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1.

ROTARY MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023035405
Publication Number 2024/080153
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-28
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Suzuki Kentaro
  • Murakami Hiroaki

Abstract

Provided is a rotary machine having exceptional space-saving properties despite being provided with a reduction gear. This rotary machine (1) comprises a first output shaft (10), a cylindrical shaft (20) surrounding the first output shaft (10), a reduction gear (60) connected to the shaft (20), a rotor (30) fixed to the shaft (20), a stator (40) surrounding the rotor (30), a housing (50) supporting the stator (40), and a first bearing (71), the first output shaft (10) being connected to the reduction gear (60) either directly or via a member, and the outer peripheral surface of the shaft (20) and an inner peripheral portion (54) of the housing (50) being linked via the first bearing (71).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

2.

HEART RATE ACQUISITION DEVICE AND BED SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023036666
Publication Number 2024/080265
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-10
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi Yugo
  • Morishita Eizaburo
  • Wada Satoru
  • Shimizu Nobutaka
  • Hatta Kunihiko
  • Nishikata Nobutaka

Abstract

A heart rate acquisition device (30), which acquires the heart rate of a subject (S) on a bed (BD), comprises: a heartbeat waveform acquisition unit (31) that, on the basis of the outputs of load detectors (11, 12, 13, 14) provided in the bed, acquires a heartbeat waveform indicating temporal variations of load values corresponding to the heartbeat of the subject; a heartbeat period estimation unit (33) that determines an estimated value of the heartbeat period of the subject on the basis of transition of the heartbeat waveform; and a heart rate calculation unit (34) that calculates the heart rate of the subject on the basis of the heartbeat waveform and the estimated value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/0245 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate using sensing means generating electric signals
  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb

3.

MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2023037350
Publication Number 2024/080381
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-16
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Kodama, Mitsuo

Abstract

A motor (1) comprises: a shaft (40); cylinders (5a, 5b) rotatably supported on the shaft (40); an impeller (20) fixed to the cylinders (5a, 5b); a rotor (30) fixed to the impeller (20); a stator (90) surrounding the rotor (30); spaces (91) between the shaft (40) and the cylinders (5a, 5b); and a space (92) between the rotor (30) and the stator (90). The spaces (91, 92) are spaces into which a liquid enters, a plurality of first grooves (59) are formed in at least either of an inner surface (54) of the cylinders (5a, 5b) or an outer surface (32) of the shaft (40), and a plurality of second grooves (69) are formed in at least either of an inner surface (63) of the stator (90) or an outer surface (32) of the rotor (30).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • F04D 29/047 - Bearings hydrodynamic
  • H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

4.

STERILIZATION SYSTEM, STERILIZATION DEVICE, CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18044816
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-22
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Imamura, Shogo
  • Sagawa, Yoshihiro

Abstract

A sterilization system of an embodiment includes a light source unit, a horizontal angle adjustment unit and/or a vertical angle adjustment unit, and a controller. The light source unit emits ultraviolet rays in a radiating form. The horizontal angle adjustment unit adjusts a horizontal angle of the light source unit by causing rotation of the light source unit in a horizontal direction. The vertical angle adjustment unit adjusts a vertical angle of the light source unit by causing rotation of the light source unit in a vertical direction. The controller receives a marker signal transmitted from a marker via a marker sensor, controls rotation of the horizontal angle adjustment unit and/or the vertical angle adjustment unit to direct an optical axis of the light source unit to the marker, and stores a horizontal angle and/or a vertical angle of the light source unit in response to a position setting request.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
  • A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation

5.

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND POWER SUPPLY METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023030601
Publication Number 2024/080005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Fujii, Masaaki

Abstract

The present invention provides a power supply system, a power supply device, and a power supply method with which it is possible to quickly set a phase capable of increasing the received power of a power-receiving device. This power supply device comprises: a first power transmission control unit that controls the phase of power transmission signals of a plurality of first antennas positioned around a first power-receiving device among a plurality of antennas capable of transmitting power; and a second power transmission control unit that controls the phase of power transmission signals of one or a plurality of second antennas other than the plurality of first antennas among the plurality of antennas. The first power transmission control unit changes in time series the phases of the power transmission signals of the plurality of first antennas while maintaining the phase relationship of the power transmission signals of the plurality of first antennas so that the phases of the signals received by the first power-receiving device from the plurality of first antennas are aligned, and the second power transmission control unit changes in time series the phases of the power transmission signals transmitted to the one or a plurality of second power-receiving devices by the one or a plurality of second antennas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
  • H01Q 3/30 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase
  • H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
  • H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
  • H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment

6.

MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18546162
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-15
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kurita, Daisuke
  • Iida, Masahiro
  • Irie, Takahiko
  • Kodama, Daisuke
  • Ueda, Kenta
  • Yoshii, Yuta

Abstract

A measuring device includes a first space for pressurizing a pressurization target and a second space independent of the first space. The measuring device includes a first exhaust valve closing or opening a communication port communicating the first space with another space. An open/closed state of the first exhaust valve changes in accordance with a pressure difference between the first space and the second space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
  • A61B 5/0235 - Valves specially adapted therefor

7.

BALL BEARING

      
Application Number JP2023016099
Publication Number 2024/075327
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-24
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Doi Kota
  • Yazawa Eiichi
  • Takemura Tomoyuki

Abstract

Provided is a ball bearing that can prevent the vibration of a retainer while preventing the deformation of the retainer in a harmonic drive gear device. This ball bearing (1) comprises: a deformable inner ring (2); a deformable outer ring (3) that is installed outside the inner ring (2); a plurality of spherical rolling elements (4) that are provided between the inner ring (2) and the outer ring (3); and a retainer (5) in which a plurality of pockets (10) are circumferentially provided at intervals therebetween, the plurality of rolling elements (4) being respectively accommodated in the pockets (10). Each of the plurality of pockets (10) has a pocket surface (11) that spreads around a pocket axis (x1) that extends in a radial direction, and a flange section (20) that protrudes toward the pocket axis (x1) from the pocket surface (11). The pocket surfaces (11) are formed so as to accommodate the rolling elements (4) with an interval therebetween, and the flange section (20) is formed so as to be in contact with at least the rolling elements (4) located at the position of the minor radius (rb) of the inner ring (2), from inside in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/38 - Ball cages
  • F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
  • F16H 1/32 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion in which the central axis of the gearing lies inside the periphery of an orbital gear

8.

ROTOR FOR RESOLVER AND RESOLVER

      
Application Number JP2023034736
Publication Number 2024/075571
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-25
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oono, Yoshiya
  • Ochiai, Takaaki

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a rotor which is for a resolver and is capable of suppressing the non-uniform deformation of a protruding section when pressing a rotary shaft into the rotor. [Solution] This rotor 10 for a resolver is fixed to a shaft 20 by pressing a shaft 20 of a motor into a substantially circular hole 12. Two protruding sections 11 protruding radially outward at equal circumferential intervals are provided to an outer surface of the rotor 10, a protruding section 13 which is located in a substantially center section in the circumferential direction of the protruding section 11 and protrudes toward the center of the hole 12 is provided to an inner circumferential surface 12 of the rotor 10, and a recess section 15 recessed to the radially outer side is provided at the substantially center section in the circumferential direction of the protruding section 11 180° opposite to the protruding section 13.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 24/00 - Machines adapted for the instantaneous transmission or reception of the angular displacement of rotating parts, e.g. synchro, selsyn
  • H02K 1/28 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures

9.

POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023035396
Publication Number 2024/075628
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-28
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Omata, Junichi

Abstract

Provided is a power transmission system that enables a reduction in costs related to unnecessary communication devices and in unnecessary power consumption, the power transmission system thus affording excellent power savings. The power transmission system comprises: a microwave contactless power feed device that feeds power to a secondary battery by propagating microwaves in a contactless state. The microwave contactless power feed device includes: a power transmitter that transmits microwaves; and a power receiver that receives the microwaves transmitted from the power transmitter. The power receiver includes: a detection unit that detects a power storage state of the secondary battery; and a reporting unit that uses wireless communication to report, to the power transmitter, the detection results of the detection unit. The detection unit and the reporting unit are provided midway along a transmission path to the secondary battery. The power transmitter includes a determination unit that determines whether power can be transmitted on the basis of the detection result of the detection unit as reported by the reporting unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering
  • H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
  • H04B 5/48 - Transceivers

10.

POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023034883
Publication Number 2024/071097
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-26
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Omata, Junichi
  • Shimizu, Nobutaka

Abstract

Provided is a power transmission system with which it is not necessary to, for example, replace the batteries in an electronic lock, which is low cost, for which maintenance is not required, and with which an electronic lock can be sufficiently driven. The power transmission system comprises a microwave contactless power supplying device: that is disposed so as to be divided between a door provided with an electronic lock, and the inside/outside of a partition unit provided with the door; and that supplies power to the electronic lock by propagating microwaves in a contactless manner from the partition unit toward the door.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 49/00 - Electric permutation locks; Circuits therefor
  • H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
  • H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices

11.

BLOWER DEVICE

      
Application Number 18536691
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-12
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kaidu, Hiroyuki
  • Masuo, Satoshi
  • Uchikawa, Shinichi
  • Zhou, Xiao
  • Terada, Mitsunari

Abstract

A fan includes a first blower and a second blower each having an impeller. The first blower includes a first motor and a first motor drive controller to control driving of the first motor and communicate with the second blower. The second blower includes a second motor and a second motor drive controller to control driving of the second motor and communicate with the first blower. The first motor drive controller controls the driving of the first motor based on a result of communication with the second blower.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 25/16 - Combinations of two or more pumps
  • F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
  • F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids

12.

POWER RECEIVING MACHINE AND POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023034886
Publication Number 2024/071098
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-26
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Omata, Junichi
  • Furuya, Kota

Abstract

Provided are a power receiving machine that can synthesize the outputs of two or more power receiving units and can increase the power supply voltage thereof and a power transmission system. The power receiving machine is a microwave power transmitting/receiving machine that receives a microwave from the power transmission side in a non-contact state and comprises power receiving units having an antenna and a half-wave voltage doubler rectifier circuit, wherein two or more power receiving units are connected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/27 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves characterised by the type of receiving antennas, e.g. rectennas
  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • E05B 49/00 - Electric permutation locks; Circuits therefor

13.

