Abstract: A power demand adjustment system and method that controls a plurality of sub-aggregators and electrical devices in a customer's facility based on information collected by the power company and the sub-aggregators. The method and system includes a comparison of the power company and sub-aggregator data which enables accurate accounting and control of the customer's electrical devices.

Abstract: A cloth material of the invention includes a cloth material main body that includes a plurality of conductive wires that generate heat by conduction, and a conductive connecting member that is provided on a side portion of the cloth material main body and electrically connects the plurality of conductive wires together. End portions of the plurality of conductive wires are exposed from the side portion of the cloth material main body so as to be exposed portions. The connecting member electrically connects the plurality of conductive wires together by being welded in a state sandwiching the exposed portions and the side portion of the cloth material main body. Welded portions formed by the welding are arranged alternately with non-welded portions, lined up in a line.

Abstract: A cloth material of the invention includes a cloth material main body that includes a plurality of conductive wires that generate heat by conduction, and a conductive connecting member that is provided on a side portion of the cloth material main body and electrically connects the plurality of conductive wires together. End portions of the plurality of conductive wires are exposed from the side portion of the cloth material main body so as to be exposed portions. The connecting member electrically connects the plurality of conductive wires together by being welded in a state sandwiching the exposed portions and the side portion of the cloth material main body. Welded portions formed by the welding are arranged alternately with non-welded portions, lined up in a line.

Abstract: Technique is provided in which, with respect to adjustment of power use of a customer belonging to an agent, a result of the amount of adjustment pertaining to the agent is to calculated. A power demand adjustment system for adjusting power demand of a customer who concludes a power use contract via an agent, this power demand adjustment system including: an acquisition unit that acquires facility information indicating a customer facility for power use, and result information indicating a result of the power use of the customer; and a calculation unit that calculates, on the basis of the acquired facility information and the acquired result information, an actual adjustment amount, which is the result of power demand adjustment pertaining to the agent.

Abstract: A seat cushion includes a cushion pad that is formed of breathable plastic foam, a breathable skin that is integrally layered on a front surface side of the cushion pad, and a non-breathable membrane-like film that is interleaved therebetween. The seat cushion includes a breathing hole formed in the film. The breathing hole extends from a back surface side of the cushion pad and passes through the cushion pad to penetrate the film. The breathing hole is formed while the cushion pad and the film are melted.

Abstract: A skin adhesion apparatus includes an upper mold half and a lower mold half. The upper mold half and the lower mold half clamps a core material and a skin laid on the core material so that the skin is adhered to a surface of the core material. Disposed along a mold surface of the upper mold half is a tubular member made of elastic material. The skin adhesion apparatus also includes a pump for supplying fluid into the tubular member. When adhering the skin to the core material, the upper mold half is pulled down and then stopped at a predetermined distance above the core material. After then, fluid is supplied into the tubular member so that the fluid pressure inflates the tubular member.

Abstract: The invention provides a connector including first and second conductive parts and a biasing device. The first and second conductive parts are opposed to each other so as to hold a flexible electric conductor therebetween. The first conductive part includes a locking hole or locking recess, and the second conductive part includes a locking projection of pointed shape. The locking projection is configured to pass through the electric conductor and be received in the locking hole or locking recess when the first and second conductive parts hold the electric conductor. The biasing device includes a clamp of generally C shape to hold the first and second conductive parts holding the electric conductor.

Abstract: The invention provides a connector including first and second beams, first and second conductive plates, and an urging device. The first and second beams extend substantially in parallel with each other and include first and second accommodating recesses, respectively. The first and second recesses are opposed to each other and open toward distal end sides of the first and second beams. The first and second conductive plates are to be accommodated in the first and second accommodating recesses, respectively, and removably insertable from the distal end sides into the first and second accommodating recesses, respectively. The urging device urges the first and second conductive plates in directions close to each other.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a vehicular interior part in which a cover member is attached to a base material, comprising the steps of forming a skin material, comprising a plurality of skin pieces sewn together, in accordance with a surface shape of said base material; and forming said cover member by attaching a soft material to a backside of said skin material after forming said skin material in accordance with said surface shape of said base material; and attaching said cover member to said base material.

Abstract: The invention provides a connector including first and second conductive parts and a biasing device. The first and second conductive parts are opposed to each other so as to hold a flexible electric conductor therebetween. The first conductive part includes a locking hole or locking recess, and the second conductive part includes a locking projection of pointed shape. The locking projection is configured to pass through the electric conductor and be received in the locking hole or locking recess when the first and second conductive parts hold the electric conductor. The biasing device includes a clamp of generally C shape to hold the first and second conductive parts holding the electric conductor.

Abstract: The invention provides a connector including first and second beams, first and second conductive plates, and an urging device. The first and second beams extend substantially in parallel with each other and include first and second accommodating recesses, respectively. The first and second recesses are opposed to each other and open toward distal end sides of the first and second beams. The first and second conductive plates are to be accommodated in the first and second accommodating recesses, respectively, and removably insertable from the distal end sides into the first and second accommodating recesses, respectively. The urging device urges the first and second conductive plates in directions close to each other.

Abstract: A seat cushion includes a cushion pad that is formed of breathable plastic foam, a breathable skin that is integrally layered on a front surface side of the cushion pad, and a non-breathable membrane-like film that is interleaved therebetween. The seat cushion includes a breathing hole formed in the film. The breathing hole extends from a back surface side of the cushion pad and passes through the cushion pad to penetrate the film.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a vehicular interior part in which a cover member is attached to a base material, comprising the steps of forming a skin material, comprising a plurality of skin pieces sewn together, in accordance with a surface shape of said base material; and forming said cover member by attaching a soft material to a backside of said skin material after forming said skin material in accordance with said surface shape of said base material; and attaching said cover member to said base material.

Abstract: The present method of forming a groove in an inner surface of a member for covering an airbag includes the steps of heating a blade by use of an induction-heating device and pushing the blade against the inner surface of the member. The induction-heating device is preferably a coil for induction heating. In addition, the present method of forming the groove preferably includes the steps of placing the member on a work bench having the coil, supplying alternating current to the coil, bringing the blade close to the coil, pushing the blade against the inner surface of the member, stopping current supply to the coil, and pulling the blade away from the inner surface of the member.

Abstract: The present method of forming a groove in an inner surface of a member for covering an airbag includes the steps of heating a blade by use of an induction-heating device and pushing the blade against the inner surface of the member. The induction-heating device is preferably a coil for induction heating. In addition, the present method of forming the groove preferably includes the steps of placing the member on a work bench having the coil, supplying alternating current to the coil, bringing the blade close to the coil, pushing the blade against the inner surface of the member, stopping current supply to the coil, and pulling the blade away from the inner surface of the member.

Abstract: A skin adhesion apparatus includes an upper mold half and a lower mold half. The upper mold half and the lower mold half clamps a core material and a skin laid on the core material so that the skin is adhered to a surface of the core material. Disposed along a mold surface of the upper mold half is a tubular member made of elastic material. The skin adhesion apparatus also includes a pump for supplying fluid into the tubular member. When adhering the skin to the core material, the upper mold half is pulled down and then stopped at a predetermined distance above the core material. After then, fluid is supplied into the tubular member so that the fluid pressure inflates the tubular member.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a vehicular interior part in which a cover member is attached to a base material, comprising the steps of forming a skin material, comprising a plurality of skin pieces sewn together, in accordance with a surface shape of said base material; and forming said cover member by attaching a soft material to a backside of said skin material after forming said skin material in accordance with said surface shape of said base material; and attaching said cover member to said base material.

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