Abstract: An extruder includes a cylinder and a screw that is accommodated in the cylinder, in which an inner peripheral surface of the cylinder includes first and second groove formed regions each of which has a groove formed therein, in the first groove formed region, a height of a mountain portion forming the groove is constant, and a presence range of the second groove formed region in an axial direction at least partially overlaps a presence range of a material feed port in the axial direction, and a height of a mountain portion forming the groove in the second groove formed region is lower than the height of the mountain portion of the first groove formed region.

Abstract: A control device that controls a vehicle drive transfer device in which a speed change device that includes a plurality of engagement devices and that selectively establishes one of a plurality of shift speeds with different speed ratios in accordance with a state of engagement of the plurality of engagement devices is provided in a power transfer path that connects between a drive force source and wheels.

Abstract: A control device that controls a vehicle drive device in which an input member, an engagement device, a shift input member, a transmission device, and an output member are disposed in this order on a power transmission path connecting an internal combustion engine and wheels, the control device includes an electronic control unit.

Abstract: A control device that includes an electronic control unit that causes a rotational speed of the rotating electric machine to change according to a predetermined first change pattern after the rotational speed of the rotating electric machine changes from a pre-shifting synchronous rotational speed in association with progress of the shifting operation until reaching a first synchronous range that is determined on the basis of a rotational speed of the internal combustion engine, the pre-shifting synchronous rotational speed being the rotational speed of the rotating electric machine in a shift speed established before the shifting operation is started.

Abstract: A control device that controls a vehicle drive transmission device including a speed change device disposed on a power transmission path connecting an internal combustion engine and wheels, and an engagement device disposed between the internal combustion engine and the speed change device, the control device including an electronic control unit.

Abstract: A control device that controls a vehicle drive device in which an input member, an engagement device, a shift input member, a transmission device, and an output member are disposed in this order on a power transmission path connecting an internal combustion engine and wheels, the control device includes an electronic control unit.

Abstract: A control device that includes an electronic control unit that causes a rotational speed of the rotating electric machine to change according to a predetermined first change pattern after the rotational speed of the rotating electric machine changes from a pre-shifting synchronous rotational speed in association with progress of the shifting operation until reaching a first synchronous range that is determined on the basis of a rotational speed of the internal combustion engine, the pre-shifting synchronous rotational speed being the rotational speed of the rotating electric machine in a shift speed established before the shifting operation is started.

Abstract: A control device that controls a vehicle drive transfer device in which a speed change device that includes a plurality of engagement devices and that selectively establishes one of a plurality of shift speeds with different speed ratios in accordance with a state of engagement of the plurality of engagement devices is provided in a power transfer path that connects between a drive force source and wheels.

Abstract: A control device for controlling a vehicle driving device provided with a transmission apparatus including a plurality of engagement devices in a power transmission path between a driving force source and a wheel and selectively forming a plurality of transmission shift stages having different transmission shift ratios depending on engagement states of the plurality of engagement devices.

Abstract: A control device for controlling a vehicle driving device provided with a transmission apparatus including a plurality of engagement devices in a power transmission path between a driving force source and a wheel and selectively forming a plurality of transmission shift stages having different transmission shift ratios depending on engagement states of the plurality of engagement devices.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a bill-operated capsuled article vending machine. The capsuled article vending machine 10 is provided with a capsule container 12 at an upper portion thereof and a capsule dispensing unit 14 at a lower portion thereof. The capsule dispensing unit 14 is provided with a reverse rotation preventing mechanism 44 of the handle 32, a bill identifying unit 50, a bill storing box 52 and a rotation control unit 54 for the handle 32, in addition to the handle 32. The rotation control unit 54 is provided with a locking mechanism 60 for locking or unlocking the handle 32, a sensor 62 for detecting a rotational position or a rotational angle of the handle 32 and a control unit 64. When the bill identifying unit 50 recognizes reception of a prescribed bill, the rotation control unit 54 enables one rotation of the handle 32, by which an article is dispensed.

Abstract: A seating condition detecting system has four load sensors, a belt tension sensor and a self-diagnostic system. The first and second abnormal ranges are set for detecting abnormal operations of the system. The upper limit of the first range is set so that a total load becomes heavier as a belt tension becomes higher. The lower limit of the second range is set so that the total load becomes heavier as the belt tension deviates from the point at which the total load becomes lightest. When the total load falls in the first range or the second range, an abnormal operation of the seating condition detecting system is determined.

