Cascaded vane compressor

A cascaded vane compressor has a housing, a driving shaft, main vanes, auxiliary vanes, main vane grooves and auxiliary vane grooves. A main backpressure chamber is defined between a bottom surface of each main vane and a corresponding main vane groove. An auxiliary backpressure chamber is defined between a bottom surface of each auxiliary vane and a corresponding auxiliary vane groove. The housing comprises a shell, a first side plate, a second side plate, a third side plate, a first cylinder body and a second cylinder body. The shell has a public channel which extends in a longitudinal direction of the driving shaft to be communicated with an exhaust chamber. At least one of the first and the second side plates has a first supply channel which connects the public channel with each main backpressure chamber. At least one of the second and the third side plates has a second supply channel which connects the public channel with each auxiliary backpressure chamber.

Crystal resonator and crystal oscillator

The invention provides a technology which can restrict an effect of a vibration area on another vibration area and form a crystal oscillator having a simple structure in a crystal resonator having a plurality of vibration areas. The crystal resonator comprises a first vibrating region provided on a crystal wafer, a second vibrating region provided on the crystal wafer, the second vibrating region having a different thickness and positive/negative orientation of the X-axis from those of the first vibrating region, and excitation electrodes which are provided respectively on the first vibrating region and the second vibrating region for causing the vibrating regions to vibrate independently. Frequencies that change by different amounts from each other relative to a temperature change can be retrieved from one vibrating region and the other vibrating region. Thus, based on an oscillating frequency of the vibrating region in which a clear frequency change occurs relative to the temperature, ...

Amphibious vehicle

Provided is an amphibious vehicle with which it is possible to increase the driving power even when the engine rotational speed is low. When the engine rotational frequency is lower than a prescribed rotational frequency the fan flow volume of a fan is calculated on the basis of the fan outlet pressure (B1), the amount of heat exchange of a heat exchanger is calculated on the basis of the fan inlet temperature, the fan outlet temperature, and the fan flow volume (B2), a target fan rotational frequency is calculated on the basis of the engine rotational frequency and the heat exchange amount (B3), the fan rotational frequency is reduced so as to achieve the target fan rotational frequency (B4, B5), and the power transmitted to a travel device is increased, thereby increasing the drive torque (B6).

A scroll type compressor

A scroll type compressor includes a housing, fixed and orbiting scroll members, a rotary shaft, a drive bushing, a plain bearing, a boss, a drive mechanism accommodation space and a compression chamber. The rotary shaft includes an eccentric pin on which the drive bushing is rotatably fitted. The boss is formed in the orbiting scroll member. The drive bushing is slidably inserted in the boss. In the drive mechanism accommodation space formed by the housing, the eccentric pin, the drive bushing and the bearing are disposed and upstream and downstream spaces are defined by the bearing. The compression chamber is formed by the fixed and the orbiting scroll members. A clearance is formed facing the sliding surface of the bearing. A communication passage is formed in the orbiting scroll member for communication between the compression chamber and the upstream space or the clearance and is opened toward the bearing.

Oscillator

Provided is an oscillator capable of changing a variable range of a frequency and adjusting the frequency with high accuracy. A first register (3) is configured to output a digital value corresponding to the nominal frequency. A second register (41) is configured to output a frequency adjustment amount represented by a rate of frequency with respect to the nominal frequency. A gain is determined such that the variable range of the digital value of the frequency adjustment amount corresponds to the variable range of the frequency expressed in the frequency rate. The gain is multiplied by the digital value from the second register (41), then a multiplied value is added by the digital value corresponding to the nominal frequency, and the added result is set as a setting signal of the frequency.

Panel mounting control equipment

The present invention relates to a panel mounting control equipment, and aims at providing the panel mounting control equipment capable of performing installing works of control equipment to an installing panel. The panel mounting control equipment is provided with a flange part at a back side of a control equipment main body and is provided with a threaded cylinderical waist part at a periphery, the waist part of the control equipment main body is inserted from a surface side of the installing panel into an installing hole formed at the panel, a tight nut is screwed from the back side of the installing panel into threads formed at the waist of the control equipment main body, the control equipment main body is fastened on the installing panel, a plurality of tiny projections are arranged with approximately equal intervals at a periphery of the waist of the control equipment main body, the tiny projection is protruded from the periphery of the waist to be larger than an inner diameter of ...

Compressor

A compressor (101) compressing refrigerant including lubricating oil includes, on the discharge side thereof, a first oil separation chamber (12c) for separating the lubricating oil by generating a swirling flow in the refrigerant. The first oil separation chamber (12c) includes: cylindrical side circumferential walls (12c1, 22c1); an inflow port (12a2) that is formed in the side circumferential wall (12c1) and causes the refrigerant to flow into the first oil separation chamber (12c); and a guiding plate (10a) extending from the side circumferential wall (12c1). The guiding plate (10a) extends so as to face the inflow port (12a2) in a direction where the refrigerant flows from the inflow port (12a2) into the first oil separation chamber (12c), and so as to deflect the refrigerant flow from the inflow port (12a2) to guide it along the inner circumferential surface (12c1a) of the side circumferential wall (12c1).

Oscillation device

An oscillation device capable of highly accurate temperature compensation of an output frequency is provided. The oscillation device includes: first and second oscillator circuits oscillating first and second quartz-crystal resonators with overtones respectively; a frequency difference detecting part finding a value corresponding to a difference value between values corresponding to differences between f1 and f1r and between f2 and f2r, where f1 and f2 are oscillation frequencies of the first and second oscillator circuits, and f1r and f2r are oscillation frequencies of the first and second oscillator circuits at a reference temperature; and a correction value obtaining part which, based on the value corresponding to the difference value and a relation between the value corresponding to the difference value and a frequency correction value of the oscillation frequency f1, obtains the frequency correction value of f1, wherein the output frequency is corrected based on the found frequency ...

Scroll compressor

The invention relates to a scroll compressor. The scroll compressor includes an orbiting scroll member, a drive mechanism accommodation space, a rotary shaft, a drive bushing, an upstream space, a downstream space, a first communication passage and a second communication passage. The upstream space and the downstream space are formed in the drive mechanism accommodation space by a plain bearing, the drive bushing and an eccentric pin of the rotary shaft. The second communication passage passes through at least the drive bushing and allows the upstream space and the downstream space to communicate with each other. A control valve is disposed in the second communication passage. Centrifugal force of the control valve developed when the rotary shaft is rotated at a predetermined speed or higher causes the control valve to move in a direction in which the second communication passage is opened, thereby to allow the upstream space and the downstream space to communicate with each other.

Anisotropic conductive film, united object, and process for producing united object

An anisotropic conductive film for electrically connecting a first circuit member to a second circuit member, the first circuit member having an insulating film formed in at least part thereof. The anisotropic conductive film comprises a layer which contains electroconductive particles and an insulating adhesion layer formed from an insulating adhesive, the insulating adhesion layer having an average thickness of 0.5-3 [mu]m and giving, upon curing, a cured object which has a storage modulus measured at 30 DEG C of 500-1,500 MPa.

Voltage detection apparatus

A voltage detection apparatus comprises discharge circuits constituted by switch elements and resistors connected in series, and respectively connected in parallel to each of a plurality of battery cells constituting a storage battery, filter circuits provided for the respective battery cells and removing noise contained in voltage inputted by the battery cells, and voltage detection units (D) and (M) which detect voltage of the respective battery cells in which noise is removed by the filter circuits. The voltage detection units correct detection results, based on time from when the switch elements of the discharge circuits change into an OFF state to timing for detecting voltage of the battery cells. With this voltage detection apparatus, it is possible to correct the detection error of the voltage of the battery cell due to the influence of the filter circuit, thus improving the detection accuracy of the voltage of the battery cell.

Serial vane compressor

A serial vane compressor has a housing, a driving shaft, primary vanes, secondary vanes, grooves for the primary vanes and grooves for the secondary vanes. A primary backpressure chamber is defined between each primary vane and a corresponding groove for the primary vane. A secondary backpressure chamber is defined between each secondary vane and a corresponding groove for the secondary vane. The housing comprises a shell which accommodates a first side plate, a second side plate and a third side plate. The driving shaft has a public channel which extends in a longitudinal direction of the driving shaft so as to be communicated with a discharge chamber. At least one of the first and the second side plates has a first supply channel which connects the public channel with each primary backpressure chamber. At least one of the second and the third side plates has a second supply channel which connects the public channel with each secondary backpressure chamber.

Vehicle braking system

Provided is a vehicle braking system which includes a master cylinder (M/C) for producing an upstream fluid pressure (Pup) associated with a manipulation of a brake control portion (3),a shut-off valve (MCV 1) or the like which is disposed between the master cylinder (M/C) and a wheel cylinder (4a) or the like,a fluid pressure source (S/C) for producing a downstream fluid pressure (Pdown) between the shut-off valve (MCV 1) and the wheel cylinder (4a) or the like when a command for closing the shut-off valve (MCV 1) has been received,and a control means (11) for setting a target value for the downstream fluid pressure (Pdown) on the basis of the amount of the manipulation and controlling the downstream fluid pressure (Pdown) on the basis of the target value. The control means (11) includes an upstream fluid pressure detecting and estimating means (12) for detecting and estimating the upstream fluid pressure (Pup), and a restricting means (13) for restricting the difference in pressure between ...

Compressor

A compressor has auxiliary and main oil reservoir chambers that retain lubricant oil that is separated from refrigerant in an oil separation chamber. A part of the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber is defined by a peripheral wall of the oil separation chamber. An introducing passage for introducing lubricant oil in the oil separation chamber to the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber is formed in the peripheral wall. The inlet of the introducing passage opens to the oil separation chamber on the inner surface of the peripheral wall. The outlet of the introducing passage opens to the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber. The main oil reservoir chamber is located below the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber in the direction of gravity. A drain port for draining lubricant oil in the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber to the main oil reservoir chamber is formed in a bottom wall of the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber.

Electrostatic protection component

An electrostatic protection component includes: a body in which a plurality of ceramic substrates is laminated; and a pair of discharge electrodes which are formed within the body and which are spaced to face each other. The discharge electrodes include main body portions extending along a longitudinal direction, and the main body portions include tips in the longitudinal direction and side edges extending along the longitudinal direction. The pair of discharge electrodes are arranged such that both the main body portions are adjacent to each other in a short direction. The discharge electrodes face each other in the short direction between the side edges, and discharge occurs only between the side edges, between the discharge electrodes.

Compressor

A compressor includes a housing, compression unit, discharge chamber, outlet, and oil separation structure. The oil separation structure, which is arranged between the discharge chamber and the outlet, includes an oil reservoir, oil separation compartment, intake passage, exhaust passage, and supply passage. The oil separation compartment is located upward from the oil reservoir. The intake passage, which extends upward from the oil separation compartment, draws refrigerant gas into the oil separation compartment from the discharge chamber to separate lubrication oil from the refrigerant gas. The exhaust passage extends upward from the oil separation compartment and discharges the refrigerant gas in the oil separation compartment out of the housing through the outlet. The supply passage extends upward from the oil separation compartment and has a larger cross-sectional area than the intake passage. The supply passage supplies the oil reservoir with lubrication oil from the oil separation ...

Cascaded vane compressor

A cascaded vane compressor in the invention has main vanes, auxiliary vanes, main vane grooves and auxiliary vane grooves. A main backpressure chamber is defined between a bottom surface of each main vane and a corresponding main vane groove. An auxiliary backpressure chamber is defined between a bottom surface of each auxiliary vane and a corresponding auxiliary vane groove. The main backpressure chamber and the auxiliary backpressure chamber are connected to a discharge chamber through a first backpressure supply mechanism and a second backpressure supply mechanism in compression processes of a first compression mechanism and a second compression mechanism. The first backpressure supply mechanism and the second backpressure supply mechanism include a first rotation path and a second rotation path, and a first intermittent mechanism and a second intermittent mechanism, the first and the second rotation paths are formed in a driving shaft, the first and the second intermittent mechanisms ...

Rotary vane compressor

A rotary vane compressor is characterized in that: a backpressure applying mechanism comprises a communication chamber, a rotary passage, a backpressure passage and an intermittent device. The communication chamber is positioned to be adjacent to a drive shaft. The communication chamber is communicated with a discharge chamber. The rotary passage is formed in the drive shaft and is communicated with the communication chamber. The backpressure passage is communicated with backpressure chambers. At least one of the front side plate and the back side plate is used as a backpressure side plate, and the backpressure passage is formed in the backpressure side plate. The intermittent device is arranged between the backpressure side plate and the drive shaft and allows the communication between the rotary passage and the backpressure passage. When the backpressure passage is communicated with at least one of the backpressure chambers, the intermittent device is communicated between the rotary passage ...

Anisotropic conductive film

An anisotropic conductive film obtained by laminating an insulating adhesive layer that comprises a polymerizable acrylic compound, a film-forming resin and a polymerization initiator with a conductive-particle-containing layer that comprises a polymerizable acrylic compound, a film-forming resin, a polymerization initiator and conductive particles, wherein the insulating adhesive layer and the conductive-particle -containing layer each contain a thiol compound in order to further improve the reliability of connection without lowering the bond strength to an adherend. The thiol compound includes pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-mercaptopropionate), tris-[(3-mercaptopropionyloxy)-ethyl]-isocyanurate, trimethylol-propane tris(3-mercaptopropionate), dipentaerythritol hexakis(3-mercaptopropionate), and so on.

Bearing mechanism for compact rotating member

To provide a bearing mechanism for a compact rotating lever that allows stable rotating operation to be attained for an extended period. A bearing mechanism in which a compact rotating member made of resin and constantly urged in a given direction by a spring is rotatably supported by a base member made of resin, wherein bearings formed in a cylindrical shape are integrally formed to project from the side surfaces of the compact rotating member; support shafts configured so as to fit within bearing holes in the bearings are formed to project from the base member at locations in opposition to the bearings of the rotating member; and the support shafts of the base member are inserted into the bearing holes of the bearings of the rotating member, whereby the rotating member is rotatably supported on the base member.

Valve timing control apparatus for internal combustion engine

The present invention relates to a valve timing control apparatus for an internal combustion engine which is capable of minimizing a size of a lock pin to be locked in an intermediate phase position between a maximum phase-retard position and a maximum phase-advance position, thereby enhancing a freedom of layout of the valve timing control apparatus in the engine. The valve timing control apparatus includes first and second lock pins (26, 27) which are respectively disposed in large-diameter portions (15e) of a rotor (15) of a vane rotor (9), first and second lock holes (24, 25) are disposed on a sprocket (1) and are engaged with tip end portions (26b,27a) of the lock pins (26, 27) when the vane rotor is rotated from the maximum phase-retard position to the maximum phase-advance position relative to a housing (7). The pin bodies (26a,26b) of the lock pins form a straight cylinder surface and first and second step surfaces (26c, 27c) as pressure receiving surfaces formed at tip end portions ...

