Abstract: The invention provides a biaxially oriented polypropylene resin film containing a base layer (A) formed of a polypropylene-based resin composition containing polypropylene-based resin and polyethylene-based resin; and a surface layer (B) disposed on at least one side of the base layer (A), wherein a) the polypropylene-based resin having the lowest DSC melting point in the polypropylene-based resin composition of base layer (A) has a melting point peak temperature of not lower than 160° C., b) a ratio of ?-olefin monomer-derived component to a total of a propylene monomer-derived component and the ?-olefin monomer-derived component in the polypropylene-based resin of base layer (A) is not larger than 0.2 mol %, c) the amount of polyethylene-based resin of base layer (A) is 1-20 wt % of a total of polypropylene-based resin and polyethylene-based resin of base layer (A), and d) the biaxially oriented polypropylene resin film has a haze of not larger than 7%.

Abstract: In an X-ray inspection apparatus, an X-ray detector starts to acquire an X-ray image before a motor is started and outputs a periodic acquisition timing signal of the X-ray image, a generation circuit control unit generates a motor start signal based on a first signal generated from the acquisition timing signal, and a start signal generation circuit generates and outputs a controller start signal to a controller at an output timing of the acquisition timing signal after receiving the motor start signal. A CT image is generated based on a plurality of the X-ray images that are acquired after a rotation speed of the motor reaches a fixed speed.

Abstract: In the rotation mechanism for an X-ray inspection apparatus, a plurality of adjustment members configured to adjust the shape of an outer race of a bearing by deforming the outer race are arranged in a circumferential direction of the bearing. The adjustment members are movable relative to an adjustment member holder in a diameter direction of the bearing and contactable with an outer circumferential surface of the outer race. A gap S configured to allow deformation of the outer race is formed between the outer circumferential surface of the outer race and the adjustment member holder in the diameter direction of the bearing.

Abstract: A vehicle pedal device includes: a pedal; a pedal bracket that supports the pedal such that the pedal pivots; and a guide member that guides deformation of the pedal bracket when a load is applied from a front of a vehicle. The guide member is attached to an instrument panel reinforcement. The guide member has a tilted surface tilted downward toward a rear of the vehicle. The pedal bracket is attached to a dash panel. The pedal bracket has a guided portion that is guided by the tilted surface when the load is applied from the front of the vehicle. The guided portion has a brittle portion.

Abstract: A vehicle pedal device includes: a pedal; a pedal bracket that supports the pedal such that the pedal pivots; and a guide member that guides deformation of the pedal bracket when a load is applied from a front of a vehicle. The guide member is attached to an instrument panel reinforcement. The guide member has a tilted surface tilted downward toward a rear of the vehicle. The pedal bracket is attached to a dash panel. The pedal bracket has a guided portion that is guided by the tilted surface when the load is applied from the front of the vehicle. The guided portion has a brittle portion.

Abstract: An X-ray inspection device includes an X-ray generator, a two-dimensional X-ray detector arranged so as to sandwich subjects between the X-ray detector and the X-ray generator, and a plurality of rotating tables on which the subjects are placed. The rotating tables are arranged at positions where radiographic images of the subjects are projected onto the X-ray detector in a state of not overlapping with each other, and at the time of inspecting the subjects, the rotating tables rotate simultaneously, the X-ray detector sequentially acquires a plurality of X-ray images in which the radiographic images appear, and a controller connected to the X-ray detector generates CT images of the respective subjects on the basis of the X-ray images.

Abstract: In an X-ray inspection apparatus, X-ray images of an inspection object horizontally divided at a predetermined vertical position are acquired for each fixed rotational angle of the inspection object over 360° by a two-dimensional X-ray detector. Processing for synthesizing X-ray images acquired at the same rotational angle of the inspection object among the X-ray images taken in from the X-ray detector by horizontally joining the X-ray images together is executed for each fixed rotational angle of the inspection object. Processing for vertically dividing the synthesized X-ray image into a plurality of strip X-ray images is executed. Thereafter, processing for generating a CT image is executed by performing a computation based on the strip X-ray images for 360° that are at the same vertical position.

Abstract: In an X-ray inspection apparatus, X-ray images of an inspection object horizontally divided at a predetermined vertical position are acquired for each fixed rotational angle of the inspection object over 360° by a two-dimensional X-ray detector. Processing for synthesizing X-ray images acquired at the same rotational angle of the inspection object among the X-ray images taken in from the X-ray detector by horizontally joining the X-ray images together is executed for each fixed rotational angle of the inspection object. Processing for vertically dividing the synthesized X-ray image into a plurality of strip X-ray images is executed. Thereafter, processing for generating a CT image is executed by performing a computation based on the strip X-ray images for 360° that are at the same vertical position.

Abstract: A video signal switching system wherein existing network components and the like are used to perform a switching process, thereby reducing the costs and improving the versatility as well. As a solution, a video signal switching system is provided which comprises a plurality of input port components that acquire non-packet digital consecutive signals; a plurality of output port components that output the non-packet digital consecutive signals; a packetizing unit that packetizes the acquired non-packet digital consecutive signals into packets after associating them with the input port identification information of the input port components having acquired them; a switch unit that distributes the packets to the output port components in accordance with the input port identification information associated with those packets; and a restoring unit that restores the packet signals distributed by the switch unit to the non-packet digital consecutive signals.

