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Method For Producing Press Molded Product Press Molded Product Die And Pressing Device

Abstract: This method for producing a press molded product is a method for producing a press molded product (30) comprising a long top plate (2) edge line parts (32a 32b) on both lateral edges of the top plate and vertical walls (33a 33b) that face one another and that extend from the edge line parts. Using a die (21) and punch (22) with the punch in contact with a first part in which the line edge parts are formed on both edges of a blank (BL) the blank is made to curve so as to protrude from the punch side towards the die side and the second part which forms the top plate in the blank is pinched between the die and the punch making the second part recessed from the die side towards the punch side.

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Application #
Filing Date
18 October 2017
Publication Number
50/2017
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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Email
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Grant Date
2023-09-18
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NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION
6 1 Marunouchi 2 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 1008071

Inventors

1. KUBO Masahiro
c/o NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION 6 1 Marunouchi 2 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 1008071
2. YOSHIDA Hiroshi
c/o NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION 6 1 Marunouchi 2 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 1008071
3. MIYAGI Takashi
c/o NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION 6 1 Marunouchi 2 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 1008071
4. SUZUKI Toshiya
c/o NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION 6 1 Marunouchi 2 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 1008071
5. NAKAZAWA Yoshiaki
c/o NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION 6 1 Marunouchi 2 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 1008071

Specification

Technical Field [000 I] The present disclosure relates to a manufacturing method for a pressed component, a pressed component, a mold, and a press apparatus. Background Art [0002] Automotive bodies are assembled by superimposing edges of multiple formed panels, joining the formed panels together by spot welding to configure a box body, and joining structural members to required locations on the box body by spot welding. Examples of structural members employed at a side section of an automotive body (body side) include side sills joined to both sides of a floor panel, an A-pillar lower and an A-pillar upper provided standing upward fi·om a front portion of the side sill, a roo frail joined to an upper end pmtion of the A-pillar upper, and a B-pi liar joining the side sill and the roof rail together. [0003] Generally speaking, configuration elements (such as respective outer panels) of structural members including A-pillar lowers, A-pillar uppers, and roof rails often have a substantially hat-shape"d lateral cross-section profile configured by a top plate extending in a length direction, two convex ridge line pmtions respectively connected to both sides of the top plate, two vettical walls respectively connected to the two convex ridge line portions, two concave ridge I ine pmtions respectively connected to the two vertical walls, and two flanges respectively connected to the two concave ridge line pmtions. SUMMARY OF INVENTION Technical Problem [0004] The configuration elements described above have comparatively complex lateral cross-section profiles and are elongated. In order to suppress an increase in manufacturing costs, the above configuration elements are generally manufactured by cold pressing. Moreover, in order to both increase strength and achieve a reduction in vehicle body weight in the interests of improving fuel consumption, thickness reduction of the above structural members is being promoted through the use of, for example, high tensile sheet steel having a tensile strength of 440 MPa or greater. [0005] However, when a high tensile sheet steel blank is cold pressed in an attempt to manufacture configuration elements that curve along their length direction, such as roof rail outer panels (referred to below as "roof members"; r?ofmembers are automotive structural members), spring-back occurs during removal fi·mn the press mold, leading to concerns of twisting in the top plate. There are therefore issues with shape fixability, whereby roof members cannot be formed in a desired shape. [0006] For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open (JP-A) No. 2004-314123 (referred to below as "Patent Document I") describes an invention in which a pressed component having a uniform hat-shaped lateral cross-section along its length direction is applied with a step during manufacture in order to suppress opening-out, and thus improve the shape fixability. [0007] Moreover, the specification of Japanese Patent No. 5382281 (referred to below as "Patent Document 2") describes an invention in which, during the manufacture of a pressed component that includes a top plate, vetiical walls, and flanges, and that curves along its length direction, flanges formed in a first process are bent back in a second process so as to reduce residual stress in the flanges, thereby improving the shape fixability. [0008] According to the invention described in Patent Document I, when manufacturing pressed components having a shape that curves along the length direction, such as in configuration elements of configuration members such as A-pillar lowers, A-pillar uppers, or roof rails, spring-back occurs in the top plate after removal from the mold, such that the desired shape cannot be formed. [0009] According to the invention described in Patent Document 2, when manufacturing pressed components that curve along the length direction and height direction and that include a bent pottion in the vicinity of the length direction center, residual stress arises in the flange, residual stress arises within the faces of the vetiical walls and the top plate, and residual deviatoric stress arises within the faces of the vetiical walls and the top plate. As a result, spring-back occurs in the top plate after removal of the press component manufactured according to the invention described in Patent Document 2 from the mold, such that the desired shape cannot be formed. [00 I OJ An object of the present disclosure is to provide a manufacturing method for a specific pressed component in which the vertical walls arc suppressed from closing in due to spring-back. Note that in the present specification, a "specific pressed component" is a pressed component configured including an elongated top plate, ridge line portions at both short direction ends of the top plate, and vettical walls that face each other in a state extending fi·om the ridge line potiions. Solution to Problem 2 ~I [00 II] A manufacturing method for a pressed component of a first aspect according to the present disclosure is a manufacturing method for a specific pressed component. The manufacturing method includes employing a die and a punch to bend a blank into a profile protruding fi·om the punch side toward the die side in a state in which a punch is caused to contact a first portion of the blank where the two end ridge line pmiions are to be formed, and to sandwich a second portion of the blank where the top plate is to be formed between the die and the punch, and indent the second portion fi·om the die side toward the punch side. [00 12] A manufacturing method for a pressed component of a second aspect according to the present disclosure is a manufacturing method for a specific pressed component, wherein a punch and a die are employed to bend a blank from the punch side toward the die side in a state in which the punch is caused to contact a first portion of the blank where the two end ridge line pmiions m·e to be formed, and to sandwich a second pmiion of the blank where the top plate is to be formed between the die and the punch and indenting the second pmiion fi·om the die side toward the punch side such that the second portion has a radius of curvature R (mm) that satisfies Equation (l ). t· E·IOOO xO.S 0: R 0: t·E ·1000 x 4 2[0', -O'm[ 2[0', -0',[ ... (!) wherein each parameter in Equation (I) is as follows: tis a plate thickness (mm) of the blank; a, is a short direction bend outer surface stress (MPa) of the blank to form the top plate in the short direction; am is an average stress in cross section ofshmi direction (MPa) of the pmiion of the