Abstract: An electrochemical capacitor is provided having double-layer electrode elements interposed with a separator. The electrode elements being made of activated carbon and impregnated with a nonaqueous electrolytic liquid yields a capacitor with low internal resistance, greater capacitance and higher energy density. Methods for producing the activated carbon electrodes and the capacitor assembly are also described.

Abstract: In the case of forwarding data received via a circuit by electronic mail, it is possible to forward it to a plurality of forwarding destinations. In that case, it is possible to register a format on forwarding for each forwarding destination. For instance, when attaching received images to the electronic mail, whether to attach all the images or just one page, and an image format for the sake of attachment can be registered. In addition, it is possible, in the case where the data is received based on the ITU-T T. 37 recommendation, to register whether to delete an attachment file received and transmit only the text, transmit only the attachment file or transmit both the text and the attachment file. Moreover, a forwarding method in the case where the forwarding destination is a mobile terminal can also be registered.

Abstract: A method for producing an isocyanate group-blocked liquid urethane prepolymer which comprises: reacting a lactone-modified diol (3) with a polyfunctional isocyanate (4) to form an isocyanate group-having urethane prepolymer (5), wherein said lactone-modified diol (3) is obtainable by ring-opening addition polymerization of a lactone monomer (2) with a diol (1) selected from the group consisting of a polyalkylene ether diol, a polyester diol and a polycarbonate diol; and then reacting said urethane prepolymer with a blocking agent (6).

Abstract: The power supply tuning circuit in accordance with the present invention is provided with a plurality of power supply circuits. Each power supply circuit includes a latch circuit. The latch circuit records a tuning signal. The recorded tuning signal causes the corresponding transistor to switch on/off. In this manner, pseudo-tuning is performed. After a tuning signal is supplied to the latch circuit, the tuning signal is supplied to another power-supply circuit. Thus, pseudo-tuning can be preformed simultaneously for a plurality of power supply circuits.

Abstract: A vehicle washer nozzle device in which a nozzle is easily installed in a body and the injection direction can be three-dimensionally adjusted. The nozzle is fitted in the body. A passage passes through the nozzle. A partition defines four injection ports in the passage. The partition includes a generally triangular guide, which increases in dimension toward the injection ports, and a horizontal partition, which intersects the triangular guide. Two inclined guide surfaces of the guide guide the flow of cleaning liquid. The location of the maximum dimension of the triangular guide is located inward of the imaginary projection of the passage.

Abstract: In this invention, in an image reading/recording apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus or the like, which has an image reading unit for reading image information by conveying an original along an original convey path, and a recording unit for recording an image by conveying a recording sheet along a recording sheet convey path, a power supply board is placed at the bottom surface position of the apparatus body, a control board is placed on the side surface of the apparatus body, and an NCU board having a communication circuit is placed on the back surface of the apparatus body, thereby simplifying and facilitating connections among the boards.

Abstract: A method for determining whether or not a developer container to contain developer is attached to the main body of an apparatus comprises the steps of detecting information of the magnetic permeability of developer in the developer container; and determining whether or not the developer container is attached to the main body of the image forming apparatus in accordance with an output (or outputs) obtained in the step of detection. With the adoption of this method comprising these steps, there is no need for providing separately any sensor or the like which is dedicated to determining whether or not the developer container is attached to the main body of the image forming apparatus, hence making it possible to implement reducing the costs of an image forming apparatus, and making the image forming apparatus smaller.

Abstract: A connecting structure for a vehicle for providing strength while achieving a light weight formation for the vehicle body. A connecting structure for connecting a vehicle body portion and a sub-constituting member connected to a main constituting member. The main constituting member is formed in a box shape section. A reinforcing pin extends along a connecting direction of the sub-constituting member and is provided to penetrate a vicinity of the connecting portion for connecting the sub-constituting member. A connecting member is superposed on the main constituting member, the sub-constituting member and the reinforcing pin and is provided at a corner portion of the connecting portion for connecting the main constituting member and sub-constituting member. The connecting member is integrated to the main constituting member, the sub-constituting member and the reinforcing pin respectively by welding. Both end portions of the reinforcing pin are integrated to the main constituting member by welding.

Abstract: A mounting structure of an exhaust pipe system in a vehicle capable of making a magnitude of a moment acting on the exhaust pipe system as small as possible by means of a simple constitution. In a mounting structure of an exhaust pipe system in a vehicle the exhaust pipe system is connected to an engine loaded onto the vehicle and for guiding exhaust gas discharged from the engine to the ambient air, on a vehicle body frame constituting the vehicle, wherein the exhaust pipe system is constituted so as to be connected to the vehicle body frame in a position substantially upwardly from a position G of the center of gravity of the exhaust pipe system.

