Abstract: Forces and moments are detected in a distinguishing manner by a simple structure. A supporting member (20) is positioned below a force receiving member (10), which receives forces to be detected, and between these components, at least two columnar force transmitting members (11, 12) are connected. Connecting members having flexibility are interposed at the upper and lower ends of each of columnar force transmitting members (11, 12) so that columnar force transmitting members (11, 12) can become inclined when force receiving member (10) becomes displaced upon receiving a force. Sensors (21, 22) are positioned at the respective connection parts of columnar force transmitting members (11, 12) and supporting member (20) to detect forces that are transmitted from the respective columnar force transmitting members (11, 12) to supporting member (20).

Abstract: An optical torque sensor comprises a radiation source emitting radiation of at least one wavelength. At least one sensor senses the emitted radiation and generates at least one intensity signal indicative of the intensity of the emitted radiation. At least one signal conditioner is receptive of the emitted radiation and is positioned on a shaft between the radiation source and the at least one sensor thereby conditioning the emitted radiation. A circuit is receptive of the at least one intensity signal and determines the torque acting upon the shaft and compensates for the attenuation of the emitted radiation.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for measuring the stress forces in refining disks are disclosed. The method includes providing a measuring surface comprising at least a portion of a plurality of refiner bars on the refining surface of a refining disk, resiliently mounting the measuring surface in the refiner surface, and measuring the stress forces across the measuring surface.

Abstract: A detectable device for collecting samples consists of a collecting scoop and a handle extending outwardly therefrom. The detection of the device is improved by uniformly dispersing at least one radio-opaque substance within a dispersing medium of its material.

Abstract: A multi-chambered pump-valve device for performing chemical processes, detections or analyses is described herein. The device includes a plurality of chambers having variable volumes in fluid communication with one another via one or more passageways. Liquid may be directed through the device by merely changing the volumes of two or more chambers. Despite the simplicity of the mode for transferring liquids in the device, complex chemical processing sequences may be performed using the device. A plurality of devices may be incorporated into a larger apparatus so that a plurality of chemical processing operations may be performed substantially simultaneously in parallel.

Abstract: An automated sealing assembly for use in an automated sample collection workstation includes a lower clamping plate, an upper clamping plate movable with respect to the lower clamping plate and adapted for sealable engagement with the lower clamping plate, and a clamping drive assembly including a track plate having a track, an axle support, an axle supported by the axle support, a bracket connected to the upper clamping plate and to the axle, the bracket movably and rotatably supported in the track and pivotable about the axle, a motor, and a drive member powered by the motor and adapted to move the bracket along the track.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inspection probe for an internal wall of a duct, comprising at least one sensor mounted in a support adapted to be moved inside the duct while pressing said sensor flat against said internal wall. The support is formed by a shell which is molded onto the sensor and comprises a body provided with a window for positioning said sensor and means for attaching said sensor flat against the internal wall of the duct, said means being integrally molded with the body. The invention has applications in the non-destructive testing of ducts in nuclear power plants.

Abstract: A roller/damper is configured for use with an associated sliding object such as a drawer that is movable between a first position and a second position along a rail having a rack gear disposed thereon. The roller/damper includes a roller having an outside diameter that is configured for movement along the rail. A gear housing is disposed adjacent the roller and has gear teeth formed thereon for engaging the rail rack gear. A damper rotor is positioned in the gear housing. The roller, gear housing and rotor rotate about a common axis. A damping material is disposed about the damper rotor within the gear housing for damping rotation of the gear housing relative to the rotor. A shaft extends through the roller, the gear housing and the rotor. The rotor is fixed to the shaft and the roller and gear housing are rotational about the shaft independent of one another.

Abstract: An assembly unit for a motor vehicle is provided with a lever arm arranged in a bearing block pivotably around an axis on a bolt fixed in mounts of the bearing block. The bearing block has at least one section opening or expanding in case of an accident as a consequence of force acting on the assembly unit. The bolt disengages the mounts as a consequence of the acting force. After the assembly of the assembly unit, the bolt, which has an at least two-part design, has at least one connection area, on which the individual bolt parts are engaged with one another in a positive-locking and nonpositive manner.

Abstract: A selector lever for automatic transmission for an automobile has an automatic selector handle in which the horizontal movement of the push button into the housing is transmitted to the rod by means of a deflecting lever which is swivelable around a cylindrical pin. A support lever is connected with the rod by a cylindrical pin. The support lever is supported at the housing and its movement is limited by a distance element.

Abstract: A pedal release structure for a parking brake is disclosed. The structure preferably includes a locking lever rotatably mounted on an assembly bracket, a resilient unit for resiliently supporting the locking lever in order to rotate the locking lever in an opposite direction from the return direction of the parking brake pedal, a rotation scope limiting unit for limiting the rotation scope of the locking lever, a locking unit for allowing a release lever to lock the locking lever according as the release cable is pulled, and a releasing unit for allowing the release lever locked by the locking lever to be released. With this structure the release lever is enabled to continue acting on a torsion spring until the parking brake pedal is completely released even when the return speed of the parking brake pedal is slowed due to cold temperature.

Abstract: Upon a drop in engine rotation speed, a direct current voltage which periodically changes is applied to coils of pole magnets 18u-18w, thereby causing an increase or reduction in the rotation speed of the second flywheel 21. When the rotation speed of a first flywheel 11 matches the rotation speed of the second flywheel 21, a current is applied to a coil 24 to displace the second flywheel 21 to the first flywheel 11 side such that the second flywheel 21 is connected to the first flywheel 11 via dog clutches 26. Thereby, the shock which is produced upon connection of a second flywheel is reduced, and slippage occurring during connection of a second flywheel is also reduced.

Abstract: An electrical ratchet wrench has a body, a motor, a battery set, a switch, a planet gear assembly, a connecting collar, a head and a ratcheting device. The motor is received in the body and has an output shaft with a pinion. The battery set is detachably received in the body and is electrically connected to the motor. The switch is electrically connected between the motor and the battery set. The planet gear assembly is received in the body and has a rotating base, a stub, multiple planet gears and a stationary collar. The connecting collar securely holds the stationary collar in the connecting collar. The ratcheting device is received in the head for driving a fastener to rotate and has a driven shaft connected to the stub on the rotating base. Accordingly, a cordless electrical ratchet wrench is provided and is convenient in use.

Abstract: This invention provides a clamping nut which prevents, at the time of rotation of the clamping nut, a fastening force that is imparted in the radial direction of the clamping nut towards the inside of the clamping nut, from operating on a converting part formed on the inner surface of the clamping nut, thereby enhancing rotation efficiency and making it possible to securely clamp a clamp object member. This invention also provides a tool holder with the above-described clamping nut, and a spanner for the fastening of the clamping nut. The clamping nut has an annular groove which takes the form of an annular shape over its outer surface in at least a section of the area on its outer surface that corresponds to a female screw, and which will not come in contact with the spanner.

Abstract: A ratchet socket wrench has a main body, a shaft disposed on the main body, a drive device engaging with the shaft, and a sleeve engaging with the drive device. The drive device has a center hole, and a ratchet portion having a plurality of ratchets and an outer periphery groove. An elastic ring encloses the outer periphery groove of the drive device. A collar encloses the drive device. The sleeve has a corrugation hole, and a pawl portion having a plurality of pawls and an outer periphery recess. The pawls engage with the ratchets. The shaft is inserted in the center hole of the drive device. The collar has an inner annular flange. The drive device further has an annular recess to receive the inner annular flange of the collar.

Abstract: Apparatus for driving fasteners, in particular screws, nails, pop rivets, and staples, is disclosed. It has a motor-drivable feeder that moves the fasteners sequentially from a feed position into a driving position, and with an adjustor has a manually rotatable threader mounted stationary on the feeder. The thread engages interlockingly with the stop member.

Abstract: Described is a device that is useful for allowing an engraver, or the like, to have their workpiece rotated without the need to lift their tools from the work piece, and to eliminate hesitation or stopping in the course of engraving circles, spirals, curves, or convoluted shapes. The device is a workstation, such as used by engravers, welders and the like, that comprises a workbench upon which a turntable is mounted. The preferable turntable is mounted to the top of a rotatable post, which projects through the workbench by means of an extension piece. The post is in turn attached to the underside of the workbench and also to the floor (or base plate or other suitably rigid structure such as the workbench or stand) using flanged bearings. Attached to a portion of the post near the floor is a foot operated plate. The operated plate is located in a position such that it is conveniently accessible by a foot of the engraver.

