Abstract: A traction-drive type driving-force transmission mechanism includes an output shaft and a sun roller that is rotatable about a first central axis. Shafts having respective second central axes are disposed respectively on corresponding secondary axes, of which is inclined relative to the first central axis in such a manner that each second central axis is aligned with the corresponding secondary axis. A pressing member is coupled to the output shaft. A plurality of speed-reduction rollers are disposed along an outer peripheral surface of the sun roller and are supported by the respective shafts. The pressing member presses each of the speed-reduction rollers against the outer peripheral surface of the sun roller to allow a driving force to be transmitted by a traction force between the sun roller and the speed-reduction roller.

Abstract: A traction-drive type driving-force transmission mechanism includes an output shaft and a sun roller that is rotatable about a first central axis. Shafts having respective second central axes are disposed respectively on corresponding secondary axes, of which is inclined relative to the first central axis in such a manner that each second central axis is aligned with the corresponding secondary axis. A pressing member is coupled to the output shaft. A plurality of speed-reduction rollers are disposed along an outer peripheral surface of the sun roller and are supported by the respective shafts. The pressing member presses each of the speed-reduction rollers against the outer peripheral surface of the sun roller to allow a driving force to be transmitted by a traction force between the sun roller and the speed-reduction roller.

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic power steering apparatus in which a control device, a motor and a pump are integrated. The apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a control device surrounded by the first and second housings, a motor disposed on a side of the first housing and a pump disposed on a side of the second housing. The motor includes a rotor, a stator and a frame. The rotor has a first bearing supported by the first housing. The frame includes an inner circumferential face into which a stator core is press fitted and receives a second bearing of the rotor. The frame is secured to the first housing by a first clamp screw. The first housing and the second housing are secured by a second clamp screw. The first and second clamp screws are tightened from the hand of the frame.

Abstract: A vehicle electro-hydraulic power steering unit includes: a steering mechanism steering a steering wheel in a steering direction; an electro-hydraulic pump; a piston mechanism assisting the steering mechanism in a steering direction; a hydraulic circuit causing an assist force to be generated in response to the steering of the steering mechanism; and a control unit controlling a motor based on an output signal from a vehicle speed sensor, a torque sensor, and a steering angle sensor. In this power steering unit, driving the motor is started when a steering torque exceeds a set torque threshold, and the torque threshold to be set is changed depending on operating conditions. Thus, a vehicle electro-hydraulic power steering unit improved in fuel consumption is obtained.

Abstract: A vehicle electro-hydraulic power steering unit includes: a steering mechanism steering a steering wheel in a steering direction; an electro-hydraulic pump; a piston mechanism assisting the steering mechanism in a steering direction; a hydraulic circuit causing an assist force to be generated in response to the steering of the steering mechanism; and a control unit controlling a motor based on an output signal from a vehicle speed sensor, a torque sensor, and a steering angle sensor. In this power steering unit, driving the motor is started when a steering torque exceeds a set torque threshold, and the torque threshold to be set is changed depending on operating conditions. Thus, a vehicle electro-hydraulic power steering unit improved in fuel consumption is obtained.

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic power steering apparatus in which a control device, a motor and a pump are integrated. The apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a control device surrounded by the first and second housings, a motor disposed on a side of the first housing and a pump disposed on a side of the second housing. The motor includes a rotor, a stator and a frame. The rotor has a first bearing supported by the first housing. The frame includes an inner circumferential face into which a stator core is press fitted and receives a second bearing of the rotor. The frame is secured to the first housing by a first clamp screw. The first housing and the second housing are secured by a second clamp screw. The first and second clamp screws are tightened from the hand of the frame.

Abstract: A motor for an electric power steering assembly comprises permanent magnets constituting four or more poles secured to the inner wall of a yoke, a shaft disposed inside the yoke so as to be able to rotate freely, an armature secured to the shaft having a winding composed of wiring wound by a lap winding method into slots formed on the outer circumferential surface of a core so as to extend in the axial direction thereof, a commutator comprising a plurality of commutator segments secured to an end portion of the shaft, brushes disposed singly on the positive side and the negative side of the commutator so as to contact the surface thereof; and equalizing connectors connecting commutator segments which should have the same electric potential to each other.

