Abstract: An action assist apparatus A includes a pad (23) configured to transmit an assist force to an assist region of a user. The pad (23) has a pressure sensor (23a) configured to detect a state of the assist region, and a first assist force application portion (23b) and a second assist force application portion (23c) which are switchable independently between an assist force transmitting state and a non-transmitting state. A control unit (65) switches the first assist force application portion (23b) and the second assist force application portion (23c) based on the state of the assist region.

Abstract: The wiper-washer control device includes a wiper motor that causes a wiper blade to perform a wiping operation, a washer pump that causes a washer fluid to be sprayed, and a controller that, in cases in which defrosting has been instructed, controls the wiper motor and the washer pump such that a defrosting operation in which the wiping operation and spraying of washer fluid is performed in a predetermined combination.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicular pedal device, wherein a master cylinder, which is connected to a clutch pedal via a piston, and which generates hydraulic pressure via a movement of the clutch pedal, is positioned further toward a passenger compartment side of a dash panel which separates a drive source mounting chamber from the passenger compartment, said vehicular pedal device comprising a pedal support bracket which supports the clutch pedal upon the dash panel. The pedal support bracket configures a cylinder part which houses operating oil of the master cylinder.

Abstract: The wiper-washer control device includes a wiper motor that causes a wiper blade to perform a wiping operation, a washer pump that causes a washer fluid to be sprayed, and a controller that, in cases in which defrosting has been instructed, controls the wiper motor and the washer pump such that a defrosting operation in which the wiping operation and spraying of washer fluid is performed in a predetermined combination.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicular pedal device, wherein a master cylinder, which is connected to a clutch pedal via a piston, and which generates hydraulic pressure via a movement of the clutch pedal, is positioned further toward a passenger compartment side of a dash panel which separates a drive source mounting chamber from the passenger compartment, said vehicular pedal device comprising a pedal support bracket which supports the clutch pedal upon the dash panel. The pedal support bracket configures a cylinder part which houses operating oil of the master cylinder.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a pedal device in which the pad member can be fixed to the stopper member easily at the time of mounting, and which does not tend to be degraded over the years. In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a pedal device including: a stopper member attached to a floor of a driver's seat of a vehicle; and a pad member which has a pad fitted into the stopper member and receives a depression force exerted by a driver.

Abstract: A shift apparatus includes a shift lever operable to select a first mode of a transmission when the shift lever is disposed at a first position and to select a second mode of the transmission when the shift lever is disposed at a second position, and a base supporting the shift lever. The shift lever automatically returns to a home position after selecting the first mode or the second mode. When moving the shift lever from the home position to the first position to select the first mode, the shift lever is moved in a first direction and then in a second direction which is different from and not directly opposite to the first direction. When moving the shift lever from the first position to the second position to select the second mode, the shift lever is moved in a third direction which is different from the first and second directions and not directly opposite to the second direction.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a pedal device in which the pad member can be fixed to the stopper member easily at the time of mounting, and which does not tend to be degraded over the years. In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a pedal device including: a stopper member attached to a floor of a driver's seat of a vehicle; and a pad member which has a pad fitted into the stopper member and receives a depression force exerted by a driver.

Abstract: A shift apparatus includes a shift lever operable to select a first mode of a transmission when the shift lever is disposed at a first position and to select a second mode of the transmission when the shift lever is disposed at a second position, and a base supporting the shift lever. The shift lever automatically returns to a home position after selecting the first mode or the second mode. When moving the shift lever from the home position to the first position to select the first mode, the shift lever is moved in a first direction and then in a second direction which is different from and not directly opposite to the first direction. When moving the shift lever from the first position to the second position to select the second mode, the shift lever is moved in a third direction which is different from the first and second directions and not directly opposite to the second direction.

Abstract: A driving apparatus is disclosed for driving a driven device such as a lifting mechanism (8) for moving up and down a windowpane (9). The driving apparatus comprises a motor (5) including a rotating shaft (13), and an output unit (6; 80) coupled to the motor. The output unit comprises a decelerating mechanism (42, 43, 56; 56, 92) for decelerating the rotation of the rotating shaft. A clutch (21; 71; 81; 200; 300) is located between the rotating shaft and the decelerating mechanism. The clutch allows transmission of rotation from the rotating shaft to the decelerating mechanism, and blocks transmission of rotation from the decelerating mechanism to the rotating shaft. The clutch located between the rotating shaft and the decelerating mechanism is not applied with a large load. For this reason, the strength required for the clutch can be reduced to provide the clutch in a smaller size.

Abstract: An actuator holding structure for a vehicle has: a first retainer attached to the housing; a second retainer attached to the piston rod; and, a plurality of protruded engaging portions formed on the outer peripheral surface of the housing, wherein the piston rod is held in the retracted condition while the first retainer and the second retainer are engaging together, and when the first retainer is released from engaging with the second retainer, and the piston rod is allowed to be extended and retracted, wherein the first retainer includes a first lateral belt for peripherally holding a part of the housing by engaging with the protruded engaging portions while the first retainer and the second retainer are engaging together, and a second lateral belt for peripherally holding the other part of the housing opposite to the first lateral belt so as to be latched and unlatched.

Abstract: An actuator holding structure for a vehicle has: a first retainer attached to the housing; a second retainer attached to the piston rod; and, a plurality of protruded engaging portions formed on the outer peripheral surface of the housing, wherein the piston rod is held in the retracted condition while the first retainer and the second retainer are engaging together, and when the first retainer is released from engaging with the second retainer, and the piston rod is allowed to be extended and retracted, wherein the first retainer includes a first lateral belt for peripherally holding a part of the housing by engaging with the protruded engaging portions while the first retainer and the second retainer are engaging together, and a second lateral belt for peripherally holding the other part of the housing opposite to the first lateral belt so as to be latched and unlatched.

Abstract: A clutch comprises a driving rotor (11; 52; 83; 202; 302) coupled to a driving source (2) such as a motor, and a driven rotor (12; 53; 85; 204; 303) directly engaged with the driving rotor. Both rotors are accommodated in a housing (13; 51; 82; 201; 301). A lock member (14; 54; 86; 119; 205; 304) comprised of rollers or balls is located between the driven rotor and the housing. When the driven rotor itself is rotated, the lock member is held between the driven rotor and the housing to block the rotation of the driven rotor relative to the housing. When the driving source rotates the driving rotor, the lock member is released from the held state to allow the driving rotor to rotate the driven rotor relative to the housing. Such a clutch can block the transmission of the rotation from the driven rotor to the driving rotor without fail, and can reduce the strength required to both rotors.

Abstract: In a mobile radio transceiver, an antenna has a fixed element and a movable element. When the movable element is in an extended state, the movable element functions. On the other hand, when the movable element is in a retracted state, the fixed element functions. An impedance matching circuit preferentially performs impedance matching relative to the fixed element. A reactance element is further provided which is connected to the movable element when the movable element is in the extended state. On the other hand, the reactance element is out of connection to the movable element when the movable element is in the retracted state. With this arrangement, the impedance matching circuit and the reactance element cooperatively achieve impedance matching relative to the movable element when the movable element functions.