Abstract: An analysis model producing/assisting apparatus produces a recognition model, approximating surfaces of configuration and ridgelines thereof by planes and lines, from a configuration model showing the configuration. Thereafter, it produces a mapping model through dividing the recognition model into cubic grids, and then produces an analysis model, through mapping grid points of the mapping model onto the configuration model. When producing the recognition model, know-how for producing the analysis model, which gives an influence upon quality of the meshes of the analysis model, is take out from a database, and that know-how for producing the analysis model is applied onto the configuration model.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a solar cell module having photovoltaic elements in each of which a metal oxide layer made of a metal oxide forms an outermost surface part thereof at a light incident side, and a sealing resin layer formed on the metal oxide layer. The method includes the steps of providing water on a surface of the metal oxide layer, the water being chemically adsorbed thereto; irradiating the metal oxide layer with electromagnetic waves for a predetermined time so that the contact angle of the water on the surface of the metal oxide layer is 60° or less, the electromagnetic waves having energy larger than the band gap of the metal oxide; and subsequently forming the sealing resin layer on the metal oxide layer.

Abstract: A retrieval method targeted for partial characteristic shapes existing in a polyhedral shape is provided. The method converts inputted shape model data into triangular mesh data, extracts and classifies triangular mesh data groups that form the partial characteristic shapes. The method calculates the characteristic amount of the triangular mesh data groups that represent the classified partial characteristic shapes and then calculates the difference between the characteristic amount of the triangular mesh data groups and the characteristic amount of a query shape to display a partial characteristic shape that has a small difference in the characteristic amount or the query shape. Furthermore, the method displays a list of candidates for similar shapes based on the difference value of the characteristic amount.

Abstract: Provided is a solar cell module having a reinforcing member integrally stacked by means of a covering material on a rear surface of a solar cell panel having a photovoltaic element that performs photoelectric conversion, wherein a bent portion is formed in each of opposing end portions of the reinforcing member, an output wire member having conductivity is extended from an output portion of the photovoltaic element disposed on a light-receiving surface side of the solar cell panel along a surface of the bent portion so as to get over the bent portion, and a tip end of the extended portion of the output wire member is exposed out of a surface opposite to the reinforcing member of the covering material to form an output terminal portion. Thereby, there is provided a solar cell module that is improved in the area efficiency and weather resistance as well as the workability of electrical wiring and electrical connection during manufacturing and is inexpensive.

Abstract: A light-emitting element includes a protective layer in contact with an upper electrode and a circular polarizer in contact with the protective layer.

Abstract: An instrument for a vehicle, by which an instrument board thereof can be seen as well at night as in the daytime is provided. In the instrument, an illuminating panel 50 including a prism sheet 50a transforms light from an LED 50b into planar light illumination for the instrument board 40, the prism sheet 50a on which prisms arranged in a sawtooth shape to form a prism alley P at a vehicle driver side thereof.

Abstract: An integrated simulation system, for integrally simulating a simulation target having a plural number of elements therein, comprises: simulators, each being provided, independently, for each of the elements, for simulating those elements, respectively; and a corporation means having a common data area for connecting the plural number of simulators accessible thereto. The corporation means has a time management means for managing simulation time, when a synchronization request is issued from anyone of those simulators.

Abstract: An analysis model producing system, having an analysis model producing means therein, for newly producing an analysis model with using an existing analysis model therein, the analysis model producing means comprising: a geometric characteristic acknowledging portion 103 for acknowledging a geometric characteristic from an outer surface element of the existing analysis model; a geometric restriction editor portion 104 for setting a geometric restriction upon the geometric characteristic acknowledged within said geometric characteristic acknowledging portion; a geometric value calculator portion 105 for calculating a geometric value of the geometric characteristic satisfying the geometric restriction set up within said geometric restriction editor portion; and an analysis model deform portion 106 for moving respective joints on said existing analysis model, so that they are coincident with the geometric characteristic, by the geometric value obtained within said geometric value calculator portion, whereby enabl

Abstract: A formed product having on at least part of its surface an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) is bonded to an adherend by means of an adhesive containing at least xylene. According to the method of the present invention, the formed product having an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer with low adhesion to another substance can be easily bonded to the adherend.

Abstract: A coating apparatus process for producing a coating resin layer on a substrate includes a fastening table for fastening the substrate and a spout for spouting a resin layer precursor onto the substrate.

Abstract: A display apparatus for vehicle that can use a space in an instrument panel effectively, minimize a display distortion and allow a vehicle driver to adjust a position of a visible range in an eye range comprises a display unit; a frame; a case; a supporting axis; and a retractable connecting member. The display unit includes a display device, an optical member for magnifying the image, a reflecting member for reflecting the image disposed in between the display device and the optical member, and a cover. The cover is attached to a frame fixed to an opening of the instrument panel for covering the opening. The display device, the optical member and the reflecting member are accommodated in the case integrally. The case is supported rotatably by the supporting axis inside the instrument panel. The retractable connecting member connects the case to the frame.

