This electronic component and electronic apparatus enable the rotational torque to be sufficiently increased, enhance the waterproofing performance, and enable easy soldering of a terminal onto a circuit board. The electronic component comprises: an electronic component body that is disposed inside a case and that is installed on the surface of a circuit board facing the inside of the case; an input shaft that passes through a cylindrical section that follows the surface from the electronic component body and is provided to the case, the input axis extending to the outside of the case; and a fitting member that fits into the gap between the cylindrical section and the input shaft. For example, the fitting member is provided with a ring-shaped section that includes: an inner edge in contact with the input shaft; and an outer edge in contact with the cylindrical section.
H01C 1/02 - HousingEnclosingEmbeddingFilling the housing or enclosure
H01C 1/144 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors the terminals or tapping points being welded or soldered
H01C 10/32 - Adjustable resistors the contact sliding along resistive element the contact moving in an arcuate path
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ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT TERMINAL STRUCTURE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
This electronic component, electronic component terminal structure and electronic device do not use solder, and as a result, make it possible to prevent an environmental impact, reduce assembly cost and reduce the burden on an electrical connecting section. An electronic component equipped with an electronic component main body and a conductive terminal, wherein the terminal is a coil spring which is expandably fitted into a guide groove provided to the electronic component main body, and contacts a printed circuit board while in a compressed state. For example, the guide groove extends in a prescribed direction and connects the interior of the electronic component main body and the exterior thereof to one another, and the coil spring is supported so as not to fall to the exterior side of the electronic component main body from the guide groove.
Provided is a rotary shaft having a configuration in which the attaching and detaching of a member such as a knob to the rotary shaft is efficiently performed, and the member does not come off with a small force but comes off with a large force. The rotary shaft has a member attached to the outer side, and has a root part and a tip part on the tip side of the rotary shaft from the root part. The root part has a columnar shape. The tip part is given a substantially D-shaped cross section by partially cutting out the columnar shape in the axial direction and forming a plane part. A recessed part is formed in a curved surface part of the tip part.
G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
F16D 1/06 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end
G05G 1/12 - Means for securing the members on rotatable spindles or the like
A heat producing device (4) according to the present disclosure comprises: a substrate (5); an inner electrode (6, 31) that is formed on the substrate (5) in a linear shape so as to surround a prescribed region; an outer electrode (7) that is formed on the substrate (5) in a linear shape so as to surround the inner electrode (6, 31); and a resistor (8) that is positioned so as to electrically connect the inner electrode (6, 31) and the outer electrode (7) and produces heat when current is passed therethrough.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
This electronic device comprises an electronic component body, a printed board that has an insertion hole, the inner circumferential wall of the insertion hole exhibiting electric conductivity, and a terminal that has a flat plate shape and extends so as to be inserted into the insertion hole in an insertion direction that is a first direction from the electronic component body side toward the printed board side. The terminal has a first pressing section for pressing the inner circumferential wall in the direction from the central portion side of the insertion hole toward one side in the plate thickness direction of the flat plate shape, and a second pressing section for pressing the inner circumferential wall in the direction from the central portion side of the insertion hole toward the other side in the plate thickness direction of the flat plate shape.
H01R 12/69 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures characterised by the terminal deformable terminals e.g. crimping terminals
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
This electronic device comprises: an electronic component main body; a printed board; a terminal which has a coil spring that is electrically in contact with the printed board in a state of being compressed in a predetermined direction; and a suppression member that suppresses movement of the electronic component main body so that the electronic component main body is not separated from the printed board in the predetermined direction. For example, the suppression member has: a fixed part to be fixed to the electronic component main body; and a suppression part that is continuous with the fixed part and suppresses movement of the electronic component main body with respect to the printed board.
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a PTC resistor wherein the resistance value is easily increased within a short time after reaching a certain temperature and the resistance value after temperature increase is high. A PTC resistor according to the present invention, which solves the above-described problem, comprises conductive particles, a polyolefin-based wax and a binder resin. With respect to the DSC curve of the polyolefin-based wax as obtained by raising the temperature from 25°C to 150°C at a heating rate of 10°C/min using a differential scanning calorimeter, the number of melting peaks found in the DSC curve is 1 or 2.
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
One problem addressed by this invention is to provide a PTC thermistor having a resistance value that increases quickly and easily after a designated temperature is reached and that reaches a high value after the temperature rise. The problem is resolved by a PTC thermistor that comprises conductive particles, a naturally derived wax, and a binder resin.
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a planar heating element of which the resistance value is easily increased in a short time after reaching a certain temperature and which has a high resistance value after temperature increase. The planar heating element comprises: a substrate; a pair of electrodes disposed on the substrate; and a PTC resistor disposed on the substrate and between the pair of electrodes. The PTC resistor contains conductive particles, a binder resin, and a wax. The wax includes a natural wax, and/or a polyolefin-based wax in which the number of melting peaks is 1 or 2 as observed in a DSC curve obtained by raising the temperature from 25°C to 150°C at a temperature raising rate of 10°C/min using a differential scanning calorimeter.
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
H05B 3/20 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
This noise reduction device comprises a pseudo-noise generation unit that generates a pseudo-noise signal and inputs the signal to a sensor unit, and a reduction unit that, on the basis of a correlation between an output signal from the sensor unit and the pseudo-noise signal, reduces the effect of external noise on the output signal.
With a resistor, a variable resistor, and a method for manufacturing a resistor according to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate lead and prevent deterioration of sliding characteristics. A resistor according to the present invention is disposed on an insulating layer. The resistor has: a more-conductive-material-containing layer containing more conductive materials than insulating materials; and a more-insulating-material-containing layer that does not contain lead and that contains more insulating materials than conductive materials. The more-conductive-material-containing layer has a polished surface. For example, the film thickness of the more-conductive-material-containing layer in a low-resistance region having a resistance value smaller than or equal to a prescribed value is larger than the film thickness of the more-insulating-material-containing layer in a high-resistance region having a resistance value larger than the prescribed value.
H01C 17/065 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing resistors adapted for coating resistive material on a base by thick-film techniques, e.g. serigraphy
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ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT TERMINAL STRUCTURE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
This electronic component, electronic component terminal structure and electronic device do not use solder, and as a result, make it possible to prevent an environmental impact, reduce assembly cost and reduce the burden on an electrical connecting section. An electronic component equipped with an electronic component main body and a conductive terminal, wherein the terminal is a coil spring which is expandably fitted into a guide groove provided to the electronic component main body, and contacts a printed circuit board while in a compressed state. For example, the guide groove extends in a prescribed direction and connects the interior of the electronic component main body and the exterior thereof to one another, and the coil spring is supported so as not to fall to the exterior side of the electronic component main body from the guide groove.
