Abstract: A production management system is capable of detecting an abnormal tendency in a production line device forming a production line and finding out a trouble of the production line device at an early stage. The production management system includes a weighing device and a packaging device which are production line devices, an inspection device, and a host computer. The production line devices, the inspection device, and the host computer are configured to communicate with each other via a network. The inspection device transmits inspection result information in the own device to the host computer. The weighing device and the packaging device transmit processing result information in the own devices to the host computer. The host computer detects the abnormal tendency of the production line device based on the inspection result information and/or the processing result information and outputs an alarm.

Abstract: There is provided a production management system capable of grasping a production line device that has caused a decrease in production efficiency and notifying an operator that the production efficiency of the entirety of the production line has decreased. A production line device including a weighing device, a packaging device, an inspection device, and a caser, and a host computer are configured to communicate via a network. In a case where a predetermined event has occurred in each of the production line devices, the production line device transmits event data indicating that the event has occurred, to the host computer. In a case where the host computer determines that production efficiency has decreased, based on the received event data, the host computer specifies the production line device that has caused the decrease in the production efficiency and outputs an alarm indicating that the production efficiency has decreased.

Abstract: A conductive structure includes: a single-layer busbar that is formed in a plate shape and constitutes a conductive path; and a multi-layer busbar that is configured by laminating a plurality of busbars which are formed as plates thinner than the single-layer busbar and that is joined to an end of the single-layer busbar and constitutes the conductive path. The multi-layer busbar includes a main body portion in which at least some of the laminated plurality of busbars are capable of mutual displacement relative to the busbars adjacent thereto, and a joining end located at a end of the main body portion on the single-layer busbar side and in which the laminated plurality of busbars are incapable of mutual displacement relative to each other, the joining end being joined to the end of the single-layer busbar.

Abstract: A conductive structure includes: a single-layer busbar that is formed in a plate shape and constitutes a conductive path; and a multi-layer busbar that is configured by laminating a plurality of busbars which are formed as plates thinner than the single-layer busbar and that is joined to an end of the single-layer busbar and constitutes the conductive path. The multi-layer busbar includes a main body portion in which at least some of the laminated plurality of busbars are capable of mutual displacement relative to the busbars adjacent thereto, and a joining end located at a end of the main body portion on the single-layer busbar side and in which the laminated plurality of busbars are incapable of mutual displacement relative to each other, the joining end being joined to the end of the single-layer busbar.

Abstract: An article sorting apparatus, comprising a sorting mechanism (23) that performs a sorting operation to convey an inspected article (W) in one of a plurality of sorting directions (D1, D2 and D3); and a control unit that receives a sorting control signal (RJ) and controls operation of the sorting mechanism (23), wherein the sorting mechanism (23) includes rejection arms (31, 32) that change posture between a rejection posture where the rejection arms contact with the article (W) to change the conveyance direction to a specific sorting direction (D2 or D3) and a pass allowance posture where the rejection arms allow the article (W) to pass without contacting with the article, and air cylinders (33A, 33B) that operate the rejection arms to change the posture thereof, and an acceleration sensor (61) and a detection unit (62) and a deterioration determination circuit (46) that determines the deterioration of the movable portion (23M).

Abstract: A conduction system includes a laminated busbar including a plurality of busbars forming a conduction path in a vehicle and are stacked each other; and a distribution mechanism configured to distribute an electric power or electric signal by bending a part of the busbars forming the laminated busbar with respect to other busbars and by branching off the part of the busbars and the other busbars branch off from each other. As a result, the conduction system can provide an effect that the conduction path can be properly provided by combining the laminated busbar and the distribution mechanism.

Abstract: A conduction system includes a laminated busbar including a plurality of busbars forming a conduction path in a vehicle and are stacked each other; and a distribution mechanism configured to distribute an electric power or electric signal by bending a part of the busbars forming the laminated busbar with respect to other busbars and by branching off the part of the busbars and the other busbars branch off from each other. As a result, the conduction system can provide an effect that the conduction path can be properly provided by combining the laminated busbar and the distribution mechanism.

Abstract: A duct holding structure includes insulating resin busbar modules (11a, 11b) which are attached to a battery assembly body (2) in which plural batteries (1) are arranged and connected to each other in series, and hold busbars (9) each of which connects electrodes of adjoining ones of the batteries (1); and an insulating resin duct (3) which is attached to the battery assembly body (2) while covering gas vents that are formed through an electrode surface (6) from which the electrodes of the batteries (1) project. The duct (3) and the busbar modules (11a, 11b) are provided with lock mechanisms (23) which lock the busbar modules (11a, 11b) on the duct (3).

Abstract: A bus bar module includes a plurality of first bus bars, a plurality of second bus bars, a resin-made case, a resin-made case, and a resin-made bridging member. The first bus bars electrically connect electrode terminals to each other in a first electrode row arranged in the same direction included in a battery assembly that is a plurality of batteries superimposed in the same direction, and electrically connect the electrode terminals of the two adjacent batteries to each other in the one electrode row. The second bus bars electrically connect electrode terminals of the two adjacent batteries to each other in a second electrode row in the battery assembly. The case holds the first bus bars. The case holds the second bus bars. The bridging member bridges these cases.

