1. Department of Technology Research and Development (KOMAKI), Central Japan Railway Company, 1545-33 Ohyama, Komaki, Aichi 485-0801, Japan e-mail:
2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sophia University, 7-1 Kioi-cho, Chyiyodaku, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan e-mail:
3. Vice President Central Japan Railway Company, 2-1-8 Konan, Minatoku, Tokyo 108-8204, Japan e-mail: