This thermal insulation material is provided with a thermal insulation layer which has: a porous structure for forming a skeleton where a plurality of particles are connected while having pores inside and having a hydrophobic site on the surface thereof or on the surface and on the inside; infrared ray-shielding particles; and inorganic fibers. Said thermal insulation layer satisfies the following conditions (a)-(d). The content of the components in conditions (a)-(d) are calculated based on the mass of the thermal insulation layer overall being 100 mass%. (a) The content of said inorganic fibers is 5-25 mass%, inclusive. (b) The content of said infrared ray-shielding particles is 10 mass% or higher. (c) The content obtained by combining the porous structure and the infrared ray-shielding particles is 70 mass% or higher. (d) The ratio of the content of the porous structure to the content of the infrared ray-shielding particles is 1.2 or higher.
[Problem] To eliminate deformation and abutment position displacement of a restriction member that prevents large displacement. [Solution] A cylindrical laminated rubber part 1 comprises: an inner tube 2; an outer tube 3 disposed coaxially on the outside of the inner tube 2; a laminated section 4 which is provided between the inner tube 2 and the outer tube 3 and is formed by alternately laminating, in the radial direction of the outer tube 3, rubber parts 5A to 5C and support plates 6A, 6B; and gaps 7 formed in the radial direction between the inner tube 2 and the outer tube 3; and is provided with inner restriction members 10 each secured to the inner tube 2 inside the gap 7 and extending radially toward the outer tube 3, and outer restriction members 20 each secured to the outer tube 3 inside the gap 7 and extending radially toward the inner tube 2. The inner restriction member 10 and the outer restriction member 20 face each other in the radial direction across the gap such that an inner facing surface 14a and an outer facing surface 24a thereof abut against each other as the laminated section 4 deforms.
B61F 5/30 - Axle-boxes mounted for movement under spring control in vehicle or bogie underframes
F16F 1/387 - Springs made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin comprising means for modifying the rigidity in particular directions
F16F 1/40 - Springs made of material having high internal friction consisting of a stack of similar elements separated by non-elastic intermediate layers
F16F 15/04 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
A sheet (1, 100) with a sensor comprises: a sensor device (3, 103a, 103b) disposed between a seat frame (11) and a surface (12b) opposite to a pressure reception surface of a seat cushion (12, 14, 110); and an elastic support member (4) which is interposed between the seat frame (11) and the sensor device (3, 103a, 103b) and which elastically supports the sensor device (3, 103a, 103b). The sensor device (3, 103a, 103b) comprises: a sensor body (42) having a detection surface (42a); and a housing (43) which houses the sensor body (42), has a window frame (62b) forming a window opening (62a), exposes the detection surface (42a) of the sensor body (42) through the window opening (62a), and is supported by the elastic support member (4). The elastic modulus of the elastic support member (4) is set greater than or equal to the elastic modulus of the seat cushion (12).
A sensor-equipped seat (1) is provided with a seating-surface seat cushion (10) that comprises: a first seating-surface seat cushion (12) having an accommodation recess (80); and a second seating-surface seat cushion (15) which is accommodated within the accommodation recess (80). Disposed between a first pressing surface (82b) of the accommodation recess (80) in the first seating-surface seat cushion (12) and a second pressing surface (15a) of the second seating-surface seat cushion (15) is a flexible sensor (3) that detects seating condition of a seated person or biological information of the seated person. The first seating-surface seat cushion (12) and the second seating-surface seat cushion (15) are pre-compressed in the lamination direction. Pre-compression is applied to the sensor (3) by compressive reactions of the first seating-surface seat cushion (12) and the second seating-surface seat cushion (15).
The present invention provides a vibration damping device that can inhibit component loosening and inhibit the occurrence of slipping with an even simpler configuration. This vibration damping device comprises: a plate-shaped first attachment member 30 that has a first fastening hole 34; a plate-shaped second attachment member 40 that has a stopper hole 44; a pair of rubber elastic bodies 20, 20 that connect the first attachment member 30 and the second attachment member 40 between facing surfaces on both end sides of said members; a stopper member 61 that has a second fastening hole 62; and a shaft member 50 that fastens the stopper member 61 to the first attachment member 30. A plurality of protrusions 52, 54 disposed at prescribed intervals in the circumferential direction are provided to a press-fit fixing section of the shaft member 50 and the first fastening hole 34 and second fastening hole 62. The shaft member 50 is fixed to the first attachment member 30 and the stopper member 61 by bringing the protrusions 52, 54 into contact with said members.
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
A connector (1) comprises: a housing body (10); a pressing member (40); and an elastic film (30). The housing body (10) has a bottomed cylindrical first cylinder portion (11) having a first opening (P1), and a housing annular seat surface (21) provided, in the first cylinder portion (11), at a position near the end on the side opposite from the first opening (P1). The pressing member (40) has a pressing member annular seat surface (41) that has a cylindrical shape and is provided to the end on the opposite side from the opening (P1) in a state attached to the inside of the first cylinder portion (11). The elastic film (30) is sandwiched between the housing annular seat surface (21) and the pressing member annular seat surface (41), is a surface that receives pressure from a fluid flowing through the inside of the first cylinder portion (11), and deforms in a deflected manner in accordance with the pressure of the fluid flowing through the inside of the first cylinder portion (11).
F16L 55/04 - Devices damping pulsations or vibrations in fluids
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatus; Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
F02M 55/00 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by their fuel conduits or their venting means
F02M 55/02 - Conduits between injection pumps and injectors
The present invention provides a paper feed roll in which it is easy to judge the service life of the roll. A paper feed roll 10 includes a shaft body 12 and an elastic body layer 14 formed on the outer circumferential surface of the shaft body 12. The outer diameter of the elastic body layer 14 is 10-50 mm, the outer circumferential surface of the elastic body layer 14 is provided with, in the circumferential direction, 1-8 grooves 16 extending in the axial direction, the grooves 16 have a constant groove width W in the depth direction or have a groove width W that gradually decreases in the depth direction, the groove width W of the grooves 16 is 0.2-1.0 mm, and the groove depth D of the grooves 16 is 0.2-1.0 mm.
This electrostatic transducer (1) comprises: a first insulator sheet (110) formed containing a thermoplastic elastomer; an electrode sheet (20) disposed on a first surface of the first insulator sheet (110); and a heater-and-shield wire (30) that is bonded to a second surface of the first insulator sheet (110) by fusing of the first insulator sheet (110) itself, and that doubles in function as a heater wire and a shield electrode wire.
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
An electrostatic transducer (1) comprises: a first electrical joint portion (81) for electrically joining a first electrode sheet (20) and a first core wire (40a) of a first lead wire (40); a first insulated joint portion (82) for joining an insulator sheet (10) and a first covering material (40b) of the first lead wire (40); a second electrical joint portion (91) for electrically joining a second electrode sheet (30) and a second core wire (50a) of a second lead wire (50); and a second insulated joint portion (92) for joining the insulator sheet (10) and a second covering material (50b) of the second lead wire (50). The first electrical joint portion (81) and the second electrical joint portion (91) are disposed spaced apart from one another in a surface direction of the insulator sheet (10), and the first insulated joint portion (82) and the second insulated joint portion (92) are disposed spaced apart from one another in the surface direction of the insulator sheet (10).
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
10.
CHARGING ROLL FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC DEVICES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CHARGING ROLL FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC DEVICES
The present invention provides: a charging roll for electrophotographic devices, the charging roll being suppressed in a crack in a surface layer due to a surface layer material; and a method for producing this charging roll for electrophotographic devices. A charging roll 10 for electrophotographic devices is provided with: a shaft 12; an elastic body layer 14 that is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft 12; and a surface layer 16 that is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the elastic body layer 14. The surface layer 16 contains a binder polymer and metal oxide particles; and a part or the entirety of the surface of each of the metal oxide particles is covered by a fluorine-based anionic surface modification agent.
G03G 15/02 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for laying down a uniform charge, e.g. for sensitising; Corona discharge devices
11.
VIBRATION-DAMPING RUBBER COMPOSITION AND VIBRATION-DAMPING RUBBER MEMBER
Provided are a vibration-damping rubber composition and a vibration-damping rubber member which have excellent durability, can attain a reduction in dynamic-to-static modulus ratio, and can exhibit excellent scorch resistance in wet-heat environments, etc. This vibration-damping rubber composition comprises a diene-based rubber composition including the following (A) to (C) and further containing the following (D) and (E), wherein the total amount of (D) and (E) is 1-5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of (A) and the mass ratio between (D) and (E) is (D):(E) = 90:10 to 50:50. (A) A diene-based rubber. (B) Silica. (C) A silane coupling agent. (D) N-oxydiethylene-2-benzothiazolylsulfenamide. (E) Di-2-benzothiazolyl disulfide.
F16F 1/36 - Springs made of material having high internal friction
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
12.
VIBRATION-DAMPING RUBBER COMPOSITION AND VIBRATION-DAMPING RUBBER MEMBER
Provided are a vibration-damping rubber composition and a vibration-damping rubber member which have excellent durability, can attain a reduction in dynamic-to-static modulus ratio, and can exhibit excellent scorch resistance even in wet-heat environments, etc. This vibration-damping rubber composition comprises a diene-based rubber composition comprising the following (A) to (C). (A) A diene-based rubber. (B) Silica having a silanol group density of four groups per nm2or greater, a BET specific surface area of 13-60 m2/g, and an average particle diameter of 3-10 μm. (C) A silane coupling agent having a sulfide group and a mercapto group in the molecule.
F16F 1/36 - Springs made of material having high internal friction
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
13.
FUEL CELL ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAID FUEL CELL ASSEMBLY
This fuel cell assembly (10) comprises: an electrode member (2) that has a membrane electrode assembly (20) having an electrolyte membrane and an electrode catalyst layer, and gas diffusion layers (21, 22); a gasket (30) made of solid rubber disposed in a frame form on the outside of the electrode member (2) in the surface direction; and an adhesive member (40) that has a thermoplastic polymer, is disposed in frame form on the outside of the electrode member (2) in the surface direction, and adheres the electrode member (2) and the gasket (30) to integrate the electrode member (2) and the gasket (30). The form of adhesion of the adhesive member (40) with respect to the electrode member (2) is at least one of impregnation to the gas diffusion layers (21, 22) and adhesion to the membrane electrode assembly (20). The adhesive member (40) covers at least the outer peripheral end face of the electrolyte membrane. The thickness of the adhesive member (40) is the same or greater than the thickness of the gas diffusion layer (21) disposed on one side of the membrane electrode assembly (20), and at least a portion of one side of the adhesive member (40) in the thickness direction is covered by the gasket (30).
