HIGH EXPANSION RATIO INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

A high expansion ratio internal combustion engine includes: a variable compression ratio mechanism that varies a mechanical compression ratio of the internal combustion engine; and a variable valve train in which some valve(s) of a plurality of intake valves is phase-variable and the remaining valve(s) is phase-fixed, the variable valve train being configured such that a working angle of the phase-variable intake valve is larger than a working angle of the phase-fixed intake valve, wherein a valve-open timing of the phase-variable intake valve is retarded after a valve-open timing of the phase-fixed intake valve when the internal combustion engine is under low-load operating state. 1. A high expansion ratio internal combustion engine characterized by comprising:a variable compression ratio mechanism for changing a mechanical compression ratio of the internal combustion engine;a variable valve train in which some valve(s) of a plurality of intake valves arranged at a cylinder is phase-variable and the remaining valve(s) is phase-fixed; anda control unit for controlling the variable compression ratio mechanism such that the mechanical compression ratio of the internal combustion engine is increased and also controlling the variable valve train such that actuation of the phase-variable intake valve lags behind actuation of the phase-fixed intake valve, when the internal combustion engine is under low-load operating state.2. A high expansion ratio internal combustion engine according to claim 1 , wherein:the variable valve train is configured such that a working angle of the phase-variable intake valve is larger than a working angle of the phase-fixed intake valve.3. A high expansion ratio internal combustion engine according to claim 2 , wherein:the control unit controls the variable compression ratio mechanism such that the mechanical compression ratio of the internal combustion engine is decreased and also controls the variable valve train such that a valve-open ...

SPHERICAL ORGANIC POLYMER-SILICON COMPOUND COMPOSITE PARTICLES, HOLLOW PARTICLES AND THEIR PRODUCTION METHODS

The present invention is to provide hollow particles with a low degree of agglomeration and having a high roundness, and a process for producing them. Hollow particles comprising a silicon compound, having an average particle size of from 5 to 65 nm and an average roundness of at least 0.90, and having a shell comprising the silicon compound and having a thickness of from 1 to 20 nm. Further, a method for producing hollow particles, which comprises adding sulfuric acid to a liquid containing spherical organic polymer-silicon compound composite particles having a core comprising an organic polymer and a shell comprising a silicon compound in a medium containing at least 95 mass % of water, followed by heating to carbonize the organic polymer thereby to convert it to a carbide, and subjecting the carbide to decomposition using a liquid oxidizing agent other than sulfuric acid. 1. A method for producing hollow particles , which comprises adding sulfuric acid to a liquid containing spherical organic polymer-silicon compound composite particles having a core comprising an organic polymer and a shell comprising a silicon compound in a medium containing at least 95 mass % of water , followed by heating to carbonize the organic polymer thereby to convert it to a carbide , and subjecting the carbide to decomposition using a liquid oxidizing agent other than sulfuric acid.2. The method for producing hollow particles according to claim 1 , wherein to the liquid containing spherical organic polymer-silicon compound composite particles claim 1 , sulfuric acid is added in an amount of from 10 to 200 mL per 1 g of the spherical organic polymer-silicon compound composite particles contained in the liquid.3. The method for producing hollow particles according to claim 1 , wherein the heating temperature after sulfuric acid is added is from 200° C. to 300° C. claim 1 , and the liquid oxidizing agent is at least one member selected from the group consisting of nitric acid claim 1 , ...

POSITIVE-ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR A LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME

Provided is a positive electrode material for a safe, high capacity, long lifetime lithium ion secondary battery capable of large current charging and discharging. The positive electrode material contains between 5% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less of a carbon black composite formed by joining together fibrous carbon and carbon black wherein ash is 1.0% or less by mass in accordance with JIS K 1469 and the remainder includes olivine-type lithium iron phosphate, and volatile oxygen-containing functional groups which constitutes 1.0% or less by mass of the positive electrode material. The fibrous carbon is preferably a nanotube having a fiber diameter of 5 nm or more and 50 nm or less and a specific surface area between 50 m/g or more and 400 m/g or less. 1. A positive electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery comprising;5% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less of a carbon black composite formed by joining together fibrous carbon and carbon black wherein ash is 1.0% or less by mass in accordance with JIS K 1469;olivine-type lithium iron phosphate; anda volatile oxygen-containing functional group which constitutes 1.0% or less by mass of the positive electrode material.2. The positive electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein the fibrous carbon is a carbon nanotube having a fiber diameter of 5 nm or more and 50 nm or less and a specific surface area of 50 m/g or more and 400 m/g or less.3. The positive electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein a specific surface area of the carbon black is less than the specific surface area of the fibrous carbon and is 10 m/g or more and 200 m/g or less.4. The positive electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the carbon black with respect to the contained fibrous carbon is a mass ratio of 30/70 or more and 95/5 or less.5. The positive electrode material for a lithium ion ...

SPARK IGNITION TYPE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

An internal combustion engine which is provided with a variable compression ratio mechanism which can change a mechanical compression ratio and a variable valve timing mechanism which can control a closing timing of an intake valve. A target operating point which can be reached after a fixed time without entering no-entry regions from the current operating point toward an operating point which satisfies the demanded intake air amount is calculated for an operating point which shows a combination of the mechanical compression ratio and the closing timing of the intake valve when the demanded intake air amount changes, and the mechanical compression ratio and the closing timing of the intake valve are made to change toward this target operating point. 1. A spark ignition type internal combustion engine comprising a variable compression ratio mechanism which can change a mechanical compression ratio and a variable valve timing mechanism which can control a closing timing of an intake valve , wherein a no-entry region for a combination of a mechanical compression ratio and a closing timing of an intake valve is set , an operating point showing the combination of the mechanical compression ratio and the closing timing of the intake valve is prohibited from entering the no-entry region , and when a demanded intake air amount changes , a target operating point which can be reached after a fixed time without entering said no-entry region from a current operating point toward an operating point which satisfies the demanded intake air amount is calculated to thereby make the mechanical compression ratio and the closing timing of the intake valve change toward the target operating point.2. A spark ignition type internal combustion engine as claimed in wherein said target operating point is made an operating point which is the furthest from the current operating point among the operating points which can be reached after a fixed time without entering said no-entry region from ...

SPARK IGNITION TYPE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

In an internal combustion engine, a variable compression ratio mechanism which can change the mechanical compression ratio and a variable valve timing mechanism which can control a closing timing of an intake valve are provided. When the variable compression ratio mechanism breaks down, the mechanical compression ratio and the intake valve closing timing are made to change from a current operating point toward a low mechanical compression ratio side demanded operating point without entering the no-entry region. 1. A spark ignition type internal combustion engine comprising a variable compression ratio mechanism able to change a mechanical compression ratio and a variable valve timing mechanism able to control a closing timing of an intake valve , wherein a no-entry region for a combination of the mechanical compression ratio and the intake valve closing timing is set to prohibit entry of an operating point which shows the combination of the mechanical compression ratio and the intake valve closing timing into the no-entry region , and the mechanical compression ratio and the intake valve closing timing are made to change from a current operating point toward a low mechanical compression ratio side demanded operating point without entering the no-entry region when the variable compression ratio mechanism breaks down.2. The spark ignition type internal combustion engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said variable compression ratio mechanism is configured so that if the variable compression ratio mechanism breaks down claim 1 , the combustion pressure causes the mechanical compression ratio to gradually fall and claim 1 , when the variable compression ratio mechanism breaks down and the mechanical compression ratio gradually falls claim 1 , the mechanical compression ratio and the intake valve closing timing are made to change from the current operating point toward the demanded operating point without entering the no-entry region.3. The spark ignition type internal ...

LAMINATED BODY AND VULCANIZATE THEREFOR

The laminate according to the present invention has an acrylic elastomer layer and a fluorine elastomer layer that are bonded to each other. The acrylic elastomer layer is made of an acrylic elastomer composition having an epoxy group-containing acrylic elastomer and an onium salt added and the fluorine elastomer layer is made of a fluorine elastomer composition having a fluorine elastomer and a polyol crosslinking agent added. In the laminate , the elastomer layers are bonded tightly to each other even without any surface treatment. 1. A laminate , comprising:an acrylic elastomer layer of an acrylic elastomer composition containing an onium salt in an amount of 1 part by weight or more with respect to 100 parts by weight of an epoxy group-containing acrylic elastomer: anda fluorine elastomer layer of a fluorine elastomer composition containing a polyol crosslinking agent, the acrylic elastomer layer and the fluorine elastomer layer being bonded to each other.2. The laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the onium salt is an organic ammonium salt or/and an organic phosphonium salt.3. A vulcanized product obtained by vulcanizing the laminate according to .4. A vulcanized product obtained by vulcanizing the laminate according to . This application is a national stage application of PCT JP/2011/054470, filed Feb. 28, 2011, which claims the benefit of Japanese Application No. 2010-132347, filed Jun. 9, 2010, in the Japanese Intellectual Property Office, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a laminate of elastomers.2. Description of the Related ArtAcrylic elastomers and vulcanized products thereof, which are superior in physical properties such as heat-aging resistance, oil resistance, mechanical properties and compression set characteristics, have been used widely, for example, as the materials for hose parts, sealing parts and antivibration rubber parts in automobile engine rooms.Under ...

