terminal in order to prevent the connecting terminal from removing when recovered from an elastic deformation. The front folder is supported to be movable to back and forth along the insertion direction and locked on a front end of the terminal storing chamber. The front folder is moved in the opposite direction to the insertion direction to be actually locked by pressure in a state that the front folder is temporarily locked and contacted with the connecting terminal to hold in a state that the front folder is actually locked. 1. A connector , comprising:a connecting terminal;a connecting housing; anda front folder, a connecting terminal storing chamber for storing the connecting terminal; and', 'a lance which is elastically deformable in order to store the connecting terminal into the terminal storing chamber and, which is engageable with the connecting terminal in order to prevent the connecting terminal stored in the terminal storing chamber from removing in an opposite direction to an insertion direction by recovering from an elastic deformation,, 'wherein the connecting housing compriseswherein the front folder is supported to be movable to back and forth along the insertion direction, and the front folder is locked on a front end of the terminal storing chamber,wherein the front folder is configured to move in the opposite direction to the insertion direction to be actually locked by pressure in a state that the front folder temporarily locked, and the front folder is configured to contact with the connecting terminal to hold the connecting terminal between the front folder and the lance in a state that the front folder is actually ...

STRUCTURE ANALYZING DEVICE AND A STRUCTURE ANALYZING METHOD

Disclosed is a structure analyzing device and a structure analyzing method which can analyze a state change of a structure, which is caused before the structure is destroyed, such as a state change of degradation of the structure or the like. A structure analyzing device () includes a vibration detecting unit () which detects a vibration of a structure, and an analysis unit () which analyzes an output signal of the vibration detecting unit (). The analysis unit () analyzes a state change of the structure by comparing a value of resonant sharpness Q, which is measured by use of the following formula (1) in a state existing when carrying out analysis, with a value of resonant sharpness Q which is measured by use of the following formula (1) in a standard state. 1. A structure analyzing device , comprising:a vibration detecting unit which detects a vibration of a structure; andan analysis unit which analyzes an output signal of the vibration detecting unit, wherein {'br': None, 'i': 'Q=f/Δf', '(I)'}, 'the analysis unit analyzes a state change of the structure by comparing a value of resonant sharpness Q, which is measured by use of the following formula (1) in a state existing when carrying out analysis, with a value of resonant sharpness Q which is measured by use of the following formula (1) in a standard state.'}where f is a resonant frequency of the structure, and Δf is a full width at half maximum.2. The structure analyzing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe standard state before the state change occurs in the structure.3. The structure analyzing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe value in the standard state is stored in a storage unit, and whereinthe analysis unit reads the value in the standard state from the storage unit, and compares the value in the state existing when carrying out the analysis, with the value in the standard state.4. The structure analyzing device according to claim 1 , comprising:a plurality of the vibration detecting unit, ...

INFRARED DETECTION DEVICE AND INFRARED DETECTION METHOD

An infrared detection device that can detect movement, a temperature, and a stationary state of a detection object with a simple configuration is provided. 1. An infrared detection device comprising a pyroelectric infrared sensor , peak detecting unit for an electric signal waveform , peak inclination amount detecting unit for an electric signal waveform , peak value holding unit for an electrical signal waveform , and determining unit ,wherein the pyroelectric infrared sensor outputs an electric signal depending on change in an infrared ray resulting from a detection object,the peak detecting unit detects a peak of a temporal waveform of an electric signal output by the sensor,the peak inclination amount detecting unit detects an inclination amount of a peak detected by the peak detecting unit,the peak value holding unit holds an initial peak value when the detection object enters a detection region of the sensor, for a peak detected by the peak detecting unit, andthe determining unitdetermines at least one of entry of the detection object to and exit of the detection object from the sensor region based on the detected peak,determines at least one of a movement speed and a temperature of the detection object, based on the peak inclination amount, anddetermines at least one of movement and motionlessness of a detection object in a detection region of the sensor, based on whether or not the held peak value is held for a waveform saturation period acquired from an inclination amount of the initial peak.2. The infrared detection device according to claim 1 , wherein the pyroelectric infrared sensor is an array type sensor in which a plurality of pyroelectric infrared detection elements are arranged in an array on a substrate.3. The infrared detection device according to claim 1 , detecting a one-dimensional or two-dimensional temperature distribution.4. A person movement detection device comprising the infrared detection device according to claim 1 ,wherein the ...

BRAKING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE WITH COLLISION AVOIDANCE MECHANISM

A braking apparatus for a vehicle is provided which includes a hydraulic booster to make wheels of the vehicle produce frictional braking force, a solenoid valve, and a collision avoidance controller. The solenoid valve selectively exerts the hydraulic pressure of brake fluid stored in an accumulator on a spool valve in the booster. When determining that there is a risk of a collision with an obstacle, the collision avoidance controller opens the solenoid valve to achieve emergency braking to minimize the risk of the collision. Basically, emergency braking is achieved by installing the solenoid valve to selectively exert the hydraulic pressure on the spool valve, thus allowing an emergency avoidance braking system to be constructed with a minimum of equipment and facilitating the mountability of the braking apparatus in the vehicles. 1. A braking apparatus for a vehicle comprising:a master cylinder having a length with a front and a rear, the master cylinder including a cylindrical cavity extending in a longitudinal direction of the master cylinder;an accumulator which connects with the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder and in which hydraulic pressure of brake fluid is stored;a reservoir which connects with the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder and in which the brake fluid is stored;a master piston which is disposed in the cylindrical cavity of the master cylinder to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the master cylinder, the master piston having a front oriented toward the front of the master cylinder and a rear oriented to the rear of the master cylinder, the master piston defining a master chamber and a servo chamber within the cylindrical cavity, the master chamber being formed on a front side of the master piston and storing therein the brake fluid to be delivered to a friction braking device working to apply a frictional braking force to a wheel of a vehicle equipped with this braking apparatus, the servo chamber being formed on a ...

