Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition, wherein at least flame-retardant particles comprising a metal hydrate and having a volume-average particle diameter in the range of approximately 1 to 500 nm, and an auxiliary flame retardant are compounded into a matrix resin, and a flame-retardant resin molded item.

Abstract: A toroidal coil motor characterized by the provision of an annular iron core in which laminate-fixing holes whose number is the least common multiple with respect to the number of magnetic poles and the number of toroidal coils are provided symmetrically in a direction of the circumference of the annular iron core.

Abstract: An electric motor, in which the thrust bearing action is performed by the magnetic attraction forces induced between a annular stator core with toroidal coils and magnets confronting the stator core, includes at least a cup-shaped member with a central cylindrical portion opened at the center, the cup-shaped member serving as a magnet yoke and a seat on which an element to be driven by the motor is mounted, and a cylindrical rotary sleeve press-fitted in the central cylindrical portion. This construction contributes to a reduction of the weight, size and manufacturing cost of the motor.

Abstract: An electric motor includes at least a stator core carrying toroidal coils wound thereon, a magnet provided in opposition to the stator core so as to constitute a part of a rotor, and magnetic flux detection elements for detecting changes in magnetic polarity of the magnet so as to control a current flowing in the toroidal coils. The stator is provided with a select number of cut portions at its open end. The number of cut portions is not less than that of the magnetic flux detection elements. The winding positions of the toroidal coils are considered in order to maintain magnetic symmetry, the magnetic flux detection elements being provided in the cut portions.

Abstract: An engine cooling-system fan formed by combining two fan assemblies of like construction. Each fan assembly comprises a sheet-metal hub with radiating spokes, and a set of fan blades fastened one to each spoke. The hubs of both fan assemblies are riveted or otherwise joined together in axial alignment, with the two sets of fan blades arranged alternately at constant angular spacings. Preferably, the spokes of either or both of the fan assemblies are offset to provide the same plane of rotation for the two sets of the fan blades.