Abstract: In a management node that manages a distributed file and object storage that accessibly manages a file used by an application, the distributed file and object storage is accessible to a file managed by a storage of another site, and a management node includes a processor, and the processor is configured to specify an access circumstance relating to a file by an application, and control caching by the distributed file and object storage of the own site with respect to the file managed by the storage of the other site used by the application, before the application is executed, based on the access circumstance.

Abstract: A memory of an application platform stores per site a performance model indicating a relationship between program performance and a resource amount of hardware necessary for realizing program performance, and an electric power consumption model indicating a relationship between a resource allocation amount that is an amount allocated to the program, and an electric power consumption amount consumed when the program is executed.

Abstract: A horizontal pillow packing apparatus includes a center sealer configured to wrap a packing target object by bringing both end portions of a back surface of a belt-shaped film in a width direction into contact with each other and seal a center seal portion at which the both end portions of the back surface in the width direction are in contact with each other, and an end sealer configured to seal and cut both side portions of the belt-shaped film wrapping the packing target object in the width direction. The center sealer includes at least two pairs of heating rollers configured to nip and heat the center seal portion of the belt-shaped film wrapping the packing target object, and a pair of compression rollers configured to cool and compress, to bond the center seal portion, the center seal portion heated by the at least two pairs of heating rollers.

Abstract: A rod-shaped body binding device includes a binding unit configured to bind a rod-shaped body by wrapping one end section of a binding tape around the rod-shaped body, a stopper configured to stop supply of the binding tape when the rod-shaped body is bound using the binding tape, and a tension regulation unit configured to continuously apply a predetermined tension to the binding tape between the stopper and the binding unit during the period from the beginning to the end of binding of the rod-shaped body by the binding unit.

Abstract: A fan includes: an impeller including a main plate having a first plane, a plurality of first blades each formed the first plane, and a shroud formed integrally with the plurality of first blades; a fan case; a drive source; and a rotation shaft. The first blades each include a linearly protruding region that is linearly increased in height from an outer circumferential side to an inner circumferential side, and a curvedly protruding region that is curvedly increased in height from the outer circumferential side to the inner circumferential side, the height extending in a direction in which each first blade protrudes. The linearly protruding region is welded to the main plate. Accordingly, a highly durable fan can be implemented that allows sufficient durability to be maintained even under a high temperature environment or an acid environment.

Abstract: A fan includes: an impeller including a main plate having a first plane, a plurality of first blades each formed the first plane, and a shroud formed integrally with the plurality of first blades; a fan case; a drive source; and a rotation shaft. The first blades each include a linearly protruding region that is linearly increased in height from an outer circumferential side to an inner circumferential side, and a curvedly protruding region that is curvedly increased in height from the outer circumferential side to the inner circumferential side, the height extending in a direction in which each first blade protrudes. The linearly protruding region is welded to the main plate. Accordingly, a highly durable fan can be implemented that allows sufficient durability to be maintained even under a high temperature environment or an acid environment.

Abstract: A package includes: a packaging container having a containing section open at the top and formed by a bottom and by a peripheral wall rising from the peripheral edge of the bottom, the packaging container further having a flange formed thereon, the flange being provided along the entire circumference of the peripheral wall and protruding outward relative to the containing section from the upper end of the peripheral wall; a contained object contained within the containing section and producing vapor when heated; and a top seal joined to the flange along the entire circumference thereof to seal the inside of the containing section. The packaging container has a curved section where a part of the peripheral wall is curved toward the containing section. A maximum deformation point is formed in the curved section, the maximum deformation point being the point where the deformation of the peripheral wall is maximum when pressure within the containing section increases to deform the top seal.

Abstract: A fan includes: an impeller including a main plate having a first plane, a plurality of first blades each formed the first plane, and a shroud formed integrally with the plurality of first blades; a fan case; a drive source; and a rotation shaft. The first blades each include a linearly protruding region that is linearly increased in height from an outer circumferential side to an inner circumferential side, and a curvedly protruding region that is curvedly increased in height from the outer circumferential side to the inner circumferential side, the height extending in a direction in which each first blade protrudes. The linearly protruding region is welded to the main plate. Accordingly, a highly durable fan can be implemented that allows sufficient durability to be maintained even under a high temperature environment or an acid environment.

Abstract: A fan includes: an impeller including a main plate having a first plane, a plurality of first blades each formed the first plane, and a shroud formed integrally with the plurality of first blades; a fan case; a drive source; and a rotation shaft. The first blades each include a linearly protruding region that is linearly increased in height from an outer circumferential side to an inner circumferential side, and a curvedly protruding region that is curvedly increased in height from the outer circumferential side to the inner circumferential side, the height extending in a direction in which each first blade protrudes. The linearly protruding region is welded to the main plate. Accordingly, a highly durable fan can be implemented that allows sufficient durability to be maintained even under a high temperature environment or an acid environment.