blank to form the top plate; and Eisa Young's Modulus (GPa) of sheet steel configuring the blank. [00 13] A manufacturing method for a pressed component of a third aspect according to the present disclosure is a manufacturing method for a specific pressed component, wherein a die and a punch are employed to bend a blank fi·om the punch side toward the die side in a state in which the punch is caused to contact a first portion of the blank where the two end ridge line pmiions are to be formed, and to sandwich a second p01iion of the blank where the top plate is to be formed between the die and the punch and to indent the second potiion from the die side toward the punch side such that the second portion has a radius of curvature R (mm) that satisfies Equation (2) t · E ·1000 0: R 0: t· E ·1000 2·0'Ts O",.p ... (2) wherein each parameter in Equation (2) is as follows: 3 tis a plate thickness (mm) of the blank; a2 ... (3) al <:: 0.2W ... (4) Note that the reference signal indicates the step amount (mm) of the intermediate formed component 30, the reference sign a2 indicates the step amount (mm) of the roof member l, and the reference sign \Vindicates the short direction width (mm) of the top plate 2 of the roof member l. [0067] Futther, in the first pressing process, as illustrated in Fig. 7 A and Fig. 7B, the vettical wall 33a and the flange 35a are formed such that an angle Dll formed between the vettical wall 33a and the flange 35a of the intermediate formed component 30 satisfies the following Equation (5). [0068] 1.0 X DI2 <:: Dil <:: 1.2 X DI2 ... (5) The reference sign Dll indicates the angle formed between the vertical wall 33a and the flange 35a of the intermediate formed component 30, and the reference sign 0!2 indicates the angle formed between the vertical wall4a and the flange 6a of the roof member l. [0069] Futther, in the first pressing process, the vertical wall 33b and the flange 35b of the intermediate formed component 30 are formed so as to satisfY the following Equation (6). [0070] 0.9 <:: DOF 1 I DOR l <:: l ... (6) Note that DOFl is the angle formed between the flange 35b and the vetiical wall 33b including one end pmtion of the intermediate formed component 30, and DORl is the angle formed between the flange 35b and the vettical wall33b including another end pmtion of the intermediate formed component 30. 18 fl [j [0071] Fmther, in the first pressing process, an end of the material of the blank 8L flows in and the blank 8L is flexed so as to form the flange 35b at the outside of the intermediate formed component 30. [0072) The intermediate formed component 30 is then removed fi·om the first mold 20, thereby completing the first pressing process. [0073) Note that as described above, when the intermediate formed component 30 is formed by the first press device 18, the second portion of the blank 8L is indented from the upper mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22 side such that the radius of curvature R (mm) of the second pmtion satisfies Equation (1) or Equation (2). When the first mold 20 is opened, as illustrated in Fig. 4A and Fig. 48, the cross-section of the intermediate formed component 30 in the length direction of the top plate 2 adopts a deformed state that is flatter than when the mold was closed, namely, a state in which the radius of cutvature has become larger. [0074) Second Pressing Process Next, the intermediate formed component 30 is fitted onto the lower mold 43 of the second mold 40 of the second press device 19. Then, when an operator operates the second press device 19, the upper mold 41 is moved toward the lower mold 43 side by the second moving device, and the angles of the two flanges 35a, 358 of the intermediate formed component 30 are changed. The roof member I is thus manufactured from the intermediate formed component 30. Note that in the second pressing process, the intermediate formed component 30 is pressed such that the step amounts of the vettical walls 33a, 33b of the intermediate formed component 30 become a2. Further, in the second pressing process, as illustrated in Fig. 7 A, Fig. 78, Fig. 7C, and Fig. 70, the intermediate formed component 30 is sandwiched between the upper mold 41 and the lower mold 43 and the intermediate formed component 30 is then pressed such that the vertical wall 33a and the flange 35a of the intermediate formed component 30 form the vettical wa114a and the flange 6a of the roof member I. Further, in the second pressing process, as illustrated in Fig. 7 A, Fig. 78, Fig. 7C, and Fig. 70, the intermediate formed component 30 is sandwiched between the upper mold 41 and the lower mold 43, and between the upper mold 41 and the holder 43, and the intermediate formed component 30 is then pressed such that the vertical wall 33b and the flange 35b of the intermediate fanned component 30 form the vertical wall4b and the flange 6b of the roof member I. [0075) The foregoing was an explanation relating to the manufacturing method of the roof member 1 of the present exemplaty embodiment. [0076) Advantageous Effects 19 u fl Next, explanation follows regarding advantageous effects of the present exemplary embodiment, with reference to the drawings. [0077] Advantageous Effect of Causing Prior Contact of Lower Mold 22 against First Portion of Blank BL An advantageous effect of causing prior contact of the lower mold 22 against the first potiion of the blank BL (referred to below as first potiion prior contacting advantageous effect), is an advantageous effect in which, as illustrated in Fig. 2B, the blank BL is bent into a profile protruding from the lower mold 22 side toward the upper mold 21 side in a state in which the end pmiions 22d of the lower mold 22 are caused to contact the first portion of the blank BL, prior to then sandwiching the blank BL between the upper mold 21 and the lower mold 22 and indenting the blank BL from the upper mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22 side. In other words, this is an advantageous effect to form the first portion of the blank BL before the second portion. Explanation follows regarding the first portion prior contacting advantageous effect by comparing the present exemplary embodiment to a first comparative embodiment described below. Note that in the first comparative embodiment, where components and the like employed in the present exemplary embodiment are also employed, the same names and the like are used for such components, even if they are not illustrated in the drawings. [0078] In the case of the first comparative embodiment, the second pmiion of the blank BL is formed prior to the first pmiion. Thus, in the case of the first comparative embodiment, compressive stress arises in the top plate 2 during mold closlll'e in the first pressing process as a result of surplus material that arises when indenting the blank BL. As a result, in the case of the first comparative embodiment, spring-back occurs in the intermediate formed component 30 after the mold is opened in the first pressing process. [0079] By contrast, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in Fig. 2A, the blank BL is bent into a profile protruding fi"otn the lower mold 22 side toward the upper mold 21 side in a state in which the end pmtions 22d of the lower mold 22 are caused to contact the first pmtion of the blank BL, prior to then sandwiching the blank BL between the upper mold 21 and the lower mold 22 and indenting the blank BL from the upper mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22 side. Namely, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the first portion is formed before the second portion, thereby enabling a reduction in surplus material when indenting the blank BL compared to in the case of the first comparative embodiment. Accordingly, in the case of the present exemplmy embodiment, 20 fl compressive stress that arises in the top plate 2 during mold closure in the first pressing process can be reduced compared to in the case of the first comparative embodiment. [0080] The manufacturing method of the roof member l of the present exemplary embodiment thereby enables the roof member 1 to be manufactured such that closing in of the vetiical walls 4a, 4b due to spring-back is suppressed compared to in the first comparative embodiment. [0081] Advantageous Effect of Performing First Pressing to Obtain Radius of Curvature R Satisfying Equation (l) An advantageous effect ofperfonning the first pressing so as to obtain a radius of curvature R satisfYing Equation (1) (referred to below as advantageous effect of accordance to Equation (l)) is an advantageous effect in which the second portion is indented from the upper mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22 side in the