A cylinder member includes a piston assembly and a cylinder tube, and the piston assembly includes a permanent magnet. A holding force adjustment member includes an adjustment body fixed to the cylinder tube and an adjustment ring having a workpiece holding surface. The adjustment ring is screw-engaged with the adjustment body.
The outer circumferential surface (18a) and the inner circumferential surface (18b) of a fixed magnet (18), which is attached to a body (12), comprise cylindrical surfaces each having a uniform diameter. The outer circumferential surface (34a) of a movable magnet (34), which constitutes a movable part (22), comprises a cylindrical surface having a uniform diameter. The inner circumferential surface (34b) of the movable magnet comprises a conical curved surface. The fixed magnet and the movable magnet are magnetized in the axial direction, and the axial polarity of the fixed magnet is the same as the axial polarity of the movable magnet.
[Object] To provide a workpiece clamping device that can attract a workpiece with a workpiece attracting surface positioned along a predetermined portion of an upper surface of the workpiece, even when an upper surface of the workpiece is tilted with respect to the workpiece attracting surface.
[Object] To provide a workpiece clamping device that can attract a workpiece with a workpiece attracting surface positioned along a predetermined portion of an upper surface of the workpiece, even when an upper surface of the workpiece is tilted with respect to the workpiece attracting surface.
[Solution] A workpiece clamping device 1 includes a magnetic chuck 5 including a support rod 6 that is reciprocable in a direction of a first axis L1, a pivot arm 20 that is pivotably connected to a distal end of the support rod at a proximal end in a direction of a second axis L2 through a first joint 10, and a chuck unit 50 that is pivotably connected to the distal end of the pivot arm at a proximal end in a direction of a third axis L3 through a second joint 40 and is configured to attract a workpiece 110 with a magnetic force. The chuck unit has a workpiece attracting surface 48a at a distal end of a casing 51. The first and second joints have first and second central points S1, S2. The support rod and the pivot arm are pivotable relative to each other about the first central point S1, and the pivot arm and the chuck unit are pivotable relative to each other about the second central point S2.
A laminated resin tube includes an inner layer containing a thermoplastic material which is a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic elastomer, an intermediate layer provided on the outer periphery of the inner layer and containing a polyamide, and an outer layer provided on the outer periphery of the intermediate layer and containing a fluoropolymer.
A Bernoulli gripper (10) comprises a columnar body (12) and a cover body (14) attached to the body (12). The body (12) has a circumferential edge part (132) that smoothly curves from a recess (130) of a suction part (122) formed at the tip of the body (12) to a side wall (134). The cover body (14) has: a central section (140) positioned at a portion corresponding to the center of the recess (130); and a plurality of branch sections (142) extending in the radial direction (D2) of the body (12) at intervals from the central section (140) and reaching the side wall (134) through the circumferential edge part (132).
A wireless system comprises base wireless devices; remote wireless devices that communicate wirelessly with the base wireless devices; sensors that wirelessly transmit signals to the remote wireless devices; and wireless power-supplying devices that supply power wirelessly to at least the sensors.
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
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METHOD FOR FIXING TERMINAL MODULE TO CASE IN WHICH ELECTRONIC DEVICE IS INSTALLED, AND STRUCTURE FOR FIXING TERMINAL MODULE TO CASE IN WHICH ELECTRONIC DEVICE IS INSTALLED
[Problem] To reduce assembly man-hours and improve workability at the time of assembly. [Solution] A method for fixing a terminal module 130 to a camera case 101 includes: a step for disposing a heat adhesive film 160 on a flange receiving part 112a; a step for inserting the terminal module 130 into a through hole 115; a step for, additionally after the inserting, press-fitting the terminal module 130 into a housing 120; a step for caulking the terminal module 130 after the press-fitting; and a step for heating the periphery of the flange receiving part 112a after the caulking. In the step for press-fitting the terminal module 130 into the through hole 115, the press-fitting position of the terminal module 130 is restricted, by a first restriction part 123, at a first locking part 146 that is on the tip-side of the terminal module 130. In the step for caulking the terminal module 130 after the press-fitting, the caulking position of the terminal module 130 is restricted, by the second restriction part, at a second locking part 147 that is on the tip-side of the terminal module 130.
H04N 23/52 - Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements
H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
This fluorescent inspection liquid is obtained by dissolving, in water, a composition that contains: a fluorochrome that is easily broken down by microorganisms, light or oxygen; and a preservative that prevents putrefaction of the fluorochrome. The preservative contains a parahydroxybenzoic acid ester or an isothiazolinone derivative.
G01M 3/20 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material
The present invention relates to a fluorescent inspection liquid which is highly safe to a human body and emits blue fluorescence having high visibility in the leakage inspection. The fluorescent inspection liquid contains water as a solvent and two blue fluorescent dyes selected from a flavin derivative, quinine, pyrene and anthocyanin. The flavin derivative is a derivative having a flavin skeleton and obtained from a starting material, riboflavin.
G01M 3/20 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material
This clip-type connector comprises: a base part having a main surface; a wall part erected from the base part; a first elastic part and a second elastic part positioned on the opposite side from the base part in the wall part and separated from each other in a direction along the main surface; a connection part connecting the first elastic part and the second elastic part, the connection part facing the main surface and positioned on the opposite side from the wall part in the first elastic part and the second elastic part; and a first extension part extending from the connection part toward the wall part between the first elastic part and the second elastic part.
