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A few years after WWII, the prototype for the dynamo-powered bicycle
lamp was produced at the Houjo plant in Hyogo Prefecture. In the initial
stages, various problems such as shortages in electricity and materials
hampered the efforts of SANYO's first employees. The shortage of electricity
was particularly felt as the plant was already suffering from a short
power supply. Blackouts occurred regularly throughout the day and
night and could last as long as two hours. After pleading with local
authorities, the plant's allocated amount of power was eventually
increased.
After overcoming these and other hurdles, Toshio and his employees were finally
close to seeing the results of their hard work. Unfortunately, initial tests of
the prototype proved fruitless. Even with vigorous pedaling the lamp would not
light up. On closer inspection they discovered that a non-pure iron material was
used for the core of the stator. After replacing it, Toshio and the employees
anxiously watched as they tested it for a second time. As the wheels turned and
the lamp increasingly gave off more and more light, everyone shouted with relief,
satisfaction and pleasure. |
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