Hard coating composition having antifouling performance

The invention provides a hard coating composition having antifouling performance for a hard coating surface. The fingerprints, sebum, human grease such as sweat, and cosmetics are difficult to be obvious even when attached to the hard coating surface. And the dirt has excellent erasure performance even when attached to the hard coating surface. The hard coating composition having antifouling performance comprises following components used as main ingredients: (A) hard coating material, (B) fluorinated acrylate compound, (C) acrylate compound containing perfluoropolyether.

Oscillation device

An oscillation device capable of highly accurate temperature compensation of an output frequency is provided. The oscillation device includes: first and second oscillator circuits oscillating first and second quartz-crystal resonators with overtones respectively; a frequency difference detecting part finding a value corresponding to a difference value between values corresponding to differences between f 1 and f 1 r and between f 2 and f 2 r , where f 1 and f 2 are oscillation frequencies of the first and second oscillator circuits, and f 1 r and f 2 r are oscillation frequencies of the first and second oscillator circuits at a reference temperature; and a correction value obtaining part which, based on the value corresponding to the difference value and a relation between the value corresponding to the difference value and a frequency correction value of the oscillation frequency f 1, obtains the frequency correction value of f 1, wherein the output frequency is corrected based on the found frequency correction value.

ANISOTROPIC CONDUCTIVE FILM

In an anisotropic conductive film formed by laminating an insulating adhesive layer containing a polymerizable acrylic compound, a film-forming resin, and a polymerization initiator and a conductive particle-containing layer containing a polymerizable acrylic compound, a film-forming resin, a polymerization initiator, and conductive particles, the insulating adhesive layer and the conductive particle-containing layer each contain a thiol compound in order not to decrease the adhesion strength to an adherend and to improve connection reliability. Examples of the thiol compound may include pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-mercaptopropionate), tris-[(3-mercaptopropionyloxy)-ethyl]-isocyanurate, trimethylolpropane tris(3-mercaptopropionate), and dipentaerythritol hexakis(3-mercaptopropionate). 1. An anisotropic conductive film formed by laminating an insulating adhesive layer containing a polymerizable acrylic compound , a film-forming resin , and a polymerization initiator and a conductive particle-containing layer containing a polymerizable acrylic compound , a film-forming resin , a polymerization initiator , and conductive particles , whereinthe insulating adhesive layer and the conductive particle-containing layer each contain a thiol compound.2. The anisotropic conductive film according to claim 1 , wherein amounts of the thiol compounds in the insulating adhesive layer and the conductive particle-containing layer are 0.5 to 5% by mass and 0.3 to 4% by mass claim 1 , respectively.3. The anisotropic conductive film according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of the thiol compound in the insulating adhesive layer is equal to or more than the amount of the thiol compound in the conductive particle-containing layer.4. The anisotropic conductive film according to claim 1 , wherein the thiol compounds in the insulating adhesive layer and the conductive particle-containing layer are separately a compound selected from the group consisting of pentaerythritol tetrakis(3- ...

Electrostatic protection component

An electrostatic protection component includes: a body in which a plurality of ceramic substrates is laminated; and a pair of discharge electrodes which are formed within the body and which are spaced to face each other. The discharge electrodes include main body portions extending along a longitudinal direction, and the main body portions include tips in the longitudinal direction and side edges extending along the longitudinal direction. The pair of discharge electrodes are arranged such that both the main body portions are adjacent to each other in a short direction. The discharge electrodes face each other in the short direction between the side edges, and discharge occurs only between the side edges, between the discharge electrodes.

CRYSTAL RESONATOR AND CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR

A crystal resonator comprises a first vibrating region provided on a crystal wafer, a second vibrating region provided on the crystal wafer, the second vibrating region having a different thickness and positive/negative orientation of the X-axis from those of the first vibrating region, and excitation electrodes which are provided respectively on the first vibrating region and the second vibrating region for causing the vibrating regions to vibrate independently. Frequencies that change by different amounts from each other relative to a temperature change can be retrieved from one vibrating region and the other vibrating region. Thus, based on an oscillating frequency of the vibrating region in which a clear frequency change occurs relative to the temperature, the oscillating frequency of the other vibrating region can be controlled. Thereby, increases in the complexity of the crystal oscillator can be suppressed. 1. A crystal resonator comprising:a first vibrating region provided on a crystal wafer,a second vibrating region provided on the crystal wafer, the second vibrating region having a different thickness and positive/negative orientation of the X-axis from those of the first vibrating region, andexcitation electrodes which are provided respectively on the first vibrating region and the second vibrating region for causing the vibrating regions to vibrate independently.2. The crystal resonator according to claim 1 , wherein a recess is formed on the crystal wafer between the first vibrating region and the second vibrating region.3. The crystal resonator according to claim 1 , wherein one of the first vibrating region and the second vibrating region is an AT-cut region.4. A crystal oscillator comprising the crystal resonator according to .5. The crystal oscillator according to claim 4 , further comprising a control means that controls an oscillating frequency of the first vibrating region by controlling a control voltage for causing the first vibrating region to ...

COMPRESSOR

A compressor has auxiliary and main oil reservoir chambers that retain lubricant oil that is separated from refrigerant in an oil separation chamber. A part of the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber is defined by a peripheral wall of the oil separation chamber. An introducing passage for introducing lubricant oil in the oil separation chamber to the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber is formed in the peripheral wall. The inlet of the introducing passage opens to the oil separation chamber on the inner surface of the peripheral wall. The outlet of the introducing passage opens to the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber. The main oil reservoir chamber is located below the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber in the direction of gravity. A drain port for draining lubricant oil in the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber to the main oil reservoir chamber is formed in a bottom wall of the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber. 1. A compressor comprising:a compressing portion that is located in a housing to compress refrigerant;an oil separation chamber to which refrigerant is introduced from the compressing portion, wherein the oil separation chamber has a peripheral wall for causing refrigerant to swirl to separate lubricant oil mixed in the refrigerant; andan auxiliary oil reservoir chamber and a main oil reservoir chamber that retain lubricant oil that is separated from refrigerant, whereina part of the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber is defined by the peripheral wall of the oil separation chamber, and an introducing passage for introducing lubricant oil in the oil separation chamber to the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber is formed in the peripheral wall,the introducing passage has an inlet located at one end and an outlet located at the other end, the inlet of the introducing passage opens to the oil separation chamber on an inner surface of the peripheral wall, and the outlet of the introducing passage opens to the auxiliary oil reservoir chamber, andthe main oil reservoir chamber is located ...

OSCILLATOR

An oscillator includes a nominal frequency output unit, a frequency adjustment amount output unit, a gain output unit, a multiplier, and an adder. The nominal frequency output unit is configured to output a first digital value corresponding to the nominal frequency. The frequency adjustment amount output unit is configured to output a second digital value corresponding to a rate of frequency in order to set a frequency adjustment amount with respect to the nominal frequency using the rate of frequency. The gain output unit is configured to output a third digital value corresponding to a gain to be multiplied by the second digital value. The multiplier is configured to multiply the second digital value by the third digital value, thus outputting a fourth digital value. The adder adds the first digital value and the fourth digital value to output the added result as a setting signal of frequency. 1. An oscillator for obtaining output in a frequency corresponding to a setting signal of frequency from an oscillator circuit unit , by inputting the setting signal of frequency to the oscillator circuit unit , the oscillator being configured to change frequency between a frequency lower than a nominal frequency and a frequency higher than the nominal frequency , the oscillator comprising:a nominal frequency output unit, configured to output a first digital value corresponding to the nominal frequency;a frequency adjustment amount output unit, configured to output a second digital value corresponding to a rate of frequency in order to set a frequency adjustment amount with respect to the nominal frequency using the rate of frequency;a gain output unit, configured to output a third digital value corresponding to a gain to be multiplied by the second digital value, the second digital value being output from the frequency adjustment amount output unit;a multiplier, configured to multiply the second digital value output from the frequency adjustment amount output unit by the ...

VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM

A vehicle braking system includes a master cylinder for producing an upstream hydraulic pressure corresponding to an operation given to a brake operation part, a shut-off valve provided between the master cylinder and a wheel cylinder, a hydraulic-pressure source for producing a downstream hydraulic pressure between the shut-off valve and the wheel cylinder in a close instruction receiving condition of the shut-off valve, and a controller for setting a target value of the downstream hydraulic pressure based on an operation amount and controlling the downstream hydraulic pressure based on the target value. According to the vehicle braking system, a driver is prevented from feeling discomfort through a brake operation without an increase in a power consumption of a shut-off valve provided between the master cylinder and the wheel cylinder. 1. A vehicle braking system comprising:a master cylinder for producing an upstream hydraulic pressure in response to an operation given to a brake operation part;an operation amount detector for detecting an operation amount of the brake operation part;a shut-off valve provided between the master cylinder and a wheel cylinder;a hydraulic-pressure source for producing a downstream hydraulic pressure between the shut-off valve and the wheel cylinder in an close instruction receiving condition of the shut-off valve; anda controller for setting a control target value in response to the downstream hydraulic pressure based on the operation amount and controlling the downstream hydraulic pressure based on the control target value, wherein an upstream-hydraulic-pressure detector-estimator for detecting or estimating the upstream hydraulic pressure; and', 'a regulator for adjusting the control target value in response to the operation amount or the upstream hydraulic pressure to regulate a pressure difference between the upstream hydraulic pressure and the downstream hydraulic pressure., 'the controller comprises2. The vehicle braking system ...

VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

A valve timing control apparatus including a housing, a vane rotor rotatable relative to the housing toward a phase-advance side and a phase-retard side, a first lock member and a second lock member disposed on the vane rotor, a first lock concave portion disposed on the housing so as to be engaged with a tip end portion of the first lock member, a second lock concave portion disposed on the housing so as to be engaged with a tip end portion of the second lock member, and a communication passage formed in the vane rotor and serving to always establish fluid communication between the first and second lock concave portions. 1. A valve timing control apparatus for an internal combustion engine , comprising:a housing to which a rotational force is transmitted from a crankshaft of the engine, the housing having shoes on an inner periphery thereof,a vane rotor fixed to a camshaft, the vane rotor cooperating with the shoes to define phase-advance hydraulic chambers and phase-retard hydraulic chambers therebetween, the vane rotor being rotatable relative to the housing toward a phase-advance side and a phase-retard side by a working fluid pressure that is selectively supplied to the phase-advance hydraulic chambers and the phase-retard hydraulic chambers and discharged therefrom,a first lock member and a second lock member respectively disposed on the vane rotor, the first lock member and the second lock member being urged to project toward a side of the housing by a biasing member and allowed to retreat against a biasing force of the biasing member by a hydraulic pressure that acts on a tip end portion of each of the first lock member and the second lock member, the hydraulic pressure being supplied separately from the working fluid pressure selectively supplied to the phase-advance hydraulic chambers and the phase-retard hydraulic chambers,a first lock concave portion disposed on the housing so as to be engaged with a tip end portion of the first lock member and restrain ...

Compressor

A compressor includes a housing, compression unit, discharge chamber, outlet, and oil separation structure. The oil separation structure, which is arranged between the discharge chamber and the outlet, includes an oil reservoir, oil separation compartment, intake passage, exhaust passage, and supply passage. The oil separation compartment is located upward from the oil reservoir. The intake passage, which extends upward from the oil separation compartment, draws refrigerant gas into the oil separation compartment from the discharge chamber to separate lubrication oil from the refrigerant gas. The exhaust passage extends upward from the oil separation compartment and discharges the refrigerant gas in the oil separation compartment out of the housing through the outlet. The supply passage extends upward from the oil separation compartment and has a larger cross-sectional area than the intake passage. The supply passage supplies the oil reservoir with lubrication oil from the oil separation compartment.

DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device, including a scanning device, displays an image on a display region using a light ray which scans. The display device includes a light source unit, a scanning control unit, and an emission control unit. The scanning device includes an auxiliary scanning unit which changes an inclination angle of a reflective mirror unit including a reflective mirror and a main scanning unit. The display region includes a plurality of elemental regions coupled to one another. The scanning control unit provides control so that the light ray scans over one of the plurality of elemental regions by changing the inclination angle of the reflective mirror while maintaining the inclination angle of the reflective mirror unit, and control so that the plurality of elemental regions are changed over by changing the inclination angle of the reflective mirror unit. 1. A display device for displaying an image on a display region by means of a light ray which scans , the display device including a scanning device which causes the light ray to scan over the display region , comprising:a light source unit configured to emit the light ray toward the scanning device;a scanning control unit configured to control the scanning device; andan emission control unit configured to control the light source unit so as to emit the light ray in synchronism with displaying of the image,wherein a reflective mirror configured to reflect the light ray toward the display region,', 'a main scanning unit configured to change an inclination angle of the reflective mirror,', 'a reflective mirror unit including the reflective mirror and the main scanning unit, and', 'an auxiliary scanning unit configured to change an inclination angle of the reflective mirror unit,, 'the scanning device includes'}the display region includes a plurality of elemental regions coupled to one another, and control so that the light ray scans over one of the plurality of elemental regions by changing the inclination angle of the ...

SCROLL TYPE COMPRESSOR

A scroll type compressor includes a housing, fixed and orbiting scroll members, a rotary shaft, a drive bushing, a plain bearing, a boss, a drive mechanism accommodation space and a compression chamber. The rotary shaft includes an eccentric pin on which the drive bushing is rotatably fitted. The boss is formed in the orbiting scroll member. The drive bushing is slidably inserted in the boss. In the drive mechanism accommodation space formed by the housing, the eccentric pin, the drive bushing and the bearing are disposed and upstream and downstream spaces are defined by the bearing. The compression chamber is formed by the fixed and the orbiting scroll members. A clearance is formed facing the sliding surface of the bearing. A communication passage is formed in the orbiting scroll member for communication between the compression chamber and the upstream space or the clearance and is opened toward the bearing. 1. A scroll type compressor comprising:a housing;a fixed scroll member joined to the housingan orbiting scroll member adapted to make an orbital motion, and a rotary shaft including an eccentric pin extending toward the orbiting scroll member, the rotary shaft supported in the housing;a drive bushing rotatably fitted on the eccentric pin;a boss formed in the orbiting scroll member, the boss in which the drive bushing is slidably inserted;a bearing formed of a plain bearing, the bearing including a sliding surface, the bearing by which the drive bushing is rotatably supported in the boss;a drive mechanism accommodation space formed by the housing, the drive mechanism accommodation space in which the eccentric pin, the drive bushing and the bearing are disposed;an upstream space and a downstream space defined in the drive mechanism accommodation space by the bearing;a compression chamber formed by the fixed scroll member and the orbiting scroll member;a clearance formed facing the sliding surface of the bearing for communication between the upstream space and ...

