Abstract: A thermocompression bonding apparatus wherein object parts can be connected with a high degree of accuracy by thermocompression bonding and the entire apparatus is not deformed readily by a high pressure and a member of a large size can be connected at a fine pitch with a high degree of accuracy. The thermocompression bonding apparatus is constructed so as to bond a first member to a second member by thermocompression bonding and comprises a base member, a holding device for holding the second member thereon, a heat generation element for applying heat to the first member, and a pressurization member for pressing the heat generation element against the first member and the second member. The holding device, the heat generation element and the pressurization member are disposed mechanically separately from the base member. Also a thermocompression bonding method and a process of manufacturing a liquid crystal display device which are performed using the thermocompression bonding apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract: An adapter pack is constructed so that it can be connected to a video camera via the site via which the battery pack is normally connected. The adapter pack is itself provided with a mounting site on which the battery pack can be connected. This construction allows the adapter pack to be operatively "sandwiched" between the battery pack and the camera. The adapter pack is arranged to permit the power from the battery pack to be supplied both to its own circuitry and therethrough to the camera.

Abstract: An image forming system for copiers, printers and the like having a main body which forms images on sheets of paper inserted therein and a plurality of sheet feeding units selectively attachable to the main body. The main body has a timing roller set which transports the papers to an image forming position with an appropriate timing, and each of the sheet feeding units has a paper feeding system with a take-up roller for supplying papers from the unit directly to the timing roller set without intermediate rollers in the main body. The system further includes side and bottom sheet feeding units selectively attachable to the main body and the side unit includes a guide for guiding sheets from the bottom unit into the main body. The system further includes a separate sheet guide mountable on the bottom unit for guiding sheets into the main body when the side unit is absent from the system.

Abstract: A container of substantially rectangular cross section is formed of synthetic resin and comprises a container body and a lid member to be detachably mounted to the container body. The container body is provided with longitudinal and lateral side walls and a bottom wall and is capable of being molded as a single piece and thereafter foldable into a container. A locking device for locking the container body and the lid member is located on an outer surface of a side wall of the container body and on a corresponding inner surface of a side wall of the lid. The locking member comprises projections extending outwardly from outer surfaces of the lateral side walls of the container body and corresponding recesses extending inwardly from inner surfaces of the lateral side walls of the lid member.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus comprising a laser beam radiating unit utilized as a light source, and an optical system that the surface of an original reflects a laser beam radiated from the radiating unit to project an image reflected from the original onto a photosensitive member. In this apparatus, an image is formed selectively in a print mode so that an image results from turning on and off the laser beam, in a copy mode that a copy of an original results from exposure of the photosensitive member to the laser beam reflected from the surface of an original or in a composite mode that a composite image is formed of a copy of an original and an image resulting from turning on and off the laser beam. Further, this apparatus comprises a projection lens unit for projecting an image reflected from an original onto the photosensitive member.

Abstract: A video camera apparatus for use in a video camera or a video tape recorder having a built-in type camera in which a video light apparatus is detachably mounted to the body of the video camera, includes a circuit whereby the video light apparatus is automatically turned ON or OFF when the video camera apparatus is in a standby mode in response to a remote control signal, so that the video camera apparatus is easy to use and the video light apparatus can be operated for a longer period of time.

Abstract: A vapor reflow type soldering apparatus comprises a vapor generating tank disposed substantially centrally in the apparatus for receiving therein a thermal medium and saturated vapor of said thermal medium; a preheating chamber arranged upstream of the vapor generating tank; a cooling chamber arranged downstream of the vapor generating tank; an inlet side passage connecting the vapor generating tank and the preheating chamber; an outlet side passage connecting the vapor generating tank and the cooling chamber; a conveyor extending horizontally through the preheating chamber, the inlet side passage, the vapor generating tank, the outlet side passage and the cooling chamber, wherein the conveyor can vary the width thereof; an outlet side exhaust port provided at the outlet side passage; an inlet side cooler arranged beneath the inlet side passage and having a cover at an upper position thereof; an outlet side cooler arranged beneath the outlet side passage and extending close to the outlet side exhaust port; a

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a multielement sintered material is provided, more particularly an appartus of the automated type which weighs and mixes predetermined amounts of powdery elements, molds the mixed elements and then sinters them.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus comprising a laser beam radiating unit utilized as a light source, and an optical system that the surface of an original reflects a laser beam radiated from the radiating unit to project an image reflected form the original onto a photosensitive member. In this apparatus, an image is formed selectively in a print mode that an image results from turning on and off the laser beam, in a copy made that a copy of an original results form exposure of the photosensitive member to the laser beam reflected from the surface of an original or in a composite mode that a composite image is formed of a copy of an original and an image resulting from turning on and off the laser beam. Also, this apparatus comprises a reflecting member which is provided on an original supporting table and extends in the sub scanning direction, and a sensor for detecting the laser beam reflected from the reflecting member.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a laser beam radiating unit utilized as a light source, and an optical system that the surface of an original reflects a laser beam radiated from the radiating unit to project an image reflected from the original onto a photosensitive member. In this apparatus, an image is formed selectively in a print mode that an image results from turning on and off the laser beam, in a copy mode that a copy of an original results from exposure of the photosensitive member to the laser beam reflected from the surface of an original or in a composite mode that a composite image is formed of a copy of an original and an image resulting from turning on and off the laser beam. Also, this apparatus comprises a reflector for directing the laser beam to the photosensitive member, and the reflector is automatically set at the reflecting position when the original cover is open or the print mode is selected.

