Abstract: A sheet storage device includes a sheet positioning member that is movable in a first direction, and positions a sheet by abutting on a side end portion of the sheet at a side in the first direction. The sheet positioning member includes a moving body, an abutting portion, a first and a second biasing member, and a bias removing portion. The moving body is configured to move in the first direction. The abutting portion is supported by the moving body to be movable in the first direction and configured to abut on the side end portion when the sheet positioning member positions the sheet. The first biasing member biases the abutting portion toward the side end portion. The second biasing member biases the abutting portion against a biasing force of the first biasing member. The bias removing portion removes a bias applied by the second biasing member.

Abstract: A cultivation support system for supporting cultivation of a plant includes a growth information acquisition unit configured to acquire information on the growing condition of the plant, a growing condition evaluation unit configured to evaluate the growing condition of the plant on a scale of levels, a work content determination unit configured to determine optimum cultivation work for the growing condition of the plant, a work instruction information creation unit configured to create work instruction information indicating work to be performed by a person engaged in the cultivation of the plant, based on the cultivation work determined by the work content determination unit, and an output unit configured to output the work instruction information created by the work instruction information creation unit.

Abstract: A transmission, includes a transmission mechanism configured to shift a rotary power input from a power source; an oil pump configured to discharge an oil to be supplied to the transmission mechanism; a lubricating oil pressure control valve configured to adjust a pressure of the oil discharged from the oil pump and supply the oil to a lubrication target portion of the transmission mechanism; and a cooler configured to cool the oil to be supplied to the lubrication target portion of the transmission mechanism by outside air. The lubricating oil pressure control valve adjusts the pressure of the oil supplied to the lubrication target portion in a manner that the pressure of the oil supplied to the lubrication target portion increases as an outside air temperature decreases.

Abstract: The technique includes: a plan determination device (3) that determines a cultivation plan of a plant; an environment/work controller (4) that controls an ambient environment of the plant and that gives a worker a work instruction; and a management execution device (2) that controls a relationship between a planned index value related to the cultivation plan and an actual index value of the cultivation of the plant. The management execution device gives achievement/prediction information on the index value and work content information to the plan determination device, obtains index value plan information from the plan determination device, gives change information on a work content and a control plan of the plant ambient environment to the environment/work controller, and obtains actual work content information, record information on the index value of the plant and plant ambient environment, and environment/biological body record information from the environment/work controller.

Abstract: The sheet feeding cassette includes a cassette frame, a first lift plate and a second lift plate. The cassette frame includes a bottom plate and side plates extending in the feeding direction. The bottom plate and the side plates form a sheet placement space. The first lift plate is disposed on the bottom plate, configured to rotate up and down around a first axis extending along a width direction perpendicular to the feeding direction, and configured to lift a leading end portion in the feeding direction of the sheet. The second lift plate is configured to rotate up and down around a second axis extending along the feeding direction and to lift a side end portion along the feeding direction of the sheet.

Abstract: A sheet storage device includes a sheet positioning member that is movable in a first direction, and positions a sheet by abutting on a side end portion of the sheet at a side in the first direction. The sheet positioning member includes a moving body, an abutting portion, a first and a second biasing member, and a bias removing portion. The moving body is configured to move in the first direction. The abutting portion is supported by the moving body to be movable in the first direction and configured to abut on the side end portion when the sheet positioning member positions the sheet. The first biasing member biases the abutting portion toward the side end portion. The second biasing member biases the abutting portion against a biasing force of the first biasing member. The bias removing portion removes a bias applied by the second biasing member.

Abstract: The sheet feeding cassette includes a cassette frame, a first lift plate and a second lift plate. The cassette frame includes a bottom plate and side plates extending in the feeding direction. The bottom plate and the side plates form a sheet placement space. The first lift plate is disposed on the bottom plate, configured to rotate up and down around a first axis extending along a width direction perpendicular to the feeding direction, and configured to lift a leading end portion in the feeding direction of the sheet. The second lift plate is configured to rotate up and down around a second axis extending along the feeding direction and to lift a side end portion along the feeding direction of the sheet.