IMAGE CAPTURING LENS AND IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE

An image capturing lens is disclosed, which is compact and capable of capturing an image at a wide angle though realizing low cost performance by enabling mass productions of wafer-scale lenses, and an image capturing device is disclosed, which uses this image capturing lens. For the purpose of attaining short focusing, a wide angle of view can be ensured by optimally disposing the power of a first lens block and the power of a second lens block so that a value of a conditional formula (1) becomes higher than a lower limit. Hereat, a wider angle can be attained by strengthening the positive power of the second lens block against the first lens block without increasing the overall length. While on the other hand, the value of the conditional formula (1) becomes lower than an upper limit, whereby the power of the second lens block is prevented from being excessively strengthened, the lens units of the second lens block can be configured with a small sag quantity, and moldability can be kept preferable, 1. An image capturing lens , when a lens block is defined as an optical element including a lens substrate serving as a parallel-plane plate and a lens unit formed on at least one of an object-side surface and an image-side surface of the lens substrate and having positive or negative power , materials of the lens unit and the lens substrate are different from each other , sequentially from an object side , comprising:a first lens block having the positive power; anda second lens block having the positive power,wherein an aperture stop is provided on the object side of the first lens block or in an interior or the first lens block,focal lengths of the first lens block and of the second lens block satisfy the following conditional formula (1), and {'br': None, 'i': Подробнее

SIALON PHOSPHOR, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ILLUMINATOR AND LUMINESCENT ELEMENT EMPLOYING THE SAME

Phosphor that can provide white LED that uses a blue LED or an ultraviolet LED as a light source and that has superior luminous efficiency. This phosphor includes, as a main component, α-type sialon represented by a general expression: (M1)x(M2)y(Si,Al)(O,N)(where M1 is one or more types of elements selected from a group consisting of Li, Mg, Ca, Y, and lanthanide element (except for La and Ce) and M2 is one or more types of elements selected from a group consisting of Ce, Pr, Eu, Tb, Yb, and Er, and 0.3≦X+Y≦1.5 and 0 Подробнее

BUS CIRCUIT AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

A bus circuit which transfers data of a plurality of bits output from one module to another module, includes: a data bus; a division circuit configured to divide the data into a plurality of pieces of divided data including a plurality of bits in a number equal to or less than half a bit width of the data bus; an inverter circuit configured to generate a plurality of pieces of inverted divided data by inverting each of the plurality of pieces of divided data; an output circuit configured to output each of the plurality of pieces of divided data and each of the pieces of inverted divided data corresponding to each of the pieces of divided data as a data pair; and a coupling circuit configured to extract and couple the plurality of pieces of divided data from the data pair received from the data bus. 1. A bus circuit which transfers data of a plurality of bits output from one module to another module , comprising:a data bus;a division circuit configured to divide the data into a plurality of pieces of divided data including a plurality of bits in a number equal to or less than half a bit width of the data bus;an inverter circuit configured to generate a plurality of pieces of inverted divided data by inverting each of the plurality of pieces of divided data;an output circuit configured to output each of the plurality of pieces of divided data and each of the pieces of inverted divided data corresponding to each of the pieces of divided data as a data pair; anda coupling circuit configured to extract and couple the plurality of pieces of divided data from the data pair received from the data bus.2. The bus circuit according to claim 1 , whereinthe output circuit is capable of selecting an output state between outputting the data pair sequentially to the data bus and outputting the plurality of pieces of divided data simultaneously to the data bus,a signal line which transfers a control signal indicating the output state of the output circuit is further provided, andthe ...

DRIVE FORCE TRANSMISSION APPARATUS

In a drive force transmission apparatus, when an input shaft is rotated in a normal rotational direction, a rotational force of the input shaft is transmitted to an output shaft through a one-way clutch to rotate the output shaft at a rotational speed, which is the same as a rotational speed of the input shaft. At this time, an input side sub-shaft is freed from an output side sub-shaft. In contrast, when the input shaft is rotated in a reverse rotational direction, the rotational force of the input shaft is transmitted to the output shaft through an input gear, a first gear, the input side sub-shaft, a two-way clutch, the output side sub-shaft, a second gear and an output gear. At this time, the output shaft is freed from an intermediate shaft. 1. A drive force transmission apparatus comprising:an input shaft that is rotatable in each of a normal rotational direction and a reverse rotational direction, which are opposite to each other;an output shaft that is rotatable by a rotational force transmitted from the input shaft, wherein the output shaft is adapted to be rotated in the normal rotational direction at a rotational speed, which is the same as a rotational speed of the input shaft when the input shaft is rotated in the normal rotational direction, and the output shaft is adapted to be rotated in the reverse rotational direction at a decreased rotational speed, which is decreased from a rotational speed of the input shaft, when the input shaft is rotated in the reverse rotational direction;an input transmitting member that is fixed to the input shaft and is rotatable integrally with the input shaft;an input side sub-shaft that has an axis, which is different from an axis of the input shaft;a first transmitting member that is fixed to the input side sub-shaft and is rotatable integrally with the input side sub-shaft when rotation is transmitted from the input transmitting member to the first transmitting member;an output side sub-shaft that has an axis, which ...

HARNESS COVERS FOR VEHICLE DOORS

A harness cover covering a wiring harness between a vehicle body and a door and having a cylindrical shape that is configured to accommodate the wiring harness on an inner circumferential side thereof may include a door-side grommet attached to one end thereof and capable of being connected to a grommet hole formed in the door, a body-side grommet attached to the other end thereof and capable of being connected to a grommet hole formed in vehicle body, and a bellows-shaped portion positioned between the body-side grommet and the door-side grommet. A set number of and a height of angled portions of the bellows-shaped portion are determined such that when the bellows-shaped portion is extended to a maximum at a time when the door is opened, a spread angle of each angled portion creates an acute angle. 1. A harness cover covering a wiring harness between a vehicle body and a door and having a cylindrical shape that is configured to accommodate the wiring harness on an inner circumferential side thereof , comprising:a door-side grommet attached to one end thereof and capable of being connected to a grommet hole formed in the door, a body-side grommet attached to the other end thereof and capable of being connected to a grommet hole formed in vehicle body, and a bellows-shaped portion positioned between the body-side grommet and the door-side grommet,wherein a set number of and a height of angled portions of the bellows-shaped portion are determined such that when the bellows-shaped portion is extended to a maximum at a time when the door is opened, a spread angle of each angled portion creates an acute angle.2. The harness cover as defined in claim 1 , wherein a surface of each angled portion of the bellows-shaped portion is subjected to surface texturing treatment.3. A structure for installing a wiring harness between a vehicle body and a door using the harness cover as defined in . The present application is a National Phase entry of PCT Application No. PCT/JP2012/ ...

BRUSHED CIRCULAR KNITTED FABRIC

A brushed circular knitted fabric has double loops stacked with at least two kinds of synthetic fiber multifilaments, wherein at least one surface of the circular knitted fabric has undergone brush processing, and the FT index represented by the equation (T2/T1) [T1: thickness (of one layer) according to a method prescribed by JIS, T2: thickness according to the same method prescribed by JIS at a state where the fabric is folded in two] is 2.1 or greater. The brushed circular knitted fabric has resiliency feeling and stretchability suitable for use in a coat or jacket, and is excellent in physical properties such as pilling resistance and changes in dimensions with washing. 111-. (canceled)12. A brushed circular knitted fabric comprising double loops stacked with at least two kinds of synthetic fiber multifilaments including a synthetic fiber multifilament A and a synthetic fiber multifilament B , wherein at least one surface of said circular knitted fabric has undergone brush processing , and an index represented by equation (FT index) is 2.1 or greater:{'br': None, 'i': T', 'T, 'FT index=2/1'}T1: thickness (of one layer) according to JIS L 1096 8.4 method AT2: thickness according to the same method prescribed by the above-described JIS at a state where the fabric is folded in two.13. The brushed circular knitted fabric according to claim 12 , wherein a compressive elastic modulus of said double loops is 82% or more.14. The brushed circular knitted fabric according to claim 12 , wherein an inside portion of the double loops comprises a synthetic fiber multifilament A having a boiling water shrinkage of 12 to 30% claim 12 , and an outside portion comprises a synthetic fiber multifilament B having a boiling water shrinkage of less than 12%.15. The brushed circular knitted fabric according to claim 12 , wherein claim 12 , in a surface containing said double loops claim 12 , a ratio of the double loops is 30% or more.16. The brushed circular knitted fabric according to ...

INFRARED SENSOR AND PHONONIC CRYSTAL

An infrared sensor according to the present disclosure includes base substrate, infrared receiver, and beam. The beam includes connective portion connecting with the base substrate and/or a member on the base substrate, and separated portion separated from the base substrate. The infrared receiver and the beam are joined with each other at the separated portion. The infrared receiver is supported by the beam in a state where the infrared receiver is separated from the base substrate. The beam includes junction part joined to the infrared receiver, and section positioned between junction part and the connective portion, and section includes a phononic crystal structure defined by a plurality of through holes orderly arranged. The crystal structure includes a first domain and a second domain that are phononic crystal domains. The first domain includes, in a plan view, a plurality of through holes arranged orderly in a first direction, while the second domain includes, in a plan view, a plurality of through holes arranged orderly in a second direction that is different from the first direction. The infrared sensor according to the present disclosure has enhanced responsivity. 1. An infrared sensor comprising:a base substrate;an infrared receiver; anda beam,whereinthe beam includes a connective portion connecting with the base substrate and/or a member on the base substrate, and a separated portion separated from the base substrate,the infrared receiver and the beam are joined with each other at the separated portion,the infrared receiver is supported by the beam including the separated portion in a state where the infrared receiver is separated from the base substrate,the beam includes a junction part joined to the infrared receiver, and a section positioned between the junction part and the connective portion includes a phononic crystal structure defined by a plurality of through holes orderly arranged,the phononic crystal structure includes a first domain and a ...

Boron nitride fine particles and production method thereof

A boron nitride fine particle has low major diameter/thickness (aspect) ratio, high purity and high crystallinity, and also has an average particle diameter of 0.05 to 2.0 μm, a graphitization index of 3 or less, and a total oxygen content of 0.20% by mass or less, with an average value of a major diameter/thickness ratio of scaly particles being 6.0 or less. A method of producing a boron nitride fine particle includes introducing ammonia and an alkoxide borate at an ammonia/alkoxide borate molar ratio of 1 to 5 in a reaction vessel in an inert gas atmosphere for heating at 800 to 1,350° C. within 30 seconds thereby obtaining a boron nitride precursor, and then heating the boron nitride precursor at 1,650 to 2,200° C. for at least 0.5 hour in an inert gas atmosphere.

Compound-Eye Unit

A highly accurate compound-eye unit is provided, which can assemble a compound-eye lens member to a lens holder with high positional accuracy even when using the compound-eye lens member that is unsatisfactory in dimensional accuracy of an external shape. A highly accurate compound-eye unit is provided, which can assemble a light shielding member having a plurality of apertures with high positional accuracy. A distance W between centers of apertures AP, AP is smaller than a distance W between optical axes of convex lens units PL, PL, and hence, as illustrated in FIG. , when a lens member IM is made to approach a lens holder LH along an optical-axis direction, optical surfaces or external portions of peripheral surfaces of convex lens units PL, PL abut on edge portions of the apertures AP, AP at two points P, Q, and a flat surface FP abuts on an abutting portion CT. At this time, the flat surface FP abuts on the abutting portion CT, whereby the lens member IM and the lens holder LH are positioned in the optical-axis direction. On the other hand, the optical surfaces or the peripheral surfaces of the convex lens units PL, PL abut on the apertures AP, AP, thereby attaining the positioning in an optical-axis orthogonal direction and the positioning around a Z-axis. 1. A compound-eye unit comprising:a lens member being molded by die assemblies and formed with a plurality of lens units in a predetermined positional relationship; anda lens holder being provided with a plurality of apertures corresponding to the lens units,wherein a surface of the lens member including the plurality of lens units molded by the die assemblies is set as a reference surface of the lens member that specifies at least one of an optical-axis direction relative position, an optical-axis orthogonal direction relative position and a rotating direction relative position between the lens member and the lens holder.2. The compound-eye unit according to claim 1 , wherein curved surfaces of the two of ...