Leak-Detection Device, Program, and Control Method

A signal acquisition unit () acquires a signal. From the signal acquired by the signal acquisition unit (), a detection signal extraction unit () extracts, as a detection signal, a signal of any frequency band among a plurality of partial detection frequency bands into which the frequency band that is the subject of detection has been divided. A determination unit () determines, in order, for each detection signal corresponding to each of the different partial detection frequency bands, whether the detection signal shows any leakage, and if at least a prescribed number of the detection signals are not showing any leakage, determines that leakage is not taking place. 1. A leak inspection device comprising:signal acquisition unit that acquires a signal;inspection signal extraction unit that extracts, as an inspection signal, a signal in any of a plurality of partial inspection frequency bands obtained by dividing a frequency band as an inspection target, from the signal acquired by the signal acquisition unit; anddetermination for unit that sequentially determines whether the inspection signals corresponding to the partial inspection frequency bands which are different from one another indicate a leak or not and, when predetermined number or more of the inspection signals do not indicate a leak, determining that there is no leak.2. The leak inspection device according to claim 1 , wherein the determination unit includes:partial determination unit that determines whether the inspection signal corresponding to one partial inspection frequency band indicates a leak or not; andoverall determination unit that performs an overall determination process of sequentially selecting one of the plurality of partial inspection frequency bands and sequentially making the partial determination unit operate in correspondence with the selected partial inspection frequency band until the partial determination unit determines that the predetermined number or more of the inspection ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

An acquisition unit in an information processing device acquires a traveling time of a vehicle from a place of departure to a destination, and a period of time required for a task performed by a user. A derivation unit derives a period of time required for a remaining task in accordance with the period of time required for the task acquired by the acquisition unit and a period of time that the user performed the task. An output unit outputs a suggestion, for departure in the vehicle, when the period of time required for the remaining task derived by the derivation unit and the traveling time acquired by the acquisition unit meet a predetermined relationship. 1. An information processing device comprising:an acquisition unit configured to acquire a traveling time of a vehicle from a place of departure to a destination, and a period of time required for a task performed by a user;a derivation unit configured to derive a period of time required for a remaining task in accordance with the period of time required for the task acquired by the acquisition unit and a period of time that the user performed the task; andan output unit configured to output a suggestion for departure in the vehicle, when the period of time required for the remaining task derived by the derivation unit and the traveling time acquired by the acquisition unit meet a predetermined relationship.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe output unit outputs the suggestion for departure when the period of time required for the remaining task becomes shorter than the traveling time.3. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe acquisition unit acquires the traveling time from the place of departure to the destination by way of a transit site necessary for the remaining task.4. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe acquisition unit acquires a desired time of arrival at the destination, andthe output unit outputs a task ...

VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A vehicle is configured to accommodate a cart and a passenger. A communication unit of the vehicle is configured to communicate with the cart. A traveling environment acquisition unit of the vehicle is configured to acquire a traveling environment of the vehicle. A cart control unit of the vehicle is configured to control an arrangement of the cart in the vehicle through the communication unit according to the traveling environment acquired toy the traveling environment acquisition unit. 1. A vehicle configured to accommodate a cart and a passenger , the vehicle comprising:a communication unit, which is configured to communicate with the cart;a traveling environment acquisition unit, which is configured to acquire a traveling environment of the vehicle; anda cart control unit, which is configured to control an arrangement of the cart in the vehicle through the communication unit according to the traveling environment acquired by the traveling environment acquisition unit.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprisinga passenger detection unit, which is configured to detect an arrangement of the passenger in the vehicle,wherein the cart control unit is configured to control the arrangement of the cart in the vehicle according to the arrangement of the passenger detected by the passenger detection unit.3. The vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the cart control unit is configured to determine a size of a movement allowable range of the cart in the vehicle according to a number of carts acquired through the communication unit claim 2 , and a number of passengers detected through the passenger detection unit.4. The vehicle according to claim 2 , whereinthe cart is one of a plurality of carts including a first cart for carrying baggage and a second cart for boarding the passenger, andthe cart control unit is configured to, when the passenger detection unit detects the passenger, move the first cart to maintain a distance between the passenger and the first ...

ARRANGEMENT SYSTEM FOR TRIAL USE OR TRIAL FITTING VEHICLE

An arrangement system of a vehicle that permits a user to perform a trial use or a trial fitting of a product in a vehicle interior includes a display unit configured to display products that are candidates for purchase, an operation unit configured to be operated by the user to select a desired product from the products displayed on the display unit, and a vehicle arrangement unit configured to arrange the vehicle on which the product selected through an operation performed on the operation unit is loaded. 1. An arrangement system of a vehicle that permits a user to perform a trial use or a trial fitting of a product in a vehicle interior , the arrangement system comprising:a display unit configured to display products that are candidates for purchase;an operation unit configured to be operated by the user to select a desired product from the products displayed on the display unit; anda vehicle arrangement unit configured to arrange the vehicle on which the product selected through an operation performed on the operation unit is loaded.2. The arrangement system according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit is configured to display a predicted amount of time that the vehicle claim 1 , on which the product selected through the operation performed on the operation unit is loaded claim 1 , will take to arrive at a user position.3. The arrangement system according to claim 1 , further comprising a product recommendation unit configured to recommend a product that is a candidate for purchase in accordance with a preference of the user.4. The arrangement system according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit is configured to display map data indicating a position of the vehicle on which a product that is a candidate for purchase is loaded.5. The arrangement system according to claim 4 , whereinthe display unit is configured to display a first image of the vehicle, on which the product that is the candidate for purchase is loaded, and a second image of a product loaded ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICE, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

