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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 1996
Filed:
May. 30, 1995
Shigekazu Nagai, Ibaraki-ken, JP;
Hiroshi Matsushima, Ibaraki-ken, JP;
Yoshiharu Ito, Ibaraki-ken, JP;
Akio Saitoh, Ibaraki-ken, JP;
SMC Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A fluid pressure device having a fluid unit suitable for use as a vacuum generating unit formed by connecting together a plurality of blocks having different functions, the fluid unit being connected to an external device. The fluid pressure device includes a plug-in/one-touch type electric signal connecting unit for collectively mounting a plurality of terminals in a wall surface of the fluid unit, to electrically connect the plurality of blocks to the external device. The terminals are connected to the external device by a single multi-connector means, and a plug-in/one-touch type fluid passage connecting unit, for collectively providing connecting portions within the wall surface of the fluid unit, to interconnect the external device and fluid passages defined in the fluid unit. The fluid passages are connected to the external device by a plurality of cylindrical insertion members which are inserted into the connecting portions.