Patents by Inventor Kenji Yasumoto

Kenji Yasumoto has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10374492
    Abstract: A motor apparatus provided with a connector unit (40) to which an external connector is connected, wherein the connector unit (40) has a plurality of conductive members (64, 65, 66) arranged over a base portion (50) and a connector connecting portion (70) provided with a plug-in hole in which the external connector is plugged, wherein the conductive members (64, 65, 66) respectively include connector-side connecting portions (64a, 65a, 66a) connected to the external connector so as to face the connector connecting portion (70) from a first direction reversed to a plug-in direction of the external connector to the plug-in hole and base-side connecting portions (64b, 65b, 66b) connected to terminals or wirings provided in the base portion (50), wherein the connector-side connecting portions (64a, 65a, 66a) are respectively inserted into a plurality of insertion holes (74, 75, 76) provided at positions different from each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and wherein the base-side con
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Mitsuba Corporation
    Inventors: Kenji Yasumoto, Teppei Tokizaki, Shigeki Ota
  • Publication number: 20170207686
    Abstract: A motor apparatus provided with a connector unit (40) to which an external connector is connected, wherein the connector unit (40) has a plurality of conductive members (64, 65, 66) arranged over a base portion (50) and a connector connecting portion (70) provided with a plug-in hole in which the external connector is plugged, wherein the conductive members (64, 65, 66) respectively include connector-side connecting portions (64a, 65a, 66a) connected to the external connector so as to face the connector connecting portion (70) from a first direction reversed to a plug-in direction of the external connector to the plug-in hole and base-side connecting portions (64b, 65b, 66b) connected to terminals or wirings provided in the base portion (50), wherein the connector-side connecting portions (64a, 65a, 66a) are respectively inserted into a plurality of insertion holes (74, 75, 76) provided at positions different from each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and wherein the base-side con
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Kenji Yasumoto, Teppei Tokizaki, Shigeki Ota
  • Patent number: 9627939
    Abstract: A motor apparatus provided with a connector unit (40) to which an external connector is connected, wherein the connector unit (40) has a plurality of conductive members (64, 65, 66) arranged over a base portion (50) and a connector connecting portion (70) provided with a plug-in hole in which the external connector is plugged, wherein the conductive members (64, 65, 66) respectively include connector-side connecting portions (64a, 65a, 66a) connected to the external connector so as to face the connector connecting portion (70) from a first direction reversed to a plug-in direction of the external connector to the plug-in hole and base-side connecting portions (64b, 65b, 66b) connected to terminals or wirings provided in the base portion (50), wherein the connector-side connecting portions (64a, 65a, 66a) are respectively inserted into a plurality of insertion holes (74, 75, 76) provided at positions different from each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and wherein the base-side con
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Mitsuba Corporation
    Inventors: Kenji Yasumoto, Teppei Tokizaki, Shigeki Ota
  • Patent number: 9614422
    Abstract: In an electric motor apparatus including an electric motor (13), a speed-reduction mechanism (14) which transmits motive power of the electric motor (13), a housing (15) which accommodates the speed-reduction mechanism (14) and the electric motor (13), and a yoke (16a) fixed to an outer portion of the housing (15), the housing (15) is provided with a concave portion (21), a holding hole (18a), and an accommodation chamber (15a). A connector unit (25) is moved along the first direction and installed to a concave portion (21). A brush holder (26) is moved along the second direction and installed to the holding hole (18a). The speed-reduction mechanism (14) is moved along the first direction and accommodated in the accommodation chamber (15a). The yoke (16a) is moved along the second direction and fixed to the housing (15). Therefore, no restriction is imposed on the routing of an external connector connected to the connector unit (25).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Mitsuba Corporation
    Inventors: Kenji Yasumoto, Teppei Tokizaki, Shigeki Ota
  • Publication number: 20160156243
    Abstract: A motor case 21 is positioned to a gear case 31 in the diametrical direction by diametrically-positioning projection portions 72c of a brush holder 70 by causing the motor case 21 and the gear case 31 to face each other, and an axially-positioning projection portions 72e of the brush holder 70 are pressed from the axial direction of an armature shaft 24 by a pressing flange portion 21i, so that the brush holder 70 is positioned to the gear case 31 in the axial direction. Therefore, the size and weight of the rear wiper motor 10 can be reduced by avoiding enlargement of the coupling portion of the motor case 21 and the gear case 31, and since it is unnecessary to interpose the brush holder 70 in the coupling portion between the motor case 21 and the gear case 31, a sufficient seal performance can be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Kenji Yasumoto, Teppei Tokizaki, Shigeki Ota
  • Patent number: 9276450