Compound Eye Optical System And Imaging Device

Provided is a compound optical system that can obtain high-resolution images by solving the problem of aberration in a field-of-view separation-type optical system, and that enables a super thin image pickup device to be achieved. Also provided is an image pickup device using the compound optical system. With respect to the image pickup range of a central individual-eye lens, by narrowing the image pickup range of a peripheral individual-eye lens, the field curvature amount at the image pickup region can be reduced, and therefore, the eccentricity amount of the lens surface (or the lens group) can be reduced. As a result, an individual-eye lens with little defocus and good image forming characteristics can be obtained, and a compound optical system with favorable image forming characteristics can be configured.

SHEATH HEATER

A small diameter sheath heater with improved reliability is provided. The sheath heater according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a metal sheath, a heating wire having a band shape, the heating wire arranged with a gap within the metal sheath so as to rotate with respect to an axis direction of the metal sheath, an insulating material arranged in the gap, and connection terminals arranged at one end of the metal sheath, the connection terminals electrically connected with both ends of the heating wire respectively. 1. A sheath heater comprising:a metal sheath;a heating wire having a band shape, the heating wire arranged with a gap within the metal sheath so as to rotate with respect to an axis direction of the metal sheath;an insulating material arranged in the gap; andconnection terminals arranged at one end of the metal sheath, the connection terminals electrically connected with both ends of the heating wire respectively.2. The sheath heater according to claim 1 , wherein the heating wire is arranged in a double helix structure in a biaxial region of the metal sheath.3. The sheath heater according to claim 1 , wherein the insulating material is an inorganic insulating powder.4. The sheath heater according to claim 1 , wherein the metal sheath is aluminum claim 1 , the heating wire is a nickel-chrome alloy claim 1 , and the insulating material is magnesium oxide. This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from the prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-078969 filed on Apr. 12, 2017. Further, this application is a continuation Application of International Application No. PCT/JP2018/014259, filed on Apr. 3, 2018. Both of the priority documents are hereby incorporated by reference.The present invention relates to a sheath heater. In particular, the present invention relates to a small diameter sheath heater.A sheath heater generally has a heating wire held inside a metal tube shaped sheath, and an insulating material ...

YARN

A yarn having characteristics required in a gland packing is obtained by, when the yarn is to be constructed by fibers such as organic fibers, finding relationships between the required characteristics and the value of the limiting oxygen index (LOI), and adequately defining the level of the required characteristics. A yarn is formed by twisting fibers having a limiting oxygen index of 21 to 30, preferably 22 to 26. The fibers contain fibers in which a flat ratio is defined as 1.1 to 2, the flat ratio being a value obtained by dividing the maximum value of an interval between two parallel straight lines in a state where a section of each of the fibers is interposed between the straight lines, by the minimum value. The fibers contain fibers in each of which a sectional shape has one or more recesses having a depth of 0.4 μm or more. 1. A yarn wherein the yarn is formed by twisting fibers having a limiting oxygen index of 21 to 30.2. The yarn according to claim 1 , wherein the limiting oxygen index is 22 to 26.3. The yarn according to claim 1 , wherein the fibers contain fibers in which a flat ratio is defined as 1.1 to 2 claim 1 , the flat ratio being a value which is obtained by dividing a maximum value of an interval between two parallel straight lines in a state where a section of each of the fibers is interposed between the straight lines claim 1 , by a minimum value.4. The yarn according to claim 3 , wherein the flat ratio is defined as 1.4 to 1.6.5. The yarn according to claim 1 , wherein the fibers contain fibers in each of which a sectional shape has one or more recesses.6. The yarn according to claim 5 , wherein a depth of the recess is 0.4 μm or more.7. The yarn according to claim 1 , wherein the fibers contain modacrylic fibers.8. The yarn according to claim 7 , wherein the modacrylic fibers are acrylonitrile-vinyl acetate copolymer fibers.9. The yarn according to claim 2 , wherein the fibers contain fibers in which a flat ratio is defined as 1.1 to 2 ...

GLAND PACKING

A gland packing having required characteristics is obtained by finding relationships between required characteristics and the value of the limiting oxygen index, and adequately defining the level of the required characteristics. The gland packing is configured by twisting or braiding a single or plurality of yarns that are formed by twisting fibers having a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of 21 to 30, preferably 22 to 26. The fibers contain fibers in which a flat ratio is defined as 1.1 to 2, the flat ratio being a value obtained by dividing the maximum value of an interval between two parallel straight line in a state where a section of each of the fibers is interposed between the straight lines, by the minimum value. The fibers contain fibers in each of which a sectional shape has one or more recesses having a depth h of 0.4 μm or more. 1. A gland packing wherein the gland packing is configured by twisting or braiding a single or plurality of yarns which are formed by twisting fibers having a limiting oxygen index of 21 to 30.2. The gland packing according to claim 1 , wherein the limiting oxygen index is 22 to 26.3. The gland packing according to claim 1 , wherein the fibers contain fibers in which a flat ratio is defined as 1.1 to 2 claim 1 , the flat ratio being a value which is obtained by dividing a maximum value of an interval between two parallel straight lines in a state where a section of each of the fibers is interposed between the straight lines claim 1 , by a minimum value.4. The gland packing according to claim 3 , wherein the flat ratio is defined as 1.4 to 1.6.5. The gland packing according to claim 1 , wherein the fibers contain fibers in each of which a sectional shape has one or more recesses.6. The gland packing according to claim 5 , wherein a depth of the recess is 0.4 μm or more.7. The gland packing according to claim 1 , wherein the fibers contain modacrylic fibers.8. The gland packing according to claim 7 , wherein the modacrylic fibers are ...

GLAND PACKING

A gland packing having required characteristics is obtained by finding relationships between required characteristics and the value of the limiting oxygen index, and adequately defining the level of the required characteristics. The gland packing is configured by twisting or braiding a single or plurality of yarns that are formed by twisting fibers having a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of 21 to 30, preferably 22 to 26. The fibers contain fibers in which a flat ratio is defined as 1.1 to 4, the flat ratio being a value which is obtained by dividing the maximum value of an interval between two parallel straight lines in a state where a section of each of the fibers is interposed between the straight lines, by the minimum value. The fibers contain fibers in each of which a sectional shape has one or more recesses having a depth of 0.4 μm or more. 1. A gland packing wherein the gland packing is configured by twisting or braiding a single or plurality of yarns which are formed by twisting fibers having a limiting oxygen index of 21 to 30 , andthe fibers contain fibers in which a flat ratio f is defined as 1.1 to 4, the flat ratio being a value which is obtained by dividing a maximum value of an interval between two parallel straight lines in a state where a section of each of the fibers is interposed between the straight lines, by a minimum value.2. The gland packing according to claim 1 , wherein the fibers contain fibers in each of which a sectional shape has one or more recesses.3. The gland packing according to claim 2 , wherein a depth of the recess is 0.4 μm or more.4. The gland packing according to claim 1 , wherein the fibers contain modacrylic fibers.5. The gland packing according to claim 4 , wherein the modacrylic fibers are acrylonitrile-vinyl acetate copolymer fibers.6. The gland packing according to claim 1 , wherein the limiting oxygen index is 22 to 26.7. The gland packing according to claim 2 , wherein the fibers contain modacrylic fibers.8. The gland ...

Method Of Calibrating Spectroscopic Apparatus And Method Of Producing Calibrated Spectroscopic Apparatus

Spectral apparatus includes sensors that output signals indicating the respective energy amounts of a plurality of wavelength components. For each of the sensors, its reference spectral sensitivity is acquired, and an indicator indicating the reference spectral sensitivity of the sensor, is acquired. The deviation of an indicator indicating the spectral sensitivity of the sensor from the indicator indicating the reference spectral sensitivity of the sensor, is expressed by a linear function of an indicator indicating a mechanical error in the spectral apparatus. The indicator indicating the mechanical error in the spectral apparatus, is acquired to adapt a spectral sensitivity set of sensors to a signal set output by the sensors. For each of the sensors, the deviation of the indicator indicating the spectral sensitivity of the sensor from the indicator indicating the reference spectral sensitivity of the sensor, is acquired, so that the spectral sensitivity of the sensor is acquired. 1. A method of calibrating a spectral apparatus , the method comprising:a step a) of causing the spectral apparatus to be calibrated, the spectral apparatus including: an optical system that converts light to be measured into a spectrum; and a light-receiving sensor including a plurality of sensors that outputs a plurality of signals, the plurality of sensors including sensors that outputs signals indicating respective energy amounts of a plurality of wavelength components included in the spectrum;a step b) of acquiring, for each of the plurality of sensors, reference spectral sensitivity of the sensor;a step c) of acquiring, for each of the plurality of sensors, an indicator indicating the reference spectral sensitivity of the sensor acquired at the step b);a step d) of creating, for each of the plurality of sensors, a model in which a linear function of an indicator indicating a mechanical error in the spectral apparatus, expresses deviation of an indicator indicating spectral ...

Imaging Lens, Imaging Apparatus and Mobile Terminal Device

Imaging lens comprises, in order from the object side, a first lens block having a convex and concave surfaces oriented toward the object and image side respectively, and having a positive power, and a second lens. An aperture stop can be located on the object side of the first lens block, a peripheral portion of the image side surface of the second lens has a positive power where: 0.62 Подробнее

Internal combustion engine provided with variable compression ratio mechanism

This internal combustion engine is provided with a variable compression ratio mechanism capable of changing a mechanical compression ratio by changing the volume of the combustion chamber at the top dead center. The pressure and temperature of remaining combusted gas within the combustion chamber at the time when the exhaust valve is closed in the intake stroke is measured or estimated, the pressure and temperature of intake air supplied into the combustion chamber after the exhaust valve is closed in the intake stroke is measured or estimated, and based on the assumption that the pressure and temperature of the remaining combusted gas which saturates the volume of the combustion chamber at the time when the exhaust valve is closed in the air intake stroke become, when the intake air is supplied to the combustion chamber, equal to the pressure and temperature of the intake air, the volume of the remaining combusted gas after the change is calculated.

LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLE PASSENGER SEAT ASSEMBLIES

Lightweight passenger seats that are especially adapted for use in aircraft cabins. The seats will include a seat back and a seat bottom having a basin which defines a recessed central interior space, a plurality of straps having opposed ends connected to respective upper edge regions of the basin so as to be positioned under tension over the recessed central interior space; and a cover cushion covering the straps and connected to the basin. The seat back may be connected at opposed sides thereof to upright support members adjacent a lumbar region thereof so as to establish an upper region of the seat back above the lumbar region which is capable of being resiliently flexed between upright and rearwardly inclined positions. 1. A vehicle passenger seat comprising:a seat back; anda seat bottom, wherein the seat bottom comprises:(i) a basin having a bottom wall and opposed end walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define therebetween a recessed central interior space;(ii) a plurality of straps having opposed ends connected to respective upper edge regions of the end walls so as to be positioned under tension over the recessed central interior space; and(iii) a cover cushion covering the straps and connected to the basin.2. The vehicle passenger seat according to claim 1 , further comprising forward and rearward support rods each positioned transversely parallel to a respective upper edge region of the end walls of the basin claim 1 , wherein the straps include eyelets at terminal ends thereof for receiving the support rod to thereby mount the straps to the basin under tension.3. The vehicle passenger seat according to claim 1 , wherein the cover cushion include opposed side flaps and front and rear flaps each connected to the basin.4. The vehicle passenger seat according to claim 1 , further comprising a support base for supporting the seat back and seat bottom claim 1 , the support base comprising an upright front support leg having upper and lower ends and ...

Imaging Lens And Imaging Device

Imaging lens including four lenses capable of widening an angle of view and reducing height compared to a conventional imaging lens while reducing cost and securing optical performance. The lens includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, and a fourth lens in order from an object side. The first lens and the second lens have negative refractive power. An object-side surface of the first lens has an aspherical shape. Moreover, the imaging lens satisfies the following conditional expressions: −2.8< f 2/ f<− 0.5  (1) 0.0<( r 1+ r 2)/( r 1− r 2)<2.3  (2) where f2 represents a focal length (mm) of the second lens, f represents a focal length (mm) of an entire system, r1 represents a radius of curvature (mm) of the object-side surface of the first lens, and r2 represents a radius of curvature (mm) of an image-side surface of the first lens.

LAMINATE BODY, CROSS-LINKED PRODUCT, AND MOLDED MEMBER

Provided are a laminate body, a cross-linked product, and a molded member superior in interlayer adhesiveness. 1. A laminate body , at least comprising:an acrylic elastomer layer prepared from an acrylic elastomer composition containing an epoxy group-containing acrylic elastomer as major component, an onium salt in an amount of 1 to 5 parts by mass and a polyol compound in an amount of 1 to 8 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the acrylic elastomer; anda fluorine-based elastomer layer prepared from a fluorine-based elastomer composition containing a polyol crosslinking agent.2. The laminate body according to claim 1 , wherein the onium salt is an organic ammonium salt and/or an organic phosphonium salt.3. The laminate body according to claim 1 , wherein the polyol compound is a polyhydroxyaromatic compound.4. A cross-linked product claim 1 , prepared by crosslinking the laminate body according to .5. A molded member of the cross-linked product according to .6. The molded member according to claim 5 , for use as a hose claim 5 , a seal part claim 5 , or an antivibration rubber part.7. A molded member of the laminate body according to .8. The molded member according to claim 7 , for use as a hose claim 7 , a seal part claim 7 , or an antivibration rubber part.9. The laminate body according to claim 2 , wherein the polyol compound is a polyhydroxyaromatic compound.10. A cross-linked product claim 2 , prepared by crosslinking the laminate body according to .11. A cross-linked product claim 3 , prepared by crosslinking the laminate body according to . This application is a national phase of International Application No. PCT/JP2012/071812, filed Aug. 29, 2012, which claims the benefit of Japanese Application No. 2011-209248, filed Sep. 26, 2011, in the Japanese Patent Office. All disclosures of the document(s) named above are incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a laminate body, a cross-linked product, ...

INFRARED SENSOR AND METHOD FOR COOLING BOLOMETER INFRARED RAY RECEIVER OF INFRARED SENSOR

An infrared sensor comprises a base substrate including a recess, a bolometer infrared ray receiver, and a Peltier device. The bolometer infrared ray receiver comprises a resistance variable layer, a bolometer first beam, and a bolometer second beam. The Peltier device comprises a Peltier first beam formed of a p-type semiconductor material and a Peltier second beam formed of an n-type semiconductor material. The Peltier device is in contact with a back surface of the bolometer infrared ray receiver. One end of each of the bolometer first beam, the bolometer second beam, the Peltier first beam, and the Peltier second beam is connected to the base substrate. The bolometer infrared ray receiver and the Peltier device are suspended above the base substrate. Each of the bolometer first beam, the bolometer second beam, the Peltier first beam, and the Peltier second beam has a phononic crystal structure including a plurality of through holes arranged regularly. 1. An infrared sensor comprising:a base substrate including a recess;a bolometer infrared ray receiver; anda Peltier device, wherein a resistance variable layer in which resistance varies upon absorption of an infrared ray,', 'a bolometer first beam electrically connected to the resistance variable layer, and', 'a bolometer second beam electrically connected to the resistance variable layer,, 'the bolometer infrared ray receiver comprises'}the Peltier device is interposed between the bolometer infrared ray receiver and the recess,a front surface of the bolometer infrared ray receiver is irradiated with the infrared ray,the Peltier device comprises a Peltier first beam formed of a p-type semiconductor material, and a Peltier second beam formed of an n-type semiconductor material,the Peltier device is in contact with a back surface of the bolometer infrared ray receiver,one end of the bolometer first beam, one end of the bolometer second beam, one end of the Peltier first beam, and one end of the Peltier second beam ...

SPECTROPHOTOMETER

Observation light can be applied to a position for measurement without providing large space in a spectrophotometer, and the position for measurement can be easily known. A slit is disposed at a position optically conjugate with the position for measurement in the spectrophotometer. Light from an object to be measured passes through the slit, travels along a measurement optical path, and is subject to wavelength dispersion by a wavelength dispersing element. An observation light source is retracted outside the measurement optical path at the time of measuring a spectral spectrum. At the time of observing the position for measurement, the observation light source is inserted into the measurement optical path, and emits observation light toward the slit. Alternatively, light from an object to be measured passes through the slit, and is diffracted by a grating. The observation light source is disposed on an optical path of zeroth light. The observation light source emits observation light toward the grating at the time of observing the position for measurement. 1. A spectrophotometer comprising:a light-receiving optical system that images light to be measured from a position for measurement and generates imaged light to be measured;a slit formation including a slit that is disposed at a position optically conjugate with the position for measurement, causes the imaged light to be measured to pass, and generates light to be measured, which travels along a measurement optical path;a wavelength dispersing element that performs wavelength dispersion on the light to be measured, which travels the measurement optical path and generates light to be measured, which has been subject to wavelength dispersion;a sensor that receives the light to be measured, which has been subject to wavelength dispersion, and outputs a signal representing a spectral spectrum;an observation light source that emits observation light at a time of observing the position for measurement; andan ...

BUS CONTROL CIRCUIT, SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, CIRCUIT BOARD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND BUS CONTROL METHOD

A bus control circuit for transferring an exclusive command between first and second bus specifications by mutually converting a first exclusive command of the first bus specification which deals with an exclusive access, and a second exclusive command of the second bus specification which doesn't deal with the exclusive access, includes an exclusive command conversion circuit receiving the first exclusive command, converting and outputting the second exclusive command, when converting from the first to second exclusive commands; an exclusive command generation circuit receiving the second exclusive command and generating the first exclusive command, when converting from the second to first exclusive commands; an exclusive response issuing circuit issuing exclusive response information for the second exclusive command, when converting from the second to first exclusive commands; and an exclusive response receiving circuit receiving exclusive response information for the second exclusive command, when converting from the first to second exclusive commands. 1. A bus control circuit configured to transfer an exclusive command between a first bus specification and a second bus specification by mutually converting a first exclusive command including a first format and applying to the first bus specification which deals with an exclusive access , and a second exclusive command including a second format and applying to the second bus specification which is different from the first bus specification and does not deal with the exclusive access , comprising:an exclusive command conversion circuit configured to receive the first exclusive command, convert the first exclusive command into the second exclusive command and output the second exclusive command, when converting from the first exclusive command to the second exclusive command;an exclusive command generation circuit configured to receive the second exclusive command and generate the first exclusive command, when ...

INFRARED SENSOR AND METHOD FOR COOLING BOLOMETER INFRARED RAY RECEIVER OF INFRARED SENSOR

An infrared sensor comprises a base substrate including a recess, a bolometer infrared ray receiver, and a Peltier device. The bolometer infrared ray receiver comprises a resistance variable layer, a bolometer first beam, and a bolometer second beam. The Peltier device comprises a Peltier first beam formed of a p-type semiconductor material and a Peltier second beam formed of an n-type semiconductor material. The Peltier device is in contact with a back surface of the bolometer infrared ray receiver. One end of each of the bolometer first beam, the bolometer second beam, the Peltier first beam, and the Peltier second beam is connected to the base substrate. The bolometer infrared ray receiver and the Peltier device are suspended above the base substrate. Each of the bolometer first beam, the bolometer second beam, the Peltier first beam, and the Peltier second beam has a phononic crystal structure including a plurality of through holes arranged regularly. 1. An infrared sensor comprising:a base substrate including a recess;a thermopile infrared ray receiver; anda Peltier device, wherein an infrared ray absorption layer,', 'a thermopile first beam thermally connected to the infrared ray absorption layer and formed of a first p-type semiconductor material, and', 'a thermopile second beam thermally connected to the infrared ray absorption layer and formed of first n-type semiconductor material,, 'the thermopile infrared ray receiver comprises'}the Peltier device is interposed between the thermopile infrared ray receiver and the recess,a front surface of the bolometer infrared ray receiver is irradiated with the infrared ray,the Peltier device comprises a Peltier first beam formed of a second p-type semiconductor material and a Peltier second beam formed of a second n-type semiconductor material,the Peltier device is in contact with a back surface of the thermopile infrared ray receiver,one end of the thermopile first beam, one end of the thermopile second beam, one end ...

Optical characteristic measurement device

An optical characteristic measurement device has a measurement opening, includes a first optical measurement unit and a second optical measurement unit that measure different optical characteristics with different geometries with respect to a measurement target facing the measurement opening, and further includes a processing unit that corrects a measurement value obtained in the second optical measurement unit based on a measurement value obtained in the first optical measurement unit. The first optical measurement unit includes an illumination optical system that illuminates the measurement target facing the measurement opening, a first light receiving optical system that collects light reflected by the measurement target, and a first light receiving unit that receives light collected by the first light receiving optical system and outputs the light as a measurement signal, and has a diffuse reflection surface that diffuses and reflects incident light to the illumination optical system or the first light receiving optical system. The second optical measurement unit includes a light projecting optical system that projects light from a direction inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to a normal line of a measurement surface of the measurement target facing the measurement opening, a second light receiving optical system that collects light reflected by the measurement target in a regular reflection direction, and a second light receiving unit that receives light collected by the second light receiving optical system and outputs the light as a measurement signal.