SCROLL COMPRESSOR

A scroll compressor includes an orbiting scroll member, a drive mechanism accommodation space, a rotary shaft, a drive bushing, an upstream space, a downstream space, a first communication passage and a second communication passage. The upstream space and the downstream space are formed in the drive mechanism accommodation space by a plain bearing, the drive bushing and an eccentric pin of the rotary shaft. The second communication passage passes through at least the drive bushing and allows the upstream space and the downstream space to communicate with each other. A control valve is disposed in the second communication passage. Centrifugal force of the control valve developed when the rotary shaft is rotated at a predetermined speed or higher causes the control valve to move in a direction in which the second communication passage is opened, thereby to allow the upstream space and the downstream space to communicate with each other. 1. A scroll compressor comprising:a housing;a fixed scroll member joined to the housing;an orbiting scroll member disposed in the housing and engaged with the fixed scroll member so as to form plural sets of compression chambers, the orbiting scroll member having a boss;a drive mechanism accommodation space formed by the housing and the orbiting scroll member;a rotary shaft supported rotatably in the housing and having an eccentric pin disposed in the boss;a drive bushing fitted on the eccentric pin and supported rotatably by the boss through a plain bearing, wherein when the rotary shaft is rotated, the rotary shaft, the drive bushing and the plain bearing drive the orbiting scroll member so that the orbiting scroll member orbits relative to the fixed scroll member;an upstream space and a downstream space formed in the drive mechanism accommodation space by the plain bearing, the drive bushing and the eccentric pin;a first communication passage passing through the orbiting scroll member and allowing at least one of the compression ...

BEARING MECHANISM FOR COMPACT ROTARY MEMBER

A bearing mechanism has a rotary member made of a resin, having a cylindrical bearing integrally formed thereof and protruding from a side surface of the rotary member; a base member made of a resin and rotatably supporting the rotary member, the base member having a support shaft protruding from a position facing the cylindrical bearing of the rotary member; and an urging member constantly urging the rotary member in a predetermined direction. The cylindrical bearing of the rotary member has a bearing hole to fit and insert the support shaft of the base member. 13-. (canceled)4. A bearing mechanism , comprising:a rotary member made of a resin, and including a cylindrical bearing integrally formed therewith to protrude from a side surface of the rotary member and having a bearing hole therein;a base member made of a resin and rotatably supporting the rotary member, the base member having a support shaft protruding from a position facing the cylindrical bearing of the rotary member to be inserted into the bearing hole so that the rotary member is rotatably supported by the base member; andan urging member constantly urging the rotary member in a predetermined direction.5. The bearing mechanism according to claim 4 , wherein the rotary member is made of a highly rigid resin and the base member is made of a highly elastic resin.6. The bearing mechanism according to claim 5 , wherein the rotary member is formed of a polyphenylenesulfide resin as the highly rigid resin and the base member is formed of a polyamide resin as the highly elastic resin. The present invention relates to a bearing mechanism for rotatably supporting a compact rotary member such as a rotary lever used in a safety mechanism or the like of a push button switch.A push button switch of Patent Document 1 in which an operating part and a switch part are configured to be able to separate from each other is used as a switch for commanding especially a machine tool to stop in an emergency. As shown in , ...

DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY METHOD

A display device in which continuity of content displayed on a screen is maintained between before and after a rotation of the screen, including: a display screen which is fixed to the display device and displays a partial region of an image; an operation detecting unit which specifies a position in the partial region of the image displayed on the display screen; a rotation detecting unit which detects rotation information which indicates a rotation of the display device in a plane including the display screen; and a display image determining unit which updates display content on the display screen to display the partial region of the image after the rotation on the display screen by rotating, based on the rotation information detected by the detecting unit, the partial region of the image around the position specified by the specifying unit. 1. A display device comprising:a display screen which is fixed to the display device and displays a partial region of an image;a specifying unit configured to specify a position in the partial region of the image displayed on the display screen;a detecting unit configured to detect rotation information which indicates a rotation of the display device in a plane including the display screen; andan updating unit configured to update display content on the display screen to display the partial region of the image after the rotation on the display screen by rotating, based on the rotation information detected by the detecting unit, the partial region of the image around the position specified by the specifying unit,wherein the updating unit is configured to maintain the position on the display screen before the rotation of the partial region of the image even after the rotation when updating the display content, the position being specified by the specifying unit.2. The display device according to claim 1 ,wherein the detecting unit includes a rotation detecting unit configured to detect, as the rotation information, that the ...

SURFACE MOUNT DEVICE

A surface mount device in which a pin adapter that is integrally formed with a plurality of pins connects a base board and a main board is provided to enable an automatic mounting, to enable a reflow soldering, to increase the flexibility of design, and to satisfy requirements of customers. In the surface mount device, a pin adapter that is formed integrally with a plurality of pins is placed on a base board , the base board and the main board are connected by inserting the tips of the pins into the corresponding locations of the main board , the leg portions of the pin adapter are folded toward inside, and opening sections are formed at the leg portions. 1. A surface mount device , comprising:a main board on which electronic components are mounted;a base board; anda pin adapter, having a plurality of pins, and the pin adapter is fixed on the base board;wherein tips of the pins that are narrower than the other portions of the pins are inserted into holes disposed in the main board; andthe main board and the base board are connected with each other.2. A surface mount device , comprising:a main board on which electronic components are mounted;a base board; anda pin adapter, formed by integrating a plurality of metallic pins stood in a vertical direction and the pin adapter is placed on the base board;wherein tips of the pins are inserted into holes disposed at corresponding positions of the main board to connect the main board and the base board; anda cover is placed to cover the main board and the pin adapter.3. The surface mount device according to claim 1 , whereinin the pin adapter, leg portions of the pins which is at a side not being connected to the main board are folded toward inside on the pin adapter, andopening sections are formed at the leg portions of the pins.4. The surface mount device according to claim 1 , whereinposition-determining pins are formed on a bottom face of the pin adapter;concave portions are formed at positions corresponding to the ...

PISTON COMPRESSOR

A compressor includes a rotary shaft, a cam, a cylinder block, pistons, a thrust bearing, a rotary valve, and an oil passage. The rotary shaft has an in-shaft passage formed therein. The cam rotates integrally with the rotary shaft. The pistons are coupled to the rotary shaft through the cam. The thrust bearing is provided between the cam and the cylinder block. The thrust bearing includes a first race in contact with the cam, a second race in contact with the cylinder block, and rolling elements retained between the first and second races to form a gap therebetween. The oil passage extends from the gap to the in-shaft passage and includes an oil retaining space formed in at least one of the cam and the cylinder block. 1a rotary shaft having an in-shaft passage formed therein;a cam rotating integrally with the rotary shaft and accommodated in a cam chamber, wherein the pressure in the cam chamber is larger than the pressure in the in-shaft passage;a cylinder block having a plurality of cylinder bores located around the rotary shaft;pistons accommodated in the respective cylinder bores to form therein compression chambers, the pistons being coupled to the rotary shaft through the cam so that rotating motion of the rotary shaft is transmitted to the pistons;a thrust bearing provided between the cam and the cylinder block, the thrust bearing including a first race in contact with the cam, a second race in contact with the cylinder block, and rolling elements retained between the first and second races to form a gap therebetween;a rotary valve for introducing refrigerant into the compression chambers, the rotary valve including the in-shaft passage of the rotary shaft, the refrigerant being introduced into the compressor and then delivered through the in-shaft passage to the compression chambers without passing through the cam chamber; andan oil passage extending from the gap to the in-shaft passage, wherein the oil passage includes an oil retaining space formed in at ...

ELECTRIC LEAKAGE DETECTING APPRATUS

An electric leakage detecting apparatus is provided with: a first protective resistor in which one end is connected to the positive terminal of a battery; a first detecting resistor in which one end is connected to the other end of the first protective resistor; a second detecting resistor in which one end is connected to the other end of the first detecting resistor; a second protective resistor in which one end is connected to the other end of the second detecting resistor, and the other end is connected to the negative terminal of the battery; a chassis ground that is connected to one end of the second detecting resistor; a switch for applying a reference voltage to one end of the second detecting resistor at an arbitrary timing; and an electric leakage determining circuit that determines the presence of an electric leakage at a midpoint of the battery. 1. An electric leakage detecting apparatus provided with:a first protective resistor in which one end is connected to the positive terminal of a battery;a first detecting resistor in which one end is connected to the other end of the first protective resistor;a second detecting resistor in which one end is connected to the other end of the first detecting resistor;a second protective resistor in which one end is connected to the other end of the second detecting resistor, and the other end is connected to the negative terminal of the battery; anda chassis ground that is connected to one end of the second detecting resistor, wherein the electric leakage detecting apparatus detects electric leakage from the battery which is insulated from the chassis ground, and is provided with:a switch for applying a reference voltage to one end of the second detecting resistor at an arbitrary timing; andan electric leakage determining circuit that, in a state in which the reference voltage is applied to one end of the second detecting resistor due to control of the switch, detects a voltage of one end of the first detecting ...

PIEZOELECTRIC RESONATOR, ETCHING AMOUNT DETECTING DEVICE, AND OSCILLATOR

A piezoelectric resonator includes a plate-shaped crystal element, excitation electrodes, and an unwanted response suppression portion. The excitation electrodes are disposed on both surfaces of the crystal element. The unwanted response suppression portion is formed by inverting a crystallographic axis of the crystal element to suppress an unwanted response that oscillates at a different frequency from a frequency of a main vibration of the crystal element. 1. A piezoelectric resonator , comprising:a plate-shaped crystal element;excitation electrodes disposed on both surfaces of the crystal element; andan unwanted response suppression portion formed by inverting a crystallographic axis of the crystal element to suppress an unwanted response that oscillates at a different frequency from a frequency of a main vibration of the crystal element.2. The piezoelectric resonator according to claim 1 , whereinthe unwanted response suppression portion is formed by inverting an X-axis, the X-axis being the crystallographic axis of the crystal element.3. The piezoelectric resonator according to claim 1 , whereina plurality of the unwanted response suppression portions are disposed symmetrically to the center of the excitation electrode.4. The piezoelectric resonator according to claim 3 , whereinthe excitation electrode is formed in a quadrangular shape, the quadrangular shape being one of a rectangular shape and a square shape where lengths of four sides are equal to one another, a first unwanted response suppression portion and a second unwanted response suppression portion disposed on one diagonal line of the quadrangular shape that is an outline of the excitation electrode, the first and second unwanted response suppression portions being symmetrical to each other with respect to a center of gravity of the quadrangular shape; and', 'a third unwanted response suppression portion and a fourth unwanted response suppression portion disposed on another diagonal line of the ...

OSCILLATION DEVICE

An oscillation device is provided. The oscillation device includes: a main circuit portion, a heating unit, first and second crystal units, first and second oscillator circuits, a frequency difference detector, a first addition unit, an integration circuit unit, a circuit unit configured to control an electric power to be supplied to the heating unit, a compensation value obtaining unit, and a second addition unit. The compensation value obtaining unit is configured to obtain a frequency compensation value for compensating an output frequency of the main circuit portion based on an integrated value output from the integration circuit unit, and based on a change in the clock signal due to a difference between the temperature of the atmosphere and the temperature setting value of the heating unit. The second addition unit is configured to add the frequency compensation value to a frequency setting value. 1. An oscillation device , comprising:a main circuit portion that includes a phase locked loop, the main circuit portion is configured to generate an oscillation output of the oscillation device corresponding to a frequency setting value, the phase locked loop using an output of an oscillator circuit for outputting a clock as a clock signal, the oscillator circuit being connected to a crystal unit;a heating unit, configured to ensure a constant temperature of an atmosphere where the crystal unit is placed;a first crystal unit, including a crystal element where a first electrode is disposed;a second crystal unit, including a crystal element where a second electrode is disposed;a first oscillator circuit, being connected to the first crystal unit;a second oscillator circuit, being connected to the second crystal unit;a frequency difference detector, configured to obtain, as a temperature detection value, a value corresponding to a difference value between: a value corresponding to a difference between f1 and f1r; and a value corresponding to a difference between f2 and ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

An amphibious vehicle according to some embodiments includes a vehicle body, a plurality of wheels disposed on each of both sides of the vehicle body, a crawler disposed on each of both sides of the vehicle body so as to surround the plurality of wheels, and one or more wheel covers mounted to an outer side or an inner side of at least one wheel of the plurality of wheels so as to cover a side surface of the wheel. 111-. (canceled)12. An amphibious vehicle comprising:a vehicle body;a plurality of wheels disposed on each of both sides of the vehicle body;a crawler disposed on each of both sides of the vehicle body so as to surround the plurality of wheels; andone or more wheel covers mounted to an outer side or an inner side of at least one wheel of the plurality of wheels so as to cover a side surface of the wheelwherein the wheel cover is mounted to at least one of a sprocket wheel or an idler wheel of the plurality of wheels.13. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 12 ,wherein an outer surface of the wheel cover is a flat surface.14. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 12 , further comprising a suspension via which the wheels are supported on the vehicle body claim 12 ,wherein the wheel cover is disposed so as to cover a junction between the at least one wheel and the suspension.15. An amphibious vehicle comprising:a vehicle body;a plurality of wheels disposed on each of both sides of the vehicle body;a crawler disposed on each of both sides of the vehicle body so as to surround the plurality of wheels;one or more wheel covers mounted to an outer side or an inner side of at least one wheel of the plurality of wheels so as to cover a side surface of the wheel; anda sealing part disposed between the at least one wheel and the wheel cover,wherein a watertight space is formed between the wheel cover and the wheel by the sealing part.16. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 15 ,wherein the sealing part includes a first packing disposed on an outer ...

