Abstract: An aluminum alloy for sliding materials consists, by weight, of Si of not less than 8% but less than 15%, 1 to 5% Cu, 0.1 to 2% Mg, 1 to 6% Sn, and optionally 0.5 to 3% Pb, and the balance Al and incidental impurities. This aluminum alloy for sliding materials exhibits high toughness without affecting a sliding property, an anti-seizure property, a castability and a machinability.

Abstract: A tin-base white metal bearing alloy essentially consists of, by weight, more than 3% and up to 15% Sb, more than 2% and up to 10% Ni, more than 0.001% and up to 1% Cr, up to 9% Cu, and balance of Sn and incidental impurities. Since Ni increases the strength at high temperature and the melting point, heat resistance and fatigue resistance as a tin-base white metal bearing alloy are improved. In this case, the strength will be further improved by containing at least one element of Cd, Be, Co and Mn whose amount or total amount is more than 0.1% and up to 5% by weight.

Abstract: A fiber of a polyester, in which 80% or more of the repeating units are composed of ethylene terephthalate, characterized in that it satisfies the following inequalities:0.16<tan .delta..sub.max <0.22 1115<T.sub.max <140 2D.sub.100 <-3.79.times.d.sup.1/2 +91 3D.sub.130 >-11.36.times.d.sup.1/2 +58 4as well as a process for the production and dyeing of a fibrous structure of the polyester fiber.According to the present invention, especially in deep color dyeing at a high temperature, the degree of dye exhaustion is improved, and the utilization efficiency of the dye is enhanced, and moreover, especially in an extremely fine fiber yarn, a polyester fibrous structure having a concentration of a color shade equal to that of an ordinary yarn, which has never been obtained by the conventional process can be provided. In addition, there can be provided a polyester fiber and a fibrous structure thereof that are excellent in coloring properties and color fastness and can be used for various purposes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneously detecting and comparing a plurality of upper patterns indicative of Gray code patterns and having greater pattern pitches and a plurality of lower patterns indicative of pure binary code patterns and having smaller pattern pitches to correct the upper pattern detection data and thereby detect an absolute position.

Abstract: A reference signal generation apparatus for a position detector is disclosed in which a plurality of signals having peaks at predetermined intervals are produced from the light transmitted through slit rows of random patterns and a plurality of light detectors for detecting the same light, thereby producing a reference signal in the vicinity of maximum and minimum values of the difference signal between the output signals of the light detectors.

Abstract: An automatic speed control mechanism for a motorcycle that embodies a separately driven vacuum pump for controlling the throttle valve of the motorcycle independently of its induction system vacuum. In addition, an indicator system is provided that indicates when the automatic speed control is operative and further which indicates the preset speed and the actual speed of travel. A manual arrangement is provided for manually overriding the automatic speed control so as to reduce vehicle speed without disabling the automatic speed control device.

Abstract: A reference signal generation apparatus for a position detector is disclosed in which a plurality of signals having peaks at predetermined intervals are produced from the light transmitted through slit rows of random patterns and a plurality of light detectors for detecting the same light, thereby producing a reference signal in the vicinity of maximum and minimum values of the difference signal between the output signals of the light detectors.

Abstract: An automatic speed control mechanism for a motorcycle that embodies a separately driven vacuum pump for controlling the throttle valve of the motorcycle independently of its induction system vacuum. In addition, an indicator system is provided that indicates when the automatic speed control is operative and further which indicates the preset speed and the actual speed of travel. A manual arrangement is provided for manually overriding the automatic speed control so as to reduce vehicle speed without disabling the automatic speed control device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink applying method for obtaining desired sharp patterns while preventing bleeding and an ink composition therefor, in applying a low viscosity liquid to a polymer product such as fabric in the form of droplets according to the ink jet or spray process.As a treating solution there is used a solution incorporating a water-soluble or water-dispersible material which contains --OSO.sub.3 M group or --SO.sub.3 M group as a hydrophilic group in which M is a monovalent metal, ammonium or amine, and a fiber structure is pretreated with a chemical for coagulating the said hydrophilic group, whereby good bleeding preventing effect and deep shading effect even against markedly bleeding fiber structures such as thin fabrics as well as level dyeing effect of colored portions can be attained without impairing the injection characteristic. Sharp patterns equal or superior to conventional prints can be obtained.

