Abstract: Provided is a vehicle configured to allow for capturing an image of a surrounding area along a side of a vehicle regardless of whether a door is opened or closed. A vehicle comprises a vehicle body having a passenger opening on a side, and a camera rearward of the passenger opening. The camera has an optical axis oriented in a laterally outward and frontward direction. A door with a side mirror is provided at the passenger opening and has a door window in its upper part. The camera may be located above a lower end of the door window and/or above an upper end of the side mirror. An extension window is provided rearward of the passenger opening, with a garnish member at an edge of the extension window. The camera may be provided on the garnish member.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rotor magnet of a rotor of a permanent magnet motor, the rotor magnet including plural main magnets and plural auxiliary magnets, the main magnets being magnetically oriented in a first direction, the auxiliary magnets being magnetically oriented in a second direction, the auxiliary magnets being disposed respectively between the main magnets. The method includes: in the rotor, forming a divided resin molded part by resin-molding the main magnets and the auxiliary magnets, the main magnets and the auxiliary magnets being arrayed in an arc-like shape whose circumference is divided into plural parts, the main magnets being not yet magnetized, the auxiliary magnets being magnetized in the second direction; magnetizing the main magnets of the divided resin molded part in the first direction; and connecting a plurality of divided resin molded parts in a circular shape.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a measuring system using an optical waveguide is provided. The measuring system has an optical waveguide, magnetic fine particles, a magnetic field applying unit, a light source and a light receiving element. The optical waveguide has a sensing area to which first substances having a property of specifically bonding to subject substances to be measured are fixed. Second substances having a property of specifically bonding to the subject substances are fixed to the magnetic fine particle. The magnetic field applying unit generates a magnetic field for moving the magnetic fine particles. The light source inputs a light into the optical waveguide. The light receiving element receives the light output from the optical waveguide.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a measuring system using an optical waveguide is provided. The measuring system has an optical waveguide, magnetic fine particles, a magnetic field applying unit, a light source and a light receiving element. The optical waveguide has a sensing area to which first substances having a property of specifically bonding to subject substances to be measured are fixed. Second substances having a property of specifically bonding to the subject substances are fixed to the magnetic fine particle. The magnetic field applying unit generates a magnetic field for moving the magnetic fine particles. The light source inputs a light into the optical waveguide. The light receiving element receives the light output from the optical waveguide.

Abstract: An X-ray CT device, including a stationary part; a rotary part; an X-ray tube provided at the rotary part and that radiates X-ray beams on an object of imaging; an X-ray detector being provided at the rotary part and that detects the X-ray beams; an image processor that generates cross-sectional images of the object; a display that shows the cross-sectional images; a rotary step-up transformer that steps up AC voltage and including a primary and secondary part, the primary part being annular and being provided at the stationary part and including a primary winding being provided circumferentially and the secondary part being provided at the rotary part so as to confront the primary part over a gap and including a plurality of secondary cores disposed circumferentially and a secondary winding being wound on each of the secondary cores and being interconnected in series.

Abstract: An X-ray CT device including a stationary part; a rotary part rotatable relative to the stationary part; an X-ray tube provided at the rotary part for radiating X-ray beams on an object; an X-ray detector provided at the rotary part opposing the X-ray tube, and that detects the X-ray beams passed through the object; an image processor that generates cross-sectional images of the object based on a detection signal outputted from the X-ray detector; a display that shows the cross-sectional images based on output signals delivered from the image processor; a first transmitting section configured by a rotary step-up transformer having a primary and secondary windings residing at the stationary and the rotary part respectively, and that steps up AC voltage provided by AC power source, and that further executes non-contact power transmission from the stationary part to the rotary part for supplying power to the X-ray tube.

Abstract: A kinetic-energy absorbing member absorbs the kinetic energy of a pull-in member such as a buckle or a lap anchor when reaching a bottom position. The kinetic-energy absorbing member, which includes a thin-walled tubular member that may be made of metal such as iron or aluminum, is arranged between a bracket and buckle. As the pretensioner is actuated, the buckle is pulled by a wire, thereby depressing the kinetic-energy absorbing member against the bracket so that the kinetic-energy absorbing member collapses and the kinetic energy of the buckle is absorbed when reaching the bottom position.

