Abstract: Disclosed are azeotropic compositions comprising a perfluoroheptene, and a chlorotrifluoropropene. Also disclosed herein are novel methods of using these compositions as novel solvents, degreasing or defluxing solvent, or carrier fluids.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a metal-resin composite which includes a resin member and a metal member having a roughened surface in at least a portion of the surface thereof, the resin member being joined so as to be in contact with at least a portion of the roughened surface. The method includes a step of joining the resin member and the metal member by melting the resin member with the frictional heat generated in the surface of the metal member on its side opposite to the resin member in a state where the metal member and the resin member are superposed. The method includes making adjustment so that when the roughened surface is measured at arbitrary five points by using a confocal microscope according to ISO 25178, the developed area ratio (Sdr) is 5 or more in terms of number-average value.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a metal-resin composite which includes a resin member and a metal member having a roughened surface in at least a portion of the surface thereof, the resin member being joined so as to be in contact with at least a portion of the roughened surface. The method includes a step of joining the resin member and the metal member by melting the resin member with the frictional heat generated in the surface of the metal member on its side opposite to the resin member in a state where the metal member and the resin member are superposed. The method includes making adjustment so that when the roughened surface is measured at arbitrary five points by using a confocal microscope according to ISO 25178, the developed area ratio (Sdr) is 5 or more in terms of number-average value.

Abstract: To provide a cleaning composition which is suitable for cleaning precision machinery parts and exhibits a small environmental burden as well as excellent safety and economic efficiency. A cleaning composition including: a component A, the component A being a hydrofluorocarbon, a hydrofluoroether, a hydrofluoroolefin, or a hydrochlorofluoroolefin; a component B, the component B being a hydrofluorocarbon, a hydrofluoroether, a hydrofluoroolefin, or a hydrochlorofluoroolefin having a higher boiling point than the component A; and a component C, the component C being an aqueous organic solvent, wherein the cleaning composition is non-azeotropic.

Abstract: Provided are a composite structure that is formed by joining a metal member and a molded article of a polyarylene sulfide resin composition and is more excellent in terms of joint strength and heat cycle resistance and a producing method therefor. More specifically, provided are a composite structure formed by joining a surface-roughened metal member and a PPS member, in which a number average value of developed area ratios (Sdr) of an interface measured at five random points on a surface of the surface-roughened metal member using a confocal microscope based on ISO 25178 is 5 [%] or more, and a melt viscosity of a PPS resin is 15 to 500 [Pa·s], and a producing method therefor.

Abstract: A vehicle control system applied to a column traveling system includes: a communication unit that is disposed in a host vehicle, and configured to be able to transmit/receive communication information to/from another vehicle in a column that travels while being included in the column as a group together with the host vehicle; an output unit that is disposed in the host vehicle, and configured to be able to output a visual system output related to the sense of sight to the outside of the host vehicle; and a controller configured to be able to perform intra-column cooperation processing of controlling the output unit to cause a plurality of the visual system outputs to cooperate with each other in the entire column based on the communication information. As a result, the vehicle control system applied to the column traveling system enables appropriate column traveling to be performed.

Abstract: A vehicle control system applied to a column traveling system includes: a communication unit that is disposed in a host vehicle, and configured to be able to transmit/receive communication information to/from another vehicle in a column that travels while being included in the column as a group together with the host vehicle; an output unit that is disposed in the host vehicle, and configured to be able to output a visual system output related to the sense of sight to the outside of the host vehicle; and a controller configured to be able to perform intra-column cooperation processing of controlling the output unit to cause a plurality of the visual system outputs to cooperate with each other in the entire column based on the communication information. As a result, the vehicle control system applied to the column traveling system enables appropriate column traveling to be performed.

Abstract: The present invention aims to solve the above mentioned problems by providing a new azeotrope-like composition that can be used for a wide range of industrial purposes. The provision of an azeotrope-like composition including 93.0-99.0 weight percent Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-buteine and 0.1-7 weight percent isopropanol.

Abstract: A voltage converter includes a direct current power source composed of a plurality of secondary batteries, a first load driven by a first direct current voltage of the direct current power source, a voltage conversion unit that converts the first direct current voltage into a second direct current voltage and is driven by the second direct current voltage, a second load coupled to each of the secondary batteries via the voltage conversion unit, and a controller that watches a state of each of the secondary batteries. The voltage conversion unit includes a plurality of switches each of which is disposed between a positive electrode or a negative electrode of one of the secondary batteries and the second load. The controller switches the multiple switches on the basis of the state of each of the secondary batteries so as to apply the second direct current voltage to the second load.

Abstract: The present invention aims to solve the above mentioned problems by providing a new azeotrope-like composition that can be used for a wide range of industrial purposes. The provision of an azeotrope-like composition including 93.0-99.0 weight percent Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-buteine and 0.1-7 weight percent isopropanol.