LOW DUST GENERATION GREASE COMPOSITION FOR HIGH-SPEED ROTATION AND BEARING FILLED WITH SAME

      
Application Number 17754867
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-12
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Asai, Yusuke
  • Takata, Shintaro
  • Yamamoto, Daiki

Abstract

Object Object A grease composition having a low dust generation, long life, and low low-temperature torque under an ultra high-speed, high-temperature environment with a rotational speed exceeding 30000 rpm is provided, and by applying the grease composition to a rolling bearing, the rolling bearing having a low dust generation, long life and low low-temperature torque, and a motor including such a rolling bearing are also provided. Object A grease composition having a low dust generation, long life, and low low-temperature torque under an ultra high-speed, high-temperature environment with a rotational speed exceeding 30000 rpm is provided, and by applying the grease composition to a rolling bearing, the rolling bearing having a low dust generation, long life and low low-temperature torque, and a motor including such a rolling bearing are also provided. Resolution Means Object A grease composition having a low dust generation, long life, and low low-temperature torque under an ultra high-speed, high-temperature environment with a rotational speed exceeding 30000 rpm is provided, and by applying the grease composition to a rolling bearing, the rolling bearing having a low dust generation, long life and low low-temperature torque, and a motor including such a rolling bearing are also provided. Resolution Means Provided are: a grease composition containing a base oil and a thickener, the base oil including a fluorine oil, an ester oil, and a polyalphaolefin oil, and the thickener including a fluorine-based thickener, a urea-based thickener, and a barium complex soap thickener, each of these components being included in the grease composition at a predetermined proportion; a rolling bearing filled with the grease composition; and a motor including the rolling bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C10M 169/02 - Mixtures of base-materials and thickeners
  • C10M 107/02 - Hydrocarbon polymers; Hydrocarbon polymers modified by oxidation
  • C10M 107/32 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones; Polyesters; Polyethers
  • C10M 107/38 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a macromolecular compound containing halogen
  • C10M 115/08 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the thickener being a non-macromolecular organic compound other than a carboxylic acid or salt thereof containing nitrogen
  • C10M 119/22 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the thickener being a macromolecular compound containing halogen

14.

ELECTRONIC LOCK MOUNTING STRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18262805
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-08
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shikata, Yasumasa
  • Yamamoto, Tetsuya
  • Shoji, Shinsuke
  • Iwase, Shigeru

Abstract

An electronic lock mounting structure (FS) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is disposed between an electronic lock (100) and a door (20) to mount the electronic lock (100) on the door (20). The electronic lock mounting structure (FS) includes an attachment (110) and a base (120). The electronic lock mounting structure (FS) includes an engagement mechanism (121) configured to engage with a thumb-turn mounting hole (TH) provided in the door (20). The engagement mechanism (121) may include three claw portions configured to engage the thumb-turn mounting hole (TH).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 9/08 - Fastening the casings of latch-bolt locks or cylinder locks to the wing

15.

VIBRATION GENERATING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 18525955
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-01
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Umehara, Mikio
  • Kamogi, Yutaka

Abstract

In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a vibration generating device includes a protruding part; a base provided with the protruding part and formed of a magnetic body; an annular coil surrounding the protruding part; a plate facing the base and formed of a magnetic body; and an elastic member supporting the plate with respect to the base. The plate and the base constitute magnetic circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 33/02 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with armatures moved one way by energisation of a single coil system and returned by mechanical force, e.g. by springs
  • H01F 7/20 - Electromagnets; Actuators including electromagnets without armatures

16.

MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2023026263
Publication Number 2024/057702
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Minematsu Yasuhiro

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a motor that is appropriately molded. This motor (1) comprises a stator (20), a substrate (30) that is supported by the stator (20), and a resin member (50) that covers the stator (20). In the axial direction, the substrate (30) is provided with a first surface (30F) that faces the stator (20), and a second surface (30S) that is on the opposite side from the first surface (30F). The first surface (30F) of the substrate (30) is in contact with the resin member (50). The second surface (30S) of the substrate (30) is provided with an inner circumferential portion (30i), an outer circumferential portion (30o), and a middle portion (30m) that is located between the inner circumferential portion (30i) and the outer circumferential portion (30o). At least one electrically conductive pad (40) is provided to the middle portion (30m), and a recess (45) that surrounds the pad (40) is formed in the middle portion (30m). A radial-direction end portion of the recess (45) is formed further toward the radially outer side (d) than the inner circumferential portion (30i) and further toward the radially inner side (c) than the outer circumferential portion (30o).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • H02K 5/08 - Insulating casings
  • H02K 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits

17.

STATOR

      
Application Number 18458281
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-30
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Minebea Mitsumi Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Borsai, Peter
  • Biancuzzi, Giovanni

Abstract

A stator, in particular for an electric machine, has a stator pack including a rotor receiving region configured to receive a rotor configured to be driven around a rotation axis within the rotor receiving region, and including at least one stator pole tooth which is surrounded by a coil surrounding a coil central axis and which includes a pole shoe adjacent to the rotor receiving region, wherein the coil central axis is skewed with respect to the rotation axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
  • H02K 37/16 - Motors with rotor rotating step by step and without interrupter or commutator driven by the rotor, e.g. stepping motors of permanent magnet type with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating within the armatures having horseshoe armature cores

18.

VIBRATION ACTUATOR AND VIBRATION PRESENTING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18517023
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-22
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Yuki
  • Ishitani, Tomoya

Abstract

Provided is a vibration actuator that includes: a coil; a core around which the coil is wound, the core including both ends projecting from the coil; a yoke formed of a magnetic material and disposed opposite to the both ends of the core at a position adjacent to the both ends of the core with a gap provided between the yoke and the both ends of the core in a direction orthogonal to a winding axis of the coil; and an elastic part fixed between the core and the yoke and configured for elastic support to enable a movement between the core and the yoke in a direction opposite to at least one of the both ends of the core.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 33/06 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with armatures moved one way by energisation of a single coil system and returned by mechanical force, e.g. by springs wherein the frequency of operation is determined by the frequency of uninterrupted AC energisation with polarised armatures
  • H02K 33/16 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with polarised armatures moving in alternate directions by reversal or energisation of a single coil system

19.

STATOR AND MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2023030725
Publication Number 2024/057881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-25
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Suzuki Tomohisa

Abstract

Provided are: a stator that enables, with a simple configuration, winding disturbance of a coil to be suppressed; and a motor that uses the stator. This stator (4) comprises: a core (41) equipped with a plurality of magnetic pole parts extending in a radial direction cd; a plurality of insulators (45) corresponding to the plurality of magnetic pole parts (41c); and a ring (7, 8). The plurality of insulators (45) are each equipped with a connected part. The ring (7, 8) is equipped with a plurality of connecting parts. The connected parts of the plurality of insulators (45) and the plurality of connecting parts are connected to each other. Furthermore, one aspect of this motor (1) comprises: the stator (4); and a housing (5) that accommodates the stator (4). An inner circumferential surface (51a') of the housing (5) and an outer circumferential surface (71a) of the ring (7) are fixed. Another aspect of this motor (1) comprises: the stator (4); and a housing (5) that has a first tubular section (51a) and a second tubular section (51b) which accommodate the stator (4). An inner circumferential surface (51b') of the second tubular section (51b) and an outer circumferential surface (82c) of the ring (8) are fixed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/46 - Fastening of windings on the stator or rotor structure
  • H02K 5/00 - Casings; Enclosures; Supports

20.

MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2023030736
Publication Number 2024/057882
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-25
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Suzuki Tomohisa

Abstract

Provided is a motor capable of achieving space saving within the motor with a simple structure. A motor (10) comprises: a plurality of rings (70A to 70F) formed of a conductive material and stacked in the rotational axis direction; and a stator (30) having a plurality of coils (32). The plurality of rings (70A to 70F) each comprises an external connection terminal (73) electrically connected to an external device and internal connection terminals (72) electrically connected to the plurality of coils (32), wherein, in the radial direction, the external connection terminal (73) is disposed on the inner circumferential side with respect to the internal connection terminals (72).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto

21.

MAGNETIC ENCODER

      
Application Number JP2023032644
Publication Number 2024/058040
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-07
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Komura, Haruhiro
  • Okawara, Yu

Abstract

This ring-shaped magnetic encoder is acquired by mixing a rare earth magnet powder and a resin, compressing the mixture to make an unheated body, and then heat-curing the resin included in the unheated body to make a heat-cured body, and comprises a magnetic track in which magnetic poles different from each other are magnetized at a prescribed pole pitch along the circumferential direction. When the thickness of the unheated body is denoted by T (mm), the maximum particle size of the rare earth magnet powder is denoted by G (μm), and a ratio R is defined as T/G, the ratio R is 6.67 or more, and the particle size of the rare earth magnet powder is 45-150 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/245 - 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 generating pulses or pulse trains using a variable number of pulses in a train
  • H01F 1/057 - Alloys characterised by their composition containing rare earth metals and magnetic transition metals, e.g. SmCo5 and IIIa elements, e.g. Nd2Fe14B
  • H01F 7/02 - Permanent magnets

22.

PUMP SYSTEM AND ELECTRONICS DEVICE

      
Application Number 18508124
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshii, Yuta
  • Sekiguchi, Chikara
  • Inamoto, Shigenori
  • Takahashi, Yuki
  • Kodama, Daisuke
  • Ueda, Kenta
  • Irie, Takahiko
  • Kurita, Daisuke

Abstract

A pump system contains a pair of pumps each of which contains a vibration actuator vibrated by electromagnetic drive and can discharge fluid due to drive of the vibration actuator. The pump system has a vibration suppression mode in which the pair of the pumps are driven so that vibration of the vibration actuators of the pair of pumps is cancelled each other and a vibration generation mode in which the pair of the pumps are driven so that the vibration of the vibration actuators of the pair of pumps is superimposed with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 49/00 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • F04B 43/04 - Pumps having electric drive

23.

STATOR AND MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2023026262
Publication Number 2024/053254
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Minematsu Yasuhiro

Abstract

Provided is a technique for achieving a compact motor size in the axial direction. This stator comprises: a plurality of coil groups (40A, 40B, 50A, 50B, 60A, 60B) aligned in an annular shape; and a substrate (70) provided on one side of the coil groups along the axis and having a plurality of wiring layers. The coil groups (40A, 40B) are provided with a first coil group (40A, 40B), a second coil group (50A, 50B), and a third coil group (60A, 60B) in this order in a round direction (R1). The energization direction of the first coil group (40A, 40B) is different from those of the second coil group (50A, 50B) and the third coil group (60A, 60B). In the first coil group (40A, 40B), the first end portions (U3, U21) of a second coil (42) and the first end portions (U5, U23) of a third coil (43) are electrically connected to each other by a wiring layer (75), and the second end portions (U2, U20) of a first coil (41) and the second end portions (U4, U22) of the second coil (42) are electrically connected to each other by a wiring layer (74).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/18 - Windings for salient poles
  • H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
  • H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto

24.

STRAIN GAUGE

      
Application Number 18259879
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takata, Shintaro
  • Toda, Shinya
  • Asakawa, Toshiaki

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, a strain gauge includes: a flexible substrate; a resistor made from a film containing Cr, CrN, and Cr2N, on one surface of the substrate; an insulating layer covering the resistor; and a conductive barrier layer covering the insulating layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

25.