This electronic component and electronic apparatus enable the rotational torque to be sufficiently increased, enhance the waterproofing performance, and enable easy soldering of a terminal onto a circuit board. The electronic component comprises: an electronic component body that is disposed inside a case and that is installed on the surface of a circuit board facing the inside of the case; an input shaft that passes through a cylindrical section that follows the surface from the electronic component body and is provided to the case, the input axis extending to the outside of the case; and a fitting member that fits into the gap between the cylindrical section and the input shaft. For example, the fitting member is provided with a ring-shaped section that includes: an inner edge in contact with the outer periphery of the input shaft; and an outer edge in contact with the inner periphery of the cylindrical section.
Provided is an electric component which mitigates stress acting on a terminal. This electric component comprises: an operation part disposed so as to extend in a predetermined direction; an electrical processing part which has a terminal protruding in a direction crossing the extension direction of the operation part and outputs an electrical signal in response to an operation of the operation part; and a plurality of fixation parts which are disposed so as to sandwich the terminal in the extension direction and protrude in the protrusion direction of the terminal.
This electronic component, terminal structure for an electronic component, and electronic device prevent the occurrence of environmental impact by not using solder, reduce assembly costs, and make it possible to lighten the load on an electrical connection section. One embodiment of the present invention is an electronic component comprising an electronic component body and a conductive terminal, wherein the terminal is a leaf spring having elasticity, a central section of the leaf spring in the lengthwise direction has a supported section supported so as to be sandwiched by both groove walls of a groove provided to the electronic component body, and at least one end of the two ends of the leaf spring in the lengthwise direction is in contact in an elastically deformed state with a printed circuit board.
Provided is a rotary electric component in which the operation sensation is maintained over a long period. This rotary electric component comprises an operation part that is rotationally operated, a housing part that has an accommodation part with a corrugated part formed on a peripheral wall surface of the accommodation part; a rotary body that is accommodated in the accommodation part and connected to the operation part, and that is positioned so as to rotate along the peripheral wall surface in response to the rotation of the operation part; an impelling part that impels toward the peripheral wall surface; and a rotary piece that is positioned in the rotary body so as to be impelled by the impelling part and to abut the peripheral wall surface, rotates according to the rotation of the rotary body while moving along the peripheral wall surface, and has a recessed part that is for holding a lubricant and is formed in a facing surface facing the peripheral wall surface.
Provided is a planar heat-generating element in which the efficiency of temperature control can be improved. The planar heat-generating element comprises an insulating sheet having a first surface and a second surface that is the back side thereof, a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element provided to the first surface, and an electrode provided to the second surface. The PTC element is provided to the first surface so as to surround the outer peripheral portion of the first surface and is connected to the electrode in series. The electrode is provided to the second surface so as to have a portion overlapping with the position of the PTC element on the first surface.
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
Provided are a movable contact, a variable resistor, and a method for manufacturing a movable contact that can suppress a cost increase. The movable contacts are spaced apart from each other. The variable resistor, having a resistor, an electrode and the movable contact, comprises: a first wire rod group which has a plurality of first wire rods made of a precious metal and in which the plurality of first wire rods are arranged along the resistor; a second wire rod group which has a plurality of second wire rods made of a metal other than the precious metal and in which the plurality of second wire rods are arranged along the electrode; and a shaft-shaped member which is disposed to cross the first wire rod group and the second wire rod group and is welded to the first wire rod group and the second wire rod group.
H01C 10/34 - Adjustable resistors the contact sliding along resistive element the contact moving in an arcuate path the contact or the associated conducting structure riding on collector formed as a ring or portion thereof
An attachment device that suppresses a decrease in the detection accuracy of a sensor. This attachment device is designed to attach a sensor to one surface side of a transmission plate such that the sensor can detect a transmitted wave transmitted from the other surface side.
Provided are a planar heating element and an optical device with which temperature control of a transparent electrode can be more easily realized. This planar heating element has an insulating sheet having a transparent electrode A that emits heat when electrified and is provided on a first surface, and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element that is provided on a second surface on the opposite side of the planar heating element to the first surface and is connected in series with the transparent electrode A.
H05B 3/20 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
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ANTENNA COVER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ANTENNA COVER
Provided are an antenna cover which reliably suppresses the adhesion of obstacles and a method for producing the antenna cover. The antenna cover comprises: a cover body that is formed so as to allow the passage of radio waves therethrough, said cover body serving to cover an antenna whereby radio waves are transmitted; and an electric heating unit that is arranged extending along the cover body and heats the cover body by being energized.
Provided are a planar heating element, an optical device, and a method for manufacturing a planar heating element, the planar heating element making it possible to more easily control the temperature of a transparent electrode. This planar heating element comprises: an insulating sheet on a first surface of which a transparent electrode that generates heat by passage of electric current is provided; a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element provided on a second surface on the reverse side from the first surface, and series-connected to the transparent electrode; and a first electrode and a second electrode provided separately from each other on the transparent electrode. The transparent electrode includes a first region, a second region, and a third region that are electrically insulated using a groove part having the same depth as the thickness of the transparent electrode as a boundary therebetween. One end of the first electrode is provided in the first region, and the other end of the first electrode is provided in the third region. One end of the second electrode is provided in the second region, and the other end of the second electrode is provided in the third region.
H05B 3/20 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
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PLANAR HEATING ELEMENT, OPTICAL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PLANAR HEATING ELEMENT
Provided are a planar heating element, an optical device, and a method for manufacturing a planar heating element, the planar heating element making it possible to more easily control the temperature of a transparent electrode. This planar heating element comprises: an insulating sheet on a first surface of which a transparent electrode that generates heat by passage of electric current is provided; a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element provided on a second surface on the reverse side from the first surface, and series-connected to the transparent electrode; and a first electrode and a second electrode provided separately from each other on the transparent electrode. The first surface includes an insulating region obtained by removing part of the transparent electrode by etching, and an electrode region in which the transparent electrode remains. One end of each of the first electrode and the second electrode is provided in the insulating region. The other end of each of the first electrode and the second electrode is provided in the electrode region.
H05B 3/20 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
This rotationally operated electronic component, with which it is possible to obtain a fixed, high operating torque in both of two shafts, is provided with: a first block body which is disposed on one side in an axial direction, and which has a first hole; a second block body which is disposed on the other side in the axial direction, and which has a second hole; an outside operating shaft having a first cylindrical portion which fits into the first hole in such a way as to rotate about the axis; an inside operating shaft which extends in the axial direction, penetrates through the first cylindrical portion and the second hole, and fits into the first cylindrical portion in such a way as to rotate about the axis; a rotating body which is fitted onto the inside operating shaft in such a way as to rotate integrally with the inside operating shaft, and which has a second cylindrical portion that fits into the second hole in such a way as to rotate about the axis; a first radial direction resilient member which is sandwiched in a radial gap between the inner circumferential surface of the first hole and the outer circumferential surface of the first cylindrical portion while being flexed against a restoring force; and a second radial direction resilient member which is sandwiched in a radial gap between the inner circumferential surface of the second hole and the outer circumferential surface of the second cylindrical portion while being flexed against a restoring force.