Abstract: A sheet guide of an image forming apparatus includes a first upstream guide member and a first downstream guide member. The first upstream guide member includes an upstream front guide surface and an upstream rear guide surface. The first downstream guide member includes a downstream front guide surface and a downstream rear guide surface. The downstream front guide surface intersects with an imaginary plane formed by extending, toward a downstream side in a conveyance direction of a sheet, the upstream rear guide surface. The upstream front guide surface intersects with an imaginary plane that is formed by extending, toward an upstream side in the conveyance direction, the downstream rear guide surface. When viewed from a direction perpendicular to the upstream rear guide surface, an edge portion of the first upstream guide member on the downstream side is inclined with respect to a width direction perpendicular to the conveyance direction.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image carrier, a developing section, a transfer section, a pre-transfer conveyance passage, and a guide member. The pre-transfer conveyance passage allows conveyance of the sheet from the developing section to the transfer section. The guide member defines a side of the pre-transfer conveyance passage that faces the transfer surface. The guide member includes: a guide body having a guide surface that faces the transfer surface of the sheet; and a tip section having a curved portion joining an end edge of the guide body, and a distal edge that is on a downstream side in the conveyance direction and faces the image carrier. The distal edge is located at such a position as to allow the transfer surface of the sheet to lie at a space therefrom when a leading end of the sheet is in contact with the image carrying surface.

Abstract: A sheet guide of an image forming apparatus includes a first upstream guide member and a first downstream guide member. The first upstream guide member includes an upstream front guide surface and an upstream rear guide surface. The first downstream guide member includes a downstream front guide surface and a downstream rear guide surface. The downstream front guide surface intersects with an imaginary plane formed by extending, toward a downstream side in a conveyance direction of a sheet, the upstream rear guide surface. The upstream front guide surface intersects with an imaginary plane that is formed by extending, toward an upstream side in the conveyance direction, the downstream rear guide surface. When viewed from a direction perpendicular to the upstream rear guide surface, an edge portion of the first upstream guide member on the downstream side is inclined with respect to a width direction perpendicular to the conveyance direction.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image carrier, a developing section, a transfer section, a pre-transfer conveyance passage, and a guide member. The pre-transfer conveyance passage allows conveyance of the sheet from the developing section to the transfer section. The guide member defines a side of the pre-transfer conveyance passage that faces the transfer surface. The guide member includes: a guide body having a guide surface that faces the transfer surface of the sheet; and a tip section having a curved portion joining an end edge of the guide body, and a distal edge that is on a downstream side in the conveyance direction and faces the image carrier. The distal edge is located at such a position as to allow the transfer surface of the sheet to lie at a space therefrom when a leading end of the sheet is in contact with the image carrying surface.

Abstract: A driving apparatus includes a driving input gear with first gear teeth, a columnar shaft, and a driven gear that engages the driving input gear. The driven gear includes a cylindrical boss portion, a cylindrical rim portion, a web, and second gear teeth. The second gear teeth are formed at an outer peripheral surface of the rim portion. The first gear teeth are first helical teeth twisted in a first direction with respect to a direction that the rotary drive shaft extends. The second gear teeth are second helical teeth twisting in a second direction that is the opposite of the first direction. The rim portion is tapered, radially decreasing toward the end to which the web is linked. The through-hole of boss portion has an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of the shaft.

Abstract: A developer container (30) includes a container body (31) and a movable wall (34). The container body (31) includes an inner surface (31K) defining a cylindrical internal space (31H) extending in a longitudinal direction, and a developer discharge port (319). The developer discharge port (319) is formed in a lower part of the inner surface (31K). The movable wall (34) includes an outer surface (34K) disposed slidably in contact with the inner surface (31K) of the container body (31), and a conveying surface (340S). The conveying surface (340S) defines a storage space (31S) for containing developer in cooperation with the inner surface (31K). The movable wall (34) moves in the longitudinal direction from one end side toward the other end side while conveying the developer in the storage space (31S) to the developer discharge port (319).

