Abstract: It is ensured the strength of a welded section in a tire that is configured by welding tire constituent members formed of a thermoplastic material. A tire has a first welded portion, in which one section of one tire constituent member and one section of another tire constituent member are both melted and welded, and a second welded portion, which is formed by welding a welding-use thermoplastic material to the surface of the first welded portion, whereby the strength of the joint section is ensured.

Abstract: In a manufacturing method for a monolithic ceramic electronic component, a plurality of green chips arrayed in row and column directions which are obtained after cutting a mother block are spaced apart from each other and then tumbled, thereby uniformly making the side surface of each of the green chips an open surface. Thereafter, an adhesive is applied to the side surface. Then, by placing a side surface ceramic green sheet on an affixation elastic body, and pressing the side surface of the green chips against the side surface ceramic green sheet, the side surface ceramic green sheet is punched and stuck to the side surface.

Abstract: Mounting element (3) for fastening a tensioning frame part of a tensioning frame on flat or uneven surfaces. The mounting element (3) has a frame-like fastening section (5), which can be clipped onto the tensioning frame part of the tensioning frame on a first side and has a plurality of support parts (6) variable in length on a second side.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a gas-filled multiple glazing unit including at least two glass sheets, the process including a preassembly step in which each glass sheet is positioned inclined at an angle strictly greater than 0° and less than or equal to 10° to the adjacent glass sheet, so as to form at least one cavity, each cavity being completely closed on one of its sides; a step of partially blocking at least one of the sides of each cavity; a step of filling each cavity with gas via an injection side of the cavity; and a step of pressing the glass sheets. One or more cavities of a multiple glazing unit can be filled while reducing the amount of gas used and the filling times.

Abstract: A method of preparing a window module includes providing a metal frame having a first major surface, applying a structural glazing tape to the first major surface of the metal frame, and positioning a glass panel overtop the structural glazing tape. The structural glazing tape includes a polymer foam tape having first and second major surfaces, an adhesive layer overlying the first major surface for bonding the structural glazing tape to the structural frame, and a release layer overlying the second major surface. The method further includes filling a channel defined by the glass panel, the metal frame, and the structural glazing tape with a curable sealant, and curing the sealant to bond the glass panel and the metal frame together.

Abstract: A method and a plant for managing the production cycle of a plant for building tyres for vehicle wheels, wherein the plant provides for a storage region for anchoring annular structures and a plurality of processing stations at least one of which is associated with a forming drum, includes feeding a plurality of anchoring annular structures to the storage region, picking up the anchoring annular structures from the storage region at a predetermined picking-up position that does not change on changing of the types of the anchoring annular structures, and feeding the picked-up anchoring annular structures to the processing station associated with the forming drum.

Abstract: In a process for producing self-sealing tyres for vehicle wheels, a continuous sealing assembly, including a self-supporting thermoplastic film and a layer of polymeric sealing material, is wound from a reel holder on which is stocked, separated by a protective film associated with the layer of polymeric sealing material, cut to size and then wound around a forming drum. Winding the sealing assembly cut to size includes: feeding the sealing assembly cut to size onto a chute from top to bottom up to the forming drum; depositing a leading end of the sealing assembly cut to size on a radially outer surface of the forming drum; locking the leading end on the forming drum by means of a locking bar; setting the forming drum in rotation with the locking bar dragging the sealing assembly cut to size and winding it on the forming drum up to overlapping; and sealing a trailing end of the sealing assembly cut to size on the leading end.

Abstract: The invention provides a tire bead transfer ring and a transfer method thereof. The tire bead transfer ring and the transfer method adopts a complete magnetic attachment method and a photoelectric detection approach to improve the stability of picking, clamping and transferring of tire beads, prevent tire beads from slippage and deformation and ensure the coaxiality and verticality between tire beads and a tire building drum. The tire bead transfer ring comprises a left semi-ring (1) and a right semi-ring (2) which are capable of separating and attaching in opposite directions, wherein the left semi-ring (1) and the right semi-ring (2) are arranged on a vertical mounting base (3) which is capable of achieving a reciprocating movement by slide guides arranged on the top part of the mounting base. A protruding boss (13) in the shape of a semi-ring is respectively arranged on the left semi-ring (1) and the right semi-ring (2) along the inner diameter thereof.