Abstract: A wood-turning lathe includes a spindle and a drive shaft journalled to a headstock housing. A motor is mounted in the headstock housing, and includes a rotor. A torque converter includes a first wheel that co-axially surrounds the spindle and that is securely coupled to the rotor, a second wheel mounted securely on the drive shaft, and a belt trained on the first and second wheels, thereby increasing torque of the drive shaft. A speed change device includes a first pulley unit mounted on the drive shaft and defining a first belt-engaging surface, a second pulley unit mounted on the spindle and defining a second belt-engaging surface, and a non-elastic belt interconnecting the first and second pulley units and frictionally contacting the first and second belt-engaging surfaces.

Abstract: A cut alignment device for a rotary saw having a motor which spins a cutting unit which includes a rotary shaft driven by the motor, a circular blade having a central aperture through which the shaft fits, and a blade mounting device for holding the blade on the shaft. The cut alignment device includes a battery power source carried by the cutting unit; and a beam light source, operatively connected to this power source, and carried by the cutting unit. The light source projects a light beam at a shallow angle from the cutting unit directed to intersect the plane of the rotary cutting tool or saw blade, to assist the operator in cutting accurately.

Abstract: A mine detonating apparatus to be mounted to an armoured personnel carrier (1) is disclosed. A front roller assembly (4) is mounted at the front of a vehicle body (2) of the armoured personnel carrier (1) to apply pressure to the ground forwardly of each track (3) of the armoured personnel carrier (1). A rear roller assembly (10) is mounted rearwardly of the vehicle body (3) to apply pressure to the ground behind the vehicle, the front and rear rollers (4, 10) being pre-loaded. The rear roller assembly (10) is connected to the vehicle body by means of hydraulic cylinders (15, 16) and a support frame (8) supporting the front roller assemblies (4) is connected to the vehicle body (2) by of a pair of hydraulic cylinders (17, 18). The hydraulic cylinders (15, 16, 17, 18) are arranged to maintain the position of the front roller assemblies forwardly of the respective tracks (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a variable flow control apparatus for an actuator of a heavy construction equipment capable of implementing constant flow of hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic pump to an actuator even when a pilot pressure capable of driving a seat valve openably and closably installed in a discharge flow path of the hydraulic pump exceeds a certain pressure level.

Abstract: A spool-type hydraulic directional control valve having improvements to reduce cavitation when the spool is in the float position. The flow area of a first passageway on the valve spool is appropriately sized to reduce the flow hydraulic fluid flow from the head end of the hydraulic cylinder to the hydraulic fluid reservoir, such that a sufficient proportion of that hydraulic fluid instead flows internally through control valve and back to the rod end of the hydraulic cylinder to reduce cavitation when the valve spool is in the “float” position. Additionally, a second passageway on the valve spool may be blocked-off, eliminating the hydraulic fluid flow path from the hydraulic fluid reservoir to the rod end of the hydraulic cylinder when the valve spool is in the “float” position.

Abstract: A cylinder-piston drive, e.g., an hydraulically controlled actuator for actuating a gas-exchange valve of an internal combustion engine, has an operating piston that is displaceable inside a cylinder and delimits pressure chambers by piston sides facing away from one another. The operating piston has a multipart design and is made up of at least two partial pistons that are placed inside one another, are displaceable relative to each other and strike against one another at stop faces. One pressure chamber is delimited by all, and the other pressure chamber is delimited by only a part, of the partial pistons and the sliding paths of the partial pistons not delimiting the other pressure chamber may be reduced compared to the overall sliding path of the operating piston. At least one stop face, arranged on the cylinder, may be provided against which a stop face of one of the partial pistons strikes after traveling the reduced sliding path.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a mixing chamber for mixing hot water, a beverage concentrate and cold water, as well as one or more additives. The hot water and cold water are supplied at a predetermined flow rate at a predetermined proportion, regardless of the pressure of the water supply. A water heater supplies the hot water within a specified pressure range and without significant entrapped air.

