Abstract: A refrigerant-filled thermosiphon comprising: a condensing member for condensing the refrigerant, the condensing member being provided on a heat-absorbing section of a Stirling cycle cooler; and a pipe formed in an annular shape and connected to the condensing member, the pipe being arranged around a container so as to absorb a heat of the container, wherein the pipe comprises two paths, each path being arranged so as to extend downwardly along a half-periphery of the container. By employing this structure, the inclination angle of each path can be increased, and thus the flow of the liquefied refrigerant in the pipe can not be easily prevented even if a cooling box equipping the thermosiphon tilts in some degree.

Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner comprises a vertical type cleaner body provided with a dust collection chamber a handle protrusively provided on an upper portion of the cleaner body, a suction nozzle provided on an lower portion of the cleaner body in such a manner as to communicate with the dust collection chamber being rotatable back and forth with respect to the cleaner body, and being contactable with a surface to be cleaned, an electric fan provided in the suction nozzle, and a rotary brush which is rotated by the electric fan and is built in the suction nozzle. A clutch mechanism which transmits and interrupts power to the rotary brush is provided between the rotary brush and the electric fan. The suction nozzle is rotatably provided on the cleaner body via a hinge mechanism. The clutch mechanism is coupled to the hinge mechanism by a link mechanism.

Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly 5 including: a base member 6; a movable member 7 inversely rotatably attached to the base member 6 and having one surface formed with a suction opening 20; and a covering member 8 movably attached to the base member 6. Holding members 22 for holding a cleaning sheet 21 are formed on the other surface of the movable member 7. When the one surface of the movable member 7 faces a floor surface and the other surface thereof is covered by the covering member 8, the electric vacuum cleaner can pick up filth through the suction opening 20. When the movable member 7 is rotated inversely so that the cleaning sheet 21 faces the floor surface, the electric vacuum cleaner can catch the filth by the cleaning sheet 21 and pick up the relatively large filth via a communicating path 34 formed in between the movable member 7 and the covering member 8, and the suction opening 20 connected to the communicating path 34.

Abstract: A ring-shaped permanent magnet comprising a Nd—Fe—B magnetic material is integrally insert-molded within a distal part of an inner periphery of a cylindrical supporting member. By employing this structure, a coaxial alignment accuracy of the permanent magnet relative to the supporting member depends on only an accuracy of a die for insert-molding. Accordingly, the coaxial alignment accuracy improves, Moreover, the ring-shaped permanent magnet comprising the Nd—Fe—B magnetic material expands in its radial direction when cooled down, while the supporting member comprising a resin contracts, thus the permanent magnet is firmly held by the supporting member. Indeed, a pore space is not created between a bonded surface of the supporting member and that of the permanent magnet. Therefore, the coaxial alignment accuracy will not go wrong.

Abstract: A cyclonic vacuum cleaner with simple structure, low airflow leakage, excellent maintainability, and less possibility of littering a floor in the case of dumping dusts or care of the cleaner. A cyclonic portion 14 of an approximately cylindrical shape, having a bottom, an introducing portion 15 for introducing dust-laden airflow to the cyclonic portion 14, and a reinforcing rib 35 provided on a lowermost end of the dust-collecting portion 11 for allowing it to stand on end, are formed into a one-piece structure. Thus, the structure from the introducing portion 15 to the cyclonic portion 14 can be simplified and the possibility of airflow leakage can be reduced. Also, maintenance of the cyclonic portion 14 and the introducing portion 15 can be easily performed through the detachment of the dust-collecting portion 11 together with the introducing portion 15.

Abstract: A suspension mechanism capable of absorbing vibrations in all directions of a Stirling cycle engine 10.

Abstract: A cyclonic vacuum cleaner having a simple structure with low airflow leakage and excellent maintainability despite its long suction passage. A dust-collecting portion 11 includes a cyclonic portion 14 which is approximately cylinder-shaped, having a bottom and an introducing portion 15 for introducing dust-laden airflow to the cyclonic portion 14. The cyclonic portion 14 and the introducing portion 15 are integrally formed and then a vortex flow generating member 21 is provided in the dust-collecting portion 11. Thus, the structure of the dust-collecting portion can be simplified and thus the dusts can be dumped by detaching the dust-collecting portion 11 together with the introducing portion 15. Consequently, maintenance can be easily performed. Further, as the number of joints can be reduced, possibility of airflow leakage within the suction passage is reduced, so that dust-collecting performance can be enhanced.

Abstract: A thermosiphon which can be manufactured easily at low costs, having excellent resistance to pressure, without the circulation of a working fluid being hindered. A condenser 3 includes a condensing section 4 composed of extruded members in which a plurality of fine pores 7 are formed, a branching section 5 provided on an upstream side of the fine pores 7 to supply a gaseous working fluid returned from a gas pipe 12 into each of the fine pores 7, and a collecting section 6 provided on a downstream side of the fine pores 7 to collect the working fluid condensed inside the fine pores 7 and then supply the same into a liquid pipe 9. The gas pipe 12 is connected to an upper portion of the branching section 5 and the liquid pipe 9 is connected to a lower portion of the collecting section 6.