The present invention provides a paper feed roll that inhibits conveyance failure even during long periods of use by suppressing unevenness in the surface of an elastic material layer when the elastic material layer is composed of two or more phases. A paper feed roll 10 according to the present invention is provided with a shaft body 12 and an elastic material layer 14 which is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft body 12; the elastic material layer 14 comprises a first phase that contains an ethylene propylene diene rubber and a second phase that contains one of an isoprene rubber and a natural rubber; and the area ratio of the second phase is within the range of 30% to 70% in an any given 2.5 μm × 2.5 μm square area of the elastic material layer 14.
The present invention relates to an evaporated fuel adsorption device or canister (10), comprising a first chamber (100) and a second chamber (200) fluidly interconnected through a communication region (300), wherein the first chamber (100) comprises at least one first adsorbing sub-chamber (110) and at least one first stabilizing sub-chamber (140), and the second chamber (200) comprises at least one second adsorbing sub-chamber (230), at least one second stabilizing sub-chamber (260) and at least one tapered adsorbing sub-chamber (280), all fluidly connected to one another, in series. The present invention also relates to an evaporated fuel adsorption method, an evaporative emission control system and the use of such system.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
Provided is an industrial hose in which high adhesion can be exhibited between a reinforcing wire layer and a rubber layer without impairing the physical properties of the rubber layer and without using any adhesive. The industrial hose comprises: an inner rubber layer 1 and an outer rubber layer 3, at least one of which is a layer made of a vulcanizate obtained from a diene-based rubber composition comprising the following (A) to (C) components and containing the (B) component in an amount of 5-30 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the (A) component; and a reinforcing wire layer 2 which comprises wire including copper. (A) A diene-based rubber. (B) Calcium carbonate having a BET specific surface area of 4.8 m2/g or greater. (C) Sulfur.
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
Provided is a multilayer tube which is excellent in terms of strength, heat resistance, etc., exhibits excellent interlaminar adhesion without any adhesive, and after annealing, has satisfactory interlaminar adhesion. The multilayer tube comprises a tubular inner layer 11 and an outer layer 12 formed on the peripheral surface thereof, wherein the inner layer 11 is a layer of a maleic-anhydride-modified polypropylene resin containing organic particles having an average particle diameter of 0.1-10 μm, the outer layer 12 is a layer of a polyamide resin having an amine value of 15-100 mmol/kg, and the inner layer 11 has many protrusions due to the organic particles at the interface between the inner layer 11 and the outer layer 12.
Provided are a rubber composition for a vehicle coolant transport hose and a vehicle coolant transport hose obtained using the same that make it possible to solve various problems associated with increased coolant conductivity and clogging of filters of a vehicle coolant system, these problems having been observed in the past when a sulfur-vulcanized ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber composition was employed as a hose material. A sulfur-vulcanized rubber composition that contains an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber (A) as the main component and a vulcanization accelerator (B) and that serves as the material of the innermost layer of a vehicle coolant transport hose, wherein the vulcanization accelerator (B) includes at least one vulcanization accelerator selected from the group consisting of (B-1) to (B-3) below in a specific proportion. (B-1) A dithiocarbamate vulcanization accelerator having a molecular weight of 380 or greater. (B-2) A thiuram vulcanization accelerator having a molecular weight of 380 or greater. (B-3) A sulfenamide vulcanization accelerator.
[Problem] To provide a protective cover for an axle spring which can cover an axle spring for a railway vehicle in a compact manner and which is unlikely deformed, is unlikely damaged, and unlikely falls off due to wind pressure. [Solution] A protective cover 1 which is attached to an axle spring 20 for a railway vehicle and which covers a lower-side outer surface of an elastic portion 23 in the attached state is uniformly formed into a tubular shape from a thin film material having elasticity and includes a bellows portion 4 that can be axially expanded and contracted. In the attached state, the protective cover 1 indirectly abuts against an inner cylinder 21 via a rubber layer 27A, directly abuts against an outer cylinder 22, and directly abuts against the elastic portion 23 at a position radially spaced apart from the abutment positions against the inner cylinder 21 and the outer cylinder 22.
F16F 1/41 - Springs made of material having high internal friction consisting of a stack of similar elements separated by non-elastic intermediate layers the spring consisting of generally conically arranged elements
F16F 15/04 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means
F16J 15/52 - Sealings between relatively-movable members, by means of a sealing without relatively-moving surfaces, e.g. fluid-tight sealings for transmitting motion through a wall by means of sealing bellows or diaphragms
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DEVICE FOR SIMULATING VISCOELASTIC PROPERTY OF POLYMER COMPOSITE MATERIAL
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION TOKAI NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SYSTEM (Japan)
Inventor
Watanabe Naoki
Kasai Seiji
Yajima Takashi
Koyama Toshiyuki
Abstract
A device (1) for simulating the viscoelastic property of a polymer composite material in which a filler is dispersed in a matrix polymer is provided with: a storage unit (3) in which a simulation model (M) formed of a model of a parent phase (B) of the matrix polymer, a model of the filler (A), and a model of an interfacial phase (C) of the matrix polymer is stored; and an analysis unit (4) that solves a dynamic equilibrium equation when an oscillation strain (U(t)) is imparted to the simulation model (M), to analyze the storage modulus and the loss modulus of the polymer composite material. The model of the interfacial phase (C) defines a storage modulus and a loss modulus in the interfacial phase (C) using a phase field variable (x) for setting the ratio of a rubbery state and a glassy state of the matrix polymer.
A rubber kneading method according to the present invention comprises: a first step for blending and kneading a raw material rubber of a reference lot and a secondary material at a specific compositional makeup to prepare a reference rubber composition and measuring a spring characteristic of a reference rubber crosslinked product which is obtained by crosslinking the reference rubber composition; a second step for blending and kneading a raw material rubber of a target lot and a secondary material at the same specific compositional makeup as in the first step to prepare a target rubber composition and measuring a spring characteristic of a target rubber crosslinked product which is obtained by crosslinking the target rubber composition; and a third step for comparing the spring characteristic of the target rubber crosslinked product with the spring characteristic of the reference rubber crosslinked product and setting a blending condition and/or a kneading condition to be employed when the raw material rubber of the target lot is to be kneaded at a product compositional makeup. Under the condition(s) set in the third step, the raw material rubber of the target lot is kneaded at the product compositional makeup to obtain a product rubber composition which has little variation in spring characteristic.
The present invention solves problems inherent in surface pressure sensor sheets of conventional structures, such as a drop in detection accuracy under specific conditions. A surface pressure sensor sheet 12 comprises a plurality of detection units 68 having a shape which elastically deforms in response to pressure applied from outside, the detection units 68 each having a first electrode 24 and a second electrode 26 arranged opposing each other so as to electrically detect pressure. In at least one of the plurality of detection units 68, at least one of the first electrode 24 and the second electrode 26 is provided with a reinforcing material 84 that suppresses local deformations of the detection unit 68 and that is positioned on the outer surface side opposite the inner surface side where the first electrode 24 and the second electrode 26 oppose each other.
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
The present invention addresses the problem of providing, in a state ensuring high strength, a cover responsible for the protection and noise insulation of a crank pulley, auxiliary drive belt, etc., in a longitudinal engine in which a crankshaft is disposed facing toward the front of the vehicle body. This cover 30 includes a sound absorbing body 33 made of a material such as hard urethane, and a hard reinforcing body 34 in which the sound absorbing body is insert-molded, the cover being formed in a tray shape as a whole. Fastening parts 35-38 fixed to the engine by bolts are provided to outer ends of the reinforcing body 34. Since the pressing force from the bolts does not directly affect the sound absorbing body 33, high fastening strength can be achieved while ensuring a high protection function and sound insulation function.
Provided are a vibration-damping rubber composition and a vibration-damping rubber member which are capable of attaining all of high durability, inhibition of decrease in springiness, and insulating properties on a high level. The vibration-damping rubber composition comprises a polymer component comprising the following component (A) and further includes the following components (B)-(D), wherein the amounts of the component (B), the component (C), and the component (D) are 0.1-5 parts by mass, 10-40 parts by mass, and 10-30 parts by mass, respectively, per 100 parts by mass of the component (A) and the component (C) has a BET specific surface area of 18-40 m2/g. (A): A diene-based rubber. (B): A dihydrazide compound. (C): Carbon black. (D): Silica.
Provided is a radical-curable sealing member for fuel cells that has excellent product durability and suppresses changes in mechanical characteristics caused by heat and hydrolysis (such as reduced stretch and increased hardness caused by embrittlement). A sealing member 4 is a crosslinked product of a radical-curable composition that contains components (A)–(E), there being 0.1–10 parts by mass of component (B) per 100 parts by mass of component (A). (A) A polymer for fuel cell sealing members that has a radical-curable functional group and also has at least one of a urethane linkage and an ester linkage in the molecular chain thereof. (B) A carbodiimide compound that has at least one functional group selected from the group that consists of ether groups, aliphatic hydrocarbon groups that have at least 3 carbons, and alicyclic hydrocarbon groups. (C) A monofunctional (meth)acrylic monomer. (D) A polyfunctional (meth)acrylic monomer. (E) A radical polymerization initiator.
This provision system comprises: a presentation unit that indicates to a user that if a sensor, which has a contact surface and measures a physical quantity indicating the degree of change in a surface contacted by the contact surface, comes into contact with the body surface of the user, said contact will be used as a condition that the user allows provision of the physical quantity to a third person other than the user; an estimation unit that estimates the state of contact between the sensor and the body surface on the basis of the physical quantity; and a provision unit that starts to provide the third person with the physical quantity on the basis of the result of estimating the contact state by the estimation unit.
This flame-retardant soundproofing material for a vehicle comprises a polyurethane foam obtained by foam-molding a urethane resin composition. The urethane resin composition has (A) an isocyanate component, (B) a polyol component, and (C) expanded graphite. The (A) isocyanate component has a mixture of 2,4'-MDI and 4,4'-MDI, and one or more modified forms selected from carbodiimide modified forms and uretonimine modified forms of at least one of the mixture. The modified form content of the urethane resin composition is 5.0-8.8 mass%. The (B) polyol component has a polyether polyol as the main component. The expansion initiation temperature of the (C) expanded graphite is 170-200°C, the expansion ratio at 250°C is ten-fold or greater, and the (C) expanded graphite content of the urethane resin composition is 8-20 mass%.
