Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel easily-cuttable tunnel segment structure used for the departure of a shield machine from a main tunnel to a branch tunnel or the return to the main tunnel from the branch tunnel, and provides an easily-cuttable tunnel segment structure 1 constructed by connecting a plurality of easily-cuttable tunnel segment pieces 2 in the longitudinal direction of a tunnel, wherein at least an easily-cuttable area 3 is formed by concrete 7 in which easily-cuttable reinforcement members are arranged, and a join disposed at least in the easily-cuttable area 3 in the longitudinal direction has an easily-cuttable join structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel easily-cuttable tunnel segment structure used for the departure of a shield machine from a main tunnel to a branch tunnel or the return to the main tunnel from the branch tunnel, and provides an easily-cuttable tunnel segment structure 1 constructed by connecting a plurality of easily-cuttable tunnel segment pieces 2 in the longitudinal direction of a tunnel, wherein at least an easily-cuttable area 3 is formed by concrete 7 in which easily-cuttable reinforcement members are arranged, and a join disposed at least in the easily-cuttable area 3 in the longitudinal direction has an easily-cuttable join structure.

Abstract: A method for injection-molding a plastics propeller fan by using a fixed-side mold section and movable-side mold section, comprises the steps of providing a movable core at an area corresponding to a thicker portion of a blade section of the propeller fan; after a predetermined amount of plastics material has been injected into a blade space of a mold cavity defined by the fixed-side mold section, movable-side metal section and movable core and conforming to the propeller fan, pushing out the movable core into the mold cavity and, after this step, bringing the movable core back to a normal position conforming to a mold shape defining the blade space and forming a proper fan.

Abstract: A method for injection-molding a plastics propeller fan by using a fixed-side mold section and movable-side mold section, comprises the steps of providing a movable core at an area corresponding to a thicker portion of a blade section of the propeller fan; after a predetermined amount of plastics material has been injected into a blade space of a mold cavity defined by the fixed-side mold section, movable-side metal section and movable core and conforming to the propeller fan, pushing out the movable core into the mold cavity and, after this step, bringing the movable core back to a normal position conforming to a mold shape defining the blade space and forming a proper fan.

Abstract: An air conditioner is provided and includes a louver which is provided at a blowing opening. The louver is moved rotationally from above to below or from below to above by a variable speed mechanism. At the time of heating, a louver rotational speed while the louver is moved rotationally in a range of a blowing angle .theta..sub.1 is set to a speed .omega..sub.1 within a vortices generation area relative to a wind velocity of blowing air flow. Also, a louver rotational speed while the louver is moved rotationally over the blowing angle .theta..sub.1 is set to a speed .omega..sub.1 within a vortices non-generation area relative to the wind velocity of blowing air flow. Thereby, at the time of heating, downward reach of warm air in a room while the louver is moved rotationally below the predetermined blowing angle and a temperature diffusibility while the louver is moved rotationally above the predetermined blowing angle are improved.

Abstract: A flexible transfer seal includes a silicone layer upon a transparent transfer film, a desired transfer pattern printed on the silicone layer using a flexible ink and a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to the pattern surface; the printed transfer pattern is then transferred to a skin surface or the printed transfer pattern is used to repair damaged leather products or other items.

Abstract: A die-casting method in which a lubricant is heated to a temperature higher than a temperature of mold cavity surfaces before molten metal is injected into the mold cavity. The lubricant is heated when the mold cavity is formed by bringing a movable mold into contact with a stationary mold. The heated lubricant is introduced into the mold cavity and applied on the mold cavity surfaces, and the molten metal is then injected into the mold cavity. The molten metal is allowed to solidify in the mold cavity to become a solidified article. A die-casting device for carrying out this method is also provided according to the present invention.

Abstract: A die-casting arrangement which prevents a lubricant from becoming mixed into a die cast article which might cause it to bulge when later heated. The lubricating agent is sprayed over a high-temperature portion of a sprue interconnecting a mold cavity and an injection sleeve in order to partly carbonize the lubricant. The carbonized lubricating agent even if mixed into a die cast article will not expand even when the article is heated thereby preventing bulging of the article.

Abstract: A die-casting arrangement which prevents a lubricant from becoming mixed into a die cast article which might cause it to bulge when later heated. The lubricating agent is sprayed over a high-temperature portion of a sprue interconnecting a mold cavity and an injection sleeve in order to partly carbonize the lubricant. The carbonized lubricating agent even if mixed into a die cast article will not expand even when the article is heated thereby preventing bulging of the article.