SPINDLE MOTOR AND HARD DISK DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18456705
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakane, Junichi
  • Showa, Hideaki

Abstract

A spindle motor includes a base being a cast product as a part of a housing of a hard disk drive device. The base has a hole portion configured to accommodate a fastening member configured to fasten a member to be attached to the base. The hole portion is a blind hole extending in a depth direction from a surface of the base and having a tip surface formed flat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 33/12 - Disposition of constructional parts in the apparatus, e.g. of power supply, of modules

26.

ANTENNA DEVICE, POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND POWER SUPPLY METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023030549
Publication Number 2024/053417
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Fujii, Masaaki

Abstract

Provided is an antenna device capable of easily calculating phase adjustment amounts of power transmission signals in a plurality of antenna elements of an array antenna in accordance with the position of a power reception antenna, in order to increase received power. This antenna device: acquires a projection elevation angle; determines, on the basis of the coordinates of first both end points and second both end points in a marker image and a focal distance of a fisheye lens, second elevation angles of the first both end points and the second both end points with respect to a third axis; determines a first distance between the marker center point and the fisheye lens; determines second distances between the fisheye lens and the first both end points and between the fisheye lens and the second both end points on the basis of the second elevation angles of the first both end points and the second both end points with respect to the third axis and third axial coordinates thereof; sets phase adjustment amounts for three antenna elements in each of a first axial direction and a second axial direction on the basis of the route differences between the first distance and the second distances; and sets phase adjustment amounts for a plurality of antenna elements arranged in a two-dimensional manner using parabolic interpolation of a quadratic function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/23 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves characterised by the type of transmitting antennas, e.g. directional array antennas or Yagi antennas
  • H01Q 3/30 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase
  • H01Q 13/08 - Radiating ends of two-conductor microwave transmission lines, e.g. of coaxial lines, of microstrip lines
  • H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart

27.

MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2023028258
Publication Number 2024/048184
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-02
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kebukawa Kouji
  • Yamasaki Takayuki
  • Suzuki Kentaro

Abstract

The present invention increases the coaxiality of a motor, for example. A motor (100) comprises, for example: a shaft (S); a magnet (112, 212); a coil (120); a first bearing (113a) arranged on one end (S1) side of the shaft (S) in the axial direction; a second bearing (113b) arranged on the other end (S2) side of the shaft (S) in the axial direction; a cover (114, 414) fixed to the second bearing (113b) and arranged inside the coil (120) in the radial direction; a holder (115, 415) fixed to the first bearing (113a); and an elastic member (116, 416) held by the holder (115, 415), the elastic member (116, 416) being arranged between the cover (114, 414) and the holder(115, 415) in the longitudinal direction of the shaft (S).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
  • H02K 15/16 - Centering rotors within the stator; Balancing rotors

28.

VIBRATION ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18140011
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Minebea Mitsumi Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimomura, Shigeyuki
  • Ogihara, Yuki
  • Kinoshita, Yosuke

Abstract

Provided is a vibration actuator including: a movable body including a magnet having a pillar shape; and a fixing body including a coil and a main body part. The main body part includes an inner peripheral surface, which surrounds the movable body with a gap between the inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface of the movable body inside the coil, and supports the movable body via an elastic support part such that the movable body is vibratable in an axial direction of the movable body. The vibration actuator is configured to cause a flow of a fluid in a direction opposite to a direction of movement of the movable body in the gap and to generate a pipe resistance to the fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 33/18 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with coil systems moving upon intermittent or reversed energisation thereof by interaction with a fixed field system, e.g. permanent magnets
  • G08B 6/00 - Tactile signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems

29.

ROTATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18307075
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-26
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsumura, Yukimasa
  • Hirabayashi, Koichiro

Abstract

A rotating device includes a housing, a motor, and one or more gears. The housing includes a first housing and a second housing engaging with the first housing. The motor and the one or more gears are accommodated in the housing. The first housing and the second housing oppose one another in a first direction. A side wall part of the second housing is provided with a first hook, and a side wall part of the first housing is provided with a first protruding part. The first protruding part engages with the first hook. A surface of the first hook engaging with the first protruding part and a surface of the first protruding part engaging with the first hook are in contact with one another in the first direction. The surface of one of the first hook and the first protruding part is inclined with respect to the surface of the other of the first hook and the first protruding part, and the surface of the first protruding part faces the side wall part of the first housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/04 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

30.

CONTROL DEVICE, GRIPPING MEMBER, AND ESTIMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023019194
Publication Number 2024/047970
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitagawa Masahiro
  • Omura Yuji
  • Suzuki Tomoyuki
  • Kodama Yuki
  • Wada Naoyuki
  • Kitano Takamichi

Abstract

In the present invention, a user's health is estimated on the basis of the user's daily activities. A server 20 includes: a control unit 25 that acquires, from an acceleration sensor 13 that is provided to a gripping member 11 which is a member to be gripped by the user, first measurement values which were measured by the acceleration sensor 13 and which are related to the shaking of the user's hand; and an estimation unit 22 that estimates the user's health on the basis of the first measurement values.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/1172 - Identification of persons based on the shapes or appearances of their bodies or parts thereof using fingerprinting
  • A61B 10/00 - Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements

31.

ANTENNA DEVICE, POWER SUPPLYING DEVICE, AND POWER SUPPLYING METHOD

      
Application Number 18044124
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Fujii, Masaaki

Abstract

An antenna device capable of transmitting power that allows a power receiving device to efficiently receive power even at a short distance is provided. An antenna device capable of transmitting power that allows a power receiving device to efficiently receive power even at a short distance is provided. An antenna device includes an array antenna; an adjustment unit to adjust a phase of a power transmission signal supplied to a plurality of antenna elements in a first axis direction; an image obtainment unit to obtain an image through a fisheye lens; a derivation unit to convert a first position of a marker included in the image, into a second position in polar coordinates on a first plane including the first axis and the second axis; an obtainment unit to obtain, based on the second position, an elevation angle of a position obtained by projecting the first position onto a second plane including the first axis and a third axis, with respect to the third axis in the second plane; a storage unit to store a plurality of sets of phase data corresponding to a plurality of elevation angles, the phase data representing a plurality of phases when power is transmitted from the plurality of antenna elements to a power receiving device, the plurality of phases received by the power receiving device from the plurality of antenna elements being adjusted to be aligned; and a control unit to read the phase data corresponding to the elevation angle obtained by the elevation angle obtainment unit from the storage unit, and control the adjustment unit based on the read phase data so as to make a direction of a beam radiated by the array antenna become the elevation angle in the second plane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/23 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves characterised by the type of transmitting antennas, e.g. directional array antennas or Yagi antennas
  • H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment

32.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 18489238
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Minebea Mitsumi Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Umehara, Mikio
  • Kamogi, Yutaka

Abstract

In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a housing, a contact member attached to the housing, a plate displaceable with respect to the base, an elastic member supporting the plate with respect to the base. The base, the plate and the elastic member are arranged inside the housing. A magnetic gap is formed with the plate and the base. The plate connects with the contact member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 33/02 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with armatures moved one way by energisation of a single coil system and returned by mechanical force, e.g. by springs
  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes

33.

THRUST BEARING

      
Application Number JP2023025273
Publication Number 2024/042885
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-07
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Furukoshi, Akimi

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a thrust bearing that suppresses flexure of a cover during crimping and makes it possible to accurately set a gap between the cover and bearing washers. A thrust bearing (1) comprises a cover (40) that is arranged so as to cover the outer circumferential surfaces of a first bearing washer (10) and a second bearing washer and holds the first bearing washer (10) and the second bearing washer in the axial direction. The cover (40) has a cylindrical part (41) that is opposite the outer circumferential surfaces of the first bearing washer (10) and the second bearing washer and, at at least one end of the cylindrical part (41) in the axial direction, a bent part (42) that is bent relative to the cylindrical part (41) around the entire circumference. A chamfered part (12) is formed at a corner of the outer circumferential surface of at least one of the first bearing washer (10) and the second bearing washer. The chamfered part (12) is opposite the bent part (42) of the cover (40). The problem described above is addressed by forming a circumferential groove (44) around the entire circumference of an inner circumferential surface at the boundary between the cylindrical part (41) and the bent part (42).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/10 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for axial load mainly
  • F16C 33/58 - Raceways; Race rings

34.

PLANAR ILLUMINATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023025659
Publication Number 2024/042898
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-12
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshida, Takahito
  • Sugiyama, Ken

Abstract

A planar illumination device (1) according to an embodiment comprises a substrate (3), a plurality of light sources (4) in a first group, and one or more light sources (5) in a second group. Prescribed electrical wiring is applied to the substrate (3). The plurality of light sources (4) in the first group are disposed across substantially the entire surface of the substrate (3). The one or more light sources (5) in the second group are disposed adjacent to the plurality of light sources (4) in the first group within a prescribed region on the substrate (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 2/00 - Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups  or , e.g. of modular construction
  • G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
  • F21Y 105/10 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 113/13 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

35.

DOOR LATCH DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023026377
Publication Number 2024/042923
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-19
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner MINEBEAMITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Akagi, Nobuya
  • Yamasaki, Kohei
  • Takenaka, Hideto

Abstract

This door latch device (5) comprises: a latch mechanism (11) that switches between a latched state in which a striker is held and a released state in which the striker is disengaged; an electric release mechanism (12) for using driving force generated by a first electric motor (21) to switch from the latched state to the released state; a manual release mechanism (13) for transmitting to the latch mechanism (11) an operation force that is input to an operation member (6) provided in a door (1), and thereby switching the latch mechanism (11) from the latched state to the released state; and a lock mechanism (14) that switches between a locked state in which switching to the released state by means of the manual release mechanism (13) is prohibited and an unlocked state in which switching to the released state by means of the manual release mechanism (13) is allowed. The lock mechanism (14) has a second electric motor (22), and operates solely on the basis of driving force generated by the second electric motor (22).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/02 - Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes for accident situations
  • E05B 77/24 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like
  • E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
  • E05B 81/56 - Control of actuators
  • E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
  • E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
  • B60J 5/00 - Doors

36.

MOTOR AND BLOWER USING THE SAME AND CARTRIDGE FOR MOTOR

      
Application Number 18503547
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-07
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Uchikawa, Shinichi

Abstract

To provide a motor capable of suppressing movement of a shaft, bearings, or the like with respect to a case, a blower using the motor, and a cartridge for the motor. The motor includes a shaft, a rotor fixed to the shaft, a stator opposed to the rotor, a pair of bearings fixed to the shaft, a sleeve surrounding the pair of bearings, and a case including a support part configured to support the sleeve. The sleeve includes, in an axis X direction of the shaft, an engagement part configured to engage with the case.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
  • F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • F04D 29/056 - Bearings
  • F04D 29/32 - Rotors specially adapted for elastic fluids for axial-flow pumps
  • F16C 19/18 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of balls
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos

37.