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a double-tube heat exchanger (1), which has a simple structure and with which it is easy to assemble an inner tube and an outer tube, and a manufacturing method therefor. The double-tube heat exchanger (1) has an outer tube (2) and an inner tube (3) inserted into the outer tube (2), forms an inside channel (4) within the inner tube (3) and an outside channel (5) between the inner tube (3) and the outer tube (2), and exchanges heat between the fluid flowing in the inside channel (4) and the fluid flowing in the outside channel (5). The inner tube (3) has an uneven portion (32) having unevenness on the outer peripheral surface. A large-diameter sealing portion (S1) is interposed between one end (20) of the outer tube (2) in the axial direction and the inner tube (3). A small-diameter sealing portion (S2), which has a smaller diameter than the large-diameter sealing portion (S1), is interposed between the other end (21) of the outer tube (2) in the axial direction and the inner tube (3). The outside channel (5) and the uneven portion (32) are arranged using the difference in axial position and diameter between the large-diameter sealing portion (S1) and the small-diameter sealing portion (S2).
F28D 7/10 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged one within the other, e.g. concentrically
B21D 53/06 - Making other particular articles heat exchangers, e.g. radiators, condensers of metal tubes
F28F 1/36 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element and extending obliquely the means being helically-wound fins or wire spirals
Provided is a fluid-filled cylindrical anti-vibration device having a novel structure that makes it possible to more efficiently control the flow characteristics of an orifice passage, and for example, makes it easy to effectively adjust or switch anti-vibration characteristics while reducing power consumption. This fluid-filled cylindrical anti-vibration device 10, in which an inner shaft member 14 and an outer cylindrical member 16 are elastically connected by a main rubber elastic body 16 and a plurality of fluid chambers 38a, 38b are communicated with each other via an orifice passage 40, is configured such that: the fluid filled in the fluid chambers 38a, 38b is a magnetic functional fluid; a magnetic unit 58 that generates a magnetic field through electrification is provided; magnetic path forming members 44, 44 within the magnetic field generated by the magnetic unit 58 are provided on side wall portions on both sides of the orifice passage 40; and at least one of the magnetic path forming members 44, 44 is provided with a magnetic flux concentration portion 46 that decreases in size toward the inside in the opposite direction of the longitudinal direction of the orifice passage 40.
F16F 13/30 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper characterised by adjusting or regulating devices responsive to exterior conditions comprising means for varying fluid viscosity, e.g. of magnetic or electrorheological fluids
30.
RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR RUBBER BEARING BODY SIDE WALLS, AND RUBBER BEARING BODY USING SAME
The present invention provides: a rubber composition for rubber bearing body side walls, the rubber composition exhibiting high adhesion to a rubber bearing body, while exhibiting excellent performance in terms of low temperature properties, durability and weather resistance; and a rubber bearing body which uses this rubber composition for rubber bearing body side walls. The above are achieved by means of a rubber bearing body that is obtained by alternately stacking rubber layers 2 and hard plates 1 and arranging a lateral surface material 5, which is formed of a covering rubber, so as to surround the outer lateral surface of the rubber bearing body, wherein the lateral surface material 5 is formed of a crosslinked product of a rubber composition for rubber bearing body side walls, the rubber composition containing polymer components (A)-(C) described below. (A) A diene rubber that is mainly composed of at least one of a natural rubber and an isoprene rubber, provided that this diene rubber excludes an ethylene-propylene-diene ternary copolymer and a liquid rubber. (B) An ethylene-propylene-diene ternary copolymer that has a diene content of 10% by mass or more and an ethylene content of 55% by mass or less. (C) A liquid rubber that has a molecular weight of 1,000 to 60,000.
F16F 15/04 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means
This thermal insulation material (10) is provided with: thermal insulation layers (11, 12), each of which has a porous structure having a skeleton that is composed of a plurality of particles connected with each other, while having pores inside and hydrophobic portions at least on the surface among the surface and the inside; and a pair of functional layers (16, 17) which are arranged on both sides of the thermal insulation layers (11, 12) in the thickness direction. The pair of functional layers (16, 17) have the same characteristics that include at least one of fire resistance and radiant heat dissipation properties.
F16L 59/02 - Shape or form of insulating materials, with or without coverings integral with the insulating materials
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
Provided are a charging roll for an electrophotographic device with which attenuation of charge from the roll surface due to local uneven resistance is minimized and satisfactory images are obtained, and a method for manufacturing said charging roll for an electrophotographic device. The charging roll 10 for an electrophotographic device comprises a shaft 12, an elastic layer 14 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft 12, and a top layer 16 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the elastic layer 14. The elastic layer 14 is constituted of a high-resistance first phase 14a in which the surface resistance value is 1.6×1014Ω·cm to 8.8×1015Ω·cm (inclusive), and a low-resistance second phase 14b in which the surface resistance value is 1.3×102Ω·cm to 4.9×103Ω·cm (inclusive). The second phase 14b contains two types of carbon black: carbon black A, of which the amount of DBP absorption is 115 cm3/100 g to 160 cm3/100 g (inclusive); and carbon black B, of which the amount of DBP absorption is 70 cm3/100 g to 110 cm3/100 g (inclusive).
G03G 15/02 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for laying down a uniform charge, e.g. for sensitising; Corona discharge devices
A thermal insulation sheet (10) according to the present invention comprises: a base material (11) which is in the form of a sheet, while having a thickness of 5 μm to 50 μm; and a thermal insulation layer (12) which is arranged on at least one surface of the base material (11). The thermal insulation layer (12) comprises: porous structures, each of which has a skeleton that is composed of a plurality of particles connected to each other, and each of which internally has pores, while having a hydrophobic site at least on the surface among the surface and the inner part thereof; and a binder which connects the porous structures with each other, while having an elongation at break of 200% or more.
The present invention provides a paper feeding roll that minimizes failure in conveyance of sheet paper over a long period of time. This paper feeding roll 10 is configured to comprise a shaft body 12 and an elastic material layer 14 formed on the outer circumferential surface of the shaft body 12. First outer diameter portions 10a having a outer diameter which is small by one step and a second outer diameter portion 10b having an outer diameter larger than that of the first outer diameter portion 10a are formed at an area where the elastic material layer 14 is disposed. Between the first outer diameter portions 10a and the second outer diameter portion 10b, sloping portions 10c are formed that connect between the first outer diameter portions 10a and the second outer diameter portion 10b in such a manner that the outer diameter varies in the direction along the axial direction. The proportion of the sloping portions 10c is 3-80% of the area of the elastic material layer 14, the difference in outer diameter between the first outer diameter portions 10a and the second outer diameter portion 10b is in a range of 50-1000 μm, the outer circumferential surface of the elastic material layer 14 has formed thereon a plurality of protrusions 14a that form surface unevenness, and the surface roughness Rz of the first outer diameter portions 10a is 50-200% of the level difference between the first outer diameter portions 10a and the second outer diameter portion 10b.
A method for manufacturing a connector-integrated resin tube (1) is provided with: a fitting step (S3) of fitting an end portion (21A, 21B) of a resin tube material (5) including a straight tube portion (24) onto an end portion (31, 41) of a cylindrical connector (3, 4); a joining step (S4) of joining the fitted end portion (21A, 21B) of the resin tube material (5) with the end portion (31, 41) of the connector (3, 4) by laser welding; a heating holding step (S5) of using a posture holding die (7) including a bending processing portion (71) for bending processing of the straight tube portion (24) to hold the straight tube portion (24) in a state of being heated and bent at the bending processing portion (71) of the posture holding die (7); and a cooling step (S6) of cooling the straight tube portion (24).
A multilayer body that is obtained by bonding a separator 5, which serves as a base material, and a lip 4b, which serves as a sealing member, to each other by the intermediary of an adhesive layer 6, wherein: the lip 4b is formed of a rubber composition that contains the component (A) described below; and the adhesive layer 6 is formed of an adhesive that is mainly composed of the component (α) described below. Consequently, this multilayer body exhibits high acid-resistant adhesion at high temperatures, thereby having excellent long-term bonding reliability and excellent sealing properties. (A): A rubber component that is composed of at least one of an ethylene-propylene-diene rubber and an ethylene-butene-diene rubber. (α): A copolymerized oligomer-type silane coupling agent that comprises a specific hydrophilic functional group and a specific hydrophobic functional group at a specific ratio.
B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
C08L 9/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of conjugated diene hydrocarbons
C08L 83/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing silicon with or without sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, or carbon only; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
Provided is a sliding bushing having a novel structure that enables both rigid spring characteristics in a shaft right-angle direction and flexible spring characteristics in a twisting direction and a torsional direction to be advantageously set. Provided is a sliding bushing 10 in which an inner shaft member 12 is allowed to slide with respect to a main body rubber elastic body 16. The inner shaft member 12 includes a bulge portion 18 partway in a shaft direction. A braided fabric-like sliding liner 34 is slidably provided in a non-adhered manner on the inner shaft member 12, between the inner shaft member 12 and the main body rubber elastic body 16. A coarse portion 44 is provided, at a portion of the sliding liner 34 provided on an outer periphery with respect to a large diameter portion of the bulge portion 18 of the inner shaft member 12, the spaces 36 of the braid of the coarse portion being coarser than in a portion provided on the outer periphery with respect to a small diameter portion 20 of the sliding liner 34 on both sides in the shaft direction of the large diameter portion 18.
F16F 1/38 - Springs made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
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RESIN CONNECTOR LINKING STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
In the present invention, a resin connector (10) comprises: a tubular connector body section (11) formed by containing a reinforcing filler in a body section parent resin; and a tubular connector end section (12) that is formed from an end section parent resin without containing a reinforcing filler or is formed by containing a reinforcing filler in the end section parent resin at a lower percentage than that in the connector body section (11), the connector end section (12) being directly or indirectly bonded to the connector body section (11), and constituting a tubular end section of the resin connector (10). A resin tube (20) is formed from a material having a higher laser light absorption rate than the connector end section (12), the resin tube (20) being fitted to the connector end section (12), being welded to the inner peripheral surface or outer peripheral surface of the connector end section (12), and not being welded to the connector body section (11).
