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1.

COIL SPRING

      
Application Number 18321447
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-22
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishizawa, Shinichi
  • Ibano, Daisuke
  • Matsuda, Tsuyoshi
  • Arisaka, Norifumi
  • Muramatsu, Shun
  • Ito, Chihiro
  • Suzuki, Takuto
  • Kinoshita, Masatake
  • Kawasaki, Asuka

Abstract

A coil spring includes a wire rod and an elastic coat provided on the wire rod. The coil spring includes a coil section including a plurality of coil portions. The wire rod includes a round cross-sectional portion, a cross-section varying portion, and a rectangular cross-sectional portion along the longitudinal direction of the wire rod. The cross section of the rectangular cross-sectional portion is substantially square and has a first plane and a second plane. The first plane and the second plane oppose each other in the coil section. The elastic coat is provided on at least one of the first plane and the second plane. The elastic coat is continuous from the round cross-sectional portion to the cross-sectional variation portion and the rectangular cross-sectional portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 1/04 - Wound springs
  • F16F 1/02 - Springs made of steel or other material having low internal friction; Wound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant

2.

COIL SPRING

      
Application Number 17703295
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-24
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishizawa, Shinichi
  • Ibano, Daisuke
  • Matsuda, Tsuyoshi
  • Arisaka, Norifumi
  • Muramatsu, Shun
  • Ito, Chihiro
  • Suzuki, Takuto
  • Kinoshita, Masatake
  • Kawasaki, Asuka

Abstract

A coil spring includes a wire rod and an elastic coat provided on the wire rod. The coil spring includes a coil section including a plurality of coil portions. The wire rod includes a round cross-sectional portion, a cross-section varying portion, and a rectangular cross-sectional portion along the longitudinal direction of the wire rod. The cross section of the rectangular cross-sectional portion is substantially square and has a first plane and a second plane. The first plane and the second plane oppose each other in the coil section. The elastic coat is provided on at least one of the first plane and the second plane. The elastic coat is continuous from the round cross-sectional portion to the cross-sectional variation portion and the rectangular cross-sectional portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 1/04 - Wound springs
  • F16F 1/06 - Wound springs with turns lying in cylindrical surfaces

3.

MARINE VESSEL, HEADING CONTROL METHOD, HEADING CONTROL DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18325482
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-30
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner NHK SPRING Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shirao, Masato
  • Akita, Marino
  • Kamiya, Takafumi

Abstract

A marine vessel includes: an actuator having a rudder; a heading detection unit; and a heading control device including a target heading acquisition unit, a heading deviation calculation unit, a PID control unit, and a gain setting unit, the heading deviation calculation unit calculates a heading deviation, which is the difference between a target heading and a actual heading, the PID control unit calculates an instruction value for the actuator through PID control from the heading deviation calculated by the heading deviation calculation unit, the gain setting unit sets at least a derivative gain, and in a case in which the heading deviation calculated by the heading deviation calculation unit is equal to or greater than a first threshold value, the gain setting unit adds a derivative gain addition correction quantity to the current value of the derivative gain.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 25/04 - Initiating means for steering automatic, e.g. reacting to compass
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B63H 25/38 - Rudders

4.

VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number 18184594
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-15
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Honda, Chikanori
  • Suzuki, Kousuke

Abstract

A headrest includes a first configuration section comprising a hard urethane and formed with an indentation in a front face, the indentation enabling entry of a supported portion, and the supported portion being a location corresponding to an occipital bone of the head of the seated occupant; and a second configuration section comprising a soft urethane having a lower rigidity than the hard urethane, the second configuration section being provided at the indentation so as to be deformed by the supported portion. Part of the first configuration section, which is a bottom face of the indentation, is configured by a left-right pair of head support faces that support the supported portion and that are connected together at a connection location having a straight line shape. An angle formed between cross-sections of the left and right head support faces when sectioned along a plane perpendicular to the connection location is a first angle that is from 37.2° to 143°. An angle formed between a direction perpendicular to the connection location and a seat front-rear direction when viewed along a seat left-right direction is a second angle that is from 12.8° to 68.7°.

IPC Classes  ?

5.

COIL SPRING

      
Application Number 18076717
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-07
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishizawa, Shinichi
  • Ibano, Daisuke
  • Matsuda, Tsuyoshi
  • Arisaka, Norifumi
  • Muramatsu, Shun
  • Ito, Chihiro
  • Suzuki, Takuto
  • Kinoshita, Masatake
  • Kawasaki, Asuka

Abstract

A coil spring includes a wire rod and an elastic coat provided on the wire rod. The coil spring includes a coil section including a plurality of coil portions. The wire rod includes a round cross-sectional portion, a cross-section varying portion, and a rectangular cross-sectional portion along the longitudinal direction of the wire rod. The cross section of the rectangular cross-sectional portion is substantially square and has a first plane and a second plane. The first plane and the second plane oppose each other in the coil section. The elastic coat is provided on at least one of the first plane and the second plane. The elastic coat is continuous from the round cross-sectional portion to the cross-sectional variation portion and the rectangular cross-sectional portion.

IPC Classes  ?

6.

ACCUMULATOR

      
Application Number JP2023011287
Publication Number 2023/182374
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-22
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kurokawa, Tomoya
  • Nakano, Naohito

Abstract

The accumulator according to the present invention comprises an exterior body which is formed of a bottom, a shell, and a port and, provided inside the exterior body, an S-shaped bellows that freely expands and contracts. The expansion of the bellows in a maximally expanded state in the accumulator is longer than the expansion in a free state in which no load other than gravity is acting thereon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 1/14 - Accumulators using a gas cushion; Gas charging devices; Indicators or floats therefor with flexible separating means attached at their periphery by means of a rigid annular supporting member
  • F16J 3/04 - Bellows
  • F16J 15/52 - Sealings between relatively-movable members, by means of a sealing without relatively-moving surfaces, e.g. fluid-tight sealings for transmitting motion through a wall by means of sealing bellows or diaphragms

7.

SURFACE TREATMENT JIG

      
Application Number JP2023011288
Publication Number 2023/182375
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-22
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nozawa, Takahiro
  • Kurokawa, Tomoya
  • Doi, Takashi

Abstract

A surface treatment jig according to the present invention is connected to an exterior body of an accumulator including a bottom, a shell, and a port, to carry out surface treatment in a state of supporting the exterior body and comprises: a supporting portion that supports the accumulator; and a hook portion continuing from the supporting portion. The hook portion side of the supporting portion has a tapered shape.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

LAMINATE MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023008485
Publication Number 2023/181905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-07
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner
  • NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • LPS TECH CO.,LTD (Japan)
Inventor
  • Saito, Shinji
  • Mizuno, Katsumi
  • Suzuki, Kohei
  • Watanabe, Toshinori
  • Yano, Shinya
  • Fujino, Nijianzu
  • Xiaoguang Liang

Abstract

Provided is a laminate manufacturing method with which it is possible to maintain a stable bonding property between an electronic component and a circuit pattern even when an electronic component that generates a large amount of heat is used, and to mitigate problems that may occur in the insulation layer. A method for manufacturing a laminate (1) in which a base substrate (2), an insulation layer (3), a circuit pattern (4), and an electronic component (5) are laminated in this order comprises: a step for providing the insulation layer (3) on an upper surface side of the base substrate (2); a step for providing the electronic component (5) on an upper surface side of the circuit pattern (4); and a step for laminating the insulation layer (3) provided on the base substrate (2) with the circuit pattern (4) having the electronic component (5) provided thereon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/52 - Mounting semiconductor bodies in containers
  • H01L 23/12 - Mountings, e.g. non-detachable insulating substrates
  • H01L 23/14 - Mountings, e.g. non-detachable insulating substrates characterised by the material or its electrical properties

9.

COIL SPRING

      
Application Number JP2023008340
Publication Number 2023/181884
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-06
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishizawa, Shinichi
  • Ibano, Daisuke
  • Matsuda, Tsuyoshi
  • Arisaka, Norifumi
  • Muramatsu, Shun
  • Ito, Chihiro
  • Suzuki, Takuto
  • Kinoshita, Masatake
  • Kawasaki, Asuka

Abstract

A coil spring (1) has a wire (2) and an elastic coating (60) provided on the wire (2). The coil spring (1) includes a coil portion (33) comprising a plurality of winding portions. The wire (2) has a circular cross-sectional portion (30), a cross-sectional change portion (32), and a square cross-sectional portion (31) in the longitudinal direction of the wire (2). A cross section (S2) of the square cross-sectional portion (31) is nearly square and has a first plane (41a) and a second plane (42a). The first plane (41a) and the second plane (42a) face each other in the coil portion (33). The elastic coating (60) is provided on the first plane (41a) and/or the second plane (42a). The elastic coating (60) is continuous from the circular cross-sectional portion (30) to the cross-sectional change portion (32) and the square cross-sectional portion (31).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 1/06 - Wound springs with turns lying in cylindrical surfaces
  • F16F 1/08 - Wound springs with turns lying in mainly conical surfaces
  • F16F 1/12 - Attachments or mountings

10.

STATOR MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023008678
Publication Number 2023/181923
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-07
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishiwaki, Naruhiko
  • Ito, Keiichi

Abstract

A stator manufacturing method according to the present disclosure comprises: a step for providing a stator assembly comprising a stator core in which a coil is wound around a plurality of teeth projecting from a yoke, and a case surrounding the outer periphery of the stator core; a step for installing an annular resin member that is at least partially crushed when pressed by a mold at at least one end of the case in the axial direction; a step for holding the stator assembly with the resin member installed at at least one end thereof in the mold in a state where the resin member is pressed; and a step for injecting a mold resin into the mold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines

11.

AUTOMATIC MANEUVERING SYSTEM, WATERCRAFT CONTROL DEVICE, WATERCRAFT CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18008829
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-08
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner NHK SPRING Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shirao, Masato
  • Akita, Marino
  • Oshima, Takafumi

Abstract

A watercraft of an automatic maneuvering system includes an actuator configured to generate a propulsive force and a turning moment, an operation unit, and a watercraft control device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63C 9/00 - Life-saving in water
  • B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B63H 25/42 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements; Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers

12.

CONTACTLESS INFORMATION MEDIUM

      
Application Number JP2023000794
Publication Number 2023/176119
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-13
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tami Kenichiro
  • Komiya Minoru
  • Taneda Hiroyuki

Abstract

A contactless information medium, comprising: a substrate that has a first surface and a second surface; a coil antenna that is disposed on the first surface or the second surface; a capacitor that includes a first electrode disposed on the first surface and a second electrode disposed on the second surface and opposite the first surface, and that is electrically connected to the coil antenna; and a first cover member that has a first recess covering the first electrode, and that forms a first gap between the first recess and the first electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/04 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the shape
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

13.

PUNCH FOR RIVETING, DEVICE IN WHICH PUNCH FOR RIVETING IS DISPOSED, AND METHOD FOR JOINING MEMBERS

      
Application Number JP2023003203
Publication Number 2023/176178
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-01
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Araki Yoshihito
  • Fukuoka Yuusuke
  • Furugori Nobuyuki

Abstract

Provided is a novel punch for riveting with which load on the shaft of a rivet is reduced. Also provided is a device in which there is disposed a novel punch for riveting with which load on the shaft of a rivet is reduced. Also provided is a method for joining members using a novel punch for riveting with which load on the shaft of a rivet is reduced. A punch for riveting according to an embodiment of the present invention is for joining a first member having a convex part and a second member having a through hole that fits with the convex part to each other by plastically deforming the convex part. A contact surface that comes into contact with the convex part is inclined in the range of 80-89° inclusive with respect to the center axis.