Spindle motor and hard disk drive device

      
Application Number 18177340
Grant Number 11915720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-02
First Publication Date 2024-02-27
Grant Date 2024-02-27
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Showa, Hideaki
  • Nakajima, Daigo

Abstract

The spindle motor includes; a shaft including a shaft portion and a flange portion, the shaft portion having a columnar shape extending in an axial direction, the shaft portion including a shaft end portion, the flange portion being provided at the shaft end portion and receiving a load in the axial direction; and a bearing sleeve rotatably supporting the shaft, the bearing sleeve having a tubular shape including a sleeve end portion having a large-diameter recess part formed in the axial direction. The shaft is a member formed of a copper alloy containing from 0.5 mass percent to 1.5 mass percent of silicon and from 0.5 mass percent to 3.0 mass percent of manganese, and the member includes the shaft portion and the flange portion integrated with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 19/20 - Driving; Starting; Stopping; Control thereof

38.

CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER

      
Application Number 18260651
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Fujita, Kazuhiko

Abstract

The centrifugal blower includes an impeller, a motor for rotating the impeller, and a circuit board for driving and controlling the motor, the impeller, the motor, and the circuit board being accommodated in the centrifugal blower, at the inner side of a lower casing. The motor is arranged at a first end portion side in the shaft direction of the circuit board, an end cap is provided at the second end portion side in the shaft direction of the circuit board. The end cap is provided with an inner annular portion extending in the shaft direction and a pocket portion protruding inward in a radial direction from an inner circumferential surface of the inner annular portion. The motor is a three-phase brushless motor, and includes a common line coupling portion with three-phase coils wound around in a star connection. The common line coupling portion protrudes from the circuit board toward the second end portion side in the shaft direction to be accommodated in the pocket portion of the end cap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • F04D 17/10 - Centrifugal pumps for compressing or evacuating
  • F04D 29/42 - Casings; Connections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps
  • H02K 5/15 - Mounting arrangements for bearing-shields or end plates
  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • H02K 21/16 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating within the armatures having annular armature cores with salient poles

39.

Controller for biological information monitoring device

      
Application Number 29781947
Grant Number D1015543
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-03
First Publication Date 2024-02-20
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Oguchi, Shinya

40.

MOTOR

      
Application Number 18259138
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-16
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Ohmura, Jun

Abstract

To achieve miniaturization in the rotation axis direction. A motor includes a stator housing having an inner peripheral portion and an outer peripheral portion, a stator supported by an outer peripheral portion of the stator housing, a rotor housing covering the stator housing and the stator, and a magnet supported by an outer peripheral portion of the rotor housing. The stator includes a first surface provided at an inner side of the magnet, supported by the stator housing and positioned in a rotation axis direction, and a second surface opposing an outside in the rotation axis direction. A surface of the magnet supported by the rotor housing is provided at an upper surface portion side of the stator core in the rotation axis direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/15 - Mounting arrangements for bearing-shields or end plates
  • H02K 1/27915 - Magnets shaped to vary the mechanical air gap between the magnets and the stator
  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings

41.

NON-CONTACT TACTILE SENSE PRESENTATION DEVICE AND NON-CONTACT TACTILE SENSE PRESENTATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023028876
Publication Number 2024/034597
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-08
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Yuki
  • Numakunai, Takayuki
  • Sekiguchi, Chikara
  • Matsushima, Takayuki

Abstract

Provided is a non-contact tactile sense presentation device including: a movable body having a magnet; an elastic part that supports the movable body so as to freely vibrate; a fixed body that generates a magnetic field when a current at a frequency equal to the resonance frequency of the movable body is supplied thereto and that has a coil for vibrating the movable body due to electromagnetic interaction with the magnet; and a fluid discharge part that has a chamber portion, which stores a fluid therein and which has a diaphragm that allows the fluid in the chamber portion to come out and come in according to deformation of the diaphragm caused by a resonant vibration of the movable body, and that presents a tactile sense by means of the fluid coming out from the chamber portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
  • H02K 33/16 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with polarised armatures moving in alternate directions by reversal or energisation of a single coil system

42.

VIBRATOR GENERATOR HAVING SWING UNIT, FRAME AND ELASTIC MEMBER

      
Application Number 18495906
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Nakamura, Manabu

Abstract

A vibrator includes a frame, a swing unit, and an elastic member. The swing unit is disposed within the frame and holds a magnet. The elastic member connects the swing unit and the frame. The swing unit is movable with respect to the frame while deforming the elastic member. The frame, the swing unit, and the elastic member are integrally molded with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 33/00 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system
  • H02K 33/16 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with polarised armatures moving in alternate directions by reversal or energisation of a single coil system

43.

PLANAR ILLUMINATING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023025062
Publication Number 2024/034296
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-06
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ito, Ginga
  • Fujiwara, Masaya

Abstract

A planar illuminating device (1) of an embodiment is a directly-under type planar illuminating device (1) provided with a linear Fresnel lens (6a), and comprises a plurality of light sources (4), and a reflector (5). The plurality of light sources (4) are disposed in a linear fashion on a board (3), along condensing positions of the Fresnel lens (6a). The reflector (5) includes reflecting surfaces (5c to 5f) constituting segments surrounding each of the light sources (4). In a part in which the light sources (4) cannot be disposed along the condensing position because a planar shape of a light emitting area of the planar illuminating device (1) is an irregular shape that is not rectangular, the segment of the reflector (5) adjacent to said part is expanded to an outer edge side of the planar illuminating device (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 2/00 - Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups  or , e.g. of modular construction
  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

44.

MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2023020675
Publication Number 2024/029185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-02
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamasaki Takayuki
  • Kebukawa Kouji
  • Suzuki Kentaro

Abstract

Provided is a motor that exhibits increased rigidity during rotation of a rotor. A motor (200) of the present invention comprises a shaft (101), a stator (130), a bearing (111) disposed between the shaft (101) and the stator (130), and a rotor (120) which rotates together with the shaft (101). The rotor (120) includes a magnet (122) and a cover (129) which is fixed to the shaft (101) and covers the magnet (122). The cover (129) includes a protruding portion (125) protruding in the axial direction toward the bearing (111), and an arm portion (126) protruding in the axial direction from the protruding portion (125) toward the bearing (111).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings

45.

MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2023021568
Publication Number 2024/029202
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-09
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Omura Yuji

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a motor, the efficiency of which can be improved while ensuring the strength of the core. The stator core (37) of a motor (1) comprises an annular portion (31) and a plurality of projection portions (32) radially extending from the annular portion (31). An inside magnetic body (92) that forms the inside of the plurality of projection portions (32) and an outside magnetic body (91) that forms an outer peripheral portion surrounding the inside of the plurality of projection portions (32) are different from each other. A member that forms the inside of the plurality of projection portions (32) is the plurality of inside magnetic bodies (92) laminated in the axial direction of the motor (1), and a member that forms the outer peripheral portion surrounding the inside of the plurality of projection portions (32) is the plurality of outside magnetic bodies (91) laminated in the axial direction. In the axial direction, the thickness of each of the plurality of inside magnetic bodies (92) is thinner than the thickness of each of the plurality of outside magnetic bodies (91).

IPC Classes  ?

46.

STRAIN GAUGE

      
Application Number JP2023027714
Publication Number 2024/029454
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-28
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Toda, Shinya
  • Asakawa, Toshiaki
  • Kitamura, Atsushi
  • Niwa, Shinichi

Abstract

This strain gauge has a substrate and a resistor that is formed on the substrate. The resistor is formed of a material containing Cr as the main component. The thickness of the resistor is at least 200 nm so that the lateral sensitivity ratio of the resistor is at most 70% and the gauge rate of the resistor is at least 5.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

47.

MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE, MOTOR UNIT, AND MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023027724
Publication Number 2024/029455
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-28
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Aoki Masato

Abstract

The present invention achieves both a shortened activation time and post-activation vibration improvement. A motor drive control device (10) comprises a control circuit unit (3) that outputs a drive control signal (Sd) to a motor drive unit (2) for selectively energizing three phase coils (Lu, Lv, Lw) of a motor (20), thereby switching, in a prescribed order, energization patterns of the three phase coils (Lu, Lv, Lw) energized by the motor drive unit (2). The control circuit unit (3) includes: an energization-switching-signal generation unit (35) that generates an energization switching signal (S6) for switching the energization patterns of the three phase coils (Lu, Lv, Lw) of the motor (20) in accordance with a rotation state of the motor (20) at a timing determined on the basis of the 180° section or the 360° section of a position detection signal (Shu); and a drive-control-signal generation unit (33) that switches the energization patterns on the basis of the energization switching signal (S6) so as to generate, as the drive control signal (Sd), a PWM signal (S4) for performing sine wave driving of the motor (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/10 - Arrangements for controlling torque ripple, e.g. providing reduced torque ripple

48.

MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE, MOTOR UNIT, AND MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023027725
Publication Number 2024/029456
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-28
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Aoki Masato

Abstract

The present invention reduces rotation speed fluctuation associated with phase adjustment. A motor drive control device (1) comprises: a control circuit (2) that generates a drive control signal (Sd) which is a PWM signal for controlling drive of a motor (5) having a coil of at least one phase; and a motor drive unit (3) that outputs a drive signal to the motor (5) in accordance with the drive control signal (Sd). The control circuit (2) is provided with: a phase adjustment control unit (20) that determines, on the basis of the phase difference between an induction voltage in a coil of a prescribed phase of the motor (5) and a coil current of the prescribed phase, a phase adjustment amount (S2) obtained by advance control or delay control for the coil current; a PWM duty adjustment unit (30) that determines, in accordance with the phase adjustment amount (S2) determined by the phase adjustment control unit (20), a PWM duty adjustment amount (Sa) for adjusting the PWM duty of a PWM signal; and a drive control signal generation unit (40) that generates the drive control signal (Sd) on the basis of a drive command signal (Sc) from the outside, the phase adjustment amount (S2), and the PWM duty adjustment amount (Sa).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/10 - Arrangements for controlling torque ripple, e.g. providing reduced torque ripple

49.

STRAIN GAUGE

      
Application Number JP2023028168
Publication Number 2024/029538
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-01
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Toda, Shinya
  • Asakawa, Toshiaki
  • Kitamura, Atsushi
  • Niwa, Shinichi

Abstract

This strain gauge comprises a substrate and a resistor that is formed on the substrate. The resistor is formed from a material containing Cr as the main component. The line width W and thickness T of the resistor have a relationship that satisfies formula (1) so that the transverse sensitivity ratio of the gauge is at most 70% and the gauge factor of the gauge is at least 5. (1): w ≤ 0.0177t2 + 0.1521t + 2.9541 (in formula (1), w = logW and t = logT)

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

50.

