Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit includes a first power supply line to which an input power supply voltage is to be applied, a second power supply line configured to supply a bias voltage to a load circuit, a MOS transistor having a source-drain current path connected between the first and second power supply lines, an NMOS transistor having a source-drain current path connected between the first and second power supply lines, and a control circuit configured to generate a first control signal that is supplied to a gate electrode of the PMOS transistor at a first point in time, and a second control signal that is boosted to have a voltage level higher than the input power supply voltage and then supplied to a gate electrode of the NMOS transistor at a second point in time point that is after the first point in time.

Abstract: A voltage generating circuit includes a voltage control circuit that includes an output section and a reference voltage terminal to which a reference voltage is supplied, and outputs a voltage to the output section which is controlled so as to be equal to a voltage of the reference voltage terminal, a first voltage dividing MOS transistor having a first end connected to the output section, and a second voltage dividing MOS transistor having a first end connected to a second end of the first voltage dividing MOS transistor. The voltage generating circuit further includes an auxiliary circuit having a set terminal to which an enable signal is supplied. In response to the enable signal, the auxiliary circuit outputs a first target voltage to the first end of the first voltage dividing MOS transistor and outputs a second target voltage to the first end of the second voltage dividing MOS transistor.

Abstract: Provided is a transporter vehicle including: a vehicle; an object detection device that detects an object at a front side of the vehicle; a collision determination unit that determines a possibility of a collision with the object based on a detection result of the object detection device; a process system that performs a process for reducing damage caused by the collision; a control unit that outputs a signal for reducing the damage caused by the collision to the process system based on a determination result of the collision determination unit; a time point data acquisition unit that acquires time point data in which the signal is output from the control unit; and an output unit that outputs process history data indicating at least a state of the process system. The output unit outputs the time point data and the process history data in association with each other.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit device includes a power domain area on a semiconductor substrate, that includes a circuit block for executing a predetermined function, a first power source line that receives an external power source voltage, a second power source line that is connected to the circuit block, a first power switch circuit in a peripheral area of the power domain area, that connects the first power source line and the second power source line in response to a first enable signal, and a second power switch circuit in the power domain area, that connects the first power source line and the second power source line in response to a second enable signal.

Abstract: A wiring module that includes a connecting member for connecting adjacent electrode terminals of a plurality of electricity storage elements that have a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal; an insulating protector that has a partition wall surrounding the connecting member and that accommodates the connecting member; and a detection terminal that is connected to an end portion of an electric wire and that is laid over the connecting member.

Abstract: A rack shaft support device includes: a support yoke, a plug, an intermediate cam component and a rotation force generating spring. The plug includes a plug body, a plug cap component and a locknut. The plug body has a plug fixing portion, a plug back wall portion, a plug cam portion, a plug internal space and a first restricting portion. The first restricting portion has a first body portion and a first facing portion. The intermediate cam component includes an intermediate cam body, an intermediate cam portion and a second restricting portion. The second restricting portion has a second body portion and a second facing portion. The second facing portion faces the first facing portion.

Abstract: A grommet includes a resin inner assembled to a grommet main body composed of a rubber or elastomer, a seal lip provided in the grommet main body to press against an outer surface of a body panel, and an engagement tab provided in the resin inner to engage with a periphery of a through-hole in the body panel. A base portion of the seal lip projects from a resin inner holder of the grommet main body: An inclined portion projects outward from the base portion. The inclined portion has a seal projection. A plurality of deformation prevention ribs are provided in a circumferential direction with intervals therebetween to connect the front end side of the inclined portion and the resin inner holder.

Abstract: A photomultiplier according to an embodiment of the present invention has a sealed container the interior of which is maintained in a vacuum state, and an electron multiplier unit housed in the sealed container, and the sealed container is partly constructed of ceramic side tubes, on the assumption that the photomultiplier is used under high-temperature, high-pressure environments. The photomultiplier further has a structure for fixing an installation position of the electron multiplier unit relative to the sealed container, for improvement in anti-vibration performance.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit includes a first power supply line to which an input power supply voltage is to be applied, a second power supply line configured to supply a bias voltage to a load circuit, a MOS transistor having a source-drain current path connected between the first and second power supply lines, an NMOS transistor having a source-drain current path connected between the first and second power supply lines, and a control circuit configured to generate a first control signal that is supplied to a gate electrode of the PMOS transistor at a first point in time, and a second control signal that is boosted to have a voltage level higher than the input power supply voltage and then supplied to a gate electrode of the NMOS transistor at a second point in time point that is after the first point in time.