Abstract: A pre-tensioner capable of effectively absorbing kinetic energy exerted on a coupling member connected to a piston during operation. As a gas generator is actuated to generate gas in the event of emergency, the gas is introduced into a pressure chamber. By gas pressure of the gas, a piston moves at high speed toward a taper portion of a cylinder to reach the taper portion. According to the movement of the piston, a buckle is pulled toward a bracket so that the buckle is about to reach the bottom. After that, the piston further moves to the left while deforming the taper portion. The deformation of the taper portion absorbs kinetic energy of the piston. Therefore, kinetic energy of the buckle is absorbed so as to stop the buckle softly and the impact is buffered.

Abstract: An X-ray CT device, including a stationary part; a rotary part; an X-ray tube provided at the rotary part and that radiates X-ray beams on an object of imaging; an X-ray detector being provided at the rotary part and that detects the X-ray beams; an image processor that generates cross-sectional images of the object; a display that shows the cross-sectional images; a rotary step-up transformer that steps up AC voltage and including a primary and secondary part, the primary part being annular and being provided at the stationary part and including a primary winding being provided circumferentially and the secondary part being provided at the rotary part so as to confront the primary part over a gap and including a plurality of secondary cores disposed circumferentially and a secondary winding being wound on each of the secondary cores and being interconnected in series.

Abstract: A linear actuator includes a first inner permanent magnet joined to an inner yoke, a second inner permanent magnet joined to the inner yoke, an outer yoke, a member interconnecting the outer and inner yokes, a first outer permanent magnet joined to an inner surface of the outer yoke, a second outer permanent magnet joined to an inner surface of the outer yoke, a first armature coil inserted into a gap between the first inner and outer permanent magnets, and a second armature coil inserted into another gap between the first inner and outer permanent magnets. The inner yoke includes an inner thicker portion axially opposed to the inner permanent magnets and having a larger radial thickness than a remaining portion. The outer yoke includes an outer thicker portion axially opposed to the first and second outer permanent magnets and having a larger radial thickness than a remaining portion.

Abstract: An X-ray CT device including a stationary part; a rotary part rotatable relative to the stationary part; an X-ray tube provided at the rotary part for radiating X-ray beams on an object; an X-ray detector provided at the rotary part opposing the X-ray tube, and that detects the X-ray beams passed through the object; an image processor that generates cross-sectional images of the object based on a detection signal outputted from the X-ray detector; a display that shows the cross-sectional images based on output signals delivered from the image processor; a first transmitting section configured by a rotary step-up transformer having a primary and secondary windings residing at the stationary and the rotary part respectively, and that steps up AC voltage provided by AC power source, and that further executes non-contact power transmission from the stationary part to the rotary part for supplying power to the X-ray tube.

Abstract: A linear actuator includes a cylindrical inner yoke made of a magnetic material, a first cylindrical inner permanent magnet joined to the inner yoke, a second cylindrical inner permanent magnet joined to the inner yoke, an outer yoke made of a magnetic material, an interconnecting member interconnecting the outer and inner yokes, a first outer permanent magnet joined to the inner peripheral surface of the outer yoke, a second outer permanent magnet joined to the inner peripheral surface of the outer yoke, a first armature coil made by winding a magnet wire into a cylindrical shape and inserted into the second gap between the first inner and outer permanent magnets so as to be axially movable, and a second armature coil made by winding a magnet wire into a cylindrical shape and inserted into the third gap so as to be axially movable.

Abstract: A permanent magnet type motor comprising a rotor main body rotatably supported with respect to a stationary member, a rotor which is provided on an outer periphery face of the rotor main body and which is arranged such that S poles and N poles of a plurality of permanent magnets are provided alternately, a stator composed of a stator core arranged at the outer periphery side or inner periphery side of the rotor, the stator core having winding storage sections, and stator windings stored in the winding storage sections, a sensor fixed to the stationary member so as to be proximal to the permanent magnets, the sensor detecting a position of the permanent magnets, a detection target member having a detector for detecting a magnetic resistance change portion formed on the rotor main body, and a rotational position detecting magnetic sensor arranged at the stationary member.