STERLIZATION SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18044808
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-22
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Imamura, Shogo
  • Sagawa, Yoshihiro

Abstract

A sterilization system of an embodiment includes a light source unit, a horizontal angle adjustment unit and/or a vertical angle adjustment unit, and a controller. The light source unit emits ultraviolet rays in a radiating form. The horizontal angle adjustment unit adjusts a horizontal angle of the light source unit by causing rotation of the light source unit in a horizontal direction. The vertical angle adjustment unit adjusts a vertical angle of the light source unit by causing rotation of the light source unit in a vertical direction. The controller reads setting information including the horizontal angle and/or the vertical angle, controls the rotation caused by the horizontal angle adjustment unit and/or the vertical angle adjustment unit, and controls irradiation of the ultraviolet rays by the light source unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation

51.

MATERIAL TESTING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023021566
Publication Number 2024/029201
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-09
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takayama Yoshimasa
  • Fukushima Keita
  • Ito Fumito
  • Yabu Keitaro

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a material testing machine in which the effect of noise can be reduced. A material testing machine (1, 2) comprises a measurement unit (22, 142) that converts a force applied to a test object (100) to an electrical signal, and an amplification conversion unit (23, 159) that includes an amplifier (24, 154) for amplifying the electrical signal and an AD converter (25, 155) for digitizing the electrical signal amplified by the amplifier (24, 154), the amplification conversion unit (23, 159) being configured so as to be integrated with the measurement unit (22, 142), or being configured so as to be separate from the measurement unit (22, 142) and being arranged in the vicinity of the measurement unit (22, 142).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 3/06 - Special adaptations of indicating or recording means

52.

STATOR OF RESOLVER

      
Application Number JP2023025270
Publication Number 2024/029273
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-07
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Muraoka, Teruaki
  • Sahara, Yusuke

Abstract

[Problem] To reduce magnetic flux interlinking with stator windings by effectively shielding magnetic flux that is generated by a rotating electrical machine. [Solution] Provided is a stator 100 of a resolver 1, comprising: a stator core 110 including a core back portion 111, and teeth 112 extending radially inward from a peripheral edge of the core back portion 111; an insulator 120 provided on the stator core 110; stator windings 130 wound around the teeth 112 via the insulator 120; and a shield 160 having an annular shape and covering a motor side of the stator core 110. The insulator 160 includes a winding portion that is attached to the teeth 112, and a flange portion 125 extending radially outward from the winding portion. The shield 160 includes a first annular portion 161 that covers the core back portion 111, and a second annular portion 164 that covers the stator windings 130. The flange portion 125 is interposed between the core back portion 111 and the first annular portion 161.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/01 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for shielding from electromagnetic fields
  • H02K 5/00 - Casings; Enclosures; Supports

53.

FLAP ACTUATOR

      
Application Number 18362023
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-31
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Minebea Mitsumi Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Winter, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a flap actuator, comprising a flap, an actuating drive for actuating the flap along an actuating path from a closed position to an open position, and a linkage mechanism, the linkage mechanism comprising a toggle joint having a first leg and a second leg. The first leg is rotatably supported at a first rotation point and the second leg is rotatably supported via a second rotation point. Furthermore, the first leg and the second leg are rotatably linked to each other at a moveable third rotation point, wherein the second leg includes a guiding slot along a longitudinal direction of the second leg and the first leg includes a guiding projection engaging the guiding slot, wherein the guiding projection forms the third rotation point and is supported in the guiding slot to be moveable along the longitudinal direction. The toggle joint comprises an elastic element which, when the flap is in its closed position, exerts a force on the toggle joint so that the toggle joint causes a restoring force on the flap in the closing direction, and/or the guiding slot has a length L and a width B, wherein L>B, and the second leg, at a position Pos2 along the longitudinal direction of the guiding slot at which the guiding projection is situated when the flap is in its closed position, includes a second recess having a width Br2, wherein Br2>Br, and wherein the guiding projection, when the flap is in its closed position, is in at least partial engagement with the second recess so that the toggle joint causes a retaining force and/or a restoring force on the flap in the closing direction.

IPC Classes  ?

54.

MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE, MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE, MOTOR DEVICE, AND MOTOR CONTROL PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18354127
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-18
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakuma, Tomotaka
  • Nakamura, Akihiro
  • Akahori, Kazuki

Abstract

A drive control device includes a rotation speed calculation unit configured to calculate a rotation speed of a motor based on a rotation position detection signal of the motor, an energization stop time period calculation unit configured to calculate an energization stop time period for stopping energization to all phases of coils of the motor based on a target rotation speed and the rotation speed of the motor, and an energization signal generation unit configured to generate an energization signal for controlling energization to the coils of the motor to switch energization to the coils of the motor and to stop energization to all the coils of the motor in the energization stop time period.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 3/20 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an ac motor by reversal of phase sequence of connections to the motor
  • H02P 6/17 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position and for generating speed information
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using dc to ac converters or inverters
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

55.

STERILIZATION SYSTEM, CONTROLLER, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18252940
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-23
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Chiba, Naohiro

Abstract

A sterilization system of an embodiment includes a light source unit, a horizontal angle adjustment unit, and/or a vertical angle adjustment unit, a first sensor unit, a second sensor unit, and a controller. The light source unit emits ultraviolet rays in a radiating form. The horizontal angle adjustment unit adjusts a horizontal angle of the light source unit by causing rotation of the light source unit in a horizontal direction. The vertical angle adjustment unit adjusts a vertical angle of the light source unit by causing rotation of the light source unit in a vertical direction. The first sensor unit detects an object having a body temperature. The second sensor unit detects proximity of an object. The controller reads setting information including the horizontal angle and/or the vertical angle, controls the rotation caused by the horizontal angle adjustment unit and/or the vertical angle adjustment unit, and controls irradiation of the ultraviolet rays by the light source unit based on a status of the detection by the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation

56.

STERILIZATION SYSTEM, STERILIZATION DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023020755
Publication Number 2024/009666
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-05
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Yasuyuki
  • Sagawa, Yoshihiro

Abstract

A sterilization system according to an embodiment comprises a plurality of sterilization devices (1), each of which includes a light source unit (21), a horizontal angle adjustment unit (4) and/or a vertical angle adjustment unit (3), and a control device (5). The light source unit (21) emits an ultraviolet ray at a wavelength that has little effect on the human body. The horizontal angle adjustment unit (4) adjusts a horizontal angle of the light source unit (21) by turning the light source unit (21) with respect to the horizontal direction. The vertical angle adjustment unit (3) adjusts a vertical angle of the light source unit (21) by turning the light source unit (21) with respect to the vertical direction. The control device (5) controls the turning of the horizontal angle adjustment unit (4) and/or the vertical angle adjustment unit (3), and irradiates an object with the ultraviolet ray by means of the light source unit (21). Each of the control devices (5) controls the turning of the horizontal angle adjustment unit (4) and/or the vertical angle adjustment unit (3) on the basis of setting data including an irradiation direction for irradiating the ultraviolet ray onto the same object at the same time, and controls the irradiation of the ultraviolet ray on the basis of a control value of an exposure amount of the ultraviolet ray amount, which has been adjusted with a value based on the number of the plurality of sterilization devices (1) that irradiate the same object with the ultraviolet rays.

IPC Classes  ?

57.

STRAIN GAUGE

      
Application Number JP2023024895
Publication Number 2024/010027
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-05
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Toda, Shinya
  • Asakawa, Toshiaki
  • Kitamura, Atsushi
  • Niwa, Shinichi

Abstract

This strain gauge has a substrate and a resistor that is formed on the substrate, the resistor being formed from a material containing Cr as a main component, and the line width of the resistor being 70 μm or lower so that the lateral sensitivity ratio is equal to or less than 70% and the gauge rate is 5 or greater.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

58.

RARE EARTH MAGNET

      
Application Number JP2023015134
Publication Number 2024/004332
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-14
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okawara, Yu
  • Komura, Haruhiro

Abstract

21414B compound, the easy axis of magnetization thereof is aligned with the short axis direction of crystal grains of the main phase, the thickness in the direction of the easy axis of magnetization is 0.07-0.2 mm, and the rate of reduction of residual magnetization is not more than 5% (where the rate (%) of reduction of the residual magnetization is the ratio of reduction of residual magnetization with respect to 100%, given that 100% is the residual magnetization when the thickness of the rare earth magnet is 0.5 mm).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 1/057 - Alloys characterised by their composition containing rare earth metals and magnetic transition metals, e.g. SmCo5 and IIIa elements, e.g. Nd2Fe14B

59.

HEART RATE INFORMATION ACQUISITION SYSTEM, AND BED SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18250823
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-21
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Wada, Satoru

Abstract

A heartbeat information acquisition system (100) configured to acquire heartbeat information of a subject (S) on a bed (BD), including a plurality of load detectors (11, 12, 13, 14) configured to detect a load of the subject on the bed, a waveform acquisition unit (321) configured to acquire, based on outputs of the plurality of load detectors, a plurality of heartbeat waveforms respectively corresponding to the plurality of load detectors, a waveform selection unit (322) configured to select, from the plurality of heartbeat waveforms, a largest amplitude waveform being a heartbeat waveform having a largest amplitude among the plurality of heartbeat waveforms, and a heartbeat information acquisition unit (323) configured to acquire the heartbeat information of the subject based on an output of a load detector, among the plurality of load detectors, corresponding to the largest amplitude waveform.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

60.

ADJUSTMENT METHOD FOR PULSE WAVE MEASURING DEVICE, PULSE WAVE MEASURING SYSTEM, AND PULSE WAVE MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023024412
Publication Number 2024/005193
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-30
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Harada, Koshi
  • Oka, Hiroyuki

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an adjustment method for a pulse wave measuring device that can be mounted on a wrist of a user. The pulse wave measuring device comprises: a pulse wave sensor that is equipped with a strain gauge and acquires pulse waves by measuring the pulse at a radial artery; a pressing means that presses the pulse wave sensor against the radial artery; and an output unit that outputs a measurement value of the pulse wave sensor in the form of a digital signal. The adjustment method comprises: a step for acquiring pulse waves by means of the pulse wave sensor when the pulse wave measuring device is mounted on a user's wrist and outputting the acquired measurement value in the form of a digital signal; a step for comparing the voltage level of the digital signal with a range that has been preset with respect to a maximum voltage level for the output unit; and a step for adjusting or designating a pressing force to be applied to the pulse wave sensor in the case when the voltage level of the digital signal falls outside said preset range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

61.

