Abstract: Providing a holding device which can hold a plurality of types of workpieces and can reliably prevent a liquid in a liquid tank from leaking. The holding device includes a holding member configured to hold an article (workpiece) to be plated in a holding chamber. The article is disposed over a liquid tank in which a plating solution (liquid) flows and the holding chamber communicating with the liquid tank. The holding member has a plurality of abutting parts which closely abut against portions of an outer periphery of the article at a same level thereby to hold the article therebetween. The abutting parts are formed of a sponge sheet (elastic body) with chemical resistance. The holding device includes a pressurizing unit configured to supply air into the holding chamber to pressurize an atmosphere in the holding chamber while the article is held by the holding member.

Abstract: Providing a power-supplying member capable of desirably performing plating for a long period of time. A second power-supplying member is brought into contact with an article to be plated to apply negative voltage to the article. The article is disposed in a state such that a space in which a plating solution flows is defined between an anode and the article. The second power-supplying member includes a center member made from copper and a covering member made from titanium and covering at least a part of a periphery of the center member. The part is wetted with the plating solution.

Abstract: Providing a holding device which can hold a plurality of types of workpieces and can reliably prevent a liquid in a liquid tank from leaking. The holding device includes a holding member configured to hold an article (workpiece) to be plated in a holding chamber The article is disposed over a liquid tank in which a plating solution (liquid) flows and the holding chamber communicating with the liquid tank. The holding member has a plurality of abutting parts which closely abut against portions of an outer periphery of the article at a same level thereby to hold the article therebetween. The abutting parts are formed of a sponge sheet (elastic body) with chemical resistance. The holding device includes a pressurizing unit configured to supply air into the holding chamber to pressurize an atmosphere in the holding chamber while the article is held by the holding member.

Abstract: Providing an anode capable of desirably performing plating for a long period of time. An anode is cylindrical and forms a space between an article to be plated and itself. A plating solution flows in the space. Positive voltage is applied to the anode. The anode includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder welded to be in contact with an inner surface of the outer cylinder. The inner cylinder is formed of a plate material made from platinum.

Abstract: Providing a power-supplying member capable of desirably performing plating for a long period of time. A second power-supplying member is brought into contact with an article to be plated to apply negative voltage to the article. The article is disposed in a state such that a space in which a plating solution flows is defined between an anode and the article. The second power-supplying member includes a center member made from copper and a covering member made from titanium and covering at least a part of a periphery of the center member. The part is wetted with the plating solution.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp to project light forward from a vehicle includes a headlamp housing supported by a vehicle body and supporting a lens. A headlamp mounting portion is disposed on an upper portion of the headlamp housing. An extending contact portion is continuous with the headlamp mounting portion. A headlamp pressing portion is disposed below the headlamp mounting portion. A first bracket has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is attached to a body mount of the vehicle body together with the headlamp mounting portion. The second end portion is attached to the headlamp pressing portion. A second bracket has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is attached to the body mount together with the headlamp mounting portion and the first end portion. The second portion is close to the extending contact portion.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp to project light forward from a vehicle includes a headlamp housing supported by a vehicle body and supporting a lens. A headlamp mounting portion is disposed on an upper portion of the headlamp housing. An extending contact portion is continuous with the headlamp mounting portion. A headlamp pressing portion is disposed below the headlamp mounting portion. A first bracket has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is attached to a body mount of the vehicle body together with the headlamp mounting portion. The second end portion is attached to the headlamp pressing portion. A second bracket has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is attached to the body mount together with the headlamp mounting portion and the first end portion. The second portion is close to the extending contact portion.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to economically process muddy paint sludge that is generated in painting, without destroying the natural environment, and to effectively utilize the processed product. The present invention's method of processing paint sludge comprises: (1) a first process, by which a first compost-like product is produced by fermenting organic waste under an aerobic condition and under the condition that the organic waste has a moisture content of 50%-60%, (2) a second process, by which the first compost-like product is mixed with paint sludge in such a way that the moisture content of the mixture becomes 50%-60% and the temperature of the mixture becomes about 60° C., and (3) a third process, by which the paint sludge in the mixture is processed into fine grains by fermenting heat generated by aerobic microbes in the first compost-like product.

Abstract: A battery is mounted to a front part of a wheel house/damper housing, and a relay box as automotive equipment is mounted to the rear of the battery via front and rear stays in such a manner as to be separated upwardly. A guide surface is formed at a front end of a lower side of the relay box, and a corner at a rear end of the battery is made to face the guide surface. When the battery is moved rearward in a vehicle collision, the relay box is moved upwardly by a load transmitted thereto from the battery via the guide surface to thereby be separated from the vehicle body. Accordingly, the impact absorbing performance can be increased by preventing the disturbance of the relay box to the rear movement of the battery, and damage to the relay box can be suppressed to a minimum level.

Abstract: A battery is mounted to a front part of a wheel house/damper housing, and a relay box as automotive equipment is mounted to the rear of the battery via front and rear stays in such a manner as to be separated upwardly. A guide surface is formed at a front end of a lower side of the relay box, and a corner at a rear end of the battery is made to face the guide surface. When the battery is moved rearward in a vehicle collision, the relay box is moved upwardly by a load transmitted thereto from the battery via the guide surface to thereby be separated from the vehicle body. Accordingly, the impact absorbing performance can be increased by preventing the disturbance of the relay box to the rear movement of the battery, and damage to the relay box can be suppressed to a minimum level.