INFRARED SENSOR

An infrared sensor is formed in such a manner that an infrared receiver and a base substrate are spaced with a beam made of a thin-film phononic crystal in which through holes are arranged periodically. The beam made of a phononic crystal is formed in such a manner that a period P of through holes increases at arbitrary intervals in a direction from the infrared receiver toward the base substrate. 1. An infrared sensor comprising:a base substrate comprising a recess portion;a thermopile infrared receiver;a first beam; anda second beam, wherein:one end of the first beam is connected to the infrared receiver,other end of the first beam is connected to the base substrate,one end of the second beam is connected to the infrared receiver,other end of the second beam is connected to the base substrate,the recess portion is located between the infrared receiver and the base substrate in a cross-sectional view in such a manner that the infrared receiver is suspended above the base substrate,the recess portion is located between the first beam and the base substrate in a cross-sectional view in such a manner that the first beam is suspended above the base substrate,the recess portion is located between the second beam and the base substrate in a cross-sectional view in such a manner that the second beam is suspended above the base substrate,the first beam consists only of a p-type first domain and a p-type second domain,the p-type first domain is located between the p-type second domain and the infrared receiver in a plan view,{'sub': 'p', 'the p-type first domain is formed of a phononic crystal comprising through holes arranged regularly at a period p1,'}{'sub': 'p', 'the p-type second domain is formed of a phononic crystal comprising through holes arranged regularly at a period p2,'}{'sub': p', 'p, 'a value of the period p2is greater than a value of the period p1,'}the second beam consists only of an n-type first domain and an n-type second domain,the n-type first domain is ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING SPHERICAL BORON NITRIDE FINE PARTICLES

A method of producing a spherical boron nitride fine particle includes reacting ammonia with an alkoxide borate at an ammonia/alkoxide borate molar ratio of 1 to 10 in an inert gas stream at 750° C. or higher within 30 seconds, then applying heat treatment to a reaction product in an atmosphere of ammonia gas or a mixed gas of ammonia gas and an inert gas at 1,000 to 1,600° C. for at least 1 hour, and further firing the reaction product in an inert gas atmosphere at 1,800 to 2,200° C. for at least 0.5 hour. 1. A method of producing a spherical boron nitride fine particle, characterized by reacting ammonia with an alkoxide borate at an ammonia/alkoxide borate molar ratio of 1 to 10 in an inert gas stream at 750° C. or higher within 30 seconds, then applying heat treatment to a reaction product in an atmosphere of ammonia gas or a mixed gas of ammonia gas and an inert gas at 1,000 to 1,600° C. for at least 1 hour, and further firing the reaction product in an inert gas atmosphere at 1,800 to 2,200° C. for at least 0.5 hour. This is a divisional application Ser. No. 15/117,853 filed Aug. 10, 2016, which is a National Phase of International Application No. PCT/JP2015/053489 filed Feb. 9, 2015, and claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2014-024009 filed Feb. 12, 2014, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.The present invention relates to a spherical boron nitride fine particle well suited for use as a highly thermoconductive filler or the like, and a production method thereof.Hexagonal boron nitride (hereinafter called “boron nitride”), because of having lubrication capability, high thermal conductivity and insulation capability, is now widely used as releasing agents for solid lubricants, molten glasses and aluminum or the like as well as fillers for thermal radiation materials.To be compatible with higher performances of recent computers and electronic hardware in particular, measures against thermal radiation ...

COMPOSITE PARTICLES, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR SECONDARY BATTERY, AND SECONDARY BATTERY

Provided is positive electrode material for a highly safe lithium-ion secondary battery that can charge and discharge a large current while having long service life. Disclosed are composite particles comprising: at least one carbon material selected from the group consisting of (i) fibrous carbon material, (ii) chain-like carbon material, and (iii) carbon material produced by linking together fibrous carbon material and chain-like carbon material; and lithium-containing phosphate, wherein at least one fine pore originating from the at least one carbon material opens to outside the composite particle. Preferably, the composite particles are coated with carbon. The fibrous carbon material is preferably a carbon nanotube with an average fiber size of 5 to 200 nm. The chain-like carbon material is preferably carbon black produced by linking, like a chain, primary particles with an average particle size of 10 to 100 nm. 1. Composite particles comprising:at least one carbon material selected from the group consisting of (i) fibrous carbon material, (ii) chain-like carbon material, and (iii) carbon material produced by linking together fibrous carbon material and chain-like carbon material; andlithium-containing phosphate,wherein at least one fine pore originating from the at least one carbon material opens to outside the composite particle.2. The composite particles according to claim 1 , wherein the composite particles are coated with carbon.3. The composite particles according to or claim 1 , wherein the fibrous carbon material is a carbon nanotube with an average fiber size of 5 to 200 nm.4. The composite particles according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the chain-like carbon material is carbon black produced by linking claim 1 , like a chain claim 1 , primary particles with an average particle size of 10 to 100 nm.5. The composite particles according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the lithium-containing phosphate is LiFePO claim 1 , LiMnPO claim 1 , LiMnFePO ...

ACRYLIC ELASTOMER, ACRYLIC ELASTOMER COMPOSITION, LAMINATE, CROSSLINKED PRODUCT, AND MOLDED ARTICLE

Provided are an acrylic elastomer superior in adhesiveness to a fluorine-based elastomer, an acrylic elastomer composition containing the same, its laminate, and its crosslinked product and a molded article therefrom. Iodine groups are introduced as crosslinking groups into an acrylic elastomer to an iodine content of 0.1 to 2 mass % with respect to the total mass of the elastomer. In addition, 1 to 7 parts by mass of an organic peroxide and 1 to 5 parts by mass of an onium salt were blended with 100 parts by mass of the acrylic elastomer, to give an acrylic elastomer composition. Further, an acrylic elastomer layer of the acrylic elastomer composition is laminated with a fluorine-based elastomer layer of a fluorine-based elastomer composition mainly containing of a fluorine-based elastomer having iodine groups as crosslinking groups, to give a laminate. The laminate is then crosslinked to give a crosslinked product and a molded article. 1. An acrylic elastomer , comprising iodine groups as crosslinking groups and having an iodine content of 0.1 to 2 mass % with respect to the total mass of the elastomer.2. The acrylic elastomer according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one crosslinking group selected from the group consisting of epoxy claim 1 , carboxy claim 1 , and active chlorine and having a content of the crosslinking group component other than iodine group of 1.5 mass % or less with respect to the total mass of the elastomer.3. An acrylic elastomer composition claim 1 , comprising 100 parts by mass of the acrylic elastomer according to claim 1 , 1 to 7 parts by mass of an organic peroxide claim 1 , and 1 to 5 parts by mass of an onium salt.4. The acrylic elastomer composition according to claim 3 , wherein the organic peroxide is a peroxyketal and/or a dialkyl peroxide.5. The acrylic elastomer composition according to claim 3 , wherein the onium salt is an organic ammonium salt and/or an organic phosphonium salt.6. A laminate comprising an acrylic ...

Composite particles, method for producing same, electrode material for secondary batteries, and secondary battery

Provided is positive electrode material for a highly safe lithium-ion secondary battery that can charge and discharge a large current while having long service life. Disclosed are composite particles comprising: particles of lithium-containing phosphate; and carbon coating comprising at least one carbon material selected from the group consisting of (i) fibrous carbon material, (ii) chain-like carbon material, and (iii) carbon material produced by linking together fibrous carbon material and chain-like carbon material, wherein each particle is coated with the carbon coating. The fibrous carbon material is preferably a carbon nanotube with an average fiber size of 5 to 200 nm. The chain-like carbon material is preferably carbon black produced by linking, like a chain, primary particles with an average particle size of 10 to 100 nm. The lithium-containing phosphate is preferably LiFePO 4 , LiMnPO 4 , LiMn X Fe (1-X) PO 4 , LiCoPO 4 , or Li 3 V 2 (PO 4 ) 3 .

Power control system

A power control system controlling a demand-supply balance of electric power in a distribution network by controlling charge/discharge operations of storage batteries of a plurality of vehicles connected to the distribution network, includes a control unit, which creates a charge/discharge operation plan of the storage batteries within a predetermined period using a power supply and demand plan of the distribution network within the predetermined period and vehicle information indicating states of the vehicles within the predetermined period, extracts time and a point at which a voltage of the distribution network is not within a predetermined range using the charge/discharge operation plan of the storage batteries, creates a reactive power control plan for injecting reactive power at the extracted time and point to keep the voltage of the distribution network within the predetermined range, and controls the reactive power according to the created reactive power control plan.

ACRYLIC RUBBER COMPOSITION

Provided are an acrylic rubber composition having higher tensile properties and higher heat resistance and a vulcanizate thereof. The present invention provides an acrylic rubber composition includes 0.1 to 50 parts by mass of a carbon material includes graphene oxide, relative to 100 parts by mass of an acrylic rubber. 1. An acrylic rubber composition comprising 0.1 to 50 parts by mass of a carbon material comprising graphene oxide , relative to 100 parts by mass of an acrylic rubber.2. The acrylic rubber composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylic rubber includes at least one functional group selected from an epoxy group claim 1 , a carboxyl group claim 1 , and an active chlorine group.3. The acrylic rubber composition according to claim 2 , wherein a content ratio of a monomer unit having the functional group is 0.1 to 10% by mass relative to a total mass of the acrylic rubber.4. The acrylic rubber composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylic rubber comprises an ethylene monomer unit.5. The acrylic rubber composition according to claim 4 , wherein a content ratio of the ethylene monomer unit is 0.1 to 10% by mass relative to a total mass of the acrylic rubber.6. The acrylic rubber composition according to claim 1 , wherein the carbon material is graphene oxide.7. A vulcanizate of the acrylic rubber composition according to .8. A rubber hose comprising the vulcanizate according to .9. A sealing part comprising the vulcanizate according to .10. A rubber vibration isolator comprising the vulcanizate according to . The present invention relates to an acrylic rubber composition having higher tensile properties and higher heat resistance and use thereof.To meet recent demands for higher performance and higher functions, attempts to uniformly disperse various fillers in a polymer have been performed to impart various characteristics.For example, in Patent Document 1, a small amount of aluminum oxide is dispersed as a thermal conductive filler in a ...