Abstract: A grommet includes a resin inner assembled to a grommet main body composed of a rubber or elastomer, a seal lip provided in the grommet main body to press against an outer surface of a body panel, and an engagement tab provided in the resin inner to engage with a periphery of a through-hole in the body panel. A base portion of the seal lip projects from a resin inner holder of the grommet main body: An inclined portion projects outward from the base portion. The inclined portion has a seal projection. A plurality of deformation prevention ribs are provided in a circumferential direction with intervals therebetween to connect the front end side of the inclined portion and the resin inner holder.

Abstract: A support member that supports a support yoke is received by an intermediate member. Along with progress of abrasion of the support yoke, a rotational force applying spring rotates the intermediate member. A cam mechanism formed in facing portions of the intermediate member and the support member drives the support member toward the support yoke. A set length regulation mechanism that regulates a set length of a coned disc spring includes a recessed portion in a rear face of the support yoke, and a projection shaft fixed to a front face of the support member. A nut that receives the washer abuts on a positioning stepped portion of a distal end portion of the projection shaft.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image carrier member, an intermediate transfer member, a transfer unit, a cleaning unit, and a driving controller. The image carrier member carries a toner image. The toner image carried on the image carrier member is first-transferred to the intermediate transfer member. The transfer unit second-transfers the toner image first-transferred to the intermediate transfer member onto a recording medium. The cleaning unit removes residual toner on the intermediate transfer member after the second transfer. The driving controller changes a driving time of the intermediate transfer member after completion of image formation in accordance with information about a life of the intermediate transfer member.

Abstract: A rack shaft support device includes: a support yoke, a plug, an intermediate cam component and a rotation force generating spring. The plug includes a plug body, a plug cap component and a locknut. The plug body has a plug fixing portion, a plug back wall portion, a plug cam portion, a plug internal space and a first restricting portion. The first restricting portion has a first body portion and a first facing portion. The intermediate cam component includes an intermediate cam body, an intermediate cam portion and a second restricting portion. The second restricting portion has a second body portion and a second facing portion. The second facing portion faces the first facing portion.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a power source controller has a first power source line supplied with a reference power source voltage, a second power source line connected to an internal circuit, a control circuit configured to control a connection between the first power source line and the second power source line, a control signal line connected to the control circuit, and configured to provide a control signal for controlling the connection, a transistor comprising a first terminal, a second terminal and a control terminal in the control circuit, the control terminal of the transistor being connected to the control signal line, a semiconductor substrate on which the transistor is formed, and first through third wires.

Abstract: A conductive roller includes a conductive core and a foamed elastic layer covering the conductive core. The foamed elastic layer contains at least three conductive rubbers having different volume resistivities within the range of less than about 1×1014 ? cm, at least one insulating rubber having a volume resistivity of about 1×1014 ? cm or more, and at least two conductive fillers.

Abstract: Method to reduce NOx contained in an exhaust gas by including an oxidation catalyst device and a selective reduction type NOx catalyst device, which are arranged in this order from an upstream side, and a NOx purification system. Whether a volume of NO2 adsorbed in the oxidation catalyst device increases or decreases is estimated, and a flow rate of exhaust gas which bypasses the oxidation catalyst device on a basis of the increase or decrease in the estimated volume of adsorbed NO2 is controlled. This avoids incorrect supply of ammonia.

Abstract: In a grommet fitted around a wire harness wired in a vehicle, and mounted in a through hole of a vehicle body panel, a radially outward extending portion is provided on an outer peripheral surface at an end of a small diameter cylinder portion, in which the wire harness is tightly inserted. A large diameter cylinder portion is connected to an outer peripheral end of the radially outward extending portion. An annular stretchable portion is provided at a portion connecting the small diameter cylinder portion to the radially outward extending portion. A step is provided on an inner peripheral surface at a boundary position between the small diameter cylinder portion and the stretchable portion, such that a thickness of the stretchable portion is thinner than a thickness of the small diameter cylinder portion. An annular rib is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the boundary position.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a power source controller has a first power source line supplied with a reference power source voltage, a second power source line connected to an internal circuit, a control circuit configured to control a connection between the first power source line and the second power source line, a control signal line connected to the control circuit, and configured to provide a control signal for controlling the connection, a transistor comprising a first terminal, a second terminal and a control terminal in the control circuit, the control terminal of the transistor being connected to the control signal line, a semiconductor substrate on which the transistor is formed, and first through third wires.

Abstract: In an arranging structure of a wire harness for a door, the wire harness is spanned between a door of a motor vehicle and a vehicle body at an indoor side inside of a weather strip. The wire harness is drawn out from a space between a door inner panel and a door trim at the door side and is provided with an excess length portion that follows opening and closing operations of the door. The excess length portion is drawn out from the space when the door is opened. The excess length portion is drawn along an arcuate outer periphery of a speaker disposed in the space to be contained in the space when the door is closed.