Abstract: A method of dispensing adhesive onto a stretched elastic strand includes applying a first volume of adhesive onto a first portion of the elastic strand, applying a second volume of adhesive onto a second portion of the elastic strand, and applying a third volume of adhesive onto a third portion of the elastic strand. The second volume is less than the first and third volumes. When the elastic strand is adhesively secured to a substrate to form a personal disposable hygiene product, the first and third portions of the elastic strand define opposing ends of the elastic strand, which are adhered with a larger amount of adhesive capable of limiting movement of the strand at the opposing ends, thereby maintaining the integrity of the bond between the substrate and the elastic strand.

Abstract: A substrate de-bowing mechanism, system and method are described. The mechanism can include a substrate support, one or more stationary contact members, and one or more dynamic or movable contact members that are adapted to contact the substrate and bend the substrate in a desired direction to reduce or eliminate bowing of the substrate. The mechanism is controlled by a CPU or other controller that can adjust the de-bow parameters of the de-bowing mechanism based on input settings that can be dynamic and/or static settings. The mechanism can be used to de-bow a variety of substrates including plastic cards, passports, and passport pages.

Abstract: A method of forming a containment system for an absorbent article that includes a front end region, rear end region, a first elasticized leg cuff and a second elasticized leg cuff. The method includes providing a first containment flap and a second containment flap that can each include a stem, an inner flap projection, and an outer flap projection. The method can further include securing the outer flap projection of the first containment flap in at least a portion of at least one of the front end region and the rear end region and securing the outer flap projection of the second containment flap in at least a portion of at least one of the front end region and the rear end region.

Abstract: A direct mold includes a plank frame and a mold surface body held in shape by the plank frame. The plank frame is made of a plurality of planar panels that are aligned transversely to the longitudinal extension of the rotor blade and are arranged spaced with respect to each other in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the rotor blade. The panels of the plank frame have recesses, into which the mold surface body is inserted and which reproduces in its sequence in the plank frame mainly a progression of a contour of a part of a rotor blade profile. The mold surface body has a layer structure that includes a support layer and a sandwich layer. The support layer is made of rails that are aligned in the longitudinal direction of the rotor blade in a manner bridging the distances between the panels.

Abstract: An improved device and method for the application of adhesive-backed foil to the edges of stained glass and other materials is provided, the device comprising a groove comprising three or five segments—a base segment against which the glass edge is pressed onto the adhesive face of the foil; and second and third segments comprising sides extending upward from the base at an obtuse angle. Alternatively, the groove may comprise fourth and fifth segments comprising parallel sides extending vertically from the second and third segments and these being perpendicular to the base. The edge of the glass to be foiled is centered on the adhesive side of the foiling tape and pressed to the base. The angled sides initiate folding of the foil towards the side faces of the glass such that no tearing or distortion of the foil results.

Abstract: A laminating apparatus and method are disclosed. The laminating device includes a first jig, a second jig facing the first jig, an auxiliary film fixing unit and a driving unit. A partially curved cover window is seated on the first jig. An auxiliary film and a panel member are seated on the second jig so as to be flat. The driving unit linearly moves at least one of the first and second jigs.

Abstract: A window bonding apparatus is provided. The window bonding apparatus includes a resilient display panel supporter supporting a flexible display panel thereon, a holding member supporting and squeezing inwardly opposed ends of the display panel supporter so as to attain a desired degree of curvature, a first jig disposed under the display panel supporter and having a rigid first face with which the bottom face of the display panel supporter comes into contact when pressed from above, and a second jig disposed above the display panel supporter and having a second face to which the window is releaseably attached, the second jig being movable toward the display panel, wherein the second jig is moved to the first jig to attach the window to the display panel in a manner which progressively increases contact area between the window and the display panel.