This fluorescence inspection liquid contains: water; riboflavin or rhodamine (B) as a fluorescent dye dissolved in the water; and a degradation inhibitor for preventing degradation due to light from the fluorescent dye. The degradation inhibitor contains a paraoxybenzoic acid ester.
G01M 3/20 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material
This fluorescence test solution contains: water as a solvent; and a flavin derivative as a blue fluorescent dye that emits blue fluorescence. The flavin derivative has a flavin skeleton and uses riboflavin as a starting material.
G01M 3/20 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material
A compliance unit (10) comprises: a base member (12); a table support part (14); a compliance mechanism (16); and a table unit (18). The base member is provided with a second fluid pressure cylinder (112) that, by pressing a second pressing part (114) toward the table unit in a state in which the table support part is returned to an origin position with respect to the base member by a first fluid pressure cylinder (94), causes the table unit to return from an inclined posture in which a table plate (82) of the table unit is inclined with respect to the XY plane to an origin posture in which the table plate is along the XY plane.
A compliance unit (10) comprises: a base member (12); a table unit (14) that is arranged so as to be movable with respect to the base member along an XY plane in which the Y-direction is the vertical direction and the X-direction is a direction orthogonal to the Y direction; a compliance mechanism (16) that is interposed between the base member and the table unit so as to be movable in the X-direction and the Y-direction with respect to the base member and the table unit; and a pressing part (156) that is provided to the base member and presses the table unit upward.
An abnormality detection device (100) according to the present disclosure comprises: an information acquisition unit (46) that acquires, on the basis of a detection signal from a vacuum pressure sensor (28), information indicating the vacuum pressure of a communication path (20) of an adsorption apparatus (12); and an abnormality determination unit (48) that determines that there is an abnormality if a first vacuum pressure (VP1) is equal to or greater than a predetermined first threshold value (TH1), the first vacuum pressure (VP1) being the vacuum pressure of the communication path in a case where a vacuum pressure is applied to the communication path from a vacuum source (14) and an object to be adsorbed is not adsorbed by an adsorption unit (26) provided in the adsorption apparatus.
An inspection liquid supply device (10) is provided with: an introduction port (20) that introduces compressed air to the upstream of a mist supply unit (18) that supplies a mist-form inspection liquid; a discharge port (32) that allows the compressed air to flow out; a first flow path (26) that communicates with the discharge port (32); a second flow path (28) that is provided in parallel with the first flow path (26), communicates with the discharge port (32), and has a pressure intensifying valve (48) partway through the second flow path (28); and a first switching valve (24) that connects either the first flow path (26) or the second flow path (28) to the introduction port (20).
G01M 3/20 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material
G01M 3/22 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for valves
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SIGNAL OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR SOLENOID VALVE, AND DRIVE CONTROL METHOD
This signal output circuit (40) for a solenoid valve (10) comprises: a first smoothing circuit (110) which smooths an input voltage (Vi) corresponding to a drive current flowing through a solenoid coil (30); a second smoothing circuit (120) which has a second capacitor (C2) and smooths the input voltage; a comparator (130) which outputs an output signal (So) based on a comparison between a first voltage (V1) from the first smoothing circuit and a second voltage (V2) from the second smoothing circuit; and a discharge circuit (150) which discharges the charge accumulated in the second capacitor.
A setting method for setting specification information on a drive device (14) that drives an electric actuator (12), the setting method comprising: an acquisition step in which, when the electric actuator is connected to the drive device, an acquisition unit (42) acquires, from a specification information storage unit (46) that stores specification information related to the specifications of electric actuators, the specification information corresponding to the connected electric actuator; and a setting step in which a setting unit (44) sets, on the drive device, the specification information acquired by the acquisition unit.
Provided is a drive device (14) that drives an electric actuator (12) to which different unique identification information for each individual is allocated. The drive device comprises: an individual information storage unit (40) that stores, as first correspondence relationship information, the correspondence relationship between a port (22) of the drive device and the unique identification information of the electric actuator to be connected to the port; and an individual determination unit (34) that, when the electric actuator is connected to the port, determines whether a first correspondence relationship, which is the correspondence relationship between the port and the unique identification information of the electric actuator connected to the port, matches a correspondence relationship indicated by the first correspondence relationship information.
In an attachment structure of a connector, a key groove extending in an axial direction of a cylinder, external insertion grooves formed at an inner circumferential portion on both sides of the key groove with the key groove interposed therebetween, and a insertion inlet which communicates with the external insertion grooves are formed in an external fitting body. a pressing projection provided to be protruded on an outer circumferential surface, and an internal insertion groove formed at an outer circumferential portion on both sides of the projection with the projection interposed therebetween are formed in an internal fitting body. A retainer is inserted from the insertion inlet, insertion pieces thereof are inserted across the internal insertion groove and the external insertion grooves, and a retainer base portion is overlapped between edge portions on both sides of the projection and on both sides of the key groove.
