Abstract: The present invention provides a piezoelectric acoustic device 2 capable of preventing substantial deflection of a first side wall 17 opposite a piezoelectric vibrator 13 due to application of force to an integral cylinder 12 in a direction toward the first side wall 17. According to the invention, a piezoelectric vibrator 13 including a piezoelectric ceramic element is received in a two-part receiving casing 9 formed by fitting a first casing half 10 and a second casing half 11 together. The first casing half 10 includes a first side wall 17 opposite to the piezoelectric vibrator 13 and a first peripheral wall 18 extending from the first side wall 17. A front air chamber 30 is defined between the first side wall 17 and the piezoelectric vibrator 13. A cylinder 12 is integrally formed on the first side wall 17 so as to extend in a direction perpendicular away from the plane of the first side wall 17.

Abstract: A multi-layer circuit board capable of reducing an electrical resistance between circuit patterns positioned inside the circuit board and a through-hole connection conductor. A plurality of circuit patterns are superposed on each other with a plurality of insulating layers being alternately interposed therebetween in turn. A solution in which ultrafine metal particles of the independent dispersion type such as silver, gold, palladium or the like are contained in a colloid-like manner is applied so as to extend from one of lands through an inner surface of a through-hole to the other land. Then, the solution is calcined to form a metal particle film, The metal particle film is coated thereon with a conductive paste such as a resin/silver paste or the like, which is then calcined to form a conductive paste layer.

Abstract: A circuit board capable of accomplishing an increase in current capacity and therefore a reduction in resistance of a through-hole conductive section each formed by filling a conductive paste in each of through-holes formed in a paper base insulating substrate by punching. A punching pin is thrust into the paper base insulating substrate provided on front and rear surfaces thereof with copper foil lands from a side of the front surface, resulting in the through-holes being formed. A drawing pin is inserted into each of the through-holes from a side of the rear surface of the insulating substrate through a rear opening of the through-hole, to thereby curve an inner peripheral portion of the rear copper foil land toward an interior of the through-hole and cut off any swell in the through-hole. The through-holes each are filled with the conductive paste, followed by curing the paste, so that the through-hole conductive section is formed for electrically connecting copper foil lands to each other.

Abstract: A chip-like network resistor is disclosed which is reduced in variation in resistance of terminal electrodes. A substrate (1) is formed on both ends (3, 5) with a plurality of recesses (7), at each of which a terminal electrode (17) connected to a thick-film electrode (9) is arranged. The terminal electrodes (17) each are constituted of a thin metal film electrode layer (19) and two plated layers (21, 23). The thin metal film electrode layer (19) includes a front surface electrode section (19a) formed on a front surface (1a) of the substrate (1) so as to overlap with the thick-film electrode (9), a side surface electrode section (19b) connected to the front surface electrode section (19a) and arranged so as to entirely cover an inner surface of the recess (7) and a rear surface electrode section (19c) formed on a rear surface (1b) of the substrate (1) and connected to the side surface electrode section (19b).

Abstract: An operation shaft receiving-type electric component capable of reducing the number of parts required therefor and preventing generation of noise. An electric component body which includes an electric component unit varied in electric properties due to a variation in rotation angle of the operation shaft is arranged between an operation section of an operation shaft and a mechanism unit. A push-type lock and release mechanism is constituted by a guide member held stationary, both a slider member and a rotary slider each rotatably fitted on the operation shaft, a spring holder and a spring member. The guide member is provided with a plurality of primary guide grooves and secondary guide grooves, in which projections of the slide member are fitted, respectively. The rotary slider is provided with a plurality of projections, which are fitted in the main guide grooves, respectively.