A connector (1) comprises: a cylindrical housing body (10) that forms a main channel (C) and comprises a third opening (P3) that is formed in the middle of the main channel (C); a housing cylindrical part (20) that is formed in a cylindrical shape, is provided in the housing body (10) such that the third opening (P3) is at one end thereof, and has a housing annular bearing surface (21) that faces away from the main channel (C) in the third opening (P3); an elastic film (30) which is arranged with the outer circumferential edge of one surface thereof in contact with the housing annular bearing surface (21) and blocks the third opening (P3), and in which one surface thereof constitutes a surface that bears pressure from liquid flowing in the main channel (C) and deforms inwardly due to pressure from liquid flowing in the main channel (C); and a pressing member (40) which has at least a cylindrical part (41), is fixed to the housing cylindrical part (20), and in which one axial direction end of a pressing member annular bearing surface (41a) of the cylindrical part (41) is in contact with the outer circumferential edge of the other surface of the elastic film (30) and a space (S) is formed on the other surface side of the elastic film (30).
This sealing member 4a used in a fuel cell sealing body consists of a crosslinked body of a rubber composition containing components (A) and (B), and exhibits a rebound resilience of 40-70%. As a result, it is possible to provide a sealing member for a fuel cell having excellent pressing crack resistance and sag resistance across a broad range of temperatures from low temperatures to high temperatures. (A) At least one rubber component selected from the group consisting of ethylene-propylene rubber, ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, and ethylene-butene-diene rubber. (B) Carbon black for which the value of the BET specific surface area (m2/g)×DBP oil absorption quantity (cm3/100g) is from 1,500-15,000.
Provided is a sliding bush having a novel structure with which it is possible to advantageously set both hard spring characteristics in a direction perpendicular to the axis, and soft spring characteristics in a twisting direction and a prying direction. In this sliding bush 10, an inner shaft member 12 and an outer cylinder member 14 are connected by a main body rubber elastic member 16, and sliding of the inner shaft member 12 with respect to the main body rubber elastic member 16 is allowed. The inner shaft member 12 includes a bulge part 18 having a large diameter midway through the axial direction, and the outer cylinder member 14 includes a tapered part 28, both axial end sections of which have a small diameter outward in the axial direction. The outer peripheral surface of the bulge part 18 in the inner shaft member 12 includes a non-adhesive portion 32 which is not adhered to the main body rubber elastic member 16 and where sliding with respect to the main body elastic rubber member 16 is allowed, and the outer peripheral surface of the inner shaft member 12 outward of the non-adhesive portion 32 in the axial direction includes an adhesive portion 30 to which the main body rubber elastic member 16 is vulcanized and adhered.
F16F 1/38 - Springs made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
This skin material (2) comprises: a skin layer (20) having light transmittance; an intermediate layer (21) which is disposed on the rear side of the skin layer (20) and has lower light transmittance than the skin layer (20); a decorative layer (22) which is disposed on the rear side of the intermediate layer (21) and has lower light transmittance than the intermediate layer (21); and at least one recess section (23) open in the rear surface of the decorative layer (22). A bottom portion (232) of the recess section (23) has an intermediate layer reaching portion (232b) disposed on the intermediate layer (21).
B32B 3/24 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by an apertured layer, e.g. of expanded metal
Provided is an anti-vibration device capable of sufficiently ensuring durability even when a load inputted in one direction and a load inputted in the opposite direction are significantly different. In this anti-vibration device 10, a main rubber elastic body 16 is conical in form and is provided with a recess 34 that is open in the lower surface, a center axis 22 of an inner member 12 is disposed eccentric in a direction perpendicular to a center axis 32 of an outer cylinder member 14, the free length of the main rubber elastic body 16 connecting the inner member 12 and the outer cylinder member 14 on one side in the eccentric direction and the free length of the main rubber elastic body 16 connecting the inner member 12 and the outer cylinder member 14 on the other side in the eccentric direction are designed to be different from each other, the lower end of the inner member 12 is not exposed in the recess 34, and continuous rubber 40 that covers the lower end of the inner member 12 and causes the main rubber elastic body 16 on one side in the eccentric direction to be continuous with the main rubber elastic body 16 on the other side in the eccentric direction is formed integrally with the main rubber elastic body 16.
F16F 1/387 - Springs made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin comprising means for modifying the rigidity in particular directions
F16F 13/10 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper the damper being a fluid damper, e.g. the plastics spring not forming a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper the plastics spring forming at least a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper the wall being at least in part formed by a flexible membrane or the like
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
Provided is a charging roll for electrophotographic equipment, the charging roll suppressing toner contamination, tearing/fracturing of an elastic body layer, and detachment of a surface layer, and exhibiting excellent charging properties. A charging roll 10 comprises a shaft body 12, an elastic body layer 14 formed on an outer circumferential surface of the shaft body 12, and a surface layer 16 formed on an outer circumferential surface of the elastic body layer 14. The elastic body layer 14 includes silicone rubber. A plurality of large protruding parts 18a having a width of 13-48 µm and a height of 5-13 µm are provided on the outer circumferential surface of the elastic body layer 14, and a plurality of small protruding parts 18b forming protrusions/recesses having a ten-point average roughness Rz of 1.0-6.0 µm are provided on the surface of the large protruding parts 18a. The surface layer 16 contains a urethane polymer, and the elongation at breakage of the surface layer 16 is 285-525%.
G03G 15/02 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for laying down a uniform charge, e.g. for sensitising; Corona discharge devices
The present invention provides a tubular antivibration device which has novel structure capable of achieving durability and the like of an elastic rubber main body while also increasing the degree of freedom in tuning the spring ratio in each direction. Provided is a tubular antivibration device 10 in which an inner axial member 12 and an outer tubular member 14 are joined by an elastic rubber main body 16, wherein the inner axial member 12 is provided with a pair of groove-like recesses 28 that open onto the outer circumferential surface on both sides in the horizontal direction and extend vertically, and the elastic rubber main body 16 is integrally provided with a vertical pair of first elastic joining parts 30 that join the vertically opposing surfaces of the inner axial member 12 and the outer tubular member 14 to each other on both sides in the vertical direction and a horizontal pair of second elastic joining parts 32 that join the vertically opposing surfaces of the outer tubular member 14 to each other through the pair of groove-like recesses 28 in the inner axial member 12.
F16F 1/387 - Springs made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin comprising means for modifying the rigidity in particular directions
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
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QUICK COUPLER FOR AUTOMOTIVE FLUID TRANSPORT TUBING
A "QUICK COUPLER FOR AUTOMOTIVE FLUID TRANSPORT TUBING" disclosing a quick coupling element used on metallic tubing, particularly on tubing for automotive fluid transport, wherein the said quick coupler comprises two locking members made in thermoplastic material, and the said quick coupler being fitted on both a male fitting tube and a female fitting tube in order to join the said tubes together and provide them with an anti-rotation safety system.
F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
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FLAME-RETARDANT VIBRATION-DAMPING RUBBER COMPOSITION AND FLAME-RETARDANT VIBRATION-DAMPING RUBBER MEMBER
This flame-retardant vibration-damping rubber composition comprises the following (A) to (D), the proportion of (B) being 20-150 parts by mass, the proportion of (C) being 0.01-5.0 parts by mass, and the proportion of (D) being 10-80 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of (A). This makes it possible to provide a flame-retardant vibration-damping rubber composition and a flame-retardant vibration-damping rubber member that are excellent in vibration-damping rubber properties such as rubber physical characteristics and dynamic magnification while maintaining flame-retardant property. (A) Diene rubber. (B) Metal hydroxide. (C) Dihydrazide compound. (D) Carbon black.
C08L 9/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of conjugated diene hydrocarbons
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
Provided is a charging roll for electrophotographic equipment that is excellent in uniformity of discharge characteristics. A charging roll 10 has an elastic layer 14 having an outer peripheral surface provided with a groove portion 22 that spirals regularly along the axial direction. The groove portion 22 has a groove width w of 4-280 μm inclusive and a groove depth d of 2-30 μm inclusive. An area a of a bottom surface 221 of the groove portion 22 and an area b of a flat surface portion 24 of the outer peripheral surface of the elastic layer 14 have a surface area ratio a/b of 0.3-2.4 inclusive. A surface layer 16 includes a binder polymer 16a and roughness-forming particles 18, and the roughness-forming particles 18 are disposed on the flat surface portion 24 and on the groove portion 22. A part of the surface layer 16 that falls within a region M above the groove portion 22 has a surface roughness Rz of 2-16 μm inclusive, and the entire surface layer 16 has a surface roughness Rz of 5-26 μm inclusive. A part of the binder polymer 16a that covers a roughness-forming particle 18a on the groove portion 22 has a thickness t1 larger than a thickness t2 of a part of the binder polymer 16a that covers a roughness-forming particle 18b on the flat surface portion 24.
F16C 13/00 - Rolls, drums, discs, or the like; Bearings or mountings therefor
G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
G03G 15/02 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for laying down a uniform charge, e.g. for sensitising; Corona discharge devices
The present invention provides a fluid-filled vibration damping device which includes a new vibration damping mechanism, easily adapts to diversifying vibration damping characteristics, and has novel structure. Provided is a fluid-filled vibration damping device 10, wherein: a switching valve 68 is arranged inside the fluid passage 92 passing through a partition member 40 to communicate with a main fluid chamber 80 and a sub fluid chamber 82, the switching valve 68 protruding from one wall surface 94 toward the other wall surface 96 of the fluid passage 92, the wall surfaces 94, 96 being opposed to each other; a gap 98 is provided between the switching valve 68 and the other wall surface 96; a distal end portion of the switching valve 68 abuts against the other wall surface 96 of the fluid passage 92 through an inclination displacement in a swing manner of the switching valve 68 in the passage length direction of the fluid passage 92 to thereby form a switching mechanism for closing the gap 98; an elastically deformable fin-like protruding portion 72 protruding from the distal end portion of the switching valve 68 toward the other wall surface 96 of the fluid passage 92 is provided; and a leak passage 100 is formed between a protruding distal end of the fin-like protruding portion 72 and the other wall surface 96.
