Abstract: A tilt servo apparatus of an optical disc recording/reproducing apparatus, which includes sampling portion for sampling an RF envelope signal at every predetermined rotational angle on the basis of a rotation signal being synchronous with a rotation of the optical recording medium, calculating portion for calculating an average value of the sampled envelope intensities, and control portion for controlling a tilt error correction. The control portion determines the amount of the tilt error correction on the basis of the average value.

Abstract: A tilt servo control apparatus has a tilt error correcting device for correcting a tilt error caused by a tilt angle defined between a normal at an irradiating position of a laser beam irradiated onto a recording surface of an optical recording medium and an optical axis of the laser beam. The tilt error correcting device is driven based on an intensity of the reflected light of the laser beam irradiated onto the recording surface. The apparatus provides a control to hold a drive value of the tilt error correcting device to a predetermined value in response to a track jump command for changing the irradiating position of the laser beam from the first irradiating position to the second irradiating position that is away therefrom by a distance corresponding to a predetermined number of tracks.

Abstract: Alpha alumina powder having a regulated particle size, a uniform particle shape and a narrow particle size distribution and further a low halogen content is produced by calcining at least one starting material selected from transition alumina and alumina compounds in a halogen-containing atmosphere which comprises a hydrogen halide gas, a halogen gas or a mixture of a halogen gas and steam and contains at least 0.1% by volume of at least one halogen-containing gas selected from the group consisting of hydrogen halide gas and halogen gas, and removing halogen from a calcined material. The produced alpha-alumina powder is excellent in a packing property and homogeneously packed.

Abstract: A focusing control apparatus is designed to perform a focus jumping operation successfully. The apparatus has reading device which irradiates read light to a recording medium 1 having information recording surfaces formed on at least two layers, respectively, receiving return light of the read light from the recording medium, and generating a read signal; and control device which executes a focus jumping process to generate a drive signal of a focusing actuator to move an optimum light converging position of the read light from one of the recording surfaces to the other based on a focusing error signal that is generated based on the return light. The apparatus further has drop-out detecting device which detects a drop-out of the read signal and vibration detecting device which detects a vibration of the recording medium or reading device.

Abstract: A focus control apparatus for a multilayer optical recording medium performs an adequate focus jump on a multilayer optical recording medium. Threshold values are set according to the amount of a level change in a focus error signal of a loaded multilayer optical recording medium, and focus jump control is conducted based on the result of comparison between the level of the focus error signal and the set threshold values.

Abstract: A fuel regulation apparatus of an engine for a model which is possible to regulate the flow rate of the fuel according to the rotational frequency of the engine is provided. A main body 31 of a fuel regulation apparatus 30 is provided with a fuel inlet 32, a fuel outlet 33, and an air inlet 42 to which air pressure from a crankcase is applied. The inlet 32 and the outlet 33 are connected therewith through a passage 34 having a seat face 37. A regulating valve 35 is placed in the passage 34 to close the seat face 37. A spring 38 pushes the regulating valve 35 in such a direction as to close the seat face. The other end of the regulating valve 35 is in contact with a piston 39. A position of an air inlet 42 can be adjusted by a screw 43. The spring pushes the piston 39 in such a direction as to open the seat face 37. The outlet 33 is connected to a fuel injection apparatus. The fuel injection apparatus injects the fuel into a crankcase.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling an engine for models include setting an injection period for fuel in accordance with an amount of fuel per cycle required for operating of the engine; judging whether the injection period is below a minimum injection period controllable in a fuel injection apparatus of the engine, selecting an intermittent injection data corresponding to the injection period when the injection period is below the minimum injection period; and intermittently injecting fuel into the fuel injection apparatus for a controllable injection period at an injection timing based on the selected intermittent injection data.