G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
H01C 10/30 - Adjustable resistors the contact sliding along resistive element
This electronic component can reduce assembly costs and also lighten the load to a connection part, and comprises: an electronic component body; a terminal that extends in a prescribed direction from the electronic component body, and has a retaining unit; and a coil spring that is externally fitted to be in electrical contact with the terminal, and that is retained by the retaining unit, wherein the coil spring is in electrical contact with a printed board in a compressed state. The terminal is fitted loosely in a fitting hole of the printed board, for example. Also, the coil spring comprises an electrically conductive coating, for example.
With a resistor, a variable resistor, and a method for manufacturing a resistor according to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate lead and prevent deterioration of sliding characteristics. A resistor according to the present invention is disposed on an insulating layer. The resistor has: a more-conductive-material-containing layer containing more conductive materials than insulating materials; and a more-insulating-material-containing layer that does not contain lead and that contains more insulating materials than conductive materials. The more-conductive-material-containing layer has a polished surface. For example, the film thickness of the more-conductive-material-containing layer in a low-resistance region having a resistance value smaller than or equal to a prescribed value is larger than the film thickness of the more-insulating-material-containing layer in a high-resistance region having a resistance value larger than the prescribed value.
H01C 17/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing resistors
H01C 17/065 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing resistors adapted for coating resistive material on a base by thick-film techniques, e.g. serigraphy
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HEATER DEVICE, IMAGING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND HEATER DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD
A heater device is provided with: a transparent substrate; a heating wire arranged on a first face side of the transparent substrate; and a transparent adhesive layer formed on the first face side of the transparent substrate so as to cover the heating wire. The values of the thickness and viscosity of the adhesive layer are selected such that, when the heater device is affixed onto a windshield by means of the adhesive layer, a wedge angle of a concave portion that is formed on the transparent substrate in the vicinity of the heating wire due to a height of the heating wire is no greater than 0.1°.
B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
A heater device according to the present invention comprises: a first line where an electrically-heated wire is routed to a region to be heated on a transparent substrate; and a second line that is connected to first and second power supply terminals and is wider than the first line. In addition, a wire break region is formed in the second line, a thermistor is connected so as to span the wire break region, and a portion of the first line is within the wire break region.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
Provided is an electric component which mitigates stress acting on a terminal. This electric component comprises: an operation part disposed so as to extend in a predetermined direction; an electrical processing part which has a terminal protruding in a direction crossing the extension direction of the operation part and outputs an electrical signal in response to an operation of the operation part; and a plurality of fixation parts which are disposed so as to sandwich the terminal in the extension direction and protrude in the protrusion direction of the terminal.
The present invention provides a highly versatile electronic component that can also prevent the disconnection of a conductor, and a method for producing the same. The electronic component comprises a linear conductor and a first member in which the conductor is provided, wherein a sinuous part is provided in portions of the conductor that are subjected to bending or pressing work.
Provided is a rotary electric component in which the operation sensation is maintained over a long period. This rotary electric component comprises an operation part that is rotationally operated, a housing part that has an accommodation part with a corrugated part formed on a peripheral wall surface of the accommodation part; a rotary body that is accommodated in the accommodation part and connected to the operation part, and that is positioned so as to rotate along the peripheral wall surface in response to the rotation of the operation part; an impelling part that impels toward the peripheral wall surface; and a rotary piece that is positioned in the rotary body so as to be impelled by the impelling part and to abut the peripheral wall surface, rotates according to the rotation of the rotary body while moving along the peripheral wall surface, and has a recessed part that is for holding a lubricant and is formed in a facing surface facing the peripheral wall surface.
H01H 3/50 - Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts with indexing or locating means, e.g. indexing by ball and spring
G05G 1/10 - Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles
G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
H01H 19/03 - Means for limiting the angle of rotation of the operating part
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ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE FOR LOCKING MEMBER, AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT
Provided are an assembly structure for a locking member, and an electronic component, in which the assembly structure of the locking member is easy to assemble, and the assembly strength can be easily increased. The assembly structure of the locking member comprises: a housing having an opening on one side in a prescribed direction; a movement member accommodated in the housing so as to be able to move reciprocally in the prescribed direction; a biasing member accommodated in the housing, positioned closer to the one side in the prescribed direction than the movement member, and biasing the movement member toward the other side in the prescribed direction; and a locking member assembled in the housing that locks the biasing member at one end in the prescribed direction, the locking member being configured so as to rotate on a plane orthogonal to the prescribed direction between an insertion position in which the locking member is inserted inside the housing through the opening, and an assembly position in which the locking member is assembled in the housing.
H01H 13/52 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member the contact returning to its original state immediately upon removal of operating force, e.g. bell push switch
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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INTAKE PIPE HEATING DEVICE, AND INTAKE PIPE HEATING DEVICE
Provided are a method for manufacturing an intake pipe heating device in which an insulating film containing a polyimide resin is securely adhered to a support part, and an intake pipe heating device. In this method for manufacturing an intake pipe heating device, an electric heating part formed from a metal material is arranged so as to extend along a reverse surface of an insulating film formed from a first resin containing a polyimide resin, the insulating film is pressure bonded to a support part with the electric heating part sandwiched therebetween and such that the electric heating part is closely adhered to the support part, which is formed from a second resin containing a polyphenylene sulfide resin, and the support part is attached to an intake pipe of an engine such that the insulating film is exposed inside the intake pipe.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
Provided are a movable contact, a variable resistor, and a method for manufacturing a movable contact that can suppress a cost increase. The movable contacts are spaced apart from each other. The variable resistor, having a resistor and an electrode extending in the same predetermined direction and the movable contact moving in a predetermined direction while being in contact with the resistor and the electrode, comprises: a first wire rod group which has a plurality of first wire rods made of a precious metal and in which the plurality of first wire rods are arranged along the resistor and in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction; a second wire rod group which has a plurality of second wire rods made of a metal other than the precious metal and in which the plurality of second wire rods are arranged along the electrode and in the perpendicular direction; and a shaft-shaped member which is disposed to cross the first wire rod group and the second wire rod group and is welded to the first wire rod group and the second wire rod group.
