Abstract: A method for producing a polytetrafluoroethylene particle, which includes subjecting tetrafluoroethylene to suspension polymerization in an aqueous medium to prepare a suspension-polymerized particle of polytetrafluoroethylene, washing and then crushing the suspension-polymerized particle or crushing the suspension-polymerized particle with washing to prepare a crushed particle, dehydrating the crushed particle to prepare a crushed particle having a water content of 40% by mass or less, and subjecting the dehydrated crushed particle to heat treatment to produce a polytetrafluoroethylene particle.

Abstract: A method for producing a polytetrafluoroethylene powder, which includes subjecting tetrafluoroethylene to suspension polymerization in an aqueous medium to prepare a suspension-polymerized particle of non melt-processible polytetrafluoroethylene, drying the suspension-polymerized particle to prepare a dry particle, subjecting the dry particle to fluorine radical treatment to prepare a fluorine radical-treated particle, and crushing the fluorine radical-treated particle to produce a polytetrafluoroethylene powder. Also disclosed is a polytetrafluoroethylene formed article obtained by forming the polytetrafluoroethylene powder, as well as a polytetrafluoroethylene compression-molded article obtained by compression molding the polytetrafluoroethylene powder.

Abstract: A floor panel of a vehicle body is provided with bulging sections in which seats are disposed to the left and right of a tunnel section, and a rear tunnel cross member extending in the vehicle width direction at the rear ends of the bulging sections. The vehicle body is provided with left and right floor extensions set further toward the tunnel section along a dashboard lower relative to the front side frames, floor frames extending so as to span between the floor extensions and the rear tunnel cross member and having a predetermined distance in the vehicle body vertical direction from a rear floor panel, and an energy container placed below the bulging sections and supported on the floor frames. The floor frames are fixed to the vehicle body so as to be capable of being removed from the below the vehicle body.

Abstract: A floor panel of a vehicle body is provided with bulging sections in which seats are disposed to the left and right of a tunnel section, and a rear tunnel cross member extending in the vehicle width direction at the rear ends of the bulging sections. The vehicle body is provided with left and right floor extensions set further toward the tunnel section along a dashboard lower relative to the front side frames, floor frames extending so as to span between the floor extensions and the rear tunnel cross member and having a predetermined distance in the vehicle body vertical direction from a rear floor panel, and an energy container placed below the bulging sections and supported on the floor frames. The floor frames are fixed to the vehicle body so as to be capable of being removed from the below the vehicle body.

Abstract: A locking part structure for a vehicle, which includes a door, locking means for locking the door to a vehicle body when the door is closed, and an auxiliary plate that connects the door to the locking means. The locking means comprises a door side locking part that is set in a lock opening formed in the door, and a vehicle body side locking part that is disposed on a vehicle body side and engages with the door side locking part when the door is closed. The auxiliary plate comprises a door fixing part to be fixed to the door, a lock fixing part to be fixed to the door side locking part, and a bending part that is disposed between the door fixing part and the lock fixing part, and formed in a bending form so as to be stretchable.

Abstract: A locking part structure for a vehicle, which includes a door, locking means for locking the door to a vehicle body when the door is closed, and an auxiliary plate that connects the door to the locking means. The locking means comprises a door side locking part that is set in a lock opening formed in the door, and a vehicle body side locking part that is disposed on a vehicle body side and engages with the door side locking part when the door is closed. The auxiliary plate comprises a door fixing part to be fixed to the door, a lock fixing part to be fixed to the door side locking part, and a bending part that is disposed between the door fixing part and the lock fixing part, and formed in a bending form so as to be stretchable.

Abstract: A hatchback door structure for a vehicle includes an inner panel which is arranged on an inner side of the vehicle; and an outer panel which is arranged on an outer side of the vehicle, wherein the inner panel includes a frame which has a shape outlining an outer shape of a hatchback door, wherein a window frame portion on which a window glass is mounted is formed in an upper portion of the frame, and a locking device fixing portion for fixing a locking device is formed on a bottom of the frame. A V-shaped stiffening frame portion is integrally formed with the frame, and extends from both a bottom left corner and a bottom right corner of the window frame to the locking device fixing portion, wherein the V-shaped stiffening frame portion protrudes toward the outer panel from an inner side contour of the frame with respect to the vehicle.

Abstract: A hatchback door structure for vehicles which includes an inner panel arranged on an inner side of a vehicle; and an outer panel arranged on an outer side of the vehicle, wherein the inner panel includes a frame which has a shape outlining an outer shape of the hatchback door, and a pair of stiffening ribs which is integrally formed with the frame and extends approximately in a V-shape to both side portions of the frame from a bottom side of the frame. Further, the inner panel is integrally formed by press-forming and includes a discrete lateral beam which is fixed and extends between jointing portions of the side portions of the frame and stiffening ribs, wherein, the discrete lateral beam is formed by press-forming, and a window frame on which a window glass is fixed is formed in an upper portion of the frame.