Reflection Characteristic Measuring Device

The reflection characteristic measuring device according to the present invention is a device that includes a diffuse reflecting surface and measures a plurality of mutually different types of reflection characteristics by using a plurality of optical systems having mutually different geometries, which corrects the reflection characteristics to be measured by an error generated when light emitted from an object of measurement is reflected from the diffuse reflecting surface and illuminates the object of measurement. The reflection characteristic measuring device according to the present invention is therefore capable of reducing errors resulting from recursive diffused illumination. 1. A reflection characteristic measuring device , comprising:an optical measurer that includes a measurement aperture and illuminates, using a plurality of optical systems having mutually different geometries, an object of measurement facing the measurement aperture with measurement light and receives reflected light of the measurement light to measure a plurality of mutually different types of reflection characteristics, the optical measurer including a diffuse reflecting member having a diffuse reflecting surface that performs diffuse reflection in at least one of the plurality of optical systems; anda corrector that corrects the reflection characteristic measured by the optical measurer using an error caused by light emitted from the object of measurement facing the measurement aperture being reflected by the diffuse reflecting surface and illuminating the object of measurement facing the measurement aperture.2. The reflection characteristic measuring device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a correction light source that emits correction illumination light for illuminating the diffuse reflecting surface; anda correction luminance measurer that measures luminance of the diffuse reflecting surface, whereinthe optical measurer includes: a first light source that emits first ...

COMPOSITE PARTICLES, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR SECONDARY BATTERIES, AND SECONDARY BATTERY

Provided is positive electrode material for a highly safe lithium-ion secondary battery that can charge and discharge a large current while having long service life. Disclosed are composite particles comprising: particles of lithium-containing phosphate; and carbon coating comprising at least one carbon material selected from the group consisting of (i) fibrous carbon material, (ii) chain-like carbon material, and (iii) carbon material produced by linking together fibrous carbon material and chain-like carbon material, wherein each particle is coated with the carbon coating. The fibrous carbon material is preferably a carbon nanotube with an average fiber size of 5 to 200 nm. The chain-like carbon material is preferably carbon black produced by linking, like a chain, primary particles with an average particle size of 10 to 100 nm. The lithium-containing phosphate is preferably LiFePO, LiMnPO, LiMnFePO, LiCoPO, or LiV(PO). 1. A process for producing composite particles , the process comprising:a first step of subjecting to surface treatment at least one carbon material selected from the group consisting of (i) fibrous carbon material, (ii) chain-like carbon material, and (iii) carbon material produced by linking together fibrous carbon material and chain-like carbon material;{'sup': +', '3−, 'sub': '4', 'a second step of dispersing and mixing the at least one surface-treated carbon material in a solution having dissolved in a solvent a lithium ion (Li), a phosphate ion (PO), and a metal ion other than from lithium, and a heat-degradable carbon source compound;'}a third step of heating the mixture as a solution state; anda fourth step of drying and further heating the mixture to form composite particles, wherein each particle of lithium-containing phosphate is coated with carbon coating comprising the at least one carbon material, andthe composite particles comprising:particles of lithium-containing phosphate; andcarbon coating comprising at least one carbon material ...

INFRARED SENSOR

An infrared sensor is formed in such a manner that an infrared receiver and a base substrate are spaced with a beam made of a thin-film phononic crystal in which through holes are arranged periodically. The beam made of a phononic crystal is formed in such a manner that a period P of through holes increases at arbitrary intervals in a direction from the infrared receiver toward the base substrate. 1. A thin film having a substantially rectangular shape in a plain view , the thin film comprising:a first domain;a second domain; anda third domain, wherein:the first domain is located between the second domain and one end of a longitudinal direction of the thin film in the plain view,the first domain is formed of a phononic crystal comprising through holes arranged regularly at a period p1,the second domain is located between the first domain and the third domain in the plain view,the second domain is formed of a phononic crystal comprising through holes arranged regularly at a period p2,the third domain is located between the second domain and other end of the longitudinal direction of the thin film in the plain view,the third domain is formed of a phononic crystal comprising through holes arranged regularly at a period p3,a value of the period p2 is greater than a value of the period p1, anda value of the period p3 is greater than a value of the period p2.2. A method of using a thin film having a substantially rectangular shape in a plain view , the method comprising:generating a temperature gradient in the thin film towards one end of a longitudinal direction of the thin film from other end of the longitudinal direction of the thin film, wherein:the thin film includes a first domain, a second domain, and third domain, the first domain is located between the second domain and the one end in the plain view,the first domain is formed of a phononic crystal comprising through holes arranged regularly at a period p1,the second domain is located between the first domain and ...

Acrylic rubber composition

Provided are an acrylic rubber composition having higher tensile properties and higher heat resistance and a vulcanizate thereof. An acrylic rubber composition includes 1 to 25 parts by mass of a layered clay mineral relative to 100 parts by mass of an acrylic rubber. The acrylic rubber is a copolymer of a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester and a curesite monomer.

BLADDER FOR TIRE VULCANIZATION

Provided is a bladder for tire vulcanization superior in heat resistance and having a service time longer than before. A bladder for tire vulcanization prepared from an acrylic rubber composition at least comprising 100 parts by mass of an acrylic rubber containing structural units derived from (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester in an amount of 94.5 to 99.5 mass % and structural units derived from (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ether in an amount of 0.5 to 5 mass %, 30 to 200 parts by mass of a carbon black having an arithmetical mean particle diameter, as determined according to JIS Z8901, of 20 to 30 nm and a DBP oil absorption of 70 to 130 ml/100 g, and 0.1 to 5 parts by mass of an imidazole compound as crosslinking agent. 1. A bladder for tire vulcanization prepared from an acrylic rubber composition at least comprising ,100 parts by mass of an acrylic rubber containing structural units derived from (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester in an amount of 94.5 to 99.5 mass % and structural units derived from (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ether in an amount of 0.5 to 5 mass %,30 to 200 parts by mass of a carbon black having an arithmetical mean particle diameter, as determined according to JIS Z8901, of 20 to 30 nm and a DBP oil absorption of 70 to 130 ml/100 g, and0.1 to 5 parts by mass of an imidazole compound as crosslinking agent.2. The bladder for tire vulcanization according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylic rubber further comprises structural units derived from ethylene in an amount of 2.5 mass % or less.3. The bladder for tire vulcanization according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylic rubber composition comprises at least one antioxidant agent selected from amine- and phosphorus-based antioxidant agents in an amount of 0.1 to 10 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the acrylic rubber.4. The bladder for tire vulcanization according to claim 3 , wherein the antioxidant agent is at least one compound selected from 4 claim 3 ,4′-α claim 3 ,α-dimethylbenzyldiphenylamine ...

VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING (VTOL) AIRCRAFT WITH ROTOR CONFIGURATIONS TOLERANT TO ROTOR FAILURE

Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft include a fuselage having a center of gravity (CG) and defining mutually orthogonal X-, Y- and Z-axes. An even number of positionally mirror imaged port and starboard side rotors are provided laterally of the fuselage in spaced relationship to a plane established by the XZ axes while an even number of fuselage rotors are positioned along an X-axis centerline of the fuselage. Improved stability during failure of an engine/motor/rotor is achieved by causing one-half of the side rotors to rotate in one direction about the Z-axis and a remaining one-half of the side rotors rotate in a counter direction relative thereto, while one-half of the fuselage rotors rotate in one direction about the Z-axis and a remaining one-half of the fuselage rotors rotated in a counter direction relative thereto.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ACRYLIC RUBBER, ACRYLIC RUBBER, ACRYLIC RUBBER COMPOSITION, VULCANIZED SUBSTANCE THEREOF, AND APPLICATION FOR VULCANIZED SUBSTANCE

A method for producing an acrylic rubber, the method including dividedly adding 80% to 100% by mass of the total mass of a monomer component containing 100 parts by mass of an acrylic acid alkyl ester having an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, 20 to 160 parts by mass of an acrylic acid alkyl ester having an alkyl group having 4 to 8 carbon atoms, and 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a crosslinking seat monomer containing a carboxyl group, and performing emulsion polymerization at a polymerization temperature of 20° C. to 60° C. The monomer component may further contain a methacrylic acid alkyl ester having an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and ethylene. 1. A method for producing an acrylic rubber , the method comprising dividedly adding 80% to 100% by mass of the total mass of a monomer component containing 100 parts by mass of an acrylic acid alkyl ester having an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms , 20 to 160 parts by mass of an acrylic acid alkyl ester having an alkyl group having 4 to 8 carbon atoms , and 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a crosslinking seat monomer containing a carboxyl group , and performing emulsion polymerization at a polymerization temperature of 20° C. to 60° C.2. The method for producing an acrylic rubber according to claim 1 , wherein the monomer component further contains 10 to 50 parts by mass of a methacrylic acid alkyl ester having an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.3. The method for producing an acrylic rubber according to claim 1 , wherein the monomer component further contains 0 to 10 parts by mass of ethylene.4. The method for producing an acrylic rubber according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of divided addition of the monomer component per hour is 5% to 25% by mass of the total mass of the monomer component.5. An acrylic rubber produced by the method according to claim 1 , the acrylic rubber having a die swell of 1.3 to 2.0 or less at a shear rate at 150° C. of 6 claim 1 ,080 s claim 1 , a number average ...

INFRARED SENSOR

An infrared sensor is formed in such a manner that an infrared receiver and a base substrate are spaced with a beam made of a thin-film phononic crystal in which through holes are arranged periodically. The beam made of a phononic crystal is formed in such a manner that a period P of through holes increases at arbitrary intervals in a direction from the infrared receiver toward the base substrate. 1. An infrared sensor comprising:a base substrate comprising a recess portion;a thermopile infrared receiver;a first beam; anda second beam,whereinone end of the first beam is connected to the infrared receiver,other end of the first beam is connected to the base substrate,one end of the second beam is connected to the infrared receiver,other end of the second beam is connected to the base substrate,the recess portion is located between the infrared receiver and the base substrate in a cross-sectional view in such a manner that the infrared receiver is suspended above the base substrate,the recess portion is located between the first beam and the base substrate in a cross-sectional view in such a manner that the first beam is suspended above the base substrate,the recess portion is located between the second beam and the base substrate in a cross-sectional view in such a manner that the second beam is suspended above the base substrate,the first beam includes a p-type first domain and a p-type second domain,the p-type first domain is located between the p-type second domain and the infrared receiver in a plan view,{'b': '1', 'sub': 'p', 'the p-type first domain is formed of a phononic crystal comprising through holes arranged regularly at a period p,'}{'b': '2', 'sub': 'p', 'the p-type second domain is formed of a phononic crystal comprising through holes arranged regularly at a period p,'}{'b': 2', '1, 'sub': p', 'p, 'a value of the period pis greater than a value of the period p,'}the second beam includes an n-type first domain and an n-type second domain,the n-type ...

Spherical boron nitride fine particles and production method thereof

A spherical boron nitride fine particle suited for use as a highly thermoconductive filler or the like has an average particle diameter of 0.01 to 1.0 μm, an orientation index of 1 to 15, a boron nitride purity of 98.0% by mass or greater, and an average circularity of 0.80 or greater. A method of producing a spherical boron nitride fine particle includes reacting ammonia with an alkoxide borate at an ammonia/alkoxide borate molar ratio of 1 to 10 in an inert gas stream at 750° C. or higher within 30 seconds, then applying heat treatment to a reaction product in an atmosphere of ammonia gas or a mixed gas of ammonia gas and an inert gas at 1,000 to 1,600° C. for at least 1 hour, and further firing the reaction product in an inert gas atmosphere at 1,800 to 2,200° C. for at least 0.5 hour.