Abstract: A dynamo-electric machine satisfies an expressionR.sub.eq .gtoreq.(.rho..sub.0 .multidot.(r1*.tau.)/(S/3))*(2.5)where .rho..sub.0 (.OMEGA..multidot.m) is the resistivity of armature coil, S (m.sup.2) is the cross-sectional area of the conductor portions thereof, r1 (m) is radius of rotation of the connecting portions between equalizers and armature circuits, namely the armature coil, risers, or commutator segments, .tau. (rad) is the pitch of pole pairs, and R.sub.eq (.OMEGA.) is the resistance value of the equalizer.

Abstract: A magnetic particle-type electromagnetic coupling apparatus is cooled by a plurality of heat pipes which are partially embedded in the outer periphery of a rotating coupling member near the portion of the coupling member which is in contact with magnetic particles during operation. Heat is removed from the coupling member by a working fluid which is sealed within the heat pipes and is dissipated to the atmosphere through cooling fins attached to the heat pipes.

Abstract: A torque limited of permanent magnet coupling type is disclosed, in which the value of transmitted torque is varied from a near zero minimum to a maximum. The torque limiter comprises a disk of magnetic material fixed to the output cylinder, and a pair of annular members disposed on both axial sides of the disk with small gaps filled with a powder of magnetic material. The annular members are rotatably supported on the output cylinder. An annular disk-shaped permanent magnet is fixed to one of the annular members at the side surface thereof opposite to the surface facing the disk. Further, an annular disk-shaped plate of magnetic material having an outer diameter greater than that of the permanent magnet is fixed on the outer side surface of the permanent magnet projecting radially from the outer circumferential surface of the permanent magnet.

Abstract: An IC card system for storing a first index data designating an area storing the latest data and a second index data designating an area storing the last printed data in an IC card so as to print only the data not printed in the previous operation, or, if desired, the once printed data according to the selection by the operator. The IC card includes a predetermined number of data storage areas for storing a series of transaction data, and the first and second index data to be read by an IC card reader or an automatic transaction terminal.

Abstract: An electromagnetic coupling device comprises a shaft member made of a non-magnetic material having a low frictional resistance, a yoke mounted on the shaft member so as to be capable of relatively rotating to the shaft member, an exciting coil held in the yoke, a first coupling body mounted on the shaft member so as to be incapable of relatively rotating, and a second coupling body mounted on the shaft member so as to be capable of relatively rotating to the shaft member and controlled to be connected to the first coupling body by actuating the exciting coil.

Abstract: A magnetic particle type electromagnetic coupling apparatus comprises a first coupling body having a coupling surface at its inner circumferential part, a second coupling body constituted by two members divided in the axial direction which is placed inside the coupling surface of the first coupling body and has a coupling surface connectable to the coupling surface of the first coupling body, magnetic particles filled between the coupling surfaces, an electromagnetic coil received in the second coupling body to magnetize the magnetic particles thereby controlling connection between the coupling surfaces, a rotary body placed at the inner circumferential part of the second coupling body so as to transmit torque and a damper means which is placed between the second coupling body and the rotary body so as to transmit torque and which is sealingly held between the two members of the second coupling body.

Abstract: An electromagnetic coupling transmits torque between a first and a second relatively rotatable rotary member through the use of magnetically solidified magnetic particles between the air gap defined between the rotary members. The coupling comprises a plurality of cooling fins on the outer periphery of the outer rotary member opposite to the inner pole face of the member, thereby efficiently cooling undesired heat generated in the magnetic particles.

Abstract: Electronic switching device comprising external terminal means for connecting the switching device with an external power source and with a load, detection circuit means for developing a detection signal, exclusive-or circuit means including a first input terminal connected to the detection circuit means for receiving the developed detection signal and a second input terminal connected to the external terminal means for receiving a low or high input signal therefrom, and output circuit means connected to the exclusive-or circuit means for receiving an output signal generated from the same and for switching the load which is connected to the external terminal means.

Abstract: A volatile memory hold device comprising power terminals to which a power source is connectable, a volatile memory connected to the power terminals which serves as input power terminals therefor, and a charge-and-discharge circuit connected to the power terminal in parallel with the memory, the charge-and-discharge circuit including a capacitor which is charged by the power for the volatile memory and to supply the memory with the power discharged therefrom, whereby the memory retains stored data even when power supplied from the power source is no longer available.