Abstract: A stringed instrument including strings supported by bridges, which are fixed to a body, and a nut fixed to a neck. The strings are supported in a manner enabling vibration of each string. The nut includes a nut body and a fastener. The fastener is formed by pressing members and adjustment screws. The pressing members press the strings against the nut surface so that the strings are fixed to the nut surface. A projection projecting toward the strings is formed on an end portion of the nut. The strings are supported by the nut so as to contact the top surface of the projection. This enables each string to vibrate while being in constant contact with the projection and prevents each string from coming into contact with the nut or fastener. Thus, abnormal noise is not generated.

Abstract: A stringed instrument bridge arrangeable on a body of a bass guitar. The bridge includes a plurality of saddle units, each corresponding to a string. Each saddle unit includes a base plate, a unit base, and a saddle. A screw pivotally supports the unit base on the base plate. The unit base is pivoted to move a contact point at which the saddle contacts the corresponding string.

Abstract: A bidirectional optical communication system employing a living line and a standby line. One of a master unit and a slave unit has a photoswitch for switching between the living line and the standby line and the other has a photocoupler for collecting the living line and the standby line. When deterioration in communication state of the living line is detected on the side having the photoswitch, the photoswitch on that side is switched to use the standby line.

Abstract: A stringed instrument bridge arrangeable on a body of a bass guitar. The bridge includes a plurality of saddle units, each corresponding to a string. Each saddle unit includes a base plate, a unit base, and a saddle. A screw pivotally supports the unit base on the base plate. The unit base is pivoted to move a contact point at which the saddle contacts the corresponding string.

Abstract: A stringed instrument including strings supported by bridges, which are fixed to a body, and a nut fixed to a neck. The strings are supported in a manner enabling vibration of each string. The nut includes a nut body and a fastener. The fastener is formed by pressing members and adjustment screws. The pressing members press the strings against the nut surface so that the strings are fixed to the nut surface. A projection projecting toward the strings is formed on an end portion of the nut. The strings are supported by the nut so as to contact the top surface of the projection. This enables each string to vibrate while being in constant contact with the projection and prevents each string from coming into contact with the nut or fastener. Thus, abnormal noise is not generated.

Abstract: There can be obtained a handlebar stem ensuring that a speed indicator provides a readily observable indication and in addition thereto capable of achieving a reduction in size and weight. A handlebar stem attaching a bicycle's handlebar includes a rod attaching the handlebar stem to the bicycle; a speed indicator receiving a signal from a speed sensor to display speed; and an indicator housing located at a front protrusion extending in a forward direction to traverse the rod to house the speed indicator, the indicator housing, as seen along the rod, overlapping or being adjacent to the rod.

Abstract: A handle stem attached to a head tube of a bicycle includes a speed indicator housed in an indicator housing. The indicator is formed of a body including a circuit board and a liquid-crystal display and a battery housing which is detachable from the body. The body is fixed to the indicator housing and accordingly the speed indicator is attached to the handle stem and the battery housing is freely attachable/detachable. The handle stem and the speed indicator are thus obtained with which batteries are easily replaced without detaching the whole of the indicator from the handle stem.

Abstract: There can be obtained a handlebar stem ensuring that a speed indicator provides a readily observable indication and in addition thereto capable of achieving a reduction in size and weight. A handlebar stem attaching a bicycle's handlebar includes a rod attaching the handlebar stem to the bicycle; a speed indicator receiving a signal from a speed sensor to display speed; and an indicator housing located at a front protrusion extending in a forward direction to traverse the rod to house the speed indicator, the indicator housing, as seen along the rod, overlapping or being adjacent to the rod.

Abstract: A handle stem attached to a head tube of a bicycle includes a speed indicator housed in an indicator housing. The indicator is formed of a body including a circuit board and a liquid-crystal display and a battery housing which is detachable from the body. The body is fixed to the indicator housing and accordingly the speed indicator is attached to the handle stem and the battery housing is freely attachable/detachable. The handle stem and the speed indicator are thus obtained with which batteries are easily replaced without detaching the whole of the indicator from the handle stem.

Abstract: A method for chemical-mechanical polishing of a layer that is deposited on a surface of an integrated circuit substrate is described. The method includes: (1) immobilizing the integrated circuit substrate using a substrate holder such that the integrated circuit substrate surface is positioned against a surface of a polishing pad, which is mounted on a supporting surface; (2) a first stage of polishing the substrate surface including maintaining a predetermined difference between the rotational velocity of the polishing pad and the rotational velocity of the substrate holder allowing an endpoint of the chemical-mechanical polishing process of the layer to be detected; and (3) a second stage of polishing the substrate such that the rotational velocity of the polishing pad and the rotational velocity of the substrate holder are substantially the same to produce a substantially planar substrate surface.