The present invention discloses an attachment device that suppresses a decrease in the detection accuracy of a sensor. This attachment device is designed to attach a sensor to one surface side of a transmission plate such that the sensor can detect a transmitted wave transmitted from the other surface side, and is provided with: a support part which is fixed between the transmission plate and the sensor, and in which a recessed section recessed in a direction away from the transmission plate is formed, a window section for exposing the sensor to the transmission plate side is formed in the recessed section so as to face an opening of the recessed section, and the recessed section has a facing surface formed so as to separate from the opening toward the window section while facing the transmission plate; a heating part which is disposed on a back surface on the reverse side of the facing surface in the recessed section; and a conduction part which is disposed so as to spread along the facing surface, and conducts heat conducted from the heating part along the facing surface. The heat conducted by the conduction part is radiated toward the transmission plate.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
This rotationally operated electronic component, with which it is possible to obtain a fixed, high operating torque in both of two shafts, is provided with: a first block body which is disposed on one side in an axial direction, and which has a first hole; a second block body which is disposed on the other side in the axial direction, and which has a second hole; an outside operating shaft having a first cylindrical portion which fits into the first hole in such a way as to rotate about the axis; an inside operating shaft which extends in the axial direction, penetrates through the first cylindrical portion and the second hole, and fits into the first cylindrical portion in such a way as to rotate about the axis; a rotating body which is fitted onto the inside operating shaft in such a way as to rotate integrally with the inside operating shaft, and which has a second cylindrical portion that fits into the second hole in such a way as to rotate about the axis; a first radial direction resilient member which is sandwiched in a radial gap between the inner circumferential surface of the first hole and the outer circumferential surface of the first cylindrical portion while being flexed against a restoring force; and a second radial direction resilient member which is sandwiched in a radial gap between the inner circumferential surface of the second hole and the outer circumferential surface of the second cylindrical portion while being flexed against a restoring force.
G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
H01H 19/00 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
A rotation angle detection apparatus capable of reducing the cost and having a small thickness is provided. The rotation angle detection apparatus includes: a housing; a rotating shaft rotatably disposed in the housing; a first internal gear disposed concentrically with the rotating shaft and fixed to the housing; a second internal gear disposed concentrically with the rotating shaft, and rotatably disposed in the housing, the second internal gear having a number of teeth different from a number of teeth of the first internal gear; an external gear rotatably disposed at a position separated from the rotating shaft in rotating body, the external gear meshing with the first internal gear and the second internal gear; and a detection section that detects a rotation angle of the second internal gear.
G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
G01D 5/04 - 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 mechanical means using leversMechanical 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 mechanical means using camsMechanical 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 mechanical means using gearing
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 displacement amount detection device can maintain a function of detecting displacement even when a connection part between a slider that is a linearly displaced and a lever that is displaced in a rotation direction is broken. This displacement amount detection device has: a slider that can be displaced in a linear direction; a lever that converts displacement of the slider in the linear direction to displacement in a rotation direction; a first connection part that connects the slider and the lever; a second connection part that is disposed adjacent to the first connection part and that has a redundant function; and a displacement amount detection unit that generates an output value in accordance with the displacement of the lever in the rotation direction. Accordingly, even when the first connection part is broken, the function of transmitting movement of the slider to the lever is maintained by the second connection part having the redundant function.
G01D 5/04 - 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 mechanical means using leversMechanical 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 mechanical means using camsMechanical 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 mechanical means using gearing
This electronic component can reduce assembly costs and also lighten the load to a connection part, and comprises: an electronic component body; a terminal that extends in a prescribed direction from the electronic component body, and has a retaining unit; and a coil spring that is externally fitted to be in electrical contact with the terminal, and that is retained by the retaining unit, wherein the coil spring is in electrical contact with a printed board in a compressed state. The terminal is fitted loosely in a fitting hole of the printed board, for example. Also, the coil spring comprises an electrically conductive coating, for example.
A heater device (200) is provided with: a transparent substrate (10); a heating wire (11) arranged on a first face side of the transparent substrate (10); and a transparent adhesive layer (201) formed on the first face side of the transparent substrate (10) so as to cover the heating wire (11). The values of the thickness and viscosity of the adhesive layer (201) are selected such that, when the heater device (200) is affixed onto a windshield (13) by means of the adhesive layer (201), a wedge angle of a concave portion that is formed on the transparent substrate (10) in the vicinity of the heating wire (11) due to a height (h) of the heating wire (11) is no greater than 0.1°.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
A heater device according to the present invention comprises: a first line (121) where an electrically-heated wire (120) is routed to a region to be heated on a transparent substrate (101); and a second line (122) that is connected to first and second power supply terminals (111, 112) and is wider than the first line (121). In addition, a wire break region (122a) is formed in the second line (122), a thermistor is connected so as to span the wire break region (122a), and a portion (121a) of the first line (121) is within the wire break region (122a).
H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
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HEATER, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEATER, AND ONBOARD CAMERA
This heater is provided with: a substrate 1; a first wiring 2 with an electric heating function which is routed to form a pattern, on the substrate 1, from a heating-target region Ca1 to an outside-of-heating-target region Ca2; a second wiring 3 which is formed in a pattern at a position facing the first wiring 2 in the outside-of-heating-target region Ca2 on the substrate 1; and an exothermic body film 4 which is disposed so as to connect the first wiring 2 and the second wiring 3 that are facing each other, and which constitutes a PTC function unit R1 for controlling a current flowing from either the first wiring 2 or the second wiring 3 to the other.
H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
B60S 1/60 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for signalling devices, e.g. reflectors
H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
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BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This biological information detection system stably detects biological information such as heartbeat, breathing, and a pulse of a living body. This system is provided with: a transmission antenna (11) that is disposed on one side of the living body and that radiates a radio wave having a predetermined polarized wave to the living body; a reflection part (35) that is disposed on the other side of the living body and that reflects a radio wave having been polarized so as to be orthogonal to the predetermined polarized wave in the process of permeation inside the living body; a reception antenna (12) that is disposed on the one side of the living body and that receives a radio wave reflected at the reflection part (35); and a detection unit (15) that detects biological information on the basis of the radio wave received by the reception antenna (11).
A heater includes a heat generation element which includes a heater wire which spreads in a planar manner, and a metal plate serving as a heat dissipation element which includes a material having a high thermal conductivity, which is placed on a vehicle windowpane side of the heat generation element, which is heated by heat from the heat generation element, and which irradiates heat to the vehicle windowpane side. The vehicle windowpane is heated by the heat irradiated from the metal plate serving as the heat dissipation element.