MOTOR

      
Application Number 18253125
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-19
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamogi, Yutaka
  • Kouyama, Yutaka

Abstract

A motor includes a rotor and a stator. The stator includes a plurality of segments coupled via engaging parts. The segment includes a plurality of pieces coupled via a coupling part. The plurality of pieces are disposed in an arc shape. The plurality of segments are disposed in an annular shape. The engaging part has two protruding parts projecting to a circumferential direction side and a recess part provided between the two protruding parts. Among the two segments disposed adjacently, the protruding part of one segment is engaged with the recess part of the other segment, and the recess part of the one segment is engaged with the protruding part of the other segment. The two protruding parts of the one segment and the other segment have top parts, and the protruding part of the one segment and the recess part of the other segment have a first plane and a third plane opposing one another. The first plane and the third plane extend in a radial direction and a circumferential direction of the stator, and extend in directions intersecting one another toward the top part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles

62.

ROTARY APPARATUS, ATTACHING STRUCTURE OF ROTARY APPARATUS, AND CONNECTING STRUCTURE OF ROTARY APPARATUS AND EXTERNAL CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18465254
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-12
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Kuroda, Minoru

Abstract

To provide a rotary apparatus able to facilitate assembly of the rotary apparatus, and an attaching structure of the rotary apparatus. A rotary apparatus (1) includes a motor (10) having motor terminals (13), terminal members (21) and (22), a first housing (60), the terminal members (21) and (22) being attached to the first housing (60), and a second housing (40) having an accommodating part configured to accommodate the motor (10), the first housing (60) being attached to the second housing (40). The first housing (60) is attachable to or separable from the second housing (40) in a predetermined direction. The terminal members (21) and (22) are electrically connected to the motor terminals (13). The terminal members (21) and (22) have externally-connected terminal portions (33) and (34) to be connected to an external unit. The predetermined direction is a longitudinal direction of the externally-connected terminal portions (33) and (34).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes

63.

ROTARY EQUIPMENT AND DETECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023020629
Publication Number 2023/248764
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-02
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami Hiroaki
  • Kebukawa Kouji
  • Suzuki Kentaro

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to reduce the size of rotary equipment or a detection device. This rotary equipment (detection device) (1) has a case (10), a shaft (20) supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the case (10), and a detection unit (50) disposed on the outer surface (11a) or the inner surface (11b) of the case (10). The case (10) is provided with a first case member (11), a second case member (12), and a connecting part (13) connecting the first case member (11) and the second case member (12). The detection unit (50) is disposed between the shaft (20) and the connecting part (13).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 5/22 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers

64.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18252085
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-05
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iida, Norihito
  • Nishimura, Toshiaki

Abstract

A weight management device is used in a biological information monitoring system configured to monitor biological information of a subject on a bed (BD), based on a detection value of a load detector (LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4) configured to detect a load of the subject. The weight management device includes a housing, a display provided at an outer surface of the housing and configured to display a weight of the subject, based on the detection value, and an attachment portion provided at an outer surface of the housing and attachable to and detachable from the bed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01G 19/44 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for weighing persons
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • G01G 19/52 - Weighing apparatus combined with other objects, e.g. with furniture

65.

STRAIN GAUGE

      
Application Number 18255739
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-03
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishihara, Iku
  • Ono, Aya
  • Ogasa, Yosuke
  • Aizawa, Yuta
  • Asakawa, Toshiaki
  • Kitamura, Atsushi

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, a strain gauge has: a flexible substrate; a resistor formed on the substrate; and a pair of electrodes formed on the substrate and electrically connected with the resistor via conductive traces, and, in this strain gauge, a width of the resistor is 10 μm or more and 100 μm or less, and the conductive traces include a portion with a width of 5 μm or more and 100 μm or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

66.

MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE, MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT, AND MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023020021
Publication Number 2023/243389
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-30
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Totsuka Shinji
  • Kokubo Hiroki
  • Masuda Shigemi
  • Hijikata Hidetoshi
  • Ayabe Keisuke

Abstract

This motor drive control device measures the performance affecting parameters of a motor while taking the currents of two-phase coils, although having a simple circuit configuration. A control circuit unit (4) of a motor drive control device (1) performs control calculation processing of a motor (20) in a half-cycle of each of continuous two PWM cycles and obtains, in the remaining two half-cycles in which the control calculation processing in the continuous two PWM cycles is not performed, a first current detection result and a second current detection result that are the currents of the two-phase coils of three-phase coils obtained from a current detection circuit (2c) and a performance affecting parameter detection result obtained from a performance affecting parameter detection unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 23/14 - Estimation or adaptation of motor parameters, e.g. rotor time constant, flux, speed, current or voltage
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using dc to ac converters or inverters with pulse width modulation

67.

TACTILE FEEDBACK APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18250785
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-28
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Yuki
  • Kitamura, Yasutaka
  • Irie, Takahiko
  • Ishitani, Tomoya

Abstract

The present invention provides a tactile feedback device that detects a user operation based on touch without erroneous detection, providing stable tactile feedback. This device includes: an operated section that receives a user operation based on touch; a touch detection section for detecting touch on the operated section; a load detection section that detects a load on the operated section due to touch; a vibration actuator that generates vibration and outputs the vibration to the operated section; and a driving control section that drives, in response to the detection of touch and detection of load, the vibration actuator to vibrate the operated section, feeding back tactile sensation to a user, wherein the load detection section stops detection of a load during vibration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

68.

MOTOR

      
Application Number 18452712
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-21
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakuragi, Katsunori
  • Fujie, Yoshihito
  • Anko, Masahiko

Abstract

A motor includes a rotor, a stator, a first substrate, a second substrate, and an electronic component arranged at the second substrate. The stator includes a stator core, an insulator, and a coil wound around the stator core via the insulator. The insulator includes a coupling part connected to an external device. The first substrate is fixed to the insulator. The second substrate is fixed to the first substrate. The first substrate and the second substrate are spaced apart in a rotation axis direction of the rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • H02K 1/04 - DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINES - Details of the magnetic circuit characterised by the material used for insulating the magnetic circuit or parts thereof
  • H02K 5/16 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields
  • H02K 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits

69.

STRAIN GAUGE

      
Application Number 18261351
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-13
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takimoto, Tatsuya
  • Takata, Shintaro
  • Toda, Shinya
  • Asakawa, Toshiaki
  • Adachi, Shigeyuki

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, a strain gauge includes: a flexible substrate; a resistor made from a film containing Cr, CrN, and Cr2N, on one surface of the substrate; and a resin barrier layer covering the resistor, and, in this strain gauge, in the barrier layer, a ratio of a moisture permeability (g/m2/24 h) to a thickness (mm) is 5:1 or greater, and the thickness of the barrier layer is 100 μm or more and 3 mm or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges

70.

SENSOR DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023020630
Publication Number 2023/238791
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-02
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami Hiroaki
  • Kebukawa Kouji

Abstract

Provided is a sensor device with a simple configuration. A sensor device (1, 100, 200) comprises: a shaft (S), a bearing (20) directly or indirectly disposed on the shaft (S); and a holder (10, 210) disposed on the bearing (20). The holder (10, 210) includes: an inner circumferential member (11); an outer circumferential member (12, 212); a connecting portion (13) that connects the inner circumferential member (11) and the outer circumferential member (12, 212); and a first strain sensor (16) disposed on the connecting portion (13). In the radial direction, the inner circumferential member (11) is disposed outside of the bearing (20), and the connecting portion (13) rotatably supports the inner circumferential member (11) relative to the outer circumferential member (12, 212).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 5/1627 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring several components of force using variations in ohmic resistance of strain gauges

71.

R-T-B-BASED SINTERED MAGNET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number JP2023018558
Publication Number 2023/234046
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-18
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okawara, Yu
  • Komura, Haruhiro

Abstract

This R-T-B-based sintered magnet (R represents a rare earth element including Nd, and T represents a transition metal element including Fe) comprises, as a rare earth element, at least dysprosium (Dy). When the value of saturation remnant magnetization of the R-T-B-based sintered magnet is noted as B, and the value of magnetization indicated by an initial magnetization curve when an external magnetic field of 500 kA/m is applied to the R-T-B-based sintered magnet is noted as A, the magnetization ratio A/B is smaller than 1.0 (but greater than 0) and the pole pitch in the R-T-B-based sintered magnet is less than 4 mm (but greater than 0 mm).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 41/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformers; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets
  • B22F 1/00 - Metallic powder; Treatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
  • C22C 33/02 - Making ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
  • H01F 1/057 - Alloys characterised by their composition containing rare earth metals and magnetic transition metals, e.g. SmCo5 and IIIa elements, e.g. Nd2Fe14B
  • H01F 13/00 - Apparatus or processes for magnetising or demagnetising

72.

VIBRATION ACTUATOR AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2023020093
Publication Number 2023/234293
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-30
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimomura, Shigeyuki
  • Kinoshita, Yosuke

Abstract

This vibration actuator has: a movable stacked body including a magnet and a pair of yokes which are respectively fixed to the front surface and the rear surface of the magnet and have openings in the center; a fixed body which has a coil and supports the movable stacked body on the inside of the coil with a pair of elastic support parts in a state in which the movable stacked body can reciprocate and vibrate in an axial direction; and a pair of connection parts each having a cylindrical member and a shaft member which is inserted into the cylindrical member and has a flange on the base end thereof. While the leading ends of the shaft members are in contact with the front surface or the rear surface of the magnet in the openings of the pair of yokes, the pair of connection parts cause the movable stacked body to be connected to the pair of elastic support parts by clamping the pair of elastic support parts by means of the flange of the shaft members and the base end-side end surface of the cylindrical member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 33/12 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with armatures moving in alternate directions by alternate energisation of two coil systems
  • B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism

73.

DRIVING CONTROL DEVICE, DRIVING CONTROL SYSTEM, AND STATE ESTIMATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023018820
Publication Number 2023/228885
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-19
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kimura, Toshiki
  • Yamasaki, Reiji

Abstract

γδcccc becomes 0; and generates an estimation value of the phase or speed of a rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/18 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position without separate position detecting elements
  • H02P 21/18 - Estimation of position or speed

74.

MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE, MOTOR UNIT, AND MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023019180
Publication Number 2023/228945
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ikegami Azusa
  • Miyaji Haruka
  • Shimada Ayaka
  • Fujii Jumpei

Abstract

The present invention improves the stability of the operation of a motor when a commutation mode is switched. This motor drive control device (3) comprises: a control circuit (1) that generates a drive control signal (Sd); and a drive circuit (2) that drives the coil (41) of a motor (4) on the basis of the drive control signal (Sd). The control circuit (1) includes: a commutation mode setting unit (11) that sets as a communication mode, a first commutation mode in which the coil (41) is commutated on the basis of the detection result of zero crossing of a back electromotive force of the coil (41) or a second commutation mode in which the coil (41) is commutated so that the rotational speed of the motor (4) does not exceed a target rotational speed; a target rotational speed setting unit (14) that sets the target rotational speed; and a drive control signal generation unit (12) that generates the drive control signal (Sd) on the basis of the commutation mode set by the commutation mode setting unit (11). The target rotational speed setting unit (14) gradually reduces the target rotational speed to a final target value (st) when the commutation mode is switched from the first commutation mode to the second commutation mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 8/14 - Arrangements for controlling speed or speed and torque
  • H02P 6/182 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position without separate position detecting elements using back-emf in windings

75.