Abstract: An analysis model producing/assisting apparatus produces a recognition model, approximating surfaces of configuration and ridgelines thereof by planes and lines, from a configuration model showing the configuration. Thereafter, it produces a mapping model through dividing the recognition model into cubic grids, and then produces an analysis model, through mapping grid points of the mapping model onto the configuration model. When producing the recognition model, know-how for producing the analysis model, which gives an influence upon quality of the meshes of the analysis model, is take out from a database, and that know-how for producing the analysis model is applied onto the configuration model.

Abstract: A process for producing a substrate having a coating resin layer includes the steps of carrying in a substrate on a fastening table and fastening the substrate to the table and, while moving a spout for spouting a resin layer precursor or the fastening table in a horizontal direction, spouting the resin layer precursor to apply the resin layer precursor onto the substrate to form a resin layer precursor layer on the substrate. Additional steps include carrying out the substrate having the resin layer precursor layer from the fastening table, and drying and curing the resin layer precursor layer on the substrate to form a coating resin layer on the substrate.

Abstract: A solar cell module comprising a substrate, a filler, a photovoltaic element and a protective layer, wherein at least one of the substrate, the filler, the photovoltaic element and the protective layer is separable from other constituent members. Constituent members having been separated and still serviceable can be reused.

Abstract: A solar cell module includes at least one photovoltaic element, bypass diodes for preventing a reverse voltage from being applied to the photovoltaic element, and a conductor member for arranging the bypass diode thereon, the conductor member being composed of a pair of connection portions on the photovoltaic element side, and plural routes of connection portions on the bypass diode side, the plural routes of the connection portions on the bypass diode side of the conductor member being arranged in parallel between the pair of the connection portions on the photovoltaic element side of the conductor member, and the bypass diodes being arranged in a zig-zag pattern in the neighboring routes so that the positions thereof are shifted from each other. The bypass diodes can be connected to the photovoltaic element without air-bubbles remaining.

Abstract: Provided is a solar cell module having a reinforcing member integrally stacked by means of a covering material on a rear surface of a solar cell panel having a photovoltaic element that performs photoelectric conversion, wherein a bent portion is formed in each of opposing end portions of the reinforcing member, an output wire member having conductivity is extended from an output portion of the photovoltaic element disposed on a light-receiving surface side of the solar cell panel along a surface of the bent portion so as to get over the bent portion, and a tip end of the extended portion of the output wire member is exposed out of a surface opposite to the reinforcing member of the covering material to form an output terminal portion. Thereby, there is provided a solar cell module that is improved in the area efficiency and weather resistance as well as the workability of electrical wiring and electrical connection during manufacturing and is inexpensive.

Abstract: To provide a solar cell module and a method of producing the same capable of improving mechanical strength as well as providing less weight and high productivity. The solar cell module includes: a solar cell panel in which a photovoltaic device for performing photoelectric conversion is sealed with a covering material; a plurality of reinforcing members which are in contact with a back of the solar cell panel; a perpendicular portion formed on an opposed end portion of each of the reinforcing members at least along one of a longitudinal direction and a width direction of the solar cell panel as well as extended with respect to an installation portion of a structure; and a frame provided on an opposed end portion of the solar cell panel perpendicular to the perpendicular portion of the reinforcing member.

Abstract: The solar cell module of the present invention includes a solar cell panel, a frame, and a back member provided on a back side of the solar cell panel, wherein the back member includes a joining portion for joining the back member to the back side of the solar cell panel, and a projection portion extending in a direction crossing the frame, and wherein the frame has a first engaging portion for engaging with the solar cell panel and the joining portion of the back member, and a second engaging portion for engaging with the projection portion of the back member, whereby the present invention provides a solar cell module having a high strength and a light weight at a low cost.

Abstract: In a design change assistance system for assisting for an evaluation on related influential factors in a design change when conducting the design change, a case input means for inputting a design change case, including existing design change contents and an item of an influential factor relating to the design change contents. The data inputted through the case input means is accumulated in a database. Contents of the design change on an evaluation target are inputted through an evaluation target design change input means. An evaluation on the influential factor about the design change on the evaluation target, which is inputted in the evaluation target design change input means, is delivered by a design change evaluation delivery means, upon basis of the case data accumulated in said database.

Abstract: A solar cell module includes a front member placed at a light-incident side of the module; a sealing member having an exposed section that is not covered with the front member; solar cell elements that are sealed with the sealing member and covered with the front member; and an electric device, stored in a housing, for extracting electricity generated by the solar cell elements. The housing is fixed on the exposed section and is located at a light-incident side of the module.