Abstract: A membrane switch having a pair of flexible printed boards and a pair of contacts respectively disposed on said printed boards. The contacts are formed of powdered alloy of silver and palladium bounded by resinous material, and a conductive layer of silver powder is disposed between the flexible printed board and the contact. Preferably, the powdered alloy contains 50-97 weight percent silver and palladium in the remainder of weight percent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure sensor module which is capable of restraining application of a pressure of increased magnitude to a connector, reducing the number of parts therefor and compacting a structure thereof. A connector body (3a) is provided on a base section thereof with a flange (3g). An annular support (4) which is made of a material hard to be deformed under a high pressure as compared with the connector body (3a) is provided with an annular engagement recess (4b). The annular support (4) is fitted on the connector body (3a) to engage the flange (3g) with the annular engagement recess (4b). The annular support (4) is contacted on one end surface (4a) thereof with a pressure non-sensing side insulating substrate (5a) of a pressure sensing element (5) outside the base section of the connector body (3a).

Abstract: A high-voltage variable resistor capable of significantly small-sizing a circuit board as compared with the prior art. A terminal fitment is provided so as to act as an electrical connector for establishing electrical connection between a slide element fixed on an operation shaft member and slid on a variable resistance pattern formed on a circuit board and an output portion thereof. The terminal fitment includes a contact holding portion which is provided at a distal end thereof with a contact portion. A contact point between the contact portion of the terminal fitment and a contact portion of the slide element is defined on a side of the operation shaft member while being spaced from a front surface of the circuit board. Such construction prevents the contact point from being defined at a central portion of the variable resistance pattern, resulting in a radius of curvature of the variable resistance pattern being reduced as compared with that in the prior art.

Abstract: A high-voltage variable resistor unit including a terminal connection structure capable of preventing upward movement or rotation of the terminal by simple construction. A terminal is provided with a connecting portion between a held portion and a lead wire connected portion. A terminal fixing portion of the insulating casing is provided adjacent to a terminal holding portion with a connecting portion receiving recess in which the connecting portion of the terminal is received. An insulating resin is charged in the connecting portion receiving recess and hardened. The walls surrounding the connecting portion receiving recess have a pair of grooves each formed on a pair of walls facing to a first linear connecting portion and a second linear connecting portion of the terminal.

Abstract: A high-voltage resistor unit capable of minimizing a variation in output voltage thereof. The resistor unit includes an output terminal member provided with a contact section connected, by only contacting, to an output electrode formed on a front surface of a circuit board. The electrode contacted with the constant section of the terminal member has a surface section covered with a resistive paint layer, of which a resistance value in a thickness direction thereof is set to be smaller than a resistance value of a resistance circuit pattern formed on the front surface of the circuit board which resistance value is determined in a thickness direction thereof.

Abstract: A high-voltage variable resistor unit capable of permitting a circuit board to be decreased in size and preventing interruption of output thereof. A circuit board having a resistive pattern including a plurality of variable resistance elements formed on a front surface thereof is arranged in a board receiving chamber. A terminal fitment and a slide element are so arranged that a contact point between a plate-like section of the slide element and a contact section of the terminal fitment is defined in a manner to be spaced from the front surface of the circuit board toward an operation member. A fit projection of the terminal fitment is fitted in a fit hole of the insulating casing. A silicone adhesive is applied to a board supporting rib of the insulating casing to the circuit board thereto.

Abstract: An electric component capable of connecting terminal fitments and electrodes arranged on a front surface of a circuit board to each other in a soldering-less manner without increased accuracy in assembling thereof and without using any conductive rubber member. A terminal assembly is constituted by a terminal fitment and a coiled spring. The terminal fitment includes first and second conductor holding sections each arranged for interposedly holding an end of each of connection conductors. The coiled spring is formed of a conductive wire and arranged so as to spirally surround the connection conductor and be compressed between a contact electrode and the first conductor holding section.

Abstract: A practice apparatus for a swing type athletic equipment capable of permitting a practicer to accurately know a locus of a ball hit. A triaxial acceleration sensor is mounted in a head of a golf club. Acceleration data in three detection-axis directions outputted from the triaxial acceleration sensor are transmitted to a data processing unit through a data transmission unit arranged in the grip. The data processing unit analyzes a locus of a golf ball hit and swing thereof based on the acceleration data. Results of the analysis are displayed on a monitor.

