Abstract:
The hydroplaning-occurring speed of a vehicle is estimated by detecting an amount of water on a wet road surface on which the vehicle is traveling, and estimating a speed of the vehicle at and above which a hydroplaning phenomenon can occur, based on the detected amount of water. The possibility of occurrence of a hydroplaning phenomenon of a vehicle is detected by detecting an amount of water on a wet road surface on which the vehicle is traveling, detecting the speed of the vehicle, and determining whether there is a possibility that a hydroplaning phenomenon can occur, based on the detected amount of water and the detected speed of the vehicle.
Abstract:
In a valve regulated type lead-acid battery, a positive plate includes a positive grid made of Pb—Ca alloy and a positive active material containing Sb in the range of 0.005% to 1.0% both inclusive per weight of the positive active material; wherein a density of the positive active material is not lower than 3.75 g/cc after formation.
Abstract:
This invention discloses a physical exercise appliance comprising an indicator device for selectively indicating exercise data or heart-pulse frequency data of the user or exerciser during the application of his physical energy. A circuit is provided for alternately indicating the exercise data and the heart-pulse frequency data on the indicator device at predetermined intervals when the indication of exercise data is designated. The circuit only indicates the heart-pulse frequency data on the indicator device when the indication of heart-pulse frequency data is designated.The heart-pulse frequency data may be read out at predetermined intervals, while exercise data such as an exercise period of time or an exercise speed are indicated on the indicator device. Therefore the user or exerciser can always know his physical conditions during the application of his physical energy and can pay attention such that he does not apply excessively his physical energy, thereby preventing him from becoming too tired.Furthermore, such repeated indication of exercise data and heart-pulse frequency data on the indicator device may also provide an entertaining atmosphere, so that the user may take exercise pleasantly.