Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a converting portion having a plurality of electrical conductors to be arranged in mutual separation and a medium arranged so as to mutually connect the plurality of electrical conductors, wherein the converting portion is the information processing apparatus to convert an input signal to an output signal. The medium includes the electrolyte and is configured to be capable of controlling an electrical conductivity of an electrically conductive path mutually electrically connecting the plurality of electrical conductors, and the medium is selected such that the electrical conductivity of the electrically conductive path changes over time with the input signal not being present.

Abstract: A checkout system according to an embodiment includes a plurality of registration devices and a plurality of settlement devices assigned to each of the plurality of registration devices. The registration device generates accounting data for settlement of a transaction, and transmits the accounting data to a transmission destination. The settlement device determines a current status of the settlement device, and transmits the determined current status to the corresponding assigned registration device. The settlement device receives the accounting data from the corresponding assigned registration device and performs a settlement process for settlement of the transaction on a basis of the accounting data. Each registration device displays a list of either the settlement devices assigned to the registration device or the settlement devices assigned to a different registration device.

Abstract: A mobile registration apparatus includes a code reader, a display, and a processor. The code reader is configured to read a customer identification code symbol to obtain a customer identifier and read a commodity identification code symbol to obtain a commodity identifier. The processor is configured to obtain an accumulated reward points value stored in association with the customer identifier, perform registration of the commodity corresponding to the commodity identifier, calculate estimated reward points based on a total sales price of currently registered commodities, and control the display to display the accumulated reward points value and the estimated reward points.

Abstract: A cooling system includes a rear radiator that is mounted in a vehicle and circulates cooling water to release heat of the cooling water. A fan that generates cooling air to cool the rear radiator, and a shroud is provided between the fan and the rear radiator and guides the cooling air. The shroud has a double structure having an internal space; the internal space enables the cooling water to pass through the internal space when the cooling water circulates.

Abstract: A checkout system according to an embodiment includes a plurality of registration devices and a plurality of settlement devices assigned to each of the plurality of registration devices. The registration device generates accounting data for settlement of a transaction, and transmits the accounting data to a transmission destination. The settlement device determines a current status of the settlement device, and transmits the determined current status to the corresponding assigned registration device. The settlement device receives the accounting data from the corresponding assigned registration device and performs a settlement process for settlement of the transaction on a basis of the accounting data. Each registration device displays a list of either the settlement devices assigned to the registration device or the settlement devices assigned to a different registration device.

Abstract: A radiator arrangement structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle places, in a saddle-ride type vehicle equipped with a water-cooled internal combustion engine, a radiator to face a front portion of a rear fender and to incline rearward along the rear fender, and a cooling fan in front of the radiator in a forward inclined position. Alternatively or additionally, in the radiator arrangement structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle, in side view, the cooling fan and the radiator are housed in a V-shaped region defined by a main frame and the rear fender in such a manner as to increase a distance between the cooling fan and the radiator toward their top ends.

Abstract: A cooling system includes a rear radiator that is mounted in a vehicle and circulates cooling water to release heat of the cooling water. A fan that generates cooling air to cool the rear radiator, and a shroud 50 is provided between the fan and the rear radiator and guides the cooling air. The shroud has a double structure having an internal space; the internal space enables the cooling water to pass through the internal space when the cooling water circulates.

Abstract: A technique for increasing the capacity of air passing through a radiator main body, in a vehicle having a radiator. A vehicle includes a radiator main body for cooling a refrigerant introduced from an engine main body with a fan for conveying air to the vicinity of the radiator main body. A baffle member capable of sucking air from or blowing air into the radiator main body is attached to the radiator main body. A connecting duct for conveying air to the baffle member from the fan is provided between the baffle member and said fan.

Abstract: A radiator arrangement structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle places, in a saddle-ride type vehicle equipped with a water-cooled internal combustion engine, a radiator to face a front portion of a rear fender and to incline rearward along the rear fender, and a cooling fan in front of the radiator in a forward inclined position. Alternatively or additionally, in the radiator arrangement structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle, in side view, the cooling fan and the radiator are housed in a V-shaped region defined by a main frame and the rear fender in such a manner as to increase a distance between the cooling fan and the radiator toward their top ends.

Abstract: There is provided a battery unit in which at least three batteries are lined up in the vehicle widthwise direction and these are connected in series to supply electric power to a driving motor; among the respective batteries, center side batteries that are arranged on the vehicle center side, are arranged higher than side batteries that are arranged on the vehicle outer sides; and a breaker is fitted to the these center side batteries, on a connection path that connects the center side batteries.

Abstract: A technique for increasing the capacity of air passing through a radiator main body, in a vehicle having a radiator. A vehicle includes a radiator main body for cooling a refrigerant introduced from an engine main body with a fan for conveying air to the vicinity of the radiator main body. A baffle member capable of sucking air from or blowing air into the radiator main body is attached to the radiator main body. A connecting duct for conveying air to the baffle member from the fan is provided between the baffle member and said fan.

