Abstract: A main battery and an auxiliary battery are both mounted on a hybrid vehicle without narrowing a cargo room. A floor panel 102 includes a rising portion 102c that rises upward and extends in a widthwise direction of a vehicle 101, and a front portion 102a extending forward from the rising portion 102c. A rear seat 109 is mounted above the floor panel 102 in such a manner that a seat portion 109a is parallel to the front portion. The front portion 102a, the seat portion 109a of the rear seat 109, and the rising portion 102c form a housing space SP for mounting a main battery 110 and an auxiliary battery 111 side by side in the widthwise direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A main battery and an auxiliary battery are both mounted on a hybrid vehicle without narrowing a cargo room. A floor panel 102 includes a rising portion 102c that rises upward and extends in a widthwise direction of a vehicle 101, and a front portion 102a extending forward from the rising portion 102c. A rear seat 109 is mounted above the floor panel 102 in such a manner that a seat portion 109a is parallel to the front portion. The front portion 102a, the seat portion 109a of the rear seat 109, and the rising portion 102c form a housing space SP for mounting a main battery 110 and an auxiliary battery 111 side by side in the widthwise direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for connecting ends of wires. Ends of wires (a, a?) to be connected are placed linearly on a base plate (11). An adhesive tape (t) is placed on an auxiliary plate (12) near the base plate (11). A movable plate (33) then is moved transverse to the wires (a, a?) to roll the wires (a, a?) onto the tape (t) and to wind the tape (t) around the wires (a, a?). The movable plate (33) then is moved back after winding of the tape (t) to untwist the wires (a, a?).

Abstract: A wire joint detecting apparatus is provided for use with a wire connecting apparatus. A detecting apparatus includes a detector disposed for sliding contact with a running wire. The detector is mounted for pivotal movement in response to cross-sectional dimensional changes of the wire. The apparatus also includes a detection switch for detecting pivotal movement of the detector. The pivotal movement of the detector is indicative of a cross-sectional dimensional change of the wire that indicates the presence of a joint.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided to improve a cutting reliability, to facilitate automation of the connection of wires and to allow for a reliable detection of wire joints. Ends of wires (a, a′) to be connected along their longitudinal directions are linearly placed, and a tape (t) is wound over and around the both wire ends. An adhesive layer of the tape is faced up, and the tape (t) is wound as the wire ends are rolled, thereby connecting the wires (a, a′). Since the tape displays a strong tear resistance in its longitudinal direction, the wires are strongly connected. The tape may contain reinforced fibers to display a stronger tear resistance. The wires (a, a′) are rolled by being held between plates (11, 33) and moving the plate (33) with respect to the plate (11). The tape (t) is placed on an auxiliary base plate (12) and is wound by the rolling movement of the wires (a, a′). The plate (33) is moved back after winding of the tape (t) to untwist the wires (a, a′).

Abstract: A wire joint detecting apparatus is provided for use with a wire connecting apparatus. A detecting apparatus includes a detector disposed for sliding contact with a running wire. The detector is mounted for pivotal movement in response to cross-sectional dimensional changes of the wire. The apparatus also includes a detection switch for detecting pivotal movement of the detector. The pivotal movement of the detector is indicative of a cross-sectional dimensional change of the wire that indicates the presence of a joint.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for connecting ends of wires. Ends of wires (a, a′) to be connected are placed linearly on a base plate (11). An adhesive tape (t) is placed on an auxiliary plate (12) near the base plate (11). A movable plate (33) then is moved transverse to the wires (a, a′) to roll the wires (a, a′) onto the tape (t) and to wind the tape (t) around the wires (a, a′). The movable plate (33) then is moved back after winding of the tape (t) to untwist the wires (a, a′).

Abstract: The present invention enables efficient taping of a short length electric wire that is taped by a taping head. Namely, an electric wire hand is provided for removing an electric wire after taping from an electric wire clamp that clamps the electric wire. The electric wire hand cuts off the end of a tape wound up around the electric wire during the course of removing the electric wire at a fixed timing by interlocking with other parts according to a control unit. Therefore, a separate process for cutting off the end of a wound up tape becomes unnecessary, thereby making it possible to continuously and rapidly remove an electric wire.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning an electric wire within a terminal application system for installing an electric terminal on an electric wire, includes at least one claw, having an axis of rotation and a longitudinal axis extending generally transversely from the axis of rotation, and connected to the shank holder through the axis of rotation so that the claw is free to rotate about the axis of rotation with respect to the shank holder while connected to the shank holder, and being rotatable from a wire positioning condition to an open condition. A support member connected to the shank, supporting the claw and allowing the claw to move from the open condition to a wire positioning condition when the shank and moveable mold are moved toward the stationary mold is also included. Biasing members, such as springs, may also be included.

Abstract: A wire position correcting device is used with a terminal mounting apparatus A for mounting a terminal fitting on a wire E fed between a crimper 32 and an anvil 20 from a side. A rotatable member 60 is provided which rotates as the crimper 32 moves upward and downward. The rotatable member 60 rotates when the wire E is fed and presses a specified position of the wire E to correct the position of the wire E so that the terminal fitting can be properly mounted at an end of the wire E. Accordingly, the end of the wire E can be accurately placed right on the fed terminal fitting during a terminal mounting operation. Even if the wire E is curved or deformed while being fed, the terminal mounting operation can be constantly properly performed. The mount position of a wire holding member 50 needs not be finely adjusted.

Abstract: A tool for inserting an engagement member for a connector is designed so that the engagement member is inserted into a housing to engage a terminal in the housing. The tool has a tool body provided with a path in which the housing slides. Facing the path, a pusher is provided to push the engagement member into the housing. When the connector is pushed in the path in the tool, the connector slides therein, and, the pusher comes in contact with the engagement member. In this way, the engagement member is pushed into the housing. The operator does not directly push the engagement member with his or her hands and fingers, and alternatively he or she may push the housing in the path. Thus, the burden of the operation of inserting the engagement member is greatly lightened.

Abstract: A tool for inserting an engagement member for a connector which is designed so that the engagement member is inserted into a housing to engage a terminal in the housing. The tool has a tool body provided with a path in which the housing slides. Facing the path, a pusher is provided to push the engagement member into the housing. When the connector is pushed in the path in the tool, the connector slides therein, and the pusher comes in contact with the engagement member. In this way, the engagement member is pushed into the housing. The operator does not directly push the engagement member with his or her hands and fingers, and alternatively he or she may push the housing in the path. Thus, the burden of the operation of inserting the engagement member is greatly lightened.