first pressing process such that the portion of the blank BL that will form the top plate 2 attains a radius of curvature R (mm) satisfYing Equation (l ), in other words, attains a radius of curvature satisfYing Equation (2), or in yet other words, such that the radius of curvature R (nun) of the second pmtion of the blank BL is within a range of from 38 mm to 725 mm. Explanation follows regarding the advantageous effect of accordance to Equation (1) by comparing the present exemplary embodiment to a second comparative embodiment described below. Note that in the second comparative embodiment, where components and the like employed in the present exemplary embodiment are also employed, the same names and the like are used for such components, even if they are not illustrated in the drawings. [0082] In the case of the second comparative embodiment, the bottom of the groove in the upper mold 21 of the first press device 18 is flat in cross-section viewed along its length direction, and a pmtion of a lower mold 22 opposing the bottom of the groove of the upper mold 21 is flat in cross-section viewed along its length direction. Further, in the case of the second comparative embodiment, step pmiions 21 a are not formed to the upper mold 21, and step pmtions 22a are not formed to the lower mold 22. The second comparative embodiment is similar to the present exemplary embodiment with the exception of the points described above. [0083] In the case of the second comparative embodiment, twisting occurs in the top plate 2 due to residual deviatoric stress in the top plate 2 when the intermediate formed component 30 is formed in the first pressing process. As a result, a roof member I manufactured by a manufacturing method of the roof member I of the second comparative embodiment adopts a twisted state, as indicated by Comparative Examples 2 to 6 in the table in Fig. 15. This 21 result is thought to be due to the ve1tical walls 33a, 33b closing in due to spring-back after the first pressing, namely, after the mold is opened. Note that in the case of the second comparative embodiment, it is thought that the closing in of the vertical walls 33a, 33b due to spring-back after the first pressing occurs via the following mechanism. Namely, in the first pressing process, the intermediate formed component 30 is formed by deforming the second pmtion of the blank BL into a profile protruding toward the upper side by the time that the mold is closed. Namely, in the gap between the upper mold 21 and the lower mold 22, the second portion of the blank BL is formed by being bent into a profile protruding toward the upper side. Thus, the top plate 2 of the intermediate formed component 30 of the second comparative embodiment is bent into a profile protruding toward an outer surface side configuring the outer side in cross-section view. As a result, stress attempting to cause the ve1tical walls 33a, 33b to close in occurs in the top plate 2. Moreover, in the case of the second comparative embodiment, the intermediate formed component 30 is curved along its length direction, such that differences in stress can occur between the two shmt direction end sides of the top plate 2, at respective positions perpendicular to the length direction ofthe top plate 2. As a result, the roof member 1 manufactured according to the manufacturing method of the roof member 1 of the second comparative embodiment adopts a twisted state. [0084) By contrast, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the second portion is indented fi·om the upper mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22 side in the first pressing process such that the pmtion of the blank BL that will form the top plate 2 attains a radius of curvature R (mm) that satisfies Equation (I), in other words, a radius of curvature that satisfies Equation (2), or in yet other words, such that the radius of curvature R (mm) of the second pm1ion of the blank BL is within a range offi·om 38 mm to 725 mm. Thus, in the first pressing process of the present exemplary embodiment, the blank BL is deformed into a profile protruding toward the upper side accompanying mold closure, and next, the portion of the blank BL that will form the top plate 2 is deformed to achieve a profile of the top plate 2 curving toward the lower side during mold closure. The mold is then opened, thereby forming the intermediate formed component 30. Namely, it is speculated that after being plastically deformed toward the upper side, the top plate 2 of the intermediate formed component 30 of the present exemplary embodiment bears load from the upper side toward the lower side, thereby attaining a state in which the Bauschinger effect acts. As a result, twisting is less liable to arise in the top plate 2 of the intermediate formed component 30 formed by the first pressing process of the present exemplary embodiment than in the case of the second comparative embodiment. This result is thought to be due to the fact that the 22 amount by which the ve1tical walls 33a, 33b close in due to spring-back after the first pressing process is less than that in the case of the second comparative embodiment. Fmther, although the second pressing process is performed after the first pressing process, the top plate 2 of the intermediate formed component 30 undergoes hardly any deformation in the second pressing process even when pressed. It is thought that as a result there is no twisting or any twisting amount is small in the roof member l manufactured according to the manufacturing method of the roof member I of the present exemplary embodiment, compared to in the case of the second comparative embodiment, as illustrated by the graph in Fig. !3, described later. Note that in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the top plate 2 of the intermediate formed component 30 has a (substantially) flat shape in cross-section view along its length direction due to forming the intermediate formed component 30 based on Equation (l) computed on the relationship between t, a,, a,, and E serving as the parameters for the top plate 2, or based on Equation (2) computed on the relationship between t, <>TS, Gyp, and E serving as the parameters for the top plate 2. This enables residual deviatoric stress to be suppressed fi·om occurring at the press bottom dead center in the second pressing process performed after the first pressing process. Fmther, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, in the first pressing process, the intermediate formed component 30 is completed only after the second portion ofthe blank BL has been indented from the upper mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22 side. Accordingly, at respective positions perpendicular to the length direction of the top plate 2, the convex ridge line pmtions 32a, 32b at the two shmt direction ends of the top plate 2 can be formed with angles that are more acute than in the case of the second comparative embodiment. As a result, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, spring-back that attempts to open out the vertical walls 33a, 33b is canceled out more easily than in the case of the second comparative embodiment. Accordingly, the roof member I in the present exemplary embodiment is less liable to twist due to the intermediate formed component 30 curving along its length direction compared to the roof member I of the second comparative embodiment, regardless of the fact that differences arise between the stresses at the two short direction end sides of the top plate 2, at the respective positions perpendicular to the length direction of the top plate 2. [0085] Thus, the manufacturing method of the roof member I of the present exemplary embodiment enables a roof member I to be manufactured that suppresses closing in of the vertical walls 4a, 4b due to spring-back more effectively than in the second comparative embodiment, namely, compared to cases in which the portion of the blank BL that will form the top plate 2 is pressed flat during mold closure in the first pressing process. Thus, the 23 manufacturing method of the roof member I of the present exemplary embodiment enables a roof member 1 to be manufactured that suppresses twisting of the top plate 2 more effectively than in the second comparative embodiment, namely, compared to cases in which the pottion of the blank BL that will form the top plate 2 is pressed flat during mold closure in the first pressmg process. Fmther, as illustrated by the graph in Fig. 13, twisting of the top plate 2 of a roof member 1 manufactured by the manufacturing method of the roof member I of the present exemplary embodiment is smaller than in a roof member I manufactured by the manufacturing method of the roof member I