In an information processing device, an acquirer acquires a congestion degree in the vicinity of multiple vehicles arranged in a certain arrangement pattern. A deriver derives a move instruction for moving a target vehicle among the multiple vehicles such as to change a space between vehicles, on the basis of an acquired congestion degree. A communication unit transmits the move instruction to the target vehicle. 1. An information processing device , comprising:an acquirer configured to acquire a congestion degree in a vicinity of a plurality of vehicles arranged in a predetermined arrangement pattern;a deriver configured to derive a move instruction for moving a target vehicle among the plurality of vehicles such as to change a space between vehicles, on the basis of an acquired congestion degree; anda communication unit configured to transmit the move instruction to the target vehicle.2. The information processing device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the acquired congestion degree is a first threshold or greater claim 1 , the deriver derives a move instruction for moving the target vehicle such as to broaden the space between vehicles.3. The information processing device of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the acquired congestion degree is a second threshold or less claim 2 , the deriver derives a move instruction for moving the target vehicle such as to narrow the space between vehicles claim 2 , and the second threshold is smaller than the first threshold.4. A vehicle-mounted device configured to be mounted on a vehicle claim 2 , the vehicle-mounted device comprising:an imager configured to capture an image of a vicinity of the vehicle;a deriver configured to derive a congestion degree in the vicinity of the vehicle, on the basis of the image captured by the imager;a communication unit configured to transmit the congestion degree derived by the deriver to an information processing device and to receive, from the information processing device, a move ...

SENSOR UNIT

A sensor unit () provided with a substrate (), a plurality of light-receiving units () that are provided on the substrate () and detect light, and a diffraction grating layer () that is provided on the substrate () and the light-receiving units () and has at least two diffraction means for diffracting light of corresponding wavelengths and condensing the light onto the light-receiving units, wherein at least two of the diffraction means are composed from holograms formed on a first diffraction grating layer and at least a portion of the plurality of holograms formed on the first diffraction grating layer overlap at least partially with another adjacent hologram. 1. A sensor unit comprising:a substrate;a plurality of light receiving parts arranged on the substrate and for detecting light; andone or more diffraction grating layers arranged over the substrate and the light receiving parts, the diffraction grating layers having two or more diffraction means each for diffracting light of a corresponding wavelength and thereby condensing the light at a corresponding one of the light receiving parts, wherein:at least two of the diffraction means are each constituted by a hologram formed in a first one of the diffraction grating layers; andat least some of the plurality of holograms formed in the first diffraction grating layer each overlap at least partly with some of the plurality of holograms neighboring it.2. The sensor unit according to claim 1 , wherein:at least one of the diffraction means is formed in a second one of the diffraction grating layers provided on the first diffraction grating layer; andat least some of the plurality of holograms formed in the first diffraction grating layer each overlap, in the plan view, at least partly with some of the diffraction means formed in the second diffraction grating layer.3. The sensor unit according to claim 1 , whereinat least one of the diffraction means is constituted by a hologram or a convex-concave part.4. The sensor ...

SENSOR DEVICE, VIBRATION DETECTION SYSTEM, SENSOR UNIT, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, VIBRATION DETECTION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A sensor device includes: a first sensor group () in which a plurality of first vibration sensors for detecting vibration acceleration in one direction with respect to an object to be detected are arranged to face the same direction; a phase difference calculation unit () which, based on a plurality of first signals indicating the vibration acceleration detected by each of the plurality of first vibration sensors included in the first sensor group (), calculates a first phase difference indicating the phase difference between the plurality of first signals; and an acceleration calculation unit () which, using the first phase difference and the plurality of first signals, calculates vibration acceleration in a first direction perpendicular to a surface on which the plurality of first vibration sensors are arranged, and vibration acceleration in a second direction parallel to the surface on which the plurality of first vibration sensors are arranged. 1. A sensor device comprising:a first sensor group in which a plurality of first vibration sensors for detecting vibration acceleration in one direction with respect to an object to be detected are arranged to face the same direction;a phase difference calculation unit which, based on a plurality of first signals indicating the vibration acceleration detected by each of the plurality of first vibration sensors included in the first sensor group, calculates a first phase difference indicating a phase difference between the plurality of first signals; andan acceleration calculation unit which, using the first phase difference and the plurality of first signals, calculates vibration acceleration in a first direction perpendicular to a surface on which the plurality of first vibration sensors are arranged, and vibration acceleration in a second direction parallel to the surface.2. The sensor device according to claim 1 , wherein:the first direction is a direction perpendicular to a propagating direction of vibration generated ...

VIBRATION SENSOR UNIT

A vibration sensor unit () includes a metal casing (), a vibration sensor () disposed in the casing (), a battery (), and a control unit (). The control unit () applies power supplied from the battery () to the casing () to apply charges to the casing (), and controls an amount of power applied to the casing (). 1. A vibration sensor unit comprising:a metal casing;a vibration sensor disposed in the casing;a battery; anda control unit,wherein the control unit applies power supplied from the battery to the casing to apply charges to the casing, and controls an amount of power applied to the casing.2. The vibration sensor unit according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit intermittently applies the charges to the casing.3. The vibration sensor unit according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit applies the charges to the casing at regular time intervals.4. The vibration sensor unit according to claim 2 , further comprising a potential detection unit configured to detect a potential of the casing claim 2 ,wherein the control unit applies, according to a detection result by the potential detection unit, the charges to the casing so that the potential of the casing can be maintained within a fixed range.5. The vibration sensor unit according to claim 1 , further comprising a power generator configured to convert vibration into power claim 1 ,wherein the control unit uses the power generated by the power generator for applying the charges to the casing or operating the control unit.6. The vibration sensor unit according to claim 5 , wherein the vibration sensor also functions as the power generator.7. The vibration sensor unit according to claim 6 , further comprising:a power storage unit configured to store an output of the vibration sensor as power; anda change-over switch configured to perform switching between a state of inputting the output of the vibration sensor to the control unit and a state of inputting the output of the vibration sensor to the power storage ...