Abstract: A permanent magnet type motor comprising a rotor main body rotatably supported with respect to a stationary member, a rotor which is provided on an outer periphery face of the rotor main body and which is arranged such that S poles and N poles of a plurality of permanent magnets are provided alternately, a stator composed of a stator core arranged at the outer periphery side or inner periphery side of the rotor, the stator core having winding storage sections, and stator windings stored in the winding storage sections, a sensor fixed to the stationary member so as to be proximal to the permanent magnets, the sensor detecting a position of the permanent magnets, a detection target member having a detector for detecting a magnetic resistance change portion formed on the rotor main body, and a rotational position detecting magnetic sensor arranged at the stationary member.

Abstract: A permanent magnet type motor comprising a rotor main body rotatably supported with respect to a stationary member, a rotor which is provided on an outer periphery face of the rotor main body and which is arranged such that S poles and N poles of a plurality of permanent magnets are provided alternately, a stator composed of a stator core arranged at the outer periphery side or inner periphery side of the rotor, the stator core having winding storage sections, and stator windings stored in the winding storage sections, a sensor fixed to the stationary member so as to be proximal to the permanent magnets, the sensor detecting a position of the permanent magnets, a detection target member having a detector for detecting a magnetic resistance change portion formed on the rotor main body, and a rotational position detecting magnetic sensor arranged at the stationary member.

Abstract: A permanent magnet type motor comprising a rotor main body rotatably supported with respect to a stationary member, a rotor which is provided on an outer periphery face of the rotor main body and which is arranged such that S poles and N poles of a plurality of permanent magnets are provided alternately, a stator composed of a stator core arranged at the outer periphery side or inner periphery side of the rotor, the stator core having winding storage sections, and stator windings stored in the winding storage sections, a sensor fixed to the stationary member so as to be proximal to the permanent magnets, the sensor detecting a position of the permanent magnets, a detection target member having a detector for detecting a magnetic resistance change portion formed on the rotor main body, and a rotational position detecting magnetic sensor arranged at the stationary member.

Abstract: A pretensioner including a cylinder in which a piston slides. A side of the pipe attached to a bracket is curved at a predetermined angle. One linear portion of the pipe serves as the cylinder, and the other linear portion of the pipe serves as a gas-generator accommodating portion that accommodates a gas generator. A wire passing hole through which a wire passes is bored coaxially with the center axis of the piston sliding portion of the pipe. The piston sliding portion and the gas-generator accommodating portion can be formed of the single pipe, and the gas generator and the wire can be prevented from interfering with each other.

Abstract: An electric motor includes a stator including a stator core made of a plurality of split cores joined to each other and a stator winding wound on the stator core, and an admixture interposed in a joint between the split cores and comprising a binder mixed with a granular magnetic substance.

Abstract: A pretensioner including a cylinder in which a piston slides. A side of the pipe attached to a bracket is curved at a predetermined angle. One linear portion of the pipe serves as the cylinder, and the other linear portion of the pipe serves as a gas-generator accommodating portion that accommodates a gas generator. A wire passing hole through which a wire passes is bored coaxially with the center axis of the piston sliding portion of the pipe. The piston sliding portion and the gas-generator accommodating portion can be formed of the single pipe, and the gas generator and the wire can be prevented from interfering with each other.

Abstract: A pump according to the present invention includes a casing including a pump chamber through which a fluid flows, an impeller rotatably mounted inside the pump chamber, a suction port mounted on the casing for suctioning the fluid into the pump chamber by the rotation of the impeller; and a discharge port mounted on the casing for discharging the fluid out of the pump chamber by the rotation of the impeller, and the suction port and the discharge port are oriented so as to extend in different directions.