Abstract: A press with a pressure chamber and at least one elastomeric pressure vessel. The pressure vessel is filled with a substantially incompressible fluid that is in fluid communication with a pressurized source of the fluid. Two closable cylindrical press halves and a plurality of cylindrical bands that slidably engage able over the ends of the press halves. Two closable press halves and a plurality of spaced-apart and hinged reinforcement arm pairs. Each arm pair is spaced from, yet connected to, each adjacent arm pair so that all arm pairs may be opened and closed together. An elastomeric press bladder for a hot isostatic press. The bladder is sized to fit one end of the pressure chamber and has a circumferential embedded metal ring. The circumference of the bladder has molded lip edges having at least one cross-section complimentary to at least one shaped hollow in respective bladder/press mating parts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a transfer printing technology. A transfer printing substrate includes a plurality of pillar structures and a sacrificial layer applied thereon. In situ alignment of a transfer layer is performed by the pillar structures and a structural confinement by a concave structure formed on a bottom surface of the transfer layer corresponding to the pillar structures, or a chemical bond of the pillar structure and the transfer layer. In the in situ alignment by the structural confinement, the remaining sacrificial layer after being removed may serve as an adhesive component. The transfer process is performed by a separation of the bond by the sacrificial layer, a cutting of the pillar structures in the chemic bonding state of the pillar structures and the transfer layer, or a separation of the bond between the pillar structures and the handling substrate.

Abstract: A composite panel configured for use with a sidewall of a trailer includes an outer metal sheet, an inner metal sheet, and a core member positioned between the inner and outer metal sheets. The core member includes a plurality of apertures formed therethrough such that each aperture extends from an inner surface of the core member to an outer surface of the core member. Illustratively, the plurality of apertures is covered by the inner and outer metal sheets.

Abstract: Provided are a filling film and a method of manufacturing an organic light-emitting display apparatus by using the filling film. The filling film includes a filling material, a first releasing film attached to a surface of the filling film, a second releasing film attached to another surface of the filling film, and a supporting layer attached to the second releasing film. The bonding force between the second releasing film and the supporting layer is greater than the bonding force between the filling material and the second releasing film.

Abstract: A method for making a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising: (a) making at least one epoxidized fatty acid from at least one plant oil, marine oil, other ester of unsaturated fatty acid, or a mixture thereof; and (b) polymerizing the at least one epoxidized fatty acid to produce a pressure sensitive adhesive. A method for making a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising: (a) making epoxidized oleic acid, an epoxidized linoleic acid (including fully and partially epoxidized linoleic acid), or an epoxidized linolenic acid (including fully and partially epoxidized linolenic acid) from at least one plant oil, marine oil, other ester of unsaturated fatty acid, or making mixture thereof; and (b) polymerizing the epoxidized oleic acid, the epoxidized linoleic acid, the epoxidized linolenic acid, or the mixture thereof to produce a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: Manufacturing techniques are provided herein. In one embodiment, a reusable insert is used within a pocket disposed within a thin walled enclosure to prevent deformation of the thin walled enclosure during a machining operation. The insert includes a body including a transparent material and having a size and shape in accordance with the pocket disposed within the thin walled enclosure, and at least one channel having a first opening at a first surface of the body and a second opening at a second surface of the body. Related apparatuses and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A printing method for a touch panel device is disclosed. The method includes the following steps: firstly, providing a substrate; then, printing a first shielding layer on a surface of the substrate; and afterwards, printing a second shielding layer on the first shielding layer, wherein the second shielding layer covers the first shielding layer, and a side surface of the second shielding layer is connected to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: An automated device for plasma surface preparation of a thermoplastic part including a first support mechanism for a thermoplastic part and a second support mechanism for a plasma torch including a rotating cylindrical tip, the first and/or second support mechanism being movable so that the torch and the part have a relative movement enabling the torch to travel over a treatment zone of the part. The device further includes, on the plasma torch, a controller controlling a distance between the tip of the torch and the part. The controller includes a measuring rod positioned axially on the tip of the plasma torch. The device further includes a carriage that can be moved in the direction of the axis of the torch interposed between the movable torch and the second support mechanism. The movable carriage counteracts a displacement about an equilibrium or stop position.

Abstract: Provided is a substrate processing apparatus. The substrate processing apparatus in which processes with respect to substrates are performed includes a lower chamber having an opened upper side, the lower chamber including a passage allowing the substrates to pass therethrough in a side thereof, an external reaction tube closing the opened upper side of the lower chamber to provide a process space in which the processes are performed, a substrate holder on which the one ore more substrates are vertically stacked, the substrate holder being movable between a stacking position in which the substrates are stacked within the substrate holder and a process position in which the processes with respect to the substrates are performed, and a gas supply unit disposed inside the external reaction tube to supply a reaction gas into the process space, the gas supply unit forming a flow of the reaction gas having different phase differences in a vertical direction.