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 24/40 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
NATIONAL CEREBRAL AND CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER (Japan)
SMK CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
Kwon, Namhee
Brueckner, Raymond
Subramanian, Vinod
Blaylock, Nate
O'Connell, Henry
Nishimura, Kunihiro
Ogata, Soshiro
Kiyoshige, Eri
Takegami, Misa
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for techniques for speech language model training and application. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory coupled with the processor. The memory stores code that is executable by the processor to train a first speech model in a first language, the first speech model used to determine one or more characteristics of speech data that is indicative of MCI, train a second speech model for use in a second language using at least a portion of the first speech model trained in the first language, apply the second speech model trained for use in the second language to speech data for a user captured in the second language, and determine, based on output from the second speech model trained for use in the second language, an assessment of MCI for the user.
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G10L 15/06 - Creation of reference templatesTraining of speech recognition systems, e.g. adaptation to the characteristics of the speaker's voice
G10L 25/66 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for extracting parameters related to health condition
A flow rate estimating device (20) comprises: a first flow rate calculating unit (64) that calculates a first flow rate value (Q1) of a gas (G) flowing through a pipe (10) when the gas forms a laminar flow; a second flow rate calculating unit (66) that calculates a second flow rate value (Q2) of the gas when the gas forms a turbulent flow; and an estimating unit (68) that estimates the flow rate of the gas by performing weighted averaging of the first flow rate value and the second flow rate value using an apportionment ratio (α) corresponding to a pipe width (D) and pipe length (L) of the pipe.
G01F 1/00 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
G01F 1/34 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by measuring pressure or differential pressure
An electric gripper (10A) comprises a motor (34), a pair of moveable members (40) for gripping a workpiece, a guide rod (38) that guides the pair of moveable members, and a power transmission mechanism (42) that transmits power from the motor to the pair of moveable members so as to cause the pair of moveable members to move toward and away from one another along the guide rod. Each of the pair of moveable members is provided with a slide bearing (78) that slides with respect to the guide rod.
[Problem] To disclose a technique making it possible to place a cargo on a tray by a forklift. [Solution] This tray is provided with a plurality of support base parts that protrude upward and can support a cargo from below, which are arranged in three rows. The spaces between these rows form a pair of fork reception parts in which a fork can be inserted below the cargo. The tray is provided with: a first regulation projection part that regulates the displacement of the cargo in a first horizontal direction, which is a fork insertion/extraction direction to the pair of fork reception parts; and a second regulation projection part that regulates the displacement of the cargo in a second horizontal direction orthogonal to the first horizontal direction.
A connector to be mounted on a circuit substrate and formed by a metal plate that connects a conductive part of the circuit substrate and a plug includes: a frame-shaped frame body part including an upper aperture part, a lower aperture part, an upper-end aperture edge part provided around the upper aperture part, and a lower-end aperture edge part provided around the lower aperture part; a pair of connection parts provided to extend from the lower-end aperture edge part toward an inside of the frame body part and toward the upper-end aperture edge part and to be connected to the plug; a pair of fixed parts that are fixed and connected to the conductive part; and a pair of floating parts that connect the frame body part to the pair of fixed parts, respectively, and support the frame body part so that the frame body part is freely movable.
A magnet gripper (14) comprises: a pair of pole shoes (16, 18) spaced apart in a first direction, each having an attracting section (32a) to which a workpiece (W) is attracted; a magnet (35) disposed between the pair of pole shoes (16, 18); a rotation mechanism (22) that rotates the magnet (35) about an axis of rotation (C) in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a yoke (36) disposed between the pair of pole shoes (16, 18) to collect magnetic flux not directed toward the pole hoes (16, 18), wherein the yoke (36) is magnetically isolated from the pair of pole shoes (16, 18).
A magnet gripper (14) comprises a pair of pole shoes (16, 18), each of which has a magnetically attracting portion (32a) to which a workpiece (W) is magnetically attracted, and which are disposed spaced apart from one another in a first direction, a magnet (35) which is disposed between the pair of pole shoes (16, 18), a rotation mechanism (22) which rotates the magnet (35) about a rotation axis (C) in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a yoke (36) which is disposed between the pair of pole shoes (16, 18) and which collects magnetic flux that is not directed toward the pole shoes (16, 18), wherein the yoke (36) is magnetically separated from the pair of pole shoes (16, 18).
[Problem] To provide a solenoid valve assembly with a stop valve and a stop valve module with which it is possible to suppress flow rate reduction of compressed air. [Solution] In a solenoid valve assembly 1 with the stop valve, a stop valve module 40 having a stop valve 61 is interposed between a plurality of solenoid valves 10 and an air supply/exhaust base 20. The module has: an upper end surface 43a which has a first end 40a at one end in the longitudinal direction and in which a plurality of upper openings are opened and a solenoid valve is connected; a lower end surface 43b in which a plurality of lower openings are opened and the supply/exhaust base is connected; and a communication flow passage group 44 composed of a plurality of communication flow passages by which the upper and lower openings communicate with each other. The communication flow passages include an air supply communication flow passage 52. The air supply communication flow passage has first and second air supply communication flow passages 52a, 52b extending farther toward the first end side than a second exhaust communication flow passage 54 that, of the communication flow passage group, is located nearest to the first end side, and a flow passage communication part 52c by which the end parts of the communication flow passages communicate with each other. The stop valve opens and closes the flow passage communication part.