Abstract: In a passenger detection apparatus for a vehicle, a microcomputer conducts a timer counting operation using a sub-clock signal fed from an CR oscillation circuit in a stand-by state and carries out a zero-point correction on a load sensor in an activated state. In addition, the microcomputer calibrates the accuracy of the timer count through the use of a main clock signal fed from a crystal oscillator. This enables the timer count to be conducted in a low current dissipation state by the CR oscillation circuit, and enables the accuracy of the timer count to be surely maintained through the calibration based on the main clock signal.

Abstract: An auxiliary circuit continuously executes a timer counting operation under a condition that electric power is directly supplied from a vehicle battery to the auxiliary circuit. A main circuit receives no electric power during a waiting condition and hence minimizes current consumption. Only when a predetermined timer activation time is counted by the auxiliary circuit or an ignition key switch is turned on, electric power is supplied to the main circuit for allowing the main circuit to execute a zero point correction for load sensors.

Abstract: A sensor output processing device has an amplifier circuit for amplifying a sensor output signal of a sensor and a buffer circuit for limiting the amplified signal to a high limit level lower than a high side voltage of a power source or a low limit level higher than a low side voltage of the power source. This limited signal is normally produced as an output signal to an external circuit. When a self-diagnosis circuit determines an abnormality in the sensor or in the amplifier circuit and the buffer circuit, the output signal is fixed to a level higher than the high limit level or lower than the low limit level.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a bill-operated capsuled article vending machine. The capsuled article vending machine 10 is provided with a capsule container 12 at an upper portion thereof and a capsule dispensing unit 14 at a lower portion thereof. The capsule dispensing unit 14 is provided with a reverse rotation preventing mechanism 44 of the handle 32, a bill identifying unit 50, a bill storing box 52 and a rotation control unit 54 for the handle 32, in addition to the handle 32. The rotation control unit 54 is provided with a locking mechanism 60 for locking or unlocking the handle 32, a sensor 62 for detecting a rotational position or a rotational angle of the handle 32 and a control unit 64. When the bill identifying unit 50 recognizes reception of a prescribed bill, the rotation control unit 54 enables one rotation of the handle 32, by which an article is dispensed.

Abstract: A plating solution containing 10 to 40 wt % of copper hexafluorosilicate. With the use of this plating solution, a copper thin film which has a low film stress and a low resistivity and which strongly (111)-oriented is plating-deposited on the fine pattern portion a copper seed layer, and film peeling caused by deterioration of an adhesion force between an underlying barrier layer and a copper seed layer even in a heat treatment process and in a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process after plating deposition is prevented.

Abstract: In a passenger detection apparatus for a vehicle, a microcomputer conducts a timer counting operation using a sub-clock signal fed from an CR oscillation circuit in a stand-by state and carries out a zero-point correction on a load sensor in an activated state. In addition, the microcomputer calibrates the accuracy of the timer count through the use of a main clock signal fed from a crystal oscillator. This enables the timer count to be conducted in a low current dissipation state by the CR oscillation circuit, and enables the accuracy of the timer count to be surely maintained through the calibration based on the main clock signal.

Abstract: An auxiliary circuit continuously executes a timer counting operation under a condition that electric power is directly supplied from a vehicle battery to the auxiliary circuit. A main circuit receives no electric power during a waiting condition and hence minimizes current consumption. Only when a predetermined timer activation time is counted by the auxiliary circuit or an ignition key switch is turned on, electric power is supplied to the main circuit for allowing the main circuit to execute a zero point correction for load sensors.

Abstract: A seat load measuring system for use in a vehicle occupant protection device for a vehicle seat has a zero point adjusting capability. The seat load measuring system comprises four weight sensor assemblies; a hub assembly for collecting the weight sensor outputs and providing an output determined by the weight sensor outputs; and means for communicating a user's desire for a zero point adjustment to each weight sensor assembly. Each weight sensor assembly includes a zero point adjusting section, which receives an output from the communication means for executing a zero point adjusting operation. If a zero point of a weight sensor assembly is not within a predetermined range, the zero point adjusting section may providing an alert. A zero point adjusting command may be entered by a command input device and passed to the zero point adjusting section. Alternatively, the zero point adjustment may be initiated through a momentary switch provided in the hub assembly.