Abstract: In a plasma processing apparatus, first to third RF power monitors 94, 94 and 98 are configured to monitor high frequency powers (progressive wave powers), which propagate on first to third high frequency power supply lines 88, 90 and 92 from first to third high frequency power supplies 36, 38 and 40 toward a load side, respectively, and high frequency powers (reflection wave powers), which propagate on the first high frequency power supply lines 88, 90 and 92 from the load side toward the first to third high frequency power supplies 36, 38 and 40, respectively, at the same time. A main controller 82 is configured to control the high frequency power supplies 36, 38 and 40 and matching devices 42, 44 and 46 based on monitoring information sent from RF power monitors 94, 96 and 98.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for etching a substrate using a spatially modified plasma is provided herein. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a process chamber having a plasma stabilizer disposed above a substrate support pedestal. A substrate is placed upon the pedestal. A process gas is introduced into the process chamber and a plasma is formed from the process gas. The substrate is etched with a plasma having an ion density to radical density ratio defined by the plasma stabilizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for producing a corrugated board web. The arrangement comprises corrugating rollers to produce a corrugated web. It also has a glue application mechanism and a pressure belt module, which comprises a deflection roller with a deflection roller longitudinal centre axis, a belt tensioning and belt running regulating roller with a belt tensioning and belt running regulating roller longitudinal centre axis and a pressure belt, which is guided about the deflection roller and the belt tensioning and belt running regulating roller, to press a cover web onto the corrugated web provided with glue.

Abstract: A substrate holder that holds a substrate when the substrate is being aligned with another substrate and transports the substrate in a held state, comprising a mounting portion on which the substrate is mounted; a supported section that is provided on the mounting portion and is supported by another member during transport; and a restricting section that restricts damage from stress caused by a difference in expansion and contraction due to heat between the mounting portion and the supported section.

Abstract: A device (20) for bonding or welding a membrane, including an undercarriage (30) for supporting the device on the membrane at least at one contact point, which is formed by a pressing element (40) for pressing the membrane onto a metal plate to be bonded or welded thereto, and at least at two further contact points, which are formed by castors (31, 32). A frame (42) extends upwards from the undercarriage (30), wherein the device (20) can be manoeuvred using the frame. The pressing element (40) includes a heating device (46), which is designed as an induction coil, by which the metal plate, which is provided with an adhesive or weldable coating, can be heated. An induction generator and a control and cooling device thereof are mounted in or on a housing (50), which is fixed to the frame (42) at a distance (A) above the undercarriage (30). The device (20), which is formed as one part, can be tilted for moving around a castor axis (28) and can then be lowered via the metal plate onto the membrane.

Abstract: Presented is a motorized roller shade system. The system includes a flexible shade material, a roller tube configured for windingly receiving the flexible shade material, a shade motor coupled to the roller tube, a motor controller in communication with the shade motor, and a sun angle sensor. The sun angle sensor is configured for determining the angle of the sun and transmitting the angle of the sun to the motor controller. The motor controller is configured for driving the shade motor to rotate the roller tube to wind or unwind the flexible shade material in response to the transmitted angle of the sun to limit sunlight penetration to a predetermined maximum distance into a room.

Abstract: A fabric rolling system includes a driven roller attached to a fabric. The roller is sufficiently strong and supported so as to bear increasing loads as the fabric is rolled. A fabric deployment device can also be included.

Abstract: A spring drive system useful for window covers is disclosed, which comprises one or more coil spring drives or flat spring drives and the combination whose elements are selected from one or more of a group which includes (1) a band or cord transmission which provides varying ratio power transfer as the cover is opened and closed; (2) gear means comprising various gear sets which provide frictional holding force and fixed power transfer ratios; (3) a gear transmission which provides fixed ratio power transfer as the cover is opened or closed; (4) crank mechanisms; (5) brake mechanisms; and (6) recoiler mechanisms. The combination permits the spring drive force to be tailored to the weight and/or compression characteristics of an associated window cover such as a horizontal slat or pleated or box blind as the cover is opened and closed.

Abstract: A horizontal reinforcement bar for new and existing sectional garage doors. The horizontal reinforcement bar will increase the wind load resistance of the sectional garage door. The horizontal reinforcement bar is C-shaped and requires no support brackets for fastening. The reinforcement bars are further strengthened by the addition of a reinforcement plate adding to the wind load resistance of the sectional garage door.