Abstract: A laser scanning optical system including a rotatable polygonal mirror for scanning the photosensitive surface with the laser beam in a scanning direction, a lens unit for converging the laser beam reflected by the polygonal mirror on the photosensitive surface, a first reflection mirror for reflecting the laser beam passed though the lens unit to the photosensitive surface, a second reflection mirror for reflecting the laser beam reflected by a part of the first reflection mirror, a sensor arranged to receive the laser beam which is reflected by the second reflection mirror and has passed through a specific position equivalent to the photosensitive surface for generating a synchronizing signal for commanding start of modulation of the laser beam, and first and second lens elements both interposed between the specific position and the sensor so as to keep a conjugate condition therebetween.

Abstract: An apparatus provided with a first reflector for reflecting a light beam deflected by a deflector in a light beam scanning apparatus and a second reflector for directing the light beam from the first reflector toward an image forming point after contacting again the first reflector. The light beam is reciprocated between the first and second reflectors thereby forming a light path of two times the space that they are disposed. A deflector is disposed on a side of the light path extending from the first reflector to the light beam image forming point together with a light beam emitting source which irradiate the light beam on the same level of the light path and make the light path length at both ends of the light beam scanning range equal to each other by arranging an angle between the first and second reflectors.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus comprising a laser beam radiating unit utilized as a light source, and an optical system that the surface of an original reflects a laser beam radiated from the radiating unit to project a image reflected from the original onto a photosensitive member. In this apparatus, an image is formed selectively in a print mode that an image results from turning on and off the laser beam, in a copy mode that a copy of an original results from exposure of the photosensitive member to the laser beam reflected from the surface of an original or in a composite mode that a composite image is formed of a copy of an original and an image resulting from turning on and off the laser beam. Further, this apparatus comprises a transporting unit for transporting a sheet on which a latent image formed on the photosensitive member is transferred onto the original glass, so that a sheet once discharged from the main body can be reused as an original.

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.

Abstract: An image-forming apparatus comprises a machine body and a paper discharge unit removably attached to the machine body. The machine body defines a face-down discharge tray on top. The paper discharge unit includes a face-up discharge tray and a discharge roller pair. A switch lever is provided in the machine body for selecting between a state in which recording paper is turned over for discharge onto the face-down discharge tray, and a second state in which the recording paper is discharged face up onto the face-up discharge tray.

Abstract: Ethyl-.beta.-benzoyacrylate is reacted with an alkali metal salt of (S)-alanine or an alkali metal salt of N.sup.6 -trifluoroacetyl-L-lysine to form the corresponding Michael addition product, and not less than an equivalent amount of acid is added after completion of the Michael addition to prevent conversion of the (S,S) form of the product to the (R,S) form.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus comprising a laser beam radiating unit utilized as a light source, and an optical system that the surface of an original reflects a laser beam radiated from the radiating unit to project an image reflected from the original onto a photosensitive member. In this apparatus, an image is formed selectively in a print mode that an image results from turning on and off the laser beam, in a copy mode that a copy of an original results from exposure of the photosensitive member to the laser beam reflected from the surface of an original or in a composite mode that a composite image is formed of a copy of an original and an image resulting from turning on and off the laser beam. Further, this apparatus comprises a sensor for receiving the laser beam reflected from the surface of an original, and the image of an original and composite image are read by the sensor.

Abstract: A process for preparing optically active hydantoins having the general formula (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which are different from each other, are independently alkyl group, aralkyl group, aryl group, substituted alkyl group, substituted aralkyl group, or substituted aryl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 form an asymmetric cyclic compound, characterized in that one configuration of racemic N-carbamoyl-.alpha.-amino acid having the general formula (I): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as above, is enzymatically converted into the corresponding hydantoins.The present invention provides a process for an optical resolution with a high efficiency which can be used for the synthesis of (S)-6-fluoro-spiro-[chroman-4,4'-imidazolidine]-2',5'-dione (USAN; Sorbinil), which is an optically active hydrantoins attracting public attention as a preventive or a remedy for the particular chronic symptoms of diabetes such as cataract and neuropathy, and (S)-.alpha.

Abstract: An apparatus for fixing electronic parts to a printed circuit board is disclosed which comprises a vapor generating tank or boiling and generating a thermal medium and a returning tank for receiving the thermal medium containing flux. The vapor generating tank and the returning tank are separated from each other. By utilizing the level difference between the vapor generating tank and the returning tank, the thermal medium is charged into a flux separator and discharged therefrom. Thus, the mixture of the flux into the thermal medium may be reduced and its maintenance work may readily be carried out, thereby reducing a running cost of the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for fitting electronic parts to a printed circuit board is disclosed which comprises a collector for collecting thermal medium adhered to a conveyor that is travelling out of a vapor tank. Thus, it is possible to prevent generation of poisonous gas and to enhance a safety aspect of the apparatus. Also, since it is possible to collect the thermal medium, the running cost may be reduced.