Abstract: A detection device includes: a detector having an inherent detection area to detect entry of a detection target into the inherent detection area; a restrictor for restricting the inherent detection area to a specific set detection area; a body having a detector opening part; a detector fixer for fixing the detector; and a restrictor fixer whose position is fixed to the detector fixer and to which the restrictor is fixed, the restrictor fixer configured so that a relative position between the detector and the restrictor is fixed by fixing a position of the restrictor to the detector fixer via the restrictor fixer. The detector and the restrictor whose positions are thus fixed are assembled to the body so that a circumferential edge of the detector opening part is located outside the set detection area while the restriction of the inherent detection area by the restrictor is maintained.

Abstract: A spray device 2 according to one embodiment includes a liquid reservoir 60 that stores the liquid L to be sprayed, a liquid supply unit 58 that supplys the liquid to the liquid reservoir, and a spray unit 62 which is in communication with the liquid reservoir and is configured to spray the liquid in the liquid reservoir, wherein a liquid supply port 582a of the liquid supply unit is arranged in the liquid reservoir in a state where the liquid supply port faces a bottom portion 68 of the liquid reservoir in the liquid reservoir, and is apart from the bottom portion, and the liquid reservoir is opened to atmosphere.

Abstract: A detection device includes: a detector having an inherent detection area to detect entry of a detection target into the inherent detection area; a restrictor for restricting the inherent detection area to a specific set detection area; a body having a detector opening part; a detector fixer for fixing the detector; and a restrictor fixer whose position is fixed to the detector fixer and to which the restrictor is fixed, the restrictor fixer configured so that a relative position between the detector and the restrictor is fixed by fixing a position of the restrictor to the detector fixer via the restrictor fixer. The detector and the restrictor whose positions are thus fixed are assembled to the body so that a circumferential edge of the detector opening part is located outside the set detection area while the restriction of the inherent detection area by the restrictor is maintained.

Abstract: An inside plug (10) includes: an inside plug body (12) held at an opening; a liquid absorbent wick holding section (17); and a ring (18) which (i) is held by the liquid absorbent wick holding section (17), (ii) is located in an inner space of a container body (2) in a state where the inside plug body (12) is held at the opening, and (iii) is brought closer to a flat surface (15) by gravity in a case where a suction-type liquid container (1) has fallen sideways.

Abstract: An inside plug (10) includes: an inside plug body (12) held at an opening; a liquid absorbent wick holding section (17); and a ring (18) which (i) is held by the liquid absorbent wick holding section (17), (ii) is located in an inner space of a container body (2) in a state where the inside plug body (12) is held at the opening, and (iii) is brought closer to a flat surface (15) by gravity in a case where a suction-type liquid container (1) has fallen sideways.

Abstract: An imaging device according to the present invention comprises a lens unit having a frame to which a lens is attached, an image sensor which ray of light that has passed the lens should enter, and a board member fixed to the frame of the lens unit, the board member being provided with an aperture for accommodating the image sensor, and the image sensor being adhered and fixed to the board member. Here, a protrusion which extends along an edge of the aperture is formed on a lens-side surface or a rear surface of the board member in at least a part of an area surrounding the aperture, and an adhesive is filled between the protrusion and the image sensor to fix the image sensor to the board member.

Abstract: A heat dissipating structure for heating element includes a heating element having a heat generating element for generating heat by being driven, and a first plate member and a second plate member bonded to one surface of the heating element so as to be stacked together. The first plate member has a cutout portion opened to penetrate therethrough and is bonded to the heating element so as to block the cutout portion, the second plate member has a protruding portion fitted to the cutout portion of the first plate member, the protruding portion being structured to penetrate through the cutout portion to be bonded to the heating element, and a modulus of longitudinal elasticity of a material constituting the first plate member is larger than a modulus of longitudinal elasticity of a material constituting the second plate member.

Abstract: An imaging device according to the present invention comprises a lens unit having a frame to which a lens is attached, an image sensor which ray of light that has passed the lens should enter, and a board member fixed to the frame of the lens unit, the board member being provided with an aperture for accommodating the image sensor, and the image sensor being adhered and fixed to the board member. Here, a protrusion which extends along an edge of the aperture is formed on a lens-side surface or a rear surface of the board member in at least a part of an area surrounding the aperture, and an adhesive is filled between the protrusion and the image sensor to fix the image sensor to the board member.

Abstract: A printer apparatus includes: a platen roller around which paper sheets wind; a printing structure arranged for being drawn near to and away from the platen roller; a plurality of winding support members circumferentially disposed around the platen roller, for guiding a paper sheet to wrap around the roller; a sheet feed guide disposed in proximity to the printing structure and being pivotable substantially along the circumference of the roller; and a diverting mechanism for letting the sheet feed guide escape to a position such that it does not interfere with the printing structure in a print mode. The sheet feed guide is linked with a lever that pivots in a plane substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis of the platen roller, the lever having a fore-end protuberance.