of the second comparative embodiment. Fmther, using the first mold 20, the first press device 18, or the press apparatus 17 of the present exemplary embodiment enables a roof member I to be manufactured in which closing in of the ve1tical walls 4a, 4b due to spring-back is more effectively suppressed than in the case of the second comparative embodiment. Thus, using the first mold 20, the first press device 18, or the press apparatus 17 of the present exemplary embodiment enables a roof member 1 to be manufactured in which twisting of the top plate 2 is more effectively suppressed fi·om occurring than in the case of the second comparative embodiment. [0086] In pmticular, the present exemplary embodiment exhibits the advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (I) in cases in which a blank BL configured by a high tensile sheet steel is pressed. Fmther, the advantageous effect of being accordance with Equation (I) is exhibited even in cases in which the top plate 2 is curved along its length direction when viewing the top plate 2 fi·om the upper side, as in the case of the roof member I of the present exemplary embodiment. Moreover, the advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (I) is exhibited even in cases in which the roof member I is curved in a convex profile bowing toward the top plate 2 side when viewing the top plate 2 along the shmt direction, as in the case of the roof member 1 of the present exemplal)' embodiment. [0087] Other Advantageous Effects Explanation follows regarding other advantageous effects of the present exemplary embodiment. [0088] Advantageous Effect I In the case of the present exemplary embodiment, in the first pressing process, the steps 36a, 36a' are formed to the ve1tical walls 33a, 33b, and in the second pressing process, the step amount a! of the steps 36a, 36a', namely the offset amount, is changed. Thus, the residual stress is reduced in each of the ve1tical walls 4a, 4b, such that residual deviatoric stress in the ve1tical walls 4a, 4b is also reduced. As a result, residual stress is reduced in upper portions of the ve1tical walls 4a, 4b of the roof member I, namely, pottions above the 24 ll ~j steps 36a, 36a' and in central pmtions including the steps 36a, 36a', such that the occurrence of twisting in the top plate 2 and bending in the vertical walls 33a, 33b is suppressed, as illustrated by the graph in Fig. 13. Note that in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, stress is reduced throughout the entirety of the vettical walls 33a, 33b in the second pressing process as a result of forming the steps 36a, 36a' to the vertical walls 33a, 33b in the first pressing process. Note that residual stress as it is referred to in the present specification means stress remaining in the material at the press bottom dead center. [0089] Advantageous Effect 2 Generally, when a non-illustrated pressed component is manufactured having a shape curved along its length direction as viewed from the upper side of a top plate, residual tensile stress is liable to occur in vertical walls and flanges at the inside of the curved pmtion. However, in the case of the present exemplaty embodiment, the vetiical wall 33a and the flange 35a are formed in the first pressing process such that the angle DII formed between the ·vertical wall 33a and the flange 35a of the intermediate formed component 30 satisfies Equation (5). Thus, in the present exemplary embodiment, twisting in the top plate 2 is reduced as a result of residual tensile stress being reduced in the vertical wa114a and the flange 6a of the roof member I. Note that in the case of the present exemplaty embodiment, residual stress at lower portions of the vertical walls 33a, 33b is reduced in the second pressing process due to forming the steps 36a, 36a' to the vertical walls 33a, 33b in the first pressing process. [0090] Advantageous Effect 3 Further, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the vertical wall 33b and the flange 35b of the intermediate formed component 30 are formed in the first pressing process such that the angle therebetween satisfies Equation (6). Thus, in the present exemplaty embodiment, twisting in the top plate 2 is reduced as a result of residual compressive stress being reduced in the flange 35b of the roof member I. Note that in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in in Fig. 7 A, Fig. 78, Fig. 7C, and Fig. 7D, the intermediate formed component 30 is pressed in the second pressing process such that the vetiical wall 33b and the flange 35b form the vertical wall 4b and the flange 6b of the roof member I. In such cases, compressive stress is reduced due to the differences in line lengths of the vetiical wall33b and the flange 35b that arise accompanying changing the angle between the vertical wall 33b and the flange 35b. [009 I] Other Advantageous Effect 4 25 Further, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the flange 35b of the intermediate formed component 30 is formed in the first pressing process by causing a material end of the blank BL to flow in and flexing the blank BL. Thus, in the first pressing process of the present exemplary embodiment, the amount of spring-back in the first pressing process is reduced due to residual compressive stress being reduced. [0092] The foregoing was an explanation relating to advantageous effects of the present exemplary embodiment. [0093] Second Exempla1y Embodiment Next, explanation follows regarding the second exemplary embodiment. First, explanation follows regarding configuration of a roof member lA of the present exemplmy embodiment illustrated in Fig. 8A, Fig. 8B, Fig. 8C, and Fig. 80. Explanation then follows regarding configuration of a press apparatus 17 A of the present exemplary embodiment illustrated in Fig. 9 and Fig. I 0. This will be followed by explanation regarding a manufacturing method of the roof member of the present exemplary embodiment. This will then be followed by explanation regarding advantageous effects of the present exemplary embodiment. Note that the following explanation describes portions of the present exemplary embodiment differing fi·om those of the first exemplmy embodiment. [0094] Roof Member Configuration First, explanation follows regarding configuration of the roof member lA of the present exemplary embodiment, with reference to the drawings. Note that the roof member lA is an example of a pressed component and a specific pressed component. [0095] As illustrated in Fig. 8A, Fig. 8B, Fig. 8C, and Fig. 80, the roof member I A of the present exemplary embodiment is not provided with the flanges 6a, 6b of the first exemplary embodiment illustrated in Fig. lA, Fig. IB, Fig. IC, and Fig. 10. The roof member lA of the present exemplmy embodiment has the same configuration as the roof member I of the first exemplary embodiment with the exception of this point. [0096] Press Apparatus Configuration Explanation follows regarding the press apparatus 17A of the present exemplary embodiment, with reference to the drawings. The press apparatus 17 A of the present exemplmy embodiment is used to manufacture the roof member lA of the present exemplmy embodiment. [0097] A first press device 18A of the present exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in Fig. 9, is not provided with the holders 23, 24 illustrated in Fig. 2B. Note that the first press device 18A is an example of a press device. The press apparatus 17A of the present 26 exemplary embodiment has the same configuration as the press apparatus 17 of the first exemplaty embodiment with the exception of this point. Note that an intermediate formed component 30A has the same configuration as the intermediate formed component 30 of the first exemplaty embodiment with the exception of the point that the two flanges 35a, 35b are not provided. Namely, the intermediate formed component 30A of the present exemplaty embodiment is configured as a gutter shaped member. [0098] Roof Member Manufacturing Method Next, explanation follows regarding a manufacturing method of the roof member lA of the present exemplary embodiment. The manufacturing method of the roof member lA of the present exemplmy embodiment is performed employing the press apparatus 17A. Moreover, in the manufacturing method of the roof member lA of the present exemplaty embodiment, a first pressing process is the same as that of the first exemplary embodiment, with the exception of the point that it is performed using the first press device !SA. Note that in the present exemplary embodiment, in the first pressing process, the blank BL is pressed by bending to form the intermediate formed component 30A illustrated in Fig. I 0. [0099] Advantageous Effect The present exemplary