Abstract: This invention is a device for the production of beverages made by the addition of water as described, in particular brewed hot beverages, such as soups etc., and in particular tea or coffee, whereby the invention comprises a liquid tank and a movable screen basket which holds the material used for the infusion, whereby the gap between the screen basket and the inside wall of the tank in the direction of movement of the screen basket is such that when the screen basket is moved, essentially the entire volume liquid in the tank flows into the screen basket with the aim of achieving a targeted flow of liquid through and around the material which is being infused. A process is provided for the production of beverages made by the addition of water,in particular brewed hot beverages, or soups etc.

Abstract: The invention provides an automated method and apparatus for pizza production which is initiated by individual order placement and uses only fresh ingredients (no ingredients are frozen, pre-prepared or pre-cooked). Each dough portion is individually and mechanically prepared from flour and other fresh, pre-proportioned ingredients. The dough portion passes through a series of shaping and pre-heating processing stations to prepare a flattened and partially baked pizza base. Using a preheated or continuously heated conveying tray, the pizza base passes under a number of metering and distribution devices for selected application of tomato sauce and/or various other toppings according to the order. Baking occurs in one of multiple ovens to complete pizza preparation. Multiple ovens are provided to facilitate the automated preparation of multiple pizzas at any given time. A tray conveying system transports one or more trays through the various processing stations to accommodate multiple orders at the same time.

Abstract: An egg yolk separator includes a strainer having a portion for retaining an egg yolk and apertures for straining egg white. A pair of arms extends in opposite directions from the strainer for resting on opposite sides of an opening of a vessel, locating the separator on the vessel. One of the arms is extendable and retractable in length such that overall length of the separator is adjustable to suit the width of the opening of the vessel.

Abstract: A baler is described which has a collection chamber or duct and a baling chamber. Crop material enters the duct until a pre-determined level has been reached at which time a stuffer transfers the pre-compressed crop to the baling chamber. A control system is provided for calculating the ratio between the amount of crop material which should be formed into bales under optimal conditions and the rate of flow of crop material entering the duct. This ratio can be displayed and used to control the speed of the towing vehicle. The present invention uses the duct as a kind of measuring cylinder to determine the rate at which crop material is entering the baler.

Abstract: In an ink supply amount control method for a printing press, ink is supplied from the gap between a plurality of ink fountain keys and an ink fountain roller to an ink supply path in accordance with rotation of the ink fountain roller. The swing operation of an ink ductor roller is temporarily stopped. When the swing operation should intermittently be stopped, the operation of the ink fountain key or the ink fountain roller is controlled to control the ink supply amount to the ink ductor roller. Ink in a corrected amount is supplied to a printing plate attached to a plate cylinder through the ink supply path by the swing operation of the ink ductor roller. An ink supply amount control apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A stencil making device of the present invention includes a front tension roller pair located downstream of the nip of a thermal head and a platen roller for applying tension to a stencil. The front tension roller pair is made up of an upper roller formed of rubber and a lower roller formed of metal. The lower roller is formed with a plurality of groove portions spaced from each other in the axial direction and each having a small diameter not contacting the stencil. The groove portions therefore reduce the area of contact with the stencil for thereby reducing the influence of static electricity on the stencil.

Abstract: A drive mechanism of a cylinder of a printing machine uses a drive motor. The cylinder and the drive motor can be moved relative to one another in an axial direction. A coupling, whose length can be varied in a linear direction by a given amount, and which has a lamella packet connected to flanges in a positive locking manner, is arranged between the drive motor and the cylinder.

Abstract: The printing apparatus comprises a printer and a laminator; media that advances and is printed in the printer is fed to the laminator device. The apparatus comprises means for loading in the laminator device the leading edge of the media leaving the printer, said loading means comprising a carrier, on which no printing is performed, attached to the leading edge of the media and to take-up means downstream of the laminator device, such that said carrier travels through the laminator device. Said carrier may comprise a length of lamination film, or a sheet or strips and means for their attachment to the media. The loading method comprises providing a carrier travelling through the laminator and attached to the leading edge of the media and to take-up means, and causing the carrier to advance leading the media through the laminator.

Abstract: A foam cushion tape comprising a compressible polyurethane foam layer having a first side and an opposite second side; a composite reinforcing film comprising an anchoring layer and a reinforcing layer, wherein the second aide of the polyurethane foam is disposed on the anchoring layer of the reinforcing film; a first adhesive disposed on the first side of the compressible polyurethane foam; and a second adhesive disposed an the reinforcing layer of the composite reinforcing film. The anchoring layer comprises at least one non-olefinio polymer, such as polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), polyurethane, nylon, or the like. A method for the manufacture of thin, foam cushion tapes for flexographic printing is provided, comprising casting a curable polyurethane foam composition directly onto the anchoring layer of a composite reinforcing film having a first anchoring layer and a second reinforcing layer, followed by curing the foam composition to form a compressible polyurethane foam.