LEAK INSPECTION DEVICE, LEAK INSPECTION METHOD, AND LEAK INSPECTION PROGRAM

Each functional configuring unit of a leak inspection device () operates in the manner that follows. A vibration acquisition unit () acquires a signal indicating tubing vibrations or vibrations propagated from tubing. A filtering unit () extracts a signal of a predetermined frequency band from the signal acquired by the vibration acquisition unit (). A characteristic value extraction unit () splits the signal extracted by the filtering unit () into predetermined time intervals, calculates for each split signal the absolute value of each extreme value of the magnitude of the signal, performs for each split signal a statistical process with respect to the calculated plurality of absolute values, and considers values calculated by the statistical process to be characteristic values. A leak determination unit () considers inspection results to indicate the presence of a leak when a determination index value stipulated using the characteristic values is greater than a predetermined threshold. 1. A leak inspection device comprising:vibration acquisition unit that acquires a signal indicating a vibration of a pipe or a vibration propagating from a pipe;filtering unit that extracts, from the signal, a signal in one frequency band;characteristic value extracting unit that divides the extracted signal at predetermined time intervals, calculates an absolute value of each of a plurality of extreme values of magnitude of the signal for each of the divided signals, performs a statistical process on the plurality of calculated absolute values for each of the divided signals, and extracts a value calculated by the statistical process as a characteristic value; andleak determining unit that determines the presence of a leak as an inspection result when a determination index value determined by using the characteristic value is larger than a predetermined threshold.2. The leak inspection device according to claim 1 , wherein the characteristic value extracting unit performs a process ...

DEFECT ANALYSIS DEVICE, DEFECT ANALYSIS METHOD, AND PROGRAM

The present invention provides a defect analysis device including: an excitation unit () that imparts vibrations of a plurality of frequencies to a fluid () flowing through a pipe (); a first detector () that, when the excitation part () is imparting vibrations, detects vibrations emanating from the pipe (); and a signal processing unit () that extracts a feature quantity from a vibration waveform acquired by the first detector (), and uses the extracted feature quantity to estimate the extent of a defect formed in the pipe (). 1. A defect analysis device including:vibration means for applying vibration with a plurality of frequency components to at least one of fluid flowing in a pipe and the pipe,first detection means for detecting the vibration applied by the vibration means, andsignal processing means for extracting a feature amount from a vibration waveform acquired by the first detection means and estimate a degree of defect formed in the pipe by using the extracted feature amount.2. The defect analysis device according to claim 1 , whereinthe signal processing means extract at least one of a peak frequency and a sharpness of a peak as the feature amount.3. The defect analysis device according to claim 1 , whereinthe signal processing means estimate at least one of a size of a hole formed in the pipe and an amount of fluid which leaks to the outside of the pipe through the hole formed in the pipe as a degree of defect formed in the pipe.4. The defect analysis device according to claim 1 , whereinthe defect analysis device further includes reference data storage means for storing reference data in which the feature amount is associated with information indicating the degree of defect formed in the pipe, andthe signal processing means retrieves the reference data by using the feature amount as a key and estimates the degree of defect formed in the pipe.5. The defect analysis device according to claim 4 , whereinthe defect analysis device further includes pipe ...

Leakage determination system and leakage determination method

In a related fluid leakage detecting device, erroneous leakage determination may occur due to a change in a state of a fluid in piping. A leakage determination system of the present invention includes a first detection means for detecting a prescribed physical quantity indicating a state of a fluid in piping, a second detection means for detecting vibration propagating through the piping, and a leakage determination means for performing leakage determination based on the physical quantity detected by the first detection means and the vibration detected by the second detection means.

DOOR STRUCTURE

Provided is a door structure including: a door installed capable of opening and closing a door opening part of a vehicle body; a decorative member attached to a surface of the door which faces an outside of a vehicle; and a sealing member arranged along an end part of the door which faces an outside of the door, and sealing the door opening part, wherein the sealing member includes a thick part which becomes thicker toward an inside of the door, and which is inserted into a gap formed between the end part of the door which faces the outside of the door and an end part of the decorative member which faces the outside of the door, and the sealing member is biased toward an inside of the vehicle. 1. A door structure comprising:a door installed capable of opening and closing a door opening part of a vehicle body;a decorative member attached to a surface of the door which faces an outside of vehicle, anda sealing member arranged along an end part of the door which faces an outside of the door, and sealing the door opening part, whereinthe sealing member includes a thick part which becomes thicker toward an inside of the door, and which is inserted into a gap formed between the end part of the door which faces the outside of the door and an end part, of the decorative member which faces the outside of the door, andthe sealing member is biased toward an inside of the vehicle.2. The door structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe thick part becomes continuously thicker toward the inside of the door.3. The door structure according to claim 1 , wherein an attachment part attached to the door, and', 'a seal lip part including an elastic contact part which gets into elastic contact with the vehicle body,', 'the elastic contact part is located closer to the inside of the vehicle and closer to the outside of the door than the attachment part is, and', 'the gap is located closer to the outside of the vehicle than the attachment part is., 'the sealing member includes'}4. The door ...

Position estimation device, position estimation system, position estimation method, and computer-readable recording medium

Provided is a position estimation device and the like which accurately estimate an occurrence position of a pressure wave. The position estimation device is provided with: a first cross-correlation derivation means for deriving a first cross-correlation relating to a pressure of fluid based on measurement values obtained by measuring a pressure of fluid flowing through a pipeline network at least at two positions in the pipeline network, a second cross-correlation derivation means for deriving a second cross-correlation relating to a pressure of fluid based on calculation values obtained by calculating a pressure of fluid at least at the two positions in the pipeline network, and an estimation means for estimating an occurrence position of a pressure wave based on a difference between the first cross-correlation and the second cross-correlation.

Fuel tank producing apparatus

A fuel tank producing apparatus that allows the thickness of a resin on the surface of a tank container to be uniform and that is capable of improving the curing quality of the tank container. The fuel tank producing apparatus includes a conveyor for conveying the tank container, a plurality of heating chambers for heating the tank container during the conveyance, a cooling furnace for cooling the tank container at a position downstream of the plurality of heating chambers in the conveying direction, a gas supplier for supplying gas to the plurality of heating chambers, a plurality of nozzles for blowing the gas supplied from the gas supplier onto the surface of the tank container in the plurality of heating chambers, and a plurality of plug heaters for heating the gas between the gas supplier and the plurality of nozzles.