Positive electrode mixture and non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery

An object of the present invention is to provide a positive electrode mixture capable of conducting stable charging and discharging with a less amount of gasses generated which has an operating voltage or an initial crystal phase transition voltage of not less than 4.5 V on the basis of lithium. The present invention relates to a positive electrode mixture comprising carbon black having a bulk density of not more than 0.1 g/cm 3 , a crystallite size of 10 to 40 Å, an iodine adsorption of 1 to 150 mg/g, a volatile content of not more than 0.1% and a metal impurity content of not more than 20 ppm, and a positive electrode active substance having an operating voltage or an initial crystal phase transition voltage of not less than 4.5 V on the basis of lithium.

Vertical take-off and landing (vtol) aircraft

Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, especially electric VTOL (e-VTOL) aircraft include a fuselage (which may include a pair of ground-engaging skids) defining a longitudinal axis of the aircraft, forward and aft pairs of port and starboard aerodynamic wings extending laterally outwardly from the fuselage and forward and aft pairs of port and starboard rotor pods each being in substantial alignment with the longitudinal axis of the fuselage. In specific embodiments, each of the forward and aft pairs of port and starboard rotor pods comprises a forward and aft pair of rotor assemblies.

METHOD OF CALIBRATING SPECTRAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING CALIBRATED SPECTRAL APPARATUS

Creating a model calibrating spectral apparatus having an optical system that converts light to be measured into a spectrum, and a light-receiving sensor including a plurality of sensors that outputs signals, the sensors include sensors that output signals indicating respective energy amounts of a plurality of wavelength components. The model shows where a linear function of an indicator indicating a mechanical error in the spectral apparatus, expresses deviation of an indicator indicating spectral sensitivity of the sensor from the indicator indicating the reference spectral sensitivity of the sensor. The method comprises: a) acquiring reference spectral sensitivity; b) acquiring an indicator indicating the reference spectral sensitivity of the sensor acquired at a); and c) creating the model where the linear function of the mechanical error indicator expresses deviation of the spectral sensitivity indicator from the indicator indicating the reference spectral sensitivity of the sensor, acquired at b). 1. A method of creating a model used for calibration of a spectral apparatus , the spectral apparatus including: an optical system that converts light to be measured into a spectrum; and a light-receiving sensor including a plurality of sensors that outputs a plurality of signals , the plurality of sensors including sensors that output signals indicating respective energy amounts of a plurality of wavelength components included in the spectrum;the method creating the model used for the calibration with the model in which a linear function of an indicator indicating a mechanical error in the spectral apparatus, expresses deviation of an indicator indicating spectral sensitivity of the sensor from the indicator indicating the reference spectral sensitivity of the sensor,wherein the method comprises:a step a) of acquiring, for each of the plurality of sensors, reference spectral sensitivity of the sensor;a step b) of acquiring, for each of the plurality of sensors, an ...

PASSENGER TRANSPORT SEATS WITH LATERAL SEAT LIPS

Seat assemblies are provided which include a seat base structure, a seat cushion supported by the seat base structure and at least a lateral outboard seat lip positioned relative to the seat cushion so as to assist a passenger during seat entry and exit. The lateral outboard seat lip is preferably attached relative to the seat cushion for manual movements between an extended position wherein the outboard seat lip extends outwardly thereby increasing effective surface area of the seat cushion and a deflected position wherein the outboard seat lip extends upwardly or downwardly relative to the seat cushion so as to thereby decrease the effective surface area of the seat cushion. 1. A seat assembly comprising:a seat base structure;a seat cushion supported by the seat base structure; anda lateral outboard seat lip positioned relative to the seat cushion so as to assist a passenger during seat entry and exit.2. The seat assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral outboard seat lip is attached relative to the seat cushion for manual movements between an extended position wherein the outboard seat lip extends outwardly thereby increasing effective surface area of the seat cushion and a deflected position wherein the outboard seat lip extends upwardly or downwardly relative to the seat cushion so as to thereby decrease the effective surface area of the seat cushion.3. The seat assembly according to claim 1 , which further comprises a lateral inboard seat lip positioned relative to the seat cushion opposite of the outboard seat lip.4. The seat assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the inboard seat lip is in a fixed-position so as to be upwardly deflected relative to a top seating surface of the seat cushion.5. The seat assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the lateral inboard seat lip is attached relative to the seat cushion for manual movements between an extended position wherein the inboard seat lip extends outwardly thereby increasing effective surface area ...

Enzyme-containing membrane and its preparation

Enzymic pharmaceutical of sustained release type

Information providing device

(57)【要約】 【課題】 特定のキーワードに対応する情報を検索する ことにより関連する複数の情報を提供することが可能な 技術を提供する。 【解決手段】 特定のキーワードに対応する情報を提供 する情報提供装置において、提供する情報である提供情 報と、前記提供情報に対応するキーワードを格納したキ ーワード辞書と、前記キーワード辞書に格納されている キーワード間の関連係数を格納したキーワード関連係数 テーブルとを記憶する情報記憶手段と、特定のキーワー ドを前記キーワード辞書から検索する第１の検索手段 と、前記第１の検索手段により検索したキーワードとの 関連係数が高い第２のキーワードを前記キーワード関連 係数テーブルから検索する第２の検索手段と、前記第２ の検索手段により検索した第２のキーワードに対応する 提供情報を前記情報記憶手段から読み出して出力する情 報出力手段とを備えるものである。

Treatment of liquid

Macrolide antibiotic SF-837 and its diacetyl derivative and their pharmacologically nontoxic acid addition salts and process for the production of the antibiotic SF-837

Reactor containing immobilized enzyme

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5-alkoxypicolinic acids, processes for making the same and antihypertensive drugs containing them

Spherical boron nitride particles and production method thereof

Enzyme electrode

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Composite particles, manufacturing method thereof, electrode material for secondary battery, and secondary battery

Provided is positive electrode material for a highly safe lithium-ion secondary battery that can charge and discharge a large current while having long service life. Disclosed are composite particles comprising: particles of lithium-containing phosphate; and carbon coating comprising at least one carbon material selected from the group consisting of (i) fibrous carbon material, (ii) chain-like carbon material, and (iii) carbon material produced by linking together fibrous carbon material and chain-like carbon material, wherein each particle is coated with the carbon coating. The fibrous carbon material is preferably a carbon nanotube with an average fiber size of 5 to 200 nm. The chain-like carbon material is preferably carbon black produced by linking, like a chain, primary particles with an average particle size of 10 to 100 nm. The lithium-containing phosphate is preferably LiFePO4, LiMnPO4, LiMnxFe(1-x)PO4, LiCoPO4, or Li3V2(PO4)3.

Composite particles, manufacturing method thereof, electrode material for secondary battery, and secondary battery

Provided is positive electrode material for a highly safe lithium-ion secondary battery that can charge and discharge a large current while having long service life. Disclosed are composite particles comprising: particles of lithium-containing phosphate; and carbon coating comprising at least one carbon material selected from the group consisting of (i) fibrous carbon material, (ii) chain-like carbon material, and (iii) carbon material produced by linking together fibrous carbon material and chain-like carbon material, wherein each particle is coated with the carbon coating. The fibrous carbon material is preferably a carbon nanotube with an average fiber size of 5 to 200 nm. The chain-like carbon material is preferably carbon black produced by linking, like a chain, primary particles with an average particle size of 10 to 100 nm. The lithium-containing phosphate is preferably LiFePO4, LiMnPO4, LiMnxFe(1-x)PO4, LiCoPO4, or Li3V2(PO4)3.

Laminate and vulcanized product thereof

Provided is a laminated body having strongly bonded elastomer layers. The laminated body (1) comprises an acrylic elastomer layer (11) and a fluorine elastomer layer (12) bonded to each other. The acrylic elastomer layer (11) comprises an acrylic elastomer composition obtained by adding an onium salt to an acrylic elastomer containing an epoxy group, and the fluorine elastomer layer (12) comprises a fluorine elastomer composition obtained by adding a polyol crosslinking agent to a fluorine elastomer. Such a laminated body (1) strongly bonds similar elastomers even if surface treatment is not carried out.

Conveyance device, film deposition device, and control method

【課題】ローラ群間の搬送速度差の発生を抑制しつつ、搬送速度の加速又は減速が可能な技術を提供する。【解決手段】基板を搬送する第一のローラ群と、前記基板の搬送方向で前記第一のローラ群の下流側に前記第一のローラ群に対して連続的に配置され、前記基板を搬送する第二のローラ群と、前記第一のローラ群及び前記第二のローラ群を制御する制御手段と、を備えた搬送装置であって、前記制御手段は、前記第一のローラ群が第一の搬送速度で前記基板を搬送している途中で、前記第一のローラ群及び前記第二のローラ群の搬送速度を第二の搬送速度に変更する場合、前記基板が前記第二のローラ群に到達する前に、前記第一のローラ群及び前記第二のローラ群の搬送速度が前記第二の搬送速度に達するよう、前記第一のローラ群及び前記第二のローラ群を制御する。【選択図】図３

DATA MODULATION DEVICE

A data demodulation apparatus comprises an optical head for reading out code data from a recording medium, the code data having been modulated according to the timing of a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency and recorded in the recording medium, a reproduction pulse generating PLL circuit supplied with the clock pulse and the code data, and for generating a reproduction pulse synchronized in phase and frequency with the clock pulse in a first mode, and a reproduction pulse synchronized in phase with the code data in a second mode, and means for demodulating the code data according to the timing of the reproduction pulse. The frequency of the reproduction pulse is detected by a detector circuit. The frequency of the reproduction pulse is compared with that of the clock pulse. When a difference between both frequencies is within a tolerable range, the PLL circuit is set in the second mode. When a difference between both frequencies is not within the tolerable range, it is set in the first mode.

Method of forming multi-layered patterned coating film

The present invention provides methods of forming multi-layered patterned coating films comprising the steps of (1) applying a first colored base coating composition to a substrate, (2) applying a second colored base coating composition over the uncured coating film of the first colored base coating composition in such a manner that the first colored base coating film is partially exposed, the second colored base coating composition being able to form a coating film of different color and/or visual texture from that of the first colored base coating composition, and having, 30 seconds after application, 30 to 60 mass % of the solids content of the base coating composition, and (3) applying a top clear coating composition over the cured or uncured first and second colored base coating compositions, and curing the uncured composition(s).