IPC Classes  ?

14.

EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION FOR INTERLAYER INSULATION, RESIN SHEET FOR INTERLAYER INSULATION, LAMINATE FOR CIRCUIT BOARD, METAL BASE CIRCUIT BOARD, AND POWER MODULE

      
Application Number JP2023005768
Publication Number 2023/176314
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-17
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mizuno, Katsumi
  • Shimomura, Kohei
  • Sudo, Saki

Abstract

Provided are: an epoxy resin composition for interlayer insulation, which has excellent adhesion heat resistance and is capable of maintaining good voltage resistance at a high level; a resin sheet for interlayer insulation; a laminate for a circuit board; a metal base circuit board; and a power module. An epoxy resin composition for interlayer insulation according to an embodiment of the present invention contains an epoxy resin, an epoxy-modified polybutadiene compound, and an aromatic amine compound, wherein the epoxy-modified polybutadiene compound contains a repeating unit represented by general formula (I), a repeating unit represented by general formula (II), and a repeating unit represented by general formula (III), and also contains at least one among a repeating unit represented by general formula (i), a repeating unit represented by general formula (ii), and a repeating unit represented by general formula (iii).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/03 - Use of materials for the substrate
  • C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets
  • C08K 3/38 - Boron-containing compounds
  • C08K 5/18 - Amines; Quaternary ammonium compounds with aromatically bound amino groups
  • C08L 63/00 - Compositions of epoxy resins; Compositions of derivatives of epoxy resins
  • C08L 63/02 - Polyglycidyl ethers of bis-phenols
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate

15.

DISC SPRING MEMBER

      
Application Number JP2023009311
Publication Number 2023/176721
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-10
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tajima Norihiro
  • Yoneoka Atsushi
  • Takahashi Shuji

Abstract

In the present invention, a disc spring device comprises a first member and a second member. In a state of being disposed between a first pressed body and a second pressed body, the second member has a diameter that becomes increasingly larger from the first pressed body side toward the second pressed body side. In a cross-sectional view along a first direction, the first member straddles the second member in the first direction so as to be positioned at least both at a radially inner end of an outer circumferential surface of the second member that faces the radially outer side and at a radially outer end of an inner circumferential surface that faces the radially inner side. The second member presses the first pressed body via the first member, and presses the second pressed body via the first member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 1/32 - Cup springs; Dished disc springs

16.

COIN-TYPE NON-CONTACT INFORMATION MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number JP2023000570
Publication Number 2023/176110
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-12
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tami Kenichiro
  • Komiya Minoru
  • Taneda Hiroyuki

Abstract

This coin-type non-contact information medium includes a substrate provided with an IC chip, a metal ring that includes at least one slit portion, and a protective member that covers the substrate and the metal ring. The IC chip of the substrate is provided within a gap of the slit portion. The substrate includes a protruding portion that fits in the at least one slit portion, and the IC chip is provided on the protruding portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
  • A63F 13/95 - Storage media specially adapted for storing game information, e.g. video game cartridges
  • G06K 19/04 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the shape

17.

DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION

      
Application Number 18180781
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-08
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takikawa, Kenichi
  • Ando, Toshiki

Abstract

A sag bend portion is formed in a longitudinal part of the load beam and bent in a thickness direction. The load beam includes a first portion and a second portion bordering the sag bend portion. Roots of outrigger portions are secured to the load beam by weld portions. A slit portion is formed around each of the weld portions. The slit portion includes an arc-shaped slit and a pair of extension slits. An outrigger support portion is formed inside the slit portion. The outrigger support portion extends in a direction different from that of the second portion of the load beam with respect to a cross section along the longitudinal direction of the load beam in the thickness direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers

18.

THERMAL SPRAYING DEVICE AND THERMAL SPRAYING CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023007043
Publication Number 2023/171444
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-27
Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokoyama Hibiki
  • Kaneda Noriyoshi
  • Sone Michiyoshi
  • Hirano Satoshi
  • Takahara Go
  • Nambu Takatoshi

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is a thermal spraying device comprising: a thermal spraying machine that includes a thermal spraying torch which thermally sprays a material to a base material; at least one peripheral device that is used together with the thermal spraying machine; and a centralized control board that is capable of collectively controlling the thermal spraying machine and the at least one peripheral device. According to an embodiment of the present invention of the present invention, provided is a spraying control method that is executed by a thermal spraying device including a thermal spraying machine, at least one peripheral device that is used together with the thermal spraying machine, and a centralized control board, the method comprising collectively controlling the thermal spraying machine and the at least one peripheral device, by the centralized control board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 4/00 - Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge
  • B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
  • B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
  • B05D 1/08 - Flame spraying
  • B05D 3/00 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials

19.

SHIP, SHIP CONTROL DEVICE, SHIP CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023008523
Publication Number 2023/171658
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-07
Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamiya Takafumi
  • Tokushige Jun
  • Tsuda Yuto
  • Akita Marino

Abstract

Before a ship pressing mode is enabled, this ship control device performs, in response to an input operation received by an operation unit, control of pointing the stern or the bow towards an object against which a ship is to be pressed, and control of slowly moving the ship towards the object against which the ship is to be pressed. After a ship pressing mode is enabled, the ship control device performs, without the need for an input operation to be received by the operation unit, control of continuing to generate thrust of the ship in a direction of pressing the stern or the bow against the object against which the ship is to be pressed, and heading-holding control of maintaining the actual heading of the ship on a target heading for during a ship pressing mode, in a state in which the stern or the bow is pressed against the object against which the ship is to be pressed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 25/46 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by jets
  • B63B 79/40 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation for controlling the operation of vessels, e.g. monitoring their speed, routing or maintenance schedules
  • B63H 11/11 - Direction control of propulsive fluid with bucket or clamshell-type reversing means
  • B63H 25/42 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements; Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers

20.

SUSPENSION FOR DISK DRIVE

      
Application Number 18176800
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-01
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugiyama, Shinji
  • Tanaka, Naoki
  • Sugiyama, Kazuhiro
  • Numata, Shuntaro

Abstract

A suspension for a disk drive includes a plate member having a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, a first penetration portion penetrating the first surface and the second surface, and a second penetration portion spaced from the first penetration portion and penetrating the first surface and the second surface, an actuator provided on the second surface and having an electrode located in the first penetration portion, and a flexure having an electrode connection portion connected to the electrode. The electrode connection portion includes a first region and a second region having a thickness smaller than a thickness of the first region, and the second region overlaps the second penetration portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers

21.

CIRCUIT BOARD, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CIRCUIT PATTERN, AND ETCHING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023005783
Publication Number 2023/167022
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-17
Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yano, Shinya
  • Uetake, Misao

Abstract

Provided are a circuit board, a method for manufacturing a circuit pattern, and an etching device with which it is possible to inhibit the occurrence of side etching even when etching is performed on a workpiece having a large thickness, as well as minimize the takt time. The etching device (1A) comprises: a transportation means for transporting a workpiece (W); a spray tube (3) that extends along the transportation direction in which the workpiece (W) is transported by the transportation means and that feeds an etching solution; a plurality of spray nozzles (2) capable of spraying the etching solution at the workpiece (W), the plurality of spray nozzles (2) being provided to the spray tube (3) so as to be lined up in the transportation direction; and a movement means capable of moving the spray tube (3) in a transportation orthogonal direction that is orthogonal to the transportation direction, the movement means moving the spray tube (3) so that the etching solution sprayed from the spray nozzles (2) is blown onto the workpiece (W) across the entirety, with respect to the transportation orthogonal direction, of a prescribed region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23F 1/08 - Apparatus, e.g. for photomechanical printing surfaces
  • H05K 3/06 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which the conductive material is applied to the surface of the insulating support and is thereafter removed from such areas of the surface which are not intended for current conducting or shielding the conductive material being removed chemically or electrolytically, e.g. by photo-etch process

22.

APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING STATOR, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STATOR, AND STATOR

      
Application Number JP2022045350
Publication Number 2023/162403
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-08
Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kameda, Yohei
  • Yoda, Yu

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an apparatus for manufacturing a stator that comprises a stator core made by stacking a plurality of core pieces made of electrical steel sheets, and a coil inserted into a slot of the stator core, the apparatus comprising: a pair of coil holding jigs that hold coil ends of the coil disposed in the slot, the coil ends projecting from both ends of the stator core in the axial direction; and an activation mechanism that rotates at least one of the pair of coil holding jigs holding the coil ends, in a circumferential direction of the stator to form a skew in the stator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
  • H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
  • H02K 3/12 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors arranged in slots
  • H02K 3/34 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation between conductors or between conductor and core, e.g. slot insulation

23.

LAMINATED BODY MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND LAMINATED BODY MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023005306
Publication Number 2023/162830
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-15
Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirama, Michinobu
  • Iwata, Kazuo
  • Takahashi, Shuji

Abstract

The laminated body manufacturing device according to the present disclosure includes: a supply mechanism that is capable of supplying a plurality of plate-shaped core pieces including a locking core piece having locking pieces at a plurality of places of the outer circumferential surface thereof and a non-locking core piece not having the locking pieces; a receiving member that is capable of receiving the plurality of core pieces supplied from the supply mechanism; and an isolating mechanism that is disposed between the supply mechanism and the receiving member in the conveying direction of the core pieces and controls the supply of the core pieces to the receiving member. The isolating mechanism include: a locking portion that is movable between a locking position locking each of the plurality of locking pieces of the locking core piece supplied from the supply mechanism and a non-locking position not locking each of the locking pieces; and an actuating device that moves the locking portion to the locking position and the non-locking position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

24.

FLEXURE OF SUSPENSION FOR DISK DRIVE AND SUSPENSION FOR DISK DRIVE

      
Application Number 18172209
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-21
First Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Yukie

Abstract

A flexure of a suspension for a disk drive includes a metal base and a wiring portion provided along the metal base and including a base insulation layer, a conductor layer overlaid on the base insulation layer, and a cover insulation layer overlaid on the conductor layer. The flexure includes a first area on which an electronic component is mounted and a second area aligned alongside the first area, and the first area includes a thin-walled portion which overlaps the electronic component and having a thickness less than a thickness of the second area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers

25.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023003995
Publication Number 2023/153400
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-07
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tami Kenichiro
  • Iida Naomi
  • Masumoto Jumpei

Abstract

This information processing system comprises: an article group information acquisition unit that acquires article group information concerning an article group to which an article belongs, from a first image capturing a first surface of the article; an article feature amount generation unit that generates a feature amount of the article from a second image capturing a second surface of the article; and an article identification information acquisition unit that acquires article identification information identifying the article, on the basis of the article group information and the feature amount. Further, this information processing system comprises: a manufacturing identification information acquisition unit that acquires manufacturing identification information that is given at the time of manufacture of an article, from a first image capturing a first surface of the article, and an article identification information acquisition unit that acquires article identification information identifying the article, on the basis of the manufacturing identification information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersections; Connectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components

26.