Abstract: A temperature controlling subunit, which includes a Stirling refrigerator as a temperature controlling device, is attached to an insulative lid. A heat absorbing sink which constitutes a temperature control effect member of the temperature controlling subunit is thermally exposed at one surface side of the lid. The resultant structure functions as a temperature controlling unit. Accordingly, the interior of the insulating container of an arbitrary size can be cooled with its opening closed and sealed by the temperature controlling unit, and items to be stored can be continuously stored for a longer time compared with a case of cooling the interior of the insulating container with solid carbon dioxide and a cold reserving agent conventionally used.

Abstract: A suspension mechanism capable of absorbing vibrations in all directions of a Stirling cycle engine 10.

Abstract: A fin structure for heat-exchanging, the fin structure being mounted on a heat-dissipating portion of a Stirling cycle cooler, wherein the fin structure is configured by coupling a plurality of unit structures, the plurality of unit structures being split by a plurality of surfaces extending from a inner circumference of the fin structure toward an outer circumference thereof. The fin structure is configured thus way, whereby it can be mounted on the heat-dissipating portion so as to sandwich the heat-dissipating portion from the outer circumference thereof by the plurality of unit structures coupled one another. Accordingly, when mounting the fin structure, large force is not required, no adhesive filler is applied to an unneeded portion of the Stirling cycle cooler, and generating a scratch or a distortion on the casing of the Stirling cycle cooler can be prevented.

Abstract: A refrigerant-filled thermosiphon comprising: a condensing member for condensing the refrigerant, the condensing member being provided on a heat-absorbing section of a Stirling cycle cooler; and a pipe formed in an annular shape and connected to the condensing member, the pipe being arranged around a container so as to absorb a heat of the container, wherein the pipe comprises two paths, each path being arranged so as to extend downwardly along a half-periphery of the container. By employing this structure, the inclination angle of each path can be increased, and thus the flow of the liquefied refrigerant in the pipe can not be easily prevented even if a cooling box equipping the thermosiphon tilts in some degree.

Abstract: A cyclonic vacuum cleaner which suppresses the flow of dust-laden airflow to the outside of a dust collection container, even if fine or comparatively light dust particles ascend together with a vortex flow. Fine dust particles mixed in the vortex flow are captured by a filter 23 of a first vent hole 21 provided at a lower end of a base 19 of a vortex flow generating member 18. If the filter 23 is clogged with such particles to some extent, yet the airflow inside a dust collection container 15 is allowed to pass through a second vent hole 22 formed on the side surface of the base 19 of the vortex flow generating member 18 into an intake hole 12. As a result, a constant amount of airflow is insured. Further, owing to a skirt portion 25 provided around the first vent hole 21, the travel of the dust particles toward the second vent hole 22 can be prevented even though the dust particles captured by the filter 23 are carried on the vortex flow toward the second vent hole 22.

Abstract: A portable container comprising: a box member; a Stirling cooler as a temperature controlling unit for refrigerating the inside of the box member, an operation unit for controlling the Stirling cooler; and handles for supporting the box member by grasping. Cutouts are formed between an upper surface of the box member and both side surfaces thereof, the operation unit is provided on one of the cutouts, and the handles are provided outwardly relative to the cutouts respectively.

Abstract: The Stirling cycle engine includes: a casing having a cylindrical shape; a cylinder for sidably inserting a displacer and a piston into a part adjacent to one end and another part adjacent to an other end thereof respectively,_the cylinder being coaxially placed inside the casing; a driving mechanism provided around an outer peripheral surface of the cylinder so as to force the piston to reciprocate inside the cylinder; a mount for fixing the driving mechanism to the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder, the mount being integrally formed with the cylinder; a flat spring having a center portion thereof connected to the piston; and a plurality of connecting arms, one ends thereof being integrally formed with the mount and the other ends thereof being connected to a peripheral portion of the flat spring.

Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly 5 including: a base member 6; a movable member 7 inversely rotatably attached to the base member 6 and having one surface formed with a suction opening 20; and a covering member 8 movably attached to the base member 6. Holding members 22 for holding a cleaning sheet 21 are formed on the other surface of the movable member 7. When the one surface of the movable member 7 faces a floor surface and the other surface thereof is covered by the covering member 8, the electric vacuum cleaner can pick up filths through the suction opening 20. When the movable member 7 is rotated inversely so that the cleaning sheet 21 faces the floor surface, the electric vacuum cleaner can catch the filth by the cleaning sheet 21 and pick up the relatively large filth via a communicating path 34 formed in between the movable member 7 and the covering member 8, and the suction opening 20 connected to the communicating path 34.

Abstract: A ring-shaped permanent magnet comprising a Nd—Fe—B magnetic material is integrally insert-molded within a distal part of an inner periphery of a cylindrical supporting member. By employing this structure, a coaxial alignment accuracy of the permanent magnet relative to the supporting member depends on only an accuracy of a die for insert-molding. Accordingly, the coaxial alignment accuracy improves, Moreover, the ring-shaped permanent magnet comprising the Nd—Fe—B magnetic material expands in its radial direction when cooled down, while the supporting member comprising a resin contracts, thus the permanent magnet is firmly held by the supporting member. Indeed, a pore space is not created between a bonded surface of the supporting member and that of the permanent magnet. Therefore, the coaxial alignment accuracy will not go wrong.