Abstract: The problem addressed by the present invention is to provide a copper-coated aluminum wire material with a reduced weight and excellent adhesiveness, and a production method therefor. This copper-coated aluminum wire material is provided with an aluminum wire material comprising aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a thin copper film covering the aluminum wire material. The space factor of the thin copper film is in the range of 0.2% to 4% and the adhesiveness between the aluminum wire material and the thin copper film based on a scratch test compliant with JIS R 3255 is at least 10 mN.

Abstract: To provide an in-vehicle electrical device which can ensure required strength or waterproof performance while suppressing an increase in product weight and an increase in the number of assembly processes and also can suppress a housing breakage caused by corrosion. The in-vehicle electrical device includes a housing which houses a substrate or a unit; and a sheet metal assembly which, being fixed to one surface of the housing, has a sheet metal which is a pressed part, an interlock connector disposed on one surface of the sheet metal, and a metallic sheet formed extending laterally of the interlock connector, wherein the interlock connector is retained on the sheet metal by caulking the sheet metal and the metallic sheet, and a caulked point of both the sheet metal and the metallic sheet is formed raised outwardly of the housing.

Abstract: A case includes a hook caught on part of a cover. The cover includes an insertion portion of a cylindrical shape into which a rod to detach the caught hook is inserted. The insertion portion includes an inclined portion and a receiving portion on which the hook is caught. When the rod is inserted into the insertion portion, the tip end of the rod is put into a gap between the inclined portion and the hook, and the rod is inclined toward the inclined portion, then the hook is detached from the receiving portion.

Abstract: A case includes a hook caught on part of a cover. The cover includes an insertion portion of a cylindrical shape into which a rod to detach the caught hook is inserted. The insertion portion includes an inclined portion and a receiving portion on which the hook is caught. When the rod is inserted into the insertion portion, the tip end of the rod is put into a gap between the inclined portion and the hook, and the rod is inclined toward the inclined portion, then the hook is detached from the receiving portion.

Abstract: There is provided an accessory that is attachable to or detachable from an apparatus body having a plurality of contact terminals, the accessory including a plurality of connection terminals that are connected to the plurality of contact terminals, respectively, and exchange a signal with the apparatus body, when the plurality of connection terminals are attached to the apparatus body, a lock lever that is operated between a lock position and a non-lock position and performs locking with respect to the apparatus body, when the lock lever is operated to the lock position, and a detection activation section that starts a detection operation of a connection state of the plurality of contact terminals and the plurality of connection terminals, when the lock lever is operated to the lock position.

Abstract: An accessory includes: a connecting section which is connected to a mount section provided in a device main body; an operating lever operated and moved in a predetermined direction; and a body supporting the operating lever; and a bayonet connection method by which the accessory is properly positioned on the device main body and the whole of the accessory is rotated to connect the connecting section to the mount section and attach the accessory to the device main body or a spigot connection method by which the accessory is properly positioned on the device main body and the operating lever is operated to connect the connecting section to the mount section and attach the accessory to the device main body can be selected.

Abstract: There is provided an accessory that is attachable to or detachable from an apparatus body having a plurality of contact terminals, the accessory including a plurality of connection terminals that are connected to the plurality of contact terminals, respectively, and exchange a signal with the apparatus body, when the plurality of connection terminals are attached to the apparatus body, a lock lever that is operated between a lock position and a non-lock position and performs locking with respect to the apparatus body, when the lock lever is operated to the lock position, and a detection activation section that starts a detection operation of a connection state of the plurality of contact terminals and the plurality of connection terminals, when the lock lever is operated to the lock position.

Abstract: This invention discloses an axial sealing mechanism for axially sealing an orbiting scroll and a fixed scroll of a scroll type compressor. The compressor includes a driving mechanism for driving the orbiting scroll in an orbital motion and a block member fixedly attached to the housing of the scroll compressor to support the driving mechanism. The block member and the fixed scroll define an intermediate chamber in which the orbiting scroll is disposed. The intermediate chamber is divided into a first and second chamber by an end plate of the orbiting scroll. At least one first conduit sized to produce a pressure throttling effect, links the second chamber and the discharge chamber of the compressor to increase the pressure in the intermediate chamber. At least one second conduit, which also is sized to produce a pressure throttling effect, links the second chamber to the suction chamber of the compressor.

Abstract: This invention discloses a lubricating mechanism of a hermetically sealed scroll type compressor in which an inner chamber of a housing is kept at suction pressure. The compressor includes a drive shaft supported by bearings in inner blocks. The drive shaft is operatively linked to an orbiting scroll which orbits within a stationary scroll. A rotation prevention device prevents rotation of the orbiting scroll. The drive shaft includes an axial bore extending from an open end and terminating adjacent a forward bearing. A pin extends from the end of the drive shaft to the orbital scroll. A passage links the axial bore to an opening at the end of the pin facing the orbital scroll. Radial bores are provided near the terminal end of the axial bore and at the rearward end of the axial bore near a rearward bearing. The radial bores link the axial bore to a suction chamber of the compressor to allow lubricating oil to lubricate the bearings. The narrow passages allows lubrication of the rotation prevention mechanism.