A remote wireless device (20) that performs wireless communication with a base wireless device (10) comprises: a communication unit (120) capable of receiving, in a reception cycle (Tr), a synchronization establishment signal (SE) transmitted in each transmission cycle (Tt); and a synchronization unit (122) that, if the synchronization establishment signal has been received, synchronizes the generation timing of a clock signal of the remote wireless device with a clock signal of the base wireless device. The reception cycle is the sum of a first period (T1) in which the synchronization establishment signal can be received by the communication unit and a second period (T2) in which the synchronization establishment signal cannot be received, and is neither a value obtained by multiplying the transmission cycle by a positive integer nor a value obtained by multiplying the transmission cycle by the reciprocal of a positive integer.
In order to maintain synchronization of wireless communication, a remote wireless device (20) is provided with: a communication unit (120) whereby a synchronization maintenance signal (SM) transmitted from a base wireless device (10) in a transmission cycle (Tt) which is a plurality of times the length of a predetermined cycle (Tu) is received in a reception cycle (Tr) which is a predetermined number (N) of times the length of the transmission cycle (Tt); and a synchronization unit (122) that maintains the synchronization. The predetermined number is an integer of 1 or more. The reception cycle is the sum of a first period (T1) in which the communication unit receives the synchronization maintenance signal and a second period (T2) in which the communication unit does not receive the synchronization maintenance signal. The first period is a period including one or more of the predetermined cycles included in the reception cycle.
A remote wireless device (20) that performs wireless communication with a base wireless device (10) comprises: a generation unit (128) that generates data (DT) to be transmitted to the base wireless device on the basis of input information (SI) from an external device (50); and a communication unit (120) that transmits the data generated by the generation unit to the base wireless device. When having transmitted the data to the base wireless device, the communication unit does not transmit the data again until a standby period (Tw) elapses since the transmission of the data.
Provided is an electric actuator (10) having a moving member (18) that moves along a frame member (13) by a driving force of a motor (12). A seal member (45) provided in a slit (38) of a frame (16) of the frame member includes a first seal member (46) attached to a first slit side surface (41), and a second seal member (48) attached to a second slit side surface (43). In a portion where a connection part (66) is not located, the first seal member and the second seal member are attached such that the first seal member supports the second seal member and the second seal member covers a tip part of the first seal member.
A vacuum pad (10A) uses a vacuum to clamp a workpiece (W), said vacuum pad comprising: a hollow pad body (16) that has a clamping surface (14) which contacts the workpiece; an annular attachment part (18) that is provided to the pad body and that is for attachment to a first support member (200); and a valve unit (50) that is provided to the inside of the attachment part and that adjusts the flow rate of air flowing through a suction flow path (52) which sucks air from an internal space of the pad body.
A gas supply device (10) for supplying gas to a biological sample comprises: an inlet port (122) through which the gas flows in; an outlet port (124) through which the gas flows out; a discharge port (126) through which the gas is discharged to the outside; a pressure adjustment valve (82) having a main valve (132) that adjusts, according to a pilot pressure, the pressure of the gas flowing through a flow path (150), and an exhaust valve (134) that discharges the gas in the flow path from the discharge port in accordance with the pilot pressure; a pilot pressure adjustment solenoid valve (84) that adjusts the pilot pressure; and a throttle flow path (50) that limits the flow rate of the gas to a predetermined flow rate.
A sensor-equipped bolt (200A, 200B) which is used for fastening an object comprises: a bolt shaft (211A, 211B) that includes a threaded portion (211Aa, 211Ba, 211Bb) where threading is formed and a non-threaded portion (211Ab, 211Bc) where threading is not formed; and a sensor (220A, 220B) that is attached to the bolt shaft and detects deformation of the bolt shaft. The bolt shaft includes, in the outer circumferential surface of the non-threaded portion, a recess (213Aa, 213Ba) that is recessed from the outer circumferential surface of the non-threaded portion and accommodates the sensor. The cross-sectional area of the bolt shaft at the position of the recess is equal to or greater than the effective cross-sectional area of the bolt shaft at the threaded portion.
An in-vehicle camera rear case includes: a rear case main body that is connected to a front case in an opposed manner, is provided with an insertion hole, is opened at one surface, and has a box shape; a connector module that electrically connects an external connector to an in-vehicle camera substrate, is inserted in the insertion hole, and is engaged with the rear case main body, and at least a part of which is made of a resin; and a housing that is engaged with the connector module. The rear case main body includes: boss members that are provided on a surface of an internal surface side rear case upper surface; and crimping reception surfaces provided on an external surface side rear case upper surface. The flange reception surface boss members are crimped in a state of being engaged with the connector module.
[Problem] To provide a selector valve block assembly and an air supply/exhaust block in which different types of selector valve blocks can be mixed-mounted to the air supply/exhaust block. [Solution] In a selector valve block assembly 1, first and second selector valve blocks 60A, 60B having output ports 64a, 64b and a first air supply/exhaust block 10 having air supply and exhaust ports 12, 13 are connected. The first air supply/exhaust block has a first air supply and first exhaust opening in one side surface, and has a second air supply and second exhaust opening in the other side surface. The first and second air supply openings communicate with an air supply port, and the first and second exhaust openings communicate with an exhaust port. The centers of the openings are arranged on different axes. When the first selector valve block is coupled to one side surface of the first supply/exhaust block, the supply air and the exhaust flow path are connected to the first air supply and second exhaust opening, and when the second switching valve block is coupled to the other side surface of the first air supply and exhaust block, the air supply and the exhaust flow path are connected to the second air supply and second exhaust opening.
