Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a fixing portion to which a lamp is fixed, and a support portion that supports the fixing portion and is capable of switching a position of the fixing portion between a use position where at least a portion of the lamp is located outside a vehicle body with respect to a fender and a storage position where the lamp is located inside the vehicle body with respect to the fender.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus for capturing a radiographic image by emitting radiation onto an object to be imaged comprises: a storage device for storing therein imaging conditions for a radiographic image; a control device for controlling several sections in the radiographic imaging apparatus to perform preparation for the image capture based on the imaging conditions loaded from the storage device; and an input device for accepting an input by an operator, wherein the input device is configured to accept an input of a result of a decision by the operator as to whether or not to modify the imaging conditions loaded from the storage device, and the control device controls several sections in the radiographic imaging apparatus to start the preparation for the image capture before the input device accepts the input of the result of the decision.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide very versatile unsaturated polyester resin compositions. According to the present invention it has been found that very versatile resin compositions can be obtained using unsaturated polyester resin compositions each containing an unsaturated polyester resin and an aliphatic multifunctional allyl ester represented by the following formula (1): Z—(—COOCH2—CH?CH2)n ??(1) wherein n is an integer of 2 to 4; Z is an n-valent aliphatic hydrocarbon group, provided that Z is a bond only when n is 2.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus for capturing a radiographic image by emitting radiation onto an object to be imaged comprises: a storage device for storing therein imaging conditions for a radiographic image; a control device for controlling several sections in the radiographic imaging apparatus to perform preparation for the image capture based on the imaging conditions loaded from the storage device; and an input device for accepting an input by an operator, wherein the input device is configured to accept an input of a result of a decision by the operator as to whether or not to modify the imaging conditions loaded from the storage device, and the control device controls several sections in the radiographic imaging apparatus to start the preparation for the image capture before the input device accepts the input of the result of the decision.

Abstract: A control method of a radiation tomographic imaging apparatus having a gantry rotating section equipped with a radiation tube including a liquid bearing and a rotor configured to support an anode and configured to rotate is provided. The control method includes a control step that is configured to start a rotation of the gantry rotating section at a second velocity slower than a first velocity, start control for stopping the rotation of the rotor, and control the gantry rotating section and the radiation tube so as to stop the gantry rotating section at a home position. The control method further includes a setting step configured to set at least one of the second velocity and the delay time such that a rotational angular position of the gantry rotating section at a time that the rotor stops rotation averagely varies when a shutdown is performed plural times.

Abstract: A graphite spheroidizing agent containing: 30-80 wt % of Si; Mg; RE (rare earth element) which comprises Ce with a purity level of 80-100 wt % or La with a purity level of 80-100 wt %; Ca; and Al is used. The graphite spheroidizing agent is added so as to satisfy the conditions that an amount of RE equivalent to 0.001-0.009 wt % of the total weight of the molten metal, an amount of Ca equivalent to 0.001-0.02 wt % of the total weight of the molten metal, and an amount of Al equivalent to 0.001-0.02 wt % of the total weight of the molten metal are added to the molten metal, and that the molten metal contains 0.03-0.07 wt % of Mg after the graphite spheroidizing treatment. It is possible to suppress crystallization of chunky graphite in a thick section of spheroidal graphite cast iron and deterioration of mechanical properties, with a low cost.

Abstract: A control method of a radiation tomographic imaging apparatus having a gantry rotating section equipped with a radiation tube including a liquid bearing and a rotor configured to support an anode and configured to rotate is provided. The control method includes a control step that is configured to start a rotation of the gantry rotating section at a second velocity slower than a first velocity, start control for stopping the rotation of the rotor, and control the gantry rotating section and the radiation tube so as to stop the gantry rotating section at a home position. The control method further includes a setting step configured to set at least one of the second velocity and the delay time such that a rotational angular position of the gantry rotating section at a time that the rotor stops rotation averagely varies when a shutdown is performed plural times.

Abstract: A raw powder having a composition containing, in weight percent, B: 2.2 to 3.0%; Si: 3.0 to 5.0%; Mo: 18 to 25%; Cu: 1 to 15%, the balance of Ni and unavoidable impurities, with a weight ratio of Mo content to B content being from 7 to 9, is produced using a molten metal spraying method, and the raw powder is then sintered, thereby a corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant Ni-based alloy is produced.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for producing melt supply pipes. In one illustrative implementation, there is provided a method for producing a melt supply pipe, composed of an inner ceramic pipe and an outer steel pipe fitted to the inner pipe, the melt supply pipe directed to connecting a melting furnace and a plunger sleeve of a die casting machine. Moreover, the method may include forming a Ni alloy layer over the inner circumferential surface of the outer steel pipe, burying the outer pipe in and bonding the surface of the Ni alloy layer to TiC particles, and fitting the inner ceramic pipe into the outer pipe with the TiC particles bonded to the inner circumferential surface.

Abstract: There is provided a melt supply pipe for aluminum die casting which is strong to mechanical impact and is excellent in the melting loss resistance to a molten aluminum alloy and which has a significantly extended life. The melt supply pipe for connecting a melting furnace and a plunger sleeve of a die casting machine, includes an inner ceramic pipe and an outer steel pipe fitted to the inner pipe, wherein a Ni alloy layer is formed over the inner circumferential surface of the outer steel pipe, and TiC particles are bonded to the surface of the Ni alloy layer.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a nonnatural amino acid represented by the following formula (C): which is characterized by reacting a compound represented by the following formula (A1), a compound represented by the following formula (A2) and a compound represented by the following formula (A3) (step 1): to form a compound represented by the following formula (B): and then subjecting the compound (B) to deprotection of protective groups of carboxyl groups and to decarboxylation (wherein X1 and X2 are a leaving group, R1 is an aromatic group, an unsaturated heterocyclic group, or R6CO group, R2 and R3 are a protected carboxyl group, R4 is a protected amino group, R5 is hydrogen atom, an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, an aromatic group, or a heterocyclic group, R6 is an aromatic group or an unsaturated heterocyclic group, etc., and p, q and r are an integer of 0 to 10).