CONNECTOR

A connector is fitted into a mating connector including a receiving member, and includes a locking arm for locking the receiving member. The locking arm includes an arm member which extends in a fitting direction to the mating connector, and a locking member which is provided at a tip end of the arm member or in the neighborhood thereof so as to project in a direction intersecting the direction of fitting, and locks the receiving member. The locking member includes a claw which is formed at a tip end of the locking member so as to project in a direction opposite to the fitting direction to the mating connector and is caught by the receiving member. 1. A connector which is fitted into a mating connector including a receiving member , the connector comprising:a locking arm for locking the receiving member in order to keep the connector and the mating connector fitted into each other,wherein the locking arm includes an arm member extending in a fitting direction to the mating connector, and a locking member provided at a tip end of the arm member or in the neighborhood thereof so as to project in a direction crossing the fitting direction and locks the receiving member, andthe locking member includes a claw which is formed at a tip end of the locking member so as to project in a direction opposite to the fitting direction to the mating connector and is caught by the receiving member.2. The connector according to claim 1 , further comprisinga pushing member for pushing the receiving member toward the arm member when the mating connector is fitted into the connector, the pushing member being provided so as to project toward the arm member.3. The connector according to claim 2 , whereinwhen the connector is fitted into the mating connector, the pushing member is provided in a position where the pushing member comes into contact with the mating connector after the locking member comes into contact with the mating connector. Technical FieldThe present invention relates to a ...

Magnetic wedge for rotary electric machine

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SEAL FOR CONNECTOR

Through-panel connector

Electronic device and microphone holder therefor

Electronic device and microphone holder therefor

An electronic device (10) includes a microphone (1), a microphone holder (2) holding the microphone (1) therein, and a case (3) encasing the microphone holder (2) therein. The microphone holder (2) has a first portion (23) at which the microphone holder (2) makes contact with a first inner surface (31) of the case (3), and a second portion (24) at which the microphone holder (2) makes contact with a part (4) of the electronic device or a second inner surface (31A) of the case (3) facing the first inner surface (31), the microphone holder (2) being sandwiched between the first inner surface (31) and the part (4). At least one of the first and second portions (23, 24) of the microphone holder (2) is disposed more outwardly than an outer edge of the microphone (1) in a plane which is in parallel with the first inner surface (31).

Substituted quinazoline or pyridopyrimidine derivative

The present invention provides a compound having a glucokinase activating action being useful for prevention or treatment of diabetes mellitus, etc. being represented by the formula (I): X is nitrogen atom, etc.; Y is oxygen atom, etc.; R 1 is an optionally substituted five to six-membered heteroaryl group, etc.; R 2 is hydrogen atom or fluorine atom; and ring A is a monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl group which may have a substituent represented by the formula (II)] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Defect analysis device, defect analysis method, and program

Azepinone derivatives

The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): wherein R 1 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R 2 and R 3 represent a hydrogen atom or the like; R 4 is a group represented by (II) R 5 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted with a halogen or the like; m is an integer of from 1 to 3; and p is an integer of from 0 to 4; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Retaining structure of front holder to connector housing

A retaining structure of a front holder and a connector housing, essentially consist of a housing body having a retaining portion, a holding arm having a retaining projection, and a flexible connection portion for supporting the holding arm so that the retaining projection can be engaged with the retaining portion, wherein the flexible connection portion supports the holding arm on a front end of the flexible connection portion in an inserting direction of the front holder into a housing body with respect to the retaining projection, the retaining projection is engaged with the retaining portion in a state where the front holder is retained to the housing body. If a force is applied in a direction releasing the engagement between the front holder and the housing body, the retaining projection abuts against the retaining portion so that the holding arm tries to rock in a direction opposite from the direction releasing the engagement. Therefore, the retained state between the front holder and the housing body is maintained.

Diaphragm pump and cooling system with the diaphragm pump

A diaphragm pump enabling an increase in pump efficiency by reducing the pressure loss of liquid and reduction in thickness. The flow passage in piezoelectric pump ( 1 ) includes a pressure chamber ( 50 ) formed into a flat shape in cross section and a suction side flow passage ( 70 a ) and discharge side flow passage ( 70 b ). The suction side flow passage ( 70 a ) and the discharge side flow passage ( 70 b ) are disposed at both ends of the pressure chamber ( 50 ) so that the axes thereof are aligned with each other. The check valves ( 20 a , 20 b ) are respectively disposed on the suction side flow passage ( 70 a ) and the discharge side flow passage ( 70 b ), and are tilted relative to the flow direction of the liquid.

Piezoelectric acoustic element, acoustic device, and portable terminal device

A piezoelectric acoustic element 1 of the present invention comprising a hollow casing 5 having a opening 3 , a piezoelectric element 7 that is disposed in said casing 5 and bends when a voltage is applied thereto, and diaphragm 8 provided at the opening 3 of said casing 5 ; wherein said piezoelectric element 7 and said diaphragm 8 are joined through a vibration transmitting member 9.

Piezoelectric acoustic device and electronic apparatus

A piezoelectric acoustic device comprises: at least two piezoelectric actuators; a support body that supports the at least two piezoelectric actuators; and a signal input unit that drives the at least two piezoelectric actuators at respective arbitrary times. At least one pair of piezoelectric actuators among the at least two piezoelectric actuators is arranged in such a manner that their sound radiation surfaces face each other with a predetermined gap.

Retaining structure of front holder to connector housing

A retaining structure of a front holder and a connector housing, essentially consist of a housing body having a retaining portion, a holding arm having a retaining projection, and a flexible connection portion for supporting the holding arm so that the retaining projection can be engaged with the retaining portion, wherein the flexible connection portion supports the holding arm on a front end of the flexible connection portion in an inserting direction of the front holder into a housing body with respect to the retaining projection, the retaining projection is engaged with the retaining portion in a state where the front holder is retained to the housing body. If a force is applied in a direction releasing the engagement between the front holder and the housing body, the retaining projection abuts against the retaining portion so that the holding arm tries to rock in a direction opposite from the direction releasing the engagement. Therefore, the retained state between the front holder and the housing body is maintained.