[Problem] To surely mount a packing on a valve rod so that the packing does not fall off from the valve rod during operation of the selector valve in a poppet valve. [Solution] In a state where one lateral surface 26d of a ring-shaped packing 26 is brought into contact with a packing mounting surface 27 formed in a packing mounting part 17 of a valve rod 11, and an inner circumferential part 26a of the packing 26 is fitted into a packing support groove 29 formed at the inner diameter end of the packing mounting surface 27, an outer circumferential part 26b of the packing 26 is held between the packing mounting surface 27 and a packing pressing member 30 attached to the packing mounting part 17, whereby the packing 26 is brought into contact with the packing mounting surface 27.
[Problem] To provide a spool-type switching valve which is capable of efficiently linking a spool valve and a piston. [Solution] This spool-type switching valve comprises first and second piston chambers 32 which are respectively at both end parts of a spool hole 25 that extends in the axis L direction, wherein first and second spool valves 11b are accommodated in the spool hole, and first and second pistons 33 are accommodated in the piston chambers. First and second connection parts 70b are provided between valve end surfaces 34 formed at end parts of respective spool valves and piston end surfaces 33a of respective pistons which face the valve end surfaces 34. The connection parts each have a protruding part 72 that protrudes from a respective valve end surface and an insertion recess part 77 on the inner side of a wall part 36 that is provided upright at a respective piston end surface. An engagement groove part 73 is provided to each protruding part. Each wall part has a cutout groove part that is cut out in the axial direction, a leg part that is disposed on the inside of the cutout groove part, and an engagement claw part 47 that is provided to the tip end part of the leg part. In a state where the protruding part is inserted in the insertion recess part, the engagement claw part and the engagement groove part engage to link a respective spool valve and piston.
F16K 3/24 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members
F16K 11/07 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides
An area transition information generation unit (20) determines a piston area on the basis of the outputs of first to third MR sensors (12, 14, 16), updates area transition information when the piston area transitions between two continuous areas, and does not update the area transition information when the piston area jumps and transitions between two non-continuous areas. A switch signal generation unit (28) switches a switch signal on the basis of at least the area transition information.
A compliance unit includes: a base plate extending along an XY plane; a table unit disposed movably with respect to the base plate along the XY plane; a compliance mechanism interposed between the base plate and the table unit so as to be movable in an X direction and a Y direction with respect to the base plate and the table unit; and an original position return mechanism configured to return the table unit and the compliance mechanism to an original position with respect to the base plate by pressing the table unit and the compliance mechanism from the outside toward the inside of the base plate.
A pipe inspection system which tests for compressed air leaks in a section to be inspected in a pipe has a first branch pipe and a second branch pipe. The first branch pipe branches from the pipe upstream of the section to be inspected, and joins the pipe, upstream of the section to be inspected. The second branch pipe branches from the pipe downstream of the section to be inspected. The first branch pipe has a fluorescent solvent supply unit provided therein that supplies a fluorescent solvent to the section to be inspected. The second branch pipe has a fluorescent solvent recovery unit provided therein that recovers fluorescent solvent from the section to be inspected.
G01M 3/22 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for valves
A control circuit (20) for a solenoid valve (10) having a solenoid coil (58) is provided with: a current feedback bias circuit (100) that has a transistor (Trf) in which a base electrode is connected to a pull-up resistor (Rfb1) and a pull-down resistor (Rfb2), an emitter electrode is connected to an emitter resistor (Rfe) connected to the ground, and a collector electrode is connected to a load resistor (Rfc), and that amplifies an AC component of a first voltage (V1) corresponding to a current flowing through the solenoid coil; and a voltage output circuit (102) that outputs a second voltage (V2), which changes in accordance with the amplified AC component, to a determination device (40).
H01F 7/18 - Circuit arrangements for obtaining desired operating characteristics, e.g. for slow operation, for sequential energisation of windings, for high-speed energisation of windings
An equipment inspection system performs compressed air leakage inspection on a plurality of pieces of pneumatic equipment that are connected to pipes, or pipe joints that connect the respective pipes and the plurality of pieces of pneumatic equipment, has a first branched pipe and a second branched pipe. A flow rate measurement device is provided in the second branched pipe. The flow rate measurement device measures the flow rate of the compressed air flowing in the second branched pipe. A fluorescent solvent providing part is provided in the first branched pipe. A fluorescent solvent is supplied to the pipe from the fluorescent solvent providing part.
G01M 3/22 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for valves
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
An excessive attraction detection device (10) is composed of a cylinder unit (12) including pistons (36, 38), and a magnet unit (50) including a permanent magnet (58) for attraction. The permanent magnet for attraction can be displaced integrally with the pistons between an attraction position and a retreat position. The attraction position separation energizing force acting on the pistons is larger than the magnetic force of mutual attraction between the permanent magnet for attraction and the workpiece when one workpiece is attracted and held by a workpiece attraction device and smaller than the magnetic force of mutual attraction between the permanent magnet for attraction and the workpiece when two workpieces are attracted and held by the workpiece attraction device.
G01B 13/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of fluids for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
B21D 43/18 - Advancing work in relation to the stroke of the die or tool by means in pneumatic or magnetic engagement with the work
B65H 7/12 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed responsive to double feed or separation
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
57.