COATING COMPOSITION, SURFACE TREATING MATERIAL CONTAINING SAID COMPOSITION, AND ARTICLE WHOSE SURFACE IS TREATED WITH SAID SURFACE TREATING MATERIAL

There is disclosed a coating composition comprising any one or more of a fluorooxyalkylene-containing one-terminal hydrolysable polymer as shown by the following formula (1), 2. The coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the Rf group in the formula (1) contains 3 to 200 of the repeating unit shown by the general formula —CFO— claim 1 , wherein “d” represents an integer of 1 to 6 independently in each unit.5. A surface treating material which contains a coating composition comprising the coating composition according to and/or a partial hydrolysis condensation compound of the fluorooxyalkylene-containing polymers.6. An article treated with the surface treating material according to .7. A surface-treated article claim 6 , wherein the article according to is any of an optical article claim 6 , a film claim 6 , a glass claim 6 , and a quartz substrate. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a coating composition containing a fluorooxyalkylene-containing polymer, a surface treating material containing the composition, and an article treated with the surface treating material.2. Description of the Related ArtGenerally a surface free energy of a perfluorooxyalkylene-containing compound is very small, so that the compound has water-repellent and oil-repellent properties, a chemical resistance, a lubricating property, a mold-releasing property, an anti-fouling property, and so forth. By utilizing such properties, it is widely used in industry as a water-repellent, oil-repellent anti-fouling agent for paper, fiber, and so forth, a lubricating material of a magnetic recording medium, an oil-proof material for a precision apparatus, a mold-releasing agent, a cosmetic, a top coat, and so forth.At the same time, however, its properties indicate non-tackiness and non-adhesiveness to other substrates; and thus, the film thereof cannot compactly adhere to these substrates even if it can be coated on the substrate surface.On the other hand, as to the ...

ELEVATOR DERAILMENT DETECTION DEVICE

Provided is an elevator derailment detection device configured to detect disengagement of a vertically movable body to be guided by guide rails to be raised and lowered from at least one of the guide rails. The elevator derailment detection device includes: a conductive wire, which is provided in a hoistway in parallel to a direction in which the vertically movable body is raised and lowered; a magnetic field measurement device, which is provided to the vertically movable body so as to measure an intensity of a magnetic field generated by a current flowing through the conductive wire, and is configured to output the measured magnetic field intensity; and a controller configured to detect the disengagement of the vertically movable body from the at least one of the guide rails when the magnetic field intensity output from the magnetic field measurement device falls above or lower than an allowable range. 1. An elevator derailment detection device , which is configured to detect disengagement of a vertically movable body , which is to be guided by guide rails to be raised and lowered , from at least one of the guide rails , the elevator derailment detection device comprising:a conductive wire provided in a hoistway in parallel to a direction in which the vertically movable body is to be raised and lowered;a magnetic field measurement device, which is provided to the vertically movable body so as to measure an intensity of a magnetic field generated by a current flowing through the conductive wire, and is configured to output the measured magnetic field intensity; anda controller configured to detect the disengagement of the vertically movable body from the at least one of the guide tails when the magnetic field intensity output from the magnetic field measurement device falls above or lower than an allowable range.2. The elevator derailment detection device according to claim 1 , further comprising a noise attenuator configured to attenuate noise superimposed on the ...

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

An electronic component includes an element body, an external electrode, and a resin film having electrical insulation properties. The element body includes a principal surface and a side surface adjacent to the principal surface. The external electrode includes a first electrode portion disposed on the principal surface and a second electrode portion disposed on the side surface. The resin film is disposed on the principal surface and is in contact with the principal surface. Each of the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion includes a conductive resin layer disposed on the element body. A conductive resin layer included in the first electrode portion is disposed on the resin film and is in contact with the resin film.

IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS

An image display apparatus according to embodiments includes a display that includes a planar display surface on which an image is displayed, a cover member that includes a curved operation surface being a target for a touch operation, and a touch sensor that detecting the touch operation with respect to the operation surface. Between the cover member and the display, a clear resin body is arranged that is a transmission body that fills a space between the cover member and the display so that the space is not hollow. 1. An image display apparatus that accepts a touch operation , comprising:a display that includes a planar display surface on which an image is displayed;a cover member that includes a curved first principal surface, the first principal surface being arranged to overlap with the display surface of the display and being a target for the touch operation;a transmission body that fills a space between the cover member and the display so that the space is not hollow; anda touch sensor that is arranged between the cover member and the display, the touch sensor detecting the touch operation with respect to the first principal surface of the cover member.2. The image display apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first principal surface of the cover member is a curved surface that is curved in two or more directions that are mutually different.3. The image display apparatus according to claim 2 , whereina second principal surface opposite to the first principal surface of the cover member is a curved surface that is curved in only one direction, andthe touch sensor is placed along the second principal surface.4. The image display apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein a shape of the second principal surface of the cover member is substantially a same as that of the first principal surface in the one direction.5. An image display apparatus that accepts a touch operation claim 3 , comprising:a display that includes a planar display surface on which an ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ATTITUDE OF VEHICLE BODY OF AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

The objective of the present invention is to provide an amphibious vehicle and a method of controlling the attitude of the vehicle body of an amphibious vehicle, with which it is possible to reduce the fluid resistance when traveling on water and to improve the propulsion performance of the vehicle main body. An amphibious vehicle according to the present invention is characterized in being provided with: a vehicle main body capable of moving on water and on land; a rear flap B provided at the rear of the vehicle main body ; a drive unit which drives the rear flap B to vary a flap angle θ between the vehicle main body and the rear flap B; a detecting unit which detects a trim angle of the vehicle main body , a vehicle speed and the flap angle θ; and a control unit which controls the flap angle θ on the basis of the trim angle, the vehicle speed and the flap angle θ detected by the detecting unit 1. An amphibious vehicle , comprising:a vehicle main body which can move on water and on land;a rear flap which is provided at the rear of the vehicle main body;a drive unit which drives the rear flap to change a flap angle between the vehicle main body and the rear flap;a detecting unit which detects a trim angle of the vehicle main body, a vehicle speed, and the flap angle; anda control unit which controls the flap angle based on the trim angle, the vehicle speed, and the flap angle detected by the detecting unit.2. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit controls the flap angle based on a relationship between the vehicle speed and an optimum angle of the flap angle acquired in advance.3. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit detects an initial trim angle of the vehicle main body and controls the flap angle based on the detected initial trim angle.4. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit controls the flap angle based on a relationship between the vehicle speed and an optimum angle ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

An amphibious vehicle according to the present invention includes a vehicle body, a traveling portion which causes the vehicle body to travel on land, a propulsion portion which causes the vehicle body to travel on water, a power portion which provides power to the traveling portion and the propulsion portion, and a cooling portion which cools the power portion. The cooling portion includes a first cooling source introducing portion which takes in air from the outside and a second cooling source introducing portion which takes in water from the outside. The second cooling source introducing portion includes an opening which takes in water. The opening is opened on a rear side of a center of gravity of the entire vehicle body and in a draft portion in an outer surface of the vehicle body. 16-. (canceled)7. An amphibious vehicle comprising:a vehicle body;a traveling portion which causes the vehicle body to travel on land;a propulsion portion which generates a propulsive force in water and causes the vehicle body to travel on water;a power portion which provides power to the traveling portion and the propulsion portion; anda cooling portion which cools at least the power portion, wherein:the cooling portion includes a first cooling source introducing portion which takes in air from the outside as a cooling source and a second cooling source introducing portion which takes in water from the outside as a cooling source,the second cooling source introducing portion includes an opening which takes in water and the opening opens on a rear side of a center of gravity of the entire vehicle body and in a draft portion in an outer surface of the vehicle body,the propulsion portion is a water jet mechanism which generates a water jet as a propulsive force,the water jet mechanism includes a water jet channel through which water flows and an impeller disposed in the water jet channel and configured to rotate with power from the power portion,the water jet channel includes an inlet ...

MULTILAYER COIL COMPONENT

A multilayer coil component includes an element body containing a plurality of metal magnetic particles and a resin existing between the plurality of metal magnetic particles and a coil disposed in the element body and configured to include a plurality of electrically interconnected coil conductors. At least one of the plurality of coil conductors has a spiral shape and has conductor portions adjacent to each other when viewed from a direction along a coil axis of the coil. The conductor portion includes a straight conductor portion extending in a straight line and a connecting conductor portion connecting the straight conductor portion and constituting a corner portion of the coil conductor. The metal magnetic particles between the connecting conductor portions adjacent to each other are lower in density than the metal magnetic particles between the straight conductor portions adjacent to each other. 1. A multilayer coil component comprising:an element body containing a plurality of metal magnetic particles and a resin existing between the plurality of metal magnetic particles; anda coil disposed in the element body and configured to include a plurality of electrically interconnected coil conductors, whereinat least one of the plurality of coil conductors has a spiral shape and has conductor portions adjacent to each other when viewed from a direction along a coil axis of the coil,the conductor portion includes a straight conductor portion extending in a straight line and a connecting conductor portion connecting the straight conductor portion and constituting a corner portion of the coil conductor, andthe metal magnetic particles between the connecting conductor portions adjacent to each other are lower in density than the metal magnetic particles between the straight conductor portions adjacent to each other.2. A multilayer coil component comprising:an element body containing a plurality of metal magnetic particles and a resin existing between the plurality of ...

MULTILAYER COIL COMPONENT

A multilayer coil component includes an element body containing a plurality of metal magnetic particles and a resin existing between the plurality of metal magnetic particles and a coil configured to include a plurality of electrically interconnected coil conductors. At least one of the plurality of coil conductors has a spiral shape and has conductor portions adjacent to each other when viewed from a direction along a coil axis of the coil. The plurality of metal magnetic particles contained in the element body include a plurality of metal magnetic particles having a particle diameter of ⅓ or more and ½ or less of a distance between the conductor portions adjacent to each other in the coil conductor. The metal magnetic particles having the particle diameter are arranged along a facing direction of the conductor portions between the conductor portions adjacent to each other in the coil conductor. 1. A multilayer coil component comprising:an element body containing a plurality of metal magnetic particles and a resin existing between the plurality of metal magnetic particles; anda coil disposed in the element body and configured to include a plurality of electrically interconnected coil conductors, whereinat least one of the plurality of coil conductors has a spiral shape and has conductor portions adjacent to each other when viewed from a direction along a coil axis of the coil,the plurality of metal magnetic particles contained in the element body include a plurality of metal magnetic particles having a particle diameter of ⅓ or more and ½ or less of a distance between the conductor portions adjacent to each other in the coil conductor, andthe metal magnetic particles having the particle diameter are arranged along a facing direction of the conductor portions between the conductor portions adjacent to each other in the coil conductor.2. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , wherein an area of a region where the metal magnetic particles having the ...

MULTILAYER COIL COMPONENT

In a stepwise structure formed in a multilayer coil component, a difference occurs in a shrinkage amount between a maximum film thickness portion in which the number of layers is large and a minimum film thickness portion in which the number of layers is small due to portions different in the number of layers of coil parts (that is, upper coil part, lower coil part, and connecting part) adjacent to each other like the maximum film thickness portion and the minimum film thickness portion, readily causing a crack by an inner stress due to the difference in the shrinkage amount. In a multilayer coil component according to the present disclosure, a stress relaxation part overlapping with a maximum film thickness portion whose shrinkage amount is large is provided to relax inner stress in a stepwise structure, resulting in prevention of a crack. 1. A multilayer coil component having a laminated structure and including a coil in an insulating element body , the multilayer coil component comprising a plurality of coil parts forming a part of the coil and extending in the plurality of layers that form the laminated structure , whereinthe coil has a stepwise structure, the coil parts adjacent to each other in a laminated direction are overlapped with each other in a stepwise manner in the stepwise structure,there exist a first portion and a second portion in the stepwise structure, two or more of the coil parts are overlapped as layers in the first portion, the second portion adjacent to the first portion in a direction perpendicular to the laminated direction, the second portion having the number of layers smaller than the number of the layers of the first portion, anda stress relaxation part overlapped with at least the first portion among the first portion and the second portion is provided.2. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , whereinthe stress relaxation part overlaps only with the first portion among the first portion and the second portion.3. The ...

COOLING DEVICE FOR AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE AND AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

This cooling device for an amphibious vehicle includes: a heat exchanger mounted in the amphibious vehicle; a coolant introduction passage through which cooling air or cooling water can be introduced from the outside to the heat exchanger as a coolant; a cooling air discharge passage through which the cooling air having passed through the heat exchanger can be discharged to a cooling air discharge portion communicating with the outside; and a cooling water discharge passage through which the cooling water having passed through the heat exchanger can be discharged to a cooling water discharge portion communicating with the outside. The cooling air discharge passage and the cooling water discharge passage are formed such that at least the cooling air discharge portion and the cooling water discharge portion are independent of each other. 1. A cooling device for an amphibious vehicle , comprising:a heat exchanger mounted in the amphibious vehicle;a coolant introduction passage through which cooling air or cooling water can be introduced from the outside to the heat exchanger as a coolant;a cooling air discharge passage through which the cooling air having passed through the heat exchanger can be discharged to a cooling air discharge portion communicating with the outside; anda cooling water discharge passage through which the cooling water having passed through the heat exchanger can be discharged to a cooling water discharge portion communicating with the outside,wherein the cooling air discharge passage and the cooling water discharge passage are formed such that the cooling air discharge portion and the cooling water discharge portion are independent from each other.2. The cooling device for the amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a passage switching portion configured to be able to selectively switch a discharge destination of the coolant having passed through the heat exchanger to any one of the cooling air discharge passage and the ...

ELECTROSTATIC PROTECTION COMPONENT

An electrostatic protection component includes: a body in which a plurality of ceramic substrates is laminated; and a pair of discharge electrodes which are formed within the body and which are spaced to face each other. The discharge electrodes include main body portions extending along a longitudinal direction, and the main body portions include tips in the longitudinal direction and side edges extending along the longitudinal direction. The pair of discharge electrodes are arranged such that both the main body portions are adjacent to each other in a short direction. The discharge electrodes face each other in the short direction between the side edges, and discharge occurs only between the side edges, between the discharge electrodes. 1. An electrostatic protection component comprising:a body in which a plurality of ceramic substrates is laminated along a thickness direction which is perpendicular to a surface of one of the plurality of ceramic substrates; anda first discharge electrode and a second discharge electrode which are formed within the body and which are spaced to face each other,wherein the first discharge electrode includes a first main body portion extending along a first direction which is perpendicular to the thickness direction, the first main body portion includes a first tip in the first direction and a first side edge extending along the first direction,the second discharge electrode includes a second main body portion extending along the first direction, the second main body portion includes a second tip in the first direction and a second side edge extending along the first direction,the first discharge electrode and the second discharge electrode are arranged such that the first main body portion and the second main body portion are adjacent to each other in a second direction perpendicular to the thickness direction and the first direction,the first discharge electrode and the second discharge electrode face each other in the second ...