Abstract: A developer container (30) includes a container body (31) and a movable wall (34). The container body (31) includes an inner surface (31K) defining a cylindrical internal space (31H) extending in a longitudinal direction, and a developer discharge port (319). The developer discharge port (319) is formed in a lower part of the inner surface (31K). The movable wall (34) includes an outer surface (34K) disposed slidably in contact with the inner surface (31K) of the container body (31), and a conveying surface (340S). The conveying surface (340S) defines a storage space (31S) for containing developer in cooperation with the inner surface (31K). The movable wall (34) moves in the longitudinal direction from one end side toward the other end side while conveying the developer in the storage space (31S) to the developer discharge port (319).

Abstract: A developer storage container includes a main body portion and a rotary cylindrical body. The main body portion has a cylindrical inner peripheral surface and a pair of main body side end surfaces. The rotary cylindrical body has a side surface having a cylindrical shape, a pair of rotary body end surfaces and a storage space configured to store developer. A slit extending is formed on the side surface of the rotary cylindrical body to allow communication between the internal space and the storage space. The rotary cylindrical body is so arranged in the internal space that a predetermined clearance is defined between the side surface and the inner peripheral surface of the main body portion. A developer discharge port is opened on the main body portion.

Abstract: A developer container includes a container body, a lid, a developer discharge port, a shaft, and a movable wall. The container body includes an inner surface defining a cylindrical internal space and a wall disposed at one end of the container body. The container body is formed with the developer discharge port. The lid is attached to the other end of the container body. The shaft includes a first engaging portion. The movable wall includes a conveying surface and a carrier bearing. The conveying surface defines a storage space configured to contain the developer. The carrier bearing includes a second engaging portion. The movable wall is movable along the shaft in the first direction while conveying the developer by engagement of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion. The first engaging portion includes a small pitch part having a relatively small thread pitch.

Abstract: A developer storage container includes a main body portion and a rotary cylindrical body. The main body portion has a cylindrical inner peripheral surface and a pair of main body side end surfaces. The rotary cylindrical body has a side surface having a cylindrical shape, a pair of rotary body end surfaces and a storage space configured to store developer. A slit extending is formed on the side surface of the rotary cylindrical body to allow communication between the internal space and the storage space. The rotary cylindrical body is so arranged in the internal space that a predetermined clearance is defined between the side surface and the inner peripheral surface of the main body portion. A developer discharge port is opened on the main body portion.

Abstract: A developer container includes a container body, a lid, a developer discharge port, a shaft, and a movable wall. The container body includes an inner surface defining a cylindrical internal space and a wall disposed at one end of the container body. The container body is formed with the developer discharge port. The lid is attached to the other end of the container body. The shaft includes a first engaging portion. The movable wall includes a conveying surface and a carrier bearing. The conveying surface defines a storage space configured to contain the developer. The carrier bearing includes a second engaging portion. The movable wall is movable along the shaft in the first direction while conveying the developer by engagement of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion. The first engaging portion includes a small pitch part having a relatively small thread pitch.

Abstract: A driving apparatus includes a driving input gear with first gear teeth, a columnar shaft, and a driven gear that engages the driving input gear. The driven gear includes a cylindrical boss portion, a cylindrical rim portion, a web, and second gear teeth. The second gear teeth are formed at an outer peripheral surface of the rim portion. The first gear teeth are first helical teeth twisted in a first direction with respect to a direction that the rotary drive shaft extends. The second gear teeth are second helical teeth twisting in a second direction that is the opposite of the first direction. The rim portion is tapered, radially decreasing toward the end to which the web is linked. The through-hole of boss portion has an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of the shaft.

Abstract: A control device for automatic transmission includes a flow control mechanism for introducing a part of hydraulic oil discharged from a mechanical oil pump into the mechanical oil pump when a differential pressure between an upstream side and a downstream side of a narrow part provided in a discharge passage in which hydraulic oil discharged from the mechanical oil pump flows becomes larger than a predetermined value. Air mixed into the hydraulic oil is compressed by increasing a line pressure as a differential rotation speed increases when oil temperature of the hydraulic oil is equal to or higher than a predetermined oil temperature and an engine torque is equal to or lower than a predetermined engine torque.