Abstract: A piezoelectric element and an injector using the same piezoelectric element are disclosed, which are so high in reliability as not to be shorted even in a high humidity environment, are small in size, are low in cost and are high in heat radiation capability. The piezoelectric element comprises a ceramic laminate (10) including a plurality of ceramic layers of a piezoelectric ceramic (11) and a plurality of internal electrode layers (21, 22), stacked alternately. At least an organic insulating layer (41) of an organic material is formed on at least a part of the surface of the ceramic laminate (10), and at least an inorganic insulating layer (42) of an inorganic material is formed on the organic insulating layer (41).

Abstract: In a piezoelectric actuator 1 using a laminated piezoelectric device 10 having a plurality of layered piezoelectric layers, a metal case 2 is provided on the outside of the side surface of the piezoelectric device 10. An insulating member 4 made of a piece separate from the piezoelectric device 10 is provided between the piezoelectric device 10 and the case 2.

Abstract: A piezoelectric device which is applicable, for example, as a drive source for a fuel injector comprises a plurality of piezoelectric layers and a plurality of inner electrode layers stacked alternately with each other. The outer peripheral side surfaces are formed with a pair of outer electrode layers electrically turned on alternately in such a manner that the inner electrode layers located adjacently to each other through the piezoelectric layers have different polarities. Second outer electrode layers configured of a conductive material having a larger breaking elongation than the first outer electrode layers, respectively, are formed on a pair of the first outer electrode layers.

Abstract: A stacked piezoelectric device 1 comprising a plurality of piezoelectric layers which are stacked one over another has an abutment 61, 62 which is brought into direct abutment with at least one end face 101, 102 of the piezoelectric device 1 in a stretching direction and a coating member 4 having electrically insulating properties and which covers an abutment portion 60 between the abutment member 61, 62 and the piezoelectric device 1 so that the abutment condition of the abutment member and the piezoelectric device can be maintained.

Abstract: A stacked-type piezoelectric device 1 to be built in an injector includes a metal case 41 outside its side surfaces. An insulating member 45 having an electric insulation property is interposed between the side surfaces 101, 102 of the piezoelectric device 1 and an inner surface 410 of the case 41. The insulating member 45 is bonded to either the side surfaces 101, 102 of the piezoelectric device 1 or the inner surface 410 of the case, and at least a part of the insulating member 45 is in contact with the other surface.

Abstract: An image information displaying system comprises a transparent support, a hologram screen attached to the transparent support, a radiation unit for radiating image information on the hologram screen, a sensor for detecting the ambient condition within the viewing angle of the hologram screen, and a controller for controlling the radiation unit based on the signal from the sensor. The image information displaying system, which is inexpensive, long in service life, superior in eye-catching effect and low in running cost, consumes less energy and is controlled by a central control unit connected thereto through a communication line. The lower-end of the hologram screen is 80 to 180 cm from the floor level.

Abstract: A piezoelectric element and an injector using the same piezoelectric element are disclosed, which are so high in reliability as not to be shorted even in a high humidity environment, are small in size, are low in cost and are high in heat radiation capability. The piezoelectric element comprises a ceramic laminate (10) including a plurality of ceramic layers of a piezoelectric ceramic (11) and a plurality of internal electrode layers (21, 22), stacked alternately. At least an organic insulating layer (41) of an organic material is formed on at least a part of the surface of the ceramic laminate (10), and at least an inorganic insulating layer (42) of an inorganic material is formed on the organic insulating layer (41).

Abstract: In a piezoelectric actuator 1 using a laminated piezoelectric device 10 having a plurality of layered piezoelectric layers, a metal case 2 is provided on the outside of the side surface of the piezoelectric device 10. An insulating member 4 made of a piece separate from the piezoelectric device 10 is provided between the piezoelectric device 10 and the case 2.

Abstract: A stacked piezoelectric device 1 comprising a plurality of piezoelectric layers which are stacked one over another has an abutment 61, 62 which is brought into direct abutment with at least one end face 101, 102 of the piezoelectric device 1 in a stretching direction and a coating member 4 having electrically insulating properties and which covers an abutment portion 60 between the abutment member 61, 62 and the piezoelectric device 1 so that the abutment condition of the abutment member and the piezoelectric device can be maintained.

Abstract: A stacked-type piezoelectric device 1 to be built in an injector includes a metal case 41 outside its side surfaces. An insulating member 45 having an electric insulation property is interposed between the side surfaces 101, 102 of the piezoelectric device 1 and an inner surface 410 of the case 41. The insulating member 45 is bonded to either the side surfaces 101, 102 of the piezoelectric device 1 or the inner surface 410 of the case, and at least a part of the insulating member 45 is in contact with the other surface.