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

An electronic component includes: an element body in which a plurality of insulator layers are stacked; a coil in which a plurality of inner conductors installed in the element body are electrically connected to each other; and an outer electrode that is disposed on an outer surface of the element body, is electrically connected to the coil, and includes at least a baked electrode layer. The inner conductor connected to the outer electrode includes a connection conductor that electrically connects the baked electrode layer to the inner conductor. The connection conductor includes a protruding portion that protrudes from the outer surface of the element body to the outer electrode. The protruding portion includes a metal having a smaller diffusion coefficient than a metal of a main component included in the baked electrode layer. The inner conductors have a lower electric resistance value than the metal included in the protruding portion. 1. An electronic component comprising:an element body that is formed by stacking a plurality of insulator layers, has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and includes a pair of end surfaces facing each other, a pair of principal surfaces facing each other, and a pair of side surfaces facing each other;a plurality of inner conductors that are installed in the element body;a glass layer that is disposed on the pair of end surfaces, the pair of principal surfaces, and the pair of side surfaces of the element body; anda pair of outer electrodes that are disposed on the glass layer of the pair of end surfaces and are electrically connected to the inner conductors,wherein a thickness of a part of the glass layer not covered with the pair of outer electrodes is larger than a thickness of a part covered with the pair of outer electrodes.2. The electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein each of the pair of outer electrodes includes a first electrode portion that is located on one end surface claim 1 , second electrode portions that ...

MULTILAYER COIL COMPONENT

In a multilayer coil component, first and second conductor patterns respectively have parallel parts that overlap in a lamination direction and non-parallel parts that do not overlap. The parallel parts of the first and second conductor patterns of one set are interconnected by a first through hole. The non-parallel parts of the first and second conductor patterns of sets adjacent to each other in the lamination direction are interconnected by a second through hole. 1. A multilayer coil component including a coil portion in an insulating element body forming a multilayer structure , whereinthe coil portion has a plurality of sets including first and second conductor pattern layers respectively having first and second conductor patterns,the first conductor pattern and the second conductor pattern respectively have parallel parts overlapping in a lamination direction, non-parallel parts not overlapping in the lamination direction, and pad portions used for inter-conductor pattern connection,in one set, first pad portions provided at the parallel part of the first conductor pattern and the parallel part of the second conductor pattern are connected to each other via a first through hole,a second pad portion provided at the non-parallel part of the first conductor pattern of the one set and a third pad portion provided at the non-parallel part of the second conductor pattern of a set positioned on one side in the lamination direction with respect to the one set are connected via a second through hole, andthe third pad portion provided at the non-parallel part of the second conductor pattern of the one set and the second pad portion provided at the non-parallel part of the first conductor pattern of a set positioned on the other side in the lamination direction with respect to the one set are connected via the second through hole.2. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , wherein the second pad portion and the third pad portion overlap in the lamination ...

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IMPROVING SHEET, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IC TAG, INFORMATION TRANSMITTING MEDIUM AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A wireless communication improving sheet capable of improving a possible communication distance of an IC tag for wireless communication, a wireless communication IC tag, and a wireless communication system are provided. A first spacer has an arrangement surface for arranging a wireless IC tag. An auxiliary antenna, which resonates with respect to an electromagnetic wave used for wireless communication, is provided on a surface opposite to the arrangement surface of the first spacer. A second spacer is provided on an opposite side to the first spacer with the auxiliary antenna interposed therebetween. The first spacer and the auxiliary antenna is formed with a groove (a hole) having the second spacer as the bottom. 130.-. (canceled)32. The wireless communication improving sheet of claim 31 , further comprising an adjusting unit formed with the hole or notch claim 31 , the adjusting unit being provided for adjusting a resonance frequency of the wireless IC tag.33. The wireless communication improving sheet of claim 32 , wherein the adjusting unit is made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of a dielectric material and a magnetic material.34. The wireless communication improving sheet of claim 31 , wherein the wireless communication is performed through the auxiliary antenna which electromagnetically couples to the wireless IC tag.35. The wireless communication improving sheet of claim 31 , further comprising a rear surface conductor layer provided on a side of the second spacer opposite to the auxiliary antenna.36. The wireless communication improving sheet of claim 35 , wherein the rear surface conductor layer is equal to or larger than the conductor part provided in the auxiliary antenna.37. The wireless communication improving sheet of claim 36 , wherein at least a part of the rear surface conductor layer protrudes in a resonance length direction of the conductor part provided in the auxiliary antenna.38. The wireless communication improving ...

FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR

In this GaN-based HFET, 2DEG (2-Dimensional Electron Gas) exclusion regions () in which no 2DEG is present are formed in the GaN-based multilayered body () under regions which are positioned lengthwise outer than imaginary lines (M1, M2) extended from lengthwise ends (A, B) of drain electrodes () in a widthwise direction orthogonal to the lengthwise direction and which are adjacent to source electrodes (), as well as in the GaN-based multilayered body () under regions which are lengthwise outwardly adjacent to the lengthwise ends (A, B) of the drain electrodes (). By the presence of the 2DEG exclusion region (), concentration of electron flows from end portions of the source electrodes () toward end portions of the drain electrodes () due to dynamic electric field variations on switching operations can be avoided. 1. A heterojunction field-effect transistor comprising:{'b': 5', '85', '205, 'a GaN-based multilayered body (, , ) having a heterojunction;'}{'b': 11', '91', '211', '5', '85', '205, 'a finger-like drain electrode (, , ) formed on the GaN-based multilayered body (, , );'}{'b': 12', '92', '212', '5', '85', '205', '11', '91', '211', '11', '91', '211', '12', '92', '212, 'a finger-like source electrode (, , ) formed on the GaN-based multilayered body (, , ) so as to neighbor the drain electrode (, , ) in a direction intersecting a lengthwise direction in which the drain electrode (, , ) extends, the source electrode (, , ) also extending in the lengthwise direction; and'}{'b': 33', '38', '93', '230', '11', '91', '211', '12', '92', '212, 'a gate electrode (, , , ) formed between the drain electrode (, , ) and the source electrode (, , ) as viewed in a plan view of the heterojunction field-effect transistor, wherein'}{'b': 31', '51', '111', '111', '151', '152', '260', '260, 'a 2DEG (2-Dimensional Electron Gas) exclusion region (, , , A, , , A, B) in which no 2DEG is present is formed in at least either one of{'b': 5', '85', '205', '11', '11', '91', '91', '211', ' ...

Multilayer coil component

A multilayer coil component includes an element body, a coil disposed in the element body, and an external electrode disposed in the element body and electrically connected to the coil. The element body includes a principal surface that is a mounting surface, and an end surface positioned adjacent to the principal surface and extending in a direction crossing to the principal surface. The external electrode includes an underlying metal layer and a conductive resin layer. The underlying metal layer is formed on the principal surface and the end surface. The conductive resin layer is formed to cover the underlying metal layer. A thickness of the conductive resin layer at an end positioned above the principal surface of the underlying metal layer is equal to or greater than 50% of a maximum thickness of a portion positioned above the principal surface of the conductive resin layer.

VOLTAGE DETECTION APPARATUS

A voltage detection apparatus comprises discharge circuits constituted by switch elements and resistors connected in series, and respectively connected in parallel to each of a plurality of battery cells constituting a storage battery, filter circuits provided for the respective battery cells and removing noise contained in voltage inputted by the battery cells, and voltage detection units (D) and (M) which detect voltage of the respective battery cells in which noise is removed by the filter circuits. The voltage detection units correct detection results, based on time from when the switch elements of the discharge circuits change into an OFF state to timing for detecting voltage of the battery cells. With this voltage detection apparatus, it is possible to correct the detection error of the voltage of the battery cell due to the influence of the filter circuit, thus improving the detection accuracy of the voltage of the battery cell. 1. A voltage detection apparatus comprising:a storage battery including a plurality of battery cells;a plurality of discharge circuits, each including a switch element and a resistor connected to the switch in series, and each of the plurality of discharge circuits being connected in parallel to corresponding one of the plurality of battery cells;a plurality of filter circuits, each provided for corresponding one of the plurality of battery cells and removing noise contained in voltage inputted by the corresponding one of the battery cells; anda plurality of voltage detection units, each detecting voltage of corresponding one of the plurality of battery cells in which noise is removed by the filter circuit,wherein each of the voltage detection units corrects detection result of the voltage, in accordance with length of time from when the switch element of the discharge circuit changes into an OFF state to timing for detecting the voltage of the battery cell.2. The voltage detection apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the ...

MULTILAYER COIL ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

The present invention provides a multilayer coil electronic component having improved inductance L, Q, and strength. The multilayer coil electronic component has an element in which a coil conductor and a magnetic element body are stacked. The magnetic element body includes soft magnetic metal particles and a resin. The resin fills a space between the soft magnetic metal particles. Each of soft magnetic metal particles has a soft magnetic metal particle core and an oxide film covering the soft magnetic metal particle core. A layer of the oxide film contacting the soft magnetic metal particle core is made of an oxide including Si. 1. A multilayer coil electronic component comprising an element in which a coil conductor and a magnetic element body are laminated , whereinthe magnetic element body includes soft magnetic metal particles and a resin,the resin fills a space between the soft magnetic metal particles,each of the soft magnetic metal particles has a soft magnetic metal particle core and an oxide film covering the soft magnetic metal particle core, anda layer of the oxide film contacting the soft magnetic metal particle core is made of an oxide including Si.2. The multilayer coil electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein an average thickness of the oxide film is 5 nm or more and 60 nm or less.3. The multilayer coil electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein the oxide including Si is substantially included only in the oxide film.4. The multilayer coil electronic component according to claim 2 , wherein the oxide including Si is substantially included only in the oxide film.5. A multilayer coil electronic component comprising an element in which a coil conductor and a magnetic element body are laminated claim 2 , whereinthe magnetic element body includes soft magnetic metal particles and a resin,the resin fills a space between the soft magnetic metal particles,a content of Fe is 92.5 mass % or more and 97.0 mass % or less, a content of Si is 3. ...

MULTILAYER COIL COMPONENT

In a multilayer coil component, an end of a lower coil layer and an end of a connecting part are directly overlapped, and the end of the lower coil layer includes a contact edge positioned on a side of the connecting part and being in contact with the connecting part and a non-contact edge positioned on a side opposite to the connecting part and not being in contact with the connecting part. Then, the contact edge and the non-contact edge are not overlapped when viewed from a laminated direction. Consequently, a propagation distance of a crack becomes longer as compared with the case where an end face is parallel to the laminated direction, effectively suppressing advance of the crack. Suppressed advance of a crack in this manner makes the multilayer coil component provide a high component strength as a whole. 1. A multilayer coil component having a laminated structure and including a coil inside an insulating body , the multilayer coil component comprising:a first coil part configured to be a part of the coil and extending in a layer forming the laminated structure, the first coil part having one end extending in one direction;a second coil part configured to be a part of the coil and extending in a layer forming the laminated structure, the second coil part having one end extending in a direction opposite to the one end of the first coil part and directly overlapping the one end of the first coil part in a laminated direction, whereinthe one end of at least one of the first coil part and the second coil part has a contact edge positioned on a side of the other coil part and being in contact with the other coil part, and a non-contact edge positioned on a side opposite to the other coil part and not being in contact with the other coil part, andthe contact edge and the non-contact edge are not overlapped when viewed from the laminated direction.2. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , whereinboth of the one ends of the first coil part and the second ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

To enlarge a collapsible flap and store the collapsible flap appropriately. In an amphibious vehicle () in which a flap () which receives lift from water in water navigation is provided to be deployable and storable at a front side in a travel direction of a vehicle body (), the flap () includes a lower flap () which is stored to come close to a front surface () of the vehicle body () and an upper flap () which is stored to come close to an upper surface () of the vehicle body (), and at least one of the lower flap () and the upper flap () includes a first flap member () and a second flap member () and is configured such that a flap length (L) in a direction orthogonal to a vehicle width direction is variable. 15-. (canceled)6. An amphibious vehicle in which a flap that receives lift from water in water navigation is provided to be deployable and storable at a front side in a travel direction of a vehicle body , whereinthe flap includes a lower flap which is stored to come close to a front surface of the vehicle body and an upper flap which is stored to come close to an upper surface of the vehicle body,at least one of the lower flap and the upper flap includes a first flap member and a second flap member and is configured such that a flap length in a direction orthogonal to a vehicle width direction is variable,the first flap member and the second flap member are connected to be slidable with respect to each other, andthe flap is configured such that the flap length is variable by a sliding operation of the first flap member and the second flap member.7. An amphibious vehicle in which a flap that receives lift from water in water navigation is provided to be deployable and storable at a front side in a travel direction of a vehicle body , whereinthe flap includes a lower flap which is stored to come close to a front surface of the vehicle body and an upper flap which is stored to come close to an upper surface of the vehicle body, andat least one of the lower flap ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

An amphibious vehicle is provided with: a drive source () that produces power; a drive device for land travel () that is driven by the power produced by the power source (); a propulsion device for water travel () that is driven by the power produced by the power source (); and a power allocation device () that allocates the power produced by the power source () between the drive device for land travel () and the propulsion device for water travel (). When moving from water to land, both the drive device for land travel () and the propulsion device for water travel () are operated. The amphibious vehicle is further provided with a first transmission () between the power allocation device () and the drive device for land travel (), and a second transmission () between the power allocation device () and the propulsion device for water travel () separately from the first transmission (). 1. An amphibious vehicle including:a drive source configured to produce power;a drive device for travel on land configured to be driven by the power produced in the power source;a propulsion device for travel on water configured to be driven by the power produced in the power source; anda power distribution device configured to distribute the power produced by the power source to the drive device for travel on land and the propulsion device for travel on water,the amphibious vehicle configured to activate both of the drive device for travel on land and the propulsion device for travel on water in transition from water to land, characterized in thatthe amphibious vehicle comprises:a first transmission between the power distribution device and the drive device for travel on land; anda second transmission between the power distribution device and the propulsion device for travel on water, the second transmission being different from the first transmission.2. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , characterized in that each of the first and second transmissions has a gear ratio ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

Provided is an amphibious vehicle with which it is possible to increase the driving power even when the engine rotational speed is low. When the engine rotational frequency is lower than a prescribed rotational frequency the fan flow volume of a fan is calculated on the basis of the fan outlet pressure (B), the amount of heat exchange of a heat exchanger is calculated on the basis of the fan inlet temperature, the fan outlet temperature, and the fan flow volume (B), a target fan rotational frequency is calculated on the basis of the engine rotational frequency and the heat exchange amount (B), the fan rotational frequency is reduced so as to achieve the target fan rotational frequency (B, B), and the power transmitted to a travel device is increased, thereby increasing the drive torque (B). 12-. (canceled)3. An amphibious vehicle comprising:an engine configured to output power transmitted to a traveling device for traveling on land and a water propulsion device for propelling the amphibious vehicle on water;a heat exchanger configured to cool the engine;a fan configured to supply a coolant to the heat exchanger;engine rotation speed measuring means for measuring an engine rotation speed of the engine;fan rotation speed measuring means for measuring a fan rotation speed of the fan;entrance temperature measuring means for measuring an entrance temperature of the coolant on an entrance side of the heat exchanger;exit temperature measuring means for measuring an exit temperature of the coolant on an exit side of the heat exchanger;exit pressure measuring means for measuring an exit pressure of the coolant on the exit side of the heat exchanger; andcontrolling means for controlling the fan rotation speed based on measurement values of the engine rotation speed measuring means, the fan rotation speed measuring means, the entrance temperature measuring means, the exit temperature measuring means, and the exit pressure measuring means, whereinwhen the engine rotation speed ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

Provided is an amphibious vehicle such that the deterioration of a fuel economy ratio due to driving at a low load ratio can be suppressed. The amphibious vehicle can travel on land, sea, and waterfront and is provided with: a gas turbine; an electric generator to which output from the gas turbine is transmitted via a first clutch; a water propeller to which the output from the gas turbine is transmitted via a second clutch; a storage battery that is charged with or discharges electric power produced by the electric generator; a motor rotated and driven by electric power supplied from the storage battery; a wheel rotated and driven by rotation and driving of the motor; and a control apparatus that controls the above units. When travelling on land, the control apparatus causes electric power to be supplied from the storage battery to the motor so that a front wheel is rotated and driven by the motor. 1. An amphibious vehicle capable of performing land travelling in which the vehicle travels on land , water sailing in which the vehicle sails on water , and waterfront travelling in which the vehicle travels on a waterfront , comprising:an engine;an electric generator to which output from the engine is transmitted via a first clutch;a storage battery that is charged with or discharges electric power produced by the electric generator;a motor rotated and driven by electric power supplied from the storage battery;a wheel rotated and driven by rotation and driving of the motor; andcontrol means for controlling the engine, the first clutch, the electric generator, the storage battery, and the motor,wherein when the vehicle travels on land, the control means causes electric power to be supplied from the storage battery to the motor so that the wheel is rotated and driven by the motor.2. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:water propelling means to which the output from the engine is transmitted via a second clutch; andmotor output distribution ...

