Abstract: A processing system for processing information in a card having a plurality of functions, comprising a reading unit for reading information stored in a card therefrom, a plurality of processing units, each of which corresponds to one of the plurality of functions of the card, for processing the information read out by the reading unit in accordance with the respective functions, and an interlocking processing unit for interlocking at least two processing units which are included in the plurality of processing units when a card having a plurality of functions is supplied to the processing system.

Abstract: This invention is to offer a copper powder for solderable and conductive paints which have an improved solderability, excellent adhesion and conductivity.A copper powder for solderable and conductive paints comprising particles of green caterpillar shape is obtained by crushing particulate dendritic copper powder, and has an oil absorption value (JIS K5101) of up to 20 ml/100 g, a maximum particle diameter of up to 44 .mu.m, an average particle diameter of up to 10 .mu.m, and a hydrogen-reduction loss of up to 0.5%. A process for producing this copper powder for solderable and conductive paints comprises: preparing a copper powder comprising particles of a green caterpillar shape having an average particle diameter of up to 10 .mu.m by crushing dendritic copper powder having a maximum diameter of up to 44 .mu.

Abstract: A tape end detecting device for detecting the end of the tape enclosed within a cassette includes a light emitting element for generating a light pulse signal, a pair of light receiving element, a light guide means comprising a central prism and a pair of side prisms disposed at both sides of said cassette loaded in position, and a tape end signal generating circuit adopted for generating a tape end detecting signal only when it receives the light pulse signal. Therefore, the tape end detecting device operates to generate an output upon receipt of the light signal, but does not generate when the light coming from outside is received.

Abstract: In a joining structure of a turbine in which a shaft portion of a ceramic turbine rotor is joined to a metal shaft in the through bore of a metal sleeve by brazing, the joining structure of this invention comprises a first flange formed on the metal sleeve, the first flange extending toward the axis of the through bore, a second flange formed on the metal shaft, the second flange extending outward and the outside diameter thereof being larger than the inner diameter of the first flange, wherein side surfaces of the first and the second flanges are engaged and brazed with each other. An intermediate layer may be interposed between the bottom end of the shaft portion of the turbine rotor and the bottom end of the metal shaft for reinforcement. The intermediate layer is made of one or more than one metal selected from the group consisting of Ni, Cu, Fe, Ag, KOVAR, Fe-Ni Alloy, and W alloy.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has a crankcase coupled to a lower end of a cylinder block, the crankcase including an upper case integrally formed with the cylinder block and a lower case fixed to the upper case. The upper and lower cases have a plurality of journal support walls projecting from inner wall surfaces thereof. An oil pan is fixed to the lower open end of the lower case. A crankshaft is rotatably sandwiched by the journal support walls. A breather chamber is mounted on one side of the crankcase and defined by recesses on confronting surfaces of the upper and lower cases, the breather chamber having one end communicating with the crank chamber and an opposite end communicating with an air intake system. At least one balancer shaft is rotatably supported in a balancer chamber mounted on one side of the crankcase. The upper and lower cases define substantially semicylindrical recesses therein which jointly constitute bearings in which the crankshaft and the balancer shaft are rotatably supported.

Abstract: Composite turbine shaft includes a ceramic shaft and a metal shaft, both ends being butt-joined by brazing wherein a center void is provided in the ceramic shaft end so as to secure good heat insulation as well as strong junction even under the difference in thermal expansion between the ceramic shaft and the metal shaft.

Abstract: A process for producing a coil of a hot rolled austenitic steel strip wherein a hot bar of austenitic stainless steel is hot rolled to a strip by multiple pass rolling with a total rolling reduction and finishing temperature controlled within the hatched area of FIG. 1; and wherein the hot rolled strip is allowed to cool in air for 3 to 10 seconds, cooled with water and then coiled at 400.degree. to 600.degree. C. The product has recrystallization substantially completed and sensitization prevented, and therefore, need not be annealed before it is subjected to a pickling process.