Abstract: An article sorting apparatus, comprising a sorting mechanism (23) that performs sorting operation to convey an inspected articles (W) in one of a plurality of sorting directions (D1, D2 and D3); and a control unit that receives a sorting control signal (RJ) and controls operation of the sorting mechanism (23), wherein the sorting mechanism (23) includes rejection arms (31, 32) that change posture between a rejection posture that the rejection arms contact with the article (W) to change the conveyance direction to a specific sorting direction (D2 or D3) and a pass allowance posture that the rejection arms allow the article (W) to pass without contacting with the article, and air cylinders (33A, 33B) that operate the rejection arms to change the posture thereof, and an acceleration sensor (61) and a detection unit (62) and a deterioration determination circuit (46) that determine the deterioration of the movable portion (23M).

Abstract: Provided are a brake pad for a disc brake including a resin back plate and a friction material joined to one surface of the resin back plate, in which the resin back plate is formed of a cured product of a first thermosetting resin composition, and a metal reinforcing material is provided on a surface of the resin back plate opposite to the surface joined to the friction material or inside the resin back plate, and a method of manufacturing the brake pad.

Abstract: A method for producing a molded article of the present invention includes a step of preparing a pellet raw material containing a resin and raw fibers, a step of cutting the pellet raw material to obtain a plurality of pellets each containing the resin and fibers produced by cutting the raw fibers, a step of opening the fibers contained in each pellet; and a step of molding the pellets after being opened to obtain the molded article. According to the present invention, it is possible to easily produce a molded article (e.g., a back plate of a brake pad) having excellent mechanical strength. Further, According to the present invention, it is also possible to provide a molded article and a back plate each having excellent mechanical strength, and a brake pad having high reliability.

Abstract: A fiber-containing particulate resin structure (S) is a particulate resin structure including a resin (1) and fibers (2), in which the fibers (2) are dispersed in the resin (1) in an opened state, and an average density of the resin structure is in a range of 0.20 to 1.00 (g/cm3).

Abstract: A power source device includes: a battery assembly including a plurality of battery cells which are aligned; a bus bar module formed by linking a plurality of bus bar storing portions which store a plurality of bus bars which link and connect electrodes of the battery assembly; a smoke exhausting duct provided on one side of the battery assembly; and a control board provided on the smoke exhausting duct and electrically connected to a voltage detection terminal for detecting a voltage of each of the battery cells. In the smoke exhausting duct, a portion where the control board is provided is in a flattened shape having a smaller height and a larger width in comparison with another portion.

Abstract: A battery connection body includes: connection conductors which electrically connect respective battery cells forming a battery assembly; a casing to which the connection conductors are mounted, and which includes a first side and a second side different from the first side; and first electric wires and second electric wires, which are wired in the casing. The casing includes: a connection conductor mounting portion; a first electric wire housing portion; and a second electric wire housing portion. The connection conductors are mounted to the connection conductor mounting portion from the first side of the casing. The first electric wires are received into the first electric wire housing portion from the first side of the casing. The second electric wires are received into the second electric wire housing portion from the second side of the casing.

Abstract: A phenolic-resin molding material contains a novolac-type phenolic resin, a hexamethylene tetramin, and an inorganic filler. A total content of a content of the novolac-type phenolic resin and a content of the hexamethylene tetramin is 20 to 55 mass % with respect to an entirety of the phenolic-resin molding material. A content of the inorganic filler is 45 to 80 mass % with respect to the entirety of the phenolic-resin molding material. A content of the hexamethylene tetramin is 17 to 26 pts.mass with respect to an entirety of the novolac-type phenolic resin.

Abstract: An impeller for a fuel pump is molded by a molding material containing a phenolic resin and an inorganic filler. A content at a minimum spin-spin relaxation time is 70% or higher with respect to a whole when approximating a free induction decay curve, which is obtained by Solid Echo Method in a pulse NMR measurement at 90° C., with a sum of relaxation curves of three components. The content at the minimum spin-spin relaxation time corresponds to a content of a portion of the phenolic resin, which forms the impeller for the fuel pump, where a cross-linking reaction is caused. A swelling amount of the impeller due to a liquid containing a fuel and water decreases as a crosslink density of the phenolic resin increases. The swelling amount of the impeller in the present disclosure is smaller than the swelling amount of an impeller molded by PPS resin.

Abstract: A waterproof structure for an electronic component housing unit provided with a connection unit on the upper side in the vertical direction of a vehicle, to which the terminal of an electric wire is connected, includes a top cover. The top cover is provided with a bottom opening portion opening to the lower end and covers the electronic component housing unit from the upper side in the vertical direction of the vehicle while forming a space between the top side of the electronic component housing unit in the vertical direction of the vehicle and the top cover, in which the terminal of the electric wire connected to the connection unit is housed. The electric wire led out from the terminal connected to the connection unit is led out from the bottom opening portion of the top cover.

Abstract: A metal-resin composite body (100) of the present invention is obtained by bonding a resin member (101) and a metal member (102) together. The resin member (101) is obtained by curing a thermosetting resin composition (P) containing a thermosetting resin (A) and a filler (B). The metal member (102) has a roughened layer (104) including fine irregularities on at least a bonding surface (103) bonded to the resin member (101). A portion of the filler (B) is present in depression portions constituting the irregularities of the roughened layer (104).

Abstract: A method for producing a molded article of the present invention includes a step of preparing a pellet raw material containing a resin and raw fibers, a step of cutting the pellet raw material to obtain a plurality of pellets each containing the resin and fibers produced by cutting the raw fibers, a step of opening the fibers contained in each pellet; and a step of molding the pellets after being opened to obtain the molded article. According to the present invention, it is possible to easily produce a molded article (e.g., a back plate of a brake pad) having excellent mechanical strength. Further, According to the present invention, it is also possible to provide a molded article and a back plate each having excellent mechanical strength, and a brake pad having high reliability.