Abstract: A stage apparatus enables easy position alignment at a real installation site. Mounts 25 having sub base plates 21 arranged thereon are provided on carriages 25 and thereby constitute sub mounting tables 20a to 20d; and the mounts 25 are fixed to a main mounting table 10 having a main base plate 11. The positions of main base plate 11 and sub base plates 21 are aligned with each other by adjustment mechanisms 30 provided on the sub mounting tables 20a to 20d. As main positioning members 16 and sub positioning members 241, 242 are arranged on the main mounting table 10 and sub mounting tables 20a to 20d, separation can be performed so that a state of position alignment is restorable. Accordingly, position alignment is easy when assembling after transportation.

Abstract: An assembling method that is high in assembly accuracy and easily performed at the actual installation site is provided. In this method, the sub base plates on the sub mounting tables are aligned with respect to a main base plate on a main mounting table at a temporary installation site, and the state thereof is maintained. Then, the main mounting table and the sub mounting tables are separated from each other to be transferred to the actual installation site, and the positioning state is restored at the actual installation site. Since a positional alignment can be performed at the temporary installation site, the work required at the actual installation site can be reduced. Furthermore, since a fine adjustment can be performed at the actual installation site, the accuracy in the positional alignment can be improved.

Abstract: A stage apparatus that achieves a high accuracy in assembling and enables easy work at a real installation site. In a stage apparatus of the present invention, sub rails are arranged on respective sub base plates, which are connected respectively with the first and second main rails on a main base plate to extend the first and second main rails. Accordingly, when the sub base plates are fixed to the main base plate 11 with positional alignment performed therebetween, the accuracy in positional alignment of the sub base plates which has already been fixed to the main base plate is not affected.

Abstract: A stage apparatus that achieves a high accuracy in assembling and enables easy work at a real installation site. In a stage apparatus of the present invention, sub rails are arranged on respective sub base plates, which are connected respectively with the first and second main rails on a main base plate to extend the first and second main rails. Accordingly, when the sub base plates are fixed to the main base plate 11 with positional alignment performed therebetween, the accuracy in positional alignment of the sub base plates which has already been fixed to the main base plate is not affected.

Abstract: A stage apparatus enables easy position alignment at a real installation site. Mounts 25 having sub base plates 21 arranged thereon are provided on carriages 25 and thereby constitute sub mounting tables 20a to 20d; and the mounts 25 are fixed to a main mounting table 10 having a main base plate 11. The positions of main base plate 11 and sub base plates 21 are aligned with each other by adjustment mechanisms 30 provided on the sub mounting tables 20a to 20d. As main positioning members 16 and sub positioning members 241, 242 are arranged on the main mounting table 10 and sub mounting tables 20a to 20d, separation can be performed so that a state of position alignment is restorable. Accordingly, position alignment is easy when assembling after transportation.

Abstract: An assembling method that is high in assembly accuracy and easily performed at the actual installation site is provided. In this method, the sub base plates on the sub mounting tables are aligned with respect to a main base plate on a main mounting table at a temporary installation site, and the state thereof is maintained. Then, the main mounting table and the sub mounting tables are separated from each other to be transferred to the actual installation site, and the positioning state is restored at the actual installation site. Since a positional alignment can be performed at the temporary installation site, the work required at the actual installation site can be reduced. Furthermore, since a fine adjustment can be performed at the actual installation site, the accuracy in the positional alignment can be improved.

Abstract: Providing a spacer forming method by which spacers can be securely formed in a predetermined region on a substrate. Ink containing granular spacers is jetted onto a crossing portion of a black matrix 5 in the shape of a lattice. Red pixel R, green pixel G and blue pixel B are formed in the openings of the lattice. The spacer containing ink is jetted onto the spacer forming positions from the nozzle by the ink jetting method. Plural drops of ink 7 are jetted onto each of the spacer forming positions on one of the opposite substrates E. The gap between the opposite substrates E can be securely maintained at a constant for filling with liquid crystal.