    Abstract: A wiper motor (10) comprises: a motor body (11) comprising a motor case (13) rotatably supporting an end of the motor shaft (17) in the axial direction thereof; a reduction mechanism (26) reducting the speed of rotation of the motor shaft (17) and transmitting the rotation having the reduced speed to a worm wheel (35); and a motion conversion mechanism (29) converting the rotational motion of the worm wheel (35) into a rocking motion and transmitting the rocking motion to an output shaft (28). The position of the output shaft (28) is set up that the axis (C1) of the output shaft (28) is closer to the motor case (13) than the axis (C2) of the worm wheel (35) and farther from the axis (C2) of the worm wheel (35) than the axis (C) of the motor shaft (17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Mitsuba Corporation
    Inventors: Teppei Tokizaki, Shigeki Ota, Kenji Yasumoto
  • Publication number: 20160049844
    Abstract: A motor apparatus provided with a connector unit (40) to which an external connector is connected, wherein the connector unit (40) has a plurality of conductive members (64, 65, 66) arranged over a base portion (50) and a connector connecting portion (70) provided with a plug-in hole in which the external connector is plugged, wherein the conductive members (64, 65, 66) respectively include connector-side connecting portions (64a, 65a, 66a) connected to the external connector so as to face the connector connecting portion (70) from a first direction reversed to a plug-in direction of the external connector to the plug-in hole and base-side connecting portions (64b, 65b, 66b) connected to terminals or wirings provided in the base portion (50), wherein the connector-side connecting portions (64a, 65a, 66a) are respectively inserted into a plurality of insertion holes (74, 75, 76) provided at positions different from each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and wherein the base-side con
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Kenji Yasumoto, Teppei Tokizaki, Shigeki Ota
  • Publication number: 20140252897
    Abstract: In an electric motor apparatus including an electric motor (13), a speed-reduction mechanism (14) which transmits motive power of the electric motor (13), a housing (15) which accommodates the speed-reduction mechanism (14) and the electric motor (13), and a yoke (16a) fixed to an outer portion of the housing (15), the housing (15) is provided with a concave portion (21), a holding hole (18a), and an accommodation chamber (15a). A connector unit (25) is moved along the first direction and installed to a concave portion (21). A brush holder (26) is moved along the second direction and installed to the holding hole (18a). The speed-reduction mechanism (14) is moved along the first direction and accommodated in the accommodation chamber (15a). The yoke (16a) is moved along the second direction and fixed to the housing (15). Therefore, no restriction is imposed on the routing of an external connector connected to the connector unit (25).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Kenji Yasumoto, Teppei Tokizaki, Shigeki Ota
  • Publication number: 20130169089
    Abstract: A wiper motor (10) comprises: a motor body (11) comprising a motor case (13) rotatably supporting an end of the motor shaft (17) in the axial direction thereof; a reduction mechanism (26) reducting the speed of rotation of the motor shaft (17) and transmitting the rotation having the reduced speed to a worm wheel (35); and a motion conversion mechanism (29) converting the rotational motion of the worm wheel (35) into a rocking motion and transmitting the rocking motion to an output shaft (28). The position of the output shaft (28) is set up that the axis (C1) of the output shaft (28) is closer to the motor case (13) than the axis (C2) of the worm wheel (35) and farther from the axis (C2) of the worm wheel (35) than the axis (C) of the motor shaft (17).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: MITSUBA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Teppei Tokizaki, Shigeki Ota, Kenji Yasumoto
  • Patent number: 8128988
    Abstract: A dense interconnector film is formed over a fuel electrode, while preventing calcium included in material for the interconnector from solid phase reaction with zirconia included in material for the fuel electrode. When forming the interconnector film 5 made of lanthanum chromite-based perovskite type oxide which includes calcium in its composition includes calcium to the fuel electrode 2 of which composition includes zirconia, a intermediate layer 6 is formed on the fuel electrode 2, by using (Sr0.9La0.1)(Ti0.9Nb0.1)O3, and then onto the intermediate layer 6, the interconnector film 5 is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
    Inventors: Kenji Yasumoto, Hibiki Itoh, Tohru Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20080081223
    Abstract: It is to prevent calcium contained in a material for interconnector from flowing out under a high temperature and humid atmosphere. Onto a fuel electrode 2 which includes zirconia in its composition, an interconnector film 5 made of lanthanum chromite-based perovskite type oxide which includes calcium in its composition is formed, and then onto the interconnector film 5, a protective layer 7 is formed with using La0.6Sr0.4MnO3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: CENTRAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY, A CORP. OF JAPAN
    Inventors: Kenji Yasumoto, Hibiki Itoh, Tohru Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20070202390
    Abstract: A dense interconnector film is formed over a fuel electrode, while preventing calcium included in material for the interconnector from solid phase reaction with zirconia included in material for the fuel electrode. When forming the interconnector film 5 made of lanthanum chromite-based perovskite type oxide which includes calcium in its composition includes calcium to the fuel electrode 2 of which composition includes zirconia, a intermediate layer 6 is formed on the fuel electrode 2, by using (Sr0.9La0.1)(Ti0.9Nb0.1)O3, and then onto the intermediate layer 6, the interconnector film 5 is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: CENTRAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY
    Inventors: Kenji Yasumoto, Hibiki Itoh, Tohru Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 6794885
    Abstract: While a sealed package (3) prepared by wrapping conductive contents (1) with an electric-insulation film (2) is being conveyed by two conveyors (4, 4), front and rear, a conductor (5) disposed on one side of a conveyance path (A) and at least one of two conductors (6, 6), front and rear, disposed on the other side are simultaneously contacted with opposed surfaces of the sealed package (3) being conveyed. In this state, a high voltage from a high voltage source (7) is applied to the sealed package (3), and a current detector (8) is used to detect whether or not a change in current is occurring in the portion which is in contact with the conductor (5) and the portion which is in contact with at least one of the two conductors (6, 6) so as to find pinholes in the sealed package (3). Whether or not there is a pinhole in at least one of the opposed surfaces in the portion of the sealed package (3) where the contents (1) exist can be detected by simultaneous inspection from both surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Joven Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Kenji Yasumoto
  • Patent number: 6634216
    Abstract: The invention provides an efficient inspection method for inspecting a hermetically sealed package for pinholes, in which when a hermetically sealed package whose contents such as electrically conductive fluid or food are covered with an electrically insulating film is inspected for pinholes by using a high voltage, the inspection can be achieved with an extremely simple procedure while fully preventing occurrence of misoperations due to the atmosphere such as humidity during the inspection. In a hermetically sealed package in which contents 1 such as electrically conductive fluid are covered with an electrically insulating film 2, an electrical conductor 4 derived from a voltage output terminal of a DC high voltage power supply 6 is put into contact with or proximity to a side face portion 31 of the hermetically sealed package, by which the contents 1 in the hermetically sealed package 3 are electrified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Joven Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Kenji Yasumoto
  • Patent number: 6593752
    Abstract: An inspection method for inspecting a hermetricaly sealed package for pinholes in which electrically conductive contents are covered with an electrically insulating film, an electrical conductor connected to a high voltage output terminal of a DC high voltage power supply is put into contact with a side face of the hermetrically sealed package to electrify the contents. Next, a terminal of a lead wire which is grounded is put into close contact or proximity to an inspection portion of the package where pinholes are more likely to occur. Then, a discharge current derived fom the inspection objection portion that flows only when a pinhole is present is detected by discharge current detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Joven Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Kenji Yasumoto
  • Patent number: 6288554
    Abstract: An inspection method for inspecting hermetically sealed packages for pinholes, in which when a hermetically sealed package whose contents such as electrically conductive fluid or powder or food are covered with an electrically insulating film is sandwiched between a pair of electrodes and inspected for pinholes with a high voltage applied thereto, occurrence of operation errors due to the atmosphere such as humidity during the inspection is fully prevented. A hermetically sealed package whose contents such as electrically conductive fluid are covered with an electrically insulating film is placed on a grounded support electrode with a side face portion of the hermetically sealed package in contact therewith, and a DC high voltage is applied between the support electrode and an electrode put into close contact with an inspection-object end portion of the hermetically sealed package where pinholes are most likely to occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Joven Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Kenji Yasumoto
  • Patent number: 5760295
    Abstract: A method for inspecting a sealed package, wherein whether the sealed package has any pinholes or not can be efficiently determined without damaging the sealed package packaged with electrically insulating films and without any dangers caused by a voltage applied to electrodes in the inspection. A sealed package 3 in which electrically conductive contents 1 such as fluid are wrapped with electrically insulating films 2 is sandwiched between a pair of electrode plates 4.sub.1, 4.sub.2 facing each other, which are connected with a capacitance meter 10. An end portion 3a to be inspected which is most liable to have pinholes in the sealed package 3 is immersed in salt water (one percent sodium chloride solution) 5 with which a stainless tank 6 connected with one electrode plate 4.sub.2 of the pair is filled, and the capacitance between both the electrode plates 4.sub.1, 4.sub.2 is measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Joven Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Kenji Yasumoto
  • Patent number: 5562843
    Abstract: A contact sensor for a robot includes a plurality of electrically conductive shafts extending outward from a moving portion of the robot. Electrically conductive flexible feelers are disposed on the shafts. In one embodiment the feelers are disposed in fan-like arrangement similar to a peacock feather. Leakage current from a low voltage power source is used by a robot controller to sense contact with a conductive object. The robot controller immediately stops operation and movement of the robot before damage occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Joven Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kenji Yasumoto