Abstract: Compounds represented by formula (I), compounds of the less-polar group of two groups of diastereomers in which the carbon atom indicated by * in formula (II) is an asymmetric carbon atom, salts of the compounds, and solvates of the compounds or salts. The compounds have Nrf2 activating action.

Abstract: An electric self-traveling trailer capable of performing automatic following traveling to a towing vehicle without mechanical connection, includes a detection unit configured to detect a peripheral situation, a recognition unit configured to recognize a parking space based on a detection result of the detection unit, a setting unit configured to set a moving track used to move the trailer from a position at which the towing vehicle and the trailer have stopped to the parking space, and a moving control unit configured to move the trailer to the parking space along the moving track set by the setting unit. The setting unit sets the moving track that maintains a distance between the towing vehicle and the trailer within a predetermined range.

Abstract: An electric self-traveling trailer capable of performing automatic following traveling to a towing elude without mechanical connection, includes a detection unit configured to detect a peripheral situation, a recognition unit configured to recognize a parking space based on a detection result of the detection unit, a setting unit configured to set a moving track used to move the trailer from a position at which the towing vehicle and the trailer have stopped to the parking space, and a moving control unit configured to move the trailer to the parking space along the moving track set by the setting unit. The setting unit sets the moving track that maintains a distance between the towing vehicle and the trailer within a predetermined range.

Abstract: An electric self-traveling trailer capable of performing automatic following traveling to a towing vehicle without mechanical connection, includes a detection unit configured to detect a peripheral situation, a recognition unit configured to recognize a parking space based on a detection result of the detection unit, a moving control unit configured to move the trailer to the parking space, and an instruction unit configured to transmit, to the towing vehicle, a following instruction for making the towing vehicle follow the trailer moving to the parking space.

Abstract: The invention is a process for producing a rubber composition containing at least one rubber component (A) selected from natural rubbers and synthetic diene rubbers, a filler containing an inorganic filler (B), a silane coupling agent (C) and a vulcanization accelerator (D), wherein the rubber composition is kneaded in multiple stages, the rubber component (A), all or a portion of the inorganic filler (B), all or a portion of the silane coupling agent (C) and the vulcanization accelerator (D) are added and kneaded in the first stage of kneading, and the specific energy for kneading in the first stage is from 0.05 to 1.50 kWh/kg. The specific energy is obtained by dividing the power consumption by the motor in the kneading device in the first stage of kneading by the total mass of the rubber composition therein.

Abstract: The invention is a process for producing a rubber composition containing at least one rubber component (A) selected from natural rubbers and synthetic diene rubbers, a filler containing an inorganic filler (B), a silane coupling agent (C) and a vulcanization accelerator (D), wherein the rubber composition is kneaded in multiple stages, the rubber component (A), all or a portion of the inorganic filler (B), all or a portion of the silane coupling agent (C) and the vulcanization accelerator (D) are added and kneaded in the first stage of kneading, and the specific energy for kneading in the first stage is from 0.05 to 1.50 kWh/kg. The specific energy is obtained by dividing the power consumption by the motor in the kneading device in the first stage of kneading by the total mass of the rubber composition therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a positive electrode active material for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having at least a lithium-transition metal composite oxide of a layer structure, in which an existence ratio of at least one selected from the group consisting of elements which may become tetravalent and magnesium is 20% or more on a surface of the lithium-transition metal composite oxide. By use of this positive electrode active material, a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent battery characteristics, specifically, having excellent high rate characteristics, cycle characteristics, low-temperature characteristics, thermal stability, and the like, under the even more harsh environment for use can be realized.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crosslinked body obtained by crosslinking plural polymers and having higher characteristics and being easily decrosslinked, and particularly to a crosslinked body obtained by crosslinking plural polymers through mechanical bonding with a rotaxane structure consisting of a shaft and a ring(s). In the crosslinked body, the polymer may correspond to the ring in the rotaxane structure or the shaft in the rotaxane structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crosslinked body obtained by crosslinking plural polymers and having higher characteristics and being easily decrosslinked, and particularly to a crosslinked body obtained by crosslinking plural polymers through mechanical bonding with a rotaxane structure consisting of a shaft and a ring(s). In the crosslinked body, the polymer may correspond to the ring in the rotaxane structure or the shaft in the rotaxane structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a positive electrode active material for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having at least a lithium-transition metal composite oxide of a layer structure, in which an existence ratio of at least one selected from the group consisting of elements which may become tetravalent and magnesium is 20% or more on a surface of the lithium-transition metal composite oxide. By use of this positive electrode active material, a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent battery characteristics, specifically, having excellent high rate characteristics, cycle characteristics, low-temperature characteristics, thermal stability, and the like, under the even more harsh environment for use can be realized.

Abstract: A brushless motor for a blower fan unit is comprised of a heat sink which has a heat radiating portion and a pair of supporting legs extending from both opposite sides of the heat radiating portion. A free end portion of each supporting leg is in contact with an electric circuit board. A pressing member has a pressing portion, a pair of positioning portions perpendicularly extending from opposite end portions of the pressing portion, and a pair of connecting portions projecting from the pair of positioning portions respectively. The connecting portions are engaged with supporting legs of the heat sink respectively. The pressing portion presses switching devices to the heat sink. The positioning portions are inserted into the through-holes of the electric circuit board respectively.

Abstract: A brushless motor for a blower fan unit is comprised of a heat sink which has a heat radiating portion and a pair of supporting legs extending from both opposite sides of the heat radiating portion. A free end portion of each supporting leg is in contact with an electric circuit board. A pressing member has a pressing portion, a pair of positioning portions perpendicularly extending from opposite end portions of the pressing portion, and a pair of connecting portions projecting from the pair of positioning portions respectively. The connecting portions are engaged with supporting legs of the heat sink respectively. The pressing portion presses switching devices to the heat sink. The positioning portions are inserted into the through-holes of the electric circuit board respectively.

Abstract: A power element mounting structure for use in a brushless motor comprises a circuit board; a spring plate of metal, the spring plate being resiliently mounted, through a first mounting structure, on the circuit board keeping a given space therebetween; a plurality of power elements disposed on the spring plate to form a semi-assembled unit; a heat dissipation member of metal having a plurality of heat dissipation fins on an outer surface thereof, the heat dissipation member being mounted, through a second mounting structure, on the semi-assembled unit in such a manner that an inner surface thereof faces toward the power elements; and a plurality of spring pieces defined by the spring plate, the spring pieces being arranged to press the power elements against the inner surface of the heat dissipation member.

Abstract: A brushless motor comprising a housing; a drive shaft rotatably held by the housing; a stator disposed on said housing and having a plurality of coils which are arranged to surround the drive shaft; a yoke secured to the drive shaft to rotate therewith; a plurality of magnets that are held by the yoke in a manner to surround the stator keeping a given space therebetween; an electric parts protecting case on which the housing is mounted; a drive circuit installed in the case for energizing the coils of the stator, the drive circuit including a plurality of switching elements each changing the direction of electric current flowing in the corresponding coil of the stator; a control circuit installed in the case for controlling operation of the switching elements to adjust a rotation speed of the drive shaft; electric connectors for connecting the drive and control circuits; and a heat sink held by the case, the heat sink including a hidden portion exposed to an interior of the case and a plurality of heat radiat

Abstract: A power element mounting structure for use in a brushless motor comprises a circuit board; a spring plate of metal, the spring plate being resiliently mounted, through a first mounting structure, on the circuit board keeping a given space therebetween; a plurality of power elements disposed on the spring plate to form a semi-assembled unit; a heat dissipation member of metal having a plurality of heat dissipation fins on an outer surface thereof, the heat dissipation member being mounted, through a second mounting structure, on the semi-assembled unit in such a manner that an inner surface thereof faces toward the power elements; and a plurality of spring pieces defined by the spring plate, the spring pieces being arranged to press the power elements against the inner surface of the heat dissipation member.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for forming compacts having a hole extending along a direction crossing the compressing direction. In the method, a powder or a pre-compressed compact and a core for forming a hole are assembled in a cavity. The core and a die are set in a condition that the core can move in the compressing direction. The punch compresses the powder and forms a compact. The core does not engage with the die, whereby the core is not exerted with load. Therefore, the method does not need control of compressing for avoiding exertion of load on the core, and can prevent transformation or break of the core. The compact in which the core is inserted is drawn out from the die, so that damages such as break or crumble of the compact is prevented in drawing out.

Abstract: A non-contacting position detecting apparatus includes a laser unit having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion for irradiating laser light upon a detection point of a subject for measurement and receiving laser light reflected from the detection point to recognize the distance to the detection point. An arm is capable of moving the laser unit in the direction of at least one axis of a rectangular coordinate system. A coordinate detecting member is provided for detecting coordinates of the arm. Coordinates of the detection point are recognized in accordance with the coordinates of the arm when the positional relationship between the detection point and the laser unit reaches a predetermined relationship.

Abstract: A toothed belt and belt-adapted pulley system provides a high-load capacity and increased durability by reducing stress concentrations on dedendum portions and further preventing localized bending of belt tensile cords. Smooth engagement of elastic teeth of a belt is possible due to minimization of interference between the elastic teeth upon engagement or disengagement with a pulley. Reduced vibration, low noise, and a reduction in skipping under high loads result from the inventive system. Each tooth of the belt has a peripheral length m.sub.0 and a dedendum portion with a length m.sub.1, where m.sub.1 /m.sub.0 is 0.1 or less. Each tooth of the pulley has a peripheral length n.sub.0 and a dedendum portion having a length n.sub.1, where n.sub.1 /n.sub.0 is 0.1 or less.