Abstract: This invention discloses an axial sealing mechanism for axially sealing an orbiting scroll and a fixed scroll of a scroll type compressor. The compressor includes a driving mechanism for driving the orbiting scroll in an orbital motion and a block member fixedly attached to the housing of the scroll compressor to support the driving mechanism. The block member and the fixed scroll define an intermediate chamber in which the orbiting scroll is disposed. The intermediate chamber is divided into a first and second chamber by an end plate of the orbiting scroll. A first conduit, which is sized to produce a pressure throttling effect, links the second chamber and the discharge chamber of the compressor to increase the pressure in the intermediate chamber. A second conduit, which also is sized to produce a pressure throttling effect, links the second chamber to the suction chamber of the compressor.

Abstract: An oil separating mechanism of a hermetically sealed scroll type compressor in which an inner chamber of a housing is kept at discharge pressure is disclosed. The compressor includes a drive shaft supported by a plain bearing in an inner block member. The drive shaft is operatively linked to an orbiting scroll which orbits within a stationary scroll. The drive shaft includes an axial bore extending from an open and termination within the inner block member. A radial bore is provided near the terminal end of the axial bore and links the axial bore to a discharge chamber of the compressor. A helical groove is formed on the exterior surface of the supported portion of the drive shaft. The helical groove is linked to the axial bore through a radial hole formed through the supported portion of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A hermetic type scroll compressor includes a hermetically sealed compressor housing formed by first and second cup shaped casings. The first casing houses a compression mechanism, while the second casing houses a drive mechanism. The compression mechanism includes a fixed scroll affixed to the first cup shaped casing, an orbiting scroll interfitted at an angular and radial offset with the fixed scroll, and a rotation preventing device disposed between the orbiting scroll and the center block. The movement of both the compression and driving mechanisms may be inspected or tested and those mechanisms may be readily disassembled so that component parts thereof may be adjusted or replaced before hermetically securing the first casing to the second casing. Furthermore, each casing is provided with a center block forming, in part, an alignment mechanism for aligning the drive mechanism drive shaft with the orbiting scroll of the compression mechanism.

Abstract: This invention discloses a lubricating mechanism of a hermetically sealed scroll type compressor in which an inner chamber of a housing is kept at suction pressure. The compressor includes a drive shaft supported by bearings in inner blocks. The drive shaft is operatively linked to an orbiting scroll which orbits within a stationary scroll. A rotation prevention device prevents rotation of the orbiting scroll. The drive shaft includes an axial bore extending from an open end and terminating adjacent a forward bearing. A pin extends from the end of the drive shaft to the orbital scroll. A passage links the axial bore to an opening at the end of the pin facing the orbital scroll. Radial bores are provided near the terminal end of the axial bore and at the rearward end of the axial bore near a rearward bearing. The radial bores link the axial bore to a suction chamber of the compressor to allow lubricating oil to lubricate the bearings. The narrow passages allows lubrication of the rotation prevention mechanism.

Abstract: This invention discloses a lubricating mechanism of a hermetically sealed scroll type compressor in which an inner chamber of a housing is kept at suction pressure. The compressor includes a drive shaft supported by a first plain bearing in an inner block member. The drive shaft is operatively linked to an orbiting scroll which orbits within a stationary scroll. A rotation preventing device prevents rotation of the orbiting scroll. The drive shaft includes an axial bore extending from an open end and terminating within the inner block member. A pin extends from the end of the drive shaft to the orbital scroll and is supported in a bushing within an extension of the orbiting scroll. A second plain bearing supports the bushing. A passage links the axial bore to an opening at the end of the pin facing the orbital scroll. A radial bore is provided near the terminal end of the axial bore to link the axial bore to a suction chamber of the compressor.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism for a compressor of an automotive air conditioning system which is provided with a safety mechanism for preventing damage to the engine due to compressor failure. A front end plate with a tubular extension which extends in the direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the drive shaft is attached to one end of the compressor housing. A pulley is rotatably supported on said extension by means of a bearing. At its terminal end, the drive shaft is connected to a plate-like element which includes a centrally located hole through which the drive shaft extends. The plate-like element is connected by means of a bolt and a nut and rotates with the drive shaft. The pulley transmits rotational motion from the engine to the shaft through the plate-like element by means of cylindrical members which are interposed between the pulley and the plate-like element. The cylindrical members are made out of an easily destroyed material.