Abstract: A fan includes: an impeller including a main plate having a first plane, a plurality of first blades each formed the first plane, and a shroud formed integrally with the plurality of first blades; a fan case; a drive source; and a rotation shaft. The first blades each include a linearly protruding region that is linearly increased in height from an outer circumferential side to an inner circumferential side, and a curvedly protruding region that is curvedly increased in height from the outer circumferential side to the inner circumferential side, the height extending in a direction in which each first blade protrudes. The linearly protruding region is welded to the main plate. Accordingly, a highly durable fan can be implemented that allows sufficient durability to be maintained even under a high temperature environment or an acid environment.

Abstract: A horizontal pillow packing apparatus includes a center sealer configured to wrap a packing target object by bringing both end portions of a back surface of a belt-shaped film in a width direction into contact with each other and seal a center seal portion at which the both end portions of the back surface in the width direction are in contact with each other, and an end sealer configured to seal and cut both side portions of the belt-shaped film wrapping the packing target object in the width direction. The center sealer includes at least two pairs of heating rollers configured to nip and heat the center seal portion of the belt-shaped film wrapping the packing target object, and a pair of compression rollers configured to cool and compress, to bond the center seal portion, the center seal portion heated by the at least two pairs of heating rollers.

Abstract: A rod-shaped body binding device includes a binding unit configured to bind a rod-shaped body by wrapping one end section of a binding tape around the rod-shaped body, a stopper configured to stop supply of the binding tape when the rod-shaped body is bound using the binding tape, and a tension regulation unit configured to continuously apply a predetermined tension to the binding tape between the stopper and the binding unit during the period from the beginning to the end of binding of the rod-shaped body by the binding unit.

Abstract: A fan includes: an impeller including a main plate having a first plane, a plurality of first blades each formed the first plane, and a shroud formed integrally with the plurality of first blades; a fan case; a drive source; and a rotation shaft. The first blades each include a linearly protruding region that is linearly increased in height from an outer circumferential side to an inner circumferential side, and a curvedly protruding region that is curvedly increased in height from the outer circumferential side to the inner circumferential side, the height extending in a direction in which each first blade protrudes. The linearly protruding region is welded to the main plate. Accordingly, a highly durable fan can be implemented that allows sufficient durability to be maintained even under a high temperature environment or an acid environment.

Abstract: A lighting unit comprises a light source, a light guiding plate disposed in the vicinity of the light source for guiding light from the light source, a first reflecting sheet disposed so as to cover a rear surface of the light guiding plate, and a second reflecting sheet disposed so as to cover the light source and the light guiding plate covered with the first reflecting sheet, wherein the first reflecting sheet is interposed and held between the second reflecting sheet and the light guiding plate. The first reflecting sheet may be formed by a single layer or plural layers.

Abstract: A lighting unit comprises a light source, a light guiding plate for guiding light emitted from the light source, a reflecting sheet disposed at least a portion of a surface of the light guiding plate, and a casing configured to store the light guiding plate provided with the reflecting sheet, wherein a space between the casing and the light guiding plate is separated from a space above the light guiding plate by an extended portion formed by extending the reflecting sheet disposed on the surface of the light guiding plate.

Abstract: A lighting unit comprises a light source, a light guiding plate for guiding light emitted from the light source, a reflecting sheet disposed at least a portion of a surface of the light guiding plate, and a casing configured to store the light guiding plate provided with the reflecting sheet, wherein a space between the casing and the light guiding plate is separated from a space above the light guiding plate by an extended portion formed by extending the reflecting sheet disposed on the surface of the light guiding plate.

Abstract: A lighting unit comprises a light source, a light guiding plate disposed in the vicinity of the light source for guiding light from the light source, a first reflecting sheet disposed so as to cover a rear surface of the light guiding plate, and a second reflecting sheet disposed so as to cover the light source and the light guiding plate covered with the first reflecting sheet, wherein the first reflecting sheet is interposed and held between the second reflecting sheet and the light guiding plate. The first reflecting sheet may be formed by a single layer or plural layers.

Abstract: A lighting unit includes a housing, a light-conductive-panel and a fluorescent lamp, and has a space between the panel and a side wall of the housing. The lamp has electrodes on both its ends and a curved-corner. The space has different widths at sections where the electrodes are rested and at a section where the curved-corner is rested, and accommodates the lamp therein. The lighting unit is compact in size and has better shock resistance, as well as vibration resistance. The lighting unit and an LCD are integrated into a compact and highly reliable LCD device.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus is provided with a binding function. A container, having a binding mechanism located in the bottom end thereof, is attached to the housing of the image forming apparatus. A guide member movable between a first positions in which the guide member is adjacent to the bottom end of the container, and a second position in which the guide member projects beyond the insertion opening of the container is provided to support a binder which is loaded in the container.