VERY LONG CHAIN FATTY ACIDS FOR USE IN MINERALIZATION
The invention relates to compositions of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) and to the biological effects of these fatty acids particularly on tissues, skin and bone. Particularly, use of VLCFAs has been found to affect uptake of important minerals for bone mineralization, indicating that VLCFAs stimulate to faster cell migration, cell proliferation and mineralization of bone cells. VLCFAs have hence been found to strengthen skin tissue and increase mineral uptake in skin and bone after supplementation.
A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
A61K 31/232 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms having three or more double bonds, e.g. etretinate
A connection device (10) comprises a first joined body (16A) and a second joined body (16B). The first joined body (16A) has an extension part (22) that extends along an insertion/removal direction (DA) and that is inserted into an insertion hole (30IH) formed in the second joined body (16B). The outer peripheral surface of the extension part 22 has a first step part (22X) and a second step part (22Y). The second step part (22Y) is positioned farther inward than the first step part (22X) between the first step part (22X) and the base end of the extension part (22), the second step part (22Y) engaging with the second joined body (16B). The first step part (22X) engages with the second joined body (16B) after the engagement of the second step part (22Y) is released.
A valve device (10) is provided with: a nozzle (66) that has a flow hole (100) through which a fluid flows; a support member (62) that supports the nozzle; a valve body (68) that has a piezoelectric element (116) and opens and closes an opening (102) of the flow hole by driving of the piezoelectric element; and a position adjustment mechanism (76) for adjusting the position of the nozzle with respect to the valve body. The position adjustment mechanism has: an urging member (106) for urging the nozzle toward the valve body; and a stopper member (132) for preventing movement of the nozzle due to the urging member by coming into contact with the nozzle.
The present invention relates to a gripper (10) comprising: a cylindrical pad (14) that picks up a workpiece (54, 56, 58) by suction; and a gripper body (12) to which the pad (14) is attached, and which generates a negative pressure within the pad (14) by jetting a compressed fluid along a pad inner peripheral surface (46a) of the pad (14). The pad (14) has at least one cut-out part (50) formed by cutting out the pad (14) in a gripper surface (48) facing the workpiece (54, 56, 58).
[Problem] To provide a temperature regulating device with which it is possible for a change in an amount of a circulating liquid flowing between a load and the temperature regulating device to be accurately grasped, and with which it is possible for leakage of the circulating liquid to be detected at an early stage. [Solution] A temperature regulating device 1 comprises: a main tank 20 for storing a circulating liquid L; a circulating flow path 10 for sending the circulating liquid in the tank to a load 70, receiving the circulating liquid from the load, and sending the circulating liquid to the tank; a circulating pump 23 for sending the circulating liquid in the tank to the load through the circulating flow path; a temperature control unit 8 provided in the circulating flow path to control the temperature of the circulating liquid that has regulated the temperature of the load; and a control unit 60 including a processor 61 for executing a leakage detection process for detecting leakage of the circulating liquid. The tank has a level switch 55 for detecting a liquid level of the circulating liquid, and a liquid level reference position Ps disposed above the switch, for starting the detection of leakage of the circulating liquid. If the liquid level of the circulating liquid is detected by the switch within a first set time during the leakage detection process, the processor outputs a first alarm signal indicating that the circulating liquid has leaked from the temperature regulating device.
[Problem] To provide a temperature regulation device for a semiconductor manufacturing device, the temperature regulation device being capable of: realizing more responsive and rapid regulation of the temperature of a thermal load over a wide temperature range from low temperatures to high temperatures; and also suppressing environmental burden. [Solution] The present invention comprises: refrigeration circuits 1A, 1B; a compressor 2; a delivery channel 3 that delivers a refrigerant from the compressor; a return channel 4 that returns the refrigerant after temperature regulation to the compressor; a first circulation channel 5 and a second circulation channel 6 that cyclically supply the refrigerant to a thermal load W; switching circuits 10A, 10B that switch the circulation channel that delivers the refrigerant to the thermal load and the circulation channel that receives the refrigerant from the thermal load between the first circulation channel and the second circulation channel alternately by changing the states of communication between these circulation channels and the delivery channel and the return channel; a first expansion valve 5c that is disposed in the first circulation channel; and a heat exchanger 7 that is connected between the first circulation channel and the switching circuits.
[Problem] To provide appropriate advice to a subject of analysis according to a change in muscle activity. [Solution] A muscle activity analysis device 1 comprises: a myopotential detection unit 10 that detects the myopotential of each of a plurality of types of muscles of a subject 200 of analysis from electrical signals from an electrode 100 attached to the surface of the skin of the subject 200 of analysis; and a computation unit 20 that calculates, on the basis of the myopotential detected by the myopotential detection unit 10, instantaneous muscle synergy indicating muscle activity of the plurality of types of muscles working together for a first period of time and a reference muscle synergy indicating the muscle activity for a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time, and calculates feature amounts of the reference muscle synergy and the instantaneous muscle synergy.
A61B 5/313 - Input circuits therefor specially adapted for particular uses for electromyography [EMG]
A63B 22/06 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A cylinder device (10) comprises: a guide member (18) that is fixed to a body (12); a piston member (20) that is displaced only in the axial direction; a piston rod (14) that is displaceable in the circumferential direction and the axial direction; and a conversion mechanism (22) that converts some of the displacement of the piston member (20) to circumferential displacement. The conversion mechanism (22) includes: an L-shaped displacement switching groove (40) that is provided to the guide member (18); a helical groove (52) that is provided to the piston member (20) and is inclined with respect to the axial direction; and a link pin (46) that is supported by the piston rod (14) and moves along the displacement switching groove (40) and the helical groove (52).
