Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for producing 6-bromo-3-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxamide in which the content ratio of impurities is reduced. This production method includes a step of obtaining 6-bromo-3-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxamide crystal having diffraction angles expressed in degrees 2? of 5.5, 20.1, 23.7, 26.7, 27.5, and 28.1° and/or diffraction angles expressed in degrees 2? of 7.1, 21.4, 25.2, 25.7, 27.1, and 28.8° in powder X-ray diffraction.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for producing 6-bromo-3-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxamide in which the content ratio of impurities is reduced. This production method includes a step of obtaining 6-bromo-3-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxamide crystal having diffraction angles expressed in degrees 2? of 5.5, 20.1, 23.7, 26.7, 27.5, and 28.1° and/or diffraction angles expressed in degrees 2? of 7.1, 21.4, 25.2, 25.7, 27.1, and 28.8° in powder X-ray diffraction.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for producing 6-bromo-3-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxamide in which the content ratio of impurities is reduced. This production method includes a step of obtaining 6-bromo-3-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxamide crystal having diffraction angles expressed in degrees 2? of 5.5, 20.1, 23.7, 26.7, 27.5, and 28.1° and/or diffraction angles expressed in degrees 2? of 7.1, 21.4, 25.2, 25.7, 27.1, and 28.8° in powder X-ray diffraction.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for producing 6-bromo-3-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxamide in which the content ratio of impurities is reduced. This production method includes a step of obtaining 6-bromo-3-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxamide crystal having diffraction angles expressed in degrees 20 of 5.5, 20.1, 23.7, 26.7, 27.5, and 28.1° and/or diffraction angles expressed in degrees 2? of 7.1, 21.4, 25.2, 25.7, 27.1, and 28.8° in powder X-ray diffraction.

Abstract: A position detecting sensor for detecting a position of a magnetic body includes a first yoke, a first pair of magnets respectively possessing first and second poles and provided at both sides of the first yoke, a magnetic detecting element located at a distant position at a right angle from a center portion on a line connecting the first pair of magnets. The first pole of one of the first pair of magnets faces one side of the first yoke and the second pole of the other one of the first pair of magnets faces the other side of the first yoke. The first pole of the one of the first pair of magnets is the same as the first pole of the other one of the first pair of magnets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotation detecting sensor suitable for use under a vibration-abundant condition as e.g. a sensor disposed in an automobile body for detecting rotation of an engine or ABS. The sensor includes a detecting element for detecting rotation of a rotary body as a change in a magnetic flux and outputting a signal and an integrated circuit for processing the amplified signal into a pulse corresponding to the detected rotation of the rotary body. The signal processing includes an initialization such as a gain adjustment for obtaining an appropriate gain for use in the subsequent process of conversion of the amplified signal to the pulse. According to this invention, a re-initialization is effected to obtain a new initial value such as a new gain if the previously effected initialization is determined inappropriate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotation detecting sensor suitable for use under a vibration-abundant condition as e.g. a sensor disposed in an automobile body for detecting rotation of an engine or ABS. The sensor includes a detecting element for detecting rotation of a rotary body as a change in a magnetic flux and outputting a signal and an integrated circuit for processing the amplified signal into a pulse corresponding to the detected rotation of the rotary body. The signal processing includes an initialization such as a gain adjustment for obtaining an appropriate gain for use in the subsequent process of conversion of the amplified signal to the pulse. According to this invention, a re-initialization is effected to obtain a new initial value such as a new gain if the previously effected initialization is determined inappropriate.

Abstract: A position detecting sensor includes a magnet, a magnetic detecting element, and a yoke adjacent to or near the magnet. A detected member is positioned at one side of the position detecting sensor so as to be adjacent to or away from the position detecting sensor. The magnet is oriented to generate a magnetic line of flux which flows in a direction complying with an extending direction of the detected member. The magnetic detecting element is positioned in an area in which a magnetic flux density generated by the magnet is relatively low when the detected member is positioned away from the position detecting sensor and a magnetic flux density is relatively high when the detected member is positioned adjacent to the position detecting sensor.

Abstract: A position detecting sensor includes a first magnet having a first pole and a second pole, and a second magnet having a first pole and a second pole. The first pole of the second magnet faces the second pole of the first magnet. The position detecting sensor further includes a magnetic detecting element in the vicinity of the first and second magnets. A magnetic flux density detected in a zone including the magnetic detecting element while a detected body is away from the position detecting sensor more than a predetermined distance is greater than a magnetic flux density detected in the zone while the detected body is positioned near at least one side of the position detecting sensor by the predetermined distance.

Abstract: A position detecting sensor for detecting a position of a magnetic body includes a first yoke, a first pair of magnets respectively possessing first and second poles and provided at both sides of the first yoke, a magnetic detecting element located at a distant position at a right angle from a center portion on a line connecting the first pair of magnets. The first pole of one of the first pair of magnets faces one side of the first yoke and the second pole of the other one of the first pair of magnets faces the other side of the first yoke. The first pole of the one of the first pair of magnets is the same as the first pole of the other one of the first pair of magnets.