embodiment exhibits the following advantageous effects of the first exemplary embodiment: the advantageous effect of first pot1ion prior contacting, the advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (I), and the Advantageous Effects I, 2, and 3. [01 00] The foregoing was an explanation relating to the second exemplary embodiment. [0 101] Third Exemplaty Embodiment Explanation follows regarding the third exemplaty embodiment. First, explanation is given regarding configuration of a roof member IB of the present exemplaty embodiment illustrated in Fig. II A, Fig. liB, Fig. I 1 C, and Fig. 1 1 D. Next, explanation will be given regarding configuration of a press apparatus, not illustrated in the drawings, of the present exemplaty embodiment. Then, explanation will be given regarding a manufacturing method of the roof member of the present exemplary embodiment. This will be followed by explanation regarding advantageous effects of the present exemplary embodiment. Note that in the following explanation, explanation will be given regarding pm1ions of the present exemplary embodiment which differ fi·om those of the first and second exemplaty embodiments. In the explanation of the present exemplaty embodiment, when the reference signs used for components and the like are similar to the reference signs used for components 27 and the like in the first and second exemplary embodiments, similar reference signs are used in the explanation even if not illustrated in the drawings. [0102) Roof Member Configuration First, explanation follows regarding configuration of the roof member 1B of the present exemplary embodiment, with reference to the drawings. The roof member I B is an example of a pressed component and a specific pressed component. [0 I 03) As illustrated in Fig. II A, Fig. II B, Fig. 11 C, and Fig. II D, the roof member 1 B of the present exemplary embodiment is not provided with the flanges 6a, 6b illustrated in Fig. lA, Fig. 1B, Fig. 1C, and 'fig. 1D. Further, a length direction central potiion of the roof member IB of the present exemplary embodiment is not curved in the shoti direction as viewed fi·om the upper side of the top plate 2. Moreover, the roof member 1 of the present exemplaty embodiment is not curved in a convex profile bowing toward the top plate 2 side as viewed along the shmt direction of the top plate 2. Configuration of the roof member lB of the present exemplmy embodiment is similar to that of the roof member I of the first exemplary embodiment with the exception of these points. [0 I 04) Press Apparatus Configuration Explanation follows regarding the press apparatus, not illustrated in the drawings, of the present exemplary embodiment. The press apparatus of the present exemplmy embodiment is used to manufacture the roof member lB of the present exemplary embodiment. (0105) A first press device and a second press device, not illustrated in the drawings, of the present exemplmy embodiment are, similarly to the respective first press device 18A and the second press device 19 of the second exemplary embodiment, not provided with the first holders 23, 24 illustrated in Fig. 2B. Futiher, a groove in the upper mold 21 of the first press device of the present exemplaty embodiment is formed in a straight line shape that does not curve as viewed along the direction in which the upper mold 21 and the lower mold 22 face each other, nor in the short direction of the upper mold 21 and the lower mold 22. Fmiher, the lower mold 22 projects out in a straight line shape along its length direction. Configuration of the press apparatus of the present exemplary embodiment is similar to that of the press apparatus 17 A of the second exemplaty embodiment with the exception of the points above. An intermediate formed component, not illustrated in the drawings, formed by a first pressing process of the present exemplary embodiment is configured similarly to the intermediate formed component 30A of the second exemplaty embodiment with the exception of the point that the top plate 2 and the vetiical walls 33a, 33b are not curved along the length 28 direction. Namely, the intermediate formed component of the present exemplary embodiment is configured by a gutter shaped member. [0 l 06] Roof Member Manufacturing Method Explanation follows regarding the manufacturing method of the roof member IB of the present exemplary embodiment. The manufacturing method of the roof member I B of the present exemplaty embodiment is the same as that of the second exemplaty embodiment with the exception of the point that the press apparatus of the present exemplaty embodiment is employed. Note that in the case of the present exemplaty embodiment, a blank BL is pressed by bending to form the intermediate formed component in the first pressing process. [0107] Advantageous Effects The present exemplaty embodiment exhibits the following advantageous effects of the first exemplaty embodiment: the advantageous effect first portion prior contacting and the advantageous effect of the vettical walls 4a, 4b being suppressed from closing in due to spring-back, as explained by the advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (l ), and the Other Advantageous Effects l and 2. [0 108] The foregoing was an explanation relating to the third exemplary embodiment. [0109] Examples Explanation follows regarding first, second, and third evaluations in which Examples and Comparative Examples were evaluated, with reference to the drawings. Note that in the following explanation, when the reference signs used for components and the like are similar to the reference signs used for components and the like in the present exemplaty embodiment and the second comparative embodiment, the reference signs for these components and the like are being carried over as-is. [0 II 0] First Evaluation In the first evaluation, twisting and bending were compared between a roof member I configuring Example I, manufactured by the manufacturing method of the roof member of the first exemplary embodiment described above, and a roof member configuring Comparative Example I, manufactured by the manufacturing method of the roof member of the second comparative embodiment described above. Fmther, in the first evaluation, the Vickers hardness of the top plate 2 and the convex ridge line pottions 3a, 3b of the roof member l ofExample I and of the roof member of Comparative Example I were measured and compared. [0111] RoofMember of Example l 29 First, explanation follows regarding the roof member I of Example I. A high tensile sheet steel blank having a plate thickness of I .2 mm and I 3 I 0 MPa grade tensile strength was employed as the blank BL. In the roof member I of Example I manufactured by the manufacturing method of the roof member of the present exemplary embodiment, the radius of curvature R of the first section 8 was 3000 nun, the radius of curvature R of the second section 9 was 800 mm, and the radius of curvature R of the third section I 0 was 4000 mm as viewed from the upper side of the top plate 2. Further, in the roof member I of Example I, the radius of curvature R of the first section 8 was 4000 mm, the radius of curvature R of the second section 9 was 2000 mm, and the radius of curvature R of the third section I 0 was 10000 mm as viewed along the short direction of the top plate 2, namely, as viewed fi·om the side of a side-face of the roof member I. Note that in the first pressing process, the bend outer surface stress a, of the blank BL was 1234 MPa and the average stress O'm was 100 MPa. Further, the Young's Modulus E of the blank BL was 208 GPa. [0112] Roof Member of Comparative Example I The roof member of Comparative Example I was manufactured by the manufacturing method of the roof member of the second comparative embodiment employing a high tensile sheet steel blank having a plate thickness of 1.2 mm and 1310 MPa grade tensile strength as the blank BL, similarly to in Example I. Note that the roof member of Comparative Example I was manufactured such that each portion of the respective first, second, and third portions would have the same radius of curvature R as in Example I. [0 113] Comparison Method In the comparison method of the present evaluation, first, a 3-dimensionmeasuring device, not illustrated in the drawings, was used to measure the shapes of the roof member I of Example I and the roof member of Comparative Example 1. Next, a computer, not illustrated in the drawings, was used to compare measured data SD for the roof member I of Example I and the roof member of Comparative Example I against design data DD. Specifically, as illustrated in Fig. 12, the cross-sections of length direction central pmtions of the top plate 2 were aligned (best-fit), and an angle of the top plate 2 along the short direction at a front end (rear end) in the design data DD was taken as a reference, and the amount of change in the angle of the top plate 2 at the front end (rear end) of each measured data point with respect to this reference was evaluated as twisting. Further, as illustrated in Fig. 12, the offset amount in the width direction of a center position 02 of a front end face (rear end face) of each measured data point with respect to a center position 01 of the fi·ont end face (rear end face) in the design data DD was taken as bending. 