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
G03B 17/55 - Details of cameras or camera bodiesAccessories therefor with provision for heating or cooling, e.g. in aircraft
H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
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BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION SYSTEM AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION METHOD
In order to stably detect biological information such as the heartbeat, respiration, and pulse waves of a living organism, a transmission antenna (11), in a biological information detection system (10) that detects biological information, irradiates microwaves in a prescribed polarized state on to the living organism. A reception antenna (12) receives microwaves that are in a polarized state and orthogonal to said microwaves as a result of reflection inside the living organism. A detection unit (15) detects biological information on the basis of the microwaves received by the reception antenna (12).
In order to stably detect biological information such as the heartbeat, respiration, and pulse waves of a living organism, a biological information detection system (10) that detects biological information comprises: a transmission antenna (11) arranged on one side of the living organism and irradiating radio waves of prescribed polarized waves on to the living organism; a reception antenna (12) arranged on the other side of the living organism and receiving transmitted waves being polarized waves orthogonal to the radio waves of prescribed polarized waves in a step in which same are transmitted through the living organism; and a detection unit (15) that detects biological information on the basis of the transmitted waves received by the reception antenna (12).
A61B 5/103 - Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
A61B 5/0245 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate using sensing means generating electric signals
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements
This rotary operating component is provided with a rotary operating shaft (11), a bearing (13), and a ring spring (14). The bearing (13) has an annular end at the inner end of an annular region for holding the rotary operating shaft (11). A first tapered surface which causes the inner diameter of the bearing (13) to increase toward the inner side of the bearing (13) is formed inside the annular end. A second tapered surface which causes the outer diameter of the rotary operating shaft (11) to increase toward the inner side of the bearing (13) is formed on the surface of the rotary operating shaft (11), which faces the first tapered surface. The taper angle of the first tapered surface is larger than the taper angle of the second tapered surface. The ring spring (14) is sandwiched between the first tapered surface and the second tapered surface so as to press on the first tapered surface.
The present invention restricts the displacement of a spring member toward a substrate and ensures the durability of a rotary member. The present invention comprises: a substrate (100a); a pair of switch terminals (120c, 120d) that are supported by the substrate (100a); a cam (140a) that is rotatably arranged upon the substrate (100a); a rotary member (130a) that is arranged upon the substrate (100a) and, in response to the rotation of the cam (140a), switches the connection state between the pair of switch terminals (120c, 120d); a spring member (150a) that is anchored at one end by the rotary member (130a) and at the other by the cam (140a) and, in response to the rotation of the cam (140a), makes the rotary member (130a) rotate; and a restriction member (109) that is provided on the substrate (100a) and restricts the displacement of the spring member (150a) toward the substrate (100a).
The present invention restricts the displacement of a spring member toward a substrate and ensures the durability of a rotary member. The present invention comprises: a substrate (100a); switch terminals (120c, 120d); a cam (140a) that is arranged so as to be capable of rotating; a rotary member (130a) that, in response to the rotation of the cam (140a), switches the connection state between the switch terminals (120c, 120d); a spring member (150a) that is anchored at one end by the rotary member (130a) and at the other by the cam (140a) and, in response to the rotation of the cam (140a), makes the rotary member (130a) rotate; and a restriction member (139) that is provided on the rotary member (130a) and restricts the displacement of the spring member (150a) toward the substrate (100a). On either length-direction side of a portion thereof that contacts the restriction member (139) during the abovementioned restriction, the spring member (150a) has a portion that is not supported by other members.
The click mechanism comprises a spring made of a plate material and disposed on a rotatable plate that rotates integrally with a rotationally-manipulated shaft of an electric part; two cylindrical click pieces disposed on an outer perimeter of the rotatable plate in positions forming an angle of 180° with respect to each other so as to retractably protrude from the positions at different heights on the outer perimeter in an axial direction; and projections and depressions formed on an inner perimeter of a housing in a circumferential direction, in two upper and lower tiers in the axial direction. The projections and depressions in the two upper and lower tiers are staggered and the two click pieces are biased by the spring to be in resilient contact with the projections and depressions.
H01H 19/11 - Movable partsContacts mounted thereon with indexing means
H01H 19/54 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand the operating part having at least five or an unspecified number of operative positions
H01H 19/58 - Angularly-movable actuating part carrying contacts, e.g. drum switch having only axial contact pressure, e.g. disc switch, wafer switch
Provided are: an antenna, wherein size can be easily reduced, gain is high, manufacturing cost can be suppressed, and furthermore, disposition direction can be easily fixed; and a communication device. An antenna (3) is to be attached to a wireless module (2) that is provided with: a substrate (4); a wireless circuit fixed to the substrate (4); and a coaxial connector (8), which is fixed to the substrate (4), and is connected to the wireless circuit. The antenna is provided with: a substrate (5); a conductor (6) formed on one surface of the substrate (5); and a coaxial connector (9), which is fixed to the substrate (5) in a state of being connected to the conductor (6), and is removably coupled to the coaxial connector (8). In a state wherein the coaxial connector (8) and the coaxial connector (9) are coupled to each other, the substrate (5) is fixed in parallel to the substrate (4).
In a vehicle mirror, a heat generating body of a heater generates heat so as to heat a mirror body. A central side portion and an outer peripheral side portion of the heat generating body configure a thick portion and a thin portion, and the thin portion generates a smaller amount of heat than the thick portion, such that a heating density of the mirror body by the heat generating body is lower on an outer peripheral side portion of the mirror body than at a central side portion of the mirror body. Accordingly, the temperature of an outer peripheral portion of the mirror body can be suppressed from rising suddenly on progression from the outer peripheral side toward the central side of the mirror body, thereby enabling stress arising in the outer peripheral portion of the mirror body to be suppressed.
A rotary electric component includes: a spring; a rotation body; click pieces; a lever restricting rotation of the rotation body, and has a following part in which a groove is formed and which has an arcuate recessed surface on a part of the lateral surface; a restricting member which has a pin and a drive unit having an arcuate protruding surface as part of the lateral surface, and which constitutes a Geneva drive in which the pin engages in the groove of the lever to rotate the lever and, in a state where the pin has been removed from the groove of the lever, the arcuate protruding surface of the drive unit and the arcuate recessed surface of the following part of lever engage to restrict rotation of the lever; and a housing unit comprising an uneven portion and housing the rotation body, click pieces, lever, and restricting member.
F16H 21/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides which can be made ineffective when desired
F16H 21/44 - Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides all movement being in, or parallel to, a single plane for conveying or interconverting oscillating or reciprocating motions
Provided is an optical rotary encoder capable of more accurately detecting rotation angle and the like of a rotating body without employing a complicated configuration. This optical rotary encoder is provided with: a light emitting element 6 that emits light; a rotating plate 4 having slits 41 through which the light passes, said slits being formed in a peripheral portion of the rotating plate; a prism 3, which is fixed by being separated from the rotating plate 4, and which reflects the light that passed through the slits 41 while the rotating plate 4 is rotating; and light receiving elements 7A and 7B, which detect, while the rotating plate 4 is rotating, the light reflected by the prism 3 and then passed through the slits 41 again.