Abstract: A position detecting sensor includes a magnet, a magnetic detecting element, and a yoke adjacent to or near the magnet. A detected member is positioned at one side of the position detecting sensor so as to be adjacent to or away from the position detecting sensor. The magnet is oriented to generate a magnetic line of flux which flows in a direction complying with an extending direction of the detected member. The magnetic detecting element is positioned in an area in which a magnetic flux density generated by the magnet is relatively low when the detected member is positioned away from the position detecting sensor and a magnetic flux density is relatively high when the detected member is positioned adjacent to the position detecting sensor.

Abstract: An oscillation type angular velocity sensor includes an oscillator, as exciting device for exciting the oscillator, a detecting device for detecting the direction of oscillation of the oscillator which occurs by a Coriolis force acting on the oscillator when an angular velocity is applied thereto and a correction device adhered to a portion of the oscillator for correcting the direction of the oscillation of the oscillator by varying the elasticity of the portion of the oscillator.

Abstract: A power transfer device for an inboard/outboard motor which includes a propeller unit mounted on the hull of a vessel, the propeller unit including an input shaft for drive connection to an output shaft of the inboard/outboard motor, an intermediate shaft connected to a propeller shaft, a hydraulic clutch provided on the input shaft to establish a drive power train between the input shaft and intermediate shaft when it has been engaged and to disconnect the input shaft from the intermediate shaft when it has been disengaged, and a changeover mechanism of the gear selection type disposed between the input shaft and intermediate shaft for switching over the drive power train from a forward drive to a backward drive or vice versa.

Abstract: A disk brake assembly includes a disk rotor, a mounting member secured to a vehicle body and having a pair of opposed arms positioned at opposite sides of the disk rotor, respectively, a pair of confronting pads arranged on the arms, respectively, a caliper slidably supported on the mounting member so as to be movable in an axial direction generally parallel to an axis of the disk rotor, the caliper having a piston portion and a reaction portion disposed on opposite sides of the disk rotor and arranged to press the pads against opposite surfaces of the disk rotor for generating a braking force therebetween, a plate secured to one of the arms so as to be deformed upon generation of the braking force along a direction thereof, and a detecting device serving for measuring a deformation of the plate as a braking force and converting the deformation into an electric signal.

Abstract: A variable resistor with a switching function includes arcuate resistive layers and arcuate electrodes arranged alternately on a base plate. A protective layer is formed on the base plate adjacent to a first electrode and between the arcuate resistive layers. A gap separates the protective layer from the first electrode in order to electrically isolate the protective layer. A movable portion has brushes fixed thereto which slidably contact the resistive layers, the electrodes, and the protective layer. The protective layer serves as a lubricating layer to reduce the wear on the brush.

Abstract: A rotational type variable resistor includes a base plate having an arcuate resistance element and an arcuate electrode formed on one surface thereof. A shaft adapted to be connected to the control member is rotatably mounted in the housing and carries a pair of brushes which are disposed in sliding engagement with the resistance member and the electrode. The resistance element is formed from a first resistance layer deposited on the base plate between a pair of copper foil electrodes. A silver paste is disposed between the copper foil electrodes and the opposite ends of the first resistance layer and a second resistance layer is formed which completely overlies the first resistance layer and the copper foil electrodes. The arcuate electrode includes a first layer of copper foil disposed on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A process of nickel plating for forming a plated film having a high phosphorus content according to this invention comprises the steps of: a first step of electroless plating a substance to be plated in an electroless plating bath capable of forming an electroless plated film having a phosphorus content of from 0.20 to 0.25 in atomic ratio of phosphorus with respect to nickel taken as one (1); and a second step of electroplating the substance to be plated by applying an electric current having an electric current density of from 1 to 10 A/dm.sup.2, and the substance to be plated being left immersed in the electroless plating bath continuously, thereby laminating an electroplated film on the surface of the electroless plated film. The process of nickel plating can form a plated film having a remarkably improved wettability with respect to solders since the electroplated film is formed on the electroless plated film having the high phosphorus content.

Abstract: A variable resistor having a switching function includes a base plate, a first electrode formed on the base plate, a second electrode formed on the base plate, a third electrode formed on the base plate, and a fourth electrode formed on the base plate simultaneously with the formation of the second electrode. A resistive element connects electrically the first and the second electrodes, a first switching element is provided and includes two brushes which slide on the surfaces of the third electrode and the resistive element, respectively. A second switching element is movable together with the first switching element and includes two brushes which slide on the surfaces of the first electrode and the fourth electrode, respectively.

Abstract: A throttle sensor for an internal combustion engine includes a circuit board and a rotatable body disposed adjacent the circuit board which is connected to the throttle valve and having a pair of brushes disposed in sliding contact with the circuit board. A resistance body, including a basic resistance layer and a protective resistance layer covering a basic resistance layer are formed on the circuit board for engagement by one of the brushes, and a collecting body, including an electric conductive layer and an additional protective resistance layer covering the electric conductive layer is formed on the circuit board for engagement by the other brush. The protective resistance layers protect the basic resistance layers against undue wear and atmospheric conditions.

Abstract: A tilt sensor for a vehicle steering shaft includes a base resistive element layer formed in an opposed contact with a base plate surface. A plural layer structure is provided with a protective resistive element layer constructed by at least one layer formed on the base resistive element layer and an uppermost layer of the volume inherent reistance of the protective resistive element layer is higher than the volume inherent resistance of the base resistive element layer. The volume inherent resistance of the protective resistive element layer is from 2 to 500 times the volume inherent resistance of the base resistive element layer.