Abstract: According to a first invention, since a flow of a spacer dispersed liquid is formed in a transporting chamber separated from a discharging chamber by an internal filter, the spacer dispersed liquid is stably discharged through an ejection hole, while the discharging chamber on a side of a nozzle plate is not affected by the flow of the spacer dispersed liquid. According to a second invention, since a spacer dispersed liquid does not flow inside a discharging chamber in a printing state in which the spacer dispersed liquid is discharged, the spacer dispersed liquid is stably discharged through an ejection hole. To the contrary, since the spacer dispersed liquid is directed inside both the discharging chamber and the transporting chamber in a waiting state in which the spacer dispersed liquid is not discharged, spacer particles in the spacer dispersed liquid do not settle.

Abstract: To provide a spacer forming method by which spacers can be securely formed in a predetermined region on a substrate. Ink containing granular spacers is jetted onto a crossing portion of a black matrix 5 in the shape of lattice. Red pixel R, green pixel G and blue pixel B are formed in the openings of the lattice. The spacer containing ink is jetted onto the spacer forming positions from the nozzle by the ink jetting method. Plural drops of ink 7 are jetted onto each of the spacer forming positions on one of the opposite substrate E. The gap between the opposite substrates can be securely maintained at constant for filling liquid crystal.

Abstract: According to a first invention, since a flow of a spacer dispersed liquid is formed in a transporting chamber separated from a discharging chamber by an internal filter, the spacer dispersed liquid is stably discharged through an ejection hole, while the discharging chamber on a side of a nozzle plate is not affected by the flow of the spacer dispersed liquid. According to a second invention, since a spacer dispersed liquid does not flow inside a discharging chamber in a printing state in which the spacer dispersed liquid is discharged, the spacer dispersed liquid is stably discharged through an ejection hole. To the contrary, since the spacer dispersed liquid is directed inside both the discharging chamber and the transporting chamber in a waiting state in which the spacer dispersed liquid is not discharged, spacer particles in the spacer dispersed liquid do not settle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a superconductor wire which comprises: rolling a polycrystalline metallic substrate; heating the rolled polycrystalline metallic substrate at a temperature of 900° C. or more in a non-oxidizing atmosphere, whereby obtaining a rolled textured structure which is oriented such that the [100] plane thereof is parallel with a rolled plane and the <001> axis thereof is parallel with a rolled direction; heating the polycrystalline metallic substrate of the rolled textured structure at a temperature of 1,000° C. or more in an oxidizing atmosphere, whereby forming an oxide crystal layer consisting essentially of an oxide of the polycrystalline metal; and forming an oxide superconductor layer on the oxide crystal layer.

Abstract: A superconductor wire comprising a plurality of Nb--Ti superconductor filaments embedded in a copper matrix made of a copper alloy other than a two element copper alloy selected from the group consisting of a Cu--Ni alloy, a Cu--Sn alloy and a Cu--Mn alloy, wherein the resistivity (Z) at room temperature of the copper matrix is 2.times.10.sup.-8 .OMEGA.m to 65.times.10.sup.-8 .OMEGA.m, and the distance between superconductor filaments is not less than 0.0625.times.1/.sqroot.Z nm. The superconductor wire has a high critical current density, a small AC loss and improved workability.

Abstract: The present invention provides an Nb-Ti alloy type superconducting wire having a superconducting filament including a member made of Nb-Ti alloy and a pinning member made of Nb or Nb alloy having no superconducting properties under operating magnetic field, the Nb-Ti based alloy containing Ti in a content of 48 to 65% by weight and the superconducting filament containing Nb or an Nb alloy (A) in a ratio of 20 to 35% by volume. The present invention further provides an Nb-Ti alloy type superconducting wire having a superconducting filament including a member made of Nb-Ti alloy and a pinning member made of Ti or Ti alloy having a critical temperature lower than that of the Nb-Ti alloy and/or having no superconducting properties; the Nb-Ti based alloy containing Ti in a content of 25 to 45% by weight and the superconducting filament containing Ti or a Ti alloy in a ratio of 20 to 35% by volume.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing superconductive products comprising heating a superconductive matter or incorporation including its precursor to a temperature higher than its or its precursor's melting point to melt it or its precursor, and then solidifying and cooling it in a direction in such a way that it is re-crystalized to have an orientation in the longitudinal direction of its incorporation.