G01D 5/347 - 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 optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells using displacement encoding scales
Provided is an antenna module whereby directivity with less distortion can be achieved. A hentenna module (10) is provided with: a substrate (1) having a mounting region having an electronic component mounted thereon; a conductor (15) that is formed as a pattern on the substrate (1); and a power feed line (3) and a ground line (4), which are connected to the conductor (15). A conductor region (15a) is formed at a position overlapping the mounting region, and coils (5, 6) are formed at a part of the power feed line (3) and/or ground line (4).
Provided is an antenna module whereby directivity distortion can be further suppressed. A non-contact type hentenna module (20) is provided with: a substrate (1); a rectangular loop-shaped first conductor (2) that is formed on one surface of the substrate (1); and a rectangular second conductor (6), which is formed, without being short-circuited to the first conductor (2), on the substrate surface on the same side where the first conductor (2) is formed, and which is electrostatically coupled to the first conductor (2) when supplied with power. On a part of one long side of the first conductor (2), a protruding portion (3) is formed, said protruding portion protruding further than other portions of the long side toward at least the inner side of the rectangular loop, a first recessed section (7) and a second recessed section (8) are respectively formed in the protruding portion (3) and a part of the other long side of the first conductor (2), said part facing the protruding portion (3), one end section of the second conductor (6) is inserted to the inner side of the first recessed section (7), and the other end section of the second conductor (6) is inserted to the inner side of the second recessed section (8).
H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
H01Q 7/00 - Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
H01Q 13/08 - Radiating ends of two-conductor microwave transmission lines, e.g. of coaxial lines, of microstrip lines
A technology for making the heat load on an electronic component attached to a target object smaller than before is provided. The electronic component includes a main body, the main body including an electronic component unit adapted to generate an electrical signal and click feeling in accordance with rotation of an engaged portion, a shaft support having a cylindrical portion to be inserted into a through-hole formed in the target object, and a retaining member; and a control shaft made of metal and capable of rotating the engaged portion, the control shaft being inserted into the cylindrical portion after a reflow soldering process of the target object is completed, and being engaged with the engaged portion. The control shaft inserted into the cylindrical portion is retained by the retaining member.
A cable gland (1) is provided with: a clamp ring (3) that is formed from an elastic material and that comprises a first tubular hole (3a) into which a cable (5) is inserted; and a main body (2) that comprises a second tubular hole (2d) into which the clamp ring (3) is inserted. A first annular protrusion (3d) is formed around all of the inner circumference of the clamp ring (3) and has an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the cable (5) when the cable (5) is not inserted. A second annular protrusion section (3c) is formed around all of the outer circumference of the clamp ring (3) and has an outer diameter that is larger than the inner diameter of the main body (2) when the clamp ring (3) is not inserted in the second tubular hole (2d).
The click mechanism comprises a spring 50 made of a plate material and disposed on a rotatable plate 40 that rotates integrally with a rotationally-manipulated shaft 10 of an electric part; two cylindrical click pieces 60 disposed on an outer perimeter of the rotatable plate 40 in positions forming an angle of 180° with respect to each other so as to retractably protrude from the positions at different heights on the outer perimeter in an axial direction; and projections and depressions 32 and 33 formed on an inner perimeter of a housing 30 in a circumferential direction, in two upper and lower tiers in the axial direction. The projections and depressions 32 and 33 in the two upper and lower tiers are staggered and the two click pieces 60 are biased by the spring 50 to be in resilient contact with the projections and depressions 32 and 33.
H01H 19/11 - Movable partsContacts mounted thereon with indexing means
H01H 19/54 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand the operating part having at least five or an unspecified number of operative positions
H01H 19/58 - Angularly-movable actuating part carrying contacts, e.g. drum switch having only axial contact pressure, e.g. disc switch, wafer switch
An easy-to-design rotary operation type electronic component is provided. The component includes a columnar control shaft; a shaft supporter having a circular through shaft hole; an electrical signal control section which is attached to one end of the shaft supporter and allows an electrical signal to be controlled by rotary operation of the control shaft; and a cylindrical spring which is held in a spring holding space formed between the outer periphery of the control shaft and the inner periphery of the through shaft hole, and has a ring shape with an opening cut in the direction of the central axis. The cylindrical spring includes a plurality of leaf spring portions which extend in the direction of the central axis of the control shaft, are connected together in the circumferential direction of the control shaft, and are arranged on the outer periphery of the control shaft.
The purpose of the present invention is to effectively carry out waterproofing, while avoiding cramping an internal space to the extent it is possible to do so. The component is provided with: a light source (16a); a moveable part (11) having a first window (11a); a circuit board (16); and a housing (12, 13, 14, 15) in which is formed an opening (12b) through which the surface of the moving part (11) protrudes. The housing (12, 13, 14, 15), in combination with the moveable part (11), has dividing walls (12d, 13a) for dividing the internal space of the housing (12, 13, 14, 15) into a first space and a second space. The dividing walls (12d, 13a) support the moveable part (11), and the light source (16a) illuminates the first window (11a) through a portion (12d) of the dividing walls (12d, 13a), which are formed by transmissive members.
Disclosed is an electrostatically coupled antenna, wherein an insulation resistance abnormality and failures, such as a short-circuit, of a coaxial cable or the like connected to a power feeding area can be easily found by means of an insulation resistance meter, tester or the like. An electrostatically coupled antenna (10a) is provided with: a first conductor (12a); and a second conductor (13a), which is formed without being short-circuited with the first conductor (12a), and which is electrostatically coupled to the first conductor (12a) when supplied with power. A power feeding area of the second conductor (13a) is formed in an inner region of the first conductor (12a) and/or in an inner region of the second conductor (13a) excluding the power feeding area.
H01Q 7/00 - Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
In order to easily prevent damage of the area where a lever and a restricting member engage, this rotary electric component (10) is equipped with: a spring (16); a rotation body (14); click pieces (15); a lever (13) which restricts rotation of the rotation body (14), and has a following part (20) in which a groove (19) is formed and which has an arcuate recessed surface (20a) on a part on the lateral surface; a restricting member (12) which has a pin (17) and a drive unit (18) having an arcuate protruding surface (18a) as part of the lateral surface, and which constitutes a Geneva drive in which the pin (17) engages in the groove (19) of the lever (13) to rotate the lever (13) and, in a state in which the pin (17) has been removed from the groove of the lever (13), the arcuate protruding surface (18a) of the drive unit (18) and the arcuate recessed surface (20a) of the following part (20) of the lever (13) engage to restrict rotation of the lever (13); and a housing unit (11) which comprises an uneven portion (26) and which houses the rotation body (14), the click pieces (15), the lever (13), and the restricting member (12).