Abstract: A wheel is provided with a motor having a stator and a rotor and has with a fixed-side member supporting the stator and a rotative-side member receiving rotation transmitted from the rotor. The wheel is supported between a pair of arms with a wheel axle. An axle rotatively supports the rotor and the rotative-side member. An engaging part is provided for engagement with the fixed-side member to position the center of rotation of the rotative-side member with respect to the fixed-side member. The fixed-side member and the rotative-side member are integrated by engagement of the engaging part with the fixed-side member. This configuration allows the axle to be positioned with respect to the fixed-side member, such that the centers of holes in the axle and the fixed-side member for insertion of the wheel axle will be in alignment. The unit U is then incorporated in between the pair of arms.

Abstract: A three-wheeled vehicle having two steerable front wheels is provided with steering structure configured to enhance turning performance during banking of a vehicle body. A bushing is secured to the vehicle body, and includes an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder connected by an elastic member. Knuckles, for pivotally supporting the front wheels, are supported by knuckle supports installed on steering arms secured to the outer cylinder. A first lever mounted on a steering shaft is connected via a connecting rod to a second lever mounted on a sub-steering shaft pivotally passing through the inner cylinder. A third lever installed on the sub-steering shaft is connected to the knuckles via corresponding tie rods. A rigid rod has a first end connected to a fourth lever secured to the outer cylinder via a first universal joint and a second end connected to the body frame via a second universal joint.

Abstract: A three-wheeled vehicle having two steerable front wheels is provided with steering structure configured to enhance turning performance during banking of a vehicle body. A bushing is secured to the vehicle body, and includes an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder connected by an elastic member. Knuckles, for pivotally supporting the front wheels, are supported by knuckle supports installed on steering arms secured to the outer cylinder. A first lever mounted on a steering shaft is connected via a connecting rod to a second lever mounted on a sub-steering shaft pivotally passing through the inner cylinder. A third lever installed on the sub-steering shaft is connected to the knuckles via corresponding tie rods. A rigid rod has a first end connected to a fourth lever secured to the outer cylinder via a first universal joint and a second end connected to the body frame via a second universal joint.

Abstract: There is provided a battery unit in which at least three batteries are lined up in the vehicle widthwise direction and these are connected in series to supply electric power to a driving motor; among the respective batteries, center side batteries that are arranged on the vehicle center side, are arranged higher than side batteries that are arranged on the vehicle outer sides; and a breaker is fitted to the these center side batteries, on a connection path that connects the center side batteries.

Abstract: A motor-driven vehicle capable of increasing the degree of freedom of wiring for a motor. A drive wheel having a motor with a stator and a rotor serving as a drive source disposed in a wheel hub is rotatably supported on a wheel shaft between right and left forks. The stator is provided in a body-side retainer member fixed to a vehicle body, the rotor is rotatably supported on the wheel shaft, and wiring for the motor is passed through the body-side retainer member. The brake mechanism is provided on the drive wheel. As seen from a front of a vehicle body, the wheel hub is rotatably supported on the wheel shaft on one lateral side alone from a body center and the brake mechanism is disposed on one lateral side from a body center and the motor is disposed on the other lateral side from the body center.

Abstract: A shifting system for a motorcycle includes a shift link mechanism for transmitting operational force during a gear shifting operation. The shift link mechanism is arranged between a shift spindle and a change pedal operated by a shifting movement. A motion capture mechanism is provided on the shift link mechanism so as to transmit the operational force from the change pedal to the shift spindle via an resilient member including a compressive coil spring.

Abstract: A wheel is provided with a motor having a stator and a rotor and has with a fixed-side member supporting the stator and a rotative-side member receiving rotation transmitted from the rotor. The wheel is supported between a pair of arms with a wheel axle. An axle rotatively supports the rotor and the rotative-side member. An engaging part is provided for engagement with the fixed-side member to position the center of rotation of the rotative-side member with respect to the fixed-side member. The fixed-side member and the rotative-side member are integrated by engagement of the engaging part with the fixed-side member. This configuration allows the axle to be positioned with respect to the fixed-side member, such that the centers of holes in the axle and the fixed-side member for insertion of the wheel axle will be in alignment. The unit U is then incorporated in between the pair of arms.

Abstract: A motor-driven vehicle capable of increasing the degree of freedom of wiring for a motor. A drive wheel having a motor with a stator and a rotor serving as a drive source disposed in a wheel hub is rotatably supported on a wheel shaft between right and left forks. The stator is provided in a body-side retainer member fixed to a vehicle body, the rotor is rotatably supported on the wheel shaft, and wiring for the motor is passed through the body-side retainer member. The brake mechanism is provided on the drive wheel. As seen from a front of a vehicle body, the wheel hub is rotatably supported on the wheel shaft on one lateral side alone from a body center and the brake mechanism is disposed on one lateral side from a body center and the motor is disposed on the other lateral side from the body center.

Abstract: An airbag apparatus for a small vehicle for preventing an airbag from being inflated uselessly even when a rider is moved significantly on the vehicle. A first airbag module includes impact sensors, an electronic control unit for generating an output signal when an impact force is determined to be excessive from detection signals supplied from the impact sensors, an inflator which is activated by the output signal from the electronic control unit and an airbag which is inflated by gas generated from the inflator that is mounted on a small vehicle. A second airbag module includes an inflator and a wearing type airbag which is inflated by gas generated by the inflator that is mounted on a rider. The electronic control unit and the inflator of the second airbag module are connected by couplers that can input the output signal from the electronic control unit to the second airbag module.