Abstract: A blanket cylinder washing method for use in a web offset printing press. A blanket cylinder is rotated independently of running of a web, with the blanket cylinder thrown off, preferably, the blanket cylinder is rotated at a speed V1 higher than a running speed V0 of the web, and the blanket cylinder is washed. It is thereby possible to decrease the amount of spoilage generated when the blanket cylinder is washed.

Abstract: A device and a method detect an edge of a recording material, in particular a printing plate, in an exposer for recording printing originals. An exposer has an exposure drum for holding the printing plate, and an exposure head, which is moved axially along the exposure drum and focuses exposure beams onto the printing plate. The position of the edge of the printing plate is determined by a sensing device. To this end, a sensing finger is pivoted into a groove in the surface of the exposure drum and a signal is generated by a sensor when the sensing finger moves when it touches the edge of the recording material. The sensor used is preferably a microswitch. The axial position of the edge of the printing plate is determined by counting the cycles of the feed drive that moves the sensing device.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic initiator with enclosed on-board control circuitry, and a mating connector therefor.

Abstract: Described are a self-lubricating, overhead conveyor system and the component parts thereof. The self-lubricating overhead conveyor system obviates the need for added lubricants, and comprises three main components: a trolley assembly, a conveyor chain and a turn wheel assembly. In one embodiment, all three components are integrated to provide an improved overhead conveyor system; however, individual components may be used to retrofit conventional overhead conveyor systems. The trolley assemblies contain a self-lubricating precision ball bearing assembly, and are joined together by a surface hardened conveyor chain internally treated to resist corrosion and eliminate flaking. The turn wheel assemblies are configured to engage the conveyor chain and provide continuous lubrication and cleaning to the conveyor chain. All components of the conveyor system of the present disclosure meet criteria established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for use in food processing applications.

Abstract: A railroad car body has a longitudinally extending center sill, and a main bolster extending transversely relative to the center sill. A center plate is mounted under the center sill at the intersection of the center sill and the main bolster. The center plate seats in the center plate bowl of a truck that supports the rail road car body for rolling motion along the rail road tracks. The center plate is a casting that has a round peripheral wall that seats entirely within the center plate bowl. None of the center plate extends beyond the round peripheral wall, and none of the center plate overhangs the peripheral upstanding steel ring of the center plate bowl wall. The center plate has a continuous circumferential welding fillet relief such as may tend more easily to permit automated welding. The center plate has a hollow, upstanding truncated central cone member for accommodating a king pin. The truncated cone stands taller than the rim.

Abstract: A cardboard pallet that is constructed of a laminate, such that the top and bottom of the pallet have two plies of material, with the plies mutually orthogonal to one another. The pallet is assembled by attaching stringers and ribs to an inner skin, rotating the inner skin 90° and attaching to an outer skin, and wrapping the inner and outer skins about the stringers. Apertures on the end regions and portals in the bottom region of the pallet accommodate forklift tines or wheels on various material-handling devices. The apertures may be formed to create wear cuffs, to lengthen the life of the pallet.

Abstract: A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces pivotally attached to a retaining assembly preferably mounted in relation to the table top. Specifically, the retaining assembly includes a cross-brace member operably disposed through openings formed in the distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces, thus providing a pivotal engagement in relation to the table top.

Abstract: A table top includes a metal base, a cover body adhered to the metal base through a first adhesive layer, and a top plate adhered to the cover body through a second adhesive layer. The metal base includes a metal plate, and a metal frame underlying the metal plate. The cover body covers the metal base. The top plate overlies the cover body, and is made of a stony material. The table top further includes first and second fibrous screens, which are embedded respectively within the first and second adhesive layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to arc-heating plasma reactors for simultaneous making of refractory, metal and non-metal material melt and sublimates having a high degree of a melt viscosity and can be used in cement, chemical industries and metallurgy. The aim of the present invention is to provide the increase of a performance of a furnace lining, the serviceability, a furnace capacity, a finished product quality, the decrease of a power supply, making and separation of associated binding agents, non-ferrous metals in the form of melts and sublimates.