Provided is a sliding electric component that extends the service life of a slider, inhibits the occurrence of abnormal sounds during sliding, smooths the sliding of the slider, and inhibits the occurrence of abrasion powder from carbon paste. The sliding electric component comprises a first power collection part (12), a second power collection part (13), and a slider (15) for sliding on the first power collection part (12) and the second power collection part (13), wherein the a plurality of areas (12a, 13a) composed of carbon paste are formed in the sliding direction of the slider (15) in continuous fashion on the second power collection part (13) on which the slider (15) slides.
G01D 5/165 - 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 by varying resistance by relative movement of a point of contact and a resistive track
The purpose of the invention is to obtain a click mechanism that enables the whole region of 360 degree rotation to be effectively used and the number of clicks to be freely set. The click mechanism comprises: a plate spring (50) disposed on a rotating plate (40) that rotates integrally with a rotation operation shaft (10) of an electric part; two columnar click pieces (60) disposed at positions on a peripheral portion of the rotating plate (40), said positions mutually forming an angle of 180°, projecting from the mutually shifted positions on the peripheral portion in a shaft center direction of the rotation operation shaft (10), and capable of moving in and out; and uneven portions (32, 33) being two-tiered in the shaft center direction and each formed in a circumferential direction on the inner circumferential surface of a housing (30) for housing the rotating plate (40). The two-tiered uneven portions (32, 33) have uneven portions mutually shifted in the circumferential direction, and the two columnar click pieces (60) are pressed by the spring (50), so that circumferential surface portions thereof elastically contact the respective two-tiered uneven portions (32, 33).
Provided is a technique whereby the heat load becomes smaller than in prior art for an electronic component mounted on an object. The invention comprises: a main body part (1) provided with an electronic component unit section (11) for generating an electric signal and a clicking feel in response to the rotation of an engagement-receiving section (11b), a shaft-receiving section (12) provided with a cylindrical section (12b) inserted in a through-hole formed in the object, and a retaining member (13); and a metallic operation shaft (2) capable of rotating the engagement-receiving section (11b), inserted in the cylindrical section (12b) and engaging the engagement-receiving section (11b) after the object has been treated by reflow soldering. The operation shaft (2) inserted in the cylindrical section (12b) is retained by the retaining member (13).
Provided is a rotary-operation-type electronic component having a simple design. The present invention includes: a column-shaped operation shaft; a bearing having a pass-through shaft hole; an electrical signal control unit attached to one end of the bearing, for controlling an electrical signal by rotary operation of the operation shaft; and a cylindrical spring, in which the barrel is cut in the center axial direction, accommodated inside a spring accommodation gap formed between the outer peripheral surface of the operation shaft and the inner peripheral surface of the pass-through shaft hole; the cylindrical spring having a plurality of spring plate parts extending in the center axial direction of the operation shaft, arranged mutually connected in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the operation shaft; and the number of spring plate parts and the maximum distortion of the spring plate parts being independently adjustable using a structure in which the plurality of spring plate parts have a central region part in the length direction that projects in a curve toward the outer side in the radial direction of the cylindrical spring, the spring plate parts being elastically sandwiched between the outer peripheral surface of the operation shaft and the inner peripheral surface of the pass-through shaft hole, and the length in the center axial direction of the spring plate parts being extendably maintained by the pressing force of the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface.
A click mechanism for an electric part comprises a spring 50 made of a plate material and disposed on a rotatable plate 40 that rotates integrally with a rotationally-manipulated shaft of an electric part, a click piece 60 disposed on the outer perimeter of the rotatable plate 40 so as to retractably protrude from the outer perimeter, and projections and depressions 25 formed on the inner perimeter of a housing 22 for the rotatable plate 40 to be arranged in the circumferential direction of the inner perimeter. The click piece 60 is cylindrical and biased by the spring 50 to be in resilient contact with the projections and depressions 25 at the perimeter thereof. The click mechanism can produce a fine and clear click feel, has high durability, and can be reduced in size.
A clicking mechanism is configured from: a spring (50) formed from a wire or a plate disposed on a rotation plate (40) for integrally rotating with the rotation control shaft of an electronic component; and concaves and convexes (25) formed on the inner circumferential surface of a housing (22) for storing the rotation plate (40) and arranged in the circumferential direction of the housing (22). The spring (50) is formed in the shape of a U and a protruding part (50a) is integrally formed outward on both straight parts of U. The protruding parts (50a) protrude from the outer circumference of the rotation plate (40) and come into elastic contact with the concaves and convexes (25). It is possible to obtain a clicking mechanism for an electronic component which exhibits excellent durability by only using a few components and with which it is possible to obtain a distinct clicking feeling.
A bearing structure containing: a rotary control shaft (100) having a retention part (120) extending in the axial direction from one end of a control part (110) and having a small outer diameter so as to form a step part (100S), and a drive part (130) extending further in the axial direction from the retention part (120); and a bearing (200) into which the retention part (120) is inserted, and which faces the step part (100S) at one end and has a shaft hole (230) for holding the retention part (120) in a rotatable manner. An electric machine signal control unit (600) for controlling signals by means of the rotation of a rotor (700) secured to the drive part (130) is disposed on the other end of the bearing (200). A tapered surface (200T) of which the inner diameter becomes larger towards the outside is formed on the one end of the bearing (200) at the inner circumferential edge of the shaft hole (230). An elastic ring (300) is attached to the retention part (120) by being elastically sandwiched between the tapered surface (200T) and the step part (100S).
A bearing structure containing: a rotary control shaft (100) having a retention part (120) extending in the axial direction from one end of a control part (110) and having a small outer diameter so as to form a step part (100S), and a drive part (130) extending further in the axial direction from the retention part (120); and a bearing (200) into which the retention part (120) is inserted, and which faces the step part (100S) at one end and has a shaft hole (230) for holding the retention part (120) in a rotatable manner. An electric machine signal control unit (600) is disposed on the other end of the bearing (200). A tapered surface (100T) extending from the central position of the step part in the radial direction to the outer circumferential surface of the retention part (120) is formed on the rotary control shaft (100). A tapered surface (200T) of which the inner diameter becomes larger towards the outside is formed on the one end of the bearing (200) at the inner circumferential edge of the shaft hole (230). A cut annular ring spring (300) is attached to the bearing (200) by being sandwiched between the tapered surfaces (100T, 200T).
