Abstract: A thermoelectric device includes: a sheet-like or plate-like thermoelectric conversion film including a thermoelectric conversion element formed with a material exhibiting an anomalous Nernst effect; and a catalyst portion formed with a catalyst that reacts with a fluid the catalyst portion being on the side of at least a first surface of the thermoelectric conversion film and facing a flow path of the fluid.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a substrate according to the first disclosure includes immersing a substrate on which a plurality of circuit patterns are formed in pure water or a corrosive solution, applying voltage between the plurality of circuit patterns in a state in which the substrate is immersed in the pure water or the corrosive solution and determining the substrate to be a defective product when a tree is generated in the plurality of circuit patterns due to the voltage application and determining the substrate to be a non-defective product when the tree is not generated.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a resin-encapsulated electronic component and an apparatus for manufacturing a resin-encapsulated electronic component that enable the manufacture of a resin-encapsulated electronic component including a plate-like member in a simple manner at low cost. The method of manufacturing a resin-encapsulated electronic component, the resin-encapsulated electronic component including a plate-like member 13, the method includes: placing a resin 15 on the plate-like member 13; transferring the resin 15 to a position of a die cavity 17a of a molding die in a state where the resin 15 is placed on the plate-like member 13; and performing resin-encapsulation of an electronic component by subjecting the resin 15 to compression molding together with the plate-like member 13 and the electronic component in a state where the electronic component is soaked in the resin 15 placed on the plate-like member 13 in the die cavity 17a.

Abstract: A camera support device includes: a first rotating member to which an imaging device is fixed; a second rotating member having first and second arm portions interposing the first rotating member therebetween and supporting the first rotating member turnable by the first and second arm portions; a support member interposed between the first and second arm portions and supporting the second rotating member turnably; an operation member changing a distance between the first and second arm portions; a first engagement portion formed by a serration formed on a contact surface of at least one of the first and second arm portions and the first rotating member; and a second engagement portion formed by a serration formed on a contact surface of at least one of the first and second arm portions and the support member and being set to have an engagement depth different from that of the first engagement portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a touch panel, including: a sensor substrate for input position detection secured to a metal framework disposed on the opposite side to an inputting operation face side thereof with an adhering member interposed therebetween; a light transmitting conductive film formed on the face of the sensor substrate on the opposite side to the inputting operation face so as to extend to edges of the sensor substrate, a potential different from a potential of the metal framework being applied to the light transmitting conductive film; and a water-repellent coating layer for continuously covering from side end faces of the sensor substrate to the metal framework.

Abstract: A camera support device includes: a first rotating member to which an imaging device is fixed; a second rotating member having first and second arm portions interposing the first rotating member therebetween and supporting the first rotating member turnable by the first and second arm portions; a support member interposed between the first and second arm portions and supporting the second rotating member turnably; an operation member changing a distance between the first and second arm portions; a first engagement portion formed by a serration formed on a contact surface of at least one of the first and second arm portions and the first rotating member; and a second engagement portion formed by a serration formed on a contact surface of at least one of the first and second arm portions and the support member and being set to have an engagement depth different from that of the first engagement portion.

Abstract: Resin molding apparatus includes in unit, press unit and out unit. The in unit transfers not only pre-molding substrate but also resin material. The press unit includes multiple mold assemblies. The out unit transfers molded substrate having been resin-sealed within the mold assemblies. Further, the resin sealing/molding apparatus includes not only carrier rail but also demounting means and supply means traveling along the carrier rail. Furthermore, multiple press units in the state of being linked with each other are disposed between the in unit and the out unit.

Abstract: An optical fiber/glass tube fusion spliced structure includes an optical fiber made of glass and a glass tube through which the optical fiber is inserted and at least in part of the optical fiber/glass tube fusion spliced structure, an outer circumference portion of the optical fiber and an inner circumference portion of the glass tube are fusion spliced. Part of the fusion spliced portion located in one of the optical fiber and the glass tube is formed of a material having a lower fusion point than a fusion point of part of the fusion spliced portion located in the other.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a resin supplying mechanism supplying a resin material to a molding assembly. A supplying portion of the resin supplying mechanism is provided with a resin tray. The resin tray includes a tray slit member having a plurality of openings extending in a direction perpendicular to the opening direction of a shutter. The resin material in a required amount is guided into the plurality of openings of the slit member, and thereafter, substantially simultaneously with the shutter being opened, supplied to a cavity space portion.

Abstract: An optical fiber/glass tube fusion spliced structure includes an optical fiber made of glass and a glass tube through which the optical fiber is inserted and at least in part of the optical fiber/glass tube fusion spliced structure, an outer circumference portion of the optical fiber and an inner circumference portion of the glass tube are fusion spliced. Part of the fusion spliced portion located in one of the optical fiber and the glass tube is formed of a material having a lower fusion point than a fusion point of part of the fusion spliced portion located in the other.

Abstract: A recording/reproducing apparatus includes a cartridge holder which is rotatably provided on a chassis, into which a disc cartridge enclosing a magneto-optical disc is inserted, and which holds the inserted disc cartridge, an optical pickup that irradiates laser light onto the magneto-optical disc, a magnetic head that is provided on the upper surface side of the cartridge holder facing the optical pickup and that is moved between a lowered position close to the optical disc and a raised position away from the magneto-optical disc, at least one first sliding member that is movably provided on the cartridge holder, a head raising/lowering mechanism that moves the magnetic head between the upper position and the lower position by moving the first sliding member, and a driving mechanism that is disposed on a lower surface side of the chassis, engages the sliding member, and moves the first sliding member.