FLUOROCHEMICAL COATING COMPOSITION AND ARTICLE TREATED THEREWITH

A fluorochemical coating composition is provided comprising (A) a hydrolyzable group-containing silane modified with a fluorooxyalkylene-containing polymer and (B) a fluorooxyalkylene-containing polymer having an average molecular weight not higher than the average molecular weight of component (A) in a weight ratio (A)/(B) of 40/60 to 95/5. The composition forms on a substrate a water/oil repellent layer which does not detract from the visibility of the substrate. 1. A fluorochemical coating composition comprising (A) a hydrolyzable group-containing silane modified with a fluorooxyalkylene-containing polymer and/or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof , and (B) a fluorooxyalkylene-containing polymer having an average molecular weight not higher than the average molecular weight of component (A) , in a weight ratio (A)/(B) of 40/60 to 95/5.8. The fluorochemical coating composition of claim 1 , further comprising a solvent for dilution.9. The fluorochemical coating composition of wherein the solvent is ethyl perfluorobutyl ether claim 8 , decafluoropentane claim 8 , pentafluorobutane or perfluorohexane.10. An article treated with the fluorochemical coating composition of .11. A touch panel treated with the fluorochemical coating composition of .12. An antireflective coated article treated with the fluorochemical coating composition of .13. A glass claim 1 , strengthened glass claim 1 , sapphire glass claim 1 , quartz glass or SiO-deposited substrate treated with the fluorochemical coating composition of . This non-provisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) on Patent Application No. 2014-074293 filed in Japan on Mar. 31, 2014, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.This invention relates to a coating composition comprising a fluorooxyalkylene-containing polymer-modified silane and an article treated therewith. More particularly, it relates to a fluorochemical coating composition comprising a fluorooxyalkylene- ...

METHOD FOR MEASURING TYROSINE PHOSPHATASE AND TYROSINE KINASE ACTIVITY

Provided is a method for measuring tyrosine phosphatase and tyrosine kinase activity, as a high-sensitivity measuring method, which is suitable for high throughput and which uses a compound represented by general formula (I) (in the formula, A represents a conjugated ring; L represents a linker or the like having a labeling substance at an end; Rrepresents a hydrogen atom or the like; and Rand Reach represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or the like). 3. The method for measuring tyrosine phosphatase activity according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises:binding a fluorescent substance to the peptide containing a phosphorylated tyrosine residue(s);isolating the compound represented by the general formula (I) bound to the peptide using a carrier which specifically binds to the compound represented by the general formula (I); andmeasuring the amount of the compound represented by the general formula (I) bound to the peptide with the fluorescent substance.4. The method for measuring tyrosine phosphatase activity according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises:binding a fluorescent substance to the peptide containing a phosphorylated tyrosine residue(s);binding a fluorescent substance that forms a FRET pair with the above fluorescent substance or a quencher for the above fluorescent substance to the compound represented by the general formula (I); andmeasuring the amount of the compound represented by the general formula (I) bound to the peptide by a change in the fluorescence of the fluorescent substance bound to the peptide and/or the fluorescent substance bound to the compound represented by the general formula (I).9. The method for screening a tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor according to claim 7 , wherein the method comprises:binding a fluorescent substance to the peptide containing a phosphorylated tyrosine residue(s);isolating the compound represented by the general formula (I) bound to the peptide using a carrier which specifically binds to the ...

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

An electronic component includes: an element body in which a plurality of insulator layers are stacked; a coil in which a plurality of inner conductors installed in the element body are electrically connected to each other; and an outer electrode that is disposed on an outer surface of the element body, is electrically connected to the coil, and includes at least a baked electrode layer. The inner conductor connected to the outer electrode includes a connection conductor that electrically connects the baked electrode layer to the inner conductor. The connection conductor includes a protruding portion that protrudes from the outer surface of the element body to the outer electrode. The protruding portion includes a metal having a smaller diffusion coefficient than a metal of a main component included in the baked electrode layer. The inner conductors have a lower electric resistance value than the metal included in the protruding portion. 1. An electronic component comprising:an element body in which a plurality of insulator layers are stacked;a coil in which a plurality of inner conductors installed in the element body are electrically connected to each other; andan outer electrode that is disposed on an outer surface of the element body, is electrically connected to the coil, and includes at least a baked electrode layer,wherein the inner conductor connected to the outer electrode includes a connection conductor that electrically connects the baked electrode layer to the inner conductor,the connection conductor includes a protruding portion that protrudes from the outer surface of the element body to the outer electrode,the protruding portion includes a metal having a smaller diffusion coefficient than a metal of a main component included in the baked electrode layer, andthe inner conductors have a lower electric resistance value than the metal included in the protruding portion.2. The electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein the metal of a main ...

Agent For Preventing And/Or Treating Scleroderma

The present invention aims to provide a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for scleroderma. The present invention also aims to provide a Th2 promotion inhibitor or a vascular stabilizing agent. Glycyrrhetinic acids and/or salts thereof are applied for prevention of scleroderma, treatment of scleroderma, inhibition of Th2 promotion, or stabilization of blood vessels. 16.-. (canceled)7. A method for prevention and/or treatment of scleroderma , comprising:administering glycyrrhetinic acids and/or salts thereof to a subject in need thereof.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein said glycyrrhetinic acids comprise glycyrrhizic acid.9. The method according to claim 7 , wherein said salts of the glycyrrhetinic acids comprise an ammonium salt or an alkali metal salt.10. The method according to claim 7 , wherein said scleroderma comprises systemic scleroderma.11. A method for inhibition of Th2 promotion claim 7 , comprising:administering glycyrrhetinic acids and/or salts thereof to a subject in need thereof.12. A method for stabilizing blood vessels claim 7 , comprising:administering glycyrrhetinic acids and/or salts thereof to a subject in need thereof. The present invention relates to a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for scleroderma, comprising glycyrrhetinic acids and/or salts thereof. The present invention also relates to a Th2 promotion inhibitor or a vascular stabilizing agent comprising glycyrrhetinic acids and/or salts thereof.Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs, and characteristically shows lesions in blood vessels, and fibrosis of the skin and various internal organs. The cause of scleroderma is still unclear, and therapeutic methods for its remission have not yet been established. At present, corticosteroids are commonly used for early-stage patients, and immunosuppressive agents are used for pulmonary symptoms. On the other hand, although consideration should also be given to suppression of accumulation of ...

MULTILAYER COIL COMPONENT

A multilayer coil component includes an element body including a plurality of metal magnetic particles, and a plurality of coil conductors. The plurality of coil conductors is disposed in the element body. The plurality of coil conductors is separated from each other in a predetermined direction and electrically connected to each other. The plurality of coil conductors includes one pair of side surfaces opposing each other in the predetermined direction. Surface roughness of the one pair of side surfaces is less than 40% of an average particle size of the plurality of metal magnetic particles. 1. A multilayer coil component comprising:an element body including a plurality of metal magnetic particles; anda plurality of coil conductors disposed in the element body, the plurality of coil conductors being separated from each other in a predetermined direction and electrically connected to each other, whereinthe plurality of coil conductors includes one pair of side surfaces opposing each other in the predetermined direction, andsurface roughness of the one pair of side surfaces is less than 40% of an average particle size of the plurality of metal magnetic particles.2. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of coil conductors includes another pair of side surfaces extending to couple the one pair of side surfaces, andsurface roughness of the other pair of side surfaces is smaller than the surface roughness of the one pair of side surfaces.3. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of coil conductors is plating conductors. The present invention relates to a multilayer coil component.Known multilayer coil components include an element body including a plurality of metal magnetic particles and a plurality of coil conductors (see, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-055316). The plurality of coil conductors is disposed in the element body, the plurality of coil conductors being ...

MULTILAYER COIL COMPONENT

A multilayer coil component includes an element body and a plurality of coil conductors. The element body includes a plurality of metal magnetic particles and resin existing between the plurality of metal magnetic particles. The plurality of coil conductors is disposed in the element body, the plurality of coil conductors being separated from each other in a predetermined direction and electrically connected to each other. The plurality of metal magnetic particles included in the element body includes a plurality of metal magnetic particles having a particle size equal to or greater than one third of a distance between the coil conductors adjacent to each other in the predetermined direction and equal to or less than a half of the distance. Between the coil conductors adjacent to each other in the predetermined direction, the metal magnetic particles having the particle size are distributed along the predetermined direction. 1. A multilayer coil component comprising:an element body including a plurality of metal magnetic particles and resin existing between the plurality of metal magnetic particles; anda plurality of coil conductors disposed in the element body, the plurality of coil conductors being separated from each other in a predetermined direction and electrically connected to each other, whereinthe plurality of metal magnetic particles included in the element body includes a plurality of metal magnetic particles having a particle size equal to or greater than one third of a distance between the coil conductors adjacent to each other in the predetermined direction and equal to or less than a half of the distance, andbetween the coil conductors adjacent to each other in the predetermined direction, the metal magnetic particles having the particle size are distributed along the predetermined direction.2. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , whereinin a cross-section taken along the predetermined direction, an area of a region where the metal ...

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING TOOL

A substrate processing tool is prevented from falling out of a tool holder. This substrate processing tool is a tool for attachment to a substrate processing apparatus. The substrate processing tool includes a tool main body, a blade edge portion, and an engaging portion. A holding portion that is to be held by the chuck portion of the substrate processing apparatus is formed in at least a portion of the tool main body. The blade edge portion is formed on one end side of the tool main body. The engaging portion is formed on the other end side of the tool main body, and protrudes farther than the surface of the tool main body. 1. A substrate processing tool for attachment to a substrate processing apparatus , the substrate processing tool comprising:a tool main body, a holding portion to be held by a chuck portion of the substrate processing apparatus being formed in at least a portion of the tool main body;a blade edge portion formed on one end side of the tool main body; andan engaging portion formed on another end side of the tool main body, the engaging portion protruding farther than a surface of the tool main body.2. The substrate processing tool according to claim 1 , wherein a character is printed on the engaging portion claim 1 , and no character is printed on the tool main body.3. The substrate processing tool according to claim 1 ,wherein the tool main body has a circular cross-sectional shape, andthe engaging portion has a circular cross-sectional shape and has a larger diameter than an outer diameter of the tool main body.4. The substrate processing tool according to claim 1 ,wherein the holding portion has a circular cross-sectional shape, andthe blade edge portion has a circular cross-sectional shape, and decreases in diameter from the holding portion toward a tip.5. The substrate processing tool according to claim 1 , wherein the holding portion and the blade edge portion are formed in a same step in a state where the tool is held by a chuck of a tool ...

MULTILAYER COIL COMPONENT

A multilayer coil component includes an element body made of a ferrite sintered body and a coil. The coil is configured with a plurality of internal conductors juxtaposed in the element body and electrically connected to one another. An average crystal grain size in a surface region of the element body is smaller than an average crystal grain size in a region between the internal conductors in the element body. A surface of the element body is covered with a layer made of an insulating material. The insulating material is not present among the crystal grains in the surface region of the element body. 1. A multilayer coil component comprising:an element body made of a ferrite sintered body; anda coil configured with a plurality of internal conductors juxtaposed in the element body and electrically connected to one another,wherein an average crystal grain size in a surface region of the element body is smaller than an average crystal grain size in a region between the internal conductors in the element body,a surface of the element body is covered with a layer made of an insulating material, andthe insulating material is not present among the crystal grains in the surface region of the element body.2. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , wherein the average crystal grain size in the surface region of the element body is 0.5 to 1.5 μm.3. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , wherein a porosity in the surface of the element body is 10 to 30%.4. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , wherein the insulating material is glass.5. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , wherein a through hole is formed in the layer made of an insulating material. The present invention relates to a multilayer coil component.Known multilayer coil components include an element body made of a ferrite sintered body and a coil (for example, see Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-040860). The coil is configured with a plurality ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

An amphibious vehicle includes a vehicle body, a prime mover, a drive wheel, a water propulsion device, a drive wheel transmission, and a propulsion transmission. The drive wheel is disposed on a front side of the prime mover. The water propulsion device is disposed on a rear side of the prime mover. The drive wheel transmission is disposed on the front side of the prime mover and transmits power from the prime mover to the drive wheel. The propulsion transmission is disposed on the rear side of the prime mover and transmits the power from the prime mover to the water propulsion device. 1. An amphibious vehicle , comprising:a vehicle body:a prime mover disposed in the vehicle body;a drive wheel disposed on a front side of the prime mover;a water propulsion device disposed on a rear side of the prime mover;a drive wheel transmission disposed on the front side of the prime mover in the vehicle body and configured to transmit power from the prime mover to the drive wheel; anda propulsion transmission disposed on the rear side of the prime mover in the vehicle body and configured to transmit the power from the prime mover to the water propulsion device.2. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the prime mover is disposed in a region including a central position between a front edge of the vehicle body and a rear edge of the vehicle body in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body.3. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the propulsion transmission includes a power distribution unit that distributes the power from the prime mover between power to the drive wheel transmission and power to the water propulsion device claim 1 , the amphibious vehicle further comprising:a first power transmission shaft extending to a rear side from the prime mover and configured to transmit the power of the prime mover to the propulsion transmission; anda second power transmission shaft extending to the front side from the power distribution unit and ...