30 F'~EI i _j [0 114] Comparison Results and Interpretation The graph in Fig. 13 illustrates evaluation results for Example I and Comparative Example I. From the graph in Fig. 13, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in Example 1 than in Comparative Example I. Further, fi·om the graph in Fig. 13, it is apparent that the vertical walls 33a, 33b underwent less bending in Example I than in Comparative Example I. According to the evaluation results above, Example I may be considered as exhibiting the advantageous effects explained in the first exemplaty embodiment. (0 115] Vickers Hardness Fmiher, the graph in Fig. 14 illustrates the results of measuring Vickers hardness of the top plate, measured in a range spanning fi·om one end to another end in the short direction of the top plate 2 of Example I, and the Vickers hardness of the top plate measured in a range spanning fi·om one end to another end in the shmt direction of the top plate of Comparative Example I. The top plate 2 of Example I has a Vickers hardness value that is smaller than that of the top plate of Comparative Example I throughout, namely, over the entirety of a region spanning fi·om the one end to the other end in the shmt direction of the top plate 2. Further, in the case ofthe top plate of Comparative Example I, the value of the Vickers hardness is equal throughout, whereas in the case of the top plate 2 of Example I, the value of the Vickers hardness differs as follows. Namely, in the case of the top plate 2 of Example 1, the top plate 2 includes the central pmtion where the Vickers hardness value is a minimum value at the short direction center of the top plate 2, namely, the minimum portion. The top plate 2 also includes the maximum pmtions where the respective Vickers hardness value is a maximum value in each range out of a first range that is the range between the central pmtion and the one shmt direction end of the top plate 2 and a second range that is the range between the center portion and the other shmi direction end of the top plate 2. It is thought that the reason the Vickers hardness characteristics of the top plate 2 of Example 1 and the top plate of Comparative Example 1 differ fi·om each other in this manner is due to the top plate 2 of Example I having the advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (I), namely, the advantageous effect as a result of the Bauschinger effect. Fmther, as in the evaluation results described above, the roof member 1 of Example I does not twist, namely, has a smaller spring-back amount than the roof member of Comparative Example I. From another perspective, the roof member I of Example I may be said to be of a higher precision than the roof member that includes a top plate having a Vickers hardness value that is equal throughout. Note that as explained above, the reason for defining each maximum pmtion as 31 fl where the respective Vickers hardness value is a maximum value within each range out of the first range and the second range, is to indicate that portions where the Vickers hardness is a maximum value within each range are not at the two shmt direction ends of the top plate 2. Fmther, the Vickers hardness value of the central pottion, namely, the minimum portion of the top plate 2 of Example 1 is at least 2.3% smaller than the Vickers hardness values of the respective maximum pottions. [0116] Second Evaluation Evaluation Method, etc. In the second evaluation, twisting at the fi·ont end and the rear end of the top plate 2 was evaluated for roof members I of Examples 2 to 8 produced by simulation based on the roof member manufacturing method of the first exemplary embodiment described above, and for roof members of Comparative Examples 2 to 6 produced by simulation based on the roof member manufacturing method of the second comparative embodiment described above. [0 117] The table in Fig. 15 lists the simulation parameters and evaluation results for Examples 2 to 8 and Comparative Examples 2 to 6. In the table in Fig. 15, "plate thickness" refers to the thickness of the blank BL that is employed in the simulation. "Strength" refers to the tensile strength of the blank BL that is used in the simulation. "Shape oftop plate pmtion" refers to there being a curved cross-section profile on the first mold 20 used in the simulation. The curved cross-section profile in the shape of the top plate pmtion of the first mold 20 used in the simulation corresponds to the radius of curvature R in Equation (I) or Equation (2). "Evaluation of cross-section I twisting" refers to twisting at a portion 10 mm toward the center from the front end in the length direction, and "evaluation of cross-section 2 twisting" refers to twisting at a portion I 0 mm toward the center from the rear end in the length direction. Note that each combination of plate thickness, strength, and top plate portion profile in Examples 2 to 8 satisfies the conditions in both Equation (1) and Equation (2). Fmther, where each top plate pottion profile is listed as "none" in Comparative Examples 2 to 6, this indicates the top plate 2 remaining flat when pressed in the first pressing process. [0 118] Evaluation Results and Interpretation From the table in Fig. 15, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in the roof members of Examples 2 to 8 than in the roof members of Comparative Examples 2 to 6. For example, the respective simulation parameter for plate thickness and strength were the same in Example 2 and Comparative Example 2. When comparing the simulation results for evaluation of cross-section I twisting, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less 32 fl twisting in the roof member of Example 2 than in the roof member of Comparative Example 2. Further, when comparing the simulation results of evaluation of cross-section 2 twisting, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in the roof member of Example 2 than in the roof member of Comparative Example 2. Note that the evaluation of cross-section 2 twisting in Example 2 was -7.52°, with the"-" sign indicating twisting that is clockwise. Thus, it may be said that when comparing the absolute values of the angles, the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in the roof member of Example 2 than in the roof member of Comparative Example 2. Further, when comparing combinations having the same simulation parameters for plate thickness and strength (for example, Example 3 and Comparative Example 2, Example 4 and Comparative Example 4, etc.), it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in the respective Examples than in the respective Comparative Examples. According to the evaluation results above, Examples 2 to 8 satisfy the conditions in Equation (I) and Equation (2), and thus may be considered as exhibiting the advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (I) irrespective of the differences in tensile strength between the blanks BL. [0 l l 9] Third Evaluation Evaluation Method, etc. In the third evaluation, twisting at the fi·ont end and the rear end was compared between roof members lA of Examples 9 to !4 produced by simulation based on the roof member manufacturing method of the second exemplary embodiment described above, and for roof members of Comparative Examples 7 to l I produced by simulation based on the roof member manufacturing method explained below. [0120] RoofMembers of Comparative Examples 7 to II The roof members of Comparative Examples 7 to II were not provided with the flanges 6a, Gb illustrated in Fig. I A, Fig. IB, Fig. l C, and Fig. ID, similarly to in Examples 9 to 15, namely similarly to the roof member lA of the second exemplary embodiment. Thus, the roof members of Comparative Examples 7 to II were produced by simulation under the assumption of pressing by bending. [0121] The table in Fig. l6lists the simulation parameters and evaluation results for Examples 9 to 14 and Comparative Examples 7 to II. "Plate thickness", "strength", "top plate portion profile" "evaluation of cross-section I twisting" and "evaluation of cross-section 2 twisting" in the table in Fig. 15 refer to the same things as in the case of the table in Fig. 15. Note that the combinations of plate thickness, strength, and top plate portion profile in each of Examples 9 to 14 satisfy the conditions in both Equation (!) and Equation (2). 