FRP PLATE SPRING

      
Application Number JP2023004875
Publication Number 2023/153517
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-14
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sano Takamichi
  • Imamura Masaru
  • Kinoshita Masatake

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an FRP plate spring (1) provided with a resin material (R) and a plurality of reinforcing fibers (F) that are embedded in the resin material (R) and that extend in one direction (X). The diameter of each of the plurality of reinforcing fibers (F) is 1-100 μm. The amount of the plurality of reinforcing fibers (F) contained in the resin material (R) is 50-70 vol%. In a cross-sectional view orthogonal to the one direction (X), when a plurality of divided regions (x1, x2) including a portion of the plurality of reinforcing fibers (F) is magnified 300 times, the standard deviation of the area proportion of the reinforcing fibers (F) included in each of the divided regions (x1, x2) is 3% or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 1/18 - Leaf springs
  • F16F 1/368 - Leaf springs
  • B29C 70/16 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length
  • B29C 70/34 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or core; Shaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core and shaping or impregnating by compression

27.

JOINT FUNCTION UNIT

      
Application Number 18015537
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-14
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirata, Takafumi
  • Hotoda, Yuki
  • Inaba, Masahiro

Abstract

A joint function unit, in which a movable part is supported by a base partso as to be displaceable in an axial direction thereof, includes: a plurality of drive wireseach having a fixed partfixed to the movable parton one side in the axial direction and the a supported partsupported by the base parton the other side in the axial direction; and an elastic bodysupporting the supported partof each of the plurality of drive wireson the base part, energizing the supported partwith respect to the fixed partin the axial direction, and applying tension to the drive wires.

IPC Classes  ?

28.

CONTACT PROBE, PROBE HOLDER AND PROBE UNIT

      
Application Number 18161161
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-30
First Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Arai, Hajime
  • Soma, Kazuya

Abstract

A contact probe includes: a first plunger; a second plunger; and a coil spring provided between the first and second plungers and configured to connect the first and second plungers to each other so as to freely advance and retreat. The first plunger is provided with a groove portion formed on a side surface of the first plunger.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

COVER, RECORDING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COVER

      
Application Number JP2023003448
Publication Number 2023/149516
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-02
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Araki Toshimitsu
  • Miyazaki Wataru
  • Takahashi Shuji

Abstract

The present invention provides a cover which allows for an increase in the degree of freedom in setting of a distance between a fastener and a gasket. A cover 17 is provided with a joining part 29, which performs fastening, on an outer peripheral portion 17a. The joining part 29 includes a fastening surface 29a, which is fastened to a bolt 23 on a front surface 16a side, and a joining surface 29b, which is joined to a base 15 on a rear surface 16b side. The joining part 29 is formed to have steps formed by steps d1 and d2 resulting from depression on the front surface 16a side and projection on the rear surface 16b side relative to the outer peripheral portion 17. The steps d1 and d2 are set to a dimension below the thickness of a plate material. The stepped configuration includes an outer surface 33 of the step d1 and an inner surface 35 of the step d2 that do not overlap one another in a planar direction of the joining surface 29b.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 33/12 - Disposition of constructional parts in the apparatus, e.g. of power supply, of modules
  • G11B 33/02 - Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon
  • G11B 33/14 - Reducing influence of physical parameters, e.g. temperature change, moisture, dust

30.

ARMATURE MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2022042932
Publication Number 2023/145209
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-18
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobayashi, Dai
  • Hirota, Yuji

Abstract

The present invention prevents the isolating coating of the terminal of a segment coil leg portion from being damaged when an inter-layer gap is enlarged. With this manufacturing method, a stator provided with a plurality of segment coils (40), both leg portions (42A, 42B) of which are inserted into each slot of a stator core and which are overlapped in the radial direction of the stator core into a plurality of layers (46A, 46B, 46C) and aligned in an annular shape, is manufactured. In this manufacturing method, a tool (74) having teeth (76A, 76B, 76C) is moved by a robot manipulator and thereby the teeth (76A, 76B, 76C) are inserted between the terminals of the leg portions (42) of the respective layers (46A, 46B, 46C). When inserted, the tool (74) is tilted in the insertion direction of the teeth (76A, 76B, 76C) and around the axis orthogonal to the radial direction and thereby the ends of the teeth (76A, 76B, 76C) are made non-contact with the insulating coatings of the terminals of the leg portions (42).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/04 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings, prior to mounting into machines
  • H02K 15/085 - Forming windings by laying conductors into or around core parts by laying conductors into slotted stators

31.

CAP BELLOWS ASSEMBLY AND ACCUMULATOR

      
Application Number JP2023001608
Publication Number 2023/145621
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-20
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakano, Naohito
  • Ohta, Daijiro
  • Doi, Takashi
  • Kurokawa, Tomoya

Abstract

A cap bellows assembly according to the present invention is for sealing an end of a bellows provided inside an outer casing of an accumulator having a bottom, a shell, and a port. The cap bellows assembly comprises: a cap body part that covers an opening of the bellows; and a cap elastic part that is provided between the cap body part and the port, and that is firmly attached to the cap body part. The cap body part has an attachment surface to which the cap elastic part is attached and which has been subjected to a zinc calcium phosphate treatment. The amount of hopeite in the attachment surface is at most 4.8%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 1/16 - Accumulators using a gas cushion; Gas charging devices; Indicators or floats therefor with flexible separating means in the form of a tube
  • C23C 22/12 - Orthophosphates containing zinc cations

32.

SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18161431
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-30
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kuroi, Shigeru

Abstract

The system accepts an operation to be carried out to virtually install installation objects on a water surface, acquires positional information about each point, and creates course data of a course passing through areas to be determined on the basis of installation positions of the installation objects in the order of installation. The system installs installation objects as buoys, creates a guide image to be used to indicate a buoy to be passed next and a direction from the buoy to be passed next to a buoy to be passed further next by using the course data while intending the guide image for a user of a boat configured to travel along the course on the water surface, and displays the created guide image on a display unit arranged on a hull of the boat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 3/00 - Traffic control systems for marine craft

33.

ARMATURE MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2022042933
Publication Number 2023/145210
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-18
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobayashi, Dai
  • Hirota, Yuji

Abstract

The present invention effectively prevents a segment coil from being displaced in the axial direction of a core when the terminal of a segment coil leg portion is bent in the radial direction of the core. With this manufacturing method, a stator provided with a plurality of segment coils (40), both leg portions (42A, 42B) of which are inserted into each slot of a stator core and which are overlapped in the radial direction of the stator core into multiple layers (46A, 46B, 46C) and aligned in an annular shape, is manufactured. In this manufacturing method, a tool (74) having teeth (76A, 76B, 76C) is moved by a robot manipulator and thereby the teeth (76A, 76B, 76C) are inserted between the terminals of the leg portions (42) of the respective layers (46A, 46B, 46C). The tool (74) is then turned by the robot manipulator (72) to the outside in the radial direction of the stator core by setting a clamping portion for clamping the leg portions (42) by a clamp (78) as the rotation center K1 and thereby the teeth (76A, 76B, 76C) are tilted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/04 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings, prior to mounting into machines
  • H02K 15/085 - Forming windings by laying conductors into or around core parts by laying conductors into slotted stators

34.

PRODUCTION METHOD FOR ARMATURE

      
Application Number JP2022042934
Publication Number 2023/145211
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-18
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobayashi, Dai
  • Hirota, Yuji

Abstract

The present invention effectively suppresses displacement of segment coils in the axial direction of a core when the ends of segment coil leg parts are bent. This production method produces a stator (10) that comprises a plurality of segment coils (40) that are annularly arranged in a plurality of layers (46A, 46B, 46C) that overlap in the radial direction of a stator core (14). The production method involves a tool (74) that has teeth (76A, 76B, 76C) being moved by a robot manipulator (72) and the teeth (76A, 76B, 76C) being inserted between the ends of leg parts (42) of the layers (46A, 46B, 46C). The ends that engage the teeth (76A, 76B, 76C) are thereby bent so as to be substantially crank-shaped. Before the teeth (76A, 76B, 76C) are inserted between the ends, a restraining jig (86) is inserted between bend parts (44) of the segment coils (40) of the layers (46A, 46B, 46C) and an end surface (14A) of the stator core (14) that is on one side in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/04 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings, prior to mounting into machines
  • H02K 15/085 - Forming windings by laying conductors into or around core parts by laying conductors into slotted stators

35.

CONDUIT SUPPORT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023000565
Publication Number 2023/140167
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-12
Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaguchi Ryoma
  • Sasa Osamu
  • Kobayashi Motofumi

Abstract

This conduit support device comprises a base ring, a spring, a hanger plate, a pair of guide rods, a spring washer, a pair of fixed rods, and a turnbuckle. The spring is positioned above the base ring and overlaps with the base ring. The hanger plate is positioned above the spring. The pair of guide rods are fixed to the hanger plate and extend downward from the hanger plate to sandwich the spring therebetween. The spring washer is positioned between the spring and the hanger plate, is configured to reversibly slide up and down along the guide rods, and has an opening overlapping with the inner side of the spring. The pair of fixed rods are disposed so as to penetrate the opening, the inner side of the spring, and the base ring, and fix the hanger plate to the base ring. The turnbuckle is suspended from the spring washer and surrounded by the spring and the base ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/205 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe allowing movement in transverse direction having supporting springs

36.

CONDUIT SUPPORT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023000568
Publication Number 2023/140169
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-12
Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaguchi Ryoma
  • Sasa Osamu
  • Kobayashi Motofumi

Abstract

This conduit support device is provided with: a hanger plate; a base plate; a spring washer; a pair of coupling rods; a spring; a turnbuckle; and at least one of a lower spring guide and an upper spring guide. The base plate is positioned below the hanger plate and has a through-hole. The spring washer is sandwiched between the hanger plate and the base plate and is configured to reversibly slide between the hanger plate and the base plate. The pair of coupling rods couple the hanger plate and the base plate to each other, maintain the distance between the hanger plate and the base plate, and pass through the spring washer. The spring is positioned between the base plate and the spring washer. The turnbuckle is connected to the spring washer and is surrounded by the spring and the through-hole. The configuration of the lower spring guide and the upper spring guide is specified in the description.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/205 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe allowing movement in transverse direction having supporting springs

37.

CONDUIT SUPPORT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023000566
Publication Number 2023/140168
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-12
Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaguchi Ryoma
  • Sasa Osamu
  • Kobayashi Motofumi

Abstract

This conduit support device comprises at least one spring, a spring washer above the spring, a plurality of support frames, a pair of hanger plates, a second hanger plate, and a turnbuckle. The plurality of support frames extend in parallel to the spring axis of the spring and are disposed so as to surround the spring and part of the spring washer. The pair of hanger plates are coupled to the plurality of support frames. The turnbuckle is suspended from the spring washer via a shaft and surrounded by the spring. The lower end of each of the plurality of support frames has a hook shape for hooking the spring to support the spring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/205 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe allowing movement in transverse direction having supporting springs

38.

WATERCRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM, WATERCRAFT CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, AND VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18008817
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-08
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner NHK SPRING Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shirao, Masato
  • Akita, Marino
  • Oshima, Takafumi

Abstract

A watercraft control system includes a watercraft and a communication device. The communication device includes a communication unit configured to transmit information indicating a location of the communication device to the watercraft. The watercraft includes a communication unit configured to receive the information indicating the location of the communication device and a difference calculation unit configured to calculate a difference between the location of the communication device and a location of the watercraft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63C 9/00 - Life-saving in water
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels

39.

BONDING JIG AND BONDING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2022048488
Publication Number 2023/136159
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-28
Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kajigaya, Suguru
  • Fujiwara, Yuuki

Abstract

A bonding jig according to the present invention is for bonding, by pressure bonding to a member to be bonded, first and second members constituting an alleviation member. This bonding jig comprises: a first bonding member that holds a first member; a second bonding member that holds a second member, and that, by being put onto the first bonding member, pressure bonds the first and second members to the member to be bonded; and a switching mechanism that switches, in a space where the first bonding member holds the first member, between a first state in which a gap is formed between the first bonding member and a portion of a side surface that extends to the pressure-bonded surfaces of the first member and the second member, and a second state in which the gap is filled and the position of the first member is regulated.

IPC Classes  ?

40.

MANUFACTURING METHOD AND ACCUMULATOR EXTERIOR BODY

      
Application Number JP2023000222
Publication Number 2023/136223
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-06
Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakano, Naohito
  • Ohta, Daijiro
  • Tsujino, Akira
  • Kurokawa, Tomoya

Abstract

A manufacturing method according to the present invention for manufacturing an accumulator exterior body formed from a bottom, a shell, and a port comprises press-fitting the bottom into the shell and melting and solidifying a region that includes a part of a connection portion formed by the press fitting. With this manufacturing method, it is possible to obtain the accumulator exterior body in which disconnection of the connection portion during transport and a decrease in fatigue strength of the exterior body after joining can be suppressed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 1/16 - Accumulators using a gas cushion; Gas charging devices; Indicators or floats therefor with flexible separating means in the form of a tube
  • B23K 9/00 - Arc welding or cutting

41.

TERMINAL CONNECTION PORTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 18093759
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-05
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Yukie

Abstract

A first terminal provided on a tail pad portion includes a base portion, a bent portion and an overlapping portion. The base portion includes a first surface fixed to a base insulating layer and a second surface on an opposite side to the first sur face. The bent portion is reversed in a thickness direction of the base portion from an end of the base portion towards the second surface. The overlapping portion extends from the bent portion in a direction along the second surface. An ansotropic conductive film (ACE) is disposed between the overlapping portion and the second terminal. The overlapping portion and the second terminal are connected to each other via the ACE.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 33/12 - Disposition of constructional parts in the apparatus, e.g. of power supply, of modules
  • H01R 12/62 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/65 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures characterised by the terminal
  • H01R 4/04 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation using electrically conductive adhesives
  • H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits

42.

BASE PLATE OF DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION, DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION, AND DISK DRIVE

      
Application Number 18093769
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-05
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Arai, Mikio
  • Daifuku, Hiroshi

Abstract

A base plate includes a plate body and a connection portion provided at the plate body. The connection portion includes a through hole gassing through the plate body in a thickness direction of the plate body, a plurality of protrusions provided along an edge of the through hole in a circumferential direction about a central axis of the through hole and inserted into an attachment hole provided in the arm, and an inner circumferential surface formed by the plurality of protrusions and the through hole. The inner circumferential surface includes a plurality of recesses formed between the plurality of protrusions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers

43.

STATOR

      
Application Number JP2022047461
Publication Number 2023/127698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
Publication Date 2023-07-06
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ito, Keiichi

Abstract

According to the present invention, the heat dissipation of a bus bar is improved even in a bus bar unit integrated with an insulating resin. In this stator, an end of a coil wound around teeth of a stator core are joined to joints (22U2, 22V2, and 22W2) of bus bars (22U, 22V, and 22W) arranged adjacent to the stator core. These bus bars (22U, 22V, and 22W) respectively have extending portions (22U1, 22V1, and 22W1) extending in the circumferential direction of the stator core. The extending portions (22U1, 22V1, and 22W1) are partially exposed from an insulating resin (24) integrally molded with the busbars (22U, 22V, and 22W). Exposed portions of the extending portions (22U1, 22V1, and 22W1) are sealed with a sealing resin (32) composed of a resin having a higher thermal conductivity than the insulating resin (24).

IPC Classes  ?

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

44.

FASTENING MEMBER

      
Application Number JP2022048633
Publication Number 2023/127959
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-28
Publication Date 2023-07-06
Owner
  • TOPURA CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • OILES CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamamoto, Shinya
  • Suzuki, Hiroshi
  • Matsuno, Mayumi
  • Kobayashi, Masanari
  • Okawa, Takenori
  • Endo, Kei
  • Kitahara, Daisuke

Abstract

This fastening member assembly comprises a coil spring on a fastening main body section. The fastening main body section comprises: a threaded section that engages with a fastening target; a shaft that extends from one end of the threaded section; a head that is provided on the opposite side to the threaded section side of the shaft and has a greater maximum diameter than the inner diameter of the coil spring; a stepped section provided between the shaft and the head; and a locking section that locks into the coil spring and is provided in the stepped section or the head. The coil spring is inserted through the shaft and the stepped section and is locked to the locking section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 35/00 - Screw-bolts; Stay bolts; Screw-threaded studs; Screws; Set screws
  • F16B 39/24 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by means of washers, spring washers, or resilient plates that lock against the object
  • F16B 7/18 - Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections using screw-thread elements
  • F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
  • F16L 23/02 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially
  • F16L 23/036 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by the tensioning members, e.g. specially adapted bolts or C-clamps

45.

AUTOMATIC SHIP HANDLING SYSTEM, SHIP CONTROL DEVICE, SHIP CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18008845
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-08
First Publication Date 2023-07-06
Owner NHK SPRING Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shirao, Masato
  • Akita, Marino
  • Oshima, Takafumi

Abstract

This automatic ship handling system includes a ship and a communication device, the ship includes an actuator that has a function of generating a propulsion force for the ship and a function of generating a turning moment on the ship, an operation unit that receives an input operation for activating the actuator, and a ship control device that activates the actuator on the basis of at least the input operation received by the operation unit, the ship control device has a manual ship handling mode in which the actuator is activated on the basis of the input operation received by the operation unit, and an automatic ship handling mode in which the actuator is activated without a need for the operation unit to receive the input operation, and in the automatic ship handling mode, the ship control device controls a speed of the ship on the basis of a relative distance between the ship and the communication device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63C 9/00 - Life-saving in water
  • B63C 9/20 - Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like characterised by signalling means, e.g. lights
  • B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
  • B63H 25/04 - Initiating means for steering automatic, e.g. reacting to compass

46.

MASKING JIG

      
Application Number JP2022046646
Publication Number 2023/127573
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-19
Publication Date 2023-07-06
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kaneda Noriyoshi
  • Yokoyama Hibiki
  • Fujii Masahiro

Abstract

This masking jig has an insertion part to be fitted to an opening part of a workpiece, a cover part disposed on top of the insertion part and covering the opening part of the workpiece, and an eave part disposed on top of the cover part and protruding outward from the outer edge of the cover part. The masking jig may be constructed such that the eave part is at a position higher than the top surface of the workpiece when the insertion part is fitted to the opening part of the workpiece, and a protrusion is provided on top of the eave part. The masking jig may be made of a resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 4/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated, e.g. for coating on selected surface areas
  • H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereof; Apparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping

47.

SEATBACK FRAME AND VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number 18145281
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner
  • NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • SUBARU CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobayashi, Daisuke
  • Yoshiga, Kensuke
  • Mizuno, Akihiko
  • Kitanaka, Fumito
  • Nagumo, Kenji

Abstract

A seatback frame including left and right side frames, a lower frame, and a sacrum support section. The left and right side frames extend in a seat up-down direction inside left and right side portions of a seatback of a vehicle seat. The lower frame spans between lower end portions of the left and right side frames. The sacrum support section extends from a lower end portion of the lower frame toward a seat front side and supports a sacral region of a seated occupant from a seat rear side. A weakened portion that is weakened by a load from the seat front side is provided to the sacrum support section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
  • B60N 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash

48.

SEAT CUSHION FRAME, VEHICLE SEAT FRAME, AND VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number 18145715
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner
  • NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • SUBARU CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Osa, Syunichirou
  • Matsuda, Hiroki
  • Shirai, Jun
  • Takano, Masafumi
  • Kitanaka, Fumito
  • Nagumo, Kenji
  • Ishikawa, Suguru

Abstract

A seat cushion frame configuring framework of a seat cushion for an occupant of a vehicle to sit on, and including left and right side frames, a cushion pan, and a reinforcement member. The left and right side frames are disposed at left and right side portions of the seat cushion. The cushion pan connects upper end portions of front portions of the left and right side frames together in a seat left-right direction. The reinforcement member includes the left and right reinforcement portions respective affixed to the seat left-right direction sides of the rear end portion of the cushion pan.

IPC Classes  ?

49.

VEHICLE SEAT FRAME AND VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number 18145760
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner
  • NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • SUBARU CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Osa, Syunichirou
  • Matsuda, Hiroki
  • Shirai, Jun
  • Takano, Masafumi
  • Nagumo, Kenji
  • Kitanaka, Fumito
  • Ishikawa, Suguru
  • Hayashi, Naoki

Abstract

In a vehicle seat frame, a connection member that connects left and right links together in a seat left-right direction is disposed below a rear portion of a cushion pan included in a seat cushion frame. A sloped surface sloped with a downward gradient toward a seat rear side is formed at a lower surface of the rear portion of the cushion pan. The sloped surface of the cushion pan slides in a seat rearward and diagonally downward direction relative to the connection member when the cushion pan deforms in a seat downward direction under load from the occupant during a head-on collision of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
  • B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats

50.

SEAT CUSHION FRAME, VEHICLE SEAT FRAME, AND VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number 18145771
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner
  • NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • SUBARU CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Osa, Syunichirou
  • Matsuda, Hiroki
  • Shirai, Jun
  • Takano, Masafumi
  • Nagumo, Kenji
  • Kitanaka, Fumito
  • Ishikawa, Suguru

Abstract

A seat cushion frame configuring a framework of a seat cushion for an occupant of a vehicle to sit on and including left and right side frames and a cushion pan. The left and right side frames are disposed at left and right side portions of the seat cushion. The cushion pan connects upper end portions of front portions of the left and right side frames together in a seat left-right direction, and is weakened locally at a weakened portion provided at a seat left-right direction center of a rear end portion of the cushion pan.

IPC Classes  ?

51.

VEHICLE SEAT AND VEHICLE SEAT FRAME

      
Application Number 18069614
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-21
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner
  • NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • SUBARU CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Osa, Syunichirou
  • Matsuda, Hiroki
  • Shirai, Jun
  • Takano, Masafumi
  • Kitanaka, Fumito
  • Nagumo, Kenji
  • Ishikawa, Suguru
  • Hayashi, Naoki

Abstract

A vehicle seat frame includes a seat cushion frame, left and right links, a connection member, left and right slide rails, and left and right risers. The seat cushion frame includes left and right side frames. The left and right links each have a one end portion connected to respective front portions of the left and right side frames. The connection member connects the left and right links together in the seat left-right direction. The left and right slide rails are disposed below the left and right side frames and are attached to a floor section of the vehicle. The left and right risers are respectively attached to the left and right slide rails, are connected to respective other end portions of the left and right links, and are configured to be impacted by the connection member under load from the occupant during a head-on collision of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
  • B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats

52.