PEDAL SHAFT

      
Application Number JP2023019294
Publication Number 2023/228967
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Aoi Hidekatsu
  • Li Kui

Abstract

XX, SSG) attached to the outer peripheral surface of the hollow shaft; and a processing circuit (20) that is disposed in the internal space of the hollow shaft and processes the output from the strain gauge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
  • B62M 3/00 - Construction of cranks operated by hand or foot

76.

IMPELLER AND CENTRIFUGAL FAN

      
Application Number JP2023014724
Publication Number 2023/228608
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-11
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ohno, Yuuma
  • Morohashi, Haruomi
  • Hayashi, Daiki

Abstract

233213213 of the one pair cannot be fitted to the other ribs 233 and grooves 213 in combination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 29/28 - Rotors specially adapted for elastic fluids for centrifugal or helico-centrifugal pumps

77.

MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE, MOTOR UNIT, AND MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023019066
Publication Number 2023/228928
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Aoki Masato
  • Kaidu Hiroyuki
  • Hayashi Syu
  • Asami Takahiro

Abstract

The present invention improves the drive efficiency of a motor. A motor drive control device (1) includes: a target point determination unit (12) that is synchronized to the induced voltage of a U-phase coil (Lu) of a motor (5) and determines a target point (P) for the zero cross of U-phase coil current (Iu) on the basis of a position detection signal (Shu) corresponding to the rotational position of the rotor of the motor (5); a current zero cross estimation unit (14) that estimates the zero cross point (Q) of the U-phase coil current (Iu) on the basis of the occurrence of a switch in the order of the timing at which the drive voltage (Vu) of the U-phase coil (Lu) reaches a high level and the timing at which a PWM signal (Suu) for turning a high side switch (QuH) corresponding to the U-phase on or off reaches a high level; a phase adjustment determination unit (15) that determines whether phase adjustment of the U-phase coil current (Iu) is necessary on the basis of the phase difference (Δφ) between the target point (P) and the zero cross point (Q); and a drive control signal generation unit (16) that generates a drive control signal (Sd) on the basis of the determination result (S2) by the phase adjustment determination unit (15).

IPC Classes  ?

78.

MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE, MOTOR UNIT, AND MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023019179
Publication Number 2023/228944
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Wada Naoyuki

Abstract

The present invention suppresses an increase in power consumption of a motor. A control circuit (1) comprises: a commutation mode setting unit (11) that selects and sets as a commutation mode a first commutation mode in which a coil (41) of a motor (4) is commutated on the basis of a detection result of zero crossing of a reverse voltage of the coil (41), or a second commutation mode in which the coil (41) is commutated according to a target energization time; a driving control signal generation unit (12) that generates a driving control signal (Sd) on the basis of the set commutation mode; a current limitation value setting unit (14) that sets a current limitation value; and a current limitation unit (16) that instructs the driving control signal generation unit (12) to stop excitation of the coil (41) when the current flowing through the coil (41) has reached the current limitation value. The current limitation value setting unit (14) sets the current limitation value to an upper limit value (Ith1) in a period in which the commutation mode is the first commutation mode, and sets the current limitation value to a lower limit value (Ith2) in at least a partial period in the second commutation mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 8/14 - Arrangements for controlling speed or speed and torque
  • H02P 6/182 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position without separate position detecting elements using back-emf in windings

79.

ABSOLUTE ENCODER

      
Application Number JP2023019197
Publication Number 2023/228949
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sato, Norikazu

Abstract

This absolute encoder comprises: a main shaft gear that rotates with a main shaft; a first magnet that rotates with the main shaft; a first magnetic sensor that detects a change in a magnetic flux generated by the first magnet; an idle gear that has a smaller number of teeth than the number of teeth of the main shaft gear and that rotates according to the rotation of the main shaft gear; a first secondary shaft disposed parallel to the main shaft; a first driven gear that is attached to the first secondary shaft and that meshes with the idle gear; a second magnet that rotates with the first secondary shaft; a second magnetic sensor that detects a change in a magnetic flux generated from the second magnet; a second secondary shaft disposed parallel to the main shaft; a second driven gear that is attached to the second secondary shaft, that has a different number of teeth from the number of the teeth of the first driven gear, and that meshes with the idle gear; a third magnet that rotates with the second secondary shaft; and a third magnetic sensor that detects a change in a magnetic flux generated from the third magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/245 - 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 generating pulses or pulse trains using a variable number of pulses in a train
  • G01D 5/04 - 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 mechanical means using gearing
  • G01D 5/12 - 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

80.

ROTOR, MOTOR USING THE ROTOR, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 18248074
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-15
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Toyomura, Naoto
  • Yamada, Takuji

Abstract

Provided is a rotor capable of effectively utilizing magnetic flux generated from a magnet, a motor using the rotor, and an electronic device. The rotor, the motor using the rotor, and the electronic device include a rotor core including: an annular part; a plurality of magnetic pole pieces extending in a radial direction; and a plurality of connecting parts configured to connect the annular part and each of the plurality of magnetic pole pieces; a plurality of first magnets disposed between two adjacent magnetic pole pieces of the plurality of magnetic pole pieces in a circumferential direction; and a plurality of second magnets disposed in a space formed between two adjacent connecting parts of the plurality of connecting parts in the circumferential direction, the connecting parts extending in a direction having both of a component of the radial direction and a component of the circumferential direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
  • H02K 21/16 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating within the armatures having annular armature cores with salient poles

81.

STRAIN GAUGE

      
Application Number 18248293
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-13
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ogasa, Yosuke
  • Asakawa, Toshiaki
  • Kitamura, Atsushi

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, a strain gauge has: a flexible substrate; a resistor formed on the substrate; and a pair of electrodes formed on the substrate and electrically connected with the resistor via conductive traces, and, in this strain gauge, the conductive traces include a first metal layer and a second metal layer formed over an upper surface of the first metal layer, and the second metal layer is formed in a pattern that is different from a pattern of the first metal layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

82.

MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE, FAN AND MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18356390
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-21
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Aoki, Masato
  • Omura, Yuji
  • Suzuki, Takahiro

Abstract

A motor drive control device has a control circuit that generates a drive control signal for controlling a rotational speed of a motor based on a speed command signal indicating a target rotational speed of the motor, and a motor driving unit that drives the motor based on the drive control signal. The control circuit performs speed feedback control for generating the drive control signal so that the rotational speed of the motor coincides with the target rotational speed when the target rotational speed is lower than a rotational speed threshold value, and generates the drive control signal based on a relationship between current flowing through the motor and a reference current value when the target rotational speed is higher than the rotational speed threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • H02P 29/04 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling electric motors, appropriate for both AC and DC motors by means of a separate brake

83.

MARKER DETECTION DEVICE, MONITORING SYSTEM, AND METHOD THEREFOR

      
Application Number JP2023017311
Publication Number 2023/223867
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-08
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wang, Chuting
  • Okihara, Chiaki
  • Masuda, Shigemi

Abstract

The present invention detects markers at high speed. A marker detection device according to the present invention comprises: a storage unit configured to store, as a registered descriptor, a feature descriptor generated from an image that captures a marker in which a plurality of colors are arranged in one direction; an image acquisition unit configured to acquire a one-dimensional image; a feature point detection unit configured to detect a feature point from the one-dimensional image; a feature description unit configured to generate, as an observation descriptor, the feature descriptor which represents a change in luminance of a region including the feature point; and a marker determination unit configured to determine whether or not the one-dimensional image includes the marker on the basis of a collation result of the registered descriptor and the observation descriptor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/74 - Image or video pattern matching; Proximity measures in feature spaces
  • G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
  • G06V 10/46 - Descriptors for shape, contour or point-related descriptors, e.g. scale invariant feature transform [SIFT] or bags of words [BoW]; Salient regional features

84.

TORQUE SENSOR

      
Application Number JP2022020236
Publication Number 2023/218645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-13
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami Hiroaki
  • Kebukawa Kouji

Abstract

One problem addressed by the present invention is the further reduction in size of a torque sensor. A torque sensor (100) equipped with a holder (101) which has an inner-circumferential member (110) and an outer-circumferential member (120), a bearing (102) positioned on the inner-circumferential member (110), and a strain sensor (103), wherein: the outer-circumferential member (120) has an elastic section (122); the strain sensor (103) is attached to the elastic section (122); and the elastic section (122) and the strain sensor (103) each extend along a plane which is parallel to the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 3/10 - Rotary-transmission dynamometers wherein the torque-transmitting element comprises a torsionally-flexible shaft involving electric or magnetic means for indicating

85.

SENSOR DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023017223
Publication Number 2023/219050
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-08
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami Hiroaki
  • Kebukawa Kouji

Abstract

The present invention provides a sensor device having excellent environmental resistance. A sensor device (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) includes a shaft (S), a bearing (101, 501) that has an inner circumference side (101a, 501a) and an outer circumference side (101b, 501b), and a strain gauge (102) that is attached to the outer circumference side (101b, 501b) of the bearing (101, 501) directly or via another member. The shaft (S) is disposed radially inside the inner circumference side (101a, 501a) of the bearing (101, 501). The bearing (101, 501) and the shaft (S) are eccentric with respect to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 5/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for testing the alignment of axes
  • F16C 35/067 - Fixing them in a housing
  • F16C 41/00 - Other accessories for bearings
  • 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
  • G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes

86.

ROTATING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18042638
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-19
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iwata, Hitoshi
  • Shimizu, Michihiro
  • Ohsawa, Naoki
  • Nishikata, Toshiyuki
  • Kano, Tsuyoshi
  • Yamanishi, Shoma
  • Amagi, Yuta
  • Senda, Yuya

Abstract

Provided is a rotating device having excellent performance of cooling a heat generation source. Included are a shaft member, a rotating body having a tubular shape and rotatable about the shaft member, a bearing supporting the rotating body with respect to the shaft member, and a coupling member disposed between the bearing and the rotating body in a radial direction. The coupling member includes a ventilation channel communicating with an inside and an outside of the rotating body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings

87.

VIBRATION ACTUATOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 17802227
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-26
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner Minebea Mitsumi Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Yuki
  • Sekiguchi, Chikara
  • Shimomura, Shigeyuki
  • Kumanomido, Yoshihiro
  • Kodama, Daisuke
  • Yoshii, Yuta
  • Inamoto, Shigenori

Abstract

This vibration actuator comprises a fixed body including a coil, a movable body including a magnet, and an elastic support part that supports the movable body so as to be freely moveable with respect to the fixed body. The elastic support part has an outer circumferential part fixed to the fixed body, an inner circumferential part disposed inside in the radial direction of the outer circumferential part and fixed to the movable body, and a deforming arm part disposed between the outer circumferential part and the inner circumferential part and coupling the outer circumferential part and the inner circumferential part, the deforming arm part being elastically deformable. An attenuation part is provided across the outer circumferential part and a portion of the deforming arm part on an outer circumferential part side thereof, the attenuation part attenuating vibrations in the elastic support part when the movable body moves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 33/02 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with armatures moved one way by energisation of a single coil system and returned by mechanical force, e.g. by springs
  • G08B 6/00 - Tactile signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems

88.