F15B 15/06 - Mechanical layout characterised by the means for converting the movement of the fluid-actuated element into movement of the finally-operated member for mechanically converting rectilinear movement into non-rectilinear movement
A chuck (12, 12A) that is stored in a sleeve (44, 44A) has an engagement piece (18, 18A) formed with a claw part (18c, 74) capable of being locked to an outer surface of a tube (62). The sleeve (44, 44A) is rotatable between a first rotation position and a second rotation position relative to a body (24, 24A). A pipe fitting (10, 10A) comprises: a cam part (46, 46A) that guides the engagement piece (18, 18A) along with the rotation of the sleeve (44, 44A), in such a way that the distance from the engagement piece (18, 18A) to the axial center of the chuck (12, 12A) changes; and an unlock mechanism for removing restriction on the rotation of the sleeve (44, 44A) in accordance with the insertion of the tube (62) to a predetermined position.
F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members
F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
The wireless power-supply communication system includes a beacon device having a WPT power receiver and a battery chargeable via the WPT power receiver and configured to output information in every lapse of a preset standby period, and a power-transmission reception apparatus incorporated into or communicably connected to a host terminal and configured to wirelessly transfer power to the device and receive the information transmitted from the device. A wireless communication unit on the power-transmission reception apparatus side has a power-transmission reception side MCU that fluctuates the wireless power transfer to the device side, and a wireless communication unit on the device side has a power-reception transmission side MCU that determines fluctuation in the wireless power transfer and controls the device to perform predetermined operation according to a determination result.
H04B 5/79 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for data transfer in combination with power transfer
H04B 5/73 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for taking measurements, e.g. using sensing coils
H04B 5/77 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for interrogation
73.
OPENING/CLOSING CHUCK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FINGERS
A finger includes a pair of overhanging portions that project out laterally from a main body portion. Outer peripheral surfaces of the overhanging portions are made up from five surfaces including upper surfaces, side surfaces, lower surfaces, first end surfaces, and second end surfaces. Crowning is applied to the intersections between these surfaces.
B23B 31/177 - Chucks with simultaneously-acting jaws, whether or not also individually adjustable moving radially actuated by the oblique surfaces of a coaxial control rod
A first sensor (28) and a second sensor (30), of this position detection switch (25) that detects the magnetic field of a magnet (22) attached to a piston (18), are magnetic sensors that sense only the magnetic field in a single axis direction, distinguish between forward and reverse directions, and output the results. The present invention comprises a cylinder magnetic field discrimination part (36) that compares the movement direction in an output (V1) of the first sensor and the movement direction in an output (V2) of the second sensor.
A fitting nut made of a resin material includes: a hollow, large-diameter tube portion having a female thread formed on its inner peripheral wall; and a small-diameter tube portion that is continuous to the large-diameter tube portion and having a hollow cylindrical shape with a smaller diameter than the large-diameter tube portion. The small-diameter tube portion includes, in the outer peripheral wall thereof, a plurality of engagement grooves that are depressed inwardly in the diameter direction of the small-diameter tube portion and extend along the longitudinal direction that is orthogonal to the diameter direction.
F16L 33/24 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses with parts screwed directly on or into the hose
B25B 13/50 - SpannersWrenches for special purposes for operating on work of special profile, e.g. pipes
76.
POSITION DETECTING SWITCH, ACTUATOR, AND POSITION DETECTING METHOD
A position detecting switch detects the position of a movable body that is capable of moving in a predetermined direction, based on a magnet attached to the movable body. The position detecting switch is equipped with a magnetic sensor that detects the magnetism of the magnet, and outputs a detected value in accordance with the magnetism, a determination unit that determines whether or not the detected value lies within a predetermined range, and a setting unit that sets the predetermined range centrally around the detected value at a specified position which is a position of the movable body specified by an operator.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
This sensor module (12) comprises an intermediate member (18), a flexible substrate (16) that is wound around the intermediate member, and a sensor element (20) that comprises a lead part (34) that passes through the flexible substrate and is inserted into the intermediate member, wherein: the flexible substrate is wound around the intermediate member so that a first portion (24) of the flexible substrate is superimposed on and in contact with a second portion (26) that differs from the first portion of the flexible substrate; and the lead part passes through the first portion and the second portion and is inserted into the intermediate member.
In a wireless communication apparatus that performs power-saving near field communication by transmission-side wireless communication units 21A, 21B on a remote side and reception-side wireless communication units 25A, 25B on a control target apparatus 30A, 30B side, the transmission-side wireless communication unit 21A, 21B has a MCU 23A, 23B that performs multi-address transmission via a BLE antenna 22A, 22B, and the reception-side wireless communication unit 25A, 25B has a communication IC 27A, 27B. The transmission-side MCU 23A, 23B generates a communication connection request including, in a transmission packet, specific company identification information and communication data having device information corresponding to the control target apparatus and command data for controlling such a device, and the reception-side communication IC 27A, 27B supplies a specific control command to a device MCU 31A, 31B of the control target apparatus when identification information from a remote matches identification information already stored inside.