STAGE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18176749
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-01
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokoyama, Hibiki
  • Kida, Naoya
  • Futakuchiya, Jun
  • Kaneda, Noriyoshi
  • Sone, Michiyoshi

Abstract

A stage includes a base material including a step portion and an insulating film. The step portion includes a first surface recessed from a top surface of the base material and a second surface recessed from a side surface of the base material. The insulating film includes a plurality of first layers on the first surface and a plurality of second layers on the second surface. In the step portion, each first end portion of the plurality of first layers and each second end portion of the plurality of second layers are alternately stacked. The first surface and the second surface are connected via a corner, and each first end portion and each second end portion are alternately stacked at the corner.

IPC Classes  ?

53.

LAMINATE STRUCTURE, STAGE, SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR LAMINATE STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2022044537
Publication Number 2023/120112
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-02
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Otsuka Yusuke
  • Kida Naoya
  • Futakuchiya Jun
  • Kaneda Noriyoshi
  • Yokoyama Hibiki
  • Sone Michiyoshi
  • Sakamoto Hiroki

Abstract

This laminate structure is for a semiconductor manufacturing device, the laminate structure including: a base body containing aluminum and having a first surface; an intermediate layer disposed on the first surface of the base body and containing aluminum oxide; and a cover layer disposed on the intermediate layer and containing metal atoms. The intermediate layer has a partition wall which forms a plurality of voids in a cross-sectional shape parallel to the first surface. The intermediate layer has a boundary layer covering the first surface of the base body. The cover layer is disposed on a portion of the plurality of voids in the intermediate layer. The plurality of voids include voids adjacent to the boundary layer and separated from the cover layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereof; Apparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping
  • B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
  • B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
  • B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
  • C23C 14/50 - Substrate holders
  • H01L 21/205 - Deposition of semiconductor materials on a substrate, e.g. epitaxial growth using reduction or decomposition of a gaseous compound yielding a solid condensate, i.e. chemical deposition
  • H01L 21/31 - Treatment of semiconductor bodies using processes or apparatus not provided for in groups to form insulating layers thereon, e.g. for masking or by using photolithographic techniques; After-treatment of these layers; Selection of materials for these layers

54.

COMPRESSION COIL SPRING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number JP2022046674
Publication Number 2023/120475
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-19
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okabe, Satoshi
  • Shiraishi, Tohru
  • Takahashi, Keita
  • Hirai, Shun
  • Mizumoto, Masataka

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a compression coil spring in which an appropriate amount of residual austenite is made present near the surface thereof by optimizing tempering conditions, and cracking is suppressed by the residual austenite. The present invention has a composition including, in terms of mass%, 0.45-0.8% C, 0.15-3.0% Si, and 0.3-1.0% Mn, the remainder comprising iron and unavoidable impurities, the volume fraction γR of residual austenite at the crossing point depth is 0.1-8.0 vol%, where the crossing point is the depth from the surface, on the coil inside diameter side of an arbitrary cross section of an effective portion of the coil spring, at which the value of the compressive residual stress when unloaded is zero in the substantially maximum principal stress direction when a compressive load is applied to the spring, and the average hardness at the crossing point depth is 570-700 HV.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21D 7/06 - Modifying the physical properties of iron or steel by deformation by cold working of the surface by shot-peening or the like
  • C21D 9/02 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articles; Furnaces therefor for springs
  • C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
  • C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
  • C22C 38/54 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with boron
  • F16F 1/02 - Springs made of steel or other material having low internal friction; Wound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant

55.

COMPRESSION COIL SPRING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

      
Application Number JP2022046738
Publication Number 2023/120491
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-19
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirai, Shun
  • Shiraishi, Tohru
  • Okabe, Satoshi
  • Takahashi, Keita

Abstract

The problem addressed by the present invention is to provide a compression coil spring the fatigue resistance of which is improved by decreasing the quantity of coarsened pro-eutectoid ferrite grains that can become fracture origins. The present invention is a compression coil spring for which a steel rod with an equivalent circle diameter of 1.5–10.0 mm is used, wherein: a depth from the surface at which the value of the unloaded compressive residual stress is zero in roughly the direction of maximum principal stress when a compressive load is applied to the spring on the inner-diameter side of an arbitrary horizontal cross-section of an effective section is deemed a crossing point; and the compression coil spring has the following physical characteristics at the depth of the crossing point. (1) In a metallurgical microscope image captured at a magnification of 1000 after the metallic structure has been made to appear using an etching fluid, standardization of brightness values of an obtained observation gray-scale image is performed; and thereafter, if the mean brightness value is μ and the standard deviation for brightness values is σ, the equivalent circle diameter of the largest white structure after binarization processing has been performed with μ + 2σ as a threshold value for binarization is 10 μm or less. (2) The hardness is 500–700 HV.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21D 9/02 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articles; Furnaces therefor for springs
  • C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
  • C22C 38/46 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with vanadium
  • F16F 1/02 - Springs made of steel or other material having low internal friction; Wound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
  • F16F 1/06 - Wound springs with turns lying in cylindrical surfaces

56.

BELLOWS MOUNTING STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2022047203
Publication Number 2023/120601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-21
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimbori, Takeyoshi
  • Nakayama, Soichi

Abstract

In a bellows mounting structure according to the present invention, a tubular bellows is mounted to a fixing member. The bellows comprises straight tube portions provided at both end portions, a bellows portion provided between the straight tube portions and formed by repeating a recessed and protruding shape, and a coupling portion continuously extending to the straight tube portions and the bellows portion. The bellows portion is formed by repeating a set of protrusion shape formed from a trough portion formed through bending, a crest portion formed through bending in a manner reverse to that of the trough portion, and flank portions extending from the crest portion through bending in the same manner as that of the crest portion, and a flank portion continuously extending to the coupling portion from among a plurality of flank portions abuts against the fixing member. A space is formed between the fixing member and the coupling portion, and a viscoelastic ring is provided to each trough portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 3/04 - Bellows
  • F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
  • F16J 15/52 - Sealings between relatively-movable members, by means of a sealing without relatively-moving surfaces, e.g. fluid-tight sealings for transmitting motion through a wall by means of sealing bellows or diaphragms

57.

STABILIZER MANUFACTURING METHOD, STABILIZER, AND TUBULAR MEMBER FOR MANUFACTURING STABILIZER

      
Application Number JP2022047442
Publication Number 2023/120665
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakabayashi, Yutaka
  • Fujimura, Rintaro
  • Kawakami, Norihiro

Abstract

In this method of manufacturing a stabilizer, a tubular member includes: a tubular central part; a first constricted-diameter part that is provided on one end of the central part, that has a thickness equivalent to that of the central part, and that constitutes a tubular form with a smaller diameter than the central part; a second constricted-diameter part that is provided on the other end of the central part, that has a thickness equivalent to that of the central part, and that constitutes a tubular form with a smaller diameter than the central part; a conical first connection part for connecting the central part with the first constricted-diameter part; and a conical second connection part for connecting the central part with the second constricted-diameter part. A pair of first pressing members are used to pinch in and press the first and second constricted-diameter parts of the tubular member, respectively, thereby forming first and second end parts that constitute both ends of the stabilizer and that have a thickness equivalent to that of the stabilizer main body.

IPC Classes  ?

58.

RECORDING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022046090
Publication Number 2023/120333
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-14
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanabe Yusuke
  • Takahashi Shuji

Abstract

Provided is a recording device which can suppress inclination of a spindle shaft. The recording device comprises a base 7 which accommodates a disk 5, a cover 9 attached to the base 7, a spindle shaft 15 which includes one side in an axial direction fixed to the base 7 and the other side in the axial direction fixed to the cover 9 and which rotatably supports the disk 5, and a screw 19 including a screw head part 21 which fixes the spindle shaft 15 to the cover 9 on the other side in the axial direction by fastening, and abuts against a fastened portion 25 of the cover 9. The screw head part 21 and the fastened portion 25 have inclined surfaces 27a and 27b, at least one of which is inclined relative to a fastening direction of the screw 19. By the abutment at the inclined surfaces 27a and 27b, the fastened portion 25 and the screw head part 21 are engaged in a direction crossing the fastening direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 33/12 - Disposition of constructional parts in the apparatus, e.g. of power supply, of modules
  • G11B 23/00 - Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus

59.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STABILIZER, AND STABILIZER

      
Application Number JP2022047441
Publication Number 2023/120664
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyasaka, Tomoyuki
  • Fujimura, Rintaro
  • Kawakami, Norihiro

Abstract

The method for manufacturing a stabilizer according to the present invention involves sandwiching and pressing the ends of a cylindrical member by means of two pairs of pressing members facing in different directions, so as to form first and second ends constituting both ends of a stabilizer, the first and second ends having a wall thickness similar to that of a body section of the stabilizer.

IPC Classes  ?

60.

DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION

      
Application Number 18083791
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-19
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakayama, Hiroshi
  • Hanya, Masao
  • Nishida, Tatsuhiko

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a disk drive suspension includes a load beam, a flexure including a tongue on which a slider is mounted and an outrigger connected to the tongue, and overlapping the load beam, and a damper material attached to the load beam and the outrigger. Further, the damper material has a single-layer structure of a viscoelastic material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers

61.

SUSPENSION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022044407
Publication Number 2023/112704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-01
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka Yusuke
  • Hayashi Takanori
  • Iino Shinji
  • Sano Takamichi

Abstract

This suspension device (1) comprises: a pair of leaf springs (11) which are disposed extending in the front–rear direction and apart from each other in the left–right direction, which are mounted to a vehicle body (B1), and which support a wheel axle (W); and a torsion bar (12) which extends in the front–rear direction with one of either the front end or the rear end supported on the wheel axle such that movement in the front–rear direction and the left–right direction is restricted, wherein one of either the front ends or the rear ends of the leaf springs are coupled to the vehicle body so as to be rotatable about a first axis (O1) extending in the left–right direction, the other of either the front ends or the rear ends of the leaf springs are coupled to the vehicle body so as to be pivotable in the front–rear direction about an axis extending in the left–right direction, and the other of either the front end or the rear end of the torsion bar is supported on the vehicle body so as to be free to move in the front–rear direction with movement in the left–right direction being restricted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 11/44 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds including leaf springs and also torsion-bar springs

62.

STATOR CORE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2022046089
Publication Number 2023/112969
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-14
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tamura Tatsuji

Abstract

Provided are a stator core and a manufacturing method capable of achieving improved suppression of iron loss. A stator core is formed by laminating stator pieces 17 having tooth pieces 21 in the inner periphery of annular sections 20, and comprises: radial recess sections 23 provided to outer edges 35 of the stator pieces 17; radial projecting piece sections 25 provided inside the radial recess sections 23; lamination-direction recess sections 27 and projection sections 29 provided to the front and rear sides of the radial projecting piece sections 25; a fitted section 47 in which the recess sections 27 and projection sections 29 are fitted to each other between the stator pieces 17 by means of fastening in the lamination direction; and a welding part 5 in which the projection sections 29 and the recess sections 27 of the fitted section 47 are welded in the lamination direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
  • H02K 15/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

63.

DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION

      
Application Number 18082875
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-16
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishida, Tatsuhiko
  • Nojima, Akira

Abstract

A suspension includes a load beam, a flexure and a dimple portion. The flexure includes a tongue. The dimple portion swingably supports the tongue at least over a first position and a second position. In the tongue, first pillow portions supporting a slider and an adhesive portion fixing the slider are provided. In the load beam, a second pillow portion protruding towards the slider is provided. The second pillow portion is in contact with the slider when the tongue is located at the first position, and separates from the slider when the tongue has moved to the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers

64.

METAL MASK

      
Application Number JP2022043571
Publication Number 2023/106131
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-25
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokoyama Hibiki
  • Futakuchiya Jun
  • Kaneda Noriyoshi
  • Sone Michiyoshi
  • Fujii Masahiro
  • Nambu Takatoshi

Abstract

This metal mask has: a main body part which has a first surface to be brought into contact with a surface of a workpiece, a second surface disposed on the opposite side from the first surface, and a third surface disposed between the first surface and the second surface; and an eave part which is continuously formed from the main body part and protrudes outward beyond the first surface, the eave part being disposed apart from the surface of the workpiece. The third surface (side surface) pertaining to the main body part of the metal mask may have a step part disposed so as to form the eave part. In addition, the third surface (side surface) pertaining to the main body may have a structure in which the third surface has an inclined surface widening from the first surface side toward the second surface side and the eave part is disposed above the inclined surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 4/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated, e.g. for coating on selected surface areas
  • H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereof; Apparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping

65.

CORE MANUFACTURING METHOD, DEVICE, AND LAMINATED IRON CORE

      
Application Number JP2022044636
Publication Number 2023/106246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-02
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tamaru Kosuke
  • Hagiwara Takeshi

Abstract

Provided is a core manufacturing method capable of mitigating scratches due to mutual sliding of end faces of laminated iron cores. An iron core piece P is punched out from a magnetic steel sheet W by a punch 3 and held in a die 5, and the die 5 is rotated by a predetermined angle. The holding of the iron core piece P by punching and the rotation of the die 5 are repeated to form a laminated iron core S with a stack of the core pieces P. The laminated iron core S in a lower portion with a predetermined height, which has passed through the die 5 and is supported on a receiving base 7, is separated from the laminated iron core S in an upper portion by lowering the receiving base 7. The rotation of the die 5 is stopped when the receiving base 7 is lowered in a state in which the laminated iron core S in the lower portion has passed through the die 5.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 28/02 - Punching blanks or articles with or without obtaining scrap; Notching
  • H02K 15/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
  • 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

66.

INSPECTION METHOD, MANUFACTURING METHOD AND INSPECTION SYSTEM OF DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION

      
Application Number 17986408
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-14
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nakano, Kenichiro

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an inspection method inspects a disk drive suspension including an electronic component having first and second side surfaces in a first direction, a first and second adhesives provided along the side surfaces. The method includes measuring a first height in a first position of the first adhesive, measuring a second height in a second position of the second adhesive, and determining whether at least one of a position of application of the first and second adhesives in the first direction and an amount of application of the first and second adhesives is appropriate based on the first and second heights.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 5/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
  • G11B 27/36 - Monitoring, i.e. supervising the progress of recording or reproducing

67.

FLEXURAL STRUCTURE AND HALF-FINISHED PRODUCT THEREOF

      
Application Number JP2022043500
Publication Number 2023/095861
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-25
Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirata Takafumi
  • Hotoda Yuki
  • Hayakawa Yuki

Abstract

Provided is a flexural structure that is capable of being readily restored to an extended state and that allows for improvement of movement characteristics thereof. A flexural structure 1, in which a multi-structured flexible body 15 can be transformed from an extended state into a flexed state, comprises: an outer coil spring 23 that forms the multi-structured flexible body 15; an inner coil spring 25 that is disposed inside the outer coil spring 23 and that forms the multi-structured flexible body 25 as a result of turns of a wire overlapping same in the coil radial direction at locations between turns of a wire of the outer coil spring 23; a one-side receiving member 13 that receives one end of the multi-structured flexible body 25; and an other-side receiving member 14 that receives the other end of the multi-structured flexible body 15. The close-contact state between the wires of the inner and outer coil springs 25, 23 is set according to the spacing between the one-side receiving member 13 and the other-side receiving member 14.

IPC Classes  ?

68.

MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17696265
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-16
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Numakunai, Ryuichi
  • Nagasawa, Kaoru
  • Arai, Fumitaka
  • Tanabe, Kiyoaki
  • Mori, Yukiya
  • Suzuki, Katsunori
  • Okubo, Akira

Abstract

A manufacturing method includes: conveying a target to a processing unit by using a conveying arm; conveying the target to a correction information acquiring unit provided in a position different from a position of the processing unit; acquiring position information relating to a position of the target conveyed to the correction information acquiring unit in a three-dimensional space; correcting a conveying position of the conveying arm to the processing unit based on the position information; and executing processing for the target conveyed to the corrected conveying position to manufacture a product.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21J 13/08 - Accessories for handling work or tools
  • B21J 9/02 - Special design or construction
  • B21J 9/20 - Control devices specially adapted to forging presses not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups

69.

HELM DEVICE

      
Application Number 18160676
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-27
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Igarashi, Daisuke

Abstract

In an embodiment, a helm device comprises a steering shaft extending in a first direction, a housing, a tilt base, a pair of tilt mechanisms which supports the housing to make the housing rotatable with respect to the tilt base about a tilt axis, and a lock mechanism which fixes an angle of the steering shaft. Each of the pair of tilt mechanisms comprises a shaft member projecting from a side portion of the housing, a bracket provided on the tilt base and comprising a hole portion into which the shaft member is inserted rotatably, and a bushing disposed between the shaft member and the hole portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 20/10 - Means enabling trim or tilt, or lifting of the propulsion element when an obstruction is hit; Control of trim or tilt
  • B63H 20/12 - Means enabling steering

70.

MOTOR CORE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND PUSH-OUT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022040842
Publication Number 2023/095569
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-31
Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ando Shuji
  • Jin Yuichiro

Abstract

Provided is a motor core manufacturing method which enables a layered annular iron core piece to be extruded from positioning pins while preventing or suppressing deformation, even if biting occurs with the positioning pins after welding. In this method for manufacturing a motor core that is a layered annular iron core 5 accompanied by upper and lower jigs 9, 7, the layered annular iron core 5 is disposed so as to bring the lower jig 7 into contact with an extrusion jig 19, a load jig 21 is disposed in place of the upper jig 9 so as to provide clearances to tips of positioning pins 3, extrusion pins 23 of the extrusion jig 19 are advanced while a load is applied to the extrusion jig 19 by the load jig 21, the extrusion pins 23 hence pass through lower jig clearance portions 14 of the lower jig 7, and the layered annular iron core 5 is extruded from the positioning pins 3 by the extrusion force of the extrusion pins 23 against the load applied by the load jig 21.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

71.

ENGINE CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022039236
Publication Number 2023/090047
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-21
Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ooshita, Sachio

Abstract

This engine control device (30) comprises a lever member (27), an input shaft (50), a potentiometer (51), an output gear (61), a motor (70), a shift arm (85), a reduction gear mechanism (110), and a power transmission mechanism (120). The power transmission mechanism (120) includes a damper unit (121). The motor (70) rotates on the basis of output of the potentiometer (51) upon movement of the lever member (27) in either a first direction or a second direction from a neutral position. The rotation of the motor (70) is transmitted to the shift arm (85) via the reduction gear mechanism (110). The shift arm (85) is thereby moved to a forward travel-side shift position or a backward travel-side shift position. When the lever member (27) moves within a predetermined angle about the neutral position, the damper unit (121) is deformed when the output gear (61) is in a stopped state. The input shaft (50) is thereby allowed to rotate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 20/12 - Means enabling steering
  • B63H 20/14 - Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element
  • B63H 20/20 - Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element with provision for reverse drive
  • F16H 61/32 - Electric motors therefor

72.

LEAF SPRING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022040877
Publication Number 2023/085174
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-01
Publication Date 2023-05-19
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka Yusuke
  • Hayashi Takanori
  • Iino Shinji
  • Sano Takamichi

Abstract

A leaf spring device (1) comprises a leaf spring body (11), a first eye part (12), a second eye part (13), and a coupling piece (14). The first eye part is rotatably coupled to a vehicle body (B1) about a first axis (O1) extending in a width direction of the leaf spring body, and the second eye part is rotatably coupled to the coupling piece about a second axis (O2) extending in the width direction. A central portion region of the leaf spring body in the longitudinal direction supports an axle, and the leaf spring body is provided in a manner allowing flexible deformation in the upward direction. During the process of the leaf spring body flexibly deforming upward, a connection portion (11a), of the leaf spring body, that connects with the second eye part is biased by the elastic restoral force of the coupling piece in the direction (x1) where the connecting portion initially displaces in the longitudinal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 11/04 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having leaf springs only arranged substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle
  • B60G 11/10 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having leaf springs only characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
  • F16F 1/18 - Leaf springs
  • F16F 1/22 - Leaf springs with means for modifying the spring characteristic
  • F16F 15/073 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with metal springs using only leaf springs

73.

HEAD DRIVING DEVICE

      
Application Number 17986333
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-14
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hanya, Masao
  • Kuwata, Ryo

Abstract

A head driving device includes a head supporting portion supporting a head member, a first beam, a second beam, a first piezoelectric unit including a pair of piezoelectric elements, and a second piezoelectric unit including a pair of piezoelectric elements. When voltage is applied to the piezoelectric elements of the first piezoelectric unit, the piezoelectric elements deform, and a distal end of the first beam moves. The piezoelectric elements of the second piezoelectric unit also deform by application of voltage, and moves a distal end of the second beam in a same direction as the distal end of the first beam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers

74.

FLEXURE OF DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION AND DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION

      
Application Number 17987672
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-15
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Yukie

Abstract

A flexure of a disk drive suspension includes a metal base, and a wiring portion provided along the metal base. The wiring portion includes a base insulating layer, a conductor layer overlapping with the base insulating layer, and a cover insulating layer overlapping with the conductor layer, and the metal base includes a pair of first portions having side surfaces opposed to each other. At least one of the base insulating layer and the cover insulating layer is in contact with the side surfaces between the pair of first portions, and the conductor layer does not overlap with the metal base in a direction of stacking the wiring portion

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers
  • G11B 33/02 - Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon

75.

RECORDING DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND HOUSING

      
Application Number JP2022040841
Publication Number 2023/080126
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-31
Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamada Yoshio
  • Tanabe Yusuke
  • Takahashi Shuji

Abstract

Provided is a recording device with which effective width can be increased to improve sealing performance while minimizing any increase in repulsive force of a gasket. The recording device comprises a base 9 of a housing 3 that houses a disk 5, a cover 11 that closes a space 3a of the housing 3 that is attached to the base 9 and that houses the disk 5, a gasket 21 that is attached to the cover and that comes into contact with the base 9 to be interposed between the base 9 and the cover 11 in a compressed state, and a recess 17 which is provided in the base 9 and into which a part of the gasket 21 in a compressed state is inserted in the direction of compression. The gasket 21 has a tip end part 21b having an arc-shaped cross section in a free state, the gasket 21 is compressed with the center C2 of the free tip end part 21b deviated from the center C1 of an opening 17d of the recess 17 in the width direction intersecting the direction of compression, and the gasket 21 comes into contact with at least one opening edge 17e of the recess 17 in the width direction and the inner surface of the recess 17 in the compressed state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 33/12 - Disposition of constructional parts in the apparatus, e.g. of power supply, of modules
  • F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
  • G11B 33/02 - Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon
  • H05K 5/06 - Hermetically-sealed casings

76.

