Abstract: A process for forming an intermediate or final resin sheet by virtually segmenting a strip-like, extrusion-molded resin sheet into a plurality of individual areas corresponding to intermediate resin sheets. Each individual area is further virtually segmented into segmented areas. Shrinkage rate related information related to shrinkage rate of each segmented area is acquired for each segmented area. When implementing an intermediate processing, processing conditions are corrected for each individual area based on the shrinkage rate related information for each individual area and for each segmented area. The intermediate resin sheet may be heat press processed using heat press processing condition information.

Abstract: A process management system virtually segments an extruded resin sheet into individual areas associated with several resin sheets. The individual areas are further virtually segmented into segmented areas. Curvature related information related to a curvature after completion of a heat press processing is acquired for each segmented area for each individual area. In a coating condition per area setting process, coating conditions are set for each segmented area for each individual area in accordance with a curvature based on curvature related information of each segmented area for each individual area. In a coating implementing process, a coating is applied to each segmented area for each individual area based on the coating condition.

Abstract: This vehicle roof panel is formed from a plastic and is configured such that: the vehicle roof panel is disposed between a transparent, plate-shaped roof window and an operating mechanism for operating the roof window; and the vehicle roof panel is affixed to a vehicle body. The vehicle roof panel has a panel body and a front surface layer. The panel body comprises an opaque plastic, has an accommodation section configured to accommodate the roof window, and can shield the operating mechanism. The front surface layer comprises a transparent plastic, is formed integrally with the front surface of the panel body, and is substantially flush with a first surface.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar panel includes preparing a laminated body including a plastic protection cover that is light-transmissive and is curved in a convex manner, a flat plastic back cover, a photovoltaic battery cell, and an encapsulant that holds the photovoltaic battery cell in an encapsulated state, mounting the laminated body on a laminating jig such that the back cover abuts the laminating jig, and heating the laminated body with the laminating jig and compression-bonding the laminated body by holding the laminated body between a diaphragm and the laminating jig, thereby obtaining a solar panel from the laminated body. The laminating jig is curved in a convex manner toward the laminated body.

Abstract: Provided is a solar battery module easy to assemble. A solar battery module includes a connecting member, the connecting member includes a conductor disposed along an end of a first solar battery string and connected to the first solar battery string and a conductor disposed along an end of a second solar battery string and connected to the second solar battery string, and the first solar battery string and the second solar battery string are electrically connected.

Abstract: A high mount stop lamp mounted on a rear portion of a roof of an automobile is provided. The high mount stop lamp includes a flat light guide arranged below a resin roof panel. The light guide includes a front end and a rear end. The high mount stop lamp also includes a light source opposing the front end of the light guide. The rear end of the light guide is located on or proximate to a rear end of the roof panel to function as a light emitting portion.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar panel includes preparing a laminated body including a plastic protection cover that is light-transmissive and is curved in a convex manner, a flat plastic back cover, a photovoltaic battery cell, and an encapsulant that holds the photovoltaic battery cell in an encapsulated state, mounting the laminated body on a laminating jig such that the back cover abuts the laminating jig, and heating the laminated body with the laminating jig and compression-bonding the laminated body by holding the laminated body between a diaphragm and the laminating jig, thereby obtaining a solar panel from the laminated body. The laminating jig is curved in a convex manner toward the laminated body.

Abstract: A solar panel includes a protection plate, a back cover, photovoltaic battery cells, a conductive member that electrically connects the photovoltaic battery cells to one another, and an encapsulant that is integrated with and located between the protection plate and the back cover. The encapsulant encapsulates the photovoltaic battery cells and the conductive member and fixes the photovoltaic battery cells and the conductive member to the protection plate and the back cover. The protection plate includes a resin transparent member, which is translucent from a front surface to a rear surface, and a resin opaque member, which is located at an outer side of each of the photovoltaic battery cells, shields the conductive member, and is arranged on the rear surface of the transparent member and integrated with the transparent member.

Abstract: Provided is a solar battery module easy to assemble. A solar battery module includes a connecting member, the connecting member includes a conductor disposed along an end of a first solar battery string and connected to the first solar battery string and a conductor disposed along an end of a second solar battery string and connected to the second solar battery string, and the first solar battery string and the second solar battery string are electrically connected.