33 (0122] Evaluation Results and Interpretation From the table in Fig. 16, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in the roof members ofExamples 9 to I 4 than in the roof members of Comparative Examples 7 to I I. For example, Example 9 and Comparative Example 7 had the same simulation parameters for both plate thickness and strength. When comparing the simulation results for evaluation of cross-section I twisting, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in the roof member ofExample 9 than in the roof member of Comparative Example 7. Further, when comparing the simulation results for evaluation of cross-section 2 twisting, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in the roof member of Example 9 than in the roof member of Comparative Example 7. Moreover, when comparing combinations having the same simulation parameters for plate thickness and strength, for example, Example 12 and Comparative Example 10, Example 13 and Comparative Example I I, and so on, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in each Example than in the respective Comparative Example. According to the evaluation results described above, in the case of Examples 9 to 14, each Example satisfies the condition in Equation (I), and thus may be considered as exhibiting the advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (1) irrespective of the differences in tensile strength between the blanks BL. [0123] Summary of Examples As explained above, explanation has been given regarding advantageous effects of the first and the second exemplary embodiments based on the first to the third evaluations. However, it is apparent fi·om the second and third evaluations that the roof members of Examples 2 to 14 underwent less twisting than the roof members of Comparative Examples 2 to I I, irrespective of the presence or absence of the flanges 6a, 6b of the roof member 1. Note that Examples have not been described for the third exemplary embodiment; howevet~ it is anticipated that there would be less twisting due to the advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (I) in the case of the third exemplaty embodiment as well. [0124] As explained above, explanation has been given regarding specific exemplaty embodiments of the present disclosure and Examples thereof, namely, the first, second, and third exemplary embodiments and Examples 2 to I 4. However, configurations other than those of the first, second, and third exemplary embodiments and Examples 2 to 14 described above are also included within the technical scope of the present disclosure. For example, modified examples of the following configurations are also included within the technical scope of the present disclosure. 34 tl (0125] In each of the exemplary embodiments, explanation has been given using a roof member as an example of a pressed component. However, the pressed component may be an automotive component other than a roof member as long as it is manufactured by pressing that satisfies the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2). Moreover, the pressed component may also be a component other than an automotive component as long as it is manufactured by pressing that satisfies the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2). [0126] In each exemplary embodiment, explanation has been given in which the steps !Ia, !Ia' are respectively formed to the vettical walls 4a, 4b. However, the pressed component may be configured without forming the steps !Ia, !Ia' to the vertical walls 4a, 4b, as long as the pressed component is manufactured by pressing that satisfies the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2). [0127] Explanation has been given in which the manufacturing method of the roof member of each exemplary embodiment includes the first pressing process and the second pressing process. However, the pressed component need not be subjected to the second pressing process as long as the pressed component is manufactured by pressing that satisfies the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2). [0128] Explanation has been given in which, in the manufacturing method of the roof member of each exemplary embodiment, the intermediate formed component 30 formed by the first pressing process undergoes the second pressing process so as to manufacture the pressed component. However, since the pressed component is manufactured by pressing that satisfies the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2), the intermediate formed components 30, 30A described in each exemplary embodiment may be understood to be examples of a pressed component. In such cases, the first pressing process and the second pressing process may be implemented by different patties. [0129] Examples of the plate thickness, the tensile strength, the top plate portion profile, and the like of the blank BL were given in the explanation of each of the exemplary embodiments and in the explanation of the first to third evaluations of the Examples. However, combinations other than the combinations given as examples in each of the exemplaty embodiments and the Examples may be implemented as long as the parameters of these combinations satisfY the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2). For example, even if the tensile strength of the blank BL were more than 1470 (MPa) or were less than 590 (MPa), this would be acceptable as long as the conditions in Equation (I) and Equation (2) were satisfied based on the relationships between the other parameters (a,, Gm, E, and so on). Fmther, for example, even if the plate thickness of the blank BL were less than 1.0 mm or 35 were the blank BL to have a thickness greater than 1.2 mm, this would be acceptable as long as the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2) were satisfied based on the relationships between the other parameters described above. [0130] Explanation has been given in which the roof members I, lA, and IB of the respective exemplary embodiments are manufactured by bending a blank BL from the lower mold 22 side toward the upper mold 21 side in a state in which the end pmtions 22d of the lower mold 22 contact the first pmtion of the blank BL, before sandwiching the blank BL between the upper mold 21 and the lower mold 22 and indenting the blank BL from the upper mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22 side. Namely, explanation has been given in which the roof members I, lA, and IB of the respective exemplary embodiments are manufactured by forming the first portion of the blank BL prior to forming the second portion. However, the pressed component may have a different shape to that of the roof members I, lA, and IB of the present exemplary embodiment as long as the pressed component is manufactured such that the first portion of the blank BL is formed prior to the second pmtion of the blank BL. For example, the pressed component may be configured with the shapes of the respective modified examples described above. [0 131] Supplement The following additional disclosure is a generalization fi·om the present specification. Namely, the additional disclosure is "A manufacturing method for a pressed component, the manufacturing method comprising: a first pressing performed employing a punch, a die, and a holder to manufacture a blank into an intermediate formed component having a substantially hat-shaped lateral cross-section profile configured by a top plate extending in a length direction, two ridge lines respectively connected at both sides of the top plate, two vertical walls connected to the two respective ridge lines, two concave ridge line portions connected to the two respective vertical walls, and two flanges connected to the two respective concave ridge line pmtions; a second pressing performed employing a punch, a die, and a holder to manufacture the intermediate formed component into a pressed component that is a cold pressed component configured fi·om sheet steel having a tensile strength of from 440 to 1600 MPa, that has a total length of 500 mm or more, and that has a substantially hat-shaped lateral cross-section profile configured by a substantially flat top plate that extends in the length direction and that has a width of 40 mm or less, two ridge lines respectively connected at both sides of the top plate, two vettical walls that are connected to the two respective ridge lines, two concave ridge line 36 portions connected to the two respective vertical walls, and two flanges connected to the two respective concave ridge line pmtions, wherein in the first