Process for preparing lh-rh derivatives

A process for the preparation of LH-RH derivatives, characterized by subjecting a solution of an LH-RH derivative to both treatment with a synthetic methacrylic resin adsorbent and that with a synthetic aromatic resin adsorbent. According to this process, the formation of by-product impurities including racemates of LH-RH derivatives can be suppressed and such impurities can be effectively removed, which enables the production of LH--RH derivatives having extremely high quality. Further, the process attains satisfactory purification effectively through the two treatment steps and can give LH-RH derivatives efficiently in high yields by easy operations not involving troublesome solid-liquid separation.

Electronic device and sound reproducing method

In a folding type electronic device, a pair of micro speakers are mounted in an upper case, an oscillating actuator is mounted in a lower case, and both the micro speakers and the oscillating actuator reproduce sounds. The oscillating actuator oscillates the lower case and an external case, and supplements audio characteristics of the micro speakers especially in a low frequency band. In the case of reproducing sounds by using a portable terminal device which constitutes this electronic device, the portable terminal device is mounted on the external case or a recharging device or a cradle to reproduce sounds.

Casting method and casting apparatus

A casting apparatus (10) for performing a casting while an oxide film formed on a surface of a molten metal is reduced by allowing the molten metal and a reducing compound to be contacted with each other, includes: a molding die (12) having a cavity (18) for receiving the molten metal, a sprue (14) from which the molten metal is poured and a feeder head portion (16) arranged between the sprue and the cavity. A difference of heat insulation is partially provided between the feeder head portion and the cavity such that the molten metal filled in the cavity and the feeder head portion is sequentially solidified in a direction of from a terminal portion of the cavity to the feeder head portion.

Method of enriching g-aminobutyric acid and cereal obtained by the method

Water is slowly added to dry cereal grains which have been regulated beforehand so as to have a water content of 10 to 15%, at a rate of 0.5 to 2.0% per hour in such an amount as to result in a water content of 20 to 30%. These grains are introduced into a tank and tempered for 2 to 15 hours.

fuel tank manufacturing device

Kraftstofftankherstellungsvorrichtung (1), aufweisend:einen Rotationsabschnitt (21), der ausgestaltet ist, um einen Tankbehälter (10) um dessen Mittelachse (L) zu drehen, wobei der Tankbehälter (10) einen Körperabschnitt (11) sowie Kuppelabschnitte (12), die an gegenüberliegenden Enden des Körperabschnitts (11) ausgebildet sind, umfasst; undeine schlitzförmige, integral ausgebildete Düse (222), die entlang der Richtung der Mittelachse (L) des Tankbehälters (10) verläuft und eine Einspritzöffnung umfasst, die nahtlos entlang der Richtung der Mittelachse (L) des Tankbehälters (10) ausgebildet ist, wobei die Düse (222) ausgestaltet ist, um Gas auf eine Oberfläche des Tankbehälters (10) zu blasen, wobeider Rotationsabschnitt (21) ausgestaltet ist, um den Tankbehälter (10) in einer Richtung zu drehen, die entgegengesetzt zu einer Richtung ist, in welche das Gas von der Düse (222) geblasen wird, unddie Düse (222) an einer Position angeordnet ist, die, bei Betrachtung von einer Richtung der Mittelachse (L) des Tankbehälters (10), relativ zu einer vertikalen Richtung zur Mittelachse (L) des Tankbehälters (10) versetzt ist. A fuel tank manufacturing apparatus (1) comprising: a rotating portion (21) configured to rotate a tank container (10) about its central axis (L), said tank container (10) having a body portion (11) and dome portions (12) which formed at opposite ends of the body portion (11); anda slit-shaped integrally formed nozzle (222) extending along the central axis (L) direction of the tank container (10) and including an injection port formed seamlessly along the central axis (L) direction of the tank container (10), the nozzle (222) is configured to blow gas onto a surface of the tank container (10), wherein the rotation section (21) is configured to rotate the tank container (10) in a direction opposite to a direction in which the gas is blown from the nozzle (222), and the nozzle (222) is arranged at a position relative to a vertical direction of the central ...

Lif connector

(57)【要約】 【課題】 レバーを構成する各側板の外側及び内側への 変形を確実に防止することができ、常に、雄雌コネクタ の挿抜をスムーズに行なうことができるようにする。 【解決手段】 カム溝３３を形成した一対の側板３０ Ｂ，３０Ｂを操作板３０Ａにより連結させた回動自在な レバー３０によって、雄雌コネクタ２０，１０の挿抜を 行なうＬＩＦコネクタにおいて、雌コネクタ１０に、レ バー３０の各側板３０Ｂ，３０Ｂをそれぞれ挟み込む外 側ガイドリブ１４Ａ，１４Ａと内側ガイドリブ１４Ｂ， １４Ｂを立設した構成としてある。

Patent TWI321895B

Reduced pressure drying apparatus

Novel 2-pyridinecarboxamide derivatives

The present invention relates to a compound which has a glucokinase-activating effect and is useful as a therapeutic agent for diabetes mellitus, being represented by a formula (I): [wherein X 1 represents a nitrogen atom, sulfur atom, oxygen atom or the like; R 1 represents a 6- to 10-membered aryl group, 5- to 7-membered heteroaryl group or the like; D represents an oxygen atom or sulfur atom; R 2 and R 3 are the same or different, each representing a hydrogen atom, lower alkyl group or the like; a formula (II) represents an optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered heteroaryl group or the like; a formula (III) represents a monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl group] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Wiring board

(57)【要約】 【課題】絶縁基体に厚い低抵抗配線導体を設けても、低 抵抗配線導体が絶縁基体の配線用空間部や溝から剥離せ ず、低抵抗配線導体に接続された他の配線導体と断線し たりすることがなく、配線導体の低抵抗化を実現して大 電流を流すことが可能な、信頼性の高い低抵抗配線導体 を有する配線基板を提供する。 【解決手段】絶縁基体２の表面及び／又は内部に設けた 厚い低抵抗配線導体３の表面４と絶縁基体２との間に、 少なくとも高融点金属又はその化合物が６０〜９５体積 ％と、ＳｉＯ 2 が５〜４０体積％の割合から成る厚さ１ ０〜１００μｍのメタライズ金属層５を介して接合一体 化して配線基板１とする。

Magnetic wedge for rotary electric machine

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。

Novel 2-pyridine carboxamide derivatives

Compounds represented by the general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have glucokinase activating effect and are useful as diabetes remedies: (I) wherein X1 is nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen, or the like; R1 is 6- to 10-membered aryl, 5- to 7-membered heteroaryl, or the like; D is oxygen or sulfur; R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, or the like; the ring A of the general formula (II): (II) is optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered heteroaryl or the like; and the ring B of the general formula (III): (III) is a mono- or bi-cyclic heteroaryl group.