Abstract: A garage door opening covering is provided. The covering includes a plurality of panels coupled to a support member that is coupled to the interior surfaces of a garage door. The panels are configured to deploy into the garage door opening as the garage door is opened. Likewise the panels are configured to retract out of the garage door opening as the garage door is closed. The panels are configured to wrap around, or unwind from, the support member as the support member is rotated in respective first and second directions. The panels can include weighted members on suspended ends of the panels to position and orient the panels. The weighted members can include magnetized portions that couple neighboring panels to one another at the ends. A positioning member can position the suspended and deployed panels at or near the edge of the garage door that contacts the ground surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods to retain and refeed door curtains are disclosed. An example door is disclosed that includes a track and a curtain that includes a leading section. The curtain is to be in at least one of a breakaway state or a normal state, and in at least one of a folded condition or an unfolded condition while in the breakaway state such that: (a) in the normal state, a lateral section in an area proximate the leading section is in guiding engagement with the track; (b) in the breakaway state while in the folded condition, the lateral section in the area proximate the leading section is dislodged from the track and folded over onto the main section to define an enfolded space; and (c) in the breakaway state while in the unfolded condition, the lateral section in the area proximate the leading section is dislodged from the track but not folded over onto the main section.

Abstract: A roller blind system for a rear window of a motor vehicle, having a roller blind, a roller blind shaft rotatable about a main axis and a sheet-like structure which, in a stowed state, is wound on the roller blind shaft and which, in a functional state, is partially unwound from the roller blind shaft, and having an shelf for arranging in the rear region of the motor vehicle. The shelf has front and rear shelf portions separated from one another by a passage slot through which the sheet-like structure is moved during a movement from the stowed state into the functional state. The two shelf portions are connected to one another via a trough body and the roller blind shaft is arranged within the trough body and is rotatably mounted by bearing blocks which are fastened to, or are an integral part of, the trough body.

Abstract: Provided is a foldable curtain rod configured for mounting thereon a curtain. The rod includes at least two elongated rod segments consecutively articulated to one another via a coupling arrangement allowing pivotal displacement of one rod segment with respect to the other. Each of the rod segments is configured for supporting a respective portion of the curtain, extending along a hanging line. The curtain rod is configured for assuming at least a first, deployed position in which the rod segments are essentially axially aligned to provide the curtain rod with a maximal span thereof and a second, folded position in which the rod segments are substantially parallel to one another to provide the curtain rod with a minimal span thereof. In the second, folded position, the hanging lines of the respective rod segments are spaced from one another.

Abstract: A product having a paper layer and a film layer is disclosed along with methods of forming such a product.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of controlling retention on a forming fabric in a paper making process, an intermediate product for use in the method, as well as use of material for the intermediate product. For making the intermediate product at least one paper making chemical is added to a slurry of fine cellulose fibres such as micro fibrillated cellulose (MFC), the specific surface area of those fibres being larger than that of the fibres of the main fibrous suspension for paper making, causing the paper making chemical being adsorbed on the fine cellulose fibres. This intermediate product is then incorporated in the main fibrous suspension before the suspension is supplied from the paper machine head box to the forming fabric. Other paper making chemicals may be added to the fibrous suspension before or after addition of the intermediate product, so that interactions between different chemicals are prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making paper or paper board comprising forming a cellulosic suspension, flocculating the suspension, draining the suspension on a device to form a sheet and then drying the sheet, characterised in that the suspension is flocculated using a formation improving 3-component flocculation system comprising a) a linear cationic or ampoteric co-polymer of i) acrylamide, and ii) a substance with formula (I) with a halide as counter-ion; b) at least one water soluble component chosen from the group of anionic polyacrylamide non ionic polyacrylamide and polyethyleneoxide; and c) inorganic microparticles, whereby the flocculation system does not contain a wafer-dispersible or branched anionic organic polymer. The invention also relates to use of the flocculation/retention system in the manufacture of paper or paper board, and to paper and paper board thus produced.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating a wet or moist lignocellulosic material at a moisture content which is in a range from above the Xfsp value of the material down to about 0.1 kg water/kg dry below the Xfsp value, where Xfsp is the fibre saturation point value, with rapid warming of the wet or moist lignocellulosic material to a level that natural polymers in the lignocellulosic material soften, which changes the microstructure and results in improved properties of the lignocellulosic material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a papermaking fabric which is designed as a multi-layer woven fabric having an upper fabric layer and a lower fabric layer. The upper fabric layer has a plurality of upper longitudinal threads which run solely in the upper fabric layer and a plurality of upper transverse threads which are interwoven with the upper longitudinal threads and each run at least primarily in the upper fabric layer. The lower fabric layer has a plurality of lower longitudinal threads which run solely in the lower fabric layer and a plurality of lower transverse threads which are interwoven with the lower longitudinal threads and run solely in the lower fabric layer. The upper fabric layer has a repeating upper weave pattern on the upper side thereof which is formed from nine upper longitudinal threads and three upper transverse threads.