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

An electronic component includes an element body, an external electrode, and a resin film having electrical insulation properties. The element body includes a principal surface and a side surface adjacent to the principal surface. The external electrode includes a first electrode portion disposed on the principal surface and a second electrode portion disposed on the side surface. The resin film is disposed on the principal surface and is in contact with the principal surface. Each of the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion includes a conductive resin layer disposed on the element body. A conductive resin layer included in the first electrode portion is disposed on the resin film and is in contact with the resin film. 1. An electronic component comprising:an element body including a principal surface and a side surface adjacent to the principal surface, the principal surface being arranged to constitute a mounting surface;an external electrode including a first electrode portion disposed on the principal surface and a second electrode portion disposed on the side surface; anda resin film disposed on the principal surface and in contact with the principal surface, and having electrical insulating properties, whereineach of the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion includes a conductive resin layer disposed on the element body, andthe conductive resin layer included in the first electrode portion is disposed on the resin film and is in contact with the resin film.2. The electronic component according to claim 1 , further comprising:an internal conductor disposed in the element body and including an end exposed at the side surface, whereinthe second electrode portion includes a sintered metal layer connected with the end of the internal conductor,the sintered metal layer is disposed on the side surface and is in contact with the side surface, andthe conductive resin layer included in the second electrode portion is disposed on ...

MULTILAYER COIL COMPONENT

A multilayer coil component includes an element body, a coil disposed in the element body, and an external electrode disposed in the element body and electrically connected to the coil. The element body includes a principal surface that is a mounting surface, and an end surface positioned adjacent to the principal surface and extending in a direction crossing to the principal surface. The external electrode includes an underlying metal layer and a conductive resin layer. The underlying metal layer is formed on the principal surface and the end surface. The conductive resin layer is formed to cover the underlying metal layer. A thickness of the conductive resin layer at an end positioned above the principal surface of the underlying metal layer is equal to or greater than 50% of a maximum thickness of a portion positioned above the principal surface of the conductive resin layer. 1. A multilayer coil component , comprising:an element body;a coil disposed in the element body;an external electrode disposed on the element body;a connection conductor including one end connected to the coil and another end connected to the external electrode, the connection conductor being disposed in the element body, a principal surface that is a mounting surface; and', 'an end surface positioned adjacent to the principal surface and extending in a direction crossing to the principal surface, and, 'wherein the element body includes'} an underlying metal layer formed on the principal surface and the end surface; and', 'a conductive resin layer formed to cover the underlying metal layer,, 'the external electrode includes'}the other end of the connection conductor is exposed at the end surface and connected to the underlying metal layer, andwhen viewed from a direction orthogonal to the end surface, a position where the other end of the connection conductor is exposed at the end surface differs from a position where a thickness of a portion positioned above the end surface of the ...

Inverter Power Supply

Provided is an inverter power supply including a measurement function of measuring deterioration of a rectifier element such as a diode. 1. An inverter power supply comprising:a power source that applies a reverse voltage increasing gradually to a rectifier element;a current detection unit that detects a current value of a current flowing through the rectifier element when the reverse voltage is applied; anda control unit that decides that the rectifier element has deteriorated when the detected current value is larger than a determination current value for determining the deterioration of the rectifier element, and decides that the rectifier element has not deteriorated when the detected current value is smaller than the determination current value for determining the deterioration of the rectifier element.2. The inverter power supply according to claim 1 , wherein the power source stepwise increases the reverse voltage applied to the rectifier element.3. The inverter power supply according to claim 2 , wherein the reverse voltage is increased stepwise from a voltage at a current step to a voltage at a next step over a fixed period of time when the reverse voltage is increased to the next step.4. The inverter power supply according to claim 1 , wherein a maximum voltage of the reverse voltage applied to the rectifier element is from 20% to 60% of a reverse withstand voltage of the rectifier element such that the rectifier element is not damaged when the reverse voltage is applied to the rectifier element that has been deteriorating.5. The inverter power supply according to claim 1 , wherein the current detection unit includes a resistor connected in series to the rectifier element claim 1 , and detects the current value of the current flowing through the rectifier element claim 1 , using a voltage between terminals of the resistor generated by a current flowing through the resistor.6. The inverter power supply according to claim 1 , wherein the determination ...

SOFT MAGNETIC METAL POWDER, SOFT MAGNETIC METAL FIRED BODY, AND COIL TYPE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A soft magnetic metal powder includes a plurality of soft magnetic metal grains composed of an Fe—Si based alloy. A content of P in the Fe—Si based alloy is 110 to 650 ppm provided that a total content of Fe and Si is 100 mass %. A soft magnetic metal fired body includes soft magnetic metal fired grains composed of an Fe—Si based alloy. A content of P in the Fe—Si based alloy is 110 to 650 ppm provided that a total content of Fe and Si is 100 mass %. 1. A soft magnetic metal powder comprising a plurality of soft magnetic metal grains composed of an Fe—Si based alloy , whereina content of P in the Fe—Si based alloy is 110 to 650 ppm provided that a total content of Fe and Si is 100 mass %.2. The soft magnetic metal powder according to claim 1 , wherein a content of Si is 4.5 to 7.5 mass % provided that a total content of Fe and Si is 100 mass %.3. The soft magnetic metal powder according to has an average grain size (D50) of 2.0 to 20.0 μm.4. The soft magnetic metal powder according to has an average grain size (D50) of 2.0 to 20.0 μm.5. A soft magnetic metal fired body comprising soft magnetic metal fired grains composed of an Fe—Si based alloy claim 2 , whereina content of P in the Fe—Si based alloy is 110 to 650 ppm provided that a total content of Fe and Si is 100 mass %.6. The soft magnetic metal fired body according to claim 5 , wherein a content of Si is 4.5 to 7.5 mass % provided that a total content of Fe and Si is 100 mass %.7. The soft magnetic metal fired body according to claim 5 , wherein the soft magnetic metal fired grains have an average grain size (D50) of 2.0 to 20.0 μm.8. The soft magnetic metal fired body according to claim 6 , wherein the soft magnetic metal fired grains have an average grain size (D50) of 2.0 to 20.0 μm.9. A multilayer coil type electronic device comprising an element where a coil conductor and a magnetic body are laminated claim 6 , wherein{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00005', 'claim 5'}, 'the magnetic body is composed of the ...

REAR FLAP CONFIGURATION FOR AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

A rear flap configuration for an amphibious vehicle includes a vehicle body, a pair of crawlers disposed on both right and left sides with respect to a traveling direction of the vehicle body, and a rear flap connected to a rear part of the vehicle body. The vehicle body has a rear surface including a departure angle surface which extends obliquely upward from a lower edge of the rear surface as the vehicle body extends rearward. The crawlers have upper surfaces positioned above the lower edge, lower surfaces positioned below the lower edge, and rear edges projecting rearward from the lower edge. The rear flap includes a flap body part having a facing edge which faces the lower edge between the crawlers and is vertically rotatably connected to the vehicle body so as to allow the facing edge to come into contact or close proximity with the lower edge. 1. A rear flap configuration for an amphibious vehicle , comprising:a vehicle body;a pair of crawlers disposed on both right and left sides of the vehicle body with respect to a traveling direction of the vehicle body; anda rear flap connected to a rear part of the vehicle body,the vehicle body having a rear surface including a departure angle surface which extends obliquely upward from a lower edge of the rear surface as the vehicle body extends rearward,the pair of crawlers having an upper surface positioned above the lower edge and a lower surface positioned below the lower edge, the pair of crawlers having a rear edge projecting rearward from the lower edge,the rear flap including a flap body part having a facing edge which faces the lower edge between the pair of crawlers, the rear flap being vertically rotatably connected to the vehicle body so as to allow the facing edge to come into contact or close proximity with the lower edge.2. The rear flap configuration for an amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the rear flap further includes a second flap body part positioned behind the flap body part and ...

VALVE TIMING CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Provided are: a rear plate enclosing an axial end opening of a housing body; a lock pin configured to travel forward and backward in a slide hole formed in a first vane of a vane member; and an annular lock-hole-forming part press-fitted to a retaining hole in an inner end surface of the rear plate, forming a lock hole therein. A projection having a flat distal end surface is formed at one circumferential end side of an inner peripheral surface of the lock-hole-forming part, and recesses continuous with the inner peripheral surface of the lock hole are formed on corresponding sides of the projection in the circumferential direction of the lock hole. This ensures smooth engagement of the locking pin in the lock hole, and enables smooth supply and drainage of hydraulic pressure to and from the lock hole. 1. An internal combustion engine valve timing control device comprising:a housing body configured to receive a torque transmitted from a crankshaft, and include a plurality of operating chambers therein; be fixed to a camshaft;', 'include a plurality of vanes configured to separate the plurality of operating chambers and define an advance operation chamber and a retard operation chamber; and', 'rotate to an advance side and a retard side selectively with respect to the housing body by selective supply and drainage of hydraulic pressure to and from the advance operation chamber and the retard operation chamber;, 'a vane member configured totwo enclosing plates configured to enclose corresponding axial end openings of the housing body;a slide hole formed in one of the vanes, and configured to extend in an axial direction of the camshaft;a lock member configured to travel forward and backward in the slide hole; anda lock hole formed in a side of a first one of the enclosing plates facing the operating chambers, wherein a distal end portion of the lock member is configured to engage in the lock hole;wherein the lock hole includes an inner peripheral surface including a ...

MULTILAYER COIL COMPONENT

A multilayer coil component includes an element body including soft magnetic metal powders and a coil disposed in the element body. The coil includes a plurality of internal conductors electrically connected to each other. The plurality of internal conductors are separated from each other in a first direction and are adjacent to each other in the first direction. An average particle diameter of the soft magnetic metal powders located at an inner side of the coil when viewing from the first direction is larger than an average particle diameter of the soft magnetic metal powders located between the internal conductors adjacent to each other in the first direction. 1. A multilayer coil component comprising:an element body including soft magnetic metal powders; anda coil disposed in the element body,wherein the coil includes a plurality of internal conductors electrically connected to each other, the plurality of internal conductors being separated from each other in a first direction and adjacent to each other in the first direction, andan average particle diameter of the soft magnetic metal powders located at an inner side of the coil when viewing from the first direction is larger than an average particle diameter of the soft magnetic metal powders located between the internal conductors adjacent to each other in the first direction.2. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , whereinan average particle diameter of the soft magnetic metal powders located at an outer side of the coil when viewing from the first direction is larger than the average particle diameter of the soft magnetic metal powders located between the internal conductors adjacent to each other in the first direction.3. The multilayer coil component according to claim 1 , whereina maximum particle diameter of the soft magnetic metal powders located between the internal conductors adjacent to each other in the first direction is smaller than a distance between the internal conductors ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

This amphibious vehicle is provided with a body (), a traveling device () that causes the body () to travel on land, a sailing device () that causes the body () to sail on water, a front flap () of which the distal end is inclined upward and the proximal end is rotatably supported by a horizontal shaft () on the front end of the body (), a hydraulic damper () serving as a damping member that damps displacement of the front flap () relative to the body (), and a compression coil spring () serving as a restoring member that restores the position of the front flap () relative to the body (). 1. An amphibious vehicle comprising:a vehicle body;a traveling device which causes the vehicle body to travel on land;a sailing device which causes the vehicle body to sail on water;a front flap of which a distal end portion is inclined upward and a proximal end portion is rotatably supported by a front end portion of the vehicle body via a horizontal shaft;a damping member which dampens displacement of the front flap with respect to the vehicle body; anda restoring member which restores a position of the front flap with respect to the vehicle body.2. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the damping member and the restoring member are disposed in parallel between the vehicle body and the front flap.3. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein the damping member is a hydraulic damper, the restoring member is a compression coil spring, and the compression coil spring is disposed around the hydraulic damper.4. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein a plurality of the damping members are provided, and the restoring member are disposed to be arranged beside the plurality of damping members.5. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the damping member and the restoring member are disposed in series between the vehicle body and the front flap.6. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the front flap includes a first front ...

Unsaturated organic compounds having hydrolyzable silicon-containing groups, process for producing the same, silicon-containing polymers and emulsions thereof

Hydrolyzable silicon-containing unsaturated organic compounds represented by the general formula (1): (1) [wherein W is an organic group; m and n are each an integer of 1 or above; p and q are each 0 or 1 (with the proviso that at least one of p and q is 1); R1 is -NHCO- or the like; R2 is an organic group having an unsaturated bond; R3 is -COO- or the like; and X is a group represented by any of the general formulae (2a) to (2d): (2a) (2b) (2c) (2d) Emulsions containing polymers comprising monomer units derived from the above compounds are useful as constituents of adhesives, sealing materials, or coating materials.

Fluorine-containing organosilicon compounds

Fluorine-containing organosilicon compounds having the following general formula:         CH₂=CHCH₂NHCO-[Rf-CONH(CH₂)₃-Q-(CH₂)₃NHCO] a -Rf-CONHCH₂CH=CH₂ wherein a is an integer of 1 or above, Rf is a divalent perfluoropolyether group, and Rf is a divalent cyclosiloxane group containing an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group without an aliphatically unsaturated bond. The compounds are of use as a starting material in synthesizing rubbers or mold release agents which are high in such properties as solvent resistance, chemical resistance and the like.

Propeller shaft and production method therefor

A propeller shaft includes: a cylindrical boot member including a protruding portion, and a boot band tightening portion; a shaft member which is inserted into the boot member, and which includes a first diameter portion having an outside diameter greater than an inside diameter of the protruding portion, a groove portion which has an outside diameter smaller than the outside diameter of the first outside diameter portion, and in which the protruding portion is received, and a second outside diameter portion having an outside diameter greater than the outside diameter of the first outside diameter portion; and a boot band tightened on the boot band tightening portion.