Abstract: A recording/reproducing apparatus includes a cartridge holder 4 which is rotatably provided on a chassis 2, into which a disc cartridge 18 enclosing a magneto-optical disc is inserted, and which holds the inserted disc cartridge 18, an optical pickup 21 that irradiates laser light onto the magneto-optical disc, a magnetic head 23 that is provided on the upper surface side of the cartridge holder 4 facing the optical pickup 21 and that is moved between a lowered position close to the optical disc and a raised position away from the magneto-optical disc, at least one first sliding member 50 that is movably provided on the cartridge holder 4, a head raising/lowering mechanism 60 that moves the magnetic head 23 between the upper position and the lower position by moving the first sliding member 50, and a driving mechanism 7 that is disposed on a lower surface side of the chassis 2, engages the sliding member 50, and moves the first sliding member 50.

Abstract: A tape drive apparatus includes a pair of reel holder gears respectively provided in reel shafts which are respectively engaged with a pair of reels around which a tape is wound, a switching operation portion for switching at least a fast-forwarding operation and a rewinding operation, and a running mechanism for transporting the tape in the positive direction and in the reverse direction by selectively driving the pair of reel holder gears based on the direction in which the switching operation portion is moved. When the tape is transported in the positive direction, if the switching operation portion is moved in one direction, then the tape is transported at a high speed in the positive direction to fast-forward the tape. If the switching operation portion is moved in the other direction reverse to the one direction, then the tape is transported at a high speed in the reverse direction to thereby rewind the tape.

Abstract: The invention relates to disintegrating particles formed by agglomerating primary particles at least part of which are insoluble in water, wherein the agglomeration of the disintegrating particles is disintegrated in an aqueous solution containing a water-soluble salt by lowering the concentration of the water-soluble salt. The invention also relates to a cleanser or detergent composition that includes the disintegrating particles, a water-soluble salt at a concentration lower than its saturated solubility, a surfactant and water. The composition has excellent physical (mechanical) cleanability and stability with time and gives users a pleasant feeling upon use. The composition does not cause damage to and itch on the skin because the disintegrating particles are disintegrated during cleansing and rinsing, and it is extremely good in rinsability.

Abstract: The invention relates to disintegrating particles formed by agglomerating primary particles at least part of which are insoluble in water, wherein the agglomeration of the disintegrating particles is disintegrated in an aqueous solution containing a water-soluble salt by lowering the concentration of the water-soluble salt. The invention also relates to a cleanser or detergent composition that includes the disintegrating particles, a water-soluble salt at a concentration lower than its saturated solubility, a surfactant and water. The composition has excellent physical (mechanical) cleanability and stability with time and gives users a pleasant feeling upon use. The composition does not cause damage to and itch on the skin because the disintegrating particles are disintegrated during cleansing and rinsing, and it is extremely good in rinsability.

Abstract: A throttle control apparatus which is adapted to be disposed near the accelerator pedal of a vehicle includes an electric motor, and an operational member which is operatively connected to the output shaft of the electric motor for abutting against the accelerator pedal in order to swing the accelerator pedal during operation of the motor. The motor is positioned within a housing and is operatively connected to the operational member by way of interengaging gears located in the housing and a rotation shaft extending through the housing. To facilitate the mounting of the housing on the vehicle dashboard, a two-piece bracket can be employed.

Abstract: To make the turning "on" and "off" of a clutch in an electro-magnetic clutch smoother, the electro-magnetic clutch has a first rotating member rotatable in response to the driving force applied to the input axis, and a second rotating member arranged opposite to the first rotating member and freely rotatable about the rotation axis of the first rotating member and coupled to the output axis. A movable member is coupled to one end of a return spring and is disposed between the first rotating member and the second rotating member for movement along the rotation axis of the first rotating member. An electric coil generates a force to drive the movable member along the rotation axis of the first rotating member. Cylindrical auxiliary slide members are arranged approximately at equal intervals on the movable member and are disposed between the movable member and the second rotating member.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an actuator which is mounted on a base to rotate a rotary member about a rotational axis thereof. The actuator includes a first magnetic rotary member which is rotatably mounted on the base about the axis, and provided with a first engaging portion which traces a peripheral locus about the axis. It also includes a second magnetic rotary member which is rotatably mounted about the axis, and provided with a second engaging portion engageable with the first engaging portion on the peripheral locus about the axis. The first engaging portion is moved to be engageable with the second engaging portion when the first rotary member is rotated in one direction relative to the second rotary member, and the first engaging portion is moved to be away from the second engaging portion when the first rotary member is rotated in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A gear reduction mechanism is provided with a rotatable shaft supported by a pair of spaced apart bearings in a one piece retainer having coaxially aligned holes for receiving said bearings. A potentiometer is supported from the same retainer and is provided with an input axle adjustably connected to the shaft to provide an output signal indicative of the angular position of the shaft. The adjustment may take place through a vent hole in the housing of the mechanism which has a removable filter therein.

Abstract: An electric coil assembly is formed from an annular bobbin having a circumferential channel formed therein for receiving an electrically conductive coil. A pair of raised portions are integrally formed on one side of the bobbin and a pair of terminals are embedded in the raised portions. Each terminal is in the form of a U-shaped member having opposite ends protruding from the raised portion for connection with one end of respective spring strips which are mounted on said raised portions, the opposite ends of which are adapted to be slidably engaged with electric current supply members.