Abstract: In a reflecting-mirror supporting mechanism, elastic rotation about the lateral X axis is made possible by providing first spring elements 2 and second spring elements 3 in a bipod 1. In addition, elastic rotation about the lateral Y axis is made possible by a spring member 6, and elastically translational displacement along the axial Z axis is made possible by a parallel-spring member 9. The two legs of the bipod 1 are arranged with their upper ends getting close to each other with a predetermined distance at a tilt with respect to the axial Z axis. Variations in moment load generated in the reflecting mirror can be suppressed by making the intersecting point of the center axes of the two legs of the bipod 1 agree with the position of the center of gravity of the reflecting mirror.

Abstract: In a reflecting mirror, a plurality of segmented mirrors are grouped into a plurality of groups of a cluster, and are supported by a plurality of sub mirror cells. The plurality of sub mirror cells are supported by a mirror cell, and all the segmented mirrors are supported by the mirror cell. A reference cell is supported by a plurality of force support mechanisms disposed in the mirror cell with the reference cell being nearly in a weightlessness state. Projections and depressions are prevented from occurring in an axial direction of the reflecting mirror due to a self weight deformation, and the reference cell can be used as a reference surface for control of the positions of the plurality of segmented mirrors and those of the plurality of cluster mirrors in the axial direction of the reflecting mirror.

Abstract: In a reflecting-mirror supporting mechanism, elastic rotation about the lateral X axis is made possible by providing first spring elements 2 and second spring elements 3 in a bipod 1. In addition, elastic rotation about the lateral Y axis is made possible by a spring member 6, and elastically translational displacement along the axial Z axis is made possible by a parallel-spring member 9. The two legs of the bipod 1 are arranged with their upper ends getting close to each other with a predetermined distance at a tilt with respect to the axial Z axis. Variations in moment load generated in the reflecting mirror can be suppressed by making the intersecting point of the center axes of the two legs of the bipod 1 agree with the position of the center of gravity of the reflecting mirror.

Abstract: A fluid pressure support mechanism has a container in which fluid pressure is applied and fluid tubes are connected to the fluid pressure support mechanisms and to a fluid pressure control unit in such a way as to make all the fluid pressure support mechanisms communicate with each other, then a fluid pressure control unit applies the fluid pressure to the containers in the respective fluid pressure support mechanisms via the fluid tubes and controls the fluid pressure, and an electrically attractive actuator translates a mirror in an axial direction with one degree of freedom for translation by attracting force produced by a driven member and an electromagnet.

Abstract: In a reflecting mirror, a plurality of segmented mirrors are grouped into a plurality of groups of a cluster, and are supported by a plurality of sub mirror cells. The plurality of sub mirror cells are supported by a mirror cell, and all the segmented mirrors are supported by the mirror cell. A reference cell is supported by a plurality of force support mechanisms disposed in the mirror cell with the reference cell being nearly in a weightlessness state. Projections and depressions are prevented from occurring in an axial direction of the reflecting mirror due to a self weight deformation, and the reference cell can be used as a reference surface for control of the positions of the plurality of segmented mirrors and those of the plurality of cluster mirrors in the axial direction of the reflecting mirror.

Abstract: A fluid pressure support mechanism has a container in which fluid pressure is applied and fluid tubes are connected to the fluid pressure support mechanisms and to a fluid pressure control unit in such a way as to make all the fluid pressure support mechanisms communicate with each other, then a fluid pressure control unit applies the fluid pressure to the containers in the respective fluid pressure support mechanisms via the fluid tubes and controls the fluid pressure, and an electrically attractive actuator translates a mirror in an axial direction with one degree of freedom for translation by attracting force produced by a driven member and an electromagnet.

Abstract: A post in a fluid passage for passing a fluid flow extends across a part of the fluid flow; a measuring duct in the post extends through the post; and a flow rate detector is located in the measuring duct. The measuring duct has a fluid introduction port with an elongated shape, the measuring duct is constricted and has at least a portion located between the fluid introduction port and the flow rate detector, substantially smoothly narrowing toward a downstream direction of the flow in a longitudinal direction of the elongated shape.