F16F 13/10 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper the damper being a fluid damper, e.g. the plastics spring not forming a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper the plastics spring forming at least a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper the wall being at least in part formed by a flexible membrane or the like
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ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITION, SHEET-FORM FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE USING SAME, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID ELECTRODE
This electrically conductive composition includes a thermoplastic elastomer and flaky graphite, the melt viscosity of the thermoplastic elastomer at 200°C in a low-shear zone with a shear rate of 60 s-1to 200 s-1being 50 Pa⋅s to 1400 Pa⋅s, and the roundness of the flaky graphite being 0.5 or less. This method for producing a sheet-form flexible electrode has a kneading step for kneading expanded graphite and a thermoplastic elastomer having a melt viscosity of 50 Pa⋅s to 1400 Pa⋅s at 200°C in a low-shear zone with a shear rate of 60 s-1to 200 s-1 to produce the electrically conductive composition, and a molding step for molding the electrically conductive composition into the form of a sheet by injection molding or extrusion molding.
H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
Provided is an electrophotographic equipment charging roll that suppresses image variation caused by the surface material. The electrophotographic equipment charging roll 10 comprises: a shaft 12; an elastic body layer 14 formed upon the outer circumferential surface of the shaft 12; and a surface layer 16 formed upon the outer circumferential surface of the elastic body layer 14. The surface layer 16 includes a binder polymer, roughness-forming particles, and a surface-modifying agent. The surface-modifying agent is a fluorine-based or silicone-based non-ionic modifying agent. The surface-modifying agent is preferably a fluorine-based non-ionic modifying agent.
G03G 15/02 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for laying down a uniform charge, e.g. for sensitising; Corona discharge devices
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RESIN COMPOSITION FOR CYLINDRICAL MOLDED BODY FOR LASER WELDING, CYLINDRICAL MOLDED BODY FOR LASER WELDING USING SAME, AND CONNECTED STRUCTURE OF CYLINDRICAL MOLDED BODY AND TUBE
This resin composition for a cylindrical molded body for laser welding contains components (A) to (C) at prescribed proportions and is used as a material of a connector 1 that is laser welded to a resin tube 2. Due to this configuration, it is possible to provide: a resin composition for a cylindrical molded body for laser welding, which can improve welding properties when a cylindrical molded body such as a connector for motor vehicle tubes, is laser welded; a cylindrical molded body for laser welding that uses same; and a connected structure in which the cylindrical molded body for laser welding and a tube are laser welded to each other. Component (A): at least one of the group consisting of polypropylene and a polyamide, excluding component (C). Component (B): a glass fiber filler having a refractive index that is not more than 0.02 different from the refractive index of component (A). Component (C): a compatibilizer which has a constituent unit that is the same as the main chain of component (A) and which has a functional group that can react with a hydroxyl group at the surface of the glass fiber filler (B).
C08L 23/26 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
C08L 77/00 - Compositions of polyamides obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic amide link in the main chain; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
The present invention provides a flexographic printing original plate which comprises an adhesive layer that exhibits excellent solvent resistance and excellent adhesion to a supporting body. The present invention provides a flexographic printing original plate 10 which sequentially comprises, on a surface of a supporting body 12, an adhesive layer 14 and an elastic layer 16, wherein the supporting body 12 contains a polyester resin and the adhesive layer 14 contains the components (a), (b) and (c) described below. (a) a polyester resin (b) an isocyanate compound (c) a xylene resin which has a melting point or softening point of 100°C or less
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfaces; Materials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresists; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
G03F 7/11 - Photosensitive materials - characterised by structural details, e.g. supports, auxiliary layers having cover layers or intermediate layers, e.g. subbing layers
A soundproof cover (1) which covers a target object (2) is provided with: a sound absorbing sheet (3) which is formed in a planar shape by means of a sound absorbing material and which covers the surface of the target object (2); and a reinforcing member (4) which is disposed in a position engaging with engaged portions (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h) of the target object (2), and which positions the sound absorbing sheet (3) with respect to the target object (2) with at least a portion of the sound absorbing sheet (3) exposed. The reinforcing member (4) is provided with: a first reinforcing portion (31), which is an elongate member and which is disposed in a position engaging with a first engaged portion of the target object (2); and second reinforcing portions (32, 33), which are elongate members and which are disposed in different positions to the first reinforcing portion (31).
This electrostatic transducer (1) comprises an insulator sheet (11), a first electrode sheet (12), a lead wire (30), a first joining part (61) that electrically joins the first electrode sheet (12) and a core (30a) of the lead wire (30) in a first area (Pa) where the first electrode sheet (12) and the core (30a) of the lead wire (30) are disposed so as to overlap, and a second joining part (62) that joins the insulator sheet (11) and a covering part (30b) of the lead wire (30) in a second area (Pb) where the insulator sheet (11) and the covering part (30b) of the lead wire (30) are disposed so as to overlap.
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaft; Processes of their manufacture - Details
Provided is a fluid-filled vibration damping device that has a novel structure and is capable of effectively suppressing cavitation. An outer peripheral end of a movable film 68 comprises an abutting section 70 that partially abuts, in a peripheral direction, a wall inner surface 55 on the pressure receiving chamber 84 side of an accommodation space 66, and a seal section 72 that abuts the entire periphery of a wall inner surface 65 on the balance chamber 86 side of the accommodation space 66. The outer peripheral end of the movable film 68 is supported by a partition member 40. A gap 80 is provided between the outer peripheral surface of the movable film 68 and the inner peripheral surface of the accommodation space 66, which oppose each other, and a communication path 82 in communication with the gap 80 is provided at a position deviated from the abutting section 70 toward the wall inner surface 55 of the accommodation space 66 at the outer peripheral end of the movable film 68. The outer peripheral end of the movable film 68 is separated from the wall inner surface 65 of the accommodation space 66 due to the pressure difference between the pressure receiving chamber 84 and the balance chamber 86, whereby a relief passage 94 in communication with the pressure receiving chamber 84 and the balance chamber 86 is formed so as to include the gap 80 and the communication path 82.
F16F 13/10 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper the damper being a fluid damper, e.g. the plastics spring not forming a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper the plastics spring forming at least a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper the wall being at least in part formed by a flexible membrane or the like
This seal member (1) is a cured product of a silicone rubber composition that comprises a silicone rubber and silica particles, and has a plurality of insertion holes (20) into which counterpart members (8) are inserted; and this seal member (1) satisfies the following conditions (a) to (d). (a) If X (parts by mass) is the content of the silica particles relative to 100 parts by mass of a base polymer of the silicone rubber, (elastic modulus recovery ratio (%))/(X (parts by mass)) is from 3.6 to 9.6. (b) The type A durometer hardness is from 15 to 30. (c) The tensile strength at break is 2.1 MPa or more. (d) The coefficient of kinetic friction of the surfaces of the insertion holes (20) is 2.5 or less.
Provided is a paper feed roll with excellent durability, which is less prone to paper transport failure due to accumulation of paper dust even after long-term use. A paper feed roll comprising a shaft body and an elastic body layer 3 that is formed on the outer periphery of the shaft body, wherein protruding and recessed sections are formed on the peripheral surface 31 of the elastic body layer 3 by protrusions 4, and each of the protrusions 4 integrally has a first protruding structure 5 that protrudes from the peripheral surface 31 of the elastic body layer 3 and a second protruding structure 6 that protrudes in a needle shape from the surface 51 of the first protruding structure 5.
Provided are a paper feeding roller which is not susceptible to paper conveyance failures caused by uneven wear, even if used for a long period of time with a cantilever support structure, and a paper feeding device comprising such a paper feeding roller. In the paper feeding roller 50, a shaft body 51 has a cantilever structure supported on one end, and an elastic layer 52 comprises a support end 53 and a free end 54 on both ends along a rotational axis 5A, wherein an outer diameter of the free end 54 in a cross section orthogonal to the rotational axis 5A is greater than that of the support end 53, and an area including the free end 54 has a flared part 57 having an outer diameter which widens in a linear or inner convex manner approaching the free end 54 along the rotational axis 5A. The paper feeding device comprises a feed roller which is rotationally driven and conveys paper, and a retard roller which comes in pressure contact with the feed roller, is affixed with a torque limiter, and suppresses double feeding of paper, wherein at least one of the feed roller or the retard roller is formed as the paper feeding roller 50.
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a means for efficiently producing natural rubber and stably securing the natural rubber, and to stably secure rubber resources. The present invention provides: a protein composition having an isoprene polymerization activity, the protein composition comprising (A-1) a protein having the same activity as CPT6, or (A-2) a protein having the same activity as CPT7, and (B) a protein having the same activity as CPTL; a lipid membrane structure comprising the composition; a method for producing the lipid membrane structure; a cell expressing a protein constituting the composition; a method for producing the cell; and a method for producing an isoprene polymerization compound using any of the above.
Provided are a novel method for manufacturing a gasket member capable of preventing molding defects, damage and the like during molding of a gasket, and the gasket member. A method for manufacturing a gasket member 10, comprising clamping a plate-like base material 12 between a first split mold 32 and a second split mold 34, and injecting and filling a rubber-like elastic material into a cavity 38 of a gasket 14 defined between the base material 12 and the first split mold 32 to fix the gasket 14 to a surface 16 of the base material 12, the gasket member 10 being provided with an air vent 50 that has an exhaust groove portion 52 extending from the cavity 38 toward the inner peripheral side or the outer peripheral side on the abutting surface between the base material 12 and the first split mold 32 and partially opened in the circumferential direction of the cavity 38, and an exhaust hole portion 56 extending from the exhaust groove portion 52 in the clamping direction of the first split mold 32 and the second split old 34, wherein air in the cavity 38 is discharged through the air vent 50 when the rubber-like elastic is injected and filled into the cavity 38.
B29C 33/10 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated venting means
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FLAME-RETARDANT RUBBER COMPOSITION, AND OUTER HOOD FOR RAIL VEHICLE
Provided are: a flame-retardant rubber composition containing the following components (A)-(E); and an outer hood for a rail vehicle, the outer hood composed of a cross-linked body of the flame-retardant rubber composition. Accordingly, the present invention ensures excellent rubber properties such as tensile strength and elongation at break, and exhibits good flame-retardancy. (A) At least one which is not (B) below and is selected from the group consisting of diene-based rubber, olefin-based rubber, urethane rubber, and silicone rubber. (B) Acid-modified polyolefin. (C) Metal hydroxide. (D) Phosphinic acid metal salt. (E) Cross-linking agent of component (A).