A drive device (16) comprises a first port (38) and a second port (40) and drives a fluid pressure cylinder (14) having a first vacant chamber (30) and second vacant chamber (32) demarcated by a piston (22). When a fluid has been supplied to the second port (40), the drive device (16) isolates the first vacant chamber (30) and the second vacant chamber (32) from the first port (38) and the second port (40) while communicating the first vacant chamber (30) and the second vacant chamber (32), and when a fluid has been supplied to the first port (38), the drive device (16) supplies the supplied fluid to the first vacant chamber (30).
F15B 11/064 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action involving features specific to the use of a compressible medium, e.g. air, steam with devices for saving the compressible medium
A cylinder device (10) comprises: a cylinder tube (12) having an opening (24) formed therein; a cover section (14) that is columnar and closes the open end (26) of the opening; and a stop ring (16) that has an inner part accommodated in an accommodation groove (32) in the cover section and an outer part engaged with an engagement groove (30) in the opening. A tapered section (28) increasing in diameter toward the open end is formed in the opening. The inner diameter of the tapered section in the open end is larger than the central diameter of the stop ring when not in an elastically deformed state.
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
A refrigeration-type chiller includes a coolant circuit that supplies a coolant to a load, a refrigeration circuit that adjusts the temperature of the coolant, and a control unit that controls the chiller as a whole. The control unit includes a temperature setting unit that sets, as an adjustment target temperature, the temperature of the coolant for causing the load to be at a target temperature, a time setting unit that sets an adjustment time during which to change the temperature of the coolant to the adjustment target temperature, an arithmetic unit that calculates a gradient of temperature change as a target temperature gradient from the adjustment target temperature and the adjustment time, and a temperature control unit that adjusts the opening degrees of first and second electronic expansion valves and so that the temperature of the coolant changes in accordance with the target temperature gradient.
A workpiece holding implement (10) of a chuck device (12) comprises a U-shaped frame (40) and a flexible holding sheet (42) that is fixed to the frame. The frame comprises a first side section (44) and a second side section (46) that are arranged in parallel in a mutually separated state, and a connecting section (48) that connects the first side section and the second side section. The holding sheet is fixed to the first side section and the second side section in a state of being extended so as to span an opening between the first side section and the second side section, and the width (L1) of the first side section is 1/4 or less the size of the gap (L2) between the first side section and the second side section.
A workpiece holder (10) of a chuck device (12) comprises a U-shaped frame part (40) and a flexible holding sheet (42) fixed to the frame part, wherein: the frame part has a first side portion (44) and a second side portion (46) that are arranged apart from and in parallel to each other, and a connection part (48) that connects the first side portion and the second side portion; the holding sheet is fixed to the first side portion and the second side portion while extending so as to straddle an opening between the first side portion and the second side portion; and a width (L1) of the first side portion is 1/4 or less of an interval (L2) between the first side portion and the second side portion.
An ultrasonic flow sensor is constituted by a body assembly and clamp assemblies positioned at opposite ends of the body assembly. The body assembly includes a housing that houses an ultrasonic element and the clamp assemblies include clamp bands. The clamp assemblies are supported on the housing in a manner so that the clamp assemblies are displaceable in a direction perpendicular to a bottom surface of the housing that comes in contact with the tube.
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
A suction pad includes a body and a sponge member. The sponge member made of a material having a semi-open and semi-closed cell structure includes a plurality of cavities opening toward a workpiece, a tubular stopper attached to the body is disposed in each of the cavities of the sponge member, and a suction passage formed in each stopper communicates with a negative pressure chamber formed in the body. The height of the stopper is set to a dimension that prevents the sponge member from being compressed to a maximum compression amount and allows the sponge member to be compressed until the sponge member exhibits airtightness.
A temperature adjustment device is provided to gradually change the temperature of a load to a target temperature while adjusting the temperature of the load to the target temperature in the middle of temperature adjustment. A time-dependent set temperature of the load is calculated from a target temperature gradient at each elapsed time of a plurality of timings within a target reach time period, and the time-dependent set temperature is compared with a time-dependent measured temperature inputted from a measurement input unit. A control output unit controls a heating unit and a cooling unit based on a result of comparison between the time-dependent set temperature and the time-dependent measured temperature.
A suction pad includes a body and a sponge member. The body includes a negative pressure chamber, and a plurality of communication passages communicating with the negative pressure chamber. The sponge member includes a plurality of cavities opening toward a workpiece. The cavities communicate with the negative pressure chamber through the communication passages, and flow passage adjustment valves for adjusting a flow passage area are arranged in the communication passages, respectively. The suction pad further includes a pressure detection port for detecting pressure in at least one cavity among the plurality of cavities.
A cylinder device (10) comprises: a first cylinder chamber (26) that has a first piston (20); a second cylinder chamber (28) that has a second piston (22); a first rod (46) that is connected to the first piston (20); a second rod (48) that partially overlaps with the first rod (46) in the radial direction, and protrudes from a body (12); and a conversion mechanism (23) that converts displacement of one section in the axial direction of the first rod (46) into displacement in a rotational direction of the second rod (48), and transmits displacement of another section in the axial direction of the first rod (46) as displacement in the axial direction of the second rod (48), wherein the second piston (22) is connected to the second rod (48).
F15B 15/06 - Mechanical layout characterised by the means for converting the movement of the fluid-actuated element into movement of the finally-operated member for mechanically converting rectilinear movement into non-rectilinear movement
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