Abstract: A drawing apparatus which allows a user to select various writing sensations without experiencing an unnatural operational feeling. This drawing apparatus comprises operating device designed to be movable within predetermined space; detection device which detects a moving position of the operating device within the space; display device which displays an image according to a locus of the operating device based on a detection output of the detection device; and driving device which imparts a reaction force to the operating device in motion. As the operating device is moved along an imaginary surface in the space, the image according to the locus of the operating device is displayed, the detection device detects a moving speed and/or velocity or an output of a pressure sensor corresponding to each position of the operating device in the space, and the driving device imparts the reaction force according to a detection result from the detection device to the operating device.

Abstract: A highly productive method for the continuous production of homogeneous solutions of organopolysiloxane gums is carried out by mixing a solvent and an organopolysiloxane gum. It is characterized by using for mixing, a twin screw compounding extruder which is self-cleaning in which the extruder has at least 2 solvent feed ports downstream from the gum feed port and the internal pressure in the extruder is maintained at a value from 0.00981 to 0.981 MPa during the process.

Abstract: A focus jump control apparatus of a player for playing a multilayer recording disc surely achieves a focus jump. This apparatus includes: a focusing servo loop for allowing a focal point to trace a recording surface in accordance with a focusing error signal by using a focusing actuator to displace the focal point of read light to a disc in the optical axial direction; and a tracking servo loop for allowing the focal point to trace disc tracks. A loop opening/closing control unit opens/closes focusing/tracking servo loops in response to an instruction and closes the focusing servo loop when the movement of the focal point from one of the recording surfaces to the other. During the movement of the read light focal point, the closing state of the tracking servo loop is maintained. Jump driving means generates a drive signal of the actuator to move the focal point from one of the recording surfaces to the other based on the error signal under the opening/closing control of the focusing/tracking servo loops.

Abstract: A silicone rubber particulate composition useful as an additive for cosmetics, rubbers, resins and paints is disclosed, said composition comprising:(A) a silicone rubber particulate having an average particle size of 0.1 to 1,000 .mu.m;(B) a water-absorptive resin particulate having a water-free average particle size of 0.1 to 1,000 .mu.m; and(C) water,wherein said component (B) is present at a level of 0.01 to 5 weight percent measured on a water-free basis relative to component (A) and said water is present at a level of 10 to 10,000 weight parts for each 100 weight parts of component (B).

Abstract: Alpha alumina powder is produced by granulating at least one alumina starting material selected from group consisting of transition alumina and alumina compound to obtain particles and calcining the particles in a halogen-containing atmosphere which comprises a hydrogen halide gas, a halogen gas or a mixture of a halogen gas and steam and contains at least 0.1 % by volume of at least one halogen-containing gas selected from the group consisting of hydrogen halide gas and halogen gas.By granulating the alumina starting material powder in the form of particles to increase a bulk density and calcining them in the presence of halogen, .alpha.-alumina powder having a regulated particle size and shape and a narrow particle size distribution and containing fewer agglomerated particles is produced at a high calcining efficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed is a focus control apparatus of the present invention capable of successfully performing an accurate focus jump operation without an erroneous operation of a focus actuator. The apparatus irradiates a light beam onto a recording medium, and generates a focus actuator drive signal for moving an optimized light convergence point of the light beam from one recording surface to the other, based on a focus error signal generated based on a returned light from the recording medium.

Abstract: A fuel injection device for a model engine capable of injecting fuel directly into a combustion chamber of the engine, to thereby insure stable feeding of fuel even under severe operational conditions. A check valve is arranged in a fuel injection passage or port to prevent backflow of fuel. Such construction permits the fuel injection device to be mounted directly on a cylinder of the engine to inject fuel directly into a combustion chamber of the engine, unlike the prior art. Also, in the present invention, pressurized air held in an air holding space may be injected together with fuel only during fuel injection, resulting in fuel being injected in the form of a fine mist-like shape.