Abstract: In a fluid bed apparatus in which a layer of pulverulent or particulate material is fluidized by means of fluidizing gas which is introduced through openings in a bed plate in a first plurality of streams of flows of gas, means are provided for introducing a second plurality of streams of flows of gas at a site or sites of introduction and is directed from said site or sites along the surfaces of at least some of the walls of the housing to form a gas barrier covering at least a substantial part of said wall surfaces and the ceiling of the housing thus reducing detrimental effects, in particular deposition of products, condensation and corrosion, on the surfaces of the walls and ceiling of the housing.

Abstract: A modular kit of parts covers utility service lines extending from a bulkhead to a mission module. The kit includes a standard-length U-channel with a baseplate and upstanding sides. The baseplate defines one or more longitudinal slots, each of which defines a given width. A cover is provided. The kit also includes a divider having a protruding edge portion dimensioned to be accommodated in the slot. One embodiment includes a tee-shaped protrusion for use in a tee-shaped slot, and another embodiment includes a stress-reducing flange.

Abstract: Apparatus is described for mooring a floating vessel (10) particularly suited to a tanker transporting liquid natural gas which needs to be moored in an offshore environment. The apparatus comprises a semi-submersible floating dock (1) a single point mooring system (5) and at least one rigid arm (3). The arm (3) is pivotally attached to one of the dock (1) and the single point mooring system (5). The arm (3) is suspended from the other of the dock (1) and the single point mooring system (5) by at least one tension member (19).

Abstract: The invention is comprised of a Quick Anchoring Equipment system (30) which permits underwater connection and disconnection of anchoring lines (2) to anchoring devices that are already fixedly attached to the bottom of the sea. The Quick Anchoring Equipment (30) consists of chain cable, cables, hooks and buoys specifically organized and configured, which, are attached at the submerged end of the anchoring line (2), which makes it possible with a single support boat (5), together with a remote operated vehicle (6), to carry out this whole anchoring lines (2) operation fundamental to floating platforms (1). The invention also includes the method to install and uninstall the Quick Anchoring Equipment (30).

Abstract: A small-sized surface boat is configured such that a seat extending in the fore-and-aft direction is mounted on the center of a deck that constitutes an upper surface of a hull. An approximately horizontal flat portion is formed behind the seat and on a rear end portion of the deck. An inclined surface portion having an upward gradient toward a front from a front end of the flat portion is formed, and a finger catching groove to be caught by fingers of an extended hand from a rear side of the hull is integrally formed in a front end of the inclined surface portion.

Abstract: A bell is described having the first at least three or more frequencies substantially in harmonic sequence. A method for designing such a bell is also disclosed. An optimization procedure is described wherein an initial bell shape is modified until the first at least three or more frequencies are substantially in an harmonic sequence. An asymmetric bell is also described wherein a meridonal cross-section of the side portion is substantially geometrically similar to a cross-section having: 1) an outer line formed by fitting an arc of a circle to the three described points of the nodes and an inner line formed by fitting a line to the described points of the nodes; or 2) having an outer line formed by joining a straight line to the two described points of the nodes and an inner line formed by fitting a line to the described points of the nodes.

Abstract: A safety device is disclosed for cautioning passing motorists or pedestrians to the presence of a vehicle. One embodiment has a mount and a rigid standard affixed to the mount. The standard is extensible in length. The standard has at least a first section moving in relation to a second section to extend the length of the standard. Another embodiment of the standard telescopes in length to enhance visibility. This embodiment of the standard has a tubular cross-section and an inner section sliding within an outer section. The safety device attaches to the vehicle and cautions passing motorists or pedestrians.

Abstract: A display device for a vehicle comprises an instrument for a vehicle (1), which includes a plate having a surface on which characters are provided (8), an indicating needle (7) rotatably disposed along a surface of the plate (8), and a transparent cover (25) disposed in a surface side of the plate (8) separately from the plate (8), and a small display portion (35) is disposed in a portion of the transparent cover (25) to be a floating state to the plate (8), and a new visual effect having a stereoscopic feeling can be obtained because the small display portion (35) can be seen as the floating state to the surface of the plate (8).