Abstract: A high mount stop lamp mounted on a rear portion of a roof of an automobile is provided. The high mount stop lamp includes a flat light guide arranged below a resin roof panel. The light guide includes a front end and a rear end. The high mount stop lamp also includes a light source opposing the front end of the light guide. The rear end of the light guide is located on or proximate to a rear end of the roof panel to function as a light emitting portion.

Abstract: A plastic article is provided wherein a plastic substrate is coated with multiple resin layers including a primer layer comprising a polymer having a UV-absorptive functional group incorporated therein and a weather resistant hardcoat layer comprising a reaction product of alkoxysilyl-containing benzophenone and/or a hydrolyzate thereof.

Abstract: A solar battery module includes: a first cover formed in a plate shape; a second cover formed in a plate shape and arranged so as to face the first cover; a solar battery cell arranged between the first cover and the second cover; and a sealing material portion joining the first cover and the second cover while filling a space therebetween to seal the solar battery cell. In a joint surface with the sealing material portion, at least one of the first cover and the second cover has a gradually changing portion that is gradually decreased in thickness such that the sealing material portion is gradually increased in thickness as being farther away from a center portion of the solar battery cell. At least a part of the gradually changing portion overlaps with the solar battery cell, as seen in a thickness direction of the solar battery cell.

Abstract: A solar panel includes a protection plate, a back cover, photovoltaic battery cells, a conductive member that electrically connects the photovoltaic battery cells to one another, and an encapsulant that is integrated with and located between the protection plate and the back cover. The encapsulant encapsulates the photovoltaic battery cells and the conductive member and fixes the photovoltaic battery cells and the conductive member to the protection plate and the back cover. The protection plate includes a resin transparent member, which is translucent from a front surface to a rear surface, and a resin opaque member, which is located at an outer side of each of the photovoltaic battery cells, shields the conductive member, and is arranged on the rear surface of the transparent member and integrated with the transparent member.

Abstract: A vehicle roof structure includes a solar cell unit having a plurality of solar cells arranged in a planar form at intervals from one another, a roof panel disposed to cover the solar cell unit from above, and a reinforcing member disposed under the solar cell unit. The reinforcing member supports the solar cell unit with a plurality of supporting parts provided at positions corresponding to the intervals left between the plurality of solar cells. The vehicle roof structure can prevent the solar cells from breaking down under stress.

Abstract: A vehicle roof structure includes a solar cell unit having a plurality of solar cells arranged in a planar form at intervals from one another, a roof panel disposed to cover the solar cell unit from above, and a reinforcing member disposed under the solar cell unit. The reinforcing member supports the solar cell unit with a plurality of supporting parts provided at positions corresponding to the intervals left between the plurality of solar cells. The vehicle roof structure can prevent the solar cells from breaking down under stress.

Abstract: A plastic article is provided wherein a plastic substrate is coated with multiple resin layers including a primer layer comprising a polymer having a UV-absorptive functional group incorporated therein and a weather resistant hardcoat layer comprising a reaction product of alkoxysilyl-containing benzophenone and/or a hydrolyzate thereof.

Abstract: All images of a plurality of sucked and held electronic components are picked up, sucked and held states of the electronic components are successively recognized by their respective images in an order of placing the electronic components onto a circuit board, and the electronic components for which such recognition processing is completed can be successively placed onto the circuit board in this order during a process of the recognition processing.

Abstract: All images of a plurality of sucked and held electronic components are picked up, sucked and held states of the electronic components are successively recognized by their respective images in an order of placing the electronic components onto a circuit board, and the electronic components for which such recognition processing is completed can be successively placed onto the circuit board in this order during a process of the recognition processing.

Abstract: All images of a plurality of sucked and held electronic components are picked up, sucked and held states of the electronic components are successively recognized by their respective images in an order of placing the electronic components onto a circuit board, and the electronic components for which such recognition processing is completed can be successively placed onto the circuit board in this order during a process of the recognition processing.

Abstract: A substantial apparatus width along a board carrying direction of an electronic component placing apparatus for placing electronic components on a board having a length L along the board carrying direction is a total dimension 4L+SL. Specifically, 4L denotes a length of the sum of the lengths of a first board retreat position, a first component placement position, a second board retreat position and a second component placement position. Further, SL denotes a length of the sum of the lengths of the spaces for positioning a board stop mechanism provided at each of the first board retreat position, the first component placement position, the second board retreat position and the second component placement position. Finally, the substantial apparatus width is between 450 mm and 1000 mm inclusively.