pressing, the top plate of the intermediate formed component is formed into a curved shape such that in a cross-section perpendicular to a length direction of the top plate, the top plate is indented toward the inside of the substantially hat-shaped cross-section with a radius of curvature R (mm) as defined in the equation below, and in the second pressing, the cross-section profile of the top plate of intermediate formed component is formed into the cross-section profile of the pressed component. t·E·IOOO t·E·lOOO ( ) X 0.5 S R S ( ) X 4 2 aj -am 2 <55 -CJ111 wherein the parameters in the equation are as follows: tis a plate thickness (mm) of the blank; a, is a shott direction bend outer surface stress (MPa) of a portion of the blank to form the top plate; O'm is an average stress in cross section of short direction (MPa) of the pottion of the blank to form the top plate; and Eisa Young's Modulus (GPa) of sheet steel configuring the blank. [0132] The disclosures of Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-087502 and No. 20 I 5-087503, filed on April 22, 20 I 5, are incorporated in their entirety by reference herein. All cited documents, patent applications, and technical standards mentioned in the present specification are incorporated by reference in the present specification to the same extent as if the individual cited document, patent application, or technical standard was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. CLAIMS I. A manufacturing method for a pressed component configured including an elongated top plate, ridge line pottions at both shmt direction ends of the top plate, and vettical walls that face each other in a state extending fi·om the ridge line portions, the manufacturing method comprising: employing a die and a punch to curve a blank into a convex profile bowing from the punch side toward the die side in a state in which a punch is caused to contact a first pmtion of the blank where the two end ridge line portions are to be formed, and to sandwich a second pottion of the blank where the top plate is to be formed between the die and the punch, and indent the second portion fi·om the die side toward the punch side. 2. The pressed component manufacturing method of claim I, wherein the second pottion is sandwiched between the die and the punch and the second portion is indented from the die side toward the punch side such that the second pottion has a radius of curvature R (mm) that satisfies Equation (I) t· E·lOOO . t·E ·1000 2lu, -u,l x0.5 s R S 2lu, -u,lx4 ... (I) wherein each parameter in Equation (I) is as follows: tis a plate thickness (mm) of the blank; a, is a shoti direction bend outer surface stress (MPa) of the portion of the blank to form the top plate; Gm is an average stress in cross section of short direction (MPa) of the pmtion of the blank to form the top plate; and E is a Young's Modulus (GPa) of sheet steel configuring the blank. 3. The pressed component manufacturing method of claim I, wherein the second portion is sandwiched between the die and the punch and the second portion is indented ft·om the die 38 side toward the punch side such that the second portion has a radius of curvature R (mm) that satisfies Equation (2) t · E · 1 000 t · E · 1 000 ~~~-< R-:;, ~~~- 2·o-rs (JYP ••• (2) wherein each parameter in Equation (2) is as follows: tis a plate thickness (mm) of the blank; CiTs is a tensile strength (MPa) of the blank; Gyp is a yield stress (MPa) of the blank; and E is a Young's Modulus (GPa) of sheet steel configuring the blank. 4. The pressed component manufacturing method of any one of claim I to claim 3, wherein: an apex face of the punch is curved as viewed along a direction in which the punch and the die face each other, and a groove that is curved so as to follow the apex face of the punch is formed in the die; and a pressed component is manufactured in which the top plate is curved as viewed along a plate thickness direction of the top plate. 5. The pressed component manufacturing method of any one of claim I to claim 4, wherein: an apex face of the punch is curved in a convex profile bowing toward the die side as viewed along an 01thogonal direction orthogonal to both an a direction in which the punch and the die face each other and the length direction of the punch, and a groove that is curved so as to follow the apex face of the punch is formed in the die; and a pressed component is manufactured in which the top plate is curved as viewed along a shmt direction of the top plate. 6. A pressed component comprising an elongated top plate; ridge line pottions at both short direction ends of the top plate; and vettical walls that face each other in a state extending fi·om the ridge line pmtions; and the top plate including a minimum pmtion where the Vickers hardness value is a minimum value between one end and another end in the shmt direction of the top plate, and 39 maximum pmiions where the Vickers hardness value is a maximum value in each range out of a first range between the minimum portion and the one end, and a second range between the minimum portion and the other end. 7. A mold for manufacturing a pressed component configured including an elongated top plate, ridge line portions at both short direction ends of the top plate, and vertical walls that face each other in a state extending from the ridge line pmiions, the mold comprising: a punch; and a die, wherein an apex face of the punch is a recessed face having a radius of curvature R (mm) of fi'om 38 mm to 725 mm, and a blank is pressed between the punch and the die by sandwiching a portion of the blank where the top plate is to be formed between the die and the punch and indenting the portion of the blank from the die side toward the punch side. 8. A press apparatus comprising: the mold of claim 7; and a moving section that moves the punch relative to the die.

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29 201717037012-certified copy of translation (MANDATORY) [12-04-2018(online)].pdf 2018-04-12
29 201717037012-Power of Attorney-050719.pdf 2019-07-19
30 201717037012-OTHERS-050719.pdf 2019-07-19
30 201717037012-Proof of Right (MANDATORY) [12-04-2018(online)].pdf 2018-04-12
31 201717037012-Amendment Of Application Before Grant - Form 13 [11-04-2018(online)].pdf 2018-04-11
31 201717037012-Correspondence-050719.pdf 2019-07-19
32 201717037012-AMMENDED DOCUMENTS [11-04-2018(online)].pdf 2018-04-11
32 201717037012-FER.pdf 2020-01-01
33 201717037012-MARKED COPIES OF AMENDEMENTS [11-04-2018(online)].pdf 2018-04-11
33 201717037012-PETITION UNDER RULE 137 [21-01-2020(online)].pdf 2020-01-21
34 201717037012-FORM 3 [21-01-2020(online)].pdf 2020-01-21
34 201717037012-FORM 3 [22-02-2018(online)].pdf 2018-02-22
35 201717037012-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [14-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-14
35 abstract.jpg 2018-01-25
36 201717037012.pdf 2017-10-25
36 201717037012-OTHERS [14-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-14
37 201717037012-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [18-10-2017(online)].pdf 2017-10-18
37 201717037012-FORM 13 [14-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-14
38 201717037012-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [18-10-2017(online)].pdf 2017-10-18
38 201717037012-FER_SER_REPLY [14-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-14
39 201717037012-DRAWING [14-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-14
39 201717037012-DRAWINGS [18-10-2017(online)].pdf 2017-10-18
40 201717037012-CORRESPONDENCE [14-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-14
40 201717037012-FORM 1 [18-10-2017(online)].pdf 2017-10-18
41 201717037012-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [14-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-14
41 201717037012-FORM 18 [18-10-2017(online)].pdf 2017-10-18
42 201717037012-POWER OF AUTHORITY [18-10-2017(online)].pdf 2017-10-18
42 201717037012-CLAIMS [14-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-14
43 201717037012-PRIORITY DOCUMENTS [18-10-2017(online)].pdf 2017-10-18
43 201717037012-AMMENDED DOCUMENTS [14-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-14
44 201717037012-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [18-10-2017(online)].pdf 2017-10-18
44 201717037012-ABSTRACT [14-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-14
45 201717037012-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [18-10-2017(online)].pdf 2017-10-18
45 201717037012-PatentCertificate18-09-2023.pdf 2023-09-18
46 201717037012-TRANSLATIOIN OF PRIOIRTY DOCUMENTS ETC. [18-10-2017(online)].pdf 2017-10-18
46 201717037012-IntimationOfGrant18-09-2023.pdf 2023-09-18

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