Abstract: A piezoelectric device most suitably applicable as a drive source for a fuel injector is disclosed. The piezoelectric device comprises a plurality of piezoelectric layers (11) and a plurality of inner electrode layers (21, 22) stacked alternately with each other. The outer peripheral side surfaces (101, 102) are formed with a pair of outer electrode layers (31, 32) electrically turned on alternately in such a manner that the inner electrode layers (21, 22) located adjacently to each other through the piezoelectric layers (11) have different polarities. Second outer electrode layers (33, 34) configured of a conductive material having a larger breaking elongation than the first outer electrode layers (31, 32), respectively, are formed on a pair of the first outer electrode layers (31, 32).

Abstract: A hologram has a hologram element 3 containing a photopolymer and a cover film 22 and cover plate 21 which cover its surfaces. An adhesive 1 is used for bonding the cover film to the hologram element and the cover plate to the hologram element. The hologram has excellent humidity resistance, chemical resistance, solvent resistance and heat resistance, prevents coloration, can maintain its holographic properties and allows easy repositioning of the hologram element.

Abstract: There is provided a hologram with excellent heat resistance. The hologram comprises a hologram film (10) in which a diffraction grating has been recorded, a substrate (11) situated on one side of the hologram film (10) via a bonding material (13), and a polymer film (12) situated on the other side of the hologram film (10) via a bonding material (13), wherein the thickness of the polymer film (12) is no greater than 100 .mu.m. Otherwise, the polymer film (12) is subjected to prior heat treatment. There is further provided a production process for holograms with minimal appearance defects.

Abstract: A hologram has a hologram element 3 containing a photopolymer and a cover film 22 and cover plate 21 which cover its surfaces. An adhesive 1 is used for bonding the cover film to the hologram element and the cover plate to the hologram element. The hologram has excellent humidity resistance, chemical resistance, solvent resistance and heat resistance, prevents coloration, can maintain its holographic properties and allows easy repositioning of the hologram element.

Abstract: A method of producing a holographic optical element which is capable of imparting complex corrections to the holographic optical element and of effecting the exposure using a short optical path permitting little disturbance to be infiltrated. A correction holographic optical element 13 for correcting the characteristics of the holographic optical element is disposed in at least one of the optical paths of an object beam 35 and a reference beam 36 that fall on a photosensitive material 11. The object beam 35 may be one obtained by reflecting the reference beam 36 by a reflection-type holographic optical element such as a reflection-type master holographic optical element 12. In the case of a holographic optical element used for the head-up display, the correction holographic optical element 13 may be given characteristics for correcting the curvature of the windshield or characteristics for correcting color aberration.

Abstract: A heads-up display unit provided with a display device serving as display image forming means which displays a display image. A hologram serves as a reflecting means, and reflects the display light emitted from the display device, causing reflection of the display image on the interior surface of a vehicle's windshield. A display image is formed outside the windshield towards the front of the vehicle. A concave mirror having a different focal length in different directions is recorded in the hologram serving as a reflecting means so as to offset distortion of the display image caused by curvatures of the windshield. This construction makes it possible to cause the windshield to display a display image free from distortion.

Abstract: A hologram element includes an optically transparent base plate having first and second opposite surfaces. A film of a diffraction grating is provided on the first surface of the base plate. A nonreflective member is provided on the second surface of the base plate via a dipping process. The nonreflective member includes one of a film including SiO.sub.2 particles and a film of MgF.sub.2. It is preferable that the SiO.sub.2 particles have diameters of 10-150 nm. The diffraction grating film includes, for example, one of a gelatine film, a photopolymer film, and a photoresist film. The base plate includes, for example, a flexible resin film. It is preferable that the flexible resin film is made of a material selected from the group consisting of amorphous polyolefine, polycarbonate (PC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and perfluoroalkoxypolyethylene (PFA).

Abstract: A hologram comprising a diffraction grating film with an interference fringe recorded thereon, a substrate provided on one side of said diffraction grating film, and cover plates provided on the surfaces of the aforesaid diffraction grating film by use of an adhesive, wherein the lateral face portion of the aforesaid hologram is covered with a water repellent layer, or a hologram comprising a diffraction grating film with an interference fringe recorded thereon and a substrate provided on one side of said diffraction grating film, the surface of the aforesaid diffraction grating film being covered with an adhesive, wherein the aforesaid adhesive contains an epoxy resin mixture consisting of an alicyclic epoxy and novolak type epoxy and an alicyclic acid anhydride type curing agent, a chief ingredient composed of an aromatic epoxy resin(s) and a curing agent comprising a mixture of an alicyclic amine and an aliphatic amine, or a chief ingredient composed of an aromatic epoxy resin(s) and a curing agent compris