Analysis model conversion method and analysis data integrated management system

(57)【要約】 【課題】 異なる解析モデル間の対応関係を維持して、 異なる解析モデル間での変換や解析結果の還元機能を提 供して、解析モデルの一元化や解析結果の共有化を図る ことにある。 【解決手段】 入力されたソリッドモデル（３００）内 における各ソリッド要素について、互いに連続するソリ ッド要素群中の要素数を示す要素接続数を求め、該要素 接続数に対応して、前記ソリッド要素群の中心要素を基 準とする位置情報に基づいて、前記ソリッド要素群の内 部に位置する中間節点の集合である中立面上にシェル要 素（５００）の生成を行う。

Rolled film formation device

A rolled film formation apparatus which includes : a first vacuum chamber into which a first precursor is introduced; a second vacuum chamber into which a second precursor is introduced; a third vacuum chamber into which a purge gas for purging the first precursor and the second precursor is introduced; and a conveyance roller part having a roller pair which conveys a windable substrate to the first vacuum chamber, the second vacuum chamber and the third vacuum chamber, the roller pairs having a first roller and a second roller which sandwich the substrate in a thickness direction of the substrate, an uneven shape being formed on an outer peripheral surface of at least one of the first roller and the second roller, wherein an atomic layer deposition film is formed by depositing an atomic layer on a surface of the substrate by moving the substrate back and forth between the first vacuum chamber and the second vacuum chamber using the conveyance roller part.

Defect analysis device, defect analysis method, and program

The present invention provides a defect analysis device including: an excitation unit (107) that imparts vibrations of a plurality of frequencies to a fluid (110) flowing through a pipe (108); a first detector (106) that, when the excitation part (107) is imparting vibrations, detects vibrations emanating from the pipe (108); and a signal processing unit (101) that extracts a feature quantity from a vibration waveform acquired by the first detector (106), and uses the extracted feature quantity to estimate the extent of a defect formed in the pipe (108).

Lever type connector

A lever type connector is provided with a lever assisting in fitting or detaching first and second connector housings thereof. A lever is fitted to the first connector housing. A plurality of projecting parts is provided in a circumference of the lever. A plurality of receiving parts is provided in the first connector housing to slidably engage with the projecting part Engagement between the projecting and receiving parts prevents the lever from deformation and warpage in a rotating operation of the lever for the connecting operation. The projecting parts and the receiving parts are configured so that the projecting parts and the receiving parts are engaged only when the lever is positioned so that the fitting force is large in the rotating operation, and the projecting parts and the receiving parts are not engaged when the lever is positioned in another state in which the fitting force is small.

Braking apparatus for vehicle with collision avoidance mechanism

A braking apparatus for a vehicle is provided which includes a hydraulic booster to make wheels of the vehicle produce frictional braking force, a solenoid valve, and a collision avoidance controller. The solenoid valve selectively exerts the hydraulic pressure of brake fluid stored in an accumulator on a spool valve in the booster. When determining that there is a risk of a collision with an obstacle, the collision avoidance controller opens the solenoid valve to achieve emergency braking to minimize the risk of the collision. Basically, emergency braking is achieved by installing the solenoid valve to selectively exert the hydraulic pressure on the spool valve, thus allowing an emergency avoidance braking system to be constructed with a minimum of equipment and facilitating the mountability of the braking apparatus in the vehicles.

Wiring board for surface mounting type light emitting element and light emitting device

Provided is a wiring board for a surface mounting type light emitting element, which has a high degree of freedom in designing, has small sizes and excellent heat dissipating characteristics. A light emitting device using such surface mounting type light emitting element is also provided. The wiring board (11) for the surface mounting type light emitting element is configured by arranging a metal body (5) in a bottomed hole (3) arranged on a flat-board-like insulating substrate (1) composed of ceramics. An external connecting terminal (13), for mounting the wiring board (11) on an external wiring board, and the metal body (5) are vertically arranged one over another in the thickness direction at least at one part. Thus, the wiring board (11) having a high degree of freedom in designing, has small sizes and excellent heat dissipating characteristics, and the light emitting device (29) using such wiring board are provided.

Method of casting and casting machine

The method of casting of the present invention is capable of making volume of a feeder head (16) can be small and making cooling rate of the feeder head (16) can be easily made lower than that of a cavity (12b). The method is executed in a casting machine (10), which includes a casting die (12), in which the feeder head (16) is provided between a metal inlet (12a) and the cavity (12b) and in which heat insulating of the feeder head (16) is greater than that of the cavity (12b) so as to make cooling rate of the feeder head (16) lower than that of the cavity (12b). The method comprises the steps of: pouring a molten metal into the cavity (12b); reacting the molten metal on a deoxidizing compound in the cavity (12b) so as to deoxidize an oxide film formed on a surface of the molten metal; and supplementing the molten metal in the feeder head (16) to the cavity (12b) when the molten metal in the cavity (12b) is solidified and shrinked.