Abstract: A wire harness includes power source control boxes, electric wires, and connection wires. The power source control boxes are provided to respective sections. The electric wires connect the power source control boxes to power-requiring devices in the respective sections. The connection wires connect the power source control boxes provided to the respective sections to power-generating devices provided in at least one of the sections to perform power generation different from that performed by a regenerative brake while a vehicle is traveling. The power source control boxes supply electrical energy generated by the power-generating devices to the power-requiring devices in the sections in which the respective power source control boxes are provided.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a trunk line which serves as a transmission line of power from a vehicle battery; and a plurality of power source control boxes which are provided on the trunk line, arranged one by one in each of a plurality of partitions into which a vehicle is partitioned, and distribute the power received through the trunk line to a power-demanding device that demands for supply of power. In at least one partition of the plurality of partitions, the power source control box of the corresponding partition is connected with entire first device arranged in the same partition to supply power among the first device and a second device, and includes a connection unit of a branch wire which is connected to a sub-power source control box that supplies power to the second device.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to separate a fluorine-containing solvent in a short time and efficiently from a fluorine-containing solvent which contains alcohol. There is provided a method for separating a fluorine-containing solvent by filtering a mixed liquid composition containing the fluorine-containing solvent, alcohol and water with a membrane containing fluorine resin.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a replacement solution for drying a semiconductor pattern and a method for drying a semiconductor pattern, that can prevent breakdown of an intricate semiconductor pattern with a high aspect ratio, when drying after a washing process after edging is completed in a semiconductor manufacturing process. The present invention provides a replacement solution for drying a semiconductor pattern and method, containing a hydrofluoro ether and/or hydrofluorocarbon, that is completely miscible with isopropyl alcohol, has a boiling point of 70° C. or higher, and has surface tension under atmospheric conditions of 10 mN/m or lower when heated to a temperature below the boiling point.

Abstract: Provided is a backup battery system including a plurality of power supply control boxes which are disposed one by one in sections of a vehicle, each power supply control box distributes and supplies electric power received from a vehicle battery to electric power required devices, which include backup required devices and are provided in the section in which the power supply control box is disposed together; and a power supply wire that connects the plurality of power supply control boxes to each other. One of the plurality of power supply control boxes is connected to the vehicle battery, and another power supply control box is connected to a backup battery that becomes an electric power supply source when electric power supply from the vehicle battery is impossible.

Abstract: Provided is a backup battery system in which a backup required device and a backup battery capable of outputting backup electric power are connected with a backup electric wire. The backup battery is disposed one by one in sections obtained by dividing a vehicle into five sections, and the resultant five backup batteries, which are respectively disposed in the five sections, are connected to backup required devices in a number greater than the number of the sections. Each of the backup batteries in each of the sections is connected to the backup required device in the same section among the sections in a manner capable of supplying the backup electric power thereto.

Abstract: A communication system performs communication between a plurality of devices with different protocols in a vehicle. The communication system includes a plurality of GW units arranged in each of segments of the vehicle and capable of communicating with the plurality of devices with different protocols, and a trunk line connecting the segments with each other. Each of the GW units is connected to two or more devices with different protocols within the same segment, and includes a transmission determination unit and a transmission function unit. When a signal is input from the device being connected, the transmission determination unit determines a device or other gateway units to be a destination of transmission of information. The transmission function unit inputs information transmitted from the transmission determination unit of the other gateway units, and determines the device being a destination of transmission of the input information and transmits the information.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a trunk line which serves as a transmission line of power from a vehicle battery; and a plurality of power source control boxes which are provided on the trunk line, arranged one by one in each of a plurality of partitions into which a vehicle is partitioned, and distribute the power received through the trunk line to a power-demanding device that demands for supply of power. In at least one partition of the plurality of partitions, the power source control box of the corresponding partition is connected with entire first device arranged in the same partition to supply power among the first device and a second device, and includes a connection unit of a branch wire which is connected to a sub-power source control box that supplies power to the second device.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a power supply line connected to a single 48 V battery that outputs a 48 V voltage; a power supply control box that receives the 48 V voltage via the power supply line, supplies the 48 V voltage to 48 V loads operating on the 48 V voltage, steps down the received 48 V voltage to provide a 12 V voltage lower than the 48 V voltage, and supplies the 12 V voltage to 12 V loads operating on the 12 V voltage; first supply lines that are provided in between the power supply control box and the 48 V loads to supply the 48 V voltage to the 48 V loads; and second supply lines that are provided in between the power supply control box and the 12 V loads to supply the 12 V voltage to the 12 V loads.

Abstract: A wire harness includes power source control boxes, electric wires, and connection wires. The power source control boxes are provided to respective sections. The electric wires connect the power source control boxes to power-requiring devices in the respective sections. The connection wires connect the power source control boxes provided to the respective sections to power-generating devices provided in at least one of the sections to perform power generation different from that performed by a regenerative brake while a vehicle is traveling. The power source control boxes supply electrical energy generated by the power-generating devices to the power-requiring devices in the sections in which the respective power source control boxes are provided.