Abstract: A flow rate-measuring device capable of measuring accurately a flow rate of fluid to be measured containing a drift or eddy as compared with a conventional device is provided. A flow rate-measuring passage 11 for measuring a flow rate of the fluid to be measured is constructed so that its opening area in an upstream region communicating to an inlet 111 gradually decreases from upstream to downstream. A flow rate-detecting element 31 is disposed near an outlet in the flow rate-measuring passage 11. The device is provided with a leak flow passage 18 allowing a part of the fluid which has flown in from the inlet 111 of the flow rate-measuring passage 11 to leak out of the flow rate-measuring passage 11 at a portion upstream from an outlet 112 of the flow rate-measuring passage 11, in particular upstream from a position where the flow rate-detecting element 31 is disposed.

Abstract: A flow rate-measuring device capable of measuring accurately a flow rate of fluid to be measured containing a drift or eddy as compared with a conventional device is provided.

Abstract: A highly accurate thermosensitive flow rate sensor is able to reduce the detection error of a flow rate even in the case of a flow accompanied by considerable intake air pulsation in an automotive engine or the like. A flow rate detecting section disposed in a main pipe is equipped with a support member having a first guide surface and a second guide surface for guiding a fluid on opposite sides thereof, and a flow rate detection element provided on the second guide surface of the support member. The second guide surface of the support member, on which the flow rate detection element is mounted, extends longer than the first guide surface in the downstream direction.

Abstract: A flow rate sensor comprises: a main fluid passage for a fluid to flow therealong; a detecting pipe conduit coaxially disposed in the main fluid passage; a temperature sensing element for sensing the temperature of the fluid; a flow rate sensing element including a flow rate detecting resistance made of a thermo-sensitive electrically resistant material, the flow rate detecting element being disposed in the main fluid passage in a manner such that the flow rate detecting resistance is exposed to the fluid flowing therethrough; and a control circuit for controlling an electric current flowing to the flow rate detecting resistance such that the temperature of the flow rate detecting resistance may be maintained at a predetermined value which is higher to some extent than a fluid temperature detected by the temperature sensing element. The main fluid passage involves a converged section whose passage cross sectional area becomes gradually smaller towards the downstream side thereof.

Abstract: A flow rate measuring device includes a flow rate measuring duct for placement in a primary passage for a fluid, extending substantially parallel to the primary passage, and a flow rate detector in the flow rate measuring duct for measuring a flow rate of the fluid in the primary passage, the flow rate measuring duct having a downstream wall including a notch or a through hole. The downstream wall may include an air-permeable member. The flow rate measuring device may include a projection on an outer wall of the flow rate measuring duct upstream of the notch, through hole, or air-permeable member, the projection extending in a circumferential direction with respect to the flow rate measuring duct.

Abstract: A flow rate sensor comprises a fluid passage for a fluid to flow therealong; a main body structure arranged so as to turn its front end to the upstream side of the fluid and coaxially positioned within the fluid passage; and a detecting element disposed between the main body structure and the internal surface of the fluid passage. The main body structure is formed such that its cross section perpendicular to its central axis, at first becomes gradually larger from its front end towards its rear end and then becomes gradually smaller. The detecting element includes a ceramic substrate coated with a film made of a thermo-sensitive electrically resistant material. The film is formed into a meander pattern so as to form a flow rate detecting resistance. The detecting element further includes a fluid temperature compensating resistance.

Abstract: An air ventilation or supply system includes a blower for generating a primary flow and an induction nozzle for inducing a secondary flow produced by entrainment of the primary flow. An inlet of the blower and an inlet for the induction nozzle are adjacent each other.

Abstract: Intercommunication of data between adjacent element processors (3) is performed through a memory unit (6) which is independently accessible to the respective element processors (3) without interfere with the operations of the other element processors (3). Thus, memory access and data transfer can be achieved without interfere with the operations of individual element processor (3). Furthermore, it becomes possible to solve differential equations by asynchronous communication system.