マイコンガスメータの電池容量検出方式

(57)【要約】 【課題】コストアップなしで、異常な電池の消耗状態に おける電池容量の低下を確実に検出できるマイコンガス メータの電池容量検出方式を提供する。 【解決手段】電池の放電特性を基本にして、擬似負荷へ の通電時間をミリ秒程度とする。一方、電池の端子電圧 の低下を検出するための電圧検出回路が、マイコンに論 理出力を出力するための設定電圧値を、遮断弁の最低動 作電圧値より高く設定する。この設定増分は、前記の短 い通電時間での電圧低下分と遮断弁動作時（約50ms) の 電圧低下分との関係に基づいて決定される。通電時間が ミリ秒程度と大幅に短縮されるので、検出間隔も10分程 度と大幅に短縮され、マイコンガスメータの電池容量の 低下を確実に検出でき、高い信頼性が得られる。なお、 ソフトウェアの変更のみで実行できるのでコストアップ しない。

Strobe built-in self-processing type camera

画像形成方法および画像形成装置

(57)【要約】 【課題】 普通紙に対しても耐水性、印字品位が良好な 画像を得ることができる画像形成方法等を提供する。 【解決手段】 本発明の画像形成方法は、被プリント材 に対してインクを吐出するに際し、インク吐出の前後ま たはいずれか一方に前記インクの極性と異なる極性を有 する液体組成物を吐出する。被プリント材とインクを吐 出するインク吐出手段との距離と、被プリント材と前記 インクの極性と異なる極性を有する液体都政物を吐出す る液体組成物吐出手段との距離とを異ならしめた状態 で、前記インクの吐出および前記液体組成物の吐出を行 う。

シエ−デイング歪補正回路の検査装置

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Plasma chemical vapor phase reactor

Antenna equipment

Manufacture of semiconductor device

反射鏡アンテナ

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Patent JPH0339552B2

Cross call controlling system in data processing device

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Gas meter and method for regularly reading meter utilizing the same

(57)【要約】 【課題】ガスメータ内の電池電圧監視回路により検出さ れた電圧値が低下した時に突然ガスメータ側でガスを遮 断してしまう状況をなるべく少なくしたガスメータ及び ガス検針方法を提供する。 【解決手段】ガス流路内に遮断弁２２が設けられガス流 量を計測するガスメータにおいて、電源用電池２１と、 電源用電池に接続され遮断指令信号２１４を与えられて 遮断弁２２を駆動する遮断弁駆動手段２３と、電源電池 の電圧値を監視する電池電圧監視手段３０，３２と、電 池電圧監視手段が検出した電圧値データを記憶し、電池 電圧が所定の閾値電圧Ｖｔｈ７まで低下した時に遮断弁 駆動手段に遮断指令信号を与え、更に、定期的に前記ガ ス流量データを該電圧値データと共に遠隔地のセンタ４ ０に送信する制御手段２０を有することを特徴とする。

Induction heating cooker

(57)【要約】 【課題】 複数個のＬＣ共振回路を有するインバータ構 成において、効率的な部品配置によるプリント基板の小 型化と、より安価な制御回路を実現した誘導加熱調理器 を提供すること。 【解決手段】 単方向電源１と、平滑回路３、第一の共 振コンデンサ４、第二の共振コンデンサ５、及びスイッ チング素子６からなるインバータ回路２と、第一の加熱 コイル７と、第二の加熱コイル８と、第一のリレー９ と、第二のリレー１０とから構成し、第一の共振コンデ ンサ４は単独で第一の加熱コイル７と並列共振回路を構 成するように配設し、第二の共振コンデンサ５は第一の 共振コンデンサ４との複合で第二の加熱コイル８と並列 共振回路を構成するように配設する。

Preservation and purification of n-vinylcarboxylic acid amide

(57)【要約】 【課題】 Ｎ−ビニルカルボン酸アミドを安定に保存す る。また、Ｎ−ビニルカルボン酸アミドの損失を防止し つつ、高純度のＮ−ビニルカルボン酸アミドを得る。 【解決手段】 Ｎ−ビニルカルボン酸アミドに、安定化 剤として、アルコール性水酸基の含有率が１２重量％以 上であるアルコール類を添加することを特徴とするＮ− ビニルカルボン酸アミドの保存方法。Ｎ−ビニルカルボ ン酸アミドに対して、アルコール性水酸基の含有率が１ ２重量％以上であるアルコール類を１〜５００重量％添 加した液を、連続的に精留塔で蒸留することを特徴とす るＮ−ビニルカルボン酸アミドの精製方法。

Charge controlling agent composition and electrophotographic toner

A charge controlling agent composition is disclosed, which comprises a quaternary ammonium salt and one or more inorganic pigments selected from the group consisting of barium sulfate, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, barium carbonate, calcium sulfate, zinc silicate, calcium silicate, aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate and magnesium hydrogenphosphate. An electrophotographic toner containing the charge controlling agent composition is also disclosed.

Interelement isolation

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Wafer prober

Bonding

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New mercaptosilane compound, curable resin using the same and curable resin composition using the same

【課題】 密着性能の高い硬化性樹脂並びに湿気硬化型接着剤組成物を提供する。 【解決手段】 下記式（１）で表されることを特徴とするメルカプトシラン化合物（Ａ）及びそれを連鎖移動剤として共重合した硬化性樹脂を含有する硬化性樹脂組成物。 【化１】 但し、Ｘは加水分解性基又はヒドロキシル基を、Ｒ 1 は炭素数１〜２０個の置換若しくは非置換の有機基を、Ｒ 2 は分子量１００００以下の有機基を、ｎは０，１又は２を、Ａはウレタン結合、チオウレタン結合、ウレア結合、チオウレア結合、アミド結合、ヒドロキシル基、第１級アミノ基、第２級アミノ基及び第３級アミノ基よりなる群から選ばれた一種以上の結合及び／又は基を含む分子量１００００以下の有機基を、それぞれ示す。 【選択図】 なし

Semiconductor storage device

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Reflector antenna

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Microcompuerized gas meter

(57)【要約】 【課題】マイコン異常時にも、確実にガスの供給を停止 できるマイコンガスメータを得る。 【解決手段】マイコン１の異常を検出する手段と異常検 出時に遮断弁11を周期的に繰り返し駆動する手段を備え ている。前者の手段は、充電抵抗６とコンデンサ７から なる充電回路と、マイコン１が正常に動作している状態 ではマイコン１からの周期的な指令で、コンデンサ７の 電荷を放電させる放電用トランジスタ５と、コンデンサ ７の電位が上昇して所定値に達すると信号を発する二値 化回路８とで構成され、後者の手段は、二値化回路８の 有意信号で発振を開始する発振回路９と発振回路９の信 号で動作するマイコン異常時遮断弁駆動用トランジスタ 12とで構成される。マイコン１異常時に遮断弁11を繰り 返し駆動するので、手動による遮断弁11の復帰によるガ スの連続的な放出が避けられる。

Data controller

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Aqueous fluorescent ink, recording unit, ink cartridge, ink jet recording apparatus, and ink jet recording method

There is provided an aqueous fluorescent ink that contains an emulsified colored resin and a water-soluble compound having ethylene oxide units that is solid at 25° C.

Optical disk device

(57)【要約】 【課題】 光ディスクへのデータ書き込み中に電池切れ による書き込み中断を起こしても、ＰＭＡへのトラック アドレス情報を正しく書き込めるようにする。 【解決手段】 ＣＰＵ７は、電池１１の電源電圧が予め 設定したリファレンス電圧よりも低くなったとき、不揮 発性メモリ８に光ディスク１へのトラックアドレス情報 が書き終わっているか否かを示す書き込み状況情報を記 憶して、電源再投入時に不揮発性メモリ８に記憶された 書き込み状況情報に基づいて光ディスク１へのトラック アドレス情報が書き終わっていないと判断したとき、そ のトラックアドレス情報を光ディスク１に書き込み、そ の書き込みが終了するまで光ディスク１の取り出しを禁 止する。

MULTILAYER COIL COMPONENT

Ein Mehrschichtspulenbauteil umfasst einen Elementkörper, eine in dem Elementkörper angeordnete Spule, und eine Außenelektrode, die in dem Elementkörper angeordnet ist und elektrisch mit der Spule verbunden ist. Der Elementkörper umfasst eine Hauptfläche, die eine Montagefläche ist, und eine Stirnfläche, die angrenzend an die Hauptfläche positioniert ist und sich in eine Richtung erstreckt, die quer zur Hauptfläche verläuft. Die Außenelektrode umfasst eine untenliegende Metallschicht und eine leitfähige Harzschicht. Die untenliegende Metallschicht ist an der Hauptfläche und der Stirnfläche gebildet. Die leitfähige Harzschicht ist gebildet, um die untenliegende Metallschicht zu bedecken. Eine Dicke der leitfähigen Harzschicht an einem Ende positioniert oberhalb der Hauptfläche der leitfähigen Harzschicht ist gleich oder größer als 50% einer Maximaldicke eines Abschnitts positioniert oberhalb der Hauptfläche der leitfähigen Harzschicht. A multilayer coil device comprises an element body, a coil disposed in the element body, and an outer electrode disposed in the element body and electrically connected to the coil. The element body includes a major surface that is a mounting surface and an end surface that is positioned adjacent the major surface and that extends in a direction that is transverse to the major surface. The outer electrode includes a bottom metal layer and a conductive resin layer. The underlying metal layer is formed on the major surface and the end surface. The conductive resin layer is formed to cover the underlying metal layer. A thickness of the conductive resin layer at an end positioned above the main surface of the conductive resin layer is equal to or greater than 50% of a maximum thickness of a portion positioned above the main surface of the conductive resin layer.

Ink used for high-image quality recording system

Bearing unit for rolling stock axle

(57)【要約】 【課題】基地局のサービス圏外の理由で電源切断の後任 意時間経過後に自動的に電源が入ることにより自動的に 電池寿命を長くしうる携帯電話装置を提供する。 【解決手段】電源切断期間の経過後に電源スイッチをオ ンしサービス圏外でオフするタイマ回路２と、ＲＦ部５ で受信した情報から位置登録情報を検出する位置登録情 報検出部４と、電源切断期間の設定、位置登録情報の受 信状態の判定及び現在位置がシステムのサービス圏内か 圏外かの判断制御を行う制御部３と、タイマ回路の制御 の基に投入／切断する電源スイッチ６と、電源切断期間 の記憶、受信待ち受け動作中の位置登録情報の検出結果 の記憶等各情報を記憶するデータ記憶部７とからなり、 現在位置が携帯電話システムのサービス圏外と認定され た場合、タイマ回路により電源スイッチをオフし、電源 切断期間経過後に電源スイッチをオンして自動的に電源 投入を行なうようにした。

Magneto-optical information recorder

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

Harmonica

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

Ink-jet recording method

Disclosed herein is an ink-jet recording method in which at least four inks composed of three color inks of cyan, magenta and yellow colors and a colorless ink containing a penetrant are used to record a color image, wherein the recording is conducted so as to overlap the penetrant-containing colorless ink and the color inks each other in a region along boundary lines to be defined by differences in hue of an image to be formed with the color inks, and to form an image with the color inks alone in other regions than the above region.

Method for forming image

(57)【要約】 【課題】 高速印字、階調表現が可能であり、印字品 位、耐水性、色境界にじみ等に優れた画像を与える画像 形成方法を提供する。 【解決手段】 被記録媒体上にインクの処理液をインク ジェット方式で付着させる工程（Ａ）と、色を記録する インクを被記録媒体上にインクジェット記録方式によっ て記録する工程（Ｂ）とを有し、且つ該処理液の被記録 媒体への浸透速度が他の処理液の被記録媒体への浸透速 度と比較して相対値が１．２以上である少なくとも２種 以上の処理液を用いて工程（Ａ）を行なう画像形成方 法。

Method for forming image

(57)【要約】 【課題】 インクまたはインク中の色材の、耐水性、耐 光性、耐フェザリング性等の複数の機能を同時に向上さ せた画像を与える画像形成方法を提供する。 【解決手段】 色を記録する色材を含むインクを被記録 媒体上にインクジェット方式で付着させる工程（Ａ） と、色材を含むインクまたはインク中の色材の機能を向 上させる処理液を被記録媒体上にインクジェット記録方 式によって記録する工程（Ｂ）とを有し、且つ該処理液 が各々少なくとも１種以上の色材に対して異なる機能を 向上せさる少なくとも２種以上の処理液である画像形成 方法。

Array antena with lens

Multilayer printed wiring board and drill processing method

(57)【要約】 【課題】 穴の直径が０．２５ｍｍ以下の小径穴を形成 された多層プリント配線板において、穴内壁部の導通信 頼性、穴間の絶縁信頼性に優れた多層プリント配線板及 びその加工方法を得る。 【解決手段】 導体層の厚さの総和が０．１２ｍｍ以下 で、かつ小径穴の直径は０．２５ｍｍ以下かつ多層プリ ント配線板の板厚の１／２以上にした。またドリル加工 時に多層プリント配線板の一枚の厚さ分ごとステップ加 工を施した。

Bar code reader

(57)【要約】 （修正有） 【課題】 複数のバーコードが印刷されているシート上 でバーコードの読取を行う場合においてもバーコードの 二度読みを適切に防止する。 【解決手段】二度読み防止制御処理部４５は、Ｍ１０− ＯＫバッファ５２内にバーコード全体に対応する復調デ ータが得られると、二度読み防止タイマ４６が起動して いないことを条件に、読取ＯＫ処理部４８にこの復調デ ータを通知するとともに、シングル用多段バッファ５４ にこの復調データを格納して、二度読み防止タイマ４６ を起動する。このシングル用多段バッファ５４は、復調 データを最近のものから順に複数個格納できるバッファ である。その後、二度読み防止タイマ４６がタイムアッ プする前に新たな復調データが得られると、二度読み防 止制御部４５は、新たな復調データがシングル用多段バ ッファ５４に格納されている復調データと照合し、同一 である場合にはそれを廃棄する。

Image forming method employing ink-jet recording system

An image forming method that forms an image using an ink and a liquid composition by a process comprising the steps of; (A) imparting a black ink to an image forming area of a recording medium by ink-jet recording; the black ink comprising a water-soluble black dye and a black pigment as coloring matters, and a liquid medium in which the coloring matters are dissolved or dispersed; and (B) imparting a liquid composition different from the ink to the image forming area.

Ink-jet recording process, ink-jet recording apparatus and image formed article

Disclosed herein is an ink-jet recording process for forming an image by applying an ink to a recording medium in accordance with an ink-jet recording system, comprising the steps of: (A) applying an ink containing a coloring material to the recording medium in accordance with the ink-jet recording system; and (B) applying a liquid composition different from the ink to an ink-applying region of the recording medium in accordance with the ink-jet recording system, wherein the liquid composition is applied in an amount less than 50% by volume of the amount of the ink to be applied to the ink-applying area.