Abstract: A high-voltage variable resistor capable of significantly small-sizing a circuit board as compared with the prior art. A terminal fitment is provided so as to act as an electrical connector for establishing electrical connection between a slide element fixed on an operation shaft member and slid on a variable resistance pattern formed on a circuit board and an output portion thereof. The terminal fitment includes a contact holding portion which is provided at a distal end thereof with a contact portion. A contact point between the contact portion of the terminal fitment and a contact portion of the slide element is defined on a side of the operation shaft member while being spaced from a front surface of the circuit board. Such construction prevents the contact point from being defined at a central portion of the variable resistance pattern, resulting in a radius of curvature of the variable resistance pattern being reduced as compared with that in the prior art.

Abstract: A high-voltage variable resistor capable of significantly reducing a circuit board as compared with a prior art. Terminal fitments each are arranged so as to function as a connector for forming electrical connection between a slide element slid on each of variable resistance patterns and a terminal acting as an output section. A contact point between a contact on a contact support of the terminal fitment and a plate-like member of the slide element is positioned apart from a surface of the circuit board. The terminal fitment includes a positioner, which is positioned outside the pattern in a radial direction thereof, so that the positioner intersects the pattern while being spaced therefrom.

Abstract: A socket type electric device unit comprising an electric device including at least one electric device mechanism having an electrical characteristic varied by an operating member and a plurality of connecting terminal members provided on the electric device and a socket to be mounted on a circuit board, the socket having a device insertion hole into which the electric device is to be inserted and a plurality of stationary terminal members provided on the socket to contact the connecting terminal members of the electric device when it is inserted into the device insertion hole.

Abstract: A high-voltage variable resistor capable of electrically connecting a connection electrode on a circuit board and a terminal fitment to each other without using any conductive rubber or soldering. A terminal fitment which is electrically connected to a connection electrode on a circuit board without soldering is arranged between a front surface of the circuit board and an inner surface of an insulating casing. The terminal fitment is provided with a connection conductor holding section including a plurality of edges biting into an end of a connection conductor inserted into the insulating casing via each of through-holes of the insulating casing when a force in a direction of drawing the connection conductor out of the connection conductor holding section is applied to the connection conductor. The terminal fitment is integrally provided with a contact terminal section exhibiting elasticity.

Abstract: A high-voltage variable resistor capable of electrically connecting a connection electrode on a circuit board and a terminal fitment to each other without using any conductive rubber or soldering. A terminal fitment which is electrically connected to a connection electrode on a circuit board without soldering is arranged between a front surface of the circuit board and an inner surface of an insulating casing. The terminal fitment is provided with a connection conductor holding section including a plurality of edges biting into an end of a connection conductor inserted into the insulating casing via each of through-holes of the insulating casing when a force in a direction of drawing the connection conductor out of the connection conductor holding section is applied to the connection conductor. The terminal fitment is integrally provided with a contact terminal section exhibiting elasticity.

Abstract: A high-voltage variable resistor includes a terminal fitment having an increased number of edge elements while being simplified in structure and down-sized. A circuit substrate which includes a circuit pattern having a plurality of electrodes and resistor elements formed thereon is received in a substrate receiving section of an insulating casing. The insulating casing is charged with insulating resin through an opening thereof to form an insulating resin layer on a rear surface of the circuit substrate. Terminal fitments are provided each of which includes a core holding section provided with three or more edge elements biting into a periphery of a core of a lead wire inserted thereinto. The edge elements each are formed between each adjacent two of three or more slits formed at a plate-like section of the terminal fitment so as to radially extend from a center thereof.

Abstract: An electrical component has a terminal construction allowing it to be electrically and mechanically connected to an electrode. A terminal made of a metal material is mounted on an insulating substrate which has front and rear surfaces and is mounted on the front surface thereof with an electrode. The terminal includes a clamp section for clamping the substrate through front and rear surfaces thereof. The clamp section includes a first contact element contacted with the electrode and a second contact element contacted with the rear surface of the substrate. The first contact element is adhesively bonded to the electrode. Electrical connection between the first contact element and the electrode is carried out by direct contact therebetween. The second contact element of the clamp section is adhesively bonded to the rear surface of the substrate.