Abstract: A recording device has a main body for inserting thereinto an ink cartridge having a take-up roller for winding up an ink sheet. The device comprises a reel table provided inside the main body and engageable with the take-up roller, the reel table being provided on a peripheral surface thereof with a plurality of ridges engageable with the take-up roller. Each of the ridges comprises a tapered end portion having a sharp end and a straight portion integral with the tapered portion and having a side face to be brought into contact with the take-up roller. One of the ridges is approximately equal to the other ridges in the length Y1 of the straight portion, and the tapered portion of the above-mentioned one ridge integral with the straight portion has a height Y2 greater than the height Y3 of the tapered portions of the other ridges.

Abstract: A printer apparatus includes: a platen roller around which paper sheets wind; a printing means arranged for being drawn near to and away from the platen roller; a plurality of winding support members circumferentially disposed around the platen roller, for guiding a paper sheet to wrap around the roller; a sheet feed guide disposed in proximity to the printing means and being pivotable substantially along the circumference of the roller; and a diverting mechanism for letting the sheet feed guide escape to a position such that it does not interfere with the printing means in a print mode. The sheet feed guide is linked with a lever that pivots in a plane substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis of the platen roller, the lever having a fore-end protuberance.

Abstract: A transfer film cassette includes a transfer film having a mark on its surface. When the transfer film cassette is attached to a printer, the mark is detected by an optical sensor provided in the printer. Here, a reflecting surface formed at an opposed position to the optical sensor with the transfer film interposed is subjected to a rough surface processing. Thus, a reflectance ratio of the light at the reflecting surface is smaller than that of an evaporated film, a plating film or the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a reel support drive mechanism which has a frictional power transmission mechanism 2 disposed in a power transmission path extending from a motor toward two reel supports 7, 71. The transmission mechanism 2 comprises a felt plate 23 interposed between a pulley 21 and PLAY and REV disks 32, 26 which are rotatable relative to and coaxially with the pulley. The PLAY disk 32 is slidable in contact with an outer peripheral region of the felt plate 23, and the REV disk 26 is slidable in contact with an inner peripheral region of the felt plate 23. A one-way clutch spring 27 is provided between the PLAY disk 32 and the REV disk 26. Power is output from the PLAY disk 32.

Abstract: A tension lever is pivoted to a chassis at one side of a reel support and has attached thereto in the vicinity of the pivoted portion opposite ends of a tension band reeved around the reel support. First and second two tension springs are provided between and fitted to a control lever and the tension lever each pivoted to the chassis and rotatable to different positions for different tape running modes. The second tension spring is fitted to the control lever with play in the direction of stretch of the spring. For reverse playback, the control lever rotates within the limits of play of the second spring to stretch the first spring only. The control lever stretches both the two springs for usual playback.

Abstract: A chassis is provided with a pair of leading guide blocks slidably fitted in respective guide slots for withdrawing a tape from a cassette, loading links for slidingly moving the respective guide blocks, and catchers arranged on the chassis at a loading completed position for the respective guide blocks to come into pressing contact with. Each of the loading links comprises a pivotal lever rotatably fitting around a pivot on the chassis and a link plate connected by a pivot pin to a free end of the pivotal lever and rotatably engaged at a forward end thereof with the guide block. The chassis is formed with apertures permitting insertion of the respective guide blocks therein, each covered with the catcher and each communicating with the guide slot.

Abstract: A front mechanism mounted on a chassis loads a cassette in place by causing a first projection and a second projection on each of opposite side portions of a cassette carrying tray to slide along respective guide grooves formed in each of side plates. Power is transmitted from a drive cam gear provided on the rear side of the chassis to the tray via a drive mechanism, intermediate gear and rotary gear. For loading, the tray initially starts to move as inclined with the first projection and the second projection sliding along slanting grooves and is thereafter lowered by sliding movement of the projection along a vertical groove and sliding movement of the projection along a descent groove while being corrected from the inclined position to a horizontal position. Upon completion of cassette loading, the intermediate gear and the rotary gear constitute a Geneva stop, and the drive cam gear disengages from the drive mechanism.

Abstract: A chassis is slidably provided with a circular-arc control slide bulging toward a rotary cylinder and having projections spaced apart from each other. Reel supports and a reel drive mechanism are arranged on the curving-in side of the slide. Disposed on the path of movement of the slide is a drive cam gear formed with cam grooves each extending from an outer peripheral opening toward its center. The slide is formed thereon with a toothed projection which meshes with the cam gear during a period after one of the projections is fitted in the corresponding cam groove and until the other projection is fitted in the corresponding cam groove.

Abstract: A magnetic recording/playback apparatus in which rotational torque from the drive shaft of a single motor is capable of being transmitted to a cassette loading mechanism and a tape loading mechanism includes a worm secured to the drive shaft and a worm wheel for being meshed freely with the worm, the worm wheel being provided with a toothless portion. The drive shaft is coupled to the cassette loading mechanism via the worm wheel. During operation of the tape loading mechanism by the drive shaft, the toothless portion of the worm wheel is brought into position opposite the worm wheel so that a driving force is no longer applied to the cassette loading mechanism. When a cassette is ejected, the toothless portion of the worm wheel is shifted after a tape loading operation, thereby reengaging the worm wheel and worm to actuate the cassette loading mechanism.