Abstract: A multifilamentary oxide superconducting wire includes a metal matrix and a plurality of flat oxide superconductor filaments arranged in the metal matrix such that wide directions thereof are radially arranged in a section of the metal matrix. A method of manufacturing a multifilamentary oxide superconducting wire includes the steps of filling a raw material of an oxide superconductor in a through hole of a metal member to form a composite billet, subjecting the composite billet to a diameter reduction process to form a composite wire having a fan-like section, arranging composite wires so that larger arcs of the composite wires are located on the outer side, thus forming form a composite wire arrangement, covering the composite wire arrangement with a metal member to form a metal-covered composite wire arrangement, and performing a predetermined heating process of the metal-covered composite wire arrangement, thus forming the raw material into an oxide superconductor.

Abstract: A primary coil assembly for a superconducting linear induction motor is provided which is arranged opposite to a secondary conductor for exerting a relative thrust on the secondary conductor when energized. The primary coil assembly comprises a plurality of coil units, each including a nonmagnetic and nonconductive bobbin, an alternating-current superconducting wire wound around the bobbin, and nonmagnetic and nonconductive spacers interposed between adjacent turns of the superconducting wire being adjacent to each other in an outward direction with respect to the axis of the bobbin or adjacent to each other in the width direction of the bobbin, for providing a clearance therebetween. The coil units have substantially identical structure and shape and are spaced at a predetermined distance from each other.

Abstract: There is provided a superconducting strand for alternating current which is formed by stranding 13 or more superconducting wires having a diameter smaller than that of a non-magnetic core member in a single-layered form on the outer peripheral surface of the core member and which can efficiently remove heat caused by AC loss, avoid a quenching phenomenon and stably maintain the superconducting state. Preferably, an electrically insulataive braided layer formed of polyester fiber is interposed between the core member and the stranded superconducting wires and stable insulation can be maintained therebetween, thereby preventing flow of coupling current caused by defective insulation and suppressing partial heat generation. The superconducting wire contains a large number of NbTi superconducting filaments and a non-magnetic stainless steel wire can be preferably used for the core member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing an oxide superconductor containing at least an alkaline earth metal and copper. This method comprises the steps of heating a material substance containing elements constituting the oxide superconductor, in an atmosphere having an oxygen partial pressure of at most 50 Torr at a temperature ranging from 500.degree. C. to 1000.degree. C., and then heating the material substance in an oxygen-containing atmosphere. Also disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing composite oxide powder which is the precursor of the oxide superconductor. This method comprises the steps of heating the material substance in an atmosphere having an oxygen partial pressure of at most 50 Torr at a temperature ranging from 500.degree. C. to 1000.degree. C., and crushing the material substance into powder.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a superconductor includes the steps of filling a ceramic superconductor or a material mixture thereof in a metal container, elongating the metal container, slitting the metal container by a predetermined width to partially expose a material inside the metal container, and sintering the material inside the metal container.

Abstract: A superconducting wire containing a multifilamentary superconducting alloy, comprising at least one composite containing a first matrix in which a plurality of superconducting alloy filaments have been arranged and a second matrix in which at least one composite is embedded; wherein said first matrix consists essentially of a metal or an alloy which does not form any intermetallic compound with the superconducting alloy filament. As the superconducting alloy filament, a Nb-Ti alloy filament may preferably be selected; the first matrix may preferably consist of one selected from the group of Nb, Ta and a Nb-Ta alloy; and the second matrix may preferably consist of Cu, A Cu-Ni alloy, Al, or an Al alloy.