C08K 5/5313 - Phosphinic compounds, e.g. R2=P(:O)OR'
C08L 9/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of conjugated diene hydrocarbons
C08L 23/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
Provided is a member for a fuel cell in which a lip 4b is directly fixed to the surface of a separator 5, wherein the lip 4b is a cross-linked body of a radical curable composition containing components (A) to (E) below at a specific ratio, and the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the cross-linked body is -30 °C or less. Thus, a seal member can firmly adhere to the surface of a base material for a fuel cell without using an adhesive, and furthermore, the seal member can be thinned and also have excellent sealing properties over a wide temperature range. (A) (Meth)acrylic polymer having a (meth)acryloyl group at a molecular chain end. (B) Monofunctional (meth)acrylic monomer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 0 °C or more and having a polycylic structure. (C) Monofunctional (meth)acrylic monomer except for component (B). (D) Polyfunctional (meth)acrylic monomer. (E) Radical polymerization initiator.
A biological information measuring device (1) comprises: a plurality of sensors (S1-S32) that each acquire a base signal (A1-A32) containing biological information and noise information; and a processing device (60) that acquires biological information on the basis of a plurality of base signals (S1-S32). The processing device (60) comprises: a component analysis unit (62) that performs a prescribed component analysis on the basis of the plurality of base signals (A1-A32) and generates a plurality of component signals (C1-C16) which constitute the plurality of base signals (A1-A32); and a biological information acquisition unit (67) that determines whether a component signal (C1-C16) is biological information.
[Problem] To provide a conveying belt for an image forming device, said conveying belt being less susceptible to rubbing noises made as a result of contact with or rubbing against a cleaning blade, even when used over a long period. [Solution] A conveying belt 1 has a cylindrical base layer 2, and a surface layer 3 that is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the base layer 2. The base layer 2 contains polyimide or polyamide-imide, and has an elastic modulus from 3-7 GPa, inclusive. The surface layer 3 is configured as a cured object from a resin composition that contains a fluororesin having a hydroxy group, an isocyanate curing agent, and a silicone copolymer. The silicone copolymer is a copolymer containing a silicone unit and another kind of unit not having a siloxane skeleton, has a hydroxy group, and contains siloxane units in a proportion of at least 95 mol% and less than 100 mol%, or from 40-70 mol%, inclusive. The silicone copolymer content in the resin composition is 1-5 parts by mass, inclusive, relative to a total 100 parts by mass of the fluororesin and the isocyanate curing agent.
A decorative molded body (1) comprises: a transparent layer (10) having a front surface (13) which is visible from the outside, and a back surface (14) which has an uneven shape; a decorative film layer (20) which is disposed on the back side of the transparent layer (10) so as to conform to the uneven shape; a molded layer (30) which is disposed on the back side of the decorative film layer (20) and which is made of a thermosetting material; and a base material layer (40) which is disposed on the back side of the molded layer (30). The transparent layer (10), the decorative film layer (20) and the base material layer (40) are integrated via the molded layer (30). In the method for manufacturing the decorative molded body (1), when the molded layer (30) is formed of a thermosetting material, the decorative film layer (20) is formed and the base material layer (40) is integrated, while a decorative film body (200), which is flat, is placed on the back surface (14) of the transparent layer (10) so as to conform with the uneven shape of the back surface.
B29C 39/10 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressure; Apparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. casting around inserts or for coating articles
B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
B60R 19/02 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects
B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
67.
RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR COATING PLATED WIRE REINFORCEMENT LAYER, AND HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE USING SAME
Provided is a rubber composition for coating a plated wire reinforcement layer, the rubber composition being made of a diene-based rubber composition containing components (A)-(E), wherein with respect to 100 parts by weight of component (A), the content of components (B) is 5-20 parts by weight, the content of components (C) is 0.2-4.8 parts by weight, the content of components (D) is 0.2-4.8, the content of components (E) is 40-100 parts by weight, and the total content of components (C) and (D) is 1.0-6.0 parts by weight. Accordingly, the adhesiveness to the plated wire reinforcement layer is improved without compensating for physical properties of rubber and without using an adhesive. (A) Diene-based rubber. (B) Plasticizer. (C) Insoluble sulfur. (D) Soluble sulfur. (E) Carbon black having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 56 m2/g or less.
This cushioning sheet (30) comprises: a plurality of main support parts (31) that extend in a predetermined reference direction (Y) and are arranged in a state in which at least a part of a wide surface (31a) is in contact with a first member (A) or in a state in which a narrow surface (31b) facing the wide surface (31a) is in contact with a second member (B); and strip-shaped connection parts (32) that connect the adjacent main support parts (31) and are arranged in a state of being in contact with the first member (A) or in a state of having a distance from the second member (B). A main recess part (31c) that extends in the reference direction (Y) and is open to a side of the first member (A) is formed at a central part of the wide surface (31a) of the main support part (31) in a width direction. Sub-recess parts (33, 34), which extend in the reference direction (Y), are open to at least one among the first member (A) and the second member (B), and have an opening width smaller than that of the main recess part (31c), are formed at boundary portions between the main support parts (31) and the connection parts (32).
B65D 57/00 - Internal frames or supports for flexible articles, e.g. stiffeners; Separators for articles packaged in stacks or groups, e.g. for preventing adhesion of sticky articles
H01M 50/20 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
B65D 81/05 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
B29C 48/12 - Articles with an irregular circumference when viewed in cross-section, e.g. window profiles
The present invention provides a vibration-damping device that has a novel structure and that can realize excellent vibration-damping performance through property control with a simple structure. Provided is a fluid-enclosed-type vibration-damping device 10 in which an inner shaft member 14 and an outer cylinder member 16 are coupled via a main-body rubber elastic body 18, and a plurality of fluid chambers 38, 38, in each of which a fluid is enclosed, are provided apart from each other in the circumferential direction and are made to communicate with each other through an orifice passage 40. The fluid is a magnetic functional fluid, the outer cylinder member 16 is made of a non-magnetic material, a cylindrical cover member 46 is disposed at an outer circumferential side of the outer cylinder member 16 so as to be apart from the outer cylinder member, a magnetic-field generation unit 56 that applies a magnetic field to the magnetic functional fluid is assembled between the outer cylinder member 16 and the cylindrical cover member 46, and a member 68 at one side and a member 70 at the other side that are coupled so as to damp vibrations are attached to the inner shaft member 14 and the cylindrical cover member 46, respectively.
F16F 13/30 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper characterised by adjusting or regulating devices responsive to exterior conditions comprising means for varying fluid viscosity, e.g. of magnetic or electrorheological fluids
Achieved is a rubber bushing for railroad trucks which has a novel structure and is capable of improving, for example, flame resistance to externally applied fire or the like without greatly degrading the basic properties demanded with respect to vibrational and load inputs. A rubber bushing 10 to be used for railroad car trucks comprises a shaft-like inner member 12 and an outer member 14, disposed on the outer peripheral side of the inner member 12 at a remove therefrom, which are linked by a rubber elastic body 16. A cover part 48 that covers an exposed end surface 44, from the outside thereof, where the rubber elastic body 16 is exposed to the outside between the axial ends of the inner member 12 and the outer member 14, is provided at an axial end of the rubber elastic body 16 as a separate member from the rubber elastic body 16.
B61F 5/30 - Axle-boxes mounted for movement under spring control in vehicle or bogie underframes
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
A capacitive proximity detection device (1) comprising: a sensor electrode (11) which is for detecting proximity of a detection subject (3); a ground electrode (12) which is disposed on the sensor electrode (11) on the side opposite from the detection subject (3); an active guard electrode (13) which is disposed between the sensor electrode (11) and the ground electrode (12); a capacitance detection circuit (21) which applies an excitation voltage to the sensor electrode (11) and detects the capacitance (Cx) between the sensor electrode (11) and the detection subject (3) on the basis of the transferred charge amount of the sensor electrode (11) when the excitation voltage is applied to the sensor electrode (11); and a plurality of buffer circuits (22, 23), input terminals of which are connected to a terminal of the capacitance detection circuit (21) for voltage application to the sensor electrode (11), and output terminals of which are connected to the active guard electrode (13).
A capacitance-type proximity detection device (1) comprises one sensor electrode (11) for detecting proximity of a detection subject (3), a detection circuit (21) and a processing device (22) that serve as a first system, a detection circuit (23) and a processing device (24) that serve as a second system, and a diagnosis circuit (26) that diagnoses the sensor electrode (11) on the basis of a first capacitance detected by the first-system detection circuit (21) and a second capacitance detected by the second-system detection circuit (23).
G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means 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 converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
A sound-absorbing cover 1 comprises a first sound-absorbing layer 10 and a second sound-absorbing layer 20 made of foam, a first skin layer 12 of the first sound-absorbing layer 10 and a second skin layer 22 of the second sound-absorbing layer 20 are layered in a state of being made to face each other, and an air layer 30 is provided between the opposing surfaces of the first skin layer 12 and the second skin layer 22. The first skin layer 12 of the first sound-absorbing layer 10 and the second skin layer 22 of the second sound-absorbing layer 20 have different degrees of stiffness.
The objective of the present invention is to provide an electrostatic capacitance type proximity sensor having a novel construction, with which it is possible to detect proximity of a detection target more accurately by reducing noise in a sensor wire. An electrostatic capacitance type proximity sensor 10 for detecting proximity of a detection target A on the basis of an electrostatic capacitance between the detection target A and a sensor electrode 20 is provided with a ground electrode 24 which is disposed on the opposite side of the sensor electrode 20 to the detection target A and which is grounded, and a guard electrode 28 which is disposed between the sensor electrode 20 and the ground electrode 24, and which is at the same potential as the sensor electrode 20, wherein: a sensor wire 44 connecting a detecting device 42, disposed on the opposite side of the ground electrode 24 to the sensor electrode 20, to the sensor electrode 20 is inserted through a first wire insertion hole 46 penetrating through the ground electrode 24; and a distance D1 between the sensor wire 44 and the inner circumferential surface of the first wire insertion hole 46 is greater than an opposing-surface separation T2 between the ground electrode 24 and the guard electrode 28.