Abstract: A cover device (10) is disclosed for use in a dewatering shoe or other drainage device of a papermaking machine. The cover device (10) includes a plate (12) of expanded metal which defines a plurality of elongate holes (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21) for the passage therethrough of water as indicated by the arrow (22) removed from a web W disposed on a dewatering screen (24) moving in a machine direction MD relative to the cover device (10). The arrangement is such that the dewatering screen (24) is disposed between the web W and the cover device (10) so that the water (22) is removed from the web W through the dewatering screen (24) and then through the elongate holes (14 to 21).

Abstract: A roll covering is particularly suitable for a roll for the treatment of a paper web, paperboard web, or any other web of fibrous material in a machine for the production and/or finishing the same. The roll covering encompasses at least one layer. The at least one layer is formed of a rubber composition that includes at least one (meth)acrylate compound and a rubber component with at least one crosslinked hydrogenated nitrile rubber. Further, the at least one layer has a recovery rate of at least 12 mm per second and/or a maximal degree of plastic deformation of 0.9%, and a maximal tan ? value of 0.16 determined in accordance with DIN 53513 at 60° C. in tension at 10 Hz, 15% static elongation, and 1% dynamic elongation.

Abstract: A machine for producing fiber-containing web material, in particular tissue paper, includes a permeable dewatering belt for transporting fiber-containing source material used for producing web material from a forming section to a suction/pressing section, and a press belt assembly assigned to the suction/pressing section. The source material is received in the suction/pressing section between the press belt assembly and the dewatering belt and the press belt assembly presses the source material and the dewatering belt against a suction assembly of the suction/pressing section. The press belt assembly has a single press belt providing a source material contact surface.

Abstract: A multifunction apparatus for processing webs of fibrous and/or pliable material includes a tubular sleeve of an elastic material, a pair of discs supporting the tubular sleeve, a fixed shaft on which the discs are mounted such that their axis is inclinable to the axis of the sleeve, the end portions of the shaft extending beyond said discs, and a system moving the disc/sleeve system relative to the shaft.

Abstract: A casting valve configured to supply a melt of a casting device includes a valve housing comprising a melt channel connection as an inlet and a valve outlet as a run-out. A melt channel is configured to be pressurizable via a casting pressure. A valve compartment is configured to receive the melt. The valve compartment is connectable via the melt channel connection with the melt channel. A closing device is configured to modify a cross-sectional surface of the valve outlet. A post-compression piston is configured to post-compress the melt after a completion of a mold filling.

Abstract: A casting device includes a mold cavity configured to form a hollow space for a cast part, a casting chamber for a metal melt, a gating system, an annular duct for the metal melt, and at least two annular duct connections configured to connect the casting chamber to the annular duct. The annular duct is configured to be connectable with the mold cavity via the gating system.

Abstract: An air conditioner is provided that include an outdoor unit configured to implement heat exchange of refrigerant, at least one indoor unit configured to implement exchange of refrigerant with the outdoor unit and air conditioning of indoor air, and an electricity reception device configured to receive an electricity regulation signal indicating a level with regard to electricity usage and to transmit a level signal indicating the level of the electricity regulation signal to the outdoor unit or the indoor unit. The outdoor unit or the indoor unit, which has received the level signal, controls operation of the at least one indoor unit connected thereto based on the level of the electricity regulation signal.

Abstract: A straddle electric vehicle comprises a battery case accommodating a Battery which is an electric power supply for an electric motor; an inverter which converts DC power stored in the battery into AC power and supplies the AC power to the electric motor; an air passage through which ram air is guided to an interior of a battery case and discharges air from the battery case; and a radiator for cooling a coolant used to cool the inverter using water or oil, wherein the radiator is placed forward relative to an air inlet of the air passage or within the air passage.