Abstract: An automatic speed control mechanism for a motorcycle that embodies a separately driven vacuum pump for controlling the throttle valve of the motorcycle independently of its induction system vacuum. In addition, an indicator system is provided that indicates when the automatic speed control is operative and further which indicates the preset speed and the actual speed of travel. A manual arrangement is provided for manually overriding the automatic speed control so as to reduce vehicle speed without disabling the automatic speed control device.

Abstract: An automatic speed control mechanism for a motorcycle embodying an actuator device for automatically positioning the throttle of the engine. The automatic device is able to generate sufficient force so as to overcome the normal closing bias of the throttle but has insufficient force to resist throttle closing movement of the manual actuator so that the operator may manually override the automatic speed control and reduce the speed of the motorcycle.

Abstract: Pile fabric having excellent softness and high tear strength which has short fibers planted and adhered to a base with an adhesive, is obtained by applying an adhesive and planting the short fibers to the base, drying or curing the adhesive, and removing at least 5 weight % of the fibers of the base.

Abstract: An electric tachometer having a bar-graph display representing revolutions per minute (r.p.m.) on two scales. One scale shows normal r.p.m. while an expanded scale is provided to more accurately indicate r.p.m. while an expanded scale is provided more accurately to indicate r.p.m. lower than a predetermined value. A detector determines whether engine r.p.m. is above a predetermined value and a selector switch permits selection to normal or an expanded display.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring a plurality of vehicle conditions and providing an indication of unsatisfactory conditions. A warning indicator is provided for each condition and a main warning indicator is also provided for giving warning when any of the sensed condition is not correct. An arrangement is provided wherein all of the warning indicators are illuminated when the main switch of the vehicle is closed so that the operator may ascertain that all warning systems are operational. The individual warning indicators are then operated in sequence and are extinguished if the sensed condition is correct. If any sensed condition is not correct, the main indicator will be illuminated and that particular condition indicator will remain illuminated while the remaining checks are completed. This sequential testing is done only after the vehicle is started or if initiated by the operator.

Abstract: The production of pile fabric, comprising the use of a compound of two or more azilidine groups or two or more blocked isocyanate groups in one molecule, with a polyurethane solution as a binding agent is disclosed. The binding strength of the binding agent is not affected by high-temperature, high-pressure jet-dyeing or the solvent used in dry-cleaning. There is no loss of quality as a result of pile fall-out during such processes.

Abstract: A fur-like napped fabric and process for manufacturing same are disclosed wherein a fiber layer comprising uncrimped short fibers or short fibers having a number of crimps of not greater than 10 crimps per inch are provided as a fiber layer on a base fabric. The fibers are then implanted into the base fabric by needle punching. Thereafter, the fibers are raised to form a nap. After needle punching, the base fabric and fibers may be bonded to each other by means of a backing treatment or the like which is carefully applied so as not to permeate the raised hair portion extending on the front surface of the fabric. Especially pleasing aesthetic effects are produced when the napped fibers have static frictional coefficients of less than 0.35 and wherein the bending recovery rate of said fibers is higher than 50%.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid-retaining synthetic fiber having a substantially pointed free end and including a tapered portion having an acute ridgeline on its surface. It is prepared from a synthetic fiber having in section at least one concave portion and at least one convex portion which gradually taper off toward the outside from the center.These fibers are suitable for use in brushes, or for the manufacture of knitted or woven fabrics or flocked fabrics having an animal hair-like or fur-like touch or appearance.

Abstract: Lubricant oil level detecting device adapted to be located in an oil sump provided in the engine crankchamber so that lubricant oil in the sump is splashed by a splashing bar formed in the connecting rod. A shield is provided between the detecting device and the splashing bar for dividing the sump into two sections which are connected together through openings in the shield. The shield is effective to absorb the movement of the oil surface under the influence of the splashing bar.

Abstract: Disclosed is a highly flame-retardant fiber of excellent color-fastness which is made from the mixture composition of 30 to 60 parts of an amino resin composed of a condensation product of formaldehyde with melamine and other amino compounds selected from, urea, dicyandiamide and benzoguanamine, and 70 to 40 parts of polyvinyl alcohol. The incorporation of 0.1 to 4.0% by weight of phosphorus by the addition of a reactive organic phosphorous compound to the spinning dope or to the wet filaments before drawing causes noticeable enhancement of the flame-retardance. Curing and crosslinking may be carried out during the yarn-making process of spinning, drawing and heat-setting or after the yarn-making process by treatment in an acidic formaldehyde environment.