Abstract: An opening operation prevention structure for a door outer handle includes a base plate, a side wall that projects from the base plate, and a handle lever that is rotatably supported by the side wall. The side wall includes an extension that covers the exterior of the handle lever when the base plate is viewed in a side view.

Abstract: A manual releasing mechanism for a power locking apparatus including a detachable hook-shaped portion 26 for holding a locked state and a flexible belt 17, wherein the hook-shaped portion is locked to a releasing lever 11 of the door locking apparatus 4, whereby the door locking apparatus 4 is released by pulling the belt.

Abstract: A hatchback door structure a vehicle, which comprises: an inner panel which is arranged on an inner side of the vehicle; and an outer panel which is arranged on an outer side of the vehicle, wherein the inner panel comprises: a frame which has a shape outlining an outer shape of a hatchback door, wherein a window frame on which a window glass is mounted is formed in an upper portion of the frame and a locking device fixing portion for fixing a locking device is formed on a bottom of the frame; and a V-shaped stiffening frame which is integrally formed with the frame and extends from both a bottom left corner and a bottom tight corner of the window frame to the locking device fixing portion, wherein the V-shaped stiffening frame protrudes toward the outer panel from an inner side contour of the frame with respect to the vehicle.

Abstract: A hatchback door structure for vehicles which includes an inner panel arranged on an inner side of a vehicle; and an outer panel arranged on an outer side of the vehicle, wherein the inner panel includes a frame which has a shape outlining an outer shape of the hatchback door, and a pair of stiffening ribs which is integrally formed with the frame and extends approximately in a V-shape to both side portions of the frame from a bottom side of the frame. Further, the inner panel is integrally formed by press-forming and includes a discrete lateral beam which is fixed and extends between jointing portions of the side portions of the frame and stiffening ribs, wherein, the discrete lateral beam is formed by press-forming, and a window frame on which a window glass is fixed is formed in an upper portion of the frame.

Abstract: A powered tailgate system in which a direct driven rack 44 is connected to one end of a rod 52, one end of a curved arm 54 is connected to the other end of the rod 52, the other end of the curved arm 54 is connected to a tailgate 15, an arm side slider portion 60 which curves concentrically with the curved arm 54 is provided on the curved arm 54, and a plurality of load receiving portions 87 to 90 adapted to be brought into sliding contact with the arm side slider portion 60 so as to receive a load are disposed on a vehicle body side at intervals along a traveling direction of the curved arm 54.

Abstract: An opening operation prevention structure for a door outer handle includes a base plate, a side wall that projects from the base plate, and a handle lever that is rotatably supported by the side wall. The side wall includes an extension that covers the exterior of the handle lever when the base plate is viewed in a side view.

Abstract: An automatic door opening and closing apparatus includes: a movable portion that has a rectilinear rack that is moved reciprocally by a pinion, and a supporting portion that rotatably supports a planetary gear; a fixed rack that meshes with the planetary gear; and an arm that is mounted so as to be rotatable around a pin that is at a distance in a radial direction from a center of rotation of the planetary gear, and that is interposed between the pin and a tailgate. An automatic door opening and closing apparatus is provided that reduces dampening in the driving force that is caused by friction and improves the degree of design freedom.

Abstract: A manual releasing mechanism for a power locking apparatus including a detachable hook-shaped portion 26 for holding a locked state and a flexible belt 17, wherein the hook-shaped portion is locked to a releasing lever 11 of the door locking apparatus 4, whereby the door locking apparatus 4 is released by pulling the belt.

Abstract: A powered tailgate system in which a direct driven rack 44 is connected to one end of a rod 52, one end of a curved arm 54 is connected to the other end of the rod 52, the other end of the curved arm 54 is connected to a tailgate 15, an arm side slider portion 60 which curves concentrically with the curved arm 54 is provided on the curved arm 54, and a plurality of load receiving portions 87 to 90 adapted to be brought into sliding contact with the arm side slider portion 60 so as to receive a load are disposed on a vehicle body side at intervals along a traveling direction of the curved arm 54.

Abstract: In a structure for attaching a link for an opening-closing member of the present invention, an end portion of a tail gate open stay 4 disposed between an opening 2 and a tail gate 3 of a vehicle body is supported by a pivotally supporting bolt 5 which is threadedly engaged with a nut 7 provided on a bracket 6 welded to the opening 2 side. The nut is formed into a trapezoidal cross-sectional shape by extrusion forming, the bracket is formed by bending a plate material in such a manner as to wrap three surfaces of the nut on its short base side, and the nut is welded to the bracket.

Abstract: A method for joining frame members, wherein frame members are joined without forming the intricate configuration on the end part of the frame members, and without using the joining members.