Patent JPH0313869B2

Electrode material for lithium secondary battery and lithium secondary battery

The present invention provides a negative-electrode material for a lithium secondary battery which has a very low resistance, allows the lithium secondary battery to be charged and discharged (high output) at a high current and have a high capacity, and achieve a cycle life to such an extent that the lithium secondary battery can be mounted on a vehicle. The electrode material is composed of (a) at least one active substance (4) selected from among a metal oxide containing metal therein and an alloy material each of which is coated with a carbon material and has a graphene phase or an amorphous phase (8) on at least a surface thereof, (b) a graphite-based carbon material (5) having the graphene phase or the amorphous phase on at least a surface thereof; and (c) carbon material (6) other than the graphite-based carbon material and having the graphene phase or the amorphous phase on at least a surface thereof. The active substance (4), the graphite-based carbon material (5), and the carbon material (6) other than the graphite-based carbon material fuse the graphene phase or the amorphous phase (8a, 8b) thereof together and bond them to each other to form a composite active substance (7) including composed of the active substance including one active substance selected from among the metal oxide containing the metal and the alloy material.

Production of aqueous resin emulsion

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Process for the manufacture and use of amylase

Optical disc recording/reproducing apparatus

An optical disc recording/reproducing apparatus capable of performing the operation of recording, reproducing, or recording and reproducing a plurality channel of signals efficiently and in a short time, by controlling memories. The apparatus has a compressor (5b) for compressing an input signal supplied via an A/D converter (3,4), a first memory (7) for storing the compressed signal, a disc recording unit having a modulator (9) for modulating the compressed signal and a head block (11) for recording the modulated signal on an optical disc, a disc reproducing unit having a demodulator (13) for demodulating the compressed signal read from the optical disc by the head block, a second memory (14) for storing the demodulated signal, an expander (15,16) for expanding the demodulated signal read from the second memory, and a D/A converter (17,18) for converting the read signal.

Digital sound recorder

(57)【要約】 【課題】 微小信号を録再したときの量子化歪を低減す る。 【解決手段】 アナログオーディオ信号をＡ／Ｄ変換器 ３２で１６ビット長のディジタルオーディオ信号に変換 する。そして、量子化歪低減回路３８により、有効ビッ ト長を下位方向に４ビット拡張し、量子化歪を低減させ たあと入力ビット長が２０ビットの音声圧縮エンコーダ ３３に入力する。音声圧縮エンコーダ３３で圧縮された 信号はＥＦＭ／ＣＩＲＣエンコーダ３４により所定の記 録信号に変換され、記録部３５によりミニディスク３６ に記録される。

Intake air amount control apparatus for internal combustion engine

Patent DE3320691C2

Process for production of monosaccharide and process for production of ethanol both utilizing cellulose-based substance

Disclosed is a novel process which has low facility load, requires a reduced amount of energy, is highly safe, and enables to produce a monosaccharide such as glucose and xylose by decomposing a cellulose-based substance under conditions where a substance used for decomposing the cellulose-based substance (e.g., a solvent, a catalyst) can be separated, collected and re-used readily. Also disclosed is a novel process for producing ethanol from the monosaccharide through ethanol fermentation. Specifically disclosed is a process for producing a monosaccharide, which comprises disaggregating/finely pulverizing a cellulose-based substance, mixing the resulting material with a phosphate solution to disperse the resulting material in the phosphate solution, and decomposing cellulose in the solution at a temperature of 100˚C or lower while irradiating with ultraviolet ray optionally in the presence of titanium dioxide.

Semiconductor device fabrication method

A semiconductor device fabrication method according to the invention comprises the steps of: (1) exposing a silicon layer by removing a portion of an insulating layer above a projected part of the silicon layer, the insulating layer covering the silicon layer; and (2) chemically and mechanically polishing the exposed silicon layer with a polishing slurry for the silicon layer while protecting the silicon layer with the remaining of the insulating layer.

Waveform equalizer

Brushed circular knitted fabric

Provided is a brushed circular knitted fabric that has double loops stacked with at least two kinds of synthetic fiber multifilaments, wherein at least one surface of the circular knitted fabric has undergone brush processing, and the FT index represented by the equation (T2/T1) [T1: thickness (of one layer) according to a method prescribed by JIS, T2: thickness according to the same method prescribed by JIS at a state where the fabric is folded in two] is 2.1 or greater. It is possible to provide a brushed circular knitted fabric that has resiliency feeling and stretchability suitable for use in a coat or jacket, and is excellent in physical properties such as pilling resistance and changes in dimensions with washing.

Apparatus for producing metal to be semimolten-molded

By means of the below-mentioned apparatus, shaped parts having fine and spherical microstructures can be mass-produced automatically and continuously in a convenient, easy and inexpensive manner without relying upon agitation by the conventional mechanical and electromagnetic methods. The improved apparatus for producing a semisolid shaping metal that has fine primary crystals dispersed in the liquid phase and which also has a uniform temperature distribution comprises a melt pouring section comprising a melting furnace which melts and holds a metal and a pouring device which lifts out the molten metal from said melting furnace, adjusts it to a specified temperature and pours it into a holding vessel, a nucleating section which generates crystal nuclei in the melt as it is supplied from said pouring device into said holding vessel, a crystal generating section which performs temperature adjustment such that the metal obtained from said nucleating section falls within a desired molding temperature range as it is cooled to a molding temperature at which it is partially solid, partially liquid, a holding vessel heating section which adjusts the temperature of the holding vessel when it is empty, a holding vessel conditioning section which inverts the holding vessel so that a partially molten metal is discharged and which then cleans the inner surfaces of the holding vessel, and a vessel transporting section furnished with an automating device including a robot with which the partially molten metal from said nucleating section is transported into the injection sleeve of a molding machine.

MACHINE FOR THE AUTOMATIC ASSEMBLY OF PARTS

Patent DE3824092C2

Patent JPH0229312B2

Patent DE2637054B2

Management system and method for position information

Plaster

Patent JPS6140394B2

Immobilized enzyme and its preparation

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Electrical connector and electronic device

An electrical connector contains a first contact group arranged on a first contact plane, a second contact group arranged on a second contact plane and a ground plate located on a ground plane. The ground plate is located between horizontally extending portions of the contacts of the first contact group and horizontally extending portions, downwardly extending portions and terminal portions of the contacts of the second contact group in addition to between contacting portions and the horizontally extending portions of the contacts of the first contact group and contacting portions and the horizontally extending portions of the contacts of the second contact group.

NEURONIC CALCULATOR

Immunological diagnosing medicine

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Reflection characteristic measuring device

The reflection characteristic measuring device (M, Ma-Mf) according to the present invention is a device that includes a diffuse reflecting surface and measures a plurality of mutually different types of reflection characteristics (Sh) by using a plurality of optical systems having mutually different geometries, which corrects the reflection characteristics (Sh) to be measured by an error (E) generated when light emitted from an object of measurement is reflected from the diffuse reflecting surface and illuminates the object of measurement. The reflection characteristic measuring device (M, Ma-Mf) according to the present invention is therefore capable of reducing errors resulting from recursive diffused illumination.

Card adapter

Disclosed herein is a card adapter for electrically connecting electrical connecting portions of a card-shaped electronic device such as a CF card to contacts in a slot for a PC card provided in a personal computer. The card adapter 1 includes a chassis 10, a pair of conducting plates 40 provided on the upper and lower sides of the chassis 10, and a grounding member 20, and the like. The grounding member 20 is used to provide an electrical path for electrically connecting a grounding contact portion of the CF card to a grounding part of the slot without using the conducting plates 40 and it is formed into a single part. By using such a grounding member 20, the card adapter 1 can directly connect the grounding contact portion of the CF card to the grounding part of the slot to accomplish stable and reliable grounding.

Switching device for light guides

Gel sheet for cosmetics and method for producing the same

Disclosed is a gel sheet for cosmetics, comprising a sheet-like substrate having laminated thereon a hydrous gel sheet, in which the substrate comprises a gel non-impregnating layer and a gel impregnating layer and wherein said hydrous gel layer is provided on the gel non-impregnating layer. In a preferred embodiment, the gel sheet for cosmetics is produced by laminating a hydrous gel layer comprising polyacrylic acid or its salts, water, glycerin, etc. on a substrate comprising a transparent film laminated on a fiber layer, for example, polyethylene film/pulp (paper), polyester film/rayon unwoven fabric, or the like, heating the resulting composite at room temperature or higher temperatures for aging. The gel sheet for cosmetics is excellent in a feeling upon application, interlocking with the substrate, but not causes strike through. The gel sheet in a preferred embodiment gives an impression of transparency and is unattractive when it is applied to the skin.

Preparation of immobilized coenzyme

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Connector for memory card

Connector for memory card

Positive-electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery, and manufacturing method therefor

Process for producing a hot-rollled steel sheet

Driving force transmitting device

Bei einer Antriebskraftübertragungsvorrichtung (10) wird, wenn eine Eingangswelle (11) in eine normale Rotationsrichtung rotiert wird, eine Rotationskraft der Eingangswelle (11) zu einer Ausgangswelle (12) durch eine Einwege-Kupplung (30) zum Rotieren der Ausgangswelle (12) mit einer Rotationsgeschwindigkeit, welche gleich einer Rotationsgeschwindigkeit der Eingangswelle (11) ist, übertragen. Zu dieser Zeit ist eine eingangsseitige Teilwelle (51) von einer ausgangsseitigen Teilwelle (52) freigegeben. Wenn, im Gegensatz hierzu, die Eingangswelle (11) in eine reverse Rotationsrichtung rotiert wird, wird die Rotationskraft der Eingangswelle (11) zu der Ausgangswelle (12) durch ein Eingangszahnrad (41), ein erstes Zahnrad (42), die eingangsseitige Teilwelle (51), eine Zweiwege-Kupplung (50), die ausgangsseitige Teilwelle (52), ein zweites Zahnrad (43) und ein Ausgangszahnrad (44) übertragen. Zu dieser Zeit ist die Ausgangswelle (12) von einer Zwischenwelle (13) freigegeben. In a driving force transmission device (10), when an input shaft (11) is rotated in a normal rotational direction, a rotational force of the input shaft (11) is transmitted to an output shaft (12) through a one-way clutch (30) for rotating the output shaft (12) with a rotation speed which is equal to a rotation speed of the input shaft (11). At this time, an input-side partial wave (51) is released from an output-side partial wave (52). In contrast, when the input shaft (11) is rotated in a reverse rotation direction, the rotational force of the input shaft (11) is transmitted to the output shaft (12) through an input gear (41), a first gear (42), the input-side sub-shaft ( 51), a two-way clutch (50), the output-side partial shaft (52), a second gear (43) and an output gear (44). At this time, the output shaft (12) is released from an intermediate shaft (13).