Abstract: An X-ray CT apparatus includes an X-ray generating section for generating X-rays with a plurality of X-ray tube voltages; a data collecting section for collecting, synchronously with a data collection signal, X-ray projection data from X-rays with each X-ray tube voltage switched by an X-ray tube voltage switching signal; and a control section for controlling a timed moment for switching of the X-ray tube voltage and a timed moment for start of data collection so that the timed moment for start of data collection at each X-ray tube voltage in the data collection signal is delayed relative to the timed moment for switching of the X-ray tube voltage to that X-ray tube voltage in the X-ray tube voltage switching signal by ?t1, ?t2 depending upon imaging conditions.

Abstract: An X-ray CT apparatus enables decreasing the degradation of image quality and reducing futile exposure to X-ray in a helical shuttle scan. The X-ray CT apparatus comprises: a gantry rotating device having an X-ray generator for generating the X-ray and an X-ray detector for detecting the generated X-ray and transmitted through a subject; a gantry controller for performing the helical shuttle scan by reciprocally moving the gantry rotating device and the cradle; a scan condition setting device for setting the scan condition of the helical shuttle scan in a predetermined range in the direction of body axis of the subject; an X-ray projection data acquisition device for acquiring the X-ray projection data; a scan controller for controlling the scan as specified in the scan condition; and a image reconstruction device for performing the image reconstruction processing based on the X-ray projection data.

Abstract: An X-ray CT apparatus includes an X-ray generating section for generating X-rays with a plurality of X-ray tube voltages; a data collecting section for collecting, synchronously with a data collection signal, X-ray projection data from X-rays with each X-ray tube voltage switched by an X-ray tube voltage switching signal; and a control section for controlling a timed moment for switching of the X-ray tube voltage and a timed moment for start of data collection so that the timed moment for start of data collection at each X-ray tube voltage in the data collection signal is delayed relative to the timed moment for switching of the X-ray tube voltage to that X-ray tube voltage in the X-ray tube voltage switching signal by ?t1, ?t2 depending upon imaging conditions.

Abstract: An X-ray CT apparatus enables decreasing the degradation of image quality and reducing futile exposure to X-ray in a helical shuttle scan. The X-ray CT apparatus comprises: a gantry rotating device having an X-ray generator for generating the X-ray and an X-ray detector for detecting the generated X-ray and transmitted through a subject; a gantry controller for performing the helical shuttle scan by reciprocally moving the gantry rotating device and the cradle; a scan condition setting device for setting the scan condition of the helical shuttle scan in a predetermined range in the direction of body axis of the subject; an X-ray projection data acquisition device for acquiring the X-ray projection data; a scan controller for controlling the scan as specified in the scan condition; and a image reconstruction device for performing the image reconstruction processing based on the X-ray projection data.

Abstract: In an X-ray CT apparatus for sequentially performing first and second scans of different control parameters by switching the control parameter of at least one of tube voltage and tube current of an X-ray tube on the same slice in a subject, the time interval between the first and second scans is shortened. A scan controller for performing a control on a whole scan starts transmitting the control parameter corresponding to the second scan to an X-ray controller for controlling the tube voltage and the tube current in an X-ray tube during the first scan without waiting for the end of the first scan (S27).

Abstract: In an X-ray CT apparatus for sequentially performing first and second scans of different control parameters by switching the control parameter of at least one of tube voltage and tube current of an X-ray tube on the same slice in a subject, the time interval between the first and second scans is shortened. A scan controller for performing a control on a whole scan starts transmitting the control parameter corresponding to the second scan to an X-ray controller for controlling the tube voltage and the tube current in an X-ray tube during the first scan without waiting for the end of the first scan (S27).

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a nonnatural amino acid represented by the following formula (C): which is characterized by reacting a compound represented by the following formula (A1), a compound represented by the following formula (A2) and a compound represented by the following formula (A3) (step 1): to form a compound represented by the following formula (B): and then subjecting the compound (B) to deprotection of protective groups of carboxyl groups and to decarboxylation (wherein X1 and X2 are a leaving group, R1 is an aromatic group, an unsaturated heterocyclic group, or R6CO group, R2 and R3 are a protected carboxyl group, R4 is a protected amino group, R5 is hydrogen atom, an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, an aromatic group, or a heterocyclic group, R6 is an aromatic group or an unsaturated heterocyclic group, etc., and p, q and r are an integer of 0 to 10).

Abstract: There is provided a melt supply pipe for aluminum die casting which is strong to mechanical impact and is excellent in the melting loss resistance to a molten aluminum alloy and which has a significantly extended life. The melt supply pipe for connecting a melting furnace and a plunger sleeve of a die casting machine, includes an inner ceramic pipe and an outer steel pipe fitted to the inner pipe, wherein a Ni alloy layer is formed over the inner circumferential surface of the outer steel pipe, and TiC particles are bonded to the surface of the Ni alloy layer.

Abstract: With the object of, when a table unit is moved downward as viewed in a vertical direction by use of an actuator, smoothly moving the table unit and enhancing operability, when the actuator moves the table unit from a first position in the vertical direction to a downward second position, a pressure controller adjusts the amount of fluid held in the actuator on the basis of the first position of the table unit, detected by a position detector to thereby control pressure based on the fluid.