Abstract: A fuel injection system having no fuel leakage and a high speed response includes both an outlet opening of a fuel supply passage 44 and an inlet opening 59 of an injection passage 56 are provided facing to a communication space 54 formed on the one end face of a valve box 51. A diaphragm 62 seals the communicating space of a valve box 51. A ridge 64 of the diaphragm 62 shuts the supply passage and injection passage. A valve body 70 driven by a solenoid coil 65 is combined with the diaphragm 62. The valve body 70 is pressed by a plate spring 71. While a current is not supplied to the solenoid coil 65, the plate spring 71 presses the valve body 70, and the ridge 64 of the diaphragm 62 closes the inlet opening 59 of the injection passage 56. Fuel is not injected. While a current is supplied to the solenoid coil 65, the valve body 70 is attracted toward a magnetic core 66.

Abstract: Air pressure which is proportional to the rotation speed of an engine is generated in a crank chamber 2 during operation. The crank chamber 2 is communicated to a fuel tank 10 having sealed structure with interposition of a check valve 25. Air pressure which is proportional to the rotation speed of the engine is applied to fuel in the fuel tank 10. The fuel tank 10 is communicated to the fuel injection system 30. The fuel injection system 30 opens its injection orifice only when power is supplied to a solenoid coil and injects supplied fuel into a combustion chamber. Because air pressure which is proportional to the rotation speed of the engine is applied to fuel, through each fuel injection time is constant, fuel which is proportional to the rotation speed can be injected. In particular, a shorter injection time is sufficient for high rotation speed operation in comparison with conventional fuel injection time, thereby power consumption of the fuel injection system 30 is reduced.

Abstract: A silicone rubber particulate composition useful as an additive for cosmetics, rubbers, resins and paints is disclosed, said composition comprising:(A) a silicone rubber particulate having an average particle size of 0.1 to 1,000 .mu.m;(B) a water-absorptive resin particulate having a water-free average particle size of 0.1 to 1,000 .mu.m; and(C) water,wherein said component (B) is present at a level of 0.01 to 5 weight percent measured on a water-free basis relative to component (A) and said water is present at a level of 10 to 10,000 weight parts for each 100 weight parts of component (B).

Abstract: An engine for radio controlled models includes an internal combustion engine and a radio control receiver having a control unit for generating a fuel injection signal to control the supply of fuel to the internal combustion engine and a throttle adjusting signal to control an opening of a throttle value. The control unit provides a fuel injection signal based on fuel injection timing which is derived from a stroke signal and control unit provides a fuel injection timing signal to cause the fuel injector of the internal combustion engine to inject fuel into the combustion chamber of the engine.

Abstract: Fuel is supplied stably to the engine for models under severe operational conditions. The magnetic core 34 is inserted in the solenoid coil 32 in the box 31. The movable valve body 38 is provided in the box 31. The valve body 38 is pressed by the plate spring 44 so as to close the fuel injection opening 37. The check valve 24 is provided on the fuel feeding passage 48. The diaphragm partitions between the air pressure supply passage 25 and the internal of the box 31. The pulsatory air pressure of about 20 to 100 kPa generated in the crank chamber is applied to the fuel in the box 31 through the diaphragm 26. Fuel is introduced into the fuel injector without pressurization and confined by the check valve, and the fuel is pressurized using air which is not affected very much by the force due to acceleration. The air pipe 27 is fixed to the valve body 38 and diaphragm 26, and communicates between the air pressure supply passage 25 and fuel injection opening 37.

Abstract: Fuel to which a predetermined pressure is applied is supplied to an electronically controlled fuel injection system of a engine for models in order to improve the rotation stability during low speed operation and the response to rapid acceleration or deceleration.The pulsatory air pressure is generated in a crank chamber of a engine for models during operation. An air pressure intake guide 51 of a fuel pressure control valve 1 receives air pressure from the crank chamber. The air intake guide is provided with an excessive pressure leak valve the actuation pressure of which is adjustable. The air pressure intake guide communicates with interposition of a check valve 56 to a controlled air pressure supply passage 54 which communicates to a fuel tank. The check valve 56 supplies the positive pressure of the pulsatory air pressure from the controlled air pressure supply passage to the internal of the fuel tank.