A self-temperature-controlling-type planar heat-generating body mounted on the back surface of a mirror, wherein a satisfactory defogging performance and a satisfactory long-term heat-generating performance can be obtained. This invention is provided with a base film (21), electrodes (22, 23) formed by patterning an aluminum foil on the base film (21), an electroconductive coating (24) formed on the surface of the electrodes (22, 23), and a PTC heat-generating body film (25) formed so as to cover the electrodes (22, 23) with the electroconductive coating (24) interposed therebetween. The electroconductive coating (24) has a configuration in which an electroconductive material is mixed into a phenol resin or an epoxy resin.
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
A non-contact angle sensor provided with an automatic return mechanism, configured in such a manner that a rotating shaft (33) is affixed to the center of rotation of a rotor (40) housed within a case (20), the intermediate section of the rotating shaft is inserted through and supported by an annular bearing (31), a coiled spring (35) through which the rotating shaft is inserted within the case presses the rotor relative to the case to a neutral angle position, a magnet (34) is affixed to the rear surface of the rotor so as to be separated outward in the radial direction from the rotating shaft, a magnetic sensor (53) is provided on a circuit board (50), which is provided within the case so as to face the rear surface of the rotor, so as to be separated outward in the radial direction from the rotating shaft and so as to face the magnet at an interval, and a bearing end (33b) of the rotating shaft (33) is supported by a bearing hole (62a) formed in the inner wall of a cover (62) for closing the case from behind the circuit board.
G01D 5/12 - 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
A rotary switch includes a rotor that is insert molded so upper and lower contact pieces have a predetermined number of contact regions with a predetermined angular width in each of a plurality of annular zones defined by a plurality of concentric circles and are stacked in a disk part. The contact pieces are exposed in two surfaces of the disk part, an upper contactor holder and a lower contactor holder are placed to cover a lower half and an upper half of the disk part of the rotor. A plurality of elastic contacts are brought into elastic contact with lower and upper side surfaces of the disk part in a plurality of annular zones, and a rotating operation shaft is inserted through the rotor, the lower contactor holder, and the upper contactor holder, and can rotate the rotor.
H01H 19/00 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
H01H 21/00 - Switches operated by an operating part in the form of a pivotable member acted upon directly by a solid body, e.g. by a hand
A click mechanism for an electric part comprises a spring 50 made of a plate material and disposed on a rotatable plate 40 that rotates integrally with a rotationally-manipulated shaft of an electric part, a click piece 60 disposed on the outer perimeter of the rotatable plate 40 so as to retractably protrude from the outer perimeter, and projections and depressions 25 formed on the inner perimeter of a housing 22 for the rotatable plate 40 to be arranged in the circumferential direction of the inner perimeter. The click piece 60 is cylindrical and biased by the spring 50 to be in resilient contact with the projections and depressions 25 at the perimeter thereof. The click mechanism can produce a fine and clear click feel, has high durability, and can be reduced in size.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Antennas, namely, radio antennas, cell phone antennas, and wireless LAN antennas, Antenna for 920Mhz band, Antenna for 2.4GHz band, Antenna for 915Mhz band, Antenna for 5GHz band, Antenna for 868Mhz band, Antenna for wireless local area networks (WLAN, like WiFi), Antenna for wireless personal/body area networks (WPAN/WBAN), Antenna for infrastructure equipment in aforesaid wireless networks, Antenna for mobile equipment in aforesaid wireless networks, Antenna for access points/routers in aforesaid wireless networks, Antenna for use with printed circuit boards and integrated circuits and, Antenna fabricated as part of integrated circuits; Computer hardware and computer software for radio communication systems; Computer software for support of development of wireless networks; Computer software for performance test of wireless network. Radio application machines apparatus and radio communication machines and apparatus, namely: short range wireless radio frequency communication modules, short range wireless radio frequency communication equipment, radio frequency transmitters and receivers, transmitters and receivers for GPS, cellular phones, PDAs, and computers; Interfaces for connecting computers with radio communication machines and equipment, namely cords, motherboards, USBs, circuits, wires, batteries, sensor nodes, switches; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid wares .
Provided is a clicking mechanism that is comprised of: a spring (50) that is comprised of a plate material arranged on a rotation plate (40) that rotates integrally with a rotating manipulation shaft of an electric part; clicking pieces (60) that are arranged on the outer circumference section of the rotation plate (40), protruding from the outer circumference section, and arranged so as to be able to protrude and retreat freely; recesses and protrusions (25) arranged and formed on the inner circumference face of a housing (22) that houses the rotation plate (40), and in the circumference direction thereof. The clicking pieces (60) are cylinder-shaped, and are made to have the circumference face sections thereof come in elastic contact with the recesses and protrusions (25) by having force applied thereto by the spring (50). An electric-part clicking mechanism that has an excellent and distinct clicking feeling, excellent durability, and that can be made compact is thereby able to be attained.
Provided is a potentiometer wherein a substrate (50) on which resistance patterns (53, 54) are formed, a rotor (40) to which a sliding element is fixed, and a torsion coil spring (35) are housed in a case (20), and wherein a rotation shaft (33) which is inserted through the torsion coil spring (35) and is connected to the rotor (40) protrudes from the case (20). In this potentiometer, the rotor (40) is equipped with a pair of spring guides (42, 43) which each partially enclose, and are in contact with, the circular cross section torsion coil spring (35). It is configured in such a way that two ends (35a, 35b) which are extended in radial directions of the torsion coil spring (35) are in elastic contact, respectively, with the two circumferential ends (43a, 43b) of the spring guide 43 and with two circumferential ends of a spring shoe (25) which are installed in such a way as to protrude from the inner circumferential surface of the case (20), and that the two ends (43a, 43b) of the spring guide 43 and the two ends (25a, 25b) of the spring shoe (25) are in point contact, respectively, with the two ends (35a, 35b) of the torsion coil spring (35). In this potentiometer equipped with an automatic return mechanism, it is possible to prevent rattle of the rotation shaft (33) in the neutral position.
G01D 5/165 - 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 by varying resistance by relative movement of a point of contact and a resistive track
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Sensing apparatus for detecting linear displacements
A sensing apparatus according to the present invention includes a movable part rotatably supported by a base, a first input unit that is part or all of a first member formed integrally with or secured to the movable part, a second input unit that is part or all of a second member formed integrally with or secured to the movable part, a turning member turning together with the movable part, and a sensing element that is secured to a reference position of the base, senses a direction of the turning member relative to the reference position, and outputs a signal determined on the basis of the detected direction to identify a first linear displacement and a second linear displacement.
G01B 7/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