PROBE UNIT

      
Application Number 17911827
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-17
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Inuma, Tsuyoshi
  • Takahashi, Shuji
  • Soma, Kazuya
  • Nidaira, Takashi
  • Hironaka, Yuya

Abstract

A probe unit includes: a plurality of first contact probes each coming into contact with an electrode to be contacted on one end side in a longitudinal direction; a second contact probe connected to an external ground; and a probe holder configured to hold the first and second contact probes, the probe holder including a first hollow portion configured to allow the first contact probes to be inserted therethrough and hold the first contact probes, a second hollow portion configured to allow the second contact probe to be inserted therethrough and hold the second contact probe, and a through-hole provided around the first hollow portion, wherein the probe holder includes a conductive portion that constitutes the through-hole and electrically connects the through-hole and the second contact probe.

IPC Classes  ?

77.

ROTOR MANUFACTURING METHOD, ROTOR, AND ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2022027169
Publication Number 2023/067858
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-08
Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kameda, Yohei
  • Mineda, Yoshikazu
  • Nakayama, Soichi

Abstract

The present invention prevents the strength from being lowered due to scarring of a magnet reinforcing pipe. In the present rotor manufacturing method, when manufacturing a rotor (10) comprising a rotor shaft (18), a permanent magnet (20) held on the outer circumference of the rotor shaft (18) via a resin (24), and a magnet reinforcing pipe (22) formed in a cylindrical shape and covering the permanent magnet (20) from the outer circumferential side, the liquid resin (24) is filled between the rotor shaft (18) and the permanent magnet (20), and the permanent magnet (20) is broken and the magnet reinforcing pipe (22) is expanded in diameter by the filling pressure of the resin (24).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/03 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
  • H02K 1/2733 - Annular magnets

78.

DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION, ADJUSTMENT METHOD OF VIBRATION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME

      
Application Number 17965852
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-14
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishida, Tatsuhiko
  • Ando, Toshiki

Abstract

A disk drive suspension according to an embodiment comprises a load beam comprising a dimple, and a flexure overlaid on the load beam. The load beam and the flexure are fixed by a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion closer to a distal end of the load beam than the first fixing portion. The flexure comprises a tongue opposed to the dimple, and an outrigger connected to the tongue. The outrigger is bent in a thickness direction of the load beam at a bent portion located between the dimple and the first fixing portion in a length direction of the load beam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers
  • G11B 33/02 - Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon

79.

BONDING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2022037448
Publication Number 2023/063211
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-06
Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mizuta, Hidetoshi
  • Furuse, Atom
  • Nagasawa, Kaoru
  • Arai, Fumitaka

Abstract

A bonding method according to the present invention is for bonding a bush to a bonding member and comprises: an adhesive applying step of applying an adhesive to the portion of a cushioning member to be bonded to the bonding member; a first heating step of heating the portion of the bonding member to be bonded to the cushioning member; a second heating step of heating the portion of the bonding member to be bonded to the cushioning member after the first heating step; and a fitting step of fitting the cushioning member to the bonding member after the second heating step.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 21/055 - Stabiliser bars
  • C09J 5/06 - Adhesive processes in general; Adhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving heating of the applied adhesive
  • C09J 201/00 - Adhesives based on unspecified macromolecular compounds

80.

MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING DEVICE OF DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION

      
Application Number 17965871
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-14
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Senda, Takahiro
  • Iriuchijima, Osamu
  • Sumiyoshi, Junji

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a manufacturing method of a disk drive suspension comprises determining a first position on the outrigger at which a bent portion is to be formed by irradiating a first laser beam, calculating predicted values of pitch and roll angles of a tongue in a case where the bent portion is formed at the first position, determining a second position on the outrigger to which a second laser beam is to be irradiated to make the predicted values approximate to predetermined target values, and irradiating the first laser beam to the first position to form the bent portion, and the second laser beam to the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers
  • G11B 5/10 - Structure or manufacture of housings or shields for heads

81.

CAR SICKNESS INHIBITION DEVICE, METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number 17935872
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-27
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kato, Kazuhito
  • Suzuki, Kousuke

Abstract

A car sickness inhibition device includes: a memory and a processor connected to the memory, the processor being configured to: acquire an acceleration a in a front-rear direction of a vehicle or angles of inclination θ of the head and upper body of an occupant sitting in a seat of the vehicle; and by using expression θ>tan−1(a/g)·(1), where g denotes gravitational acceleration, obtain from the acquired acceleration a an angle of inclination θ0 with which car sickness is inhibited, or obtain an acceleration a0 with which car sickness is inhibited.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
  • B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
  • B60N 2/90 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles - Details or parts not otherwise provided for

82.

DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION, DISK DRIVE, AND DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number 17958156
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-30
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Karasawa, Takumi
  • Iwamoto, Naoki
  • Kawao, Sei
  • Imai, Tomoharu

Abstract

A disk drive suspension of the embodiments includes a load beam, and a flexure including a mounting portion on which a slider is mounted and overlapping with the load beam. The load beam includes a tab further extending than the mounting portion longitudinal direction of the load beam. The tab is shaped in an arc such that a central portion in a lateral direction protrudes with respect to both end portions in the lateral direction, in the load beam. Each of the both end portions includes a flat surface parallel to the lateral direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 5/48 - Disposition or mounting of heads relative to record carriers
  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers

83.

SHIP MANEUVERING SYSTEM, SHIP CONTROL DEVICE, SHIP CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2022034411
Publication Number 2023/053966
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-14
Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shirao Masato
  • Kamiya Takafumi
  • Tokushige Jun
  • Akita Marino

Abstract

Provided is a ship maneuvering system comprising: an actuator having a function of generating thrust for a ship and a function of generating a moment in the ship; an operating unit that receives input operations by a ship operator; and a ship control device that operates the actuator, wherein when the operating unit receives the input operation for stopping the operation of the actuator while the ship control device is operating the actuator, the ship control device operates the actuator such that the actuator generates thrust in the opposite direction of an inertial force occurring to the ship and/or generates, in the ship, a moment in the opposite direction of a moment of inertia occurring to the ship, without the need for the operating unit to receive the input operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 25/50 - Slowing-down means not otherwise provided for
  • B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
  • B63H 25/42 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements; Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
  • G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction

84.

STATOR MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2022036034
Publication Number 2023/054407
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-27
Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ito, Keiichi

Abstract

The present invention uniformly welds two coil ends to a busbar with one weld. Provided is a stator manufacturing method in which two coil ends (181) that lead out from a coil (18) wrapped around teeth of a stator core are welded to a coil joining part (22U2) of a busbar (22U), so as to manufacture a stator. In this manufacturing method, when the two coil ends (181) are welded to the coil joining part (22U2) by generating an arc between one of the coil ends (181) and an electrode of an arc welding machine in a state where the two coil ends (181) which each extend in a first direction and are adjacent to each other in a second direction are placed in contact in a third direction with an end face of the coil joining part (22U2), the combined volume of the two coil ends (181) and the coil joining part (22U2) is set to be greater on one coil end (181) side than on the other coil end (181) side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/04 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings, prior to mounting into machines
  • H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto

85.

PROBE CARD

      
Application Number 17909593
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-02
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishiwaki, Naruhiko
  • Takahashi, Masahiro
  • Soma, Kazuya
  • Shoji, Satoshi
  • Takahashi, Shuji

Abstract

A probe card includes: a plurality of conductive contact probes; a probe head configured to accommodate ends of the plurality of contact probes; a laminated member laminated on the probe head on a side opposite to a side of the probe head; and a fastening member including a screw and a nut configured to fasten the probe head and the laminated member to each other, the screw including a head provided on the side of the probe head in which the contact probes extend outwardly, and a shaft inserted through the probe head and the laminated member, the shaft extending and having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the head. The shaft is fixed to the probe head, is threadedly connected to the nut on an end side opposite to the head side, and is configured to fasten the probe head and the laminated member to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

SHIP, SHIP CONTROL DEVICE, SHIP CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2022034386
Publication Number 2023/053963
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-14
Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shirao Masato
  • Kamiya Takafumi
  • Tokushige Jun
  • Akita Marino

Abstract

Provided is a ship comprising: an actuator which has a function of generating thrust for the ship and a function of generating a moment on the ship; and a ship control device which operates the actuator. This ship control device can execute automatic navigation control of the ship and fixed point holding control of the ship. The ship control device includes a fixed point holding target position setting unit for setting a fixed point holding target position which is a target position of the ship during the execution of the fixed point holding control of the ship. When the ship control device executes the automatic navigation control of the ship and then executes the fixed point holding control of the ship, the fixed point holding target position setting unit sets, to the fixed point holding target position, a position different from an automatic navigation stop position which is a position of the ship at the time when the automatic navigation control of the ship is stopped.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63H 25/02 - Initiating means for steering
  • B63B 49/00 - Arrangements of nautical instruments or navigational aids
  • B63B 79/40 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation for controlling the operation of vessels, e.g. monitoring their speed, routing or maintenance schedules
  • B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
  • B63H 25/04 - Initiating means for steering automatic, e.g. reacting to compass
  • B63H 25/42 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements; Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
  • B63H 25/50 - Slowing-down means not otherwise provided for
  • G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction

87.

COVER AND RECORDING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022031716
Publication Number 2023/027070
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-23
Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Araki Toshimitsu
  • Okawara Osamu
  • Takahashi Shuji

Abstract

Provided is a cover that is applicable in a case where a gasket of a recording device is required to have characteristics that are difficult to be achieved at the same time. A cover 11, which is attached to a base 9 of a recording device 1 and closes the base 9, comprises a loop-shaped gasket 21 provided to a cover body 19. The gasket 21 comprises an inner gasket section 25 and an outer gasket section 23 that are provided so as to be adjacent to each other as the inner side and the outer side of the loop shape. The outer gasket section 23 has a first characteristic, and a second characteristic which is different from the first characteristic, with the first characteristic being superior to that of the inner gasket section 25, and the inner gasket section 25 has the first characteristic and the second characteristic, with the second characteristic being superior to that of the outer gasket section 23.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 33/08 - Insulation or absorption of undesired vibrations or sounds
  • G11B 33/12 - Disposition of constructional parts in the apparatus, e.g. of power supply, of modules
  • G11B 33/14 - Reducing influence of physical parameters, e.g. temperature change, moisture, dust
  • F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
  • F16J 15/14 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces by means of granular or plastic material, or fluid

88.

