Abstract: A brake pad wear probe contains a plurality of terminals turned or bent into a U-shape with their tip positions offset from each other. The terminals are cut in stages according to the wear development degree of the brake pad. The terminals define energization routes to electro-magnetic coils at relays, and the broken line state of the terminal can be detected at the respective relay by detection of a break in its corresponding energization route. As a result, electro-magnetic switches work in response to the wear development degree, turning on predetermined indicator lamps of a display to inform a driver of the brake wear condition.

Abstract: An electric bulb socket to which an electric bulb having an electrode on the bottom of its cylindrical base is attached includes a cylindrical socket housing having an open end through which the base of the electric bulb is inserted there into and a bottom. A spring support is accommodated in the socket housing so as to face the bottom of the base of the electric bulb, the spring support having an electric supply side electrode abutting against the electrode of the electric bulb. A coil spring is mounted in the socket housing so as to be located outside the spring support for urging the spring support so that it is raised toward the open end of the socket housing. The coil spring is disposed so as to be in parallel with the base of the electric bulb inserted into the socket housing. The length of the socket housing required for accommodating the coil spring can be reduced.

Abstract: A double molded product is produced by secondary molding a primary molded product with a resin, the primary molded product comprising a connector portion accommodating at least one wire and an inside-outside communication portion communicating the inside of a mold with the outside during a secondary molding. The inside-outside communication portion comprises at east one notch for respectively holding the wires extending from inside of the mold to the outside.

Abstract: A lithographic plate includes a substrate made of a polyester film having a light transmittance of 50% or less, a bending angle in the range of 30.degree. to 90.degree., and a rupture strength after being bent of 8 kg/mm.sup.2 or more. Alternatively, a lithographic plate includes a substrate made of a polymer film containing a polyester and a thermoplastic resin incompatible with the polyester, wherein the polymer film is oriented along at least one axis and has minute cavities formed by the orientation, and the density of the film is in the range of 1.05 g/cm.sup.3 to 1.3 g/cm.sup.3.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector housing and at least one metal terminal. The connector housing has at least one terminal accommodating hole for receiving the metal terminals, a primary locking device for elastically engaging with the metal terminals, at least one fallout preventing protrusion formed on the wall of the terminal accommodating holes, and at least one window for inserting a jig. The metal terminal includes a secondary locking device extended from the metal terminal, confronting with the window when the metal terminal is locked by the primary locking device while avoiding interference with the fallout preventing protrusion. The secondary locking device is adopted to be deformed by a jig inserted into the window to engage with the fallout preventing protrusion.

Abstract: A void-containing composite film including (A) a polyester base layer containing voids composed mainly of a polymer mixture of a polyester and a thermoplastic resin which is not compatible with the polyester and is selected from the group of polystyrene resins, polyolefin resins, polyacrylic resins, polycarbonate resins, polysulfone resins, cellulose resins, polysiloxane resins and silicone resins, and (B) at least one outer surface layer composed mainly of polyethylene terephthalate and formed on at least one side of the polyester base layer (A), the polyester base layer (A) and the at least one outer surface layer (B) being formed into a composite film by co-extrusion, followed by orientation in at least one direction, the void percentage of a surface portion having 3 .mu.

Abstract: A wear-detection probe for a brake lining material comprises: a detection conductor which-extends a given length toward the rotor from the side of the brake lining material facing away from the rotor; a probe body housing supporting the detection conductor; a probe connector housing detachably connected to tile probe body housing; and a pair of terminals supported in the probe connector housing, the terminals contacting the detection conductor when the probe connector housing is connected to the probe body housing. The conductor either contacts the rotor or is cut off by the rotor when a predetermined thickness remains in the brake lining material due to wear. Since it is possible to exchange probes without exchanging harnesses, the cost for replacing the probe is greatly reduced.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a wear-detection probe for a brake lining material which prevents a U-turned portion 61 of a detector K from shifting in a housing and avoids an increase of parts and steps of forming the probe 50. A hole 53 is formed within part of the inner periphery of an insulated electrical wire 60 in a housing 55 by drawing out of the housing 55 a pin 100 which serves to prevent the wire from being shifted in a mold upon mold-forming. A reinforcement bridge 54 is integrally formed in the hole 53 by the same resin material 70 as that 70 of the housing 55. Since the reinforcement bridge 54 is integrally formed in the hole 53 made by drawing the pin 100 out of the molded housing 55, it is possible to increase the strength of the probe 50 and to position the U-turned portion 61 in the housing 55 by the support of the reinforcement bridge 54.

Abstract: An electric wire insert is first produced from a primary product 10 having support projections 13 which abut on the interior of a mold and at least one bore 12 is provided on a final portion to be a part of the exterior of a resin-molded portion 1 so that at least one of the electric wires 22 extends through the bore 12 having a slightly smaller internal diameter than the external diameter of the electric wires. After inserting a terminal-pressed electric wire 20, the primary product 10 with the terminal electric wire 20 is set and disposed in position in the mold by the support projections 13. Then, a secondary forming operation is carried out. Thus, a resin-molded product 1 is formed in which a secondary forming resin covers the exterior of the primary product 10.

Abstract: A void-containing polyester-type film is obtained by drawing a resin composition sheet consisting of a polyester, and a thermoplastic resin which is not compatible with the polyester in at least one direction. The film of this invention has a film base material consisting mainly of the polyester, fine particles consisting mainly of the thermoplastic resin which are dispersed into the film base material, and fine voids formed around the fine particles. The film of this invention has a surface layer having 3 .mu.m or more thickness, a void percentage of 4% by volume or less in an area having 3 .mu.m thickness from its surface, and an average void percentage of 8% by volume to 50% by volume.The film of this invention has excellent softeness, lightness, and hiding power, and excellent surface strength. The film can be used as a base material for a label, etc.

Abstract: A water-proof connector having a seal ring in the connection between a male connector housing with a male connector and a female connector housing with a female connector is disclosed. Engaging mechanism and protecting members holds the seal ring on the male connector housing. The insertion or separation of the male connector housing and the female connector housing is facilitated and the water-proof effect is improved.

Abstract: A water-proof connector having a seal ring in the connection between a male connector housing with a male connector and a female connector housing with a female connector is disclosed. An engaging mechanism holds the seal ring on the male connector housing. The insertion or separation of the male connector housing and the female connector housing is facilitated and the water-proof effect is improved.