Abstract: To provide a cooling apparatus for a vehicle enabling protection of a cooling device by effectively utilizing a vehicle frame. The cooling apparatus, which is attached to a vehicle including a vehicle frame and a steering member provided at a front upper portion of the vehicle frame, has a heat exchanger, which performs thermal exchange with the outside air. The heat exchanger is provided within an area formed with a vertical plane passing through a front end of the vehicle frame and a horizontal plane passing through an upper end of the steering member.

Abstract: An image communication apparatus includes a reception unit for receiving image data, a first controller for storing the image data received by the reception unit in a memory, and counting the page number the reception image data, a recording unit for recording an image on a sheet on the basis of the image data stored in the memory, a storage unit having a plurality of trays for sorting and storing sheets on which images are recorded by the recording unit, the plurality of trays having a first tray having a small sheet stackable number and a second tray having a large sheet stackable number, and a second controller for selecting the first tray when the page number counted by the first controller is equal to or smaller than a predetermined page number, and selecting the second tray when the counted page number is larger than the predetermined page number, thereby storing the sheets.

Abstract: An external terminal and an internal power supply node to an internal circuit are connected via first and second transistors. In a test operation mode, the first and second transisters are turned on and potential is accordingly supplied to the internal circuit from the terminal. In a normal operation mode, a third transistor placed between the terminal and the gate of the first transistor is turned on so that the gate of the first transistor is coupled to the external terminal and the second transistor is turned off. Undershoot to the terminal is not transmitted to the inside since the first transistor is turned off.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the sharing of a MAC unit included in a sub-processor by the sub-processor and a host processor, so that the period of time for the operation of the host processor is reduced, and the overall performance of the integrated dual processor module is enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a space-saving and compact high-operability image forming apparatus. The apparatus includes an original reading unit, a sheet supporting unit, an image forming unit and a sheet discharging unit. The original reading unit is adapted to hold an original placed on an original mount by a cover member, for reading an original image. The sheet supporting unit is placed under the original image reading unit, and supports a sheet on which an image is formed. The image forming unit is placed at the rear of the housing containing the original reading unit and the sheet supporting unit and is used to form an image on a sheet held by the sheet supporting unit. The sheet discharging unit discharges a sheet, on which an image has been formed by the image forming unit, towards and above the original reading unit.

Abstract: First and second global input/output lines are twisted between first and second main blocks. First and second SD signal lines in the first main block are respectively arranged adjacent to first and second global input/output lines. First and second SD signal lines in the second main block are respectively arranged adjacent to the second and first global input/output lines. An SD signal supplied for the first or second SD signal line makes noises applied to the first and second global input/output lines identical, so that an influence by the noises is substantially eliminated between the first and second global input/output lines. As a result, the global input/output line is provided with higher resistance to noise without any increase in a layout area.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus has a photoelectric converting element for receiving light obtained from an original illuminated by a light source, a lens for imaging the light obtained from the original on the photoelectric converting element, and a guide member for guiding the original to an original reading position, the guide member having a hollow portion for containing the photoelectric converting element and the lens therein.

Abstract: A developer detection apparatus includes a detection member for detecting the developer contained in the developer container detachably mountable on a main body of an image forming apparatus. A biasing member biases the detection member to the developer container side. An interlocking mechanism interlocks with open and close operations of the opening and closing cover for attaching the developer container to or detaching the developer container from the main body of the apparatus. In this developer detection apparatus, when the opening and closing cover is in the open state, the detection member is positioned by the interlocking mechanism in a location so not as to be in contact with the developer container against the biasing force of the biasing member, and when the opening and closing cover is in the closed state, the detection member is positioned so as to be in contact with the developer container by the biasing force of the biasing member.

Abstract: A linear motor including a stator having a drive field magnet extending in a uniform direction, a movable piece including an armature coil opposed to the field magnet, and a carrying member carrying a predetermined portion of the stator, wherein the stator is provided with predetermined magnetic poles for driving the movable piece only at a range in which a change in the magnetic field by the influence of the carrying member is prevented or suppressed.

Abstract: A linear motor includes a rod-like stator having a field magnet, and a movable piece having an armature coil fitted around the field magnet and arranged inside a cylindrical movable piece yoke. The movable piece is provided at its opposite ends with bearings. The armature coil is arranged between the bearings. The cylindrical movable piece yoke is provided at ends of a lower portion in the gravity direction with projections extending in the movable piece moving direction.

Abstract: A linear motor has a stator and a movable piece. The stator has a field magnet for propulsion. The movable piece has a bobbin which includes a cylindrical member wrapping around the stator, an armature coil which is located around the bobbin, and a yoke which is attached around the armature coil. A groove is formed on the cylindrical member. At the bottom of the groove, a sensor is arranged for detecting the strength of the magnetic field from the field magnet.