H01H 36/00 - Switches actuated by change of magnetic field or of electric field, e.g. by change of relative position of magnet and switch, by shielding
The objective of the present invention is to provide an electrostatic capacitance type proximity sensor having a novel construction, with which it is possible to reduce parasitic capacitance. An electrostatic capacitance type proximity sensor 10 for detecting proximity of a detection target A on the basis of an electrostatic capacitance is provided with a ground electrode 24 which is disposed on the opposite side of a sensor electrode 20 to the detection target A and which is grounded, and an intermediate layer 16 which is disposed between the sensor electrode 20 and the ground electrode 24, wherein: the intermediate layer 16 is provided with an electrically insulating guard supporting body 26, and a first guard electrode 28a and a second guard electrode 28b which are at the same potential as the sensor electrode 20; the first guard electrode 28a is disposed on the surface of the guard supporting body 26 facing the sensor electrode 20, and the second guard electrode 28b is disposed on the surface of the guard supporting body 26 facing the ground electrode 24; and an electrically connecting portion 32 electrically connecting the first guard electrode 28a and the second guard electrode 28b to one another is provided in the intermediate layer 16.
H01H 36/00 - Switches actuated by change of magnetic field or of electric field, e.g. by change of relative position of magnet and switch, by shielding
76.
FILM ANTENNA AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FILM ANTENNA
The present invention provides: a film antenna which enables easy formation of an antenna pattern; and a method for producing a film antenna. A film antenna 10 according to the present invention comprises, on a surface of a substrate 12, a thin film layer 13 which contains, within the same plane, a portion 16a that constitutes an antenna pattern and a portion 16b that does not constitute an antenna pattern. The portion 16a that constitutes an antenna pattern is composed of a conductive film that contains a metal; and the portion 16b that does not constitute an antenna pattern is composed of a non-conductive film that contains at least one substance selected from among a metal oxide, a metal nitride and a metal carbide.
A seal member 4, comprising a rubber composition containing at least one substance selected from the group consisting of silane coupling agents and (meth)acrylic monomers having a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxy group, or an amide group and containing the following components (A) to (C) at specific ratios, is used as a seal member for a fuel cell. The seal member 4 has excellent flexibility, excellent stretching properties in a large temperature range from low to high temperatures, and excellent sealing performance. The seal member 4 makes it possible to reduce damage to an electrolyte membrane. (A) At least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyisoprene, polybutadiene, polyurethane, polyester, and poly(meth)acrylate having a (meth) acryloyl group. (B) A monofunctional (meth)acrylic monomer having a glass transition temperature of 0°C or lower. (C) A monofunctional (meth) acrylic monomer having a glass transition temperature of 50°C or higher.
This vibration-damping rubber composition comprises a rubber component comprising the following (A) and further contains the following components (B) to (E). Due to this, both heat resistance and a reduction in dynamic-to-static modulus ratio can be attained to a high degree. Component (A): a diene-based rubber comprising natural rubber as a main component. Component (B): a filler. Component (C): a hydrazide compound. Component (D): a disulfide compound represented by general formula (1). Component (E): a sulfur-based vulcanizing agent. [In general formula (1), ring A and ring B each represent a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group having 4-24 carbon atoms.]
The present invention provides a fixing belt for electrophotographic apparatuses, said fixing belt being able to be suppressed in separation between a metal layer and a rubber elastic layer in an endurance test. According to the present invention, a primer layer 16 is composed of a cured product of a primer composition that contains an adhesive component having an amino group and an adhesive component having an alkenyl group; a rubber elastic layer 18 is composed of a cured product of a silicone rubber composition that contains an organopolysiloxane having an alkenyl group, a crosslinking agent having a hydrosilyl group, and at least one adhesive component selected from among an adhesive component having an epoxy group, an adhesive component having an alkenyl group and an adhesive component having an acryloyl group; and in the silicone rubber composition, the amount of hydrosilyl groups contained in the crosslinking agent is from 0.3 to 1.0 in terms of the molar ratio if the amount of alkenyl groups contained in the organopolysiloxane is taken as 1.0.
F16C 13/00 - Rolls, drums, discs, or the like; Bearings or mountings therefor
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
G03G 15/20 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for fixing, e.g. by using heat
80.
THERMAL INSULATION MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
This thermal insulation material (1) is provided with a thermal insulation layer (10) that comprises: a porous structure which has a skeleton where a plurality of particles are connected, while having pores inside and a hydrophobic site at least in the surface among the surface and the inside; reinforcing fibers; and nanoparticles of a metal oxide serving as a binder. The thermal insulation layer (10) has a mass loss rate of 10% or less as determined by thermogravimetric analysis wherein the thermal insulation layer is held at 500°C for 30 minutes.
F16L 59/02 - Shape or form of insulating materials, with or without coverings integral with the insulating materials
B32B 3/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
C04B 38/00 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic ware; Preparation thereof
81.
THERMAL INSULATION MATERIAL FOR BATTERY PACK, AND BATTERY PACK
A thermal insulation material (3) for a battery pack comprises a thermal insulation layer (30), and a first substrate (31) and a second substrate (32) that are positioned sandwiching the thermal insulation layer (30). The thermal insulation layer (30) has a mass reduction rate of 10% or less in a thermogravimetric analysis in which the same is held at 500°C or less for 30 minutes, and has a porous structure, reinforcing fibers, and nanoparticles of a metal oxide serving as a binder, said porous structure having a plurality of particles linked to form a skeleton therein, having fine pores in the interior thereof, and among the surface and the interior thereof, having a hydrophobic site at least on the surface. When the thermal insulation material (3) for a battery pack is subjected to a compression test in which the same is compressed under a load of 15 MPa in a thickness direction, where said thickness direction is the layering direction of the thermal insulation layer (30), the first substrate (31), and the second substrate (32), the change rate of the post-compression test thickness in relation to the pre-compression test thickness is less than 70%.
H01M 10/651 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by parameters specified by a numeric value or mathematical formula, e.g. ratios, sizes or concentrations
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
H01M 50/20 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
F16L 59/02 - Shape or form of insulating materials, with or without coverings integral with the insulating materials
82.
SHEET-LIKE FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
This sheet-like flexible electrode comprises a thermoplastic elastomer that is composed of a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer, or a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer and an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer, and a conductive material containing carbon black; and this sheet-like flexible electrode has a thickness of from 50 μm to 500 μm. The melt viscosity of the thermoplastic elastomer at 200°C within a low shear range where the shear rate is from 60 s-1to 200 s-1is from 100 Pa·s to 800 Pa·s; and the melt viscosity at 200°C within the low shear range is not more than 4 times the melt viscosity at 200°C within a high shear range where the shear rate is from 1,000 s-1to 1,220 s-1; and the DBP absorption of the carbon black is 300 cm3/100 g or more. This sheet-like flexible electrode is produced by extrusion molding or injection molding an elastomer composition that contains the thermoplastic elastomer and the conductive material.
A vibration-damping rubber composition which comprises a polymer comprising the following (A) component and further includes the following (B) to (E) components. Due to this, both heat resistance and a reduction in dynamic-to-static modulus ratio can be attained to a high degree without impairing the durability. Component (A): a diene-based rubber. Component (B): a filler. Component (C): a dihydrazide compound. Component (D): either a (meth)acrylic acid monomer and zinc oxide or zinc (meth)acrylate. Component (E): a sulfur-based vulcanizing agent.
Provided is a paper feeding roll that prevents paper transportation failures over a long time. A paper feeding roll 10 is provided with an axial body 12 and an elastic layer 14 formed on an outer periphery of the axial body 12. The circumferential surface of the elastic layer 14 has a plurality of projections 16 forming surface unevenness. Each projection 16 of the plurality of projections 16 is shaped such that a position X of a distal-end part preceding in an opposite direction to a paper feeding direction precedes, in the opposite direction to the paper feeding direction, a position Y of a base-end part preceding in the opposite direction to the paper feeding direction.
Provided is a novel heart failure diagnosis device that enables heart failure to be diagnosed with a high degree of accuracy on the basis of respiration stability by using detection results from a weak voltage sensor sheet that does not need to be attached to a user. Provided is a heart failure diagnosis device 10 which uses an indicator generated from the standard deviation of the respiration frequency of a user P to diagnose heart failure, wherein said heart failure diagnosis device 10 comprises: a weak voltage sensor sheet 12 outputting a detection signal in accordance with input vibration; a respiration signal acquisition unit 40 extracting, as a respiration signal, a vibration frequency signal, which originates in respiration, from the detection signal of the voltage sensor sheet 12; a power spectrum calculation unit 44 calculating the power spectrum of a respiration frequency band from the respiration signal; and a signal correction unit 42 further provided thereto and correcting the detection signal such that in the power spectrum, the maximum value of a primary frequency component of the respiration waveform is at least 1.5 times the maximum value of a secondary frequency component of the respiration waveform, thereby arriving at the respiration signal.
The present invention provides a development roll for electrophotographic apparatuses, said development roll being capable of suppressing toner leakage from an end part of the roll. A development roll 10 for electrophotographic apparatuses according to the present invention is provided with: a shaft 12; an elastic layer 14 that is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the shaft 12; a surface layer 16 that is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the elastic layer 14; and end part protection layers 18 that are formed on both end parts of the outer circumferential surface of the surface layer 16 in the axial direction. With respect to this development roll 10 for electrophotographic apparatuses, the end part protection layers 18 contain a binder polymer and a surface modification agent that has a cyano group.
Provided are a decorative molding with which it is possible to improve design properties without cutting a decorative film in the final step of manufacturing the decorative molding, and a method for manufacturing the decorative molding. A decorative molding (1) comprises: a transparent layer (10) provided with an exposed surface (11) and an uneven rear surface (12) on the reverse side thereof from the exposed surface (11); a molding layer (50) positioned facing the rear surface (12) of the transparent layer (10); a decorative film (30) which is formed in a predetermined outline shape, is positioned so as to be interposed between the molding layer (50) and the rear surface (12) of the transparent layer (10), is formed so as to follow the recesses and projections of the rear surface (12) of the transparent layer (10), and is visible through the transparent layer (10) from the exposed surface (11) of the transparent layer (10); and a sealing member (60) which is positioned circumferentially on the outer circumferential side of the decorative film (30) and which embeds the outer circumferential end of the decorative film (30).
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices
B29C 33/14 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels against the mould wall
B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
88.