Wiring board for light emitting element and light emitting device

【課題】 安価で、熱放散性及び実装信頼性に優れた発光素子用配線基板ならびに発光装置を提供する。 【解決手段】 低温焼成セラミックスからなる平板状の絶縁基体１と、該絶縁基体１の表面又は内部のうち少なくとも一方に形成された導体層３、５、７と、前記絶縁基体１の一方の主面に発光素子２１を搭載する搭載部９とを具備してなることを特徴とする。絶縁基体１よりも高い熱伝導率を有する貫通金属体１０が、絶縁基体１を貫通して設けられてなることが望ましい。 【選択図】 図２

Connector packing structure

【課題】端子を誤挿入して未使用の端子挿入孔内の膜を突き破った場合に、隣接の端子挿入孔に電線が挿通されても、穿孔の有無の検査判定を精度良く行わせる。 【解決手段】コネクタに装着されるパッキン本体２１に複数の端子挿入孔１７を近接して並列に設け、端子挿入孔の内部に膜１８を設け、一例として、膜１８に略Ｓ字状の溝部１９を設けることで、溝部１９の底面側に略Ｓ字状の薄膜部２７を形成し、溝部１９の長手方向を端子挿入孔１７の並び方向又は並び方向とは直交する方向に位置させた。 【選択図】図５

Diaphragm pump and cooling system with the diaphragm pump

A diaphragm pump enabling an increase in pump efficiency by reducing the pressure loss of liquid and a reduction in thickness. The flow passage of the piezoelectric pump (1) comprises a pressure chamber (50) formed in a flat shape in cross section and a suction side flow passages (70a) and a discharge side flow passage (70b) disposed at both ends thereof. The suction side flow passage (70a) and the discharge side flow passage (70b) are disposed at both ends of the pressure chamber (50) so that the axes thereof are aligned with each other. Also, a suction valve (20a) and a discharge valve (20b) are disposed in the suction side flow passage (70a) and the discharge side flow passage (70b). Both the suction valve (20a) and the discharge valve (20b) are installed to tilt relative to the flow direction of the liquid.

Method and device for injecting modifier into sediment conveying pipe

(57)【要約】 【課題】 空気圧送により形成される土砂輸送管内のプ ラグの流速を正確に把握して改良剤のタイミングの良い 注入を可能にする。 【解決手段】 土砂を輸送する輸送管１の途中にプラグ の流動ピッチより短い間隔Ｓで２つの圧力センサ１０， １１を付設し、この２つの圧力センサ１０，１１の出力 信号を制御装置１７へ送って、現在流れているプラグの 流速と流量とを求め、制御装置１７からの指令で、注入 ノズル１２と改良剤供給装置１３とを接続する配管１４ に介装されたポンプ１５の吐出圧と開閉装置１６の開放 時間とを制御して、注入ノズル１２から輸送管１内に改 良剤の必要量を最適のタイミングで注入する。

Method of casting and casting machine

The method of casting of the present invention is capable of making volume of a feeder head can be small and making cooling rate of the feeder head can be easily made lower than that of a cavity. The method is executed in a casting machine, which includes a casting die, in which the feeder head is provided between a metal inlet and the cavity and in which heat insulating of the feeder head is greater than that of the cavity so as to make cooling rate of the feeder head lower than that of the cavity. The method comprises the steps of: pouring a molten metal into the cavity; reacting the molten metal on a deoxidizing compound in the cavity so as to deoxidize an oxide film formed on a surface of the molten metal; and supplementing the molten metal in the feeder head to the cavity when the molten metal in the cavity is solidified and shrinked.

Rear-cover attachment structure

A fixation structure for a rear cover ( 1 ) in which a waterproofing grommet ( 5 ) is fixed to the wire lead-out side ( 4 ), from which a wire from a connector housing ( 2 ) is led out, of a connector ( 3 ) and which is assembled to the wire lead-out side ( 4 ) of the connector for ( 3 ) with the waterproofing grommet ( 5 ) in between. The grommet ( 5 ) is provided with a rib ( 7 ) that is in contact with the inner wall (protrusion ( 34 )) ( 6 ) to hold the attitude of the grommet ( 5 ) relative to the rear cover ( 1 ).

Door structure

Provided is a door structure including: a door installed capable of opening and closing a door opening part of a vehicle body; a decorative member attached to a surface of the door which faces an outside of a vehicle; and a sealing member arranged along an end part of the door which faces an outside of the door, and sealing the door opening part, wherein the sealing member includes a thick part which becomes thicker toward an inside of the door, and which is inserted into a gap formed between the end part of the door which faces the outside of the door and an end part of the decorative member which faces the outside of the door, and the sealing member is biased toward an inside of the vehicle.

Electronic device and acoustic playback method

In a folding electronic device, a pair of micro-speakers is mounted in the upper housing, and a vibrating actuator is mounted in the lower housing. Both these micro-speakers and the vibrating actuator reproduce sound. The vibrating actuator causes the lower housing and external housing to vibrate, and in particular supplements the acoustic characteristics of the micro-speakers in the low-frequency region. Furthermore, in cases where sound is reproduced using the mobile terminal device constituting this electronic device, sound is reproduced by mounting the mobile terminal device in an external housing, charging device, or cradle.

γ -aminobutyrc acid enrichment method and grain obtaining by the method thereof

Patent JPS5826820B2

Substituted quinazoline or pyridopyrimidine derivative

A compound having the activity of glucokinase activation and being useful for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, etc., represented by the formula: (I) [wherein X is a nitrogen atom, etc.; Y is an oxygen atom, etc.; R1 is an optionally substituted 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl group, etc.; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; and the ring A is an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl group of the formula: (II) ], or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

Electronic device and microphone holder therefor

An electronic device includes a microphone, a microphone holder holding the microphone therein, and a case encasing the microphone holder therein. The microphone holder has a first portion at which the microphone holder makes contact with a first inner surface of the case, and a second portion at which the microphone holder makes contact with one of a part of the electronic device and a second inner surface of the case facing the first inner surface, the microphone holder being sandwiched between the first inner surface and the part. At least one of the first and second portions of the microphone holder is disposed more outwardly than an outer edge of the microphone in a plane which is in parallel with the first inner surface.