Abstract: An embroidery production system having a plurality of single-head embroidery sewing machines determines the number and the layout of the single-head embroidery sewing machines based on production items, production volume per item and the size of the factory floor of the embroidery supplier, and makes a production plan operating each single-head embroidery sewing machine based an the item, production volume and a due date of an article which should be completed for embroidering by a predetermined period.

Abstract: A spline is provided on a hollow shaft, and the key in the spline can couple directly a shaft to be driven of an external apparatus. Screw blocks rotational torque, thus screw is desirably located as far as possible from output shaft. Although the location is not illustrated, an anti-revolving function is desirably provided on the housing surface at the farthest place from the output shaft so that less force is required for fixedly securing the geared motor.

Abstract: An embroidery production system having a plurality of single-head embroidery sewing machines determines the number and the layout of the single-head embroidery sewing machines based on production items, production volume per item and the size of the factory floor of the embroidery supplier, and makes a production plan operating each single-head embroidery sewing machine based an the item, production volume and a due date of an article which should be completed for embroidering by a predetermined period.

Abstract: A torque transmitter includes (a) a driver, (b) torque transmitting means for transmitting the torque generated by the driver to a follower, (c) a rotary body on the follower side, and (d) a torque reducer that reduces (or discontinues) the torque transmission when excessive torque over a threshold torque value is loaded to the rotary body on the follower side, and the torque limiter has different threshold-torque-values responsive to rotating directions of the rotary body.

Abstract: On a computer, components forming a development subject are arranged on a scenario editor by using basic component parts, and the component data are set. And a procedure call sequence is defined by specifying procedures of defined components in order of call. The call sequence data is generated in the computer as scenario data. Then, the defined group of scenarios are selected and reflected on the model editor. A whole requirement is created. At that time, a procedure name to be called subsequently on the connection line between components is acquired from the defined procedure sequence data, and a program for effecting animation is generated. Finally, by executing the generated animation program, the procedure call sequence is displayed in an animation form and the requirement is created.

Abstract: On a computer, components forming a development subject are arranged on a scenario editor by using basic component parts, and the component data are set. And a procedure call sequence is defined by specifying procedures of defined components in order of call. The call sequence data is generated in the computer as scenario data. Then, the defined group of scenarios are selected and reflected on the model editor. A whole requirement is created. At that time, a procedure name to be called subsequently on the connection line between components is acquired from the defined procedure sequence data, and a program for effecting animation is generated. Finally, by executing the generated animation program, the procedure call sequence is displayed in an animation form and the requirement is created.

Abstract: On a computer, components forming a development subject are arranged on a scenario editor by using basic component parts, and the component data are set. And a procedure call sequence is defined by specifying procedures of defined components in order of call. The call sequence data is generated in the computer as scenario data. Then, the defined group of scenarios are selected and reflected on the model editor. A whole requirement is created. At that time, a procedure name to be called subsequently on the connection line between components is acquired from the defined procedure sequence data, and a program for effecting animation is generated. Finally, by executing the generated animation program, the procedure call sequence is displayed in an animation form and the requirement is created.

Abstract: A program described by using a graphic representation is edited and a text language type programming language is generated from the edited graphic representation. A data table for managing data to be used in programming, a process management table for managing processes applicable to the data and a program table for storing step information of the program are prepared. By using those data, the data and the processes applicable to the data are displayed and a user selects from those displays to graphically represent the program and store the step information of the program in the program table. The delivery of the data during the process is represented by the designation of the data sharing by ports accompanied with the graphic representation. Finally, the target program is generated from the program table.

Abstract: In an animation generating method wherein a component of an apparatus to be designed is defined by an instance of an object-oriented program and a figure is allocated to said instance on a computer, and further an animation method for varying a representation of said figure in connection with the operation of the instance is interactively generated, a designation is made of either a slot of said instance, or a method argument of a method effected to said instance, and further a designation is made of a figure attribute of a figure to be changed in an animation representation. In response to this, an animation method for changing the figure attribute is automatically generated with refererence to the slot of the instance, or the method argument of the method effected to the instance.

Abstract: A motorcycle arrangement having a frame with an integral air inlet device that takes ram air and delivers it to the engine induction system. The frame air inlet device includes an enlarged portion that encircles components of the front wheel suspension so as to provide a large flow volume without interfering with the steering of the motorcycle. In one embodiment of the invention the air inlet device is formed by tubular members that pass the sides of the front fork and have a sealing relationship with the remainder of the frame assembly. The air inlet device also includes a forwardly extending inlet portion that is adapted to mount an instrument in a forward location and which, in one embodiment, has an interfitting relationship with the body.

Abstract: A packaging material comprising an outer layer of a heat shrinkable plastic film and a metallic glossy laminate which is disposed on the inner side of said outer layer and which maintains metallic gloss even after heat shrinkage. A heat shrunk package having beautiful metallic gloss can be obtained by the use of this packaging material.