DECORATIVE FORMED BODY, DECORATIVE FORMED BODY PRODUCTION METHOD, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PROCESSED ARTICLE USING DECORATIVE FORMED BODY
Provided is a decorative formed body according to which a decorative film can be made to conform to the shape of a transparent layer back surface having protrusions and recesses with a method that is different from vacuum forming and vapor deposition, without having to carry out pre-forming. The decorative formed body (1) includes: a transparent layer (10) comprising an exposed surface (11) and a back surface (12) on the opposite side from the exposed surface (11), the back surface having protrusions and recesses; a formed layer (50) formed from a thermosetting material and disposed so as to face the back surface (12) of the transparent layer (10); and a decorative film (30) disposed and sandwiched between the formed layer (50) and the back surface (12) of the transparent layer (10), formed so as to conform to the protrusions and recesses on the back surface (12) of the transparent layer (10), disposed so as to tightly adhere to the formed layer (50), and being visible from the exposed surface (11) of the transparent layer (10) through the transparent layer (10).
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices
B29C 33/14 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels against the mould wall
B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
89.
PAPER FEEDER, PAPER FEED ROLL, AND SEPARATION ROLL
Provided are a paper feeder, paper feed roll, and separation roll that suppress paper jams after long-term use. The paper feeder 10 comprises a paper feed roll 12 that is rotationally driven and conveys paper P, and a separation roll 14 that is pressed against the paper feed roll 12 and has a built-in torque limiter to suppress double feed of the paper P. The paper feed roll 12 and the separation roll 14 each have a surface comprising an elastic body containing polyurethane, each have a surface roughness Rz of 20 μm or more, and have a difference in JIS-A hardness of 5 degrees or more on the surfaces. The coefficient of friction between the paper feed roll 12 and the separation roll 14 is in the range of 1.0-3.0.
Provided is a vehicle body damper brace which has a novel structure and which ensures durability with respect to both input in an axial direction and input in a torsional direction. A vehicle body damper brace 10 comprises: (a) a longitudinal rod member 12; (b) a housing 14 including a cylindrical part 26 disposed externally fitted around the rod member 12; (c) an elastic coupling member 16, including a first coupling body 36 constituted by a viscoelastic material, that elastically couples the rod member 12 and the housing 14 to each other in an axial right-angle direction; and (d) a regulating member 44, provided separate from the elastic coupling member 16 on at least one side of the first coupling body 36 in the axial direction, that suppresses an amount of relative displacement between the rod member 12 and the housing 14 in the torsional direction.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
F16F 1/38 - Springs made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
F16F 1/387 - Springs made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin comprising means for modifying the rigidity in particular directions
F16F 3/093 - Units comprising several springs made of plastics or the like material the springs being of different materials, e.g. having different types of rubber
F16F 7/09 - Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers with friction surfaces rectilinearly movable along each other in dampers of the cylinder-and-piston type
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
The present invention provides an expansion/contraction detecting device with a novel structure, the device capable of accurately detecting expansion/contraction deformation of a base material even when the base material exhibits large expansion/contraction deformation. This expansion/contraction detecting device 10 is provided with a detecting unit 32 that, with respect to a thin-wall base material 38 exhibiting expansion/contraction deformation in an in-plane direction, undergoes expansion or contraction following the expansion/contraction deformation of the base material 38 and electrically detects the expansion/contraction deformation of the base material 38, wherein the base material 38 is provided with a high expansion/contraction section 20 and low expansion/contraction sections 22, the rate of expansion/contraction deformation of the low expansion/contraction sections 22 in the base material 38 is configured to be less than that of the high expansion/contraction section 20, and the detecting unit 32 is provided in a low expansion/contraction section 22 of the base material 38.
G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a sensor sheet (1) which makes deformation of dielectric layers (2a to 2r) less likely to affect the capacitance of detection units (11A to 11R). The sensor sheet (1) is provided with: front-side electrode layers (34a to 34r); reverse-side electrode layers (44a to 44r); a plurality of dielectric layers (2a to 2r) that are disposed spaced apart from one another in a plane direction between the front-side electrode layers (34a to 34r) and the reverse-side electrode layers (44a to 44r); and a plurality of detection units (11A to 11R) that are disposed at portions where the front-side electrode layers (34a to 34r), the dielectric layers (2a to 2r), and the reverse-side electrode layers (44a to 44r) overlap as seen from the front-reverse direction. In a no-load state, an outer margin of the dielectric layers (2a to 2r) is disposed further outward than an outer margin of the detection units (11A to 11R). A dielectric layer non-disposed part (13) where the dielectric layers (2a to 2r) are not disposed deforms more readily than dielectric layer disposed parts (12A to 12R) where the dielectric layers (2a to 2r) are disposed.
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
93.
PIEZOELECTRIC SENSOR AND BIOINFORMATION ACQUISITION GARMENT
A bioinformation acquisition garment (1) comprises a garment (10) and a piezoelectric sensor (20). The piezoelectric sensor (20) measures bioinformation of a subject (9) wearing the garment (10). The piezoelectric sensor (20) comprises: a sensor element (30) which includes a piezoelectric layer (31) including an elastomer and piezoelectric particles, and electrode layers (32a, 32b) disposed with the piezoelectric layer (31) sandwiched therebetween; and an elastic layer (40) which includes an elastomer and is stacked on the sensor element (30). The piezoelectric sensor (20) stretches with the stretch of the garment (10). The piezoelectric sensor (20) has a sensor sensitivity at 10% elongation, when elongated by 10% along a uniaxial direction, that is at least half the sensor sensitivity before elongation, and has a spring constant that is greater than the spring constant of the garment (10).
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
A61B 5/113 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb occurring during breathing
G01L 1/16 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezoelectric devices
94.
SILICONE RUBBER COMPOSITION, SILICONE RUBBER CROSSLINKED BODY, AND SEALANT
C08F 299/08 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by interreacting polymers involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond reactions, in the absence of non-macromolecular monomers from unsaturated polycondensates from polysiloxanes
C09K 3/10 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for sealing or packing joints or covers
Provided is a fluid cell type mattress having a novel structure capable of preventing displacement of a pressure sensor relative to fluid cells and enabling accurate detection of pressure. The fluid cell type mattress 10 is provided with fluid cells 14, which have fluid chambers 36 formed therein constituted such that a fluid can be supplied thereto or discharged therefrom, and is provided with a flexible sheet-like pressure sensor 16 for detecting pressure acting in the thickness direction. The supply and discharge of a fluid to and from the fluid chambers 36 in the fluid cells 14 is controlled on the basis of the pressure in the vertical direction detected by the pressure sensor 16. The fluid cell type mattress 10 is provided with connection means 18, 58, 60 for positioning the pressure senor 16 by limiting the amount of movement of the pressure senor 16 in the plane direction by connecting the pressure senor 16 to the fluid cells 14.
A multilayer tube applied to air brakes comprises the multilayer tube made of polyamide, particularly applied to the air brake system for automotive vehicles, and also features such layers with excellent elasticity, durability, abrasive resistance and resistance to high pressures; therefore this inner layer has properties that support the pressurized air of the air brake system that passes through the tube, avoiding ruptures to the tube and then assuring the operation and durability of the tube in question, and, consequently, of the air brake system to which the tube is applied.
The following is provided as a radical-curable seal member for a fuel cell that has excellent productivity, can be made into a thin film, and has excellent sealability within a wide temperature range. A radical-curable seal member 4 for a fuel cell having a glass transition temperature of -40°C or lower made from a crosslinked product of a radical-curable composition containing 20-90 weight parts of component (B), 1-10 weight parts of component (C), and 0.01-10 weight parts of component (D) per 100 weight parts of component (A), the weight ratio [(B)/(C)] of component (B) to component (C) being 4-24 and the content [(C)/{(A) + (B) + (C)}] of component (C) relative to a total of 100 wt% of component (A), component (B), and component (C) being 1-7 wt %. (A) (Meth)acrylic polymer having a (meth)acryloyl group at a molecular chain end. (B) Monofunctional (meth)acrylic monomer. (C) Polyfunctional (meth)acrylic monomer. (D) Radical polymerization initiator.
Provided is an electrostatic transducer that makes it possible to connect a lead wire to a flexible electrode sheet reliably, easily, and at low cost. An electrostatic transducer (1) is provided with: a flexible electrode sheet (12); a lead wire (31) having a conductive part (311) from which a core wire (311a) is exposed and which is disposed on the electrode sheet (12) in conduction with the electrode sheet (12), and a first covering part (312) in which the core wire (312a) is covered by a first insulating material (312b) and which is disposed on the electrode sheet (12); and a first bonding part (41a) that is formed of a thermoplastic material and is fused to bond the electrode sheet (12) and the first covering part (312) to each other.
Provided is a novel presence determination device whereby presence in a detection region of a user can be determined with excellent precision. A presence determination device 10 for determining whether an organism A is present in a detection region 36, wherein the presence determination device 10 has a flexible piezoelectric sensor sheet 12 which is laid in the detection region 36 and which outputs a detection signal corresponding to an input vibration, a ballistic heart motion signal acquisition unit 40 for extracting a ballistic heart motion signal corresponding to ballistic heart motion from a detection signal of the piezoelectric sensor sheet 12, and an absence determination unit 44 for making an absence determination which indicates that the organism A is not present in the detection region 36 on the basis of the ballistic heart motion signal, the absence determination unit 44 making an absence determination when a state in which the ballistic heart motion signal is less than an absence threshold value α continues for more than an absence determination time.
The present invention provides an electroconductive roll for electrophotographic devices, said electroconductive roll being suppressed in image defects due to leak discharge, while being also suppressed in environment dependence of the resistance. According to the present invention, an elastic layer 14 is configured of an electroconductive rubber composition containing an isoprene rubber, a rubber other than the isoprene rubber, and a carbon black; the elastic layer 14 shows a phase separation between a first rubber phase containing the isoprene rubber and a second rubber phase containing the rubber other than the isoprene rubber; in a 5 μm × 5 μm square area of an arbitrary cross-section of the elastic layer 14, the area ratio of the first rubber phase relative to the total of the first rubber phase and the second rubber phase is within the range of from 10% to 90%; the elastic layer 14 has a resistance value within the range of from 1.0 × 103Ω to 1.0 × 106 Ω; a surface layer 16 contains a crosslinked body of at least one polyurethane resin that is selected from among an ether-based polyurethane resin and a carbonate-based polyurethane resin, and an electron conductive agent; and the surface layer 16 has a glass transition point within the range of from -10°C to -70°C.
F16C 13/00 - Rolls, drums, discs, or the like; Bearings or mountings therefor
G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
G03G 15/02 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for laying down a uniform charge, e.g. for sensitising; Corona discharge devices
G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
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