STEERING HANDLE DEVICE FOR VESSEL

      
Application Number 17887478
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-14
First Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kuroi, Shigeru

Abstract

A steering handle device includes a housing to be mounted on a hull, a tube member and a steering shaft. The tube member is rotatable in a forward/backward direction around the tilt shaft relative to the housing. The steering shaft is inserted to the tube member. A steering arm is attached to the steering shaft. The steering arm includes an extending portion extending to an outer side of the housing. A joint member is provided on the extending portion. The joint member includes a connection portion to connect to the steering cable and a support portion to support the connection portion. When the steering shaft is in the neutral position in the rotation direction, the connection portion is located in a position corresponding to the tilt shaft as viewing the housing from the lateral direction.

IPC Classes  ?

89.

APPLICATION DEVICE FOR APPLYING ADHESIVE, AND ADHESIVE APPLICATION METHOD

      
Application Number 17968751
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-18
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Homma, Akira

Abstract

An application method for applying an adhesive to an object includes applying, prior to applying the adhesive to a specified part of the object, the adhesive to a part different from the specified part, calculating an application quantity of the adhesive applied to the part different from the specified part, making a first correction configured to correct an application condition of the adhesive based on basis of a result of the calculation, and applying the adhesive to the specified part using the application condition corrected in the first correction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent material; Recovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
  • B05D 5/10 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an adhesive surface
  • B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work

90.

FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2022028171
Publication Number 2023/008274
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-20
Publication Date 2023-02-02
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirata Takafumi
  • Hotoda Yuki
  • Hayakawa Yuki
  • Ishiyama Yuta

Abstract

Provided is a flexible structure which enables a reduction in the outer diameter and an increase in the inner diameter of a second member that covers the outer periphery of a first member. The flexible structure comprises: a first member 11 that can flex and extend; a second member 13 that covers the outer periphery of the first member, and can flex and extend in conjunction with the first member 11; recesses 23 provided to the inner periphery of the second member 13; and wires 9 held between the first member 11 and the second member 13 in a state in which at least portions of the wires 9 are inserted in the recesses 23 in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

91.

FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number JP2022028173
Publication Number 2023/008275
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-20
Publication Date 2023-02-02
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirata Takafumi
  • Hotoda Yuki
  • Hayakawa Yuki

Abstract

Provided is a flexible structure with an articulation function, wherein a plurality of flexible portions are connected, said flexible portions comprising a plurality of wave washers that are stacked and welded to each other. The flexible structure comprises: a first flexible portion 7 and a second flexible portion 9 that are capable of flexing and extending; and a connection portion 11 that is welded, in the radial direction, between the flexible portion 7 and the second flexible portion 9, and has higher rigidity than the first flexible portion 7 and the second flexible portion 9. The first flexible portion 7 and the second flexible portion 9 are each layered in the axial direction and comprise a plurality of mutually welded wave washers 13. The connection portion 11 has a circular shape in which the inner circumference and the outer circumference are linked in the circumferential direction.

IPC Classes  ?

92.

ROTOR AND DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2022018633
Publication Number 2023/007888
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-22
Publication Date 2023-02-02
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kameda, Youhei
  • Matsuda, Tsuyoshi
  • Mineda. Yoshikazu
  • Nakayama, Soichi

Abstract

In the present invention, a rotor having a high productivity rate for a magnet reinforcement tube and for which it is easy to ensure strength is obtained. This rotor comprises: a rotor shaft; a permanent magnet held on the outer periphery of the rotor shaft; and a magnet reinforcement tube (24) formed in a cylindrical shape and covering the permanent magnet from the outer periphery side. The magnet reinforcement tube (24) comprises a plurality of layers (24A, 24B, 24C, 24D) stacked in the radial direction, has a plurality of fiber sheets (26) wound individually for each layer, and each fiber sheet (26) is solidified with resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/278 - Surface mounted magnets; Inset magnets

93.

PRODUCTION METHOD FOR STATOR

      
Application Number JP2022026099
Publication Number 2023/008070
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-29
Publication Date 2023-02-02
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueda, Ryosuke
  • Hirota, Yuji
  • Omata, Hiromasa

Abstract

The present invention prevents or suppresses irregularity in the tip positions of leg parts of a plurality of rectangular wire coils that are arrayed on a stator core. This production method for a stator involves forming leg parts (42A, 42B) of rectangular wire coils (40) such that the leg part (42A) that is on one side in the circumferential direction of a stator core (14) is longer in the axial direction of the stator core (14) than the leg part (42B) that is on the other side in the circumferential direction. At each layer (46A, 46B, 46C) of every slot (16), the leg part (42B) on the one side of one rectangular wire coil is laid on the outside in the radial direction of the leg part (42B) on the other side of another rectangular wire coil. A second jig (60) is pressed against the plurality of rectangular wire coils (40) from one side in the axial direction toward the other side in the axial direction. As a result of this pressing, only the tip of the leg part (42A) on the one side of each layer (46A, 46B, 46C) is pressed against a respective step of a stepped part (52) of a first jig (50).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/04 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings, prior to mounting into machines

94.

NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND BOAT

      
Application Number JP2022028588
Publication Number 2023/008360
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-25
Publication Date 2023-02-02
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kuroi, Shigeru

Abstract

A navigation assistance system according to an embodiment comprises a plurality of terminal devices onboard a plurality of boats, respectively. Each of the plurality of terminal devices comprises: a display; a positioning unit that detects location information about its own boat; a communication unit that transmits the location information detected by the positioning unit to other boats and also receives location information about other boats; and a controller that displays, on the display, the locations of other boats indicated by the location information received by the communication unit and issues a warning if the distance between the own boat and another boat equals or exceeds a first threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63B 49/00 - Arrangements of nautical instruments or navigational aids
  • B63B 79/40 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation for controlling the operation of vessels, e.g. monitoring their speed, routing or maintenance schedules
  • G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for

95.

COIL SPRING DEVICE

      
Application Number 17952932
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-26
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Owner NHK SPRING Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Suwa, Taisuke
  • Shibata, Yuichi
  • Kokubun, Ippei
  • Sugitani, Tomoya

Abstract

A coil spring device includes: a main body spring and an insulator, the insulator is provided with a support groove which extends around a coil axis and into which a lower end portion of the main body spring is fitted, the lower end portion of the main body spring adheres to an inner surface of the support groove, the inner surface of the support groove is provided with a plurality of spacer protrusions which support an outer peripheral surface of a wire rod, a plurality of adjacent spacer protrusions adjacent to an open end edge of the support groove of the plurality of spacer protrusions each includes a pair of side wall surfaces extending toward the open end edge and are provided at intervals therebetween in an extension direction of the open end edge in a plan view of a part including the open end edge in the inner surface of the support groove, and inclination angles of the side wall surfaces adjacent to each other in the extension direction with the interval therebetween with respect to an orthogonal direction orthogonal to the open end edge are different from each other in the plan view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 1/12 - Attachments or mountings
  • F16F 15/067 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with metal springs using only wound springs

96.

LAMINATE, BONDING METHOD, AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT FOR CIRCUIT BOARD

      
Application Number 17786173
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-17
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Kawakami, Takeshi

Abstract

A laminate includes: a base material; a circuit; an insulating layer provided between the base material and the circuit, the insulating layer including a thermally conductive filler; and an adhesive configured to bond at least the base material and the insulating layer. The base material and the insulating layer are bonded by the adhesive in part and in contact with each other in other parts. A plurality of spaces are formed in the insulating layer, and the adhesive fills at least a portion of the plurality of spaces.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 3/38 - Improvement of the adhesion between the insulating substrate and the metal
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate

97.

INDUCTION HEATING DEVICE, AND HEATING METHOD FOR STABILIZER

      
Application Number JP2022027686
Publication Number 2023/286829
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-14
Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshida, Atsuki
  • Yamauchi, Yuichiro
  • Mizuta, Hidetoshi

Abstract

An induction heating device (20) of one embodiment of the present invention comprises a first coil part (30) and a second coil part (40). A rod-shaped workpiece is arranged between the first coil part (30) and the second coil part (40). The first coil part (30) comprises: a pair of first small pitch parts (71, 72) formed at both ends; first large pitch parts (73, 74) formed between the first small pitch parts (71, 72); and a first middle pitch part (75) formed in the middle. The second coil part (40) comprises: a pair of second small pitch parts (111, 112) formed at both ends; second large pitch parts (113, 114) formed between the second small pitch parts (111, 112); and a second middle pitch part (115) formed in the middle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
  • H05B 6/40 - Establishing desired heat distribution, e.g. to heat particular parts of workpieces
  • H05B 6/44 - Coil arrangements having more than one coil or coil segment

98.

COIL SPRING DEVICE

      
Application Number 17954907
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-28
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner NHK SPRING Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Suwa, Taisuke
  • Shibata, Yuichi
  • Kokubun, Ippei
  • Sugitani, Tomoya

Abstract

A coil spring includes a main body spring and an insulator, the insulator is provided with a support groove which extends around a coil axis and into which a lower end portion of the main body spring is fitted, a lower end portion of the main body spring adheres to an inner surface of the support groove, the inner surface of the support groove is provided with a plurality of spacer protrusions which support an outer peripheral surface of a wire rod, the support groove extends in an angle range of 180° or more and 360° or less around the coil axis, and a ratio of a volume of the spacer protrusions occupying a gap between the inner surface of the support groove and the outer peripheral surface of the wire rod at a center portion in the gap in a circumferential direction around the coil axis is larger than that at the other portions in the gap in the circumferential direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 3/12 - Spring units consisting of several springs, e.g. for obtaining a desired spring characteristic with springs made of a material having high internal friction, e.g. rubber combined with springs made of steel or other material having low internal friction the steel spring being in contact with the rubber spring, e.g. being embedded in it

99.

GOLF SHAFT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME

      
Application Number JP2022008647
Publication Number 2023/286324
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-01
Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Fujiwara Kosuke

Abstract

Provided is a golf shaft with which it is possible to obtain a sufficiently-low trajectory and a low spin. This invention has a rigidity distribution in which the rigidity increases gradually from a distal end section 5 to a base end section 7. In this rigidity distribution, an intermediate section 9, which is between the distal end section 5 and the base end section 7, includes an intermediate point P at which inclination changes. A difference in the rigidity between the distal end section 5 and the intermediate point P is 3.00 kgf· m2to 5.00 kgf· m2, and a difference in the rigidity between the intermediate point P and the base end section 7 is 2.00 kgf· m2 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

100.

SHIP LAUNCH ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, SHIP CONTROL DEVICE, SHIP LAUNCH ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2022026245
Publication Number 2023/286622
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-30
Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner NHK SPRING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shirao Masato
  • Akita Marino
  • Tokushige Jun
  • Kamiya Takafumi

Abstract

This ship launch assistance system is for assisting with launching operation of a ship in which the ship is made to disengage from a trailer on which the ship is loaded. The ship comprises: an actuator having a function for generating propulsive force for the ship and a function for causing the ship to generate a moment; and a ship control device which causes the actuator to operate. At the time of launching operation of the ship, the ship control device causes the actuator to generate backward thrust for the ship and performs feedback control of the heading of the ship on the basis of the deviation between an actual heading which is the actual heading of the ship and a target heading.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B63C 3/12 - Launching or hauling-out, e.g. by landborne slipways; Slipways using cradles
  • B63H 11/107 - Direction control of propulsive fluid
  • B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
  • B63H 25/04 - Initiating means for steering automatic, e.g. reacting to compass
  • B63H 25/46 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by jets
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