Abstract: A heat exchanger comprising a heat exchange core (1) including a plurality of tubes (2) flowing a medium for heat exchange and a pair of tanks (4) to which ends of said tubes are connected, each tube formed by shaping a plate member (200) not clad with a row laminated brazing material and having a sacrifice layer (210) on an outer surface thereof and a plurality of recessed portions (203) formed on an outer surface of said sacrifice layer and filled with a brazing material (R).

Abstract: A card electrical connector apparatus (10) includes a connector section (40) connectable to a card (C) at a right angle with respect to a card insertion direction when the card is inserted completely into an electronics device through a receiving slot (12); a driving section (50) linked to the connector section for moving the connector section (40); and an operation section (37, 56) for operating the driving section from outside. The operation section (37, 56) movable between a first position where the card is allowed to be removed and a second position where removal of the card is either impossible or difficult. When the operation section (37, 56) is at the first position, the driving section (50) moves the connector section (40) to the release position.

Abstract: The coaxial connector connects between a first coaxial cable and a second coaxial cable by connecting between a first terminal connected to a first coaxial cable and a second terminal connected to a second coaxial cable. Both first and second terminals have a connecting means in a direction crossing the axial direction of each coaxial cable. The connecting means of the first terminal and the connecting means of the second terminal are connected by directly connecting the first terminal with the second terminal in a direction crossing the axial direction. Here, the first terminal and the second terminal can be freely rotated with regard to each other even after the connection.

Abstract: An electrical connector system comprises a shutter (15) having shutter members (16 and 17) with arms (21) pivoted to the end walls of a receptacle (1). The shutter members (16 and 17) are biased by a spring member (18) such that the sliding sections (20) are closed to cover a plug fitting section (39) and opened by guide pins (37) that are provided on a plug connector (2).

Abstract: A card connector for electrically connecting a card (21) and a circuit board comprises a housing (22) for accommodating the card detachably in a back-and-forth direction, an ejector (38) provided in the housing and movable with the card in the back-and-forth direction, ejector locking means (45 and 46) for locking the ejector with respect to the housing at an insertion position, card locking means (49) for locking the card with respect to the ejector, and a spring member (44) having a resilient force to the card locking means such that the resilient force becomes stronger as the card and the ejector move forwardly.

Abstract: A water-repelling film is formed by using a vacuum ultraviolet rays chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system (100) comprising a vacuum ultraviolet rays generating section (102), a reaction room (106), and a window (104) for separating the reaction room (106) and the vacuum ultraviolet rays generating section (102). Plasma having an energy larger than 0 eV but smaller than 10 eV and organic material gas are supplied to the reaction room. A substrate (116) in the reaction room (106) is heated to maintain such a temperature as not causing damage on the substrate (116). Vacuum ultraviolet rays is applied from the vacuum ultraviolet rays generating section (102) to the inside of the reaction room (106) through the window (104).

Abstract: An optical connector system comprises at least one shield case (14) provided through a panel (12) at a through-hole of the panel, and at least one pair of housings (13 and 13?) provided in the shield case, each housing receiving at least one plug (17) and having at least one sleeve (15) for aligning and holding top end of the plug. The shield case comprises at least one insertion hole (25) in which the plug is inserted, a partition plate (24) made of a conductive material and provided between the pair of housings, and a flange portion (27) made of a conductive material and grounded to the ground of the panel. The partition plate and flange portion are provided such that leakage and entrance of electromagnetic waves from the through-hole of the panel are minimized.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrode for a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device comprises the steps of forming an alloy film (32) made of aluminum (Al) and magnesium (Mg) on a substrate (31) and selectively etching the alloy film (32) by using a gaseous mixture composed of BCl3, Cl2, and N2 to form the electrode such that the electrode has at least one sidewall polymer film (33). The method controls the production of hillocks and voids to provide high withstand voltage.

Abstract: A coaxial electrical connector comprises an outer conductor (10) having a tubular section (11); a central conductor (20) having a contact section (21) extending in the axial direction in the tubular section (11); and a dielectric block (30) molded to hold together both the conductors (10, 20). The central conductor (20) has a radial section (22) extending outwardly in the radial direction from the bottom of the contact section (21) and a connection portion (23A) on the bottom face of the radial section (22) for contact with a circuit board. The central conductor 20 has a surface-processed portion so as to form at least one of a raised portion (24) and an indented portion (22A) and is in contact with the dielectric block at the surface-processed portion.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing a semiconductor device, comprises first and second metal molds (100a, 100b) to form a cavity; a pair of plungers (102, 103) provided in cylinder holes (102a, 103b) of the second metal mold (100b); a pressure supplying unit for pushing the plungers (102, 103) under a pressure lower than the injection pressure applied to the plunger (101) to form debris cavities (DC1, DC2) which absorb an excess resin, thereby reducing the height of a projection produced on the enclosing resin layer.

Abstract: A heat exchanger provided with tubes 210 through which a medium flows and tanks 300 to which the ends of the tubes are connected to perform heat exchange of the medium with heat conducted to the tubes, wherein the tanks each provided with an end plate 320 having holes 321 for connection of the ends of the tubes and a tank plate 310 to which the end plate is fitted; and when it is assumed that a cross section of the tank in its longitudinal direction has a passage area X and a total wetted perimeter length Y for the medium, they have a relationship of X=a·Y2/4 ? and 0.9?a<1.0.

Abstract: An electrical connector for a flat cable (C) comprises a housing (1) having an open mouth (14), a plurality of terminals (2) arranged and maintained in the housing, each terminal having a contact section (12) at a position facing the open mouth of the housing and a bearing section (4) at a position corresponding to and opposed to the contact section with respect to the flat cable, and a pressure member (15) rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The pressure member includes a plurality of grooves for receiving ends of the terminals and at least one pressure section provided between the grooves for pressing the flat cable to the contact sections at the closed position.

Abstract: An electronic component assembly mounted on a circuit board (1) comprises an intermediate connector (2) mounted on the circuit board and having a first space (7) for accommodating first electronic components (8A, 8B, and 8C) provided on the circuit board and a unit body (11) provided on the intermediate connector and connected to the circuit board through the intermediate connector. The unit body comprises a connector member (12) having a second space (16) and a mounting member (13) having second electronic component (19A, 19B, and 19C) accommodated in the second space.

Abstract: An electrical connector (11) comprises an insulating housing (13), a plurality of contact elements (10) provided in a widthwise direction of the insulating housing, at least one guide portion 917) provided at a position where no contact element is present and guiding the connector to a position for plugging with a mating electrical connector (12), and a lock portion (18) provided at a top of the guide portion. The lock portion has a shape of a substantially sphere or a shape of a polyhedron having a top view of a substantially circle and locks a plugging condition between the electrical connectors.

Abstract: A main body the image forming apparatus comprises a swinging member which swings freely with respect to the main body. The swinging member is provided with a feeding member for transporting a medium which is fed from a medium feed section rotatably supported by the swinging member. When swinging the swinging member, the user can access the medium feed section for removing the jammed medium. The feeding member is not deteriorated over ages. It is easy to take out a belt unit for transporting the medium when the swinging member is opened.

Abstract: An apparatus for suspending a sausage (6) from a stick (7) includes an endless circulating body (3) provided with hooks (4) stick supporting members (10) for supporting the stick at a position below the hooks, a pair of stick-supporting-member actuating devices (11) for moving the stick supporting members toward or away from the stick, and a stick transferring device (104) for transferring the sausage suspended from the hooks onto the stick while removing the stick from the stick supporting members, and for concurrently supplying an ensuing stick onto the stick supporting members.