STRAIN GAUGE

      
Application Number 17906378
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-19
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ono, Aya
  • Asakawa, Toshiaki
  • Kitamura, Atsushi
  • Yuguchi, Akiyo
  • Toda, Shinya
  • Ogasa, Yosuke
  • Aizawa, Yuta
  • Ishihara, Iku

Abstract

A strain gauge includes a flexible substrate and a resistor formed of material including at least one of chromium or nickel, the resistor being situated above the substrate. The strain gauge includes a functional layer formed of an insulating material that has a higher thermal conductivity than the resistor, the functional layer being situated between the substrate and the resistor. The resistor includes multiple resistive patterns that are juxtaposed. The resistor includes folded portions each of which connects end portions of resistive portions that are next to each other. A first metallic layer formed of a material that has a higher thermal conductivity than the resistor is laminated on the folded portions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
  • 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

89.

STRAIN GAUGE

      
Application Number JP2023016698
Publication Number 2023/214537
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-27
Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ono, Aya
  • Ogasa, Yosuke

Abstract

This strain gauge includes a substrate, a resistor formed on the substrate, and two wires which are formed on the substrate and which are connected in series to both end portions of the resistor, wherein: the resistor includes a plurality of elongate portions which have longitudinal directions arranged parallel to one another in a first direction and which are connected in series with one another; one of the wires is arranged parallel to the elongate portion positioned at one end in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and is connected to one end, in the first direction, of said elongate portion; the other wire is arranged parallel to the elongate portion positioned at the other end in the second direction, and is connected to one end, in the first direction, of said elongate portion; each wire includes a first metal layer and a second metal layer which is laminated onto the first metal layer and which is formed form a material having a lower volume resistivity than the first metal layer; an outer edge of the first metal layer is exposed away from the second metal layer in a plan view; and in a plan view, an end portion of the second metal layer on one end side in the first direction projects further to said one end side than an end portion, on said one end side in the first direction, of a gap between the first metal layer and the elongate portion adjacent to the first metal layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

90.

MOTOR

      
Application Number 18349282
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-10
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kebukawa, Koji
  • Suzuki, Katsutoshi

Abstract

The motor includes a shaft, a cartridge including a plurality of bearings that support the shaft, and a sleeve that surrounds the bearings, and a housing including a bottom portion for receiving an impact from outside and an attaching portion provided in the bottom portion. The bottom portion of the housing extends in a direction intersecting with respect to a longitudinal direction of the shaft, and the cartridge is removably attached to the attaching portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
  • F16C 19/54 - Systems consisting of a plurality of bearings with rolling friction

91.

BALL BEARING

      
Application Number JP2023003697
Publication Number 2023/210092
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-06
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tomiuchi, Takahiro
  • Komiyama, Hiroshi
  • Iizuka, Osamu
  • Watanabe, Kazuki
  • Kato, Shogo

Abstract

groovesgrooves 21, 31, and a crown-type retainer 50 inserted between the balls 40. The retainer 50 includes an annular base 51, a pair of supports 52 extending in the axial direction from the base 51, and a plurality of pockets 53 which are formed along the circumferential direction and into which the balls 40 are fitted between the supports 52. The retainer 50 is provided with a tapered surface 54 that comes into contact with the inner ring 30 and that, at the corner of the base 51 on the inner peripheral surface side, gradually increases in inner diameter along the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
  • F16C 33/41 - Ball cages comb-shaped
  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings

92.

VIBRATION ACTUATOR AND CONTACT-TYPE INPUT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023016957
Publication Number 2023/210823
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-28
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato, Soichi
  • Kinoshita, Yosuke
  • Azumai, Koichi
  • Aita, Koji

Abstract

A vibration actuator according to the present invention comprises a plate that is a magnetic body, an electromagnet that is provided on the plate and is formed by providing a coil to a center part of a core, and an elastic body that supports the core on both sides of the coil and is connected to the plate. Magnetic force generated by energization of the coil causes one of the coil or the plate to be displaced toward the other and vibrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
  • H02K 33/02 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with armatures moved one way by energisation of a single coil system and returned by mechanical force, e.g. by springs

93.

VIBRATION ACTUATOR AND TOUCH INPUT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023016959
Publication Number 2023/210824
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-28
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato, Soichi
  • Kinoshita, Yosuke
  • Azumai, Koichi
  • Aita, Koji

Abstract

Provided is a vibration actuator comprising a plate made of magnetic material, a flat electromagnet placed on the plate and having a coil at the center of the core, and a flat elastic body for supporting the electromagnet at a gap from the plate and positioning the coil axis parallel to the plate, wherein when the coil is supplied with electric current to generate a magnetic force, one of the coil and the plate is displaced toward the other, resulting in vibration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
  • H02K 33/02 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with armatures moved one way by energisation of a single coil system and returned by mechanical force, e.g. by springs

94.

ACTUATOR

      
Application Number 18215837
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-29
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner Minebea Mitsumi Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishitani, Tomoya
  • Takahashi, Yuki

Abstract

Provided is an actuator, the actuator comprising: an actuator body and a control device that includes a circuitry configured to supply a main driving current pulse and a sub-driving current pulse to the coil, both of which are driving current pulses for driving the operation device in one direction in a vibrating direction thereof, in accordance with a touch operation of an operation device supported so as to be elastically vibrated, the main driving current pulse being capable of starting an elastic vibration, the sub-driving current pulse being capable of adjusting attenuation period of the elastic vibration after the starting the elastic vibration, and polarities of the main driving current pulse and the sub-driving current pulse being all identical.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 25/032 - Reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating motors

95.

ABSOLUTE ENCODER, NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE THAT STORES A PROGRAM FOR OUTPUTTING ANGLE ERROR INFORMATION OF ABSOLUTE ENCODER, AND METHOD FOR OUTPUTTING ANGLE ERROR INFORMATION OF ABSOLUTE ENCODER

      
Application Number 17759730
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-27
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Ishi, Yujin

Abstract

To correct an error based on a position of a main spindle. An absolute encoder includes a magnet as a permanent magnet provided at a leading end side of a first worm gear part, an angle sensor as an angle sensor configured to detect a rotation angle of the first worm gear part corresponding to a change in a magnetic flux generated from the magnet, a microcomputer configured to output angle position information of a first driving gear in a stopped state, wherein the microcomputer outputs angle error information of the first driving gear corresponding to the angle position information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01D 5/14 - 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

96.

Bearing apparatus having inner shaft male thread part extending out from outer shaft opening to attach to disk drive base

      
Application Number 18297814
Grant Number 11948609
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-10
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Grant Date 2024-04-02
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Ohnuma, Shinya

Abstract

Provided are at least two bearings; an outer shaft having a tubular shape and supporting the bearings at an outer circumferential surface; and an inner shaft housed in the outer shaft with one end extending out from one opening part of the outer shaft. The inner shaft includes a male thread part at least at a portion extending out from the outer shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/55 - Track change, selection, or acquisition by displacement of the head
  • F16C 19/08 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with two or more rows of balls
  • F16C 19/54 - Systems consisting of a plurality of bearings with rolling friction
  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers
  • G11B 5/54 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers with provision for moving the head into, or out of, its operative position or across tracks
  • G11B 25/04 - Apparatus characterised by the shape of record carrier employed but not specific to the method of recording or reproducing using flat record carriers, e.g. disc, card

97.

MOTOR

      
Application Number JP2022017822
Publication Number 2023/199475
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-14
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Senda Yuya
  • Nishikata Toshiyuki
  • Kano Tsuyoshi

Abstract

A motor (1) includes: a shaft (20) having a first end and a second end; a cylinder (11C); a bearing (21) that rotatably supports one of the shaft (20) and the cylinder (11C) and is fixed to the other of the shaft (20) and the cylinder (11C); a lid (50) covering the bearing (21) and the cylinder (11C); and a biasing structure (60). The lid (50) includes a first wall (56) fixed to the shaft (20), and a second wall (52) fixed to the cylinder (11C). The first wall (56) and the second wall (52) oppose each other, directly or via a washer (70), in a longitudinal direction of the shaft (20). The biasing structure (60) biases the first wall (56) toward the second wall (52) in the longitudinal direction of the shaft (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers

98.

HIGHLY CORROSION-RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL MEMBER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, HEAT TREATMENT METHOD FOR STAINLESS STEEL MEMBER, AND ROLLING BEARING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

      
Application Number 18044098
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-25
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Taneda, Syota
  • Maeno, Keiki

Abstract

To provide a highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel component made of martensitic stainless steel achieving both high corrosion resistance and high hardness without containing ferrite at a surface layer portion. The highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel component is made of martensitic stainless steel containing, by weight, from 0.35 to 0.43% of C, 0.5% or less of Si, 0.5% or less of Mn, 0.04% or less of P, 0.04% or less of S, from 15 to 17% of Cr, from 0.1 to 0.3% of W, from 1.5 to 3.0% of Mo, from 0.001 to 0.005% of B, and from 0.12 to 0.18% of N, with the balance being Fe and an inevitable impurity. The matrix structure of the surface layer portion of the entire outer surface is a two-phase mixed structure containing retained austenite and martensite, and the surface hardness is HRC 57 or more.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21D 9/40 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articles; Furnaces therefor for bearing races
  • C21D 6/04 - Hardening by cooling below 0° C
  • C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys
  • C22C 38/32 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with boron
  • C22C 38/22 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with molybdenum or tungsten
  • C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
  • C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
  • C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
  • C21D 1/18 - Hardening; Quenching with or without subsequent tempering
  • F16C 33/62 - Selection of substances
  • F16C 33/64 - Special methods of manufacture

99.

MOTOR AND CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF MOTOR AND SUBSTRATE

      
Application Number 18186245
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-20
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ohmura, Jun
  • Hirabayashi, Koichiro
  • Matsumura, Yukimasa

Abstract

A motor includes: a lid including an opening; a bracket including a projecting part; and a terminal extending from the projecting part. A part of the bracket is covered by the lid. The projecting part projects from the opening of the lid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/14 - Means for supporting or protecting brushes or brush holders
  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • H01R 39/39 - Brush holders wherein the brush is fixedly mounted in the holder

100.

MAS MINEBEA ACCESSSOLUTIONS

      
Serial Number 98216467
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-10
Owner MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

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